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Rotary Club of West CDO turns 45

By Rotarian Airene Suan

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he Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro celebrates today its 45th charter anniversary by recognizing its charter members, past presidents, past officers and members who contributed significantly in the attainment of its rotary goals.

Rotary dignitaries and

guests are expected to converge at The VIP Hotel’s Casa Real starting at 6pm, February 11, 2015.

The charter members who are still active are Past District Governors Plutarco “Cocoy” Velez and Aldrico “Al” Manus, the first and the second club presidents, respectively.

“For the past 45 years,

MILF, supporters hold peace rally; push passage of BBL

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Pres. Dante Briones and President-elect Ann Medes

Past District Governors Cocoy Velez and Al Manus

By Frencie Carreon, MindaNews

AMBOANGA CITY – About 300 members and supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Tawi-tawi staged a rally in the capital municipality of Bongao this morning as part of the simultaneous move to push for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the military reported.

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Misoc execs face graft raps on fertilizer fund mess OMBUDSMAN Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the filing of graft charges against local officials of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental in connection with the anomalous procurement of 666.7 liters of Macro-

Club Officers and Board of Directors. L-R: (Standing) Rommel Esguerra, Dante Briones, Lito Busgano, Quivs Origenes, Mandy Tarayao, Mike Du and Boy Du. Seating: Erna Maagad, Ann Medes, Tina Hidalgo, Glory Tan and Airene Suan. photo provided

Micro Foliar fertilizer worth P1,000,000 in 2005.

Facing charges before the Sandiganbayan for violations of Section 3(e) and

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent yesterday that a total of P53 million in damages was 3(g) of Republic Act No. incurred in the region due to tropical storm 3019 are former municipal CAGAYAN de Oro City––The Bureau of Fisheries and Seniang last December 29.

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BFAR-10 still feeling the effect of ‘Seniang’

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Electrical Safety tips you L.O.V.E. to know Love is in the air as the love month arrives.

For sure, most married or dating couples are now already planning for their “best” date ever on Valentine's Day. For some married couples, Valentine's is celebrated together with their kids.

They eat at a fancy restaurant or prepare a candle light dinner at home to make it more personal.

Wherever the celebration is, parents should not forget to always consider the family's safety when it comes to electricity.

The Aboitiz whollyowned Davao Light and Power Co. provides safety tips that everyone will LOVE to know this Valentine's.

Look around your home before leaving.

Check switches and appliances. Make sure to switch off and/or unplug them.

You'll enjoy your family date without thinking anything back at home.

Overloading your out-

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let or extension cord is the most common cause of fire incidents. Make the heart's day more romantic by setting a more relaxing mood.

Unplug the TV set and computer, switch off some house lights and play a love song from your phone's playlist. Just be careful with candles if you plan to have some.

Value safety at all times.

This is one rule that any person should keep in mind especially that we're dealing with lots of electricity stuffs.

Know the basics of electrical safety at home and share them with the family members.

Enjoy the day and start it by ensuring that you and your family are safe from any harm.

Electricity, like love, when not properly handled causes pain.

It is also something that must be cherished not only in one occasion but the whole year round. So show some love, spread safety.

Rotary Club of Makati-South donates 4-classroom building

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By Marlon T. Gayog, MDN Davao

OMPOSTELLA VALLEY -- The Rotary Club of Makati-South, headed by Pablo A. Panlilio and Steven Claros, incumbent president, turned over a four-classroom building and furniture to Cogonon Elementary School in New Bataan, Compostella Valley province.

Cogonon was one of the barangays that was heavily affected by Typhoon Pablo, which devasted including the school building.

The children were temporary holding their classes in tent that was provided through foreign aid.

The government did not build a school building

yet, because the area was consider by Mine Geosciences Bureau as Hazardous for flooding.

However, a retired Municipal Health officer of this municipality took the innitiative. He ask the help of Rotary Club of MakatiSouth to donate a classroom building for those victims

of Typhoon Pablo.

The Rotar y Club of Makati-South immediately responded to the request.

Panlilio Visited the area and made a plan to make a school building with the help of the members of the Rorary Club of Makati and their supporters.

Panlilio said it took them two years to finish the fourclassroom building with complete furnitures.

Claros said they raise more than a million to build the fabricated School building.

“We are committed to help whatever the needs of the less-fortunate people, as what the Rotary Club’s vision and mission are,” he added.

Meanwhile Rey Solitario, OIC-Office of the Schools Division Superintendent, said he is very thankful for the donation of the Rotary Club of Makati-South, the teachers, parents and children of the said schools, who are very thankful of the very condusive for learning school building.

Evirardo Mangubat, barangay chairman of Barangay Cogonon also extended his appreciation to the Club.

Also, the teachers and the school principal, Oliver S. Tuyor, have vowed they will take care what they received from Rotary Club, and they are proposing that the school will consider becoming an “adopted school” of Rotary Club.

R.A. Form No. 101 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JUDITH P. BISNAR has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name docketed as MPCFN-1551-2013 from “JUDITA” to “JUDITH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUDITA who was born on November 26, 1972 at ASUNCION, DAVAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are WILFREDO BISNAR and FORTUNATA PAPELLERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than February 3, 2015.

Issued on 23rd day of February, 2015 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb. 11 & 18, 2015

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WATCHERS - Police members of Tugbok Police Station eagerly follows the live telecast of the Senate investigation of the Mamasapano incident that claimed the lives of 44 Special Action Force commandos. (DavaoToday.com) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE City of Davao Notice of Publication RA 10172 CCE#0318-2015

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Date: February 9, 2015

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that RICHEL RULIDA RUBEN-AMPON has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RHEN RUBEN AMPON at Davao City and whose parents are ANGIE AMPON and RICHEL RUBEN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than March 2, 2015.

Atty. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 11& 18, 2015

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B​ eleaguered cop kills chief of police, deputy chief in B’non Bukidnon • Camiguin • Lanao del Norte • Lanao del Sur • Misamis Occidental • Misamis Oriental

By CHENG ORDONEZ, Associate Editor With GERRY GORIT, Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City––A beleaguered cop found positive in illegal-drug use lobbed two grenades inside a police station in Bukidnon, killing the chief of police and his deputy, past 7:00 p.m., last night.

