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Huey gunship crashes in Oro; four cheat death Volume III, No. 198

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By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor with GERRY GORIT, Correspondent and GEN CANTOR, Staff member

Bongbong to Iqbal: Help return arms to PNP

S E NAT O R Fe r d i n a n d “Bongbong” Marcos yesterday revealed that he talked with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohaqer Iqbal and asked the Muslim leader to convince his men to bring back the arms confiscated during the clash between the rebel group and the A pilot was injured after this Huey helicopter crashed inside the golf course at the 4th Infantry Division in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City around 3:42 p.m.

Special Action Force (SAF) yesterday. Read full story on page 3A. Photo by Gerry Gorit/Mindanao Daily troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City--An army helicopter crashed while taking off in the parade ground of the 4th Infantry Division here Wednesday afternoon.

See FULL STORY, page A2

Digong wants Davao to donate P1m for children of ‘SAF 44’ DAVAO City––Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will ask permission from the city council next week for the city to donate P1 million for the children of the 44 Philippine National Police-Special

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Two injured in Surigao bus bombing

SURIGAO City––Two persons were injured when an improvised explosive device exploded inside a passenger bus Wednesday morning at Claver town in Surigao del Norte shortly after passengers disembarked for a lunch break, police said.

None of the passengers of Bachelor Express, Inc.’s bus number 365 were injured, but a passenger of a bus parked nearby and a restaurant employee were not spared by the blast.

Initial report said that See bombing, page A8

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Action Forces (PNP-SAF) troopers killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Duterte said he would be donating the See donate, page A8

Gov’t has enough fund to construct new hall of justice in Oro

By GERRY GORIT Correspondent GENEVIEVE CANTOR Staff member

Misamis Oriental Second District Rep. Juliette T. Uy (third from left, at background) joins the pupils, teachers, and barangay officials in clapping the hands during the turned over of one-storey one-classroom school building worth P1.053 million to Kanangkaan Elementary School in sitio Kanangkaan in Barangay Patrocinio, Claveria, Misamis Oriental recently. With Rep. Uy are Engr. Lilibeth Aparicio (second from left) of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Region 10 (DPWH-10), Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Cherry Mae Limbaco (7th from left) of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Misamis Oriental, and Punong Barangay Shirley N. Llauder (5th from left) of Patrocinio. Photo courtesy of Dodo Canoy

A LAWMAKER yesterday is optimistic that the national government will fast track the construction of 4-storey building that will replace the burned Hall of Justice in Cagayan de Oro City.

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of the first district of Cagayan de Oro City said he had earlier wrote President Benigno Aquino III to ask him to allocate his emergency fund for the construction of the new Hall of Justice.

Rodriguez said the 4-storey building will house both the Supreme Court (SC) and the Department of Justice See enough, page A8

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Army troopers joins MEDCAP, DENCAP feeding Program and Tugbok District

By Rene Caruz Arias and Bobby Mahinay Davao News Bureau

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avao City-Army personnels of 84th IB participated last week the synhronized Medical and Dental Mission with Free Haircut and Feeding Program at Sto. Nino National High School, Tugbok District.

According to the battalion spokesperson several cause oriented groups joined effort in extending their support during the activity.

He said topping the lists of benefactors from the National and local government units were the personnels from the City Mayors Office, Doc-

tors and Dentist f rom 10ID, PA, and the health officers coming from Department of Health Region XI. The Mental Health Association, CHO Davao and Task Force Davao also among the supporters.

Those coming from the private sectors and benevolent stakeholders are the Lions Club, Davao Vision, Kiwanis Club.

The outreach program was initiated by the Brgy Council of Sto Niño, Tug-

bok District in partnership with City Health of Tugbok District and was held at Sto Niño National High School in Tugbok District.

In a report a total number of beneficiaries were summed up to 337 Medical check-up patients, 267 dental tooth extraction, 170 Optical check-up, 50 persons for free haircut and another 500 beneficiaries of feeding program brought to a total of 1,324 Brgy Residents benefited.

NEW DOT XI CHIEF - Members of the City council takes a photo-ops of the new Department of Tourism Regional Director Roberto P. Alabado III. Alabado was the City Planning and Development Officer during Mayor Inday Sara Duterte’s term.

(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Agri-fishery program in Davao del Sur to continue DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur -- The provincial government here will continue to give focus on improving its agriculture and fishery program to help upgrade the living conditions of the

farmers and fisherfolk in the province.

Marivic Hubac, executive assistant to Governor Claude Bautista, said the provincial government is set to specifically continue

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Notice Notice is hereby given that the intestate of late Eleodoro Campos left a parcel of Agricultural land holding known as lot No. 2208-C-1, Psd-13-008474 7,906 sq.m. T-4461, located at Bah-bah, PADS is the subject of Deed of Extra Judicial Settlement among heirs, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Alfredo J. Carmelo as per doc. No. 51, page No. 10, Book 94 Series of 2014.

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this year the coastal development program where fisherfolk are given the opportunity to own motorized banca (small fishing boats) through a special loan.

This year, Hubac bared,

the local government is preparing to distribute 100 bancas to qualified beneficiaries in Malita and 150 fisherfolk in Don Marcelino, both of Davao See program, page A8

JASCES PARENTS DAY Talk of the town Marlon T. Gayog It goes without saying that we do love our parents?despite their imperfections, their little and big wars, or in some rare cases even if one or both of them have left us in the lurch?perhaps, out of fear, shame, or ignorance.

Still, there are no other people like our parents, no clones for Nanay and Tatay, Ama and Ina, Papa and Mama, Dad and Mom, or whatever we call the two.

As they say, ?Puwede kang magpalit ng sweetheart, pero hindi ng magulang.? [?You can change sweethearts, but not parents.?

It was a great experience when the Jose Abad Santos Central Elementary School (JASCES) holds its Parents Day last February 1, 2015. It was attended by more than 300 parents from different grade level of the school.

Ms Merlyn Yacon JASCES Principal said that the population of the pupils of the school is more than 1000 but there are some parents that have 3 or 5 children in the school. Indeed it was very nice experience to met the parents and have fun in the school campus. Im so thankful the initiative of the parent of our PGO president Lee Leah O.Gayog who made this event put into reality She added. It is organized by Pupils Government Organization (PGO) Coordinator Mr. Perlito Tuloy. Teacher, supported by Parent Teachers Association PTA Pres. Mr Roger Deloy.

When I Conceptualized this event im just thinking that its high time for us to recognized the efforts of the parents what their sacrifices and efforts sending their children to schools giving their financial and moral supports to their kids. And also give all supports what ever schools projects. Im just thinking that if there is Teachers Day, Childrens Month, Fathers Day, Mothers Day etc…. We need also to give recognition the Family or Parent Day. The Whole Day features Parade of the Parent with there kids to the Community, followed by Opening program with a Food for Thought that was given by yours truly.I emparts how important is the role of the parents to our children.

How imperfect we are and sometimes we are just fucos

in financial support of our kids we need to provide Moral and Spiritual aspects of our children. After the opening program the parents enjoy and play some parlor games prepare by the organizers. Its just have fun playing with the parents.

They just reminisce there childhood days... During Lunchbreak the parents share foods with each others and eat together…

In the Afternoon activity which is the highlights A Symposium on Parenting with the THEME: GUGMA BUGKOS SA PAMILYA. The parents is very excited to hear a message or golden thoughts from our invited speaker from Davao. Mr Gene L. Olojan A Business Consultant and Family Counselor just give his brilliant thought on How the LOVE can affect the Parents relationship and also to their children. He just talk casually and spontaneosly that the audience could understand. He just give practical example and involve participation from the parent in the audience.

It was just very fruitful day with the parents who attended the symposium.

Unfortunately the Municipal Official who are expected to attend and be a part of the Parent Day was to show… The Mayor and the Councilor that was invited didn’t even send there representative if they can attend the event. That why I conclude that some of politician you can see or talk to them when the election is past approaching….

They don’t give important what ever event specially school event… they are present if they think it will help their political ambitions like Fiestas or other event. I just want to mention Coun.

Jonathan Chua of JAS even though he was able to attain because of the death of his uncle but financially and morally he support. He give more concern on Education rather than other things. He continue his project giving School Supplies and Feeding Program to the schools in JAS. I salute you Sir and to all politician who does there HOMEWORK. For your Comments and suggestion pls email mdndavao@gmail. com or txt or call 09285354440/0927-6314995

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Huey gunship crashes in Oro; four cheat death Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor with GERRY GORIT, Correspondent and GEN CANTOR, Staff member

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AMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City-An army helicopter crashed while taking off in the parade ground of the 4th Infantry Division here Wednesday afternoon.

