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Chief of police confirms threat

By IRENE B. DAYO Staff Reporter

The Cagayan de Oro Police Office received threats days prior to the bombing incident last week that killed eight (two died in the hospital on Monday) people and injured 47 others at the Rosario Arcade, part of the Limketkai complex in Lapasan, this city.

Police Supt. Graciano J. Mijares, the city’s Chief of Police, confirmed receipt of the threat and that the local police intelligence unit and police operatives acted on the report promptly.

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PCCP blames police laxity www.businessweekmindanao.com

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

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AGAYAN de Oro City-- Police neglect and security lapses were some of the reasons that prompted criminals to carry out the bombing in the crowded entertainment district at the Limketkai complex here Friday evening, convention organizers said on Tuesday.

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lSecurity lapses blamed in the bomb blast lThe threat was not divulged to organizers

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TRIBUTE - Garlands of flowers are placed at the site of Friday’s bombing in Cagayan de Oro. Three people were killed on the spot and five died later at different times in hospitals. Friends and family members of the victims held a mass on Tuesday morning to offer prayers and call for justice.

Photo By Gerry L. Gorit, of Mindanao Daily News

Family, friends pray for bombing victims

By GERRY LEE GORIT Staff Member

CAGAYAN de Oro City-For the first time after the Friday bombing in Cagayan

de Oro, family and friends of those who perished in the blast gathered on Tuesday morning at the site in Limketkai to pray for justice.

Fr. Neil Limbaco of the

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San Jose de Mindanao Seminary officiated a mass for the participants and urged them to continue praying for the victims. family | page 11

Police ‘traumatize’ bombing victims CAGAYAN de Oro City-Organizers of the convention of doctors and pharmaceuticals on Tuesday evening appealed to the police to be courteous in the conduct of interviews to the victims of the bomb explosion here on Friday evening.

The appeal was made after the families of the victims and wounded were further traumatized the way they were getting interviewed by the police investigators.

Aillen Aniceto, President of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) Northern Mindanao, said that a group of doctors who already went home to Manila complained of alleged police harassment while police interviewed them.

“Victims na nga eh, hinaharass pa, (They’re already victims and yet they’re still being harassed),” Aniceto said. She did not mention the name of the police investigators.

Aniceto appealed to the police to be courteous in conducting interviews in aid of investigations - “not that they (police) would treat doctors and victims like criminals.”

“They (bombing victims) were now traumatized,” Aniceto added.

Aniceto, however, said that she could not talk about specific because the victims were just complaining about what happened when they were subjected to police questioning.

She said that the victims who were reportedly harassed during questioning have no plans to file charges against the police officer.

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Cepalco: No brownouts inspite of power peak demand

By Allan Mediante, MDN editor in chief, and Rene Michael Baños

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO) has earned praises from the business sector as well as ordinary consumers for averting possible brownouts even with the increasing power demands by a booming economy in this city. and even when one of its providers, the STEAG, had a power shutdown recently due to maintenance works.

Marilyn Chavez, Cepalco’s community relations manager commented that Cepalco was able to prevent brownouts in spite of heavy electricity demand due to its efficien Interruptible Load Program (ILP). “ Cepalco has an Interruptible Load Program (ILP) with the cooperation and partnership of its bulk power customers which gives the utility enough buffer from power curtailments,” Chavez said.

Chavez also cited other reasons for “No brownouts”

such as efficient partners like Minergy, and their use of alternative sources like Solar power. (Cepalco sources up to 90 percent of its baseload power from NPC/PSALM, with the balance sourced from Minergy, FG Bukidnon Power Corp.’s Agusan River Hydro Electric Plant (1MW), and Cepalco’s solar power plant (1MW).

“While certain areas in Mindanao are experiencing rotational brownouts due to power curtailment in Mindanao , the franchise area of Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO) has not experienced power interruptions.

This is due to the imbedded power generation of Minergy located in Tablon which is capable of generating 44 Megawatts to CEPALCO’s franchise. The newly commissioned 8-MW Cabulig Hydroelectric Power Plant in Claveria, Misamis Oriental is also providing additional

power supply to Cepalco’s customers,” Chavez added.

For a sufficient power situation, Cepalco is reminding local consumers not to forget energy conservation at home and at the office. The utility also has an additional 24.6MW it can tap from various customers through its Interruptible Load Program (ILP).

It was alsao learned Cepalco may soon have reduced rates due to the additional power source from affiliated coal-fired power plant in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, such as the 8-MW Cabulig Hydroelectric Power Plant in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, electricity rates in Cagayan de Oro City and Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan towns would possibly decrease.

CEPALCO, earlier has filed with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) an application for the approval of its Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with affiliate

Minergy Energy Systems, Inc. and for the construction and operation of a 138-kv line to connect the proposed Minergy power plant to its distribution system that company officials claim will substantially lower power rates within its franchise area when it starts operations by 2017.

“In compliance with ERC regulations, we asked three suppliers to submit tenders for baseload power supply provision,” said Jaime Rafael U. Paguio, senior vice president during a July 22 meeting with the City Council Energy Committee chaired by Councilor Teodulfo Lao, Jr. “Supplier A quoted PhP 3.63 per kilowatt hour (kWh), Supplier B PhP 3.77 and Minergy submitted the lowest at PhP 3.56/kWH.” Mindanao Energy Systems, Inc. [MINERGY] is an Independent Power Producer [IPP] that became the first IPP in the region to sell

directly to a private distribution utility when it started operations in 1992. Its diesel power plants were expanded to 43MW last year and it also operates the 8MW Cabulig mini hydroelectric plant to supply back up power to Cepalco and other DUs and industrial clients.

As an “embedded” power plant, Mr. Paguio said the Minergy coal plant would supply its entire 110-megawatt (MW) output to CEPALCO thus ensuring the quality and reliability of the utility’s power supply.

It would approximately 50 percent of the utility’s baseload power needs.

The power plant will have two units of 55MW coal fired boilers using the circularized fluidized-bed combustion (FBC) which are more effective than earlier technologies for coal fired power plants, emit less greenhouse gases than oil-fired power plants and require less external

emissions capture units.

Chiquita C. Capili, executive vice president & controller, said the tender assures Cepalco consumers of the cheapest and most reliable power supply over which it will be able to exercise control as an “embedded power supply” and avoid additional transmission costs to the benefit of all consumers.

Mr. Paguio told the City Council Energy Committee it needs to contract additional power to address Cepalco’s power demand forecast by 2017 and uncertainty whether its power supply contract with the National Power Corp/PSALM that expires on March 25, 2015 can still be renewed at its present level.

As of 2012, Cepalco’s website states it has 119,936 customers, of which 103,074 are residential, 16,396 commercial, 270 industrial, 151 bulk power and 181 streetlights.

Noise barrage calling for justice of CDO blast

By FROILAN GALLARDO of MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Students blew whistles and stage a noise barrage while medical representatives and doctors wore black armbands as the tragedy of last Friday’s bombing that killed eight persons and wounded 48 others finally sink in to the residents of this city.

In an emotional gathering after a Mass was celebrated at the blast site at the Limketkai Rosario Arcade Tuesday morning, doctors and medical representatives issued calls for speedy resolution of the

blast investigation.

Dr. Tricia Marie Obrero, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, Misamis Oriental chapter demanded that the suspects who planted the bomb at Kyla’s Bistro be brought to justice for the deaths of their colleagues.

“We demand that justice should prevail. We are angry that this tragedy happened in our city, Obrero said.

Obrero also urged for the transparency of the police investigation because they want to know the motive of the bomb attack.

“We want to know who

HONK YOUR HORNS. Students of Xavier University urge motorists to honk their horns during a noise barrage outside their school in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday July 30 to demand justice for the eight persons who died and 48 injured in the Limketkai Rosario Arcade bombing.

MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

did this. We want to know why this happened. We want our city to be safe again,” she said.

Of the eight persons who died in the Friday bombing, two were doctors from Manila

and four were medical representatives. The remaining two fatalities were residents from Cagayan de Oro. The Cagayan de Oro Social Welfare and Development office said more than half of

the 48 injured were medical representatives helping the 300 doctors attending the national midyear convention of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians.

