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37 killed in fresh fighting in Lanao Sur COTABATO City--The death toll in the military campaign against a terrorist group in Lanao del Sur rose to 37 as the Army pressed its offensive against the group which pledged allegiance to an international terrorist group. Colonel Roseller Murillo, commander of the 103rd In-

EcoWaste urges schools to also spruce up MRFs THE EcoWaste Coalition urged the participants of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela nationwide to also spruce up the materials recovery facilities (MRFs) in schools. MRFs, also known as “ecology centers,” serve as repository for segregated discards that can be reused or recycled, as well as a place to turn biodegradable discards such as food and yard waste into fertilizer or soil conditioner. “The annual pre-school opening makeover naturally focuses on improving the classrooms and other common areas where pupils spend most of their time,” said Ochie Tolentino, EcoWaste Coalition Zero Waste campaigner. “In this year’s Brigada Eskwela, we hope volunteers will also get assigned to spruce up the school MRF or to construct one if there is none yet,” she said. MRFs are generally consist of a redemption area for the recyclables, a composting area for the biodegradables, an ecology garden and a display area for recycled or repurposed items from discards. Functional MRFs, the See urges, page A11

fantry Brigade, told DXMS-AM Radyo Bida the number of fatalities could even go higher as the military intensified its offensive in the mountains of Butig, Lanao del Sur. Murillo said the same group was also blamed for destroying vital transmission lines of the National Grid Corporation

of the Philippines in Lanao provinces. He said the Maute brothers, which has about 300 armed followers, first harassed government forces securing a village captured by soldiers following skirmishes last February. Fighting is still raging in Barangay Ragayan in Butig,

with the military using its air assets to flush out the armed men deep into the forest. Murillo said the group was behind the beheading of two innocent civilians before the fighting erupted last week. He said the group was engaged in extortion and See fresh, page A3

Pelaez to urge new prexy to optimize hydro power

Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez, together with his brother Provincial Board member Jigjag Pelaez who is set to be the chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Energy and Rural Electrification, attended the 46th AGMA and 48th Foundation Anniversary of MORESCO I. See full story, page A3

Number of illegal vendors drops due to night market By Mindanews

DAVAO City--The number of illegal vendors – ambulant sellers who used to block the sidewalks of downtown Davao – has ropped in the past two years since the “Tiangge sa Katawhan,” also known as the night market

along Roxas Avenue, was established, an official said. Retired Col. Yusof Jimlani, chief of the city’s Drainage and Management Unit (DMU) told Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao on Monday that his office noted a significant decrease See drops, page A11

Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez and provincial board member Jigjag Pelaez attend the 46th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) of Moresco (Lower Photo: MORESCO I Board of Directors President Mr. Nonito M. Labis (center) and General Manager Julie B. Real (rightmost) present a token of appreciation to Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez) photo supplied

Royal Council of the Sulu Sultanate to present stand on Sabah, Federalism soon By Mindanews ate will present its final posi- on June 4 or 5 in Jolo, Sulu, and legal counsel said. DAVAO City--The Royal tion on the Sabah issue and Mehol Sadain, the interim The Royal Council was Council of the Sulu Sultan- Federalism after its meeting head of its media bureau See present, page A11

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Up to 500,000 expected to attend thanksgiving event DAVAO City -- Up to 500,000 people from all over the Philippines are expected to flock in droves to the Davao Crocodile Park on Saturday, June 4, for the 12-hour thanksgiving event of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte. Lead organizer Kat Dalisay told reporters Monday night that they are 70-percent ready, except for the minimal adjustments they have to do for the media who will cover the big event which will start from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. She said Duterte has confirmed attendance in

the thanksgiving event. A total of 4,500 security personnel will be dispatched in the park’s concert area proper and the immediate environs while additional 1,500 personnel will secure the entrance of the park and the Diversion Road, she said. “Sobrang dami naming security personnel. Those who have suspicious behaviors will be questioned. Yung mga naka-shades, anyone who will be caught will be questioned,” Dalisay said. Some 586 artists from Mindanao will perform

from 1 to 8 p.m., Manila artists from 8 to 10 p.m., and disc jockeys for the rave party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Event-goers are now allowed to bring alcoholic drinks inside but there will be booths for booze provided in the park which will be “moderately served.” “Lahat ng booths doon will be closely monitored ng security and in-house bouncers dun. Bawal magdala ng alcohols, may mga sponsors ng water,” Dalisay said. Event-goers should also expect a tighter security as

DAVAO City -- PhilHealth introduced in 2012, a roster of competent work force called Customer Assistance Relations and Empowerment Staff (CARES) and deployed them to government and private Health Care Institutions (HCIs) nationwide. This program was designed to respond to the increasing needs of members who seek immediate services and assistance at the point-of-availment in hospitals.

PhilHealth CARES are registered nurses tasked to provide personalized assistance to PhilHealth members and dependents who are confined in hospitals. They are stationed in visible areas of the hospitals where members can easily approach them and seek help in facilitating documentary requirements, availment procedures and addressing other PhilHealth related concerns. They also play an integral role in fighting off fraudu-

lent activities by serving as PhilHeath gatekeepers in HCIs. Over the years, their desks have become points of convergence for member feedbacks and complaints. They are also assigned to do random exit interviews with patient-members to check if they actually received ample services from the hospital. Equipped with knowledge on PhilHealth’s programs and policies, they assert member rights through regular information-education campaigns. Should one need assistance with PhilHealth matters, they are ready to serve and extend help–truly living up to their title as“PhilHealth CARES”. Currently, there are 26 PhilHealth CARES assigned in various hospitals in Davao region. (PRO-XI/ Kleah Dublin)

there will be four layers of frisking before entering the concert area. She said males will be asked to remove their shoes and socks while women will be subject to thorough frisking to ensure that no lethal drugs and pointed materials can be sneaked inside the venue. Dalisay reminded eventgoers that backpacks, cigarettes, and lighters are not allowed inside. Based on the security planning with the Presidential Security Group (PSG), small vehicles will be allowed to park at the

designated parking space at the nearby Ciudad Verde. Parking along Diversion Road will not be allowed to prevent traffic congestion. The main entry and exit point will be at the main gate of the Crocodile Park but organizers will open two exit points at the Ciudad Verde. The organizers assured that there will be no signal jammer and that Globe Telecom will install signal boosters to address internet connection problems during the event. Dalisay said they will also request the City Council to allow a truck ban during

certain hours to ease up traffic congestion. Organizers, she said, will provide 40 buses to offer free rides to supporters in designated pickup points downtown. The same buses will transport the supporters back. “Sa security planning, cars are allowed. We have designated parking areas at the Ciudad Verde. We will post the traffic scheme. Beverage will be offered but not to minors. We will follow the liquor ban. No smoking. No lighters,” Dalisay stressed. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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A Department of Agriculture conducts quarterly media interaction to inform and update the public on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) under the supervision of Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS). It is a set of consolidated safety and quality standards formulated by the Department of Agriculture for the production, harvesting and on-farm post-harvest handling and storage of crops. Chief Agriculturist of the DA Regulatory Division Juliet Araos said there are already three GAP certificate holders in region 10 and 13 other are currently on this list of applicants, nevertheless, she urged other interested farmers, companies to apply. (RDMendoza. PIA 10)