BBL DISCUSSIONS – VICE PRESIDENT JEJOMAR C. BINAY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ and Marawi City Mayor Fahad P. Salic intently listen to Zamboanga City Congressman Celso L. Lobregat as he discusses some provisions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) during the recent visit of Vice President Binay in Mindanao. Representative Lobregat shares to Vice President Binay his thoughts and opposition in the inclusion of Zamboanga City as part of the proposed Bangsamoro Government. For his part, Vice Governor Pealez recently authored a Resolution calling on the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives to ensure the constitutionality of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law and the propriety of every provision thereof taking into consideration the interest of the Filipino Nation as a whole. photo supplied

Oca eyes new site for Hall of Justice

By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff member

Pacquiao in Oro for prayer rally

By GERRY GORIT Correspondent

OUT of the ashes, a new Hall of Justice will rise and is expected to be operational by 2018 but in another location.

Speaking during weekly flag raising rites at City Hall last Monday, Mayor Oscar Moreno said the city government has scouted a huge tract of private property in uptown Cagayan de Oro for the purpose.

Moreno added that the owners of the estate fronting SM City Cagayan de Oro have also expressed interest in the new regional Hall of Justice to be constructed there.

Once realized, the new complex will be known as the Judicial Center of Mindanao.

In a separate interview, city legal consultant James Judith said the owners of the land eyed for development are also willing to exchange their property to that of the existing Supreme Court (SC) lot located at HayesMortola. That piece of land is where the ill-fated Hall of Justice burned down last month.

“Subo kita sa nahitabo sa Hall of Justice but there is light at the end of the tunnel siguro nahitabo kadto para ma-realize ang pangandoy nga Judicial Center of Mindanao,” Moreno remarked.

For his part, Judith said that the new complex will be larger than the razed Hall of Justice which opened its doors in 1989.

“Mas luag ni kay sa kanang Hall of Justice nga nasunog. Igo-igo g’yud ang parking space alang sa atong mga judges, sa mga prosecutor, sa atong mga clients ug sa ilang mga abogado ug sa uban pang mga tawo nga buot mosaksi sa mga hearings,” Judith said.

He added that City Hall has an existing barren property in barangay Indahag for the affected courts, prosecutors’ offices, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) and mediation board offices to transfer but the area is too far away from the city.

“Sa among initial nga mga meeting, mas pabor ang mga judges nga didto sila i-transfer sa uptown kay duol ra og accessible pud sa publiko,” Judith said, echoing regional state prosecutor Jaime Umpa’s earlier call that the permanent location of the new judiciary

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Sarangani congressman and world boxing champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is arriving here on Valentines day.

General Manager Boboy Sabal of the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex said Pacquiao will join thousands of people who will converge in the sport complex for a 15-hour prayer rally.

Sabal said about 5,000 congregations of the Jesus Christ Is Lord (JCIL) to attend the prayer rally with Pacquiao and Rev. Rex Silva.

The prayer rally will start from 9 in the morning on Saturday (February 14) and will culminate at around 11 in the evening.

Although Pacquiao will be joining the prayer rally at the sports complex at night, he is expected to pay courtesy call to Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano.

Sabal said preparations are now going for the event.

The event, he added, will be attended by members of the JCIL from Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City.

But the organizers

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Killed on the spot was Senior Inspector Crisanto Molina, chief of police of Kabanglasan town in Bukidnon, who suffered major injuries on his back due to the blast.

His deputy commander, Inspector Dexter Garcia, was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital due to shrapnel and bullet wounds.

A civilian aide, identified as Mariel Taduay, was injured in the attack.

Police Chief Supt. Agrimero Cruz Jr., OIC, Police Regional Office 10, identified the suspect as PO1 Gorospe Alsola Cairo of the Cabanglasan municipal police station.

Cruz said Cairo was

found positive in a random drug test last month and was disarmed a few days before the incident.

Hansel Echavez, chief of the Bukidnon Provincial Public Affairs and Information and Assistance Office, quoted Cabanglasan Vice Mayor Lolita Obsioma as saying that Cairo lobbed the first grenade at the dining hall while his two superiors were having dinner at the kitchen of the police station, Cairo hurled two hand grenades inside the kitchen.

Garcia managed to ran outside, but the suspect went after him and pumped bullets, hitting Garcia in the head and body.

Policemen dashed to-

ward their posts, thinking the police station was under attack by communist rebels.

Cairo escaped through a single motorcycle, which was later found abandoned at Purok 8, Poblacion, Kabanglasan.

It was not known where Cairo got the grenades and firearm he used in the attack since he has already been disarmed after having been found positive in the drug test.

Police Inspector Jiselle Ester Lou M. Longakit, Bukidnon provincial police office public information officer, said manhunt operations are ongoing against the suspect. With a report from Walter I. Balane of MindaNews

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In honor of the Fallen 44 A lawmaker has proposed to declare January 25 as National Day of Remembrance for the 44 members of the elite Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who were killed in the Mamasapano siege last January 25 and all the other police personnel that died in the line of duty.

It is a laudable move to declare the National Day of Remembrance tas proposed in House Bill 5383, so that the Filipino people will be able to continue to honor the lives and heroism of the members of the police force who made the supreme sacrifice in order to fulfill their duty “To Serve and Protect.”

The proponent says that the National Day of Remembrance shall ensure that the nation continues to honor the lives and heroism of the members of the police force who were killed in action and pay respect and gratitude to the entire police force whose lives are at risks as they perform their jobs.

The entire nation was outraged over the deaths of the 44 SAF members who were killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao during a bloody operation to capture high profile terrorists Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan and Abdul Basit Usman in January 25 this year.

The w hole count r y grieved the huge loss of

Editorial lives among the SAF, with no less than President Benigno S. Aquino III declaring a National Day of Mourning on January 30, 2015 for the fallen SAF members.

The uncommon brand of gallantry and love of country these policemen heroes demonstrated in Mamasapano should be imprinted in the minds of Filipinos not only today but also in the future.

On the other hand, the country should also show gratitude not only to the fallen heroes but also the other members of the police force who have sacrificed their lives to protect fel-

low Filipinos and maintain peace and order.

The National Day of Remembrance shall be observed as a working holiday to allow the country to commemorate the heroism shown by the fallen members of the police force.

