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Green groups lead dialogue against coal-fired power plants By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CDO’s proposed P 2.6 billion 2014 budgets elicit fireworks

Sulog, an umbrella organization of environmental groups in Cagayan de Oro City, spearheaded on Friday a multisectoral dialogue on the impact of an additional coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental.

The dialogue sought to thresh out issues of global warming in general and the environment in the province which would be hosting three coal-fired power plants. These plants are the existing Steag State Power at Phividec, the Filinvest plant that broke ground on Wednesday also at Phividec and the Minergy plant in Balingasag. “Steag is enough,” said Nixon Baban, convenor of Bangon Cagayan, one of the green groups who participated in the dialogue along with representatives from the academe and religious sector. There were also delegates from Iligan City who brought their concern of another coal-fired power plant planned for nearby Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. Baban stressed the need See dialogue, page 7

Bangong Cagayan convenor Nixon Baban blackens his face with charcoal during a multisectoral dialogue on the environmental impact of additional coal-fired power plants in Misamis Oriental. The dialogue on Friday morning held in Cagayan de Oro City was participated by environmental groups, the academe, religious representatives and other stakeholders in the region. photo by gerry lee gorit

RDC-X endorses 2013-2016 Dev’t Plan for NorMin The Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDC-X) endorsed the updated Regional Development Plan (RDP) for the years 2013-2016 during a special RDC-X meeting on

November 21, 2013 at the Marco Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. RDC-X Vice-Chair and NEDA-X Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr. presented the updated plan which out-

lines the major thrusts and priorities which the region shall pursue until 2016 in its bid to become the most competitive, efficient and attractive transshipment hub in Southern Philip-

pines. In asserting its role as the major GATEWAY and industrial core and trade center in the south, strategic actions shall be pursued on Good governance; Access,

By JENNY D. LAGUNAY

of Arts in Philosophy. He then initially studied at the San Beda College of Law for two years and eventually transferred to the University of the East College of Law when he started working to finance his Law Studies. He graduated in 2003 and took the dreaded Bar Examinations in 2005 which he successfully passed. His work experience is also exemplary. Like Vice Governor Pelaez, Atty. Buboy also worked in the Department of Education (DepEd) for eighteen (18) years. He started in 1995

See plan, page 7

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The City Councilors here, during a committee hearing last Wednesday, took turns in intensely questioning the basis of the projected revenues that would qualify a P 2.6 billion budget in 2014. City Councilor Candy Darimbang questioned the finance committee created by Mayor Oscar Moreno on how it comes up with a P 2.6 billion proposed budget with an actual revenue collection that collected only a little over 10 percent of its projection. Darimbang was referring to the miscellaneous income presented by the city treasurer Glenn Banez in the amount of P 42 million for 2014. Banez presented an estimated amount of P 33 million for the second semester of 2013 and a total amount of P 35 million until the end of 2013. With the projected income, the city government expects See budgets, page 7

Vice Governor Pelaez appoints new provincial board secretary

M I S A M I S OR I E N TA L – Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez recently appointed the new Provincial Board Secretary in the person of ATTY. ERNESTO R. SOTTO, JR. He assumed office last November 15, 2013. Atty. Buboy, as he is fondly called, is a consistent honor student in his elementary and high school days. He graduated Cum Laude MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Atty. Ernesto “Buboy” Sotto, Jr. takes his oath of office before in 1991 at the Saint CaVice Governor Joey G. Pelaez. Atty. Buboy will serve as the new Secretary to the millus College – Seminary with a degree of Bachelor Sangguniang Panlalawigan

as a Consultant in the then Department of Education, Culture and Sports. In 1998, he was promoted as Project Development Officer III in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Education. He again rose from the ranks when he was appointed last November 2012 as the Officer – in – Charge of the Center for Students and Co – Curricular Affairs of DepEd. But due to the exigency of public service and to find fulfillment in developmental work, he accepted Vice See appoints, page 7

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Asst editor: ROLANDO N. SUDARIA • Email: rolando_sudaria2000@yahoo.com