Rains to normalize by July- DA DAVAO City -- The Department of Agriculture is expecting that rains will normalize in all provinces in Davao Region by July. Joedel Leliza DA- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management overall report office said that despite the May rains the provinces of Davao Oriental and Davao Occidental have below normal rainfall. Leliza said that based on reports the rains in May have allowed the farmlands of Davao del Norte and Davao City to recover. During the Kapehan sa SM City Davao held yesterday (May 30) Leliza said that based on reports

from PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric and Geophyiscal, Astronomical Services Administration) El Nino is expected to dissipate by July and normal rainfall is expected across the country. Leliza said that damages to crops (as of May 10) because of El Niño have amounted to P219 million for rice, P77-million for corn and P15-million for high value crops. Based on the recovery plan submitted by 10 local government units in the region (Hagonoy, Magsaysay, Sulop, Sta. Maria, Kiblawan, Digos, Mati, Tarragona, San Isidro, Lupon) an estimated P300-million is needed to

recover affected farmlands. The DA is providing P43 million worth of planting materials which will be divided to the affected areas. A bag of corn and rice seeds is good for 1 hectare of planting area. If planted now, harvests is expected to come by September of this year. (PIA/RG Alama) Mindanao Daily TARPS - STICKERS - NEWS

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Urges Moresco officials, members to plant native trees to pay mother earth

Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez, together with his brother Provincial Board member Jigjag Pelaez who is set to be the chairman of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Energy and Rural Electrification, attended the 46th AGMA and 48th Foundation Anniversar y of MORESCO I. During his speech, Vice Governor Pelaez emphasized the need for electric cooperatives to address the problems brought about by climate change. He believes that the over-dependence on coal-fired power plants as sources of energy has contributed largely to the harrowing effects of climate change. Upon assumption as Vice Governor of the Province in 2013, Pelaez has already discouraged reliance on coal-fired power plants because of global warming. He urged the electric cooperatives to conduct tree-planting activities as recompense to the environment for their use of coal-fired power plants and diesel powered modular generator sets. Coming from the Department of Education where he championed the planting of indigenous species of trees, Vice Governor Pelaez

encouraged MORESCO I to initiate a sustained planting of trees that are endemic to the country. As his personal contribution to minimize the effects of climate change, the Vice Governor himself has already planted native trees such as Dao, Katmon, Kamagong, Molave, Pili, Benguet Pine and many others. The Vice Governor has also announced his immediate plan at the start of his new term to call on President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to optimize the potential of hydroelectric power by ensuring efficient, effective and sustainable operations as the cheapest source of energy in the country. Specifically, he will be pushing for the immediate rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi Hydro-Power Complexes (APHC), the 900 mega-watt power-plant that provides more than half of the energy demands in the entire Mindanao. If rehabilitated, APHC can still serve the island for many years and Mindanaoans will continue to enjoy cheap and clean source of renewable energy. Vice Governor Pelaez also enjoined the continued transparency of electric cooperatives reiterating

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Mark Ferdinand Ortaliza. The skirmishes forced about 2,000 individuals to flee from Barangay Ragayan and nearby villages. Maharlanny Alonto, Lanao del Sur provincial social welfare officer said the displaced families were from the villages of Coloyan, Samer, Bayabao, Poctan, Raya Timbab and Sandab. The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) emergency unit had already sent relief aid to affected families. ARMM Vice Gov. AlRashid Alonto Lucman said the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is also coming to provide assistance to the evacuees. (PNA)

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kidnapping of six persons working in a sawmill in Iligan City. Involved in the operation were elements of 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion and 51st Infantry Battalion backed by two helicopter gunships and OV-10 bomber planes. “We cannot say when this operation will end but as long as there are terrorists in the villages of Butig, our operation will continue,” he said. Murillo said two soldiers were killed while nine others were injured in the ongoing firefight. Killed were Private First Class Danilo Allaga at

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that member-consumers deserve to know and be aware of all the operations of electric cooperatives. He also encouraged electric cooperatives to endeavor

into tapping power generating plants that offer the cheapest price for energy. He, however, discouraged long term contracts especially if rates are high. He

has also pronounced the continued commitment of the Office of the Vice Governor and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to study all CapEx apllications

of the Distribution Utilities (DU) of the province to ensure that consumers will not be unnecessarily overburdened by additional charges.

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Duterte’s change and climate change

Proclaimed President Rodrigo Duterte’s electorate are expecting CHANGE not only in governance, or political system, or form of government, but also the way of life. If you talk about pollution as a contributor to global warming and climate change, then Duterte has already done something to mitigate the impact of CLIMATE CHANGE in his City. Whether through public smoking ban or control of vehicle speed within city limits, Duterte’s policies are helping mitigate the negative impact of climate change in this country. Climate change, one of the most complex issues facing us today, however, involves numerous dimensions such as science, economics, society, politics and moral and ethical questions – and is a global problem. For us Filipinos and for all the world, climate change will be around for decades and centuries to come. What can governance do? There are only two things – MITIGATION and ADAPTATION. According to a report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, “ Mitigation is reducing climate change and involves reducing the flow of heattrapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, either