Obrero urged their mem-

bers and the medical representatives to wear black armbands until Friday where a big rally is planned by various civil society groups in the city.

“We are ashamed that this happened to our friends who thought they are safe in our city. We are also very angry,” she said.

The Mass in the morning was followed by a noise barrage staged by students who blew whistles urging motorists to blow the horns of their vehicles and join the calls for a speedy investigation.

Ermin Pimentel of Xavier University said they will stage a similar noise barrage outside their school at noontime Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Cagayan de Oro City police director Superintendent Graciano Mijares said metal fragments found on the blast site and examined by the National Bureau of Investigation revealed that an 81-mm mortar was used by the lone suspect.

Mijares said the improvised explosive device (IED) was fashioned from an 81mm mortar shell and was detonated using a mobile phone.

“The bomb is detonated by mobile phone. We think the suspect detonated the bomb minutes after he left Kyla’s Bistro,” he said.

Mijares said they believed that there was only one bomber who planted the mortar bomb at Kyla’s Bistro last Friday night.

Police released three different computer drawings of the suspect based on the general descriptions of the witnesses and the images taken by the CCTV cameras.

Calling the public to help in the investigation, the police have set up a hotline 09267383603 for anyone who can identify or lead to the arrest of the bomber.

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Toyota to showcase Concept Cars in the Philippines This August 2013, the no. 1 automotive brand in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will bring in two concept cars to the Philippines. These vehicles that will give us a glimpse of how cars will be in the near future will be exhibited at The World of Toyota Motorshow on August 10 – 18 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Toyota’s FCV-R and Lexus’s LF-LC exude the brand’s new design philosophy and technology of cars in the future.

Toyota’s Fuel-Cell Vehicle Reality and Revolution (FCV-R) is a dedicated concept model that is highly practical. Marking its next step towards mass production sometime in 2015, this mid-size family FCV runs on hydrogen and does not emit emission gas or CO2 but only water vapor. Overall, the FCV-R combines breakthrough innovation with ergonomic practicality and futuristic styling.

Mirroring Toyota’s new family design, both the front and rear styling exposes a “W” theme, signifying the fuel cell cooling system.

FL-LC

On the other hand, Lexus will showcase its FutureLuxury Coupe (LF-LC) that was first revealed in Detroit, Michigan at the North American International Auto Show.

The LF-LC shows off the brand’s signature spindleshaped grille supported by a front-engine and rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout.

Furthermore, the vehicle’s interior displays the latest advanced technology with natural forms and shapes to create a driver-focused synergy of form and function. All these are powered by the latest Advanced Lexus

Hybrid Drive that delivers driving performance and fuel efficiency.

All in all, the FCV-R and the LF-LC shape Toyota’s future in mobility. Moreover, this rare opportunity to view these concept cars will give visitors a chance to envision the brand’s new design language and technology that promises to be consistent in all upcoming Toyota vehicles. As the brand moves forward after 25 years in the Philippines, Toyota remains to be committed in creating quality By Cielito M. Reganit vehicles and ultimately satTHE Philippine Coconut isfied customers.

Authority (PCA)Tuesday launched the on-road test of an increased mixture of biodiesel blend – from the current 2 percent (B2) to 5 percent (B5) – to test its overall performance prior to its planned implementation before the end of 2013.

This came after the National Biofuels Board (NBB) approved the increase of the biodiesel blend last July 4.

PCA Administrator Euclides Forbes said that implementing the use of

FCV-R

PCA launches on-road test of 5% biodiesel blend B5 - composed of 5 percent coco methyl ester (CME) biodiesel blend - earlier than what is under the Philippine Energy Plan is very timely as it would greatly help coconut farmers and the coconut industry as well as the Philippine economy.

Under the 2012-2030 PEP, the Energy department shall implement the 5 percent blend by 2015, 10 percent by 2020 and 20 percent by 2030.

The current B2 biodiesel has been in use since February 2009.

“Coconut farmers have

been reeling from low prices of coconut in the world market for the past eight months now while the price of diesel is on an upward trend,” he noted.

“Implementing the use of B5 would strengthen the domestic market for coconut while the country would enjoy reduced dependence on imported diesel,” Forbes said.

He said that switching to the higher blend would also mean additional employment.

According to PCA See BLEND, page 7

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Electroweld Manufacturing Corporation presents products to Cas5 Corporation

By Remee Monique O. Espiritu

A leading manufacturer of welding rods, Electroweld Manufacturing Corporation coordinates with Derrick Du Trading and Cas5 Corporation located at Villanueva in a seminar and demonstration regarding Electroweld’s products: a variety of welding rods and a Solarbranded inverter or welding machine July 19, 2013.

President of Villar Foundation Senator Manny Villar share a toast with President and Chief executive of Limketkai Center, Mr. Alfonso Lim, during the launching of twin-tower "The Loop" a high rise condominium with 25th storey building in CDO at Limketkai Atrium on July 27.

Big Bikers Unity Ride Set Aug 23 24 in Iloilo It’s final, says the organizers and host of the 22nd VISAYAS UNITY RIDE of the motorcycle club members of the VISAYAS CONFEDERATION OF BIGBIKERS PHILS., a federation of elite motorcycle clubs in the Visayan Islands numbering more than thirty clubs with Cebu’s Rolando Ting as its ever-active president.

Local club host, Iloilo Motorcycle Club, through its club president Cyrus John Tantiongco is inviting all the club members

of the confederation to drive to Iloilo City on August 23-24 for the gathering of Visayas Big Bikers at Plazuela de Iloilo, the official venue of the event.

The event serves as a sports tourism event and the big bikers become the tourism endorser of the country as they literally travel on their elite motorcycles and see the Philippines on sight, says Event Director Toots Jimenez Jr., who is commissioned by the host club to handle this event in Iloilo City.

Congratulations!

Broadcasters of Gracia Elementary School for hurdling the Radio Broadcasting Training at BWM Media Center on July 13, 2013.

SCHOOL PAPER ADVISERS Wilma G. Bagas and Miraflor A. Lagare of Gracia Elementary School, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental pose with their pupilbroadcasters after the Radio Broadcasting Training at BWM Media Center on July 16, this year. Also in photo is BWM-MC Broadcast Training Director Joe del Puerto Felicilda (standing 2nd from right). (Arjay S. Felicilda photo)

Among the activities included in the event are a bike ride to different towns and passing through the impressive Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town. Another ride will be to the south side passing different towns on the second day.

The traditional gathering of the big bikers on August 24 will bring together their acts of camaraderie, brotherhood, and the exchange of experiences focusing as well on the importance of safety driving along the highways.

Various motorcycle companies have shown their support to the event. Plazuela de Iloilo, owned by the family of radio mogul Rogelio Florete Sr. has extended their full support to this event realizing that the big bikers visit to Iloilo is a tourism promotion for the city. Plazuela de Iloilo will provide a special parking space for the big bikes to the viewing delight of its customers who will surely be amazed by the elegance of these big bikes.

Several big bikers clubs have expressed their excitement in joining this event. For any query, interested parties may email to tootsjimenez@yahoo. com or contact 0917.77.99.88.5 or 0918.77.99.88.5 or 0943.3956.999.

Supporting the event are Department of Tourism, Selrahco Management, Plazuela de Iloilo, San Miguel Brewery, Harley Davidson, BMW, Kawasaki, Aprilia. Event is managed

by Micro Ad Management.*

Derrick Du Trading is owned and managed by Mr. Derrick Du and is the sole distributor of Electroweld’s products in the entire Mindanao region, whereas Cas5 is a feed mill that is still undergoing construction which is managed by Joel Suan, with Engr. Junjun Hagibines and Jimmy “ Dodong” Dua. The welding equipment currently being used for said construction is all courtesy of Electroweld.

A product analyst from Manila where Electroweld’s main office is located, Mr. Jojo Catabona, came to Cagayan de Oro for the purpose of showing clients the efficiency of the inverter and the proper application of such and the welding rods.

