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DAVAO City -- The government will have a clear mining policy in six months, said Budget Secretary Florencio B. Abad who was in the city on Monday to attend a civil society forum on the conditional cash transfer program. A clear mining policy should tackle the small share given to LGUs. Mr. Abad said that a team formed by President Benigno S. C. Aquino III to draft the administration’s mineral resource extraction policy is now finalizing points that would form part of the framework. Among the points of consideration, Mr. Abad said, “is on the revenue that goes to local government units (LGUs).”
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BUTUAN City -- Businessmen and entrepreneurs here were urged to renew their permits early in January next year to avoid penalties. This was the call made by Mr. Paul Cabrera, chief of the licensing and permit division of the city government here, in an interview with a local radio here. Cabrera said the deadline for the permit renewal is on January 20, 2011. Aside from the businessmen and entrepreneurs, Cabrera also called the attention of tricycle operators to do the same.
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Normin’s exports up by 6% percent in 3Q By APIPA BAGUMBARAN, Contributor
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ORTHERN Mindanao’s exports industry continues to grow as it posted a total of US$251.22 million worth of products during the third quarter of 2011, or an increase of 5.59 percent compared to the US$237.93 million worth of exports during the same period last year. Misamis Oriental contributed the biggest share in the total exports with US$139.36 million or 55.47 percent, followed by Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon sharing US$67.3 million or
26.79 percent and US$44.2 million or 17.59 percent, respectively. In terms of growth rate, Bukidnon registered the highest rate at 601.59 percent while Misamis Occi-
dental recorded the highest negative growth rate at 99.24 percent followed by Camiguin at negative 33.33 percent. The positive growth rate of Bukidnon was due to the increase of exports of sugar cane products which is one of the province’s major exports, said Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, Knowledge Management Division Chief of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in Northern Mindanao during the Media Northern Mindanao exports posted a 6% growth in the EXPORTS/PAGE 10 third quarter of this year.
Task Force inks accord vs illegal mining By BUTCH D.ENERIO Correspondent
TAKING cognizance of the continued deterioration of a river here due to illegal mining, the composite investigation team (CIT), whose members come from the local government units(LGUs) and government line agencies, the academe, the religious sector, the armed forces and the law enforcers, recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to effectively enforce environmental laws. The MOA, which was signed on Dec.1 at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in northern Mindanao, Aerial view of the mining site upper Iponan river where the discoloration of the water for decades now due to severe siltation, is visible. MINING/PAGE 10 PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JUN QUIBLAT
Collaborations to bring down power rates cited THE consumer group which successfully intervened with the local power utility’s application for rate adjustment with the Energy Regulatory Commission has cited the unprecedented level of cooperation with the government agency and the utility which resulted in lower power rates for consumers in the franchise area for the next four years. “Our group wishes to commend the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for being patient with us and walking us through the Performance Based RegulaPOWER/PAGE 4
Rice varieties that can stand drought, floods By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO Correspondent
DAVAO City -- The regional office of the Department of Agriculture is conducting field trials on rice varieties that can withstand drought or flooding and can grow in coastal areas. The department’s Regional Research and Development Unit said in a statement the tests would include RC 194 rice seed that grows in flooded areas like the towns of Dujali and
New Corella in Davao del Norte. Another variety, identified as RC 11 can withstand dry spells and is suitable for farms in Matanao and Kiblawan in Davao del Sur, the department said. Another variety that is being considered grows on farms located near the seashore like those now planted in the coastal towns of Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur. Oscar O. Parawan, Ag- New varieties of rice with high resistance to extreme RICE/PAGE 10 weathers are now being developed.
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Major crops production in NorMin up in Q3 By APIPA BAGUMBARAN
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OOT crops, fruit and industrial crops in Northern Mindanao showed favorable performances in the third quarter of 2011. Cassava harvest for this year’s third quarter reached 53,549 metric tons, higher by almost 63 percent from the 32,881 metric tons posted in the same quarter of 2010. The surge in the cassava harvest can be attributed to the increase in cassava areas
and the number of contract growers in Bukidnon, said Engr. Cecilio Y. Clarete, Knowledge Management Division Chief of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), region 10, during the Media Forum held yesterday at the NEDA Conference Room here.
He said the data provided by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) in the region, revealed that banana and pineapple, which contributed the greatest bulk of total fruit production also, showed favorable harvests during the quarter posting 450, 629 metric tons and 321,485 metric tons, respectively. He said this could be attributed to the increase of the area planted with banana in Misamis provinces and pineapple in Bukidnon.
Likewise, palm fruit and abaca also rose by almost 20 percent and 14 percent, respectively. This is due to the increase of harvested area for abaca and additional bearing trees for palm fruit in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. Meantime, livestock and poultry production also climbed during the third quarter of 2011 reaching 79,868 metric tons, up by almost eight percent compared to the same quarter of 2010.
Clarete said the high demand both in local and outside markets pushed up chicken production by 14 percent while the increasing demand for cara-beef also caused the six percent growth in Carabao production. On the other hand, fish production slightly decline by 3.3 percent. Aquaculture which accounts for around half of total fish production recorded a seven percent decline while two-digit deCROPS/PAGE 13
Surigao Sur tops tax collection in Caraga By GREG TATARO, JR.
TANDAG City -- The province of Surigao del Sur is set to receive an award after topping the collection of business taxes fees, charges, and economic enterprise for calendar year 2010. Bureau of Local Government Finance Caraga OIC Regional Director Adolfo Llagas invited Surigao del Sur Gov. Johnny Pimentel to attend the fitting ceremony on Wednesday, December 7, at Balanghai Hotel in Butuan City. The said occasion is part of the highlights of the four-day quarterly Regional Conference-Workshop that will be held on December 5-8. Meanwhile, regional top performers and collection efficiency achievers among assessors and treasurers, respectively, will likewise be given due recognition. 7
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Electric Coop GM Sues 2 Directors in Court Last November 29, 2011, two members of BUSECO Board of Directors Oliver Aldovino and Danilo Paciente together with one former director Jonally Santoninio were sued to court by the BUSECO General Manager at Regional Trial Court, 7th Judicial Region, Cebu City with Civil Case Number CEB 38275 for Libel. Mr. Oliver Aldovino is the director for the district of Impasug-ong and Fr. Danilo Paciente is the director for the district of Sumilao. While, Mr. Jonally Santoninio was the former director for the district of Malaybalay whose term of office as member of the Board of Director of BUSECO had already ended in 2009 by virtue of the unexpired term of former Director Perla Rubio of which the election in the district of Malaybalay conducted in December 2007 was a special election per letter of confirmation of Deputy Administrator Edgardo Piamonte in March 2009. An election was then conducted in the district of Malaybalay and Mr. Gabriel Alima got elected as director being the lone and unopposed candidate. In the same year, it was also due for election in the district of Sumilao where
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tion process of rate setting which resulted in an outcome to the satisfaction of all parties,” said Rene Michael D. Baños, president of Konsumanteng Kagayanon, Inc., a locally based consumer advocacy group
which led the civil society intervention in the utility’s application with the ERC for a rate adjustment under the Third Regulatory Period. Under the final rates translation filed by CEPALCO with the ERC, electricity rates for all types of customer categories were reduced starting July 2011
Petronilo Castillon-Gallardo, do, 72 72 Petronilo Castillon-Gallardo of Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City passed away Monday morning, December 5, 2011. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife Elena and children Ma. Elenita, Joseph Ronil, VIncent Edward and Isidore Richard, and six grand children. Wake is being held at the family residence at Zone 6, Cugman (near the basketball court), Cagayan de Oro City. Interment will be on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 9 a.m. at Cugman Church and will proceed to Tagoloan Cemetery for burial.
Fr. Paciente who filed for certificate of candidacy got disqualified to run for director after the evaluation made by the screening committee simply because he was a juridical person. The same was also true to the district of Impasug-ong where Dir. Aldovino had successfully got the favor to become director after the other aspirant for directorship got disqualified. After the above incidents, Mr. Santoninio then filed charges against the DECOM who facilitated the election as well as against some employees for contempt on the alleged that the election in 2007 was a regular election and not a special one as confirmed by Deputy Administrator. Fr. Paciente also filed charges against the members of the Screening Committee for his disqualification to run as candidate for the district of Sumilao. Several scenarios also emerged, smear campaigns and/or forum shopping which eventually brought chaos to the coop and perplexities to the memberconsumer-owners (MCOs) which is contrary thereof to the oath of office of a director. Citing among others as proof was the rally that emerged in November 2009 participated by some clergies who with residential customers getting the biggest reduction at 17 centavos per kilowatt hours, followed by commercial (.13), streetlight (.05), 138kV bulk power (.04), industrial (.03), and 69kV bulk power (.01). “To put this reduction in its proper context, consider how power consumers in
other franchise areas under private utilities all had rate increases for their next regulatory period under PBR such as Meralco (Metro Manila), Davao Light and Power Co. (Davao City) and Visayan Electric Power Co. (VECO) in Cebu,” Mr. Baños said. KKI’s satisfaction with
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE RECORD OF BIRTH AT THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR; CHANGING THE ENTRY FOR THE SEX OF THE PETITIONER FROM FEMALE TO MALE
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JESSIE L. BULALAJOS, Petitioner, -versusTHE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF ALUBIJID, MISAMIS ORIENTAL Respondent, x-----------------------------------------/ ORDER Let this case be heard on February 02, 2012 at 8:30am., at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose cancellation/correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto. At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental. Further , let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal Hall, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned. SO ORDERED. Initao, Misamis Oriental, November 22, 2011.
