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Party List with a heart MANILA -- Anchored on its vision “Better Teacher, Better Education, Better Nation”, Manila Teachers Party List vowed to work on reforms that would protect the interests of the Filipino teachers, long regarded as the unsung heroes of the nation. Listed #90 in the Comelec official ballot, Manila Teachers Party List will be active in delivering inclusive health care, housing, financial assistance financial assistance and expanded scholarship programs for member-teachers all over the country. Nominees Virgilio Lacson, Paul Semrano and Dr. Gil Magbanua has committed to banner the vision and mission of the Manila Teachers Party List in the halls of Congress through expanded community services that would benefit the Filipino teachers who are in

need of financial assistance, health care, scholarships, among others. Lacson is chairman and CEO of Manila Teachers while Magbanua serves as member of the board of trustees. For 56 long years, Manila Teachers has been doing community extension work by way of giving comfort and aid to a greater number of Filipino teachers nationwide, they said. Manila Teachers Party List will take the opportunity to represent the teachers in the halls of Congress and Volunteers raise questions and concerns during the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated

DAVAO City -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 11 has completed the bidding of all the major infrastructure projects lined up for implementation in the Davao Region this year. During “Wednesday’s Habi at Kape” at the Abreeza of the Ayala Malls, DPWH11 director Mariano Alquiza said they have received a budget of P19.5 billion from the national office to fund a total of 752 projects in the

region. A total of 46 out of 752 projects have so far been completed while the rest are ongoing, he said. This year’s budget is higher by 36.4 percent as compared to last year’s P14.3 with a total of 777 projects, of which 687 were completed while the remaining are ongoing. For 2014, the region received an P8.3billion budget that funded a total of 379 infrastructure

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Delivery of Social Services - National Community Driven Development (Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP) Project Development Workshop (PDW) in Barangay Lumipac, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. The PDW is part of the Community Driven Development process where volunteers rank, prepare, validate, and finalize their sub-project concepts. Photo by Elvira Singgit, AC, Baliangao, MisOcc

DPWH-11 bids out major infra projects Smartphone app makes cloud seeding

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operations easier, more accurate By Froilan Gallardo of MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City -- Whereas cloud seeders used to rely mainly on twoway radios to do their jobs of locating seedable clouds and dispatching aircraft to distribute salt up in the air, the advent of smartphones and apps with geotagging capabilities have made the job easier and far more

accurate. MindaNews observed how a team of cloud seeders from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) did their job from their base at the old Lumba Airport here last Tuesday using this latest technology that has now become accessible to the masses. Huddled inside the old

abandoned passenger terminal building at Lumbia, Engineer Jocel Mendoza, her assistant and two PAF technicians wait for word from “spotters” scattered across the province of Bukidnon who would tell them where to dump their next load of rain-inducing salt. Mendoza and her team are aware that people, farmers especially, pinned so

much hope on their cloud seeding operations: a prolonged drought have left much agricultural lands into dusty bowls. Hungry farmers had blocked a major highway in Kidapawan City and the resulting violence killed a few of them and many more were injured in the ensuing clash with the police. See seeding, page A11

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DSWD-Caraga announces 61 ESGPPA graduates for CY 2016 Butuan City -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program announces 61 scholar-graduates of the Expanded Student’s Grantsin-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGPPA) for school year 2015-2016. Seven (7) state colleges and universities (SUCs) in Mindanao Island were tapped to cater poor but deserving students to enrol under the said program. These institutions include Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) with five (5) ESGPPA graduates, Caraga State University (CSU) with 24, Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU) with 12, Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) with two (2), Central Mindanao University (CMU) with 16, University of South Eastern Philippines (USEP) with one (1), while Mindanao State University having one (1). Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli said that before the 61 graduates became ESGPPA scholars they were carefully screened and assessed by DSWD Social Workers based on their economic and educational status. “The poor but deserving children of our Pantawid Pamilya parner-beneficiaries are referred to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) which

is also DSWD’s partner in the program along with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the implementing SUCs,” said Brigoli. “ESGPPA ensures that the grantees are enrolled in selected SUCs duly recognized by CHED, channelled to CHED priority courses, and be extended the needed support that will guarantee completion of studies, thus qualify them for high-value added jobs in the future,” she added. The CHED and DSWD spearheaded the SGPPA in 2012. It is a supporting arm that enables potential children of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries who really have the determination to succeed and become productive workforce of the society and contribute to inclusive economic development. The ESGPPA aims to contribute in the increase of the number of enrolment in higher education in line with the national government’s priority degree programs among poor households, and support college graduates’ entry to labor markets through placement assistance. A student-grantee receives a maximum of P60,000 scholarship grant per school year or P30,000 per semester. This is broken down to P20,000 per year for the tuition fee, and P5,000 per year for the textbooks and other learning materials. The remaining P35,000, which is distributed to

ESGPPA graduates from Caraga State University (CSU)-main campus take a pose with personnel from CSU and Rotary Club Butuan after the baccalaureate mass.

P3,500 per month, is allocated for the stipend for the board and lodging, transportation, clothing, health/medical needs, basic school supplies and other related costs. Age of potential scholars must be 16-20 years old and must be willing and interested to become a student beneficiary. Moreover, an upcoming student grantee must pass the entrance examination set by the respective SUCs. However, in case the number of potential beneficiaries exceeds the allocated slots, grade requirement is applied. Students belonging to the upper 20% of the graduating class will be prioritized. ###(RYAN M. TAPAYAN/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga)

Dreams are not miles away

It all started with a vision. Hopeful Irene P. Tira once envisioned herself helping children and molding them so they could achieve a quality life. “I want to inspire children to live for their dreams and to never give up,” she shared. Having a first-hand experience of poverty, she desires to teach the young people that poverty is never a reason to give up. Irene is one (1) of the 61 Expanded Students Grants in Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGPPA) scholars in Caraga Region who are set to graduate this month. At 21, she will receive

her diploma for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Literature at Caraga State University (CSU) Main Campus in Ampayon, Butuan City. Irene is the youngest of the four (4) children of Felix and Remedios Tira who is residing in Purok-3, Dona Flavia, San Luis, Agusan del Sur. Her father works as a carpenter while her mother as a house keeper. Her eldest sister Janice, 30, sometimes sends her money for allowance. Janice is also a graduate of the same institution previously called as Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST) while her two (2) brothers Felix, 27, and Ariel, 29, did not make it to college because both prefered to work to help their parents augment their daily needs. Understanding their situation, Irene works hard and engages part-time jobs. “I was tempted before not to go to college and settle

