Mindanao Daily Set A (September 23, 2016)

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Volume VI, No. 097

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September 23, 2016

B’non guv eyes TRO v. Ombud decision

DAVAO City––Suspended Bukidnon Governor Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr., father of Senator Miguel Zubiri, said he will seek for a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Court of Appeals on the Ombudsman’s suspension order. Zubiri, in an interview at the sideline of the “Sulong Pilipinas” event at the SMX Convention Center here Tuesday, said he will immediately seek for a TRO from the CA in Cagayan de Oro when he receives

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COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (September 22) afternoon

turns on the ceremonial switch-on signifying the formal opening of the FDC Misamis Power Corporation, which operates a 405-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the town of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Duterte switches on 405mw power plant See decision, page A11

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent

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ILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental-President Rodrigo Duterte graced the switching-on of the biggest base load power plant in Mindanao during the inauguration ceremony held Thursday (September 22) at Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental.

duologue. Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano talks to President Rodrigo

Duterte during the FDC Misamis Power Corp. (FDC Misamis) formal switch-on ceremonial on September 22 in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. At left is Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette Uy, who led other local executives in the ceremony. Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

This is the first power plant in the country to be commissioned under President Duterte’s administration. Envisioned to end the recurring power crisis that has plagued the region for decades, the power plant has a combined capacity of 405 MW (3 X 135 MW) and is owned and operated by FDC Misamis Power Corporation, a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc. and a member of the Filinvest Development Corporation

(FDC). All three units have already been synchronized to the Mindanao Grid. Since the start of synchronization, the power plant’s commissioning power has greatly contributed to the stability of the Mindanao grid. Long term contractual commitments have been secured for more than 85% of the project’s net capacity with various distribution utilities and large See power, page A11

Other headlines n Possible new storm to enter PH this weekend/p.A2 n NGCP exceeds performance targets for 7th straight year/p.A3 OPINION n American-PH friendship/p.A4 n 2 to 3 seats to MNLF’s Mus Sema faction in the BTC/p.A4 n World Bank tax help unwelcome/p. A4

20 bandits surrender in Basilan CAMP Navarro, Zamboanga City––Twenty members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered and turned over eight high-powered firearms to the government on Thursday in Basilan See BANDITS, page A11

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P125 wage hike increase necessary, possible and good for economy–IBON RESEARCH group IBON said that the P125 acrossthe-board wage hike proposed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is necessary, possible and good for the economy. The group further said that the prices of goods and services do not have to rise and workers do not have to be laid off if employers accept the resulting 12.3% cut in their profits instead of passing this on to consumers. According to IBON, the economy has more than enough profits to support the hike. The latest 2013 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industr y (ASPBI) of the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) indicates P1.58 trillion in profits for some 35,000 firms with 3.9 million employees. Assuming 13 months of pay, the hike means that

employers will spend an additional Php49,427 per employee per year, IBON noted. The PSA survey only covered firms with total employment of 20 and over. Smaller firms including those not covered by the survey who may not be able to afford the wage hike can be supported with tax breaks, cheap credit, and other support to lessen the burden on them.

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IB ON s aid t hat t he total cost of the proposed wage hike will only be a cumulative Php193.4 billion. This is only 12.3% of their profits and will still leave establishments with Php1.38 trillion in profits, said the group. The hike will give workers an additional PhP3,802 per month, IBON said, which is ver y welcome relief because wages fall far short of providing for decent living. The group noted that the average daily basic pay of wage and salary workers in 2015 for instance averaged just Php379 nationwide. Pay is highest in the National Capital Region (NCR) but the average here of just Php530 is still barely half the some Php1,090 living wage for the region. The group further obser ved that wages have also barely kept pace with inflation or even labor productivity. Despite economic growth, the real

value of the minimum wage in the NCR has only increased by 6.5% and the average daily basic pay nationwide by only 5.3% between 2010 and 2015. IBON stressed that a large wage hike is beneficial not just for workers and their families but also the economy. The transfer of money from rich to poor households increases aggregate demand and will stimulate the economy. High-income households have a higher propensity to save and low-income households that are deprived even of basic necessities have a higher propensity to consume. According to IBON, the benefits for workers and their families is clear and a wage hike will provide immediate relief, even if not yet necessarily bringing all of them up to a decent standard of living. The proposed Php125 nationwide across-theboard wage hike for private sector workers can also serve as the prelude to an eventual Php750 national daily minimum wage. Similarly, a Php6,000-hike for government employees can be a step towards a Php16,000 national monthly minimum wage for them, said the group.

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PSSCC triples effort in securing Davao DAVAO City––The Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) did not only double but tripled its efforts to secure the city given the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte here during weekends. “They say Davao is the new Jerusalem making the job of the safety and security forces in the city now not only doubly but triply a challenge,” said retired Armed Forces of the Philippines General and now PSSCC Chief Benito de Leon. De Leon said the city has attracted visitors with the election of its former mayor to the presidency. What makes their jobs more complicated, he added, is that the President also holds office here and is attracting more tourists, businessmen and politicians who want to interact with him. “We still lack Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras as well as security personnel to cover the extensive land area of Davao City,” he said. De Leon thus called on fellow residents to help the PSSCC make the city more secure. He said the PSSCC’s focus now is mostly organizational so they are conducting workshops to help build the capacity of its personnel so there is synergy and their efforts are economical, effective and efficient in pursuit of

their respective mandate. “I have also asked other tenants of the city, the Police Regional Office-11, the Eastmincom and other regional security offices of national level holding office in the city, to abide by and assist the city in furthering security and safety of the people,” he said. It can be recalled that Task Force Davao (TFD) increased its anti-terrorism drive after the bombing at the Roxas Night Market. Col. Er win B ernard Neri, newly-appointed commander of the TFD, vowed to raise the level of awareness of the public and all stakeholders on the threats of terrorism and raise the level of preparedness of all security forces in Davao in coordination with the Philippine National Police and Central 911. Neri has proposed stringent security measures for the city including the emplacement of walk-through scanners and X-ray baggage machines at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal. TFD is also eyeing the establishment of fixed checkpoints with bays at the entry points of the city particularly in Barangays Lasang, Lacson and Sirawan with x-ray baggage machines and scanners capable of detecting bombs and other illegal items. (PNA)

and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecasting chief Robert Sawi said Thursday during a forum in Metro Manila. He said PAGASA will name the weather system ‘Helen’ once it is inside the PAR. Sawi urged communities concerned to prepare accordingly as PAGASA forecasts ‘Helen’ to head

towards Northern Luzon on Sunday and affect the area beginning Monday. In its tropical cyclone information released Thursday afternoon, PAGASA located the tropical depression at some 1,645 km. east of Mindanao. The depression packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and is moving westwards at 35 kph,

Possible new storm in PAR this weekend By Catherine J. Teves of PNA

A tropical depression east of the country may intensify and enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) either Saturday evening or early Sunday, threatening Northern Luzon. “That depression will probably enter PAR as a storm already,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical

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NGCP exceeds performance targets for 7th straight year

Friday, September 23, 2016

Members of the Anti-Corruption, Anti-Smuggling Team, headed by Customs Collector Atty. Ruby Alameda (not in photo), and from left, Capt. Danilo Aquino, district commander, Customs Police, Marvin Mison, special assistant to the District Collector and head of Auction Committee, Alvin Y. Enciso, chief of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services, inspect the seized frozen meat, Wednesday (July 27), at the Mindanao Container Terminal port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, with MCT Acting Sub-Port Collector Pendatun Alim. Mindanao Daily file photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

