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4th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards held

By MARK FRANCISCO Staff Member

Dads to tackle power outages

IT’s that time of year again when BusinessWeek Mindanao recognition to deserving individuals, government agencies and private businesses who have contributed much to the development of the island for the past year – the 4th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards 2015.

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Palace on the ‘Iglesia ni Cristo’ controversy THE national government’s interest in probing the recent controversy involving members of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is limited to verifying whether a crime has indeed been committed, Malacañang said Saturday.

Speaking over Radyo ng Bayan, Undersecretary Abigail Valte said both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are already looking into

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The 4th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards 2015 presenters and sponsors after being recognized in its valuable support making the annual event succesfull held at Centrio, on July 25. Joining them (second from right) is BusinessWeek Mindanao president and CEO Dante Sudaria. photo by gerry lee gorit

Carbon sink project, model of environmental rehabilitation

By BONG D. FABE Contributing Editor

CUGMAN, Cagayan de Oro City--“If you leave a logged over and denuded forest alone, it will become a forest again in several years. But if we help through sustainable forest rehabilitation, we can fast track the process by a few more years,” said Dr. Cesar Nuevo.

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THE City Council committee on energy is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning (July 28) to tackle the real power situation in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental.

Councilor Teodolfo Lao, chair of the city council committee on energy, has invited officials of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Cagayan de Oro Power and Light Company (Cepalco), Steag State Power, Inc. and Misamis Oriental 1 Electric Services Cooperative (Moresco 1).

The committee also invited the presidents of the Konsumanteng Kagay-anon, Inc/Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers, Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mindanao University of Science and Technology, and the executive director of the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc (Amreco).

Councilors Zaldy Ocon, Dante Pajo, Dometilo Acenas, Jr. and Yan Lam Lim, members of the committee, are also expected to attend the scheduled meeting.

Last week, Cagayan de Oro has experienced 5-hour rotating brownouts due to alleged lack of power supply and the preventive maintenance shutdown of the 105 megawatts (MW) Unit 2 of the Steag State Power, Inc. in Villanueva town in Misamis Oriental.

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SMEs that successfully join supply chain share key traits

Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia that successfully join the supply chain trade share a number of general characteristics, according to a new international study.

In a study of data on of their SMEs in supply SMEs in five Southeast chain trade than others.

Asian countries, Ganeshan The findings are conWignaraja, advisor to the tained in the report titled Asian Development Bank “Factors Affecting Entry and study author, found that into Supply Chain Trade: while SMEs are regarded as An Analysis of Firms in vehicles of growth, South- Southeast Asia.” east Asian SMEs “make Speaking recently at a relatively little contribu- business forum in Makati tion to supply chain trade City, author Wignaraja said as exporters” compared to findings indicate that some SMEs in more developed firms are better at joining supply chains than others. economies.

The five countries ana- This is linked to various lyzed were Malaysia, Thai- factors, including company land, Philippines, Indonesia, size, technological capabilities, skills, access to credit, and Vietnam.

He said the SMEs in these company age, and foreign nations “are more engaged ownership. in (the) supply chain trade Firm size is an imporas suppliers than exporters tant factor initially, he said, compared to large firms,” noting that “economies of with Malaysia and Thailand scale and fixed costs are having a higher proportion significant in the early stages 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. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that LOUIE M. ENERO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “F” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOUIE MAGALLONES ENERO who was born on October 24, 1978 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are SONNY AGUSTIN ENERO and RUTH ABRIS MAGALLONES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 28, 2015.

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of joining supply chains.”

However, this becomes less relevant in the longer term.

“SMEs may form clusters or embark on niche market strategies to overcome the disadvantages of firm size,” he pointed out.

Efficiency also improves an SME’s chances of joining the supply chain. Firms that invest in technological capabilities and skills training, have ISO certification and product patents, and have a workforce that is educated have an advantage.

At the same time, access to commercial banks is likewise a plus, while the age of the company is equally influential. Surprisingly, the study finds that younger firms are likely to be more nimble in joining supply chain trade than older firms as they more easily use information and knowledge.

In addition, foreign ownership is a plus, since it facilitates participation in the supply chain trade through access to marketing and technological knowhow.

The Southeast Asian SMEs surveyed, meanwhile, identified many barriers to their supply chain participation, said Wignaraja.

On the supply side, these include the lack of access to finance, high electricity costs, poor transport systems, inadequately educated workers, the high cost of Internet connection, and

labor regulations.

On the policy side, they raised issues against tax rates and administration, customs and trade regulations, business licensing, and political uncertainty and economic instability.

Other concerns aired involve crime, corruption, and practices of competitors in the informal sector.

In addressing these hindrances, Wignaraja underscored the importance of

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volved in formulating policies for supply chain trade in Southeast Asia as they have first-hand knowledge and experience of rapidly evolving supply chains.”

He noted, too, the significance of having reliable national statistics from which supply chain trends can be tracked. This can help in effective policy development and enable better mapping of exports. PHILEXPORT News and Features

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez, together with Abante Mindanao Congressman Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. lead the capsule laying during the groundbreaking of the construction of a two-storey, 18 classrooms school building in the City Central School, Cagayan de Oro City. The new school building will cost Php 26,679,421.62.

Together with the congressmen are City Administrator Roy Raagas; DepEd City School Division OIC Rosalio P. Victorillo; School Principal Celso L. Pagulon; DPWH CDO 2nd DEO District Engineer Anastacio G. Marundan; and Asst. District Engineer Virginia G. Batocail. photo provided

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policies and incentives that address behind-the-border issues that hamper SME drive to participate in the supply chain.