Irene P. Tira, an ESGPPA scholar graduated last April 12, 2016 as recipient of Best Student Teacher Award for Classroom Management and Department Activity Award for Literature (Pagkukuwento) in Caraga State University, Main Campus

in helping my parents and find work but I was called for a vocation,” she related. “The ESGPPA scholarship then came into the picture and has given me courage to live up for my dreams and opened me windows of opportunities,” expressed grateful Irene. See dreams, page A11

Special Education By Jocelyn Aninon Daganato Teacher -1 San Miguel Elementary School Pangantucan District

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Special Education is a class or instruction designed for students with special educational needs. On July 31- August 2, 2015 Ma’am Jocelyn A. Daganato, Ma’am Razelle Ann R . G o n z a g a , Ma’a m Miricris B. Torrecarion, and Ma’am Annie Lou E. Torres of San Miguel Elementary School, Pangantucan North District attended a three- day Seminar Workshop on Special Education for K-12, conducted at Davao Medical School, Bajada Davao City. There were

four speakers who demonstrated their knowledge and skills on how to handle the children with learning disability (LD) and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) There three- day seminar was done, not only for the special education teachers but also for general education teachers to enhance their knowledge, and skills so they could realized that every human is special as they go along to the different station, and they could cater the pupils who have special needs.

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YAMAHA OPENS MOTORCYCLE TECHNICAL FACILITY IN TACLOBAN – A NEW CENTER FOR ENRICHING LIVES – TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES, April 8, 2016 — Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. returns to Tacloban to continue revitalizing the once devastated province that is now slowly rising back to its former way of life. The Yamaha Motorcycle Enterprise Shelter aims to be an institution that delivers lifetime technical skills to scholars and beneficiaries that belong to marginalized or those

in the at risk sector of the society. This ensures not just an education for those who will be part of it but also a brighter future that started from humble beginnings. This venture is done alongside Streetlights Foundation and the Consuelo foundation who share a vision of a better community in Tacloban. Of course, the shadow of what the super typhoon left behind is not easily

forgotten. Last year, Yamaha rehabilitated Barangay Naghalin. This time around, this facility will be used to train, develop, and produce top motorcycle professionals in the country. Yamaha also donates equipments and tools that will be used in the facility to ensure World Class quality. In addition to that, a donation drive is also part of the program where the community

received school bags, canned goods and apparel. This activity goes to show Yamaha’s

consistent care for the Filipino Community that goes beyond motorcycles. This return to Tacloban

is a commitment to give a helping hand to everyone in need and Yamaha will not stop Revving Hearts.

OLX celebrates success with Cebuanos OLX Philippines celebrates another milestone year in Cebu as they reported significant growth in its Cebu-based users of online buyers and sellers after two years of expansion in the region. “Our number of users has been steadily growing since we started operations in Cebu. It is currently three times larger

compared to our figures from the previous year,” said OLX Sr. Marketing Manager for Cebu Regina Aguilar during its anniversary celebration held recently at the Cebu Quest Hotel and Conference Center. Mobile phones and tablets top the list of items that Cebuanos mostly buy and sell in the platform. “As Cebuanos aspire

to upgrade or keep up with the latest trend, OLX becomes a preferred avenue for them to achieve their goal. Some sell their pre-owned smartphones to fund the purchase of the newest model while some are able to purchase the latest smartphones at a cost that they can afford,” explains Aguilar. Pre-owned cars,

clothing, and computers are also in the top 5 lists of items being sold and bought in OLX. Their Real Estate category also gains popularity as it becomes the goto platform of people wanting to buy or rent properties in Cebu. In fact, paid ads from real estate sellers helped double the revenue of the company in Cebu that has been

heavily promoting the usage of free ads in its platform. What’s next: OLX Deal Hub To further support the needs of its growing users, OLX has revamped its Cebu office to serve as a more secured and comfortable meet-up place called the Deal Hub. “Our Deal Hub aims to ensure the safety

of the our buyers and sellers transacting on our platform. They can go there if they want to do further inspection of the item, to seek assistance in using our platform, or to simply connect with other OLXers who are also having their meet-ups,” said Aguilar. The Deal Hub also now accepts over-the-

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Republic of the Philippines NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY-MINDANAO ISLAND OFFICE Administrative Division Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg. Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID

The NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY-MINDANAO FIELD OFFICE (NDA-MFO), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites sealed written tenders for the:

“SUPPLY AND DELIVERY ON SITE FOR 300,000 KLS. OF FRESH CHOPPED CORN 75 DAYS OLD FOR FEEDING REQUIREMENTS OF 500 IMPORTED PREGNANT DAIRY ANIMALS FOR 30 DAYS UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING”

“BOARD & LODGING PROVISION FOR 500 IMPORTED DAIRY ANIMALS FOR QUARANTINE IN MINDANAO UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING”

with an Approved Budget Contract (ABC) amounting to ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PH 1,500,000.00) sourced from the Regular Funds.

with an Approved Budget Contract (ABC) amounting to NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PH 900,000.00) sourced from the Regular Funds.

All particulars relative to Eligibility Screening, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Pre-Bidding Conferences, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and award of Contracts shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act.

