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‘Winning the public opinion’ The CYNOSURE

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

ANTI-graft and corruption crusader William Guialani on Monday petitioned the High Court to prohibit the local Court of Appeals (CA) from implementing the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), which reinstated the “dismissed” Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno in office.

Guialani filed his ninepage petition for “Certiorari and Prohibition” with an urgent prayer for the issuance of “TRO/Status Quo Ante-Order with the Writ of Preliminary Injunction” at about 9:28 Monday mornSee asks, page A9

Cris Diaz

Last of two parts

The nine-page petition filed

by William Guialani with the Supreme Court on Monday to prohibit the CA 22ND Division to implement its TRO, which reinstated the “dismissed” City Mayor Oscar Moreno in office.

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Duterte changes mind, now running for president

By Antonio L. Colina of MindaNews

DAVAO City--Dismayed over the 5-4 decision of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) that Senator Grace Poe is a qualified presidential candidate, Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said he is running

for president in the 2016 polls.

“I am running for President because I am disappointed and sad sa ruling na yan,” Duterte said in a video post by abs-cbnnews. com while being interviewed by reporters on Saturday See duterte, page A11

WHEN Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas was installed and sworn in as the new City Mayor, the Ombudsman expects that the people of Cagayan De Oro City would rally behind him to give credence to the dismissal order. The incident did not happen because Acenas and his camp acted clumsily.

THE CRUSADER William Guialani, in his capacity as graft and corruption crusader, holds the copy of the “Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition” (with Extremely Urgent Prayer for the Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order / Status Quo Ante-Order and /or Writ of Preliminary Injunction) with the Supreme Court.

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Misor allocates P70m for tourism

MISAMIS Oriental--The provincial government of Misamis Oriental is allocating PHP 70 million to develop the province tourism industry, provincial governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano said on Monday.

See tourism, page A9

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Former rebs support peace in DavOr Mati City, Davao Oriental -- The 701st “Kagitingan” Brigade organized a Summit dubbed as PEACE Camp from 20 to 21 November 2015 at Menzi Beach Resort in Mati City, Davao Oriental with the theme: “Panaghiusa alang sa kalinaw ug kalambuan sa Davao Oriental.”

The objectives of the activity are to provide the FRs the identity and belongingness as an organization and

to empower them to become the point of convergence of all government agencies in pursuit of peace and development. During the summit, fifty five (55) Former Rebels (FRs) expressed their support in sustaining the peace and development in Davao Oriental.

The participants had undergone a series of lectures, workshops, and fun games.

On the first day, lectures regarding the rationale of

PeACE were given. FRs physical security, disaster resiliency and roles during disasters were also discussed.

On the evening, moral recovery lecture was given by Pastor Ruben Colmo and a group session for values formation was provided by Honorable Delfin Miones, City Councilor of Mati City.

On the second day, participants were taught how to craft an effective livelihood proposal through the Pro-

vincial Public Employment Services Office. The event was also graced by Mayor Justina MB Yu of San Isidro, Davao Oriental. She talked about how her municipality supported the endeavors of FRs in their area. They even provided the FRs with livelihood and employment opportunity. On the other hand, Mr. Miguel Trocio also shared opportunities in tourism. During the summit, different fun games

and team building activities were facilitated by the Youth for Peace Movement Davao Oriental to break the monotony of a classroom type lectures.

After the lectures the participants took their Oath of Commitment spearheaded

by Daniel Con-el of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office signifying their pledge of support to the peace efforts as well as the improvement

and growth of their organization. Part of this pledge is the submission of their project proposals to the different LGUs for their livelihood activities.

During the closing ceremony, one of the participants gave his impression on the activity and said “Hugot na panaghihusa ang atong kinahilangnan, pag makita nila ang atong panaghihusa sila mismo ay ganahan na

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per cent of her “Timeless” concert’s proceeds for the benefit of the Kids of Hope and the Davao Children’s Cancer Fund, Inc. (DCCFI).

The event’s organizer Braganza Events in cooperation with Waterfront Insular Hotel and Advantage Seal will be holding the concert at 8:00pm at Waterfront’s Garden Pavilion on December 4.

Tickets are sold at P2,000 (VIP seats), P1,500 and P750.

Albert, whose signature songs include “Tell Me,” “Iisa Pa Lamang,” “I Remember the Boy” and “Points of View,” will be joined by guest singers former AfterImage band vocalist Wency Cornejo, and The Voice Philippines contenders Jem Cubil and Yaro Carasco.

A n n i e Jave l l an a of Braganza Events said the concert will be the first comeback of Albert after stricken with the 3rd path of cancer early this year.

The singer sur vived cervical cancer diagnosed in 1995 and colon cancer diagnosed in 2003. Lately, Albert successfully underwent surgery in March this year after the colon cancer

recurred in January this year.

“It’s a celebration of life. Sharing her talent is a way of thanksgiving to be blessed with more life and more years,” Javellana stated during a promotion in last Friday’s Hermes Club at Waterfront Insular Hotel.

Pediatric oncologist Dr. Mae Concepcion Dolendo, program director of Kids

of Hope, said the concert will be a Christmas gift for all children who are undergoing treatment at the Children’s Cancer and Blood Disease Unit and staying at the House of Hope at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).

Dolendo bared that 30-35 patients are admitted every day at CCBDU ward and 30 are housed at the House of Hope, who are beneficiaries of the initiatives of the DCCFI. She said that the Timeless Concert is also in time for the 8th year celebration of Survivors’ Day for all cancer patients, which is being celebrated every 8th of December.

It is also the second year for Waterfront Insular Hotel to host the Survivors’ Day as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program with

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Joey Albert dedicates concert to kids with cancer in Davao DAVAO City--Multi-awarded singer Joey Albert will be serenading the Davaoenos with her signature songs in a concert for a cause dedicated to children stricken with the cancer disease, on December 4 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, this city.

A cancer survivor herself, Albert intends to share 100

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RDC-10 endorses P8-B ‘Allied Projects’ for Panguil Bay Bridge, Laguindingan Airport

By CHENG ORDOÑEZ Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Executive Committee of the Regional Development Council in Region 10 (RDC-10) has endorsed, recently, the complementary Strategic Investment Program (CSIP) for the Panguil Bay Bridge Project (PBB) project worth more than Php8 billion.

The PBB project was approved by the board of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on February 16, 2015, and is set for implementation by the first quarter of 2016, NEDA-10 Director Leon Dacanay Jr. said.

“With an investment requirement of Php8.01 billion, the CSIP for the PBB

which are among the existing strengths of the city of Tangub and the Municipality of Tubod. he added.

Presided over by RDC10 Chairperson and Lanao del Norte Governor Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, the Committee also endorsed the Proposed Port Zone Delineation of the Laguindingan Seaport and Access Road Leading to the Laguindingan seaport.

Also endorsed were the Preparation of the Proposed Northern Mindanao Regional Transport Master Plan; CHED-10 Technical Working Group Resolution No. 3, series of 2015, on additional priority courses construction of the pave- bor, respectively. (CdeOSP under the three percent regional priority courses ment in strict conformity PR) with the projects purpose and specifications.

For its part, the city government shall provide the services of the Agricultural Technologist (AT) assigned in the barangay where the pavement is to be constructed to assist the barangay in the preparation of the canvass of the construction materials, regularly monitor the progress of the construction through the assigned project officer, inform the DA and the barangay on the start of the construction and the reference of information the time the recipient had poured concrete in the project site.