BOC expects to earn some P17.8m from biddings in two major ports THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is expecting to earn over PHP17 million in the scheduled public auctions in two major ports in the country next week. In a statement, the bureau said it will be holding public auction sale through sealed bidding at the Port of Manila (POM) on Sept. 26 and 30 and at the Port of Cagayan de Oro on September 30. It is eyeing an additional revenue of more than P17,850,000 from the public auctions of various goods. On September 26, the Auction and Cargo Disposal Division (ACDD)–POM will bid out 52 twenty-footer (52x20) containers of various goods with a total floor price of P2,147,147.83. Among the items up for sale are scrap angle bars; 27 units of used motorcycles; one twenty-footer (1x20) container of used bicycles; 150 packages of cables and accessories; and one twentyfooter container of nets. Likewise, the BOC expects P5,238,569.91 in estimated revenue from the same port through the auc-

tion set on Sept. 30 where several vehicles will be on sale, including one unit of used Hummer; one unit of used Chrysler; one unit of used Apprilla Motorcycle; used assorted trucks and bicycles; and a used head multicab. Meanwhile, the Port of Cagayan de Oro is expected to earn an estimated P10,471,000 with the sale of 22 lots with 38 forty-footer (38x40) containers and 11 twenty-footer (11x20) containers of various goods on Sept. 30. Various goods up for bidding include used household items; TV and LCD components; truck parts assembly; cabin seats; radiators; wheel rims; differentials and pumps; shock absorbers, brake masters, fuel tanks; car audio and rear mirror; used replacement parts and accessories for trucks; tiles; hardwood veneer (plywood); two tanks of Bitumen; plywood; used truck parts; iodized salt; used car doors; assorted used furniture; laminated board; and stoneware See ports, page A11

system operator, NGCP, reports a sustained improvement in its performance for the seventh straight year, after exceeding performance targets set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). NGCP’s Frequency of Tripping (FOT) registered significant improvements in all major island grids in the country. In Luzon grid, FOT decreased by 73% from 4.265 in 2009 to 1.1380 in 2016; Visayas grid by 86% from 3.6260 to 0.5168; and Mindanao grid by 67% from 2.6200 to 0.8600. FOT is a key performance indicator which measures the number of times the high-voltage transmission lines tripped or experienced forced outages for every 100 circuit kilometers (ckm). Several system upgrades and facility expansions were implemented to improve System Availability (SA) ratings, which are recorded at 99.5702% for Luzon grid, 99.8013% for Visayas grid, and 99.7320% for Mindanao grid, respectively, in 2016. Luzon grid’s rating this year is higher compared to the 2015 figure of 99.4125%. The other grids maintained the same ratings posted last year. SA ratings, as a performance indicator, measures the percentage of the entire transmission system available or operating normally during a given period.

The Congestion Availability Indicator (ConA), which measures the congestion experienced by lines identified as critical and whose loss would severely impact Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) operations, reached a positive rating of 99.7209% this year from 99.5830% in 2015. All three grids also reported an almost 100% compliance with voltage and frequency limits. These limits are measured by the percentage of time during a given period that the system frequency or voltage is within the allowable limits. The Luzon grid, particularly, reported 100% Frequency Limit Compliance (FLC) or no frequency violations for the 20152016 evaluation period. Visayas grid improved its FLC from 99.8603% last year to 99.8869% this year. Mindanao grid remains stable, with FLC posted at 99.9934% in 2015 and 99.9739% this year. Meanwhile, the Voltage Limit Compliance (VLC) of all 3 grids retained its 99% rating in 2015, with the Luzon grid at 99.94%, the Visayas grid at 99.96%, and the Mindanao grid at 99.99% for 2016. For frequency, the allowable range is 60 ± 0.3 Hertz (Hz) or 59.7 Hz to 60.3 Hz. Voltage See exceeds, page A11

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American-Philippine friendship MANY Filipinos are not aware of the value of friendship we have with the United States of America. Because of this miscalculation or ignorance, we are reckless and harsh in our pronouncement sometimes. We abused such good relationship. To begin with, America has been giving our country millions of dollars every year to sustain such relationship. So many forms of assistance come to us not to mention the giant investors in our land that employ thousands upon thousands of our people getting employed. In the eyes of a third party neutral individual, we have been a beggar to our big brother. But any American would not even think about that adjective any moment because everything in the setup is based on friendship, no more no less.

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It was so sad that President Digong Duterte was tr ying to destroy such friendship by portraying the brutalities of the Americans towards us during the 1906 Filipino-American war. He miserably forgot to show also how many Americans were hacked to death by Filipinos in that war. There was no balance of facts in this revelation. But for a fact, we know President Digong’s style and position on important

things. When he cursed the Pope for causing heavy traffic in Manila the last time he was here, that meant nothing to Digong. When he called an American diplomat’s son of a bitch, still that was nothing to him. Digong speaks the language of the “bugoys,” the “kanto” boys and convicts in Davao City unaware that he should change his behavior because he is now president of the country. The good thing is, he says “I am sorry later.” Just recently President Digong reacted to the European union’s advise to stop the killings in the country, he angrily answered by saying “fuck you” a two-word very offensive expletive in the olden days when monarchism was existing. He also called them “hypocrites,” another major adjective that has no basis at all. No matter what Digong

spits bad words in public-an embarassing attitude that affects the Filipinos anywhere around the globe. With President Digong, our country is on the world map seemingly notorious for using vulgar words that definitely are against culture and human behavior. A president is surrounded by advisers who must call his attention sometimes to behave better and improve himself. I am afraid our young kids in the elementar y grades would learn his styles and we produce leaders in the coming generation that use brutal language. Digong must change his lifestyle now and present himself as the chief executive of the country, no matter how little the Philippine is, in the eyes of the international community. We need respectability, honor and dignity. (Bennex News Service)

Reorganizing justice committee

I am one with our people who want to see a Senate doing its job. We need impartial chairmen who conduct public hearings efficiently and fairly. People want results. I am disappointed at seeing the Senate investigations being used to push other people’s political agenda. In my five years as a civilian, I watched how Senate proceedings often descended into grandstanding and become tools for demolition jobs. “As legislators,we should be productive and proactive rather than destructive. People demand results

from the hearings and inquiries like developmental laws. Right now, we are hearing the national budget which by itself demands our close attention. Our offices must be used in delivering change that we promised will happen in the first year of this new administration. We should deal with horrible traffic, poverty eradication, jobs generation, improving education, stopping the spread of illegal drugs and criminality, instead of focusing on narrow ambitions. Let us avoid using the Senate for

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grandstanding. I respect the power and prerogative of the Senate to investigate, but, once someone’s political agenda is involved, the whole process is derailed and public interest is forgotten. If some persons want to expose certain issues about the President, their proper recourse is to impeach him. File an impeachment case. If they have an axe to grind against President Duterte, they should file a case against him instead of transforming Senate inquiries into political circus.” ---Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri

‘I’m lucky! Now I can help people worse-off than I am’

THINK a minute. One night in June, 1997, a 55-year-old mother named Karen Minahan was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver. The driver then backed up and ran over her two more times! Karen’s lungs were punctured and all of her ribs were broken. She even had to have her right leg cut off. Over the next four years, Karen had 26 painful operations. All of her suffering, including losing her leg and job, would have destroyed most people’s hope for success. But Karen believes she can find hope and happiness no matter what bad things happen to her. In fact, she’s now on several executive boards that raise millions of dollars to help people who need new legs and arms. Karen says: “I’ve always known I’m lucky! Now I can help people worse-off than I am.” Many people believe in luck and superstitions. They carry lucky charms like special jewelry or clothing. They do the same ritual before important events for good luck. Many are afraid of bad

luck so they stay away from things like the number 13, black cats and broken mirrors. But that kind of luck isn’t real and only happens by coincidence. People who believe in bad luck and superstitions live in almost constant fear of doing the wrong thing, even by accident, because they think it will jinx or curse them and their family. But real luck brings opportunities for success and satisfaction that really last. And the only way to be this lucky is to build your own good character and attitude every day. Today and tomorrow, we’re going to talk about the secrets of lucky people. Lucky charms An Army General was asked what kind of good luck charms he carries when he goes to war. The General answered: “I don’t carry a lucky charm on my body. I carry it in my heart.” The second secret of lucky people is that they learn to control their negative emotions, such as feeling too shy and afraid or too angry.

