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Duterte warns: No more landmines or no peace talks Mayor in CAGAYAN de Oro City-President Duterte has warned communist guerrillas not to use landmines anymore against government soldiers or else the much awaited peace talks

will not push through. “Isang putok na lang, goodbye and peace talks,” Duterte said in his speech before Army soldiers of the 4th Infrantry Division in Patag in his latest visit

here last night as part of his scheduled series of visits to military camps all over the country. Duterte said the New Peoples Army thrives in Mindanao because they

can easily extort to multinational companies who could be willing to secretly shell out funds to pay for revolutionary taxes. “They thrive in Mindanao, they survive in Min-

danao,” the President said citing multinaltional banana plantations and mining companies as the NPA’s source of extortion activities.

Duterte threatens to impose ‘Martial Law’

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Digong’s drug list died two years ago By Carolyn O. Arguillas of MindaNews

DAVAO City––President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed “validated” list of persons allegedly involved in the illegal drugs trade includes a former mayor of Talipao town in Sulu who had passed away two years ago. Benhajar Tulawie, listed as “Benahar Tulawie” died at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig on April 14, 2014. Temogen “Cocoy” Tulawie, chair of the Bawbug Advocates for Peace and Human Rights and nephew of Benhajar, wrote

“You are the kingpin of the Supreme Court. I am an elected President with CAMP EVANGELISTA, the mandate to protect the Cagayan De Oro City - constitution and the people,” President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte said. See MAYOR, page A7 hinted at imposing “Martial Although he did not Law” should the Supreme mention the name, Duterte Court pushed him to the referred to Chief Justice wall. Lourdes Maria Sereno who The visibly irked Duterte reportedly issued an order made the threat in a message to all drug suspects “not to to the military and police surrender, without warduring a visit here Tuesday rants.” afternoon. He said that there are The President said that if about 600,000 suspects in the Chief Justice would pin the military and the police PAGADIAN City, Zamboon him, he would order all in drug list that include anga del Sur--Local govmembers of the Executive judges, soldiers, policemen, President Duterte talks to uniformed men at 4th Infantry Division as he hints about ernment officials said the Department not to follow elected public officials Philippine National PoSee threatens, page A7 imposing Martial Law. M indanao D aily photo by G erry L ee G orit all court orders. lice (PNP) should update and verify the list of drug personalities submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte. Mayor Romeo Pulmones and Vice Mayor Ernesto Mondarte issued the By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor received a memorandum from the Destatement after President partment of National Defense about the Rodrigo Duterte on SunCAGAYAN de Oro City--The government burial procedure, which might take place day named David Navarro, allows the anti-Marcos group to hold rallies on Sept. 18, 2016. mayor of this city, as among to protest the burial of former President President Rodrigo Duterte was only the drug protectors and Ferdinand Marcos in the “Libingan ng fulfilling his promise to bury the remains persons involved in illegal Mga Bayani,” (Heroes Cemetery), Sec. of former President Ferdinand Marcos drugs in this province. Martin Andanar said here. at the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’ (Heroes Pulmones said Navarro Andanar , who heads the Presidential Cemetery), Andanar said. was the incumbent mayor of Communications Office (PCO), told the Andanar said that President Duterte Clarin, Misamis Occidental local media here that anyone could hold was fulfilling his promise to bury former MEET WITH THE PRESS. Presidential Commu- and did not serve as mayor protest rally against the burial of the for- President Marcos in the ‘Libingan’ to nications Office Chief Secretary Martin Andanar speaks although he was a resident mer strongman Marcos provided that the stop the division that has hindered the before the media practitioners During his visit Monday of this city. protest is peaceful. in Cagayan de Oro City. country’s politics. Pulmones said Mindanao Daily photo by Gerry Lee Gorit See protest, page A7 He said that his office has already See DRUG, page A7 By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

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‘Peaceful’ protests on Marcos burial allowed, says Andanar

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Pacquiao files measures reimposing death penalty By Jelly F. Musico of PNA

EXCITED for his first privilege speech as neophyte senator, Manny Pacquiao made his presence felt in front of the heavyweights of the Philippine Senate to push his Senate Bill No. 185 which seeks the reimposition of death penalty for heinous crimes and drug traffickers. “My first ever privilege speech as a Senator will focus on one of the biggest issues plaguing our country. I speak before you because of the sense of urgency on the issue of drug problem which has become alarming as it gets worse each day,” Pacquiao said in his six-page speech. Armed with verses from the Bible, the born again Christian senator claimed God allows capital punish-

ment against criminals. Pacquiao quoted Genesis 9:6 which says “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God, has God made mankind.” He also quoted another verse from the Bible’s Old Testament in Exodus 21:12 which states: “He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death.” The former eight-time world boxing defending champion gladly yielded to the request of fellow senators to be questioned about his proposal to revive death penalty. Senate Majority Vicente Sotto, who also filed separate bill reviving death penalty against drug trafficking, thanked Pacquiao for quoting a Bible verse from New Testament which,

