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PPI AWARDEE. BusinessWeek Mindanao editor-in-chief Nelson Constantino (3rd from right) holding the Best in Business and Economy Reporting (Weekly Category) trophy during the Civic Journalism Community Press Awards, May 1, 2014 under the auspices of the Philippine Press Institute at Trader’s Hotel. Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos (6th from right) graced the occasion as keynote speaker.

Sulu executives cited for police support

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ULU – The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has cited Sulu Governor Totoh Tan for his invaluable support to the efforts of the law enforcement agency in the province.

Regional Top Stories

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By CHENG ORDONEZ Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Worsening the power situation in Mindanao, which is currently experiencing varying rotating brownouts between four to eight hours, the STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI), a coal-powered plant operating in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, announced on Saturday, May 3, 2014, that it has “deferred the scheduled synchronization of one of its electric generating See REPAIR, page 11

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Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno raises the arm of Misamis Oriental first district Rep. Peter M. Unabia announcing support for the congressman’s bid for the governorship of the province in the 2016 elections. With them is former vice governor Norris Babiera during Unabia’s 52nd birthday celebration on Tuesday. Behind the three leaders are mayors of Misamis Oriental’s two districts. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit of Mindanao Daily News

Best in Business and Economic Reporting

Oca backs Unabia’s gubernatorial bid in Misor

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

THIS early, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno has thrown his support to Misamis Oriental first district Rep. Peter M.

Unabia in the latter’s bid to become the next governor of the province in the 2016 elections.

Provincial board members, led by Bebeng Dumadag and the mayors of the first and second districts

of the province, also threw in their support to Unabia during the party.

Moreno graced the 52nd birthday celebration of the congressman on Tuesday at Unabia’s farm in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.

The mayor greeted Unabia a happy birthday and wished for him “more happiness, not only now, but also in the future.”

He lamented the “sorry state” of the province in See backs, page 11

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PPI bares winners of 2013 Civic Journalism Awards THE BusinessWeek Mindanao, the sister publication of Mindanao Daily News, won the prestigious Best in Business and Economic reporting as the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) announced Thursday the winners of the 2013 Civic Journalism Awards, an annual competition that aims to recognize outstanding journalism among community newspapers across the country.

Baguio Midland Courier and Baguio Chronicle each won in two categories under the weekly newspaper division. The former was adjudged the Best Edited Community Newspaper and the Best Editorial Page while the latter won the Best in Environmental Reporting and Best in Photojournalism awards.

In the same division two newspapers in Mindanao – BusinessWeek Mindanao and The Mindanao Cross – emerged as the Best in Business and Economic

Reporting and the Best in Culture, Arts and History Reporting, respectively. The Bohol Chronicle, the lone winner from the Visayas in the same division, received the Coke Bayanihan Award for Best Reporting on Disasters, a special recognition added to this year’s list of awards for the first time.

Best in Business and Economic Reporting BusinessWeek Mindanao’s regular sections on banking and finance, corporations, the local economy and agriculture provide a comprehensive view of the business and economic issues and trends in the community.

Special reports and feature articles present rich opportunities for community discussions focused on the business and economic potential of Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao.

Pressing local business and economic concerns and trends are given prominence consistently as these usually fill the front pages of the

paper.

Overall, the varied and fair coverage of business and economic events and issues make for effective information dissemination that can undoubtedly serve only to strengthen the community––in keeping with the principles of civic journalism.

In the daily division, Cebu Daily News, emerged as the most awarded publication, besting the other finalists in three categories, namely, Best Editorial Page, Best in Photojournalism, and the Coke Bayanihan Award for Best Reporting on Disasters.

Two newspapers from Mindanao, Edge Davao and Sun.Star Davao, were declared Best Community

Newspaper and Best in Environmental Reporting, respectively. The lone winner from Luzon, Sun.Star Baguio, was deemed the Best in Culture, Arts, and History Reporting.

The other finalists were Sun.Star Cebu, Mindanao Gold Star Daily in the daily division; and Mabuhay and Metro Post in the weekly division.

Winners received trophies and cash prizes.

Plaques of Merit were handed out to all the finalists.

Here’s a summary of this year’s Civic Journalism Awards winners: WEEKLY 1. Best Edited Community Newspaper: BAGUIO CHRONICLE

2. Best Editorial Page: BAGUIO CHRONICLE 3. Best in Business and Economic Reporting: BUSINESSWEEK MINDANAO 4. Best in Environmental Reporting: BAGUIO MIDLAND COURIER 5. Best in Photojournalism: BAGUIO MIDLAND COURIER 6. Best in Culture, Arts and History Reporting: THE MINDANAO CROSS 7. Special Award: Coke Bayanihan Award on Best Reporting on Disasters: THE BOHOL CHRONICLE DAILY 1. Best Edited Community Newspaper: EDGE DAVAO 2. Best Editorial Page: CEBU DAILY NEWS

3. Best in Business and Economic Reporting: VISAYAN DAILY STAR 4. Best in Environmental Reporting: SUN.STAR DAVAO (M) 5. Best in Photojournalism: CEBU DAILY NEWS 6. Best in Culture, Arts and History Reporting: SUN.STAR BAGUIO (L) 7. Special Award: Coke Bayanihan Award on Best Reporting on Disasters: CEBU DAILY NEWS The awarding was one of the highlights of PPI’s two-day 50th anniversary celebration, which opened on May 1 at the Traders Hotel Manila. It also coincided with PPI’s annual membership forum and general assembly.

Regional State Prosecutor cries foul over carnapped vehicle issue

By CHENG ORDONEZ Associate Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City––Northern Mindanao Regional State Prosecutor James Umpa cried foul to accusations hurled against him, accusing him of “stealing a sports utility vehicle and harassing a private citizen in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.” The news report appeared over an online news website of a television network.

Umpa said the news item was un-

fair for him and his family since they are the victims and the car, a Toyota Fortuner with Plate No. ZEH-575, that he allegedly stole is actually his wife’s and was recovered from the alleged complainant, Jose Elbina of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. According to the news report, Elbina complained that Prosecutor Umpa, “in conspiracy with policemen from Aurora, took away his Toyota Fortuner on Feb. 11, 2014,” while he was driving it in Aurora.