In commemorating the sad incident, all public institutions and military installations are mandated to lower the Philippine flags to half-mast every National Day of Remembrance.

Congratulations to the proponents. Through the measure, the ordinary citizens pay their respects and gratitude to the entire police force who risk their lives in the performance of their noble mission.

Beyond Filipino Hospitality: Pope Francis’ Visit WE, Filipinos, are famous for our hospitality, and it’s our own brand – it stems from all the exaggerated preparations, the friendliness we exude in welcoming our guests, during and even after the visit.

What we witnessed, however, in the 5-day visit of the Holy Father, was far beyond our hospitality. It was of a different dimension.

Just days before, we also witnessed, as we yearly see on TV, the Black Nazarene coverages. That is different – for it is more of fanaticism.

The sustained sentiments – outpouring of love and respect – that we manifested as a nation and as a people didn’t reflect the extreme fervor, a scrambling

What I believe is the biggest accomplishment the heroism of the 44 Special Action Force commandos of the national police has achieved is the stalling of the approval of the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law, that law carving a large part of Mindanao to become a republic within a republic.

The second biggest thing that the death of the 44 SAF commandos had accomplished was for President Aquino to let go of a friend who has become a liability not only to his presidency but to the nation as a whole, referring to resigned police director general Alan Purisima.

But what a price to pay for the two accomplishments over and above the main accomplishment which is

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to touch, to be touched nor to be given the sign of the cross as a blessing. It was more of joy to just be part of a witnessing.

People interviewed by anchors and reporters were just happy to see the Holy Father pass them by. There is no rancor if the Popemobile just sped through

– just sheer gratefulness that it did. As in Tacloban and Palo, where the saddest incident took place – the family of Crystal was just accepting of the fate of their beloved – and those in Palo whose encounter with the Pope was cut short, we only heard about the gratitude that they felt that at least the Pope chose to be one with them despite a signal #2 Amang typhoon.

Perhaps all these stem largely from the tone set by the Pope himself, that of simplicity and quiet transparency. We saw the absence of huge tarps that bore his picture (days before his arrival) brought down from their tall steel frames.

We knew about the quiet

organizing that the core committee had done, where even high ranking diocesan clerics were not privy to, not out of wanting secrecy and security, but refusing to engage more than what was necessary – bare essentials only, so to speak.

This Papal visit has manifested a level of maturity that we seemed to have grown into as a people – perhaps from the many trials that we have gone and go through every day of our collective lives.

We are therefore truly grateful of this – because we now see and know what all of us Filipinos are capable of – order, cleanliness, obedience to authority; and

tion Front and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, the Bangsamoro Basic Law that is currently being deliberated in both Houses of Congress was never given any attention by ordinary citizens even from Mindanao except by a few.

The heroic death of the 44 SAF commandos brought to fore this proposed law that’ll grant more autonomy to the MILF in managing their affairs as a state within a state. Everyone is now interested to know what is this law all about whereas before the proposed law’s scrutiny was only confined among legal luminaries opposed to it and citizens who view the law’s passage as detrimental to their own existence in Mindanao.

As of this writing, the House of Representatives

has officially suspended deliberations on the proposed BBL. While deliberations on the proposed law is being suspended, I do not know, however, if the congressmen will go out of their way to know more about the sentiments of the stakeholders who’ll be directly affected if it becomes a law.

I hope the suspension is not just another knee-jerk reaction on the part of our legislators as an aftermath of the carnage that happened in Mamasapano. Everyone hopes Congress will seek the views of those in Mindanao who will become subjects of this new state to be carved out of Mindanao.

We can’t afford to have a Ukraine-like situation in Mindanao where the people themselves are forced to

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the death of Malaysian terrorist Zulfilki bin Hir alias “Marwan,” the subject of the warrants of arrest the police commandos served in Mamapasano town in Maguindanao on Jan. 25.

Before the carnage of the 44 police commandos by the combined guerrilla fighters of the Moro Islamic Libera-

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“The heart that gives, gathers.” their homes, their food, their possesMarianne Moore-American Poet sions, their time and, most importantly, (1887-1972) themselves. They are well known for gathering the more important things Think of your favorite heart person. Do in life; the intangible things, such as : they tend to be a giver or a taker? That’s sunshine, hope, trust, caring, kindness, a no brainer. Heart people are generally faith and love among other attributes spontaneous givers and typically give to of a fruitful life. At what level are you others with no expectation of something gathering? Are you gathering the things in return. Givers share their thoughts, in life that really count?

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RPOC 13 Chair pays tribute to 'Fallen 44'

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UTUAN CITY - Regional Peace and Order Council Chairman and Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. on Monday paid tribute to the “Fallen 44” Special Action Force Commandos, who died in action in Mamasapano, Maguindanao while serving arrest warrant against an international terrorist on January 25.

RPOC Chairman Amante was the guest of honor and speaker during the 24th Foundation Day Celebration of Police Regional Office 13, held at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez parade grounds, this city.

The occasion was spearheaded by the command group led by Caraga PNP Director David Y. Ombao, the directorial staff including the deputy chiefs and RESPO, special staff, regional officers, Provincial PNP Directors, national support units (NUSPs) and the non-uniformed personnel (NUPs) of Police Regional Office 13.

Also attending the celebration were the Brigade Commander of the 401st Philippine Army Brigade Col. Alexander L. Macario, 402nd Army Brigade Commander Isidro L. Purisima, F/SSupt. Leonides P. Perez, SSupt Dennis U. Rocamora, BJMP and other stakeholders.

Amante earlier led the wreath-laying at the monument of the late Col. Rafael

C. Rodriguez who headed the Agusan Constabulary Command from June 24, 1951 to January 15, 1953.

In 1975 the Integrated Philippine National Police was created paving the way for the renaming of the command as Agusan del Norte PC/INP Command.

On June 26, 1981, the command headquarters was moved from Brgy. Agao now known as the “PC Barracks” to its present location which then was known as the “PC Reservation.” The camp was also named Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez in honor of the late colonel. In 1990, the unveiling of the monument at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez was proudly graced

by Director Umberto A. Rodriguez, the son of the late colonel and the Chief PNP at that time. Another unveiling was held on May 19, 2006 led by the then Caraga PNP chief PCSupt.