“Specific policies to support SMEs (e.g. to form industrial clusters) could be useful, but further research is required on what works as there is a risk of government failure,” he added.

He also recommends getting the private sector such as business associations “in-

In Compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MRS. DANIELA BALATERO BAGA has filed with this office a petition for a Change of First Name of her son from “JIFFREY” to “DANILO” in birth certificate of DANILO BALATERO BAGA who was born on December 8, 1962, at Migkanaway, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Paterno Baga and Daniela Balatero.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/ written opposition to this office not later than August 3, 2015.

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar MDN: July 20 & 27, 2015

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Carbon sink project, model of environmental rehabilitation

By BONG D. FABE, Contributing Editor

CUGMAN, Cagayan de Oro City--“If you leave a logged over and denuded forest alone, it will become a forest again in several years. But if we help through sustainable forest rehabilitation, we can fast track the process by a few more years,” said Dr. Cesar Nuevo.

Sustainable forest rehabilitation is the natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted or denuded with the aim of returning the forest in some degree to its former if not full glory.

And this is what STEAG State Power, Inc. (SPI) is undertaking in upland Cagayan de Oro City in partnership with the E. Pelaez Ranch, Inc. (EPRI) and t he E nv i ron me n tal Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Region 10 (DENR-10).

The program, called the Mapawa Carbon Sink Project, entails reforesting at least 1,200 hectares for 25 years and aims to (1) establish a 500 hectare forest plantation, (2) maintain and protect another 500 hectare existing forest plantation; and (3) conduct Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) in a 200-hectare natural forest.

This is one of the biggest private-sector-led reforestation projects in Mindanao and is being undertaken as part of SPI’s corporate social responsibility to reduce its carbon footprint as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

The Mapawa Carbon Sink Project is one of the reasons why SPI has not been cited for any violation of environmental laws since it began operating Mindanao’s first coal-fired power plant in 2006.

“Mas ni-presko karon tungod sa mga kahoy. Ang among tubig walay pagkahubas tungod sa mga kahoy.

Niadtong hulaw sa 2006 nga

nilangtud of unom ka mga bulan, hubas gayud among katubigan diri. Pero karon, wala na gyud mahubas,” said Christopher Rivera of the Forest Management Services of EPRI. The difference in the atmosphere is very palpable.

Mapawa is noticeably cooler than the rest of Cagayan de Oro. The once pasture-lease area, with only 67 hectares of natural forest left, is slowly being restored to its natural beauty with presently 200 hectares of planted forest now home to countless indigenous tree species, numerous native herbs and flowers, animals and wildlife.

“When I came here in 1995, this area was all brown and very hot during summer. But we now have a forest cover and vegetative growth has returned. A great portion of the area, malamig na. We now have a natural airconditioning,” said Nuevo, general manager of the Mapawa Industrial Forest.

“Malaki ang effect nito sa environment. Dumami na ibon natin dito. When I started here, I only saw two birds, the maya (sparrow) and the uwak (raven). But now, even in the office, I can hear different birds singing,” he said.

Birdwatchers have also started visiting Mapawa.

So far, 108 species of both local and migratory birds have been identified in the project area.

“We have here the Silvery Kingfisher,” Nuevo said. This endemic bird draws the birdwatcher to Mapawa and helps make

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0194-2015 (R.A. 10172) In connection 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 hereby served to the public that ELDEN JOY CUBO RIZALDA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELDEN JOY CUBO RIZALDA, who was born on 11 March 1989 at Butuan General Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are ISABELO LEO RIZALDA and EVANGELINE TAGARO CUBO.

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

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug 3, 2015

vibrant niche tourism in the city.

“The return of wildlife [such as civet (melo or musang)] means that we now have a healthy environment here compared to the past.

But how we would like it to be, we still have a long way to go,” he added.

Surrounding communities and “social cultivators” or IFMA area workers who also cultivate farms in the area make it easier to man-

age and protect the forest.

“From 2007 to 2009, many fires broke out, especially during summer, but social cultivators and the surrounding communities help prevented much of the fire. The most the fire damaged was only 2 hectares,” Rivera said. “So far, 100% of our forest protection problems have been lessened by at least 70% because of social cultivators and the communities.”

Because its many waterways never run dry, Mapawa is the source of abundant potable water to at least three surrounding barangays.

“Many don’t know this, but we are the source of potable water in the Sendong relocation area in Barangay Indahag,” Rivera said.

The Carbon Sink Project is one program of SPI that is “hitting two birds with one stone” as it helps

restore biodiversity and ecological balance in the area, mitigate global warming, make a vibrant niche tourism, provide livelihood to surrounding communities as well as provide potable water source to several barangays.

Thus, Nuevo proudly said that the Mapawa Carbon Sink Project is considered a model sustainable forestry rehabilitation project. (Bong D. Fabe)

FUTURE LEADERS TRAINING. Student government leaders from different public high schools in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental attend a one-day Youth Leadership Training Seminar sponsored by energy-firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI). The activity is part of the company’s Social Empowerment through Education (SEEd) program aimed at promoting a holistic approach in youth development and empowerment. The training was conducted and facilitated

by SPI Communications Officer Jerome Soldevilla. supplied photo Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 July 23, 2015

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 hereby served to the public that JOJO A. TORAYNO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of her daughter KRIZZA FEB ALCASID TORAYNO at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Rodelio G. Torayno and Jojo P. Alcasid.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 12, 2015.

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA

City Civil Registrar

VIVA SEÑORA STA. ANA! VIVA SEÑOR SAN JOAQUIN! HAPPY FIESTA TO THE PEOPLE AND OFICIALS OF TUBAY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE ON JULY 25-26, 2015!