Elbina reportedly bought the

vehicle from CCR Car Display in Talisay City, Cebu, owned by a certain Florito Caballero, as evidenced by a deed of sale dated July 20, 2012, the report said.

But Umpa said the vehicle was carnapped from them in the last week of June, 2012, or almost two years ago. His wife bought the vehicle from his uncle, Panoro Umpa, the original owner.

“In fact, a case has been filed against two suspects, Abdusalam See ISSUE, page 11

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Unlimited Network of Opportunities (UNO) unveils Milestone

By Lovely Babe Estoista and Roque Salvo Jr, Liceo U MassComm Interns

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A G AYA N d e O r o City - Carrying their advocacy, “Building people, Building Business” UNO takes Kagay-anons a step

closer to entrepreneurial success as they open their first branch in the city on May 2.

For 7 years, UNO is the

UNO Board of Directors formally open their branch located at Tiano Bros. - San Agustin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City, with a ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, May 2.

Photo By Roque Salvo

leading network marketing company in the country which provides affordable products and business ventures for persons in all walks of life. The company is committed to improve the lives of the Filipinos and to gradually improve our economy.

UNO’s new office is located near Plaza Divisoria, the city’s business center.

With its two story office and a spacious area, UNO can accommodate many Kagay-anons who want to be bosses of their business

ventures.

“Here in Uno, you are the boss, you manage your own, and you earn more than those employed people.” said William Barbo, UNO’s president.

“I watched in TV last night that there are still a lot of unemployed people in our country, so I guess we still have many in need people to help, we still have to build more opportunities for them.”, Barbo added.

The opening was graced by three of the big names in the company Mr. William

Barbo, the President, Mr. Oliver Chua, the Vice President and Mr. Herbie Chua, the Chief Operation Officer.

The UNO Members who attended the opening were all cheerful and excited for the new opportunities and p ossibi lit ies t he y can acquire through the networking industry.

“If you start to become a member of UNO, the only challenging part heading into success is rejection, which is the challenge in this business. Rejection is

part of our daily lives. You need to convince people to buy your products.” John Andrew Laurente, UNO member.

Currently, UNO offers a package promo of buy 2 and take 4 UNO products.

At present, UNO has more t han a hundre d branches in the Philippines and also in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and they are soon to open in USA. On May 3 UNO will also open a new office in Iligan City.

TO ALL THE DELEGATES, PARTICIPANTS, AND ORGANIZERS OF THE

INC MINDANAO UNITY GAMES Cagayan de Oro City May 5-6, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS, WISHING EVERYONE A PEACEFUL, PLEASANT AND SUCCESSFUL SPORTS ACTIVITIES. Orderly Compiled UNO Health products.

Photo By Lovely Babe Estoista

Greetings from:

HON. ARNULFO GO Congressman 2nd District of SULTAN KUDARAT

The Executives behind this successful event.

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ALANG SA TANANG MGA TIGPASIUGDA, SUMASALMOT UG MGA MAGDUDULA SA

INC MINDANAO UNITY GAMES Cagayan deo Oro City May 5-6, 2014

(from left) Mr. Oliver Chua, Vice President, Mr. William Barbo, UNO President and Mr. Herbie Chua, Chief Operation Officer pose for photo op during the opening of their UNO office located at Tiano Bros. - San Agustin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City, May 2.

Photo By Lovely Babe Estoista

DAWATA ANG AMONG MAINITON NGA MGA PANIMBAYA KANINYONG TANAN KAUBAN ANG MGA PANGHINAUT SA DAKUNG KALAMPOSAN SA INYONG KALIHOKAN SA PAUGNAT SA KUSOG.

Greetings from:

HON. PETER “sr. pedro” M. UNABIA Congressman 1st District of MISAMIS ORIENTAL

The UNO Contributors gathered in front of UNO new Office.

Photo By Roque Salvo

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Bike driver in deep trouble B

UTUAN City––A motorcycle driver faced a graver problem after he was arrested on Tuesday for attempting to bribe a police officer instead of showing the requested documents to show the legality of his driven vehicle in this city.

C. Olleras, 35, of Barangay Tagabase, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur. Police said that Olleras was on board a blue Honda Wave Single Motorcycle (3741 LP) when he passed by the checkpoint at Bit-os Road, this city, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday heading for the city proper. He was stopped at a checkpoint manned by the 13th Regional Public Safety Battalion Patrol Base.

According to the police, the suspect was flagged down to ascertain his The Butuan City Police Office official receipt, certificate of regisidentified the suspect as Frederick tration, helmet and driver’s license.

However, instead of showing the requested documents, he went up to the team leader, Insp. Jun Gultiano, and allegedly handed to him P200 so that he would not be issued with a traffic citation ticket.

The officer apprehended him right away and was brought to the Butuan City Police Station 1 for investigation while a case for violation of Article 212 of the Revised Penal Code (Corruption of Public Official) was prepared against him in inquest proceedings.

A report from Noel B. Najarro of the Philippine News Agency

P3M worth of livelihood assistance released to beneficiaries on ‘Labor Day’ BUTUAN City––About P3 million pesos worth of livelihood assistance was released to various beneficiaries in the region by the Department of Labor and Employment Office, Caraga (DOLE XIII) on Thursday, during the “Labor Day Celebration here.”

The 2014 Labor Day Program with the theme: “Sa Sipag, Tiyaga at Talino, Buong Mundo ay Saludo Sa Mangagawang Pilipino,”

was held at the Atrium Activity Center, of the Robinson Place, Butuan dubbed as the “most modern and biggest Robinson Branch here in Mindanao.”

The livelihood assistance was released to the beneficiaries by DOLE XIII Regional Director Atty.

Johnson G. Canete, assisted by the members of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and chiefs of other government line agencies.

The livelihood assistance consisted of: 21 Negocarts, starter kits for Butuan City beneficiaries in the

amount of (P415,836.85); LGU-San Mateo, Butuan City Rural Improvement Club, (P223,700.00); LGUBrg y. Holy Re de emer, Butuan City Pedicab Independent Drivers Alternative Living (PIDAL), (P345,800.00); Kaagap Development Multi-Pupose Cooperative (KAAGAPMUCO) Virgin Coconut Oil Pro duc tion,(P1.85 million); LGU-Brgy. Catmonan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur/New Catmonan Rural Improvement Club, (P910,860.00) and LGUTrento, Agusan del Sur, Antoquia Women’s Orga-

NOTICE: ABANDONED NEW-BORN BABY A new-born baby girl was found placed in an empty cement sack inside the unfinished building in Butuan City Sports Complex last August 23, 2013. A bystander brought her to the Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital for immediate

care. Thereafter, the baby was turned over to the City Social Welfare and Development Office for proper disposition.