The tenders shall be required to submit until 2 May 2016, the following documents for pre-qualification:

The tenders shall be required to submit until 2 May 2016, the following documents for pre-qualification: a. Certified list of related contracts ongoing and completed for the past five (5) years including quantity and specifications, name of client with telephone numbers, date of contract and project cost for every project listed and/or historical record of the bidder’s farm in the past five (5) years (minimum) b. Articles of Incorporation or Partnership or its equivalent c. Audited Financial Statement for the current and previous year d. Latest Income and Business Tax Returns duly stamped and received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) e. Tax clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) f. Business license/registration g. Authority of the Local Representative, if any h. Company Profile i. The prospective bidder’s computation for its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC); or a commitment from a licensed bank to extend a credit line if awarded the contract to be bid; or a cash deposit certificate, which shall be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved budget for the contract (ABC) to be bid; j. Sworn statement of the Bidder that it is not related to the head of the NDA by consanguinity or affinity up to the third civil degree or any of the NDA’s officers or employees k. PhilGeps Registration/Accreditation

a. Certified list of related contracts ongoing and completed for the past five (5) years including quantity and specifications, name of client with telephone numbers, date of contract and project cost for every project listed and/or historical record of the bidder’s farm in the past five (5) years (minimum) b. Articles of Incorporation or Partnership or its equivalent c. Audited Financial Statement for the current and previous year d. Latest Income and Business Tax Returns duly stamped and received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) e. Tax clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) f. Business license/registration g. Authority of the Local Representative, if any h. Company Profile i. The prospective bidder’s computation for its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC); or a commitment from a licensed bank to extend a credit line if awarded the contract to be bid; or a cash deposit certificate, which shall be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved budget for the contract (ABC) to be bid; j. Sworn statement of the Bidder that it is not related to the head of the NDA by consanguinity or affinity up to the third civil degree or any of the NDA’s officers or employees k. PhilGeps Registration/Accreditation Distribution of Tender Document for the “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY ON SITE FOR 300,000 KLS. OF FRESH CHOPPED CORN 75 DAYS OLD FOR FEEDING REQUIREMENTS OF 500 IMPORTED PREGNANT DAIRY ANIMALS FOR 30 DAYS UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING” may be obtained from the NDA-MFO Bac Secretariat starting 12 April to 2 May 2016 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Pesos (PH 5,000.00) per copy. A Pre-Bid Conference shall be conducted on 18 April 2016 at 9:00AM while the Opening of Bids shall be held on 2 May 2016 at 9:00AM. Both activities shall be conducted at the NDA-MFO Office, Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St. Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City. The Bidder must present a bid bond during the bid opening in any of the following forms:

Distribution of Tender Document for the “BOARD & LODGING PROVISION FOR 500 IMPORTED DAIRY ANIMALS FOR QUARANTINE IN MINDANAO UNDER PUBLIC BIDDING” may be obtained from the NDA-BAC Secretariat starting 12 April to 2 May 2016 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Thousand Pesos (PH 1,000.00) per copy. A Pre-Bid Conference shall be conducted on 18 April 2016 at 2:00PM while the Opening of Bids shall be held on 2 May 2016 at 2:00PM. Both activities shall be conducted at the NDA-NM Office, Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St. Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City. The Bidder must present a bid bond during the bid opening in any of the following forms:

FORM OF BID BOND MINIMUM AMOUNT IN % OF APPROVED BUDGET CONTRACT 1. Cash, Cashier’s or Manager’s Check, Bank Draft, Letter of Credit (L/C) issued by a commercial bank Two Percent (2%) and Bank Guarantee 2. Surety Bond callable on demand and issued by Five Percent (5%) an insurance company 3. Any combination of the above Proportionate to share of form with respect to total amount of security

FORM OF BID BOND MINIMUM AMOUNT IN % OF APPROVED BUDGET CONTRACT 1. Cash, Cashier’s or Manager’s Check, Bank Draft, Letter of Credit (L/C) issued by a commercial bank Two Percent (2%) and Bank Guarantee 2. Surety Bond callable on demand and issued by an insurance company Five Percent (5%) 3. Any combination of the above Proportionate to share of form with respect to total amount of security

The NDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts hereof, to waive any information therein, or to accept such bids or to award any part thereof to any bidder/s whose bid/s is / are considered most advantageous to the NDA.

(SGD.) MARLON C. FLORES NDA-MFO BAC Chairman 12 April 2016

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Hypocrisies in the 1987 Constitution Part 2

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them… women rule over them…” (Isaiah 3:11, 12, the Holy Bible). -oooHYPOCRISIES IN THE 1987 CONSTITUTION, PART 2: Aside from the hypocritical provision on agrarian reform, the 1987 Constitution of the then Cory Aquino government also contains a useless and empty section which, though it promises to destroy political dynasties---or families in control of elective and appointive positions in government---actually strengthens politicians’ stranglehold on key positions. This section on political dynasties is found under Section 26, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution, which says: “The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.” This provision is couched in mandatory language with its use of the word “shall”, and is therefore supposed to be strictly obeyed. It was included in the Constitution that Cory Aquino maneuvered to

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mobilized their spouses, children, siblings and even their parents to perpetuate their control of the positions in their localities. Yet, by that one single phrase, the Cory Aquino government assured that there is not going to be any automatic elimination of dynasties. -oooCAMPAIGN VS. POLITICAL DYNASTIES EMPTY RHETORIC: Why is this so? The answer is simple: with the phrase “as maybe defined by law”, the government of Cory Aquino imposed the almost insurmountable obstacle to fighting political dynasties, which is the prior passage of law by lawmakers in the House of Representatives and by the Senate who, even in 1986, were already steeped in dynasty-politics.