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace…” (Ephesians 1:7, the Holy Bible). -oooPOWER GIVEN TO THOSE BORN OF GOD: There is a new doctrine being espoused by the “Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo” (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ), a Christian church that recently sprang from the Philippines but which claims its roots not just from the New Testament of the Bible but also from its Old Testament (particularly Genesis 6 and Isaiah 46). AND KNK says man must be “born of God” not only to merit eternal salvation but also to be empowered in his life here on See batas, page A11

by reducing sources of these gases (for example, the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat or transport) or enhancing the “sinks” that accumulate and store these gases (such as the oceans, forests and soil). The goal of mitigation is to avoid dangerous human interference with the climate system, and “stabilize greenhouse gas levels in a timeframe sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner.” “Adaptation – is adapting to life in a changing climate and it involves adjusting to actual or expected future climate. The goal is to reduce our vulnerability to the harmful effects of climate change (like sealevel encroachment, more intense extreme weather events or food insecurity). Throughout history, people and societies have adjusted to and coped with changes in climate and extremes with varying degrees of success. Climate change (drought in particular) has been at least partly responsible for the rise and fall of civilizations. Earth’s climate has been relatively stable for the past 12,000 years and this

stability has been crucial for the development of our modern civilization and life as we know it. Modern life is tailored to the stable climate we have become accustomed to. As our climate changes, we will have to learn to adapt. The faster the climate changes, the harder it could be.” Carbon dioxide, the heat-trapping greenhouse gas that has driven recent global warming, lingers in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, and the planet (especially the oceans) takes a while to respond to warming. So even if we stopped emitting all greenhouse gases today, global warming and climate change will continue to affect future generations. In this way, humanity is “committed” to some level of climate change. How mu ch cl i mate change? That will be determined by how our emissions continue and also exactly how our climate system responds to those emissions. Despite increasing awareness of climate change, our emissions of greenhouse gases continue on a relentless rise. In 2013, the daily level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere surpassed 400 parts per million for the first time in human history. The last time levels were

that high was about three to five million years ago, during the Pliocene era. Toward an Urban Carbon Monitoring System, With Some Challenging Twists- Ultimately, the concept of a global carbonmonitoring system focused on the largest carbon emitters hinges on the ability to extend pilot efforts like those in LA and Paris to other megacities, smaller cities and large power plants. This involves establishing surface measurement networks in representative areas while taking advantage of the broader coverage of satellite observations. The atmospheric measurements will be linked with other information used by decision-makers, such as traffic data. Transparent sharing of satellite observations could prove vital in cities in the developing world, where ground data on emissions are not available. “The idea is to measure and track emissions for individual cities and selected major industrial sectors and understand how and why they’re changing,” Duren said. “Ultimately, the goal is to link observed atmospheric changes to specific human actions.” That’s no easy task. So far, scientists have not been able to directly attribute

I asked this question already many times in the past. Also at this corner. While writing this piece, I have to admit, that the sun shines and the sky looks so beautiful and blue. Fact is: our climate changes. Nothing new. Many people around me squarely blamed the climate change and mentioned El Nino nowadays not only in Region XI in the Philippines. I must confess: the weather really changed. Not only now. Maybe you consider my headline a little bit sarcastic. Maybe this column may sound like a “curtain lecture”. It might sound as a “love’s labor lost”... “Much ado about nothing”! Really? As Th. Campbell said in his “Lochiel’s Warning”, “Coming events cast their shadows before”. Of course: NO to floods! What a crazy question! But prevention is indeed better than cure. Let’s face it, if we don’t try to alter our lifestyle NOW, we may once again face to face with the disastrous effects of typhoons and heavy rains. Much effort has already been undertaken regarding the issue by our local and national governments in segregate wastes properly. But many of us really don’t seem to learn. We are enthusiastic at the beginning, but we give up halfway. Why can I observe so many garbage at many corners? Why remains indiscriminate dumping

one of the causes of flash floods? Most of our drainage systems are also still clogged by wastes of different kinds, rendering them useless. Guys, try to become “intelligent consumers”, meaning to say: we must be conscious of those products we consume and where they will go after we are done using them. Natural disasters indeed occur all the time. But they are getting more and worth. it seems we are no more having control over our beloved Mother Nature, which is suffering more and more - because of US! I am still meeting people shedding tears over the “wrong incoming president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte”. Why? He is indeed opening up old sores and is bringing up old subjects. What’s wrong in agreeing with the EcoWaste Coalition expressing support to presumptive President Duterte’s plan to ban firecrackers and fireworks nationwide? It’s indeed saving lives and is protecting the environment and the public health from hazardous emissions and wastes. Yes, it’s indeed high time that the Philippines, a climate hot spot, big goodbye to New Year pollution and mayhem. I strongly agree that banning firecrackers and fireworks will indeed helping in meeting the objectives of the Clean Air Act,

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Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Clean Water Act, Climate Change ACT, Animal Welfare Act and several other environmental and health laws somehow remaining forgotten during the last years. I am also glad to learn, that the presumptive president is planning to initiate major changes in the economic provisions of the Constitution, including those on foreign business ownership, to attract more investors. Personally, I do know that several foreign investors are still waiting for “the right moment” to settle down especially in Davao City and whole Mindanao - the many times forgotten part of the Philippines. +++ Email : dor ing klau s @ gmail.com or follow me in Twitter or Facebook or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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RTWPB-Caraga conducts ISTIV Productivity Program in ARMM By PAT SAMONTE Caraga Regional Editor

MALABANG, Lanao del Sur – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Caraga in partnership with RTWPB-ARMM has conducted a ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (PAP) at Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation (MICC) in Malabang town here on May 25-26, 2016. Some 30 selected company supervisors and rank and file employees participated in the activity. According to RTWPBCaraga Board Secretary Earl Dela Victoria, ISTIVPAP is a values-driven human resource intervention for quality and productivity improvement rooted in the five ideal attributes of a productive individual. “I” stands for industrious, “S” for systematic, “T” for time-conscious, “I” for innovative, and “V” for strong value for work. He said to attain it, a full cycle training and consulting are needed.

“Ever y worker must have ISTIV attributes to be able to succeed. As workers, we have to reflect on our contributions to the company. May they be small or big, as long as we keep in ourselves our duties and responsibility, we will succeed,” Dela Victoria stressed. The MICC management hoped that a continuing productivity training program will be conducted to help the company and workers improve and their business prosper. Dela Victoria expressed his readiness to assist the company through the ISTIV-PAP training program.

