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Italpinas champions energy efficiency thru Green Architecture in Mindanao Forum

The designer and builder of Northern Mindanao’s first green building shares its advocacy for energy efficiency at the 1st Mindanao Energy Efficiency Forum (MEEF) scheduled for 23 July 2013 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City. Architect Romolo V. Nati, Chairman and CEO of Italpinas Euroasian Design and

Eco-Development Corporation, will present “Energy Efficiency in the Real Estate Industry” as a ‘first mover’ designer and builder of Primavera Residences, a twin 10-story condominium at the Pueblo de Oro Business Park in Cagayan de Oro City. “With Eco-Logic Architecture, the global warming and climate change compels

us to move towards Energy Plus Buildings which are net producers, rather than net users of energy,” Arch. Nati said. “Around 25-40 percent of total energy produced worldwide is consumed by buildings and their air conditioners,” he noted. “Buildings also produce seventy percent of the total volume of carbon

dioxide in cities.” Arch. Nati believes the real estate sector, particularly the architecture, engineering and energy sub-sectors can substantially contribute to the attainment of energy security in the country as demonstrated by the Italpinas experience in the Philippines. “Italpinas is an Italian-

DAtE Convenor Illac Diaz; Antonio Tagliaferri, First Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission, Italian Embassy; and Arch. Romolo V. Nati.

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Drilon is Senate, prexy Belmonte retains house SENATOR Franklin Drilon beat former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile by a vote of 17-6 for the Senate Presidency. Enrile resigned in June following accusations of misuse of the Senate’s funds and the failure of his son Cagayan Rep. Jack Enrile to win a Senate seat in the May elections. In his speech, Drilon vowed to change the image of the Senate and craft laws that will have an impact on the lives of Filipinos, particularly the poor, and bring the Senate closer to the masses. Sen. Ralph Recto was senate | page 11

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AGAYANONS shared mixed reactions to President Benigno Aquino III, State of the Nation Address (SONA) during the opening of the 16th Congress at the House of Representative on Monday.

The President made a report of accomplishment of his administration in defense and security, health, sona | page 11

Electroweld Manufacturing Corp. presents products to Gama Foods By: REMEE MONIQUE O. ESPIRITU, Business Daily

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Aquino’s SONA inspires the Filipinos, says Solon

REP. Rufus Rodriguez, 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City, said that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President Benigno Aquino III with the House of Representatives on Monday was very inspiring. Rodriguez said that the Filipino people were proud of the President’s accomplishments knowing that the country’s economic fundamentals were moving upward. He said that with the economy growing at 7.6 percent , the Philippine is regaining its ground as the new “economic tiger” in Southeast Asia. Rodriguez , President of the Center for Democratic Philippines, said that as a legislator he was happy of the Aquino’s SONA.

“I am confident that with the investments growing and the economy moving in the right track, the Philippine economy could

move forward in the years ahead,” Rodriguez added. Rodriguez rated Aquino’s SONA nine in a scale of 10. CD

MisOr plunges into ‘financial crisis’ MISAMIS ORIENTAL –A double-red ink stained the province’s balance sheet as Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano on Monday announced a looming “financial crisis” he inherited from the previous administration. “We are stopping pay-

ments of not-so-important transactions of the previous administration along with the laying off of more than 1,000 casuals and job order workers. We have also stopped hiring,” Emano said. Emano made the for-

mal declaration through an Executive Order GVYBE 2013-002 informing the public and all financial institutions having business with the provincial government that the province was in “financial crisis.” Based on the report sub-

mitted by the provincial treasurer’s office, Misamis Oriental collected only P 492 million (including the Internal Revenue Allotment)from January 2013 to June 30, 2013 as against the province expense of P misor | page 11

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Lumad fashion shines in PNoy’s 4th Sona woven by the T’boli tribe in South Cotabato. In a statement, Ilagan said she hopes the gown styled and designed in her hometown Davao will “put forward the plight of indigenous communities and the increasing threats to indigenous life and lands amid Charter Change bids.” The gown was also accentuated with traditional T’boli brass bells and a backhoe that functioned as a clasp partly and tore through the

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10 killed in clan war in Lanao Sur town

Turnover of Project in Gusa-Cong. Rufus B. Rodriguez shakes hand with Gusa Barangay Kagawad Perry Abrio, during the ground breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Barangay Hall that cost P500,000. Also in photo are Cong. Maxie Rodriguez Jr. of Abante Mindanao Party List, City Councilors Teodulfo Lao, Enrico Salcedo and DPWH ADE Cesar Hipona Jr., and Crispin Cajarte.

MALAYBALAY City--Two female lawmakers made use of Lumad-inspired gowns and accessories to popularize their respective advocacies during President Benigno S. Aquino III’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) Monday. Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Luzviminda C. Ilagan wore a straight cut fuchsia gown topped with a Filipiniana bolero made of T’nalak, an indigenous cloth

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indigenous design. “The T’nalak represents the rich indigenous culture and the lives of the Lumads and other indigenous communities that are being plundered and incessantly threatened by large scale multinational mining operations and the Aquino-endorsed militarization that ensures the implementation of such unhampered environmental destruction,” said Ilagan. She added the backhoe tearing through the T’nalak “appropriately represents not just the plunder of natural mineral resources but the impunity that reigns amid unresolved cases of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the Philippines.” “The T’bolis consider it taboo to cut the cloth because this will make them seriously ill. The traditional tiny T’boli brass bell that herald their approach even when they are a long way off also guide the way and ward off evil spirits,” she explained. Ilagan was referring to the still unresolved Ampatuan

Massacre in Ampatuan town in Maguindanao and the deaths of 30 Lumad leaders who were killed allegedly for their opposition to mining operations. The 58 victims of the November 23, 2009 massacre were dumped into a common grave which was dug using a backhoe. “Removing the Constitution’s remaining protectionist provisions will mean the deaths of indigenous communities and the extensive plunder of mineral resources. As Aquino delivers his SONA, we deliver the call to defend our land, our rights and patrimony,” the Gabriela lawmaker said. Senator Loren Legarda meanwhile donned a red, beaded Gaddang outfit composed of an *aken* (skirt), a *barawasi* (blouse), and a *bakwat*(belt), which are all woven out of cotton “ *kapat*” thread and accessorized with the traditional Gaddang intricate beadwork. lumad | page 11