MEETING WITH FORMER DEPED EXECUTIVES – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ met with former officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) to discuss issues and concerns related to education especially on the preparedness in the advent of the implementation of K to 12 Program and the ASEAN Integration. (From L – R: Former DepEd Assistant Secretary now Executive Director of the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCDC) TERESITA G. INCIONG, former DepEd Undersecretary now Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Minister of Education OrganizationInnovation and Technology (SEAMEO-INNOTECH) RAMON C. BACANI, former Executive Director of the Department of Education-Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (DepEd-CSCA) now Misamis Oriental Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, former Acting DepEd Secretary now President of the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE) FE A. HIDALGO, DepEd Executive Assistant SALLY BATALLA and former DepEd CSCA Officer-In-Charge now Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR.) photo supplied

The UH Huey helicopter was about 10 feet above the ground and about 500 meters away from when it suddenly loses power and crashed around 3:42 in the afternoon.

Maj. Christian Uy, the army spokesperson here, said that the lone pilot was slightly injured, but the military is withholding the identity pending notification of the family.

Uy said the helicopter was lifting its nose to take off when it just overturned and rolled on its back on the golf course.

“The helicopter was only able to lift about three feet when it rolled on its back,” he said.

He said that it is only the investigators from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in Manila who could determine the possible

Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Region 10 Oroquieta City City of Good Life Tel/Fax No.(088) 531-1164 & 531-0097; eMail – sp_oroquieta@yahoo.com

Coastal community finds hope in squid drying MAMBAJAO, Camiguin-Dried squid, bulad nukos, or bulad pusit are cleaned, salted, sun-dried fresh squids, which bodies and tentacles are flattened, and are commonly done by fisherfolks to save the extra catch, which they would also sell to local residents, walk-in tourists, and local traders.

From individual backRE: Application for the Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a liner service in the operation of its ships in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and/or cargoes and to charge deregulated rates and to operate under a deregulated schedule of trips pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RE: Application for the Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a liner service in the operation of its ships in its/their

DALE J. route GEALOGO, CASEand/or NO.cargoes SUR and 15-007-R applied for the carriage of passengers to charge rates and to operate under a deregulated schedule of trips deregulated Applicant. pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules

yard dying, Fernando Ocaba took the opportunity of leading a fisherfolk association organized by the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Move-

ment (PRRM) to jumpstart a community owned squid and fish drying business in Sagay town.

See drying, page A3

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CECILE BONBON WAGA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “GLORIA CECILIA” to “CECILE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GLORIA CECILIA TIA BONBON who was born on June 3, 1959 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are MERULO V. BONBON and NECITAS PURO BONBON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 15, 2015.

PREFATORY STATEMENT

dale J. GealoGo, Applicant.

ORDER

Case no. sUR 15-007-R

naMe oF sHiP/Vessel: MBCA LORENCE MAE RoUTes To Be seRVed: PoRTs dePaRTURe Brgy. Zaragoza, S. C. 5:30 am Brgy. Aurora 6:00 am

ORDINANCE NO. 595-2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 21-81, THE TRAFFIC CODE OF OROQUIETA CITY SPECIFICALLY SECTION 15 AND SECTION 16 THEREOF. Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Oroquieta City, in session assembled:

Section 1. That Section 15 and Section 16 of the Traffic Ordinance shall be amended by adding new paragraph thereof, respectively, to read as follows: Section 15. x-x-x-x

Provided, further, that passenger buses/passenger vans, cargo trucks, trailers and the like from the South shall pass along Ozamiz St., then turn right to Bernad St., then turn left to Rizal St.; Section 16. x-x-x-x

Provided, further, that passenger buses/passenger vans, cargo trucks, trailers and the like from the North shall pass along Rizal St., then turn right to Bernad St., then turn left to Ozamiz St., then turn right to Independence St. then turn left to Marapao St. Towards Layawan Bridge;

Brgy. Zaragoza

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 5 & 12, 2015

seRViCe To Be oFFeRed: Carriage of Passengers PoRTs Brgy. Aurora, S.C. Brgy. Zaragoza

6:30 am

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL RGISTRAR

aRRiVal 5:35 am 6:15 am

Brgy. Lisondra

6:45 am

Brgy. Lisondra

7:00 am

Surigao City

8:00 am

Surigao City

12:05 pm

Brgy. Lisondra

1:20 pm

Brgy. Lisondra

1:45 pm

Brgy. Zaragoza

2:00 pm

Brgy. Zaragoza

2;15 pm

Brgy. Aurora

2:30 pm

Brgy. Aurora

2:45 pm

Brgy. Lisondra

3:00 pm

Publication Notice R.A. 9048/10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Php 60.00

Brgy. Lisondra to Brgy. Aurora/Brgy. Zaragoza & v.v. Php 50.00.

The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary in a newspaper local circulation as2015 applicable. requirements in a hearing of to be conducted on 11 February at 9:30 o’clock in the morning at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound,Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, Surigao City. qualification and documentary requirements in a The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of hearing toduring be the conducted onfive11(5) days February Evidence (FOE) hearing or written thereafter. 2015 at 9:30wiTness, o’clock the in the morning at the MARINA, Regional Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. January 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

PhD, this 30PPL/Lt Office, Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City.

By aUTHoRiTy oF THe BoaRd:

The Applicant shall be required to make a enGR. eMManUel B. CaRPio, MMsa the written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during Regional director hearing or written five (5) days thereafter.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 30th January 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD:

ENGR. EMMANUEL B. CARPIO, MMSA Regional Director The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order once in any of the five (5) major newspapers of national circulation in the Philippines or in a newspaper of local circulation as applicable.

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MDN: Feb. 5, 2015

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Section 2. Ordinance in conflict with the provision of this ordinance is hereby repealed accordingly.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

APPROVED: December 4, 2014.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

February 4, 2015

CCE CFN-0001-2015 R.A. 9048/10172

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that YUSHIHETO SAGA ABAPO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name docketed as CFN- 0001-2015 from “YOUSECHETO” to “YUSHIHETO” and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that YUSHIHETO SAGA ABAPO has filed filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “SEPTEMBER 9, 1995” to “JANUARY 9, 1995” in the certificate of Live Birth of YOUSECHETO SAGA ABAPO at New Opon, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are ARNULO F. ABAPO and LORETA G. SAGA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than February 18, 2015.

Issued on the 4th of February 2015 at Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Philippines (Sgd.) ANASTACIA B. DENSING

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 5 & 12, 2015

Passenger rate: Brgy.Lisondra/Brgy. Aurora/Brgy. Zaragoza & v.v.

The Traffic Ordinance of Oroquieta City, Section 15 and 16 thereof provides, to quote:

“Section 15. Entry of all vehicles coming from the South – All vehicles coming from the south shall enter Oroquieta City proper passing Pelaez Bridge.

Section 16. Exit for all vehicles going to the South – All vehicles going to the direction towards the south, in exiting from the Oroquieta City proper, shall pass Layawan Bridge.”

In the letter dated August 4, 2014 of Edgardo M. Martinez, EA 1V, OCTMB Overseer, 4th paragraph states, to quote: “It is also further recommended that buses, cargo trucks, trailers, and the like coming from the South going to the North passing Pelaez Bridge will pass along Ozamiz St. right turn at Bernad St. and then will turn left to Rizal St.; while those coming from the North going to the South will pass along Rizal St. then turn right to Bernad St. then turn left to Ozamiz St. then turn right to Independence St. towards Layawan Bridge”.

The Body conformed that the above-proposals are already practiced for quite sometime now.

THUS,

and Regulations.

This refers to the Application for the Renewal ORDER of Certificate Convenience (CPC), toofoperThis refers toof thePublic Application for the Renewal of Certificate Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the “LORENCE vessel, MBCA “loRenCe pursuant ate the vessel, MBCA MAE”,Mae”, pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as Liner/for hire for the carriage of passengers and/or cargoes the route:and its R-IRR as Liner/for hire for the to RAin 9295 carriage of passengers and/or cargoes in the route:

cause of the crash.

The Vietnam-vintage helicopter had just ferried 4ID chief Maj. Gen. Oscar Lactao and his staff from Butuan City when it met the accident.

Contrary to the statement of Uy, Lactao said no one from the helicopter’s four-man crew was hurt.

He said the helicopter was part of a two-chopper mission that brought him back to Cagayan de Oro from Bangasi, Butuan City.

“We rode on the chopper from Butuan and there was no problem with it. I was already in my office when I heard a loud crash,” Lactao said.

He said when he looked outside his window he saw the helicopter laying on its back at the far end of the golf course.

According to Uy, the ill-fated helicopter will remain in its crash site until the conclusion of the investigation.

It is not known whether the helicopter is part of the 21 newly “refurbished” Utility Helicopters delivered to the Philippine Air Force last year as part of the AFP’s modernization program.