As the recipient, the Tignapoloan Cagayan San Isidro Community Farmers Assn. shall provide an area not less than 500 square meters for the project. Whenever feasible and without in any way detracting from the grant’s major purposes, the recipient’s priority usage will be to allow the pavements use for immediate community social and other activities. To this end, the recipient shall promulgate rules relative to the pavement’s usage and refrain from introducing any modification or constructing any building or structure on the pavement that will counter to or defeat the grant’s purpose, based on the MOA. The proposed ordinance was reviewed and favorably endorsed by the committees on agriculture and fisheries and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Annie Y. Daba and Ramon G. Taaims to facilitate smooth implementation of the project, optimize the utilization and operation of the bridge after completion, and create a catalytic move for innovative utilization and management of the agricultural and aquamarine resources,” said Dacanay.

It also targets a worldclass cultural tourism and performing arts services,

SP to ratify MOA for Agri-Pinoy program THE City Council during its regular session this afternoon to be presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas is slated to confirm and ratify the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into by and between the city government and the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 10 (DA10), the Barangay Council of Tignapoloan and the Tignapoloan Cagayan San Isidro Community Farmers Association covering the construction of a Multipurpose Drying Pavement (MPDP) in the amount of P200,000 as grant of the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program.

The program is in line with the thrust of the DA to develop the agricultural sector in the country through the provision of appropriate support services including technology development and dissemination activities that will boost farm productivity, profitability and sustainability, The Power learned.

Pursuant to the MOA, the local government unit of Barangay Tignapoloan shall implement the construction of one unit MPDP and shall receive the amount of P200,000 as reimbursement through turn-key basis of the actual expenses incurred for labor and materials relative to the project, conduct a canvass from at least three reputable suppliers in the area who can offer the most beneficial terms for the labor and materials required and advance the initial expenses for labor and materials relative to the project and finish the

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for Tulong Dunong 02 starting 2015-2016; and the CY 2017 Annual Investment Program of Region 10 agencies that required a total of PHP136.349 billion.

Dacanay said the body also approved the proposed conduct of an investment programming session for the Iligan-Bukidnon Agribusiness and Ecotourism Development Zone and the 2016 RDC-10 Calendar of Activities, and adopted the Social Protection (SP) Operational Framework and Strategy and enjoined all local government units (LGUs) to adopt the same.

The committee also expressed support to the following, among others: a) Barrier-Free Tourism

for Mobility-Impaired Individuals; b) Guidelines on LGU Mobilization for Nutrition Improvement in Northern Mindanao; c) Establishment of a Regional Network of Partners and Service Providers in Reintegration for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs); d) Hospital Hi-5 Program of the Department of Health (DOH); e) Whole of Nation Initiative (WNI)-Peace Caravan of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and f ) the priority action agenda of the RDC-private sector representatives (PSR) as identified during the RDCPSR national convention on October 14-16, this year, Dacanay added. (With RDC-10/NEDA)

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The educated and laymen

THE warmer the politics, the more confusing both the educated and let alone the laymen are. When nearing the presidential election and also the post election, there are some tragedies in political affairs in any country. The most confusing one is when the tragedy is committed by the top level politicians. It is assumed that any tragedy in the national level must be due to the experienced play makers.

The educated people can also try to guess and analyze the tragedy even though they may also fail to detect how and why such tragedy can happen. They are literate in terms of virtual world with all information and news.

They try to read and hear the news and finally, but unfortunately, get headache, symbolizing that the existing problem being polemically discussed by public is really complicated. It is beyond their knowledge because they only have academic knowledge but not politics.

The laymen—having little literate with the virtual world—even feel more confused when they are exposed to the political tragedy. This group tends to be dangerous for they can only perceive the information by using their bare-knowledge, being

absent of tacit knowledge.

The number of this group is bigger than the educated group. Therefore, any movement being mobilized by these laymen can inevitably make the country into chaos.

So far, there has been some provoking news or information. And, this can make public perceive it differently according to their ability of absorbing the information. The most fatal one is when the news or information deals with the national-level political problem. It can be in the form of any action or behavior deviating from the norm committed by the highpolitical level politicians.

Yet, this action requires high-level understanding and analysis. It cannot be analyzed by using merely bare-knowledge. This might be due to the game being played by the best experienced play-makers.

There are some tactics being done for making the high positions in political arena. And, these privileged positions should be kept on their hands forever. When some of them feel insecure in their high positions, there are some strategies for making their positions remain “stable”. The best play makers in this high level can make public feel confused.

Jhan Tiafau Hurst Dr. Djuwari

They can hate the politicians being exposed to public for their misbehavior.

To the best of my knowledge, the provoking news or information is usually—and even more often—occurs in midnight or early in the morning in internets. Some social media such as facebook, tweeter, instagram and the like, tend to expose some emotion-provoking news during the night or midnight till early in the morning. It can be proved when we wake up at night and open our social media accounts. There is a lot of emotion-provoking news or information at this time.

In order that the laymen do not get provoked emotionally, the best strategy must be done by the educated and especially by the “good” government and politicians. They should

comed in some places because some of them, proved to be wholesale killers? That they are capable of sowing terrors right in our midst disguised in the clothes of saints? The terrorists exist in European countries, American continent, the Middle East, Latin America, Asian nations and practically every inch of this planet. I have been saying repeatedly the world has sunk tremendously into the arms of conflict, crimes and dishonor. They are black in colored states, whites in westerners places, brown in our country and so on.

They mix around and look like one of us, yet they are dangerous.

Gone are those days when we embrace everyone who comes our way.

When we smile at strangers we never met since Adam, and even danced to their attitudes, culture, habits and practices. Now we ask ourselves whether it is safe to enjoy with their music and utterly camouflaged in See emata, page A11

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Why terrorists are strong

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not used to this kind of behaviors and side effects of modernization. We used to be happy creatures enjoying extreme peace and always thankful to our Almighty God for guidance. But that is not the case today, despite the pleasures we derive from modern science and technology that give us Internet advances and Facebook entertainment.

Are we aware that many of us - - right in our country, are prospective nuisance of sorts, distortions of life and even terrorists ourselves?

Have we ever realized that some refugees are not wel-

Coming out of the closet THINK a minute.

An airplane pilot came on the speaker system to the passengers: “This is your captain speaking. We’re flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet, and the speed of 600 miles an hour. I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is we’re lost. But the good news is we’re making great time.”

There are many people who are making great time in life living in the fast lane.

But they’re lost and going the wrong direction.

Homosexuals are encouraged by many people just to come out of the closet and not be ashamed of who they are. Some people say that they didn’t choose to be homosexual; God made them that way. But the fact is that there has still not been one scientific study which can prove that homosexuals are born that way. In fact, it is just the opposite. All the research and studies have shown that homosexuals can make the choice.

If people are born with any homosexual tendency at all, it is no different than any personality tendency like someone born with a bad temper. Do we say it’s OK for that person to lose control of his temper and murder people because he was born that way? Of course not! He’s still free and able to choose not to kill people, even though he may have a naturally quick temper. In the same way, even if someone might have the slightest natural tendency toward homosexuality, he’s still free and able to choose not to become homosexual.

If homosexuals were born that way and God made them with no choice, then why does He say homosexuality is so wrong and condemn it as sin?

Throughout the whole Bible,

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Think A Minute

Daily Inspiration

Fear

Juvy Sarraga

At the very root of worry is fear.

Fear of the unknowns or what if ’s can erode away the security we find in God. Don’t let this fear overtake you and allow the worry to creep in your thoughts. Place your confidence in Jesus that He

will provide and comfort you.

Then pray.

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

-Matthew 6:34

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Caraga conducts Butuan preschoolers enjoy DOST orientation on books and toys at city library Halal Food guidelines

By Jennifer P. Gaitano of PIA-Caraga

BUTUAN City--In time with the National Children’s Month celebration, the preschoolers together with their parents/guardians and teachers gathered and visited on Friday the city library here and enjoyed reading books and playing toys.

