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Briefly Fuel Atomizer

A FUEL-saving gadget for vehicles is now out in the market.

Durable Maximum Atomizer (DMA) is considered one of the most innovative fuel-saving tools in the automotive industry.

The DMA fuel atomizer is a cylindrical stainless steel gadget with fins or impellers that can break down bigger molecular structure into very fine molecular particles, guarantees these results to be immediately evident the moment you step on the gas.

This innovative technology can reduce the gas consumption of your vehicles up to 30% per month, add up to 40% more power to your vehicle, keep engine cooler and extend engine life. In fact, various tests showed that its durability even outlasts the life of your vehicles.

How does DMA fuel Atomizer work? When the air passes through the gadget it becomes high velocity turbulent wind that when it reaches the combustion chamber it atomize the fuel, in effect efficient combustion.

DMA fuel atomizer takes only 20 minutes to install and fits in almost all types of vehicles.

Oro Chamber

THE Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OroChamber) has urged local governments in Region 10 to enact business-friendly policies and ordinances.

In a dialogue with officials of the Municipality of Villanueva, OroChamber president President Antonio Uy echoed the major concerns of potential locators on fees and licenses duplication and processes.

“By business-friendly policies and ordinances, we mean that potential investors should not be overly taxed and subjected to go through protracted processes in registering the business and even in maintaining existing plants,” Mr. Uy shared.

Promote CDO President Ruben Vegafria said that in cases where there are duplications, businesses will review other options. Chances are, investors would go to other areas supportive of their profitability and sustainability goals.

ON AGUS-PULANGUI PRIVATIZATION

Congress endorsement for deferment sought A

By MIKE BAÑOS, Correspondent

BROAD-BASED coalition of consumer groups, private and public distribution utilities and church-based social action groups are set to seek the endorsement of the Joint Congressional Power Commission on its resolution calling for the deferment of the impending privatization of the Agus-Pulangui hydro power complexes for another 10 years.

The group is scheduled to meet the Congressional Committee on May 13 at a local hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

Melvyn D. Eballe, presi-

dent of Coalition 6/25, said Senator Francis Joseph G. Escudero and Rep. Henedina R. Abad (Batanes) have confirmed their participation sought/PAGE 21

One Network Bank posts 36% rise in Q1 deposits

By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent

DAVAO City––One Network Bank, considered as the country’s largest rural bank, posted a 36% increase in terms of volume of deposits in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year.

In its financial statement released last week, the bank reported a first quarter total deposits of P9.8 billion, higher by more than one-third than the P7.2 billion deposits they recorded during the same period last year.

Based on the report, most of the One Network Bank deposits came from the time deposits of “high net worth clients who have recently developed trust” on the bank and the 50,000 new automated teller machine card holders. deposits/PAGE 18

‘Open skies’

THE government has formally adopted the final implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order 29 or its “pocket” open skies policy.

Under the rules, local authorities may offer and promote third, fourth or fifth freedom traffic rights to foreign carriers, without restrictions on frequency, capacity and type of aircraft, to and from any of the country’s airports, except the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

According to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), the move is meant to spur tourism and investments in the country.

“EO 29 is a developmental tool intended to attract foreign airlines to operate to our secondary gateways, which are largely underserved or totally unserved by international airlines, foreign or local,” said CAB executive director Carmelo Arcilla.

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LTFRB -10 ready to distribute SMART cards

By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA, Editorial Consultant

THE Land Transportation Fra nchisi ng Reg u lator y Board (LTFRB) in Region 10 is expecting to be actively tapped in the distribution of SMART Cards to the public transport sector, beginning this month.

The ATM-like SMART

Card card entitles legitimate public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to a monthly fuel subsidy of P1,050, under the government’s Pantawid Pampasada Program (3Ps).

LTFRB 10 Director Sultan Mandangan Darimbang claimed “we are the only agency with complete listings of public utility vehicles

(PUVs) and for that, we are readying ourselves to take the lead role in the implementation of the 3Ps.” The 3Ps is spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE) to address the growing clamor of PUV operators and drivers for government assistance over the ever increasing cost of fuel. cards/PAGE 21

Misor wooing back Sokor investors

By MIKE BAÑOS, Correspondent

MULTI-INDUSTRY CLUSTER.

Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC) president Marriz Manuel B. Agbon stresses a point during the organizational meeting of the Misamis Oriental Multi-Industry Cluster (MIC) project last week in Cagayan de Oro City.

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THE Misamis Oriental provincial government is wooing back South Korean investors with a new development paradigm that would create a network of specialized agri-based industries around an industrial core with the Phividec Industrial Estate-Misamis Oriental and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

“This gives us a chance to show the Koreans Misamis Oriental remains an attractive investment destination and also address the Hanjin incident which has been nagging us these past few years,” said Gov. Oscar S. Moreno during the first general membership meeting of the Philippine

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Exporters Federation Region X (PhilExport-X) held today at a local hotel.

Dubbed the Multi-Industry Cluster (MIC), the project aims to increase of rural incomes, generate employment, promote food security and alleviate rural poverty in the Philippines by sharing Korea’s experience in the MIC formation and operation.

Misamis Oriental is one of three pilot provinces in the country selected for the MIC. “The MIC is a joint undertaking of the Korean and Philippine governments through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both governments in 2009 to further strengthen economic investors/PAGE 14

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De Lima: Choice of next Ombudsman is crucial

By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Editorial Consultant

JUSTICE Secretary Leila de Lima finds the choice of the next Ombudsman very crucial, as the Aquino administration stages all out war against all forms of corruption.

In a news conference here in Cagayan de Oro City, Ms. De Lima said the President should be able to appoint somebody, who will really be perceived as the Ombudsman of the people, the first to act on cases of corruption and to break the culture of impunity.

“The entire country is closely watching the choice of the next Ombudsman starting from filing of applications and nominations to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to submission of the shortlist to the President,”

Justice Secretary Laila de Lima

she said.

Saying that everyone is a stakeholder in the process, she called on the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, Incorporated (COPC) and other media organizations to help out by nominating personalities for the position.

Criminal liabilities Ms. De Lima opined that the resignation of former Ombudsman Merceditas

Guttierez does not preclude the filing of any criminal case against her.

“Administrative cases may not any more be necessary because the sole object of impeachment is just removal from office, but it is without prejudice to the filing of criminal charges against her or any public official for that matter,” De Lima noted.

Ms. Guttierez has voluntarily resigned amid controversies over her way of handling cases involving incumbent and former government officials and employees, and while awaiting impeachment trial before the Senate.

The former Ombudsman has already been technically and legally impeached by the House of Representatives when the members overwhelmingly voted for her impeachment, the Justice CRUCIAL/PAGE 14

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Promote CDO accredits nine fiesta 2011 events

By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Editorial Consultant

IT’S final.

The Kagay-an Festival 2011 will only have nine accredited events, according to chairman Ruben Vegafria of the Promote CDO Foundation, Incorporated (PCFI).

Topping the list is the Miss Kagay-an 2011, a beauty and brain search that is open to 18 to 25 years old

Kagay-anon women aspiring to be the city’s Ambassador of Goodwill. PCFI calls it ‘ambassadress’, but BWM would rather use the term ‘ambassador’ for gender sensitivity sake. The Ms. Kagay-an Coronation Night will be in the evening of August 24 this year at Limketkai Atrium, with the 10th Department of Tourism (DOT) office, as lead agency.

Entrance is free.

Kagay-an Festival Run,

a two, five, 10 and 21-kilometer fun run in early morning of August 21 and the Kagay-an Kalo Parade, afternoon of August 25 from the Divisoria Kiosk to the DGPSC, both organized by the Circle Productions, Incorporated.

PE R hy thmic Dance Festival, a special dance field demonstration of thousands of physical EVENTS/PAGE 14

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Globe improves mobile network quality Makes significant investment on quality and capacity upgrade

GLOBE Telecom announced that it is investing US$500-million in the Philippines this year. A significant portion of this investment will be allocated to improve the quality and capacity of its mobile network infrastructure throughout the country.

Network quality will be a top priority for Globe this year. As part of its network transformation program, the company is making one of its biggest network investments in quality and capacity to date, where the significant amount will be used for capacity build up, network modernization, and opti-

mization. These upgrades in the network systems are expected to provide better subscriber experience in call, text, and data services for its 2G, 3G and 4G customers.

In line with this major investment, Globe earlier announced a major expansion of its current 4G footprint with the country’s first com-

mercial rollout of 4G mobile technology. At its initial phase, Globe utilized the global standard HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet Access for its 4G mobile network. Complementing the company’s existing 4G WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) network, HSPA+ is a 4G wireless, mobile, high speed broadband technology that allows for peak theoretical download speeds of up to 21 Mbps with upgradeability for 84Mbps. Under the Globe HSPA+ network, subscribers globe/PAGE 22

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Equibank Savings Bank recently inked a business deal with Western Union as an authorized bank outlet for peso-dollar remittances, both domestically and abroad. Present during the official launching of the deal are: (L-R) Ricardo Jabagat, business dev’t assistant for Mindanao of Pet Net, Inc., Western Union’s authorized direct agent; Ms. Erna Maagad, Equicom branch manager; staff members Ms. Glady Madera, Ms. Jean Sia (assistant branch manager), Bobby Radaza, and Ester Florendo. bwm photo by rolando sudaria

Equicom Bank now accepts Western Union remittances

By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Editorial Consultant

EQUICOM Savings Bank (ESB) recently established a business partnership with Western Union (WU) through its leading direct agent, Pet Net, Incorporated (PNI).

