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Broad daylight robbery in Oro baffled policemen

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

Uy files new bill declaring Misor as haven for tourists

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Police authorities are now looking into all angles behind the highway robbery Thursday in Cagayan de Oro City after it was learned that the incident raised more questions than answers.

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FEMALE PARLIAMENTARIANS. Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette Uy prepares to deliver her topic “Female Parliamentarians’ Focus on Specific Policy” during the just-held gathering of female lawmakers in Naypyidaw in Myanmar. Joining the neophyte lawmaker in the panel are Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez of the fourth district of Leyte––and the members of the European Parliament Teresa Jimenez-Becerril of Spain and Edit Bauer of Slovakia. (MRS)

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MISAMIS Oriental second district Rep. Juliette Uy has filed House Bill 1464 mandating the Department of Tourism (DOT) to accord priority development to the province by declaring it as a tourism zone.

Uy said the bill is in consonance with the policy of the State to promote a tourism industry that is economically viable, ecologically sustainable, participative, culturally sensitive, and equitable for local communities.

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Filing of COCs for brgy polls starts today

Aspirants for the October 28 Barangay elections are expected to troop to the local Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices today as the six-day of filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) starts.

Candidates running for barangay chairman and barangay councilors are asked to file their COCs before the City or Municipal Election Officers starting October 11 up to October 17, except October 13, a Sunday.

The local Comelec office will be open to accept the COCs during office hours or from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.

“No person shall be elected Punong Barangay and members of the Sangguniang Barangay unless he files a sworn COC in triplicate form prescribed by the commission,” according to poll body Resolution 9740.

Those who are eligible to run for the October polls must have these qualifications: Filipino citizen who is a registered voter in the barangay where he or she intends See today/p.11

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Suspicions arise in highway robbery

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Police authorities are now looking into all angles behind the highway robbery Thursday in Cagayan de Oro City after it was learned that the incident raised more questions than answers.

Personnel from the Iligan office of the Development Bank of the Philippines had come to Cagayan de Oro to withdraw money and were on their way back to Iligan when they were robbed in broad daylight at a traffic light intersection in barangay Bulua, Investigators of the Bulua Police Station said the holdup men had approached the Toyota Innova car of the victims, knocked on a window and started smashing the glass.

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Stringent policy vs. illegal drugs in jail CAGAYAN de Oro City––A City Councilor on Monday called on jail officials to adopt stringent measures to prevent incidents of drug trafficking at the city jail here.

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Misortel explores tie up with PLDT

Police said the two armed guards inside the car were not able to repulse the attack and that the armed holdup men were able to take the shotgun and 38caliber pistol of the two guards as well as the money in a bag.

The amount is yet to be determined at the bank but police said the estimate is about P2-million.

Police said the holdup men were aboard a 1998 model car and a motorcylce, both of which were found later abandoned.

The car was registered to an address in Quezon City.

Apparently the holdup men rode in another vehicle for their getaway after abandoning the car and motorcycle.

The abandoned vehicles are now in the custody of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office.

MYANMAR VISIT. Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette Uy and Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez beam as they arrived at Naypyidaw airport in Myanmar. The two lawmakers fly to Myanmar to attend the scheduled October 3, 2013 International Conference for Female Parliamentarians. (MRS)

MISAMIS Oriental––Communication giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PDLT) and the provinceowned Misamis Oriental Telephone System we’re now exploring for a possible joint venture operation here.

Vincent Dy, Jr. acting head of the Misortel, said on Saturday that the PDLT and Misortel were now hammering the final touches of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that would hopefully improve Misortel’s gasping performance.

According to Dy, Misortel’s financial performance has shown positive signs when its collection increased to P 3.4 million for the last two months since it inherited a measly P 2.7 million monthly collection from the previous administration.

He said that Misortel has about 6,800 subscribers: “An upward collection trend would give Misortel an opportunity to settle P 309 million, an outstanding debt incurred by See explores/p.11

Misor guv to push for P 1.5b budget for 2014

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

GINGOOG City, Misamis Oriental––The provincial governor’s office would ask the provincial board next week to approve P 1.5 billion budget appropriation for calendar year 2014, Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano of Misamis Oriental said Tuesday.

He said the bulk of the 2014 budget would go mostly to social services getting a total of more than P 700,000 million or 46 percent of the proposed budget.

Emano said that the province general fund would get more than P 400,000 million while budget for special funds would only be a little more than P 300,000 million.

He said that the proposed budget for 2014 was less than P 100,000 million compared to the 2013 budget of P 1.6 billion.

“The previous administration has bloated the budget which resulted in fiscal havoc due to unrealistic forecast,” Emano added.

He said that a report submitted by the Commissions on Audit (COA) for the year 2012 to 2013 accused the previous administration of former Gov. Oscar Moreno of draining the provincial coffers with an overdraft of more than P 500,000 million due to unrealistic budget.

“Now, we would be submitting a realistic budget of P 1.5 billion appropriation for calendar year 2013,” Emano added.

Emano would also push a strategic plan to solve the problem of the Misamis See BUDGET/p.11

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giant fruits. A new attraction in Gingoog City are the giant fruits made of con-

crete at the public plaza measuring some 8 to 9 feet high and painted in bright colors.

The fruits include bananas, lanzones, marang, coconut and mango, which are found abundantly in the farmlands of the city. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry L. Gorit

MNLF followers surrender to police

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City––An undetermined number of Moro National Liberation Front members in Malitbog, Bukidnon, surrendered yesterday to the municipal government.

Malitbog Vice Mayor Gary Casino said the surrenderees were unarmed MNLF members from sitio Abyawan, batangay Siloo, a faraway hinterland area accessible via the neighboring town of Manolo Fortich.

Casino the MNLF members surrendered their ID cards to inform the police that they no longer want to be identified as

members of the MNLF. This came after a warrant of arrest was issued against MNLF founding chairman Nur Misuari following the MNLF attack in Zamboanga City recently.

The MNLF members had sent out surrender feelers and were fetched by a government vehicle to be brought to the municipal center where they surrendered officially to the Philippine National Police.

Casino said the surrenderees were most likely under Commander Amir Alibug.

Capt. Christian Uy, spokesman of the 4th Infantry Division based in Cagayan de Oro City, said the situation will be monitored by the military.

CCIFII gears toward more competitive Iligan

By Lorry V. Gabule of PIA-Normin

ILIGAN City, Lanao del Norte––The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc., (CCIFII) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announces its 3rd Iligan City Business Month Celebration with the theme “Gear Up for a More Competitive Iligan.

The month-long celebration aims to intensify efforts to increase its competitiveness as the new investment and tourism destination in Mindanao.

Emily M. Pascua, CCIFII president, said for the past two years, the Business Month Celebration which is a public-private partnership endeavour, has gained the multi-sectoral support from

different partners forging a strong link between the public and the private sector.

While Councilor Frederick W. Siao, co-main author, said Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution Number 11-715 declaring month of October of each year as Iligan City Business Month dubbed as ‘Asenso Iliganon.’

He said, this will be celebrated every year thereafter, to provide the local stakeholders such as the local business sectors, the educational institutions, among others, with a concrete venue to craft their own vision, mission, plans, and strategies to advance the business climate in Iligan.

This is enviably one of the city’s strategies to perk up economic activities by holding business activities and festivities that increased

the sales of products and services of the local stakeholders.

Thus, during this month, we need to institutionalize the holding of business conferences/conventions, regularize trade exhibits, and strengthen the opportunity of the small players to showcase their products, added Siao.

In a press statement, Pascua said this year’s theme is not far-fletched from its goal. The city will be showered with different business opportunities for both micro-scale entrepreneurs and businessmen in the metro.

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Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Asst editor: ARJAY S. FELICILDA mindanaodailycaraga@gmail.com

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Agrarian Reform Community in Sursur to spur devt

By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––Expectation was visible in the faces of some 100 farmers during the launch of a new Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) in four villages in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur on October 8, 2013.