‘No political or judicial Yolanda please for Ampatuan massacre case’ MASSACRE SITE, Ampatuan, Maguindanao -- Up here at the covered court where masses and programs to commemorate the anniversary of the Ampatuan Massacre of November 23, 2009 are held, the priest who officiated the anniversary mass on Thursday prayed “no political or judicial Yolanda” would happen in the administration of justice otherwise “it’s just like we were hit by a typhoon or earthquake, we will be coming back here again and again to commemorate anniversaries but the case won’t move and justice is not served.” Fr. Rey Carvyn Ondap of the Passionist Fathers reminded the families and colleagues of the victims that four years multiplied by 365 days is 1,460 days of “delaying justice on the part of the justice system in the Philippines; 1,460 days is controlling justice, maneuvering justice, paying justice, playing justice.” Fifty-eight persons were killed here on November 23, 2009 – 32 of them from the media, five from two vehicles that happened to pass at the wrong time – when armed men believed led by then Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., stopped the convoy led by the wife of then Buluan vice mayor Esmael Mangudadatu, en route to the provincial office of the Commission on Elections, to file Mangudadatu’s certificate of candidacy for governor. Ampatuan Jr., was going to run for governor himself.

Some 60 relatives and colleagues of the media victims gathered here Thursday noon for a mass and to offer flowers and light candles at the graveyard where 58 markers bearing the names of the victims were installed in 2011 and the unmarked graveyard across where the vehicles and some victims were buried. Since 2011, the families and colleagues of media victims had been commemorating the massacre at the site a day or two earlier. Another commemoration led by Maguindanao Gov. Mangudadatu will also be held here today (Nov. 23). Ondap offered specific prayers: for those in politics, that politics will not hinder the pursuit of justice; for those in the Church to continuously support the families of the victims; for those in the media to “recognize the presence of God, na walang magpagamit, kung sino man yung magpabayad o magpaimpluwensya ng mga pamilyang Ampatuan, magpabayad using media, sana walang ganyan” (that no one will allow himself to be used, to be paid or influenced by the Ampatuans). He also prayed for the families to stay on the right path. “If we recognize God, we should not fear death. If there are threats then let it be. Sana walang magpabayad para uusad ang hustisya” (We hope no one will succumb to offers of money so that justice will be served). “We should not worship the god of money, the god

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez donated blood during the Blood Letting Activity last November 16, 2013 organized by Bombo Radyo Cagayan de Oro and Philippine Red Cross – Cagayan de Oro. Beside him are Board Member Bing Dumadag and Dr. Delegencia of Philippine Red Cross. Vice Governor Pelaez issued a memorandum to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan employees to donate blood in order to help those who were devastated by the recent typhoon which hit the Visayas regions.

CFO holds awareness campaign on realities of int’l migration, intermarriages

See massacre, page 7

Committee on Ways and Means Meeting Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez poses questions to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) during a recent Committee on Ways and Means meeting. He raised the issue of reported increases in the incidence of smuggling in connection with the goods covered by the Sin Tax Law. The BIR and the BOC promised to look into these reports and ensure that smuggling will be curbed.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 21 (PIA) --- The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will conduct its annual Community Education Program (CEP) entitled “GAYAK” in Misamis Oriental from November 22-25, 2013. The CEP seeks to raise public awareness on various issues concerning migration, intermarriages and existing government policies and programs directed against illegal recruitment, documentation fraud, and human trafficking, among others. The CEP will be under-

taken in Gingoog City on November 22, Cagayan de Oro City and Opol town on November 23 to 25. CFO officers together with representatives of other government agencies will conduct activities such as school symposia, pulongpulong or dialogues with NGOs, religious leaders/ members, local government units, community leaders/ members, press briefings and radio interviews. Approximately 2,000 attendees are expected to take part in this leg of the CEP activities. (CFO/APB/ PIA-10)

PHLPost conducts On-the-Spot Stamp Design contest By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 21 (PIA) – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) here conducted an On-the-Spot Stamp Design contest, a simultaneous event nationwide which features artwork with the theme Valentine’s Day: Filipino style. According to Nimia S. Acebes, Area Director of PHLPost area eight, the contest was intended for high school students from the public and private schools here. Participating schools were Liceo de Cagayan University, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, Montessori de Oro High School, Pilgrim Christian College, Cagayan

de Oro City High School and Capitol University. According to Girlie Acero, coach of the Liceo de Cagayan University team, this was really a good venue where students can showcase their talent and at the same time learn about what mail stamps were like. She added that when she first told them about the contest, they did not have any idea and asked her what mail stamps looked like. Luckily, she had one mail letter in her desk and showed it to them. She confessed that students now are really more into technology like the e-mail, text, among others. This was a good tool to inSee conducts, page 7

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3 An exodus of medical personnel, volunteers in MisOr off to Leyte