Electroweld has already been in business for 30 years.

Catabona explains in the seminar how a company can save up to 60% in regards to electricity bills upon switching from the conventional alternate current welding machines that

require transformers, to the inverter which uses direct current like any other electrical appliances. But he assures that just because it uses electricity, it doesn’t mean that the power is less compared to the conventional welding machine as it’s in fact up to par or better than such.

Not only that but it’s comparably smaller and very portable, as a strap is attached to it for the user to be able to carry it

around.

For the welding rods Electroweld has the Mild Steel Electroweld 6011, Mild Steel Electroweld 6013/6012, and Low Hydrogen High Tensile Electrocito 7018. Proper usage of these is in their numbers, as the first two is according to tensile strength or its power, the 3rd is the welding position where 1 means all-position (various angles), and last is the type of coating and its current.

Catabona says that there is no such thing as special or ordinary welding rods, as it’s the number and details located at the welding rod’s packaging that determines its power and what kind of steel it could be used on. Thus, it’s of utmost importance to always read the instructions that come along with its package.

For interested buyers from Mindanao, Mr. Derrick Du can be contacted through the numbers 09163634123 and/ or 09228634123.

Phoenix Petroleum named Outstanding Franchise Company in 2013 Franchise Awards

Leading independent oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines was named an Outstanding Franchise Company at this year’s ENTREPRENEUR Philippines Franchise Awards.

The ENTREPRENEUR Franchise Awards, now on its 8th year, honors the achievements of franchise companies that have emerged in local and international business. The candidates were evaluated based on economic growth, corporate governance, market sustainability and social responsibility.

The awarding was held on July 22, 2013 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City.

“Phoenix Petroleum’s notable financial standing and growth rate, and quality of franchising support made them deserving of the awards,” said ENTREPRENEUR Philippines Editor-in-Chief Leah del Castillo. The screening committee was composed of ENTREPRENEUR’S editorial staff, an auditing firm, lawyers, and management and entrepreneurship experts.

Phoenix Petroleum was awarded as one of five Outstanding Franchise Companies after winning in this year’s two major categories: Best in Franchise Support and Fastest-Growing Franchises.

“A franchise has no chance of taking off if the franchisor has not put in place an excellent support system for its franchisees. This means making it easier for franchisees

Phoenix Petroleum AVP for Retail Sales - Metro Manila and South Luzon Joey Cruz, VP for External Affairs, Business Development, and Security Atty. Raymond Zorrilla, and VP for Sales Mindanao Edgar Alerta receive the award for Phoenix Petroleum as Top Outstanding Franchise Company from Entrepreneur Philippines Editor-in-Chief Leah del Castillo (L) and Publisher Aurora Mangubat-Suarez (R) during the awarding held on July 22, 2013 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City.

to follow the rules and come up with a consistent product or service,” said ENTREPRENEUR magazine. “It wouldn't say much for a franchise if the rate of growth of franchisees were stagnant. Winners in this category are recognized for building a franchising model that enabled the franchise to expand exponentially.”

Other top awardees were Kumon Philippines, Mr. Quickie, 7-Eleven, and Botoy’s Litson Manok.

All the winners, their stories, and best practices are featured in the July 2013 issue of ENTREPRENEUR Philippines magazine.

Phoenix Petroleum Philip-

pines started in Davao City as a family-owned enterprise and has now grown into the leading independent oil company in the country. It opened its first retail station in Davao region in 2005. Today it has 325 stations nationwide and continues to expand its network.

The company is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots, and storage facilities, shipping/ logistics and allied services. It is a publicly-listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange since July 2007, the first oil company to do so since the Oil Deregulation Law was passed in 1998.

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50 families displaced as floods, landslides hit Sarangani town

By Allen Estabillo

A resident monitors the flood outside her house while her siblings are swimming in Purok 1, Barangay Mahay in Butuan City in this file photo when Agusan River’s water level rose to 3.28 meters at 1 a.m. Sunday.

MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

21 dead, 4 missing in Gansu floods LANZHOU -- Twenty-one people have died and four are missing after rainstormtriggered floods and mud-rock flows hit a city in northwest China’s Gansu Province, the local government said on Saturday.

Four rounds of downpours, which swept Tianshui City recently, triggered floods, landslides and mud-rock flows in seven townships and left people missing and buried, said the Tianshui City government.

Nine out of 28 villages in Niangniangba Township in Qinzhou District remain isolated because power, communications and roads were cut off, said the government.

In Rongguang Village of Niangniangba, more than half

of the houses were destroyed in the natural disasters, said a rescuer.

The local government have dispatched nine squads to these villages to check the damage there. Firefighting departments in Tianshui also sent 50 rescuers to the areas.

More than 1.2 million residents in seven counties and districts were affected by the rainstorms, with 30,000 evacuated.

The Tianshui municipal government said helicopters, excavators, generators, medicine and food, tents and quilts were needed for relief efforts.

The local meteorological station forecast the city would have a new round of heavy rain in the next few days.

(PNA/Xinhua)

Disaster mgt training center up in Leyte TACLOBAN CITY -- A disaster management training center owned by the Leyte chapter of the Philippine Red Cross will soon rise in this highly urbanized city of Tacloban.

The P450,000 training center that is funded by the Federation of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc is expected to be finished a month from now.

“It is about time for the Red Cross to have its own training center,” said Go Tic Ching, Tacloban FCCCI president.

During Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony, he expressed his gratefulness to their mother organization for the approval to finance the construction of the center.

The group provides funds only for the construction of school buildings.

The imminent danger brought by disasters and calamities that happen due to effect of climate change need must be addressed properly by

ensuring that every individual will acquire proper knowledge on disaster management, he likewise stated.

The center will train barangay officials and would be volunteers of Red Cross on different aspects of life saving or first aid.

Atty. Miguel Tezon, chairperson of the PRC Leyte chapter said that they are open to train groups if they are interested on disaster management.

They just have to inform the office ahead, he added.

“We really aim to train school age children; those who are in school. We need to train them so they will know how to protect themselves and at the same time act when there are disasters happening in their area. They need to be selfcapable people,” Tezon said.

He added that they also expect the participation of local government units (LGUs) because they are always at the frontline during calamities and disasters. (PNA)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Around 50 families were displaced as flashfloods and landslides spawned by torrential ravaged six villages in the coastal town of Glan in Sarangani in the last two days.

Glan Mayor Vic tor James Yap said on Saturday five villages in the area were swept by flashfloods while another was temporarily isolated by landslides due to the almost nonstop rains in the area since early Friday.

The rains were triggered by an approaching Low Pressure Area that is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting Mindanao.

On Friday afternoon, the mayor said several roads leading to Barangay Batulaki and the neighboring areas were rendered impassable due to the landslides

in the area.

He said seven public school teachers assigned in Barangay Kaltuad were trapped for several hours due to the flashfloods that forced them to seek refuge at the roof of one of the area’s school buildings.

But Yap said the teachers were rescued and were able to return to their homes on Friday night.

A report from the Glan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said flashfloods also swept barangays Laguimit, Cross, Big Margus and Small Margus, forcing 50 families to evacuate to safer grounds.

The floods, which reportedly reached chestdeep or around four feet in some areas, were caused by the swelling of several waterways in the area fol-

lowing hours of heavy rains, it said.

No casualties were reported during the incident but six houses in Laguimit and one in Cross were washed away by the rushing floodwaters.

Yap said the municipal government has already released relief assistance to residents of the affected villages.

“We already informed the concerned government agencies regarding the status of some of our roads due to the floods and landslides,” he said in a radio interview.

The mayor added that the MDRRMO, Glan police station and local rescue teams are currently on alert as the area’s situation remained volatile due to the sporadic rains.

In its 4 p.m. weather

advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the Low Pressure Area was estimated based on all available data at in the vicinity of Davao Oriental (7.5° North, 126.5° East) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting Mindanao and other areas.

It said “Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.”

Moderate to occasionally strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Palawan and Mindanao and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to occasionally rough, it added.