Time to lift bank secrecy

The current Senate investigation on the Bangladesh heist seems to be going GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit around in circles. After Motoring Editor Photo Journalist several days of trying to uncover who did what and felix santillan ROEL CATOTO how and to whom, there are EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao still no clear answers. Layout Artists This is as far as what we PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN can reasonably expect from Regional Editors-Caraga the probe. For one, the Sen ate is not properly equipped JOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG to do a sophisticated type Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao of investigation. As former Regional Editors-Northmin finance secretary Bobby AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA De Ocampo suggested, let Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant others, like the FBI, do it. Second, Senate probers go ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI into the session hall with NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE one hand proverbially tied CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 behind their back. CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel What do I mean? -------------------------------------------------------------- When the legislators bureau and mktg staff wrote the Anti-Money candy macabale - 09161326483 Laundering Act of 2001 ED A. MAINIT - 09156590273 RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 (RA 9160), they, perhaps MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 unwittingly, also gave monGINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 ey-launderers the perfect VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 weapon to skirt the law. MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 In Section 2. Declaration quezon, buk. - ROSE GENON Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 of Policy, the legislators bobby mag usara-tangub city wrote: It is hereby declared OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 the policy of the State to ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 protect and preserve the davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 integrity and confidentiality davao - tom a. caballero-09105783126 of bank accounts…” davao - tomas canoy avancena jr.-09177017010 davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 But come to think of it. davao occidental - alma ORTIZ - 09058532215 What is so sacrosanct about davao city/island samal - jessie palabao bank secrecy? -0935-874-9825/ -0946-242-6672 digos city, dvo sur & kidapawan - romeo d. sanchez In fact, secrecy of bank davao city - flaviano mahinay deposits is merely a copycat davao city - rene s. arias (Photo Journalist,) mati, davao - ronald “sanchez” sicad - 0936-704-2580 legacy. Yes, we just bortagum city, davao del norte - rhodel javier - 0939-509-2970 rowed it from tax haven comval province - mike sumapig lupogan - 0926-182-3005 countries who tried to atDavsur, davao occ., gensan and saranggani province: butuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 tract deposits – regardless san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-09277974193 of source. Never mind if San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 the money came from drug Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO lords, dictators (whether Member: incumbent or deposed), huORO CHAMBER Philippine Press Institute man traffickers, tax evaders MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Editor

be enacted at the start of her term in 1986, after she was installed as president through the combined efforts of defense and military officials appointed by President Marcos, the Catholic Church, and the United States. It was meant to prevent one single family---like the Marcos family---from controlling the country. -ooo1987 CHARTER DID NOT ELIMINATE POLITICAL DYNASTIES: But, a reading of the Cory Aquino Constitution which is supposed to slay political dynasties to enable the Filipino people to have a fair chance of being elected to a government office despite their poverty or marginal status---in other words, for the Philippines to have a more democratic base for government---will show that her Charter actually upholds dynasties in politics. The undeniable fact is that Section 26, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution, itself contains an antidote, as it were, against the prohibition against political dynasties. This antidote is found in the phrase “as maybe defined by law.” This phrase is innocuous enough, and appears unimportant in the fight against politicians who have

Speaking Out

Ignacio Bunye and what have you. Remember the huge Nazi money which found their way to secret Swiss bank accounts? Because of this policy, tax haven countries did achieve their objectives with huge success. We just followed the gravy train. But is this something, we wish to perpetuate? Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Vic Aquino has been a vocal advocate of the lifting of bank secrecy. Aquino served as Executive Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Council. From day one, he expressed the view, that sans the lifting, Philippine banks will remain as ‘soft targets’ for launderers and criminals who want to conceal their crime. Perhaps at the time of its adoption, the policy of bank secrecy had its (dubious?) merits. But now, even in socalled tax haven countries, the policy is under close re-examination in the face of the global trend toward transparency.

The Local, Switzerland Edition, reported in October 2013: “The Swiss government stated that it intended to sign an international agreement sponsored by the OECD that, if ratified by Parliament, will align Swiss bank practices with those of other countries and in effect end the special secrecy that clients of Swiss banks had enjoyed in the past.” In addition to lifting bank secrecy, Deputy Governor Aquino makes the following suggestions: “Congress should lose no time in further amending the AMLA (R.A. No. 9160, as amended) to include casinos, real estate agents and dealers in art works among “covered persons” in the AMLA. “These ‘covered persons’ are legally obligated to report covered and suspicious transactions; establish and record the true identity of their clients based on official documents; and maintain and safely restore all records of their transactions for five (5) yeas from the transaction dates. “ Aquino explains: “This will provide additional lines of defenses against money laundering and terrorism financing activities.” Aquino further asks that Congress “restore the authority of the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLC) to freeze any monetary instrument or property which, based on See bunye, page A11

Indeed, did the Cory Aquino government really believed that the lawmakers during her time whose families already controlled almost all positions in their provinces, towns, and cities, would come up with a law that would remove their source of power and privilege, political and economic? It was clear then as it is still very clear now that the Cory Aquino government’s campaign against political dynasties was mere lip service, an empty rhetoric, and a promise intended merely to prompt people to vote for her. The proof of all these is the fact that until now, there is still no law that had been passed against political dynasties. -oooPLEASE WATCH OR LISTEN: “Tambalang Batas at Somintac”, a news-commentary radio program, aired at DZEC 1062 kHz and other Radyo Agila provincial stations, at http://www.eaglebroadcasting.net/radyoagila and at www.youtube.com (type DZEC Radyo Agila Tambalang Batas at Somintac 1062 Live), 6 to 7 in the morning, Philippine time. Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@ yahoo.com.

Think A Minute

Jhan Tiafau Hurst

Do You Have Connections?

Think a minute… A cartoon showed a thief wearing a mask and pointing his gun at a frightened woman. He yelled at her: “Give me your valuables!” The woman in the cartoon grabbed her FRIENDS, and started putting them into the bag. Clearly, the person who drew that cartoon understands the value of friendships. For you and I to have success and happiness, we must have close connections with other people. Everybody needs somebody. There are few things as lonely and sad as going through a painful experience all alone. One wise man said: “Friendships are the food of life. To love and be loved is the greatest success and happiness there is.” Robert Louis Stevenson stated: “No person is a failure, if he has a friend.” And one guy said, “A major goal in my life is to end up with eight friends who are willing to carry my casket.” At the end of our life, it’s not how much See hurst, page A11

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Bite Me Up joins Pamahaw Espesyal 8th Year Anniversary On Air Pamahaw Espesyal, Cagayan de Oro’s and Northern Mindanao’s premiere early morning show, celebrated its 8th Anniversary with a Free Movie Screening for orphans at Centrio Mall Cinema 1 last Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Some 80 orphans from various orphanages from the city and their 20 chaperones were treated to a free screening of “The Jungle Book”, according to ABS-CBN Northern Mindanao Marketing Officer Lynneth Auriece “Chikay” Dumpa. “This is a joint corporate social responsibility project of ABS-CBN with Centrio Cinemas and Centrio Mall,” said Donna G. Ocampo, ABS-CBN Northern Mindanao

Area Manager. “It’s our way of giving back to our viewers for making Pamahaw Espesyal the premier early morning show in Northern Mindanao these past eight years.” Not to forget the thousands of “PE” faithful from Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Dipolog and across Western, Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions, they were also given the chance to win free tickets to the same movie by competing in a “Pet Photo Contest”. Besides the free screening, the guests were also treated to free popcorn and drinks from Centrio’s The Movie Snack Bar, Brownie Bites and prizes from Bite Me Up, and animal-themed Cookies and Cupcakes from Monster Kitchen Academy.