With the deal, Equicom now accepts peso and dollar remittances, both domestically and abroad.

Equicom Senior Manager Erna Maagad

MASS-SPECC 2011 General Assembly: A Gain of Coop Movement in the Philippines

Sis. Leonor T. Luna, AND, Founding Member of MASS-SPECC

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Mr. Gadwin E. Handumon, the new MASS-SPECC Chairperson

he “42nd Mindanao Coop Leaders’ Congress & 37th MASS-SPECC General Assembly” held last April 30 to May 02, 2011 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant & Convention Center, LimKetKai Complex, Cagayan de Oro City was attended by no less than 383 cooperators from 95 primary cooperatives.

The participants came from Gawing Tunay” and launched as far north with the presence the “Search for the Most Outof the Tabuk Multi-Purpose standing Coop GAD-FEP ImpleCooperative from Tabuk City, mentor”.

Kalinga (Region 2) and from The Coop Managers discussed the far-flung south represented the needs on “The Secrets of

by MSU-TCTO Multi-Purpose Building Coop Leaders & ExCooperative from Bongao, ecutives” and “Financial Management System for Coops”.

Tawi-tawi (ARMM Region).

The event kicked off with Whereas, the Board of Directors the Congress Sessions from (BODs) took on “Branching the Youth, Gender, Managers, Ethics” and the “Succession and Directors representations Planning for Coops” topics. or aptly called the member- After the Congresses in the owners or stakeholders of the afternoon of April 30, 2011, MASS-SPECC Cooperative the event was formally opened Development Center who came by the Chairperson Norma R. for the three-day event to take Pereyras, the energetic lady and on the theme - “The Coopera- gender equality advocate from tives: Advancing Economic Vi- the Tagum Cooperative. The ability & Social Responsibility”. welcome address by the Vice The Youth Congress had Mayor Ian Acenas (in behalf of inputs on the “Youth Financial the Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Literacy: Preparing Youth for Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano) gave Financial Responsibility” and shared aims to the participants to the Gender Congress tackled the three-day event. the “Magna Carta ni Pinay; This was solidified by the

solidarity speeches from the MINCODE Secretary General and the Head of the Relations Management Group of MegaLink. These, however, were strengthened by the wisdom of thoughts from Sis. Leonor T. Luna, AND, Pioneer and the lone-surviving MASS-SPECC Founding Member. Sis. Leonor shared the beginnings of MASSSPECC that started as problemsolving sessions to address the needs of the Cooperative Movement in the 1960s and has now evolved into the provision of products and services catering to the needs of the Coops on trainings and electronic banking, among other worthwhile endeavours.

The keynote speaker was the Hon. Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, considered the “father” of the New Cooperative Code being the principal sponsor and author of RA 9520 or the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008.

The Plenary Sessions of May 01, 2011 were given my prominent leaders of the Cooperative Movement delivering topics on “A Strong Coop Network: Key To Members’ Sustainability, Economic Viability & Social Responsibility” and “ACCESS Branding: Asian Coops Business Excellence Solutions”.

These were followed by thematic sessions on Social Performance (“Social Performance Management [SPM]: Bringing Coop Mission To Life” and “Coop SPM Initiatives: The Paglaum MPC Experience”), Caring for the Environment (“ISO 14001: Environmental Management System [EMS]” and “EMS: A Great Way to Lower Your Costs & Improve Performance”) and Social Devel-

opment (“Beyond Membership: Coops’ Critical Roles in Community Development [CD] and “Coop CD Program: The Lamac MPC Experience”).

The night culminated with the reports made by the CoopNATCCO Party-List Representative, Hon. Cong. Cres Paez who delivered and shared the gains of the cooperative advocacies in the Halls of Congress.

Despite the heavy technical inputs in the first and second days of the event, the cooperative leaders had time for fun during the Cultural Night Presentations plus Awarding of Coops including the Mindanao Coop MicroEnterpreneurs Award (MICMA) and the White Rave Party.

The third day of May 02, 2011 was the main General Assembly with agenda that will be put into effect with decisions made by the leaders including the plans for the upcoming Coop year. And this shall be implemented by the newly elected Chairperson of MASS-SPECC, Mr. Gadwin E. Handumon. He is the General Manager of Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative from Plaridel, Misamis Occidental.

“It is a great honor and achievement not only for me but for the primary coop-members of MASS-SPECC from Northwestern Mindanao to sit as Chairperson”, Mr. Handumon says after the election results.

The member-affiliates of MASS-SPECC look forward to the next year’s General Assembly in Davao City on May 04-06, 2012.

Kudos to the MASS-SPECC Board and Management Staff who made the event memorable! [Reported by Dennis Z. Santander, MASS-SPECC]

foresees this development to further promote their banking services in the city.

“With PNI-WU, we are confident to be known better by our target clients, who in turn, shall be able to experience a much easier process of remitting money to their loved ones, worldwide,” Ms. Maagad said.

Equicom-Cagayan de Oro has been in the city for more than one year now. equicom/PAGE 14

MASS-SPECC elects new chairperson Cagayan de Oro City – The General Manager of Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mr. Gadwin E. Handumon was elected as the new Chairperson during the 37th General Assembly held at Grand Caprice here in the city.

“It is a great honor and achievement not only for me but for the primary coop-members of MASS-SPECC from Northwestern Mindanao to sit as Chairperson” Mr. Handumon said after the election results.

Married to Dr. Jona CarabalHandumon, a Neurologist and blessed with two children, Thea Janica Gwenn & Julius Gabriel.

Mr. Handumon steered the growth of Paglaum MPC from just having 35 members with a meager Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000.00) initial capital in 1992 to metamorphose into a P 331.6M assets cooperative with more than 36,884 members today. Paglaum Multi Purpose Cooperative (PMPC) is a primary cooperative bearing CDA registry number CGY – 9520-10005976 with its Head Office at 2/F PMPC Bldg., Eastern Looc, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental.

True to its name Paglaum meaning “hope”, PMPC has been reaching out, building hopes and achieving dreams in its eleven (11) branches in Northwestern Mindanao and Central Visayas covering the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Siquijor.

The new MASS-SPECC Chairperson is also the Chief Executive Officer of Paglaum Community Development Foundation, Inc. with advocacy on education and protection of children and engaged in various community programs especially the impoverished sector of the society. Presently, he is also the President of Misamis Occidental Federation of Microfinance, the President and CEO of Misamis Occidental 1st Integrated Coconut Processing Corporation and the Bank Treasurer of Ficco Bank formerly Misamis Occidental Cooperative Bank and the Cluster President of Western Group of Mindanao Microfinance Council. He had held various positions in the community like a 3-termer Councilor of the Municipality of Plaridel. An active member of various civic groups, a Rotarian, a member of the Regional Development Council (RDC-X) representing the private sector and a newly appointed DDGM of

the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the Philippines.

Mr. Handumon has brought new innovations in PMPC that changed the perception of the community about co-operatives. Known for his strong networking and linkaging, MASS-SPECC under his helm will be geared towards partnerships with different agencies and institutions and collaboration of various programs and services with the continuing innovations in this fast-changing environment–connectivity and professionalization in the work place.

With the increasing awareness of co-operatives on social responsibility, it is a challenge to all the primary cooperative members to become economically viable and at the same time fill the gap between the have’s and the have-not’s, and to strengthen the bonds of the co-operative sector in reaching out to more rural communities and hard-to-reach areas. “Making an impact to the nation and globally seems to be an enormous task but significantly, the role of MASS-SPECC is vital in achieving these, especially that the co-operative sector is preparing for 2012 which the United Nation’s has declared as the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES” according to Mr. Handumon.

The new Chairperson definitely could spearhead these challenges and with the MASS-SPECC member affiliates, are confident and united in the strong belief that the way towards sustainability is through empowerment of the community….developing the local economy through active Collaboration and Cooperation!!!

MABUHAY

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In its untiring and conscious ef for t to prov ide the best solution, DBquest formed a strategic partner-

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Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. [CEPALCO] began its operations in 1952 with a modest power generating capacity and a customer base of only 750. CEPALCO nurtured the vision of becoming the best in the country’s electric distribution sector. Today, CEPALCO has over a hundred thousand residential, commercial and industrial customers within its fran-

chise area that covers the City of Cagayan de Oro and the Municipalities of Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan, all in the Province of Misamis Oriental, including the 3,000-hectare PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate. It is now the 3rd largest electric distribution company in the Philippines, outside of Meralco.

Modern facilities and equipment and efficient service network are complemented with quality customer service which the Enterprize/PAGE 14

BETTER MARKET prices for agriculture exports drove Campos-led Del Monte Pacific Ltd. to post a turnaround in the first quarter from the net loss recorded in the same period last year, signalling that performance by yearend will likely top 2010 levels, the company said in a filing released late last week.

The farmer behind the world’s largest fully integrated pineapple operation reported $1.5 million in profits for January to March versus the roughly $1-million net loss seen in the same period last year.

“Sales of higher margin products and tighter cost control contributed to the turnaround,” the Singapore-listed company said in a disclosure.

First-quarter revenues reportedly grew by 5% to $69.3 million from $65.9 million.

Expenses, which include cost of goods sold, operating expenses and distribution and selling expenses, declined by 5.26% to $93.7 million from $98.9 million in the first quarter last year.

Del Monte pointed to the strong performance of its exports and the products under the premium S&W brand marketed globally save for the Americas, Australia and New Zealand.