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Armed clashes brought about by a long-standing “rido” (clan feud) in Bayang, Lanao del Sur claimed the lives of ten persons since Friday, with five others suffering injuries, the military said. Col. Glen Macasero, commanding officer of the 103 Infantry Brigade, said the fighting between the Capal and Macugar families erupted when clan members gunned down a rival family member in Barangay Linao, Bayang town early Friday morning. Macasero said the killing prompted the rival clans to retaliate and soon, intense fighting involving heavy caliber firearms erupted around the villages in Bayang town. “By this time, the two families had called their relatives to come to their aid. The call went through nearby towns of Malabang and Lumbaca Unayan and every relative who had a firearm came to join the fighting,” Macasero said. The Army has identified five of the 10 fatalities as Hadji Naim Macabago Capal; Latip Macabago Capal; Abar Tanggor Balt; Al-radji Tanggor; and Salahoden H. Acmad Dimacota. Only one of the five wounded was identified: Arip Bacolod. Macasero said the fighting stopped when the Army and police sent teams to separate the warring clans. Initial reports identified the warring families as the Capal and Macugar families but non-governemental organizations (NGOs) in Lanao del Sur said the fighting has dragged other families to join the fray. Ust adz Tahir of t he Kasalimbago Movement, a Marawi-based reformoriented NGO said there is still a danger that the situa-

tion could erupt in another violent fighting again. He said army and police forces sent to pacify the warring families in Bayang town could not even enter the villages controlled by the clans. “We heard the clan members had fortified their positions in the villages and were prepared to repel rival family members planning to attack them,” Tahir said. Tahir urged the Army and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to increase their patrols in Marawi City, fearing the clan war will spread into the provincial capital. He said the warring families have relatives living in Marawi City. “It is very hard to understand our culture but if efforts by the Army and PNP to settle this will fail, the clan war will escalate into Marawi City,” Tahir said, as he expressed fears innocent persons may be harmed. Earlier reports said at total of 16 persons have been killed but ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman told MindaNews on Sunday noon, “I have yet to get final info.” Also on Sunday noon, Chief Supt. Noel Delos Reyes, ARMM police chief, told MindaNews in a text message that the Lanao del Sur Provincial Polic Office has “not yet provided the specific number of casualties.” He said the feedback on the ground from other sources indicated “four to ten persons killed but I still have to get the official tally.” The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre established in 1998 by the Norwegian Refugee Council, the leading international body monitoring internal displacement worldwide, said “rido” has regularly triggered displacements of residents in the region. (Froilan Gallardo/ MindaNews)

tended by former Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula, Councilor Dante Pajo and Councilor Lourdes Candy Darimbang, chair of the City Council committee on tourism, among others. It was facilitated by Eileen San Juan, chairperson of the Events Committee of the City Tourism Office. Dr. Montero informed the vice mayor that after the five-year hiatus, the city can expect more friendly links with the Mermaid City.

GRATITUDE Councilor Pajo thanked Norfolk, Virginia for its continuing collaboration with Cagayan de Oro as its only sister city in the country. The mermaid statue will be mounted at the soon to open Duaw Park adjacent to the tennis court near the Cagayan de Oro River. “This is the symbol of friendship and partnership with our sister city,” Councilor Pajo added. (LCR/ELB)

Golden Mermaid statue unveiled A Golden Mermaid statue is now standing stately at the City Tourism Hall. The statue was donated by Cagayan de Oro’s sister city Norfolk, Virginia, symbolically indicating closer ties between the two cities. The unveiling ceremony was held during the four-day visit of Janis C. Weisberg, immediate past president of Norfolk Sister Cities Association, Guia Caliwagan, chair of the Norfolk-Cagayan de Oro Sister City Committee

and Dr. Juan Montero, who spearheaded the NorfolkCagayan de Oro sister city ties. Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, who welcomed the Norfolk delegates last Thursday expressed gladness over their goodwill visit as he expects more exchanges between the two cities. It may be recalled that the city forged sistership ties with Norfolk, which is known as a Mermaid City. The program was at-

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Drilon elected Senate president; Enrile as minority leader By Jelly F. Musico administration Senator Franklin Drilon has been elected new Senate president via overwhelming 17 votes as the Senate formally opened the first regular session of the 16th Congress Monday morning. In his acceptance speech at the Batasan complex in Quezon City, Drilon urged the new senators to share fresh ideas and work with veteran colleagues to do their share in nation building. “Let us set aside political differences. We must think innovation and solution. Let us do our share in nation building. Our people are expecting from us. Let us not fail them,” Drilon said. The senators who voted for Drilon include Sonny Angara, Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Alan Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Lito Lapid, Loren Legarda, Francis Escudero, Antonio Trillanes IV, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,

Belmonte re-elected House Speaker, Zamora is new Minority Leader Serge Osmena III, Aquilino Pimentel III, Grace Poe, Ralph Recto, Ramon Revilla Jr., Cynthia Villar, Teofisto Guingona III and Juan Ponce Enrile. Enrile, by tradition, voted for Drilon as the former Senate president has been nominated for Senate president but only for the purpose of getting the minority bloc leadership. Aside from Drilon, Enrile got votes from Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Vicente Sotto III, Gregorio Honasan II, Nancy Binay and JV Ejercito, who automatically became members of the minority bloc. Later, Recto has been elected unopposed as new Senate President Pro-Tempore while Alan Cayetano as Senate majority leader. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago missed the first

session reportedly due to health problem. The committee chairmanships will be announced in the following days. Drilon will open the joint session of Congress in the House of Representatives where President Benigno Aquino III will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the afternoon. It was the fourth time Drilon has been elected Senate president. Former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and wife former senator Loi Estrada as well as Vice President Jejomar Binay attended the Senate opening in support of their children. S enators Binay and Ejercito nominated Enrile for Senate president while another two neophytes,

Angara and Poe stood up to nominate Drilon. The Senate session started at exactly 10:06 a.m. with acting Senate president Jinggoy Estrada as chairman and Honasan as acting majority leader. Enrile and Sotto resigned as Senate president and majority leader before the last 15th Congress adjourned last June. As widely expected, Quezon City Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. was overwhelmingly re-elected as House Speaker of the 16h Congress garnering 245 votes against his rivals’ total of 34 votes. San Juan Rep. Ronaldo Zamora was the closest, getting 18 votes, automatically making him the Minority Leader, edging Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who got 16 votes. Belmonte took his oath

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of office before Camiguin Rep. Xavier Jesus Romualdo, the youngest member of the House. By tradition, the youngest House member administers the oath of office to the incoming Speaker. The Speaker said he was humbled by the vote of confidence given to him by his peers. “I am deeply humbled by your vote of confidence and it is an honor to be once more the leader of this chamber,” he said.