For the said celebration, the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) spearheaded several activities like day camp, literary and musical contest and outdoor events that promote and develop children’s social, emotional, language, physical, and cognitive aspects.

According to Fe Labitad, day care worker of GAD Resource and Learning Day Care Center here, the preschoolers’ visit at the city library featured exploration, exposure, experience and discovery as a way of learning, enabling them to develop confidence, creativity, literacy, art and critical thinking.

“We are very happy to bring our children here at the library so they can read a lot of books, see pictures

and play with the available toys. Their genuine smiles and laughter during the puppet show were priceless,” expressed Labitad.

City librarian Luz Dumanon welcomed all the preschoolers, parents and teachers and toured them inside the library. She also let the children witness the dance presentation of a mascot named “BookBook.”

“Our city library has a room for you children where you can read, see pictures and videos of stories and play with toys as well. Do come here more often and you are always welcome,” remarked Dumanon.

Also, Maria Ruth Jugao, officer-in-charge of the Butuan CSWD encouraged the preschoolers from the different Day Care Centers to give more time for reading aside from playing. She further emphasized that children must be patient in doing school researches and to use books instead of relying in technology.

“Every time you (children) are inside the library, you should respect others who are reading silently

and never make noise.

The technology may be advanced but we should all remember that books are still more useful and it give us the value of patience in looking/finding for the answers to our school researches,” stressed Jugao.

Meanwhile, representing regional director Abner Caga of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, deputy regional director Fryan Abkilan bared that the aim of the National Children’s Month is to recognize Filipino children as the most valuable assets of the nation and their vital role in nation-building.

“In every society, there is much emphasis placed on the care and proper welfare of children. This is because children are obviously the hope of the future. Without them, the future of any society or nation would be questionable. After all, who would take over the reins of leadership if not the very same children that we have today? They are the ones that will continue our traditions or start new ones. Hopefully, they will

find solutions to problems that we have been unable to master… There is so much that reading children’s stories aloud to our kids can do for them. Let’s start reading together today!” expressed Abkilan. (JPG/ PIA-Caraga)

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Lambigit Igsoon para sa Hiniusang Pag-uswag sa atong Katilingban (LIHUK) has begun its electoral education campaign for the 2016 national and local elections.

LIHUK, which also means “act” or “move” in Bisaya, is a multisectoral network of concerned and active electoral advocates in Cagayan de Oro, with members coming from the church, academic institutions and non-partisan government agencies. LIHUK’s call is “Barug Kagay-anon alang sa Tiunay nga Piniliay” (Stand up, Kagay-anon, for truthful elections).

Advocacies Xavier University’s Kristohanong Katilingban sa Pagpakabana - Social Involvement Office (KKP-SIO)

and the National Service Training Programs (NSTP) in all Misamis Oriental schools are active members of the network.

NSTP classes encompassing CWTS, LTS and ROTC started their community involvement using the network’s module prepared in partnership with Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan of Ateneo de Manila University, civil society organizations, religious groups and other academic institutions.

The first phase of the fourphase module is Kwentuhang Bayan, a voters’ education trainers’ training, which seeks to increase voters’ awareness on local electoral issues. The first round of Kwentuhang Bayan was conducted in May at XU participated in by different sectors from CDO. Another

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round of discussions will be held from November 23-27 in Agusan National High School, Lourdes College and St John Vianney Seminary.

The second phase is the poll survey. It will involve criteria building, agenda building, candidates fora, and candidates profiling, which LIHUK intends to disseminate to help voters arrive at a wise and honest decision.

In partnership with the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), LIHUK volunteers will be deployed to help in election monitoring, which comprises the third phase.

Post-election, LIHUK hopes to still keep a watchful eye on the elected officials

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through Bantay Pangako, the last phase which entails establishing a mechanism for checking whether the officials followed through their promises during the elections.

LIHUK also supports Clean Honest Accurate Meaning Peaceful Election (CHAMP), an advocacy against vote-buying and political dynasties of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City.

The network plans to open its lines for the recruitment of new volunteers on November 23. A gathering of new volunteers will be held on November 28, and a general assembly and commitment pledge on December 13.

Catalysts of change Nestor Banuag, KKPSIO director and one of the

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leaders behind this movement, shared that one of his passions is to influence the youth to be part of community development. “I want to influence the new generation, introduce them to ways they could contribute to our community using the technologies we have today.”

Banuag said that LIHUK is trying to adopt new methods to win the hearts and minds of fellow voters

and provide reports to the community.

“The challenge now is how to be creative and effective because the number of voters’ turnout is getting fewer and fewer. Some people say that nothing will change even if they vote, that there is no progress or that their contributions [mean nothing].”

He also added that poverty is one of reasons behind See lihuk, page A9

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3. Greater portion of Barangay Bulua along National Highway and all of Barangay Iponan.

CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 1 1. Greater portion of the City Poblacion along Hayes St. from Daumar St. up to Pabayo St.; S.Daumar St. up to corner JR. Borja St.; all of Mortola St.; portion of JR Borja St. from Mortola St. up to corner Velez St., including Aguinaldo St. up to corner Justo Ramonal St., 2. Along Corrales Ave. from Justo Ramonal towards FICCO corner Fernandez St., including Yacapin St. towards corner Capistrano St., 3. Portions of T. Chaves St. from Corrales Ave. up to Tiano Bros. St. including portions of A.Velez St. from Hayes St.

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RA Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ROCHELLE A. BUDLONG has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from "MALE" to 'FEMALE" in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROCHELLE ATANESO BUDLONG at Tagabuli, Santa cruz Davao del Sur and whose parents are REYNALDO BUDLONG and ROSIE ATANESO

Any person advesely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 14th day of December 2015.

MDN November 17 & 24, 2015

(Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

RA Form No. 10.1 (MCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DARLIN A. BIO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth DARLIN ANGAT BIO at Jose Rizal, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are EDUARDO BIO and NENITA ANGAT

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 14th day of December 2015.

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VILLA FEEDER 2 1. Greater Part of Villanueva, from LKKS-Villa towards Villanueva Proper including the Barangays of Dayawan, Katipunan, Kalingagan and Villa-Looc including Banban GROUP 2 AREAS CARMEN FEEDER 2 1. Portion of Carmen along Yacal St. towards Lirio St., portion of Vamenta Blvd from Poldo’s Lechon towards RN Pelaez Blvd., Waling-waling St. up to GSIS area including Ferrabrel St., Mango St. and portion of Rosal St. and Marigold St..

2. All of Kauswagan proper, Bonbon and Bayabas.

3. Along Montalban St. from near Tiano Bros. St. towards Burgos St., del Pilar St. and Magsaysay St. including portions of Macahambus St. and Abellanosa St. from Burgos St..

4. Portions of Antonio Luna St. in the Capitol side from corner Corrales Ave.; towards vicinities along Apolinar Velez St. up to corner Mabini St. including portion of: Macahambus St. from Apolinar Velez St. and Tiano Bros. St. from Macahambus St. PUEBLO FEEDER 1 1. Portions of Upper Carmen towards Dagong including SM CITY; PRYCE HOTEL; SPUM & SEARSOLIN. 2. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. towards portion of Canitoan-Pagatpat Road up to Landfill area; including St. Mary’s Academy (formerly Cathedral School of Technology), Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital.

3. Max Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area.

4. Country Village Hotel.

BALOY FEEDER 2 1. From Suy Sing Warehouse-Umalag, Tablon down to Barangay Baloy, Cugman, Gusa, and greater portion of Lapasan highway up to corner Agora-Shell including Puregold and portion of corner Pimentel.

