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BUSECO chooses Hedcor’s renewable energy
Members of the board of Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUSECO) together with Hedcor representatives during the signing of renewable energy supply agreement on Thursday, November 10. Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUSECO) chose AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor to supply 5 megawatts to its franchise area in 2017. BUSECO and Hedcor signed an energy supply agreement on Nov. 10 at the Mallberry Suites in Cagayan de Oro City. BUSECO Gen-
eral Manager Deiter Hoff Arellano represented the electric cooperative while Rolando Pacquiao, Hedcor VP for Operations in Mindanao, represented the power generation company. During a speech, Arellano said that through Hedcor, BUSECO can achieve its goal to deliver adequate power to its customers using local and sustainable resources. He said that he is glad that BUSECO and Hedcor have become partners in helping develop the province of Bukidnon and
PASAY CITY - Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on the local government of Sorsogon City to respect the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (Republic Act 10354), also known as the RH Law, after a Commission on Human Rights (CHR) report indicated that it withheld artificial contraceptives from women residents in
the last four years. “Sorsogon City Mayor Sally Lee, who is otherwise known as an advocate of women’s participation in societal affairs, should immediately answer the serious allegations made by the CHR. Withholding artificial contraceptives from women is an insult to the hard work of Filipino women’s movement who waited 13 long years for the passage of the
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LGUs told to respect, fully implement RH law
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Members of the board of Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUSECO) together with Hedcor representatives during the signing of renewable energy supply agreement on Thursday, November 10.
DILG, GIZ COSERAM readied TWG for peace, conflict analysis CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – We already have the conflict assessment tools but it would be better if at the same time, we will have the right people using the tools. Thus said Arnel M.
Agabe, regional director, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 during the closing ceremonies for the Training of technical working group (TWG), consultant team
(CT), focused group discussion (FGD)/Key informant interview (KII) facilitators (F), documentors (D) for the conduct of the conflict Assessment for the See peace, page B3
Butuan DepEd exec: Fortun’s school projects total P610-M By PAT SAMONTE Cagara Regional Editor
BARANGAY LUMBOCAN, Butuan City - A Department of Education official here revealed that Rep. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun of the First District of Agusan del Norte had so far delivered P610 million worth of classrooms and school building projects to the City of Butuan excluding those that the lawmaker had turned over to Las Nieves town, and
still counting. City Schools Division Superintendent Arsenio Cornites made the announcement in a turn-over ceremony last November 4, 2016 of a P14.9-million three-storey 9-classroom school building for Lumbocan Elementary School here as he thanked Fortun for his “untiring efforts” in making available to students and the youth the spaces and school facilities they See projects, page B3
INAUGURATION OF P14.9-MILLION SCHOOL BUILDING IN BARANGAY LUMBOCAN, BUTUAN CITY. Congressman Lawrence “Law” Fortun (extreme left, left photo) leads the ribbon-cutting rite of a P14.9-million 3-storey 9-classroom school building (right photo) for Lumbocan Elementary School in Butuan City. City Schools Division Supt. Arsenio Cornites says Fortun has so far delivered P610 million worth of classrooms and school buildings in Butuan City, and still counting. photos by pat samonte
Modern nanays step up drive on breastfeeding By Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Aimed to teach mothers and pregnant women on establishing good milk supply, breastfeeding positions and getting babies to latch on, the Modern Nanays of Mindanao (MNM) conducts a breastfeeding class and breast milk drive through the Nanay Meet Up on November 14. Mothers are urged to frequently breastfeed their babies especially during growth spurts in order to establish milk supply. Babies should also be properly latched and positioned to maximize the benefits of breastfeeding both by the baby and the mother. Nadine Casiño, founder of the MNM, also discourages the use of pacifiers and bottles. See drive, page B3
