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Military wont suspend operations in Bukidnon
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HE Eastern Mindanao Command rejected on Tuesday the New People’s Army (NPA) demand that a “suspension of military operations” (SOMO) be implemented in the province of Bukidnon in exchange for the freedom of two soldiers it abducted last August 22. See FULL STORY, page A9
LTFRB to soon require all buses to install GPS By Azer N. Parrocha
ALL public utility buses (PUBs) will soon be required to install global positioning system (GPS) devices to have their speed limits monitored, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Tuesday. While the LTFRB has yet to set a date on GPS device installation, the board already met with GPS providers and suppliers on Monday to discuss the technical parameters and requirements of the device. Also during the meeting, the board also briefed them on how to acquire accreditation to supply the
GPS to bus operators. LTFRB spokesperson Mary Ann Salada said in a text message to the Philippines News Agency that at present, the policy for accreditation of GPS is still being subjected to public consultation. She said the deadline for submission of comments from GPS companies is on Sept. 19 while a consultation meeting with PUB companies will be held on Sept. 23. The board expects GPS accreditation by next month. Since not all GPS would be allowed for installation in PUBs, LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez stressed See buses, page A11
YOUTH LEADERS. Second District Rep. Juliette T. Uy (fourth from right) of Misamis Oriental is flanked by the members of the United Youth Council (UYC), the implementing body of all youth-related projects in Villanueva town, also in Misamis Oriental. The UYC, under the leadership of Mr. Marsan James B. Simalon (third from left), has expressed its strong support to the measure authored by Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. which aimed at instituting reforms to the Sangguniang Kabataan rather than abolish the youth movement in the country. Marcos earlier visited Naawan town for a dialogue with the students and youth leaders. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit of Mindanao Daily News
‘Bongbong’ consult Misor youths on SK reform bill By DODO CANOY and IRENE ANIBONG Contributors
MISAMIS Oriental––Rep. Juliette T. Uy of the second district initiated and hosted the just-held dialogue for the
youth sectors and local officials held at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Naawan town. Uy inv ite d S enator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., the concurrent chairperson of the Senate
committees on local government and public works. Marcos spoke about the needed reforms in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and introduced his “Youth Development and See reform, page A11
UNITY. Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano swears in officers of the Misamis Oriental Department Heads Association (MODHA) on a Monday flag raising. MODHA is created as Governor Emano seeks to unite the department heads and chiefs of offices for a better service to the people of the province. In this photo (second from left) President Gerardo P. Sabal III, MOISC General Manager; Vice President Wilma P. Rugay, provincial accountant; Secretary Jonafe Tapulgo, PESO manager; Treasurer Marilou Rivera, provincial treasurer; internal press relations officer Fernando Dy Jr. MISORTEL manager; external press relations officer Christine Cabiasa, information officer; sergeant at arms Alberto Acain, cooperative development officer; legal consultants Atty. Cecilia Faelnar and Lionel Maandig. Photo supplied
Rodriguez
Rufus vows support for BBL
COTABATO City––The draft Bangsamoro Basic Law will have a smooth journey in the House of Representatives, a ranking House leader said here Monday. Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, leader of new political party called Centrist Democrat Party (CDP), assured his partymates in the city and Maguindanao he will support the enactment of the draft See support, page A11
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