Controlling our negative emotions will give us much more self-confidence, as well as make us more positive and peaceful with other people. So we have to change and master our bad moods and fears, or they’ll rob us of our success. The third secret of lucky people is they know they can’t change their life by sitting at home. You have to get out with people and start really living with enthusiasm, energy and kindness. Always be ready and open to new people and opportunities. And be prepared to make mistakes. That’s the only way we can learn new skills and get more out of life. Some of our greatest opportunities for success will come from our mistakes and be total surprises. The fourth secret of lucky people is they don’t compare their life with the lives of others, especially since there will always be people who have something that you don’t. So stay focused on your own life, goals and dreams. But learn from other people’s See lucky, page A11

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Many are afraid of bad luck so they stay away from things like the number 13, black cats and broken mirrors. But that kind of luck isn’t real and only happens by coincidence.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

2 to 3 seats to MNLF’s Mus Sema faction in the BTC

DAVAO City––The government (GPH) peace implementing panel will give two to three seats to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) under the Muslimin Sema faction in the Bangsamoro Transition Committee (BTC) as among the 10 members to be appointed by the government. But the challenge that GPH peace implementing panel chair Irene Santiago sees now is how to bring in the group of MNLF chair and founder Nur Misuari, who perceives the “BTC as MILF (Moro Islamic Lib-

eration Front) structure.” During the Davao Peace Fair 2016 at the SM Ecoland on Wednesday, Santiago said it was President Rodrigo R. Duterte who wants a convergence between the MILF and the MNLF that he said should not be dealt separately in laying the groundwork for peace as they are the same Moro people. She said that the GPH is looking for “creative ways on how to do the convergence” to ensure that there would be inclusivity in the peace process among all

DAVAO City––The revenue collections of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Davao reached P1.017 billion last month, which is higher by 8.6 percent than its target of P936.30 million. The agency’s collection performance last month surpassed the collected revenues last year at only P758 million, falling short by 14.37 percent of its P885.23 million target. In an interview at his office Tuesday, Christlamb Reae C. Vicente, customs and tariff specialist at the BOC-Davao, said they were happy to surpass the target for the last month. This he attributed to the increase on importation of oil and steel products, among others. BOC-Davao collected some P1.079 billion in July 2016, higher by 9.5 percent than its target of P985.40 million.

He said he is optimistic that the agency will meet the target for the second quarter at about P5.926 billion, given the daily average collections between P25 million to P27 million. In a September 1 memorandum, Customs Commissioner Nicanor E. Faeldon said the Development Budget and Coordination Committee (DBCC) has lowered the BOC’s collection targets to P409 billion from P498.67 billion, with P402.5 billion as cash component, citing the “continuous decline in oil prices and level of imports in the recent months affecting the BOC’s collection performance.” The target collection for the entire bureau for the second half of 2016 is at P218.4 billion. “The recomputed cash collection target is 12.6 percent higher than the 2015

tives because it is difficult to get sectoral representatives but we will get a diverse group of representatives,” she said. On the crafting of the enabling law, Santiago said they the new BTC will certainly look at the old BBL “but it’s a new BTC and so we cannot predict what it is going to do but certainly those are available to the BTC. It’s up to them to decide; it’s an independent commission.” Patmei Ruivivar, communications director of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, told Kapehan sa Dabaw Monday that the government panel will convene BOC actual cash collection here on September 27-28 of P357.4 billion,” he said. to discuss, among others, (Antonio L. Colina IV / the criteria on the selection MindaNews)

groups in Mindanao. Santiago said they are working on an executive order creating the BTC, an independent body whose task will be to consolidate all peace agreements and legislation into one enabling law on the Bangsamoro, call for an inclusive Bangsamoro Consultative Assembly to discuss the new draft of the enabling law, and submit to Congress the new version of the enabling law not later than July 27. “We’re not having sectoral groups (in the BTC). There will be no representa-

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Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION, APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DIVORCE BY VIRTUE OF AN AGREEMENT (MUBARA’AT) MUTUAL REEING BETWEEN SPS. ALFREDO (IBRAHIM) RAYON DESCALLAR AND MERLINDA (MARIAM) G. DIGAL, ALFREDO (IBRAHIM)RAYON DESCALLAR, Versus PHILIPPINES STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA) AND LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

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Beyond ceasefire Santiago said that the armed struggle in the Mindanao area must be addressed not only at the level of forging a ceasefire agreement but also at the level of addressing the cultural and structural roots of the problem, otherwise the conflicts will only repeat. She said it is necessary to put in place security, development, fair access to decision-making, and acceptance of the identity of the Moro people. She said that the new GPH panel will not do what did not work in the previous administration while assuring that the peace process this time will be inclusive, integrated, and imaginative. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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of BTC members that will be nominated by the GPH panel. In their August 13 meeting held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, both panels agreed to increase the BTC membership from 7 to 10 for the government and from 8 to 11 for the MILF to ensure inclusivity in the peace process. The August 13 meeting was held to start the crafting of an enabling law for the CAB, as the previous Congress failed to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Ruivivar said the GPH panel is expected to have a complete list of its appointees after finalizing the criteria that will be submitted to Duterte for signing.

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ORDER

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Islamic Law on October 5, 2015 at Dumaguete City , they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Iligan City respectively.. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 5, 2015, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on October 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 2nd day of September, 2016.

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 ROXANNE LOU C. CASTRO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROXANNE LOU CANADA CASTRO at Apo Beach, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are ROBERTO CASTRO and JUANITA CAÑADA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 21st day of October 2016.

MDN: Sept. 16, 23 & 30 2016

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HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

(Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Municipality of Don Carlos -o0oOFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE- 08- 2016 R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 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 Ronel C. Bitor has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from “08 MAY 1992” to “02 MAY 1992”; child’s first name from “RONIL” to “RONEL” and the mother’s last name from “CARINALY” to “CARINLAY” in the certificate of live birth of Ronel Carinlay Bitor born on 02 May 1992 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon and whose parents are Rodulfo Lauria Bitor and Nilda Andilan Carinlay. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than September 20, 2016. (SGD.) MELISA R. CAVALIDA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Sept. 23 & 30, 2016

A6 Ordinance Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR Gov. Democrito O. Plaza Government Center, Prosperidad FIFTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 1ST SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 15TH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF AGUSAN DEL SUR HELD AT ITS SESSION HALL ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 AT 10:15 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING. PRESENT: Hon. Samuel E. Tortor - Vice Governor and Presiding Officer Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr. - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Alfelito M. Bascug - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Edelberto D. Bastareche - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Nestor L. Corvera, DMD - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Susan G. Gerona, DMD - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Edward P. Mellana, CPA - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Hazel O. Del Rosario - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Gilbert G. Elorde, CE - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Agusani A. Ananoria - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Gina A. Ceballos - President, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Provincial Chapter Hon. Glenn M. Plaza - President, Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Provincial Chapter ABSENT: Hon. Edwin D. Demegillo, ME - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II OFFICIAL BUSINESS: None

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ment (SURE) Program – There is hereby institutionalized a Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment (SURE) Program for substance use disorder (SUD) for persons who are bonafide residents of Agusan del Sur. This program shall operate under the auspices and as one of the additional created divisions in the office of the provincial governor. Section 3. General Objective - To ensure efficient and effective delivery of treatment and rehabilitation services for persons with substance use disorder, and enlightenment/awareness for the rest of the populace to keep them away from illegal drugs, in the province.

Section 4. Specific Objectives – the specific objectives are as follows: 4.1 E stablish and maintain acceptable standards for operation of drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation center; 4.2 Provide useful information for decision-making, administrative planning and development. 4.3 Inform and educate the constituents of the Province of Agusan del Sur on the dangers and crippling effects of illegal drugs; 4.4 Provide appropriate treatment to individuals showing symptoms of substance use disorder; 4.5 Implement effective and accessible outreach programs; 4.6 Create a cadre of homegrown potentials and volunteers to sustain and provide continuous services to the province; 4.7 Develop resources to provide recovery-oriented support services of care.

Section 5. Definition of Terms/acronyms – The Terms/acronyms as used in this ordinance shall mean;

Principal Author: HON. SANTIAGO B. CANE, JR.