ABS-CBN Marketing Officer Chikay Dumpa with Monster Kitchen Academy Officers and Staff led by Maggie J. Uy

“We are supporting our Media Partner ABS-CBN by sharing our Brownie Bites from Bite Me Up, Cookies and Cupcakes from Monster Kitchen Academy,” said Maggie

J. Uy of Bite Me Up. “By introducing Brownie Bites during this occasion, we also hope more people will get to know our Dark and Fudgy Brownie Bites which we are positioning as a healthy pasalubong and snack

item for Cagayan de Oro,” said Jan Uy, president of Bite Me Up Food Corp. Also present during the distribution of goodies to the orphans and their chaperons was Nicole Abas Datayan, official

endorser of Bite Me Up Brownie Bites, and her PE co-hosts Jam, Sheila Joy Labrador, Grey Mendoza and Bernie Bitok-Bitok. The children also got to meet Monster Kitchen mascot “M” much to their delight.

Brownie Bites Official Endorser Nicole Abas & Monster Kitchen staff distribute MKA goodies and Brownie Bites to the orphans.

Orphans play with Monster Kitchen Academy Mascot.

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Security agency owner gets 20 years in jail for unpaid SSS contributions The Quezon City Regional Trial Court ordered the imprisonment of a security agency owner of up to 20 years for non-remittance of the Social Security System (SSS) contributions of employees for over six years amounting to more than P675,000, including accrued penalties. Judge Rosa M. Simon of QC-RTC said that Gomander S. Dimaporo, owner of the GDS Security Investigation Agency based in Sta. Cruz, Manila, “willfully and unlawfully” failed to remit a total of P179,924 in SSS contributions of employees for January 2004 to April 2010. F i n d i n g D i m ap o r o “guilty beyond reasonable doubt,” the judge sentenced him “to suffer the indeterminate prison term of four years and two years of prision correccional, as minimum, to 20 years of reclusion temporal, as maximum,” in line with the Social Security Law and Indeterminate Sentence Law. The court also ruled that Dimaporo should remit to the SSS the employees’ unpaid contributions with the corresponding monthly penalties that would continue to accrue until fully settled. Under the SSS charter, unpaid SSS contributions are charged a penalty of three percent per month. Nancy D. Bagoyoro, Senior Account Analyst at SSS Welcome Rotonda Branch, discovered the company’s delinquent contributions while in the field to monitor employers’ SSS compliance as part of her duties as an account officer. Based on Bagoyoro’s testimony, the company failed to settle its unpaid SSS contributions despite due notice given by the SSS through the letter of introduction, billing letter, and demand letter it sent to Dimaporo. The accused also repeatedly failed to show up during the scheduled court hearings. “Despite the opportunities given by the private complainant, and the Court as well during the course of the proceedings, accused failed to appear and to offer controverting evidence to prove his innocence of the charge against him,” the judge said in her five-page

decision. SSS Assistant Vice President for Operations Legal Department Atty. Renato Jacinto S. Cuisia noted the declining amount of employer delinquency that amounted to P325 billion in 2008, of which P94 billion were unpaid principal and the rest were accrued penalties. However, tighter moni-

toring of employers’ SSS compliance and intensified legal actions against erring companies helped bring down the amount of delinquency to P13.5 billion, including principal and penalties, as stated in the 2013 Commission on Audit report. “Some sectors accuse the SSS of alleged ‘uncollected revenues’ of P325

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billion that they insist would cover the proposed P2,000 pension increase. This is long-outdated data. Our total employer delinquency has gone down to about P13.5 billion. It’s not even one-fourth of the P56 billion needed to implement the P2,000 pension increase just for its first year,” Cuisia explained. Latest SSS data show

that a total of 15,448 cases against delinquent employers were filed by the staterun pension fund in court, at the Prosecutor’s Office and before Social Security Commission from 2010 to 2015. Court convictions against delinquent employers totaled 26 over the same period. “About 55 percent or 7,964 of those charged

settled their delinquencies through payment in full, by installment, or in kind after SSS’ filed a case against them. Collections from filing of cases alone have brought in over P1.17 billion from 2010 to 2015. This does not even include delinquency collections resulting from the issuance of demand letters by SSS lawyers,” Cuisia said.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City REUEL C. YANEZ Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-945 (2006-10-840)

CASE NO. 2016-10-932 (2011-10-665)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity of certificate public convenience to operate PUJ AIRCON service on the line;Gaisano to Kisanlu (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

CASE NO. 2016-10-925

CASE NO. 2016-10-927

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of TWO(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-948

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and consolidation of cases to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of THREE(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

Case No.2016-10-928

CASE NO. 2016-10-047

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

SANTIAGO CARDINAS, JR. CASE NO. 2016-10-954 Applicant/s

JALAL SUMAGAYAN BALAS /EBRAHIM LUMIGIS CASE NO. 2016-10-926 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with substitution of units to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension d the validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro Ciy –Malaybalay City- Valencia City via Lantapan Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Apr 16, 2016

CASENO.2016-10-951

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the route ;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016. SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Apr 16, 2016

NOTICE OF HEARING

CASE NO. 2016-10-946 (2016-10-946)

CASE NO. 2016-10-949

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with substitution to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)unit.. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service on the line;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension of validity with substitution to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

JANES PAUL DACILLO Applicant/s

FLORITA KHU -Vendor CASE NO. 2016-10-959 REY MITCHAEL TAN -Vendee (2014-10-103) Applicant/s (2013-10-678)

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

CASE NO. 2016-10-936

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-955

CASE NO. 2016-10-953

MDN: Apr 16, 2016

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity with substitution of unit to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the appliction /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for extension of validity to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Issuiance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15TH day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit to operate PUJ service along the line ;Puerto to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of Validity with amendment of route and substitution of unit to operate (GT)UV service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Kalilangan Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Extension of validity with amendment of route and substitution of units to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto Philips Manolo and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 21, 2016, 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, the HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 15th day of April, 2016.