2. Agora Market area including Gaabucayan Extension and portion of Lapasan particularly Sto. Nino and Tabaco.

3. Malasag, FS Catanico, Upper Gusa and Indahag including Alegria Hills Office.

4. Mitimco.

GROUP 3 AREAS

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 4 1. Portions of Camaman-an along JR Borja Extension from junction of Macajalar-JR Borja Extension up to Cronin Village including James Way Hatchery.

2. Portions of Camaman-an near and including towards Manto to San Jose and St. Vianney Seminaries, greater portion of Camaman-an proper towards Bontong, Bolonsori up to Upper Camaman-an and Hayes Subdivision including Tipolohon and Alegria Hills Subdivision.

3. All of Limketkai Commercial Center, including McDonalds, PNB and Allied Bank; including Discovery and Mallbery Hotels.

4. Lapasan-Camaman-an road from Pimentel, Sta.Cruz towards LKKS-Natasha bldg. including Bagong Lipunan,Grand Caprice, Pearlmont and Conchita Hotels up to Cogon area of Yacapin St. side.

5. Osmeña St. from corner C.M.Recto to Cogon up to corner Hayes St; JR Borja St. bounded by V.Roa and Rojas Sts.; portion of Limketkai drive from Osmeña St. to LKKS-Shell.

6. Along CM Recto Ave. from China Bank and MUST up to Centrio including all of Osmeña Extension and Capitol University.

(Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

CARMEN FEEDER 3 1. Greater part of Patag including Calamansi Drive, Camp Evangelista, Apovel subdivision, Terry Hills subdivision and Anhawon, Bulua area.

2. Along 6th Division Road from Calamansi Drive up to Citi Hardware, Bulua near DPWH Depot.

3. NIA. MACASANDIG FEEDER 1 1. All of Barangay Macasandig from Tambo to Tibasak to Mandumol up to Taguanao area including Solar Plant.

2. Along 26th St., Nazareth from corner 15th St. towards 14th up to portion of Apollo St. 3. Along Tomas Saco St. from Capt. Edrote St. towards Fernandez St. including St. Augustine Cathedral; including Fernhill St. up to 15th-26th St. Nazareth.

4. Along Hayes St. from corner Velez St. towards City Hall area.

5. Along the streets of Burgos St. and Capistrano St. bounded from Hayes St. up to corner Mabini St..

6. Along T.Chavez St. from Burgos St. up to corner Tiano Bros. St. 7. Along the streets of Rizal St., Tiano Bros. St., and Velez

St. bounded from Hayes St. up to Pacana St. 8. Along Pabayo St. bounded from Fernandez St. up to Pacana St. 9. San Agustin St., Gaerlan St.,Abejuela St., Tirso Neri St., Cruz Taal St. Gomez St. and Pacana St..

10. Along JR Borja St. bounded from Pabayo St. towards Burgos St. 11. Along Mabini St. from Velez St. up to Burgos St.

TAGOLOAN FEEDER 1 1. Portion of Natumulan old road from El Mundo down to Casinglot, Tagoloan 2. All the Barangays of Bugo, Puerto, Upper Puerto to Alae area, Tin-ao, Agusan and Balubal area, Tablon, up to Nestle including Sapong and Palalan.

3. Firstgen, Menzi-Agri and DMPI-Manolo.

CAMAMAN-AN FEEDER 2 1. Along Hayes St. from Camaman-an Fatima Chapel towards Capt. Vicente Roa St. up to corner Justo Ramonal Ext., including Pinikitan, Adela, Balangiao area, Quirino St. and Yacapin Ext..

2. Along J. Ramonal Ext. from Sto. Niño, Cogon towards V.Roa St. and R. Chavez St. up to Corrales Ave. towards corner A.Luna St.; D. Velez St., JR Borja Sts between V. Roa St. up to PNB/Everbest including Daumar Sts. to Yacapin Ext. up to Doña Nieves St. 3. Nazareth Subd. and Ramonal Village. From Hayes-12th Sts towards 12th -21st Sts.; along 21st from 12th St. to T.Saco-6th Sts. up to corner 21st – 2nd Sts. 4. Along 21st St., Nazareth from corner 27th St. towards 20th,15th up to 14th St. including Asian Crystal Compound.

5. Along 14th St., Nazareth from corner 10th St. towards 11th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 21st up to 26th St including Xavier University Grade School.

6. Along 15th St. Nazareth from corner 9th St. towards 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 23rd, 24th, 21st up to 26th St. including Barangay Hall,Tennis court and Gym. 7. Along 16th St., Nazareth from corner 9th St. towards 10th up to 11th St. VILLA FEEDER 1 1. From Villa Mila Subd.,Villanueva towards all of Jasaan Municipality up to Green Waters.

GROUP 4 AREAS KAUSWAGAN FEEDER 1 1. NHA Phase 1 and Phase 2, Kauswagan towards Buara and drainage area.

2. Capisnon area along San Pedro St. from Manila Broadcasting Radio Station towards Las Pedras St. including San Lucas St. 3. All of RER Subdivision Phases I & 2 including Dolores compound; 4. Along Kauswagan Highway bounded from Molawan St. towards Kauswagan Savemore; 5. All of Barangay Consolacion.

6. Medical Center area along and bounded by Capistrano St., Echem St. up to corner Akut St., A.Velez St., and Recto Ave.(UCCP side) including Licuan-Shell and Sacred Heart School.

7. Portion of A.Luna St. in former LTO office towards all of Mabulay Subdivision and V.Roa St. including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Provincial Hospital Area.

8. Corrales Ext. from Gaisano Mall towards most of PPA area.

9. J.Pacana St. from Recto Avenue towards all of Macabalan area.

CARMEN FEEDER 1 1. Greater portion of Carmen proper along Lirio St. from Trinity Tree St. towards Oak St., Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd. up to corner Jasmin St. including Waterlily St. and Carmen Market area.

2. Along Mabolo St. from Lirio St. towards corner Rosal St. including portion of Marigold St. from Mabolo St..

3. Portion of Carmen: vicinities along Vamenta Blvd. from Fernandez St. towards greater part of Ilaya including: portions of Ipil St. and Mahogany St. from Fernandez St.; Seriña St. from COA towards Gumamela Ext.St., Guani Coliseum and Maharlika Police Station.

4. All of Macanhan, Carmen towards all of Lower Balulang.

TAGOLOAN FEEDER 2 1. Portion of Natumulan, greater Tagoloan proper, all the Barangays of Baluarte, Pulot, Sugbongcogon, and Gracia, Tagoloan, PACCU/Vicmar area.

2. From back of Tagoloan Convent including St. Mary’s School to Siayon, Tagoloan.

3. All the Barangays of Sta. Cruz, Mohon, Sta. Ana and Sto. Rosario.

4. Centro San Martin, Villanueva up to Solane including Kirahon Resettlement area.

PUEBLO FEEDER 2 1. Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and all of Brgy.

Lumbia including; PNR Sawmill, Shop and transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estates, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, Golden Glow Village, Golden Glow North 1 & 2, Hillsborough, Philam Life, Morning Mist, all of Gran Europa including Portico, La Mirande, Lissandra, La Buena Vida, Frontiera and Montana, Vista Grande & Vista Verde Subdivisions.

2. Lumbia Airport & Rio Verde.

3. Along West Diversion road from crossing PN Roa Road down up to Silver Creek Subdivision.

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LAWMAKERS are calling for the stoppage of the collection of irrigation service fees, saying that it is the obligation of the State to provide the necessary and vital support services and assistance to farmers.