“Export sales grew by 25%

driven by a better sales mix in European markets and higher volume and favorable prices of industrial products sold to the United States,” the company said.

“Selling prices and margins in Europe were much better as the group moved to selling directly to the European markets following the termination of an unprofitable supply contract in the middle of 2010,” Del Monte Pacific said.

Sales in the S&W branded business surged by 39% to $4.9 million in the first three months after entering China late last year, it added.

In the first quarter, Asia Pacific accounted for 58% of Del Monte Pacific’s sales.

Twenty-seven percent was attributed to sales in Europe and North America and 15% to other countries.

“Our strategy in the export markets, particularly in Europe, and the market penetration we are achieving with the S&W branded business in Asia are sustaining the growth momentum that was achieved in the third quarter of last year,” said Del Monte Pacific Chief Executive Joselito D. Campos, Jr. in the disclosure.

The NutriAsia Group of Mr. Campos -- one of two firms short-listed in the failed bidding for the 49% stake in San Miguel Pure Foods Co. -- owns

78.7% of Del Monte Pacific.

But sales in the Philippine business reportedly dropped by 2.6% due to decreased PET beverage sales and distributor rationalization.

For the rest of the year, the company expects higher earnings due to several improvements in operations.

“Barring unforeseen circumstances, the group expects to deliver improved earnings in 2011, particularly in the second half, with stronger sales in the Philippines and Europe, supported by higher pineapple production, better productivity and efficiencies,” Mr. Campos said.

In the first quarter, supply already rose by 19%, yield was up by 2%, cost per ton decreased by 7% and cannery recovery improved by 3%, the company said.

Del Monte Pacific produces, markets and distributes food, beverages, and related products in the Asia-Pacific region and the Indian subcontinent, and has supply deals with Del Monte trademark owners and licensees around the world.

Del Monte Pacific’s subsidiary, Del Monte Philippines, runs the 20,000-hectare pineapple plantation in Mindanao.

It also runs facilities there with a 700,000-metric-ton processing capacity. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

Del Monte posts profit in Q1

MERCEDES CAMPONG VDA DE LLABAN Died on May 7, 2011 interment May 12, 2011 at 9:00 in the morning at Gusa Public Cementery

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Seated from left to right, Agrarian Domestic Banking Sector Head EVP Wilfredo C. Maldia, President of Anakciano, Inc. Ms. Marybel Unabia, LBP president and CEO Gilda E. Pico, Atty. Armando Jarilla of the Task Force Mapalad, and Nasser Chaves-Anakciano, Inc. Standing are the representatives of cooperatives and members of Task Force Mapalad.

Land Bank plays host to food supply summit THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in Northern Mindanao recently hosted a Food Supply Chain Summit held at the Pryce Plaza Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

The LBP-Northern Mindanao hosted the food summit in support of the government’s thrust for food security.

The objectives of the summit are to firm up mar-

ket i ng t ie-up, sy nch ronized production/supply schedules among identified anchor firms and cooperative suppliers, identify the needed technical and financial support and formulate action plans to support the partnership.

Various food processors, integrators, millers and producers/growers of pou lt r y, l ivestock, r ice,

corn, banana and sugarcane products were invited.

The summit was highlighted with the signing of memoranda of agreements for supply, technical assistance and market for the produce.

Among those who signed the agreement was Anakciano, Inc., an anchor firm for poultry business, with Task Force Mapalad,

Inc., where Anakciano will make available its loan facility to the TFM-organized corn farmers for commercial corn production, purchase the harvested cobs at the price agreed upon and provide technical farm supervision.

Task Force Mapa lad, Inc., at its end shall establish an area of 5,000 hectares of corn farms in

Bukidnon within the period of five years, organize t he cor n g rowers i n a l l areas that will be engaged in commercial corn production and enhance the capacities of the farmers.

The activity was graced by no less than LBP President a nd CEO Gi lda E .

Pico, Agrarian Domestic Banking Sector Head EVP Wilfredo C. Maldia, MBG

Head FVP Joselito O, Gutierrez. Region AVP Cesar G. Magallanes. The food summit was facilitated by Dante R. Briones, Head of LBP Region 10 Development Assista nce Center with District Manager Eden B. Japita na- Cagaya n de Oro Lending Center, Joen Faune-Bukidnon Lending Center and Jimmy ArcoButuan Lending Center.

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XU Rodeo sweeps Rodeo Masbateño

By Regine Neri of XU DevCom

THE Xavier University (XU) Rodeo Team brought home the overall championship in the student category of the Rodeo National Finals in Masbate City. The XU- Rodeo has consistently won top awards in the Rodeo Masbateño granting them two “3peat” championships with the equivalent of two grand slam titles.

This year’s XU Rodeo Women’s Team consisted of Julie Ann Abas, Karen Luzette Gayla, Vanezza Frietse Mondero, Marianne Mae Remedio and Sheila Mae Untay. They placed first in Cattle Lassoing, Wrestling, Tie-down (on foot) and the Load Carry Relay events, and placed second in Four-women Carambola, Whipcracking and Team Casting events.

On the other hand, the Men’s Team composed of Karl Abunda, Efren Alipato, Robert Arnel Casiño, Carl Richard Copino, Francis Duyongan, Evan Diosdado Neri and Albert Matthias Saavedra won first place in Cattle Bare-back Riding and Team Casting events, and second place in Two-person Carambola, Steer Wrestling from horse-back, Tie-down and Cattle Lassoing, Wrestling, and Tiedown (on foot).

XU students Carl Richard Copino and Julie Ann Abas were also crowned Rodeo King and Queen respectively.

The XU-Rodeo won a total of P73,000 and received 4 trophies. The team’s victory wouldn’t have been likely without the help of their moderator Hernando Pacana and manager Ana Celina Soriano.

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Caraga health execs, cops hold training on violence vs women, kids BUTUAN City––The Philippine National Police (PNP) from almost 20 stations in CARAGA gathered for the three-day “Training on Addressing Gender-based Violence.”

This follows the same training held last week which was attended by selected health officials of Caraga.

The training activity aims to improve the skills and

capacities of the police and the health sector in responding to cases on gender-based violence such as conducting legal interview, establishing referral system, understanding laws related to genderbased violence, testifying in court, among others.

The capacity-building project is spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development

in Region 13 (DSWD) under the Comprehensive Pilot Intervention Plan Against Gender-based Violence in Caraga (COPIPAGV !3) in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Mindanao Office.

DAP Mindanao manager Vilma Horca: “The health and the security sectors usually are the first few people

that a victim of violence runs to right after the incidence -- and this being in the first line of contact needs special skills.”

Ms. Horca emphasized that what questions to ask, how to ensure victim’s privacy, how to care not only the physical side but the emotional and psychological aspects as well all fall into the hands of the health and

security personnel present at the first cry for help.

“What is most important is that the personnel who attends to the victim does not further traumatize the victim ––both the health and security sectors must operate on the principle ‘do no further harm,’” Ms. Horca added.

One of the training highlights is the lecture on gathering and protecting evidence

by Dr. Corazon De Ungria, head of the DNA Analysis Laboratory of the Natural Science Research Institute of the University of the Philippines in Diliman (UP-NSRI).

Dr. Ungria gives details on how and what evidence to collect at the crime scene, how to manage the evidence in such a way that it does not get contaminated and be

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Rotarians meet in district conference

By Clifford Jose Garrido Roa Zone 1 Rotary Coordinator

THE Rotary International’s (RI) District 3870 conducted its 27th District Conference (Discon) on May 6, 7 and 8, 2011 in Iligan City.

The Discon is the last major district activity for the term of District Governor Jaime “Jimmy” Semana.

“After visiting all the clubs during my official visit, it’s now my club’s (Rotary Club of Iligan South) turn to host the event,” Gov. Jimmy said.

“Gov. Jimmy” as he is fondly called by more than a thousand active rotarians belonging to at least 42 clubs in the district spanning Zones 1 to 4 from the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, Camiguin, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and the cities Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Gingoog, Malaybalay, Valencia, Cotabato, Kidapawan and as far as Tacurong shared to this writer in a quick coffee meeting in his hotel, Crystal Inn (one of the event’s venue), in San Miguel, Iligan City.

PURPOSE “The purpose of the district conference is to advance the Object of Rotary through fellowship, inspirational addresses, and the discussion of Rotary-related matters. The event not only showcases successful district and club activities but also highlights Rotary programs. Many Rotarians have said that they were never truly enthusiastic about Rotary until they saw an inspirational presentation on Projects that feed the hungry, provide clean water to a depressed area and provide livelihood to an impoverished community at a district conference”, he said.

“This will also give us an opportunity to showcase the wonders of Iligan City from the Majestic Maria Cristina Falls, the cool natural springs in Timoga to the Anahaw Open Amphitheater and Tinago Falls. Not to mention the homegrown and Iligan’s best food products: Cheding Peanuts, Sukang Pinakurat and Baboy Sulop (wild boar),” he added.

What makes the District Conference unique?

Past District Governor (PDG) Rhia Rita Abalos, herself a prime mover in civic and volunteerism activities here and abroad revealed that this annual activity is the only one that the RI President sends a representative to evaluate the district’s activity and reports the same to the RI to archive and document best practices by outstanding clubs and district activities.

PDG Rhia, an incumbent Philippine Rotary Magazine Trustee and incoming chair of the District Rotary Foundation added that Discon attracts not only rotarians but also their spouses, friends, rotaractors, interactors and Rotary Foundation’s alumni and most of all the RI’s acknowledged partner, the Inner Wheel, of which Inner Wheel Club of the Philippines, Inc. District 385 is a member.