SURE – Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment.

Program – A system of the provincial government that complements the ongoing program of the national government under which actions pertaining to the drug menace may be taken toward a goal of helping persons afflicted with substance use disorder (drug dependence) in the province be saved and returned to productive and normal life. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful and debilitating consequences.

Co-Authors: HON. EDWARD P. MELLANA, CPA HON. GILBERT G. ELORDE, CE HON. AFELITO M. BASCUG HON. HAZEL O. DEL ROSARIO HON. NESTOR L. CORVERA, DMD HON. EDWIN D. DEMEGILLO, ME HON. SUSAN G. GERONA, DMD HON. AGUSANI A. ANANORIA HON. EDELBERTO D. BASTARECHE HON. GINA A. CEBALLOS HON. GLENN M. PLAZA

IECC – Information and Education Campaign Center.

ODIC – Out-Patient Drop-In Center.

RTRC – Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation Center.

Principal Sponsor: HON. GILBERT G. ELORDE, CE

Center - refers to a place, facility or point from which an activity or process is given focused, conducted or acted upon.

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DOH Accredited Physician – a physician with background experience on psychological/behavioral medicine whose application has been approved and duly authorized by the DOH to conduct dependency examination and treatment on persons found to be using dangerous drugs.

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY AND ENLIGHTENMENT (SURE) PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WHO ARE BONAFIDE RESIDENTS OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, the provincial government of Agusan del Sur is fully supportive of the national government’s all-out war against illegal drugs in the country;

Drug Dependence - a cluster of physiological, behavioral and cognitive phenomena of variable intensity, in which the use of psychoactive drug takes on a high priority thereby involving among others, a strong desire or a sense of compulsion to take the substance and the difficulties in controlling substance taking behavior in terms of its onset, termination or levels of use.

WHEREAS, the OPLAN “TOKHANG” (knock and beg) of His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte spearheaded by the Philippine National Police has caused the voluntary surrender of over Seven Thousand illegal drugs pushers and users alike in the province of Agusan del Sur;

Manual of Operation– a written document giving detailed steps to be followed when undertaking a particular task.

WHEREAS, there is a cogent need to sustain this laudable program of the national government in the local level in order to protect our people from the disastrous effects of illegal drugs;

Rehabilitation – a dynamic process including aftercare and follow-up treatment directed towards the physical, emotional/psychological, vocational, social and spiritual change of a drug dependent to enable him/her to live without dangerous drugs, enjoy the fullest life compatible with his capabilities and potentials and render him/her able to become a law abiding and productive member of the community.

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9165 of 2002 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, mandates both government and private entities to help in the eradication of the drug menace in the country and to extend help in the rehabilitation of victims of illegal drugs and their families; WHEREAS, section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that local government unit has the powers necessary and essential to promote the general welfare of its people within its territorial jurisdiction. It shall also ensure and support the preservation and enrichment of culture, improvements of public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice and maintain peace and order among others; WHEREAS, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2009-09, also known as “Unified Actions Against Illegal Drugs and Other Substance”, expressly provides the principal responsibilities of local authorities in support of the over-all government efforts to address illegal drugs and other destructive substances; WHEREAS, in line with the relentless nationwide crack-down of our law enforcement agencies against illegal drugs, the provincial government also recognizes the imperative need of putting-up a Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment (SURE) Program for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who voluntarily surrender and express their willingness to seek help and be reformed as part of a holistic approach to address the problem of drug abuse and an enlightenment and awareness activity on the hazardous effects of illegal drugs for the rest of the populace in the province.

Drug Dependent – a person suffering from drug dependence.

Treatment- medical service rendered to a patient for the effective management of physical and mental conditions arising from an individual’s drug abuse. Service Patient- one who cannot afford or partially afford to pay the treatment and rehabilitation services of the Center based on income or paying capacity. Section 6. The Program Components – There is hereby created three (3) operating Centers tasked to sustain and attain the general and specific objectives of the Program , viz:

6.1 Information and Education Campaign Center (IECC); 6.2 Out-Patient Drop-In Center (ODIC); 6.3 Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (RTRC)

WHEREFORE, on the premises herein above enumerated, be it ordained by the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan in session assembled, that:

Section 7. The Information and Education Campaign Center (IECC) – In collaboration with the existing Moral Recovery and Values Formation Services (MRVFS) of the provincial government, the IECC shall conduct information and education campaign on the dangers of substance abuse at all levels of component LGUs, in public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools within the province. Section 8. The Out-Patient Drop-In Center (ODIC) – Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation or counseling and management of drug dependents on an outpatient basis. It shall provide temporary shelter for patients in crisis for not more than twenty-four (24) hours.

Section 1. Title – This ordinance shall be known as the Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment (SURE) Program for persons with substance use disorder, hereinafter cited and referred to as the “Program”.

Section 9. The Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (RTRC) – provides in-house comprehensive rehabilitation services utilizing among others any of the accepted modalities: Multi-disciplinary Team Approach, Therapeutic Community

Section 2. Institutionalization of the Substance Use Recovery and Enlighten-

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Approach and/or Spiritual Services towards the rehabilitation of a drug dependent. Section 10. Construction of the Centers and component facilities - The three Centers shall be constructed either separately or under one (1) facility within the premises of the D.O. Plaza Government Center or as may be determined by the provincial governor. The construction design and mode of operation shall conform to the standard set by the Department of Health and Republic Act No. 9165 of 2002, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”. Section 11. The personnel complement – In order for the Program to attain its defined objectives and effectively and efficiently run its operations, the Centers shall be complemented with hereby created plantilla positions with corresponding salary grades (SG), general qualifications, duties, functions and responsibilities: 11.1 Community Affairs Officer IV, (Project Director) SG 22 11.2 Information and Education Campaign Center – 12.2a One (1) Community Affairs Officer III (IECC Supervisor-lecturer), SG 18 12.2b One (1) Community Affairs Officer II (Training facilitator), SG 15 12.2c One (1) Community Affairs Officer I (Lecturer), SG-11 11.3 Out-Patient Drop-In Center (ODIC) 11.3a One (I) Community Affairs Officer III (ODIC Supervisor), SG 18 11.3b One (1) Community Affairs Officer II, SG 15 11.3c One (1) Psychologist 1, SG 11 11.3d One (1) Nurse 1, SG 11 11.3e One (1) Community Affairs Officer 1, SG 11 11.3f One (1) Social Welfare Officer 1, SG 11 11.3g One (1) Community Affairs Asst. I (Technical Staff), SG-5 11.4 Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (RTRC)11.4a One (1) Community Affairs Officer III (RTRC Supervisor), SG 18 11.4b One (1) Medical Officer III/DOH Accredited Physician, SG 21 11.4c One (1) Social Welfare Officer II, SG 15 11.4d One (1) Guidance Counselor III, SG-12 11.4e One (1) Nurse I, SG 11 11.4f One (1) Psychologist I, SG 11 11.4g Two (2) Community Affairs Assistant II (Recovery Coaches/ Treatment Facilitators), SG 8 11.4h One (1) Community Affairs Asst. I (Technical Staff), SG-5 11.5 Administrative Section – 12.5a One (1) Cook II, SG 5 12.5b Three (3) Administrative Aide I (Utility/Housekeeper), SG 1 Section 12. The Program’s Prescribed Services – The program may indulge the following services for its patients: 12.1 Medical services 12.2 Psychiatric services 12.3 Psychological services 12.4 Social services 12.5 Spiritual and religious services 12.6 Referral services 12.7 Sports and recreation services 12.8 Residential and house care services 12.9 Aftercare and follow-up services

Additional Services (Optional) 12.10 Placement service 12.11 Volunteer service 12.12 Educational opportunities

Recommended Therapeutic Activities 12.13 Psychotherapy 12.14 Counseling 12.15 Individual therapy 12.16 Group therapy 12.17 Family therapy 12.18 Community work projects 12.18 Sheltered workshops 12.20 Social re-integration

Section 13. Program Structure and Staffing Requirement - The Program shall be under the Office of the Provincial Governor and operate with the structure and staffing requirements as indicated in the attached organizational chart. Section 14. Fiscal management - The Program shall have a sound plan of financing which gives assurance of sufficient funds to enable it to carry out its defined purpose and provide appropriate services for drug dependents. It shall have reasonable assurance of sufficient funds to carry it through the first year of operation and every year thereafter. The parent, spouse, guardian or any relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity of any person who is confined under the voluntary submission program or compulsory submission program shall be charged a certain percentage of the cost of his/her treatment and rehabilitation, based on the following :

First time admission ……………………………... free of charge Second time admission (relapse) ………………. 50% of the total charges Third and succeeding admissions (relapses)..…. 100% of the total charges

Section 15. Memorandum of Agreement. The provincial government through the provincial governor and the concerned component city/municipal local government units concerned through their respective mayors shall, through a MOA, provide for the subsistence related expenses to be incurred during the entire duration of the patients’ confinement in the RTRC.