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To quit is a wrong option The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November16, 2016-Wednesday) John 16:16-20- Some of His disciples then said to one another, “What is this thing He is telling us, `A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, `because I go to the Father’?” So they were saying, “What is this that
He says, `A little while’? We do not know what He is talking about.” Jesus knew that they wished to question Him, and He said to them, “Are you deliberating together about this, that I said, `A little while, and you will not see Me, and again a little while, and you will see Me’? In Matthew 24:13-”But the one who endures to
the end, he will be saved. This little time that Jesus disciples could not see Jesus was referred to his death. The time that they can see Jesus again was Jesus resurrection from the dead. This was the time that the disciples experienced both “sorrow and joy.” This is life. We can experience different emotional “struggles” but do not quit. To quit is a
wrong option in escaping from different challenges in life because it will bring you to eternal condemnation in life. Face the truth no matter what and let God do the rest after doing your best. Let him in command in your life. Let him in control of your journey toward your divine destiny. Let him governs you because God will not forsake you
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Celebrating World Teachers Day By Mrs. Chelo T. Mortera Master Teacher II Barangay 9 E/S Malaybalay City District IV Malaybalay City Division
Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their pupils; because a good teacher inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. In other words, if schools are places that promote academic, social and personal development foe pupils, everything hinges on the presence of intelligent, passionate, caring teachers working day after day in the classroom. Teachers have an enormous influence on what happens in our schools. They are the ultimate decision makers. They shape the world of the classroom by the activities they paln, the focus they attend to, and the relationship they nurture. Last October 4, 2016 Barangay 9 Elementary School celebrated World Teachers’ Day at Barangay 9 gym with an opening program highlighted by the presence of our accommodating Barangay 9 Captain Rodrigo B. Timones , dynamic EdCom Chairman Hon. Brando Marlon Dinlayan, BUKSU Student Teachers, kind and generous
parents and pupils. It was a momentous event honoring the dignified and admiring teachers with the theme: “My Teacher, My Hero.” All these was made possible under the leadership of our very compassionate principal Mrs .Cosjulita K. Olarte. Truly, “if your actions in the classroom inspire children to achieve more, question more, dream more, you are indeed worthy of the title “TEACHER” – Robert John Meehan. In the words of William Butler Yeats, “Education is not the filling of pail but the lighting of the fire.” We must credit our teachers who ignite the fire of learning in the mind that is yearning for knowledge. Someone once said, “Teachers don’t impact for a year, but for a lifetime.”
Nutrition trends today
bone broth and honey are not new but new research has increased their benefits, they’ve become newsworthy again. We don’t need to give up our meat but we do need to ensure that we balance it with plant foods and watch the overall increase in demand as populations grow. Expect us to be interested in functional foods that have known, evidence-based benefits.
of life – in any country wherever you are – the Philippines included, for a global environment, thus encouraging them to be future leaders in their communities or on a global scale. The purpose of the celebration is to entice young people to study, learn and exchange experiences
abroad. It encourages the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities including schools, colleges and universities, international organizations, businesses, association and community organizations. Individuals and institutions tend to hold International Education Week events as it is convenient for them in their local communities. We want you to celebrate as much and as often as
you like. International Education Week is also an excellent opportunity to highlight the importance and benefits of global education and the value international cooperation brings to science. According to latest research, it measures the quality of a cross-section of national institutions of hig her education, sorted by country. And the results are definitely encouraging.