Pacquiao said, recognizes the legitimacy of capital punishment. Pacquiao was referring to Romans 13:4 which says: “For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on to the wrongdoer.” “Natutuwa po ako na nabanggit nyo ang Bible dahil noong una nahirapan ako nang interpellate ako ng mga antigong senador, ang sabi sa akin nasa Old Testament yun mga sinasabi ko. Hindi ko nagpaaralan na sa New Testament ay meron pala at kayo ang nagbanggit nito. Dapat pala naging consultant kita noong araw when I sponsored it in 9th Congress,” Sotto said. Sotto also asked Pac-

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quiao if the world’s popular boxer is in favor of the cruel form of death penalty such as hanging or firing squad. Pacquiao initially refused to answer but eventually gave in to Sotto’s persistence. “Wala po ba kayong personal na pananaw. Alin ang mas pabor kayo, hanging, firing squad, electric chair or lethal injection?” Sotto asked. “Para sa akin po sa ngayon ay nanaig yung hanging or firing squad,” Pacquiao answered. “Dahil mura or dahil makakasilbi ng maganda,” Sotto inquired again. “Sisipain lang po ang upuan,” Pacquiao replied, an answer that left many senators and the people from gallery laughing. Pacquiao was also interpellated by fellow new Senators Joel Villanueva, Risa Hontiveros and Leila de Lima who is a former Justice secretary. Veteran Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Gregorio ‘Gringo’ Honasan II also raised some questions on Pacquiao’s proposal. Pacqui ao expl aine d that the alarming report of 11,309 out of the 42,029 barangays are considered drug-affected has prompted him to push the reimposition of death penalty. “Walang ngipin ang ating batas. Masyadong maluwag ang ating batas para sa mga drug traffickers,” he said. Pacquiao said the countries with death penalty have lower records of illegal drugs. A report culled from the Philippine News Agency

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6 DPWH-12 employees booted out for drug use

GENERAL Santos City––Six job order employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 12 have been dismissed from service after yielding positive of using illegal drugs in its mandatory drug tests. Engr. Reynaldo Tamayo Sr., DPWH Region 12 director, said he ordered the immediate termination of the job contracts of the concerned workers on Monday based on the results of the tests. He said the move was endorsed by the agency’s top officials and members of its management committee. “We decided during our meeting to terminate outright the services of the erring workers,” Tamayo said in a radio interview. The official said the six were among the initial batch of 218 permanent and job order or contractual employees of the DPWH-12

who were subjected to surprise drug tests last week. Most of them were found positive of using methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, he said. As of Tuesday, Tamayo said all job order employees of the agency have already completed the drug tests. He said they will schedule another round of drug tests for the remaining employees, which he placed at “less than a hundred.” “It will again be a surprise testing to ensure proper results,” the official said. Tamayo said the six dismissed employees have the option to undergo confirmatory tests but they will have to shoulder the P1,000 testing fee. But he did not say whether they could still seek reinstatement if the confirmatory test results would turn out negative. For permanent employees who would yield positive of drug use, he said he will immediately order them to explain the results. He said they could face disciplinary actions but noted that they will be based on existing civil service regulations. The DPWH-12 launched the mandatory drug tests for its officials and employees in compliance with a directive from its central office. The move is in support of intensified campaign against illegal drugs ordered by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. (MindaNews)

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New hospital building in Agsur equipped with P25-m CT Scan By David M. Suyao PPIO-Agusan del Sur

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur––Modern medical facilities including a CT Scan worth P25 million will be installed when the main extension building of the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital will be opened this month. With this privilege, local patients needing this kind of equipment that will help treat complicated sickness will no longer have to far to Davao City or Butuan City. Dr. Joel Esparagoza, Provincial Health Officer and hospital chief, however explained there would only be soft opening of the new spacious building since only the first floor where the facilities will be placed will be inaugurated. “Only the first floor will be operational first because there are still

few things that need finishing touches in the second floor,”Esparagoza said. Esparagoza has assured full medical operations will really start upon the opening because most medical equipments are set in the first floor. Twelve private rooms mostly occupy the second floor. The operating room with its complete equipments and facilities will be installed next week. According to Dr. Esparagoza, the new C.T. Scan from the Department of Health is now ready for installation in the first floor, awaiting for the electrical installation to be completed. The new Digital X-ray Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza announced the opening of the new main building of DO Plaza Memorial Hospital in his speech here at the hospital Halfway House.