(PNA)

Zambo School launches green technology project ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Zamboanga City State Polytechnic Colleges has launched its Green Technology project in support to environment protection in the community following the negative effects of climate change.

ZCSPC president Dr.

Nora Ponce said Saturday the launching of the project was held last week during the 108th anniversary celebration of the school.

The ZCSPC was established during the American regime and was known as Zamboanga School of Arts and Trade.

It was converted into a college 12 years ago.

Po n c e s a i d t h e y will plant green trees including horseradish trees (Malunggay) in the school’s perimeter.

Ponce said these trees will project a green environment to the thousands of students in the campus

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and send a message to the surrounding community that green is good. the project’s second emphasis is the ban against the use of plastics in the school campus, according to Ponce.

“We plan to make the college plastics-free,” she added. (PNA)

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Know the motive, solve the crime POLICE investigators are for sure now piecing together the various physical evidences that may lead them to the culprits of the dastardly act that marred the last day of a physicians convention in Cagayan de Oro City Friday evening when an unidentified explosive device was detonated instantly killing six people with two more dying while treated in local hospitals.

But the physical evidences gathered will simply bolster the theory about the motive of the crime. Unless the motive is established with certainty, the danger is always there that the perpetrators will not be identified.

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Jesse E.L. Bacon II the following as possible motives for the cowardly act.

It was possibly motivated by provincial level partisan politics since one of those who instantly died was an incumbent member of its legislature. This should be seriously considered because the bomb was exploded not far from the table where the provincial board member was seated.

The other possible motive, which I believe is farfetched but likewise needing to be given consideration is that it was carried out to serve as warning to, if not to insult, the drug manufacturer sponsoring the physician’s convention.

If it was a warning, then it may have ideological underpinnings. If it was meant to insult, then busi-

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ness competition may have something to do with it.

But as what I’ve said, this is farfetched. But since investigations cover all possible angles, this may be worth looking into as well.

Another possible motive is that partisan political rivalry in the city may have something to do with it.

One political group may be out to discredit the capability of the incumbent city leadership to ensure that peace and order reigns in the city. If this is the motive, the brains behind such dastardly act need to have their brains removed from its cranium.

This is the worst motive, if ever, because this looks at people as mere pawns

THINK a minute…This a true story about a young couple who just had their first child.

A few weeks after giving birth, Patti, the new mother, was telling her friends all she had been through.

She said: “Four years ago I found out I was pregnant. I was not married and alone!”

She said: “Even though I was going to church, I couldn’t give up my old bad habits and friends.

I was still smoking dope ever y day and sleeping with the man who lived next door.

Yet on the weekends I was at church, and working with the church youth

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst group.

But getting pregnant finally showed everyone that I was a hypocrite!

Many times I wanted to change and get right with God, but I kept falling back into my old bad habits and lifestyle.

I was scared and thought the only way to clean up my bad past was to get an abortion so no one in the church would ever know.

Even my religious family told me to get an abortion and save our family name and reputation.

It was then I realized I had to make this decision alone, by myself !

I prayed and asked Jesus Christ to forgive me for living a life of hypocrisy and not really living His right way every day.

So I asked Jesus to help me trust and obey Him,

even though I was rejected by my friends and family.

And for the first time in my life, I had real peace in my heart and mind. And God took care of me.

The doctor that helped me with the pregnancy and delivery didn’t charge me any money at all for his care.

I told my Christian friends everything, and they helped me start a new life.

Then God helped me find a good Christian couple to adopt my baby girl named Sarah.

And today I have a wonderful Christian husband and a new baby of our own.

But more importantly, I finally have peace with God my father and maker.”

Just Think a Minute.

Give back MWSS billions to the people

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Would your wealth or even all your mighty efforts sustain you so you would not be in distress?” (Job 36:19, the Holy Bible).

-oooMWSS BILLIONS: WHO SHOULD BENEFIT FROM THEM? So, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is earning billions now under the Aquino government. But should those earnings be used to reward its officials whose main job description is really to make it earn anyway, or should the money be used instead to further improve the agency and make potable water more accessible to millions of people?

Are not MWSS officials government officials, too, who are already being paid fantastic salaries and allowances, precisely to do their job, just like the rest of the bureaucracy? Why is there a need to give additional fat bonuses to MWSS officials who merely did their jobs as expected of them anyway?

How about other government officials who have been

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio doing their jobs comparably well in other government agencies which do not generate money, but which are similarly involved in the delivery of equally-important and equally-urgent basic services? The government will just say “thank you” to them, and bid them to continue performing their work?

-oooMWSS BILLIONS CAME FROM CONSUMERS’ MONEY: What is revolting here is the fact that, the billions of pesos that the MWSS supposedly earned actually came from the high water rates that its concessionaires have been collecting from Metro Manila residents, and from the residents of adjacent provinces which are covered by the concessionaires’

franchises.

In short, the MWSS billions represent the blood, sweat and tears of water users, who are compelled---as they do not have any other alternative, since the MWSS is a water monopoly---to pay ultra high water rates.

The question is: since the MWSS is a government agency that is mandated to provide a very basic service to the people, why should it be concerned about earning billions?

What the MWSS should be concerned about, really, is making potable and clean water accessible and available to its customers, at rates that are not oppressive and designed as if the MWSS is a private corporation whose only reason for being is profits, and nothing else.

The MWSS must forever

remember that it is a government entity that is sworn to serve the people, nothing more, nothing less.

-oooGIVE BACK MWSS BILLIONS TO THE PEOPLE: Viewed in this light, it is therefore greatly scandalous, to say the least, for the Aquino government to be even defending the grant of fat bonuses to MWSS officers. Those bonuses should be channeled back to the people, in terms of lower rates, and wider coverage of service. That was what we all said in 2010, when the Aquino government first took over Malacanang.

I wonder what happened in the interim, between 2010 and 2013, that we now see top officials of the Office of the President espousing the welfare of MWSS officers rather than the welfare of water consumers?

Something took place here, undeniably. Well, for those who desire to earn so much for themselves, Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, has a word of advice for all you.

He said, in Matthew See people, page 7

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People... from page 6

16:26: “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” In Job 1:21, it is there written: “…`Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart’…” What this means is that, wealth and riches will not help us when the time comes!

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can be sacrificed in the altar of political greed.

Considering the hi-tech make-up of the bomb used the possibility of involvement by those seeking to secede from the country or those seeking to take over the reins of government should likewise be looked into. The type of bomb used in Friday’s incident was no ordinary bomb per earlier news reports.

It is also wise to ask who are in possession or capable of possessing such type of bomb. Or see if the bomb is standard military issue type that fell into the hands of criminals for one reason or another.

Whatever be the real

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motive, it would be good if the investigators tasked to solve this heinous crime would be able to establish clearly the motive. They should never leave any room for misreading of the motive because its successful resolution depends solely on it.

As a peace loving citizen, I really can’t find any justification why human beings could do this to their fellow humans who have done them no wrong.

The bombing incident Friday in Cagayan de Oro is no different from the suicide bombings in Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

This is a cowardly act. There is nothing in the act that will show any bravery or courage on the part of the perpetrator.

Why some people can be as heartless, is truly baffling.

Can you imagine a hi-tech bomb being exploded in a crowded place where everyone was just enjoying for a moment before calling it a night?

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno, here’s my unsolicited advice.

Leave no stone unturned in the investigation of the incident. It is a big slap on your face already. Failing to solve it is adding insult to injury.

I will not even be surprised if the dastardly act was directed at your leadership to show to all and sundry that you are inutile in such a situation where

NUTRITION: A LEARNING PARTNER By: MARIBETH T. AUMAN Teacher III Bonbon National High School

July is dubbed as National Nutrition Month in the entire archipelago with this year’s theme, “ Gutom at Malnutrisyon Sama-sama Nating Wakasan”.

At Bonbon National High School, series of activities was conducted to prompt everyone how important is proper nutrition.