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R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province: North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR CCE-0035- 2015 RA 9048/RA 10172 Date: July 24, 2015

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province of Cotabato Municipality of Carmen NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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 hereby served to the public that FAITH GAMBOA ALOSITAIN has filed with this Office a pettion for change of sex from “Female” to “Male” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FAITH GAMBOA ALOSITAIN who was born on August 25, 1993 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Adam O. Alositain and Constancia L. Gamboa.

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

(SGD) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA

Municipal civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug 3, 2015

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CKHARMANNH SHELLA ARENDAIN PILAPIL has filed with this Offfice, a petition for change of first name from “CKHARMAN” to “CKHARMANNH SHELLA” in the birth certificate of CKHARMAN AGDEPPA ARENDAIN who was born on April 01, 1964 at Carmen, Cotabato and whose parents are Manuel C. Arendain and Carmen L. Agdeppa.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 10, 2015.

(Sgd) MARY P. MACAYA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: July 27 & Aug 3, 2015

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In 2004, Rufus ran for Congress as representative of the Cagayan De Oro’s Second District. One of the country’s brilliant legislators, Rufus sterling performance as a public servant in Congress catapulted him to national prominence that made one of the most qualified Senatorial bets come 2016.

Actually, Rufus entertained the idea of running for the Senate. In one of his many sorties in Mindanao, our Mindanao wide grapevine has reported that Rufus accompanying staff has floated the idea of Rufus

The UK has to stay in the EU, Barack Obama says.

EDITORIAL Only then will it be able ALLAN M. MEDIANTE to continue to play a role Editor-in-Chief on the international stage.

More than anything, he ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ has US interests in mind, Managing Editor Executive Editor German TV - commentator CHENG ORDOÑEZ URIEL C. QUILINGUING Gero Schliess voiced out on Associate Editor Contributing Editor screen last night.

Indeed, some observers MARK FRANCISCO Arjay Felicilda may have rubbed their eyes Lifestyle Editor Assistant Editor in disbelief. Please count me GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit in: For the longest time, the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist Americans had gone out felix santillan ROEL CATOTO of their way to avoid EU EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao matters. Yet, suddenly US Layout Artists President Barack Obama is

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part of the truth. The rest is that he is concerned with American interests.

During World War II, the British and Americans were comrades in arms. Even after the war, the Americans knew that they could count on the British to join their battles, despite the United Kingdom’s waning power.

Now, however, there is a growing fear in Washington that the British are out of the international power game: They are militarily weak and increasingly paralyzed by domestic issues. Hence, they are nowhere near the center of European power, which has now concentrated around Germany and France.

C omment ator G ero Schliess is very true in saying, that analysis is generally correct. The budget cuts of the past several years have seriously hindered the ability of the British armed forces to partake in global interventions. Their throttled combat missions against the “Islamic State” (IS) offer final evidence of that. One seeks a British presence in the Ukraine crisis in vain, with Germany now playing the central role there. The same goes for crisis management in Greece.

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‘Rufus’ to join local political fray All eyes are looking at Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, second district, Cagayan De Oro City, as the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy in October this year gets nearer.

Not one or two, but many are speculating that Rodriguez, now in his last term in Congress, would throw his towel in to join the local political fray. Will Rodriguez take the bait? This is a $ 64 question.

In a talked with this writer, Rufus said that he has lots of options in his mind.

Considering all options, the Congressman prefers to help in the campaign for a national candidate come 2016.

Well, Rufus might have some reasons. In 1998, he served as one of the campaign stalwarts of Presidential candidate Erap Estrada then. When Estrada won the presidency, Rufus became the Commissioner of the powerful Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila while becoming a presidential spokesperson on the sideline.

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as a Senator.

In one of our rare Mindanao wide meetings, the curious grape vines asked this writer of Rufus intention to run for the Senate.

Of course, I could not answer the question directly other than replying with the common response: “Let us wait and see.”

Personally, I could boost Rufus potential as a Senatorial bet. However, Rufus has resigned to the possible expense involved in launching a nationwide political campaign.

Aside from having a fleet of campaign vehicles, a Senatorial bet would need one private jet and a helicopter to cover the expanse of the country’s 81 provinces - divided into component cities and municipalities.

The media and campaign materials would definitely get half or more of the total campaign funds. Once, I remembered when the head of the media bureau that covers the Visayas and Mindanao, on a short notice, ordered a private plane to pick and wait for me at the local airport

for a conference in Ilo-ilo.

I left on the same day and apologized to the pilot for waiting since I have to take a bath before leaving.

In Ilo-ilo, we stayed in one of the posh hotels in the city where we held discussions and adopt campaign strategies and strategic communication for the entire country. We also talked about “campaign operations” and on how to execute the plans. Afterwards, we went home with individual plane tickets in our name.

Fortunately, the candidate won in that election.

A senatorial candidate must have, at least, Php 500 million or more in his war chest to be able to meet the required logistics on the campaign trail. Perhaps, Rufus realized this that he is adamant to pursue his senatorial bid. If not in the senate, then the local political arena would best serve Rufus political future. What makes Rufus hesitant? We will discuss the possible answers soon. -0send comments/reaction: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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A referendum on the United Kingdom’s EU membership is scheduled to take place before the end of 2017.

The risk of a victory by Euro-skeptics is serious.

This will demand the full attention of the government, with little energy left over to maintain Great Britain’s role as an indispensable nation. When parliament refused to approve a mandate for the British air force to participate in attacks on IS strongholds in Syria, many in Washington saw it as a definitive departure from that role.