Ronald Mcdonalds visits City Hall Mcdonalds Limketkai will re-open on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2013 at 7:00am. Its management staff with the famous Mcdonalds mascot paid a courtesy visit to the Office of Mayor Oscar S. Moreno to extend the invitation to grace the re-opening. Mcdonalds will give out free burgers for the first 100 costumers. cio

Class suit readied vs. DENR, local officials By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor Mindanao Daily News

C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY – The environmental groups in this seaport capital of Northern Mindanao on Friday had readied a “class suit” against top government officials for allowing the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental. Convenors of “Sulog, One Sendong is Enough” and “Save CDO Movement,” an environmental organization of volunteers, the Archdiocese of Misamis Oriental and other interfaith organizations also officially launched a signature campaign to nullify the Environmental Clearance Certificate of Filinvest Development Corporation’s coal-fired-power plant. “Sulog” ( water current) Chairman Rolando Ravanera said that the environmental groups would file a class

suit against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the FDC-Misamis Oriental Power Corporation. “This is a class suit that would test the mettle of all concerned citizens in Misamis Oriental who have bonded together to fight the “moguls” in the government that allowed the construction of a hazardous coal plant in Misamis Oriental,” Ravanera said. He said that the environmental groups have a battery of local lawyers who are environmental advocates. “We can even tap international environmental lawyers if necessary,” Ravanera added. During a forum on the environment in a downtown hotel here on Friday, delegates to as far as Gingoog City, a component city of Misamis Oriental, 200 kilometers east here and the neighboring City of Iligan, 88 kilometers west of the

city, voiced strong oppositions to the construction of the coal plant in Misamis Oriental. The FDC-Misamis Oriental Power Corporation formally signalled the start of the construction of the P 30 billion coal-fired power plant in Misamis Oriental during a groundbreaking ceremony in the host town of Villanueva last Wednesday. In a message, town Mayor Julio Uy of Villanueva, said that the 405 megawatt coal plant would generate employment and opportunities in the province apart from solving power shortage in Mindanao in the near future. Provincial Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said that the province has not received a complaint about the operation of the existing coal plant in Villanueva but warned that the local government would take drastic action once it would be proven that a coal plant

Committee on Human Rights Meeting Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez pushes for the swift approval of His House Bill No. 2247 entitled AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. He filed said bill in order to ensure that the rights of those internally displaced persons are not violated and they are given the protection that they deserve.

poses hazard to the people of Misamis Oriental. According to the environmental advocates, studies of coal plant have proven that the plant is the number See suit, page 5

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – In a convoy of trucks and vehicles loaded with supplies of food, equipment, and armed escorts one could surmise that an exodus was taking place in Misamis Oriental Thursday evening. No. The convoy consisted of 70 volunteers from Misamis Oriental was on a 10-day medical mission in the typhoonstricken towns in the province of Leyte. Dr. Vivina Casino, head of the medical volunteers, said that the medical personnel have a compliment of 12 doctors and 12 nurses while the other volunteers came from the province social welfare and development office. She said that the medical team would conduct consultations, distribute and dispense medicines aside from executing minor surgeries when necessary. “For surgeries beyond the capability of volunteer doctors, referrals would be made to major hospitals,” Casino said although she expressed doubt if there

are hospitals nearby for referral of patients. The medical team targets 5,000 or more patients depending on the availability of medicines in the municipalities of Barugo, Carigara and Tunga, all eastern towns in the province of Leyte, Casino said. Emilia Andea, head of the province’s social welfare department, said that her team would conduct “stress debriefing” sessions typhoon Yolanda survivors during the 10-day medical mission in Leyte. She said that “stress debriefing” is a very important psychosocial approach to survivors of tragedies and calamities to allow the patients to express freely their fears, hesitations, and doubts about their experiences. Andrew Bascon, a volunteer who heads the logistics, said that the convoy has a fire truck with water, a truckload of fuel, compressor, mechanics, masons, and carpenters. (CRIS DIAZ, Exec. Editor,Mindanao Daily News)

Opinion

sat-sun | november 23-24, 2013

Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Qualified Fresh Gospel of the day: Luke20:2740(November23, 2013-Saturday)Luke 20:2740- Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. Last of all the woman died also. Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him: This gospel reminds us that there is no more earthly activities in the second life like marrying each other. The truth is, if we will be in heaven, praise and worship is our ultimate task to do and exercise. Therefore, our religious practices here on earth are just our trainings for the next life. In Sirach7:10- do not be lazy in praying to God. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17-Pray without ceasing and in this way, we will become qualified in the kingdom of God: SPONSORED:Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM-1188-3:30 PM - Sunday: #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request