Meanwhile, six Deputy Speakers were immediately appointed after Belmonte’s assumption. They are Representatives Henedina Abad (Batanes), Giorgidi Aggabao (Isabela), Sergio Apostol (Leyte), Pangalian Balindong (Lanao del Sur), Carlos Padilla (Nueva Viscaya) and Roberto Puno (Antipolo). Ma n d a l u y o n g R e p. Neptali Gonzales II was reelected majority floor leader. philippine news agency

Rafi launches book on Visayan trees

THE Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) will launch Manual on Native Trees in the Visayas on July 24 at 2 p.m. at the Plenary Hall of Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center, Cebu City. Manual of Native Trees in the Visayas is a compilation of 101 native trees found in the Visayas. The featured native trees are presented alphabetically by family with detailed photos and descriptions that include their official names, scientific names, local names, methods of propagation, and uses. Readers are provided with a glossary to help them understand technical words, as well as practical tips on planting and taking

care of seedlings. Through this reference material, RAFI hopes to raise awareness on and appreciation of the region’s indigenous tree species and promote efforts towards preserving our natural forest heritage and mobilize people to plant and nurture their own native trees. The publication was conceptualized to contribute to the achievement of Goal 7 of the Millennium Development Goals, which is to ensure environmental sustainability by reversing the loss of environmental resources. Copies of the book are sold for Php 2,500 each at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center, 35 Lopez Jaena

St., Cebu City. GREENIN Philippines Program is a program under the Integrated Development focus area of RAFI, addressing the foundations needed to develop successful communities. Its other focus areas include Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Culture & Heritage, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education. For more information about the book and the GREENIN Philippines Program, please contact 418-7234 loc. 515 and look for Noel Fornolles, or visit www.rafi.org. ph/greenin-philippines or www.facebook. com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter.

Electroweld Manufacturing Corporation presents products to Gama Foods By Remee Monique O. Espiritu

A leading manufacturer of welding rods, Electroweld Manufacturing Corporation coordinates with Derrick Du Trading and Gama Foods located at Baloy in a seminar and demonstration regarding Electroweld’s products: a variety of welding rods and a Solar-branded inverter or welding machine July 19, 2013. Derrick Du Trading is owned and managed by Mr. Derrick Du and is the sole distributor of Electroweld’s products in the entire Mindanao region, whereas Gama Foods is owned and managed by Ms. Alyanna Chang. A product analyst from Manila where Electroweld’s main office is located, Mr. Jojo Catabona, came to Cagayan de Oro for the purpose of showing clients the efficiency of the inverter and the proper application of such and the welding rods. Electroweld has already been in business for 30 years. Catabona explains in the

A group picture of the Gama Foods maintenance staff, Jojo Catabona of Electroweld and Derrick Du of Derrick Du Trading.

Jojo Catabona explaining to the Gama Foods staff Mr. Arvin Arancon who is the maintenance manager and the maintenance crew Mr. Dods Lorejo, Bernie Palapar, Newki Porlasand Ronie Latuha.

seminar how a company can save up to 60% in regards to electricity bills upon switching from the conventional alternate current welding machines that require transformers, to the inverter which uses direct current like any other electrical appliances. But he assures that just because it uses electricity, it doesn’t mean that the power is less compared to the conventional welding machine as it’s in fact up to par or better than such. Not only that but it’s com-

parably smaller and ver y portable, as a strap is attached to it for the user to be able to carry it around. For the welding rods Electroweld has the Mild Steel Electroweld 6011, Mild Steel Electroweld 6013/6012, and Low Hydrogen High Tensile Electrocito 7018. Proper usage of these is in their numbers, as the first two is according to tensile strength or its power, the 3rd is the welding position where 1 means all-position (various angles), and last is the type of coating and its

current. Catabona says that there is no such thing as special or Maintenance Manager Arvin Arancon trying out the Elecordinary welding rods, as it’s troweld welding rods and inverter. the number and details located at the welding rod’s packaging E l e c t r o w that determines its power and eld’s Solarwhat kind of steel it could be b r a n d e d used on. Thus, it’s of utmost i n v e r t e r , importance to always read k n o w n t o the instructions that come s a v e u p more elecalong with its package. For interested buyers from tricity upon Mindanao, Mr. Derrick Du usage compared to the can be contacted through the conventional numbers 09163634123 and/ welding maor 09228634123 chines

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Lifebit:

Capturing life’s moments via mobile “We make documenting life addicting.” With this simple statement, Eric Clark Su sums up what new mobile application Lifebit is all about. Eric, the co-founder and CEO of Twidle, Inc. which

developed Lifebit, wants an exciting and extraordinary mobile diary that is a far cry from the usual tedious type which contributes to about 95 percent of online journals being abandoned in the first four months

of use. Lifebit makes journaling a delight through a game-like system of scoreboards, creative editors, and quests that levels up passion badges. “We boiled down the

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Broadcasters of Bayabas Elementary School, Cagayan de Oro City for hurdling the Radio Broadcasting Training at BWM Media Center on July 6, 2013.

SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER Christie L. Jaculba of Bayabas Elementary School, Cagayan de Oro City (standing right) strikes a pose with her pupil-broadcasters during the Radio Broadcasting Training at BWM Media Center, July 6, this year. Also in photo are Broadcast Training Director Joe del Puerto Felicilda and BWM Chief Executive Officer Dante M. Sudaria (1st and 2rd from left). (Photo by Arjay S. Felicilda of MinStar-Normin and Mindanao Daily-Caraga)

essence of the best games, injected it into the old boring journal and came up with an experience – a sort of game layer on top of one’s life. We can capture life’s moments freely through photos, doodles, text, and later on, even through video and link them to Twitter, Facebook, and Tumbler wherever we may be,” said Davao-based Eric who leads a 13-man team. He added that Lifebit users are also given badges on various life aspects by doing tons of real-world quests such as bungee jumping, scuba diving, sand boarding, among others. Through the various activities in Lifebit, members gain points that put one on top of the scoreboard and make him or her a mini celebrity in social media. Lifebit does not compete with Facebook and other social networking sites as it sets its eyes on the journaling space where there is no dominant player yet. Although Lifebit has a lofty dream of conquering the world, Eric believes that having a massive community in the Philippines, and later on in other Southeast Asian countries, should be done first before anything else. This is where incubatoraccelerator Kickstart Ventures, Inc. steps in. Kickstart, a whollyowned subsidiary of leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom, not only provides mentoring and capital assistance but also exposes its portfolio companies to various mar-