If one look back in history, one sees that Great Britain has long been an important intermediary between the United States and Europe. It is a country with which the United States shares many interests. It was

after all, the British who raised European awareness for the importance of interventionist foreign and security policy, and who have kept the concept alive. And above all, it has been the British who have consistently argued for the liberalization of European markets and global freetrade in unison with the United States. In that sense, the United Kingdom is indeed the “best partner” that the US could hope for, as Obama has said.

Even if Prime Minister Cameron is able to convince his countrymen of the importance of remaining in the EU, this will only slow Britain’s loss of relevance, and not stop the tectonic shifts of power that are taking? place in Europe.

At the moment, momentum is moving toward another country: Germany.

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Daily Inspiration

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Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer for another. Envy and jealousy begin evil by doing good. in the mind as well. This passage tells Romans 12:21 us the key to overcoming evil is by doing good. Doing good comes from How can evil conquer us? It begins in a thought but are acted on. If you feel our mind. Anger has a way of stewing your thoughts beginning to be critiinside and then it finally erupts. Quick cal, angry, or envious, stop them by judgements of others begins as a seed responding with a loving action. You in our thoughts that grows into distaste can conquer everything with good.

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DSWD-Caraga bags awards for outstanding Kalahi -CIDSS implementation Butuan City -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga bagged four (4) major awards during the national mid-year program review and evaluation workshop (PREW) of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KalahiCIDSS) program held at AIM Conference Center, Makati City on July 14, 2015.

Headed by Assistant Regional Director for Opera-

tions Mita G. Lim, Caraga program manager, the regional team received the plaques of recognition for the following awards: best PAMANA 2014 implementation, best BUB implementation of sub-projects in 2013-2014, highest community grants disbursed in medium category, 1st semester 2015, and over-all highest community grants disbursed for the 1st semester 2015 across all categories.

The national management has noted and recog-

nized that the Caraga team has managed to surpass its disbursement target for the first half of CY2015 with its 103% disbursement rate accomplishment.

During the awarding ceremony, Honorable Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman together with Kalahi-CIDSS national program manager Benilda E. Redaja, personally handed the plaques to the consultants and unit focals of the Program in the region.

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NEW WHEELCHAIR BENEFICIARY – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and former Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ turn-over a wheelchair donated by Children International Philippines, Inc. to FELICIDAD BACHO from Barangay Maanas, Medina, Misamis Oriental. They were accompanied by Barangay Kagawad Valentino P. Balagot during the simple turn-over ceremony. With the limited resources of his office, Vice Governor Pelaez taps his friends from other organizations to help him serve the people of the Province of Misamis Oriental. photo supplied

Social Problems and Its Implication to Education

By JenemEr B. Puyos T-III San Jose Elementary School Quezon-I District

These eight social problems such as corruption, poverty, overpopulation, child labor inadequate health care terrorism, prostitution and unemployment greatly affect our lives. I really ask myself why we have these big problems when we have great and clever leaders. Why these problems are remain unsolved and rampant now a days. Is it because people have no satisfaction of what they have, that leads them into corruption? Overpopulation is experience, is it because we lack of family planning? Why prostitution is there, is it because parents mislead their children? Why child labor, inadequate health care, terrorism and unemployment are also a social problem in our society?

Who is be to blame the

parents or the government?

I think we could not blame others because every good and bad endeavors always stars in a big two letters only that means so much, it is “ME”.

I realized that it’s not too late if not to solve totally the problem but at least, as a teacher and government employee, I can be an instrument to minimize corruption, child labor and even prostitution.

It is believe that teacher is the mirror of most of the school children in the society, even the people around the community has great respect and honour to the teacher for they know that the teacher is the main contributor to good education. A teacher is the main source of knowledge and good values for children.

Teacher is one of the main pillars of a sound and progressive society.

In this connection, I know it is hard but it is a

must that being a teacher I should be a good model both in deeds and in words. I believe also that it is my responsibility to render an advice to every young mind to have a good reputation and look for a good job to have a better source of income. The most important thing a teacher can do, which I believe that matter most, is to help every parent to mould their children the way the teaching of Jesus Christ, which is the virtuous values, that includes integrity and honesty. I strongly believe that once a person is honest and with integrity there will be no corruption, the there will be no poverty, no child labor, no prostitution, or may be no more terrorism and everybody will be employed. A teacher who cares for his/her pupils is going to help individuals to succeed in their life in the future.

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AS of 4 a.m. yesterday, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 390 km east of Basco, Batanes (20.1N, 125.7E). Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms will prevail over the whole country. Light to moderate winds blowing from the south to southwest will prevail throughout the archipelago with slight to moderate seas.

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CANADIAN Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder admitted he is not privy to the shipment agreement between a private sector firm in Canada and the consignee in the Philippines regarding the more than 50 container vans of garbage now rotting in the container yard of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port area.

In a press conference in Iloilo City on Thursday, the Canadian envoy said the matter was brought to the attention of the Embassy recently after the container vans were opened to reveal garbage of household wastes and plastics.

But definitely, these are not toxic wastes and

the Embassy is looking for better solutions in cooperation with the Philippine government how to dispose this garbage.

The Ambassador also admitted that so far, the Canadian government does not have a legislation to enforce the shipment back to the original country.

He is also amenable that Philippine Congress will undertake an investigation regarding the garbage shipment and to find the best solutions.

Earlier, five container vans of Canadian garbage were disposed in Capas, Tarlac. However, local government units along the way protested the dumping and the disposal were initially stopped. PNA

NO TO COAL PLANT. Local Muslim chieftain Sultan Macasalong Sarip says the construction of the coal-fired power plant in Kiwalan, Iligan City has desecrated their ancient burial grounds, during a march on July 24, 2015 against the presence of the plant.

