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By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

MISAMIS Oriental––Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano on Friday turned over to the military the army soldier held captive by the New People’s Army (NPA) for four months in the mountains of Misamis Oriental.

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Lupiba feted with a hero’s welcome; promoted

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City––The military feted a hero’s welcome to the army soldier who was released Friday by the New People’s Army (NPA) after being held captive for 132 days in the mountains of Misamis Oriental. Maj. Gen. Oscar Lactao, commander of the army’s 4th Infantry Division here, also promoted Private First Class Adonis Jess Lupiba, 26, to a rank of Corporal during the welcome ceremony at the army’s parade ground here Saturday morning. The New People’s Army (NPA) captured Lupiba See welcome, page A11

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I respect the rule of law! With this Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas this morning relinquished the post he had assumed by the law of succession last November 12 as the city mayor of Cagayan de Oro. The vice mayor and Councilor Lourdes Candy Darimbang were installed as the city mayor and vice mayor, respectively, after the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) served the order of the Ombudsman for the dismissal of Mayor Oscar Moreno for Grave Misconduct. The case stemmed from a case filed by former Ta-

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glimao Barangay chair William Guialani in relation to the Ajinomoto tax settlement issue. During the press conference this morning, Vice Mayor Acenas said upon being installed as the city mayor, it was incumbent upon him to perform the functions of the position in accordance with law. Acenas said he had to assume the post or he would be liable for dereliction of duty. “Dili gyud ko mabasol nganong gibuhat anang function,” he added. According to the vice mayor, the letter of DILG Undersecretary See respect, page A3

DOCUMENTS. Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas pres-

ents to reporters a sack full of documents during a press conference yesterday morning. Acenas, who opted to step down as mayor of Cagayan de Oro City, told reporters that the sack, containing volumes of documents, was intercepted on November 13, 2015. Mindanao Daily News photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Soldier rejoins family after 132 days in captivity By CHENG ORDOÑEZ, Associate Editor

SUGBONGCOGON, Misamis Oriental––The New People’s Army (NPA) released Friday (November 20) an army soldier they held for 132 days as prisoner of war (POW) after his captivity in Gingoog City. Reunited to his family was Private First Class Adonis Jess Lupiba of the 58th Infantry Battalion. Ka Allan Juanito, secretary general of the North Central Mindanao Committee of the NPA, presided See family, page A11

SIGNATURE TO FREEDOM. Army Cpl. Adonis Jess Lupiba affixing his signa-

ture to the release order issued by the CPP-NPA hierarchy after held captive for 132 days. Lupiba was released by the New People’s Army, led by Ka Allan Juanito (right of Lupiba), to Gov. Bambi Emano (extreme right) and Iglesia Filipina Independiente Bishop Felixberto Calang (next to Ka Juanito), Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Kaulayawan village, Sugbungcogon town, Misamis Oriental. Mindanao Daily News photo by Cheng Ordoñez

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Duterte orders a more strict security checks in all vehicles entering Davao city By Joey Sem G. Dalumpines of PIA-11

DAVAO City--Mayor Rodrigo Duterte ordered a more strict security search in all vehicles entering the city. He stressed there is a clear and present danger with the occurrence of the latest blast. “I have to protect the community, so I must order the search of everybody,” Duterte pointed out. He revealed two angles being pursued by investigators to shed light on the van blast that happened two days ago at Eco-West Drive. Duterte said one angle is the strict campaign of the city against illegal van terminals while the other is the Moro insurgency, with the arrest of one Abdul Manap Mentang, allegedly

a top leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front who was implicated in the Valentine’s Day bombing at the gate of the Davao Overland Transport Terminal in 2005. Duterte underscored the difference in the identity of the Mentang that was arrested recently and the one who was identified and linked earlier to the Valentine’s Day bombing. He said the fingerprints of Mentang and the one arrested earlier and was linked to the Valentine’s Day bombing must be compared to know the distinction. Duterte said the two suspects look different based on the photos given to him on the person earlier arrested and the one recently arrested in Pigkawayan, North Cotabato. Duterte said he doubts

the involvement of the second Mentang who was arrested recently. “Let me first find out the truth because it is not good to put anybody to prison for something he has not done,” he said.

Duterte said the latest arrested suspect must be released if he is not the real perpetrator. He also urged the Moro Islamic Liberation Front or anyone responsible for the van blast to stop it.

Duterte said the two theories were presented to him by the police. He hoped that the MILF hierarchy listens as he sorts out the truth about the latest person arrested for the Valentine’s Day bombing

incident in 2005. “If he is not the one, I will personally request for his release,” Duterte said. He also vowed to run after colorum vehicles. (PIA 11-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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remained unsolved. At t y. Q u i n t a y o , a Tagakaulo of Malita, Davao del Sur sat all throughout the two-day Mindanaowide CADT (Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title) Holders Forum and IP Coalition Reflection Session held in Tagum City and participated by about 800 IPs from various tribes in Mindanao. She cited claims of IP leaders who said that cases of killing of IP community members and fellow

leaders had reached about 500 “most of whom were killed allegedly by the NPAs (New Peoples Army) and of course, there were also violations of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines)”. Atty. Quintayo could not offhand say that there were no killing of IPs in Luzon and in the Visayas regions but she said incidents of such crime against IPs in Mindanao were heightened due to accompanying mass evacuation and due to complaints of death threats

among IP leaders. “Alarming sa Mindanao because even our leaders are receiving death threats already,” she said. “IP leaders, kadtong vocal sa NPA. (Those who are vocal against the NPA.),”she added. During the presentation of focus group discussion results, the Banwaon Tribe of CARAGA Region identified the need for government to help the tribe drive away the NPAs from its ancestral domain and the need to augment the military troops. Despite such calls to beef up government forces in ancestral domain areas, Atty. Quintayo said NCIP had called on both the NPA and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to account the death of those murdered IPs. “For us to serve them justice,” she said. Atty. Quintayo revealed that NCIP had already issued a statement early this

Killing of IPs reaches alarming level-NCIP TAGUM CIT Y, Davao del Norte--The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has viewed the incidents of killing of indigenous peoples (IPs) as “alarming”. In an interview, NCIP chairperson, Atty Leonor T. Oralde-Quintayo noted that the IP sector had been locked in a situation where it keeps on counting the number of deaths of its members but the cases have

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OTABATO City––Military and police forces have stepped up efforts to address rising cases of violence in Cotabato City and neighboring areas in preparation for next year’s general elections. In a summit Thursday with other security sectors, MGen Edmundo Pangilinan, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, emphasized the need to be prepared and not just react to a situation. The summit case in the wake of bombings in Cotabato City and Kabacan and

Matalam towns in North Cotabato which hurt a total of 11 persons in the past six days. “Our guiding principle is we must be prepared for all possibilities and not only reactive to a situation,” Pangilinan told regional security officials Wednesday.

Three bombing incidents last week left four persons, including two soldiers, injured. Colonel Ranulfo Sevilla, commander of the 5th Army Special Forces Battalion, cited the case of a certain Ruben Montes, an alleged ring leader of a gun-for-hire group, who was said to be out to get back at government forces. “I would like to tell you that he has the motive, he has the capability to get back at us and he has a protector who is an elected official,”

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know that DILG knows the truth,” the vice mayor cited. “No one is above the law, we will abide by the law,” Acenas stressed. PEACEFUL The vice mayor pointed out that he does not want Cagayan de Oro to be like other cities where there is a political crisis and constituents suffer. “Mao akong hangyo since the start, I want Cagayan de Oro to be very peaceful,” he stressed.

