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Hall of Justice fire remains a mystery Volume III, No. 195

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By GERRY LEE GORIT, MARK FRANCISCO and GENEVIEVE CANTOR of Mindanao Daily News

‘Marwan’ trains 50 residents By MARK FRANCISCO Staff member

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region 10 has already known as early as 2013 that 50 residents from the neighboring province of Lanao del Two firefighters put out a fire that destroyed the Hall of Justice Building Saturday morning (Read full story on page See trains, page A11

A5). Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit/Mindanao Daily News

Local residents report seeing mines in Mamasapano clash site MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao––The site of the bloody clash Sunday in Mamasapano, Maguindanao between government forces and rebel groups remains unsafe due to the possible presence of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the area, the Foundation Suise de Deminage (Swiss Foundation for Mine Action) or FSD said Friday. Sanina Kamenza, FSD operations coordinator, said the group scheduled an ocular inspection in the clash site Thursday but backed off after civilians reported seeing unexploded mines in the corn field.

DBP-COWD signs MOA for easier payment of water bills By Mike Baños Editor-at-Large

Residents now have the option to pay their water bills through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of the Development Bank

of the Philippines (DBP). DBP and the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) signed a memorandum of agreement 29 January 2015 which allows concessionaires to remit their payments using the

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DBP ATM Visa Debit Card through 377 DBP ATMs nationwide. Mr. Buenaventura said the MOA is the first ever that DBP would be having with a water district for the See bills, page A11

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DBP-COWD MOA signing of Bills Payment Facility: Officials of the Development Bank of the Philippines and the Cagayan de Oro City Water District sign a Memorandum of Agreement on the first ever Bills Payment Facility allowing COWD concessionaires to pay their water bills through using the DBP ATM Visa Debit Card through 377 DBP ATMs nationwide. (L-R) EVP Anthony T. Robles and Pres..& CEO Gil A. Buenaventure, DBP and GM Rachel Beja and Board Chairman Emmanuel Gaabucayan, COWD. Photo by Mike Baños, NPN/ Editor-at-large

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Congress urged to overhaul law on power industry C o n sum e r n e t wor k People Opposed to unWarranted Electricity Rates (POWER) called on Congress to overhaul the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), saying the law has failed in providing cheap, adequate and stable electricity to the public. During a hearing of the House Committee on Energy on January 27, POWER Convenor and former Bayan Muna representative Teddy Casiño called on Congress to “radically amended or, even better, totally repeal EPIRA in favor of a law that would strengthen regulation over the power industry and gives back to government the authority and capacity to build and run power plants and related facilities.” Proof of EPIRA’S failure, said POWER in its position paper presented to the Committee, was the “unprecedented and artificial” spike in power rates of December 2013 which they said “was foreseen but not prevented by an inutile Department of Energy (DOE), taken advantage of by colluding industry players, and then given an imprimatur by an inept and beholden Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).” POWER said among EPIRA’s many flaws are: Sections 6 and 29 declaring power generation and supply as non public utilities and therefore not subject to regulation; Section 30 creating the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM); Sections 32 and 33 allowing the National Power Corporation (NPC) and distribution utilities to pass on stranded costs and stranded debts to consumers; Section 45 allowing for cross ownerships between power generators and distributors; Chapter V privatizing the National Power Corp.; Section 21 privatizing the national grid; and Section 71 limiting the government’s power to directly intervene in the power industry. “The end result of all these are high power rates, constant supply shortages, and a government that is helpless in the face of a crisis,” Casiño told the Committee. Stressing that “Congress made EPIRA. Thus it can also unmake EPIRA,” See power, page A11

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DOT-11 awaiting for feasibility study of Samal-Davao bridge DAVAO CITY -- Newly appointed director Robert Alabado III of the Department of Tourism XI believes that a bridge linking Davao City to Samal Island will improve the accessibility of tourist destinations in the area. He said a bridge will ensure the influx of tourists to the sites in Samal. Alabado said that a bridge will ensure a 24hour access to both areas. “We expect that with the bridge that will be constructed between the two areas, we will have more tourist attractions being developed in Samal Island,” he said. Alabado said the National Economic and Development Authority in Davao Region has conducted a feasibility study on putting up a bridge through a public-privatepartnership. PPP is a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. He said the feasibility study is crucial in looking

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at the mode of constructing the bridge. “We hope that the feasibility study will show that something can be earned out of the PPP, where the private sector will willingly construct the bridge for the government,” Alabado said. He also cited need for the feasibility study on the bridge to expand not only to income but to its environmental impact. Alabado stressed that Samal Island is a precious jewel of the Davao Gulf where the beaches and its natural features like the corrals will be properly preserved despite the expected industries and people who would visit once there is a bridge. Lisette Marquez, tourism officer of Davao City cited the need for the local government unit of the Island Garden City of Samal to also have a plan on how to handle the implication of having a bridge between the mainland and Samal Island. She cautioned that having a bridge will also expedite environmental

COMELEC defers suspension of registration, validation

AVAO DEL NORTE -- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) recently deferred the suspension of continuing registration, validation and updating of registration records in connection with the Feb. 21 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.

Davao del Norte C OM E L E C prov i n c i a l officer, Atty. Gay Enumerables, revealed this late yesterday afternoon upon receipt of the “Urgent Memorandum” dated Jan. 27 from the central office, directing field offices to continue the registration

“until further notice.” The COMELEC Urgent Memorandum was an offshoot of the Commission En Banc meeting held on January 26 during which it decided to “defer the suspension of the system of continuing registration, validating and updating

of registration records.” During the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo early yesterday afternoon, Atty. Enumerables announced the suspension of the continuing registration of voters starting February 1 to February 28 based on the COMELEC Calendar of Activities for the February 21 SK Elections laid out in detail through COMELEC Resolution 9905 promulgated on October 21, 2014. Att y. E nu m e r ab l e s , however, later informed PIA DavComval Information Center of the latest issued directive of COME-

LEC Central Office for its field offices to go on with the registration. Meanwhile, COMELEC also issued on January 22 the Resolution No. 9928, moving the Election Period relative to the SK Elections to February 6 to March 2 from Jan. 22 to March 2 that it earlier set through Resolution No. 9905. The amendment, also in effect, carries with it the change of Gun Ban period and other prohibitions related to the Election Period. (PIA 11/ Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)

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Suntrust Davao Office Blessing- Jerry R. Rubis First Vice President for Marketing and Business Development Division and Atty. Harrison Paltongan president Suntrust Properties Inc and Deana Jean A. Claveria Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer , Suntrust lead the cutting of ribbon during the blessing and inauguration of Suntrust office located Claveria St., Davao City on Jan 30. Photo supplied.