The protesters consider the plant a threat to the environment. The Government has claimed coal-fired power plants are needed to address the energy problem in Mindanao.

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Congratulations to the Iglesia ni Cristo on your 101st Anniversary Celebration on July 27, 2015.

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Farmlands in Caraga still productive: expert BUTUAN City––Large portion of the lands in Caraga region intended for agricultural development have been placed under “fertility mapped” and found to be still largely productive, according to a senior official of the regional Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management in a recent forum.

Marcelo P. Dayo, regional coordinator of the DA’s Bureau of Soil and Water Management, said that they already have conducted “fertility mapping” in Agusan del Sur province and Butuan City. Fertility mapping had been also conducted in the municipalities of Dinagat, Dinagat Province and Siargao in Surigao del Norte.

Similar activities are still on-going in the other provinces and municipalities of Caraga, he said.

According to Dayo, soil analysis on some portions of the mapped areas showed that soil acidity is the main problem.

He however said that the large portion of the agricultural lands mapped were found to be fertile and productive, adding that the problematic areas can still be corrected by “liming.”

The official pointed out that areas in the region such as a banana plantation area in Tandag, Surigao del Sur

and a portion of land planted with durian in the province had been checked through “liming” thus restoring their productivity in six months after lime application.

He also said that organic farming and the less usage of synthetic fertilizers will help check soil acidity.

Rhodielyn Bacsarpa of the Regional Soils Laboratory of DA-RFO 13 said that large portion of the sample soils brought to their office for analysis from the agricultural areas have yielded tolerable if not less acidic results.

Most of the soil samples showing high acidity results, she said, came from the mining areas of the region.

She however said that the soil acidity of the See farmlands, page A11

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CBCP to give formation on climate change NOTING that climate change is a “social justice issue,” the country’s top prelates have promised to offer the public pastoral formation on the various concerns the phenomenon raises ahead of the Paris Summit.

Symposia, confabs “We your bishops commit to organize symposia and conferences on the issues that will be taken up at the Paris around of the climate change negotiations, as desired by Pope Francis,” says Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a July 20 circular.

“Meaningful participation and debate are premised on sound information and adequate knowledge. In these matters it is part of moral responsibility to inform oneself,” he adds.

Direct action However, Villegas stresses that more direct and immediate action can and should be taken, calling on parishes and Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) to make the discussion on environmental degradation and the disruption of the ecosystem the theme of their collective discernment.

“Mining, incineration, and landfills are among the local concerns that immediately come to mind.

Here, advocacy of Church communities in behalf of the common good should influence policy makers and translate itself into community action as well,” he explains.

Climate-linked suffering Villegas laments that climate change has brought about suffering for nations, communities, and peoples.

Quoting Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” (God is Love), such suffering is the kind that “cries out for consolation and help” (n.

28).

“When they who are in need cry out, it is not an

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Jesus is our refuge Special Gospel of the day (July27, 2015-Monday) Luke 12:13-21-Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” And He told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man was very productive.

“And he began reasoning to himself, saying, `What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?’ “Then he said, This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. `And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry.”’ “But God said to him, `You fool! This very night your soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have prepared?’

“So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God: The person came to

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Lumads refuse to leave Davao evacuation center

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Jesus was a victim of injustice from his brother.

The image of the gospel is realistic since there are unequal distribution of wealth and injustices around us. The good point of this person is; he came to Jesus for helped. This means, Jesus is our refuge if we are victims of social injustices. Everything which is uncontrollable to your life, leave it to God. Do not force a certain thing to happen because everything has its own time. Ecclesiastes 3:1”There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. I believe that God has a perfect timing for everything in your life most especially if you will approach him for help: Printing paid by: Neneth Ranoa Bobong Balino- Edith Ranoa, PhD- Tony Jordan – Cagayan De Oro: My new number: 09187148435: God loves you!!!

DAVAO City--Amid a commotion as policemen in anti-riot gear stormed the Haran Evacuation Center where lumads have holed up for months, the evacuees refused to leave during the interagency rescue operation held Thursday.

In a phone interview, Kerlan D. Fanaqel, secretary general of the Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organization in Southern Mindanao, said the lumads maintained their stand to stay because the problem on militarization in their communities the group has been demanding to be stopped has not yet been granted.

The interagency group that conducted the rescue operation is composed of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Davao City Police Office

(DCPO).

Some 700 lumads fled their homes in Talaingod and Kapalong in Davao del Norte and San Fernando in Bukidnon after allegedly displaced by military operations and sought refuge at the facility run by the

United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP).

Fanaqel lambasted the so-called rescue operation, saying the eviction was done in the guise of saving mothers, children, and the persons with disabilities (PWDs).

He said the operation did not go through a proper process and contradicted an earlier agreement. “They did it despite the existing agreement between us, officials of the DSWD, and the religious group that we will not be forced to go home,” he said.

The interagency group arrived at the center around 6:30 a.m. and left almost 1 p.m. only after Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte mediated when the commotion between authorities and lumads ensued.

Fanaqel added that Rep. See lumads, page A11 NOTICE

COPS VS. LUMADS. Anti-riot policemen clash with lumads who are seeking refuge in the United Church of Christ of the Philippines’s (UCCP) Haran Compound along Father Selga St. in Davao City Thursday (23 July 2015). An interagency government group said it wanted to rescue the lumads and let them return to their homes, but only two of the 700 or so lumads went home. The lumads have been staying at the compound for three months after allegedly leaving their communities due to militarization.