He also cited the plight of employees who have yet to receive their salaries because of the crisis. “I don’t want our employees to suffer,” the vice mayor added. This morning, as the vice mayor of the city, Acenas signed the check for the payment of salaries of City Council employees. For her part, Councilor Darimbang said her installation as the vice mayor was unexpected but the political

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for Local Government Austere A. Panadero on November 17 created confusion. The DILG official said the department is recognizing Mayor Moreno as the city mayor. The vice mayor stressed that although there are some legal issues, he will abide by the law. “I respect the law and I

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY Northern Mindanao Field Office Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg. Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City Tel # (088) 8551166/8808407 Email:nda_mio@yahoo.com

Sevilla said, without naming the official. More known as Black Moro, Montes was arrested on Oct. 7 for illegal possession of firearms after his group allegedly shot dead a bystander identified as “Tapa,” and fought responding Special Forces soldiers along SK Pendatun Avenue, Cotabato City. Montes survived unscathed but his wife, brother and another gang member were killed. He was later arrested by soldiers and yielded two cal. 45 pistols.

But on Nov. 13, Montes was released on orders of Regional Trial Court Judge Bansawan Ibrahim after posting property bond. This dismayed Colonel Sevilla who described Montes as a dangerous man. The next day, Nov. 14, motorcycle-riding men fired a rifle grenade at 6:30 p.m. at the transformer station of Cotabato Light and Power Company along Sinsuat Avenue, triggering a city wide brownout. Few minutes later, while the city was without electric-

ity, two men, also riding tandem on a motorbike, fired an M-79 grenade toward a military truck loaded with soldiers patrolling Sinsuat Avenue, leaving two infantry men and two civilians hurt. Sevilla said Montes was the primary suspect based on Army and police intelligence information. He said members of illegal drug syndicates are also among the suspects after the Army dismantled illegal drug dens in the city the past week.

crisis was not their doing. She said it was because of the Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss Mayor Moreno due to the charges filed against him. “Dili man kita ang naghimo, we are just abiding by the rule of law,” Darimbang cited as she also supported the vice mayor’s move. DOCUMENTS During the press conference, the vice mayor presented boxes of documents which were reportedly being

brought out of City Hall during the height of the tension. He said the contents of the boxes are vouchers and other “evidences.” “What is there to hide? What are you trying to hide from the people of Cagayan de Oro? Acenas asked. OBLIGATIONS He said as the vice mayor he will preside over the regular session on Monday, stressing that the City Council also respects the law.

He said the legislative body will continue with its function as the keeper of the purse to ensure that taxpayers’ money will not be put to waste. In stepping down from the executive function handed to him by law, the vice mayor expressed hopes that there will be more Guialanis in the city who will keep watch over the affairs of the government and protect the interests of city residents.

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY Northern Mindanao Field Office Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg. Julio Pacana St., Licoan Cagayan De Oro City Tel # (088)8551166/8808407 Email:nda_mio@yahoo.com

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INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SUPPLY OF SECURITY SERVICES

The NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY-MINDANAO FIELD OFFICE (NDA-MFO), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) invites sealed written tenders for the:

The NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY – MINDANAO FIELD OFFICE (NDA-MFO), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) invites sealed written tenders for the:

SUPPLY OF SECURITY SERVICES

SUPPLY OF SECURITY SERVICES

Two (2) Security Guards to render 24 hours duty daily at 12 hours duty per guard per day for the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for NDA-Northern Mindanao Office, Door 206, Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City.

Three (3) Security Guards to render 24 hours duty daily at 8 hours duty per guard per day for the period January 1,2016 to December 31, 2016 for the NDA _ Southern Mindanao Office, DOST XI Science Centrum, Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City.

The Agency should warrant that the security guards possess the following minimum qualifications: 1. Of good moral character and reputation, courteous, alert and without any administrative, civil or criminal charges nor derogatory police record. 2. Physically and mentally fit and not less than 21 years old but not more than 60 years old. 3. Duly licensed, properly screened and cleared by the NBI, PNP and other government agencies issuing clearances for employment of the security guards. 4. Guards on duty / assigned guard shall always carry his serviceable, well maintained firearm. The above tender has an Approved Budget Contract in the amount of Six Hundred Eleven thousand Two hundred Forty pesos & 40/100 (Php 611,240.40) with fund source from the General Appropriations Act. All particulars relative to Eligibility Screening, Bid Bond, Performance bond, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, PostQualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. The Bidders are required to submit the following documents for pre-qualification not later than December 10, 2015: a) Certified list of related contracts ongoing and completed for the past three (3) years including quantity and specifications, name of client with telephone numbers, date of contract and project cost. b) Articles of Incorporation or Partnership. c) Audited Financial Statement for the current and previous year d) Latest Income and Business Tax Returns duly stamped and received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005). e) Tax clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) including Taxpayer’s Identification Number or in the case of foreign bidders, their equivalent, duly authenticated by the respective Philippine Consulate. f) Business license/registration g) Authority of the Local Representative, if any h) Company profile. i) The prospective bidder’s audited financial stamped “received” by the BIR or its duly accredited and authorized institutions, for the immediate preceding calendar year, showing, among others, the prospective bidder’s total and current assets and liabilities. j) The prospective bidder’s computation for its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC); or a commitment from a licensed bank to extend to it a credit line if awarded the contract to be bid, or a cash deposit certificate, which shall be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved budget for the contract to be bid; and, k) Sworn statement of the Bidder that it is not related to the head of the NDA by consanguinity or affinity up top the third civil degree of the NDA’s officers or employees. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act.” Bidding is open to all interested local bidders, subject to the conditions for eligibility provided in the revised IRR of RA 9184. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NDA-MFO Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays starting November 18, 2015 up to December 8, 2015. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders starting November 19, 2015. Documents for may be obtained from the BAC Secretariat upon payment of Php 1,000.00. Pre-Bid Conference shall be conducted on November 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at NDA-MFO Conference Room, Door 206 Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City which shall be opened only to all interested bidders who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bid Documents must be submitted on or before December 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the NDA-MFO Conference Room. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB clause 18.

Opening of Bids shall be held on December 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at NDA-MFO conference Room, Door 206 Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders or their authorized representatives. Late bids shall not be accepted. The NDA-MFO reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder(s).

Opening of Bids shall be heldon December 10, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at NDA-MFO conference Room, Door 206 Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders or their authorized representatives. Late bids shall not be accepted. The NDA-MFO reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process, and to reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder(s).