This was how Caraga Department of Agrarian Reform Information Officer Joie Ceballos described the soil tillers as HIMASS Agrarian Reform Community (for Barangays Hinagdanan, Maglatab, Sta. Cruz and San Vicente) which marked the fifth in Tagbina to cover all the town’s barangays, and the 42nd in the province.

The Depar tment of Agrarian Reform adopted

the ARC strategy in 1993 to serve as focal points of economic development in the countryside. ARC is a cluster of barangays where a critical mass of agrarian reform beneficiaries is situated.

DAR-Caraga Regional Director Faisar Mambuay said that the launch was the start of various projects for the barangays leading to a “holistic” development of the community.

Mambuay assured “We will continue to tap partner agencies, local and foreign donors to help us address the development needs of this ARC.” Ceballos said a development plan totaling P220 million was presented by the four chairmen of the covered barangays.

Jose Conja, who represented Cong. Florencio Garay of the 2nd District of Surigao del Sur, expressed confidence that the ARC launching was a good start that would trigger the development of the four barangays “as implementing agencies like DAR, will provide the assistance you need.”

Tagbina Mayor Generoso Naraiso thanked Mambuay, Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer Benjamin Mataksil and DAR for their effort that led to the formal launching of the HIMASS ARC. Also present during the affair were representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other partner agencies.

TAGBINA, SURIGAO DEL SUR AGRARIAN REFORM COMMUNITY LAUNCHING. DAR-Caraga Regional Director Faisar Mambuay (at the rostrum)

sees the formal launching of HIMASS Agrarian Reform Community in four barangays in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, as the start of a forward development in the countryside assisted by local and foreign donors. At the presidential table are Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Benjamin Mataksil (2nd from right), Jose Conja, Mayor Generoso Naraiso and other government officials. Photo by Joie Ceballos.

Forest guards seize ‘hot logs’ inside Caraga’s watershed

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Regional Editor-Caraga

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--Forest guards have seized another large volume of hot logs inside the Mt. Magdiwata watershed here despite an intensified drive to protect the mountain from forest encroachers.

A joint operation led by forest guards of San Francisco Water District (SFWD) intercepted 79 pieces of natural-grown falcatta logs in the watershed area estimated at 6.8 cubic meters with a commercial value of P50,000.

Elmer Luzon, SFWD general manager, said the confiscated logs were felled

near Manag-as Creek which just about a few meters away from another water spring which they identified as another major source for potable water that would address the increasing demand of consumers in this progressive town.

“As long as there would be encroachment inside the watershed, we spare no one even if those involved are influential persons,” Luzon said.

SFWD has been in the forefront of their continuous drive to protect 1,700-hectare Mt. Magdiwata from forest incursions as the

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mountain which proximity is just a kilometer overlooking the town publication is the only source of potable water and serves as a natural protective shield from disastrous typhoons.

A report by the team composed of SFWD, police and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office said the ill-gotten logs were felled by residents of Alegria village who were caught trying to transport it with Carabaos towards the loading area near the SFWD water reservoir.

“They cut it in the protected mountain and it is a serious criminal offense considering that Magdiwata is already declared perma-

a stump of a falcatta tree.

A forest ranger of San Francisco Water District stands in front of a stump of a falcatta tree already felled by illegal loggers. CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

nent watershed through 282,” Luzon said.

Presidential Proclamation Luzon said the SFWD forest rangers has been closely monitoring all kinds of illegal logging and illegal mining activities that pose a grave threat to the endanMALAYBALAY BRANCH gered watershed. “The recent crackdown only shows we were not singled Pawnshop will be having an that out persons already gained

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RONALDO CIMAFRANCA DELA CRUZ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “TONALDO” to “RONALDO” in the birth certificate of TONALDO CIMAFRANCA DE LA CRUZ who was born on July 10, 1967 at Tungao, Butuan City, Agusan and whose parents are SILVANO ALMENDRAS DE LA CRUZ and VISMINDA OÑATE CIMAFRANCA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 October 2013.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that IRIS ANINION PASTOR has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “FLORIMINDA” to “FLORENDA” in the birth certificate of FLORIMINDA GABOR who was born on Jan. 20, 1947 at Bonbon, Butuan City, Agusan and whose parents are IRENEA PLAZA and SEMON GABOR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his opposition with this Office not later than 18 October 2013.

In complance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that IMELDA M. TANGO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First name from “MILDA” to “IMELDA” in the birth certificate of MILDA MOLLEDA who was born on MARCH 17, 1955 at San Vicente, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are FORTUNATO MOLLEDA and EDELBERTA VILLARIAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 18 October 2013.

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“Worst flood” hits Zambo City

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By BONG S. SARMIENTO

A M B OA N GA CITY — Floods due to intermittent heavy rains since Friday submerged parts of this city Tuesday in what an official said is “the worst flood to hit Zamboanga City in recent memory.”

Adriano Fuego, Office of Civil Defense director for Region 9, told MindaNews Tuesday morning that at least 11 villages in the city were flooded.

By noon, Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco’s flood update as posted in her Facebook account said 2,869 families or 8,848 persons had been displaced by the floods in 22 barangays and are in 30 evacuation centers.

Zamboanga City, which has 98 barangays, is still reeling from the 20-day standoff last month between government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) under founding chair Nur Misuari that left over a hundred persons dead and at least 100,000 displaced. The standoff also paralyzed the city’s economy as businesses were forced to shutdown.

Many of the evacuees had to flee to higher grounds due to the floods. At the Joaquin Enriquez Sports Complex, scores of makeshift tents were flooded as

Residents cross the flood using used inflated tire tubes and a rope in Zamboanga City on October 8, 2013.

(MindaNews photo by Bong S. Sarmiento)

well. While many sought higher grounds, a number of them stayed on despite the floods.

The mayor’s update also said there were “2 casualties –victims of drowning —1 person missing.”

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) website listed two persons from Barangay San Jose Gusu died from drowning.

Damaged agricultural crops include 640 hectares of riceland; 1,243 hectares corn; 200 hectares of assorted vegetables. About 2,000 hectares of fishpond and 900 hectares of seaweed were also among those flooded, according to the mayor’s update.

In some parts of the city, floodwaters nearly reached the second floor of houses, forcing residents to evacuate to nearby schools.

The city government cancelled early morning classes in all levels and suspended work in all gov-

ernment offices, except Rep. Lilia Nuño (2nd district) said one of the worst affected villages was Barangay Vitali, which is within her congressional district.

She said that her office has already sent some relief goods to the flood victims.

In Tungawan town in Zamboanga Sibugay, Angelito Casinillo, OCD area coordinator for Zamboanga del Sur, reported that a landslide along the highway stranded at least 200 vehicles.

Casinillo, who was on his way to this city in the morning, said the landslide occurred at around 10 p.m.

Monday in Barangay Upper Tungawan.

Traffic was back to normal early afternoon.

Casinillo was able to reach this city in the morning by taking a habal-habal (motorcycle) to cross to the other side and take a public transport. (Bong S.Sarmiento / MindaNews)

Comelec-Dipolog readies for Oct. 28 barangay polls

By ALFONSO T. RUDA

DIPOLOG CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here is slated to conduct on Oct. 24 and 25 an orientation/training to all public school teachers who will be serving as members of Board of Election Tellers (BET) in the October 28, 2013 barangay elections.

City Election Registrar Atty. Edmund Calo disclosed during the weekly “Kapihan sa Dipolog” radio program over RMN-dxDR that BET members will be briefed on their roles in the

conduct of barangay polls.

Atty. Calo said the BETs will each receive from Comelec a total honorarium of P3,000 inclusive of transportation and meal allowances.

On the other hand, Calo also reminded the candidates that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) is from October 11 to 17, but there will be no filing of COCs on Oct. 12 and 13.

As regards the implementation of Comelec gun ban, Galo said that his office

is closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its implementation. The gun ban takes effect starting Sept.

28 to Nov. 12, 2013 or one month before and 12 days after the barangay elections.