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Asianbrands Motors Corporation Launches Mahindra Dealer Expansion Program Asianbrands Motors Corporation, distributor of Mahindra vehicles in the Philippines, recently launched its aggressive expansion program in the country with three new dealerships in Luzon, namely Quirino Ave., Las Piñas, and Pasay in Metro Manila. Complementing the Luzon network will be three more dealerships namely, Cebu in the Visayas region, plus Cagayan de Oro and Butuan in Mindanao, which will be opening in the next two months.

All three Mahindra dealerships in Luzon are now open to cater the needs of the market.

With its continuously expanding dealer network, which offers

high-quality standards in sales, service, and spare parts, Mahindra is set to increase its market coverage in the country.

Mahindra’s new dealerships boast of state-of-the-art facilities, proficient service technicians, and highly knowledgeable sales consultants. Mahindra’s complete lineup is now set for viewing, while spare parts, accessories, general repairs, and preventive maintenance services are easily available to ensure a worry-free Mahindra ownership.

“We are very pleased with how Mahindra has rapidly expanded its dealer network here [in the Philippines.] In

the months and years to come, it is our vision to further expand and strengthen the presence of Mahindra in the Philippine automotive market,” said Mr. Pravin Shah, President & Chief Executive – Automotive Division & Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.

“We are looking forward to seeing more and more Mahindra vehicles in the country.

With a growing dealership network, our customers can rest assured that their Mahindra vehicles will always be in tip top condition,” said Felix Mabilog, Jr., President, Asianbrands Motors Corporation.

BRAVEN launches new Outdoor and Design Portable Audio Series in the Philippines BRAVEN has announced the availability of new speakers in the Philippines. With its expanded product line-up, BRAVEN offers different speakers that can fit different customers’ lifestyles.

The new BRAVEN speakers are available at Ambassador, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Center, Base Kamp, BCG Computers, Beyond the Box, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Golden Sound, iBook, iCenter, iCon, iGig, Islands and More, iStore, iStudio, Lazada, Listen Up, Listening Room, Microstation, Mobile 1, Odyssey, Quicksound, ROX, Rustans, Sencolink, SM Music & Video, Stoked Inc. Sweet Tree Inc, Switch, Technoholics, Technopop, Techshop, The A Shop, and The Inbox Store.

From the right: MR. JOYDIP MOITRA - Head-International Sales Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mr. Johnny T. Hernandez – Chairman, Asianbrands Motors Corporation, Mr. Shri Lalduhthlana Ralte - INDIAN ambassador to the Philippines, MR. PRAVIN SHAH - President & Chief Executive, Automotive, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mr. AUGUSTO CAMACHO - President, Autocirculo Corp. and Mr. Felix J. Mabilog, Jr. – President, Asianbrands Motors Corporation.

Ropali Corporation Celebrates 40th Anniversary (L-R Ms. Ana Robina Alingog - HRFMG Head of Ropali Group of Companies, Ms. Ada Alethea Alingog - President of ADAMCO, Ms. Emelyn A. Alingog – Corporate Treasurer/Audit Overseer of Ropali Group of Companies, Mr. Axel Alingog – son of Mr.Aldous Alingog, Mr. Roberto P. Alingog – President of Ropali Group of Companies, Mr. Aldous Alingog – General Manager of Ropali Motorcycles, Ms. Ariane A. Alingog – Core Business Division Overseer, Ms. Leah Alingog SPAD Overseer of Ropali Motorcycles)

Leading motorcycle retailer Ropali Corporation celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding with a grand party held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The event also commemorated the 65th birthday of its founder and President, Roberto P. Alingog.

Gracing the event were government officials

and business partners, including former Senator Manny Villar, former Finance Secretary Gary Teves, LANDBANK President and CEO Gilda E. Pico, TECO Vice President George Lien, and Yanmar Japan Vice President Yasuji Arima.

Also in attendance were Alingog’s family, friends, longtime employees, and trusted advisers.

Vincent Quimbo, founder and CEO of Novellino Wines, and Kawasaki Philippines President Jin Inoue received special acknowledgment for the gifts they presented during the event. Ropali Corporation also thanked Honda Philippines, Suzuki Philippines, and Yamaha Philippines for their tokens of appreciation.

Association (TMA), Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has enjoyed a 58.2-percent sales growth for the first half of 2015 after selling 10,169 units in the first six months of 2015 as against the 6,429 unitsfor the same period in 2014.

The said figures placed IPC in the fourth place among local automotive manufacturers with

7.1-percent of the market share.

Isuzu’s sales performance can be attributed to the success of the newly-introduced Isuzu mu-X. Launched September last year, the mu-X has sold 4,819 units from January to June of 2015, which is 47.38-percent of the Isuzu’s total volume sales on the said duration.

Further, the said figures showed that the Filipinos continue to prefer IPC’s N-Series truck in the commercial vehicle category. Isuzu’s NHR and NKR light commercial trucks boosted its sales yearto-date (YTD) with 1,389 units sold in 2015 versus 1,010 units in 2014. The figure shows a 37.5-percent gain.

Isuzu PH’s YTD sales up by more than 50% Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has increased its sales volume by more than half during the first six years of 2015, compared to the same period last year.

Based on data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers

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4th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards held

By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Member

IT’s that time of year again when BusinessWeek Mindanao recognition to deserving individuals, government agencies and private businesses who have contributed much to the development of the island for the past year – the 4th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards 2015.

Institutionalized in 2012 affair that the awarding to inspire business leaders should not be construed as and entrepreneurs to seek a competition but rather as a greater heights and strive for collaboration. “It is a win-win success in the noble mission for all businesses since they of propelling the six regions will learn from each other’s of Mindanao and its people best practices,” Merk, who towards full economic growth is also a BPI consultant and and sustainable development, an IABC Philippines adviser the 4th Mindanao Business said.