reproductive health rights and choices. “The government must provide free access to family planning commodities to poor women nationwide to help address the country’s high maternal mortality rate. Our women should be given the widest array of options
on how to plan and manage their families. Withholding access to contraceptives is a clear violation of the law,” Sen. Hontiveros said. It was reported that the CHR has documented reports that women in far-flung barangays in Sorsogon City were denied reproductive
health products and services. The documentation likewise reported of unwanted pregnancies and instances that women gave up their babies for adoption as a result of the denial of RH services. “We want the Sorsogon City government to explain and be accountable to these
desiged mince patties – five years in the making – that smell, taste and look like beef mince even down to the raw, bloodied meat that browns as it sizzles on the grill. The demand for meat is going through the roof indeed. Currently these
International Education Week By OFELIA D. PACLIPAN Teacher III Sumirap National High School
INTERNATIONAL Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of world governments is part of the United Nations’ efforts, particularly UNESCO, in promoting programs that people from all walks
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RH Law,” Hontiveros said. Hontiveros, who is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said that the RH Law is a landmark piece of legislation that solidified
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plant-based products, developed by Bill Gates-backed companies, are only available in the United States but they’re pretty soon to be available worldwide most notably in 2017. Expect a trend towards more vegetarians and more flexitarians in 2017. The latter probably has the biggest growth potential as it’s most doable. For instance, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil,
By LOREN G. PAUNILLIAN Teacher III Tangub City National High School
THE demand for meatfree foods because of our environment, our health and animal welfare for instance has spawned the next generation of plantbased meat-like products. There are now animalfree burgers that ooze “bloods” and Stanford-
PROMOTING HEALTH IN THE FAMILY – As Early Childhood Care and Development Focal Person of Misamis Oriental, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and Provincial Board Member JIGJAG G. PELAEZ joined El Salvador City during their Family Day Celebration recently. Hundreds of families were gathered to promote the importance of health in sustaining the family. The activity was spearheaded by City Mayor EDGAR S. LIGNES and City Social Welfare and Development Officer ANN V. PROSPEROS. El Salvador City is fully compliant with the ECCD Law and has a very strong Early Childhood Care Program. photo supplied
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alleged violations. It is our moral and civil obligation to ensure that we continue to respect, protect and uphold women’s rights. The refusal to implement the RH Law is an utmost disrespect to the choices of women regarding fam-
ily planning methods in accordance with the law. Kailangan may sumagot at may managot sa mga paglabag na ito,” she added. Hontiveros vowed to ensure the full funding of the RH Law in the proposed 2017 National Budget.
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its people. “We must have a reliable partner in order for us to deliver a reliable and sustainable power supply to our customers” Arellano stressed. At present, BUSECO serves Malaybalay City, the towns of Lantapan, Cabanglasan, Impasugong, Sumilao, Malitbog, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Baungon and Talakag, and Barangay Lilingayon of Valencia City. “Thanks to Hedcor for the opportunity, for giving us part of the power that will be generated from the hydropower plant. At the end of the day, the ultimate beneficiary is our member consumer-owners” Arellano said. Pacquiao thanked BUSECO for choosing Hedcor’s renewable energy to be included in their energy mix. He said that AboitizPower is committed to explore better ways to integrate good social development and responsible environmental stewardship into their business operations. “Manolo Fortich Hydro will enable us to further our commitment to support the energy needs of our country, particularly Mindanao. We remain committed to provide reliable, ample and competitively priced power, generated with the least possible adverse effects on our environment and host communities,” Pacquiao said. Hedcor is set to finish its 68.8MW Manolo Fortich hydropower project by the second quarter of 2017, which will provide additional power to the Mindanao grid. The US$280.4million project will be the latest addition to Aboitiz Power Corporation’s growing portfolio of renewable energy in the country under the Cleanergy brand. BUSECO is the sixth electric cooperative to pick Hedcor’s renewable energy in Mindanao. Hedcor was also the power generator of choice of Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperatives 1 and 2, Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative and Siargao Electric Cooperative.