Developed in the 1950s, the UHIH helicopters were popular during the Vietnam War in 1963 as a versatile aircraft for transport, air assault, and gunship. With a report from Froilan Gallardo of MindaNews

CONCEPCION N. MAISLING

Secretary to the Sanggunian ATTESTED: /mls

HARRY J. GUANTERO City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer

APPROVED:

JASON P. ALMONTE

City Mayor MDN: Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2015

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Identifying arsonists, an almost impossible task Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has sent a Manilabased team to Cagayan de Oro to secure a temporary site for the Hall of Justice that was burned last Friday. The Supreme Court team will visit the site of the destroyed building and inspect a temporary site for the courts and offices that were burned.

Looking for a replacement venue is easy but what is more pressing and important is to issue appropriate advice and instructions to court employees, litigants and counsels affected by the incident, which could be one of the tasks of the team.

Most of all, there is an aggravating circumstance that should be probed. Senator Koko Pimentel said in a press statement that initial police reports indicated that

arson could be behind the burning of the said Hall of Justice building. Certain parties to cases pending in one of the courts holding sessions in the Hall of Justice had been allegedly tagged as suspects, added Pimentel.

That angle should be looked into by investigators.

However, vast experiences show how difficult and tedious is the task of identifying the arsonists unless witnesses see the act.

Killed in the fire incident were utility worker Jepry Uban and building security guard Benjamin Buna.

Witnesses said Buna rushed into the second floor of the building to wake up Uban who was said to be sleeping in one of the offices upstairs, when black smoke was first seen. Which means, the ground floor was not yet

Editorial on fire and the two would still have time to retreat if they saw that the fire has become uncontrollable..

Pimentel challenged the investigators to leave no stone unturned to identify, arrest and prosecute the parties responsible for the fire.

He asked investigators to give priority to the arson angle, saying they owe it to the people of Cagayan de Oro city and the country in general to determine the parties behind the blaze that burned several important court documents and evidences.

The Chief Justice vowed that a full investigation into the fire will be pursued until fully completed.

However, the incident should awaken the government to ensure efficient security systems for all courts and government offices which house important documents.

The present security system of our government offices and buildings is an easy prey to arsonists and other criminals.

Good thing that after the incident, Chief Justice Sereno saw the urgency to fully automate court systems nationwide.

She said it is imperative that a more secure and scientific system of preserving evidence be devised.

Two tasks are at hand, reconstructing the lost court files, and identifying the arsonists. The concerned and affected parties, and the general public are asked to help.

Public official is not immune from accountability The City Council in Cagayan De Oro City has passed a resolution ordering the Local Finance Committee (LFC) to provide the local august body complete listing of the city government’s savings from 2013 until the current and prior years.

Whether the LFC would acknowledge the resolution is another issue. However, there are already insinuations that the LFC is not bent on heeding the resolution.

One should know that the members of the city’s LFC are personally chosen by the City Executive.

It is of public knowledge that the incumbent

City Executive and the City Council are always locked in controversy, particularly on the issue of spending the taxpayers’ money.

While it is admitted that the Executive and the Legislative Department in the local government exercise coequal powers, this practice is perennial disregarded by any of the department. This condition occurs when both bodies belong to the other side of the political fence.

The motive of the City Council to require the LFC to submit a “comprehensive and detail listing of the city’s savings from 2013” to present, and the prior

Terror in France. The whole world is shocked.

Count me in. Tens of thousands of people have held a rally in Dresden this morning to promote tolerance.

The demonstrators marched against the German antiIslamization group PEGIDA and observed a minute of silence to remember the France attacks victims.

Some 35,000 people gathered in front of the Frauenkirche in the capital city of the German state of Saxony on Saturday, the rally’s organizers said.

The rally is being held to show solidarity with the immigrants and in defiance of the PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West) movement, which organizes weekly protests against the purported “Islamization” of

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government have for the year 2013 and 2014. The submission of the comprehensive listing might have been purposely intended so that the local august body would know how these savings were “actually spent.”

A City Councilor expressed the doubt that the City Council have approved Ordinances appropriating the city’s savings for the payments of various claims and obligations. Thus, perCris Diaz haps, it would be just fair years might have the best for the members of the City of the intentions.

Council on whether these For instance, the City funds were actually spent Council would like to know for the intended purpose.

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Europe in different German cities. Last Monday, some 18,000 people took part in PEGIDA’s Dresden demonstration. Not 35,000 - like this morning.

There is concern that the terrorist attacks by Islamists in France, which claimed the lives of 12 people at the satirical magazine Charlie

Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday as well as at four hostages at a kosher supermarket on Friday, would fuel antiIslam feelings in Germany and benefit PEGIDA. The Dresden rally began with a minute of silence in memory of all victims of this week’s terrorist violence in France.

Police said the event was peaceful.

“I did not come to this rally because I am against those who go to PEGIDA’s events, but because I am not afraid of people who have a different skin color, manners and customs,” Mayor Orosz said in her opening speech. She insisted Dresden was “more than a place where people hold demonstrations against other religions week after week.” The secular marchers were carrying posters and banners with slogans such

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PDRRN to launch SURGE with workshop on RA 10121 BUTUAN CITY – The People’s Disaster Risk Reduction Network (PDRRN) is set to launch the Caraga region’s Scaling Up Resilience in Governance (SURGE), a consortium consisting of Christian Aid, Handicap International, Oxfam and Plan International and funded by the European Union humanitarian aid, and will be holding the workshop on Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 to partner stakeholders on February 5-6, 2015 at Y Hotel, this city.

This is part of the Rights, Risks, and Resilience – a policy series on inclusive community-based DRR (ICBDRR).

“The workshop aims to identify the issues related to DRR policies and practices; strengthen the understanding and approach of inclusive community-based disaster risk reduction based on good practices and innovations and based on the identified issues, develop key messages and actions in relation to the sunset review and the 3rd World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) in March 2015 in Sendai, Japan,” bared Esteban Masagca, PDRRN Executive Director.

Masagca also stressed that SURGE brings successful experiences on ICBDRR to more communities to be transformed

and established into local, regional and national policies and practices. The learnings from these experiences, according to him, are drawn from the combines experience on DRR and humanitarian aid of SURGE partners and other agencies. These learnings can also be useful reference for other high-risk anddiverse communities in the Philippines and beyond.

“SURGE is implemented through a suite of activities with diverse stakeholders over 18 months, up to November 2015 by Community-building, Change in policies, Capacity-building, and Creative communications,” added Masagca.

It was also learned that the main beneficiaries of SURGE are national DRR agencies, local government units (LGUs) and affected communities in high-risk and poor areas in the country. Agencies that are deeply involved in DRR will be engaged as SURGE advances improvements in policy and practices.

LGUs and affected communities, DRR practitioners including civil society organizations and DRR champions will benefit from the series of peerto-peer and mentoring sessions on ICBDRR while the greater public can learn more and influence others about the value of ICBDRR especially in a disasterprone country like the Philippines. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

P2-M organic trading post opens in Agusan del Norte town

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UTUAN CITY -- The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 13 (DA-RFO 13), together with the Provincial Local Government of Agusan del Norte, represented by the Provincial Agriculture Office officials and the local government of Remedios T. Romualdez town (RTR) formally launched recently its Organic Trading Post (OTP) at the Public Market of Poblacion II, RTR town in Agusan del Norte.

In its information released to the local media outlets here on Tuesday, the DA-RFO 13 said that the project costs almost P2 million and is the first in Caraga region.

DA-13 said that the members of the Kahugpungan Sa Mga Mag-uuma Nga Nagsubay Sa Lihok Sa Kinaiyahan (KMNLK)

(Association of Farmers Following Nature’s Way), headed by their president, Rev. Fr. Leonardo Guiritan were grateful to the Department of Agriculture for entrusting them the project and committed to properly manage the flow of operations.

"We are so much thankful for this project and we

BUTUAN City - Fortyeight (48) passengers of a bus were injured when the vehicle fell off a cliff along the National Highway in Barangay Awa, Prosperidad town in Agusan del Sur Monday afternoon, a belated police report said.

The report from Agusan del Sur Police Office reaching the police regional headquarters here

on Tuesday said that on Monday at 2:00 p.m., a Butuan City-bound, yellow HINO Bachelor Express bearing Body Number 4108, (KEV 125) fell off a cliff.

The said bus was driven

by Ernie P. Mula, 37; married and a resident of Purok Karaw, Sitio Sta. Cruz, Brgy.

Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal (IGCOS).

Agusan del Sur police

are acknowledging that this is given by God to us through the Department of Agriculture with the help of the local government.

We owe everything to God and we are just stewards of His blessings,” Rev. Fr. Guritan said.

The Organic Trading Post, DA said is similar to a Barangay Food Terminal where agricultural products such as rice and other high value crops are being displayed; but only organically grown products or commodities are allowed for display.