For those who have known this child, you may contact Ms. Janice Semana, Social Worker of the City Social Welfare and Development Office for more details.

nization, (P300,000.00).

Aside from the livelihood assistance distribution, other highlights of the activity were the awarding of certificates of compliance to compliant companies, the recognition of the DOLE XIII partners, the recognition of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board partners, the recognition of the 2014 Philippine National Skills Competition Winners by TESDA and the awarding of the productivity compliant companies and establishments. A report from Noel B. Najarro of the Philippine News Agency

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THE CALL OF BECOMING A NETWORK-WISE

By Dina T. Bantug

To address the 21st Century skills which our learners needs today, effective facilitators must facilitate learning in a way that teaching-learning experience are relevant, challenging for the learners as well as motivating, interdisciplinary, authentic (realistic) and collaborative. An effective facilitator, adopt CHANGES and embraces new trends that will meet the skills needed for the young learners she commits to serve.

Project-based learning which is an ICT-based project are among the learning activities that would greatly help the students to meet the 21st Century skills, but this one is useless without the teachers connecting and realizing their great role on this what we call as the BIG SHIFT. A news report of the GMA Network reported by Ivan Myrina posted in the You Tube (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=G0ldncbALr8) was a good starting point of this topic.It made us realize that whether we like it or not, students have all the technological access specially computers, outside schools and at home. Being in the digital age now a days does not only requires us teachers, to become literate on the usage of this technology but also to become proficient and should know our roles

in this fast and ever growing technological advancement.

Without us knowing our part would mostly bring big problems in the life of our young generation learners and to the society in general.

It was the teacher’s role to guide our learners to use this technological advancement into a more productive outcome of learning. Thus making it to happen is to become also a proficient learners and user of this technology, specifically, computers.

BEC OMING A NETWORK-WISE was not only a call for the students but also for the teachers. And how become one, is through coping with this BIG CHALLENGE OF THIS BIG SHIFT: 1. One must think critically with the message of the passage / delivered text, 2. Know the author and read beyond the line of his/ her message 3. Engage pupils into a collaborative learning through a cross culture sharing of knowledge and ideas as part of the teaching learning activities.

Equipping the kids with proper usage of this digital tool and with deep reflection on the message imparting on the text and the message of the author beyond the lines expects best results for the children.

The Power of Peace

By Elsa B. Tahud North City Central School Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City

Peace as many people have observed is very difficult to define. It is a multi-faceted phenomenon which others have simply defined as an absence of conflict. Every second, every corner of this world there is conflict, within and outside. Life and other valuables have been lost in the course of this conflict.

If there are no mechanisms or effort to minimize or eradicate conflict, life on earth and in other quarters where is evidence of life can extinct. Conflict, of big or small size, usually leads to destructive results. Even on our mother’s lap where we begin to learn and teach, we need to promote peace education, it can grow into something as big as a nucleus bomb.

It is therefore important to make effort to create a zone of peace in all spheres where interaction is taking place especially in a classroom, workplace or community.

As for us who work as an Educator, who also into promoting community development there are so many ways of creating a zone of peace in the communities as we serve.

I would like to share my views to have a peace zone within the family where children learn what they see. Parents must show ways of peace and nonviolence .Listen to your children. Let them tell you how they feel and what they need. Respond in a caring way. You do not need to give them everything they ask for, but you can recognize their right to ask. Never shame or humiliate a child with mean words. Never call a child a

bad names. Never predict a bad life for a child. Never wish harm for a child. Never mock a child. Never scare or threaten a child with harm.

Never insult a child. Never call a child stupid. Never compare a child negatively to others. Never ignore or shut out a child with silence.

Never treat a child as if she or he does not exist. Do not tell a child you wish he or she was dead, that you would be better off without him or her or that you never wanted him or her.

Try to give a healthy and balanced diet, filled with good, natural foods. Check for lead around where you live. Lead poisoning is dangerous. Have your child’s lead levels tested if you suspect possible lead poisoning.

Seek medical treatment for accidents, including head injuries. Some brain injuries can lead to violent behavior.Take an interest in and share activities. Let children explore and practice art, music, dance and sports.

Teach them to swim. Try to limit violent entertainment.

Help your children learn the difference between fantasy and reality. Talk about what you are seeing. Listen to each other’s thoughts and feelings about it, too.

Get involved in school.

Protect your children from bullying. Get authorities involved to stop all bullying.

Show your child love everyday. Play, play, play with your child. Laugh with your child. Read to your child.

Hug your child. Tell your child, “I love you.

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Catholics are blessed with the canonization of 2 Popes MISAMIS Oriental––“I join with every Filipino in its joy on the occasion of the canonization of two popes as saints of the Catholic church.

The Philippines, which is 90 percent Christians and of which 80 percent belonged to the Catholic Church, is particularly blessed for having two popes declared as saints, with whom Filipinos can easily relate with.

Pope John XXIII, is known to be the “Champion of Inter Faith Dialogue”.

The difficulty of working for such an issue is easy to understand for us – Mindanaoans. I do understand that success in our efforts for interfaith dialogue will definitely make our efforts for Mindanao’s a development a lot easier.

As an envoy to Turkey

during the days of Nazism, St. John Paul XXIII risked his own life to save thousands of Jews, including Hungarians, by issuing them with baptismal certificates so that they could not be persecuted as Jews.

When he became Pope, St. Pope John XXIII devoted his term (1958-1963) to the opening of the dialogues and understanding of the

Catholic Church with other faiths, which led to the Second Vatican Council where the Catholic Church opened a new page of its church history.

These two events of the new saint’s life make Mindanaoans easy to adopt him as our own. Nowhere in the Philippines is the need for people to help each other

THE government is looking at supporting the installation of solar panels in private institutions and educational facilities to ease power consumption from traditional sources of energy, said President

Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday.