Geary L. Barias.

During the 21st PNP Foundation Anniversary on February 6, 2012, a marker

depicting the life of the late colonel was also unveiled. Yesterday’s rites was proudly witnessed by his youngest son Mr. Manuel Rodriguez.

In his message for the occasion, Mayor Amante paid tribute to the “Fallen 44.”

He said that “the death of the 44 brave SAF heroes has left many questions unanswered, many reactions and controversies.”

He said that it may lead to any direction whether to wage war or to give the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) a chance which may lead to peace and reconciliation.

He added that opinions had been expressed which may range from revenge to forgiveness, justice or proceed with the peace

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALLAN M. LLANERA AND CYD C. MAG-ASO-LLANERA

process at all cost.

Amante said that it would be best to wait for the result of the in-depth investigation which is now being done.

He said that he sympathized with the police whose morale had reached “all time low” even during the anniversary celebration, especially with the resignation of one of its best leader Dir. Gen. Alan LM Purisima, whom Amante cited as the guest of honor in a celebration of this camp about two months ago and the relief of SAF chief Police Dir. Getulio Napenas, who once was the Caraga PNP chief.

Amante seasoned his message with quotations of the nest thoughts on “peace” from Nobel Peace Prize Winners, great states-

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-012

ALLAN M. LLANERA AND CYD C. MAG-ASO-LLANERA Petitioners.

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IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RUSELO M. BAUTISTA AND MICHILLE H. CORMANES-BAUTISTA

CIVIL CASE NO.2015-011

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on January 19, 2011, Elsa Songkit Gamas, residing at Koronadal City, the surviving wife of the late Engr.

Eufemio G. Gamas, who died on April 29, 2011 at Koronadal City, sold to Eduardo Kampang Pinili, Jr. married to Esralia Ebrahim Adza, with postal address at Poblacion Talayan, Maguindanao, a parcel of land consisting 200 sq. mts. more or less covered by T-37009, situated at MBRH, Cotabato City, as per Doc. No. 916, Page No. 26, Book No. 42 in the Notarial Book of Norodin U. Latip.

MDN: Jan 28, Feb 4 & 11, 2015

RUSELO M. BAUTISTA AND MICHILLE H. CORMANES-BAUTISTA Petitioners.

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ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on January 27, 2001 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at San Antonio West, Don Carlos, Bukidnon and Purok Manga, Tubod, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than four (4) years already,since early part of 2010, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 27, 2001, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd day of February, 2015.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on May 27, 2009 at Minglanilla, Metro Cebu, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Purok Manga, Tubod, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than four (4) years already,since early part of 2011, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalized their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 27, 2009, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd day of February, 2015.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 4, 11 & 18, 2015

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 4, 11 & 18, 2015

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 February 3, 2015

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that RACHEM HIPOS BALOS has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sexjrom “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of RACH EM HIPOS BALOS at Barangay Aquino, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Bernabe Carreon Balos and Antonia Gumisad Hipos.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 17, 2015.

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 4 & 11, 2015

for one’s country,” Amante said.

He pointed out that the Bangsamoro Basic Law is still worth achieving and to sustain what already has been started. “Let the ‘Fallen 44’ not die in vain,” Amante said as he calls on the Caraganon, the Mondanaoans as well as all Filipinos to rise up above the challenges. ”To attain peace must be a long, long journey of a thousand miles, but it must be trod one step at a time. But let us not forget Him…our God above all, the source of true peace Photo by Pio Pro Caraga that passes all understandmen and opinion makers ing. Only through Him we who were known for their can attain the real peace,” contribution to world peace Amante said.(PNA) such as Mahatma Gandhi, DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF Albert Einstein, US former REGISTERED LAND President Ronald Reagan, African President Nelson Notice is hereby given that NESTOR Q. SANTOS of legal age, Filipino, Mandela and others. married and residents of Poblacion, He also said that the Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, “Fallen 44” are heroes as is the owner of a parcel of registered situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, they had demonstrated land Municipality of Maramag, Province of the essence of public ser- Bukidnon, Philippines and more particuvice which is to offer the larly described as follows: “A parcel of supreme sacrifice for all Land (Lot no. 2139, Pls-98) situated in Barrio of Poblacion Municipality of people. “There’s no greater the Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island glory or sacrifice than to die of Mindanao, Philippines. Containing

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

(Sgd.) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 4 & 11, 2015

MDN: Jan 28, Feb 4 & 11, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GRACE BANDIVAS SERDAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “GEORGE TUCKER” to “GEORGE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GEORGE TUCKER DE JESUS who was born on July 7, 1954 at Butuan City, Agusan and whose parents are JOSE R. DE JESUS and CONCEPCION T. DE JESUS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 February 2015.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 4 & 11, 2015

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

CCE-003-2015 Date: January 28, 2015 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LENDIE AMORA PAQUERA has filed with this Office, a correction of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of LENDIE AMORA PAQUERA at malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are DAVID PAQUERA and ARDIANA JASO AMORA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 20, 2015.

an area of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT (598) Square Meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-70195” is the subject of a DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND, That for and in consideration of the sum of One Million (P 1,000,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged; do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY to GEORGE D. GARCES, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, Philippines, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, the above-described parcel of registered land. Under Notary Public ATTY. POLICARPO I. CATALAN, JR. CPA; As per Doc. No. 47; Page No. 10; Book No. CXXII; Series of 2014.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SORAIDA H. MOCADI has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SORAIDA” to “SOHAIRA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SORAIDA HASSAN MOCADI who was born on March 17, 1998 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Soraida Guilla Hassan and Ali Macapasir Mocadi.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2015.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb 4 & 11, 2015

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Mindanao civil, religious groups call for lasting peace PAGADIAN CITY – People living in Mindanao long for nothing but genuine, lasting peace.

This was the gist of yesterday’s press conference held here by civil societies and religious organizations, tackling the Mamasapano incident and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).

In a statement read before the members of the press, the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS) expressed its sympathies to the families of the 44 members of the Special Action Force (SAF) killed in an “uncoordinated encounter with the members of the 105th MILF based command and some members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom fighters (BIFF) in Tukanalipao, Mamasapano town, Mauindanao.”