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after entertaining the false accusations and information were charged for libel because it was unfounded and has no factual basis. In the same manner, the above persons allegedly furnished copies of false information to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) without the knowledge and authority of the majority of the Board of Directors including the filing of complaint to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) without any proof as evidence. They also sent letter to the House of Representatives through Rep. Jose R. Ping-ay with the same allegations which resulted to the issuance of House Resolution No. 1060 introduced by the latter which directed the Committee on Energy and the Committee on Cooperatives development To conduct an Inquiry, into the Allegations of alleged irregularity in the operation and governance of Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative. These accusations are therefore used as reference for the general manager to file libel charges against them because it is baseless, unfounded and malicious. advertorial the ERC decision and the outcome of the year long process of evaluating CEPALCO’s application was shared by the local utility. “We would like to emphasize that the resulting reduction in CEPALCO’s Maximum Average Price (MAP), and the consequent reduction in customers’
electric bills, were expected results based on the normal regulatory process as provided in the Rules in Setting Distribution Wheeling Rates (RDWR),” Mrs. Consuelo G. Tion, CEPALCO President and Chief Operating Officer said in a letter addressed to KKI. POWER/PAGE 13
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 21 Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE EJF File No. 2011-490 Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAGIBIG FUND – Cagayan de Oro Branch Office, a government financial institution with principal office address located at the Atrium Building, Makati Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, against SPOUSES MARILYN A. TAN & ISAGANI D. TAN, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens with postal address at BLK 2, LOT 16, BONIFACIO STREET, REGENCY PLAIN SUBDIVISION, IPONAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of AUGUST 6, 2011, amount to NINE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR PESOS & 14/100 PESOS ( Php. 920,434.14), Philippine currency, inclusive of interest & penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on DECEMBER 29, 2011, at 10:00 am. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the RTC-BR 21, Hall of justice lobby, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for CASH in the Philippine Currency, the following property/ies described below with all the improvements included thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERT. OF TITLE NO. T- 120288 “A PARCEL OF LAND, ( Lot 16, Block 2, of the cons. subdivision plan, PCS-10-001781, being a portion of Lot Nos.3650, 3651, 3652, 3653, 3654, all of Cad. 237, Cagayan Cadastre, Lot 3649 – A, Psd-10-022211 & Lot 3649 – B- 1, Psd -10-022978) including all the improvements existing thereon, situated in the barrio Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE (143) SQUARE METERS. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, November 14, 2011.
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Pursuing peace THE peace talks between government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) resumes today in Malaysia heavy with recent events that had threatened the negotiations. In particular, the deaths of 19 soldiers in Basilan last month had almost scuttled the talks as various sectors and personalities called on the Aquino government to do what his two predecessors had done: mount an all-out war against the MILF and settle the conflict once and for all with the use of guns. Those calling for war, of course, obviously did not know just what such an assault would entail in terms of loss of lives not just of soldiers and rebels but, more importantly, of civilians who inevitably get caught in the crossfire. And that is not to mention the destruction on properties and natural resources that would set back Mindanao still further behind the rest of the country. But it was good that President Aquino stood firm on his decision not to engage the MILF in war but, in
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Two Days to Never Worry About THINK a minute… Did you know there are 2 days you never need to worry about? The first day is yesterday. It’s simply impossible to change the past. Yesterday is gone…forever. There is nothing any of us can do to bring it back, especially by worrying about it. So whatever mistakes, problems, or hurts we had yesterday, we’ve got to stop worrying about them. We cannot undo what’s already done, nor take back what we’ve already said, only ask forgiveness. Hopefully we learn our lessons from yesterday’s mistakes. But then, let it go! Life goes on, so we’d better go with it. The other day we never need to worry about is tomorrow. None of us can control or know everything
that might happen tomorrow. We don’t even know whether or not we’ll still be here! What’s going to happen will happen whether we worry about it or not. So we’re left with only one day that we can actually do anything about: today. As the saying goes: “The past is history, tomorrow’s a mystery, so today is all we have. It’s a GIFT, that’s why it’s called the PRESENT.” All we have is right now, and today has enough problems, responsibilities, and worries of its own. The last thing we need is to pile up yesterday’s and tomorrow’s problems on top of today’s! No wonder some people are stressed out with even physical problems and sicknesses. Remember, if you don’t bury your worries, they could bury you!
This is why Jesus Christ taught us not to worry about yesterday or tomorrow. Jesus said: “Who can add a single hour to his life by worrying! Don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Live just one day at a time.” So all you have to do is take care of today. Make sure you’re doing your very best in your responsibilities and relationships: that your heart is right with your Maker and other people. Do all you can and then do a little more: don’t worry about it! Because as long as you’re living Jesus’ way in a daily personal relationship with Him, you know for sure you’ve got nothing to worry about. But if today you’re not ready to die and face your Maker, you’ve got everything
Are there superstitions in the macro and micro economics of tourism? STRAIGHT from my crystal ball, the recession threatening Europe due to their liquidity problem could wipe out our European tourist arrivals next year. The Department of Tourism statistic for 2010 of more than 407,000 or 11.08% of the 3.7Million total arrivals may no longer be sustained. European arrivals are expected to go down this year. The Euro is in the making for a decade of economic slide and a decline in value versus the other currencies worldwide according to Wall Street. G over nment p olic y makers involved in money inflows are expected to announce anytime this month the economic policies to be pursued in 2012 amidst the economic turmoil in some part of the world next year. As usual varied opinions and forecast are expected to dominate the national scene depending on what political affiliations they belong. Policy makers are not insensitive to worldwide development but many could just be neophyte in crisis management given the global problems that confront us?
Tourism and travel is a market sensitive industry that depends on GDP and cash flow to move people to do business and travel. A palliative approach laced with advertising hype and slogans may not help the ailing industry that have not moved forward in the last 18 months since the new PNoy government took control of power. In short, tourism was hounded with bad luck. Luneta hostage taking, super typhoons, tsunami in our Asian neighbor, Abu Sayaf and travel advisories and until the resignation of the “bearer of bad news” former DOT Secretary Alberto H. Lim. Economic theories with strong fundamentals on sustainable tourism would play a major role in our tourism growth next year. Those with marketing savvy would have to put aside their MBA’s or Wharton University theories and go back to the fields. The challenge is enormous that even the primitives and superstitious could be pull out from their graves as reliable foreseers of truth. A new direction focused on Asia must be seriously considered. The
countries that have not been seriously affected now with the currency problems are in Asia. China has continuously dominated the export market and their living standards have gone up. It adds to their belief that they are destined for economic greatness because there are dragons in their midst. Japan is fast recovering from the natural disaster that hit them last March and their electronic exports to their trading partners have started to stabilize. Japan has the blade of the Samurai to cut the winds of disaster. Taiwan has so much currency reserves making their economic climb steady. They believe that their giant statue of Buddha has the giant stride. While in the East Asian region, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia are doing well in the oil and natural gas exports to their fuel hungry neighbors. These countries believe that facing the sun that rises in the east they can control the economy of the west. What are the traveler’s interests in these economically secured countries?