During his visit to Tagbilaran City in Bohol, the President was asked about government efforts to reduce the high cost of power in the country and to pro-

duce more electricity.

He said the Department of Energy (DOE) has facilitated a new business model between suppliers of solar panels and various private and educational institutions.

In the previous business

model, he said, solar panel suppliers sold their products on a one-time, lump sum basis, requiring a huge amount of investment.

“Under the new model, basically iyong masa-save ng

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PNoy eyes solar panels to reduce power uptake See uptake, page 11

El Salvador opens ‘Pasalubong Center’

By IRENE ANIBONG and DODO CANOY Contributors

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental––The Chief of Staff of the Office of Congresswoman Juliette Uy of the second district, Ms. Jennie Rosalie Uy, recently graced the justheld inauguration of the newly-opened the House of Pasalubong Center in El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental.

Ms. Uy, who represent-

ed Rep. Uy as guest speaker for the event, is also joined by some regional directors and representatives from various local and national government agencies.

Also in attendance were Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Eliza Pabillore, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Ace Alamba, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Officer Thelma

Oliver, Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Catalino Chan III, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Director Allan Bacaraya, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Atty. Aracelli Solamillo, and among others.

The El Salvador Pasalubong Center features the home-made and quality products made by a group of women from El Salva-

dor City.

The lady lawmaker was grateful enough to learn that some women here (El Salvador) are using their talents and skills to create unique products, said Ms. Uy. “We may have differing views when in comes to politics, but this should not be a barrier that would prevent us from being united–-and express our concern for others,” Ms. Uy quoted Rep. Uy as saying.

TO ALL THE DELEGATES, PARTICIPANTS, AND ORGANIZERS OF THE

INC MINDANAO UNITY GAMES Cagayan de Oro City May 5-6, 2014

May your activities be filled with peace, love and brotherhood.

Congratulations and wishing everyone a peaceful, colorful and successful sports program activities.

Greetings from:

HON. ANN HOFER

Congresswoman 2nd District of ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

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Medical support and incentives for working pregnant women Establishing a comprehensive health care projects, programs, events and activities that program of services for working pregnant will benefit pregnant women. women and their families is more than a law. It will also require employers to provide a It is compassion of the highest level. flexible working schedule for pregnant women Under the proposed measure, business but should not affect individual and company establishments are required to productivity. grant a one day medical leave per No employer shall discriminate Editorial month to their pregnant employee their pregnant woman employee to enable her to undergo a medical check-up with respect to the terms and conditions of on any ailment related to her pregnancy. employment on account of her status.

Under the proposed Pregnant Women’s The measure provides that the one day Protection Act, all government hospitals and medical leave each month for pregnant women health centres are required to provide free employee shall be given in addition to her consultations for the pregnant women. Preg- leave privileges under existing laws, provided nant women should also be granted discount she has rendered at least one year of service in buying medicines and vitamins during prior to her pregnancy. pregnancy.

Laws have been enacted recognizing the Likewise, a pregnant women’s assistant special needs of women as workers and as desk needs to be established in all govern- mothers, but it failed to aid specific needs of ment hospitals and health centers. Selected the expectant mothers. These are Presidential personnel in all government hospitals and Decree 442 or the Labor Code of the Philiphealth centers, including health workers and pines regarding maternity leave benefits, barangay nutrition scholars shall be trained Republic Act 8282 or the Social Security Law for the pregnant women assistant desk. of 1997 regarding maternity leave benefits for The bill mandates the companies and corpo- private employees, Republic Act 8972 or the rations to allocate at least ten percent of their Solo Parents Welfare Act and Republic Act budget for corporate social responsibility for 8187 or the Paternity Leave Act of 1996.

RP now off the ‘pirate list’

Coinciding with the visit of US President Barack Obama, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the removal of the Philippines from the Special 301 Watch List.

The watch list identifies countries that deny adequate and effective protection for intellectual property rights (IPR) or deny fair and equitable market access for persons that rely on intellectual property protection.

Common types of intellectual property rights (IPR) include copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights, and in some jurisdictions, trade secrets.

Common examples of IPR violations are the sale of pirated CDs, software and fake name-brand wearing apparel, shoes, bags and other accessories. In Indonesia, for example, a top military brass even

Speaking Out Ignacio Bunye flaunts his collection of fake watches.

The Philippines’ removal from the list is certainly welcome news, considering that the Philippines first appeared on the watch list in 1989 and had been on it continuously since 1994.

The delisting also comes on the heels of the celebration of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26.

The USTR noted “significant legislative and regu l ator y refor ms to enhance the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the Philippines” as well as “laudable civil and administrative enforce-

ment gains.”

USTR has created a “Priority Watch List” (for more serious violations) and “Watch List” (for serious violations) under the Special 301 provisions.

Continuous inclusion in either list could have a negative impact on foreign investment decisions in the countries in question. It can also result in the elimination of tariff preferences or the imposition of trade sanctions.

In 2001, for example, the US imposed on Ukraine prohibitive tariff on metals, footwear and other imports because of Ukraine’s failure to enact legislation to en-

force copyright in relation to music CDs. According to Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director-General Ricardo R. Blancaflor, the country’s removal “reflects a vibrant rule of law where foreign trading partners can feel secure in doing business in the country.” He attributes the removal to a “holistic approach” in curbing piracy and fighting counterfeits.

Blancaflor acknowledges, however, that more still needs to be done especially in raising the public awareness level (currently at 54%) on the need to protect intellectual property rights. With the cooperation of all stakeholders, especially the LGUs, Blancaflor is targeting a 100 per cent public awareness level by next year.

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EDCA’s ‘sell-out’ provisions LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us---whatever we ask---we know that we have what we asked of him…”

(1 John 5:14-15, the Holy Bible).

-oooEDCA’S “SELL-OUT” PROVISIONS: As the Senate prepares to investigate the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States, it would do well for it to look into some specific provisions which, I believe, would turn out to be a “sell-out” in favor of Americans, to the overall damage and prejudice of Filipinos.

We will be reading these “sell-out” provisions here in this column in the next few days but, the first of these is found in EDCA’s Preamble, where adherence to a peaceful solution to “any international disputes in which (the US and the Philippines) maybe involved” is stressed, in accordance with the provisions of the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951.