Leaders and Entrepreneurs The following were the Awards gave accolades in awardees – Mega Entrepreten business categories as neur Jose Alvarez, Darling well as 15 special citations Foods Corporation (Food to individuals and groups.

Production and Marketing), During her inspirational Ecoverde Homes (Housing speech prior to the award- and Realty Development), ing proper, Laurel Media MASS-SPECC Coop Developpresident and CEO Roni ment Center (Cooperatives), Merk praised BusinessWeek N Hotel (Hotel Industry), Mindanao for spearhead- Thai Me Up (Outstanding ing such endeavor, saying Franchisee), Botoy’s Lechon “it knows how to craft and Manok (Outstanding Frandeliver the right message” in chisor), Apple Tree Resort contributing to the economy & Hotel (Resort and Enof Mindanao. tertainment), Gama Foods Merk also told the busi- Corporation (Agro-Industry nesses present during the Leader) and Vjandep (Micro

DSWD... from page A5

Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli also expressed her congratulations to the Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs), local partners, and community volunteers whose contributions are highly significant for the field office to achieve the awards.

“These awards only show the kind of work that the workers and stakeholders of Kalahi-CIDSS in Caraga do. These are fruits of making convergence happen in the region.

My warmest congratulations to the Kalahi-CIDSS team and to its active partners.” said Brigoli.

Kalahi-CIDSS is an anti-poverty program of DSWD along with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino and Sustainable Livelihood programs. The program uses the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach as it engages local communities in the implementation of sub-projects which go through various barangay consultations and agreement. ###(EUNICE G. MONTAOS/Social Marketing Unit/ DSWD Field Office Caraga)

Lumads... from page A9

Nancy Catamco, who has been barred from entering the evacuation center after she had been declared persona non grata by the lumads on Wednesday, was seen in a vehicle nearby but did not go out until Duterte arrived.

The lumads blocked the gate when authorities forced their way in. Some 20 lumads were reportedly injured while two policemen were seriously hurt. Senior Insp. Milgrace Driz, DCPO spokesperson, said one of the policemen vomited blood.

“We only defended ourselves. We made it a point not to hurt anybody,” Fanaqel said.

Driz said Mayor Rodrigo Duterte provided 10 buses and 12 trucks coming from the local government units where the lumads come from.

All but two lumads refused to leave.

Driz said a mother and her daughter voluntarily went out of the evacuation center because they were suffering from illness after almost three months of staying there.

“They also wanted to leave because no one was looking after their home,” she added.

“The DCPO is just doing our job as mandated by law, we are just securing both parties and since we are requested by the DSWD and the NCIP to assist them on their mandate with the rescue operation, we deployed our [Women and Children’s Protection Desk] to assist in the rescue,” she said in a text message.

The DCPO deployed around 500 cops, 150 of them from the WCPD. Driz appealed to the groups behind this not to force the lumads to stay if they want to leave.

“I hope they will not be detained or padlocked [in the evacuation center.

If they want to leave, let them go,” she said, adding that the lumads are apparently being exploited.

Farmlands... from page A8

submitted samples is still at the tolerable level and can be checked with liming.

According to Bacsarpa, lime is “calcium carbonate” and are readily available in agricultural supply stores.

Dayo also said that soil reaching acidity intolerable level, would not be productive despite application of fertilizer.

Dayo advised farmers to have their farm soil samples be periodically checked at their regional laboratory for analysis before applying synthetic fertilizers. PNA

Palace... from page A1

the matter, amid reports that the INC is in possession of high-caliber guns, which it allegedly used to intimidate ministers who are critical of its current leadership.

“Secretary (Leila) de Lima has dispatched a team from the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) to verify allegations, so kung mayroon hong mga ganyan ay maisasama na ito doon sa imbestigasyon,” she said.

“Remember that the State is only concerned with any possibility that a crime may have been committed, pero doon po sa mga ibang pinag-uusapan ay hindi na po kasali ang estado doon,” Valte added.

Valte downplayed questions whether Malacañang is alarmed by these developments, given the fact that INC is known as an influential religious group whose members vote as a bloc in every election.

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Special citations were given to the following: Tieza general manager Mark Lapid (Outstanding Tourism Leadership), DOT 10 director Catalino Chan III (Tourism Promotion), Apple Tree Resort & Hotel (Tourism Development), RR Family Spring Resort (Outstanding Tourism Destination), jointly the city government of Tangub and the municipal government of Maramag, Bukidnon (Outstanding LGU in Tourism Development), the city government of Ozamiz (Outstanding LGU in Economic Enterprise Development), Mimi ParrelPimentel (Outstanding in Fashion Industry), jointly the provincial governments of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental (Outstanding LGU Healthcare Program), jointly Paglaum Multi-purpose Cooperative and NARCICO of Compostela Valley (Cooperative Development), Holcim (Social Responsibility Program), Johndorf Ventures Corporation (Housing Industry Development), Primavera Residences (Green

Condominium), MCDC and Ecoverde Homes (Socialized Housing) and Tesda Misamis Oriental provincial director Leo Velez (Business and Industry Integrator).

Balladeer Richard Merck and the DOT 10 Singing

Ambassadors provided entertainment during the show.

The next installment of the BusinessWeek Mindanao Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards will be held in 2016.

As a forerunner of information on the various business

leadership and entrepreneurial strides of Mindanaoans, BusinessWeek Mindanao deems it as part of its social responsibility to trumpet such achievements for other entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs to emulate.