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JHAN TIAFAU HURST to worry about! So right now won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for your past wrongs and living your own way. Then ask Him to take complete charge of your heart and lifestyle from this day on. That’s the only way you can start living His way all the time and be absolutely sure you have nothing to worry about. Just think a minute…
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PED T. QUIAMJOT They have advanced ahead of us with their countries’ infrastructures and facilities technologically modern than ours. Their broad band internit is even faster at 300.0 mbps. What can we offer to entice their visit to the Philippines? Definitely, it is not shopping, dining or religion. Singapore and Hongkong could offer more. Vatican is a better destination to pray and sanctify holiness It might be competitive and feasible to shift to sports and sustainable tourism that should go with the lifestyles of the young Asian generations while the older generations can go for gaming or gambling? The Philippines is in the sphere of 25 million gamblers in Asia. Sports bookies find their stock values in the electronic online gaming. QUIAMJOT/PAGE 7
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Copyright exemption for the blind THE Philippines has protected creativity and innovation since 1826 when the Patent Law of Spain was enforced here. Since then, the ideas, creations and inventions of Filipinos have taken us to greater heights – from biofuels, herbal medicine, exquisitely designed furniture, solar-powered cars, housing solutions to globally recognized Filipino brands and world-class legends and performances. The use of intellectual property bears the social function of diffusing knowledge and information to promote national development and progress. However, we continue to meet the challenges of lack of respect for and even theft of intellectual property. These have to be overcome. We as a people should educate ourselves and be aware of our rights over our intellectual property. Go out and register your intellectual creations before someone does. You may be sitting on a gold mine and be the next great Filipino novelist or the one who formulates the cure for an illness. Your product or service or even your name may be the next big thing. Are you protected? While business name registration is needed to operate and is obtained
from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), trademark registrations are required in order to obtain ownership and protection for brands and logos. These are obtained from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Atty. Victorio Dimagiba, Director for Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection, urged business owners to apply for trademarks stating that, “Business name registration permits proprietors to operate and engage in commerce, while trademark registration certifies that a business owns their brand or logos used in products and signages.” IPOPHL issues trademark registration to prove ownership over a particular brand. Trademark certificates operate like land titles, but this time, for intellectual property as opposed to real property. Under the law, business owners should file an application with the IPOPHL for trademark registration. Forms are available over the IPOPHL website and your nearest DTI office. Prevention is better than cure. Applications for trademarks only cost P1,090.00, and the protection will last you for ten years. Compare that with having to defend your brand because of imitation
or when someone registers it ahead of you. Trademark registration is not mandatory under the law, unlike business name registration. However, when copying occurs, your only basis for legal protection is a trademark registration. Registration for trademarks is also made urgent by the fact that the law implements a first-to-file system. The DTI is pioneering the Philippine Business Name Registry System. The system will link the databases of the DTI, IPOPHL and Securities and Exchange Commission so that proprietors and corporations can easily fill out all forms necessary to protect their business and goodwill, including trademark registration. xxx The Senate of the Philippines is set to pass a proposed copyright exemption for the blind. The proposed exemption, if passed, will be a limitation on copyright. Thus, the non-profit reproduction or distribution of copyrighted works translated in Braille will not amount to copyright infringement. This will increase access to information for persons with disabilities. No less than Stevie Wonder called on the World Intellectual
Superbrands Awards C ONGRATUL ATIONS to t he 27 Top Brands that have received the Superbrands Award Seal - with the “Philippines’ Choice” logo for Volume VII 2012 – Superbrands is the ONLY INTERNATIONAL AWARD giving body in the Philippines available in 88 countries worldwide. With close to 30,000 brands entering the market place annually how do we identify which brands promote the integrity and deliverables products or services offer? Price points may be strategic to most however brand integrity is always supreme. Duplication and counterfeit can be problematic and at most times stressful with repurchase or replacements the only solution. Branding is the only promise assuring consumer preference on every purchase. Advertising and perceptions generated need not be truth which only confuses consumers. Longevity and consistency on deliverables make the brand. Superbrands celebrate: Philippine Prudential Life Insurance, Orocan, Burlington (socks), First Philippine Scales (Fuji), Eng Bee Tin, Royale’ (beauty & wellness), Ligo, RedFox (Asiantechnologies/ computers), Salem (beds), Manila Bulletin, BusinessWorld, HerWord.com, The Philippine Graphic, HSN (Shop TV), Health News,
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The Manila Times and Zuni’s (fine-dine restaurant, Makati) These were the brands Awarded on the first certificate for Volume VII (2011-2012) at the Serendra complex - Bonifacio Global City in June earlier this year. Awarded 2nd Certificate Superbrands for Volume VII last December 1 at the Elks Club, Makati City; with – “Philippines’ Choice” status (2011-2013) are; GT Stoneworks, Fortress Adhesives, Timezone, Columbia International Food Products, Ms. World, Aqua Health (alkaline water/ franchise), Cherubin Rubber Company, My Phone, Yakult, Jaka Group, Volume VI Awardees on its 2nd and 3rd Certificate (2010 – 2011); Metathione (beauty & wellness), Gardina (bread products), Fern C, Fern Slim, Clium (Pascual Laboratories’), Loyola (Memorial Chapels), Asahi (fans), PLDT,
My DSL, Globe Tatoo, A Bonne’ Superbrands is not only about the accolades given them but consumer preference status within the marketplace. “As we celebrate the new brand entrants – at the exclusive Elks Club, in Makati City – Superbrands celebrates the success of the brands entering the realm of marketing success” says Superbrands President & CEO Harry Tambuatco. Superbrands enters 2012 for the 3rd Certificate for Volume VII together with its Brand Academy seminar and its culminating Gala Tribute Night. To those interested in acquiring Superbrands status please email or call on our office harry.tambuatco@superbrands.com tel. No.(02) 7288881 – “do you have what it takes to be a Superbrand?” Seasons’ Greetings to all brand custodians and to all present at the 2nd certificate event!
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Property Organization in the annual general assembly last September 2010 to empower the independence of people with disabilities by providing them with the tools to learn and grow. Senator Manny Villar, Chairman of the Committee on Trade and Commerce, endorsed the bill. The bill was introduced by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. The exemption will not erode authors’ rights. The safeguard in the proposed bill states that the exemption will hold only if the act of copying, reproducing or distribution is non-profit. The exemption will amend Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code. Other proposed amendments include the creation of a Bureau of Copyright within IPOPHL. Email sara.suguitan@ gmail.com.
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The fact that we are less than 5 hours of air travel from our high roller neighbors and junket tours from China, Hongkong, Macau and Singapore is a challenging marketing reality. A need to segmentize our tourism plan according to country and ages of travelers could put new direction to our marketing strategy. We cannot hype our old twist to the world to visit the Philippines for the sun, fun and sand? State funding to increase and sustain t he v iabi lit y of our natural attractions needs legislative support and priorities. Declaring many protected areas and heritage parks for preservation are for the government to consider. Another is for state runs gambling casinos to be mandated to PAGCOR to
• What is the physical product? • What additional features are needed? • What are the functions or uses of the product? • What services need to be provided? • Does the customer expect guarantees or warranties? • How should the product be packaged for shipment? • How should it be packaged for the consumer? • What images should the product project? • What brand name should be used?
Price:
• What price is needed to make a profit? • What price will customer be willing to pay? • Who determines the price customers will pay? • Should discounts and allowances be provided? • Should coupons, rebates, markdowns or sales be used? • Should credit be extended to customers? • How should the business respond to competitor’s prices?
Place:
RUDOLF A. KOTIK for products that are damaged or not sold? • What kind of traffic pattern fit the buying patterns of target customers?
Promotion:
• What information do customers need? • Should promotions be informational or persuasive, or merely reminder messages? • Do all customers need the same information? • What combination of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and publicity is needed? • Will mass or individual promotion be most effective? • What media should be used? • How often must information be communicated to franchisees and customers?
• How will the product reach the customer? • How will products be handled, stored, displayed and controlled? • How will orders be processed? • Who will be responsible
Rudolf A. Kotik is the Founder of RK Franchise Consultancy who developed more than 400 Franchises in the Philippines and can be reached through rk@ rkfranchise.com
open new branches in all first class cities in the Philippines exclusive to foreign players? That’s a pro-active Congress, perhaps until Cong. Manny Pacquiao is ready to rumble as Speaker of the House? Historically, extreme sports interests have propelled the Camarines Sur Wakeboarding destinations. The Governor of the Province, Gov. Raymond (LRay) Villafuerte defied traditional politics in limiting projects in their vote rich Municipalities and instead go for extreme sports in an area confined to Pili the Provincial Capital. His vision paid off and has made Camarines Sur the
most visited destinations in the Southern Tagalog region. Many Municipal Mayors were angry but it made thousands of young people of Camarines Sur happy with employment in the facilities that supports the Wakeboarding Park. In Northern Mindanao, how many have visited the Dahilayan Zip line and experienced the adrenalin pumping ride? Young people of various nationalities have spread it in the social network sites their happy memories and desire to return. And what makes Cagayan de Oro, the white water raft ing capital of the Philippines? Its sustainable tourism!