“Perhaps, Discon is a sort of a reunion that cherishes the collaborative efforts by multiple clubs and the district to attain their respective goals,” she said.

Discon Chair Lawrence Badelles, who oversees the smooth sailing of the conference’s activities made a unique approach to make the participants and guests’ memorable stay and yearning for rotary knowledge and best practices.

“That’s why we called this the, “Discon with a Difference”, he said.

PROGRAM PROPER The opening of registration booths starts at 9:00 in the morning on the first day and the opening of the Photo Exhibits follows.

Assistant Governor (AG) and Past President of the Rotary Club of Iligan South Juel Songkit who coordinated the major activities and communications said that the exhibits will highlight the clubs of their major accomplishments for the Rotary Year 2010-2011.

“Activities that truly reflect the RI theme: “Building Communities, Bridging Continents” includes flagship projects that focuses on Water and Sanitation, Health and Hunger, Education and Literacy, Conflict Resolution and even creating linkages with other clubs in other countries as well”, AG Juel quipped.

RIPR AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER PDG Al Manus, a PDG from RC West Cagayan de Oro and a business magnate both in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan and a perennial district officer

and adviser over the years will have the honor of introducing the keynote speaker of the Discon who is no other than the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Jejomar “Jojo” Binay.

This Discon’s Rotary International President’s Representative (RIPR) is PDG Guiller Tumangan of District 3830 of Rotary Club of Makati West. He will not only watch in awe the showcase of best projects from District 3870 but will also create networks to enhance, develop and link the district to the nine other districts in the country.

PDG Ruben Vegafria of Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro will have a dedicated plenary session to present the challenges and the goals faced by the district in these times.

DISCON PRESENT THE INCOMING GOVERNOR District Governor Elect (DGE) Sammy “Sam” Fontanilla who will meet most of his term’s top district leaders and officers in the breakfast meeting on the last day of the event shared via email interview the role of the RIPR. “A representative of the RI president is assigned to attend each district conference to meet with Rotarians and their spouses and provide updates on the information on the president, the review of theme for the year, and any new RI issues. After the president selects the representative to a particular district, the governor will receive information about the representative’s participation in the conference program, including expenses, aides, and protocol”, he said.

DGE Sam, of the Rotary Club of Cotabato City – South will be presented to the conference on the second day as he also embarked on a journey shared by some only 512 individuals

worldwide as district governor. The next rotary them is “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity”.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE Past President (PP) Fransicso “Tito” Cruz of the Rotary Club of Metro Iligan, who was the Team Leader of the Outbound GSE Team who went on a month-long learning spree in Virginia, USA will be presented as well.

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries.

Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.

DONORS’ RECOGNITION PDG Salvador “Dodong” Laya, the pillar of the Zone 2 Rotary Clubs (8 clubs all in Iligan City), is tasked to

By Lordilie Enjambre

In a dialogue held yesterday with the Officials of the Municipality of Villanueva, this province, the OroChamber Chief echoed the major concerns of potential locators on fees and licenses duplication and processes.

“By business-friendly policies and ordinances, we mean that potential investors should not be overly

recognize the rotarians who contributed this RY to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).

TRF hands out certificates and pins to those who contributed at least a thousand US dollars and become a member to the Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). PDG Dodong himself is classified as major donor having contributed not less than ten thousand US dollars.

The mission of the TRF is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

SOME CLUB HIGHLIGHTS Incumbent President of the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro, Ferdinand “Edong” Espiritu who took the literacy project to the next level will be bringing his club’s banner as each leaders of the clubs will take part in the customary processional and roll call.

Mr. Espiritu who spearheaded his clubs construction and donation of a two-classroom school-building in Linangohan, Tablon Elementary School, Cagayan de Oro City. His club’s project is in addition to the Search for Most Outstanding Public School Teacher Award, Scholarship thru Project Uplift, Feeding Program, Career Guidance Program, Donation of Health and Sanitation equipments and numerous literacy related activities.

“We may have shown to the club and our stakeholders our ambitious yet attained project, but in the Discon, this is the opportunity to inspire other clubs to do more for our recipients which are our less fortunate children”, he said.

Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro will showcase its Interplast Australian Medical Mission.

District Governor Nominee for RY 2013-2014 Tess Navales of Rotary Club of Iligan Bay who is the incumbent District Secretary will inspire some clubs on how to increase membership and develop club extensions. As she herself a many time awardee for membership drive and retention.

INNER WHEEL: ROTARY’S PARTNER, HANDLES THE FELLOWSHIP Rotary may be synonymous with community service but in close camaraderie and fellowship comes out, even better service. Discon is the same thing. Rotarians and selected clubs will be presenting their stuff in the Retro Dance Contest, being the highlight of the Rotary Fellowship Night Program sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of the Philippines (IWC) District 385.

Incoming District Chair (IDC) Elaine Marie Songkit taking the cudgels of leadership for IWC, a service organization for the wives, relatives, partners of the Rotarians and wives, daughters, relatives of rotaractors, interactors and Group Study Exchange alumni members was chartered in the Philippines on March 1949. It aims to establish camaraderie and find ways to better support Rotary undertakings.

“Rotary is more than a hundred years in serving and inspiring the community and the world, that’s why we aptly themed the fellowship night as Retro 50s, 60s and 70s to reflect the presence and the value of Rotary in our district since 1948 when the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro was chartered”, Ms. Songkit tapped hastily in our SMS interview.

Retro Night will also recognize the best dressed male and female

rotarians, best photo exhibit, best retro dance winners and all the presidents “time” where only the club presidents will dance and be recognized as the most “dancerous” president.

INTERESTED? JOIN THE 1.2 MILLION DEDICATED ROTARIANS WORLDWIDE How does one become a rotarian?

Rotary is unique among the numerous civic international organizations. One is not applying to be a member but instead is being invited by club member.

Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves.

Rotarians are not members of the RI, the club of which the rotarian belong is the member of RI. The only officer and official representative of each district is the incumbent governor.

Among the most recent District Governors of District 3870 were: PDG’s Joe Nebrao, Romy Millan, Former CDO Mayor Tinnex Jaraula, Fe “Bing” Juarez, Fred Alquiza, Eusebio Torrevillas, Yu Beng Chua, Doring Caragos, Love Mendoza and Cords Baguio.

The country has produced the following Rotarians who served the Rotary International as Director: Former Senate President Gil Puyat, Sabino Santos and Rafael Hechanova and on 1986, M. A. T. Caparas as President.

(Writer is a the member of the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro, a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation and the Chairman of the District 3870 Information and Communication Technology Council)

Orochamber to LGUs: Enact business friendly policies CAGAYAN de Oro City–– President Antonio Uy of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Foundation Inc. (Orochamber) has called on all local government executives (LCEs) in region 10 to enact business-friendly policies and ordinances.

taxed and subjected to go through protracted processes in registering their business and even in maintaining existing plants,” Mr. Uy shared.

It is even advisable to come out with a revenue code as this will serve as a ready blueprint guiding every interested locator on the things to accomplish and to be paid for.

But just like any other

blueprint, a revenue code should be well-founded and well-researched to avoid duplications that can dissuade possible investors, Uy said.

For his part, President Ruben Vegafria of Promote CDO Foundation said that in cases where there are duplications, businesses will review other options.

“Chances are, investors

would go to other areas supportive of their profitability and sustainability goals,” Vegafria added.

Also present during the dialogue were other business organizations , such as, the PHIVIDEC Industries Association, Misamis Oriental Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (MOFCCCI). (PIA-10)

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Mama’s boys THINK a minute.

In 1946, the United States Army showed to the public its brand new 30-ton computer called the ENIAC. All the credit for this invention was given to 2 men, John Mauchly and J. Eckert. But it was actually a group of 6 women who programmed the computer and made this complex machine work. None of those 6 women were recognized for their amazing work and achievement. Not until today, have historians showed this injustice and given these women the credit they earned.

Sadly, throughout history women and mothers have often not been given the honor and recognition they deserve.

Yet the great French leader and conqueror, Napolean, said: “The future of a child is usually the work of the mother.” And history proves it! In fact, many of the greatest men and leaders of the world have

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proudly admitted that they became strong men because of their mothers’ teaching and example. They were proud to be “mama’s boys!”

Some of these great men were American Presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and we could go on and on.

George Washington, the first President of the United States said: “All that I am I owe to my mother…I credit all of my success in life to the moral and intellectual training I received from her.”

It’s clear throughout history that women and mothers are some of the most important, powerful people in the world.

Proving true the saying: “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.”

Jesus Christ Himself clearly showed that women are just

as important to God as men.

So won’t you ask your Maker to help you see and value yourself the same way He does? Then, whether you’re a woman or a man, ask Jesus to forgive and help you change so you will start showing honor and respect to your mother, or wife, by the way you treat her.

Just think a minute.

The strategic importance of the port of Ozamiz PORTS are component in the global transport network.

It connects continents and brings international trade from across vast oceans to friendly or hostile countries.

In the Philippines where we consist of more than 7,000 islands and mainland’s, it offers value and business proposition among the inter island shipping operators; the roll on roll off or RORO transport where people and cargoes are truck loaded, barging for industrial and commercial transport, stevedoring and ports operation.

The efficiency and market orientation of the ports are measured on their strategic location for trading in the entry and exit points of commercial goods, perishables and raw materials for a lower transport and fuel cost.