purchased by the provincial government worth P6.5 million will also be installed in the new hospital building while 100 beds will be apportioned in the rooms in the first and second floor. Two operating tables with complete operating lights will occupy the operating room located in the second floor. “With the prize that Gov. Plaza received from challenge fund by winning the good government housekeeping worth P7 million, we were able to purchase some of the most needed facilities of our new hospital. Also part of that 7 million prize contributed to the construction of the Half-way House that will cater pregnant women two to three days before they deliver their babies,” Esparagoza said. According to Esparagoza, Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza also introduced the consignment

policy in the acquisition of medicines that would cover the entire D.O. Plaza managed hospitals province-wide, and was institutionalized thru an ordinance. Presently, listing of medicines and medical supplies for consignment is on-going, subject to be implemented next month. The construction of a separate warehouse for the consignment medicines and supplies will also follow for easy and smooth inventory. “Presently, our DO Plaza Memorial Hospital has only 100 beds capacity but is catering 200 or more patients. Because of this, many problems exist including the shortages of medicines. But with our new hospital buildings, the problem of congestion will be solved and hopefully, the shortage of medicines when the consignment policy will be implemented,” Esparagoza added.

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Geovanni Abing’s All That Remains AS Boholano artist Geovanni Abing will soon open his third solo exhibit on August 18 at Qube Gallery, Cebu City, I am optimistic that his art’s magnetic qualities assure his promising journey. His pace-setting art attests this. The following is my art criticism for his coming show: Individuals may choose a course of action off the beaten track. At times, these pathfinders affect popular culture by their individuality; likewise, culture inspires their individualism. What the mind feeds, that is what he or she becomes. The human mind begins as a complete but receptive blank slate or a “tabula rasa” as Aristotle conceptualizes it; we learn and transmute our lives from the information about the objects in the world that our senses carry. Thus, Ralph Waldo Emerson penned: “…

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man is a bundle of relations, a knot of roots/whose flower and fruitage is the world.” Much of what we are comes from our beliefs—our map of the world and our place in it. Beliefs are powerful because it is our sense of reality filtered by life experiences. Our beliefs, however, are not real but are mere constructs. The map is not the jurisdiction—just a subjective representation of it. But beliefs are either empower-

ing or limiting depending on how we nurture them. In this exhibit, Geovanni Abing figuratively presents the influencing and influenced constituent of urban culture. His “All That Remains” focuses on the causality between memories and dayto-day encounters, and the fabric of pop tastes, perspectives and practices: the outcome is a function of the inputs. Abing’s collage images reminds of subsuming materialistic values which—if remained unchecked and unchallenged—sacrifices one’s spirituality and catalyzes a less meaningful communal and personal existence. His portrait-inspired presentations metaphorically reveal what happens if individuals are filled with the time’s many delusions. For the online screen slaves,

for instance, they can reflect whether or not they are “made or unmade” by what consumes them. The artworks reveal surreal faces with eyes or necks forcing out cartoon characters, animals and other symbols of pop culture. Comical and bizarre, they obviously communicate a satire. The unique medium—upcycled magazines and books—and imagery cannot more reinforce on the theme of identity crisis evoked by the subjects of Abing’s artworks. The oeuvres are informed by the search for and scholarly debate over Filipino national identity, and the seeming dearth of values in urban culture. The quest and deliberations? These arise from the reality that information about who we are, what we are about, and what we are expressing— is lacking.

after receiving death threats from drug personalities. But then, we cannot right a wrong by another wrong. We cannot correct the drugs problem that has the entire Filipino nation in its maniacal grip by killing people left and right simply because they are suspected of involvement in illegal drugs. We cannot stop the drug menace that has already killed many of our youth by wanton yet unverified accusations against judges, politicians and other officials. The last time I looked, the Philippines is still a country operating under a set of well-defined laws, where the rule of law is still the general rule that must be adhered to and obeyed at all times. We are still a democracy, where each and every citizen is granted Constitutional guarantees, like the guarantees of presumption of innocence and, more basically, of being given an opportunity being condemned and punished. -oooCURRENT KILLING CAMPAIGN WILL NOT STOP DRUGS: There are many of us now who say that where were Duterte’s critics---those who speak out against the vigilantestyle campaign against drugs under his administration--when a great number of Filipinos were being raped, maimed, and killed by drugcrazed individuals, when Filipino kids by the millions were losing their minds and