Rep. Fernando L. Hicap (Party-list, Anakpawis), together with Reps. Neri J. Colmenares (Party-list, Bayan Muna), Carlos Isagani T. Zarate (Party-list, Bayan Muna), Emmi A. de Jesus (Party-list, Gabriela), Antonio L. Tinio (Partylist, ACT Teachers) and Terry L. Ridon (Party-list, Kabataan), filed House Bill 6224, otherwise known as the “Free Irrigation Services Act of 2015.”

The bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 3601, Presidential Decree No. 552 and Presidential Decree No. 1702.

Hicap said irrigation is needed to increase the productivity of farmers, especially in the production of major staples such as rice and corn and is therefore

the key in ensuring the food security of the Filipino people.

“Given the strategic importance of irrigation in pursuing sustained agricultural growth and development, rice self-sufficiency, food security, and the upliftment of the welfare of Filipino farmers, it is the obligation of the State to provide free irrigation services,” he said.

Hicap said in the Philippines, however, the government, adopting the World Bank’s principle that water resource is a commodity, has been implementing various finance mechanisms to collect irrigation service fees (ISFs) from farmers.

“Farmer-beneficiaries of the National Irrigation System Overflow Bridge. A boy braves crossing an overflow bridge along the Pugaan River in Iligan City on Sunday (22

Genetically engineered (GE) salmon is not harmful to the environment and may even be beneficial, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says.

“We agree with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) assessment that the AquAdvanEtage salmon is safe to eat and is nutritionally equivalent to non-genetically engineered salmon,” it said in reaction to the go-ahead given to the human consumption of the fish.

The decision “is an important test of the regulatory framework governing the

food and environmental safety of genetically engineered animals and crops,” the CSPI said in a statement issued November 19.

“That the salmon’s safety has been affirmatively determined by the agency puts it in contrast to the genetically engineered crops on the market,” CSPI Biotechnology Director Gregory Jaffe said.

“While the current crops grown in the U.S., too, are perfectly safe to eat, developers of GE crops have only been subject to the FDA’s voluntar y consultation process where the agency

reviews safety data, but does not provide a ruling that foods and ingredients from the crops are safe.” declared the CSPI, a nonprofit health advocacy group based in Washington, DC, that focuses on nutrition and food safety policies.

“CSPI agrees that the extremely limited production allowed… will not harm the environment, and may even be beneficial if AquaBounty’s claims of efficiency are realized. To the extent that AquaBounty asks FDA for additional production capacity in other parts of the world, including the United

States, the agency should conduct a new environmental assessment and impose conditions to ensure that the salmon could not escape and alter the surrounding ecosystems.”

The CSPI said that while the decision marks the first approval of a GE food animal, its impact on American consumers will be negligible. It will take months for AquaBounty to produce and export GE salmon for consumers to purchase, it noted.

“When they are at full capacity, the volume of im-

FARMING is now a better prospect for the youth in Nueva Ecija who went into farming after finishing few years in school.

Through the AgRiDOCs (Agricultural Development Officers of the Community), 20 out-of-school youth (OSYs) in barangay Maligaya in Science City of Muñoz were equipped with both technical knowledge and a positive mindset toward farming and agriculture.

After completing the seven week-long training as part of the module for of the AgRiDOC training, Arnaldo Bildua, 20, with seven years of farming experience, said the activity gave him a better understanding and appreciation of rice.

Born in a typical farm family and the youngest among seven siblings, Bildua works for seed growers in Maligaya. During harvest, he is hired to help in the

drying, rouging, and processing of seeds but, most of the time, he is left with nothing to do.

“I am encouraged to go back to farming. I realized that there is more money in farming, especially in rice,” he said.

In the country’s rice granary, Bildua is one of the many students who were not able to pursue college education owing to lack of resources.

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GE salmon beneficial, health group says

US FDA declares world’s first GM food safe for dining tables have “rigorously evaluated extensive data” submitted by the GE salmon’s developer, AquaBounty Technologies, and other peer-reviewed data to assess whether the new fish met the criteria for approval: it is safe for human consumption, the genetic engineering is safe for the fish and that AquaBountry’s claim of faster growth is true.

The data showed that the inserted genes “remained stable over several generations of fish, that food from the GE salmon is safe to eat

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A salmon whose genes have been modified has been declared safe for human consumption.

It is the first genetically engineered (GE) animal to be allowed on the dining table in the United States or anywhere else.

“There are no biologically relevant differences in the nutritional profile of AquAdvantage Salmon compared to that of other farm-raised Atlantic salmon,” the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) said November 19.

It said US FDA scientists

In addition to OSYs, a study cited by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture shows that “enrollment in agriculture and related courses has been declining by an average of 1.5 percent every year.”

Dr. Karen Eloisa T. Barroga, leader of Project IPaD that implements the AgRiDOC training, engaging the community, especially the OSYs-farmers, complements

the project’s core mission of contributing to community transformation.

“It is a great challenge to engage the OSYs, who often work in the farm only for work’s sake. But, we know that farming will soon be in their hands. So, we have to show them that it can be productive and profitable.

We also encourage positive mindset and engage them in entrepreneurial activities with the AgRiDOCs to help

ensure sustainability and resilience. Otherwise, they will leave farming, their families, and their communities,” Barroga said.

Barroga also said that the training could give OSYs an advantage when applying for rice-related jobs, especially if they pursue certification from TESDA as Project IPaD is also currently working with the agency in developing training regulations for

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Out-of-school youth sees good future in farming

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with the High Court in Manila.

In his petition, Guialani argued that the TRO issued the CA’s 22nd Division based in Cagayan De Oro City has been “mooted” because the “dismissal” of Moreno was already served.

“The CA has nothing more to restrain because with the serving of the “dismissal order,” there was nothing to restrain anymore,” Guialani argued.

Aside from serving the “dismissal order,” Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas was already proclaimed and sworn in as City Mayor prior to the granting the 60-day TRO by the CA. Guialani said that he also questioned the swift decision of the local CA, which did not give them (the complainant), a chance to orally argue and be entitled to hearing the case in court.

“In response to the CA notice for us to comment on the granting of the 60day TRO, we asked the CA that we be allowed to orally argue our case in a hearing set for the purpose. The court denied our petition,” Guialani said.

He said he filed a petition with the High Court to question the CA’s TRO and asked the Supreme Court to issue a TRO against the TRO of the CA. “The urgency of the issue would definitely compel the

Supreme Court to act our petition with due course,’ Guialani said.

He said that aside from the TRO, he also asked the Supreme Court to rule on the “writ of preliminary injunction” in order that the dismissal of Moreno from service could be made permanent and no longer contestable in court.

“The TRO issued by the CA would extinguish after 60 days, while the TRO and the Writ of Preliminary Injunction of the Supreme Court is permanent,” Guialani said.

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has approved the dismissal of Moreno on October 6, 2015 with Grave Misconduct for entering into a settlement agreement with Ajinomoto Philippines without prior authorization from the Sangguniang Panlungsod in violation of R.A.No. 7160 (The Local Government Code).

The order of dismissal also penalized Moreno and City Treasurer Glenn Banez with perpetual disqualification to hold public office and forfeiture of all retirement benefits.

Under the Ajinomoto agreement, the firm has paid only PHP 300,000 business tax out of the PHP 2.9 million business tax that the firm was supposed to pay to the city government.

In his petition for a restraining order with the CA in Cagayan De Oro City, Moreno argued that the Ombudsman order was

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not final and executory until his motion is acted upon by the anti-graft court.

The CA granted the petition of Moreno, which also uphold the opinion of the DILG that Moreno is still the Mayor to be recognized pending the resolution of Moreno’s motion for reconsideration with the Ombudsman.