Majority of the economic activities in our country are dependent on the ports. One of the centerpieces of the pre-

vious GMA administration was the expansion of RORO facilities for fast movement of agricultural crops and livestock to the highly urbanized and populated islands. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) supported in its study and funding the modernization of the major ports in Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. During the Cory Aquino Government, the port and seaport of General Santos got the biggest international funding assistance.

Secondary ports like the Port of Ozamiz got a Philippine Ports Authority budget of P75.7 million for dockyard and terminal expansion and now nearing completion.

Ozamiz City is the transshipment entry to Pangadian City, Tangub and Dipolog; in fact it should even get more of the PPA priorities by acquiring lift and gang cranes.

Three story high stock files of

San Miguel Beer and rows of 40 footer containers crowded the Ozamiz Port daily. Negros Navigation, Trans Asia and George and Peter Lines have regular daily trips to Ozamiz from Cebu and Manila. In addition to the Copra and Grain haulers that transport the agricultural crops to the processing plants in Cebu City. International cargo shipping lines have routes to the Port.

Ozamiz City has progressed as an embarkation of retail and hardware materials. Construction boom in Western Mindanao and retail business drives the economy of the nearby Cities that generate employment to the labor force in addition to the Misamis Occidental’s preferred investment programs for their structured industries. The Ozamiz Port enables people’s mobility to the bigger urban areas in Northern Mindanao with the

short ferry service route from the port of Moluc across the scenic Pangil Bay to Ozamiz City.

The nine years of GMA governance saw various ports in the Philippines transformed to international standards. Many have been said, negative or positive in the previous government but I doubt if the black sawyers experience the new seascape of QUIAMJOT/PAGE 23

A storehouse of Philippine culture THE decline of culture signals the decline of a civilization.

With this in mind, the old Central Bank of the Philippines , then headed by Governor Gregorio Licaros, started its collection of Philippine paintings, antiques and cultural properties spanning many centuries. Former Governor Jaime Laya continued Licaros’ work.

The result was a collection that is believed to be wider and deeper in scope than the collections of GSIS, Cultural Center of the Philippine and Intramuros Administration combined.

The collections originally acquired for P68 million are now conservatively appraised at nearly P2 billion.

Post L ay a , howe ver, the collections practically stopped growing - creating a significant art and culture gap.

For instance, only 13 of 14 national artists are represented in the BSP collection. The new generation of artists are

likewise conspicuously absent.

To make up for this, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, under Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., established a Committee on BSP Artworks and Paintings chaired

by Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo.

Guiguindo is assisted by a Cultural Properties Acquisition Advisory Committee (CPACC) composed of former Governor Jaime C. Laya, Corazon S. Alvina, Lor Calma, Alice G. Guillermo, Arturo R. Luz, Deanna Ongpin-Recto and Cid Reyes.

The CPACC meets twice yearly to evaluate and recommend to the Monetary Board art works for possible acquisition. For this purpose, the Monetary Board has approved an outlay of P100 million.

For a start, CPACC recommended the commissioning of a painting by Benedicto Cabrera, or Bencab. At that time, Bencab was the only

national artist not represented in the BSP collection.

To date, new purchases recommended by CPACC (and approved by the Monetary Board) include: Bencab ’s pa int ing of “Philippine Revolutionary Heroes”, National Artist Arturo Luz’ painting “Cyclists/ Jugglers”, Luz’ “Imaginary Landscape”, National Artist J. Elizalde Navarro’s “MontalvoHerevieu’s Paradis”, Duddley Diaz’ sculpture “Pinoy Creed”, Charlie Co’s painting of “St. Michael Duels the Devil”, Geraldine Javier’s painting of “The Weepers”, Yasmin Sison’s “A Fistful of Impermanence”, Maximino Balatbat II’s “Avenida Karnabal”, Nunelucio Alvarado’s “Carinderia”, Lee Aguinaldo’s “Explosion” and Dexter Sy’s “Oro, Plata, Mata”.

The Committee on BSP Artworks and Paintings has also proposed the holding of Tanaw: the BSP Art Competition, a national art competition to be held every 2 years.

The competition is open to Filipino citizens who are 18 years old and above and have been declared prize winners of select Philippine and international art competitions and/or have been invited to internationally recognized expositions and institutions.

Hopefully, the biennial art competition will encourage the production of excellent artwork and aid BSP in expanding its art collection and bringing it up to date.

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100 years of franchising in the Philippines: 1910-2010 First part WHILE only a few would recall, 2010 is a memorable year for Franchising in the Philippines. Franchising is 100 years old in the country.

This milestone is traced back to 1910 when Singer Sewing Machine came and introduced the earliest form of franchising- product distributorship. Several years later, came a company from Rochester, New York known as Eastman Kodak Looking back, we did not immediately feel the influence of franchising from 1910 until 1965 when several foreign based companies (mostly US) launch operations in the country.

Ma ny w i l l remember A&W, for its root beer, foot long hotdogs and service crew in skates and miniskirts that opened in Cubao, Quezon City. It had a” drive in” where customers can park and be served right at their cars. This company is considered one of the oldest quick service restaurants (QSR) in the United States beginning in 1935.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) also followed almost with the same period.

The experience and success of the two gave US based companies the idea to explore and set foot in the country. Thus, began the wave of US based franchisors coming in and starting their operations here.

The success of these franchisors motivated not only foreign franchisors but also our home grown business owners to look at franchising as a route to expansion.

From a handful of franchisors, today we see 1,000 plus businesses operating their respective franchise systems One may then ask, after 100 years what has Franchising done to the country, the economy and businesses?

Going back to definition basics: Franchising is to be in business for yourself but not by yourself.

For people wanting to start a business, franchising offers many advantages like having an immediate brand to use, a system of manner of managing the business, regular guidance/

assistance, and as continuous research and innovat ion. A l l of t hese have proven beneficial to over 4,000 franchised branches countrywide.

Most of a l l for f ra nchisees, it is the ability of minimizing the trial and error phase which the franchisors have faced in the ea rly stages of business concept’s development.

Due to this benefit, we also see a new franchise trend i n t he cou nt r y now, we have a growing number of multi-unit franchisees: one franchisee investing in several branches of a particular franchise concept.

For the economy, the growing number of franchisees opening franchised bra nches has generated employ ment. From our estimate, there have been over 100,000 jobs created by franchising alone.

Expansion for many entrepreneurs is no longer an impossible dream. Many have started with one or two and now have grown to several hundreds. This has been possible through expansion through the franchising route.

The advantage of getting somebody to personally invest and commit to managing the business in a specific locality has proven to be a far better route than expanding organically and hiring managers to operate the stores.

Additionally, as the franchisors expand and grow, the brand they have cared for establishes market acceptance to an even wider scope.

While, there is the usual

disadvantage of franchising, the ownership of a brand established country wide and even globally is the greatest edge franchising gives a franchisor. The value of the brand far more outweighs the value of a company’s physical assets.

Franchising is first and foremost based on establishing harmonious and personal relations between two parties – the franchisor and the franchisee.

Its success foundation lies is creating the business synergy within the franchise system. When the franchisor and all its franchisees work together, it becomes a formidable team that can sail through even the most difficult economic challenges like what we face now. Franchising will continually uphold that there is truly strength in numbers.

From the time my wife Lyndah and I decided to put up our business, GMB Franchise Developers Inc., 17 years ago, we are living witnesses to the steady growth of people and companies in franchising field.

We have seen franchisors and franchisees going through development phases.

We too have seen how each one face challenges. But, in all these years, we can say that all these obstacles are really worth facing and we have seen how these challenges has enabled them to move on higher to the continuing stairway to success.

In the beginning, there were only a handful companies in the franchising field.

Most of these required substantial and high franchise investment that only a few could afford. The common attitude in those days was: Franchising only for the wealthy. There was however a steady movement from expensive franchise offering to more affordable franchise investment.

While the usual franchise offering years ago was over 5 M, we have over 50% of franchise offerings at Php 500,000 and below.

Now franchising is not just for the wealthy, it is an affordable alternative to getting into business. To be continued

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Lawyer jokes I’VE been writing a string of articles touching on profound, spirit-filled insights which I thought were appropriate for the season of Lent.

We are now at Eastertide, a season of joy, so I take a break from the heavy topics and go light. This means I’m writing about my favorite stress-buster, Laughter.

Last week I wrote about lawyers developing into tomorrow’s leaders. Coincidentally, a good friend and a hard-hitting lawyer, Atty.

Francisco “Kito” del Castillo, emailed me a barrel of lawyer jokes. I had a rollicking time reading them. The health benefit received from that large dose of guffaw was as potent as any anti-hypertensive tablet. And it did not cost anything. Unbeatable!

I will be depriving you of an effective, life-prolonging medication if I did not share these humorous capsules with you: ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time you examined the body?

WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 PM. ATTORNEY: And Mr. Cruz was dead at the time?

WITNESS: If not, he was

by the time I finished.

-o0oATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: So, it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?

WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?

WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?

WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law!

-o0oATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

WITNESS: Your Honor, I

think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

-o0oATTORNEY: So the date of conception of the baby was August 8th?

WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?

WITNESS: Getting laid.

-o0oATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?

WITNESS: No, I just lie there.

-o0oATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning?

WITNESS: Did you really pass the bar exam?

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Health

A gift for women

LAST week, I briefly touched on the incidence and risk factors in the development of cervical cancer as well as on the usefulness of the different diagnostic tools for the Human Papillomavirus, and the future for the HPV vaccine.

Since May is Cervical Cancer month, I would like to follow it up with a more detailed discussion on the existing and available diagnostic tools for screening the disease.