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Sitio energization improves lives in Misamis Oriental

LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental -- Communities in the western part of Misamis Oriental celebrated their joy of finally having to experience living in a home lighted by electricity. This was when the Philippines established its first ever electric cooperative. The cooperative’s success then paved the way to the springing up of more than 100 other electric cooperatives in the country today, bringing the mission of rural electrification with the government-led agency, the National Electrification Administration (NEA), overseeing them all. However, 43 years after, statistics nationwide showed that there are still a lot of communities in the countryside who still live in darkness. President Benigno Aquino III pronounced on 21 September 2011 the start of the Sitio Electrification program (SEP) aimed at improving the lives of the poor Filipinos. This program is hoped to carry out economic boost which would lead to job

generation and bring in investments to the rural areas. With a target of lighting up the sitios in the entire country, the residents shall have the house wiring cost, labor cost, meter base, 30-meter service drop and all the structural materials to be installed at no cost. The only obligation on their part is to pay membership fee, Bill Deposit equivalent to 1month estimated consumption and other incidental expenses for membership and to secure the Building Permit at the Building Official Office prior to connection. This also brings immediate challenge to the NEA and the electric cooperatives, a test of unity, dedication, competence and excellence. Driven by a passion to carry on its rural electrification mission, MORESCO-1 committed to energize 90 sitios on the launching year of the program. This commitment was however put to test when it was given a time-racing deadline. The pressure that MORESCO-1 bore kept

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many wondering if it would make true its promise to give light to the households of 90 sitios. Banking on the power of information, MORESCO-1 immediately, conducted a consultation with the respective Local government officials, who upon knowing the pro-gram, immediately acted upon to fast track the process. Partnership with the barangay electricians association was sought as well. Series of community consultations were also carried out to the barangay leaders and their communities to have a better understanding of the program. With the unceasing support from the concerned entities, MORESCO-1 committed itself to energize the 90 sitios in 80 days. Sitio bankers in barangay Tignapoloan, Cagayan de Oro City, is just one of the 90 sitios in the list of MORESCO-1. It is five kilometers away from the Tignapoloan proper, with around 30 households, composing mostly of the Higaunon tribe.

Pres. Benigno Aquino III leads the Switch-on Ceremony for the Electrification of the 32,441 sitios nationwide under the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) held at the MORESCO-1 in Laguindinga, Misamis Oriental. (Joemides Daquio/ PIA 10)

Maribel Bucona, 31 years of age, who married a native of this place, has lived here for 16 years, and those 16 years bore the couple only three children; unlikely from

the other native families who usually have 10 or more children. It is also common in their community for a man to have two – three wives

with 10 or more children from each spouse, as culture and tradition permit them to. But when asked why her husband decided See improves, page A10

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You can held your ears to somebody The Gospel of Jesus Christ (April16, 2016-Saturday) Mark 7:31-37”Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. Jesus took him aside from the crowd, by himself, and put His fingers into his ears, and after spitting, He

touched his tongue with the saliva; and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened Jesus finds himself in a foreign territory, in the land of Decapolis. People there bring to him a deaf-mute man. Jesus laid his hands to the pagan afflicted man and it was prohibited by the law of the Jews to have a physical contact to the non Jews. But Jesus never mind the said law because His

love is greater than any human law. James 2:13”For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Jesus touched the deaf man and was able to hear again. The power of Jesus released when the connection between him and the deaf took place. You need to find God in your life and try to connect to him for your healing and miracles. Take note, when Jesus and the deaf man encountered,

healing happened. This is my conviction, every time you pray and come to the Holy Eucharist; the miracles are happenings in your life unknowingly. On the other hand, there are many times that we are also deaf spiritually because we cannot hear the agony of others. Mark 8:18””HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember. There are many times that we are

insensitive to the needs of other around us. We are deaf to listen to the cry of the poor. We are deaf to hear the words of God. Granting, you have no money and material things to offer but I am very sure that you can lend your ears to somebody who wants to share their pains with you: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa, PhD- Major Tony Jordan and Crespina Ranoa Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435:

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Summit Hotels and Resorts and Go Hotels now accepting Robinsons Rewards Card

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from page A9 only have her as his wife raising only three children, she responded first with a bashful smile, and said with a voice of determination, that she and her husband wanted to give their children a better quality of life. When she heard about the sitio energization program,

she was ecstatic. We start to cook for dinner as early as 3:00 a.m., and have our dinner before darkness sets in, for us to see the food we’re eating. and at 6:00 p.m. we start to go to bed, coz there’s nothing else to do anymore. That’s why people in the mountain have lots of children coz they go to bed very early!,” said Maribel. To hasten the completion,

To make the guests’ stay more exciting and memorable, Summit Hotels and Resorts and Go Hotels launched its Loyalty Program in partnership with Robinsons Rewards Card (RRC). Guests who stay at all Summit Hotels and Resorts and Go Hotels can now earn points with their Robinsons Rewards Card. Robinsons Reward Cardholders who stay at Summit Hotels and Resorts and Go Hotels will earn one (1) point for every Php400 spent for accommodations, including add-on purchases, such as food and beverage, spa and other services availed at the hotel.

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), owning company of Filipino homegrown hotel brands Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts creates a unique offer that allows customers to quickly and continually add value to their hotel stay by getting a variety of shopping rewards through RRC. Because of this loyalty program partnership, travelers now have more reasons to choose Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts. It allows the hotel chains to uniquely reward guests and shoppers for their loyalty to Go Hotels, Summit Hotels and Resorts and Robinsons Stores.