Section 16. Security - The Program shall provide for adequate security to ensure

Ordinance A7 safety from outside intrusion and to ensure a drug free environment. There must be a fence and plant barriers around the area. Visitors shall be properly screened. A system of searching for dangerous drugs and items must be clearly documented and implemented. Section 17. Maintenance Program - The Program shall have a preventive maintenance plan. Upkeep and maintenance of facility and equipment including vehicles shall be regularly conducted. Section 18. Training Program - All staff must keep abreast with current trends in treatment and rehabilitation programs. To ensure the enrichment of knowledge and skills enhancement of staff in the specialized area of rehabilitation, the Program shall have a training program for all the personnel. It shall allow attendance of its personnel to appropriate training programs. All members of the technical staff of the center including volunteers shall undergo training. The training shall consist of pre-service training for future members of the staff, continuous in-service or in-house staff training for administrative and clinical staff. Section 19. Dietary management - The Program shall ensure provision of a well-balanced diet and meeting the daily caloric needs of In-House patients. It shall likewise respect the special dietary needs of the patients. Section 20. Statistical report - The Program shall generate the following data: 20.1 Demographic profile of patients that includes age, sex, religion, occupation, address, educational attainment, socio-economic status, drug of abuse, average family income; 20.2 Admissions/discharges classified as follows: a. Completed b. Discharges against medical advice c. Transferred d. Escapes e. Re-admissions/Relapse f. Court committed – voluntary and compulsory 20.3 Mortality/Deaths 20.4 Accident 20.5 Illness 20.6 Suicide 20.7 Morbidity classified as follows: a. Accident b. Illness c. Attempted Suicide 20.8 Patients undergoing after-care and follow-up program 20.9 Patient satisfaction Survey/complaints Section 21. Patient Rights during Treatment and Rehabilitation - Patients are made aware of their rights. This shall be achieved by but not limited to: 21.1 Information is communicated in a way that is readily understood by the patient and repeated as necessary. 21.2 Information on patient rights is displayed prominently in an appropriate area within the Center. 21.3 Patients are informed when personal information is collected from them, why the information is needed and whom it will be disclosed to. Patients have the right to seek access to and correction of any personal information held about them. Information is provided and communicated in a format best suitable to the individual patient and their family. The Center shall provide patients and their respective families accurate and adequate information about service options to enable them to make an informed decision. It shall define and observe the extent of patient’s rights to personal privacy and dignity during treatment and rehabilitation, based on the following: 21.4 Cultural safety 21.5 Confidentiality 21.6 Informed choice and informed consent 21.7 Physical privacy 21.8 Disciplinary measures Section 22. Functions, Duties and Responsibilities – The following created positions shall have the following duties, functions and responsibilities, viz: 22.1 C ommunity Affairs Officer IV (Program Director). The Community Affairs Officer IV/Program Director shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.1a 22.1b 22.1c 22.1d 22.1e

Act as Head and focal person of the Program; Formulate and update the Centers’ Manual of Operation; Initiate the preparation of the Program Plan; Oversee the day to day activities and needs of the Centers; Coordinate all medical, social, psychological, and spiritual services of the Centers; 22.1f Oversee the entire rehabilitation program; 22.1g Monitor the residential needs, maintenance, upkeep and security of the Center; 22.1h Take charge of the personnel management of the Centers; 22.1i Provide policy direction for the Centers; 22.1j Perform such other functions as the provincial governor may direct.

22.2 Community Affairs Officer III of the IEC. The Community Affairs Officer III shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.2a Act as the IEC Supervisor; 22.2b In collaboration with the MRVFS, conduct symposia, discourse and dialogues with government officials and employees, school authorities, teachers and students, owners and employees of business establishments and the general public; 22.2c Render regular reports of the program of activities based on agreed plans and strategies to the program director; 22.2d Perform such other duties and functions as the program director may direct. 22.3. Community Affairs Officer II of the IEC. The Community Affairs Officer II shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.3a. Act as the training facilitator and resource person during training See Ordinance, page A8

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, orientation and advocacy of SURE programs. 22.3b. Administer training needs assessment, consolidate results and prepare reports as basis in developing training programs that responds to needs of the Center staffs and volunteers. 22.3c. Prepare annual training calendar with budget for the center and coordinates with MRVFS for implementation. 22.3d. Prepare instructional designs/process designs /structured learning episode of training and related personnel development programs and activities using the required techniques and process as guides in the conduct of training programs. 22.3e. Manage learning process and creates learning environment during the conduct of training , workshops and orientation. 22.3f. Conduct training evaluation and prepares reports for documentation and reference. 22.3g. Coordinate and liaise with PGAS offices for the efficient implementation of the center’s training programs. 22.4 Community Affairs Officer III of the RTRC. The Community Affairs Officer III shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.4a Act as the RTRC Supervisor; 22.4b Oversee the day to day activities and needs of the RTRC; 22.4c Coordinate all medical, social, psychological, and other services of the RTRC; 22.4d Supervise the rehabilitation and treatment activities of the RTRC; 22.4e Monitor the RTRC needs, maintenance, upkeep and security. 22.5 Community Affairs Officer III of the ODIC. The Community Affairs Officer III shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.5a Act as the ODIC Supervisor; 22.5b Oversee the day to day activities and needs of the ODIC; 22.5c Coordinate all outpatient medical, social, psychological, and referral services of the ODIC; 22.5d Monitor outpatient intervention plan; 22.5e Perform other functions as maybe assigned by the program director. 22.6 One (1) Medical Officer III/DOH Accredited Physician. The Medical Officer III/DOH accredited physician shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.6a Conduct diagnosis and treatment of drug dependents; 22.6b Oversee the aftercare and follow-up of recovering drug dependent; 22.6c Make the necessary referral; 22.6d Attend to court hearing and writes medical reports; 22.6e Supervise all clinical personnel (nurses, social worker, psychologist); 22.6f Ensure adequate and accurate timeliness of reports; 22.6g Perform such other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. 22.7 Two (2) Nurse I. The two (2) Nurse I shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.7a Provide appropriate nursing care to all patients; 22.7b Prepare status reports of all patients; 22.7c Assist the physician in the treatment process; 22.7d Conduct lectures/sessions on health related topics; 22.7e Administer medication as prescribed by the physician; 22.7f Implement relevant anti-drug abuse program; 22.7g Perform other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. 22.8 Two (2) Psychologist I. The two (2) Psychologist II shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.8a Assist the physician in the treatment process; 22.8b Conduct regular visitation to every patient; 22.8c Provide counseling to patients and their co-dependents; 22.8d Provide follow-up domiciliary services to patients; 22.8e Conduct psychological testing and evaluation; 22.8f Perform other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. 22.9 One (1) Social Welfare Officer II. The one (1) Social Welfare Officer II shall perform the following duties and responsibilities : 22.9a Conduct social case studies for all patients in the Center; 22.9b Assess the social status of the patient; 22.9c Conduct home visitation; 22.9d Conduct counseling; 22.9e Perform other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. 22.10 Guidance Counselor III. The Guidance Counselor III shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.10a Perform therapeutic activities; 22.10b Conduct intake interviews and counseling; 22.10c Conduct home/Institution/community visitation; 22.10d Facilitate family session, dialogue and consultation; 22.10e Perform other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. 22.11 Two (2) Community Affairs Assistant II. The two (2) Community Affairs Assistant II shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 22.11a Act as recovery coaches; 22.11b Conduct program orientations/education campaigns to communities; 22.11c Conduct data gathering in different barangays and communities; 22.11d Conduct patients’ home visitations; 22.11e Perform Intake interviews, initial counseling and refers clients for social case study and psychological testing sessions; 22.11f Conduct case conferences, monitoring and evaluations;