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DA 10 joins Biotech Week info seminar Cagayan de Oro City- A week-long biotechnology fair was simu ltaneously celebrated in Mindanao and the University of the Philippines in Visayas on November 21-26 with the theme; “ Bioteknolohiya para sa Kalikasan, Kalusugan, Kagandahan, Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran.” Ok ang 5K sa Biotech: Suportahan at Tangkilikin Natin! In Northern Mindanao the National Biotech forum was participated by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 , DA Central Office Biotech Program, University of the Philippines- Los Baños (UPLB) National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and Xavier University College of Agriculture. The forum was held on November 22,2011 at Searsolin Convention Hall Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. In his opening remarks, Dean of the College of Agriculture- Xavier University, Mr. Roel R. Ravanera said that “today’s trend is driven by biology and information science, through this we should harness our
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Forum held yesterday at the NEDA Conference Room, here. He said the export performance of Camiguin fell because of lack of raw materi-
abilities and know-how to sustainably drive our future in the reduction of poverty, mitigating hunger and to lower the impacts of global warming.” He also stressed addressing his message to students in the audience that they should be aware of the potentials of biotechnology and make it somehow a chart in guiding their career path as there is so much potential to discover in Biotechnology, he concluded. Dr. Candida B. AdallaOIC-Director DA Central Of f ice Biotech Prog ra m Implementation Unit and a Professor of Entomology College of Agriculture in her presentation elaborated on the priorities and goals of the Biotech Program. This program supports development of products and technologies that are beneficial to the agri sector and most of all aims to widen public awareness and acceptance of biotechnology. Dr. Adalla explained that Biotechnology has the capacity or potential to increase yield, produce nutritious food and safer crops and protect the environment thru
reduction of pesticide use and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Reynaldo V. EboraDirector National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Los Baños (BIOTECH-UPLB) encouraged participants to develop climate change sensitive technologies such as Biotechnology- a branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes. He added that a combination of traditional and modern biotechnology is a choice to increase food, feed and fiber production. Products that the BIOTECH-UPLB has developed are Biofertilizers and Biopesticides. The development of GM (genetically modified) crops has seen to significantly reduced pesticide use while other GM crops are being developed to specifically adapt to drought, flooding, salt water intrusion and other climatic conditions. The activity was formally closed by DA 10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn
A. Ramos, who was delighted by the presence of the two experts who shared their vast knowledge in Biotechnology. She said that with the concerted efforts of the regional
field units, DA central office Biotechnology Program and the BIOTECH UPLB and the academe we will eventually realize the goal of being food secure Philippines, as well
as equipped in knowledge in our pursuit to agricultural sustainability and adaptability to climate change. (suzy may roa-fabular da 10
als for coconut shell charcoal. The increasing competition for the production of the same product in Misamis Oriental also adversely affected the raw materials supply of Camiguin, he added. Meanwhile, the region’s top dollar earners for the
quarter were coconut oil and oleo chemicals with a combined share of 31.24 percent of the region’s total exports. In terms of value, coconut oil posted US$40.13 million while oleo chemicals were recorded at US$38.35 million.
Clarete said the raw cane sugar of Bukidnon and the canned pineapple products of Del Monte Philippines’ followed closely, sharing 13.07 percent and 12.90 percent, respectively. Other top earner commodities included abaca pulp/fiber, iron ore, desic-
cated coconut, lumber, coprabased products and fresh bananas, he further said. He also cited that a surge in the exports of mineralbased iron ore was noted in this quarter with a growth rate of 4,452 percent compared to its performance
during the same period last year. On the other hand, declining growth rates were recorded for coconut oil and copra-based based products despite being the region’s main exports in terms of value, Clarete further cited. (pia-10)
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the concerned agencies, the LGUs and enforcement agencies is necessary to monitor, investigate and to stop the illegal and destructive mining operation in upriver of barangay Iponan and neighboring areas where tributaries run through the bigger Iponan River. Relampagos, said that the quality of the discolored water in Iponan River continue to deteriorate because of the mining practices, and the siltation is affecting the water quality and endanger-
ing the life of Macajalar Bay. The CIT said that smallscale illegal mining activities, particularly with the use of hydraulicking method in extracting placer deposit along Iponan River and its vicinities from Opol town and upstream, has resulted into continuous soil erosion and uprooting of trees and other vegetative cover along the riverbank. Earlier, Cong. Rufus Rodriguez of the Second District this city sounded the alarm and called on the
stakeholders, including the small-scale miners to a forum. Rep. Rodriguez wanted to look into the condition in the mining site and offered a solution, such as other means of livelihood to the miners so as to put a stop to the mining operation. Rodriguez also questioned if the mining operation is being conducted by the small-scale miners because of the presence of bull dozers and other heavy equipment at the mine site.
vesting palay by April next year. The field trials for the variety intended for flooded areas, will follow, he said. Mr. Parawan said the department is finding ways to come up with new varieties that can withstand climate change through the use of modern technologies. In relation to this, the
city government is looking at producing upland varieties of rice to boost current rice seed stock. Acting City Agriculturist Leonardo R. Avila III said the city government has identified so far 70 of such upland varieties. The National Food Authority earlier identified the Davao Region and the nearby Caraga as among the areas that are to be developed for rice production. Angelito T. Banayo, the agency’s administrator, said the two regions are ideal considering that these are among the areas that attract private investments in agribusiness. “We have to establish pilot areas for rice production in
these two regions of Mindanao,” Mr. Banayo said, adding that aside from certified and hybrid seeds and improved irrigation systems, the government must also build and rehabilitate farmto-market roads and provide fertilizer subsidy to the farmers. But Mayor Rey T. Uy of Tagum City, Davao del Norte’s capital, said the government cannot force the farmers to continue planting rice if they see bigger returns in other crops, such as banana. In Davao del Norte, many farms have been converted into banana plantations and unless the government can provide better subsidies to rice farmers, Mr. Uy believes the conversion of farms will continue.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 10 Hall of Justice, Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH ZAMAN RABIA DISOMIMBA, SPL. PROC. NO. 2040-11 Petitioner, versus – OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARANTAO, X-------------------------------------------------------------X ORDER Before this Court is verified Petition for correction of date of birth filed by Petitioner Zaman Rabia Disomimba, dated October 27, 2011, which alleges: 1. That petitioner is of legal age, and a resident of Lumbac-Ingud-Maul, Marantao Municipality, Lanao del Sur, where she may be served with court processes of this Honorable Court; 2. That respondent is the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao which is a government office where all births in the locality are being registered and kept and summons and other court processes may be served at its office at Marantao, Lanao del Sur; 3. That sometimes on April 11, 1998, a relative of a petitioner, and unknown to her, applied for the late registration of Certificate of Live Birth; 4. That the petitioner’s date of birth was erroneously declared and written in her Certificate of Live Birth (Late Registration) by a typist who inadvertently typed and encoded December 30, 1947 instead of the petitioner’s real birth date which is December 30, 1953; 5. The petitioner just recently discovered and saw the said error in the entry of birth date when she secured a copy and certification from the National statistics Office (NSO), a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex A; 6. That the petitioner’s true and correct date of birth is December 30, 1953 and this fact is known to her relatives and contemporaries, a copy of the Joint-Affidavit of Hadji Ibrahim D. Dimapundag and Moctar T. Domado is hereto attached as Annex B; 7. That respondent public and school records show and reflect her real birth date as December 30, 1953. She also filed her true and correct Certificate of Live Birth, a copy of which is also hereto attached as Annex C, other documentary evidence includes the Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamia College Transcript of Records, which are hereto attached as Annex D; 8. That the petition is filed without any slightest intention to defraud or prejudice the government or any person. The petition is filed for the sole purpose of rectifying the erroneous entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of the Petitioner filed with the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur in order to reflect her true and correct date of birth as appearing in her public and government records. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this Court on January 24, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of Publication of this Order. Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Marantao, Lanao del Sur; where the petitioner is residing; and the Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expenses of the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to notify this Court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before January 24, 2012. Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition, to the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur; the Honorable Solicitor General, Makati City; and the Honorable Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, November 23, 2011.