Battling Boredom Think a minute… Did you ever really want something, like a promotion or new job, a good education, or a new house? But then after you got it, it got old and didn’t give you the satisfaction you expected. It wasn’t what you thought it would be, so you’re left still wanting something more. You’re bored and restless. And you wonder: “Is this really all there is to look forward to? Is this all I can expect in life?” When you’re bored and unsatisfied there’s nothing in life that’s really worth your full energy and time. No challenge. No real purpose or passion for living. Nothing really excites you or turns you on anymore.

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst “It takes more and more to get less and less.” Well, guess what? You’re normal! We human beings were made for such a high level of living and productivity that it’s easy for us to get bored. And no one knows it better than our Maker Himself. That’s why He gives us expectations and challenges that will push us to reach our full potential. Animals can be

satisfied just to eat, sleep, run around a little, and call that successful living. But we humans can’t do that. We were made for much more. This is why Jesus Christ says we can only find a full life when we give it away— by loving Him and others. We were created to give and make a difference in the world with our own unique abilities and personality.

That’s the only way we can ever be truly happy and satisfied. So it’s only logical that your Maker is the One Who can show you how to find and fill your special place in this world. He’s the One Who can give you something to do in life that’s worth your time and abilities. Something that will make a difference in the lives of people around you. Are you fully satisfied with your life? Do you really love how you’re living? Today, why not ask Jesus to take full control of your life every day? He can give you a purpose and passion for living that will enable you to win your battle with boredom. Just Think a Minute…

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I salute to the American media’s involvement in the fund-raising campaign for the survivors of the typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas. I am always tuned to various TV channels that included the CNN and the Fox News and all of them are just terrific. Every now and then they come out with donation drive asking for people to give financial assistance to the victims of Tacloban typhoon. I am terribly elated by the gestures of the American campaign that has no parallel ever anywhere I have been to. The newscasters are serious and always they say some words of appeal to the American public for supports. Their campaign for donations has no string attached. I hope the Philippine government will not forget to extend its gratitude for this unsolicited acts of the Americans. Honestly, I was touched by such moves of white people. I almost shed tears for such help and unlike those in the country whose people give emphasis on politics, here such things is unheard of during off political season. Several Filipino American organizations also

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Ben Emata Jr. ran with donation drive for the same reasons. Right now the campaign is going on with unbelievable strength and it looks everyone moves to help our fellowmen in the Visayas with incredible dispatch. I regret but I have to be frank about it that I am apprehensive the overflow of funds from many countries around the world might fall to wrong hands or abused by some government officials who are charged for distribution. I am praying such thing is just a product of my imagination judging from the past history of the Philippines on the issue of corruptions. I recall clearly we drove the Americans out with their naval bases some years ago and notwithstanding this incident, still they take us as their good ally no matter what. Without the

Americans, I think China has long barbecued some of us relative to the claims of the Spratleys Islands. If all the donations are handled with care and utmost honesty, I can see the problems in the Visayas will be taken care of and people will be helped so well with their problems. I hope Pres. Aquino will have a close guards on these funds. I just cannot trust some of our people when it comes to money. Many of them are not afraid to be thrown to the lake full of sharks as long as at sticks are huge amount of cash such as

the donated funds. If these funds are corrupted and the donors around the world will hear about it, no amount of explaining can dissolve our embarrassments. Let us all join hands in safeguarding these funds from abroad. Let us see to it the matter being donated for the survivors will reach them with ease. I hold responsible Pres. Aquino for such safeguards he appointed himself as chief of staff. He should render a public accounting for the funds in its entirety and to the last penny. We should not find reasons to spend part of these funds for other purpose except for the survivors of the typhoon Yolanda. From time to time we all check where the money went after its distribution and let the world know that the money was handled with utmost care and diligence. (benemata@yahoo.com)

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Time Capsule Laying for FDC Misamis’ 405 MW power plant. Key partners of the FDC Misamis Power Corp. lower a time capsule containing wishes of stakeholders as well as the masterplan for its 3 x 135 MW thermal plant project at its groundbreaking ceremony within the 84.4-hectare project site located in the Phividec Industrial Estate, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. (L-R) Alstom Country Sales Director Christopher Baliog, EEI President and CEO Roberto Jose Castillo, FDC Misamis President Jesus Alcordo, DOE Director Herminio Ariola, Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) Chairman Jonathan Gotianun, FDC Utilities, Inc. Chairman Andrew Gotianun, Jr., Villanueva Mayor Julio Uy, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano, FDC President and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Phividec Industrial Authority Administrator Leo Magno, NEPC China Site Manager Jiang Zhiwu, and SKM Country Manager Graham Paynter. FDC Misamis Power Corp. is a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI), the utilities arm of the Filinvest Group.