their souls because of drug addiction, in the past? That, I have to admit, is a good question, and a very valid one at that. But then, in asking that question, I am sure that the sole intention was the good of the Filipino people, the thought being that, the only way to fight drug syndicates is eliminating those behind it once and for all. Unfortunately, this is not going to permanently stop the drugs problem. I am sure that after Duterte steps down from Malacanang, either after six years or perhaps sooner, by some quirk of fate, God forbid, the zealous and aggressive campaign against drugs under his administration will surely be forgotten, allowing syndicates to resume their nefarious activities. The solution, really, is not just eliminating the people behind the problem, for there will be others who will come after them, but in changing the bringing Filipinos closer to God! -oooPLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible study and prayer session online could now be heard, 24 HOURS a day, in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan or www.facebook.com/ANDKNK (and look for “Ang Tanging Daan” broadcasts). Phone: 0922 833 43 96, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… For the LORD is our judge, Marketing and Sales MAY IGLECIAS the LORD is our lawgiver, Manager Account Executives the LORD is our king; it is he --------------------------------------------------------------------------who will save us…” (Isaiah EDITORIAL 33:22, the Holy Bible). ALLAN M. MEDIANTE -oooEditor-in-Chief WHO ARE WE TO BELIEVE NOW? As expected, ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ many of those whose names Managing Editor Executive Editor were announced by Presi CHENG ORDOÑEZ MARK FRANCISCO JOEL ESCOL dent Duterte on Sunday, Associate Editor Lifestyle Editor Feature Editor August 07, 2016, as being involved in drugs denied the gerry lee gorit GILBERT Y. CHAO accusations against them, Motoring Editor Photo Journalist and that, indeed, is a natural PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN reaction. In the Philippines, Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao we observe the so-called “11th Commandment”, Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING which is derisively stated Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor as “do not admit, even if AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA you are caught”. Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant So, what are we to do now? Whom are we going felix santillan EDSEL BANTOL to believe? Duterte, with his Layout Artist Layout Artist bare allegations, or the of ficials who are denying those ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI allegations? It would have NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE been a lot simpler if, right CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY during the announcement Legal Counsel made by the President, he --------------------------------------------------------------simultaneously listed details bureau and mktg staff of the officials’ involvement candy macabale - 09161326483 ED A. MAINIT - 09156590273 in the illicit drug trade, with RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 dates and places of commisMISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 sion of drug pushing. GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 As it is, the President North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0936-303-0410 VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 has only succeeded in pitMARAMAG - TITA FINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 ting his word against the quezon, buk. - ROSE GENON word of those whom he Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 tangub city - bobby mag usara linked to the drug menace. OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 Without hard evidence, we OZAMIZ CITY - VICTORIO D. ESTUDILLO - 0926-321-9389/0923-839-5137 cannot fault those being ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 linked if they fight back cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 davao - MARLON GAYOG-09276314995 and vehemently deny the davao - tom a. caballero-09756023684 accusations against them. davao - tomas canoy avancena jr.-09177017010 I hope the President’s legal davao del norte - sarah castor - 09263988293 advisers will dare to discuss davao occidental - alma ORTIZ - 09058532215 davao city/island samal - jessie palabao this with him, and thereby -0935-874-9825/ -0946-242-6672 put more legitimacy and digos city, dvo sur & kidapawan - romeo d. sanchez lani vallido

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n So, what are we to do now? Whom are we going to believe? Duterte, with his bare allegations, or the officials who are denying those allegations? legal acceptability into the drugs campaign. -oooCITIZENS STILL HAVE GUARANTEES FROM CHARTER: Make no mistake about it. I am in full support of Duterte’s hardline stand against illegal drugs. I know how it feels when a relative is killed at the instance of drug syndicates. My own brother, former barangay captain Ariel L. Mauricio of Poblacion Center, Ramos, Tarlac, was killed

Start the day with God “When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you!” -Deuteronomy 20:1 Sometimes we face challenges today that make us anxious to live tomorrow. It could be a situation with a coworker, boss, teacher, or even a friend. If we go to bed and wake up with God on our side,

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Dissent and the old Roman justice system By William R. Adan of MindaNews