Army troopers conduct Bayanihan Job Fair in AgSur SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur -- The 401st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army under the supervision of Col. Alexander Macario sponsored the recently concluded Bayanihan Job Fair in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga and Agusan del Sur Field Office, and Philippine Employment Service Office (PESO) Provincial

Out of the 57 qualified applicants, nine were hired on the Spot (HOTS) and 10 were pre-qualified for further screening for the 401st Infantry Brigade Philippine Army. A total of 1,868 local job vacancies were opened during the said fair. Private companies that participated in the said Job Fair were Sweetsation, Inc., Gaisano Grand Mall, Fili-

pinas Palm Oil Plantation, Inc., Philsaga Mining Corp., Taytay sa Kauswagan Microfinance Corp., Timberland Security Agency, Rose Bakeshop, and E-Performax. Also, the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur joined with 95 job vacancies offered. (Rizza Marie S. Obedoza & Olga Virginia A. Demata, DOLE-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

DOLE awards livelihood grant to Surigao dockworkers labor union

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently award-

ed the Surigao Dockworkers Labor Union (SDLU) a livelihood grant under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood

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Study shows ‘alarming increase’ in unprotected premarital sex practices among 15-24-year-olds By Jocelyn P. Alvarez of PIA-9

ZAMB OANGA City -Studies have revealed that in the past 20 years, the prevalence of premarital sex among young Filipinos 15-24 years old has nearly doubled from 17.8 percent in 1992 to 32.2 percent in 2013. In the regional setting, a study on the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality (YAFS) revealed a dramatic increase in the level of the practice of premarital sex among school-age youth in

the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. In a span of 10 years, the level of premarital sex among Region 9 youth pinnacled from 19.3 percent in 2002 to 34.2 percent in 2013. The increase among females is even higher as the level of premarital sex nearly tripled from 11.9 percent to 31.6 percent over the same period. The study/research paper, authored by Ms. Rosalyn Echem, Director, Gender Research and Resource Center, Western Mindanao

State University (WMSU) and her partner Maria Paz N. Marquez showed that (youth) males in the region engage in premarital sex one year earlier than females and that most males’ first sexual partners were younger than them. Echem said the study/ survey was conducted to 1,118 respondents with ages 18-24 years old. The result of the study showed that the most common venue of the first sexual act is in the youth’s own home or their partner’s

home suggesting the absence of supervision from parents or other adults in the home. Echem said this revelation is very alarming since the homes are considered the safest abode for children and the youth but it has now become the common venue of the first sexual initiation. The paper further revealed that majority of females’ sexual debut were unplanned with a notable proportion forced into sexual intercourse.

RTWPB-9 holds wage consultation in Dipolog By Alfonso T. Ruda of PIA-9

DIPOLOG City -- The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board 9 held the third leg of its regionwide wage consultation here, Wednesday, May 25. Employers and employees of various private establishments in the province, mostly from the city of Dipolog attended the consultation. However, it was also noted that not a single Kasambahay was present.

Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn T. Uy, in her opening statement commended the RTWPB 9 for initiating the said wage consultation to come up with a unified labor force in the region and effect a just compensation to the labor sector which would be beneficial to both the working sector and employers. As inputs to the consultation, Consumer Protection Division Chief Julius Salaveria of the Department of Trade and Industry presented

the comparative data on the prices of basic commodities it monitored since the issuance of wage order no. 18 in 2013 until the present while Philippine Statistics Authority 9 Senior Statistical Specialist Mark Anthony Belderol showed the consumer price index, considered as an indicator of the prevailing poverty threshold level in the region. Both inputs are considered vital in determining the minimum wage to be given to

the labor force in the region. Wage consultations were earlier held in Isabela City, Basilan; Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province and in Pagadian City, while the last leg will be in Zamboanga City on May 31. RTWPB 9 Board Member Jose L. Suan proposed for a P500.00 increase on the compensation for kasambahay, saying same was already implemented in Cordillera Administrative Region and region 6.

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that DORIE FE JEAN GO ARIAS has filed with this office a petition for the change of first name from “DORY FE” to “DORIE FE JEAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DORY FE SAA GO who was born on DEC. 19, 1973 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are CARLOS NACAYA GO and VICENTA DAAYATA SAA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2016.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JEFFERSON G. BARICOG has filed with this office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JEFFERSON GULLE BARICOG who was born on NOV.17,1985 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are MANUEL G. BARICOG and SULFICIA S. GULLE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 10, 2016.

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“Results clearly established that sexual behavior is gendered and sexuality is an important gender issue especially among the young females in the region,” Echem emphasized. Echem further said, results of the study conducted revealed that two in every five young people in the region have already engaged in sex and that the region also recorded the highest incidence of unprotected first premarital sexual activity at a whopping 91.9 per-

cent and as a consequence teenage pregnancy is also on the rise. Echem in her paper included factual data from the Zamboanga City Health Office that show all 6 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases recorded in 2014 are in the ages 1524 and quoted as saying “it appears that despite the various programs and initiatives that are being implemented by the Commission on Population (POPCOM), DeSee study, page A11

ZNPPO celebrates National Flag Day By Franklin P. Gumapon of PIA-9

DIPOLOG City -- “The National Flag Day is a symbol of success,” Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office (ZNPPO) chief Police Senior Superintendent (PSSupt.) Edwin Wagan said in a flag raising ceremony on Saturday commemorating the National Flag Day. Speaking before the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), community leaders and some media practitioners, Wagan urged all the men and women in uniform to

continue performing their respective tasks and duties to preserve and maintain peaceful communities for which the national flag stands. The Philippine flag was first used after the Filipino revolutionaries defeated the Spanish forces in a battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite on May 28, 1898 and this was formally presented to the people on June 12, 1898, the day when the country’s independence from the Spanish colonial rule was declared. See flag, page A11

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DSWD, partners commemorate 10th year of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (RA 9344) Butuan City -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) celebrated the 10th Year Anniversary of RA 9344 otherwise known as Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) of 2006 last May 20, 2016 at Agusan del Norte Covered Court, this city. The event was participated by member agencies, Department of Health (DOH), Department of Internal and Local Government (DILG), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Education (DepEd) together with attached agencies like the Children Sector, Youth Sector, League of Representatives for Province, City/Municipalities/Barangays, and two (2) NonGovernment Organizations (NGOs) working for Child and Youth. In her welcome message, DSWD Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli explained to the attendees the significance of conducting the event. “Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed it into law last April 28, 2006 while the ceremonial signing followed on May 16, 2006. The law took effect on May 20, 2006,” explained Brigoli. She also bared the objectives of the celebration. “The activity aims to present the milestones (both National and Regional) in the implementation of RA 9344 as amended in the last 10 years. Aside from this, we also would want to recognize the valuable contributions and efforts of member and partner agencies and the Local Government Units (LGUs), on the implementation of the law, and to launch the current initiatives of the council to strengthen the implementation of the law,” Brigoli added. “Prior to the enactment of RA 9344, a total of 52,576 children were in detention

centers or under the custodial care of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) from 1995-2000. According to BJMP reports, majority of the jails all over the country have no separate facilities for children. Furthermore, many children suffer psychological, physical sexual abuses, rape and torture, and other forms of cruelty inflicted to children, hence, the age and distinct circumstances of children were not taken into account. Today, per first quarter of 2016 reports, there are 342 Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) detained in BJMP facilities nationwide, of whom, three (3) are in Caraga Region,” she cited. “RA 9344 seeks to remedy the significant problems of the plight of children in conflict with the law in the Philippines. It recognizes the CICLs have basic rights protection, rehabilitation and prompt access to legal aid and other appropriate