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anao, defines the respective roles and commitments of every agency, who will map out operational plan for the apprehension of violators and the confiscation of equipment used in illegal mining activities in the area. Alfredo T. Relampagos, officer in-charge-regional director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) region 10, said the cooperation and assistance of
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from page 1 riculture regional director, said the foundation seeds will initially be provided to qualified seed growers who will propagate such varieties. The field trials for the drought-resistant variety have started with the hope of har-
Clockwise:Dean College of Agriculture XU Mr. Roel R. Ravanera as he welcomes the participants; Dr. Candida B. Adalla OIC-Director DA Central Office Biotech Program Implementation Unit and a Professor of Entomology College of Agriculture in her presentation; DA10 Regional Executive Director Dir. Lealyn A. Ramos as she closes the forum and Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora- Director National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Los Baños (BIOTECH-UPLB) in his well explained lecture during the BIOTECH WEEK forum in CDOC. PHOTOS: SMRFABULAR
EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late SOSTENES OBASA, who died on July 27, 2000 at Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, died without leaving a will and left no debts; left a parcel of residential land more particularly bounded and described as follows; A parcel of Residential land situated at Poblacion 2, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, covered by ARP No. 08-13000-200-386, Property Index No. 052-13-0002-004-04, declared under the name of OBASA SOSTENES, containing an area of 165 SQUARE METERS, more or less, is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE to JUDY MAE T. ABREA, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, referred as Vendee, for and in consideration of Php. 50, 000.00 under Notary Public of CRISTINA TERESA A. MORENO-OCIONES as per Doc. No. 234; Page No. 047; Book No. 35; Series of 2011. BWM: DECEMBER 9, 16 & 23, 2011
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the OFFICIAL RECEIPT NO. 004185 (white Color) dated October 28, 2011 of Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. was misplaced and could no longer be located By CHANDA D. HERNANDEZ, a resident of Hilltop, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS as per Doc. No. 175; Page No. 35; Book No. XXX; Series of 2011 under the Notary Public of Atty. Maria Nora L. Gonzales-Cagang. BWM: December 9, 2011
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LOBE Telecom Inc. is banking on the growth of its mobile data business to sustain momentum in the months ahead amid tight competition and shrinking wallet of subscribers. The cellular firm said on Tuesday that it continues to open up its mobile data services to a wider market with the launch of the widest range of mobile internet plans available for every need or lifestyle. The Ayala-controlled telecom firm offers bundled plans such as PowerSurf and SuperSurf which offer mobile browsing packages. As of end-September, the company’s mobile browsing revenues rose to over P1.4 billion, a 64-percent increase from last year’s level on the back of the company’s
strong portfolio of new services that promote the use of mobile Internet for social networking, search engine, push e-mail as well as entertainment through the use of mobile applications. In the previous quarter, Globe also launched m. globe, an all-in- one mobile portal that allows users to connect to the mobile Web in a single platform without the need for expensive Internet-capable phones. Through m.globe, subscribers are able to access load information such as load
Ferry runs aground, all passengers safe THE officers and crew of SuperFerry 1 with the help of Philippine Coast Guard completed the safe transfer of 618 passengers to Coron port after the vessel ran aground 19 nautical miles off Coron Sunday night. There were no reported injuries and initial dives revealed only minor scratches on the vessel’s hull. According to the ship’s crew, SuperFerry 1 was navigating its common route when it unexpectedly beached 19 nautical miles off C oron. Preliminar y reports revealed the water was unusually shallow that evening due to a low tide. The
incident, however, did not cause undue alarm to passengers as the impact was hardly felt. The company immediately dispatched SuperFerry 2, which is set to arrive in Coron at 12nn today, to carry the passengers back to Manila. “We would like to assure the families of t he 618 pass engers that they are all safe and are being attended to. Sup erFerr y will provide food, water, and other necessities while they await the arrival of SuperFerry 2 ,” N N - AT S E V PFreight Commercial Officer Jose Manuel Mapa said.
balances for prepaid customers and unbilled charges for postpaid subscribers, get the latest updates from Facebook and Twitter, send and receive e-mails via web mail accounts and pull content from online information sites through a news and entertainment function. Globe also made available affordable Android devices such as CloudFone Ice and CloudFone Temptation which allow users to personalize their smartphones using a wide range of applications and features. The cellular firm also offers a wide range of smartphones such as iPhone, BlackBerry, and Samsung devices under customizable postpaid plans with
a package that combines unlimited mobile surfing and bundled text and call services. “Mobile browsing has definitely revolutionized the Philippine telecommunications industry with the growing demand for an easier and more accessible way to be connected to the World Wide Web,” said Globe president Ernest Cu in a statement. “We are very pleased with how our mobile data business has grown over the last year, and this drives us further to make our mobile browsing services more accessible, affordable, and widely available to Filipinos wherever they are, through offers that are customizable, relevant and always affordable.”
Digitel shares halted DIGITAL Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (Digitel) halted trading of shares Wednesday morning, following Philippine Long Distance Telephone, Co. (PLDT) subscription to P4-billion worth of the former’s shares. This, after Digitel earlier this month hiked its authorized capital stock to P25 billion from P9 billion to accommodate zero-coupon convertible bonds it issued that will be due in 2013 and 2014. In a disclosure, Digitel said trading of its shares were halted between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday due to PLDT’s subscription to the former’s stock. “Out of the increase in the capital stock of [Digitel] by P16 billion, the amount of P4 billion equivalent to 4 billion shares representing at least 25% of said increase in capital will be subscribed and fully paid by PLDT,” Digitel
said. The subscription involves 2013 convertible bonds worth $24.75 million or P1.09 billion and 16% of the 2014 exchangeable bonds issued by Digitel Capital Philippines, Ltd. worth $66.28 million or P2.91 billion, Digitel said. Digitel noted the values of the bonds were computed based on the conversion date of Dec. 8. PLDT’s acquisition of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.’s 51.55% stake in Digitel was completed Oct. 26. It gave the dominant telco some 70% of the domestic mobile market, leaving Ayala-led Globe Telecom, Inc. to about 30% of the market. The transaction, amounting to P69.2 billion, not only involves the sale of 3.28 billion shares representing 51.55% stake in Digitel, but also zero-coupon convertible bonds issued to JG Summit which are convertible to 18.6 billion Digitel shares.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 21 Cagayan de Oro City
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POWER RATE HIKE
• State-owned National Power Corp. (NAPOCOR) is seeking to recoup P3.12 billion worth of under-recoveries which, if approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), will translate to a rate hike of more than P2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in Luzon. • This application for higher rates is part of the recovery schemes allowed under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), NAPOCOR said. Under this law, NAPOCOR could apply for the generation rate adjustment mechanism (GRAM) and incremental currency exchange rate adjustment (ICERA) to recover costs, which will then be passed on to consumers.
DEBT CAP IN 2012 BUDGET
• A Liberal Party congressman urged President Aquino to reject the borrowing cap the Senate has inserted in the proposed P1.8-trillion 2012 national budget. Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone said the provision limiting borrowings to 60 percent of gross domestic production “will severely limit the tools available to the President in the management of the economy.” • “The borrowing cap is anti-growth as it would severely handicap the President’s growth policies. In most parts of the world, brutal and misplaced austerity – not runaway debt and inflation – is the reason for economic slowdown,” he said. Evardone said even in debt-burdened countries of Europe, the clamor is for fiscal and monetary intervention, not more austerity and inaction, from central bankers.
OUTSOURCING-AFFECTED BANK WORKERS
• Banks agreed to transfer employees affected by the outsourcing in the industry to other departments while the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) pledged to provide livelihood programs for affected workers. This was contained in the Banking Industry Tripartite Council (BITC) resolution signed by various parties the other day, led by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. and Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. • “The resolution also considers outsourcing as a bank management prerogative. Should outsourcing lead to downsizing, the resolution requires management to transfer affected employees to other departments on a best effort basis. Management is also tasked to encourage outsourcing firms to absorb the affected workers,” the agreement stated. Under the agreement, the DOLE would implement livelihood programs and other interventions for the benefit of the affected workers should remedies prove unfeasible.
CALL CENTER AGENTS
• The incidence of absenteeism in business process outsourcing (BPO) employees is higher in the Philippines and in Asia Pacific than the rest of the world due to odd work shifts, a global study showed. In the study, research group Dimension Data, however, noted that agents in Asia Pacific, particularly in the Philippines, are tagged as “more patient” than those in other regions. Asian call centers scored 100 percent in customer satisfaction, higher than the global score of 84.5 percent. • The study showed that agent absenteeism rate in Asia Pacific, which includes the Philippines, is higher at 15.5 percent than the global rate of 14.9 percent. “Agent absenteeism is higher in Asia because of graveyard shift. But attrition rate is lower in the region than globally,” Dimension Data General Manager for Customer Interactive Solutions Nagi Kasinadhuni said.
SMC SALE OF P1.1-B STOCKS
• Food-to-power conglomerate San Miguel Corp. said its biggest shareholder Top Frontier Investment Holdings Inc. had sold nine million common shares valued at P1.1 billion. San Miguel corporate information officer Ferdinand Constantino said the shares were crossed at the Philippine Stock Exchange Thursday at a price of P119.12 each. The company’s stocks closed at P123.1 Thursday and fell to P120 yesterday. San Miguel did not disclose the buyer of the shares.