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental--Nothing is absolutely wrong with a Senate’s probe of the extrajudicial executions and vigilante killings occurring daily under the present dispensation. President Duterte himself has time and again declared that the campaign against the drug menace should be pursued within the bounds of law. So why should Sen. Leila de Lima, the Senate justice committee chair, be vehemently opposed and pulled down by the President’s men in her planned probe on the escalating killing of suspected criminals and innocent victims obtaining throughout the country every day? For doing her task, de Lima is vilified, portrayed to the public as protector and coddler of drug personalities. The rabid minions of the President in the social media picked up the de Lima demolition campaign fabricating and circulating blatant lies; photo-shopped her hobnobbing with alleged

drug lords, all aimed to destroy her reputation and credibility to conduct the probe. (If it is now a crime to be seen with a suspected criminal, then why the absence of public uproar over the audience and photo opportunity of Peter Lim with Pres. Duterte, who the President himself earlier tagged as a big drug lord under the protection of some PNP generals?) This disturbing development is a dark blotch to our supposed march towards transparent and responsible governance to improve the Filipino quality of life. It appears that the present administration wants everybody to toe the line so as to speed up the realization of the agenda of change. People with opposing or different views on the current state of affairs, are threatened and bashed by rabid minions of the political leadership to cow them to silence and submission. Those in government should be reminded that unless the road is paved towards a dictatorship re-

gime, legitimate dissent should be respected, allowed and secured. The Constitution guarantees the citizens’ freedom of expression. At institutional level, it mandates Congress to conduct investigation in aid of legislation. This ought not to be forfeited by any means if only to uphold check and balance in governance, especially in the exercise of the Executive Department of its functions and responsibilities. A Senate or congressional probe on the bloody campaign against the drug menace is imperative. Consider this. The primary casualties of the drug war are sadly the poor and defenseless suspects who are summarily executed most likely to silence them once and for all from exposing their main pushers and coddlers which may include police officers who possibly recycled and marketed confiscated drugs through the now salvaged victims. The wanton execution of suspects without due process leaves the big culprits scot-

Turning Point

Hontiveros to Duterte: You can’t destroy oligarchy by giving Marcos a hero’s burial “FOR someone who publicly disapproves of oligarchs, President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to give the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero’s burial is the height of contradiction.” This was the statement issued today by Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros as she opposed the plan by the government to bury the remains of Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani HONTIVEROS (LNMB). In a resolution she filed on Monday, Hontiveros said that allowing the former President to be buried at the cemetery will only cause further divisiveness and reopen old wounds, especially as the country is in the process of providing reparations to Martial Law victims. “President Duterte cannot end the rule of oligarchs in the country by honoring the very man who created a crony oligarchy during Martial Law,” Hontiveros said. Hontiveros argued that Marcos does not qualify to be buried at the heroes’ cemetery. She said that while the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) regulation regarding the allocation of cemetery plots at the LNMB allows for the burial

of former presidents, an exception was provided for those who were convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude. “In the case of Hilao v. Estate of Marcos, the jury found the estate of defendant Ferdinand Marco liable to 10,059 plaintiffs for the acts of torture, summary execution and disappearance. This conviction should suffice See burial, page A7

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free. On the other hand, the rich and well-connected, like the drug kingpin, Peter Lim, identified no less by the President of the Republic based, accordingly, on impeccable information from intelligence agencies under his control, was even allowed audience with him, advised to clear himself with the law enforcing authorities, thus given due process, a day in court. This is double standard justice, clear and simple. Incidentally, if there is, accordingly, no sufficient evidence against Peter Lim as a drug lord, how goes the PNP Generals who were shamed by the President as Lim’s protectors? It’s not only that we have a double standard of justice, our justice system has also retrogressed to the ancient Roman operating principle of justice where the accused is presumed guilty unless he is able to prove his innocence. The burden of proof lies not on the accuser but on the accused. The system is oppressive and is highly prone to abuse See justice, page A7

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Respect due process

A prelate of Butuan urged the government to respect the judicial process when dealing with drug users and pushers in its campaign against illegal drugs. “Campaign versus drugs, in that matter, we could not tolerate or allowed just to kill them because of this, because of that, it has to undergo judicial process,” said Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos. He emphasized the need for due process of law specially since the Philippines is a democratic country. “We are living in a democracy, [the drug war] has to follow judicial process,” he added. Despite efforts already being made to monitor and investigate illegal drug operations in Mindanao, Pueblos pushes for continued efforts in drug busting. “That’s true, they (drug operators) are slowly being investigated and monitored so with this kind of work I think something good will come out of this,” he said. Another prelate from Novaliches shared the same sentiments against the said extrajudicial killings, See respect, page A7

Divorce bill no go?