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ERRATUM In connection with the Notice Extrajudicial Settlement of the Estate of the Deceased ISIDRA B. MAAGAD with Deed of Absolute Sale published on Jan. 14, 21, & 28, 2015, with Doc. No. 354, Page No. 71, Book No. 189, Series of 2014, under Notary Public of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI, the correct sum should be ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS, not as published. OUR APOLOGY MDN: FEB. 2, 2015

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Survival of the fittest Preserving Hawksbill Turtles in Davao City

Studies have shown that a mother pawikan of the Hawksbill turtle species lays an average of two to five clutches (eggs in nest) in a season. An average of 110 up to over 200 eggs can be found per clutch. If you sum it up, around 1,000 eggs are laid per pawikan. Of the average 1,000 eggs laid by each mother pawikan, the survival rate is only 1% or only 10 pawikans make it to adulthood. It nests at intervals of 2 to 4 years and between 3 to 6 times per season and the eggs

incubate for about 60 days. In the Philippines and even in other parts of the world, the number of Hawksbill Turtles is rapidly decreasing. This type of pawikan is now listed as critically endangered by DENR. Sad, but true, the game is survival of the fittest. The decline in numbers is due to many causes, including habitat destruction, coastal development, and the poaching of eggs and adult turtles. The human species is the number one

predator of the pawikan aside from its natural predators like birds, fish, crabs, lobsters, and even dogs. This is mainly because of their beautiful shell which is used in many types of jewelry. Sea turtle hatchlings eat a variety of prey including creatures like molluscs and crustaceans, hydrozoans, sargassum sea weed, jellyfish, and fish eggs. Unfortunately, hatchlings also mistake garbage especially plastic cellophane as food See survival, page A11

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Catholics urged: be Comelec’s watchdogs, guardians

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…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?” (James 2:15-16, the Holy Bible). -oooLET’S GIVE TO THE FAMILIES OF SLAIN 44 SAF MEN: Now that the eulogies have been given and the accolades bestowed on the 44 policemen from the Philippine National Police Special Action Force who were killed in Maguindanao last Sunday, January 25, 2015, it is time for everyone, from President Aquino to the lowliest Filipino in the country, to start sharing whatever they can to the families of the victims. I mean, the 44 deceased SAF officers and men left widows and orphans, and even parents and other relatives whom they were supporting when they were still alive, who are now totally without any visible means of support. Where would they get their food and sustenance, rent, and even school expenses now?

President Aquino should have set the example during the necrological services for the fallen policemen on Friday, January 30, 2015, by publicly drawing out money from his wallet in the presence of all the grieving relatives, and announced he was starting a fund drive for their needs, or putting up scholarship grants for their children. That he did not even think of doing this showed the emptiness of his condolences, or the farcical nature of his grief. -oooBISHOPS URGES COMELEC RESTRAINT ON 2016 POLL DEALS: Here’s a word from Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines: “Speaking on their own authority as shepherds of the people entrusted to their pastoral care, some of my brother bishops have expressed their serious concern over deals that Comelec appears to be poised to enter into in respect to the automation and digitization of the forthcoming elections. “Bishops individually and collectively have been

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apprised of the vulnerability of the system. In fact, there have been credible reports of failures of the system, putting serious doubt on the electoral process. Accurate election results are not only a political concern. They are morally significant as they have to do with the expression of the people’s will and the exercise of fundamental political rights. “We urge the Comelec to be circumspect in respect to deals and contracts for the handling of automated elections, to avoid a defensive posture and most certainly to be free of bias towards any particular service provider. -oooCATHOLICS URGED: BE

COMELEC’S WATCHDOGS AND GUARDIANS: “I urge our Catholic lay leaders who have expertise in the information technology industry to constitute themselves as watchdogs and guardians so that the system provider chosen may truly be able to set up a credible, efficient and effective system. “Our Catholic universities and colleges with information technology departments should offer their services, their evaluation and put forward appropriate corrections of shortcomings. It is my hope that with openness on the part of Comelec and both the civic and moral sense of vigilant citizens we may free the automated system elections from serious doubts that now plague it. We share this dream together. “We all dream of a credible democratic process when elections are conducted. The duty to protect our democratic system is the duty of everyone. Let us listen to one another. Let us work together for the good of the nation. Credible elections are the stronghold See batas, page A11

Letting MILF, BIFF, ASG or others carve out Mindanao There isn’t a square meter of land or underwater area within the jurisdiction of our Republic that does not fall under the jurisdiction of a government unit and its set of authorities. Everything that falls within Philippine territory—land, water, even the air above—is subject to our laws and to supervision by a government, local or higher, just as the people in them are. To safeguard our nation’s environmental resources, and to protect our people (most precious or our resources), we maintain a huge government bureaucracy of several million workers and uniformed services. All of them have appropriate job descriptions, with defined jurisdictions. All are paid for, equipped, or provisioned accordingly. And all are provided their places of work as well as supplies and facilities. In Mindanao alone, there are well over half a million such bureaucrats and public servants. ***** Yet despite these elaborate, expensive, and complicated arrangements for

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safeguarding and protecting our society, culture, and environment, so many aspects of our Republic— human and non-human— are neglected, violated, or destroyed. Our endowments from nature are left untended, undeveloped, abused, or exposed to destruction. Many citizens are left to suffer poverty or privation; others are persecuted by predators and armed malcontents who prefer to wage war instead of build peace and progress. In consequence, the elaborate, expensive, and complicated arrangements we take pains to maintain don’t seem to be of use,

especially to communities they’re supposed to serve and bring benefits to. The outstanding case in our region is in the Liguasan Marsh area in Central Mindanao. Who conceded Liguasan Marsh to lawless, savage elements? And which local governments there are the culprits? ***** The officials of these governments—barangay upwards—should be made to explain why the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its BIFF surrogate has been left free to turn their jurisdiction into a rebel preserve. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) especially has a lot of explaining to do about this de facto situation where not only politics but territory and an economy driven by gun-running and related activities are allowed to thrive. Do they know that there’s not one square meter of our Republic where access can be denied to government, whether barangay, municipality, or national? Manuel “Mar” Roxas should be told that every

part of Mindanao territory is Filipino territory. No Filipino has a right to appropriate any part of it for his or his group’s exclusive use. And it is his duty to enforce this or leave office if he can’t. ***** It must be made clear that no part of Mindanao is exempt from Philippine Laws. No Mindanaon is above the law. No lawless element may get away with violating any law with impunity. And it’s way past time to enforce the law. The law enforcers must be made to perform their duties in earnest and with uncompromising resolve. As it is, it’s already way past the demands of patience and forbearance of Mindanaons to behold the business-as-usual posture of national authorities as they continue to leave 10 of the nation’s poorest provinces—which are in Mindanao—in dire, neglected circumstances. It ought to be scorched into the conscience of every member of our bloated bureaucracy—Malacanang, Congress, the Courts, and their extensions—that every See valdehuesa, page A11

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Overcoming exhilarates an individual. What is something that you tell yourself you cannot do . . . run a mile, lose weight, draw or paint, dance gracefully, or speak to an audience? Stretch yourself by trying

something new that is outside your comfort zone. New interests can be sparked, interesting acquaintances can be made, unique sites visited. Or who knows what discovery awaits you around the corner! The embracing of a new, yet worthy experience may trigger a desire to explore. Be fascinated with life; grow in strength of character and enjoy the newness of life everyday.