22.11g Facilitate implementation of clients’ individual treatment plan. 22.12 Community Affairs Asst. I - (Technical Staff of the 2 Centers, shall perform the following duties and functions: 22.12a Prepare, encode and print draft and final copy of all types of communication, reports, plans, and other relevant documents for approval/signature of approving officer. 22.12b. Keep and maintain an organized logbook for a specific type of documents as a direct source or references and records. 22.12c Document the processes and activities of the center for future reference and guide in policy and decision-making. 22.12d. Act as frontline desk officer that attends to customers’ need. 22.12e Provide administrative support services in the center, when needed. 22.13 Dentist II – The Dentist II shall perform the following duties and functions: 22.13a. Provide dental services to in-house patients when necessary; 22.13b Submit dental records of patients when required; 22.13c Perform other duties and responsibilities in line with her/his employment. 22.14 Administrative Section. The Administrative section shall have the following duties and responsibilities: 22.14a Take charge of personnel, supply and other administrative concerns of the Program as a whole; 22.14b Take care of medical records and ensure utmost confidentiality is secured; 22.14c Prepare & control budget expenditures and submit financial reports; 22.14d Prepare correspondence of the office; 22.14e Responsible for encoding and submission of reports as approved by the Program Director. 22.14f Ensure confidentiality of all records of patients. 22.14g Ensure security of the center. 22.14h Provide dietary services for the health and well-being of the “persons with substance use disorder” admitted in the Center. 22.14i Ensure cleanliness and orderliness in the office. 22.14j Perform other duties and functions that are relevant to the position. Section 23. Overtime Service – Considering the nature of the Program’s services, and in exigency of public service, all non-managerial category employees under this Program may be required to render overtime duties as may be determined by the Program Director subject to existing law, rules and regulations. Section 24. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within Thirty (30) days from the date of approval, an Implementing Rules and Regulations shall be formulated for the smooth implementation of the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 25. Repealing Clause. All Ordinances, Resolutions, Circulars, Memoranda or Executive Orders which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby superseded, repealed, or modified accordingly. Section 26. Separability Clause. If for any reason or reasons, any part of the provision or provisions of this Ordinance is/are held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts which are not affected hereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 27. Effectivity – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the date of approval. An approved copy of this ordinance shall be published on a newspaper of at least regional circulation. ENACTED, September 14, 2016. _______________________________________________________________________

Certified Correct:

BAUDILLA A. RETUERTO, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED BY:

SAMUEL E. TORTOR Vice Governor Presiding Officer

APPROVED: ___________________

ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA Provincial Governor

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20 Abu Sayyaf bandits surrender in Basilan By Ely E. Dumaboc of PNA

CAMP Navarro, Zamboanga City, Sept. 22 (PNA) –- Twenty members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered and turned over eight high-powered firearms to the government on Thursday in Basilan province, a military official announced. Maj. Filemon Tan Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) spokesperson, said the surrenderers are led by ASG sub-leader Katatong Balaman alias Tatong. Tan said the group of Balaman surrendered to Col. Thomas Donato Jr., Army’s 104th Infantry Brigade commander, and Mayor Gulam Hataman of Sumisip, Basilan. The Sumisip-based Army’s 64th Infantry Battalion facilitated the surrender of Balaman’s group in a cer-

emony held at the town hall of Sumisip. Tan said the group of Balaman also turned over two locally-made shotguns aside from the eight high-powered firearms. Donato said the group of Tatong is responsible for several ambuscades and skirmishes against the government troops, particularly in Barangays Sukaten and Baiwas in the municipality of Sumisip. “This is the result of the relentless operation we are conducting where they suffered lots of casualties. These Abu Sayyafs now fear for their lives, leading to the surrender,” Donato said. The government troops have overran in August the Abu Sayyaf stronghold in Barangay Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo. On Sunday, ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman led the

conduct of medical and dental outreach mission dubbed as “Peoples Day in Barangay Baguindan. Thousands of residents benefited from the outreach mission. The ARMM also distributed relief packs to the residents in the area. “We are very open to surrenderees. We want to end this war in peace and pave the way for development in Basilan,” Donato added. Hataman said they believed there are still other ASG members who are willing to surrender and return to the fold of law. “It’s time to end this terrorist problem in our country. We want to make Basilan a peaceful place to live so that development will prosper. We are closely working with the AFP to decimate all these terrorist groups,” Hataman said. (PNA)

World Bank tax help unwelcome RESEARCH group IBON said that the World Bank’s recent offer to assist the Department of Finance (DOF) with its tax reform plan, although not surprising, is unwelcome news. The World Bank with twin global financial pillar International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been at the forefront of designing the Philippines’ regressive tax system, including providing incentives for liberalization. This has primarily benefited the interests of the wealthiest and big corporations at the expense of poor Filipinos, said the group. IBON said among the conditions of World Bank structural adjustment loans and IMF stabilization pro-

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of taxing the poor while unburdening the country’s wealthiest oligarchs as well as large foreign and local firms, said IBON. It is the tenet of the international financial institutions that taxing the ultra-rich and big corporations is a disincentive to their wealth generation and to economic activity. Instead, the World Bank and IMF promote lowering direct taxes while increasing taxes on goods and services. Lower taxes such as providing tax holidays and incentives to big business and breaking See BANK, page A11

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A10 Teacher’s Views Point of View K to 12 By Erlinda Gamayot Valdevieso School Principal -I Romagook Elementary School Kibawe District

Effective leadership is the product of an effective leader. It can be done through strong determination with self-commitment and dedication to work with the knowledge, skills and talents serve as weapon to do the tasks. An effective leader is a good follower and high performance. In order to get things done it needs supportive internal and external stakeholders to gain positive outputs.

Empower teachers to do the task with recognition. Value the persistence of the parents. Consider other agencies as partner in the deliberation of the programs and projects in school. And let it be the pupils are the center of the goal to achieve for quality education for all. It is a strong desire of school leader to meet the standard in leadership style or even more in implementing school policy that adhere to Dep. Ed programs and

projects. Set goal at its own level. Perform duties and functions in a high intense of commitment and product oriented to meet at the end. In this way, own style of leadership using (POCL) Performance OutpputCentered Leadership is a big hope to create positive impact among teachers and all school clientele for the improvement of the school and as part to improve quality of education in our country. This is the way how Romagook Elementary School manage by a performance output oriented leader who made her own style of leadership that serve the purpose.

Teaching strategy – growth mindset By GINA R. SIMENE, Ph.D. Head Teacher II Lugait National High School Lugait, Misamis Oriental

EVERY so often, a truly groundbreaking idea comes along. This is one. When you use the growth mindset teaching strategy, it explains how teaching a simple idea about the brain raises grades and productivity and what all great CEOs, parents, teachers and athletes know. Growth mindset is a simple idea discovered in decades of research on achievement and success – a simple idea that

makes all the difference. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities like their intelligence or talent are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates success – without effort. They’re wrong. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work – brains

and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all great people have had these qualities. Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity in the worlds of business, education and sports. It enhances relationships. It has potentially far-reaching implications for schools and teachers since the ways in which students think about learning, intelligence and their own abilities can have a significant effect on learning.