A congressman said the divorce bill advocated by the Gabriela party-list is expected to be dismissed in Congress. According to Buhay party-list Rep. Joselito “Lito” Atienza Jr., the divorce bill or House Bill No. 2380 sponsored by Gabriela is opposed by many lawmakers. Filed in Congress five times since 2005, the divorce bill has never been passed. According to Atienza, an intact family is extremely important to society. ‘Stronger family unit’ “We will watch out for this because we are against this (the divorce bill). Buhay partylist will definitely not support divorce law as this is contrary to what we are fighting for, a stronger family unit,” said Atienza. He added the bill will not benefit the country as it destroys family life, especially the relationship between husbands and wives. “I’m sure there are a lot who are not for divorce. When we talk about it, that’s when we’ll be able See divorce, page A7

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Reds frown at Digong’s ultimatum, call for more offensives By Ronalyn V. Olea of Bulatlat.com

THE Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat of postponing the peace talks over the New People’s Army (NPA) use of command-detonated landmines “smacks of a poorlycrafted deflectionary tactic, with the aim of blaming the revolutionary forces for the repeated postponement of peace talks.” On August 7, following an ambush by NPA guerrillas against soldiers of the 25th Infantry Battalion in sitio Inuburan, barangay Rizal, Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Duterte warned the NPA to stop using land mines or else, there would be no peace talks.

The CPP noted that Duterte issued the ultimatum despite having yet to fulfill his own promise to release detained consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and political prisoners. “He (Duterte) is showing himself to be more and more cantankerous, inventing one reason after another to attack the CPP and NPA instead of finding ways to push forward peace negotiations,” the CPP said. The GRP-NDFP formal talks are slated this August 20 to August 27 in Oslo, Norway. The CPP said that as Duterte hops from one military camp to another, intensifying war.” lease all NDFP consultants he is “daily becoming more The CPP urged Duterte in order to have them lend bellicose issuing threats of to fulfill his promise to re- their expertise in scheduled negotiations. The CPP said all revolutionary forces are ready to work with Duterte to actively pursue talks to resolve the roots of the armed conflict through negotiations. It added however that the CPP is not one to back down from threats of war by Duterte. “Waging people’s war

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and the Ottawa Treaty on Landmines. “Perhaps, he has not been closely listening to explanations about landmine conventions and distinctions made about different types of landmines,” the CPP said. The CPP pointed out that the aim of the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel landmines is to protect civilians from accidental explosions. It added that the explosives and landmines used by NPA are command-detonated or blasted manually, some with a battery-powered electronic trigger held by a Red fighter. The CPP said there is no incident where a commanddetonated landmine laid by the NPA was accidentally exploded by a civilian. The CPP added that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has repeatedly threatened to file charges against the NPA for violating international conventions over the use of commanddetonated landmines but not one case has been filed. “We challenge them to do so,” the CPP said. The CPP said commanddetonated landmines are “a poor man’s weapon,” which are mass-produced by people who have no recourse to the expensive

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Respect... from page A5

stressing drug users’ and pushers’ right to be given a chance to change their ways. “The end does not justify the means,” said Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. “If the person had wronged, proper action should be taken and that it does not clash with their human rights.” According to the latest data from the Philippine National Police, 395 drug users and pushers have been killed and the number steadily rises everyday. (Ysabel Hilado / CBCPNews)

Divorce... from page A5

to analyze and unpack all the issues why divorce will not be good for the Filipino family,” explained the congressman in Filipino. Thinking about the Filipino family According to Gabriela Reps. Emmi de Jesus and Arlene Brosas, they filed House Bill No. 2380 again because they want to amend some parts of the Family Code of the Philippines in order to legalize divorce. By now, only Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. of Quezon City and Rep. Geraldine Roman of Bataan are supporting the divorce bill. According to the latest survey of Laylo Research, 67% of Filipinos are opposed to divorce. (Glenn Figuracion / CBCPNews)

Justice... from page A5

by the unscrupulous. In our damaged and corrupted culture, the Roman justice is always advantageous to the rich and well connected. His final evidence is his wealth, influence and connection. On the other hand, the poor accused, as what is obtaining now, is not even given the opportunity to prove his innocence but is directly convicted and executed with no qualms at all. The suppression of legitimate dissent and the retrogression of our justice system to that of the ancient Roman system long ago discarded by civilized societies are a death knell to democracy. Where are we going from here? (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of the Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines).

Burial... from page A5

to disqualify Marcos from being buried at the heroes’ cemetery,” Hontiveros explained. The neophyte senator said that the Duterte government should just lay the remains of the late strongman in his hometown or some other place “that will not serve to distort history, assail democracy and insult all those who fought and

died to end the dictatorship.” “This is the more appropriate resolution that the government can pursue on this matter rather than yield to the Marcoses’ attempt to paint a rosy picture of the dictatorship, rehabilitate their image and whitewash their crimes against the people,” Hontiveros ended.