An assessment of the nutritional status of all the students was made early this month. An alarming result revealed to be 28% of the students or 81 out of 294 students are categorized under wasted and severely Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LILIBETH M. UNDAC - Vendor Case No;2013-10-1312 CROSILYN S. LABRADOR -Vendee 2008-10-1618

wasted. This indicates a high incidence of malnutrition among our high school students. A problem common among our Filipino children that need to be acted upon. Thus, at school level, there are initiatives to conduct feeding sessions among students with nutritional status below normal.

The concern on nutrition is not only for the month of July, but instead a year-round undertaking. Likewise, attending school well-nourished can help our students learn better.

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your administration had been thrust into. Do not balk out from this challenge, Hizzoner.

Show them you are equal to the job and prove them wrong in messing up with you in your own turf. Short of this, your constituents will lose their trust in you and may withdraw the trust and confidence they reposed on you in the last midterm elections.

This is one challenge, if I were in your shoes that I will never shy away from.

I will surely make the real perpetrators answer for their cowardly act.

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“The massive planting and blogspot.com) replanting program of coconut trees as well as the continued programs being undertaken by from page 3 the PCA to eradicate coconut estimates, as the CME infestation ensures increased blend increases from 2 per- productivity and sustainable cent to 5 percent, about 1,100 supply of biofuel feedstock,” CME plant workers, 13,183 Forbes said.

In the meantime, the oncoconut oil milling workers and 23,070 farm workers will road test of the B5, which is being done in collaboration be hired.

Moreover, coconut farm- with the University of the ers will benefit around P4.8 Philippines – National Center million per year from liens for Transportation Studies, collected through the Social would last for 25 days and Amelioration and Welfare involves seven jeepneys (PUJs) of operators under various Program.

Forbes likewise assured transport groups identified of the availability of biofuel by the PCA and the DOE. The PUJs would use the feedstock supply for the B5

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Reflections Author: JOEL D. POTANE, MASE Designation: Physics Teacher Current School Connected: Kibungsod NHS, Division of Misamis Oriental

I’m so thankful that I enrolled at Capitol University with the course EDAD 305 with descriptive title Management of the Instructional Program because I’ve learned a lot even it was still our first night of Ph.D. class with our excellent Professor. It was emphasized that planning is one of the most important aspects in instructional management. It should be written or printed in a piece of paper for this will serve as “blue print” for instructional managers in their quest to reach a certain goal whether short term or long term goals. Planning and reaching a certain goal should be accompanied by strong, spirited and positive actions for the betterment of the schools, organizations or any other establishments and institutions. I remembered this saying “plan your work and work your plan”. As instructional managers, whether you’re a school principal, master teacher, classroom teacher, or any position in the government or nongovernment organizations, we need to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in our organization so that good relationship among our subordinates would be maintained throughout.

During our group activity, we identified different characteristics of effective instructional managers.

Some of these were the ability to realize school’s vision and mission, consistent in the implementation of plans and programs, culture of strong camaraderie among internal and external stakeholders, practices open- communication, can easily adopt educational modern innovations through seminars and Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MADALI, RUBEN/DOLORES CASE NO; 2013-10-1099 Applicant/s 2008-10-1114

trainings, ensures the welfare, protection, and benefits of its employees, constant monitoring and evaluation, and many others. There were identified reasons of ineffective school management such as lack of cooperation, poor financial management, closed communication, lack of instructional facilities that resulted to poor academic and laboratory performances among students.

With the different views and insights about instructional managers, I’ve realized that to attain success in an organization there should be needs assessment, careful planning and positive actions to undertake.

Instructional Management Plan is not only limited in the four corner of the classroom, but also useful in the entire school, district, division, region, or even up to the national in general. For me, there are many aspects of instructional management practices in school such as student- centered management, managing data- the record keeping system, managing space – the learning environment, managing time – grouping strategies, use of instructional aides, volunteers, peer tutors, and managing instruction – selection of best instructional materials. I strongly agree in RA 9155 to designate school head in every school to maintain collegial supervision, monitoring, and assessment for effective delivery of quality instruction to the pupils/ students. On the other hand, I have noticed that our professor used varied techniques in delivering instruction such as cooperative learning. A strategy which allows Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ARNEL N. DUMANGON Applicant/s

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APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer of ownership of ownership with extension of validity to operate PUJ service along the route;City Proper –Erlinda Villa-Del Carmen –Bus Terminal and vice versa with the use of (1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of the certificate of public of convenience (CPC)to operate Taxi service on the line ;Iligan City to any point in Region X with the use of two (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of the certificate of public convenience (CPC)to operate PUJ Jitney service on the line;Iligan City Proper –Dalipuga and vice versa with the use of two (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience (CPC)to operate PUJ service on the line;Iligan City Proper –Dalipuga and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

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students to contribute their ideas in their respective group. As instructional managers, we have to consider the ideas and opinions of others. A healthy open communication should not be taken for granted.

With the different learning that I have acquired, I’m just very hopeful and wishful that I’ll become effective, passionate and competent instructional manager in my own field of specialization. Parton once said, “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”

If given the chance to become an administrator, I’ll always see to it that there is almost perfect realization of the vision and mission of the school. For now, as classroom teacher, I’ll improve on what was done that did not allow my students to fully succeed. With this course and experience, I have learned that it is very important to have an effective classroom management plan from the first day of school. It must be followed by every student and it must be practiced daily. I want to learn also when to take the time to make modifications for students or even an entire class even if it is more work on me. Thus, being an educator is not easy. According to Wilson, “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.

You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City FELICITA B. LAGAT -Vendor. CASE NO; 2013-10-970 NOEL MERLYN ARQUILITA - Vendee 2008-10-989

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existing B2 on the first five days of the test and would then be fuelled with the B5 in the succeeding 20 days.

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DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that we, ANTONIO ELAGO DUGENIO and TERESITA ELAGO DUGENIO, all Filipinos, of legal age, residents of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereinafter called the VENDORS and SHIRLEY R. DAL, Filipino, of legal age, with residence and postal address at Lilo-an, Catarman, Camiguin, hereinafter called the VENDEE; that for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) PESOS Philippine Currency in hand paid by the herein VENDEE unto in favor of the VENDORS, the herein Vendors hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER AND CONVEY, unto the VENDEE, her heirs successors and assigns the approximately ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED (1,400) SQUARE METERS more or less, which parcel of land is a PORTION to the following described property, situated at Centro, Poblacion Catarman Camiguin and more particularly described as follows to wit; Lot No. 4595 part under TCT No. 792 In Particular, Lot 4595-B & Lot 4595-C is the subject of DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. As per Doc. No. 331; Page No. 68; Book No. XLIV; Series of 2000; under Notary Public of ATTY. EMMANUEL A. AKUT. MDN: July 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 2013

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APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Tambo –Gerona(all in Iligan City) and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 26th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 31, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ANECITO BULALA CASE NO; 2013-10-1308 Applicant/s 2008-10-1058 NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer of ownership with extension of validity to operate PUJ service along the route ;City Proper to Tubod Rosario Heights and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Patag Bulua West Bound Terminal (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 8, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of July, 2013.

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Peso trades a little weaker vs. dollar THE peso slightly weake ne d ag ai nst t he d ol lar Tuesday on general strengthening of the dollar in Asia.

The peso ended the day

at 43.40 from day-ago’s 43.34.

“Investors are anticipating anything from the FOMC meeting,” a trader told PNA in a phone in-

terview.

The US central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to release its statement in the middle of this week

and the trader said “people are conscious that there would be something big” that might come out from the meeting.

However, the trader said

How is it to be a Teacher and a School Head?

By Richard M. Oco, SST – 1 Lourdes Alubijid National High School Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

The position of being a teacher and being a school head teacher are just two of the job positions available in the Department of Education. Their difference is that a teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils (children) and students (adults). The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and much more.

They use games, videos, computers, and other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They also explain information.

Teachers plan their lessons before they teach which can take a lot of time. Teachers try to make their lessons easy to understand. They teach things in different ways so that different students can learn in the way that is easiest for them.

Teachers might use a chalkboard, a projector, or a computer. They make posters or worksheets before class starts.