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Hall of Justice fire remains a mystery Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By GERRY LEE GORIT, MARK FRANCISCO and GENEVIEVE CANTOR of Mindanao Daily

CAGAYAN de Oro City— Authorities yesterday recovered the charred remains of a still unidentified victim among the ashes of what used to be called Hall of Justice, totally destroying the edifice and judicial documents, after a fire broke out at 9:30 p.m. on Friday night here, killing three. As of Saturday evening, authorities are still looking for the bodies of the two other victims. Of the three victims, two have been identified. They are Benjamin Buna and Jeffrey Uban. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said they cannot yet assess the damages due to continued explosion in the fire site, preventing them from inspecting the area. Trial court branches housed in the destroyed Hall of Justice building reportedly kept bullets, grenades and other explosives used as evidence and exhibits

during trials of cases filed with the court. Authorities have cordoned the area for safety. There was no report of injury in the fire, which damages are estimated to reach P28 million. The fire reached General Alarm level, totally destroying the two-storey building, located at Cogon, this city. Two trial court branches, Branch 40 and 41, were spared because they are located in a separate building. As t h i s d e ve l op e d, Northern Mindanao region chief clerk of court Nick Carlo Cabanlas said that some court processing of papers such as bail bonds processing will continue as usual at the RTC Branches 40 and 41 salas and staff rooms. These two courts are located between Luna St. and Capitol Road or around two miles away from the ill-fated Hall of Justice Building. Judges of the regional trial courts hastily met Saturday morning where Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano offered the use of the former

Health clearance for canteen and catering crews pushed By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City– –A city council here on Thursday is pushing for mandatory health examination of crew of various food canteens and catering business here. City Councilor Dante Pajo, chair of the City Council committee on health and sanitation, calls on food caterers and canteen owners to have their food servers or crew examined to ensure that all are fit to work and serve the consumers. He said that the health clearances should be made mandatory and be part of the requirements for the renewal of business permits. “It is important that the crew, including the supervisors of food canteens and

catering services, is healthy in order to assure the customers that the foods are also free of contamination,” Pajo said. He said that under Chapter 121 of the city’s Codified Ordinance of the city, all servers and cooks are required to have medical certificates which should be renewed every three months from the date of issue. With the proliferation of the food catering business in the city, customers may ask for the sanitary permits of the owners and the health certificates of the service crew or waiters, Pajo said. Pajo also enjoined all school administrators to determine whether the canteen operators in schools have met the requirements to ensure the safety of the students and grade schools.

P21 million earmark for various entities in CDO CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The City Council has approved an ordinance appropriating a P 21.4 million financial assistance for various public and private or-

ganizations here, the council secretariat announced Thursday. It said that the amount would be taken from the See earmark, page A11

Department of Education (DepEd) regional office at Pelaez Sports Center as their temporary offices. Pelaez Sports Center is owned by the provincial government. DepEd 10 has transferred office elsewhere. This, as regional state prosecutor Jaime Umpa assured the public that there will only be minimal lag

time in the hearing of complaints lodged in his office despite what happened. In a phone interview, Umpa estimated the turnaround of complaints processing at a minimum of less than six months. Currently, the regional state prosecutor’s office can resolve complaints within two months. There are more than 100

complaints that are pending in Umpa’s office although some of these are heard in the provinces covered by the region such as Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin and Lanao del Norte. Prosecutor general Claro Arellano will arrive today in the city to scout for a venue for the regional state

prosecutor and his staff to temporarily hold office and hearings. Upon learning of the incident, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima had ordered Arellano and Umpa to look for a venue that is accessible by walking distance to the clients of justice, namely the plaintiffs and respondents and their respective lawyers.

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AMBOANGA CITY – “We will use all our might to catch you!” This was the stern message of Mayor Beng Climaco in her State of the City Address (SOCA) today to the perpetrators of the explosion near the Guiwan bus terminal, which claimed the lives of two people, and injured about 50 others. “The long arm of the law will catch up on you; I will do everything in my power to suppress all acts of terror and put an end to violence here,” declared the Mayor. The mayor openly admitted to numerous problems that she has been facing ever since she stepped into office two years ago. “We have threats of terror from all possible angles,” she emphasized. “Bien de malas daw gad yo,” (they say I must be cursed) she said, pointing out several instances like the grenade blast on her first day in office, the shooting incidents that claimed many lives, then the bloody September 2013 siege and the events that happened as a

result thereafter. She appealed to residents to show their support to her and the authorities in becoming more vigilant. “Our security forces cannot do this alone and it is a shared responsibility.” On Sunday (Jan. 25) President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Mayor Climaco and local officials regarding the security issue in the city. Accordingly, he has already directed Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas to draft a memo creating an inter-agency and multi-sectoral body to enhance security measures here. Moreover, the President has also directed Justice Secretary Leila de Lima to “file the necessary motions to hasten the transfer of the high-risk inmates in the city jail,” according to Climaco. Authorities believe that Friday’s explosion was a retaliatory attack by the Abu Sayyaf, whose jailbreak attempt last week was foiled by jail guards at the Zamboanga City Reformatory Center. (FPG/ DIS/PIA9-ZC)

HEROÕS BURIAL. Police officers carry the casket bearing the remains of Senior Insp. Max Jim Ramirex Tria out from the gymnasium at the headquarters of the 6th Infantry Division in Awang, Maguindanao on Thursday (29 Jan 2015). The caskets bearing the remains of 42 police officers involved in the Mamasapano clash were brought to Manila by Air Force C-130 planes where they were given honors. The bodies of two policemen were earlier brought to Zamboanga City so they could be buried immediately in accordance with Muslim practice. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

1st Subanen Tribe Fest launched in Sibugay NAGA, Zamboanga Sibugay – Subanen tribe officials with the titles of Datu, Timuay, and Gohom from all over Zamboanga Sibugay province converged here

Tuesday for the first “Subanen Tribe Festival.” Present in the occasion was Datu Labi Julius M. Cayon, president of the Indigenous Peoples’ Manda-

RUSH SALE 12 Hectares of Land about 80% planted with Benguet/Carribean Pine Trees.

tory Representative (IPMR)Zamboanga Sibugay chapter, who served as the guest of honor. With the theme, “Preserving the Culture and Tradition of the Subanen People,” the activity hopes to maintain and pass on to the next generation the ideals, beliefs and practices of the Subanen tribe.

Moreover, some six “Gohoms” or justice officials composed mainly of “Timuays”, “Mana-mana”, “Saliling”, “Tumanggong”, “Kapitan”, “Sanghaliya”, and “Solong” of the Subanen tribe were installed. “Their role is of great importance to the tribe. They will serve the Subanen See fest, page A11

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BCWD installs by-pass pipeline to address Butuan City water needs (BCWD) has installed a temporary by-pass pipeline to tap water from the BUTUAN City––The Bu- Taguibo River to produce tuan City Water District the demand of 1,200 cubic By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

ADDRESSING WATER SHORTAGE PROBLEM. Butuan City Water District workers install a temporary by-pass pipeline at Sitio Iyao, Barangay Anticala, Butuan City to tap water from the Taguibo River to produce the water needs of consumers and address the city’s water shortage problem. Photo supplied Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao Notice of Publication RA 10172 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION CCE#0097-2015

Date: January 21, 2015

meters per hour. In a water status update issued by BCWD Senior Public Relations Officer Officer Ramil Barquin said the measure is to address the water shortage suffered by consumers since Typhoon Seniang struck this capital city of Caraga last December 29, 2014. According to Barquin, the by-pass pipeline will skip the Infiltration Gallery and with the aid of two 25-horsepower water pumps, tap water from the river to the transmission line going to the filtration

plant. This by-pass line is simultaneously operated with six pumping stations to produce 1,200 cubic meters of water per hour. The operation will be suspended at 10 o’clock in the evening until 4 am to give ample time to check the water pumps and generator. Barquin said the operation will be suspended during rainy weather condition since the temporary by-pass line is “susceptible to the strong current of the river as well as sediments and sand that go along with See pipeline, page A11

Republic of the Philippine SUPREME COURT FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City MARY ANN C. AVENIDO Petitioner, -versus-

CIVIL CASE NO.2014-141 FOR: DIVORCE BY FSKH. (Judicial Decree of Divorce)

NOEL C. AVENIDO Respondent. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / TO: NOEL C. AVENIDO Talibon, Bohol GREETINGS:

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

OFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that THELMA B. NICOLAS has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “LORNA” to “EMMA” in the birth certificate of LORNA A. BAGALOYOS who was born on 12 OCTOBER 1953 at Lala, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are AGUSTIN H. BAGALOYOS and VIRGENIA E. ABAMONGA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

(SGD.) NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that KRISKA PERINE CAJES-MILLANA has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KRISKA PERINE CEZAR CAJES, bearing Registry No. 85-2063, at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Irene Cezar and Perlito Cajes. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 12, 2015.