It can be recalled that President Aquino has earlier signed Proclamation No. 656 declaring Oct 28 as a special non-working holiday throughout the country to allow the public to participate in the barangay polls. (FPG/ATR/ PIA9-Zambo Norte)

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Congratulations to the city government of Cagayan de Oro under Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, and Oro Chamber led by incumbent president Efren Uy for organizing today’s event and for aiming to make Cagayan de Oro City stronger in its strategic position as a regional TRADE AND COMMERCE center for Northern Mindanao, - Mindanao Daily News -

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aking Cagayan de Oro City stron- on Moving the City as Regional Leader ger in its strategic position as on Sustainable Development. a regional TRADE AND COMToday’s 2nd Oro BizCon is a very MERCE center for Northern Mindanao, laudable joint undertaking of the City is the aim of today’s business forum of Government, United States Agency for local business leaders and investment International Development (USAID), planners at the Grand Caprice, this city. Department of Trade and Industry Congratulations to the city govern- (DTI) and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber ment of Cagayan de Oro under Mayor of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (OroOscar S. Moreno, and Oro Chamber Chamber). led by incumbent president Efren Uy Equally challenging are the other for organizing today’s Cagayan de Oro activities attached to the OroBest Expo Stakeholders Forum.

2013 at the Limketkai Atrium Editorial Expected to share the city such as, showcasing successful government’s vision to achieve regional business enterprises, trade and services leadership as a business center, Mayor of topnotch local industries, companies Oscar Moreno deserves all the encour- and business establishments in Cagayan agement and support of the business de Oro City and neighboring areas in sector and civil society. the region and Mindanao, that will run Advancing Cagayan de Oro City’s until October 13e. competitiveness is no mean task for the For initiating such a very significant city’s leadership. event, we congratulate Mayor Oscar Up for discussion are topics that are as Moreno and the Oro chamber under important as today’s headlines such as: president Efren Uy. Urbanization: a Framework for CompetiMay this trigger an explosion of ecotiveness of Cagayan de Oro City; ASEAN nomic and business opportunities that integration and the Local Entrepreneur: will make Cagayan de Oro, indeed, a Meeting the Challenges and Opportuni- regional hub for sustainable developties of Regional Markets; and Strategies ment.

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b. From Junction Jestine Farm Supply-Public Market up to Aranaydo Street.

c. Corner Quintana: From Aranaydo Street going to Public Market up to Sapad Provincial Road.

d. National Highway fronting Public Kiosk: From Iligan City going to Pagadian City.

Excerpt from the minutes of the Regular Session of the Sanggunian held on April 18, 2012, SB Session Hall, 9:00 a.m.

e. Public Kiosk Directional Curve: From Pagadian City to Iligan City traversing the First Triangular Park between the Kiosk and the third triangle then to the National Highway.

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f. From Sapad Provincial Road to National Highway passing the Public Kiosk– Kept Right .

g. From National Highway going to Sapad Provincial Road passing through the Public KioskKept Right .

h. From Junction National Highway- Aranaydo Street to junction Rosal Street.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE SANGGUNIAN

Perlito B. Gonzaga Ma. Cristina N. Atay Ann Marie G. Fung Patrick John T. Te Jose C. Te Liczar O. Basinillo Guillermo B. Bandiala Allan C. Tabaquero Romelie Jose M. Roullo Barry Y. Baguio

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Absent:

Hon. Thomas Rey B. Barcenas

Mun. Vice Mayor / Presiding Chairman SB Member do do do do do do do ABC President

- FSK President

RESOLUTION No. ( 04- 18-12 ) - 040

WHEREAS, in order to provide safety to the riding public, pedestrians and to decongest traffic , this Traffic Ordinance is enacted to regulate the flow of traffic, movement of vehicle, pedestrians and to provide orderliness thereof.

WHEREAS, in as much as open areas in the commercial area along the national highway is not enough to provide parking terminals to tricycles, jeeps, vans and provincial buses , temporary terminals are herein designated.

WHEREAS, the Sanggunaing Bayan of the municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte has the power to regulate the operation of tricycles, sikad-sikad and grant franchises for the operation thereof within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality.

WHEREAS, consistent with the legislative authority of the sanggunian to enact rules and guidelines for an orderly traffic and its enforcement , Ordinance No. 31, S-2009 is hereby amended.

WHEREFORE, after due deliberation and upon motion of Hon. Allan C. Tabaquero , unanimously seconded, BE IT ORDAIN, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the sangguniamgn bayan, in a session duly assembled to amend Municipal Ordinance No. 31, S-2009, otherwise known as the Traffic Ordinance of the Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte of 2009.

ARTICLE 111 ( As amended ) TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION Section 1.- Authority of the Sangguniang Bayan: In consonance with the authority granted in Section 447, par 5 ( sub-par v and vi ) of RA 7160, the sangguniang bayan shall exercise such functions as they may see fit from time to time:

For purposes of identifying the Triangular Parks: Standing from the National Highway facing the Sapad Provincial Road. The Center of the Triangle shall be that which the Public Kiosk is located. The First of the Triangular Park shall be that on the right portion, the Second of the Triangular Park shall be that on the left portion and the Third of the Triangular Park shall be that fronting the center of the Main Public Kiosk directing Sapad Provincial Road.

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RESOLUTION AMENDING ARTICLE 111, ARTICLE IX, ARTICLE XI, ARTICLE XIII, ARTICLE XIV, ARTICLE XV, ARTICLE XVII, ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 31, S-2009, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE.

The one way traffic stated in par. ( d ) and ( e ) is hereby suspended due to bad road condition and shall be lifted as soon as the road condition becomes good.

1. Create, define, re-define, eliminate or change all speed zones, one-way streets, through streets, parking areas, crosswalk, loading and unloading areas, bus stops and designate the type of marking to be placed and maintained for the identification of such zones or area.

2. Determine and designate the type of all traffic signs and signboards which shall be uniformed and in so far as practicable conform to the current standard as approved by the DPWH and the LTO. 3. Determine those intersections at which drivers of vehicles shall not make a right turn, left or “U” turn and designate the place at which proper signs at such intersections shall be erected.

4. Authorize the Local Chief Executive for the deputation of Municipal Traffic Aides and Police for the efficient implementation of this code.

5. And shall exercise such authority granted in Section 4R.04 of Article R of the Local Revenue Code.

ARTICLE XI ( As amended ) ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION FOR THE OPERATION OF TRISIKAD Section 1. Operation of Trisikad: Trisikad shall be allowed to operate within the limit of one barangay except when the driven trisikad is going to another barangay where the driver intends to operate for hire or going home to his barangay of origin.

Section 2. Prohibition: a. No person/s shall be allowed to drive a trisikad unless he is eighteen ( 18 ) years of age, who is physically and mentally fit. b. No trisikad unit shall be allowed to operate for hire unless the same is duly registered with the Treasurer’s Office upon payment of the following; ( Local Revenue Code )

1. Trisikad for hire: registration Fee = P150.00

Cost of Plate = 50.00

Cost of ID = 25.00

2.Trisikad for commercial use:

Registration fee

Cost of Plate

1. Trisikad for private use:

Registration fee

Cost of Plate

5. Permit to Operate

6. Permit to Drive

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P150.00 50.00

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P100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

c. No person shall drive a bicycle in any streets unless he/she has paid the following: ( Local Revenue Code ) 1. Registration Fee = P150.00 2. Cost of Plate = 50.00 d. All trisikads shall not be allowed and strictly prohibited to pass through the main national highway except to cross. e. No trisikad shall be allowed to operate during nighttime without a reflector-sticker pasted in front and at the back of the trisikad. f. No person/s shall be allowed to drive a trisikad without pinning his Identification Card.

Section 3: Administrative provisions. a. All trisikad shall be registered with the Municipal Treasurer’s Office. b. Newly acquired trisikad shall be registered within thirty (30) days from the date of acquisition. c. Wearing of shorts and sleeveless shirts while driving is strictly prohibited. d. The operation of trisikad shall be limited to one barangay only.

Section 2. Composition of the Traffic Management Board: The Traffic Management Board is hereby created:

e. The rate of fees to be collected from trisikad passengers shall not exceed the rate approved/determined by the Sangguniang Bayan.