(SGD.) MARLON C. FLORES Chairman, Bids and Awards Committee NDA-MFO

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The Agency should warrant that the security guards possess the following minimum qualifications: 1. Of good moral character and reputation, courteous, alert and without any administrative, civil or criminal charges nor derogatory police record. 2. Physically and mentally fit and not less than 21 years old but not more than 60 years old 3. Duly licensed, properly screened and cleared by the NBI, PNP and other government agencies issuing clearances for employment of the security guards. 4. Guards on duty/assigned guard shall always carry his serviceable, well maintained firearm. The above tender has an Approved Budget Contract in the amount of Six Hundred Thirty Eight thousand Four hundred Sixteen pesos & 44/100 (Php 638,416.44) with fund source from the General Appropriations Act. All particulars relative to Eligibility Screening, Bid Bond, Performance bond, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post – Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act. The Bidders are required to submit the following documents for pre-qualification not later than December 10, 2015: a) Certified list of related contracts ongoing and completed for the past three (3) years including quantity and specifications, name of client with telephone numbers, date of contract and project cost. b) Articles of Incorporation or Partnership c) Audited Financial Statement for the current and previous year d) Latest Income and Business Tax Returns duly stamped and received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) e) Tax clearance from the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and duly validated with the tax payments made (per EO 398 dated January 12, 2005) including Taxpayer’s Identification Number or in the case of foreign bidders, their equivalent, duly authenticated by the respective Philippine Consulate. f) Business license/registration g) Authority of the Local Representative, if any h) Company profile. i) The prospective bidder’s audited financial stamped “received” by the BIR or its duly accredited and authorized institutions, for the immediate preceding calendar year, showing, among others, the prospective bidder’s total and current assets and liabilities j) The prospective bidder’s computation for its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC); or a commitment from a licensed bank to extend to it a credit line if awarded the contract to be bid, or a cash deposit certificate, which shall be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved budget for the contract to be bid; and, k) Sworn statement of the Bidder that is not related to the head of the DNA by consanguinity or affinity up top the third civil degree of the NDA’s officers or employees. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding is open to all interested local bidders, subject to the conditions for eligibility provided in the revised IRR of RA 9184. Interested bidders may obtain further information from NDA-MFO Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays starting November 18, 2015 up to December 8, 2015. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders starting November 19, 2015. Documents for may be obtained from the BAC Secretariat upon payment of Php 1,000.00. Pre – Bid Conference shall be conducted on November 27, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at NDA – MFO Conference Room, Door 206 Waterside Living Complex Bldg., Julio Pacana St., Licoan, Cagayan de Oro City which shall be opened only to all interested bidders who have purchased the Bidding Documents. Bid Documents must be submitted on or before December 10, 2015 at 2:00p.m. at the NDA-MFO Conference Room. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB clause 18.

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ONE thing beautiful with the holding of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is that all the 21 nations who attended were united in their fight against terrorism and poverty. The subject matter may not be the main issue during the meeting, but because of the Paris incident, the same did not escape the pronouncement of world leaders to deal with the problem. Terrorism is a serious thing in a modern civilization that should not be ignored. No one knows when and where the terrorists will strike next until they hit the media with scores of lives lost. It is so much of treachery. 000 The Philippines is third, repeat THIRD poorest country of the participants in the APEC meeting according to the World Bank. First is Vietnam closely followed by Papua, New Guinea. I cannot disagree with this finding but they should have searched that we have dozens of politicians who are super wealthy and owners of real estates in foreign

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lands. We simply call this thing hidden wealth or assets invested in foreign countries. 000 In North Korea, three women who merely watched a TV show of South Korea were executed. In the same country, three young college students were also killed because they watched pornography on TV. I wish the North Korean leaders watch a live show of sex exhibitions in Pasay City and elsewhere for a cheap amount for entrance. Oh yeah, I remember an uncle of its president was executed because he differed in opinions with the ruler.

If only our drug lords live in that country, I can see we will have no problem with addictions and crimes connected therewith. 000 There seems to be a double standard of justice in our country. In Jolo, the Abbu Sayaf beheads their kidnapped victims who could not meet the ransom money worth millions in a certain period. Proof of this, a Malaysian-Chinese who was kidnapped a while ago was reunited with his head hours later after he was beheaded. To the kidnappers’ law, it is a death sentence. But since our government does not have the death penalty, we embrace the criminals and crimes the reason why so many of the underworld characters like to be behind bars. For instance a suspect rapes a girl and murder her later only get the maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Surely it is a mockery of justice or if not, what is it? 000 Demonstrators during the APEC meet have

Kakampi mo ang batas

Atty. Batas Mauricio

-oooCHRISTIANS “ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE”: The truth hurts, really, but it is still the truth. Ask any ordinary believer on the streets of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao: what is the prayer that God answers favorably? Almost always, perhaps 99.99% of the time, no one, though they profess to be Christians, can answer that. Almost always, perhaps 99.99% of the time again, no Filipino Christian will remember the ringing words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21: “Not all who call on me,

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`Lord’, `Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…” Not one will remember that not all who says “My God”, “My God” will be listened to by God. Why is this happening? The Bible itself answers this, in Hosea 4:6 which says, quite emphatically: “… my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” Indeed, when people who believe in God do not know what Jesus said in Matthew 7:21, and do not know as well what Jesus said was the condition so those who call on Him, “My God”, “My God”, would have their prayers favorably answered, then destruction awaits them. -oooBIBLE: PRACTICAL INSTRUMENT TO ACQUIRE POWER: This is the reason why we at the Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK, or Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ) Church, a Christian church established in the Philippines by God to do His work during the end times, endeavor to acquire knowledge that is

THINK a minute. Imagine you’re in school and your teacher gives your class a really hard test. You’re scared and nervous because you didn’t study. But then you see the smartest girl in the class is sitting right beside you and you can clearly see her paper and all her answers. What would you do? Probably everyone has a chance to cheat and be dishonest at some time. In fact, many of us are tempted every day to cheat or do something wrong—like the famous sprinter from Canada named Ben Johnson. In the 1988 World Olympics, Ben Johnson won the gold medal in the 100 meter dash. He finally beat his #1 rival, Carl Lewis. However, the very next morning Johnson lost his medal! Medical tests showed that he had cheated by using strong drugs and steroids to build his muscles for the race. So Ben Johnson’s gold medal was awarded instead to Carl Lewis only one day after the race! We may think that cheating doesn’t hurt anybody and that it can only help us, but it’s a lie. Cheating always steals something from the other person that rightfully belongs to them. It doesn’t matter if it’s cheating on a school test, in sports, or stealing money and possessions. Whether it’s breaking the law, not paying your full taxes owed to the government, or cheating and being unfaithful to your wife or husband. But cheating is just not smart. We not only hurt and steal from that other person, but we cheat ourselves! We become the biggest loser. And once we start cheating, it’s very hard to stop. Nothing you ever get through cheating

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… All Scripture is inspired by God…” (2 Timothy 3:16, the Holy Bible). CHENG ORDOÑEZ URIEL C. QUILINGUING -oooAssociate Editor Contributing Editor MANY FILIPINOS DO MARK FRANCISCO Arjay Felicilda NOT KNOW HOW TO Lifestyle Editor Assistant Editor PRAY: I consider funny and hilarious, but at the GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit same time totally sad and Motoring Editor Photo Journalist pathetic, all Facebook posts felix santillan ROEL CATOTO saying there is a need for EDSEL BANTOL Provincial Editor-Surigao Filipinos to pray so that Layout Artists their leaders would turn PAT SAMONTE irene dayo CHRIS PANGANIBAN righteous and upright. Reporter-NorthMin Regional Editors-Caraga The fact is, it is clear many Filipinos do not unJOE PALABAO MARLON GAYOG derstand what it takes for a Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Davao prayer to be answered, and Regional Editors-Northmin why Filipino politicians and AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA officials in top government Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant positions turn out to be corrupt and plunderous. ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI This is sad and totalNOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 ly pathetic, considering CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY that we have been priding Legal Counsel ourselves, for as long as I --------------------------------------------------------------can remember now, that bureau and mktg staff candy macabale - 09161326483 the Philippines is the only RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753277/0920-9600223 Christian nation in the Far MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 East whose citizens believe North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 in God. If we are so deep VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 with Christianity, how come MARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 the promises of the Bible bobby mag usara-tangub city about power, wealth, victory OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 and success, have clearly cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 escaped or avoided us? davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 ruel pelone Managing Editor