MDN: JAN. 26 & Feb 2, 2015

MDN: Feb 2 & 9, 2015

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-010 For: APPROVAL OF THE DIVORCE BY TALAQ

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2015

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0002-2015 CCE-0011-2015 RA 10172

Date: 29 January 2015

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that CRESENCIANA LABIAL ANTIQUINA has filed with this Office, a petition for Change of First Name from “CRESCENCIA” to “CRESENCIANA” and Correction of entry in the Date of Birth from “JUNE 15, 1954” to “JUNE 18, 1954”, in the Certificate of Live Birth of CRESCENCIA LABIAL, at Gingoog, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are MARCIANA TAGANAS and CAYETANO LABIAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 12, 2015. (SGD.) ATTY. MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 2 & 9, 2015

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ANTOLIN R. MAHINAY JR. AND LESLIE ANN GOMONIT-MAHINAY,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2015-009

ANTOLIN R. MAHINAY JR. AND LESLIE ANN GOMONIT-MAHINAY, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

ROMEO DURANO CAACOY, JR. AND IRENE QUIJANO ROSALDO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

ORDER

On November 25, 204, acting on the Petitioner’s urgent Ex-Parte Motion for Leave of Court to effect service of summons by publication therein that an Order be issued allowing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publication to respondent, NOEL C. AVENIDO, pursuant to the Rules of Court being suppletory to the Special Rules of Procedures in Shari’a Courts, in the view of the failure of the process server of this court to effect personal service of summons on the ground that said respondent is not anymore residing in the given address, nor anybody residing in the place know his whereabouts if he transferred his residence. WHEREFORE, premises considered petitioner’s urgent ex-parte motion for leave of court to effect service of summons by publication to respondent, NOEL C. AVENIDO, is hereby granted. Thus, petitioner is allowed to cause the service of summons to said respondent by publication, in any newspaper of general circulation in three (3) consecutive weeks, of this order, and the summons/notice in which case petitioner shall send a copy of this Order, the summons/notice and the petition by registered mail to the last known address of the said respondent, and is directed to show proofs thereof. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, January 23, 2015

Publication Notice

(SGD.) ATTY. MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ROMEO DURANO CAACOY, JR. AND IRENE QUIJANO ROSALDO,

FOR: DIVORCE BY FSKH. (Judicial Decree of Divorce)

MDN: Jan 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2015

(SGD) MARICHU M.SANCHEZ, MBA., MA. Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2014-141

NOEL C. AVENIDO Respondent. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

You are hereby required to appear or rile with the court within ten (10) days from date of publication of this summons/notice, either personally, through counsel or with the assistance of this Court at 2nd Floor, Nancy Ali Bldg., Camague Hi-way, Tomas Cabili, Iligan City (in front of Shell station), your answer/comment to the petition filed by your wife (MARY ANN C. AVENIDO) which substance she prays for a grant to Divorce by Faskh. You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer/complaint upon petitioner’s address at Iligan City c/o Javier, Javier, Lim, Español,Agopitac and Rublico Law Office. 2/F Lorenza Lim Bldg., Sabayle St., Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the Court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered. Iligan City, Philippines, January 21,2015

Republic of the Philippines Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Lala

MARY ANN C. AVENIDO Petitioner, -versus-

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that SPENCER LUMAGOD PRIETE has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SPENCER LUMAGOD PRIETE at Davao City and whose parents are SIMPLICIO B. PRIETE and ELISA P. LUMAGOD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 10, 2015. (Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

MDN: JAN. 26 & FEB 2, 2015

Republic of the Philippine SUPREME COURT FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RHANDEL R. GALINDO AND MARY-ANN M. CHAVEZ-GALINDO,

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-008

RHANDEL R. GALINDO AND MARY-ANN M. CHAVEZ-GALINDO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court 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 June 28, 2004 at Cebu City. Petitioners, were converted to Islm Faith, of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court, residents of Purok de Oro, Zone-3-Poblacion, Iligan City and Banawa, Cebu City, respectively and can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Donasco Law Office, 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 since early part of 2010 or for more than four (4) years already, thereby decided to separate live physically in bed and board; that reconciliation between petitioners is no longer possible or a remedy, thus, divorce is sought by them in order to free themselves from mritl burden. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 23, 2015 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 26th day of January, 2015.

Before this Court 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 October 22, 2007, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at 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 more than five (5) years already, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 22, 2007, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 23, 2015 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 23rd day of January, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2015

Before this Court 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 October 23, 1999 at Pacita Complex 1, San Pablo, Laguna, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Magoong, Linamon, Lanao Del Norte and Perpetual Vill. 8, Bacoor, Cavite 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 nine (9) years already, since 2005, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 23, 1999, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 23, 2015 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 once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 23rd day of January, 2015.

ORDER

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2015

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Steag cited for people development efforts

anila – The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) cited energy-producer STEAG State Power Inc (SPI) for its relentless support to the organization’s plans and programs. PMAP national president Atty. Josephus Jimenez presented the award to Steag during PMAP’s annual national general membership meeting, held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, on January 28, 2015. Jimenez cited Steag’s commitment to the cause of developing and enhancing the competitiveness of the Philippine human resources in the light of the ASEAN integration developments. Steag power plant manager Dr. Carsten Evers, together with Steag HR officer Dr. Wing Magdale received the citation on behalf of the company. Meanwhile, the PMAP-Cagayan de Oro City was named as Most Outstanding Chapter and Exemplary Chapter in the country.

Jimenez cited the local chapter for its excellent performance in membership development, corporate social responsibility efforts and organizational expansion by reaching out its services to other parts of Northern Mindanao. Steag HR officer and PMAP Cagayan de Oro City immediate past-president Dr. Magdale received the awards on behalf of the group. “I would like to attribute these recognition and success to the passion, commitment and competence of the officers and members of the PMAP Cagayan de Oro Chapter,” Magdale said. Established in 1956, PMAP is the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country. Aside from championing the cause and advancement of developing the country’s human capital, PMAP has recently engaged itself in advocating for the country’s readiness in the ASEAN Integra- Atty. Josephus Jimenez, PMAP National President, Dr. Carsten Evers Steag Power Plant Manager, Dr. tion processes. Wing Magdale Steag HR Officer and PMAP CdO Chapter Immediate Past-President

Gov’t supports MSMEs with more financing option Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) intending to start or expand a business are given another funding source. The Department of Science and Technology (D OST), through the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), launched the ven-

ture financing program that provides the necessary funding support to start-up and technologybased projects. “(The program aims) to improve the viability of start-up projects and to enhance competitiveness of these projects through infusion of financial as-

sistance,” said Jovito Rey Gonzales, division manager of DOST-TAPI’s Investment and Business Operations Division, in a seminar. Gonzales said the assistance covers the cost of acquisition/fabrication of critical production equipment and working capital

of one initial production. He added the program can also provide technical assistance and expertise when needed. Gonzales said it can release P2 million per project in financial assistance, but this limit may be adjusted. He said the project should feature substantial technological advantages, socio-economic benefits, market acceptability and reasonable return on investment, compliance with environmental clearance requirements; and DOST priority areas. “(Cost) covers up to 70 percent of the total project cost. The proponent shall put up at least 30 percent fresh funds of the total project cost,” he stressed. Gonzales pointed out that existing infrastructures, production equipment and raw materials are not considered proponent’s counterpart funding.