This to me is a “sell-out” because, from that Preamble, there is absolutely no guarantee of any immediate US assistance or retaliatory

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio action if the Philippines is attacked, even if EDCA already authorized the use

by US forces of Philippine military camps and bases anywhere in the country.

Why did we give out our camps and bases (called as “Agreed Locations” by EDCA) if the US is not going to come to our rescue right away?

-oooRP CAMPS & BASES TO BE USED BY U.S. FREE OF CHARGE: The second “sell-out” provision in EDCA is found in its Section 3, Art. III, where it is provided: “Given the mutuality of benefits (under the EDCA), the Parties agree that the Philippines shall make Agreed Locations available to the United States without rental or similar costs.”

This is of course preposterous because, in all its 12 articles, EDCA appears to have given no tangible benefit at all in favor of our country and our people.

Why should we not collect rent or any other similar payment from the US when

it is clear that it is making full and exclusive use of our military camps and bases, to the exclusion even of our own military authorities?

Then, EDCA exempts the United States from the payment of any taxes or similar charges for its use of water, electricity, and other public utilities, which all of us, Filipinos, are required to pay under regular monthly billings. What is even inexplicable here is that, these taxes and similar charges that the US should be paying for its water and electric consumption are to be paid by the Philippines instead, through our taxes, of course.

-oooUS SOLELY FAVORED

BY EDCA: What is more, under its Section 2, Art. VII, EDCA provides that the Philippines shall allow the US to use the country’s radio spectrum and to operate its own telecommunications system, to enable it to install communication linkages, again free of charge.

Then, insofar as the control and use of the Filipino

camps and bases where the US will conduct its operations, it is clear likewise that, under Section 3 of EDCA’s Art. VI, US forces have been granted “all rights and authorities within Agreed Locations that are necessary for their operational control or defense, including taking appropriate measures to protect United States forces and United States contractors…”

Finally, in putting up buildings and other improvements in the Filipino camps and bases for the use of United States forces, the US has the right to pick its own US contractors. And when the time comes for the US to leave those camps and bases, there is a provision that the US may require the Philippines to pay for those buildings and other improvements. Indeed, the US is heavily---or even solely---favored by EDCA. -oooREMINDERS: Please tune in: “Tambalang Batas at Somintac sa DZEC”, at 1062 kHz on the AM band, Mondays to Fridays, at 6 a.m.; “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas sa Radyo Trabungko FM”, at 103.7 mHz in Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Mondays to Fridays, at 7 a.m.; and “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas sa DYKA” at 801 kHz on the AM band (Panay Island), Mondays to Fridays, at 10 a.m.

Research group: Cha-cha pressure seen to step up after Obama visit

THE Research group IBON said that US interests are behind efforts to amend the Philippine Constitution, and US President Barack Obama’s invitation to join the regional free trade deal Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could only add greater pressure for Charter change (Cha-cha).

Among the objectives of Obama’s trip to Asia is to expand US market opportunities in Asia through the TPP which will further open up Asian economies.

The US has been recommending the removal of constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership or participation in order for the Philippines to be accepted into the US-led TPP free trade agreement.

The research group noted that US businesses, with support from the Obama administration, have been actively lobbying for Chacha.

IBON cited the The Arangkada Philippines Project (TAPP), which is being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under the US-Philippines Partnership for Growth (PFG) initiative.

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) is implementing the TAPP

“

Among the objectives of Obama’s trip to Asia is to expand US market opportunities in Asia through the TPP which will further open up Asian economies.’

that includes lobbying in Congress to implement the policy proposals of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce (JFC), among them the lifting of foreign ownership/participation limits imposed by the Constitution.

IBON also noted the recent report released by the Office of US Trade Representative (USTR) listing the various restrictions imposed by the 1987 Constitution on foreign ownership and participation as among the so-called barriers to US trade.

In the 2014 edition of the USTR’s National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the US agency identified 30% constitutional limit on foreign ownership in advertising; 40% limit on foreign investment in the operation and management of public

utilities (water and sewage treatment, electricity distribution and transmission, telecommunications, and transportation); ban on foreigners to practice law, medicine, nursing, accountancy, engineering, architecture and customs brokerage; and restrictions on foreign ownership of land as among the barriers to trade being implemented by the Philippines. The report also identified national laws that restrict US trade.

Aside from the Philippines, the report also covered 57 other countries/US trade partners.

The USTR website describes the National Trade Estimate Report as providing an inventory of the most important foreign barriers affecting US exports of goods and services, foreign direct investments by US persons, and protection of

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IBON noted that the USTR has increased the frequency of its visits to the Philippines under the Aquino administration, including through the regular dialogue under the US-Philippines Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

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Sulu executives cited for police support

S

ULU – The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has cited Sulu Governor Totoh Tan for his invaluable support to the efforts of the law enforcement agency in the province.

Sulu Vice Governor Sakur Tan was similarly cited by the CIDG and both leaders have been given certificate of appreciation during the courtesy call by lawyer Edwin Quilantes, the agency’s deputy regional director, to the two officials at the Capitol Office in Patikul town.

The police officer was accompanied by Senior Inspector John Paul Tovera.

Lawyer Edwin Quilantes, deputy regional director of the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, hands certificate of appreciation to Sulu Governor Totoh Tan and Vice Gov. Sakur Tan for their support to the PNP at the Capitol Office in Patikul town.

(Mindanao Examiner Photo - Franzie Sali)

Quilantes also praised the provincial executives “in grateful recognition for the invaluable support extended by the Sulu Provincial Government that led to the success of Investigation Skills

Enhancement Seminar in the province.”

Both the governor and vice governor have been very supportive to the PNP program and vision in the province in an effort to maintain or

improve the peace and order in Sulu and at the same time strengthen the local police force to effectively carry out its mission to serve the public. (Franzi Sali w/ Mindanao Examiner)

DA transfers cold storage facility from Roxas to Dipolog City

By ALFONSO T. RUDA

DIPOLOG CITY - The 20-feet cold storage facility donated by the Department of Agriculture to the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte for the municipality of Roxas will soon be transferred to Dipolog City.

Ms. Celsa Gayapa, Officer-In- Charge of the Provincial Agriculture Office said DA-9 Regional Executive Director Constancio Alama has approved the recommendation of the Technical Working Group to transfer the said facility to Dipolog City.