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Reconciliation

Juvy Sarraga

PRIDE can seep into a relationship when disagreements occur. The longer you sit and stew over your disagreement, the harder it is to reconcile. Pretty soon, days, weeks, and years pass by and you become accustomed to the way things have become in the relationship. Every passing moment without reconciliation makes it that much harder to turn around and say you are sorry.

Don’t let your pride get the better side of you. Make it a practice to hurry and settle your differences. Reflection from Matthew 5:25: “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.”

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New school building soon to rise in Siargao Island DEL CARMEN, Surigao del Norte--Students and residents of Del Carmen in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte cannot hide their joy and excitement during the groundbreaking event held November 05, 2015 at the campus of Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) here. A one-storey two-classroom school building will soon rise in this part of the island. The Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) company has bankrolled the construction of the new school building that will house high school students who shared classroom space among college students of the school. The classroom con-

st r uc t ion proj e c t w i l l be implemented by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in partnership with the administration of SSCT and the Parents Teachers Employees Association or PTEA. In her speech before parents, teachers and students of SSCT, Evelyn M. Del Rosario- PLDT Head /Consultant for Community Relations emphasized the value of education in shaping the future of children in this island. “It is heartwarming to know that you are taking active involvement and participation in this undertaking. Your presence show how much value you put to education for the children in

this part of the archipelago. Your presence already defines your commitment in addressing education issues and concerns that your province faces,” Del Rosario stressed. “PLDT who is a member company of PBSP is a strong corporate partner supporting government’s efforts to respond to classroom needs across the country. The implementation of K to 12 with its worthy intention of preparing our children and youth to be better and productive citizens of this country, has led to the realization of the different stakeholders of the enormous needs particularly in terms infrastructure,” she added.

Included in the construction package were 90 student chairs, two t e a c h e r ’s t a b l e s , t w o teacher’s chairs and two blackboards. Present to grace the event were Del Carmen mayor Alfredo M. Corro II, PBSP Mindanao regional manager Garibaldi Alvin Enriquez, SSCT campus director Dr. Carlos Donoso and Randy Petallo- PTEA president. Students and stakeholders were on hand to witness the groundbreaking event, made memorable with the blessing given by Rev. Fr. Manuel Quiban, DCS, parish priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Del Carmen, Siargao Island. (Danny Escabarte, PBSP/ PIA-Caraga)

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plans; and in preparation of annual socio-economic development reports. The orientation, which is free of charge, will also highlight the identification of sectors/industries in terms of investment promotion and support services, as well as the tools/

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month calling on the NPA and the AFP to leave the ancestral domains especially in areas where both forces are locked in conflict affecting IP communities. “We are not calling only the AFP to withdraw; we are also calling the NPA to withdraw; kay pag naa ang NPA dili pud nato mapa withdraw ang AFP (because if the NPAs are still there, we cannot also asked the AFP to withdraw),”she said. Meanwhile, Atty. Quintayo said cases of IP killing is cutting through the fabric of IP culture and that it is hurting the IP communities. “It’s damaging and it cuts through the heart of the culture,” she was referring to cases of IPs killing

fellow IPs as both the NPA and the AFP were recruiting forces from the IP sector. She resonated the call to leave the IPs to resolve their own conflicts, and to find and identify solutions of issues affecting them and their ancestral domain. The national government through the Department of Justice (DOJ), however, is investigating incidents of IP killing including the reported mass evacuation of some IPs and the holding of IP evacuees in evacuation centers. Atty. Quintayo said a directive from the Office of the Presidents has ordered the NCIP and the Office of the Presidential Assistant on the Peace Process (OPAPP) “to cooperate with the DOJ”. (PIA 11/ Jeanevive DuronAbangan)

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ARMM passes law creating the Regional Darul Ifta MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor has approved a legislation that establishes a regional religious authority in the ARMM to help address contemporary issues and challenges faced by Filipino Muslims. Governor Mujiv Hataman signed into law Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act (MMA) No. 323 or An Act Creating the Regional Darul Ifta’of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

The law institutionalizes the Darul Ifta or the Islamic advisory council in the region. ARMM’s Regional Legislative Assembly House Speaker Datu Roonie Sinsuat, members of the region’s legislative assembly and some religious leaders (muftun) from different provinces of the region attended the signing. The RDI shall be primarily responsible for the promulgation and issuance of legal opinions (fatwa per-

taining to Muslim personal laws and jurisprudence pursuant to Article VIII, Section 20 of Republic Act 9054 or the act strengthening and expanding the organic act for the ARMM. They will also advise and serve as consultant to the regional government of the ARMM and the RLA on matters pertaining to Islamic laws, jurisprudence and ecclesiastical matters and serve as the “religious guide” of ARMM leaders, bureaucrats and profession-

als, including those in the local government units. G ove r nor Hat aman said they have earmarked P5-million for the initial operation of the RDI from the unexpended fund of the Office of the Regional Treasury (ORT) and its succeeding annual budget will be provided for in the Local Appropriations Act. He reiterated that the creation of the RDI will help unite all the Bangsamoro in the region and will boost good governance in the

region. For his part, Speaker Sinsuat said, “This office will recognize rights and wellbeing of the Bangsamoro due regard to their beliefs, customs, traditions and institutions, and further ensures their contribution to the regional government’s goals and aspirations.” The MMA 323 also calls for the establishment of RDI provincial offices in each of the five component provinces of the ARMM. The provincial office shall be

headed by a Provincial Mufti who shall be selected from among the resident Ulama in the particular province. Dr. Aboulkhair Tarason, regional grand mufti, said they will work, collaborate and cooperate with the international, national, regional and local bodies on matters of mutual interest and benefit, such as halal businesses, marriages, hajj (pilgrimage), professional engagement, intellectual exchange and academic discourses. (BPI/PIA-10)

ZAMBOANGA City––The City Health Office is coming up with enhanced programs to address the problem on high malnutrition rate in 10 of the 98 barangays even as generally children nourishment registered 1.3 percent improvement this year in this city. Dr. Rodelin Agbulos, city health officer, on Friday told the Philippines News Agency that the enhanced nutrition programs will be implemented starting January next year. Agbulos said part of the

programs is to strengthen the “nutrition on wheels” to educate the residents on the proper nutrition to include the preparation of nutritious food for the family. Agbulos said malnourished children will be registered at the health centers “so that they can be properly attended” while pregnant mothers will be required to visit weekly the high risk pregnancy clinic. The clinic is jointly manned by local health office personnel and the lo-

cal chapter of the Philippine Obstetric and Gynecologic Society. “We believe that healthy pregnancy will result to delivery of healthy babies,” Agbulos added. He said the 10 barangays with high malnutrition prevalence rate are La Paz, 13.87 percent; Upper Calarian, 13.59 percent; Cabaluay, 11.86 percent; Cacao, 11.11 percent; Mangusu, 10.76 percent; Maasin 9.97 percent; Lubigan 9.91 percent; Sibulao, 9.69 percent; Sangali, 9.56 percent; and, Buenavista, 8.58 percent. Most of the 10 barangays are far-flung areas which Agbulos attributed the high malnutrition rate to the lack of information and