SUN LIFE BANCASSURANCE PRODUCTS
• Sun Life Financial Philippines will launch three bancassurance products next year as the company strengthens its bid to take the top spot among the country’s life insurers. Sun Life Financial President and Chief Executive Officer Rizalina G. Mantaring said the Insurance Commission (IC) has approved the company’s application to launch the product. However, Sun Life still needs the nod of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) before it can introduce the three insurance products through the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC). • Bancassurance is a global practice of collaboration between an insurance company and a bank. It allows a life insurance company to sell its products within the premises of a bank’s branch network. In return, the bank must own at least four percent of the insurer’s outstanding equity.
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• Canadian mining firm TVI Pacific Inc., parent firm of TVI Resources Development (Philippines) Inc., is preparing for a legal fight to maintain its operations in Zamboanga del Norte. TVI Chairman Clifford James, in a strongly worded speech at the luncheon meeting of the Philippine Mining Club at the Manila Shangrila, expressed outrage at the local government of Zamboanga del Norte for passing the open pit mining ban which he termed “unconstitutional” and “invalid.” • The open pit mining ban, James said, violates the Mining Act of 1995, the Local Government Code and the Environmental Protection Agency Act. He said the Zamboanga open pit mining ban ordinance is “draconian” and gives full authority to the governor to control mining. He urged all mining firms operating in the Philippines to collectively fight the ordinance, warning of the impact should the open pit mining ban be implemented.
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Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND or PAG-IBIG FUND – Cagayan de Oro Branch Office, a government financial institution with principal office address located at the Atrium Building, Makati Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila, against TERENCE BRUCE A. MEJIA, of legal age, married to FRANCHETTE M. MEJIA, Filipino citizen , with postal address at BLK 5, LOT 19, PAG-IBIG CITY, IPONAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, amounted to THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT PESOS & 25/ 100 PESOS ( Php. 311,948.25), Philippine currency, inclusive of interest & penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on DECEMBER 19, 2011, at 10:00 am. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the RTC-BR. 21, Hall of justice lobby, Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for CASH in Philippine Currency, the following property/ies described below with all the improvements included thereon, to wit:
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• Aboitiz Power Corp. (APC) is planning to transfer its acquired power barges to Mindanao by the middle of next year. APC First Vice President Bobby Orig said this move is in response to the expected tightening of power supply in Mindanao. • “To augment the tightening power supply in Mindanao next year, in anticipation of the effect of the summer months and the continuing increase in demand for power, APC, through its wholly owned subsidiary Therma Marine Inc., plans to transfer one of its four barge-mounted power plant units from Navotas by June 2012,” Orig said, stressing the company has always been committed to provide stable power in Mindanao.
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE EJF File No. 2011-518
“A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot 19, Block 5, Pcs - 10-002661, being a portion of lots 3594, 3596, 3597, 3598, 3600, Cad-237 & Lot 3591-1 (LRC) Psd- 128619, situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SE. along lines 2-3-4 by Road Lot 2 (7.00 m. wide) on the SW, along line 4-5 by Road lot 1 (10.00 m. wide); on the NW, along 5-1 by Lot 17; and on the NE; along line 1-2 by Lot 20; all of the same block of the consolidation-subdivision plan Pcs-10-002661. Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY (190) SQUARE METERS. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date. In the event Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein abovedescribed and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, November 14, 2011
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• Bulacan Gov. Wilhelmino Sy Alvarado and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have signed a memorandum of agreement with private developer Ecoshield Development Corp. for the dredging of the heavily silted and polluted Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) that would bring back the commercial viability of fishing in the province. • Under the agreement, the river will be dredged with the silt deposited in a planned 44-hectare sanitary landfill that Ecoshield is putting up as part of the government’s solid waste management initiative. The dredging and the establishment of a sanitary landfill, the first in Central Luzon, are also seen to stem flooding in the area that has resulted in losses to lives and property in Bulacan. (edited by Allan Mediante- BWM executive editor)
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HAPPY FIESTA BARANGAY BULUA! ! ! ! December 8, 2011 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES City of Cagayan de Oro BARANGAY BULUA OFFICE OF THE BARANGAY CHAIRMAN MESSAGE
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As Barangay Chairman of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, In behalf of Bulua Barangay Council and Staff to my beloved constituents, my warmest congratulations and my warmest greetings to all of our friends and visitors a “Happy Happy Fiesta” “Viva Sra. IMMACULADA CONCEPTION”. Please joined us in celebrating our Annual Barangay Fiesta December 7 & 8, 2011 with full of Joy, Gladness and Happiness in honor of our Patron Saint SRA IMMACULDA CONCEPTION for the bountiful blessings and graces from our ALMIGHTY GOD “JESUS CHRIST” our Redeemer and Savior.
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EMANUEL BEJA Brgy. Chairman Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City
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The VIP Hotel unveils its spectacular Christmas village By Joe Palabao
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez, 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro City, speaks before the guests and participants of the National Youth Commission Forum on the creation of Local Youth Development Councils (LYDC) in every province, city and municipality in the Philippines. The creation of LYDC is one of the main provisions of House Bill 591 (Local Youth Development Act), which he authored along with Rep. Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. of Abante Mindanao. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez explained to the guests, majority of whom are members of youth organizations, the important role that the youth in the country has to play in helping the Philippines prosper. Also in the photo are Rep. Raymond V. Palatino of Kabataan Party-list, Rep. Ryan Luis V. Singson of the 1st District of Ilocos Sur and Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo of the 1st District of Makati.
Crops... from page 2
clines were registered by freshwater, seaweeds, and other aquaculture sources. Clarete said frequent rainfall resulted in production declines in aquaculture sources. Commercial fish catch also dropped seven percent due to lesser appearance of seasonal species and fewer fishing trips because of rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rainfall during the period. However, municipal fishing posted a seven percent growth due to the increased number of fishing trips and non-boat fishing activities. More appearance of seasonal species due to the installation of “payaos” also contributed to the improvement in the production performance, Clarete added. (pia-10)
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“In fact, you will recall that this expected rate reduction was announced by one of our witnesses during the evidentiar y hearings of this case at SEARSOLIN.” Mrs. Tion also said that one the positive attributes of PBR is it drives Distribution Utilities like CEPALCO to perform better. “As envisioned in the PBR, better performance translates to lower cost. This is what exactly happened to CEPALCO. The company’s actual performance for the past Regulatory Years showed a certain level of improvement that will now allow the company to provide better electricity distribution service to its customers at a lower cost,” she added. “In short,
CEPALCO’s customers are now reaping the benefits of the PBR as envisioned by the ERC.” Mrs. Tion also cited the importance of KKI’s participation in the PBR rate setting process which increased consumers’ knowledge about PBR and the rate setting process. “We would like to commend the Konsumanteng Kagay-anon, Inc. for its active participation in the said regulatory process,” Mrs. Tion wrote in her letter to KKI. “Such active participation resulted to better understanding and appreciation of the rate making process which is one of the most complex processes in an electric distribution utility business.” For its part, KKI acknowledged CEPALCO’s openness and readiness to accommodate the consumer group’s request while it went into a “learning curve” to know more about PBR and make its intervention with ERC on the case more substantial and relevant. “I am happy there wasn’t an adversarial mind set between KKI and CEPALCO during the PBR process which I attribute to the ‘critical collaboration’ between the two parties to arrive at the best rates and programs which could best serve electricity consumers in the franchise area,” Mr. Baños said. “I believe we have set a precedent in putting our heads together to arrive at this mutually acceptable and satisfactory outcome for the next regulatory period. Hopefully, other intervenors and DUs can similarly benefit from our experience.”
CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers – Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739a
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e-books, mobile devices and more. Educator and business technology expert Jerry Liao, management and IT consultant Ruben Canlas Jr., and video editor and post-production super visor John Wong spoke about various topics on ICT and education such as Mobile Environments in Learning; The Current State of the Net; Social Networks become Learning Strategies; ICT – Practical Teaching and Learning Strategies; Bringing a Global Perspective to Classrooms, among others. As a staunch advocate of ICT and its impact t o n at i o n a l d e v e l o p ment, Globe continues to develop mobile and internet technology solutions through Globe Bridging Communities, its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, to help raise the bar of the Philippines’ educational system, address Barangay peace-keeping, promote micro-enterprises, make environmental conservation advocacy more efficient and provide national government inexpensive and fast means to deliver social services.