Ampatuan Massacre:

Pain still there 4 years later MASSACRE SITE, Ampatuan, Maguindanao – The moment their vehicle slowed down at the junction of Sitio Masalay in Barangay Salman here, Nancy dela Cruz, mother of Ampatuan massacre victim and journalist Gina, felt a sudden twinge as scenes of the grisly killing flashed anew before her eyes. The lonely road towards Sitio Masalay brought back to her the painful memories of November 23, 2009, when 58 people, including 32 media workers, were brutally killed in the area by henchmen reportedly led by members of the family of then Maguindanao governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. “Gusto ko mag siyagit, gusto ko maghilak. Naa pa gihapon ang sakit sa nahitabo (I want to shout, I want to cry. The pain caused by the incident is still there),” she said upon arrival at the site. The 66-year-old Dela Cruz was among the nearly 60 media workers and relatives of the massacre victims who trooped anew to the site on Thursday morning to retrace the events that took place during the incident. The visit was part of the ongoing commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the infamous massacre, which had been dubbed as the single deadliest event for journalists in history. The activity was organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the Justice Now Movement, which is composed of the relatives of the massacre victims. The group held a mass, lighted candles and offered flowers for the victims at a portion of the site, the landscape of which has changed dramatically in the last four years. A small community has sprouted a few hundred meters from the massacre site while the greenery of cogon grasses by the roadside has been replaced by corn crops. A marker bearing the names of

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the 58 victims stands at a portion of the site where some of the victims were once found buried and beside it was a plot with headstones marked for each of them. But in his homily, Passionist priest Fr. Rey Carvyn Ondap stressed that nothing much has changed in the past four years with the Ampatuan massacre trial and the quest for justice for the massacre victims. “It’s been 1,460 days since the massacre and yet (the case against the suspects and their trial) have not progressed as we had all hoped,” he said. The priest urged the national government to exhaust all efforts to help bring justice to the victims the soonest possible time. He said it should set the matter apart from politics so the wheels of justice could properly move on. “I’m hoping that we will not experience a political and judicial Yolanda, otherwise nothing will happen to this case,” said Fr. Ondap, noting possible “political and judicial upheavals” in the scale of super typhoon “Yolanda” that might eventually derail the massacre trial. He asked media workers and relatives of the victims to remain united and steadfast in their quest for justice and not get swayed by various influences from the camps of the suspects. For her part, NUJP chair Rowena Paraan vowed to continue efforts to make sure that proper justice will be served to the massacre victims. She said the visit to the massacre site was very important to the families of the victims and media workers as it renewed their hopes towards the pursuit for justice. “I’m just hoping that we will get that justice while we’re still around or within our generation,” Paraan said. On Nov. 23, 2009, the victims were on their way to Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao to file the certificate of candidacy of then Buluan vice

mayor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu for governor when their convoy was waylaid here. Around 100 gunmen allegedly headed by former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. herded them off to a hilly portion of Sitio Masalay in Barangay Salman, where they were brutally killed. Mangudadatu was spared from the massacre after he sent his wife Genalyn and several female family members to file his candidacy. The media workers were part of the convoy to cover the filing. Of the 197 massacre suspects initially charged with multiple murder in 2010, three had been removed from the list due to the death of the accused, lack of probable cause and dropping from the case’s information. Fifteen of the remaining 194 accused were members of the influential Ampatuan political clan of Maguindanao. Eight of them led by the Ampatuan patriarch Andal Sr. had been arrested and already arraigned before Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221. The seven others are the elder Ampatuan’s sons former Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Jr., former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor Zaldy, former Maguindanao vice governor Sajid Islam and former Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao Mayor Anwar Sr.; nephew and brother-in-law former Mamasapano, Maguindanao Mayor Akmad Sr.; and grandsons former Shariff Aguak vice mayor Anwar Jr. and Anwar Sajid. To date, a total of 104 massacre suspects have been so far arrested, two of whom have yet to be arraigned. Out of the 90 suspects who are still at-large, seven were members of the Ampatuan clan: former Mamasapano Mayor Bahnarin, Mama, Saudi Jr., Kanor, Moning, Norodin and Harris. (MindaNews)