Pap Smear, being the most commonly utilized, is indicated for women, whether they are sexually active or not. The frequency of the test though is determined by the age group as well as the presence or absence of other existing conditions.

For those who are at high risk for the development of the big c, may be advised to undergo the testing more frequently, say, twice a year.

The Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society has guidelines on this matter.

Its limitations include: timing of the taking in of the sample ( not ideally done when a woman is having her menstrual period ), adequacy, and preparation of the sample. Competence of

the reader plays a vital role in the interpretation of the cells seen microscopically.

Then there is the HPV DNA test. Although this is a more sensitive test, it is less specific than the PAP test. This is a molecular test that can detect HPV DNA in cervical or vaginal samples.

Its limitation lies in the fact that the test is kind of expensive. To date, there are not so many Laboratories yet in the Philippines that has the capability to run this test.

It is useful when it is used in conjunction with pap tests and specially so as a means of surveillance for women who were treated for high grade dysplasias or with microinvasive cancers.

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a procedure that can be handled by a trained health professional, and done in a single visit. Once an abnormality is visually detected, either cautery of the lesion is done or a sample is taken for biopsy for a more definitive diagnosis.

This makes the test very time and cost- effective for the patients.

Patients living in far flung areas can readily avail of the procedure as this can be eas-

Equicom...

Cabualan of CEPALCO formally signed the contract of partnership last May 2, 2011 at the Dynasty Hotel.

Sunfish HR provided by DBQuest and Dataon to Cepalco is a perfect fit with their current size, HR requirements and objectives.

This will ultimately help Cepalco in its objective to better equip their personnel in providing better service to its customer s clients.

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Ms. Maagad explained they have opted to be with WU because of its global stature and proven reliability in the money remittance business.

Meanwhile, PNI Business Development Officer Richard Jabagat said that being a bank-based partner, Equicom gets much bigger share on remittance charges compared to those in pawnshops and other non-bank locations.

Mr. Jabagat expects that as soon as everything shall have been stabilized, ESB-WU could also embark on the other PNI facilities, such as the on-line ordering of birth certificates, marriage contracts, NBI clearances and other government documents.

PNI has two company-owned branches and almost 300 business partners in Cagayan de Oro City, Jabagat disclosed.

Enterprise... from page 6

company provides roundthe-clock to ensure that service requests are addressed within the day these are received.

Embarking on a long range plan to further build the Company, its facilities, expertise and manpower, Cepalco decided to invest on Manila based DBQuest and Indonesian Software developer Dataon for their HR automation requirements. SunFish HR will unite data from all Cepalco’s branches on one platform, and thus make the flow of information significantly more transparent and data processing for its 350 employees more efficient.

As such, SunFish will support Cepalco in their goal to better organize their HR department and reduce the time spent on basic HR administration tasks.

Additionally, the solution will support HRD in their recruitment, monitoring of employee performance and farsighted personnel strategy efforts and aligning the hiring process with the company’s growth goals.

Ali Capati of DBQuest, Yance Ongkosari of Dataon and Cesar

Crucial... from page 2

Secretary pointed out.

She further said, what the Filipino people were supposed to witness was the trial itself before the Senate, but it was obviated by the former Ombudsman’s sudden resignation.

“It does not, however, foreclose the filing of criminal charges against her even if she is already resigned,” De Lima said.

Lack of trust “To be very honest about it, we at the DOJ were glad for this development because very recently, some corruption and plunder charges were being filed before us, including three against former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,” the justice secretary said.

Ordinarily, these cases are supposed to be filed before the Office of the Ombudsman.

She disclosed that even cases against former Surigao del Sur Representative and now Administrator Prospero Pichay of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and other personalities are now with the DOJ because of the lack of trust in the Ombudsman by some quarters and also by the current administration.

“In fact, the Truth Commission that was formed to supposedly look into the anomalies of the previous administration would not have been thought of – if the trust has been on the Ombudsman.”

Said Commission was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and while there is pending motion for reconsideration, Ms. De Lima doubts if something would happen to it.

Culture of impunity Ms. De Lima admitted there is culture of impunity, especially

ily performed by their health worker, once t he hea lt h worker has undergone the proper training!

Having gone over the more important tools for the detection of pre cancerous lesions and other cellular abnormalities that may signal the presence of cervical cancer, it is always wise and beneficial to all the women out there to have that test, whether a pap smear, an HPV DNA or a Visual Inspection.

Early detection is not only life saving, but economical and cost effective too.

Taking care of one’s body is the greatest gift you can give yourself and to your loved ones. Happy Mother’s day to all the beautiful women out there! before the current administration.

“There is culture of impunity because the guilty is not being punished, the innocents are the once being punished.”

Ms. De Lima assured they are doing something about it, especially in the area of extra legal killings (ELKs), torture and other human rights violations cases.

She noted that cases of ELKs have dramatically gone down except those involving members of media because media killings have different dimensions compared to the traditional ELKs cases.

She further noted, there have still been successive media killings under the current administration.

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Investors... from page 1

nomic partnership and cooperation between the two countries,” said Ma. Cecilia C. Rivera, executive assistant to the Governor charged with coordinating the MIC in the province. “I bring together the stakeholders under the direct supervision of the governor.”

The final report of the Feasibility Study was handed over last week to Gov. Moreno by the Korean consortium Saman Corporation-Korea Planners Association.

The MIC is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture under the Office of Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat through the Philippine Agricultural Development and

Events... from page 2

education students from different schools in the city, afternoon of August 25 at the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex (DGPSC), a DOT 10 event.

Folkloric Dance Competition (Plowtawo and Dance Showcase), a joint undertaking of the Xavier University Cultural Office (XUCO), the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA), morning of August 26 at the DGPSC. SM City Kagay-an Pyro Festival, evening of August 29 at the vicinity of SM City, with seven participating

Peace... from page 17

Ms. Trinidad notes how Mindanao has witnessed a gradually expanding interest and commitment among individuals, communities and institutions in education for

Commercial Corporation (PADCC) headed by Marriz Manuel B. Agbon, president.

An MIC is essentially a network of agricultural production areas clustered around an industrial zone dubbed the “MIC Core” where processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution industries are strategically located.

In Misamis Oriental, the pilot areas identified for agricultural production are the municipalities of Claveria, Balingasag, Villanueva and Tagoloan while a 100-hectare lot within the Phividec Industrial Estate-Misamis Oriental (PIE-MO) at Bgy. Mohon has been designated as the MIC Core.

Mr. Moreno has created an multi-sectoral MIC promotion group to push the

MIC’s development in the province which includes the local government units of Claveria, Balingasag, Villanueva and Tagoloan; Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Trade and Industry – Misamis Oriental, Board of Investments (BOI)Cagayan de Oro Extension Office and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Also invited to join the group were private sector organizations such as PromoteCDO Inc., Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI).

fireworks manufacturers, a prelude to the city fiesta celebration, in partnership with the city government, PCFI, Pueblo de Oro and ABS-CBN. Fourth Golden Float Parade Competition, showcasing the myriad characters of the city’s institutions, organizations, interest groups, industries, police and the military, morning of August 27, offering cash prizes of P50,000 to P100,000.

Halad sa Lambagohan, a week-long harvest of the Kagay-anons’ pre-eminence in art and culture, August 22 to 28 at t he Rodelsa Circle, to be jointly spearheaded by Liceo de Cagayan University and the Paseo del Rio de Cagayan of the

Zealep Group of Companies. Lambagohan is the original name of Cagayan de Oro, referring to the lush lambago trees thriving in the Cagayan de Oro River banks.

Ka himunan Regiona l Trade Fair, a display and sell of One-Town One-Product (OTOP) of t he dif ferent cities, municipalities and prov inces of Region 10, August 22-28 at Limketkai Mall Rotunda, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in cooperation with various local producers. Kahimuman stands for ‘gathering’.

PCFI is Cagayan de Oro City government’s partner in every annual fiesta celebration, Mr. Vegafria said.

a culture of peace since the 1980s with the establishment of undergraduate courses or graduate programs in peace education, while basic schools have pursued the goal of integrating multiple dimensions of peace in their curricula in response to E.O. 570. “In

the wider community and Mindanao society, there have also been many fruitful initiatives of non-government and civil society organizations in building a culture of peace which affirm the vital and transformational role of education,” Ms. Trinidad notes.

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All systems go for Normin’s first eco-friendly condo

By Mike Baños, Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City––It’s all systems go for Northern Mindanao first ever eco-friendly condominium with construction slated to go full blast starting Monday, May 9, 2011.

“We’ve just attained three significant milestones these past few weeks which will enable us to proceed with the full blast construction of the Primavera Residences,” said Romulo V. Nati, president and CEO of Euroasian Design & Eco-Development Corporation (Italpinas), a Filipino-Italian joint venture building Cagayan de Oro’s first-ever high-rise condominium building complex at the Pueblo de Oro Township.

Last May, 2011, Italpinas signed a P100-millin term loan with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to partially finance the construction of Phase 1 of Primavera Residences.

The P200-million Primavera Residences will be a 10-storey, 12,000 square meter mix residential and commercial space, which will also be the first green building complex in Mindanao designed with eco-friendly features such as solar power panels, optimized power usage, and maximized natural lighting and ventilation which can save up to 30% of the buildings energy con-

sumption.

Italpinas is building Primavera on a 1,125 square meter (sq.m.) property at the 360-hectare Pueblo de Oro Township, Cagayan de Oro’s leading mixed-use development project. The pioneering design was executed by Italian architectural firm ITA Project, an internationally awarded Italian company with an established a track record in “green” architecture and design.