The group also appealed to the public “to refrain from issuing statements that would aggravate the situation” and to exercise sobriety to attain peace in Mindanao.

It likewise called on the media practitioners to be always balanced, non-partisan, impartial and objective in disseminating information to the public, and to “avoid provocative reporting.”

On the other hand, Sultan Maguid Maruhom, Muslim convener of the Interfaith

Forum for Solidarity and Peace, admitted that that the Mamasapano incident had really affected the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) but he is hoping that it would still be considered as it would usher in lasting peace for Mindanao.

“It is easier for non-Mindanaoans to call for all-out war, but the people living here are already tired of war and all they want is lasting peace,” Maruhom stressed.

A similar call was aired

by Rudy Arpon of the Social Action Center Apostolate, reiterating the Catholic Church’s support to the peace process.

Pastor Diosdado Marquez of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) here also said “the UCCP is always supportive of all efforts at attaining lasting peace in Mindanao.”

It could be recalled that the government had already forged a peace agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 1996 leading to the creation of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Presently a peace negotiation has been going on with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) with the end view of putting an end to decades old Moro problem in Mindanao. (FPG/PIA-9)

NOTICE Oro Integrated Cooperative Cogon Branch wishes to inform the public of the loss of one official receipt stub with series numbers 907451 to 907500.

The branch’s personnel diligently searched for the lost official receipt stub but despite their efforts, the said stub wasn’t found.

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MILF, supporters hold peace rally in Tawi-tawi to support BBL

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By Frencie Carreon, MindaNews

AMBOANGA CITY – About 300 members and supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Tawi-tawi staged a rally in the capital municipality of Bongao this morning as part of the simultaneous move to push for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the military reported.

The gathering – which include men, women and the youth – began at 8:15 a.m. as participants assembled at the Department of Education compound. They then staged a peace parade in downtown Bongao and dispersed 30 minutes later.

Peace marches and rallies are also expected in other parts of Mindanao to express peacefully the MILF and its supporters’ common stand to seek for the passage of the BBL.

The BBL is viewed by the MILF “as the solution to Mindanao conflict” and the “way to lasting peace and prosperity.”

Deliberations in the House of Representatives, however, have been suspended following the incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao where 44 members of the Philippine National Police’s Special Action Forces (SAF) were killed in clashes with the MILF and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fight-

ZAMBOANGA CITY -City Mayor Beng Climaco remains supportive of the Aquino administration amidst calls for the resignation of the President over the Mamasapano clash which left 44 PNP-Special Action Forces (SAF) commando dead.

In the press briefing Monday, February 9, at the Camp Romeo Abendan

Headquarters in Mercedes, Climaco said that as a public official, the President has a mandate of service to the people that he needs to see through.

“Si ele ay resigna, sale na disuyu pwesto, then that means an abandonment of his mandated task to serve the people,” said Climaco.

Moreover, Climaco believes that public officials

ers (BIFF).

Military reports said that in a dialogue that followed at the DepEd compound in Bongao, seen as key participants were In the dialogue that followed at the DepEd Compound, seen as among the key participants were former chancellor Eddie Alih of the Mindanao State University Bongao campus and a certain Commander Sakili, one of the MILF leaders among the Sama tribe. The military has noted however the absence of MILF Tawi-Tawi base operations commander Abdurahman Dakula.

The police, meanwhile, reported that a similar peace rally was staged in downtown Ipil, the capital municipality of Zamboanga Sibugay.

Meanwhile, Zamboanga City, which is still recovering from the September 2013 attack of the Moro National

Liberation Front (MNLF), is under red alert. Classes in some private elementary schools such as Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Pilar College, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, and Ferndale International School have been suspended at noon, and the City Hall is fully guarded.

The City Information Office issued a statement that Zamboanga “implements the legal mandate of no permit, no rally/caravan within the territorial jurisdiction of the city … in response to the planned caravan in Zamboanga City by a group of civil society organization supporting the (passage of the) Bangsamoro Basic Law.” “We are firm in our resolve to ensure the security, peace and order and tranquility of the city,” the statement said. (mindanews. com)

Climaco: Firm support to Aquino administration

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should not get carried away by their emotions but instead, should always be guided by their mandate.

“The way I see it, as elected public officials, el

mandato gat debe kanaton guia. Mucho emotion ta sale but for us, let us focus on the task and the law,” she said.

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Teacher’s Views

‘Abot Alam’ program: In diminishing OSY

By Liza P. Tolintino Teacher I Sobsob Elementary School Bugcaon, Lantapan, Bukidnon Lantapan District

Education is an important tool in developing a person in various possible ways which could enable him to be more productive in life. However, not everyone are given the chance to attend school because of different reasons, including financial problems.

In 2012, the Department of Education identified a number of Filipino youths that do not attend school. This group include those who do not have interest in schooling, and also those who do not have other choice but to stop going to school, such as individuals experiencing financial instability, family problems, difficult access to school, lack of interest and confidence, bullying, personal crisis and several others.

The education department is aiming to lessen this problem among young people. Thus, the creation of ‘Abot Alam’ project is made possible.

This project is a nationwide campaign pushing for an improved delivery of free and quality education and eradication of out-of-school youths (OSY) in the country. It is organized by Depart-

ment of Education and in partnership with National Youth Commission. ‘ Abot Alam’ intends to minimize the number of out-of-school youths and even targets zero percent by year 2016. This is done with the efforts coming from barangays and municipalities. OSY aging 15-30 are encouraged to register in a website in order to be recognized and be part of the ‘Abot Alam’.

These individuals will then be referred to Alternative Learning System coordinator to schedule their classes, since this project constitutes home study and face to face method.

At the end of the classes, an assessment will be conducted in order to design programs suited for students.

Honest to say, achieving zero percent OSY and complete eradication of their number might be too ambitious in the minds of most people. However, this is not impossible if everyone will join handin-hand in promoting the importance of Education and as well share its wise ways, such as the ‘Abot Alam’ project.