Mayor... from page A1

President Rodrigo Duterte a letter dated August 8, to inform him his uncle is dead and to urge him to conduct a “high-level, full blown investigation of the drug apparatus in Sulu and to immediately neutralize the local chief executives and police officers who are involved.” “Mr. President, I wish to inform you that Benhajar Tulawie is already dead,” Tulawie wrote. A copy of the death certificate issued by the City of Taguig was attached to the letter copy furnished Philippine National Police DirectorGeneral Ronald dela Rosa. “Because of the ultimatum order to respond within 24 hours, I have momentarily attached a printout of an electronic copy because the original copy is still in Sulu,” Tulawie wrote. Tulawie personally delivered the letter for the President to the office here of Duterte’s personal assistant, Secretary Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. Tulawie said his uncle was a member of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, representing the first district of Sulu, at the time of his death. He said Benhajar served as mayor of Talipao town some 20 years ago, “long before we even heard of shabu.” No record Following the 24-hour deadline Duterte gave those whose names he announced early Sunday morning to report to their superiors, Tulawie said surviving family members of Benhajar went to the police director of Sulu at 1 p.m. on Sunday “to show good faith and full support to your campaign against drugs and to shed light on the accusation against Benhajar Tulawie.” The Tulawie family also gave the police director a copy of Benhajar’s death certificate. Tulawie said the police chief confirmed that Benhajar “has no record on drugs with their office.” “With all due respect and utmost desire for you to succeed in your campaign against drugs, I am very curious why of all the known druglords, pushers and users in Sulu, why were you fed the name of a dead person?” “If the local police in Sulu does not have any drugrelated record of Benhajar Tulawie, how did his name land into your already validated list?” Tulawie asked. “Shabulized” Sulu

He said Sulu is one ‘shabulized’ territory “that is yet to feel the whip of your crackdown.” Tulawie agrees with the President that the drug issue is closely linked to kidnappings. Kidnappings are prevalent in Sulu “and who could be most interested to have these problems resolved other than the Tausug themselves?” In support of the President’s war on drugs, “I humbly request you to conduct a high-level, full-blown investigation of the drug apparatus in Sulu and to immediately neutralize the local chief executives and police officers who are involved.” Aside from kidnapping, the use of illegal drugs has also been blamed on other forms of criminality in Sulu, including gang rape. Tulawie narrated that in 2009, young college students were abducted and raped by a gang of young boys who were high on drugs, a case he personally documented but the filing of criminal charges did not prosper “because the rapists involved were the sons of powerful politicians in Sulu.” He said his expose of the gang rape and his human rights advocacy “caused me harassments and direct threats against my life that forced me to leave Sulu and seek refuge in Davao City” where he said he experienced that Duterte’s leadership is “not hostile to human rights defenders like me and for that I owe you a debt of gratitude.” Tulawie said the war on drugs and human rights “are not diametrically opposed and in fact could rightly work together.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Drug... from page A1

Navarro and his family have transferred to Clarin, Misamis Occidental, after the provincial government led by then Gov. Aurora Cerilles launched in 2009 an all-out anti-drugs campaign. Cerilles was supported in the anti-drugs campaign by her husband, Antonio, who was then the second district congressman in the antidrugs campaign. Antonio is now the governor while his wife is the congresswoman in the second district. Mondarte said the information needed to be updated as some names of people involved in the illegal drug trade in this province were not included in the list the President released on Sunday. Mayor Eduardo Relacion of the nearby town of Labangan joined Pulmones and Mondarte in expressing support to the President’s relentless anti-drugs campaign. Relacion said former Labangan Mayor Abubakar Abdulkarim Afdal has left the town in 2010. Afdal’s name is included in the list the President released on Sunday. Relecion said that Afdal,

like Navarro, has left this province due to the relentless anti-drug campaign the provincial government launched in 2009. (Hirohito D. Cadion/PNA)

Threatens... from page A1

and even the lowest workers of the government. “Shall we wait for the issuance of the warrants to each of the 600,000 suspects before we could arrest them,” Duterte said. He said that he could not wait because while waiting for the warrants to come out, the drug addicts and the drug lords would wrought havoc to the people. “As the President, I have the mandate to protect our people and I cannot allow the criminals, drug addicts, to kill innocent people that include the children and the women,” Duterte said. “Ano ang gagawin ko Maam?” (What will I do Maam with reference to the Chief Justice), “Will I declare Martial Law?” Duterte asked. “The judges of the court do not conduct patrols and arrest criminals. Do not order me “ kay dili ko gago ” (I am not an imbecile),” Duterte said. He said that he would not allow the military and the police who are doing against drugs and in the performance of their duties to go to jail. He told the military and police to be loyal to the flag and the country and not to any person - we will decide the moment we meet at the crossroads. In the meantime, “I have the mandate to protect the constitution,” Duterte said. During his short visit, Duterte also visited the camp mortuary where he paid his last respect to Private First Class Ricardo Simbajon, a government trooper, who was killed in action in an armed encounter with the communist rebels in Bukidnon Friday last week. The President also visited the army station hospital where he talked to the wounded military personnel and check on the military’s medical facilities. He said he buy advance medical equipment for the military.