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JUANITO D. DUSURAN Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10- 1897 (2011-10-1905)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ARNEL JACINTO Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1898

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APPLICANT request authority for approval of substation with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Manolo Fortich –Alae-Camp Philips (all in Bukidnon) and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of substitution with amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Terryhills and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City REYNALDO DO ASUNCION-Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-949 BUKTRAMCO -Vendee (2008-10-996) (2008-10-1049) (2008-10-438) (2008-10-1194)

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Z A M B OA N G A C I T Y – Police forces killed a gunman who opened fire on a police car in Malangas town in Zamboanga Sibugay province, officials said Friday. Officials said the 35year old Nonoy Pangilan was killed during a pursuit operation shortly after he attacked the prowl car. No one was killed or wounded on the police side.

Chief Inspecor Ariel Huesca, a regional police spokesman, said Pangilan was believed to be involved in the spate of gun attacks in the town. He said policemen recovered a .45-caliber pistol from Pangilan and two magazines. “Subject was neutralized during the conduct of the hot pursuit operation after he opened

fire towards the patrol car of Malangas Municipal Police Station while its elements conducted mobile patrol. Likewise, subject was responsible in the series of shooting incidents occurred at the municipality of Malangas,” Huesca said. Police also tightened security in the town following the killing of Pangilan. (Mindanao Examiner)

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number source of carbon dioxide emission in the planet that primarily contributed to climate change and global warming. Ralph Abragan, chair of the Save CDO Movement,

said that highly developed countries like China, Europe, and the United States have phased out coal plants because of the hazard that it contribute to the environment and the health of the people. “The action of the Philippines and its government

officials to allow the operation of coal plants in the country somehow proved that our country have become dumping site of rejected technologies which are hazardous to our environment and the people,” Abragan said. (PNA) CD/ CD

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

JACK BARORO - Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1896 DANILO A. ENANOR - Vendee 2008-10-2002

ELMER DUHAYLUNGSOD CASE NO; 2013-10-1895 Applicant/s 2008-10-2126

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APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ MBUS on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 21st day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line;Within Iligan City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority For extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Steeltown (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Dalamas (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of Noember, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;City Proper to Tambo –Gerona (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

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CAMODA - Vendor CONSTANCIA G. HUFANA -Vendee

CASE NO; 2013-10-1889

CASENO;2013-10-1856 2008-10-1220

MS: Nov. 23, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MS: Nov. 23, 2013

MS: Nov. 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ROGER COBONG Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

Case No; 2013-10-1894 2009-10-205

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City GIOVANI ARIEL CUARTO Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1893 2009-10-259

2006-10-1188

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority For approval of Substitution Pursuant to LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2011-005 with amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line; Malaybalay City –Kitaotao via Pangantucan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MS: Nov. 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ERMIN BALOS Applicant/s

SABANAL, EDIELITO P. Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of line of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Kibawe –Malaybalay City –Valencia City via Busco –Kadingilan –Kalilangan and as for cargoes from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of NINE (9)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

CASE NO; 2013-10-1892 2008-10-2255

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MS: Nov. 23, 2013

MS: Nov. 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RUBEN . AVES Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1891 2008-10-2165

MS: Nov. 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JONALYN GAITE Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

CASE NO; 2013-10-1890 2008-10-2087

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

EDUARDO M. PALILEO - Vendor CASENO;2013-10-1886 GREGORIO C. VIDAD JR. - Vendee

JULIET CABANLET CASE NO; 2013-10-1868 Applicant/s

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MS: Nov. 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARIANITA GAGUAN Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1866

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APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Isabel Village –Palao Riverside via Medical Brgy. Hall (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Puga-an (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to Ubaldo Laya –Green Field and Purok 6 & 7 (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on December 5, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 22nd day of November, 2013..