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f. The total number of passengers of a trisikad shall be limited to three (3) person excluding the driver.

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( B ) Functions of the Board- The Board shall have the following functions:

1. Monitor the implementation of this code.

2. Recommend corrective measures for the efficient implementation of traffic rules and regulations to the Sangguniang Bayan.

3. Exercise such other functions that is deemed necessary to ensure public safety and convenience, and whenever practicable recommend the re-routing of traffic specially during civic, military and religious parade without need of Sanggunian approval and only for a limited purpose and duration.

4. Recommend to the Local Chief Executive guidelines and methodology for the efficient enforcement of this code.

5. shall formulate the summons or citation ticket to be used by Traffic Enforcers.

Section 3. Authority of the Traffic Enforcers- The Traffic Enforcers herein referred are those duly designated Traffic Police Officer/s , Traffic Aides paid by the local government of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte , and those Barangay Tanuds which are designated and detailed as traffic aide by their respective Barangay Councils and assist Traffic Police Personnel, Traffic Management Group and LTO. ( A ) Functions of the Enforcers:

1. shall enforce the provisions of this code and assist Traffic Police Personnel, TMG and LTO in the implementation of all national laws .

2. shall take the name and address of traffic violators whether with or without a driver’s license number; the registration and plate number of the vehicle/s involved.

3. shall issue to the traffic violator a summon or citation ticket informing him/her of the charge/s against him/her and requiring him/her to answer the same at the time and place designated in the citation within seven ( 7 ) days after such violation.

4. shall impound any vehicle / motorcab/ trisikad/ habal-habal / tala-tala driven or operated by the traffic violator and to release the same only upon authority of the officer duly designated by the Local Chief Executive.

ARTICLE IX ( As amended ) DESIGNATED ONE-WAY STREETS

SECTION 1. ONE-WAY STREETS.- (1) The streets or portions thereof described below are hereby designated one-way streets. Vehicular traffic, on said streets shall move only in the direction indicated by signs erected and maintain thereon. This provision does not apply in emergency cases but the driver of such vehicle shall exercise extra care in traversing the one-way street.

a. Aranaydo Street: From National Highway going to junction Ilang-Ilang St. from 7:00 a.m. to

g. The driver/or operator shall always carry his Xerox copy of the permit and registration papers; h. The drivers or operators of trisikad shall at times comply with the traffic rules and regulations while operating his units. i. Every trisikad being operated at night shall be equipped with light on the front which shall emit a white light from a distance of at least 20 feet to the front with a rear reflex mirror or reflectorized tape visible for a distance of 20 feet to the rear. j. A trisikad shall be equipped with a bell, horn or other devices capable of giving signal for a distance of at least ten(10) meters, except siren or whistle; k. The Municipal Treasurer shall keep a register of all pedaled tricycles containing information such as the make and brand of the tricycle, the name and address of the owner and the number of the permit plate. l. The traffic officer shall apprehend operators/owners of trisikads operating without permits.

Section 4: ADMINISTRATIVE PENAL PROVISION: Any violations of the provisions under this article shall be punished by impounding the unit and be released only upon payment of the following administrative fines;

No registration P

No plate and/or ID Number

No light or reflector

Failure to carry registration paper

Operating in not designated areas:

1st Offense

2nd Offense

150.00 100.00 75.00 50.00 50.00 100.00

For any violation under Section 3 hereof by any driver or operator of trisikad not otherwise fined in the immediately preceding paragraph , aside the impounding of the unit shall pay a fine of P100.00 for each violation.

If the unit will not be claimed after one (1) year, it shall be sold to public auction under the following procedures;

1. The Municipal Treasurer shall post notice for auction sale for five(5) consecutive days in two (2) conspicuous places in the public market setting therein the floor price as determined by the appraisal committee duly constituted by the Municipal Mayor for the purpose;

2. In case the impounded trisikad is not disposed of within ten (10) days from the date of notice of the public auction, the same shall be considered sold to the Municipal Government and shall be disposed within the first thirty (30) days in accordance with the law; 1. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to satisfy the costs of impounding, advertisement and conduct of sale. The residue over the costs shall accrue to the

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owner of the impounded trisikad, if he is satisfactorily presented proof of ownership otherwise the residue will accrue to the General fund of this municipality.

ARTICLE XIII ( As amended )

Section 1. Operation of Motorcab: Motorcycle shall be allowed to operate within the limit of the route as provided in the franchise, provided further that any route shall be within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kapatagan. This provision shall include the operation of “ habal-habal”, “ tala-tala “.

For purposes of this section , one route – one motor policy is hereby established.

Section 2. Zone for Motorcab for hire.

Maranding Annex and Bagong Silang and Curvada & de Asis and San Vicente, Cathedral Waterfalls. Tiacongan/and Bansarvil 1 and Butadon, Sta Cruz, Balili & Donggoan and Lapinig and Margos & Taguitic and

vice versa vice versa vice versa vice versa vice versa

Pinuyak, Sitio Putol , Maranding Annex, Sto Tomas and Bagong Silang and Curvada & de Asis and San Vicente, Cathedral Waterfalls.

Tiacongan/and Bansarvil 1, La Libertad, Pulangyuta, Tulatulahan, Tipolo and Kaskas, Purok 4 & 5 , Palayan ng Bayan Butadon, and Sta Cruz, Balili & Donggoan and Buenavista, Mahayahay, Kidalus and Soso- Bel-is and Malinas and

Filing fee a. For the first five (5) units b. For each additional unit Fare adjustment fee for fare increase Filing fee for amendment of MTOP Health Clearance Registration Sticker

Operation of Motorcycle without a sidecab

1. Filing fee

a. For the first five (5) units

b. For each additional unit

2. Fare adjustment fee for fare increase

3. Filing fee for amendment of MTOP

4. Health Clearance

5. Registration Sticker

P500.00 150.00 50.00

Operating in not designated areas:

1st offense 150.00

2nd offense 300.00

If the unit is not claim after (10) days, an impounding fee of twenty pesos(P20.00) per day shall be imposed.

2. In case the impounded tricycle is not disposed of within ten(10) days from the date of notice of the public auction, the same shall be considered sold to the Municipal Government unit and shall be disposed within the first thirty(30) days in accordance with law.

vice versa vice versa vice versa vice versa vice versa vice vice vice vice

No MTOP No light or reflector Failure to carry MTOP papers

1. The Municipal Treasurer shall post notice for auction sale for five(5) consecutive days in two(2) conspicuous places in the public market setting therein in the floor price as determined by the appraisal committee duly constituted by the Municipal Mayor for the purpose.

versa. versa versa versa.

Section 4. Imposition of Fees. ( As Provided by the Revised Local Revenue Code – Section 4R.02, Art. Q ) There shall be collected an annual franchise fee in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (P250.00) payable on or before January 20 of year for the operation of each tricycle-for-hire.

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Section 4R. 05. Penal Provisions. Any violations of the provisions of this Article shall be punished by impounding the unit and be released only upon payment of the following administrative fines:

However, if the owner fails to claim the unit after one (1) year, it shall be sold through public auction under the following procedures:

vice versa vice versa vice versa

Section 3. Zone for habal-habal and tala-tala for hire.

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h. Poblacion to

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f. The Municipal Treasurer shall keep a registry of all tricycle operators, which shall include among others, the name and address of the operator and the number and brand of tricycles owned and operated by said operator.

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a. Poblacion to

b. Poblacion to

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P100.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 30.00

P 100.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 30.00

Section 4R. 03. Time of Payment.

a. The annual franchise fee shall be paid to the Municipal Treasurer upon application for an MTOP or renewal thereof. b. The filing fee shall be paid upon application for an MTOP based on the number of units. c. Filing fee for amendment of MTOP shall be upon application for transfer to another zone, change of ownership of unit of transfer of MTOP. Section 4R.04. Administrative Provisions. a. Prospective operators of tricycles should first secure a Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) from the Sangguniang Bayan. b. The Sangguniang Bayan of this municipality shall : 1. Issue, amend, revise, renew, suspend, or cancel MTOP and prescribe the appropriate terms and conditions therefore; determine, fix, prescribe or periodically adjust fares or rates for the service provided in a zone after public hearing; prescribed and regulate zones of service in coordination with the barangay; fix, impose and collect, and periodically review and adjust but not often than once every three (3) years, reasonable fees and other related charges in the regulation of tricycles-for-hire; and establish and prescribe the conditions and qualifications of service.