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The 10-point agenda in improving Education curricula to Grades 11 and 12 as part of the K to 12 program. Through this, high school graduates will be prepared for Education is connations. sidered the best tool The implementation their college education to improve Filipinos of Universal Pre-school- or if not, for employin terms of their skills ing for all is the second ment. and learnings which one. This universal pre- The realization of ‘Every child a reader’ by could be their tickets schooling for all only Grade 1 is also under to success. In other started in 2011. It aims terms, it is their educa- to provide thematic ap- ten-point agenda. This part of the agenda aims tion that could help proach which focuses to implement programs them win jobs, have on values education, earnings and achieve physical health and mo- to make sure that a better life. tor development, social child can already read However, it is also and emotional develop- during his first grade in elementary. much proper to stress ment, cognitive devel The development that the quality of opment, creative arts, of Science, Mathemateducation also matlanguage and readiness ters. The delivery is for reading and writing ics in research among schools is promoted in also something to be and language, literacy this agenda as well. One watched for. and communications. of the flagship programs This is the reason The agenda also inof the created 10-point clude the Madaris Edu- under this is the Science and Technology-orientagenda promoted uncation as a sub-system der President Benigno in the current education ed High School (ESEP) Aquino’s term. For re- system. The Kindergar- program.

The agenda also viewing purpose, these ten Madrasah Curricuten points are given. lum has been developed integrates implementa First is the creation and has been piloted in tion of using motherlanguage in instruction. of a 12-year basic selected schools since It is a program that education cycle. This August 2011. During uses mother-tongue is the realized K to the onset of the imple12 Basic Education mentation, instructional language in conducting classes for earlier levels program, composing learning materials are of education, specifikindergarten plus 12being reviewed and cally grades 1, 2 and year education cycle. as well, materials for 3 through Mother The implementation Islamic Values, English is due to the need of and Arabic Translations Tongue-Based Multilingual Education. improving and reform- are being developed.

This also promotes fast ing Philippine form Ten-point agenda learning among stuof education, extend also re-introduce techdents. period so that students nical and vocational Textbooks served as will be more skilled education in public and competitive and high schools - this gives a guide to both teachers and students in teaching to be at par with other technical-vocational

By Vivian M. Cagulang Teacher 1 Barangay Nine Elementary School Malaybalay City

and learning, respectively. Thus, it is very important for these books to be evaluated.

This is given importance in ten-point agenda. Thus, Department of Education is continuing efforts to improve the screening and selection process of textbook evaluators and also conducting orientation seminars for stakeholders developing textbooks and teacher’s manuals for public school use.

Building more schools in cooperation with LGUs is also encouraged in the agenda. There are programs in the past years that called the local government units to take part in providing classrooms to schools. To date, several schools already existed through counter-parted funds from LGUs. Education plays major role in improving Filipino workforce and in enabling them to be competitive in both local and global working arena. Thus, everyone should participate towards reformation and constructive change in education sector which results are beneficial to all Filipinos.

Keeping classroom environment responsive: Parents and Teacher’s roles

By William N. Soria Teacher III Tangub City National High School

Managing a class and keeping the entire environment conducive to learning are few of the responsibilities abide to teachers.

Aside from composing his lessons well everyday and reprimanding her students to do good Publication Notice R.A. 10172

and exercise proper attitude in class, her duties extend even up to communicating with the parents of her students.

The harmonious relationship between students and teachers is an important driver to a student’s academic

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: February 05, 2015 CCE-0006-2015/ R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that BENESA D. GUCOR has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of BENESA D. GUCOR at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are BERNARDINO GUCOR and TERESA DABON.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 25, 2015.

(Sgd.) GERSON M. MUDANZA II

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 11 & 18, 2015

success. Equivalent to this, teachers and parents relationship is also valuable.

The connection between parent and teacher is beneficial to the school performance of a student.

For an instance, a parent can give teacher idea what are the behaviours of the students at home so that the teacher

could easily adjust with the student and could easily know how teach him in a way.

Frequent communication between the two also helps teacher gain insight into a student’s interests and strengths. In a Chicago Tribune article, it said that this communication as well help ensure that

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0009-2015

09 January 2015

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that YZEL M. JENABE has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of YZEL M. JENABE at Cotabato, Cotabato and whose parents are Jimmy M. Jenabe and Thelma P. Mansayagan.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 24, 2015.

(Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA

Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb. 11 & 18, 2015

students receive consistent messages and seamless support from classroom to home. Likewise, it will contribute to the student’s thinking of having positive attitude in school.

The parents’ role does not end once a child steps outside home. They should also know the things

he do in schools through checking their teachers. The teacher’s role does not also end once a student goes outside the classroom, it is also good for them to know what they are doing at home so that they will know them better and teach them in more effective way.

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R. A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that REYNALDO E. MECARTE JR. has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from “REYNALDO JR.” to “ROLANDO JR.” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Reynaldo Endeciques Mecarte Jr. who was born on Oct. 30, 1984 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are REYNALDO S. MECARTE SR. and ALECIA M. ENDECIQUES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than Feb. 20, 2015.

(Sgd.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO

City Civil Registrar MDN: Feb. 11 & 18, 2015

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Availment of DA big ticket projects bared The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Field Operations Division (FOD) conducted an orientation on the availment of big ticket projects for Calendar Year 2015 on February 3-4, 2015 held at Cagayan de Oro City.

Senior Agriculturist Audy G. Maagad said that the purpose of having the activity is for the Local Government Units (LGUs) to know the different services that the banner programs and special projects under the department has to offer for availment of farmers this year and particularly noting on how to accelerate the procurement process.

These big ticket projects include farm machineries, livelihood, infra-

structures, and planting materials, among others that would cost Php 500, 00.00 and above.

In her message, DARFO 10 Assistant Regional Director Engr. Roxana H. Hojas urged the participants to move faster in terms of submitting the required documents for the procurement process. She added that last year, a lot of projects were hindered due to the behind time submission of requirements and liquidation reports of the recipients.

The said activity was participated by the Provincial, Municipal, and City Agriculturists and Agriculture Technicians from the different LGUs of the five provinces of Northern Mindanao. # (Cyrus Seraspe, DA -10 RAFIS)

Field Operations Division (FOD) Interim Chief Carlota S. Madriaga answers the queries of farmers on the services offered by the department. photo supplied

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Home Studio is a product of the collaboration of SCG, Mariwasa and De Oro Pacific Home Plus that aims to serve the growing demand for medium to high-end quality building and construction materials of the highly urbanized city of Cagayan de Oro and its neighbouring towns and provinces, definitely at an affordable cost.