On its 4th straight year for a Christmas tradition, the VIP Hotel at the Heart of the City unveiled its spectacular and magnificent Christmas Village at the VIP lobby last December 1. The unveiling is just in time for Advent-the coming of Our Savior Jesus Christ and His birth in the manger that brings joy, love and peace on earth. Miniature pieces of the Christmas Village depicts of a peaceful and progressive Cagayan de Oro-the City of Golden Friendship. Conceptualized four years ago by the directors of Canoy Group of Companies - the Christmas Village started with only few miniature pieces and was significantly placed at the VIP Lobby. On the second yearVIP put more miniature pieces and retaining the old ones and giving more space into it for the guests and visitors to see. A tradition that goes on and now on its 4th straight year is work of art of Ma. Theresa “Teza” Canoy-Sambile, an architect, the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Inday Canoy
of RMN Radio Mindanao Network designing the Christmas Village. With the architectural design, the village has now become bigger and bigger with magnificent and fantastic new miniature pieces and together with the old pieces-VIP Hotel recreated a state-of-the art miniature Christmas Village for the Kagay-anons, hotel guests and visitors to see and experience the Spirit of Christmas by just looking at it and enjoy the site of the Village and the miniature pieces symbolizing Christmas that brings joy, happiness and delight to all. In an interview-Mr. Butch Canoy-Chairman of Canoy Group of Companies told Business Week Mindanao that the Christmas Village is the family’s living memento of Thanksgiving of the Canoy Family to GOD, the people of Cagayan de Oro each year as it unveils yearly the Christmas Village with new miniature pieces. It now becomes a tradition for the Canoy’s Family to share the spirit and joy of Christmas to Kagay-anons, their hotel guests and visitors who wish to see every year the Christmas Village at the VIP Lobby. The Christmas Village
symbolizes a real thanksgiving of the Canoy Family as their hotel business has reached 41 years of existence in serving Very Important People (VIP) of the world, the domestic and the foreign tourists as the hotel has become bigger, better and stronger. Ms. Eileen E. San JuanDirector of VIP Hotel and the concurrent Asst. Secretary of 2nd Tourism Congress of the Philippines representing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibits (MICE) for Mindanao also told Business Week Mindanao that starting next year-to keep the tradition alive and really experience the Spirit of Christmas A CONTEST will be launched identifying which miniature pieces are old and new and receive valuable Christmas prizes. The unveiling of the Christmas Village was witnessed by the Staff of the Dept. of Tourism X, special guests from the RMN Radio Mindanao Network, members of COHARA, visitors, hotel guests and very important people of the city. For inquiries, please call (08822) 726080/726552/727360 and visit their website www. theviphotel.com.ph
A miniature of the cathederal-a piece of the magnificent and spectacular Christmas Village at the Lobby of VIP Hotel brings in joy, peace and prosperity to all Kagay-anons.
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Misamis Oriental repeats as Galing Pook Awardee
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ISAMIS Oriental garnered another Galing Pook Award for the second straight year with its local peace building initiative project “The Lantad Peace-Building Experience: Turning Red to Green in Misamis Oriental” (From a ‘No Man’s Land’ to a Land of Hope/ Strategic Innovations in Upgrading Misamis Oriental’s Provincial Peace and Order Council). The good news was relayed Monday, December 5 to Gov. Oscar S. Moreno by officials of the Galing Pook Foundation in Quezon City following the presentation by the 18 finalists at the Galing Pook offices in Quezon City last November 29. “Winning the Galing Pook Award for the second consecutive year is awesomely inspiring,” said Gov. Moreno. “This bring to Misamis Oriental and our people more dignity and respectability.” Awarding will be done on the third or fourth week of January 2012 in Malacañang with Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III leading the awarding rites. “I am honored and privileged to have led our team
in gathering more recognition. I thank the men and women of the team whom I call the Lantad Changers for the splendid work!” Under the program, Misamis Oriental selected Sitio Lantad in Barangay Kibanban, Balingasag Municipality, Misamis Oriental as a showcase for its paradigm shift in addressing the insurgency in the province by focusing on peace building instead of war and brute force to win the hearts and minds of the people by subduing the real enemies of peace: poverty and ignorance. This, at a time when the administration of former president Gloria Arroyo was vowing to wipe out the communist insurgency in a year “This is a teamwork I hope will be replicated in other areas of the province; a partnership that can become a showcase for others to follow,” Gov. Moreno said. “It is difficult to attain peace through peaceful means, but it is more rewarding.” Gov. Moreno said the Lantad Changers included the Core Group, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Department of Interior and Local Government, Com-
mission on Human Rights, National Commission of Indigenous Peoples, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Municipal Government of Balingasag, Barangay Government of Kibanban, Archdiocesan Center for Concern Empowerment and Services, Interfaith (Roman Catholic Church; Iglesia Filipina Independiente; Muslim; United Methodist), Balay Mindanaw, Balaod Mindanaw, German Doctors, Gising Barangay Movement, Philippine Coalition for International Criminal Court-Building Bridges for Peace and the media. Misamis Oriental was awarded its first Galing Pook Award last March 17 by President Aquino in Malacañang in recognition of its outstanding health services program dubbed “Strategic Innovations for Government Hospitals”. The LGU came up with Provincial and Municipal Investment Plans for Health through which surgeons are detailed to provincialmanage d hospit als. A Memorandum of Agreement with the Mindanao Consortium on Surgical Residency Training Program tapped the expertise of 31 multi-specialist staff from hospitals in Cagayan de Oro.
The program substantially addressed the problems on hospital services and facilities faced by the province. Among the innovative strategies the province adopted under the program were the outsourcing of supplemental funds from public and private sources for facility development, established network connectivity to improve referrals and communications, tapped medical societies, introduced a consignment scheme for medical supplies, established a pharmacy enterprise and logical work flows. The Galing Pook Awards was launched in 1993 to identify and recognize innovative practices of local government units. The finalists with outstanding initiatives are carefully selected and the Top 10 winners recognized in a prestigious awards ceremony conferred by the President. The Galing Pook Awardees are chosen from a national search of local governance programs, evaluated through a multilevel rigorous screening process based on positive results and impact, promotion of people’s participation and empowerment, innovation, transferability and sustainability, and efficiency of
Tangub City: RP’s Christmas capital By RUTCHIE CABAHUG-AGUHOB
TANGUB City -- Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This expression is not only found in a song but in the hearts of everyone, here, in the “City of the Christmas Symbols of the Philippines.” The Tangubanons have always looked forward to their Christmas Symbols Festival that starts on the first Day of December, every year and ends on the second Sunday of January, the following year. According to data published by the Tangub City Historical Commission (TCHC), the first ever Christmas tree in the city plaza was lighted in 1992. Since then, Tangub City annually showcased Christmas Symbols in the City Plaza, Christmas Arches and giant Christmas ‘parols’ (lanterns) in the urban barangays. In the late 1990’s Tangub City became the “Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines” that draws thousands of tourists during the yuletide season. “This is the time when the ‘Bayanihan’ spirit and the public-private- partnership (PPP) of all sectors is really at work,” Mayor Philip
T. Tan, said. Contests are also part of the Christmas celebration i n Ta n gub. The following are the categories for the contest: Category A: Christmas Symbols at the Public Plaza. Participated in by all local and national government offices/agencies, the structures are put up by the employees themselves who contribute to their physical and material needs. Category B: Most Lighted Arches. Welcome arches usually located at the entrance to enhance the façade of the barangays. Category C: Lantern
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Contest for those barangays without entries in Category B. Lighting of the lanterns starts at 5:30 p.m. up to 12:00 midnight. Category D1: Most Lighted Market Section and Category D2: Most Lighted Private Business Establishments. Included in the contest are the dried fish section, meat and fish section, “Tuba” (coconut wine) and Video-K Section, dry goods and fruit section, “Painitan” (Snacks/food) section and Tobacco section and all the other private business establishments in the city. Category E: Most Lighted Barangays with installation of lights artistically designed and placed neatly to enhance the sidewalks of
the highway. Category F: Most Lighted House in the Barangay. This is open to all households in the highway and interior barangays which have entries in Category B, with each barangay having a minimum of seven (7) entries. Judit B. Tablan, City Information Officer and General Secretary of TCHC, said all the contests will be judged according to their artistic combination and the use of lights, 40 percent, their uniqueness, 40 percent and their over-all impact, 20 percent or a total of 100 percent. Meanwhile, the City Tourism Office (CTO) hopes the festival, this year, will again draw thousands of tourists. Data at the CTO shows that 239,209 persons who visited the city, last year, were walk-in guests during the Christmas Symbols Festival. This number represented almost 50 percent of 502,116, the total number of persons who visited the city and availed of their public and private facilities for the year, Vicenta B. Paller, Senior Tourism Operations Officer (STOO), said.