2. Only Filipino citizens and partnership or corporation with sixty percent (60%) Filipino equity shall be granted the MTOP. No MTOP shall be granted by the municipality unless the applicant is in possession of units with valid registration papers from the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

3. The grantee of the MTOP shall provide common carrier’s insurance sufficient to answer for any liability it may incur to passengers and third parties in case of accidents; 4. Operators of tricycles-for-hire shall employ drivers duly licensed by LTO for tricycle-forhire.

5. Operators who intend to stop service completely, or suspend service for more than one (1) month shall report in writing such termination or suspension to the Sangguniang Bayan; 6. Tricycle operators are prohibited to operate on national highways utilized by 4-wheels vehicles greater than four (4) tons and where normal speed exceed forty (40) KPH. The Sangguniang Bayan may provide exceptions if there is no alternative route.

7. Tricycles-for-hire shall be allowed to operate like a taxi service, i.e., service is rendered upon demand and only on the approved fixed route within a zone. c. The Sangguniang Bayan may impose a common color for tricycles for hire in the same zone.

Each tricycle unit shall be assigned and bear an identification number, aside from its LTO license plate number.

The Sangguniang Bayan shall establish a fare structure that will provide the operator a reasonable return or profit, and still be affordable to the general public. The fare structure may either be flat (single fare regardless of distance) as a minimum amount plus a basic rate per kilometer.

3. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to satisfy the costs of impounding advertisement and conduct of sale. The residue over these costs shall accrue to the owner of the impounded tricycle. If he satisfactorily presented proof of ownership otherwise the residue will accrue to the General Fund of this Municipality.

ARTICLE XIV ( As amended ) DESIGNATION OF TEMPORARY TERMINAL Loading and unloading stations Section 1. : Temporary Terminal : Refer to Traffic Routing Scheme ( Map )

The Temporary Terminal for habal-habal/tala-tala and tricycles are hereby change and adopted, the location of its terminal per zone is designated in the Traffic Locational MAP. See Annex A. Section 2. Loading and unloading at Poblacion along the National Highway: ) Station 1: Junction National Highway and Cangke St ( fronting LANECO Sub-station, both sides ) Station 2: Integrated Bus Terminal – designated area Station 3: Junction National Highway junction Anoya St and Bulahan Street, both sides.

Section 3. Prohibition. No Provincial Buses, vans , jeepneys, and other puvs-for hire shall be allowed to load/unload at any point along the national highway in between junction Cangke Street up to junction Santol /Bulahan Street and vice versa.

ARTICLE XV ( As amended ) DESIGNATION OF PERMANENT TERMINAL Section 1. Permanent Terminal – The Integrated Bus Terminal shall be the permanent terminal to all provincial buses, jeepneys, van and other puvs.

Section 2. Prohibition : it shall be unlawful for any driver/s of provincial buses, van ,public utility vehicles to load, unload or drop passenger/s at any point along the national highway between junction Cangke Street up to Junction Santol/Bulahan Street and vice versa.

ARTICLE XVII ( AS Amended ) MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 1. – It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly drop, place or throw or cause to drop, place or throw upon any highway, scattered or tacks, nails, wire, scrapped metals, broken glass, bottles or other substances or things injurious to the feet of the persons or animals or the tires or wheels of vehicles.

SECTION 2. – It shall be unlawful for any person to puncture or cut or otherwise injure the tire to mar ( ruin ) the finish of or purposely damage, disconnect or take away part of any motor vehicle without the permission and consent of the owner.

SECTION 3. – No driver or operator of a public utility service vehicle shall smoke while his vehicle is in motion and actually occupied with passengers nor should he converse or be talking with anybody in the vehicle except when ask to do so or for any valid reasons other merely chatting.

SECTION 4. – No person having the control of any vehicle shall negligently allow it to bump, hit or go against or foul upon any person, vehicle or other thing whatsoever, nor shall any person fail to stop his car or vehicle at any place in a street when directed by any person in authority or by any police or peace officer.

SECTION 5. – No person having the control of any vehicle shall fail to keep a vigilant watch for all vehicles and persons especially children and aged person nor shall any such person fail to strike his gong, bell or sound his horn several times in quick succession, reduce the speed of his car vehicle upon approaching any team, carriage or person about to cross his path.

SECTION 6. – TRACKING MUD UNTO THE HIGHWAY. – No vehicle using the public highway shall track mud or dirt unto the traveled portion of such highway in such quantities as will constitute a hazard when the roadway is wet, or obscure the painted pavement markings thereon. In the event that mud or dirt is unavoidably tracked onto the highway, it shall be the duty of the operator of the offending vehicle to have said mud or dirt remove as quickly as possible.

SECTION 7. – RIDING ON MOTORCYCLES – A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger shall ride a straddle upon a permanent and regular seat to the rear or side of the operator, said motorcycle should be equipped with adequate foot rest and hand grips, nor shall any other person ride upon such motorcycle not equipped as herein above set forth.

The official rate to be initially adopted shall be a minimum fee of Five Pesos (P5.00) plus One Pesos (P5.00) per km. in excess of four (4.0) km. distance pending the enactment of the prescribed fare structure for the zone by the Sangguniang Bayan.

Section 8. ( amended version ) It shall be unlawful for any person except those authorized by the Local Chief Executive/ Chief of Police acting upon the directive of the Traffic Management Board or the sangguniang bayan to remove, alter, deface, injure or destroy traffic signs, signals where they are officially installed.

Operators of tricycles-for-hire are required to post in the conspicuous part of the tricycle the schedule of fares.

ARTICLE XVIII ( As amended )

d. The zones must be within the boundaries of this municipality. The existing zones which covers the territorial unit not only of the municipality but other adjoining municipalities as well shall be maintained provided the operators serving the said zone secure the MTOP.

Penalty

Section 1. Penalty : Any violation of this ordinance not otherwise specified in any article shall be penalized by a fine of not less than P200 and not more than P1,000.00 or imprisonment of not less e. For the purpose of this Article, a Municipal Tricycle Operator’s Permit Regulatory Board is hereby one month but not more than four months or both in the discretion of the court. Provided , however, composed as follows: that should the violator opt not to be criminally prosecuted in court, an administrative fine shall be

SB (Comm. On Transportation) Chairman imposed in the amount of P300.00 payable to the Municipal Treasurer’ Office or otherwise the violator

SB Member may opt to render a voluntary civic action services for a period of three ( 3 ) hours.

SB Member

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Section 2. PROCEDURE UPON ARREST.- Except when authorized or directed by law to immediately take a person arrested for violation of laws before the court, any authorized police officer or traffic enforcer , upon making the arrest for violation of traffic law , Land Transportation Code ( RA 4136 ) when authorized or this ordinance shall take the name , address and operator’s license number of the alleged violator and the registered number on the motor vehicle involved and shall issue to him in writhing a summon or citation, hereinafter described directing him to answer to the charge against him at a place within seven days after the arrest.

Section 3. Summons or Citationa. Form of summons or citations is hereby used for citing traffic violations which do not mandate a physical arrest of the violator. Such form shall be that form which are commonly used by law enforcement agency and shall be adopted or prescribed by the Provincial Public Prosecutors . b. In every case, when a citation is used, the original shall be given to the violator or in the case of unattended vehicle, the original of the same shall be affixed.

Section 4. Separability Clause: If for any reason, any section or provision of this code shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by competent authority, such judgment or decree shall not affect or impair other sections or provisions thereof.

Section 5. Applicability Clause. All other matters relating to the imposition in this ordinance shall be governed by pertinent provisions of existing laws and other ordinances.