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Startup Weekend Davao in its 4th year of empowering startups this Nov 20-22 Startup Weekend Davao (SWD) 2015 returns this November 20-22 to bringing together and empowering the local startup scene at PLDTSmart Business Center, PLDT Bldg., C. Bangoy Sr. St., Davao City. “Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event that aims to bring together local technopreneurs, developers, designers and business professionals to come together to share their ideas, form teams, build products and launch startup companies,” said Dulce Rose Lada, Global Facilitator at Startup Weekend Davao and COO at TechTalks.ph.

Now in its fourth year, SW Davao will gather around 100 participants to host an environment that will bring together skilled and creative people together to tackle local problems through the use of technology. “Startups can help solve problems such as social inequality, financial literacy and healthcare provisions,” said Angel Abella, Vice President of Startup Davao. SWD 2015 will also highlight the role of startups in boosting the Philippine economy. “The Philippine startup ecosystem

is still in its infancy, however, by 2020 the aim is to achieve at least 500 Philippine startups with a cumulative valuation of $2 Billion,” Abella said while citing the Philippine Roadmap for Digital Startups. According to industry estimates, as of 2015, there are around 100 startups with $40 M in funding, 250 founders and 1,700 highly-skilled jobs created. According to Lada, past Startup Weekends have taught past participants about the local and global startup industry and gave insights on what Filipino businesses

need to compete internationally. “Most especially, the event encouraged participants to build their own startups and, from there, build a synergetic community of startup movers and shakers,” she added. The winning ideas from local SW events will then be joining the Global Startup Battle (GSB). The top three teams in each city will compete in two regional rounds. Two regional winners from six regions will then face off against other teams to become the GSB Champ. Winning teams move into an online video pitch

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CBCP lists 15 ways to fight climate change

WITH Paris Summit just around the corner, the Philippine Catholic bishops offered some ways for the people to implement and initiate a big change that could save the planet. These are 15 concrete steps to combat climate change which, according to experts, is already starting to worsen. In a statement entitled “On Climate Change: Understand, Act Pray”, CBCP

Programs to sustain ecosystem underway CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Present and future generations in Cagayan de Oro brace to a healthy and balanced ecology in the city. The Executive Committee of the Agusan-Cugman Cluster of Watersheds Management Council (ACCWMC) has endorsed on 18 November 2015 the proposed Environment and Natural Resources Management (ENRM) interventions of the Balubal Integrated Social Forestry Farmers Association (BISFFA). Forester Samuel M. Jumawid, technical editor officer of DENR’s Regional Project Coordinating Office (RPCO), said the project intends to increase economic condition of the upland communities and forest cover within AgusanCugman Watershed through agroforestry and reforestation, with a cumulative area of 61 hectares proposed to be implemented with Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Project (INREMP) support in three-year period or until year 2018; He further said the government recognizes the vital role of various stakeholders in the protection, rehabilitation, development, management, and utilization of the natural resources in watershed and river basins; hence the crafting of the proposal has involved the participation of national government See programs, page A11

pre s i d e nt A rc hbi s h op Socrates Villegas called on the faithful to act against the global warming. Concrete steps He particularly urged the parishes, Catholic schools, and the youth to support the resolution of the National Climate Change Commission of the Philippines to reduce the national carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030. So what can you do to

take action? 1. Grow a tree 2. Switch off and unplug 3. Good bye plastic 4. Segregate 5. Reduce, reuse and recycle 6. No to burning of wastes 7. Promote renewable energy 8. Bring your own tumbler 9. Use energy efficient appliances

10. Walk, bike or carpool 11. Recycle electronics and batteries 12. Environmental and energy awareness 13. Save water: use pails, dippers, and cups 14. Think before you print 15. Support earth products Villegas said such actions by the faithful are vital as called for by Pope Francis through his encycli-

cal, “Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.” Paris summit According to him, it is a powerful document that has caught the attention of people throughout the globe. “Its multi-layered message urges all to come together to care for our earth, our common home,” noted Villegas. More than 100 world leaders are expected to

gather in Paris for the international climate negotiations and forge a global climate change deal next month. The CBCP head emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change before it is too late. “The urgency is clear. Global warming, caused by the way we human beings use this planet, is no longer disputable,” he added. (R. Lagarde / CBCPNews)

Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Davao A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted the province of Davao Occidental on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, the agency said the tremor occurred at 10:07 a.m. with its epicenter traced 193 kilometers southeast of Sarangani in Davao Occidental. Phivolcs said the temblor, which was tectonic in origin, had a shallow depth of 71 kilometers. The agency noted that there was no casualty or damage reported and no aftershocks were expected. The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where 20 to 25 earthquakes per day––mostly imperRIPRAP. Despite the rain, these men continue to work on the flood control project in the poblacion in General Luna ceptible––are common, Town in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Thursday (November 19, 2015). Mindanews photo by Roel N. Catoto Phivolcs said. (PNA)

PNoy signs Pagasa modernization bill

THE country’s weather bureau gets revitalized as President Benigno S. Aquino III signed into law Republic Act 10692 or An Act Providing for the Modernization of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Providing Funds Therefore and for Other Purposes, last November 3, 2015. The law compels the weather bureau, an agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), to modernize its technological operational capacity and strengthen its role as the premier national weather agency to attain its

vision as a center of excellence for weather-related information services. The modernization will cover PAGASA’s modernization of its physical resources and operational techniques, which shall entail the acquisition and/or upgrading of state-of-the-art instruments, equipment, facilities and systems, with emphasis on weather and flood monitoring and warning system and agro-meteorological observation system to strengthen services for agriculture and food security. It will also enhance its research and development capabilities and establish regional weather service

centers as well as the DOSTPAGASA data center, which shall include the centralization of the different technical outputs including data and statistics derived from the PAGASA operations and systems. A regional and international cooperation program will also boost the agency’s collaboration with relevant international bodies and government institutions to complement its modernization efforts. Aside from these, it will enhance weather data collection and information dissemination, which aims to develop and use effective weather information

method using local dialects, non-technical terms and familiar graphical presentations to ensure a laymanized delivery of hydrometeorological information for greater public awareness and to draw appropriate response for disaster risk reduction. Also included is the creation of a human resource development program and development of a new salary scale and additional incentives for its personnel. Likewise, it will enable scholarship programs for undergraduate and graduate studies to sustain the needed number of experts in meteorology and other

related fields. Modernization funds Initially, the amount of P3 billion, which shall be taken from the National Government’s share in the gross income of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, will jumpstart the modernization plan. Two years after the effectivity of RA 10692, at least P1.5 billion will be released to PAGASA every year. The entire P3billion shall be used exclusively for capital outlay. The law will allow PAGASA to avail loans, grants, bequests, and donations from local or foreign See signs, page A11

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God will give you more The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November22, 2015- Sunday)Matthew 7:7-12”Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. “Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone?