According to DA that with the establishment of the said facility, the members of the organization and the farmers of the locality who are growing organically their planted crops can now have a place to display their products. “This establishment is the place

to display the organic foods and non-food products and the venue for any organic product demonstration,” said Rev. Fr. Guiritan.

For her part, DA-13 Director Edna Mabeza said that “the Department is very happy that this project is now operational and hopefully the other municipalities who were given the same kind of project will also operate the soonest time possible.” She added that the Department will do its best for all other pending projects to be realized hopefully within the year.

The Provincial Agriculture Office officials headed

by Alvin Aclan, Municipal LGU officials, school heads of the locality, farmers, DA13 officials and other line agencies have witnessed the launching and grand opening of the project.

(PNA)

said the injured passengers included nine minors, 16 women and four senior citizens.

They were all brought to the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital, Brgy. Patin-ay,

Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, while the bus driver was brought to the Prosperidad Municipal police Station, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur for proper disposition. (PNA)

48 hurt as bus falls off cliff in Agusan del Sur

SP approves water laboratory analysis in Butuan BUTUAN CITY - The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Butuan, in its regular session on February 3, 2015, passed a resolution recommending that the laboratory analysis of the potability of water provided by the local drinking water stations be done only in the city.

In a resolution principally authored by Councilor Virgilio G. Nery Jr., the SP recommended that the City Health Office (CHO) will facilitate the laboratory analysis within the city rather than travel outside, particularly to a DOH accredited facility in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, to procure a certification of water potability.

In an interview, Dr. Nery clarified that the city has its own DOH accredited laboratory located at the Butuan City Water District (BCWD).

Further, Nery explained that local drinking water operators incur additional expenses when the physical and laboratory tests of water samples are done outside the city.

The resolution said that the conduct of the water potability testing in Butuan City is more convenient for drinking water operators with less cost. (Ma. Lourdes P. Apego, Radyo ng Bayan Butuan/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

RA Form No. 10.1(LCRO) R.A. 10172 Republic of the Philippines Province: North Cotabato Munipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Date: January 27, 2015 CCE-0004-2015

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172 ), Notice is here by served to the Public that GEOVANNI FLORES has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of GEOVANNI FLORES who was born on April 14, 1985 at Sallab, Magpet, Cotabato and whose parent is Edna Fernandez Flores.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 17, 2015.

(Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5, 2015

RA 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Tubod OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Rule 7 of Republic Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that FHEL NOVAL MACAHIS has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Child’s Gender under the entry of Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FHEL NOVAL MACAHIS bearing LCR No. 87-596 who was born on 04 JULY 1987 at CAMP 5, TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are MYRNA NOVAL and ANTONIO MACAHIS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 18, 2015.

(SGD) JULIET BALURAN GALAMBAO, CE

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 5 &12 , 2015

Publication Notice R.A, 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-00001-2015

DATE: JANUARY 27, 2015

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172).Notice is hereby served to the public that ANECITA MONTILLA PIASTRO has filed with this office , a petition for correction of entry in the DATE OF BIRTH from AUGUST 5, 1974 to JUNE 5, 1974 in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANECITA ALBASIN MONTILLA at Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Mateo Montilla and Conchita Albasin.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than February 6, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that STELLA MARIE DALMAN VECINA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “MARISTELA” to “STELLA MARIE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARISTELA EJERCITO DALMAN who was born on November 19, 1963 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are DEXIE DALMAN and AGAPITA EJERCITO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 13, 2015.

(Sgd.) LEONIDA D. VALENZONA

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan. 29 & Feb. 5, 2015

MDN: Feb. 5 & 12, 2015

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar

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PNPAAI-Zambo Norte prexy believes justice be given to 44 SAF victims DIPOLOG CITY – Police Chief Inspector Rolando H. Barraquio, president of the Philippine National Police Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAI)- Zamboanga del Norte Chapter and a former PNP Special Action Force (SAF) member believed that justice could still be served to the 44 SAF commandos killed in an encounter with the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Jan. 25.

“Here in Zamboanga del Norte, we believe in due process. We know that under the leadership now of Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina, he can help give justice to the death of our comrades,” Barraquio said in an interview.

“We have faith in him that he is with us in this fight for justice to the 44 SAF fallen heroes,” he added.

According to him, those PNP-SAF members who joined the “operation wolverine” to arrest the two international terrorists, Abdul Basit Usman and Zulkifli bin Hir alias “Marwan,” were “the best for that very important mission.”

He disclosed that before one can be a member of

SAF, he must undergo rigid trainings and test missions in order to be fully equipped and skilled in dealing with armed enemies.

Moreover, he explained that in special operation, they faithfully observe the “operational secrecy” as they called it.

“In special operation like in Mamasapano, we never disclose it to anyone even to our families and to other people. It shall only be between and among us in order not to compromise our operation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Barraquio led the sympathy walk for the 44 fallen heroes with all members of Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office (ZNPPO), Dipolog police, PNP-SWAT, SOCO, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) as well as some members of 101st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army.

They marched silently from Sta. Cruz to Dipolog City Cathedral where they lighted candles and heard mass for their comrades.

The badges of the members of Dipolog police were also taped with black color in grief for the fallen SAF commandos. (FPG/MAA/ PIA-Zamboanga del Norte)

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AMBOANGA CITY - The city government is optimistic that the operation of the newly-completed P180-million Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) will be an additional incomeearning economic enterprise.

City Administrator Antonio Orendain, Jr. said Wednesday the IBT will operate on a 24/7 basis once it is opened.

However, Orendain was quick to say that it is ex-

pected the IBT will have a “break-even” income on the first year of operation.

The terminal, which can accommodate more than 600 passengers and 17 buses at one time, is located in

Barangay Divisoria, 6.40 kilometers east of this city.

The IBT will cater to buses plying from this city to Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur; Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental; and, to as far as Cagayan de Oro City in Northern Mindanao.

City Engineer Luis Vicente Despalo earlier announced that the IBT is “physically 100 percent completed” except for some

finishing touches.

The terminal has different amenities that include breastfeeding room, gift shops, eateries, offices of the different government line agencies and restrooms.

The IBT will be the fourth economic enterprises of this city.

The other three are the Waterfront public market, Sta. Cruz Commercial Complex, and the abattoir.

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The MTB-MLE: The basic step in solving poor learning among pupils

By Elma P. Sabio SIC-Gumaod Elementary School Gumaod, Claveria, Mis. Or.

The best avenue to learn is to start from the basics. It is similar in learning Mathematics; before learning how to count, it is important to know what number one is look like, or even two, three and four. The same goes for a formal Education. Before one could know the theories of Evolution or the process that took place in a Big Bang theory, a student must understand what a teacher is talking about. In other words, he must be able to interpret the thought shared by his teacher.

One problem in educating young people is because the inability to understand the language us ed in instr uc tion.

Might it be, there are terms and phrases used by a teacher that are complete strange to the thinking level students, making understanding and learning difficult to achieve.

Language is one main tool for communication.

If a student fails to understand it, the entire communication process would not be successful.

This is one of the reasons on the implementation of Mother Tonguebased Multi-lingual Education (MTB-MLE). It is a program under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) K to 12 Basic Education, that uses mother-tongue language in conducting classes for earlier levels of education, specifically kindergarten and grades one, two and three.

In a 2012 report, there are twelve official dialects made as medium of instruction. These are Tagalog, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Iloko, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Tausug, Maguindanaoan, Maranao, and Chabacano.

Moreover, t hroug h this MTB-MLE, improved and faster-paced learning

among students would take place since own dialect is the best transition tool in learning other languages such as English and Filipino which are mostly used in higher levels of education.

Further, DepEd proved the effectivity of MTBMLE on improving the learning among pupils through various studies conducted.

Example of these studies is the one made by Summer Institute Linguistic International researchers in 2007. They studied 240 elementary students in Lubuagan, Kalinga and know which way they learn better: in native language or English.

The results showed that students learn better when taught in their native language than in a foreign tongue. Majority of the top 40 students performed better after being taught in their first language – 32 of the top students in Grade 1, 30 in Grade 2, and 32 in Grade 3. Meanwhile, the bulk of

the bottom 40 students performed relatively poorly when taught in a foreign language – 36 students in Grade 1, 40 in Grade 2, and 31 in Grade 3.

DepEd also said that the application of multi-language education to schools does not mean English and Filipino will no longer be taught.

Filipino subjects will still be taught in the first semester, while English will be in the second semester. Both language subjects shall focus on oral fluency.

In school, pupils from Grades 2 to 4 will also learn the components of language including listening, oral development, speaking, reading and writing.

Even in classroom setting, proper use of language shou ld b e given an utmost importance. It is basic yet first to be considered because it is one effective avenue in overcoming poor learning.