Section 6. Repealing Clause, as amended . All ordinances, rules and regulations or part thereof in conflict with or inconsistent with any provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after posting or publication. xxxx-----------------------------xxxx RESOLVED FURTHER to forward copy of this resolution to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Lanao del Norte for approval.

Unanimously carried.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing resolution.

(Sgd.) JOSELITO C. DELORIA

Secretary to the Sanggunian

(Sgd.) Hon. ALLAN C. TABAQUERO

SB MEMBER/ Movant Attested by:

(Sgd.) Hon. PERLITO B. GONZAGA Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding Chairman

Approved by His Honor, the Municipal Mayor: (Sgd.) Atty. BENJIE YU BAGUIO Municipal Mayor With our conformity: Hon. Ma. Cristina N. Atay

- SB Member

Signed

Hon. Ann Marie G. Fung

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Signed

Hon. Patrick John T. Te

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Signed

Hon. Jose C. Te

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Signed

Hon. Liczar O. Basinillo

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Signed

Hon. Guillermo B. Bandiala

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Signed

Hon. Romelie Jose M. Roullo

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Signed

Hon. Barry Y. Baguio

- ABC President

Signed

Approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan , Lanao del Norte on October 1, 2012 per SP Res. No. 226-2012.

Whenever appropriate, the MSWD shall release the minor to the custody of his/her parent or guardian.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-082 RESOLUTION APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 16, S – 2008, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SELLING, DISTRIBUTION AND DRINKING OF LIQUORS, TUBA AND/OR INTOXICATING BEVERAGES UPON MINORS and ADULT PERSON, PROHIBITING HABITUAL DRUNKENESS IN PUBLIC PLACES , AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATE PENALTIES THEREFORE.

Any adult person caught in violation of this ordinance shall be penalized in the following: First Offense- shall undergo either physical set-ups , jogging and /or ground cleaning or community service for not more than one hour at the discretion of the court.

WHEREAS, consistent to Section 16 of Ra 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government of 1991, every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom , as well as the powers necessary , appropriate , or incidental for its efficient and effective governance , and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare.

Local government units shall ensure the promotion of health and safety, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of the inhabitants.

Second Offense- imprisonment of not more than one week or community service of not more than three days or both at the discretion of the court.

Third Offense or more - imprisonment of not more than one month or community service of not more than fifteen days or both at the discretion of the court.

WHEREAS, Section 446, par 1, sub par ( v ) of RA 7160 provides that the Sangguniang Bayan may pass ordinance intended to protect, suppress and impose appropriate penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places and may pass legislative measures for the protection of minor.

Section 8. Administrative Penalties Any business establishment found in violation of this ordinance shall be administratively penalized by cancellation of the business permit “ to sell liquors , tuba and /or intoxicating beverages.”

WHEREAS, the Sanggunian received various complaints of habitual drunkenness in public places resulting to public disturbance, discomfort , annoyance and public disorder ; and out of school minors who had become vagrant , problematic and psychologically uncontrollable.

WHEREAS, the local government has the obligation to protect and safeguard minors from the bad influence or harmful effect of liquor and other intoxicating beverages.

Section 9. Construction This ordinance or any provision hereof shall be liberally construed in order not to defeat the spirit of this ordinance

NOW THEREFORE, after due deliberation and upon motion of Hon. Allan C. Tabaquero, duly seconded by Hon. Narciso B. Oporto, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIAN in a session duly assembled ORDINANCE NO. 16, S-2008 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SELLING, DISTRIBUTION AND DRINKING OF LIQUORS, TUBA AND/OR INTOXICATING BEVERAGES UPON MINORS AND ADULT PERSON, PROHIBITING HABITUAL DRUNKENESS IN PUBLIC PLACES , AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE. Section 1. Definition of terms Drunkenness - high and /or under the influence of liquor, tuba, and/or intoxicating beverages. For purposes of this section, an intoxicating beverage can mean any form of beer product or beverage.

Adult Person – any natural person 18 years old or above.

Minor – any person under the age of 18.

Selling – to dispose of the ownership of liquor , tuba and or intoxicating beverages to another or others in exchange for money.

Distribution – the dealing of or marketing of liquor , tuba and or intoxicating beverages.

Business Establishment – any store, café , disco bar , restaurant, beer house and the like.

Habitual – regular , consistent , customary, routine Habitual drunkenness – any person who is regularly, consistently, and/or customarily high and/ or under the influence of liquor, tuba and /or intoxicating beverages.

Section 2. Prohibition to sell, serve and drink liquor, tuba, and intoxicating beverages upon minors.

It shall be unlawful for any business establishment to sell, serve and/or allow a minor to drink at his/her establishment any kind of liquor, tuba and/or intoxicating beverages.

Section 3. Prohibition to sell liquor, tuba and other form of intoxicating beverages upon minors.

Except when a minor is assisted by a parent , guardian or adult at the time of procurement, It shall be unlawful for any business establishment to sell liquor, tuba and /or other form of intoxicating beverages to minors at any time of the day and night Section 4. Regulation of time to sell and serve liquor, tuba, and intoxicating beverages upon any adult person.

Except on special occasions such as but not limited to town or barrio fiesta, Araw ng Kapatagan and the like, it shall be unlawful for any business establishment to sell and serve to any adult person at his/her establishment any kind of liquor, tuba and/or intoxicating beverages beyond 10:00 in the late evening. Provided further, that no business establishment within a radius of 50 meters from vital learning institutions such as schools and courts shall serve and allow any person to drink at his/her establishment any kind of liquor, tuba and other intoxicating beverages from 7:00 o’clock in the morning to 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

Section 5. Habitual Drunkenness Upon Any Person, Prohibition.

It shall be unlawful for any person to be habitually drunk in any public places and at any time during the day or night.

Section 6. Prohibition on Minors.

It shall be unlawful for any minor to drink any form of liquor, tuba and/or intoxicating beverages in any business establishment.

Section 7. Penalties.

Any minor caught in violation of this ordinance shall be brought to the custody of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development. The MSWD shall thereinafter conduct a counseling - seminar on responsible childhood and parenthood to both the minor and the minor’s parent or guardian.

Section 10. Separability Clause If any provision hereof had been found to be inconsistent to national law or the constitution , the same does not affect the other provision of this ordinance.

Section 11. Repealing Clause Any ordinance found inconsistent to this ordinance is accordingly repealed, modified and/or annulled.

Section 12. Effectivity This ordinance shall take effect ten ( 10 ) days after publication.

Approved :

First Reading:

Second Reading:

Third Reading:

October 22, 2007 November 5, 2007 April 30, 2008

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing resolution – ordinance.

(Sgd.) JOSELITO C. DELORIA

Secretary to the Sanggunian Verified by:

(Sgd.) Hon. ALLAN C. TABAQUERO SB Member/ Movant

Attested by:

(Sgd.) Hon. PERLITO B. GONZAGA Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding Chairman

Approved by His Honor, the Municipal Mayor:

(Sgd.) Atty. BENJIE YU BAGUIO Municipal Mayor Our conformity: Hon. Jose C. Te

- SB Member

Signed

Hon. Patrick John T. Te

- SB Member

Signed

Hon. Narciso B. Oporto

- do

Signed

Hon. Romelie Jose M. Roullo

- do

Signed

Hon. Ravelo T. Gulmatico, Sr.

- do

Signed

Hon. Serafin M. Plaza

- do

Signed

Hon. Guillermo Bandiala

- do

Signed

Hon. Walter Lantaca

- ABC President

Signed

Hon. Beth Q. Baguio

- FSK President

Signed

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Council to hike parking fees; bikes and motorcycles included

By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA of Davao Today

DAVAO City––The Davao City Council on Tuesday passed on second reading an ordinance that would increase vehicle parking fees to as much as P20 in the first two hours and an additional P 10 for every succeeding hour.

This time, parking of motorcycles and bicycles will also be charged. A fee of P2 will be collected on the first 2 hours and still, P1 for each succeeding hour while trucks and buses would have to shell out P100 for the first two hours and P20 for every additional hour.