Following the LBP cont rac t sig n i ng , It a lpi na s contracted AVP Trading & Construction, a Triple AAA certified contactor, as the lead contractor for the project. Arsenio S. Manuta, vice president for operations of AVP said the firm is currently also engaged in constructing the vertical structures of the P7-billion Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

Not the least, Nati said Italpinas has contracted Prompt Managers & Construction Services, Inc. as its construction manager. Rolly M. Policarpio, Prompt president and general manager,

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said the firm will exercise safety and management control over the project which is eyeing a July-August 2012 completion date.

“The first f loor is conceived to have about 750 sq.m. of commercial space, while the second floor would be let out as offices. 160 units of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio type residential condominium units will be located from the 3rd

Architects of the Philippines, MyShelter Foundation, Philippine White Helmets and the Climate Change Commission.

DAtE aims build the first green, livable, affordable, and disaster-resistant village in the Philippines that will serve as the blueprint for other

to the 10th,” Voltaire Antonio M. Flores, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PODC) Product Manager said.

ITA PROJECT, led by Nati as chief architect, was recently recognized with a “Special Energy Award” in the 2011 Design Against the Elements (DAtE) global architectural design competition supported by National Geographic and cosponsored by the United

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Are the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of the late Spouses Justiniano M. Magpulong and Caridad G. Magpulong with Deed of Absolute Sale, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Manuel A. Nolasco, per Doc. No. 207; Page No. 42; Book No. 4; Series of 2011.

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By Maricel Casiño-Rivera

MISAMIS Oriental––The Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental is gearing up for the establishment of a Multi-Industry Cluster in the province.

This, after the final report of the Feasibility Study was turned-over last week to Gov. Oscar S. Moreno by a Korean consortium Saman Corporation-Korea Planners Association.

The Multi-Industry Cluster (MIC) is a development model that creates a network of specialized agrobased industries including knowledge institutions interacting, competing and cooperating at the same time at a particular area thus reinforcing economic development.

A joint project of the Korean and Philippine governments covered by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both governments in 2009, the MIC designed to further strengthen the partnership and cooperation of the two

countries.

The objective is to contribute to the economic development including increase of rural incomes, generate employment, promote food security and alleviate rural poverty in the Philippines by sharing Korea’s experience in the MIC formation and operation.

For the Philippine side, the MIC project is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture (DA) under the Office of Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and facilitated by the Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC) headed by its President Marriz Agbon.

Misamis Oriental was selected as one of the three (3) pilot provinces in

PHILEXPORT FIRST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Misamis Oriental governor Oscar S. Moreno was the keynote speaker during the First General Membership Meeting of PhilExport, Region 10 held on May 5, 2011 at the Mallberry Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

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The manager of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) ecozone development Emmanuel Cortero discussed in detail the proposed guidelines for the implementation of the multi-inductry cluster (Mic) crafted by the Technical Working Group (TWG) in the national government.

Saman Corporation Deputy Manager Kim Hyun Moo hands over to Gov. Oscar S. Moreno the final report of the Feasibility Study of the Misamis Oriental Multi-Industry Cluster project. Also in photo are (L-R) DTI-Misor provincial director Ma. Eliza A. Pabillore, Claveria Municipal Mayor Redentor Salvaleon, PromoteCDO president Ruben Vegafria, PEZA Ecozone Development Corporation Manager Emmanuel Cortero and Dr. Hector San Juan of Oro Chamber.

the country for the MIC development because of its strategic advantages that are found to be conducive for investment.

There are two components of an MIC: a production area which refers to farming areas and an industrial zone called the MIC Core which refers to an area where industries related to processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution are conveniently located.

In Misamis Oriental, the identified areas for production of agro-based products are in Claveria, Balingasag, Villanueva and Tagoloan but this can be expanded to other municipalities in the province as the demand requires.

The designated MIC Core is a 100-hectare land within the Phividec Industrial Estate located in Brgy.

Mohon in the municipality of Tagoloan.

Last week, Gov. Moreno called for an organizational inter-agency meeting which will serve as the MIC pro-

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 19 Cagayan de Oro City

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NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE File No. 2010-558

MS. FRANCISCA C. ASUNTO

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended

by Act 4118, with respect to real estate mortgage and Act 1508 with respect to chattel mortgage filed by Pag-ibig Fund, a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines with principal place of business at Pag-ibig Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against EUFRONIO BIGCAS MONTECILLO JR married to TERESITA D. MONTECILLO of legal ages, and with postal address at BLK. 32, LOT 19, PN ROA SUBD., PHASE 1, BARRA, OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, herein referred to as the MORTGAGORS, to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which as of December 3, 2010, amounts to THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT PESOS & 89/100 (Php 388,438.89), Philippine Currency, plus stipulated interest, penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on May 16, 2011, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. or soon thereafter at the lobby of the Hall of Justice, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH or MANAGER’S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the herein described property/ies: TCT NO. T-29846 – A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 19, Blk. 32, Psd10-020903, being a portion of Lot 5237, Cad 237, Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Barrio of Barra, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of One Hundred Thirty Seven sq.m., more or less.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date due to holidays, it shall be held on the next working day without further notice.

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motion group who will be involved in the development of the MIC in the province.

The committee is headed by the provincial government and the members include the municipalities of Claveria, Balingasag, Villanueva and Tagoloan, regional and provincial offices of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – MisOr, Board of Investments-Cagayan de Oro and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Gov. Moreno also invited representatives from the private sector to be part of the committee including Ruben Vegafria, President of the Promote CDO Foun-

datyion and Antonio Uy, President of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (OroChamber) who was represented by Dr. Hector San Juan and Jerome Soldevilla while PHIVIDEC was represented by its newly-installed administrator, Leo Tereso Magno.

Gov. Moreno is pleased to acknowledge a forthcoming cooperation between the Phividec administration and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the MIC project.

During the meeting, the manager of the PEZA Ecozone Development Emmanuel Cortero discussed in detail the proposed guidelines for the implementation of the MIC crafted by the Technical Working Group (TWG) in the national government.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental In Re: Petition for Correction of Entries SP Case No. 2011-984 in the Birth Certificate of Edward B. Tan,

Edward B. Tan,

Petitioner,

-versus-

The Local Civil Registrar of Initao, Misamis Oriental,

Respondent.

X -----------------------------/ ORDER A verified Petition for Correction of Entries in the Birth Certificate has been filed with this Court by petitioner Edward B. Tan, with the assistance of counsel, alleging among others, to wit: That, petitioner is of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Balugo, Valencia, Negros Oriental; That, petitioner’s birth was registered in the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Initiao, Misamis Oriental, copy of his Certificate of Live Birth issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) is attached to the petition as Annex “A”; That, in the said Certificate of Live Birth, petitioner’s first name was recorded as “Eduard”, although, since the time he came of reason, he has continuously been conducting himself in all his private and public transactions as “Edward”, not “Eduard”. Likewise, his family name was registered as “Tanjaco”, when in truth and in fact his family name is “Tan”. Even the entry in his Birth Certificate under “father” reflects the name Lorenzo Palanca Tan who then actually affixed his signature as Lorenzo Tan. To support his assertions, he has attached the following documents in his Petition: Certificate of Marriage, Affidavit of Birth, Professional Regulation Commission Identification Card, Department of Education Identification Card, Annex “B” to “E”, respectively and; That, petitioner is seeking correction of said erroneous entries to eliminate any obstacle, confusion and misunderstanding that may arise from said discrepancies and the instant petition is filed without intention to infringe the law, should there be any at all.

Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is given due course and Order is hereby issued setting the initial hearing on August 23, 2011 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at RTC Branch 44, Initao, Misamis Oriental at which date, time and place any person may appear and show cause why the same should not be granted. The petitioner is directed to cause the posting of the said Order at the Barangay Hall of Balugo, Valencia, Negros Oriental, at the Municipal Hall of Initao, Misamis Oriental, and at the bulletin board of this Court, and to cause the publication of this Order in a newspaper of general circulation, duly accredited by this Court, at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Let copy of the Order together with the Petition and its annexes be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor and the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Initao, Misamis Oriental.

So ordered.

April 14, 2011, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.

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(Sgd.) DENNIS Z. ALCANTAR Acting Presiding Judge

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Turkish mission eyes Young muslim professionals advocate ‘halal lifestyle’ for lasting peace in M’nao C. de Oro, Zamboanga

By Mike Baños

AN all-volunteer Muslim civil society organization is quietly laying the foundation for lasting peace in Mindanao through halalfocused programs.

Samira A. Gutoc, a director of the Islamic Bank a nd coord i nator of t he Young Muslim Professionals Network (YMPN) cited the group’s first major outreach program in Northern Mindanao, Operation Tuli in Cagayan de Oro City.

Ms. Gutoc is a 2001 TOYM Awardees for Youth and

Leadership in Social & Cultural Development.

“The relevance of YMPN which makes it a mission to bridge everyone. Where better way to start the relationship-building than with our kids,” said Ms. Gutoc.”

Taking care that our kids are empowered bodily is paving the way for a healthy generation. A child is one of the greatest creations. When he arrives on earth, he has rights and deserves the care of health, food and nutrition. Thus, we are fulfilling rights and obligations as their elders to provide them

their necessities.”

Ms. Gutoc believes advocating a halal-focused lifestyle in Mindanao will greatly help attain lasting peace in the island.