Lifebit founder Eric Clark Su demonstrates how the new mobile diary app works

kets for further funding and experience. “In the Philippine context, it’s hard to get enough funding to start, or to find people to work with; and large established companies are not configured to do commercial deals with small firms with no track record and thin capitalization. Kickstart develops trusted mentor and business relationships -- bridges to help the startups sign and execute commercial relationships across the region. We have the network and market access from our Kickstart, Globe, SingTel and Ayala relationships, coupled with an authentic partnership with our portfolio company founders,” said Minette Navarrete, President of Kickstart. Navarrete added that local startups are facing similar challenges that globally-recognized startup founders would have faced

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in the early days. “If we help build out this more supportive business ecosystem -- bridges all over the world -- why would the next great young innovator, the next Larry Page or Mark Zuckerberg, not come from the Philippines?” she said. The Lifebit team which will visit Silicon Valley next month as prize from a previous pitching competition has already made the mobile app available for iPhone and android. Although still in Alpha stage, it is expected to smoothen out all the rough spots by next year. “We all have a single unique life to live. So we built Lifebit for everyone to consistently capture this rare story and present it beautifully as day cards. At Lifebit, we are actually a community of people that have chosen to be proactive about enjoying life,” Eric said.

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Giant ocean sunfish drifts ashore, dies CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — An Ocean Sunfish, also known as “Mola mola,” beached on the shores of Barangay Macabalan here Friday dawn, startling residents who were awed by its sheer size and the noise it made. The fish, weighing at least 200 kilos and measuring about seven feet long, died hours after it was found by Macabalan resident Alcer Padera. Officials said the fish “got stressed when curious people started gathering to see it.” Miguelito Lim, of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) Fishery Law Enforcement Quick Response team, said Padera narrated to him that he was roused from sleep at around 2 a.m. Friday after hearing something big crashing against his house along the Macabalan shoreline. “When he took out his flashlight, he saw that it was a big fish,” Lim narrated Padera’s account. Lim said the fish made loud noises at it slammed on the

wooden stilts of Padera’s house, rousing his neighbors also. He said Padera and his neighbors even tried to bring the big fish to the deeper portion of the shore to allow it to swim back to the sea. “Padera told us they tried to bring the fish twice to the deeper portion but the fish kept going back under his house,” Lim said. Lim said by the time they arrived at the site at around 7 a.m., the fish has already died. Teodoro Bacolod Jr., head of BFAR’s Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Services, said the Ocean Sunfish, which is the “heaviest known bony fish in the world,” might have been “disoriented” when it strayed to the shores of Macabalan. He said the fish is com-

monly found in the deeper portion of the tropical waters in Central Philippines. “It might have been a change in the water temperature because of climate change. There are so many factors that could have disoriented the fish to stray,” Bacolod said, adding the fish died “because of stress when people started to gather and touched it.” “These fishes are known to be solitary sea travelers. Some roam the sea in pairs but never in a pack,” he said. Bacolod said the fish may have been a juvenile considering that a matured Ocean Sunfish weighs up to at least 1,000 kilos. He said the fish usually subsists on jellyfish, small crabs and shrimps. The BFAR has not categorized the Ocean Sunfish as endangered but other countries in Europe ban its sale. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

Surigao Sur environmentalist fears for life; says mining, logging and politics behind threats SURIGAO CITY—“My life is now becoming harder,” said Chito Trillanes, who for two months now has been hiding in different safe houses afraid that he would be killed. Trillanes is the spokesperson of the Social Action Center (SAC) in the Vicariate of Carrascal-Cantilan-MadridCarmen-Lanuza and Parang Zone (CarCanMadCarLanPar) in Surigao del Sur. As the SAC spokesperson, he’s been leading the campaign against destructive mining and logging in their area. He believed that leading the campaign earned him the ire of powerful businessmen and politicians in the province. In the last elections, Trillanes rallied behind several politicians who have the same advocacy with the SAC. “This advocacy contributed to the victory of anti-mining advocate candidates like Cantilan Mayor Genito Guardo,” he said. “Suko kayo sila kay napildi man ang ilang mga pro-mining bet (They’re very angry because their pro-mining bets lost during the elections),” Trillanes told MindaNews on the phone Friday. Trillanes said he has no police or military escort to provide him security. On Friday, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. issued a statement saying that on May 24, Trillanes’s mother was awakened by a suspicious noise at their house in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. When she turned on the light at their veranda, she saw two bonnet-wearing men who rushed to a parked motorcycle and hastily left, it added. Two months before that happened, Trillanes said he had received information that an influential personality in the province allegedly wants him liquidated. While he did not give a

name, Trillanes said that person “is involved in mining, logging and politics.” Trillanes said that some of his fellow environmentalists have already been killed, including tribal leader Datu Manuel “Kajugjug” Gardigo, a Manobo chieftain from Barangay Agsam in Lanuza town who was shot five times by still unidentified suspects last May. He said Gardigo was one of the leaders opposing illegal logging activities particularly in the concession of Surigao Development Corporation. Another environmental activist, Dr. Isidro Olan, was ambushed in Carmen, Surigao del Sur last October but he survived the slay try. He was wounded by a bullet on the right shoulder. Olan is the founder and executive director of the Lovers of Nature Foundation based in his hometown. He is an active member of the SAC in the Vicariate of CarCanMadCarLanPar. Trillanes said the attacks against environmentalists will not deter his campaign against mining and illegal logging activities in the area. On Monday, the PMPI said it will file a comprehensive report on the harassments being suffered by Trillanes at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). “We believe that the motive behind the harassment on Chito Trillanes has something to do with his advocacy against destructive mining. Its clandestine nature, the fact that the identities of the ones doing the surveillance are yet to be known, further bolster his claim that his life and person are in danger should the surveillance continue. This must be stopped,” Fr. Oliver Castor, PMPI project officer said in the statement. Castor said that the Mindanao office of the human rights

group Task Force Detainees of the Philippines assisted them in finalizing the fact sheet for the case. He also said that they will submit to the CHR a video of Trillanes explaining his experiences. “Because of these threats, Trillanes is moving from one safe house to another although he continues to be active in the sidelines for the environmental campaigns of the SAC. No person, especially someone who dedicated his time to the defense of our natural resources, deserves this situation. We fervently hope that the CHR will act swiftly on this case, “ Castor appealed. (Roel Catoto/MindaNews)