Framework and Agenda for Region 10 on November 11. Director Agabe also emphasized the importance of identifying the cause of conflict in Mindanao as this will lead to coming up with appropriate, adequate, and sustainable intervention from the concerned agencies. Dubbed as the Training of Trainers on Peace and Conflict Analysis (PCA) Tools and Processes, the five-day training was held in Cagayan de Oro on November 7-11. Meanwhile, both development, and peace and order councils in Northern Mindanao, in a joint RDCRPOC-X adopted on March 3 a Regional Peace and Development Convergence Framework (RPCDF), a general and directional framework that puts in coherent and results oriented form the relationship between the region’s peace initiatives, and the societal goal of inclusive growth and poverty reduction. To further enhance the framework, DILG, as the RPOC secretariat, initiated the cooperation with GIZ COSERAM (Conflict Sensitive Asset and Resource Management) for a joint endeavor towards peace in the region. For its part, GIZ COSERAM will support the region in the development of a regional peace agenda, the formulation of Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan (POPS) plans and the strengthening of the peace and order councils. (EOR/ PIA 10 with reports from Rezza B. Tolinero/DILG10)
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“Breastfeeding is our primal instinct to nourish our baby. There is no best way to feed our baby than breast milk itself straight from the source,” Casiño added. For mothers who find it hard to breastfeed their child directly from the source, the MNM also provided a lecture on proper human milk storage as well as the proper technique of pumping human milk. More than 30 mothers participated in the said event and were taught on handling and providing their baby’s needs. “I join meet ups of MNM para makatabang sa uban from page B1 nga mga nanay nga naa’y Designing of Peacebuilding problema sa ilang pagpa-
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How to make healthy eating automatic By LOREN G. PAUNILLIAN Teacher III Tangub City National High School
PRACTICE listening to natural hunger and satiety cues. Weight gain happens when mindless eating consistently numbs us to the signals of fullness that are supposed to limit meal size. Heeding these signals can be challenging though but I believe
it is worth it. In a modern food environment where portion sizes, social norms and availability of food, we tend to overeat. The trick is to modify your environment – and your thinking – so that it becomes easier to stop eating when you’re full.
Finishing every morsel of foods on your plate even if you’re full doesn’t fix the problem of food waste. Food is just as wasted if it’s eaten by someone who’s not hungry as if it’s thrown away. Keeping second helpings in the kitchen rather than on the table will help too. The point of this isn’t to forbid second helpings but to avoid mindlessly eating
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more than you really want. Using smaller plates and smaller glasses for serving food and drink will help too. Put leftovers in the freezer when meals are over. Freezing can make you stop and think about whether you’re really hungry. Well there are lots more ways on how to make healthy eating automatic. Just keep an open mind.
Monetary Board Keeps Monetary Policy Settings Unchanged At its meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to maintain the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility at 3.0 percent. The corresponding interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were also kept steady. The reserve requirement ratios were likewise left unchanged. The Monetary Board’s decision is based on its assessment that inflation continues to be manageable, with a gradual return to the inflation target range expected over the policy horizon. While latest forecasts indicate that average inflation is likely to settle slightly below the lower edge of the 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point target range in 2016, it is projected to rise
toward the mid¬point of the target range in 2017 and 2018. The overall balance of risks surrounding the inflation outlook remains tilted to the upside owing largely to the pending petitions for adjustments in electricity rates along with the proposed tax policy reform program. Slower global economic activity continues to be a key downside risk. Meanwhile, inflation expectations remain broadly consistent with the inflation target over the policy horizon. At the same time, the Monetary Board also observed that prospects for global economic growth remain modest and uneven since the previous meeting. Moreover, monetary policies in major advanced economies
continue to be asynchronous and the prospects uncertain. On the other hand, domestic economic activity is seen to remain firm, supported by solid private household consumption and investment, buoyant business and consumer sentiment, and adequate credit and domestic liquidity. Higher fiscal spending is also expected to further boost domestic demand in the near term. On balance, the assessment of recent new information continues to support keeping monetary policy settings unchanged. Going forward, the BSP will continue to monitor emerging price and output conditions to ensure price and financial stability conducive to sustained economic growth.