“We are truly proud of this long-term relationship with Robinsons Rewards Cards.” said Elizabeth D. Gregorio, RLC’s General Manager for Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. “This collaboration with Summit and Go Hotels gives our over one (1) million Robinsons Rewards members more opportunities to earn points aside from their shopping purchases at Robinsons Retail stores and when they gas up from participating Caltex stations,” says Thelma Roxas-Jacob, Robinsons Rewards General Manager. Guests can earn points with Robinsons Rewards

Card in all Summit Hotels and Resorts properties, namely: Summit Ridge Tagaytay, Summit Hotel Magnolia, Summit Circle Cebu and Go Hotel branches nationwide: Bacolod, Butuan, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Mandaluyong, Ortigas Center, Otis-Manila, Puerto Princesa and Tacloban. Early this year, RLC’s hotel brands also partnered with Cebu Pacific’s loyalty program – Getgo - whereby points earned can be used to book free flights with Cebu Pacific. For more details regarding the new loyalty programs, visithttp://www. summithotels.ph, http:// www.gohotels.ph

MORESCO-1 initiated a ‘Bayanihan’ activity, where employees go to the area for an overnight to assist domestic chores of the crew. “The bayanihan really helped us a lot since we didn’t have to cook our food thus making our work faster. I am also happy that the community here is very supportive and so I encourage my linemen to work harder so we can finish the project early,” said

Liberato Hugo, SEP contractor. Meantime, in barangay Lubluban, Libertad town, Emma Carnoso, expressed elation over what she says as a dream come true. “I am very happy that electricity has arrived in our area. We have been hoping for it for 21 years….When there’s light, there’s possibility that the work that’s not done during the day can be finished at

night. I am very thankful to our lord almighty for granting our prayers,” says Emma. She also said, “We never thought that this day would come, with posts and house wiring at no cost. We never imagined that in just a flash, our dream would come true.” With the effort of the board of directors, the management and the employees, indeed the line construction for the 90 sitios

were completed on December 15, 2011 as the set deadline, with 1,724 households actually energized out of the 1,326 households which MORESCO-1 originally committed to Energize at the onset of the SEP initiative. These households are now enjoying the light in their homes – thus promising a brighter future for their family especially for their children. (MORESCO-1)

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“I am blessed to have supportive parents and to have this scholarship,” she added. Irene remains strong and courageous in believing in herself that she can turn the chronicles of her story into positive. Proud and grateful, Irene will graduate this year as recipient of various awards like Best Student Teacher for Classroom Management and Department Activity Award for Literature (Pagkukuwento). The ESGPPA aims to contribute in the increase of the number of enrolment in higher education in line with the national government’s priority degree programs among poor households, and support college graduates’ entry to labor markets through placement assistance. A student-grantee receives a maximum of P60,000 scholarship grant per school year or P30,000 per semester. This is broken down to P20,000 per year for the tuition fee, and P5,000 per year for the textbooks and other learning materials.The remaining P35,000, which is distributed to P3,500 per month, is allocated for the stipend for the board and lodging, transportation, clothing, health/medical needs, basic school supplies and other related costs. The CHED and DSWD spearheaded the SGPPA in 2012. It is a supporting arm that enables potential children of Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries who really have the determination to succeed and become productive workforce of the society and contribute to inclusive economic development. Pantawid Pamilya or Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) is a flagship poverty alleviation program of the government that provides cash grants to poor families with health grant worth P500 and educational grants worth P300 to P500 each to the children studying in elementary and high school. It aims to keep the children healthy and educated and teaches the parents to be productive or have positive change of behaviour towards poverty wherein they are being taught the value of good health and education as a key to fight poverty. The program is a way also to motivate beneficiaries on how to explore their capacity to attain progress so that they will not hand over to their children the same poverty that they had live with and struggled to cope for a long time. ###(RYAN M. TAPAYAN/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga)

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the existence of probable cause, is in any way related to an unlawful activity or predicate crime. This will enable AMLC to imme-

diately freeze proceeds of predicate crimes.” As it is, present provisions merely allow the AMLC “to close the stable door after the horse has escaped.” Finally, Aquino reiterates a long-pending appeal to Congress to amend the Charter of the Bangko Sentral to enable it to more effectively ensure the stability and soundness of the financial sector. “It has been 23 years since the passage of the Bangko Sentral Act. Since then, a sea change has occurred in both the international and local financial landscapes,” Aquino said. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com.

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money we have that shows our worth, but the number of close friends we still have. Not only should our friendships be close and caring connections, they should be constructive connections: friends who build you up, instead of pull you down. We can’t choose our relatives, but we can choose our friends. So choose your friends carefully. They will either make you or break you! Make sure your good friends are good people— who make you a better person. And remember, friends are not just a way to get what we need, they ARE what we need! If all you need friends for is to use them to get something else, then that’s all you’ll end up with: something else and no friends. God gave us things to use, and people to love and enjoy. So do you have connections—true friends who care? It starts with the best friend you’ll ever have. He loves you so much He gave His life to share it with you. But the only way you can enjoy His peace and prosperity is to become His close friend. Today you can get connected to Jesus Christ and start enjoying His friendship and good life. Just ask Him to forgive you, and to take charge of your heart everyday. He’ll not only give you happier friendships and better connections, but He’ll make you a better friend to others. Just Think a Minute…

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counter payment for OLX Gold, which is the platform’s online currency for paid ad slots and ad boosting. “We’ve only scratched the surface of online commerce in Cebu. We see OLX committing more investments in Cebu and makingsignificant contributions to Cebu’s economy as our platform becomes more valuable in the lives of Cebuanos and their communities,” said Aguilar. As an anniversary treat, OLX invites all Cebuanos to post an ad on OLX using the mobile app to experience a bilib moment plus a chance

to win a trip for four to local dream destinations and Php100,000 buying spree on OLX as a bonus. This promo ends on April 8. For more details, please visit www.naksperience. com.