assistance. To ensure its effective implementation, it created the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC),” Brigoli furthered. “RA 9344 was amended by RA 10630. Some of its salient features include: the retention of the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) at 15 years old; strengthening of community and center-based intervention programs; creation of the RJJWC; and the provision of budget for the establishment of Bahay Pagasa, and among others,” Brigoli closed. After the first part of the program, fun games followed. Also present in the event were Assistant Regional Prosecutor from DOJ, Cristina Mae Q. Canedo, PS/ Insp. Junalyn Suan, and RJJWC secretariat, Mr. Dante S. Rosales. ###(RYAN M. TAPAYAN/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli welcomes the participants of the 10th year anniCaraga) versary of RA 9344.

RA 9344 member agency representatives take a happy pose after the closing of the event. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses MODESTO VILLARES and LUCIA M. VILLARES, who died intestate on August 3, 1977 and July 24, 1988 at Butuan City, respectively, consisting of a real property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-521, containing an area of 5,975 square meters, more or less, and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-522 containing an area of 22,707 square meters, more or less, all located in Ambago, Butuan City, is the subject of a DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE HEIRS OF THE LATE SPOUSES MODESTO VILLARES AND LUCIA M. VILLARES WITH SIMULTANEOUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE made and entered into by herein decedents Alberto Villares and Lucia M. Villares’ compulsory and legitimate heirs, represented by Ricardo Gabriel E. Villares, Rosario M. Villares-Manalang, and Percival V. Reboton, agreeing to settle among themselves abovedescribed property in equal shares, and as heir/vendors, agreeing to sell their respective shares unto VCDU Realty Corporation, as represented by its President/General Manager Victor S. Uy, with office address at Sintrade Building, Villanueva Street, Butuan City, the parcels of land covered by above referred to titles consisting of a total area of 22,752 square meters, more or less, including the improvement found in the said property subject of this simultaneous sale for the sum of P350,000.00, per Doc. No. 300; Page No. 61; Book No. LIII; Series of 2015 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. John Edwin C Luneta, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan.

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Banks avail of benefits of PDIC strengthening program CCS Brigada Eskwela shifts to top gear By Emelia M. Dumlao-Lago, City Central School

The CENTRAL power that built the Cagayan de Oro City Central School (CCS) as it is today is once again put to the frontline as the school braces for the school opening on June 13. With more than 7,000 students, the school hopes to engage its partners in improving learning conditions and in making school children’s dreams possible, as the school shifts to top gear in the Brigada Eskwela or “Bayanihan”. As a tradition in this century-old public school at the heart of this city, parents and volunteers armed with broomsticks and dustpans showed unity and concern when the school conducted BRIGADA ESKWELA otherwise known as the National Schools Maintenance Week on May 30 - June 4, 2016. A caravan kicked off the weeklong Brigada Eskwela where parents, students, and volunteers arrived to participate in the yearly program to ensure public schools are safe and clean for the start of the classes. CCS Teachers and the Philippine National Police (PNP) rev up the crowd with Zumba groove as more than two thousand volunteers took part in the cleaning of school grounds, demolition of the old li-

brary and fixing electrical facilities on the first day. This year, more partners got involved like the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Department of Health (DOH), PNP, Philippine Red Cross, Urban Search and Rescue, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Cagayan De Oro Electric Power and Light Comp. (CEPALCO), Fil Invest Land Inc., Global Access, Oro Integrated Coop, Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Mindanao Daily News, Magnum Radyo, Jetz Carwash, CCS Teachers and Supreme Pupil Government, CCS Alumni, city and barangay officials and parents from Barangay 1 to 40. High volunteers turn out made possible the activities like cleaning of the school grounds and canals, repainting of rooms and desks, renovating facilities, fixing garbage disposal, and trimming and planting around the school. “Tayo Para sa Paaralang Ligtas, Maayos at Handa mula Kindergarten hanggang Senior High School”, is this year’s theme calling for volunteers a month before as part of the AdoptA-School program.

KNHS: Ready for senior high By Juliemar C. Cantones Kalilangan National High School

Kalilangan National High School is ready for the first day of classes on June 13 for Grade 11 learners, the pioneering batched for senior high school under the new K-12 basic education program. “The school is ready and rest assured that the first day of classes will be orderly,” This is the scenario that one can be drawn into their mind after witnessing the presentation done by secondary school principal Dr. Elecia M. Rivera during her 15 minute power point presentation on Senior High School Plan Adjustment last May 26, 2016 at Division Office, Malaybalay City. Although the school needs buildings and facilities even teachers but the existing school amenities can temporarily augment the deficient while waiting support from the Dep ED and supportive stakehold-

ers, Rivera said. Proudly to say Kalilangan National High School nurtures and empowers the youth as a 21st century learners. Guided by its vision and mission develops and enables the learners by providing the most comprehensive Senior High School curriculum which prepares them in their journey towards their preferred fields. The school provides building blocks of education for 21st century learners. Through its Senior High School program the school connect students to the future, taking them to the new arena of knowledge. The students become equipped to pursue college, attain employment and start its entrepreneurial venture worldwide. So despite the paucity, the School is already set to implement Senior High School Program.

T wo groups involving a total of 10 rural banks have applied for the Consolidation Program for Rural Banks (CPRB), a bank strengthening program that aims to bring about a stronger and less fragmented banking system and provide opportunities to enhance rural banks’ business prospects and ability to face increased competition. CPRB, a tripartite program of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), was launched in August last year to encourage consolidation among rural banks to improve financial strength and enhance their viability.

PDIC President Cristina Que Orbeta expressed optimism that more rural banks will soon avail of the CPRB and maximize its benefits for their expansion and institutional strengthening. “I trust that more banks will see CPRB as a beneficial program for the whole rural banking industry and will therefore take advantage of this opportunity,” she said. The PDIC assured the depositing public that consolidation among banks will be beneficial to the industry and will strengthen the banking system. While consolidation reduces the number of operating banks, the CPRB ensures that the remaining consolidated banks are financially stronger with higher capital base

and equipped to provide improved services to depositors in terms of upgraded facilities, expanded banking products, and enhanced management and governance. The applications from these rural banks signify their recognition of the advantages to be gained from CPRB in improving their business capabilities and diversifying their respective markets. Rural banks that avail of CPRB will receive assistance in financial advisory, business process improvement, and capacity building. These include training on credit evaluation and administration, audit and internal control, personnel management, accounting/ record keeping, treasury, information technology,

and governance. Equity participation may also be provided by the LANDBANK, while the BSP will observe full flexibility in the grant of incentives to participating banks. Proponent banks that comprise a group of at least five rural banks with head offices or majority of branches located within the same region or area are eligible to avail of the CPRB. A rural bank with head office in a nearby region may also avail, provided that all program objectives are met. Interested rural banks may visit the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph, to view the salient features, implementing guidelines and documentary requirements of the CPRB.