Jesus told his audience that God is not a punishing God but a loving God. He insisted that God is not a ravenous lion, a prison guard, or a truant officer; God is a loving parent who promises to provide good gifts to those who ask in prayer. Let us consider also the words used: seek, find and knock are verbs. In English grammar, verb is an action word. This means that

to have something from God, let us initiate to acquire it. Let us cooperate to have it in our lives. Sometimes, we think that God is a magician and can produce your needs automatically. The truth is he can do all things for your life but not in magical ways. He wants to see you working hard to produce the necessary things in your life. Do the best then God will do the rest. Proverbs

16:26”A worker’s appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on. You need to work hard to earn money for your survival but ask God to find ways where you can work if ever, you are not employed regularly. Believe in God’s divine providence for your survival in life. Take note: even one single idea is enough to make you wealthy. God will bestow that to once he can see the

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Camiguin named outstanding province in nutrition Nutrition (CROWN) award. Last year, the province CAGAYAN de Oro City- has noted a drop on its -Camiguin province was malnutrition rate from 7.15 named outstanding province in northern Mindanao for the effective and efficient implementation of their local nutrition programs. The province received the recognition during Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held in Cagayan de Oro city on November 6. Mayor Joanne Marie CAGAYAN de Oro City Rubin of Guinsiliban town -- The Department of received the award in be- Agrarian Reform Prohalf of the province. The vincial Office in Misamis Guinsiliban LGU was also Oriental recently turned Camiguin’s provincial green over several projects to banner awardee. Lapad Agrarian Reform Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Marissa Farmers’ Cooperative DM Navales said the Green (LARFACO) in Lapad, Banner Award is given to a Laguindingan, Misamis municipality, city, or prov- Oriental. These include ince, which has shown very one corn coffee processsatisfactory performance ing facility, a 4WD 90 in implementing nutrition HP tractor with 5-ton program. trailer, trailing harrow, An area awarded the Green Banner for three mounted disc plow, and a consecutive years as out- solar dryer & warehouse standing regional winner with toilet. automatically is awarded During the turnover cerfor the Consistent Regional emony, Provincial Agrarian Outstanding Winner in Reform Program Officer By Jorie C. Valcorza of PIA-10

percent in 2012 to only 5.88 percent in 2014. This is based on the weighting results done twice in a year

to children 0-71 months old or below six years old. Various interventions were initiated by the LGUs

to bring down the malnutrition prevalence from learning sessions to feeding programs, and liveli-

hood assistance to priority families with identified malnourished children. (JCV/PIA)

(PARPO) Zoraida Macadindang said the farm equipment and facilities were being implemented under the department’s Agrarian Reform Community Connectivity and Economic Support Services (ARCCESS), Village Level Processing Center Enhancement Project (VLPCEP), and Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project (ARISP). The construction of roasted corn coffee processing facility under the DAR-VLPCEP project is worth P200,000. The solar dryer and warehouse under the ARISP project was funded by the Japan Interna-

tional Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Government of the Philippines (GOP) worth P3.38 million. The 4WD 90 HP tractor with 5-ton trailer, trailing harrow, and mounted disc plow are provided by the ARCCESS project valued at P2.98 million. Macadindang urged the people of Barangay Lapad to take care of the equipment and facilities for the benefit of future generations. DAR Undersecretary Rosalinda Bistoyong graced the occasion. She said that the machineries and facilities would not only increase the farmers’ yield but would

also help ease the burden in land preparation. DAR-10 Regional Director Faisar Mambuay also attended the occasion and urged the farmers to take care of the farm equipment and facilities and use them properly to increase their production. PARPO Jamil Amatonding of Lanao del Norte likewise attended the event together with Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer (MARO) Francis Padilla and members of LARFACO who witnessed the turn-over and the signing of the trust agreement between DARPO-MisOr represented by

PARPO Zoraida Macadindang as the grantor, and Chairman Danilo Quilab of the LARFACO as the grantee of the project. Also present during the occasion were Laguindingan Municipal Mayor Oliver Ubaub, Barangay Chairman Jimmy Refuerzo and PBDD CARPO Archie Ladera, Engr. Mark Bael, ARCCESS coordinator Chiona Bahian, SARPO Maybelle Alcala, and DAR provincial and municipal employees. Fr. Emerson Pasilan and Fr. Wilson Legaspi blessed the farm equipment and facilities. (Carlo Peralta/ ERS/PIA)

Davao City -- The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) kicks off on November 25 and will push until December 12 under the theme “End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty: Gains and Ways Forward”. Director Priscilla N. Razon of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the special event is spearheaded by the Philippine Commission of Women (PCW) in collaboration with member agencies of the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against

Women and Their Children (IACVAWC). The event focuses on how far government agencies and other stakeholders have gone in terms of programs and projects that address VAWC, Director Razon said. In advocating the national observance, all government agencies are enjoined to participate or conduct activities such as Orange Your Icon For 18 Days, hanging of streamer, Online Campaign Thread using official hashtag #endVAWph, inclusion of event and other VAW IEC materials

in agency publications, dissemination of VAW information materials, mobilization of MOVE (Men Oppose to Violence Everywhere) to lead in ending VAW, and active collaboration with local VAWC councils in mounting other advocacy activities to end VAWC. For more information on the campaign, Rica B. Alvis, PCW Information Resource Management Division can be reached at [02]735-8509 or 0917-845-4814 or through email: irmd@pcw.gov.ph and website: www.pcw.gov.

ph. Meanwhile, the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week is celebrated from November 15-21 with the theme, Let’s Develop Our Lives, Our Communities, Our Identities Without Drugs. This event aims to raise public awareness on the alarming issue of drug abuse as mandated under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and supports as well the National Anti-Drug Program of Action for 20152020. (DSWD)

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become so violent they fought the policemen. Many were injured, but the problem some of them just did not know what they were doing of, and for whom? Demonstrations or rallies are becoming wild and uncontrollable, a thing we must ponder what to do to prevent similar incidents in the future. While we honor the exercise of freedom, we certainly hit abuses committed in doing it. 000 Now that the Court of Appeals has ordered that Mayor Oscar Moreno is the city mayor of Cagayan de Oro, I urge the residents and other politicians to set aside bickerings and intrigues and let the city government function well. If we really enjoy politics in action, let us wait for next year’s election and see how things go on legally. Supporters of politicians who left their homes to participate in the actions better go home now and rest. 000 I wish our TV program producers try to improve their shows/dramas because these items reach the American continent and other places via the modern technologies and cable in Europe and Canada where they meet stiff competitions. Some of these programs ended in heavy criticisms. You know how some Filipinos open their mouths when they despise something.

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can replace what you lost: your right relationship with your Maker, as well as your self-respect and honor. You can only get these with an honest heart and character. Plus, we can never be completely satisfied with the things we get by cheating or stealing. Even when we think we’re getting away with it, we’re not! We’re the one who has to live with our guilt and God’s judgment that we can never escape. So don’t fool yourself—you WILL pay for it! But today that can all change and you can be free. You can ask Jesus to forgive you for the cheating you’ve done in your life, and to give you the willpower you need to start changing and living His truly successful, honest way every day. It’s only then that you can get the real happiness and peace of mind you can’t find anywhere else. Just Think a Minute.