As per TWG’s recommendation, the 20-footer cold storage room has not been used by the local government of Roxas since it was acquired in 2011.

The P950,000.00 cold storage facility was donated

by DA to the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte in October 4, 2011, through then DA-9 Regional Director Carlos Mendoza for the municipality of Roxas.

Gayapa said, the office is only awaiting for the approved resolution from the Sangguniang Panlala-

wigan to finalize the MOA signing.

“As a matter of fact, the local government unit of Dipolog has already identified the area where the facility will be placed,” she said.

In its regular session Monday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, approved the resolution authored

by Majority Floor Leader Crisologo Dicierdo granting authority to Governor Roberto Y. Uy to sign the said agreement.

According to Gayapa, Roxas Mayor Han Hendrick I Vallecer didn’t oppose the proposition because of the minimal volume of fish in his municipality that need storage. “It’s impractical to have it here since we have only minimum volume of fish in our area, that sometimes it is not even enough for the local residents,” Vallecer said.

The cold storage facility is one of the agri-based food and trading system under the DA Food Terminal Project that offers clean, safe, and quality agri-fishery products at an affordable price.(ALT/ ATR/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of MA. LIZA O. EPIL, who died intestate on July 1, 2007 at Butuan City, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot 3131-B-1-K-2-H6-B-4, Psd-13-009567, being a portion of Lot 3131-B-1K-2-H-6-B) situated in the Barrio of Ambago, City of Butuan covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT44372 containing an area of 216 square meters, more or less, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG THE HEIRS OF THE LATE MA. LIZA O. EPIL WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS entered into by and between deceased Ma. Liza Epil’s surviving legal heirs, namely, husband Antonio B. Epil, Jr., and their children, Junaliza O. Epil, and Antonio O. Epil, III, per Doc. No. 75; Page No. 08; Book No. CXXXIX; Series of 2014 of the Notarial Registry of Atty.

Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan, until December 31, 2015, PTR No. 0714659 1-02-2014. mdn April 21, 28 and May 5, 2014

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 02 MAY 2014

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular 2013-1 Guideline in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that SONIA P. NAVIDAD has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the date of birth from DECEMBER 15, 1964 to JANUARY 15, 1964 in the certificate of live birth of SONIA CABRELLA PAGASA at Carmen, Cotabato and whose parent are Cristito C. Pugasa and Priscilla V. Cabrella.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 16, 2014.

(Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 5 & 12, 2014

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Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MARICHRIST WEENA T. MAGHUYOP has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARICHRIST WEENA TAN MAGHUYOP who was born on November 23, 1994 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are DANDY TORCULAS MAGHUYOP and ROWENA AKOT TAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 5, 2014.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JOSE RAMON N. VAZQUEZ, JR.has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from JOSE JR. to JOSE RAMON JR. in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOSE NOBLE VASQUEZ, JR. who was born on April 5, 1956 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are JOSE VASQUEZ, SR. and ROSALINDA NOBLE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 5, 2014.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implempntation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice Is hereby served to the public that Ian Kristoff N. Sionillo has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” TO “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of IAN KRISTOFF NICER SIONILLO at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are RAMON PUNZALAN SIONILLO and HERMELITA LA80NETA NICER.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may his written opposition with this Office not later than 19 May 2014.

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) TRINIDAD T. BUTARD0

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Apr. 28 & May 5, 2014

MDN: Apr. 28 & May 5, 2014

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Matalam, Cotabato Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: 28 April 2014 CCE-002 C-2014

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ply has limited Davao Light’s capacity to generate up to 260 MW. “We have a contracted supply of 360 MW, of which 280MW comes from Napocor, but they can only give us 120 MW,” said Milan.

He said Davao Light has to rely on its own supply coming from the Aboitizowned Hedcor and Therma South; in addition to its standby plant at Bajada which can produce a total of 116 MW. But he said he is concerned that the Davao Light plant at Bajada might give out as it has continually provided standby power with no breaks.

Milan said he is hoping that the restoration of the STEAG units, one expected on May 5 and the other in June 5, will provide additional power supply of 100 MW, and restore power supply to Davao City by June.

Milan assured Davao Light consumers there would be no additional charges in the power bill as the generation charge will still range around P3.80 to P 4.20 per kilowatt/hour.

He said the NGCP’s power grid in Mindanao has a maximum supply of 720 MW, but is now

By TYRONE A. VELEZ

AVAO CITY – Expect longer brownouts that would last from four to six hours in a day.

This was announced

by Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) Senior Vice President Art Milan in a press conference Wednesday at the Marco Polo Hotel.

Milan said starting last April 28, the scheduled power outage will increase from one hour a day to a maximum of two and a half hours, but would possibility reach up to four hours due to the much lower supply coming from the Mindanao Grid of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

Milan said NGCP announced that low water elevation from the National Power Corporation’s (Napocor) Agus 2, 4, 6 and Pulangi 4 hydro-electric power plants had reduced its supply allocation of power to DLPC and other

electric utilities.

“Pulangi is not operating any longer, and Agus’ water level is at critical level,” said Milan.

Milan said with the low power supply, they have to resort to rotational brownouts among the cluster feeders.

Outages during peak hours from 9 am to 9 pm would last up to four hours, while an additional two hours of outage are scheduled during off-peak hours at night.

Since Monday, residents and business establishments have been surprised and irate that brownouts have ranged from two to three hours, saying businesses have been affected.

Milan apologized to the public for the inconvenience, saying the dry summer and the maintenance

shutdown of two coal fired power plants from STEAG had resulted to a lower level of power supply.

“We just have to face the complaints. Actually at the end of the day, we too go home to face the same situation of brownouts with our families,” said Milan.

He assured that vital institutions such as the Davao City Water District, Davao International Airport, Cen-

tral 911 and hospitals will be prioritized with power supply by the Davao Light.

DLPC Vice President Rodger Velasco added that changes in the weather are something that they can’t forecast, thus the supply of power from Napocor changes every day.

Milan said Davao City’s peak demand now at summer is at 330 mega-watts (MW) but the reduced sup-

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Coop supports Scouting in CDO and Misor

By MIKE BAÑOS

The FICCO Community Outreach Foundation, Inc. (FCOF) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Boy Scouts Council of Cagayan de Oro, the Girl Scouts Council of Misamis Oriental and ten partnerschools in the city and the province to directly promote scouting Under the terms of the MOA signed last 28 April 2014 at the FICCO Building in Tiano Bros.