Showing care and respect to pupils By Robert J. Asis, Head Teacher I Ignacio S. Cruz Elementary School

If we want to be respected by our pupils, we should live by example and we should respect them also. As respect is earned, it comes along way with the care and affection that shall corresponds with it. We does not only show respect, we live it and along with it are our other values necessary to build and produce competitive pupils not the only in the field of academics but in good values as well. In a classroom setting, we cannot avoid some differences as pupils are being brought by their parents, of course with different orientation and with different values. And they came

up as one together in the classroom, thus, one cannot avoid to have and establish differing ideas and differing context over things and matters being discussed in the classroom. However, amidst those differences, we can have a peaceful and harmonious classroom if we have respect and show respect and care to our pupils, by this, pupils will also do the same towards as teachers. Let us not do it because it is a must but because we value good relationships. To achieve those, here are some tips on how we can show our care and respect to the pupils. Listen. Pupil’s feelings have definitely have values

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as well. Ass teachers, as the second parents of our pupils at school, it is a musts that we should listen to the concerns and matters about our pupils. By listening to them, they will feel wanted and that they will feel they have someone to lean on and that someone will catch them if they fall. That’s the power of listening. We console and comfort our pupils by just merely listening. Address our pupils endearly. We should in any way treat our pupils especially and we should treat and address them endearly like our own child and children. As they look us up as persona of dignity and honour, it is of much significance that we should value them as much as we value ourselves. Yes, it is quite true that the pupils are our ‘boss’ in the classroom and that we should only think of their own good and that we should provide them with the best quality of education they deserve. Let us show them our utmost care and respect and I can assure and vouch that they will have greater and better in return, that of them being good children to their parents and that they would be better citizens of this country. Here, I pray that all of the pupils shall achieve their dreams!

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Enhancing creativeness among pupils By Hideliza T. Mercado, Head Teacher I Danao Elementary School

The creativity of a person does not solely rely on the visual images and picturesque illustrations one could draw and cull out from theirs creative minds and creative hands, mainly it does only apply on the external features but also on the abstract ones. Creativity of the pupils will probably help them in some school activities and somehow will be their venue or form of recreation if it requires. As a teacher, it posts now as a challenge on how we can integrate creativeness discussions during academic discussions. Every child or pupil is born with an innate potential of creativeness, whether they will have to do it on your way or they will do it in their own little ways. Creativity is a crucial aspect of every personality. It helps us to analyse things in a different way. Creativity does not just happen, it needs to be cultivated and

the cultivation of creativity in every kid starts from the classroom. In order to enhance creativeness among pupils, here are some recommended strategies to enable the latter. Emotional Connection. Creativity among pupils can be best enhanced when they are emotionally connected to the topic or the artistry they want to portray. It is best to do art and beauty when we are connected and hooked to it. Like for example, if we teachers want that our pupils shall encompass love of parents. Then the result will definitely represent them and their relationship with their parents. If they are well loved and well taken cared of, their illustration will be as beautiful as the shining sun. Classroom environment. The environment in the classroom and the behaviour of everyone in the classroom shall greatly affect the creativity of the pupils that is why it is very important to cultivate a

Point of View K to 12 By WILMA D. RESPONSO, T-III Romagook Elementary School Kibawe District

Teachers in public and private sector are still on the period of adjustment to the new curriculum adopted in the system. K to 12 implementations is the gradual process to meet the standard in the educational system which everybody’s goal to meet for quality education in our country. Thus, there are so called barriers to be considered. Language barrier is one of it. Children who belong to advance group have difficulties in learning the language in school which is not taught by the parents at home. In teaching the MTBMLE subject in school

some pupils find difficulties using the language. What happened to the learning of the certain child who are not used to the bisaya language? Probably, the child cannot comprehend what the teacher says about the lesson because it needs more time to learn to understand the words. Now the barriers come in. Everybody must look into the capacity of the child to understand instruction in other language but taking into considerations the bisaya language is one of the subjects to be taught in school. It must be given equal priority to learn among learners.

peaceful, harmonious and friendly environment inside the classroom so that our pupils might as well grasp what they need to grasp and that they can be productive enough in their art work. Thus, this factor greatly depend on our efforts in establishing a friendly and peaceful classroom for the whole class. To further develop their creativity within them, we teachers should permit our pupils to discuss with their classmates and share ideas with each other, we should make time for informal class opportunity for the pupils, and of course we should inspire innovation and create chances to allow pupils to develop and grow in their little ways. As signified by Sophia Loren that there is a fountain of youth; it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love, when you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Therefore, the communication barrier would affect the performance of the child. Take an example the word sugilanon this must be considered foreign terms because the word is not commonly used in their communication at home. Therefore, it is not easy for the child to understand. Using substitute word estorya with the same meaning in the word sugilanon could be understood by the pupil in Grade- I. To fix all things teacher factor in teaching the language played a very important role in the development of every child. It must be learners centered instruction to cater individual differences. Teacher is an agent of change and to make every child learn. Teach a child in a simple way to make a child a reader.

How to choose the right kindergarten By Rochelle D. Chavez, Teacher I Kindergarten Teacher C. Cabalantian Elementary School District of Manticao

LOOKING for a kindergarten for their children can sometimes be daunting to parents. But before parents start their shopping around though, they should first ask themselves what they want their children to achieve at kindergarten and what qualities they value most in a program. This first glance d o e s n’t n e e d t o b e detailed but helps to quickly screen out those which do not match your

needs. Secondly, parents should ask the schools to show them their legitimate school permits from DepEd. With a legitimate license, parents can expect that the school is at least monitored by DepEd with minimum fire and food safety sandards. L a s t l y, p a re nt s a re advised to look at more schools. The more you see, the clearer picture you will have of a school you like. And, observe in depth. This means not just talking to

the first person you get in contact with but to teacher too. Observing how current students interact among themselves or even with strangers is most telling. After all, the current students reflect what your child will be akin to after enrolling in the program. Observing in depth would also mean that you must have a set of questions such as the lunch menu, daily schedule, curriculum, teachers’ qualifications, school bus, etc. However, I think the most common concern should be trust.

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the copy of the decision of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales. Morales found Zubiri guilty of “grave abuse of authority amounting to oppression and violation of Section 5(a) of the Code of Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713)” for non-signing of the clearance and act on the request for commutation of complainant Carlos Ycaro, the former provincial assessor. The governor said the decision was baseless since he was not governor from July 1, 2010 to June 2013 when the Ombudsman conducted its investigation in January 2013 but he maintained that Ycaro could not be cleared due to his unsettled obligation for the purchase of equipment that were not delivered. He will also file for a motion for reconsideration before the Ombudsman on the case they filed against Ycaro regarding the anomalous purchase of equipment which were under his responsibility. According to Zubiri, the complainant purchased 1,500 chairs worth P3.250 million and P8.1-million worth of sound system for the construction of the auditorium in Bukidnon. “When they presented that to me, I told him I will not release it unless you settle your accounts first with the province. What happens, we just followed COA circular that we cannot release any funds or benefits to any retirees unless they have no accountability at all,” he said. But Morales ruled that it “cannot serve as valid excuse to deny approval of his application for leave commutation, especially where he has more than 300 days in commutable leave credits.” The Ombudsman stated Zubiri was also faulted for failing “to perform the mandate of Section 5(a) of R.A. No. 6713 by completely ignoring the two communications of complainant, addressed to his office.” It said “grave abuse of authority or oppression is a misdemeanor committed by a public officer, who under color of his office, commits an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful exaction, domination or excessive use of authority.” (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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industrial customers covering 205 municipalities and barangays in Mindanao. Joining President Duterte were Mindanao Development Secretary Datu Abul Khayr D. Alonto, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Emano, Misamis Oriental and 2nd District Represent Julieth Uy, among other local executives of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de