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of route of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Kauswagan and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 21st day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Iponan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 19th day of November, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate a TH SERVICE on the line ;From Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on November 28, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 20th day of November, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MS: Nov. 23, 2013

MS: Nov. 23, 2013

News

sat-sun | november 23-24, 2013

Dialogue... from page 1

to contain damage to the ecology. “We advocate for mixed energy,” Baban said. He added that the dialogue aims to come up with a manifesto on their common stand. Councilor Bong Lao, chair of the city council committtee on environment, reiterated his special report delivered last Monday at the council’s regular session. Lao said the gist of his special report called for utilizing alternative sources such as solar power. “It’s time the city adopt solar power, which does not emit poisonous gases,” he said. He also added that the city’s garbage could be converted to biomass. “This will make the city zero-waste,” he said. Lao pointed out that some 150 coal-fired power plants have stopped operations in several countries around the world. “That’s because of the carbon dioxide and other poisonous gases emitted which has contributed much to global warming,” he said. Lao was one of a few government officials who attended the dialogue. “I am against establishing more coal-powered plants in the region,” he said.

Plan... from page 1

development challenges confronting the region, which include among others, poverty amid growth and low labor productivity in traditional employment generators. Thus, development priorities will be focused on improving productivity and competitiveness; creating massive and decent jobs; strengthening labor-intensive sectors; diversifying industries and products; building a sound financial sector; and promoting the strategic development areas (SDAs). Priority focus areas (PFAs) are also identified which look at industries and commodities of which the region has comparative and competitive advantages. The region’s economic performance is expected to be impressive growing between 8.5% to 9.5% by 2016, higher than the set national target of 7.5% to 8.5%. This high growth when sustained, should provide equalized development opportunities, more decent jobs and consequently reduce poverty and achieve inclusive growth. The body also approved and endorsed the RDC-X Work and Financial Plans in support to the Council’s priority development thrusts for the year 2014. (Peleta B. Abejo /DRD/NEDA-X)

Appoints... from page 1

Governor Joey Pelaez’ offer to take the post as the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. He left DepEd and continued public service in a new environment in order to make good use of his profession as a lawyer. As the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, he is generally tasked to attend the meetings of the Sanggunian; send out proper notices of all called sessions, other meetings and public hearings; certify correctness of all ordinances and resolutions approved by the Sanggunian; and exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinances, among others. Vice Governor Joey Pelaez is very optimistic that his work as a Vice Governor will be better, faster and more effective as another brilliant mind is added to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. He said that he had his full trust and confidence to Atty. Buboy because he makes things happen, not to mention his familiarity with his work ethics as they have worked together during their days in the DepEd. Indeed, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental is lucky enough to gain such an asset in order to fully serve its constituents, the best way possible. Atty Buboy Sotto Jr. is now part of A Happy MisOr.

tics and other infra services; Trade, industry and tourism; Environment and sustainable development; Well –being and social services; Agriculture, fishery and Forestry; and Youth empowerment and basic education –with science, technology and innovation as cross-cutting strategy. Director Dacanay also presented Region X as the fastest growing economy in Mindanao averaging at 5.8 percent annually in the last 10 years posting a Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) value of P239.7 Billion in 2012. Compared with the rest of the regions in Mindanao, Region X leads in agriculture production, has the biggest industrial sector, and produces the highest output in manufacturing. Domestic trade is also highest in the island and 4th highest in the country. He added that Northern Mindanao is at the threshold of full employment with an average of 95% employment rate over the past three years. Some 44% of the region’s labor force are engaged in agriculture; 11% in industry and 47% in services. Also cited are the region’s comparative advantages including its strategic location; vast agricultural lands and rich natural resources; huge potential for industrial development; presence of power generation service; peace-loving people; and skilled and literate work- from page 2 to introduce them to traforce. However, he also posed ditional mail, she stressed.

Conducts...

Herl Joshua E. Lara, 4th year student of Liceo de Cagayan University said that his artwork centered on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and how they send letters during Valentine’s Day. He added that since most Filipinos have relatives abroad, he painted a globe and a letter using Oil Pastel. Meanwhile, G-han Jose Mabini Bax also 4th year high school student of Pilgrim Christian College explained that Valentine’s Day should be celebrated even in the simplest way to show your love to your family. He added that he appreciated the activity so much because it involved participation of five students per school. He said it was fun. Finally, after judges evaluated the artworks based on the criteria, top five artworks were selected to be sent to Manila for the national competition. (JMOR/PIA10)