St., Cagayan de Oro City, FCOF will provide a financial assistance of P135,200 for the “Adopt Boy/Girl Scouts and Scout Units Program in selected schools in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental.

The partner schools are Alubijid National High School, Bugo National High School, Medina National High School, Casinglot National High School, PN Roa National High School, and the Elementary Schools of St. John, San Simon, Sacred Heart Village and Malasag and National High Schools of Balubal, Tagpangi and Indahag.

“The momentous event today brings me wonderful memories all the way back to my boyhood days. I was a boy scout. I remember the very distinguished threefinger salute of the scouts.

I remember the scout neckerchief with a carabao emblem-slide that tied the neckerchief around the neck to hang like a handsome necktie. I remember the khaki short pants, the khaki short-sleeved shirt and the long (almost knee-high) socks we wore with black shiny shoes. As a matter of fact, we boy scouts looked and felt really handsome, clean-cut, cool, with a self-confident poise that exuded the scout motto “Be Prepared”! mused Anselmo B. Mercado, chairman of the FCOF Board of Trus-

MOA Signing: Signatories and principals of the MOA Signing for FICCO Foundation's support to the scouting movement pose for posterity: Left to right (sitting): Narcisius Tan (Vice Chair, CDO BSP Council); Rudy Guligado (Council Executive, BSP CDO Council); Myrna Mootomull (Council President, GSP MisOr Council); Minda Briones (Program Commissioner, GSP MisOr Council). Standing L-R: MisOr Vice Gov Joey Pelaez: Bernardito Capagngan (Principal, Indahag National HS); Dr. Anselmo B. Mercado, Chairman, FICCO Foundation; and Edgardo Micayabas, CEO FICCO. PHOTO BY MIKE BAÑOS, NPN

tees following the signing.

The financial support will cover 320 boys and 200 girls in the partner schools who will join the scouting movement and join scout units in their respective schools.

“The physical appearance was one thing to remember with real pleasure and pride. But the most significant thing for me about scouting was the education and the moral character formation that were methodically designed to inculcate in the young boys (and girls) the love of country, the brotherhood spirit and many human values, such as the readiness and willingness to serve others in need, honesty, politeness, discipline, hard-work, promptness, volunteerism, frugality, etc. – imbuing them in us not only in theory but in practice as well, and to have the joy and fun of doing them, “ Mercado said.

Scouting’s proven track record in building good citizenship values in its members was the main

Misamis Oriental Vice Governor & BSP-Misamis Oriental Council Chairman Joey Pelaez poses for posterity with boy and girl scouts from the Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental BSP Councils during the occasion of the MOA signing between FICCO Foundaton and the two councils which provides for financial support for the activities of 520 boys and girls in the scouting movement in the two areas.

PHOTO BY MIKE BAÑOS, NPN

reason why the cooperative movement, particularly the FICCO Outreach Foundation, Inc. (FCOF), has taken a serious interest in supporting the

scouting movement, Mr. Mercado said.

“This is why FICCO Foundation, the Boy Scouts Council of Cagayan de Oro, the Girls

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Scouts Council of Misamis Oriental and our partner-schools, are embarking in this joint undertaking.

This is just the first

step. We hope that this program will be an effective initial step that can leap into an expansion of support and activities, a cascading effect that can bring-in other partners and supporters from civil society and government to actively support and promote the scouting movement of the Philippines.”

Local government officials including Misamis Oriental Vice Governor Joey Pelaez (currently the chairman of the Boy Scouts Council of Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental) and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno also joined the event, along with Ms Cris Villamil (of the Cooperative Development Authority Region X), a few members of the media, FICCO Board of Directors of FICCO, FCOF Board of Trustees.

“We pray that God will bless our efforts and these two great movements that promote human, community development and nation-building,” Mr. Mercado said.

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sets originally planned today, May 4, 2014.

SPI power plant manager Dr. Carsten Evers explained that “while the repairs and restoration works of Unit 2 is substantially completed, the company needs more time to ensure that the unit is in excellent condition prior to commissioning and synchronization to the Mindanao grid.”

SPI’s power plant went offline on February 27, 2014, after sustaining damage on its turbine-electric generating sets.

SPI estimates the new schedule for Unit 2 to be back on line on or before May 8, 2014, while the target date for restoring Unit 1 remains set on or before June 1, 2014.

SPI’s power plant has two identical power generating sets with a net capacity of 105 MW each.

“We apologize for this delay and rest assured that we are doing everything we can to bring the units back to the grid,” Dr. Evers said.

SPI is coordinating closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) and other stakeholders in the Mindanao power industry to help improve the power supply condition in the island.

Cagayan de Oro City, the premier economic hub in Northern Mindanao, is among those hit by power shortage due to inadequate supply from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

Initially set at three hours per day, Cagayan Cagayan De Oro City, started plunging into four-hour rotating brownnout last May 1.

The city’s lone power distribuor, Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO) said in a statement that rotating brownouts in its service area become inevitable as the NGCP implemented power supply curtailment starting mid-April.

The brownouts affects almost all of CEPALCO’s service areas, including the coastal town of Tagoloan in the city’s eastern coast.

CEPALCO’s independent power sources such as its 1MW “Solar Energy Plant,” the largest in Mindanao, the 5MW Bubunawan Hydroplant and the 30MW Minergy Plant were just enough to supply the city’s power needs during unpeak hours.

The NGCP’s power load curtailment and the stopage of the STEAG coal-powered plant has constrained CEPALCO to adopt the rotating brownouts, which might last until the end of summer.

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producing at around 420 MW distributed to various power utilities.

Meanwhile, the activist group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Southern Mindanao criticized Davao Light’s action as a justifica-

tion to shift from hydropower to coal-fired power.

“Their apology is not accepted and their line of reasoning will never be justifiable. Aboitiz and Henry Sy Jr (NGCP President) is doing this to justify coal fired powered plants and privatization of Agus Pulangi hydro power plant,” said Sheena Duazo, spokesperson of Bayan SMR. Milan said that the Therma South’s coal-fired power plant in Toril will give an additional 50 MW but this will be on March 2015 next year.