Teachers plan the schedule for the day. Most teachers have to teach what the principal tells them. Teachers also assign homework and class projects.

They often have students work together to do projects. When students are not doing as well as they should, teachers help them.(www.bls.gov) On the other hand, the head teacher is responsible for the

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running of the school on a day to day basis. He/she is must utilize the available resources on behalf of the governors in order to provide an effective education for the children at the school. Head teacher is a teacher who has overall authority in a school setting. He/she is also known as a principal.

A head teacher oversees the entire running of the school and every teacher and student is answerable to him or her.

The characteristics of a good head teacher include the ability to lead the whole school society professionally. He has the teachers, sometimes non staff and students under him, he should be able to organize and head them. A good head teacher should also have a strong sense of purpose. They

should strive to see students prosper from one stage of education to another. Good head teachers should be realistic and level headed. They diagnose their schools’ strengths and weaknesses wisely and dispassionately and try to improve them by coming up with creative programs and strategies. (www.ask.com) Teachers and head teachers are grouped into two: effective and ineffective. For the Department of Education, An effective teacher can be determine through his performance on the criteria being set under the so-called NCBTS or the National Competency Based Teachers Standards and the students’ performance most importantly in terms of scores on the National Achievement Test (NAT). While an effective school head is someone who knows how to understand and inspire teachers through appreciation, proper tasking and providing innovative information to name a few.

What makes them different from each other is that the main concern of the teacher is the implementation of the curriculum, the students’ performance and the concerns of the parents. The school head on the other side is not just on the parents, students

and teachers but to the whole operation and needs of the school as well.

Although the teachers and the school heads may seem to have different duties and responsibilities in the educative process, they both play a very important and significant role in the implementation of education most especially that we are on the process of innovating our basic education system through the implementation of the Revised Basic education Act of 2013 better known as K to 12 program and most importantly in molding the learners to become better citizens in the future.

As teacher, we are given great responsibility towards the implementation of education programs. What should we do is to make sure that expectations being set towards us teacher are well performed not just for the benefit of being appreciated but being able to do what a teacher should do in the world of education and in educating students even though we know that education is a long and continuous process. It can even be sometimes tedious, meticulous, tiresome and discouraging but since we chose to be in this line of noble profession then who are we to say NO to improvements and change.

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST

July 29, 2013

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), a notice is hereby served to the public that MOISES KAPUNAN MAPA has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “AUGUST 13, 1959” to “JULY 30, 1959” in the certificate of live birth of MOISES NARIBA MAPA at AGUSAN PEQUEÑO, BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN and whose parents are VICTORIA CAPUNAN NARIBA and MAURECIO BAIS MAPA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 August 2013.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LORJAY LANTACA VALENCIA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in her GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LORJAY LANTACA VALENCIA who was born on DECEMBER 25, 1988 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are VICTOR VALENCIA and TERESITA LANTACA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 9, 2013.

(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar

MDN: July 31 & Aug. 7, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

LUCIO M. DONA CASE NO; 2011-10-1092 Applicant/s

LOLLY/BABAY MISCHIEL ILLANA CASE NO; 2013-10-1307 Applicant/s 2008-10-1402

MDN: July 31 & Aug. 7, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ELGENIA U. GAYANILO Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1311

MDN: JULY 17, 24 & 31, 2013

MDN: JULY 17, 24 & 31, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar Don Carlos, Bukidnon -o0oNOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Change of First Name In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 1048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Zinnia T. Isla has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from SISINIA to ZINNIA the certificate of live birth of Sisinia Conol Tumampos who was born on 23 November 1955 at Lobogon, Aloran, Misamis Occidental whose parents are Cayetano Tumampos and Teodora Conol.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than August 6, 2013.

(Sgd.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 31 & Aug. 7, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RUDIGARIO LABAY Applicant

CASE NO; 2013-10-1286 2008-10-1459

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APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 8, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service along the route;within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority For Amendment of line of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market – Buena Oro and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 7, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City and vice versa with e use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 8, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of July, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line;Kisolon to Kibawe –Malaybalay City –Valencia City via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 14, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: July 31, 2013

MDN: July 31, 2013

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALES

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late JOVENCIO C. AYUPAN, who died intestate on the 22nd day of September 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City, left a portion of Parcel of Land and covered by OCT No. P-2718, and more particularly described as follows to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 19198, Cad-369-D), situated in the Barrio of Agusan, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINE (3,309) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND INTEREST made and entered by and among MERCURIA L. AYUPAN, of legal age, widow, Filipino; MANUEL L. AYUPAN, of legal age, single, Filipino; NOEL L. AYUPAN, of legal age, married, Filipino; MARIA ANA A. RATUNIL, of legal age, married, Filipino; and MICHAEL A. BUSCADO, of legal age, married, Filipino and residents of Cagayan de Oro City, are the only, sole, legitimate and surviving legal heirs. I, MERCURIA L. AYUPAN, do hereby WAIVED, RELINQUISHED, and QUITCLAIMED all my rights, interests, claims, shares and participation over a One-Half Portion of the above-described Parcel of Land known as Lot No. 19198-D-2, with an area of Three Hundred Thirty (330) Square Meters, more or less, infavor to my children, namely: MANUEL L. AYUPAN, NOEL L. AYUPAN, MARIA ANA A. RATUNIL and MICHEL A. BUSCADO, as per Doc. No. 433; Page No. 87; Book No. 98; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO.

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: July 31, 2013

buying program starting September this year if more signs of growth in the US economy continue to show up.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late MAURA VDA. DE AYUPAN, who died intestate on the 25th day of May, 1968; FAPENIANO C. AYUPAN, who died intestate on the 27th day of June, 1996; FELENDIO C. AYUPAN, who died intestate on the 24th day of February, 2004; and BALBINO C. AYUPAN, who died intestate on the 11th day of March, 2008, all at Cagayan de Oro City; left a parcel of land being co-owners and co-possessors, particularly described as follows, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 19198, Cad-369-D), situated in the Barrio of Agusan, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINE (3,309) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and covered by OCT No. P-2718, is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALES; namely: JOVENCIO C. AYUPAN, of legal age, married, Filipino; FAPENIANO C. AYUPAN (dec.), died single without any children nor adopted child; FELENDIO C. AYUPAN (dec.), died single without any children nor adopted child; ROGACIANA A. DOMINGO, of legal age, married, Filipino; BALBINO C. AYUPAN (dec.), represented by his daughter: EDNA A. BALBUENA, of legal age, married, Filipino and GUADALUPE A. DADOFALZA, of legal age, married, Filipino and residents of Cagayan de Oro City; herein-after referred to as the HEIRS-VENDORS, after being duly sworn, are the only, sole, legitimate and surviving legal heirs, which parcel of land was now subdivided and portion of it is now the subject of this sale. As per Doc. No. 499; Page No. 100; Book No. 91; Series of 2012; under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

ALLAN L. BERNALES Case No; 2013-10-1309 Applicant/s

the dollar might correct if result of the meeting “fail to give strong indication on the tapering of the stimulus program.”

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

CCE-0138-2013(R.A. 10172)

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MDN: July 31, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 31, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City NOBTSCO CASE NO; 2013-10-1285 Applicant/s 2008-10-1273

2008-10-1518

2008-10-1265 NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the Validity and Consolidation of cases of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Kisolon to Kibawe Malaybalay City –Valencia City via Cabanglasan and vice versa with the use of Eighty Eight (88) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on August 14, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION.

WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 29th day of July, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: July 31, 2013

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6,000 sign online petition vs Tampakan mining project MALAYBALAY City--At least 6,000 individuals have signed as of today an online petition to cancel the permits issued to Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) for the copper-gold project in Tampakan, South Cotabato and in two other neighboring towns, the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) today said in a statement.

PMPI advocacy officer Primo Morillo said the petition was started a few weeks ago by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila, on Change.org.

PMPI quoted Bp. Pabillo as having said, “We are elated. This proves that a great portion of the online community understands the dangers of mining especially the one in Tam-

pakan. Malacañang should stop the Tampakan mining project or at least, answer our arguments against it.”