Exporters urged to do biz with UN Filipino exporters are encouraged to introduce their products and services to United Nations (UN) organization. Dionisio Abalos, procurement officer at the UN Secretariat Procurement Division, said the UN is a potentially a huge market for products such as food, pharmaceutical supplies, vehicles, computers and software, shelter and housing, telecommunications equipment, laboratory equipment, laboratory equipment, chemicals and building materials. Abalos said the group is also a market for services such as security, outsourced personnel, engineering, construction, corporate, freight, consultancy, telecommunication, and printing services and equipment rental. To seize these business opportunities, he said it is imperative for exporters to have knowledge of the market particularly on UN structure, procurement procedures, requirements, range of

goods and services, international experience and existing customers/ references. Abalos said they are required to register with the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM), the procurement portal of the UN system. UNGM provides an excellent springboard to introduce potential suppliers’ products and services to UN organizations, countries and regions by completing only one registration form on-line. “Each organization has its own specific requirements for goods and services; may conduct its own procurement activities…You must learn about it,” he stressed. These UN organizations represent 99 percent of a global spent of over $15.3 billion annually for all types of products and services. After the completion of the registration process, Abalos said potential suppliers must bid according to tender documents and instructions.

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Taekwondo tourney. Jose Ruel Zafra Pelone (left) of the Taekwondo CDO-Main wins the gold medal after beating his tough opponents during last Saturday’s Regional Age Group Taekwondo Championship 2015 held at Camp Philipps, Del Monte in Bukidnon province.

1. ML SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 2. ML SAN FRANCISCO 2 Obedoza Street, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 3. ML BAYUGAN 1 367 Narra Avenue, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur 4. ML BAYUGAN 2 Libres St., Taglatawan, Bayugan City 5. ML BUNAWAN Purok 3, San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur 6. ML STA JOSEFA Purok 7, Poblacion Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur 7. ML TRENTO Purok 6, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan Sur 8. ML BAROBO Purok 4, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur 9. ML PROSPERIDAD Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur Commencing on February 16, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2014. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

1. ML MANGAGOY 1 Espiritu Street, Brgy Mangangoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 2. ML MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Brgy Mangagoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 3. ML MANGAGOY 3 P. Castillo St. cor. Pecasales St. Brgy Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao Sur 4. ML BISLIG National Highway, Bislig City Surigao del Sur 5. ML HINATUAN Purok 5, Brgy St. Hinatuan Surigao de Sur

Commencing on February 17, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2014. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

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Commencing on February 18, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2014. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

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Asset Tracking through Inventory Management Software By Eleonor Paderog-Cruz Supply Officer Designate

With various assets in a large organization, an Inventory Management Software is necessary to provide solution to the predicament situation on maintaining and updating asset inventory. This computer-based system gives important information useful during planning and technical support. This is a tool that enables the ability to track different asset accounts --- Office Equipment, Furniture and Fixture, Scientific and Laboratory Equipment, Communication Equipment and other Fixed Assets. Several significant functions will track product

information such as serial numbers, product specification, location and other details. It can also assess the value of assets and help the financial reporting of depreciation through its function that will track acquisition dates and acquisition cost. In addition, accountable officers and department units are hinge on with this kind of key technology when applied. As organization strive to attain greater control in overseeing its assets, employing an Inventory Management Software can achieve multiple benefits including data collection, conduct calculation, asset location and create records.

Manticao Central School launches the “Text to Teach” Program By Emily M. Gasang Master Teacher 1 Manticao Central School

MCS is one of the recipients of the “Text to Teach” Program sponsored by the Ayala Foundation and the Provincial School Board thru the effort of Governor Yevgeny Vincent Y. Emano. Mrs. Erna C. Oco, our Principal, together with the ICT Coordinator, Mrs. Maryluna Ibarrat; our English Teacher, Mrs. Emily Gasang; our Science Teacher , Mrs. Glenda Sasil; and our Mathematics Teacher , Mr. Jerry Jacob were sent for a Three (3) Days Training Seminar at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro for the said purpose. Mo d e r n a n d h i g h technology is now being applied in the school not only in the private but as well as with the pub-

lic school. Through the “Text to Teach” Program, teachers and learners are much benefited. Pupils can understand better with the use of the package. The lessons in the different subject areas in Grades V and VI were downloaded already in the cellphone and connect it in the television for viewing the lesson. Last January 15, 2015, we received the package delivered to us by the Ayala Foundation Personnel. Then, last January 23, 2015, we launched the program in our school with the presence of the internal and external stakeholders of Manticao Central School. The launching was GREAT; thank you very much Governor Yevgeny Vincent “Bambi” Emano and Ayala Foundation, more power.

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DUE PROCESS OF LAW IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS By Johana C. Pascua

Due process of law as found in Article 3, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, states that, “No person shall be deprived of his life, liberty and property without due process of law. Nor shall any person be denied equal protection of the law.” Moreover, due process is also defined as a law which hears before it condemns and it render judgment only after trial.

In administrative bodies, obser vance of due process is less stringent compared to judicial tribunals. To illustrate, when a complaint or a case is filed against a person, that person is notified that a complaint has been instituted against him/her. He/ She will be given certain number of days within which to submit his/her answer. Normally, the time given shall not be less than three (3) days. After the investigating committee

receives the answer, it shall set a date for the investigation. Both parties will be informed of the date of the investigation for them to personally appear. However, failure of either or both parties to appear on the investigation date does not cause for the dismissal of the case. In this respect, due process is already satisfied by mere notification of the party concerned of the charge against him and when he/ she was given the opportu-

nity to be heard through the submission of his/her counter-affidavit. Finally, in administrative proceedings, trial is not an indispensable requirement of due process. As laid down by the Supreme Court in the case of Imperial, Jr. v. Government Service Insurance System, G.R. No. 191224, October 4, 2011, 658 SCRA 497, “Administrative due process cannot be fully equated with due process in its strict judicial sense, for in the former a formal or trial-type hearing is not always necessary.”