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Because he never imagined becoming president of the land, Aquino never built a wider network of friends who he could tap to be in his official family when he becomes president.

Letting go of one friend is thus a real ordeal for him because he does not have many friends who he could appoint to replace a friend he let go of.

This is I believe is the reason why he is having a hard time looking for replacements to vacated posts due to retirements by their previous occupants such as the Commission on Elections, Commission on Audit, to mention just two.

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Climaco also underscored the need to temper emotions with logic – a lesson she learned in her experience with Aquino during the Zamboanga Siege where the President’s actions, at times, ran contrary to what the people wanted.

“The City of Zamboanga wanted the President to be very aggressive in his military action, and we were so very emotional. But instead, they used the preemptive calibrated response, and the question would be, were they able to successfully respond to the mission? I would say, yes. We were able to do it with the guidance of His Excellency,” she said.

The Mayor also disclosed that the League of Cities stands behind the President, and will be coming out with its statement of support from page A1 mayor Zenaida Azcuna, soon. (Jasmine MohamBids and Awards Commitmadsali) tee (BAC) members Marietes Bonalos, Aurora Alon, from page A4 Marcial Lamoste, Homer side with either being pro- Lariba and Alicia Penales, Ukraine or pro-Russia. In and supplier Alberto Aquino such a situation peace will of Malayan Pacific Trading still be as elusive as it is Corporation (MPTC).

Records disclosed that now. The BBL will thus in January 2005, the mubecome another albatross that’ll bring Mindanao to nicipality received funds amounting to P1,000,000 deeper division.

We should never forget from the Department of that Mindanao is peopled Agriculture-Region 10 for

by Filipinos who happen the purchase of inorganic to embrace different and liquid fertilizer.

Based on the audit convarying religious faiths. ducted by the Commission Thus the national government can’t just say it’ll enter on Audit-Region 10, it was into a peace agreement with discovered that the local one religious group at the officials committed nuexpense of the other reli- merous violations of the Government Procurement gious groups in the area.

If peace be had in Mind- Reform Act (Republic Act anao, it should be premised No. 9184) such as reference on the desire of every citizen to specific brand names, in Mindanao for peace. But lack of public bidding and has all Mindanaoanons been resort to direct contracting consulted about the BBL? without complying with Are the areas covered by the requirements of the the BBL in the event it be- procurement law, delivery comes a law only occupied of the products prior to the

by Muslim Filipinos or is award, overpricing by as it occupied also by non- much as P1,375 per liter, and lack of warranties by Muslims?

All these questions will the supplier.

The Resolution also now be answered simply because 44 police comman- noted that the project was dos offered their lives so vigorously endorsed to the that everyone will be more BAC by Azcuna’s husband, vigilant about what is hap- then vice-mayor Melquides pening in Mindanao. This Azcuna.

Ombudsman Morales does not mean, however, that we are not for peace. stated that “the BAC had We are. We just don’t want ample time to do all what peace to be rammed down was needed to protect the into the throats of everyone interest of the LGU, as the who are supposed to benefit procurement was not urgent from such peace entered into in nature” yet “it did not exby the government with any amine the product of MPTC secessionist groups either through an independent and reliable chemist to verify armed or not.

If President Aquino had the certification of MPTC.” Section 3(e) of R.A. No. a hard time letting go of his friend Purisima, the unfor- 3019 prohibits public oftunate death of the 44 SAF ficials from performing commandos forced him to official duties with manilet go of the suspended po- fest partiality, evident bad lice chief. And it is good that faith or gross inexcusable Aquino has finally decided neglect, thereby causing to let go of his friend. You undue injury to the governknow Aquino is the type of ment or any private party; leader who will not let go or which would give any of any of his friends in his party unwarranted benefit, official family who he trusts advantage or preference.

On the other hand, Secso much because he does not want people to think tion 3(g) of R.A. No. 3019 he was wrong in choosing is committed by public officials who enter into them.

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contracts or transactions that are manifestly and grossly disadvantageous to the government regardless whether or not the public officer profited or will profit thereby.

The complaint as against Municipal Accountant Juren Magamay was dismissed for insufficiency of evidence. source: ombudsman.gov. ph

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In an interview with this writer, BFAR-10 Assistant Director Asuncion Maputol said damages were consisted of cage structures destroyed as well as feeds, fingerlings, broodstocks, labor and maintenance and other building structures.

Of 200 fish cages, Maputol said 106 bamboo fish cages were destroyed, and four Norwegian cages were partially damaged.

Thirty-one investors were affected, nine of which are big players and five are small players. A total of 82 watchmen and caretakers temporarily lost their jobs.

Loss to fisheries production is 857,652 metric tons with a monetary value of P81 million based from the prevailing farm price of P95 per kilogram.

With that, Asuncion said the BFAR is coordinating closely with the local government unit (LGU) of Balingasag town in Misamis Oriental in rehabilitating the said fish cages.

It was agreed among the stakeholders, including those directly affected, that BFAR 10 will shoulder the expenses for producing new nets costing P11.89 million as well as nylons and fry/fingerlings. Meanwhile, investors will shoulder the cost for producing bamboos, plastic drums, labor costs and feeds.

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shared, as she is poised to take the leadership of the club coming July 1, 2015.

RCWESTCDO’sflagship projects includes the Annual Search for the “Most Outstanding Public School Teacher Award” (MOPSTA) duly supported by the Gigi BorjaEndowmentFundand perennial contributions from the past presidents of the club.

TheOroOpenGolfTournament, now on its 16th consecutive year, is the major fundraising activity of the club that encourages golfers from around the country to not just strut their wares but thru their participation, holistic projects in community and literacy are realized.

School buildings built in Barangay Balubal and Barangay Tablon in partnership with Rep. Rufus Rodriguez put a very high mark on what and to which extent Rcwestcdo’s topnotch officers and members can do.

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of the event are expecting that non-members would join the prayer rally considering the presence of Pacquiao.

“Security plans are in placed and we are ready to host the event,” Sabal said even as he assured the public that the sports complex, located along A. Velez Street in Cagayan de Oro City, is “generally in good condition.”

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love and adoration, not fanaticism, towards the champions of higher ideals in our midst.