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found in the Word of God, the Bible, through furious Bible studies and prayer meetings among our members. We believe that the Bible contains the very “breath” of God, the verses written therein having been inspired by God to be written, not only to serve as unreachable commands, but as practi-

cal instruments to acquire power to prevail in our daily lives here on earth, and to assure ourselves of salvation in Paradise in eternal life. The Bible alone contains promises about best health, lengthy life, victorious endeavors, and upright and righteous conduct. When we read the Bible, we in reality are conversing with God, because the Bible itself assures us that the Word is God Himself. Let us therefore read and study the Bible, and then carefully obey its every command, so that when we pray God will favorably listen to us. -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK (For ANDKNK, look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com

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agencies (NGAs), nongovernment organization (NGOs), religious sector, academe, local government units (LGUs), security group, Indigenous People (IP), peoples organizations (POs) and business sectors, and other stakeholders. BISFFA, comprising a total of 121 households are the actual occupants of the area which possess tenure security over the area covered by Community Based Forestry Management Agreement (CBFMA) with total area of 250 hectares where ENRM subprojects shall be implemented. Pablo M. Bactong, BISFFA president, said they are very glad for the favorable action to their proposal. This is not only benefit the Balubal’s officers but also to all the direct 121 household beneficiaries. Among the direct benefits identified come from participation of members to do labor work and harvesting agricultural and timber products. The implementation of the subproject seen to increase the likelihood of attracting additional possible markets for the people’s organization goods and services. Meanwhile, ACCWMC was organized to promote the formulation of policies and programs in consultation with the stakeholders. Further, it shall ensure that all projects submitted by participating agencies and peoples organizations for funding under the project are consistent with the overall environmental conservation and management framework of the concerned LGUs and watershed management plan. It shall carryout also periodic monitoring and evaluation of projects being implemented by partner

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agencies, and keep track of progress of INREMP implementation within the Agusan- Cugman Cluster of Watersheds. INREMP, on the other hand, is a seven-year-project that focuses on watershed as a management unit or area of operation. This is implemented through community-based approach with inter-agency supportive mechanism. Likewise, this project is covered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which aims to reduce and reverse degradation of watershed, provides incentives to local communities, and enables improvement of natural resource management by generating sufficient and tangible economic benefits. The government has adopted integrated watershed management as a national strategy for sustainable development per DENR MC 2008-05, Series 2008. (Nelia C. Quijano/ PIA)

offered himself to be taken captive in exchange for the safety of the civilians. The NPA rebels released Lupiba in the mountains of Sugbongcogon in Misamis Oriental last Friday after 132 days in captivity through the efforts of the third party negotiating panel and the provincial government of Misamis Oriental. During the hero’s welcome ceremony Saturday morning, Lactao congratulated Lupiba for saving the people of Alagatan. “For t he p e ople in Northern Mindanao, this is the kind of soldier who are serving you – a soldier with great respect of human rights and the rule of law,” Lactao said when he ordered the promotion of Lupiba to a rank higher. Lactao said that the military, as exemplified by the heroic acts of Lupiba, is always ready to protect the people in order to ensure that no threat would disrupt your peaceful communities.

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financial institutions for further enhancement of its operations. PAGASA shall also be given the right to monetize its specialized products and services and cost recovery program to earn revenues from its issuance of specialized weather products and services, especially those related to aviation and maritime industry, weather certifications, and scientific and technical publications. According to DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, the enactment of the modernization law is a necessary development as weather conditions are becoming more severe as the years advance. “We at DOST commend our legislators and the President for setting this vital legislation into motion.” Montejo said. “This only proves that the government is looking after the welfare of its people. And with the modernization of PAGASA and Project NOAH’s platform for disaster risk early warning, and the full cooperation of the public, we guarantee that in the coming years, our nation will no longer grieve for the loss of lives during calamities.” The Modernization Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Looking a little haggard but good, Private First Class Adonis Jess Lupiba, 26, of the army’s 58th Infantry Battalion, was released in the outskirts village of Kaulayawan, 14 kilometers south of the coastal town of Sugbongcogon Friday noon. Ka Allan Juanito, the spokesperson of the NPA Northern Mindanao Central Region, said that the release of Lupeba, once again, manifests the sincere desire of the National Democratic Front Philippines (NDFP) for a lasting peace in the country could be attained. “We urged the government to return to the negotiating table so that the NDFP and the government panel could resume peace talks,” Juanito said. Juanito released the captive soldier to Emano and the third party committee led by Bishop Felixberto Calang, IFI, of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP), together with the released order signed by Luis Jalandoni who represents the NDFP peace panel. The NPA rebels captured Lupeba during a firefight with government troopers in the mountain village of Alagatan in Gingoog City last July 11, 2015. He was released last Friday after 132 days in captivity. In his short message, Lupiba said that he was not harmed during his captivity, although he admitted the lack of food in the mountain. “As a captive, my hands are chained and is guarded 24/7, but were given the liberty to move around. My personal necessities were duly respected,” he said. Bishop Felixberto Calang, head of the third party committee, who worked to facilitate the release of Lupeba in coordination with the provincial government’s crisis committee, said that the release of Lupeba was the easiest

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during a firefight in the hinterland village of Alagatan in Gingoog City sometime on July 11, 2015. During the encounter, a soldier was killed and two other civilians wounded as the armed skirmishes took place in the heart of the village where innocent civilians and children lived. Sensing that the continued firefight would kill more civilians and children, Lupiba surrendered and

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since the military has fully cooperated. “I thanked Maj. Gen. Oscar Lactao, the commander of the army’s 4th Infantry Division in Northern Mindanao, for giving us clearance to have the turnover a success,” Calang said. Emano and Calang formally turned over Lupeba to the military at the provincial capitol about 5:30 p.m. Friday. Lupeba’s family also witnessed the turning over of the soldier to the military. Lt. Col. Jose Nembra, the commanding officer of the army’s 58th IB, welcomed Lupeba and promised that the soldier could join his wife while the military starts processing his return. Teary-eyed wife Henny Lou, parents, and relatives met the released soldier in an atmosphere of a joyful reunion in the cold mountains of Sugbongcogon last Friday.