ALS: In improving the access of Education By ANGELITO U. FELISILDA, Principal II City Central School

Education plays an important role in each individual’s life. In fact, even in younger years, parents already invest in sending their children to school for the belief that someday, this investment will give great life to their offsprings. Fact be told, however, not all children in this globe are given the opportunity to see the bright light in education. There are a number of out-of-school youths in the country. Top of the reasons is that these

children are under families who cannot afford to send their members to school and complete even basic education. Alternative Learning System comes in purpose to mend this problem among Filipino families. It is a learning system in the country that provides practical option to the existing formal instruction. ALS is a form of nonformal education catering adults, persons with disabilities and out-of-school and drop-out individuals. This program gave them

the chance to finish unattended grade levels and have the qualifications to be enrolled in educational levels where they fit in. The program is held outside the classroom and created in a mode that fit the distinct situations and needs of the students. It is commonly conducted in community learning centers, barangay multipurpose halls, libraries or even at home at an agreed schedule and venue between the learners and facilitators. Moreover, each time, ALS learning facilitators such as mobile teachers, district ALS Coordina-

tors and instructional managers spearhead the conduct of classes. ALS is one avenue to extend the access of education, even in the situations that seem unreachable and hidden. It just expresses how important education is to each one. T h u s , e v e r y o n e , should be responsive enough and take the opportunity provided by different programs because it is a good way to help nurture education in the country and contribute to the building of this nation.

The Graduates of the K to 12 Program By Amelita Bagol, ESP II Malingao Central School, Lanao del Norte

If someone would ask me about what is in store for the K to 12 Program especially on the kind of graduates the program would have, with pride and excitement I would answer, “We have the kind of learners who are really globally competitive.” But not everyone has understood the denotation of globally competitive. Perhaps, many would venture into saying that

learners are 100% skilled individuals. Well, why not. It said, “we conceived what we perceived.” Graduating from the Senior High School means completing the new program of the curriculum under the Basic Education Program. The additional two (2) years of education is designed to properly hone the skills of every learner so that by the end of Grade 12, , there is mastery of the competency

Education is life By Daylinda R. Talaba Teacher II Caromatan Elementary School Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte

Education is life; without it we are nothing, without it life is meaningless and without it life is dark. We, teachers teach and shape our of be better individuals in the society, that is why aside from the basics of education, good manners and right conduct or the Values subject is

included in the curriculum. Values are greatly a part of education; values are greatly a part of life. Thus, as we teachers, struggle and inspire to impart learning and knowledge to our children of today, we will not forget that education is life to the pupils, that education is treasure to every human

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in a chosen area of specialization. This makes the learner a graduate with employable skills if not, ready to pursue a degree course. To prepare for this gargantuan mission of developing the learners to meet the goals of the K to 12 Program, DepEd has designed mass trainings for teachers which are now on the fourth year of implementation. This summer, the national training will be for trainers in Grade IV and Grade 10. Correspondingly, more trainings are also

conducted in preparation for Senior High School where full implementation will be a year from now. For all these big dreams in education, there is a need for cooperation, coordination, accountability and support from each one in the department. There is a need for in- depth involvement to spell out accountability being under one roof. We have a slice of the pie towards achieving the real goals of the K to 12 program.

being. With this, amidst busy days and sleepless nights, I as a teacher stand and commit to do what is right, not just only for this present scenario we are in, but for the future as well. I am very much willing to teach our children the fundamentals they should learn and the values they should live in life. As education is life, I will not sate in moulding them to be better and useful and most of all I will sate in sharing education unto

them and further share good values and good principles they can use while they are here. As a teacher, this is my commitment to the human race, to imbue in the minds and hearts of our pupils that education is life; that we cannot live without it, and for them to achieve “life”, first is I must give them education they deserve. Definitely, this is the every thrust of teachers; selfless commitment, selfless passion and the most, selfless teaching.

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degradation“We want that before the bridge is built the roads are also fine,” Marquez said. She said that with the accessibility of Samal, tourists will only spend their time there by day, instead of converting them to nighttime visitors which is experienced today when people are served by two ferry services. Marquez stressed that the carrying capacity of the island must be studied by the environmental planners. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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people for the better good and in the promotion of Subanen customs,” Datu Canto said. Canto also related to guests and the participants the Subanen tribe history and its significance to the community as one of the first Filipinos who inhabited the Philippines. (FPG/EDT/ PIA9-Zambo. Sibugay)

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and ingest them leading to their deaths. These are big factors contributory to why only 1% of the pawikan hatchlings per group reach adulthood. To prevent their extinction, several undertakings were being done to help preserve and protect the Hawksbill Turtles. One of these is the pawikan conservation project at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City. It is believed that the area has long been a nesting place for Hawksbill Turtles. In 2003, it was established as a Marine Protected Area through the local government of Davao. With the help of the Aboitiz Foundation through Davao Light and Power Co., traces of pawikans have increased with the number of recorded eggs laid. Just last January 20, the electric utility’s team members led by Fermin Edillon, Reputation Enhancement Manager together with Matina Aplaya barangay officials headed by Brgy. Captain Nestor Cirunay released 158 pawikan hatchlings. The hatchlings were hatched from the 9th nest found last year. The 10th and the last batch of eggs laid in 2014 is expected to hatch in February 2015. In 2014 alone, a total of 1,803 eggs were laid at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park. Still, this is not a guarantee that 100% survival will be achieved once the hatchlings are released out to the sea. Other factors such as human exploitation for commercial purposes, marine pollution and predators still have to be considered. Hence, the move to create awareness to the public especially those near the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park and

other identified nesting areas in the country is imperative to save the Hawksbill turtles from the verge of extinction. Participating in coastal clean-ups or just simply keeping ourselves from throwing garbage to the sea is already a big help. Remember, preserving the pawikans would also mean preserving the natural beauty of the Philippines and its wonderful species.

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ery unit of our land from Aparri to Tawi Tawi forms part of our national territory and common patrimony. Every unit of this territory falls under a government of the barangay, which in turn is part of the municipality or city in which it is located—and therefore subject to our laws and the jurisdiction of our government whether local or national. Either these governments perform their mandates or their officials should be removed. Manny is former UNESCO regional director for Asia-Pacific, secretary-general of Southeast Asian Publishers Association, director at development academy of Philippines, vice chair of Local Government Academy, member of the Cory Government’s Peace Panel, and PPI-UNICEF awardee for outstanding columnist. valdehuesa@gmail.com

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retariat said. It said that another P 200,000 has been allotted for the Mother Theresa Foundation and P 50,000 each to the PCMH and Philippine Service for Mercy Foundation. The United Way would also get a financial aid of P 100,000 from the city this year. CRIS DIAZ, Exec. Editor

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the river water.” Barquin revealed that the water firm is also preparing the materials needed for the installation of the permanent by-pass pipeline. The permanent bypass pipeline will provide the water supply needed while rehabilitation works of the Infiltration Gallery will continue. The by-pass line will tap water from the upstream of the Infiltration Gallery with a distance of 175 meters. Water will then flow by gravity. Barquin said the setting up of the by-pass pipeline is part of the strategies drawn up by BCWD to address the demand for water supply after Typhoon Seniang. Its installation took some time due to the variable weather condition at the Taguibo Watershed Forest Reserve. Aside from that, to be able to assess the extent of damage of the Infiltration Gallery, there is a need for the declogging of service manholes. Only after one of the manholes was partially cleared that the development of strategies took place and part of the strategies to be implemented was the implementation of the by-pass line as temporary measure to extract water from Taguibo River, he explained. He expressed BCWD’s “sincerest apologies to all its concessionaires for the inconvenience caused while trying to revive the operation of the BCWD after Typhoon Seniang.”