“‘Yung sa ‘vote as a bloc,’ hindi po natin napag-uusapan ito, in light of the recent incident. But, again, mayroon na ho tayong… Kumbaga, ang NBI nagpadala na po sila ng kanilang team, at tingnan na lang po natin,” Valte said.

“I can say that since this happened, of course, we’re aware of it because it has been plastered all over the news.

But, beyond that, medyo marami din pong ibang napapagtuunan ng pansin ang Pangulo,” she added. The NBI is verifying serious allegations of harassment and abduction involving some ministers and members of the INC, as claimed by Felix Nathaniel ‘Angel’ Manalo in a video posted on YouTube this week, which then spread out to various social media platforms.

Angel is grandson to INC’s founding father Felix, son to the late executive

minister, Eraño, and brother to the current leader, Eduardo.

In the video, which ran under two minutes, Angel and his mother, Tenny, claimed that their lives were in danger and were seeking help from the public. They also appealed to their fellow INC members to aid the families of the ministers who allegedly disappeared and are yet to be found.

Angel and the other ministers are reportedly questioning some of the big-ticket projects of the INC, including the construction of the 0-million or P7.8-billion Philippine Arena within the 50-hectare Ciudad de Victoria property of the religious group in Bocaue, Bulacan.

The INC administration denied the allegations of corruption, harassment and abduction, and has since expelled some of its members, including Angel

and his mother. PNA

to respond. It is an obligation,” he says.

Social justice

According to Villegas, the Church’s social encyclicals refer to social justice as that which guarantees that the resources of earth and society as well as the progress of nations benefit all social classes and groups.

The Pangasinan prelate points out that concern with the despoliation of the ecosystem and the disturbance of that balance of everything that makes up the human environment has underscored that

social justice must include responsibility for future generations.

Common good “The notion of the common good also extends to future generations. The global economic crises have made painfully obvious the detrimental effects of disregarding our common destiny, which cannot exclude those who come after us. We can no longer speak about sustainable development apart from intergenerational solidarity,” he shares. “It is a Christian obligation to be concerned with ecology and with climate change as a direct consequence of the moral concept of stewardship and a concomitant of Christian charity,” he adds. (Raymond A. Sebastián/CBCP News)

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. XIII PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. XIII PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY MARINA R.O. XIII PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City Tel. No. (+6386) 231-7622/Telefax No. (+6386) 231-7622 / Email: marina.seo@yahoo.com

RE: Application for the grant of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a tramper service in the operation of its ship/s in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and to charge deregulated rates pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RE: Application for the grant of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a tramper service in the operation of its ship/s in its/their applied route for the carriage of passengers and to charge deregulated rates pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RE: Application for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a Liner service in the operation of its ship/s 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 Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations.

RE: Application for the Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate a Liner service with corresponding permanent addition /deletion in the operation of its ship/s 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 Implementing Rules and Regulations

NONITO M. CABAIS. CASE NO. SUR 15-083 JULIUS T. DUMAY CASE NO. SUR 15 086 Applicants x---------------x

ORDER

NONITO M. CABAIS. CASE NO. SUR 15-083 JULIUS T. DUMAY CASE NO. SUR 15 086 Applicants

x - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

ORDER

This refers to the Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the vessel MBCA “NONITO” & JULES JALIFEAN EXPRESS pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as tramper/for hire (for the carriage of cargoes) in the route/s:

Surigao City to any port of Dinagat Island to Surigao Del Norte and vice versa.

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.

Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 29 July 2015 at 11:00 & 11:15 o’clock in the morning respectively at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City.

The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the cause is submitted for decision.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 22nd day of July 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD:

This refers to the Application for Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), to operate the vessel MBCA “NONITO” & JULES JALIFEAN EXPRESS pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR as tramper/for hire (for the carriage of cargoes) in the route/s:

Surigao City to any port of Dinagat Island to Surigao Del Norte and vice versa.

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.

Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 29 July 2015 at 11:00 & 11:15 o’clock in the morning respectively at the MARINA, Regional Office, PPL/Lt Mario B. Portus, Jr. PPA Compound, Surigao City.

The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the cause is submitted for decision.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. PhD, this 22nd day of July 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD:

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NARCISO P. CABAN JR.,

CASE NO. SUR 15 –087

Applicant. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

ORDER

This refers to the Application for grant of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR, to operate MBCA “VIVING-3”, liner/passenger only, under the following schedule of trips:

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.

Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 05 August 2015 at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning at the MARINA Surigao Regional Office, PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City.

The Applicant shall furnish the affected authorized operators, a copy of this Order at least five (5) days before the initial Hearing.

The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the case is submitted for decision.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q Mejia, Jr., PhD, this 24TH of July 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

(SGD) ENGR. EMMANUEL B. CARPIO, MMSA

Regional Director MDN: Jul. 27, 2015

PABLO C. ALBARICO., CASE NO. SUR 15 – 056-A Applicant. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

ORDER

This refers to the Application for the Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience with corresponding PERMANENT ADDITION and DELETION of vessel pursuant to RA 9295 and its R-IRR, under the following:

.

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.

Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 29 July 2015 at 9:45 o’ clock in the morning at the MARINA Surigao Regional Office, PP/Lt. Mario B. Portus, Jr., PPA Compound, Surigao City.

The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE), afterwhich, the application is deemed submitted for resolution/ decision, upon acceptance of such FOE and declaration that the case is submitted for decision.

WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, Maximo Q Mejia, Jr., PhD, this 22nd day of July 2015, Surigao City, Philippines.

(SGD) ENGR. EMMANUEL B. CARPIO, MMSA

Regional Director MDN: Jul. 27, 2015

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