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Emano said that these tourism sites include water falls, white island sandbars, and hot springs that could be developed into among the top tourist destinations in the province.

“We have started to construct roads and bridges that would lead us toward these tourism sites,” Emano said.

He said that the infrastructure development of the tourist destinations in the province is now the top priority of the provincial government.

Emano said that the province would likely increase the initial PHP 70 million budget for the provincial tourism industry next year.

Aside from pushing the tourism related infrastructure programs, the provincial government is also working to establish a stable peace and order situation in the province, Emano said. (PNA) CD/ERCEL MAANDIG

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Acenas and his group failed to take notice that the

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

Ombudsman decision was a strong signal for them to take action. They did not.

Moreno knows “power play.” He did his role splendidly while the side of Acenas, et. al, were simply sitting on the corner – comfortable of the power handed in silver platter.

They said that they are not a party to the issue. And yet, they accepted the challenge out of fear that declining the offer would tantamount to dereliction of duty.

The laxity on the part of Acenas gave Moreno the strength and the will to regain “lost grounds.” Acenas allowed Moreno to stay in the Office of the City Mayor although Moreno was already dismissed in the night on Nov. 12, 2015.

In other words, the continued stay of Moreno at the Office of the City Executive means that Moreno was not actually dismissed. Thus, Moreno continues to exercise the semblance of power as the City Mayor of Cagayan De Oro. With the media within his beck and call, Moreno has effectively controlled the flow of information. Moreno knows the power of the media. He knows its weaknesses, too. Thus, he has continually gained sympathy while the Acenas camp was silent and numbed. The silence of the Acenas camp could have been misinterpreted as “acceptance” of all of Moreno’s pronouncements. Acenas lost in the war of public opinions!

The Latin maxim: In pugnam imperare imperium, summam victoriae victor pollicis.

(In the fight to control power, an inch of victory means total victory), is very clear. This means that the physical removal of Moreno (no matter how brief) from his office at the executive building would have mean total victory for Acenas and the people of Cagayan De Oro City. Forgetting this fact proved to be a blunder to Acenas and his group. Anyway, who said somebody is hungry for power?

Away from the city executive building, Moreno would have lost the illusion of power he wanted to allude to himself.

As a result, the government agencies concerned, notably, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Court of Appeals (CA) would have noticed the difference.

With Moreno out of the executive building because of the peoples’ popular acceptance of the Ombudsman order, the DILG and the CA would be forced to acquiesce to the voice of the people under the time-honored doctrine: “Vox Populi, vox dei” (Voice of the People, Voice of God).

Then, the environment at the City Hall would have changed in favor of Acenas.

However, it was the fatal mistakes of Acenas and his group that Moreno was able to effectively regain power. It was simple negligence and failure on the part of Acenas to see through the walls and cleared the smoke screens, thus, allowing Moreno to continually exercise the power that has momentarily slipped on his

hands.

Now, everything is lost for Acenas and his group.

Moreno has every reason to be jubilant. He knows that there would never be the next time anymore.

After all, as Moreno described it, he has overcome the most “grueling event of his life” and “hope for the closure of the episode.” Moreno wants to forget what had happened.

He would rather consider the event as nothing but a horrible nightmare. No big deal!

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the difficulty in ensuring clean and honest elections. Some voters will choose the candidates who will pay the most for their votes. This is one of LIHUK’s challenges, for the voters to believe that every vote is important, to recognize that their votes are “sacred” and that voters have the right to know each candidate.

“The results of the 2016 national and local elections will manifest the desire of each Kagay-anon, the desire to choose their leaders freely and openly,” hoped Banuag.

He challenged all the candidates “to preserve the purity of the election period and to listen not just with their ears, but also with their hearts for them to hear the cry of the poor.”

“As voters, we are also part of this whole process of transformation. We are not just here to vote. Our vote is our future,” he shared.

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

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SUPPLY OF SECURITY SERVICES

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

(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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God wants to be with you The Gospel of Jesus Christ (November24, 2015- Tuesday) John 2:1322”And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 1 Corinthians 3:16”Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? We are his residence

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ganahan na manaog at muuban sa ato para sa pag palambo ng kalinaw (pointing to active NPA members).

Ang atong organisasyon ay dakong epekto sa ato tungod sa pag implementar ng mga proyekto para sa kalinaw at kalambuan. Ang

on this earth. Our body is his territory and because of this; we need to take care that this holy temple is not ruined and destroyed.

1 Corinthians 3:17”If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. I do not agree that Satan lives in us because summit ay isa ka gagway sa pagbago, isa ka gagway sa pagkahihusa. Ang problema dili masulbad sa isa pa ka problema, dili sa bala, dili sa kumo, kung dili sa pag istorya at pinagsinabtanay.

Magtinabangay kita og suportahan ang pagpalig-on ng kalinaw at kalambuan.”

(We need unity to show to them that they would be

he has no legal right to do that. The truth is; only God lives us despite of our human weaknesses and shortcomings in life.

He is very faithful to dwell in us despite of your sins because he wants to prove that he is with you all the times. God wants to be with you in order that you will not give up in your journey motivated to go down and join us in peace and development, our organization have a great impact because we implement projects for peace and devleopment.

This summit is a way of change, a way of unity. The problem cannot be solved with another problem, not with bullets or fists but thru dialogue and understand-

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St, cor, Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295.

CASE NO. DMRO 15-080-CPC

DAVSAM LINK CORPORATION, Applicant.

X----------------------------------------------- X ORDER

Before us is the Application for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience of above-named applicant, to operate the vessel M/V DAVSAM II for the carriage of passengers and cargoes, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule from 6:00 AMI to 6:40 PM in the route: From Kudos Port, Km. 13, Panacan, and Davao City to Babak, Island Garden City of Samal and vice versa.

Initially, applicant shall charge the following passenger and RoRo rates:

in life. Just hold on that he will be with you until your last breath. God wants to be sure that your soul is not stolen by Satan at the end. This is the truth; God lives in our individual heart no matter what. Whoever you are, God loves you so much. Jesus protected the temple of his father.

Now, my point is; what is ing. We should help one another in supporting the strengthening of peace and development.)

Likewise, Colonel Bienvenido R. Datuin Jr, Brigade Commander of the 701st “Kagitingan” Brigade said during one of the programs, “The 701st Brigade always puts premium to the welfare of our FR’s. This Summit is intended to empower the FRs to further help them improve their lives.

Col Datuin Jr added that, “Christmas is fast approaching and this yuletide season may serve as an invitation and encouragement to active NPA members to go back to the mainstream society.”

(4th CMO Coy.,Public Affairs Office, PA AFP)

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the House of Hope.

“We’ve been supporting the foundation. It’s an honor and privilege to co-sponsor the concert,” stated Bryan Lasala, the hotel’s General Manager.

Also during the Hermes Club media forum, Philippine Information Agency regional director Efren Elbanbuena urged the public to support the concert for the benefit of children stricken with cancer.

According to its website, the Kids of Hope is a network

Biblical reflection

more valuable; the physical temple or you his beloved child? The answer is clear; you are his most precious creation on this earth. In Hebrew13:8” God is the same yesterday, today and forever: Printing paid by: Neneth Ranoa - Bobong Bro. Edcel L. Closas Balino- Edith Ranoa, PhDTony Jordan – Cagayan 09187148435: God loves De Oro: My new number: you!!! of various people coming together from affected families to advocates, communities, government and child cancer networks, aiming to provide the best possible chances of giving holistic, multidisciplinary care for children with cancer particularly from marginalized families.