Massacre... from page 2

of gold. We should worship the God of Justice,” the priest said. He pr ay e d f or t h e strength of the families of the victims, for the Department of Justice, especially the prosecutors, that they “will not abuse their profession (and let) justice reign” and for the lawyers, that “they don’t play justice, they don’t abuse their profession so justice will be served.” “Four years, wala pa ring nakakamit na hustisya. Wala pa ring naco-convict (we have not achieved justice. No one has been convicted), Mary Grace Morales, secretary of Justice Now Movement, the organization of families of the massacre victims, said at the program after the offering of flowers and candle-lighting. Morales reminded government about its promises to the victims’ families. She cited four points: that CCTV cameras be put up in Bicutan where the Ampatuans are jailed; that a jail visit be allowed for members of the media and the families; that live coverage of the hearings be allowed; and regular updates from the panel of prosecutors be given them. Among the jailed Ampatuans are the patriarch, Andal Ampatuan Sr., then three-term governor of Maguindanao; his sons Andal Jr., then mayor of Datu Unsay town who wanted to run for governor, unopposed like his father was in 2007; Zaldy, then governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao; Anwar, then Shariff Aguak mayor; Sajid, who won as vice governor in 2007; and son-in-law Akmad, then Mamasapano mayor. Morales said it used to be that families were represented during the hearings but this was not sustained, hence the need to continue pushing for live coverage of the hearing.

During a visit to the evidence yard of the Philippine National Police regional headquarters in Tambler, General Santos City on Sunday, November 17, Morales said she would like to know if the guns reportedly locked up inside the red and silver container truck are still inside. The truck is parked beside the backhoe of the provincial government of Maguindanao that was used to bury 36 bodies and three of the eight vehicles. Rowena Carranza Paraan, chair of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), echoed Fr. Ondap’s prayer that there would be “no judicial Yolanda” that would happen in the case of the Ampatuan Massacre. But Paraan maintained a “judicial Yolanda” can be avoided. If the media and the public remain vigilant, “walang delubyong mangyayari para hindi natin makamit ang hustisya” (no calamity can stop us from attaining justice). She added that focus should not be on the trial alone but also on the reforms that are needed to prevent similar massacres from happening. She urged a stop to warlordism, private armies, political patronage and all these issues that led to the massacre. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

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Budgets... from page 1

a P45 million collection in 2014. Darimbang, however, noted that the actual miscellaneous income of the city government in 2012 was only P 5 million Banez said that the Moreno administration has made some adjustment in its collections with an optimism to attain the P 35 million collection under the miscellaneous item by the end of 2013. City Councilor Prexy Elipe, head of the city council’s finance committee, asked the city treasurer and the city’s finance committee created by Moreno to provide an objective basis for the projected income under the miscellaneous item during the next session on December 19. He said that the city council has also raised questions about the estimated receipts that according to the city’s local finance members were reasonably projected as collectible for the budget year 2014. The council members’ concern with this item are focused on the city’s general fund budget, from the city’s income and expenditures, Elipe said. “We specifically asked the two big concerns here, how the projected big increases in business and real property tax collection for 2014 would be possible,” Elipe added. The city government has an approved budget of only P 2.2 billion for calendar 2013. (CRIS DIAZ, Exec. Editor, Mindanao Daily News)

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Sports

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et a chance to watch Manny Paquiao’s comeback fight vs. Brandon “Bam-Bam” Rios on Sunday, November 24 (Manila time) in style at Seda Centrio. Seda will host the live broadcast of the event at its Misto and Coffee Lounge for only PhP600 per person (actually, the cost of your meal so you get to see the fight live for free).

Enjoy Seda’s incomparable Brunch for 10.30am to 2PM while you sit back and relax while viewing what promises to be a humdinger of a fight. Only limited seats are left. Hurry up and get your tickets today from Seda Centrio at Corrales Avenue Extension, Cagayan de Oro City or call tel. no. (088) 323-8888 for reservations.

ALA - Cobra presents Tunay na Lakas Boxing Local boxing enthusiasts will be treated to an action-packed bouts as the ALA Promotions in cooperation with City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, Cobra Energy Drink and Robinsons Cagayan de Oro presents the free-to-the-public "Ala-Cobra Tunay na Lakas Boxing" on Saturday, 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall open grounds. The 10-round main event will pit Jimmy Paypa (14 W-4 KO's-2 L- 0 D)l of Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte against Jovil Marayan (8 W-3 KO's-15 L-3 D) of Malolos City, Bulacan in the 122 lbs. weight category. A seven-bout special attractions will add thrill and excitement prior to the featured bout. Photos show Mayor Moreno and organizers pose with the boxers during this afternoon's press conference at City Hall.(CIO)

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