Some councilors raised objections and appeals on the revisions but to no avail.

C ouncilor Mabel SungaAcosta raised her reservations

that the rates could be high, and proposed economic experts to contribute inputs “on how much would be a reasonable cost for Davaoeños.”

But First District Councilor Bonifacio Militar, author of the original ordinance in 1990, said the increase of private vehicles by 27% since 2011 showed “more Davaoeños have substantial income” and could afford to pay parking fees.

The 2012 data from Land Transportation Office XI registered a total of 148,085 vehicles including 14,391 cars, 33,892 utility vehicles, 5,862 sports utility vehicles, and 8,227 trucks.

The number of registered motorcycles and tricycles increased the most in the past three years from 64,326 to 84,582.

The councilor said 150 park-

Dabaonons honor centenarians

Davao del Norte––The province of Davao del Notre honor the centenarians of the province for their selfless service and significant contribution to nation-building in ceremonies held last Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Provincial Capitol.

To highlight this year’s Elderly Filipino Week celebration of the province, the provincial council of the elderly, known as the ACHIEVERS, launched the search for the Outstanding Centenarian of Davao del Norte.

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ing fee collectors will be hired in the city to collect the fees.

But Councilor Victorio Advincula, Jr opposed the ordinance saying it will overlap with the “Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Code” he coauthored. “(The Code) is already an existing ordinance waiting for Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and it is effected to include all existing ordinances on the matter of traffic,” he said.

Advincula proposed that parking fees should be tackled in the IRR of the Traffic and Transportation Code. He also noted that section 59 paragraph 5 of the said code proposed the implementation of parking fees through the issuance of citation of tickets and detailed the schedules of payments attached as annexes.

But Militar said there is no conflict with both laws, saying the Code “is a codification merely of existing ordinances”.

He further said the Code “lacks the element of a valid ordinance” as it has not yet been published and has no IRR. Militar said if Advincula has objections to the parking ordinance it will reviewed by the City Legal Office before it will become executory.

The parking ordinance, known as Davao City Ordinance 153-A, entitled “An Ordinance Imposing Parking Fees on All Vehicle owners/drivers for Using Certain Streets in Davao City as Parking Spaces,” was enacted in October 8, 1990 during the 9th City Council.

This is the seventh revision to the ordinance.

Motorcycle watchers, such as

Mang “Johnny” who keeps watch of motorcycles parked near the City Hall in San Pedro Street, doubted if drivers would accept the fees.

He said drivers sometimes do not pay for his “services” for looking out on their motorcycles and helmets from being stolen, and shielding them from the heat of the sun. “That is why I doubt if they will be willing to pay, they will take pains over it,” Johnny said.

“Many of those who park here are employees of the Davao City government. They ride motorcycles because it is more convenient and may be cheaper than riding a jeepney,” he said.

Johnny recalled the collection of parking fees stopped around 2004. (John Rizle L. Saligumba/ davaotoday.com)

ACHIEVERS Director Leonilo Lariosa said the search aims to honor and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the aging seniors, particularly to the development of the province.

“Their living example inspires the Dabaonons to work for better quality of life through dedication, hard work and by pursuing healthy lifestyle,” he said.

Centenarian Alfredo Pulmano of Tagum City, who turned 105 years old last May, clinched the Oustanding Centenarian HONOR | page 11

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of CORAZON M. BANGUIS, who died intestate on July 30, 1996, at Pagawan, Manticao, Misamis Oriental; left a parcel of land situated Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, which is particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-55812, Lot: 468-B, Psd-10-029220, Portion of Lot: 468, Cad. 366, Manticao Cadastre, Location: Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY (1,070) sq.m., more or less, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE, made and entered into by and between; HEIRS OF CORAZON M. BANGUIS, namely: CONCISO M. BANGUIS, ALBERTO M. BANGUIS, DAYLINDA M. BANGUIS, NILO M. BANGUIS, CANDELARIA M. BANGUIS, LIZA M. BANGUIS, and RICO BANGUIS (herein represented by CONCISO M. BANGUIS), all of legal age, Filipinos, and a residents of Tuod, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, are the sole and legitimate heirs. That for and in consideration of the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND (Php 60,000.00) Pesos, Philippine Currency, in hand paid to us

by KAREN ACAAC DAGOOC, of legal age, single, Filipino, and a resident of Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, absolutely and irrevocably unto said KAREN ACAAC DAGOOC, her heirs, successors, and assigns, portion of the above-described real property, designated as Lot 468-B1, consisting of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters, more or less.

As per Doc. No. 417; Page No. VIII; Book No. 42; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. BERNA GIFT C. GONZAGA-DIMACALING.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of PERPETUA DAGAPIOSO KHO, who died intestate on January 18, 1979; left a parcel of land situated Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, which is particularly described as follows; TAX DECLARATION NO. 22-0001-00685 “A parcel of residential lot (Lot No. 70, Cad 529) located in Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (574) Square Meters, more or less, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE, made and entered into by and between HEIRS OF PERPETUA DAGAPIOSO KHO, namely; HEIRS OF CONSUELO KHO LAGROSAS, namely; ELSIE LAGROSAS DACOCO and BAMBI LAGROSAS ABELLA, both of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Naawan, Misamis Oriental; and HEIRS OF PACITA KHO SARENAS, namely: NELDA S. LINTAG and ELSA S. CAÑETE, both of legal age, married, Filipinos, and residents of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, are the sole and legitimate heirs. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND (Php 50,000.00) Pesos, Philippine Currency, in hand paid by MARY CHUCHIE SARENAS MAHINAY, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, absolutely and irrevocably unto said MARY CHUCHIE SARENAS MAHINAY, the above-described real property.

As per Doc. No. 432; Page No. 44; Book No. VIII; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. BERNA GIFT C. GONZAGA-DIMACALING.

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The provincial government staged on Sept. 3, 2013, the 6th Family Health Fair with LGU Compostela as host Gov. Arturo Uy issued Executive Order 36-2008, declaring September 3 of every year as the Family Health Day. The fair offers for a on maternal health, child health care, family planning, nutrition, healthy lifestyle and personal hygiene.

Lectures, product samples, free check-ups, and press conference were conducted. (A. Dayao/IDS Comval)

Davao City plans river promenade, rehab of parks DAVAO City––The City Government of Davao particularly the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) is eyeing the development of a river promenade along the Davao River and the rehabilitation of existing public parks.

Eliza Madrazo, CENRO head said that they have submitted the river promenade plan to the City Planning and Development Office for approval.

The plans will entail the continuation of the river promenade from Bolton Bridge up until Generoso Bridge. A river promenade was built at the riverbank beside Bolton Bridge but has been neglected, Madrazo said that the plan under

the Davao River Development Program will have the promenade expanded.

She said the promenade will be useful as view decks where people can watch fluvial parades. Future plans will include the expansion of the promenade into Madapo, an area beyond Generoso Bridge.

She said that though the riverbanks of the proposed promenade are occupied with settlers, it has been identified as a permanent hazard area and the settlers are eligible for relocation.

Part of the plan is for the other side of the river bank to be covered with trellises and its banks planted with mangroves to hide illegal settlers and at the same time prevent them from

throwing garbage along the river.

A small river park is planned at the Tiongko Football Field just beside the Bolton Bridge. Madrazo said it will be developed as a coastal park.

Madrazo hopes that the project will be implemented within three years during the term of incumbent City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

Aside from River Promenade, Madrazo said they are proposing a budget of P2-million for the fencing of Osmeña Park, right beside the Sangguniang Panglungsod Building.

Madrazo said they are planning to make Osmeña Park, a retiree park where kiosks, benches will be put up for the elderly visiting

the park. She noticed that some people have been making the park as home or sleeping quarters to the detriment of other park goers thus the need to fence in the public space.

If implemented Osmeña Park will be modelled after the People’s Park where there is an opening and closing time for park visitors.