The Kids of Hope beneficiaries are the children undergoing treatment and care at SPMC’s CCBDU and House of Hope. (PIA-XI/ Carina L. Cayon)

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Philippines AirAsia is part of the AirAsia Group that has been awarded the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for seven consecutive years running by Skytrax since 2009 to 2015.

About the AirAsia and AirAsia X Group AirAsia and AirAsia X are the leading and largest lowcost carriers in Asia, servicing the most extensive network with over 100 destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Since the inception of AirAsia in 2001 and AirAsia X in 2007, the group has carried over 300 million guests.

AirAsia has grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 170 A320s and proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

Notice is hereby given that the said Application will be heard by this Authority on November 24, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. at the Marina-RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor Davao Ching Printers Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City.

The Applicant shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation, or shall post said Notice in the MARINA website, at least five (5) days prior to the above date.

Parties opposed to the grant of the Application must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date, furnishing a copy of the same to the Applicant, and may, if they so desire, appear on said date and time.

Pursuant to the same implementing rules, and considering that the Applicant has complied with all the documentary requirements, it is given a provisional authority to operate said vessel in its applied route pending the grant of the CPC, The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, MAXIMO Q. MEJIA, JR., this 16th day of November 2015 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per A.O. No. 11-14 dated 22 August 2014 )

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airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India and Japan. Meanwhile, AirAsia X operates a core fleet of 26 A330-300s, each with a seat configuration of 12 Premium Flatbeds and 365 Economy seats. AirAsia X expanded its regional expansion with Thai AirAsia X operating from Don Mueang International Airport, Thailand and Indonesia AirAsia X operating from Bali, Indonesia. Skytrax named AirAsia as the “World’s Best Low Cost Airline” for seven consecutive years from 2009 – 2015 and awarded AirAsia X for three consecutive years from 2013 – 2015 with the “World’s Best Low Cost Airline Premium Cabin” and “Best Low Cost Airline Premium Seat” at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. AirAsia & AirAsia X groups are the first airlines globally to collaborate with INTERPOL to implement the I-Checkit system to screen the passports of all its prospective passengers against information contained in the world police body’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database.

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on the General Guidelines on Halal Food Using the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) is scheduled on November 23. This will be held at the function hall of DOST Caraga, CSU Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City.

The event aims to provide an avenue for the local food processors to be able to understand and adapt the internationally accepted standards in the preparation of halal foods.

The activity will be attended by local food processors, regional line agencies, and, and private food establishments in the region.

(DOST-Agusan del Norte/ PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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declare some positive statements to public. Schools and universities or colleges should also teach the students about information technology. They should make their students aware of the misuse of technology and information. They should also enlighten their students that any information should be approached using moral and logical consideration.

Parents—in any regions throughout the country— should also be able to educate their children to be wise in perceiving any information. Some strategies leading to the stability of the national condition should be enhanced by all parents and school teachers and university faculty members. Information and technology development should be accepted using moral and logical consideration. Otherwise, no nation in the world can promote harmony and peace for the world public. *** Dr. Djuwari Sarkawi is the Director of Language Laboratory, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. He is also the guest lecturer at Ottimmo International Master gourmet Academy, Surabaya; The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java (HIPSI), Indonesia.

He is the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER)

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death? Nobody knows and for whom the bells toll but deep in our hearts are the apprehension that the terrorists in our society could hit us without mercy. And the perpetrators could be me, you or just anyone of us.

It is comforting that the recent holding of the APEC in the Philippines had brought all participantnations to unite against these modern evils - - terrorism. How to topple these groups remain to be seen.

But as long as the objectives are synchronized and program thereof are followed religiously, it can be done.

I always rely on the old dictum that the good will always defeat the bad. No one ever defied this theory as a rule for as long as there is unity among the good men around us. We must go into combat, a different war, in unity to annihilate in our midst and put the enemies of peace six feet below the ground. *** (The author is the recipient of seven major awards, including “the most outstanding journalist in northern Mindanao” given by the Federation of Provincial Press Club of the Philippines)

homosexuality as sin which is opposed to the clearly natural, right way He created us humans to live and reproduce. Remember, God created us Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.

Just like we are born free to choose whether or not we will be adulterers, murderers, thieves, liars, alcoholics and vicious gossips, we are also born free to choose whether or not we will become homosexual. But the good news is that even if you already have chosen to become a homosexual, Jesus will still forgive you and give you a new life if you sincerely ask Him to start changing your heart.

So won’t you come out of the closet and into the light of Jesus forgiveness and truth, so He can start setting you free today?

Just Think a Minute.

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(NIS) program administered by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and Irrigators Associations (IAs) under the Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) are forced to pay exorbitant ISFs,” he said.

“This has led to huge amount of back accounts or unpaid SFIs. These back accounts, which are imposed with penalties and interests have further burdened the already poor farmers with bigger debts,” he explained.

The bill states that the collection of irrigation service fees (ISFs) and such other similar or related fees from beneficiaries of irrigations funded and constructed by, or under the administration of the National irrigation Administration (NIA), including the collection of back accounts and the corresponding penalties.

The bill seeks to provide the necessary subsidies to farmers and irrigators associations and cooperatives to ensure the effective and grassroots-based management of irrigation systems.

Hicap said the farmers, irrigators associations and stakeholders in the agriculture sector are united in demanding for free irrigation services, the abolition of irrigation service fees collected by the NIA and for a genuinely just program that will accelerate irrigation development nationwide.

“The agriculture sector is the backbone of the national economy as the country remains agricultural where farmers and farm workers, who comprise the vast majority of the population, till the lands for their livelihood and for the benefit of the entire nation,” Hicap said.

(PNA)

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imported GE salmon will be merely a ‘drop in the bucket’ of salmon purchased on a yearly basis. While FDA will not require that GE salmon steaks be labeled, it is critical that the marketing of GE from page A4 salmon products be transGod strongly condemns parent. Consumers who

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want information about the GE salmon should be able to obtain it, either on the label, in printed materials associated with the product, on a website or through other communications.”

The US FDA said there are no material differences between an engineered and a conventional salmon and for this reason the fish need not be labeled as genetically engineered.

According to AquaBounty, GE salmon looks the same as typical salmon in color, smell, flavor and taste.

Separately, the FDA also issued two draft guidance documents reflecting its thinking on labeling to help manufacturers and retailers who may want to make voluntarily labeling.

The CSPI is a respected consumer advocate in the United States. It is currently working to get junk foods out of US schools; rid the food supply of partially hydrogenated oil, the source of artificial trans fat that promotes heart disease; reduce sodium in processed and restaurant foods; ensure accurate and honest labeling on food packages; expose industry influence over the scientific process and in government policy-making; and provide responsible information about the benefits and risks of agricultural biotechnology. SciencePhilippines

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by humans and animals, that the genetic engineering is safe for the fish, and the salmon meets the claim about faster growth,” the US FDA said.

The GE salmon “would not have a significant impact on the environment of the United States,” it said, adding it is extremely unlikely that the fish could escape and establish themselves in the wild.

“After an exhaustive and rigorous scientific review, FDA has arrived at the decision that AquAdvantage salmon is as safe to eat as any non-genetically engineered Atlantic salmon, and also as nutritious,” it said.

The gene-modified Atlantic salmon, called the AquAdvantage salmon, grows to market size in half the time it takes to grow into marketable weight – in 18 to 20 months compared to the 28 to 36 months it takes for conventional farmed salmon to grow as much.

The GE salmon, essentially an Atlantic salmon, contains a gene from the Pacific Chinook salmon for its growth hormone.

This growth hormone gene is active for only part of the year like in the typical Atlantic salmon. Another gene from the eel-like ocean pout allows the GE salmon to produce the growth hormone regularly.