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Members of the cloud seeding team sat on plastic chairs in the dilapidated building and anxiously waited for the text messages from the “cloud watchers” spread across Bukidnon. “We are looking for cumulus or cumulonimbus types of clouds. These are the clouds that we can easily induce to rain,” said Mendoza of the DA’s Bureau of Soil and Water Management. Before noon, Mendoza started receiving a flurry of text messages from the “cloud watchers.” At least 45 cloud watchers or spotters have undergone a two-day training of the DA in Cagayan de Oro where they learned how to identify the types of clouds in their localities. The workshop came after the provincial government of Bukidnon declared a state of calamity and sought the DA’s help for cloud seeding operations. The “cloud watchers” take pictures of the clouds using GeoCam, an app that can be freely downloaded from the Google Play store. The pictures are then sent to Mendoza and the cloud seeding team via yahoo messenger where they are posted on their group chat especially created for the cloud watchers. With the GPS on the cloud watchers’ smartphones enabled, it is easy for Mendoza’s team to spot the exact location of the clouds. When Mendoza receives the pictures on her smartphone, she and the two PAF weather technicians would analyze the images carefully. They try to match them with other data they could retrieve from the station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in El Salvador town, Misamis Oriental. “We match the pictures with the data about humidity, temperature and wind direction that we receive from the PAGASA station,” Mendoza said. After analyzing the pictures during their operation last Tuesday, Mendoza and the PAF technicians concluded that the clouds over Manolo Fortich town in Bukidnon were “ripe for seeding.” They gave the information to the crew of the Baron Beechcraft plane owned by the Royhle Air Way Charter of Dumaguete City, which is contracted by the DA to conduct cloud seeding operations in Bukidnon, General Santos City and Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat since January this year.

Fifteen sacks of salt were loaded to the twin-prop plane and its Indian pilot, Aks Gopal, prepared the aircraft to fly. The space inside the aircraft is cramped with the big wooden box filled with salt occupying its interior. A duct is manually operated to drop the salt mid-air. Because of space considerations, only Gopal, his co-pilot and one of the PAF technicians could board the aircraft. The technician will operate the duct once the cloud seeding starts. Gopal said flying a plane into a big cloud formation to drop a load of rain-inducing salt is “risky business.” “It is like we are trying to defy death so others can eat,” Gopal said. “But safety is always our main concern. If I do not feel right, I will move away from the clouds,” he added. Gopal said he will take his plane up to 10,000 feet and “fly beside the clouds” and then drop the load of salt. He said in Bukidnon, it is dangerous to fly inside the clouds because the mountains tower up to 10,000 feet. “The best altitude to drop the salt is between 8,000 and 10,000 feet,” Gopal said. Cloud seeding is a form of weather modification by introducing salt to the clouds to induce precipitation or rain. PAGASA Bukidnon station chief Cesar Caballes said Malaybalay City and the towns of Talakag, Pangantukan, Kibawe and Manolo Fortich have experienced some rain thanks to the cloud seeding operations. Caballes said 5.9 millimeters of rain was recorded in these areas last week. He said the normal rainfall for the month of April is about 25 millimeters. “We need more rain. The farmers in Bukidnon are already reeling because of the prolonged drought,” he said. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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serve as the voice on issues crucial to the betterment of the teachers in particular and the nation in general. So far, Manila Teachers has extended educational assistance for masteral program to some 600 public school teachers, 28 of whom took units in the government’s masteral program following the memorandum of agreement signed between Manila Teachers and the Department of Education of Calabarzon in region 4-A. It also offers financial assistance in the amount of Php40,000 for thesis writing. A total of 326 beneficiaries have already been granted with four-year college scholarship grant taking up teaching and teachingrelated courses. For the last 10 years, Manila Teachers also participated in the Brigada Eskwela through the repair of school tables, armchairs, and the clean-up school

buildings in the National Capital Region. Manila Teachers has also launched the Search for Pambansang Guro and Ulirang Guro for 2017, selection of which will be done after the May 9 election by schools, divisions and regional offices of DepEd nationwide. Manila Teachers also launched its college incentive program (CIP), a onetime scholarship program that is transferable to the next of kin of teachers wanting to avail of soft loans. Teachers from Visayas and Luzon have already availed of this incentive program. Manila Teachers envisions to extend all these advocacies and programs to Mindanao.

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projects. Alquiza noted that the 31-kilometer circumferential road in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is one of the road projects with the biggest impact to the local community as it improved access to several areas in the island as a tourism destination, stirring the island’s economy with the influx of more visitors. The agency allocated a P320-million budget for the circumferential road’s development this year, stretching to Babak, Kaputian and Camudmud areas. Alquiza added that the DPWH-11 received a total of P1.195 billion for the project since it started in 2012. “It is ongoing and every year, there is budget released... The whole stretch will cost about P12 billion,” he said. “Since we started this program, more tourists are coming in. It has impact not only on tourism but also on the local economy,” Alquiza said.

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He noted that Samal Island, as a primary tourism destination, always gets budget from the agency, receiving P1.5 billion last year for tourism alone through the convergence effort of some government agencies. The DPWH-11 works with other government agencies like the Department of Tourism (DOT) to augment the budget allocation for a project through the convergence program. In terms of tourism projects, DOT-11 will identify the project to be funded while the local government unit (LGU) will settle the right-of-way. Sometimes, though, it is not being followed by LGUs which causes the delay in the project implementation, Alquiza said. “We are not proposing projects with right-of-way problems... If the problem happens after the budget is awarded to the contractor, the budget remains. It will not expire if it has been obligated to the contractor. In some cases, if the problem is not resolved, the project will either be re-advertised or the money will be returned,” he said. Alquiza said another project with big impact to the community is the Panabo Coastal Road, which is worth P600 million but some P100 million has so far been disbursed this year. In Davao City, the P100million Bacaca road, a project of note is the P100million Bacaca road, which serves as an alternate road going to Buhangin area and helps solve traffic congestion, he said. “It helps generate economy because it is serving the seaports. It is also an alternate route to prevent traffic congestion,” Alquiza pointed out. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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