Employees of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are awed by the size of the Ocean Sunfish or Mola-mola that was brought to their office after the fish drifted ashore and later died in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, on Friday July 19, 2013. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

Puerto Princesa residents urged to plant 80-T trees in forest feast PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – Mayor Lucilo Bayron of this “city in the forest” is personally inviting residents to actively join again this year’s holding of the mass planting program Pista Y Ang Kagueban (Feast of the Forest) on July 27 in Barangay Irawan. Though it suffered a delay in preparations, Bayron said the Pista is ready to troop to the mountains of Sitio Impapay, Barangay Irawan on the said date for the mass planting of some 80,000 assorted saplings of fast growing trees. “Once again, we are in-

viting residents of this city, as well as the friends of the forests from other places, to join us on the last Saturday of the month in the Pista Y Ang Kagueban. We know people are looking forward to this, and next year, we will do this again in June. The delay was just temporary,” Bayron said. At Sitio Impapay, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) prepared 8.6 hectares of land for the mass tree planting, which is expected to be joined by around 20,000 residents of Puerto Princesa. The site is near the

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Irawan Watershed, and is a source of clean, potable drinking water for city residents, numbering about 222,000. “Together let us plant trees on the mountains of Irawan again to celebrate our dedication to the protection, conservation and preservation of the forests in this city,” he said. This year, no national artist from Manila will be invited to highlight the tree planting event. Entertainers who were invited were all local artists in a bid to also promote their talents to local residents. (PNA)

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Marriage builders THINK a minute. Someone said, “Getting married is like building a house—the stronger the foundation, the stronger the marriage.” But if the foundation is weak, it won’t take much to bring that marriage down. So what do we need to build a strong foundation for a satisfying marriage that will last our lifetime together? Number one: When we get married we must grow up and stop depending on our mother and father. This does not mean we dump them or cut off our relationship with our parents. But we must stop depending on them—emotionally and financially. This also

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst means that as parents, the best wedding gift we can give our kids is to cut those unhealthy, over-dependent ties with our adult, married children. Let them make their own decisions and solve their own problems. Hands off ! Number two: Separating or divorcing can never be an option—no matter how big our differences

and disagreements. During World War II, Sir Winston Churchill refused to give in to Hitler’s Nazis. Churchill said, “Wars are not won by escaping!” So friend, divorce is not the answer to your problems. Number three: You must become “one” with your wife or husband. Two different people from different families and backgrounds cannot

become one overnight. It’s a lifelong process and adventure of accepting, forgiving, changing, communicating and growing together daily. It’s choosing your spouse every day! Finally, number four: Show your love to your wife or husband intimately and passionately. When your marriage has the first three ingredients, then physical closeness is exciting and special for both partners. A famous actor said: “A great lover is someone who can satisfy his wife all her life, and can himself be satisfied by one woman all his life. Any dog can go through many partners.” Think a Minute.

General public is more corrupt

WHEN we think of corruption in general, we think only of the government workers who ask for bribe money before they perform their job. We never thought of the general public who voluntarily, habitually and irresponsibly give out money when asking for some jobs or favor in a government office. Many taxpayers think giving bribe money is normal and part of any business transaction. I even think corruption begins from the public who offer cash to public employees until it becomes a seemingly normal procedure and there they go on. It takes two to tango. This scheme of giving cash to government workers must be stopped. The public should know that they can get the services from the government offices for free. That they should not practice the art of giving slide money to

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Ben Emata Jr. facilitate the things they want. The public employees are duty bound to render service and they are paid for that regularly. The public must not think it is their obligation to give money. The public, the media, the religious groups and others should participate in this campaign and I think we can eventually dismantle the evils of corruptions in our society. To stop completely this ugly habit of our people, I think everyone should campaign against it and be ready to testify against people who give and accept bribe money. This way we

can stop forever this illegal practice of bribery. It is a matter of injecting to the minds of the public about the illegality of bribery. We should enforce election laws to the full extent. We have to see people going to jail for violating important rules. We have a lot of good laws but are ignored or simply not enforced. And because of this failure, people do not believe in our laws anymore. We have to change this impression of the taxpayers or the general public. In the early stage of our government particularly during the administration of Quirino, Magsaysay, etc.

corruption was unknown. It was unheard. People go to public offices for something and talk nothing about money before things can be served. It was beautiful and it was only in the latter part that this evil surfaced and nearly everyone speaks about it. I cannot forget a BIR agent who asked me a huge amount of money to settle the inheritance tax of some property when my father died. I never thought the man would do that to me because he knew me well, we were classmates in college. He was so bold and mentioned some amounts without even a bit of shame or hesitation. If our government is determined to stop corruption once and for all, it can be done. Make a general campaign and make it serious and persistent. Everybody should participate. Let us start sending corrupt See CORRUPT, page 8

Drilon, et. al., must use ‘pork’ for poor LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’…” (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in Matthew 25:40, the Holy Bible). -oooCONGRATULATIONS, SENAT E P RESIDEN T DRILON: As I said before, it’s all over but the formal announcement as to the choice of Sen. Franklin Drilon (Liberal Party, Iloilo) as the next Senate President, to replace outgoing Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile. Seventeen senators voted for him to become the new Senate President, while six voted for Enrile on July 22, 2013, as the 16th Congress opened. After his election, Drilon took his oath as the undisputed leader of the upper chamber of Congress, with a solemn, if impossible, promise: for the Senate under his

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio leadership to craft laws that will address the day-to-day needs of the mass of Filipino people who continue to be mired in poverty. I say Drilon’s promise, with due respect, is going to be some kind of a “mission impossible” because, indeed, what can senators and the Senate as a whole do to uplift the continuing material deprivation of millions and millions of Filipinos who, according to official government records, remain poor even as President Aquino has been in power for the last three years? -oooDRILON MUST PUR-