The challenge is to convert this to more mundane matters in our lives, in our governance and policymaking, and in the choices we constantly make in our family lives. The challenge is to live the lessons mutually taught and learned, both by the Pope and by the Filipino people. May God continue to bless this “great” nation.

wemadesignificantaccomplishments to our service areas aligned with the six Areas of Focus of Rotary projects mainly due to the involvement and continued support of our Fel- from page A3 complex be within city low Rotarians, our partner Inner Wheel Club of West limits.

In the meantime, judiCdo, our Sponsors and the supportofotherstakeholders”, Club President Dante Briones said.

It’s only fitting and worthy to celebrate these activity as part of our traditional event to further enhance our teamwork and Fellowship with our Fellow Rotarians”, he added.

As always, Rcwestcdo is envisioned to be the premier rotary club, proactive in the delivery of excellent service.

“Today marks another milestone in the history of our club. This shows that we are always together, maintaining our strength, unity, teamwork, camaraderie and always ready to serve our community and constituents”, Presidentelect Ann Marie Medes

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ciary staff have to endure sharing the cramped space at the City Tourism Hall to entertain the administrative needs of the public.

SP gives way to Judicial Branch As a way of supporting the operations of the Hall of Justice and what it stands for, the 17th City Council headed by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas on Monday agreed to give way to Hall of Justice judges in the use of the vacant cubicles on the 3rd floor of the legislative building and the session hall as court rooms.

This, after hearing the concerns and sentiments aired by Judge Dennis Alcantar of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Regional Prosecutor Jaime Umpa, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) head Atty. Nunila Garcia, MTCC Executive Judge Romualdo Galarrita and City Prosecutor Fidel Macauyag during the regular session yesterday.

In the aftermath of the fire incident last January 30 which totally razed the Hall of Justice building, City Prosecutor Macauyag said the priority need is a workplace. He said without this, the criminal justice system in the city will be crippled as all inquest cases, traffic violations, criminal cases are filed with the City Prosecutor’s Office.

He cited that the criminal justice system if not crippled will definitely slow down without a workplace.

Extraordinary solutions Councilor Ramon Tabor, who authored three resolutions in response to the incident, stressed the need to adopt extraordinary solutions to address problems faced by the judiciary.

‘Extraordinary times require extraordinary solutions,” he cited.

Tabor, chair of the committee on police, fire and public safety, offered the use of vacant cubicles and the session hall as a venue for court hearings.

The councilor said the session hall is more than sufficient for the courts to use in hearing cases. It is only a matter of arranging chairs for the witness, the stenographer, interpreter and litigants, he cited.

Since regular sessions are only once a week, Tabor said the place could be arranged after and committee meetings can be held in

the conference room and properly scheduled for the purpose.

“We may not be able to give them all but this is an assurance that this council in unison is more than willing to give our share and would contribute a little sacrifice so they can start the ball rolling so to speak in the administration of justice,” he said.

“We cannot accommodate them all but to show our concern and sympathy and empathy to these offices whose function is vital to any government we should share a little sacrifice,” Tabor added.

‘Little’ sacrifice Taking the suggestions, Vice Mayor Acenas thanked members of the City Council for their consideration and kindness even as he sought for their indulgence on adjustments that will be made to accommodate the functions of the Hall of Justice.

Since the session hall has been offered for court hearings, committee meetings will be possibly held in some offices, he said.

The vice mayor said he hopes that these solutions will meet some of the needs of the judicial branch of government.

“From the legislative to the judiciary, in this gesture of ours to help you we hope that the help that we can offer to you can lessen the burden you are suffering right now,” he cited.

According to the vice mayor, allowing the use of the session hall and offices and other assistance is the least the legislative branch can do to also ensure that the wheels of justice will continue to turn.

The vice mayor also expressed the city’s sympathy for the loss of the lives of two employees during the January 30 fire.

He said the legislative body is saddened over what has happened and is concerned about how the incident has hampered, delayed and paralyzed some of its functions. “And we hope that the solution nga atong mabuhat karon in this august hall will strengthen more the relationship and cooperation between the judicial branch of government and the legislative branch of this local government unit,” he added. With a report from The Power

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Catch the Master of Soul - Thor Dulay – live at SM City General Santos on February 12, SM City Davao on February 14 and SM City Cagayan De Oro on February 15.

Enjoy sweet treats, great gifts, and heartwarming serenades at Mindanao SM Supermalls this Valentine season.

supermalls of love as you go beyond expectations with sweet treats and great gifts.

Here’s a roundup of quirky ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day from the region’s leading malls.

Coddle your romantic timbres with the Songs of Love by Thor Dulay, the ‘Master of Soul,’ as he regales SM City General Santos on February 13, 7pm at The Fountain Court, SM City Davao on February 14, 7pm at The Delight in flavorsome artisan Annex Event Center and SM City Cagayan de treats at the Wine x Cheese x Oro on February 15, 5pm at The Event CenChocolate Fair at SM Lanang ter.

Premier on February 13 to 15.

Delight in exquisite gourmet treats and serenades at SM Lanang Premier. On February 13 to 15, pamper your palate with the ‘Wine x Cheese x Chocolate Fair’ Event Center, SM City Davao on February 13 to 15. Then relive the best romantic on-screen at The Atrium featuring great-tasting moments of all time at the Love Café with free creations from Cellar de Boca, Malagos movie streaming courtesy of Cignal on SaturCheese, Kai Artisan Chocolate and JR Pastry. Sing your heart out as the number day and Sunday. one most streamed international artist in Planning a Valentines you’ll love? Everything’s at SM Supermalls! For more informathe Philippines, Boyce Avenue, perform tion and event updates, contact the nearest SM its well-loved acoustic renditions at the mall or visit and like the malls’ Official FaceSMX Convention Center this February 15, book pages.

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Get captivated with the music of Manila String Machine at The Fountain Court Grounds of SM Lanang Premier on February 14 and at The Annex Event Center of SM City Davao on February 15.

Reward your loved ones with special treats from Red Ribbon, Annipie, Bearhugs, Coco Dolce, I Love You Flowers, Kablon Chocolates and many more at Prepare to be serenaded with romantic tunes by the Manila String Machine on the Love Café at The Annex February 14 at SM Lanang Premier and on February 15 at SM City Davao.

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