totoy. Para ma-share pud nako sa uban ang akong nahibal-an about breastfeeding (I join meet ups of MNM so I can help other mothers who have problems on breastfeeding. The event also allows me to share my knowledge on breastfeeding),” said Sharon Orias, a participant of the meet up. Orias practices tandem feeding -- breastfeeding a toddler and an infant at the same time, and believes that every mother should know and experience the benefits of breastfeeding. MNM is a group of mothers who advocate breastfeeding, babywearing and cloth-diapering, and aims to make no mom feel alone. It is a budding group of over a thousand members comprising of stay-at-home and working moms, pe-
diatricians, obstetricians, advocates and families believing in the importance of the said three principles. (RTP/PIA10)
(DPWH), and the people whose taxes funded its construction. He made it clear that his role was “not a big deal” since proposing the project’s inclusion in the budget was part of his job as congressman. He stressed that since the undertaking is the result of the people’s collective effort, no government official has the right to lay claim on the school building project. It is the people who own and to whom it belongs, he said. Fortun said that based on this premise , he made sure that government projects he turned over to barangays or educational institutions by virtue of his position, had no metal, stone or marble etchings, markings or notices bearing his name. “They are not mine, they are the people’s,” he insisted.
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needed. In his message to teachers and students, Fortun informed that the Lumbocan Elementary School was the first school here to acquire a typhoon-resistant building. “It is designed by engineers to withstand powerful winds unleashed by Typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas in 2013,” he assured. According to Fortun, the school building project was a collective effort of the barangay officials, school teachers, Department of Education, Department of Public Works and Highways
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased CONSUELO VALDEHUESA RIVERA, who died on June 25, 2007 at Dolores, Eastern Samar without a will, the Death Certificate is attached as Annex “A”; the said deceased left her exclusive or paraphernal property consisting of a parcel of land including all improvements if any located at Justo Gaerlan Street, Cagayan de Oro City with an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY- SIX (126) SQUARE METERS, indicated as Lot No. 484-C, Cagayan Cadastre and more particularly described by the Tax Declaration and Approved Subdivision Plan herein attached and made integral parts as Annexes “B” and “C.”; is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION; made and entered into by and between; EUFRACIO V. RIVERA, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Auckland, New Zealand, herein represented by co-heir and atty-in-fact-Atty. Antonio V. Rivera; MA. CONSUELO V. RIVERAAGUSTIN, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Dolores, Eastern Samar, Philippines, herein represented by co-heir and atty-in-fact Atty. Antonio V. Rivera; HOSPICIO V. RIVERA, JR., Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Dolores, Eastern Samar, Philippines, herein represented by co-heir and atty-in-fact Atty. Antonio V. Rivera; ATHANY PROSPERO V. RIVERA, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Dolores, Eastern Samar, Philippines, herein represented by co-heir Atty. Antonio V. Rivera; IRENE AMABEL V. RIVERA-BUENAVENTURA, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Papua, New Guinea, herein represented by co-heir and atty-in-fact Atty. Antonio V. Rivera; and ATTY. ANTONIO V. RIVERA, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Antipolo City, Philippines.; That the SOLE AND ONLY HEIRS of CONSUELO V. RIVERA , being all of legal ages and with full civil capacity to contract do hereby these present a SETTTLEMNET OF THE STATE left by CONSUELO V. RIVERA and agree to divide, partition and adjudicate the same among ourselves share and share alike.; Under Notary Public of EMMANUEL A. AKUT; as per Doc No. 115; Page No. 24; Book No.130; Series of 2015. MDN: 16, 23, & 30, 2016
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Loiza’s Pavilion - Mindanao’s Most Outstanding Child Friendly Hotel
Mrs. Lilet Aves, owner of Loisa’s receives the award plaque
Ideal haven for romantic get-aways. It's miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A serene place accentuated with a refreshing verdant view of the mountains from afar. Secluded yet not so far away from the city proper. Great site! One of the best places to have a garden wedding in Bukidnon is at Loiza’s Pavilion. It is one of Bukidnon’s best places to chill, dine, relax and enjoy a special day such as birthdays and other occasional gatherings. Meetings and Seminars are held at Loiza’s Pavilon at times but most of the time they cater to weddings and receptions. Its conditioned rooms with hot and cold shower and bath are priced at P1,000P1,300 per room while the Dormitory type rooms are at P200/head. It is situated about 3 kilometers south from the center of Malaybalay City just before the Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center. About 5 minutes walk from the highway going through some greens and houses one will reach Loiza’s entrance gate.