SUE ABOLISHING `PORK’: The truth is that, Drilon and his colleagues can technically only come up with legislation, nothing more, nothing less. And what is glaringly clear is that, most of those who are in the Senate today have been there for as long as we can remember, and yet, the laws they have passed have not really pushed the Filipino poor to a better life. Maybe, what Drilon and his followers can concretely do is to renounce, give up, and waive, their P200 million pork barrel allocations every year which will amount to P4.8 billion annually, and ask that the

amount be instead channeled to providing business opportunities for the farmers, the fisherfolk, the white-collared employees, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and even the jobless and the out of school children. If our senators do that, then, they can be viewed as real partners of President Aquino in his quest to eradicate poverty and desperation among our people. Anyway, we already have examples of senators who have not been receiving their pork barrel allocations, but who continue winning in elections anyway. Now, more than ever, our senators must walk their talk, as it were, in addressing the needs of our people. -oooUSE `PORK’ FOR THE POOR: Indeed, if Drilon and the other lawmakers from the Senate will only be true to their Christian See poor, page 8

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A REFLECTION ON A LEADERSHIP STYLE WENDELL C. CATAM-ISAN KIBURIAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Kiburiao,Quezon,Bukidnon

Dr. Vivian Tuazon my professor in School Leadership at Capitol University Graduate School allows us to make a reflection on different leadership style. This activity inspires me a lot on how Transformational leadership plays its role in this modern world. The main objective of watching the video clip is to find out how Transformational Leadership plays its role by showing the style both traditional, transactional and consultative Leadership . The Traditional Leadership focuses on autocratic way in handling the situation. On the scene Teacher has no right to react and suggest of the things that needs to be developed for the improvement of the school system. The principal or administrator is very particular in details and seldom stimulate the improvement. There is lack of openness to the subordinates and it is called as transactional leadership. The consultative leadership focuses on asking the cause and effect upon implementing the rules or a policy in a very particular situation. It requires the charisma, inspirational appeal and intellectual stimulation. The Administrator knows when to unwind the feelings of his or her subordinates. A leader is open for change and suggestions which focuses on the learner’s progress. It is very concerned of his staff and willing to help the teachers to develop at its best. Established a good rapport to his staff and always encourage his staff to work with him and deals every situation in a democratic way. Nowadays I can observe that both of the leadership style mentioned is quiet observable in Educational system. There are Administrator who are open in acquiring new style in handling there teacher. But most of

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the time it requires on how techniques very effective in a certain situation because being flexible is really a requirement of being responsible administrator. It is hard to compare a kind of leader, a leader between traditional and a consultative style of leadership. The difference of these styles will always require a very reflective way of thinking that would somehow answer the doubts of what among the style is very effective. Effective in a way on how it is being applied of every problem encountered. Sensitive on the feeling of the subordinates will result to a harmonious relationship. It will give a good impression that being a leader should be humble in a way that you are not just leading but you are inspiring and touching the life of every individual within the educational system. Inspiring people is one of the missions of an educator like us because we are dealing learners. In that way we are leader of our own, directing of the things what is required and what should be. Lastly, let us put in our mind that the success of the educational system will always depend on how the leader led to success. In such a way we find how to give more importance the center of educational process which is the learner. How we plan programs that is suited to their interest considering that in dealing it we consider the strength and weaknesses that is always the target. There is always a collaborative effort between the administrator and the teachers’, leader by example and leader by doing. Let us be transformed leaders for a better Philippines and successful learners someday of a visionary educator.

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personnel to jail and let them rot there for years. Make penalty more severe and show to everyone that we mean business. Show by example, send those men right near you to jail. Examine the properties of government personnel, the value of their houses, their cars. Their constant travelling abroad, the number of women behind them. It is lamentable to notice that every time we have a new President, we always hear of stopping corruption. We are tired of these declarations. What the people want is to see the corrupt people in jail especially the big ones, the chief executives, the politicians, the rich and the famous. What we have been sending to jail are the messengers, the janitors, the clerks, the gardeners, etc. and so people are angry. They do not believe anymore and think our leaders are just joking. Well, honestly I was still young and a bachelor when I heard this first, until now I am still hearing it after the lapse of more than sixty years. (ben-emata.com)

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faith, then they will know that their God---who is the God of the Bible---has given specific

JOHNNY V. AGBAYANI - Versus –

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-089

Petitioner.

LEA E. AGBAYANI, Respondent, x----------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioner counsel and alleging among others: That petitioner and Respondent are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites April 28, 2001 at Valencia City, Petitioner converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam was duly Registered with this court he can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at her lawyer resident at 109 Tiano Bros. - Kalambagohan Sts., Cagayan de Oro City and NHA Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City respectively: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than seven (7) year already, since 2008, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 28, 2001 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE. finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a. m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CTRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION FOR APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DIVORCE, FELY CAYOGYOG ELHAMSHARY AND MOHAMED IBRAHIM ISMAIL ELHAMSHARY. Petitioners. x----------------------------------------------------------/

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-088

ORDER Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Muslim rites on April 15, 2011 at Quezon City and duly registered at Shari’a Circuit Court, Third Shari’a Judicial District, Zamboanga City both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o LARA-MAAGAD LAW OFFICE, 109 Tiano Bros. – Katambagohan, Sts., Cagavan de Oro City; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for since May 2011, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs: Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 15, 2011 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile: WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDFRFD. Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

instructions on concretely helping those who are in need. In James 4: 14-17, Christians are told to provide for their needy brethren, and not give them words of encouragement. These Biblical verses say: “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, `Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” In 1 John 3:17-18, it is also written: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth…” Drilon and his fellow senators who profess to be followers of the Christ should endeavor to put these verses into action in their lives as legislators. -oooREACTIONS? Please call me at 09817 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com, mmauriciojr111@gmail.com

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a yellow star design. Acting National Coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition, Aileen Lucero said in a statement that politicians should “rise to the challenge and consider such vital legislative measure a priority.” “The problem with toxic chemicals lurking in children’s products such as toys, school supplies, jewelries and accessories has gone unabated to the detriment of Filipino kids who are easy prey for some callous manufacturers,” Lucero said. “Lawmakers of the 16th Congress have the opportu-

nity to correct this chemical injustice against defenseless children by enacting a robust law that will eliminate toxic substances in products marketed to children,” she added. For the past two years, the group gathered solid evidence illustrating the widespread trade of unlabeled and unregistered toys loaded with excessive levels of toxic metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury. A total of 313 of the 518 toy products tested by the EcoWaste Coalition had one or more toxic metals above levels of concern in 2012. (Media ng Bayan)

THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JOHNNY V. AGBAYANI AND LEA E. AGBAYANI,

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(AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE) by Celieto B. Magsayo “We are embarking on the most comprehensive basic education reform initiative ever done in the country since the establishment of the public education system more than a century ago.” These words from education secretary Bro. Armin A. Luistro are loud enough to echo in the recesses of the minds of the stakeholders of the Department of Education. In their shoulders lie the gigantic task of carrying out the policies set forth in line with the government’s thrust to enhance the quality of education in our country, a fundamental requisite in its quest for national growth and development. Along this line, it is note worthy to mention the so called “teacher-factor”. As front liners, teachers are unarguably the number one element to be considered for a successful implementation

of the K to 12 curriculum. Teachers are now being immersed in an avalanche of inservice trainings to gain sufficient knowledge and skills to be up for the great task. In addition, the roles and responsibilities of the staff and personnel, in the school system, cannot be undermined. As prime movers, school heads and instructional supervisors and the teachers as well, should be equipped with adequate knowledge and mastery of the contents of the curriculum, to be attuned with the thrust and goals of the institution. Another factor to be considered is the availability of resource materials and facilities. There is a compelling need on the part of the government to supply schools with adequate resource materials. Foremost, the hiring of new teachers, (which the institution

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shan’a Judicial District lligan City IN RE: PETITION FOR APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MOISES E. SERRANO AND MISRAIME M. HIYAS-SERRANO.

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-087

MOISES E. SERRANO AND MISRAIME M. HIYAS-SERRANO, Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

has done recently), construction of additional school buildings, providing textbooks and teaching aids such as lesson exemplars, to meet the present demands of the academe. Funding is a sine qua non for a new curriculum to be implemented successfully. Assessment as a factor, influences the curriculum implementation tremendously. Teachers should be exposed and get oriented with the new assessment and rating of learning outcomes. As a prelude, in-service trainings conducted to teachers, incorporated the vital topics on assessment. There is a pressing need to orient teachers with the new method of assessment; e.g. performance-based assessment using rubrics, which advent, has set aside the traditional methods of numerical ratings and paper and pencil test. Secretary Luistro has this to say,

“The challenges are great and the task is daunting, but I am confident that through all of you, the brave and selfless men and women who have taken up the noble vocation of teaching, there is nothing we cannot accomplish together.” The yoke is heavy and difficult to carry given its enormous weight, yet as front liners, we have to keep our courage alive and must exercise tireless persistence in order to realize our institution’s lofty aspirations. With the signing of RA No. 10533 last May 15, 2013, known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, the ball is already on the roll and it is up for us concerned, to either become part of its driving force or its restraining force. The choice is ours to make. (The contributor is a public school administrator assigned in the Division of Misamis Oriental.)

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOIN I PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN MASKIO GIOVANI P. ABENDAÑO AND JOVYLOVE R. RECIÑA.

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-086

MASKIO GIOVANI P. ABENDAÑO AND JOVYLOVE R. RECIÑA, Petitioners. X--------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 19, 1996 at Quezon City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o Atty. Hernan R. Tabalba, Tibanga, Iligan City; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for over thirteen (13) years already, since early part of 2000, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on September 19, 1996 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9.00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City. Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites on December 18, 2005 at Malaybalay City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can he served with summons and other legal processes related to this ease at their residents at Linamon, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than four (4) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on December 18, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on July 30, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City. Philippines, this 11th day of July, 2013.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: July 16, 23 & 29, 2013

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GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - You need to fire up the ignition on today’s big project -- things are sure to go your way, but only if you use your initiative. Someone needs to see that you can lead as well as follow.

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METRO: Last Night

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of postapocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. But rather than stand united, the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power, a doomsday device

from the military vaults of D6. A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever. As Artyom, burdened by guilt but driven by hope, you hold the key to our survival – the last light in our darkest hour...

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CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - Speak your piece today -- your colleagues or friends need to hear where you really stand. This could be tough if you’ve been silent for a while, but the payoff is sure to be worth it! LEO (July 23 – August 22) - You’re thinking more deeply about something -- or someone. Now is the time to figure out what you really want, and maybe to make long-term plans, but you should save action for tomorrow. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) -You feel more enthusiastic for group projects and activities than usual, which could mean that your colleagues at work are in for a treat. You can lift spirits while making sure things run smoothly. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - Though things may not be going according to plan, you need to do whatever it takes to avoid freaking out. The little details of your life are still good, and that’s worth remembering. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - You may not be one of those lucky few who can control your dreams -- but you sure can learn a lot from them, especially on nights like tonight! Try to remember what you can and use it tomorrow.

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A Bontoc necklace completed the outfit. “My outfit represents ‘fashionalism’ – fashion and nationalism. I wanted to wear something relevant and meaningful,” Legarda said, adding she wanted to make a statement on preserving and promoting the Filipino heritage. Known for their traditional costumes accentuated with beads and precious

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Filipino joint venture which designs and develops innovative green buildings with unique energy features in efficiency and generation,” said Atty. Jose D. Leviste III, President. “By integrating renewable energy features with real estate through innovative architecture (passive green design to reduce energy consumption; active green designs with solar photovoltaic panels to generate its own energy; and power cost optimization to ensure maximum benefits to end users and investors).” These unique value propositions have been amply demonstrated in the 10-storey twin tower P450-million Primavera Residences which features an inner courtyard to increase ventilation, solar panels and cross ventilation, and overhang shading to maximize shade from the building’s orientation to lessen aircon use. “We aim to prove that architecture and urban planning can design sustainable

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his administration in defense and security, health, agriculture and fisheries, education, and efforts of his administration to fight corruption in the government. Danny Daaca, 50, a barangay employee, said that Aquino fulfilled 70 percent of all that he had promised when he ran for the presidency. A tricycle operator, Arnold Magtajas, 48, also said that Aquino fulfilled his promises, especially the “Pantawid Pamilya” (4Ps) aimed at alleviating the plight of the poor. A military officer was also happy that President Aquino has given emphasis on the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Lt. Col. Leo S. Bongosia,

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stones, the Gaddang women weave these garments and apply the intricate beadwork to every piece of clothing. The Gaddang peoples are from the Mountain Province and other parts of the Cordillera and Nueva Vizcaya. Legarda also put on a Nabal abaca cloth turned into a skirt which was presented to her during the third lecture of the Senator Loren Legarda Lecture Series on Philippine Traditional Textiles and Indigenous Knowledge at the National Museum by