Protest... from page A1

He said that President Duterte expects a strong opposition among the antiMarcos groups, but would proceed to the burial of Marcos at the Libingan. “ The anti-Marcos groups have the right to march to the streets to dramatize their protest, but the protesters must carry the protest peacefully without obstructing traffic flow,” Andanar said. He said that the Duterte administration would allow the anti-Marcos burial protest provided that the protest would not violate the rights of others to enjoy peace. Marcos served as the

10 th Philippine President from 1965 to 1986. He died in exile in Hawaii on September 28, 1989. Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972, but recalled the military rule in 1981. In 1986, the political opposition led by former President Corazon Aquino gained power through a military-backed civilian revolt in Manila, which ousted Marcos from power. The former President Corazon Aquino, Marcos political archrival , has refused to allow the return of the Marcos body to the Philippines until in 1993 when President Fidel Ramos allowed the return of Marcos remain in his hometown in Batac, Ilocos Norte. Her son B enigno S. Aquino, III, w ho was elected as 15 th Philippine President, from 2010-2016 has also refused the burial of Marcos in the Heroes Cemetery. During his campaign for the presidency in the 2016 presidential elections, Duterte promised to bury Marcos at the Libingan if elected President. Duterte described Marcos as the “brightest Philippine president that the country ever have had.” The remains of President Marcos are until now interred in a family-owned museum and mausoleum in Batac, Ilocos Norte.

Peace... from page A1

Duterte’s speech was culled from the live streaming of GMA network. The president said the revolutionary taxes could not be easily tracked down because the willing companies approved it in their main offices in Metro Manila. “We can fight in 100 years, wala talaga kayo,” Duterte said hinting that the peace process maybe impaired by continued violations of the NPA in using land mines. However the President assured the government will stand firm by any threats that comes along the way. “We will not allow an inch of threat taken from us,” Dutrte said.”I want peace but there is a parameter for that,” he added. Duterte has also assured that he will allocate funds to buy life-saving medical equipment to save soldiers lives who will be wounded in an encounter.

Offensives... from page A6

rockets and howitzers of state-funded armies. So far, the CPP said the use of command-detonated landmines has been proven to be highly effective weapons at thwarting the frenzied military offensives of the AFP. “This is the reason why the AFP has been so adamant in its demand for the NPA to stop using CDX landmines to the point of mindlessly citing interna-

tional prohibitions even without a comprehensive and clear understanding of those,” it said. At the moment, no ceasefire exists between government forces and NPA guerrillas. The CPP, however, earlier said it is willing to declare a unilateral, separate ceasefire on August 20. (http://bulatlat.com)

Duterte arrives at military camp in C. de Oro By Cris Diaz of PNA

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City–– President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at the 4th Infantry Division here, the largest military camp, at about 4:20 Tuesday afternoon on board a civilian helicopter. The President arrived at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental about 4:00 p.m. where he was welcomed by provincial government officials led by Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano. Duterte, clad in a checkered blue polo shirt, off-white pants, and a pair of rubber shoes, walked toward the military headquarters after disembarking from a civilian helicopter that landed on the military ground a few meters away from Philippine Army headquarters. The visit, dubbed as “Talk to Troops”, is among the regular visits of President Duterte to military camps in the country where he personally interacts with government troopers, a military official said. The Presidential Security Group has barred the taking of photos and television footage of the President as the helicopter landed and while he was walking toward the army headquarters where he will have a close-door conference with top military and police officials in Northern Mindanao. The photo ops and television footage would be allowed only in the military gymnasium where the President would deliver a message to the military personnel and the few invited local officials. Capt. Patrick Martinez, the spokesperson of the army’s 4ID, said the President would also pay his last respect to the army trooper who was killed in action in an armed encounter with the communist rebels in Bukidnon last week. He said from the camp mortuary, Duterte would visit the wounded soldiers who are undergoing treatment at the army station hospital in the military camp. (PNA)

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