But Bayan said this scheme fits the Aquino government’s private-public partnership at the expense of the consumers.

“Instead of rehabilitating existing power plants such as the Agus-Pulangi complex and maximizing power barges, the Aquino government resorted to privatization under its PPP. Now, two power barges are sold to the Aboitiz at a cheap price,” said Duazo.

In the Mindanao Power Summit held in 2012, President Benigno Aquino III has said that those who demand for more electricity must pay the price.(davaotoday. com)

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was already in the possession of the police,” Umpa said. “It was a police action based on a complaint of carnapping with the court,” Umpa added.

Umpa surmised that the news report portraying him as carnapper and harasser was politically motivated.

He said that at the time the news report came out and followed by text messages about his alleged involvement in a crime, he was running for re-election as incumbent president of the Prosecutors’ League of the Philippines, held in Manila on April 24, 2014.

RSP Umpa lost in that election.

“I have already accepted that I lost. I just want to clear my name from the false accusations hurled against me,” he said.

On March 25, 2014, a complaint has already been filed against Elbina by the original owner, Panoro Umpa, of the vehicle from whom the Umpa family bought it.

Panoro Umpa, in his affidavit-complaint, said he is “filing a criminal complaint for Carnapping and/ or Violation of Anti-Fencing Act against Jose Elbina y Cadampog, who is a resident of Maghikay, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.” The same complaint has been filed against a certain Florito F. Caballero of San Isidro, Talisay, Cebu City, the alleged seller from whom Elbina bought the carnapped vehicle.

Prosecutor Umpa said the case will reveal how Caballero managed to transfer ownership of the vehicle to him and later to Elbina.

“We want to know how they managed to manipulate the (vehicle’s) documents, including transfer of ownership, because if they can do it to me, what more to normal citizens?” said RSP Umpa.

terms of PhilHealth coverage and maintenance of hospitals, roads and schools.

Moreno said Misamis Oriental is “eagerly and anxiously waiting for the redemption of the province” and that the one who can bring this is Unabia.

“We will see the redemption of MisOr, the resurgence of MisOr in 2016,” he said.

“Today I announce my full support to ‘governor’ Unabia,” he added.

Moreno said the province should be known again for its public service.

He said the current administration in the capitol is “unequal in the history of from page 5 despite differences in the province” because it is “puro dumot lang” instead if faith more pronounced than “serving the people as best in our island.

Mindanao is an island of as possible.” migrants from other regions of the Philippines. In the from page 2 case of St. Pope John Paul Magarang and Asnawie II, he too was a “migrant” Lao Masbud, before the Re- when he became the first gional Trial Court of Misa- non-Italian Pope in four mis Oriental on October 24, than 400 hundred years.

He became a vocal advo2012, under Criminal Case cate for human rights and No. 20121028 for violation of R.A. 6339 (Carnapping),” spoke out openly against suffering and inequality. He Umpa said.

Umpa said the vehicle spoke out openly in bringing was taken from them by about political change and the two accused following became a very influential figure during the Filipia test run.

Last Feb. 11, after seek- nos’ fight to regain their ing the assistance from au- rights and dignity which thorities, the vehicle was they lost when martial law located in the custody of was imposed.

We Filipinos love St. Mr. Elbina in Aurora.

“So, how can it be that I Pope John Paul II because he will be accused of canapping is the only Pope that visited when we are the victims? our country two times durHow can they accuse me ing his term. He managed of harassing Mr. Jose El- to speak in Filipino every bina (a.k.a. “Master, Pastor, time he made an address to Shepherd”) when I was not the world during significant there when the police took days of the church calendar.

Among the Popes of the vehicle from him. When I arrived Aurora, the vehicle the modern times, it is St.

Blessed...

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Pope John Paul II that is held most dear and closest to the Filipinos. He is the Pope and the saint that has a heart of a Filipino.” -PPO-

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mga school from their electricity bills will be utilized to pay for the installation of these solar panels over a period of, I think, 15 years,” he said, explaining that this scheme will have an impact on power generation.

But in the long term, the government’s thrust is to encourage investors to put up more power-generating plants, the President said, adding that, as the economy performs well, the demand for electricity will also increase.

Another plan is to en-

courage more competition among investors producing power and for this to be effective, there must be amendments to the EPIRA Law, he said.

The government is also looking into putting limits to the trading range in the energy spot market, he added.

“It is a multi-pronged strategy. Umpisa muna sa generating, dagdagan. Second siguro, baka i-spread out kung paano nakukuha ang electricity, and solar is one of them. Ang third is a review of all the pertinent laws on how to encourage competition so that there will be a drive for greater efficiencies, which will redound to more reasonable prices,” the President said.

(PNA)

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Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

Strong Special Gospel of the day: Luke1:5766,80 (May5, 2014-Monday)Luke1:57-66-Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.

And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spoke, and praised God. And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, what manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Luke 1:80-And the child grew, and waxed “strong in spirit,” and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel: In our gospel for today, we can see that St. Elizabeth delivered John the Baptist after 9 months.

In Wisdom7:1-2-a child can live only 9 months in a woman’s womb. This scenario is reminding us, that all of us soon, will be delivered to our different destinations, “Heaven, Purgatory and Hell.” Take note, “John was born for a reason” and this is our lives here on earth that all of us have “individual purpose” in our existence.”

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TO ALL DELEGATES, PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZERS OF THE

INC MINDANAO UNITY GAMES Cagayan de Oro City May 5-6, 2014

May your activities be filled with peace, love and brotherhood. Congratulations and wishing everyone a peaceful, colorful and successful sports program activities.

Greetings from:

HON. LAWRENCE LEMUEL H. FORTUN Congressman 1st District of AGUSAN DEL NORTE

TO ALL DELEGATES, PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZERS OF THE

INC MINDANAO UNITY GAMES Cagayan de Oro City May 5-6, 2014

“INC is not only united in the spiritual aspects but also in the physical well being of every individual.”

Congratulations and wishing everyone a peaceful, colorful and successful, sports program activities.

Greetings from: HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN Congressman 1st District of SULTAN KUDARAT and

HON. PAX S. MANGUDADATU Former Congressman-SULTAN KUDARAT Former Provincial GOVERNOR Province of SULTAN KUDARAT