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Maintaining a good relationship among our pupils

By Mark Anthony O. Macahilo, Teacher III Taguite Elementary School Taguite, Tangub City

Aside from committing yourself to be a good and best steward of good learning and education to your pupils, as a teacher you must also maintain a good relationship to your pupils and your pupils to their classmates; being in school is not only confiding oneself to its four walls but also creating and maintaining harmonious relationship, among others.

Let us face the fact that we cannot control how our pupils act and behave, let us face it that they have a different orientation and a different upbringing and then you bring them all under one roof, under a one room, that is a challenge for us teachers- how to maintain a good relationship among our pupils.

One thing I have noticed is that when I get too close or attach to one of my pupils, others may think of it as he or she is my favourite in the class, when in fact he or she is not; it is just that, that certain pupil needs more attention and guidance than any of her or his classmates.

But, to proper address this kind of behaviour, I

must be close to all of them.

Teaching is not only imparting or sharing to them what they ought and deserve to know, teaching is more than that. Teaching must be anchored with love, passion, commitment and guidance.

As a teacher, our pupils treat as their second parents away from their home. They shine us of great respect, we must shine them too with great love and understanding.

As a teacher, I must treat them all fairly, no bias, no nepotism, no favouritism.

Everyone should be equal.

Everyone should be given enough attention as much as I was able to give to the other child. Teaching is also parenting our children of today to be good citizen of this community and country.

Thus, to maintain this good relationship, I must set as a good example to them so that they will follow me, not only because I am their teacher but because they can see in me that I am doing goodness, and that they should follow this ‘goodness’ for them to live a better life.

Encouraging students to practice study habit

By BRENDA D. MANTE Head Teacher II Minsacuba Elementary School & Bangonbangon Elementary School Claveria District I

Due to the abrupt change of technolog y nowadays, due to the presence of high technology facilities and services, everything now comes in fast and quick. The food we eat, the means of getting to our daily works every day and most significantly, the study habits of our children of today.

Almost all of the pupils and students now have Ipads, tablets, digital cellphones, touch screen cellphones, I mean everything is just a one click away from them. They can make their eyes enjoy to different digital applications, digital games,

three dimensional apps and many more. That they could sometimes forget to study, the moment they arrive home, get their tablets and then play the whole afternoon.

As teachers, their second parents, we could not get it from them that indeed high technology is of much significance and importance nowadays, what we do is to encourage them to practice their study habits at home or in school.

First, give them take home assignment. An assignment that could unite or bond your pupil and their parents, for example a piece of artwork, in the case that your pupils will no longer

face their tablets but they will get busy with their artworks plus they get to communicate with their parents as well.

Second, create a classroom activity everyday that could give your pupils a chance or an opportunity to mingle with their classmates. In that way, their interpersonal skills will be developed, so that what they do at school, they will imitate it at home.

And last, give your pupils a time to play ; teachers should always remember that ‘All work, no play makes Jack a dull boy’. Therefore, give your pupils a break too, play with them and understand them more the way they have to be and the way they deserve to be.

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Occidental province which is still under the administration of the governor of Davao del Sur. The motorized banca loan amounting to P30,000 per unit is giving the beneficiaries the chance of paying at least PhP50 pesos a day, and to have it fully paid in less than two years.

Governor Bautista said not less than 2,500 fishing boats will be distributed to other coastal areas in the province until 2016.

The Banca Loan Program started in 2013 with a total of 160 fisherfolk from Digos City, and municipalities of Sta. Cruz and Sta. Maria already benefiting from the project. (PNA)

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There was also the need to know the exact savings of the city government from 2013 at the time when City Mayor Oscar Moreno exercised his powers as the city’s Chief Executive.

The City Council also wants to know the savings prior to Moreno’s time, apparently, to make a comparison on how the incumbent administration and the previous administration spent the savings of the city government.

For the ordinary taxpayer, the action taken by the City Council is laudable.

At least, as an ordinary citizen, a resident of Cagayan De Oro has the right to be informed on how the taxpayers’ money is spent.

Granting without admitting that the resolution is politically motivated, is there anything wrong when the resolution is obviously intended to account for the taxpayers’ money?

Perhaps, one would agree that it is, but necessary that in the spirit of transparency, the officials of the local government, especially the elective officials should be made accountable to the public.

Otherwise, if we will simply allow the public officials to spend the taxpayers’ money sans accountability, the existence of the government becomes futile. A political difference is not an excuse to allow public officials immune from accountability and culpability.

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Marcos likewise urged Iqbal to explain the current relationship of the MILF with the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the possibility of the MILF helping in current efforts to locate and arrest Basit Usman, one of two terrorists believed still hiding in the hinterlands of Mindanao.

In his interview with Kabayan Noli de Castro over DZMM yesterday morning, the senator from the Ilocos Norte admitted that his

intention in talking with Iqbal is his personal desire to seek the truth behind last Sunday’s carnage. The Senator met Iqbal yesterday at his Senate office.

Describing the meeting as “cordial” and “enlightening”, Marcos used the opportunity to convince the Moro leader of the importance of reviving the trust and confidence of the people behind these peace efforts. The current outrage of the people against what happened is expected, says Marcos.

Marcos Jr. wanted to resume discussions about the Bangsamoro Basic Law and he is just waiting for the government to submit a comprehensive report on what happened.

Marcos, who chairs the Senate Committee on Local Government, said that as a Senator, he has the responsibility to seek a permanent and lasting solution to the conflicts affecting our country.

He desired peace, but not without knowing the truth behind the alleged execution of police troopers.

“Nawala talaga ang tiwala ng magkabilang panig at ng mga tao sa usapang pangkapayapaan. May confidence building measure ako para maibalik ang tiwala.

Di pa natin talaga nalalaman kung ano talaga ang nangyari,” said Marcos.

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to music streaming service Spotify, which offers a library of over 30 million songs and hosts thousands of playlists from international and local music artists.

Towards the end of last year, Globe unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Basketball Association to offer customers access to the NBA League Pass, allowing them to watch NBA games live and on-demand through multiple devices with a GoSURF data plan.

Aside from sports, Globe also launched partnerships with premium content providers such as WattPad to give users access to books, stories and other pieces of literature as well as with leading local and international TV channels for its one-stop shop virtual video store Piso Mall that enables Globe and TM customers to watch videos on their mobile phones for as low as P1.

As Globe SVP for Consumer Mobile Marketing Issa Cabreira shares, “Globe has shown great success in partnering with key global players such as Google, Viber, Facebook, and recently, Spotify and the NBA, as we continue to boost our mobile data business and provide our customers the best content offers and experiences.”

Sustaining momentum into 2015 with a stronger focus on its mobile data and content businesses, Globe is keen on pursuing more partnerships with both local

and international brands to bring topnotch content across all devices anytime, anywhere. Recently, Globe ventured into the realm of entertainment with another exclusive partnership with local movie production giant Viva Communications to enable access to thousands of movies, clips, music videos, and live concerts and events on mobile via Piso Mall.

“This year, we are excited to up the ante as we provide our customers more variety content from new partners to further enrich the digital entertainment lifestyle,” adds Cabreira.

On back of its aggressive mobile data business, the leading telecommunications completed the roll-out of its 4G HSPA+ network nationwide, allowing faster and more seamless browsing for its customers.

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amount on behalf of the city to a foundation raising funds for the education of the children of the policemen slain during the encounter.

Duterte also visited the burial of SPO1 Lover Inocencio in Panabo City.

In an interview aired Tuesday night at GMA 7, former SAF chief Getulio Napenas said the mission was well-planned by junior officers of the team.

However, the plan went awry when forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front attacked the support force that would have provided backup to the assault force in charge of apprehending Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan.

MILF forces, as well as Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, pinned down the police commandos.

The military was criticized for failing to provide backup but the AFP leadership has since clarified that the SAF coordinated too late, and with too little details.

“Even the AFP said that there was no prior consultation with the military at the time,” Duterte said.

However, the mayor said he’s not supporting the calls for an independent international body to investigate the incident.

According to Duterte, the operation could have gone more smoothly had all parties considered every aspect of the area. “Even I, even the military, even any cigarette vendor knows that no one should enter that area without support,” Duterte said. (MindaNews)

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(DOJ).

He said that he has already taken the initial steps to ensure that the construction will commence “as soon as possible.”

Rodriguez, a lawyer by profession, said he also urged top judiciary officials to release initial funds to

buy computers and other materials needed so court employees can start working after the conflagration that struck the Benigno Aquino Hall of Justice along Hayes Street in Cagayan de Oro on the eve of January 30.

He also recommended that each building will be equipped with vaults to protect pieces of evidence such as explosives and firearms.

Aside from the vaults for each building, Rodriguez said each building must also have an archives section to protect all judicial documents.

Rodriguez has expressed optimism that there is no need for funding from lawmakers because the national government has enough funds to construct the building.