The School Principal as a Leader: Guiding Schools to Better Teaching and Learning By Samy T. Igloria, Head Teacher III Bagocboc Elementary School, District of Opol Division of Misamis Oriental

The School Principal indeed has a major task and role to play as the head of the school where he or she is assigned. He or she serves as the leader in guiding the school to better leaching and learning, and of course leading the school and its constituents to progress and development, in which it is not only applied in the realm of the academe but also to values and value-laden principles and practices,

that could further enable the school to achieve inclusive growth for the betterment and good of all the internal and external stakeholders. As imparting academics and life-long learning engulfs the major thrust of the school to its pupils, it will not be attainable without the able management of the School Head also. As entrusting success that would lie only to the students and the parents, it defers a different story but a success worked by every-

one in the school, it spells another success, a coveted success in the future. As this, to be a School Head is not that easy as it embodies different responsibilities and task that do not only include physical and mental strengths but also social, emotional, psychological, and the spiritual. Once you head an institution, you must further give your mind and heart, not only for your own growth but also for the growth of all, specifically the teachers, the pupils, the parents, and the other contributing factors

Embracing the K to 12 program By Jane O. Caracho, Head Teacher III Malanang Elementary School, District of Opol Diivsion of Misamis Oriental

The Philippine’s education system is managed by the Philippine department of education. It controls the general running of schools and colleges in the Philippines and controls the curriculum in the Philippine’s education system. It also details things such as how teachers are to be hired and what qualifications they should have. Philippine’s education system history The country achieved independence in 1946, so before that time it was colonial powers that regulated education. Those colonial powers came from the USA and Spain. The education system changed radically since the country achieved independence. Life as a young person in the Philippine’s education system There are six years of compulsory elementary education. This starts at

around the age of six and goes up to the age of 12. The date that classes start is the same across the country, though some holidays do vary. Still, the curriculum must start in all schools at the same time. This is probably because it means any exams happen at the same time across the country. As a young person, you are required to start school at the age of six and keep working until you reach the age of 12. At that age, you may be able to stay at your current school for your High School education, or you may have to move to another school to get your High School education. Life as a teen in the Philippine’s education system There are four years of High School education that starts at the age of 12. The current system asks that students start school at the age of six and work for

ten years, finishing school at the age of 16. This is changing and in the year 2016, there are new rules stating a child must receive 12 years of schooling as opposed to 10 years. Though it is unclear if that means students study until the age of 18 years, or if they start school at 4 years instead of 6 years. It is likely that students will have to start school at a younger age. Every student has to complete a 200-day school calendar in the Philippine’s education system. This is usually true for younger students too. Life as an adult in the Philippine’s education system You may attend technical schools, vocational schools or higher education institutions such as Universities. At the age of 16, if you did well enough during your High School education, you can start working at a higher education, vocational or technical school, but you must be accepted

such as the community. This clearly manifests that as a School Principal, you must be a leader. A leader who sets as a good role model to her constituents. It does not mean that if you are the leader, you will just command and give instructions to the teachers, you must act first, do first, and work first so that your teachers and pupils will follow. Indeed, as a School Principal, you must set as a good example not only to your teachers and pupils but also to the community you live in. for it first. Courses last between one year and up to as many as seven years. That Philippine’s education system is not a bad one. It has plenty of opportunity for students to get an education. The sequence of events is the same for all students and is mandated by law. The law also dictates how many days and years a child spends in school, with it currently being 12 years with 200 days per year in school. Thus, as we embrace for the K to 12 program, as a School Head, we must intensify and further strengthen the new transition, the new program for the good and welfare of all, not only in our respective school, or district, or division but in general so that we can attain and achieve the Education for All (EFA) as a country, a country fully united specifically when it comes to the changing progress for and by the Filipinos.

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You need to change T he G ospel o f Jesus Christ (June1, 2016-Wednesday) Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46” There was a landowner who PLANTED A VINEYARD AND PUT A WALL AROUND IT AND DUG A WINE PRESS IN IT, AND BUILT A TOWER, and rented it out to vine-growers and went on a journey. “When the harvest time approached, he sent his slaves to the vine-

growers to receive his produce. “The vinegrowers took his slaves and beat one, and killed another, and stoned a third. “Again he sent another group of slaves larger than the first; and they did the same thing to them. “But afterward he sent his son to them, saying, `They will respect my son: Killing became the culture of the Jews in the old Setting. It

It was not an Unwasted Time By Ma Fe G. Rendiza Teacher II San Roque ES, Sumilao

San Roque Elementary School has always been on the go when it comes to Brigada Eskwela for it would constantly answer the mandate of the Department of Education,Central Office’s call for National Maintenance week prior to the formal opening of every school year. It has continuously pleaded its stakeholders to actively participate in the said activity.It was normally followed the flow of activities from checking -up to the school needs,planning,mobilizing

for financial resources and other necessities,designating t e a c h e r s t o d i f f e re nt committees,making of leaflets and sending it to potentials donors,campaigns and its implementation with motorcade or parade with an opening program,actual working days and closing program as well. Yet, the normal atmosphere of Brigada Eskwela 2016 was blissfully graced by the presence of many st a keholders,B arangay Officials headed by Hon. Ja k e T. C u r a y, G P TA Officials,Parents,Teachers and pupils.The message of

FIRST DAY SCHOOL By DONABEL C. FABRE PALACAPAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF QUEZON II QUEZON BUKIDNON

Classes start in June.It is during this period teachers should make a good impression.First day of school is a crucial to teacher as well as the pupils because this is the time to establish pupilteacher as well asknowing your pupils and gaining their trust.To assure that first day of school will be successful here some tips to remember. 1. Introduce yourself and spell your name out on the blackboard. It can be quite stressful for pupils to start a new school year.