Master Weaver Tia Ines Pandian of the Bagobo Tagabawa community in Tudaya, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. “The cloth was woven by Tia Ines’ mother who passed on the Bagobo weaving tradition to her,” a statement coming from the senator’s office said. The Bagobo skirt will be accentuated by a T’Boli brass belt casted by Sbanay Lugan of the T’Boli community of Lamlahat, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. The double row of brass bells is intended to

attract more spirits to guide the wearer. “In wearing these garments, I wish to recognize and honor our indigenous peoples for their great contribution to our rich heritage and unique culture. Many of their concerns have yet to be addressed but they remain faithful to the traditions passed on to them by their ancestors,” said Legarda. “This is a statement of support to all efforts in preserving our culture and protecting the rights of in-

digenous peoples. This is a statement that we will continue to initiate programs that will promote our heritage. Through this, I also wish to invite everyone to visit the National Museum, especially the country’s first permanent textile galleries known as the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles, to be reunited with our past and discover how blessed and rich we are as a people,” she stressed. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno / MindaNews)

cities only if they start from different and more responsible values,” Arch. Nati said. “A conscientious development is the main challenge of our generation, the only way to achieve a sustainable world.” An Asian Development Bank (ADB) study (“Same Energy, More Power: Accelerating Energy Efficiency in Asia”) recently estimated the Philippines needs some $601 million worth of investments to address energy efficiency challenges. ADB Energy Committee chairman Anthony Jude said that implementing proper policies that support private sector initiatives toward energy efficiency, as well as upgrading public buildings, improvements in street lighting, and enhancement of electricity meter devices can help ramp up much needed investment. Investments like these are equivalent to 1 to 2 percent of the total energy sector investments, and could meet as much as 25 percent of the projected increase in global energy consumption (with Asia’s

share set to rise 56% in 2035 from 34% in 2010). Organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the Energy Efficiency Forum aims to be an annual event to convene key decision makers and business leaders from the energy, commercial and industrial sectors; enlist top management commitment to implement energy efficiency programs at the enterprise level; build strategic alliances among business, government, international donor organizations, environmental organizations and other public interest groups in the Philippines; and set a common climate action agenda in reducing carbon footprint through energy efficiency. Energ y efficiency is proving to be a key strategy for increasing business competitiveness not only in terms of improving the operational bottom line but also in terms of the added value created for the company as it promotes corporate social responsibility. Through energy efficient operations compa-

nies are able to reduce costs significantly, thus making companies more competitive. Moreover, energy efficiency allows reduced use of energy resources thus eases the impact of operations on the planet (environment) and people. With Mindanao unable to consistently secure its energy supply and attract sufficient investments in energy, the need for energy conservation and energy efficiency has become increasingly paramount. Under the leadership of Arch. Nati, Italpinas has been cited three times internationally: 1. As one of the most promising clean energy investment opportunities in the Philippines by the Climate Technology InitiativePrivate Financing Advisory Networks (CTI-PFAN) Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing during the 2nd annual Philippines Clean Energy Investor Forum held in Manila in 2011 (for Primavera Residences); 2. As one of the Best Condo Developments in the

Philippines by the South East Asia Property Awards in 2011 (for Primavera Residences); 3. And most recently, as one of the top 10 (among 41) and only entry from the Philippines qualified for the finals of the CTI PFAN Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-3) Business Plan Competition held February 22, 2013 in Singapore (for a new project). Arch. Nati was also personally recognized with a “Special Energy Award” in the 2011 Design Against the Elements (DAtE) global architectural design competition, which aims to build the first green, livable, affordable, and disaster-resistant village in the Philippines that will serve as the blueprint for other communities threatened by climate change. Some 119 entries from 30 countries joined the competition. The winning entry was inspired by the geometry of corals which the team transformed into manageable architectural shapes, through the use of Voronoi geometry .

of the Philippine Army, said that Aquino has also revived the Philippine Army’s 25year Army Transformation Program aimed at making the Philippine Army a highly trained, equipped, and professional military organization in 2028. Benjo, 21, a student who did not give his family name, however, said that Aquino boastfully advanced his accomplishment which were not really felt by the common people “like me.” Edgar Paelnar, 48, an unemployed father, also described Aquino’s SONA as nothing of importance. “The SONA of Pres. Aquino was a rehashed of accomplishment that should be the responsibility of the government,” he said. He said that despite the much ballyhooed agrarian reform program of the government, 75 percent of

the farmers, mostly in the countryside, continue to live below the poverty line. Randy Banias, a former senior executive, also said that some of Aquino’s reports were merely rhetorics. “His plans were like wishful thinking which were only good to be true,” he said. City officials at the City Hall here did not watch Aquino’s SONA since the city council was in session when the President delivered his report. With IRENE B. DAYAO

Ronaldo Zamora and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. Rep. Neptali Gonzales is majority leader while Zamora

is minority leader. Drilon and Belmonte are both Vice Chairs of the ruling Liberal Party of President Aquino.

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Governor Oscar Moreno has depleted the funds of Misamis Oriental leaving only a measely P 5 million as against the province’s liability of more than P 200 million. Emano said he hoped the province could financially recover before the end of December by temporarily suspending payment of all its obligations.

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elected Senate President Pro Tempore while Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is the new Senate Majority Leader. Quezon City Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte retained his position as House Speaker. He bested San Juan Rep.

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516 million during the same period, Emano said. He said the province is financially short of about P 24 million and it could no longer pay its obligations except for payment of salaries of regular employees. He said the previous administration of former

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Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Mary is the most blessed of all women Fresh Gospel of the day: Matthew 12:46-50-While he yet talked to the people, behold, [his] mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. In our gospel, we can find out that Jesus recognize his mother as the most privilege of all mothers with the reason of constant listening to his teachings. In this truth, we can conclude that “Mary is the most blessed of all women” here on earth as what St. Gabriel told her in the declaration of her motherhood to the son of God. In Luke 1:28-And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, [thou that art] highly favoured, the Lord [is] with thee: blessed [art] thou among women. This is also attested by St. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. In Luke 1:42-And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb. What made Mary sacred and blessed? The answer is because she heard the words of God through her son Jesus Christ from childhood until his death on the cross. This means that “we will become blessed if we are always listening to the teachings of God” and because you are reading this article, I declared that all of you are all blessed at this very moment:

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