Justice on wheels The judicial department will soon field fleet of buses in key areas of Cagayan de Oro City to continue court hearings of high-profile cases.

Regional Trial Court (RTC) Arthur Abundiente of Branch 25 will be holding temporary court hearings using the “Justice on Wheel” scheme to cater to cases involving illegal drugs, criminal, and other high-profile cases.

Abundiente said the “Justice on Wheels” is the nearest alternative in the meantime that the SC is still looking for a place where to relocate the office of the 25 offices.

He said the executive judges have already submitted their proposals to the SC but said it will take time before the SC can decide on the matter.

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bus number 365 left Surigao City past 10 a.m. bound for Tandag City in Surigao del Norte.

SPO2 Joel Verano, of the Claver Municipal Police Office, said when the bus reached Barangay Hayanggabon in Claver town around 11:30 a.m., all of the 24 passengers disembarked to have their lunch at the Mark and Mitchie Jay Restaurant when the bus exploded.

“All of them were safe because they disembarked.

Had they stayed inside the bus, a lot of them would be killed instantly,” he said in a phone interview.

Verano said injured on the adjacent bus, also a Bachelor Express bus with body number 3017, was Evelyn M. Romero, 41, from Lanuza, Surigao del Sur. The injured restaurant crew was identified as Maximiana Mamba.

Both were rushed to a nearby hospital, police said.

Quoting passengers, Verano said that the improvised explosive device was left by another male passenger. It exploded in the rear portion of the bus.

Sr. Supt. Julito Diray, provincial police director, said authorities are now conducting a thorough

investigation on the bus securing their own delivery bombing. (Roel N. Catoto truck and testing the viability of crispy squid or / MindaNews) chicharon, which they just started to market, this year. from page A3 (Zita M. Abellare/Jorie C. After the Kahugpungan Valcorza, PIA) sa Masilakong Mananagat (KASAMMA) was formally organized, they put up a common fund and purchased fresh catch from the sea, members take turns in drying and receives at least P6/kilo on top of the gains they earn.

Growing the business As the members strive to MARAWI City––Hundreds sustain what they started, of peace advocates including various livelihood assistance government workers in the from government and non- five provinces of the Augovernment organizations tonomous Region in Muslim also poured in. The Depart- Mindanao (ARMM) and in ment of Labor and Employ- this city will walk barefoot ment (DOLE) and Bureau this Friday to amplify the of Fisheries and Aquatic call for peace and denounce Resources (BFAR) released violence.

The activity dubbed solar dryers, and the ofas YapaKapayapaan or ficers went on study tour organized by the Camiguin “barefoot walk for peace” Coastal Resource Manage- is organized by the ARMM government with the supment Project (CCRMP).

To date, through the Fish port of civil society groups, Shared Services Facility religious organizations and (SSF), the Department of the indigenous community.

ARMM Gov. Mujiv HataTrade and Industry (DTI) man said the activity, which recently released food grade stainless drying facility, carries the theme “Ituloy vacuum packaging equip- ang lakad, don’t give up ment, weighing scales, hand on peace,” aims to magpressed sealers, and mo- nify the call an end to the tion meter with an aim of needless loss of lives and improving the product’s displacement of thousands market capability, income, of families in Mindanao due as well as employment op- to armed conflicts.

He said it is also the portunities. region’s way of denouncAccording to DTI, dried ing a military solution to squid and fish of KASAMthe January 25 incident in MA are now positioned as a Mamasapano, Maguindanao product for pasalubong (a Filipino tradition of travel- that led to the death of 44 ers bringing gifts from their police officers, 18 combatdestination to folks back ants of the Moro Islamic home) to visiting tourist. Liberation Front (MILF) and 5 civilians.

Gains Hataman said the inciFor over 15 years, the dent must not lead to the KASAMMA squid and fish derailment of the peace business continue to gain process. reputation, with increased YapaKapayapaan will be shelf life and enhanced qualheld at the ARMM governity, it is not only a magnet to tourist but to outside ment compound in Cotabato traders as well. The associa- City, designated locations in tion supplies products to the region’s five component nearby provinces and cities provinces and two cities, like Cebu, Bohol, Bukidnon and at the Quezon City and Cagayan de Oro as well Memorial Circle in Quezon as to grocery stores and City on Friday afternoon.

Peace advocates from pasalubong centers.

The squid investment civil society organizations, came out to be the most religious groups including profitable venture of the Muslim Ulamas, indigenous organization while engag- community, and the acaing also into lending, rice deme are expected to join in the solidarity walk for trading, and groceries.

From 15 members, they peace.

In a flag ceremony at now grew to having some ARMM’s seat in Cotabato 78 members.

City on Monday, Hataman Goals “Good thing with squids said the ongoing peace prois you can catch them all cess between the governyear-round, even if it may ment and the MILF presents vary from one time to an- the most durable solution to other, there are also days the conflict in Mindanao as when the catch it quite he offered his condolences enormous that nobody is to the families of all those interested to buy it anymore, killed in the Mamasapano so instead of being left to encounter.

He said that war is not rot, we can extend its use,” the solution and the passage Ocaba said. of the Bangsamoro Basic At peak times they can Law (BBL) “is for the interproduce to as much as 300 est of peace” and Filipinos kilos per day, or five kilos must support it. at the lowest.

However, he added that Ocaba likewise expressed peace must be based on that they are also interested justice, and there can be no and ready in supplying for justice without the truth. export, if opportunities (Bureau of Public Inforarise. mation) Now, they are eyeing of

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MGen 600MW power plant targets EPC closing by mid-year

By Juzel L. Danganan

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ANILA -- Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Oscar Reyes said its subsidiary MGen Power targets to complete the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) closing for its Redondo Peninsula Energy Inc. 600 Megawatts (MW) Power Plant by mid-year, after the Supreme Court (SC) decided in favor of Meralco on Tuesday in the "Writ of Kalikasan" case. ”We will hope that (the EPC closing) can move on this, by on or before the middle of the year,” he told reporters at the sidelines of the Norwegian Embassy’s Energy Regulation Forum Wednesday.

Reyes noted accomplishing the EPC closing will allow Re-

dondo Peninsula Energy Inc. to continue with the construction of the USD 1 billion project.

The Meralco head said the Subic, Olongapo based project will be funded through 70 percent loan and 30 percent equity. It was nearing its financial closing when the “Writ of Kalikasan” case was filed.

Reyes said the project is estimated to be completed within 42 months time, with the preparations for the site already completed.

However, the Meralco CEO said the site cannot cater to another expansion, stressing the space for the power plant is only limited at 600 MW. Reyes is optimistic that the Supreme Court decision will help alleviate the Luzon grid’s growing demand for electricity.

“We are hopeful with the SC decision. With the need of the Luzon grid for critical capacity in order to move to a very—very tight supply reserve situation to one that allows for more than adequate reserves to ensure supply, reliability and competitive pricing,” he said. he also said if the case was not filed, Meralco would have finished the plant in late 2015 or early 2016, helping boost the low estimated reserves. ”It’s water under the bridge, but if it wasn’t due to the case, we would have brought in the plant by the later part or this year or early 2016, which will continue to be a period of thinning reserves,” Reyes said.

The SC upheld the project’s Environmental Compliance Certificate (including its 1st and

2nd amendments) and Lease & Development Agreement with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority."

Te said the Court decided to set aside the ruling issued by the Court of Appeals on Jan 30, 2013 and its resolution dated May 22, 2013, which granted the petition to issue a "Writ of Kalikasan" versus the Redondo power plant.

Except for Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza and Associate Justice Arturo Brion, all other magistrates backed the decision.

Jardeleza requested to inhibit due to his former role as solicitor general, while Brion was on leave.

The project was stalled in 2012 after party list representatives and some local groups filed a case against the power plant, citing environmental damage.

The Writ of “Kalikasan” was penned in 2010 by the Supreme Court to protect the constitutional right to a balanced and healthful ecology.

The Supreme Court forwarded the case to the Court of Appeals (CA) to give out the judgement, which it gave in Jan 2013 – deciding in favor of the petitioners.

RP Energy appealed yet again to the CA on May 2013, but was denied the request.

On July 2013, Meralco filed another appeal, through a Motion for Review to the Supreme Court.

In November, Meralco Senior Vice President Angelito Lantin argued that the RP Energy project was already awarded the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), when the Writ of “Kalikasan” case was filed. (PNA)

Veterans commemorate Battle of Manila PVB Chairman Emeritus Col. Emmanuel V. de Ocampo puts into perspective the Battle for Manila during his special talk at the opening of “Manila: My City at War!” at the Ayala Museum yesterday. Shared from the Ayala Museum FB page.