program service delivery. B eyond the awards, winning programs become models of good governance promoted for adoption in other communities. They provide useful insights and strategies to find innovative solutions to common problems. More importantly, they affirm the community and the local government’s commitment to good governance. Since its inception, at least 230 programs of 152 local governments have been awarded the Galing Pook. These awardees become key advocates in stimulating and inspiring other local governments to introduce innovative practices and provide a fertile environ-
ment for the replication of successful reforms. The Galing Pook Foundation promotes innovative and excellent local governance programs that successfully address urgent social and economic problems. It continues to broaden its network of partners to build a wider constituency for the recognition and documentation of best local governance practices. It has excellent working relationship with 81 provinces, 110 cities and 1,505 municipalities in the country which is crucial to the adoption of best practices by local governments in the advocacy for good governance. (Misamis Oriental Provincial Press Office)
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental LAND REGISTRATION CASE NO. 2010-43 CAD-
CAD. LOT NO. 12126-B being a portion of Lot 121216,
237, Csd-10-019317-D; and CAD Republic of the Philippines LOT NO. 12293-B, being a portion Department of Transportation and of Lot 12293; Cad-237, Cad-10Communication (DOTC), 019341-D; all Cagayan Cadastre, Represented by the Honorable situated in Laguindingan, Misamis OSCAR S. MORENO, Provincial Oriental Governor, Misamis Oriental, Applicant. x---------------------------------------/ AMENDED ORDER Finding the verified application for registration of a parcel of land designated as CAD. Lot No. 12126-B being a portion of Lot 121216, CAD-237, Csd-10-019317-D; and CAD Lot No. 12293B, being a portion of Lot 12293, Cad-237, Cad-10-019341-D; all Cagayan Cadastre, situated in Laguindingan, Province of Misamis Oriental Island of Mindanao, filed by applicant herein to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for INITIAL HEARING on February 23, 2012 at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning at this court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental. Persons interested in this petition are required to answer and appear before this court on the aforesaid date and make known their opposition thereto. This amends the order dated October 07, 2010. The Administration of the Land Registration Authority is hereby directed at the expense of the applicant to cause the publication of the Notice of Initial Hearing in the Official Gazette and once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Further, the applicant is hereby directed to furnish copy of the application and its annexes to the Solicitor General. Lastly, let copies of this Order be furnished to the concerned offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of this Province. SO ORDERED Initao, Misamis Oriental, September 16, 2011. (Sgd.) JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Acting Presiding Judge BWM: DECEMBER 2, 9 & 16, 2011
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‘Mang Inasal’ founder is TOYM awardee THE founder of the popular Mang Inasal franchise and one of the country’s richest men has been chosen as one of The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) honorees. Edgar “Injap” Sia II was awarded the TOYM award for Entrepreneurship. Forbes Asia earlier listed Sia as the 40th richest man in the Philippines for 2011, with an estimated net worth of $85 million. Mang Inasal is now the Edgar “Injap” Sia II: The man behind Mang Inasal. country’s third largest fastArroyo, for Biotechnology food chain, after Jollibee $68 million. Other TOYM honorees Industry Advocacy. Arroyo and Chowking. Last year, is the chief executive officer Jollibee purchased a 70% are: 1. Ma. Antonia Gregorio and founder of Hybridigm stake in Mang Inasal for
Consulting (Daughter of Sen. Joker Arroyo); 2. Raul V. Destura, MD, for Medical Science. Destura is an infectious disease physician and molecular biologist; 3. Sherwin T. Gatchalian, for Public Service. Gatchalian is the mayor of Valenzuela; 4. Paulino Salvador Leachon, for Community Development. Leachon is the mayor of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro; 5. Gerard Joseph Salonga, for Music. 6. Antonio “Tony” Tiu, for Agri-Entrepreneurship. Tiu is the chairman, CEO and president of AgriNurture, Inc.
My|Phone’s Concert Tour (MAP) Music Album Phone titled SUPERHERO. The Album contains 8 new songs from Hawak Kamay, Save the World, Smile and its carrier single Superhero! XLR8 will also be reThe MAP is My|Phone’s leasing their most awaited effort to deter Music Pialbum under My|Phone’s racy by embedding music My|Phone’s Concert Tour continues and will soon invade Cebu, Davao and Cagayan De Oro. The event will features the country’s Top Pinoy Pop Boy Band the XLR8!
within the phone. Likewise the MAP is in support of the Local Music Industry’s effort to promote local music and artist. The MAP is supported by both the (OMD) Optical Media Board headed by Chairman Ronnie Rickets and the (OPM) headed by
Mr. Ogie Alcasid according to Richie de Quina - VP for Marketing and Business Development. MAP is recognized as the 1st in the world brought to you by the Country’s Leading Mobile Phone Company, My|Phone.
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Carmen Hill, CDO, Tel. No.722791 to93/858-4537 E-mail:reservations@pryceplaza.ph
Hotel Koresco
Pueblo de Oro Golf Course,CDO, fax. No. [088] 858-9748
tel. Nos. 858-9748 to 54, E-mail:hotelkoresco@yahoo.com
Mallberry Suites
Limketkai Drive ,CDO, Tel. No. [088]854-3999 / 854-7999 E-mail:info@mallberrysuites.com
Dynasty Court Hotel
Tiano-Hayes Sts. CDO, Tel. No. 726876 / 726962 / 857-5410 E-mail:dynasty@philcom.ph
The Marigold Hotel Velez cor. Luna Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 856-4320, 726937
Marco Resort Tel. No. 732182 / 855-220
VIP Hotel
A.Velez St. CDO, Tel. No. 726080 / 726590 / 856-2505 E-mail: info@theviphotel.com.ph
Philtown Hotel
Makahambus-Velez St. CDO,Tel. No. 723089 / 856-1813
De Luxe Hotel
Capt. V. Roa St. CDO, Tel. No. 726527 /857-2144
Maxandrea Hotel
J.R. Borja St. CDO, Tel. No. 729943/ 857-2244 / 857-4154
Grand City Hotel
A.Velez- Sts. CDO Tel. No. 723551 / 723658 / 857-1900
Country Village Hotel
Carmen, Cag. de Oro Tel. No. 71-22-03, 71-22-01, 7122-05
Southwinds Hotel
Capt. V. Roa Sts.CDO,Tel. No. 727623 / 724803 / 856-2036 E-mail:i_agudo@hotmail.com
Apple Tree Resort and Hotel
Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Tel. Nos. 754525/ 754263/ 3091986, Fax No. (8822) 754497
Pearlmont Inn
Limketkai,Drive,CDO Tel. No. 729111 / 856-2654 / 729455
Red Palm Inn
EVChaves Building, Capistrano corner Cruz Taal Sts. Cagayan de Oro City Tel. No. 721197 and 8562671 Cell No. 0908-885-5643 Email: redpalm_inn07@yahoo.com
Chali Beach Resort
Cugman,CDO,Tel. No. 723929 / 855-2108 E-mail:chali_beach@yahoo.com
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Globe backs forum on use of ICT in education AS part of its advocacy to promote the use information and communications technology (ICT) in uplifting the quality of education in the country, Globe Telecom supported the recently held TechTutor III: Paradigm Shift in ICT Learning to
Reach the Unreached organized by InfoChat, an online information center on news, updates and opinions about issues concerning the Philippine IT industry. The 2-day seminar attended by over 8,500 participants composed of learn-
ers, educators, experts and parents showcased the latest hardware, software, and technology-aided teaching skills to further enhance the quality of education in the country. It promoted mobile accessibility of information, communities’ general
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interest for communication, and usage of multisensory tools in facilitating diverse learning strategies. It also introduced a range of gadgets that can be a significant means for personal learning such as mobile computers, GLOBE/PAGE 13
Aquabest participates 2011 World Bazaar Festival World Bazaar Festival ranks as one of the prime Christmas shopping trade shows in Philippines. Organized at Manila, the event boasts of more than 180,000 visiting participants, looking for stylish, trendy and attractive gift items for their loved ones. The show is successful in creating a joyous and festive ambiance for all those attending the event and
more than 500 exhibition booths are set up during this fair. Aquabest will be setting up a booth at the Bazaar where it would give away premium items like tumbles, umbrellas, and shirts. The company would also give away samples of structured water. Structured water was introduced early this year by the company as part of its Shift Happens
campaign. Structured water is the company’s effort to bring the water back to life and restore its original properties. The company achieves this feat using advanced technology called Grander technology developed from Austria and exclusively licensed in the country to the company. Being more efficient than ordinar y water in hydrating the
body, structured water is perfect for people looking for quick hydration on the go. With structured water, people will experience the future of water perfected by nature, delivered by technology. World Bazaar is the largest and grandest Christmas Bazaar in the country and will run from December 2 to 18 at the World Trade Center. See you there!
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