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generation, but most importantly, we provide the convenience and ease for your customers.” Mr. Buenaventura said it’s ironic how consumers in Metro Manila already have a surfeit of choices to pay their water and electric utility bills while those in the regions who are served by electric cooperatives and water districts still pay their bills over the counter with all its inherent issues. “We have taken it as our mission to streamline and make more efficient your bills payments,” the bank executive said. “My hope is that more water districts will follow this trailblazing path by COWD, and allow us to use your name as a testimonial to other water districts that we serve, so they can follow your example.” At present, COWD’s approximately 84,500 concessionaires can pay their bills through 4 COWD centers in Corrales Avenue, Kauswagan, Macasandig and Tin-ao, or via 13 accredited collection banks. Those paying in the COWD head office in Corrales Avenue have the added option of paying through 4 POS terminals which accept payments via ATM cards and Visa credit cards. Similar POS terminals will be installed in the 3 other COWD payment centers within the year. With the signing of the MOA, COWD water bills can now be paid using the DBP ATM Visa Debit Card through 8 DBP ATMs with 2 more scheduled for activation this February, including one at COWD’s main office in Corrales Avenue. Three of the ATMs are located in the DBP main branch in Corrales Avenue, one each in DBP Capistrano branch and off-site at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Pelaez Sports Center, one each in the arrival and departure passenger lounges of the Laguindingan Airport at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental. Mr. Robles said DBP has issued some 25,000 DBP ATM Visa Debit Cards in Cagayan de Oro whose owners can now avail of the DBP Bills Payment Facility to pay their water bills with COWD. Following the launching program, a pilot transaction was conducted in the ATM machine of DBP Cagayan de Oro main branch led by Gerald S. Crisologo, DBP vice president and head, Cards & ATM Department and Engr. Bienvenido Batar, Jr., COWD assistant general manager.

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The group on Thursday held a mine risk awareness session for Mamapasano residents at the town center so they would know what to do if they find UXOs in their midst. “There’s always the possibility that UXO littered in the clash site that endanger

peoples’ lives,” Kamenza said. Forty-four members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police were killed in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano Sunday in an operation against suspected terrorists Zulkipli Bin Hir alias Marwan and Abdul Basit Usman. The police operatives clashed with members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front after reportedly killing Marwan whose body was said to have been buried immediately in keeping with Muslim tradition. Marwan, a suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings that killed at least 200 people, carried a $5-million reward on his head. His death was yet to be confirmed through a DNA test. Usman carries a $1-million bounty for his death or capture. At least 10 rebels were also killed in the clash that has created uncertainties on the fate of the peace process between the government and MILF. A civilian was likewise killed. Meanwhile, at least 1,500 Moro families refused to return home for fear government forces might retaliate for the death of the 44 police commandos. Security officials said Marwan was killed in the law enforcement operation but his Filipino lieutenant managed to escape but wounded. (Ferdinandh Cabrera)

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Sur were trained by Malaysian alleged bomb expert Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan, slain last week in Mamasapano town, Maguindanao. In a phone text message, PNP 10 spokesperson Supt. Herbacio Balmaceda assured the public that the regional police office is constantly monitoring the whereabouts of these 50 persons since their home province is closer to Northern Mindanao. “2013 pa po iyan kaya until now close ang monitoring ng intel community,” Balmaceda said. Earlier, undisclosed sources from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) admitted that Marwan has trained 300 would-be bombers during his stay in the Philippines for the past two years. Fifty of these persons allegedly come from Lanao del Sur while the rest came from the Zamboanga region. Of the 300, two have died after the bomb they were carrying prematurely exploded while the suspects were riding a motorcycle in Pikit town, North Cotabato last January 26. The next day, Marwan’s recruits were allegedly behind the failed toppling of

a National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) tower in Pagalungan town, also in North Cotabato. In this part of the island, Balmaceda said there is no imminent terror threat in the region as far as Marwan’s recruits are concerned. According to the rebel sources, Mar wan allegedly frequented Lanao del Sur using the Cagayan de Oro-North Cotabato route and reached Mamasapano through the Midsayap-Datu Piang highway.

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Casiño said a new law was needed to establish a responsive, sustainable and state-led power industry. Among the steps that would have to be taken are: 1. Categorize power generation and supply as public utilities 2. Re-establish Napocor’s role as power generator 3. Regain control of the national grid 4. Reinvigorate the electric cooperatives 5. Strengthen ERC’s regulatory capacity 6. Abolish the WESM 7. Further develop indigenous, clean and renewable energy sources.

How safe is safe, dads ask police, military

THE City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas adopted Resolution No. 11919-2015, requesting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the intelligence community to inform the city and neighboring provinces as to what measures they would be adopting and implementing or have adopted to ensure the safety of residents. Councilor Zaldy Ocon, proponent of the resolution, said last January 25, a special action force from General Santos City served the warrant of arrest against two most wanted terrorists resulting to the killing of almost 50 members of the special action force. He said since this is a critical issue and the reason behind the incident is not known, there should be discussions on what needs to be done. Councilor Ramon Tabor, chair of the committee on police, fire and public safety, said since what really happened is still being ascertained and there is an ongoing verification and investigation going on, the concern is how to protect people from possible threats. “Now what we are really concerned is that unsa nay atong himuon nga maseguro nato nga di na ni mo escalate padulong sa ato or the entire Misamis Oriental and also the neighboring provinces. Unsa nay himuon sa AFP so we can be guided on what to do,” Tabor stressed.

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George Ongchua, assistant manager, Isuzu Cagayan de Oro.

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SUZU Cagayan de Oro bagged the prestigious 2014 Dealer of the Year for three years in a row plus another three years before that.

For this year, Isuzu Philippines awarded Isuzu Iloilo as first runnerup and Isuzu Davao as second runner-up with Sales Executive of the Year Emelia Alfonso coming from Isuzu Alabang. Best in Sales Operations was awarded to Isuzu Davao, Best in Parts Operations Isuzu Mani l a, B est in S er v ice Operations Isuzu Iloilo and Best in Customer Service Operations Isuzu Cabanatuan. “But overall, the management has decided to award to us as Isuzu Dealer of the Year because of the best practices that we have excelled throug h the years,” a beaming George Ongchua, assistant manager, told this writer. There were 21 dealers nationwide which were evaluated by Isuzu Philippines in the yearly search. Criteria for judging are based on a c h e c k l i s t for mu l at e d by management as well as feedbacks coming from Isuzu customers. In e a c h s e r v i c e , p a r t s a n d customer service transaction, Isuzu Philippines gives its customers fe e d b a c k for ms . A n d i n e a c h feedback form, Isuzu Cagayan de Oro has consistently ranked number one. So what is their secret recipe to their laurels? “There’s no secret really. We have formulated a policy of discipline within our ranks coupled with a

joyous working environment. In that way, our employees are really motivated to give the best they can to our clients. That is why our clients have consistently come to us. Some of them are even from the succeeding generation already,” Ongchua said. Even the publisher of BWM Group has a testimonial on this. “ W h e n I f i r s t w e nt t o t h e showroom of Isuzu a couple of years back, the staff readily entertained me even if I had no inclination to buy a car yet at the time. I did not receive the same cordiality with some dealers here. That’s why when it was my time to buy a new car, I immediately went with Isuzu. Customer service is important for lasting impressions. It creates a chain effect,” Dante Sudaria said. Sudaria currently owns an Isuzu D-MAX. Mindanao Daily is one of the publications under BWM Group. “ We a r e d o i n g t h i n g s t h e unorthodox way. We are satisfying our clients beyond what is expected of us from management,” Ongchua said. Is u z u C a g ay an d e O ro w a s named Dealer of the Year from 2 0 0 8 t h rou g h 2 0 1 0 and ag ai n from 2012 through 2014. It has branches in the cities of Dipolog and Butuan.