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“I want you to remember that the Filipino is not a warlike people. But don’t try to touch my country--because we will defend it to the last drop of our blood.” (Col. Emmanuel de Ocampo, Chairman Emeritus, Council of Elders, Philippine Veterans Bank Quoted from February 3 opening reception of “Manila: My City at War!”as part of the commemoration of the Battle of Manila.

The BATTLE for MANILA also known as the Liberation of Manila, was fought from 3 February to 3 March 1945 by American, Filipino, and Japanese forces, and was part of the 1945 Philippine campaign.

The one-month battle, which culminated in a terrible bloodbath and total devastation of the city, was the scene of the worst urban fighting in the Pacific theater, and ended almost three years of Japanese military occupation in the Philippines (1942–1945). The city’s capture was marked as General Douglas MacArthur’s key to victory in the campaign of reconquest.

On January 9, 1945, the Sixth U.S. Army under Lt. Gen. Walter Krueger waded ashore on Lingayen Gulf and began a rapid drive south.

Three weeks later on 31 January, the Eighth United States Army of Lt.

Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, consisting of the 187th and 188th Glider Infantry Regiments of Col. Robert H. Soule, components of the U.S. 11th Airborne Division under Maj. Gen.

Joseph M. Swing landed unopposed at Nasugbu in southern Luzon and began moving north toward Manila. Meanwhile, the 11th A/B Division’s 511th Regimental Combat Team

of Col. Orin D. “Hard Rock” Haugen parachuted into Tagaytay Ridge on 4 February and spearheaded the southern advance.

By 4 February, the rapid drive to Manila by U.S. forces began. Using intelligence provided by Filipino guerrillas, American units were able to find intact bridges and shallow rivers everywhere they went.

Japanese defense As the Americans converged on Manila from different directions, the bulk of the defending Japanese troops had earlier engaged on a tactical move to the outskirts on orders of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, commander in chief of Japanese forces in the Philippines. Yamashita had withdrawn his main forces to Baguio City, where he planned to hold back the Filipino and U.S. forces in northern Luzon, poised for the invasion of Japan.

In 1941, General Douglas MacArthur had declared Manila an open city before its capture.[3] Although Yamashita had not done so in 1945, he had not intended to defend Manila; he did not think that he could feed the one million

city residents and defend a large area with vast tracts of flammable wooden buildings. Gen. Yamashita had originally ordered the commander of Shimbu Group, Gen. Yokoyama Shizuo, to evacuate the city and destroy all bridges and other vital installations as soon as any large American forces made their appearance.

However, Rear Admiral Iwabuchi Sanji was entrusted with the holding of the city, and he was committed to defending it to the last man. Prior to being promoted to admiral, Sanji had commanded the battleship Kirishima in 1942 when it was sunk by a US Navy task force off Guadalcanal. Feeling shamed at having lost a warship, he felt the need to redeem himself and so he ordered his Manila Naval Defense Forces, a motley assembly of sailors, marines

and Army troops, into the city. They discovered several good defensive positions, including Intramuros and other nearby buildings.

After blowing up every outlying facility of even marginal value, like bridges and footpaths, Iwabuchi had set up minefields, barbed wire, interlocking trenches, and hulks of trucks and trolleys, to create bottlenecks and traps. He then ordered his ragtag troops into the defensive zone. Before the battle began, he issued an address to his men which went: “We are very glad and grateful for the opportunity of being able to serve our country in this epic battle.

Now, with what strength remains, we will daringly engage the enemy. Banzai to the Emperor! We are determined to fight to the last man.”

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The Roles of a School Principal

By Jolito L. Vince Principal I Isidro D. Tan Elementary School

The successful organization is a product of an effective leader.

There are several things to consider in order to be an effective chief of a group. He must be able to do his roles in a way that his subordinates could see the sincerity behind, in order to be a good inspiration and a model, being a so-called “leader.”

The same to this, a school that is able to perform and achieve its vision, mission and goals and has completely meet

the challenges of time, is spearheaded by an effective School Principal.

The role of a principal covers not only one corner but the entire school. It is a tough job and time-consuming. It includes teacher evaluation, student discipline and several others.

School Principals also have these key responsibilities.

He should shape a vision of academic success for all students. Studies revealed that effective principals are responsible for establishing a schoolwide vision of commitment to high standards and the success

of all students.

A s cho ol pr i nc ip a l should create a climate hospitable to education.

Effective principals ensure that their schools allow the entrance of both adults and children to be able to put learning at the center of their activities. Healthy school environment should also be established inside through assuring everyone the safety and orderliness, supportive and responsive attitude toward children, and the sense that making them feel that they are part of a community.

Ef fective principals also take the main role of

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCIAL MINING REGULATORY BOARD Province of MISAMIS ORIENTAL NOTICE OF PETITION FOR THE DECLARATION OF CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN BARANGAY AWANG, OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL INTO A PEOPLE’S SMALL-SCALE MINING AREA Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sec. 7 of DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 34, Series of 1992, the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act No. 7076, otherwise known as the “People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991”, the Barangay Awang of Opol, Misamis Oriental represented by its Chairman, Hon. Rommel B. Mansilao Sr. has filed a request/petition to the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) of Misamis Oriental for the declaration of certain parcel of lands in Barangay Awang, Opol town into Minahang Bayan areas, containing an area of 356.72 hectares, more or less particularly described as follows: Location: Barangay Awang, Opol, Misamis Oriental Technical Description corner latitude 1 8°27’00” 2 8°27’23.40” 3 8°27’23.40” 4 8°27’30” 5 8°27’30” 6 8°28’30” 7 8°28’30” 8 8°28’00” 9 8°28’00” 10 8°28’15” 11 8°28’15” 12 8°27’30” 13 8°27’30”

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HABIT LANG YAN!

cultivating leadership in others. For instance, he should urged teachers to work with one another and with the administration on a variety of activities, including developing and aligning curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, problemsolving, and participating in peer observations.

Principal tasks are extended even outside the school premises. In order to succesfully perform all these, he should be balanced in doing his roles and should work hard to ensure best results for all of his constituents.

longitude 124°28’31” 124°28’31” 124°28’30” 124°28’30” 124°29’00” 124°29’00” 124°29’30” 124°29’30” 124°29’45” 124°29’45” 124°30’00” 124°30’00” 124°29’00” 124°29’00”

Any and all persons having adverse claim, protest and/or opposition to the above mentioned petition are notified that their opposition/protest should be filed with the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board not later than fifteen (15) working days after the last publication of the notices, for purposes of resolution in accordance to existing laws, rules and regulations.

For particulars, write or visit the PMRB Secretariat, Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), Misamis Oriental, Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, or the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office 10, DENR Compound, Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City.

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adalas ka bang malate?

Madalas ka rin bang hindi nakakatap os ng trabaho o ng assignments mo? Madalas ka rin bang kinakapos sa pera at lubog sa utang?

Bakit ka late? “Traffic.”

Bakit hindi ka pa tapos sa work or assignment mo?

“Dami kong ginagawa, busy masaydo.”

Bakit ka kapos sa iyong kinikita at lubog sa utang?

“Liit ng sweldo o allowance.”

Gusto mo ba malaman ang tunay na dahilan?

Being late is a habit!

Not finishing your work is a habit! Not having enough and being in debt is a habit!

In other words, HABIT LANG YAN! Madalas ka rin bang uminom, manigarilyo, magsugal, mag-party, — hmm, sounds familiar ba?

How about biting of nails, eating junk food, non-stop facebook-ing, or spending too much time on TV? One thing that is common among these examples they are ALL BAD HABITS. Paano naging BAD? Simple lang, kahit anong sobra, makakasira sa tao, o makakaapekto sa ibang tao kapag paulit-ulit mo itong ginagawa, at naapektuhan na iyong trabaho o pag-aaral mo.

Meron akong kakilala na lumaki sa isang all boys school; at bilang mga feeling binata at malalakas ang loob, sinubukan nila ang pakiramdam ng umiinom ng alak maski 16 palang sila. Ang reason nila, wala namang masama, “Tikimtikim lang.” Enjoy daw nila yung thrill na nagagawa nito, kasi tatakas sa magulang, ginagamit ang baon pambili, dadalin ng patago sa school, at pag nalasing, hindi na nakakapasok sa klase at nakakalimot.

Hanggang sa gumraduate sila sa pag-iinom at nag explore na ng yosi, from yosi to marijuana, to shabu until naging adik na. Ang feeling nila na pwede nilang tigilan ang pag-iinom, pag-yoyosi o pag-drodroga anytime they

like. But the problem is, na hook na sila at hinahanap na ng kanilang sistema. Pero paano ba ito nagsimula? Sa patikimtikim, until such time naging HABIT! Kahit anong ginawa niya ay parati niyang sinasabi na, “AYOKO NA TALAGA NG BISYO.” Titigil lang ng ilang araw, pero babalik din ito kung tinawag na ng kanyang addiction. And IT HAS ALREADY BEEN A VISIOUS CYCLE FOR HIM. Many of us have tried to change a bad habit, but were unsuccessful, until such time we admit that we have a problem and we ask for help, then that is the time we can start changing.