2. State simple rules of behavior and always stick them. 3. Memorize your pupils name.Your pupil feel comfortable and attach if you already know them and call them by their names. 4. Your first activity should focus on knowing them and call them well and gaining their trust on you. 5. Make sure that you will assess your pupils to find out what pupils already know and they do not know.

was just easily for them to put anyone to death if ever proven preaching the words of God. They hated the representatives of God on this earth. Because it was their culture, Jesus became one of their victims. This is the image if our society has bad cultures that we inherited from our ancestors. This is the reason why I preach in different means: Radio, Television, our Barangay Captain has challenged everyone especially the parents who were not totally convinced to share their time to be in school. It is indeed a great challenged to all of us especially so that assumed responsibilities is not only teachers and within the school personnel but a partnership both by people in the community and the Deped publics. I heard fabricated stories

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and assumptions relative to Brigada Eskwela, and it made me realized that this school activity is not a school level event but an institutionalized program of Deped,to make the school ready for the opening of classes.Besides,to make a big difference,for a change,as to physical aspect outside and inside the school premises. The efforts of everybody have made our school a true

picture of a child friendly place and I believe that change is good especially if it’s for better.Indeed change is necessary thing in achieving success.It may be difficult,but it’s inevitable.Change is something like a lubricating gears where the priority area of improvements where addressed at the soonest possible time.

The implementation of Brigada Eskwela in our school is a great fulfilment.I can’t even think about seeing our school and classrooms conducive to learning.After all,it was a meaningful cooperation and I should be very thankful to our parents and stakeholders for a positive domino effects.

Classroom management in the new school year By EDILESA C. ABING Teacher III

CLASSROOM management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by some students. The term also implies the prevention of disruptive behavior. It is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching by many teachers, indeed experiencing problems in this area causes some to leave teaching altogether. Classroom management is crucial in classrooms because it supports the proper execution of curriculum development, developing best teaching practices and putting them into action. Classroom management can be explained as the actions and directions that teachers

use to create a successful learning environment, indeed having a positive impact on students achieving given learning requirements and goals. In an effort to ensure all students receive the best education, it would seem beneficial for educator programs to spend more time and effort in ensuring educators and instructors are well versed in classroom management. Teachers do not focus on learning classroom management because higher education programs do not put an emphasis on the teacher attaining classroom management. Indeed, the focus is on creative a conducive learning atmosphere for the student. Classroom management is closely linked to issues of motivation, discipline and respect.

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Education for all in the Philippines By GINA NERI AGCOPRA Teacher III Bulua Central School

A country’s vision of inclusive growth and development entails investment in human capital particularly through the provision of quality basic education, competitive technical vocational skills training and relevant and responsive higher education. I believe that all of these will be fulfilled in the DepEd administration under incoming President Duterte. Indeed as a humble public school teacher, I have hopes for him. The incoming administration has placed a high regard for education and is expected to push for educational reforms that promote inclusive education, especially for the marginalized. Education being a priority of the government, has produced active public-private part-

nerships over the years both at the national and school levels. The fruits of the past and current privatelyfunded programs and projects has resulted in increased performance among our gallant students not just here but in abroad as far as extra-curricular academic competitions are concerned. They can be called our modern heroes. And I am proud that the government has continued molding them the right way. We produce competitive students not just in accordance to Asean standards but to global standards. The education sector alliance in the country has indeed done well in terms of institutionalizing school-based management and the national competency-based teaching standards.

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engaged in livelihood activities that need capitalization to spur their economic initiatives. “This livelihood assistance will not only earn income for the union but will also serve as assistance to the beneficiaries by way of promoting their rice requirements through credit schemes,” said union president Arcisco Artiquio Jr. (Xriel Bravo & Olga Virginia A. Demata, DOLE-Caraga/ PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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from page A6 Department of Health (DOH) and other various NGOs on adolescent sexuality and reproductive health, the young people in the region continue to engage in risky sexual behaviors.” This Region IX paper provides evidence-based and region-responsive policies, programs and recommendations design to address sexuality as an important gender issue especially among the young females is Zamboanga Peninsula. The said Research paper was presented during the recently concluded Regional Forum on the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality 4 (YAFS4) spearheaded by the Commission on Population and held in one of the local hotels here. YAFS4 is fourth in a series of surveys on Filipino youth 15-24 years old. It aims to provide updated information on broad framework of adolescent sexuality and reproductive health issues that will help provide appropriate recommendations for planners and implementers that will redound to the benefit of the welfare of the Filipino youth. (FPG/JPA-PIA9)

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from page A6 On the part of the city government here, Mayor Eveyn T. Uy has enjoined all city offices, schools, business establishments and other private entities including residential homes to display the Philippine Flag from May 28 to June 12. It can be recalled that former President Fidel V. Ramos had issued on May 23, 1994 Executive Order No. 179, extending the observance of the National Flag Day from May 28 to June 12 each year. (FPG/ PIA9)

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observed trends in atmospheric carbon dioxide to the actions of any nation, state or city. That’s because it’s hard to make enough measurements to get regionally specific data. Another wrinkle for scientists is being able to distinguish between emissions generated from fossil fuel use and those resulting from biological influences such as urban green spaces and adjacent forest and croplands, which both release and absorb carbon. Doing so requires more frequent and dense measurements and the ability to sense multiple species of greenhouse gases from Earth’s surface and from space. Because cities concentrate

emissions into small areas, they produce intense changes in the atmosphere. This makes them a better target for measurement than countries or states. “Directly monitoring the carbon emissions of entire countries probably won’t be feasible for at least another decade, but with cities, we’re on the verge of addressing the largest emitters within the next few years,” Miller said. “It’s more efficient to focus our finite resources on cities.” “Measuring greenhouse gas emissions from cities is a significant challenge is addressing the need to develop and demonstrate the performance of advanced greenhouse gas measurement methods that can be applied to cities and metropolitan areas.