The GE salmon is likely to reach American supermarkets in two years, the time it takes for the fastgrowing salmon to reach

commercial size.

Production will also be limited. AquaBounty Technologies, the company behind GE salmon, raises the fish in Panama from eggs produced in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Outside of these facilities, the GE salmon would require separate approvals before it is marketed in the United States.

The approved Panama farm produces about 100 tons of fish a year, a small amount compared to about 200,000 tons of Atlantic salmon the United States imports each year.

Instead of open farms in the ocean, AquaBounty raises the fish inland in two designated land-based and contained hatcheries with multiple barriers. This is to lessen the risk that GE salmon will escape and mate with conventional salmon and reproduce in the wild.

The GE salmon are also made female and sterile to prevent reproduction in the event they do escape.

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rice production competency.

Meanwhile, the AgRiDOCs who graduated in October said that the field activities and discussion they conducted with the OSYs had improved their skills on sharing their knowledge and developed their capacity as community transformers.

Among the rice farming topics that the second batch of AgRiDOCs from Visayas and Mindanao, shared with the OSYs included classifying organisms in the rice field, using a nitrogen diagnostic tool called leaf color chart, and doing an agro-ecosystem analysis, which lessens chemical applications.

Training the OSYs in rice farming communities is part of the PalayCheck and Palayamanan module of the AgRiDOC training under Project IPaD which is funded by the DA National Rice Program through the DA-BAR. PalayCheck is an integrated crop management system for rice while Palayaman is a diversified rice-based farming system coined from the words palay (rice) and yaman (wealth).

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evening where he attended a party in Dasmarinas, Cavite.

He added that he is now “in the begging stage” to encourage daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio, who previously turned down the offer, to be his substitute in the mayoralty race.

Duterte, who was expected by supporters to file a certificate for candidacy for President in October, chose to file a COC for mayor of Davao City on October 15.

Duterte, a lawyer who served as a prosecutor in Davao City for 11 years before his appointment as OIC Vice Mayor in 1986, said he cannot accept that

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte pushed for a federal form of government in this photo taken during the Mindanao Leaders Summit on December 2, 2014 in Davao City. At the same time, he rejected calls for him to run for president in 2016. Duterte now says the option to run for President is on the table.

Mindanews file photo by Keith Bacongco

someone like Poe who is not a natural-born and is only presumed to be a Filipino citizen will run the country as the president.

“Grace can run for governnor and mayor, wag yang presidente… Bigyan mo ako ng Bagobo, Ata, Igorot, yung totong Pilipino,” he said.

Duterte sounded more definitive in Dasmarinas on Saturday than a day earlier, in his TV program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa,” which was taped on Friday but aired on Sunday morning.

In his weekly TV program,” Duterte said that if the SET decision is not reversed by December 10, “then I would announce maybe, just maybe, that just maybe but maybe, maybe, maybe not – basta dili ko musugot (I will definitely not agree with that decision).

Asked by the anchor if he would run for President, Duterte said, “the possibility of running is on the table now.”

“Ako wala magdamgo.

Mapildi o madaog. Kung daog, di maayo… og pildi at least sa akong kinabuhi I was given one day in my life to talk about the truth (I never dreamed to be President. Win or lose. If I win, then good. If I lose, then at least I was given one day in my life to talk about the truth).”

Duterte said that unless Poe’s parents can be identified as Filipino, she should not run for President because that post “is sacred to Filipinos.”

He said foundlings are deemed or presumed citizens of a country where they are found but the Philippine constitution states the president should be a natural-born citizen.

Commenting on the SET’s decision where Senator Vicente Sotto III is a member, Duterte said it turns out to be like a “political decision” made worse because it seems to be mixed with “showbiz.”

By a vote of 5 – 4, the nine-member SET dismissed the disqualification case filed against Poe by petitioner Rizalito David. Five senators voted to dismiss the disqualification case while four, including the three justices, voted to disqualify Poe. The senators who voted in favor of Poe are Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Pia

Cayetano, Loren Legarda, Vicente Sotto III and Cynthia Villar while those who voted to disqualify Poe are: Senior Justice Antonio Carpio, chair, Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro and Associate Justice Arturo Brion and Senator Nancy Binay.

Binay’s father, Vice President Jejomar Binay, is running for President while Cayetano’s brother, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, is running for Vice President. Duterte can be seen in Cayetano’s campaign ads as saying Cayetano will make a good Vice President.

Duterte said foundlings are not the issue here. What is at issue is a foundling running for President because “you must be Filipino pag-gawas nimo, ayaw ko patagnaa (You must be a Filipino when you were born, don’t make me guess).”

“When you go out of the body, when the umbilical cord is cut, and you’re free as a human being to roam around the universe, Filipino ka gyud with a Filipino mother or father,” he said in reference to jus sanguinis principle adopted by the country, where citizenship is determined by blood, not by place of birth.

Another issue involving Poe’s citizenship is a petition raised questioning her residency, especially when she used her American passport.

“When you use your American passport instead of your Filipino passport, you have renounced your Filipino citizenship,” he said.

“Kay pag-gawas nimo nag paila ka nga American ka og dili ka Pilipino, para sa ako dako na nga insulto (When you go out of the country and you present yourself as American and not as a Filipino, then it’s a big insult for me). When your yourself is not convinced that being a FIlipino makes you proud then by all means you can get out of this country,” he said.

Dili ko nimo kumpetensya senadora. Wala koy kalagot. You’re a very cultured person,” (I am not competing with you, Madame Senator. I do not have have grudges against. You’re a very cultured person),” Duterte said, adding “but if you’re running for President, you must be a Filipino.”

(Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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Isuzu Cagayan de Oro introduces the new mu-X

By MARK FRANCISCO; Photos by Justice broÑola

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EBU Southern Motors, Inc., also known as Isuzu Cagayan de Oro, unveiled over the weekend the new MU-X. According to Isuzu Cagayan de Oro assistant general manager George Ongchua, the original Isuzu mu-X accounted for 62 percent of big SUV sales in Northern Mindanao and captured 25 percent of overall pickup truck sales in the same market.

“The new 3-liter mu-X is a result of our continuing challenge to continuously provide top quality world-class products that are best suited to the ever changing requirements of the Filipino market.

With the launch of the new generation Isuzu mu-X within the past two years, we were able to break our historical sales record last year and as your responsible partner, we rise to the challenge by giving you our latest product offering for our bestselling model,” Ongchua said.

Built for strength and engineering excellence, the new Isuzu mu-X is designed

for city style so you and your family will be ready for any adventure. Whether you’re taking the kids to school or taking a break in the countryside, this SUV will deliver excitement on or off the road.

The enhanced Isuzu mu-X is equipped with a new 3.0 liter engine with VGS turbo and a fivelink rear coil spring suspension system for power and control.

The 4WD terrain command select dial system enables you to take on any offroad challenge. The fivespeed automatic transmission with sequential shift ensures that the Isuzu mu-X is always in the correct gear.

With comfy leather seats and storage compartments, the new Isuzu mu-X provides more than enough space for the whole family. The seven-inch audiovideo entertainment system and ten-inch DVD monitor will keep the kids entertained for longer road trips.

Also, the Isuzu mu-X is built around a high-tensile steel passenger safety cell with side intrusion bars. Dual front airbags are installed

for added protection.

Lastly, LED daytime running lamps provide better visibility on the road.

The new Isuzu mu-X is available in six colors – titanium silver, aqua blue, cosmic black, silky pearl white, outback brown and splash white. For more details, simply walk in to the Isuzu Cagayan de Oro showroom along Gusa highway and their receptionists are more than willing to guide you.