Kung gusto mo ng makawala sa bad habit mo, these are some of my tips for you.

ADMIT YOU HAVE AN ADDICTION PROBLEM Aminin mo na addicted ka na sa ginagawa mo.

Whether we like or not, we are all addicted to something. Ang tanong lang, kung good or bad? Until such time na aaminin natin na may issues tayo, hindi ito maayos. Mahirap gamutin ang isang taong may sakit, kung hindi niya aaminin na wala siyang karamdaman.

ASK FOR HELP Humingi ka nag tulong sa tao at sa Diyos. Sa totoo lang, hindi mo kayang magbago!

Kung kaya mo, matagal mo ng naayos yan. The reason wala pa ring pagbabago is because you are still fixing and doing it on your own.

You need people who can help you stop and walk it out. People who you can be accountable to. You need also God, to step in your life, to help you to walk it out!

ADJUST TO A NEW HABIT You must form a new habit, then the new habit will form us.

Kung dati late ka matulog dahil sa kapapanoond ng series or kaka-facebook, pilitin mong maaga kang matulog by reading good books. Kung dati madalas kang uminom na kasama mo ang mga kabarkadas mo, iwasan mo muna sila.

Sa ibang kaibigan na may magandang influence na muna ang samahan mo.

Kung dati ang dalas mong magsugal sa casino, huwag k a mu n a n g p u mu nt a at pu mu nt a k a mu na sa simbahan o sa mga fellowship groups.

THINK.REFLECT. APPLY. Ano ba yung gusto ko baguhin?

Hand a ka na b ang umamin at humingi na tulong?

Kailan mo na gusto magsimula?

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It’s Foundation Days fever once again I don’t know about you dear reader but everytime my alma mater celebrates its Foundation Day, I still feel ecstatic even to this year. During our youth and even during the time that we’ve graduated already, Foundation Days are something to look forward to.

In the campus, you’ll see the ladies in their sexy Sunday’s best, there are blind dates where a complete male and female stranger are cuffed to each other while they stroll around the campus with their respective friends gleefully taking their pictures, there are barbecue, tsitsirya and souvenir stations all around, there are free movie walk-ins, there’s a horror house, there

are rock shows by schoolbased bands and there’s a dance party and fireworks at night. 2015? Nope, I’m describing Foundation Days during my youth and that was 20 years ago. Well not much has changed since then except obviously the technology and the ever changing genre of music that the new generation jives to. Of course, there were no LED lights then, there were no cellphones back then. So why am I feeling the nostalgia?

Because in this love month of February, four huge institutions of higher learning here in Cagayan de Oro are celebrating their Foundation Days. The first is my sixth grade alma mater, Liceo

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The third is the alma mater of my crush Sheila Maibee, Lourdes College. The fourth is the alma mater of my other crush, Capitol University.

MUST @ 6 is a three-day celebration that begins today with an ecumenical prayer in the morning and a grand opening ceremony in the afternoon complete with a photo and painting exhibit, street dancing and float parade, Sanghimig Chorale and Gintong Amihan Dance Troupe presentations, street dance tableau competition, contem-

porary dance competition and MUST Next Top Model Cycle 6. In short, it’s a marathon celebration till night that will start at 12 noon. Elsewhere in the campus, there will be a band festival, Kpop concert, cosplay, acoustic shows, praise jams, hiphop mix and a rave party. There will also be an MSFF Film Festival as well as theater shows courtesy of Circulo de Entablado. It will surely be one blast of a celebration.

The most exciting one is the diamond jubilee of Liceo de Cagayan University which will celebrate its 65th year. The one-week party from February 20 through 28 will feature among many others the Miss

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Lourdes College meanwhile will have their anniversary from February 9 to 11. Since the institution is a Marian one, it will be a solemn albeit lively celebration.

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Liceo Diamond, fireworks, carnival mass dance, Pasikatan Games, float parade, alumni fellowship night, fun run, job fair, Pasikatan Music Festival, U Dance, Liceo Diamond Stars, hiphop dance battle, Pasikatan Next Moves dance concert, Pasikatan G Clef Musical Society concert, Liceo Mercato, a guest presentation by the Visayas Symphony Orchestra and loads more.

Not to be outdone, Capitol University will have its own anniversary festival this coming February 13 to 14 on Valentine’s Day itself. There will be a flash mob, silent drill exhibition between CU College of Criminology and Lyceum of Iligan, students

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Special Gospel of the day: Luke7:1117(February5, 2015-Thursday) Luke 7:11-17” now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, that a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judaea and throughout the region round about: This is the scenario of truth after death that there is a “resurrection” in the second life. In Corinthian 15:35-56” this is the details of the resurrection of the dead and

Biblical reflection

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we must hope for this “gift” of life. The “souls in heaven will come down here on earth at the “end” and unite again with the dust, and this will become a “glorified body.” In John11:3844”Lazaro “rose from the dead” because of the “power of Jesus.”

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Volume III, No. 198

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0935-160-0668 HERMILINO VILLALON

22nd/31st Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

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PBA Commissioner’s Cup

San Miguel Beer vs. Meralco Bolts Live in CDO on Feb. 21 T VS

By MIKE BAÑOS

he Philippines premier basketball league returns to Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao with a bang on Saturday, 21 February 2015 when recently crowned Philippine Cup 2015 champion San Miguel Beermen clash with hitherto undefeated Meralco Bolts in game 33 of the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Xavier University Gymnasium.

The 2015 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup, also known as the 2015 PLDT Home TelPadPBA Commissioner's Cup, is the second conference of the 2014-15 PBA season.

The tournament allows teams to hire foreign players or imports with a height limit of 6'9" for the top eight teams of the Philippine Cup, while the bottom four teams will be allowed to hire imports with no height limit. The tournament started January 27, 2015 and is set to finish around April 2015.

Ticket prices are pegged at P2,000 (courtside); P1,200 (stage); P900 (lower box) and P450 (general admission).

“Due to the limited capacity of XU gymnasium and the high overhead costs of maintaining a PBA franchise, we are constrained to maintain the relatively high ticket prices just to break even,” said Robert Dy, president of Buffalo Promotions.

“Rest assured when the Cagayan de Oro Convention Center becomes available, hopefully in the near future, we can substantially reduce the ticket prices to more popular levels.”

Mr. Dy assured every ticket holder is guaranteed a seat since

all seats will be pre-numbered and they have tightened security against fake ticket holders. In addition, no food and drinks will be allowed to be brought from the outside (these can be purchased inside the XU gym) for security reasons and no one will be allowed back inside the gym once they leave the gym premises for whatever reason.

Reinforcing the Beermen in the import-laden conference is 6’8” Ronald Roberts, who is coming off a stint with the Sta. Cruz Warriors in the National Basketball Association Development (D-League) League. In his senior year with Saint Joseph’s, Roberts averaged 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.

Roberts, 23, is the team’s third option after Arinze Onuaku and backup Eric Griffin chose to try their luck in the NBA. He is expected to fortify San Miguel’s frontline which already has reigning PBA most valuable player June Mar Fajardo and Arwind Santos in tow.

But Roberts isn’t merely a replacement import. Shortly before signing with the Beermen, he was named as the D-League Player of the Week for averaging 29.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and

2.0 blocks with the Sta. Cruz Warriors.

Also joining the Beermen in the Commissioner’s Cup is big man Jay-R Reyes who they acquired earlier in a three-team deal with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings and Barako Bull Energy. In the deal, Barako Bull veteran Dorian Peña was sent to Ginebra who in turn gave up Reyes to San Miguel. The Beermen then released reserve Justin Chua to the Energy.

Meralco, for its part, has been given a jolt by 6’ 8” Josh Davis, 24, (22 points, 21.5 rebounds and five steals in 39.5 minutes) while also getting steady firepower from leading scorer Gary David (23 ppg).

The Bolts made some offseason moves prior to the start of the season. They acquired "El Granada" Gary David from GlobalPort in exchange for Chris Ross, Chris Timberlake and Meralco's 2016 and 2017 second round picks.

They also traded Asi Taulava to Air21 for Mike Cortez, shipped Mark Cardona to Air21 via a three-team trade and acquired Rabeh Al-Hussaini. They also traded Jay-R Reyes for Kerby Raymundo from Ginebra.

Raymundo has yet to play for the Bolts since he was traded because of a nagging knee injury, and is contemplating retirement.

Midway thru the eliminations, they signed up Danny Ildefonso for the rest of the conference, who was unceremoniously let go by Petron. After realizing that Danny I still has what it takes to play, and can still help the team in terms of his leadership and positive influence, the Bolts signed him for the rest of the season.

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