Another plan according to Madrazo is for them to meet subdivision owners and homeowner association presidents, where they are encouraged to plant trees in vacant lots and among roadsides as part of the climate change adaptation strategy of the City Government. A report from RG Alama of PIA-12

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to be elected, a resident in the barangay for at least one year prior to Election Day; able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect, and is at least 18 years old on October 28.

COC forms are free and available at the office of the election officers (EOs) as well as in the Comelec website (www.comelec. gov.ph), where they can be downloaded and printed.

One barangay captain and seven members of the Sangguniang Barangay will be elected in the village polls.

The poll body said the COC should be filed personally by the applicant or by a duly-authorized representative with a written authorization attached into.

However, COCs that will be filed via mail, electronic mail, telegram or fax will not be accepted.

The said resolution also stated that appointive government official, including the military and those in government owned and controlled corporations who are joining the village polls shall be considered resign from office after filing their COCs. For elected officials, they shall be allowed to continue their term despite filing their COCs. The Comelec added those who are disqualified to run are three-termed incumbent barangay officials.

“If you are a threetermer, don’t bother to file anymore. Even if you decide to file your COC, we will still disqualify you,” assured Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes.

Section 2 of Republic Act 9164 or An Act Providing for the Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections states that: No barangay elective official shall serve for more than three consecutive terms in the same position.

There are 42,028 barangay chairmanship posts and 294,196 barangay council positions up for grabs in this month’s polls. philippine news agency

The neophyte lawmaker said: “It is our shared responsibility to promote and develop tourism as a major socioeconomic activity to generate income, to create employment and livelihood opportunities, and to spread the benefits of tourism nationally and locally.”

The province of Misamis Oriental offers various tourism potentials for seasoned travelers aside from fine white sand beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, she said.

“With its many nature parks, coastal areas and a multicultural population, it is the most convenient starting point towards the many attractions that the Northern Mindanao Region has to offer,” Uy stressed.

According to the neophyte solon, Misamis Oriental is also home to several springs and falls that offer serenity and pristine beauty of Mother Nature where one can still hear the sound of chirping birds amongst the wildflowers and forested trees that surround them.

Uy said her province likewise boasts of caves which capture the interest of spelunkers because of their rare beauty, anthropologists and tourists due to each amazing formations and the value that they represent.

Uy added that Misamis Oriental is replete with historical/cultural attractions such as the century old church in Jasaan; the Vega ancestral home in Balingasag; Lagbas ancestral home in Sugbobgcogon; Al Sulawan Point in Laguindingan and oldest municipal building in Initao which should all be classified as official tourist sites.

“With all of these that the province has to offer, there is a need for a specific coherent policy that shall guide the formulation of sound tourism plans and codes at the local level,” Uy said.

Under the bill, the DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other concerned agencies of the government, shall prepare

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the necessary tourism spot development plan, providing for their development and maintenance, including improvement and restoration of sites, in conformity with set standards, construction of hotels, resorts, restaurants, recreational facilities and other appropriate facilities and infrastructure that will ensure the preservation of the ecological balance and natural beauty of the area.

The DOT is mandated to implement the development plan and incorporate it in the Department’s overall tourism development program and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. Also, the private sector is encouraged to invest in tourism-related endeavors such as resorts, restaurants, transportation, tours and travel offices that will gear aggressive tourism advancement that shall spur local and national economic development in Misamis Oriental.

“The advancement in the province will also bring about an improved peace and order situation brought about by a constituency that is gainfully employed in thriving tourism businesses,” she said. A report from Lorelei V. Castillo, Media Relations ServicePRIB

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City Councilor Ramon Tabor made the call during a meeting with the city’s jail warden and other other jail officials to conduct a review of the procedures of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

During the meeting, Tabor reminded the jail officials of the possibility of bringing in illegal drugs particularly “shabu” (Methamphetamine) which has been reported to be rampant among inmates facing illegal drug charges.

Tabor cited the case of a woman who tried to sneak an illegal “shabu” under pretext of visiting an inmate at the provincial jail in Misamis Oriental last month.

“If it was attempted at the provincial jail, there is

no reason why it will not be attempted at the city jail,” Tabor said.

City Jail Warden Jolly C. Taguiam Jr. said that the city jail has been implementing measures to secure the premises and to help inmates in different aspects such as behavior management, spiritual, and vocational activities.

He said that both inmates and jail officials also undergo random drug tests to make sure that no personnel or inmate at the city jail are engaged in drugs.

Tabor thanked jail officials for doing everything to prevent the proliferation of clandestine activities inside the city jail here.

“At least the city council and the people of Cagayan de Oro City are assured that the city jail and its officials have adopted measures that keep everyone on toes,” Tabor added. CD

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for me r G ov. Os c ar Moreno.

Dy said that Moreno even tried to avail an additional P40 million loan under pretext of upgrading the Misortel’s communication facilities before he stepped down as provincial governor last June.

He said the newly elected Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano forego the loan and contacted PLDT for a possible joint venture.

Dy said that Misortel planned to adopt the fiber optic technology to replace the cable wire technology as one of the approaches to counter rampant cable thief involving Misortel connections in the province. CD

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Oriental Telephone System, the relocation of provincial jail, streamlining of the provincial government working force, and prudent and sound and equity-based 2014 budget.

According to Emano, the province is now updated with the payment of its mandatory obligations with the GSIS, Pag-Ibig, Philhealth and other entities.

“Unlike in the previous

administration, the employees could not avail of loans and privileges from the government’s financial institutions due to the delay of payments of premiums for the GSIS and Pag-Ibig,” Emano said.

He also said that the salaries and bonuses of the employees were now released on time.

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timely for the city fiesta in September, Pascua cited.

The launching of the Iligan Business Month during the flag ceremony at the city hall amphitheatre was on October 7 with the support of the city government through the Sangguniang Panlungsod. This was followed by a motorcade around the city thoroughfare, converged at the 2nd floor of the Gaisano MallIligan for a press conference, courtesy of the mall’s management, to be able to let the mall shoppers witnessed the event.

Other activities include the holding of a 3-day Trade Fair, Oct 11-13; DTI Roving Academy, Oct 16; Business Forum, Oct 17; 1st Business Unity Fun Run, Oct 26; Social Media for Business, Oct 22; and Accounting for Non-Accountants, Oct 23.

The Business Month will be highlighted with a Job Fair on Oct 18-19, and the Tourism Congress on Oct. 19. The month’s celebration will be highlighted with the Iligan Business Night –‘Goes Halloween’ on 30th October.

The City of Iligan has a lot to look forward for 2013, with a promise to relive and lift the local business climate, thus we have to work together for a businessfriendly-environment in Iligan City, said Pascua.

(LVG/PIA-10 LDN)

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award for his valuable achievements in shaping modern Tagum.

Pulmano was recognized as the first public school teacher of Tagum City. A report from Noel Baguio of the Press Information Office, Davao del Norte

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Victims Fresh Gospel of the day: Luke11:15-26(October11, 2013-Friday) Luke 11:15-If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast [them] out? Therefore shall they be your judges. But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth [it] swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first.

In this gospel, we can find out that really Jesus is powerful than evil spirit. In Ephesians 6:12-For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. They are our real enemies since human beings are just “victims” and possessed by these evil spirits. Therefore, do not fight your neighbors but only the forces within of the persons in our society. The best antidote is to pray for the people around us for them to be free from evils: SPONSORED:Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM-1188-3:30 PM - Sunday: #09284149490-09266607505: Question – Prayer request

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Joins the Nation in the Cooperative Month Celebration October 1-31, 2013

“Cooperative Paves the Way for Inclusive Growth.”

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For Insurance Commission(IC) Comissioner Emmanuel Feleciano Dooc (second from left), CLIMBS is now the most progressive cooperative doing micro insurance service in the Philippines.

Atty. Dooc articulated this observation in his keynote address during the CLIMBS’ General Assembly at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City last April 26, 2013.

The IC commissioner noted that of the 7.8 million people covered by micro insurance in the country today, 1.7 million or 22 percent is with CLIMBS. He said CLIMBS is helping the country’s economy.

Source: The CLIMBS Journal Issue: Vol.1 No.23 Posted: October 2013

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