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over the release ceremony of Lupiba, who was turned over to the Local Crisis Committee, headed by Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano, and Third Party Facilitators, headed by Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Bishop Felixberto Calang. Juanito was accompanied by Balatukan sub-regional commander Lorena Mangahas and some 100 heavily armed NPA rebels. The turnover was held at the mountain village of Kaulayanan in the town of Sugbongcogon more than 50 kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro City. Emano said despite advices for him to be cautious, he pursued, along with his crisis committee, to help Lupiba walk free from his captors. Bishop Calang said he met the family of Lupiba when they went up to him and asked for help. Juanito told both committees that they have longed since wanted to release Lupiba, but the military actions that tried to get back Lupiba made it more difficult to free him. Two platoons of heavily armed NPA members escorted Lupiba to the multipurpose hall of Kaulayanan village, where the turnover ceremoney was set. Juanito assured his family that Lupiba was not harmed and was taken care of by his captors. The miltary welcomed Lupiba back to their midst as a “hero soldier,” citing the act he reportedly did to save the residents when the NPArebels swooped down on Barangay Alagatan, Gingoog City, more that four months ago. Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez, spokesman of the 4th Infantry Division, said Lupiba sacrificed his very own freedom in exchange of the civilians allegedly used by the NPA bandits as human shield during the encounter at Barangay

Alagatan, Gingoog City at around 5:30 in the evening of July 11, 2015. The encounter lasted for about 20 minutes which resulted to the wounding of two civilians caused by the indiscriminate strafing of the NPA, death of one soldier and abduction of Lupiba. “We thank the people who helped us for the safe release of our soldier especially Bishop Calang and Governor Emano. We also thank the peace-loving people of Misamis Oriental who offered their prayers for his release.” Said Col. Jesse Alvarez, commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade, during a turnover ceremony led by Gov. Emano and Bishop Calang at the Provincial Capitol. As recognition for his distinct act of heroism, the 4th Infantry Division will give a hero’s welcome followed by the ceremonial pinning of rank insignia as Corporal to Lupiba. Currently, undergoes medical and physical examination to include stress debriefing at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital. Mjaor Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, commander of 4th Infantry Division lauded Lupiba for his bravery and act of heroism, saying, “I congratulate Cpl. Lupiba for saving the people of Alagatan. For the people in Northern Mindanao, this is the kind of soldier who are serving you. Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, and Rule of Law are deeply ingrained in each soldier. Likewise, we are ready to protect you just to ensure that no threat would disrupt your peaceful communities.”

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Pangilinan meanwhile endorsed a proposal to create a special court that will try sensational cases in Cotabato City and Maguindanao. Sevilla, Region XII police director Chief Supt. Manolito Labador, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao police director Chief Supt. Ronald Estilles also supported the move. Pangilinan, speaking to reporters at the summit’s break, said he will work for the establishment of the special court and it should be based within Camp Siongco, the main headquarters of 6th Infantry Division. (Ferdinandh Cabrera/MindaNews)

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WHAT EVERY WOMAN (AND MEN..) MUST KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER:

TOP 12 FAQs I HAVE HEARD FROM MY PATIENTS 1. What is breast cancer? Breast Cancer is a malignancy involving the mammary glands (breast). Like any other cancer, it usually starts from a damage to a single cell leading to a rampant growth of those cells and spreading to other normal cells (tumor) with a potential to invade and spread to other organs (metastasis) 2. What is the incidence of breast cancer? It is the most common cause of cancer and cancer death among women, with a worldwide incidence of breast cancer is 22.9% of all types of cancer. It causes almost half a million deaths a year worldwide, and about 1.4 million women were affected. In the Philippines it is the most common cause of cancer for both sexes combined. 3. Does it only affect women? Although it commonly affects women, about 1.7% or close to 2 men for every 100 women will develop breast cancer. 4. Who are at higher risk of getting breast cancer? There are identifiable risk factors: • Increasing age – most common in the 50s but incidence starts to rise dramatically at age 40. • Family History of Breast Cancer – about 20% of breast cancer has a family predisposition and 5% are truly hereditary (with identifiable genetic mutation like BRCA 1 and 2) • Hormonal factors – late (above 35) or not being able to get pregnant, early menstruation (12 and below), late menopause (45 and above). In other words, the longer (number of years) a woman is exposed to the monthly menstruation, the higher the risk. Long term use of oral contraceptives is also a risk. • Diet and lifestyle – alcohol and smoking are risk factors, as well as obesity. • Pre malignant breast lesions – if you have been diagnosed with a breast mass with atypia. You are at risk four-fold. • There are other things associated with breast cancer but are not wellestablished, what is important to remember is that almost 80% of breast cancer only have BEING A WOMAN AND AGE above 40 as identifiable risk factor. 5. Can Breast Cancer be prevented? How do we detect it early? Breast cancer cannot be prevented, but it can be cured when diagnosed early. The following are the recommended screening methods: • SELF-BREAST EXAMINATION a week after menstruation

• BREAST EXAMINATION by a healthcare professional, annually for women 40 and above and every 2-3 years for younger women • MAMMOGRAPHY annually beginning age 40 6. What is the first probable sign of breast cancer? The presence of a mass or a thickening of the breast is the only symptom of breast cancer, rarely, it can present as a palpable lymph node in the armpit. However, with screening mammography, and seeing your doctor early – it can be detected at its earliest stage. 7. How do I know I have breast cancer? If your doctor suspects that your mass is a breast cancer, he will request for some imaging like mammography and breast ultrasound to characterize the mass. However, THE ONLY CONFIRMATORY diagnostic procedure is a BIOPSY procedure, either through needle or open biopsy. 8. What should I do when I have breast cancer? First, see a qualified doctor to take care of you. The first thing to be done is surgery. You can either have your whole breast removed (mastectomy) or have it preserved (breast conservation). Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment of breast cancer. 9. Are there other treatments needed after surgery? ADJUVANT treatments are added after surgery – meaning, they are added to improve survival and decrease the chance that breast cancer will come back. The following are the adjuvant treatments: • CHEMOTHERAPY is the giving of toxic medicines to kill whatever cancer cells remained in your system. • RADIATION is added to improve local control and prevent breast cancer from coming back. If conservation was done, radiation is a must • HORMONAL TREATMENT in the form of oral drugs are given to those with HORMONE RESPONSIVE breast cancers (ER or PR positive tumors) 10. What has to be done when I completed treatment? There is always that risk that it may come back, so you need to see your doctor on a regular basis for surveillance. He will be requesting some tests to monitor you. 11. What are the stages of breast cancer and its significance? STAGE 0: Breast cancer cells are confined inside the milk ducts (In situ breast cancer) Cure is almost 100%. STAGE I: Breast cancer less than 2 cm in size with no axillary spread or distant organ spread. About 90% 5-year survival and 80% 10-year

survival. STAGE II: More than two cm in size, with or without axillary spread. About 70% 5 year and 60% 10 year survival. STAGE III: Locally advanced, more than 5 cm, with positive lymph nodes. 40% 5 and 35% 10 year survival STAGE IV: Metastatic, cancer has spread to other organs. 10% 5-year survival, less than 7% 10-year survival. Survival and chance for cure depends on the stage. The

earliest the stage, the greater chances for cure. 12. What to do when cancer returns? It has to be determined where the cancer has recurred, some recurrence have better prognosis than the other, you have to see your doctor immediately. There are many other questions that I get from my patients and in the many lectures I give to doctors and laymen alike. But these are the

top 12 questions that everybody should basically know about breast cancer. There are many resources available on the web and on published articles. Just always remember, the best chance for breast cancer is getting it early. So be screened and be informed. x-------------------------------------x DR. JOSE RHOEL C. DE LEON is a surgical oncologist, breast surgeon. He is a nationally recognized authority in breast cancer and has given

many talks and lectures on the topic. He is the head of the Capitol University Medical Center Department of Surgery in Cagayan de Oro City, former national president of the Philippine Society of General Surgeons, and a member of the board – Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines, and Philippine Breast Cancer Society. THE BREAST AND CANCER CLINIC (www. facebook.com/breastclinicCDO)

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