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from page A4 on earth, to accomplish God’s end-time purposes or work. Being born of God means a spiritual birth (not “re-birth” or “born again” as some believers are saying), which comes about by obeying the process laid down by the Bible in its John 1:12-13. How does one become “born of God”? By accepting and having faith in Jesus as God and Savior with full understanding and comprehension. Where can we find the Biblical bases of this “born of God” doctrine? As the “Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo” (AND KNK) Church clarifies, this doctrine is established principally by John 1:1-14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:2 and 6, and Matthew 1:18-25. -oooBIBLICAL BASES FOR BEING A “CHILD OF GOD”: The explanation for this doctrine is simple. If anyone wants to have eternal life in Paradise, in the presence of God, and to be blessed and empowered to be successful and prosperous while he is still here on earth, he has to be “born of God”. If a man is “born of God”, he becomes, by virtue of John 1:12-13, a “child of God”. One becomes a “child of God” by accepting and having faith in Jesus as God and Savior (John 1:12), and his status as a “child of God” is given to him not by virtue of any human desire or act of the flesh, but is given when he is “born of God” (John 1:13). Now, what must a person intelligently accept and have faith on, in Jesus, so he can be “born of God” and therefore become a “child of God”? That, Jesus is God and Savior, as John 1:1-14, Isaiah 7:14, 9:2 and 6, and Matthew 1:18-25 of the Bible all state. John 1:14 says “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. Who, or perhaps, what, is “the Word that became flesh”? It is God himself, because, according to John 1:1, “the Word is God”. -oooJESUS IS GOD AND SAVIOR: God’s coming in flesh to this world was prophesied to happen in Isaiah 7:14, 9:2 and 6. It is there written that “a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son.” Who, or perhaps, what, is this “son” which the virgin will conceive and give birth to? That son is not a human

being, but is the light (Isaiah 9:2), and who is actually the “Almighty God and Everlasting Father” (Isaiah 9:6). This prophecy was fulfilled subsequently, as the New Testament of the Bible clearly proves. In John 1:1-14, we are told that God Himself came down and lived among His people on earth, that he was the Word which created and gave life to all things, that he was the light that came to His own, but was not accepted by them. In Matthew 1:18-25, it is written there that the prophecy about the virgin giving birth found fulfillment in Mary, with the baby she conceived and has given birth to being named “Jesus”, which meant “the savior of His people”. If a person understands all these, and believes them, and places His faith on them, accepting and having faith on Jesus as God and Savior, he becomes “a child of God” because he is “born of God”, empowered, and saved for eternity. -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan or www. facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@ yahoo.com.

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formed on April 8, 2016 after the five heirs to the Sulu Sultanate signed the Covenant of Unity representing their commitment to the unification of the Sulu Sultanate, Mehol Sadain, interim head of its media bureau said. He named the five heirs as HRH Sultan Ibrahim Q. Bahjin, HRH Sultan Muedzul-Lail Tan Kiram, HRH Sultan Mohammad Venizar Julkarnain Jainal Abirin, HRH Sultan Muizuddin Jainal Abirin Bahjin and HRH Sultan Phugdalun Kiram II. The Executive Board of the Royal Council held its 4th meeting at Astoria Hotel in Zamboanga City on May 28 and 29 to discuss organizational matters and the twin issues of Sabah and

federalism, both of which are points of interest to incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. The result of the discussion will be brought to the five members of the Royal Council for review and finalization. Sadain told MindNews that the Executive Board, consisting of representatives of the five Sultans and the scholars/consultants who are all Tausug, attended the May 28-29 meeting. He said the decisions reached in that meeting will be brought to the attention of the Sultans for their review and final approval and “will be made public upon approval.” Sadain said “the twin thrust of the Duterte presidency on Sabah and Federalism were discussed during the meeting” and “we may have the final position of the Royal Council of the Sulu Sultanate after its meeting on June 4 and/or 5 in Jolo, Sulu.” Duterte, the first Mindanawon president, campaigned on the agenda, among others, of federalism, and addressing historical injustices committed against the Bangsamoro people. (MindaNews)

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group said, can play a very important role in instilling environmental consciousness and responsibility among the members of the school community, particularly on the ecological way of managing wastes. “By sorting discards into few categories and keeping them clean and segregated at the MRF, students are taught about the value of practising the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) to prevent and reduce waste and conserve resources,” Tolentino said. “The school can later sell the collected recyclables to junk shops, providing the school with extra income that can be put to good use such as for school improvement projects,” she added Tolentino underscored the need for schools to have a composting system that will cater to their needs. Depending on the volume of waste organics gen-

erated and the availability of materials and space, the school can adopt a practical system for composting their biodegradable wastes such as food and garden wastes. “There is no need for fancy composting bins. You can practically use whatever container is available to compost your biodegradable discards from broken pails, clay pots, old drums and rice sacks or through pits and windrows,” she said. The EcoWaste Coalition reminded school administrators and teachers to actively promote the implementation of the Department of Education Order No. 5, Series of 2014. Among other things, the said directive states that “every school shall practice waste management principles, such as (waste) minimization, specifically resource conservation and recovery, segregation at source, reduction, recycling, reuse and composting, in order to promote environmental awareness and action among the students.” “We look forward to supporting DepEd’s efforts under the Duterte administration to nurture a wastefree and toxic-free learning environment for all Filipino children,” the group said. (PNA)

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from page A1 in the number of illegal vendors. He admitted that there are still some hard-headed vendors who illegally occupy the sidewalks but “less na lang kaayo ang gubot (the clutter is lesser)” compared with the pre-“Tiangge” days. With only a month left before he steps out of office, Jimlani said they will recommend to the next DMU chief Mayor-elect Sara DuterteCarpio will appoint, to continue the gains of the city’s efforts. He said he will submit to the successor their accomplishment reports so that they will know what approach they will to do to sustain and improve it. “We cannot afford to let them go back to the illegal way…. we are completing the accomplishment report that will be passed on to the next office,” he said.

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Last week, Jimlani said the DMU conducted 11 demolitions in the city’s sidewalks and overpasses as they noted that there were still people who occupied the overpasses, most especially in Matina, Bankerohan, and Gaisano Mall in Bajada. Some of the illegal occupants had made the overpasses dumping areas for broken glasses while others made them their temporary shelters. He added that they gave first-time offenders the chance but for people with previous violations “we really demolished” (their structures). His office is coordinating with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) to maintain the cleanliness of the overpasses because some commuters have opted against using them. Jimlani said the concept of a night market, now one of the city’s tourist destinations, came about when they briefed some 3,000 sidewalk vendors on the demolition on August 13, 2013. On December 10, 2013, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 089-13, a measure “creating the policies and guidelines in the establishment and regulation of the night and weekend street market in the City of Davao. On January 10, 2014, the DMU conducted a second Demolition Briefing and Introduction of Tiangge sa Katawhan to all ambulant vendors. On January 22, 2014, the city opened the night market. The “Tiangge” along Roxas Avenue has at present a total of 705 vendors, most of them (353) selling ukay-ukay (used clothes) followed by those selling accessories (188), and 164 selling food, Jimlani reported. Expanding the night market to other areas will depend on the demand of the vendors for additional space, he said, noting there are still 48 slots available. In 2015, revenues from the night market increased by almost twofolds at P5.47 million from 2.24 million in 2014. From January to March 2016, JImlani said vendors earned a total of P1.75 million. “We are expecting triple sales by end of this year,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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