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Waiting his name to appear on the screen of your phone or his name to be online in the chat room? That sounds so exciting! Going out with her after a long time? Congratulations! You got 75% of patience beRHEA MAY LUMBAY cause you survived with Early Childhood Education Teacher you relationship. That is L-O-V- , it is always summed up with the word H-O-P-E! You hope to see each other again. You hope to be with forever. The BUMPER Early in the morning on my way to school… Kring! Kring! Kring! “1 missed call” Oh no! I did not able to answer his call. Five.. Four.. Three.. Two.. One.. Krrriingg! I answered the call and ny heart went bumping and the paper I carried with me went bumping too. It seemed that they jumped with much joy along the road. What a disaster it was! Well, he just asked what was written in my heart, I mean what to be written in the cover page. If our professor did not give us that project, will she still called me up? Thanks to her anyway. Indeed, it was a ridiculous experience! BUS-ta je t’aime At the middle of your love quarrel, will you walk and leave her and let the BUS to go? Or will you beg the driver to hold the break because you need to go down and talk to her? When a woman cries, the man is like a bee buzzing around what to do and where to go. I am pretty sure that if you are in love today, you are smiling now while you are reading this, aren’t you? I do not know what kind of arrow Cupid had on that bright yet dark Sunday morning when I hurriedly went to the bus station without his permission where I gained nothing! I looked at the faces of the passengers but none of them I was looking for. I asked him where he was but he was already on the way of his trip. So I went home with a shattered heart. But suddenly I received a text message: “Where are you? I will wait here so that we can talk.” L-O-V-E.. You are like a butterfly that goes out for a while and still find the flower that can make someone smile. Yes, patience and understanding is always the key to a steadfast relationship. Valentine’s Day is always seasons in the Philippines yet many are still praying to see MR. and MS.RIGHT. Are you one of them? You are not alone! So be patient … And those who doesn’t see yet of what really L-O-V-E is, simply love… and if you get hurt, love again than not to love at all. To those in a relationship, “BUS-t

a je t’aime” It is a French word which means “I love you.” So tell him or her right now je t’aime /zutem/. Opzzz! Say it when you mean it. And since you say it, you should understand his or her weaknesses and not only his or her strengths. Then you should even give a 101% of patience to the one you love. And to those who are like “The BUMPER”, I am excited to hear your stories because love starts with “One Hello” as Lionel Riche’s song goes by. Let me tell you a bit of information about the poem I wrote below. When you look at the young leaves, they are green, and when it is old and dries out, it goes brown. But even the leaves will fall and appears another, love will never fade. Remember that love is not for the lovers alone but for everyone and this poem is for you. So I say, “Love is beautiful when you only look at it.” When the Green turns to brown The rain starts to pour And the sun never hesitates to show Where the birds sing with laughter Two leaves fell and were knit together Brown and Green… can’t you see? Both are coming from two trees How come the two are held together? “I’m tired against the scorching heat of the sun” “I’m looking for a shade, don’t you know?” Suddenly,the wind blows making the Brown to wander In solitude, the Green is still there And the wind blows again Making the Brown to go back where it used to be “Go back to where your twig is . . Wait until the tree can bear a fruit for you And I’m still looking for the tree to be my shade” “If only I could pick all the leaves I’ll give it to you to be your shade forever I’ll just blow the wind to wipe the dust as you walk along looking for your shade The mark of your apex will always leave a mark over my veins When the Green turns to brown . . . Still she can never find a shade . . . “For I cannot find the sweetest shade that I have found only in you”

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Miscommunication PICTURE this. Once upon a time (January 30 to be exact at around 10 p.m.), a young woman we’ll now call as Elizabeth went up to a fastfood counter and asked the receptionist, “Miss, nag-out na si May? Nagsabot man gud mi diri 10 p.m. kay karon raw siya na time mag-out.” The receptionist replied, “Hala nag-out na ra ba.” Her emotion starting to fill with rage, Elizabeth took out her cellphone and dialed May’s number. The number rang but there was no answer. Now visibly furious, Elizabeth flagged down a cab, went uptown towards a party and texted May, “Naa ra nimo kung moapas ka.

Basta nibiya nako sa (insert name of fastfood joint) kay maayo natong sabot unya naguna-una na man diay ka og uli.” Upon reaching the party venue, Elizabeth received a reply from May: “Hala oy, naa pa man ko diri. Naa ra ko sa locker oi. Wait dira sa (insert name of party venue). Anha na ko.” Miscommunication Number One. By this time, a drizzle has formed at the Divisoria fastfood joint. May was with her boyfriend on a parked motorcycle. “Nag-ulan man hon, pag-taxi na lang. Apas lang ko sa motor.” So May went to the party venue all by herself. But upon reaching

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the venue, May was furious because her boyfriend didn’t follow her. She kept on ringing his number but nobody answered. The boyfriend did turn up a few minutes later. It turned out that the boyfriend bumped into an old buddy in Divisoria and were chitchatting for a couple of minutes before they decided to move on to the party venue. Miscommunication Number Two. Upon reaching the party venue, May needed space to calm herself so she went to a corner alone. Elizabeth was again shocked that May was nowhere to be found. She walked out of the party venue without texting a word,

snatching three other friends with her. Miscommunication Number Three. Hailing another cab from uptown, Elizabeth texted Adele and asked, “Aha ka? Apas mi sa imo beh kay gisapot ko karon.” To which Adele replied, “Nia ko diri (insert name of drinking joint). Apas lang.” It turned out that Adele was with her boyfriend. Elizabeth felt stupid and said, “Mouna na ko’g uli ha. Gikapoy na man gud ko.” The possessive Adele shot back, “Sana nag-text na lang unta ka nga igo raka mohapit. Di kay ipaasa ko nimo nga moapas ka para mosabay mo og shot. Tan-awa naka-order na nuon ko’g isa aka tower. Mahurot

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diay namo ning duha sa akong uyab?” Miscommunication Number Four. *** Miscommunication. It can be trivial but it can also be deadly. Last week, certain sectors went wild and accused the PNP of breaching the ceasefire agreement by invading MILF territory. Well I’d say that the whole SAF operation was a covert thing. In short, not even the barangay chairman in the area must know of what would go on. That’s what happened to Osama bin Laden. Nobody from Pakistan was informed that the United States would sneak into their territory with-

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Yesterday’s Answer

Special Gospel of the day: Luke10:19(February2, 2015-Monday) Luke 10:1-9”After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, the harvest truly [is] great, but the laborers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborers is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you: This gospel encourages us to pray for more laborers in His “vineyard” to build the kingdom of God here on earth. This is the reason of God why

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas He allowed calamity to happen due to scarcity of evangelizers. In Hebrews 12:25”see that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that speaks on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaks] from heaven. Therefore, to avoid “catastrophe” you must repent right now. This is called in Theology a physical evil. This is permitted by God to remind each one of us to that God is alive and sometimes, we never mind His existence in our lives: Printing paid by: Neneth Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009279551247: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PM- Mondays, Tuesday @ 3:30 PM and 2:00 AM Sundays. God loves you!!!

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