Pabillo explained that the Social Action Center of Marbel through the help of the Dioceses of Kidapawan, Marbel and Digos have already gathered 170,000 signatures from the areas surrounding the site.

Pabillo, who chairs the National Secretariat for Social Action, added, “As you can see, the project is very unpopular in its very vicinity.

The Change.org petition is an inclusive attempt to broaden the opposition against SMI and compliment the efforts of our local allies.”

“I am pretty sure,” Pabillo continued, “that this

online initiative will further strengthen the resolve of the people around Tampakan to fight destructive mining.

To encourage them more, we are also planning to furnish them copies of the very supportive comments of those who signed the petition at Change.org.”

PMPI said that aside from Filipinos, the online petition has also received support from foreigners.

It said one of them is Paul Snazell from Halstead, United Kingdom who commented, “This open cast mining scheme is for corporate greed and not economic need. The Philippine Nation will receive a pittance compared to what SMI and Xstrata will make from selling the gold and copper to the

commodities market.”

SMI’s copper-gold mining project straddles Tampakan, Columbio town in Sultan Kudarat and Kiblawan town in Davao del Sur. SMI is now controlled

by Glencore Xstrata plc following the merger of Glencore International plc and Xstrata plc.

The company had said it would employ the openpit mining method for its operation, a move strongly opposed by environment groups and the Roman Catholic Church.

Moreover, the provincial government of South Cotabato approved in 2010 an ordinance banning the open-pit mining method.

Environment Secretary Ramon Paje issued in Feb-

ruary this year a conditional environmental compliance certificate (ECC) to SMI despite the ban.

Among the conditions cited in the ECC were the settlement of the question on social acceptability, protection of the rights of indigenous people, land access under the Department of Agrarian Reform and the willingness to assume continuing liability over any environmental damage.

In January last year, the DENR cited the ban in denying SMI’s application for ECC. The company appealed the decision but the DENR rejected it on the same ground.

The petition against SMI can be viewed online at change.org/tampakan.

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promised by the police officials,” Aniceto added.

About 11:30 on Friday evening, an improvised explosive device exploded at the vicinity of “Kayla’s Bistro” at the Rosario Arcade in Limketkai Complex here killing six people (three died on the spot) and wounding 46 others as reported by the Cogon Police Station.

On Monday, two other victims who were severely wounded of shrapnel wounds died at the local hospital here bringing the death toll in the Friday explosion to eight.

She said that three days has elapsed after the tragic incident took place on Friday, the police did not update the convention organizers of the progress of the investigation.

From the time of the incident on Friday evening until Monday evening, “we did not receive reports of the progress of the police investigation,” Aniceto lamented.

An official police report was necessary because of the conflicting broadcast and print media reports that often add confusion when appreciating its accuracy and credibility, she said.

The police should understand that the participants of the convention came from all over the country where relatives, colleagues, and friends want to know the progress of the police investigation, Aniceto said.

She said the PCCP wants the speedy resolution of the bombing incident in order to establish the identification of the culprit(s) and bring justice to the victims.

Mijares admitted to have received the alleged threat.

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body of Lagbas will be brought to the provincial capitol later this week where a program will be spearheaded by Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano to remember the fallen politician.

It was learned that Misamis Oriental 1st District Rep. Peter Unabia will also give financial assistance to the Lagbas Family.

The provincial government has given to the Lagbas family the liberty to choose to replace the position left vacant by provincial board member Roldan Lagbas.

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Dr. Aillen Aniceto, President of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) Northern Mindanao, said that the local police failed to provide security plans to participants of the two-day 16th midyear national convention of the Philippine Society of Allergy and Endemiology here on July 26 and July 27, 2013.

The medical dictionary defines “Endemiology” as a science dealing with all the factors relating to the occurrence of endemic disease.

Aniceto said that had the local police warned the organizers of the alleged bomb threats against local officials here two weeks ago, the holding of the national convention would have been suspended or reset to some other time.

“As a standard procedure, two weeks before the scheduled convention, we wrote a letter to Police Supt.

Graciano Mijares, of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COPCO) to provide us (organizers) the prevailing peace and order condition of the city,” Aniceto said.

“Our letter was acknowledged verbally but until the day of the convention, we did not receive any security alert or advisory,” Aniceto told the local press during a conference Monday evening.

Since there was no security alert, the convention organizers believed it was safe and decided to proceed with the holding of the convention as planned, Aniceto added.

“At the start of the convention, the organizers also noticed the absence of additional security as earlier

from page 1 that the organizers of the convergence (convention) request security from them one week before the event.

“The police provided personnel who routed the area,” Mijares told members of the Cagayan de Oro City Council when invited to shed light on the bombing incident here.

“May mga intelligence informations naman tayong natanggap… coming from intelligence unit natin that we act upon, kung ano natatanggap natin, ire-relay natin sa ibaba for immediate actions, validations,” he said.

However, Mijares said, that the reports were not specific as to when, what, and whether it is in the city or other locations.

When pressed by Councilor Roger Abaday on why the bombing took place in spite of the security measures, Mijares admitted that a thorough monitoring of the possible target was impossible due to lack of personnel.

He said that the police conducted routine patrol and immediately responded after the bombing incident.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor asked the local and national police to lend a hand in order to immediately resolve the case.

“The identification of the suspect(s) is very important so that the motive of the bombing could be established and bring justice to those who perished,” Tabor added.

Tabor also exhorted the local august body to extend all possible assistance to the investigating law enforcers in whatever capacity either through monetary or legislated for law enforcers to come up with precise and good report to restore the confidence of our people.

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Fr. Limbaco said the incident was the “handiwork of the devil.”

Some of the family members spoke on behalf of the group saying they are “sad, angry, hurt and ashamed” that the bombing happened in their city.

They said that they will ensure that those who died will not die in vain as they pray for justice and remain vigilant.

They also called on the local government to make a “swift but full investigation” so that they would know how the incident happened.

The family members were joined in the mass by members of the medical profession who mourned the loss of their colleagues.

Aside from Misamis Oriental provincial board member Roldan Lagbas, the dead were Dr. Marciano Agustin, Dr. Irwin Malanay, Reynaldo Dalupan, Ryan Estoce, Emmanuel Palafox, Anthony Canete and Anthony Paredes, most of whom were medical representatives.

A movement convened by doctors and medical representatives has been organized in the city whose members will wear black bands around their arms this week.

They will be meeting with civil society groups on Wednesday to stand up against violence.

On Friday, a walk for peace will be held from the bombing site at Limketkai to Xavier University.

Misamis Oriental provincial board member Bebeng Dumadag, who attended the Tuesday morning mass, said the provincial officials have decided to give P100,000 to the family of their late colleague.

Dumadag said that the

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some kind of courtesy to these people who were still traumatized by the tragic incident,” Aniceto said.

Six people died while 46 others were wounded in a bomb explosion in a crowded entertainment district at the Limketkai complex in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City about 11:30 on Friday evening.

Two more victims died on Monday bringing the death toll to eight in one of the worst bombing incidents that rocked the port capital of Cagayan de Oro City in recent years.

Aniceto said that the victims were mostly participants to two national conventions at that time. One, a convention of the Philippine Society of Allergy and Endemiology and, the other one, a Dental Convention held in separate hotels here.

Aniceto said that due to the tragic incident, organizers decided to cancel the two-day convention on July 27, 2013 for security reasons and in order for the organizers to assist the wounded victims and mourn the tragic loss of colleagues. CD

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Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Materialistic Special Gospel of the day: Matthew 6:19-23-Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great [is] that darkness: In our gospel, we can see that “Jesus criticized the people of Israel for keeping their treasures” and wealth.

According to St. Jerome Biblical commentary page 74-“Archaeologists” discovered coins in their ancient houses and this reflects that it was very hard for them to acquire money that’s why; they will “hoard it below the ground for safe keeping.”

Even to their “costly garments,” they will put it below the ground for preservation. This ideas and styles were not “acceptable to Jesus” since this is supposed to be shared and given to others.