Oro City. FDC, the holding company of the Gotianun-led Filinvest Group, is one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates with interests in property development, banking and financial services, hotel and resort management, power generation and the sugar industry. As of June 30, 2016, FDC had assets valued at Php 448.56 billion with stockholders’ equity at Php100.54 billion. “We want to help this administration by providing power at the most affordable cost and in the most reliable way with technology that protects the environment,” according to FDC’s President and CEO Josephine Gotianun Yap. The power plant is a multi-billion peso investment by FDC Misamis that will use the latest in clean coal technology: the circulating fluidized bed boiler technology. Considered as the cleanest process to burning coal, the technology removes more than 95% of sulfur emissions. It creates negligible nitrogen oxide levels while generating useful by-products such as calcium sulfate for cement production. “Aside from being the biggest investment of the Filinvest group, it is the realization of the dream of our founder, Andrew Gotianun, Sr. to help in empowering Mindanao,” stressed Gotianun Yap. During the program, the power plant was dedicated to the late founder of the Filinvest Group of Companies. Jonathan Gotianun, Chairman of FDC said, “The Filinvest Group has invested in Mindanao for decades and we continue to place our confidence in the region because the country’s development can happen only if we make sure Mindanao grows alongside the rest of the country.” Mindanaoans looked at the switching on of the FDC-Misamis power plant as embracing a new era of change leading to economic booms. Duterte, in his speech, however, did not dwell too much about the circulating fluidized bed-coal thermal power plant, but lambasted the United States again on its comments on the extra-judicial killings in the country. FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Filinvest Development Corporation, is committed to continuing the Gotianun tradition of making a difference in the lives of Filipinos. As one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates, with significant investments, experience and expertise in real estate, banking, hospitality and sugar, the Filinvest Group attempts to diversify its businesses and further its reach through FDCUI to make an impact on a very critical sector: infrastructure and utilities. FDCUI is the Filinvest

Group’s re-entry into the power market. The Filinvest Group has accumulated experience in the power industry since 1995 through the ownership of East Asia Power Corporation and, eventually, the Cebu Private Power Corporation in 1998 until 2000. Backed by this experience along with a strong management team with a proven track record, FDCUI is headed by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jesus N. Alcordo, with Mario R. Pangilinan as President and Chief Operating Officer. FDCUI aims to bring electricity and water to potential growth circles in the Philippines. It aims to spur or further enhance development in communities all over the country while enhancing synergy among the subsidiaries of the Filinvest Group. The company aims to put up multiple power generation projects in the next five years across the Philippines. FDCUI was also awarded a 40MW independent power producer administrator contract for Unified Leyte’s geothermal power plant’s contracted capacity. It also recently won the bidding for the right to manage around 100MW from the Mt. Apo geothermal plants.

Lucky... from page A4

successes and mistakes. The final secret of lucky people is they choose to see the good in their life and be thankful for it, even when bad things happen to them. Karen Minahan, the woman who was hit by a car and lost her leg and job, says she kept a diary. Everyday she wrote 5 good things that happened to her. She explains that this habit reminded her how blessed she was. She says: “I decided to meet the driver whose car hit me and to forgive her. I had to let go of my past so I could move on to my success and happiness.” The first secret is you must believe that you’re lucky and God’s on your side. You must know that God created you for good things, and that they’re happening to you not by chance, but for a purpose. So even if bad things happen, God will help you use those experiences to become a much better, more successful person. It’s when you know this that your whole attitude and way of living changes. People will like you more and want to help you. We all have past wrongs for which we need to ask Jesus Christ to forgive us. Then, if you ask Him to take charge of your life so you can start living His way, you’ll have the confidence that God Himself is on your side, working with you everyday to make your life successful and satisfying. So why not ask Jesus Christ to take control of your life? He’ll show you

what you need to change. Then, you’ll have total confidence every day that God’s on your side working with you in everything to make His plans for your life start to happen. Just Think a Minute.

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and tables. The public viewing of these items is set on Sept. 26 at the Customs Clearance Area-Mindanao Container Terminal. Interested bidders may inquire with ACDD-Port of Cagayan de Oro at telephone number (082) 235-1085, ACDD–Port of Manila at telephone number (02) 7056077, or through website www.customs.gov.ph. (PNA)

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v ar i an c e s are m an date d not to exce e d ± 5% of the nominal voltage (500kV, 230kV, or 138Kv) per facility particularly during the peak load hours. This means that at peak load hours, a 500kV line should maintain a voltage of 475kV to 525kV, and so on. For Luzon, the highest peak is registered at 2pm. In the Visayas and Mindanao grids, the highest peak registered is at 7pm. “NGCP is pleased to report that from 2009 to the present, it has consistently complied with, if not exceeded, the performance targets set upon by ERC. This is a tangible result of the continuous upgrade, expansion, and reinforcement of our facilities. Many technical changes have been implemented to systematically improve op erations to build a stronger power grid. Improvements on c or p or at e g ov e r n a n c e a l s o re s u lt e d i n m ore efficient and streamlined op e r at i on a l pr a c t i c e s . Our customers can expect that NGCP will continue to look for opportunities to maintain or even surpass its yearly performance, and push further its level of excellence, to provide better services to customers,” stated NGCP. NG C P is a pr iv ate l y ow n e d c or p or at i on in charge of operating, m a i nt a i n i n g , a n d d e veloping the countr y’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of t r ans m i ss i on l i n e s , towers, substations, and related assets. The cons or t i u m , w h i c h h o l d s the 25-year concession contract to operate the countr y’s power transmission network, is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp. led by Henry Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner.

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province, a military official announced. Maj. Filemon Tan Jr., Western Mindanao Comm a n d ( We s t m i n c o m ) spokesperson, said the surrenderers are led by ASG sub-leader Katatong Balaman alias Tatong. Tan said the group of Balaman surrendered to Col. Thomas Donato Jr., Army’s 104th Infantr y Brigade commander, and Mayor Gulam Hataman of Sumisip, Basilan. The Sumisip-based Army’s 64th Infantry Battalion facilitated the surrender of Balaman’s group in a ceremony held at the town hall of Sumisip. Tan said the group of Balaman also turned over two locally-made shotguns aside from the eight highpowered firearms. Donato said the group of Tatong is responsible for several ambuscades and skirmishes against the government troops, particularly in Barangays Sukaten and Baiwas in the municipality of Sumisip. “This is the result of the relentless operation we are conducting where they

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down import taxes serves their economic liberalization policy. Meanwhile, taxing consumption is administratively easy, thus the World Bank pushes for indirect taxes like the VAT to generate revenue foregone from lower taxes on the wealthy oligarchs and big firms, said the group. According to IBON, the DOF’s proposed tax reform plan already falls in line with the World Bank’s regressive tax schemes and could become worse should the government take up the World Bank’s offer. The group noted that the DOF plans to lower taxes on wealthy oligarchs and foreign and local corporations via lower income and

suffered lots of casualties. These Abu Sayyafs now fear for their lives, leading to the surrender,” Donato said. The government troops have overran in August the Abu Sayyaf stronghold in Barangay Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo. On Sunday, ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman led the conduct of medical and dental outreach mission dubbed as “Peoples Day in Barangay Baguindan. Thousands of residents benefited from the outreach mission. The ARMM also distributed relief packs to the residents in the area. “We are very open to surrenderees. We want to end this war in peace and pave the way for development in Basilan,” Donato added. Hataman said they believed there are still other ASG members who are willing to surrender and return to the fold of law. “It’s time to end this terrorist problem in our country. We want to make Basilan a peaceful place to live so that development will prosper. We are closely working with the AFP to decimate all these terrorist groups,” Hataman said. (Ely E. Dumaboc/PNA) corporate taxes, propertyrelated taxes, and capital income tax. Meanwhile, the foregone revenue from this will be offset by hiking taxes to the poor through higher prices from the expansion of VAT-able items, higher fuel excise taxes and a new sweets tax. IBON said that Pres. Rodrigo Duterte should be wary of the World Bank’s endorsement and offer of assistance with the proposed tax reform plan that relieves the rich by burdening the poor. Instead, the Duterte administration should focus on more aggressive tax collection of the wealthy and corporations to help fund much-needed social and economic services for ordinary Filipinos, said the group.

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Tuesday and be near the PAR border around evening from page A2 of that day. PAGASA expects ‘Helen’ bureau said. Sawi said ‘Helen’ will to exit PAR by Wednesday, almost cross Northern Lu- he added. A report culled zon heading eastwards by from PNA

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