Proverb says,” blessings are too small when it is put in our hands, but if it is shared, it will be multiplied many times.”

In James 4:4-know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. This means that if “we will focus our interest on earthly things,” we will become “enemies of God.” Being “materialistic” means making our own “gods and goddesses” in our day to day life.

This is called “greediness.” Are you greedy?

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Sports

5 GMs, 1 GM-elect banner 3rd Mindanao Open chess tourney in Kidapawan City DAVAO CITY -- Five grand masters, a GM-elect and two international masters are already confirmed to play in the 3rd Mindanao Open Chess Championships scheduled August 28 to September 1 at the North Cotabato Provincial Capitol Conference Room in Amas, Kidapawan City.

Tournament director Dr. Ted Calica said they are GMs Oliver Barbosa, Mark Paragua, Darwin Laylo, John Paul Gomez and Richard Bitoon. Also confirmed to see action are GM-elect Ronald Dableo, IM Oliver Dimakiling and IM Kim Yap. Calica said they are expecting more than 100 players including national masters from all over the country.

Bitoon and Laylo were the champions in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

A total cash prize of P132,000 will be given to the top 15 finishers.

The champion will earn P50,000 and a trophy; 1st runner-up P25,000; 2nd runner-up P15,000; 3rd runner-up P10,000; 4th runner-up P7,000; 5th runner-up P5,000; 6th runner-up P4,000; 7th runner-up P3,000; 8th

WOOD PUSHERS. Chess is still one of the favorite games among Filipinos. In fact, five grand masters, a GM-elect and two international masters have confirmed to play in the 3rd Mindanao Open Chess Championships scheduled August 28 to September 1, at the North Cotabato Provincial Capitol Conference Room in Amas, Kidapawan City. (File photo: MindaNews)

runner-up P2,000; and 9th to 14th runners-up with P1,000 each.

Special awards of P1,000 and a medal each will be given to the best male kiddie, female kiddie player, male junior, female junior and senior player.

“The nine-round Swiss Swiss Open event has become a major part of the Foundation Anniversary of the province, which will observe its 99th Founda-

tion this year,” Calica said.

It is organized by the provincial government under re-elected Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza in coordination with the Kidapawan Chess Club, Inc., and Batch 85 of Notre Dame of Kidapawan Boys and Girls HS Alumni Association Inc. Registration fee is P400 for non-Cotabato residents and P200 for Cotabato residents. Deadline of registra-

tion is on Aug. 28, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. All entries must be submitted by email to kidapawanchessclub@ yahoo.com or personally to the following persons: Dr. Ted P. Calica, president Kidapawan Chess Club, Inc., (09392632482) and (064 2885746); IM Reggie Olay91413/09219250391), Michelle Pascual (09193424080) and Ronald Olay (09214145165).

(PNA)

National chess arbiter’s seminar set August 1-2 in Davao DAVAO CITY – The Chess Arbiters Union of the Philippines (CAUP) is holding a two-day Arbiter’s Seminar on August 1 and 2 at the Function Room of NCCC Mall Davao here.

This will be held in coordination with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, Davao Sports Consumer Cooperative, Bonjee Entertainment Services and JCI Durian City, Inc. “This is a chance of a lifetime to earn an arbiter title here in Davao,” said NCFP Regional Director James Infiesto, who is both a FIDE Arbiter (FA) and National Arbiter (NA) title.

International Arbiter (IA) Gene Poliarco is the facilitator while other known chess personalities will also cover the topics on FIDE Laws of

Chess; Regulations for Swiss System tournaments; FIDE Rating System; Manual and Swiss Manager Pairing System; Arbiters Guide; CAUP/NCFP Licence ID; and others like Tournaments, Tie-Breaks, Time Controls and Norms.

“We are inviting all coaches, representatives of different chess clubs and chess enthusiasts,” said Infiesto, who earned his NA together with Engr.

Allan Diez by passing the Arbiter’s Seminar held in Mandaluyong City in May 2006.

Registration fee is P2,000 inclusive of handouts, certificates, snacks and seminar ID. It is limited to only 40 participants on first come, first serve basis. Deadline

of registration is on July 31. Submit registration forms through email at waigeeboy@yahoo.com or jamesinfiesto@gmail.com or call 0933 6635401 or 0910 2041199 for more details.

The CAUP is a group of Filipino chess players who are holders of titles of International Arbiter, FIDE Arbiter, National Arbiter, Regional Arbiter and Club Arbiter duly-recognized and accredited by the NCFP to officiate in chess tournaments and conduct arbitration seminars nationwide.

The group, whose members are mostly chess masters and strong club players, also conduct chess clinics for beginners, intermediate and advance young players who wish to be more competitive. (PNA)

wednesday | july 31, 2013 EDITOR: CHENG ORDOÑEZ

Big Bikers Unity Ride Set Aug 23 24 in Iloilo IT’S final, says the organizers and host of the 22nd Visayan Unity Ride of the motorcycle club members of the Visayan Confederstion of Bigbikers, Phils., a federation of elite motorcycle clubs in the Visayan Islands numbering more than 30 clubs with Cebu’s Rolando Ting as its president.

Local club host, Iloilo Motorcycle Club, through its club president, Cyrus John Tantiongco, is inviting all the club members of the confederation to drive to Iloilo City on August 23-24, 2013, for the gathering of Visayas big bikers at Plazuela de Iloilo, the official venue of the event.

The event serves as a sports tourism event and the big bikers become the tourism endorser of the country as they literally travel on their elite motorcycles and see the Philippines on sight, says Event Director Toots Jimenez Jr., who is commissioned by the host club to handle this event in Iloilo City.

Among the activities included in the event are a bike ride to different towns and passing through the impressive Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town.

Another ride will be to the

south side, passing different towns on the second day.

The traditional gathering of the big bikers on August 24 will bring together their acts of camaraderie, brotherhood, and the exchange of experiences, focusing as well on the importance of safety driving along the highways.

Various motorcycle companies have shown their support to the event. Plazuela de Iloilo, owned by the family of radio mogul Rogelio Florete Sr., has extended their full support to this event, realizing that the big bikers visit to Iloilo is a tourism promotion for the city.

Plazuela de Iloilo will provide a special parking space for the big bikes to the viewing delight of its customers who will surely be amazed by the elegance of these big bikes.

For queries, interested parties may email to tootsjimenez@yahoo.com or contact 0917.77.99.88.5 or 0918.77.99.88.5 or 0943.3956.999.

Supporting the event are Department of Tourism, Selrahco Management, Plazuela de Iloilo, San Miguel Brewery, Harley Davidson, BMW, Kawasaki, Aprilia.

Event is managed by Micro Ad Management.

Pulong Duterte wants welfare of Davao athletes DAVAO CITY – Vice Mayor Paolo “Pulong” Duterte said that he will formulate programs which shall give importance to the welfare of all local athletes in the city.

Duterte revealed this in his message delivered by City Councilor Jashera Gonzales, president of the So Kim Cheng (SKC) Federation and chair of the Committee on Youth and Sports during the 19th SKC Sports Awards held recently at the Grand Regal Hotel.

“We shall likewise formulate programs which shall give importance to the welfare of all local athletes,” said Duterte.

Duterte, whose son also practices taekwondo, said the outstanding athletes are the “emblem of hard work, dedication and commitment” and “role models who must be emulated by our youth”.

He told the athletes that they “must know that they are not only making the city proud for their achievements, (but) they too are our city’s pride” and “have become great patriots to their beloved city where its own people are proud of it.”

“These young men and women are a beacon of hope to all the young Dabawenyos,” he said.

He also thanked the SKC Foundation chaired by So Peng Kee and the Davao City Sports Council (DCSC) under its president Ben Sur for making a significant contribution in sports in Davao City.

Duterte said that the “local government shall undertake to afford support and commitment to all the worthy endeavors not only to Davao City Sports Council and So Kim Cheng Foundation, but all of those who have nothing in their hearts but the upliftment and further strengthening of our local sports.” – (LITO DELOS REYES)

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