“Circumcision, vaccination, vitamin and milk in-take are just some of the things which would make children grow up healthy,” Ms. Gutoc noted. “Adopting healthy lives confirm our commitment to leading a halal lifestyle. It is in these little acts of MuslimChristian bayanihan that our country will overcome decades of mistrust and may

Journeying toward a peaceful mindanao:

A colloquium on signposts, challenges, hopes in education for a culture of peace

By Mike Baños

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) Peace Education Center hosts an international peace colloquium on May 2-4, 2011 aimed at helping people understand and build a culture of peace in the country, especially in Mindanao.

With the theme: Journeying toward a Peaceful Mindanao: A Colloquium on Signposts, Challenges, and Hopes in Education for a Culture of Peace, the forum will share experiences in facilitating 25 years of Peace Education in Mindanao, workshops on the integration of peace concepts and an actual engagement in the peace process.

“Twenty-five years after the transition of the Philippines toward a more democratic phase, it is timely and relevant to share hopeful stories of peace educators in Mindanao,” Ms. Gail de la

Rita, program development office, XU Research and Social Outreach Office (RSO).

“This colloquium provides an opportunity for formal and non-formal educators, workers and administrators in Mindanao to share stories of ‘best practices,’ draw signposts, acknowledge continuing challenges and voice their hopes in education for a culture of peace.”

Ms. Galarita said the forum would also include workshops to provide pedagogical skills and case studies in creative teaching-learning activities that can be adapted for formal classroom and non-formal learning venues which would integrate peace concepts and an actual engagement to the peace process.

The organizers have invited a distinguished panel of international peace educators to share their experiences about facilitating Peace Education including UNESCO

NEW LIGHT PAWNSHOP Gen. Capistrano St., Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting May 13, 2011 (Friday) at 9:00 A.M. to 5P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since December 2010. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

2000 Laureate for Peace Education Prof. Toh Swee-Hin, Professor, University for Peace, Costa Rica; Dr. Ofelia Durante, founding Director, NDU Peace Education Centre and consultant/resource person for Konsult Mindanaw; Dr. Ester Sevilla, Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ of Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Mr. Ben Abadiano, President of the Assissi Development Foundation, Inc. “Peace Education has been one of the efforts of Xavier University and other sectors of society to help people understand and build a culture of peace in the country especially in Mindanao,” said Ms. Ma. Victoria B. Trinidad, coordinator, XU Peace Education Center.

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GREAT VALUE PAWNSHOP V. Castro St. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting May 13, 2011 (Friday) at 9:00 A.M. to 5P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since December 2010. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT PAHIBALO Sa Mayo 13, 2011 ( Bernes) sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon da alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Disyembre 2010 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FLORENCIO OMPOC, left a certain real property more particularly described as follows:

1. TCT No. 54515 – A parcel of land, Lot No. 18878, Psd-10059204, a portion of Lot No. 18878-A, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, located at Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,250 square meters, more or less;

2. TCT No. 54516 – A parcel of land, Lot No. 18878-B, Psd-10059204, a portion of Lot No. 18878, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, located at Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,250 square meters, more or less; and

3. TCT No. 54517 – A parcel of land, Lot No. 18878-C, Psd-10059204, a portion of Lot No. 18878, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, located at Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,250 square meters, more or less.

That for and in consideration of the sum of P50,000.00, paid by Alma Edo Zambrano, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, herein Florencio Ompoc, Sell, Cede, Transfer and Convey, absolutely, and irrevocably unto and in favor of Alma Edo Zambrano, her heirs and assign, of the said parcels of lot, are the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement Among Heirs with Sale, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Buenaventura E. Sagrado, per Doc. No. 438; Page 88; Book 83; Series of 2011.

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ANG TAGDUMALA

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City

PAHIBALO Sa Mayo 13, 2011 (Byernes) sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Disyembre 2010 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

ANG TAGDUMALA

be resolve a peace agreement still nowhere in sight.”

Ms. Gutoc said ha la l means permissible or lawful, and its opposite, haraam, literally means unlawful or forbidden.

Islamic doctrine mandates that Muslims consume only halal foods. Beyond food, a halal lifestyles means healthy living, she added.

YMPN’s Operation Tuli was a joint effort by YMPN Northern Mindanao chaired by former Lanao del Sur A BC president Ha m id a Guro, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)-Region 10 through Dir. Ogie Gandamra, Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno, fellow youth empower ment advoc ate Vice-Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, project lead doctor Ali Macatanong and Muslim and Muslimah doctors and volunteers.

YMPN also held a photo exhibit dubbed “Moro” at SM-Cagayan de Oro City last March 30.

To further increase its involvement in peace building, YMPN is looking to accredit itself with local health boards to advocate health awareness programs, conduct halal lifestyle lectures and modu les w it h religious leaders, offices and communities; advocate halal use by restaurants and malls and publish a list of halalcarrying establishments; conduct a census on the real number of Muslims in communities through the NSO to identify their needs and to tap halal experts like ustadzes as consultants to our local government units, malls and companies.

In Re: Petition for Correction of Entry in Birth Record of Ikee Bodbod Cabanatan in the information of the Gender/Sex from Male to Female, Ikee Bodbod Cabanatan,

SPEC. Proc. No. 2011-047

Petitioner,

-versus-

City Local Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City,

Respondent.

X-----------------------------/ ORDER Let this case be heard on July 13, 2011 at 8:30 in the morning, at this court sitting at the Supreme Court Building, Capitol Compound, Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose 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 (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro. So ordered.

Cagayan de Oro City, April 11, 2011.

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(Sgd.) JEOFFRE W. ACEBIDO Presiding Judge

By Mike Baños

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Organizers of the 1st Mind a nao Tu rk ish-Fi l ipi no Businessmen Encounter are looking to increased trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries in two of Mindanao’s fastest growing urban centers.

“The mission will visit Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro from May 9-13,” said Muhammad Rizal Dalkilic, president MondeBest and the Turkish-Filipino Friendship and Solidarity Association

(TUFIFSA). “It will essentially be a gathering of entrepreneurs to promote business matching and investment opportunities between Turkish and Filipino businessmen.”

Dalkilic said the mission will be led by Mr. Said Ozadali, president, Yenisaid (Yeni Sanayici is Adamlari Dernegi or new industrialist and businessmen’s association), Mr. Osman Serkan, KOSGEB and Ms. Imran Er, trade consult, Turkish Embassy.

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Turkish mission principals Rizal and Mahmut Dalkilic chats with Mrs. Loreta Rafisura of Salay Handmade during the 1st General Membership Meeting of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Region X (PhilExport-10) May 5, 2011 at the Mallberry Hotel. photo by mike baños, npn NEW LIGHT PAWNSHOP Osmena St, Cogon , Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting May 13, 2011 (Friday) at 9:00 A.M. to 5P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since December 2010. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

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PAHIBALO Sa Mayo 13, 2011 (Byernes) sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Disyembre 2010 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

ANG TAGDUMALA Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte In Re: Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Homero Caydoy Hera under the space “Date of Birth” which has been registered as February 20, 1958 instead of February 20, 1952.

For: Correction of Entry Homero Caydoy Hera,

Petitioner.

-versus-

The Local Civil Registrar of Baroy, Lanao del Norte,

Respondent.

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER A verified petition for correction of entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of HOMERO CAYDOY HERA was filed before this Court on May 05, 2011, praying among others that after notice, publication and hearing, an Order be issued directing the Respondent to effect the correction sought for.

Petitioner alleges that he is a Filipino, of legal age, married and resident of Barangay Sagadan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Respondent is sued in his official capacity. He was born on June 10, 1984 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte. He is the son of spouses ANTONIO CUEVAS HERA and ISABELA CAYDOY HERA and was born on February 29, 1954 at Sagadan, Baroy, Lanao del Norte. His facts of birth duly registered at the Respondent’s office. However, under the entry of the “Date of Birth”, it was erroneously entered as February 20, 1958 instead of February 20, 1952 which is his true and correct birth date. That he was lawfully married to Meriam M. Alfon on September 9, 1975 at the Assembly of God, Baroy, Lanao del Norte and the record of their marriage was officially recorded/registered at the Respondent’s Office. In that Marriage Certificate under the space “age”, it was entered that the date of his marriage, he was 23 years and months old which proves the fact that he was truly born on February 20, 1952 not February 20, 1958 as appearing in his record of birth. That he has two children, namely: GEOVANNI ALFON HERA and JACKY ALFON HERA. His age was truly reflected in their respective Certificates of Live Birth that indeed, he was born on February 20, 1952 because at that time of birth of Giovanni Alfon Hera, he was 26 years old and when Jackie Lou Alfon Hera was born, he was 31 years old, simply explains that he was born on February 20, 1952. That he consistently using February 20, 1952 as appearing in his Postal ID, Professional Driver’s License. There is a need to correct and change the entry of the facts of birth of petitioner especially his “date of birth” to avoid confusion and to conform to his true facts of birth. That petitioner has no derogatory records and pending cases whether criminal or civil field against him. His sole purpose of filing the petition is to correct and straighten his birth record as to his “date of birth” to correct it from February 20, 1958 to February 20, 1952, his true date of birth.

Set the initial hearing of this case to June 28, 2011 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at Makati City, Office of the Public Prosecutor in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Baroy, Lanao del Norte, Public Attorney’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte and to the petitioner, Homero Caydoy Hera whose address is at Sagadan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of the Order citing the petition at Business Week, a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks, at his expense.

So ordered.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

May 6, 2011.

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(Sgd.) ALAN L. FLORES Presiding Judge

18 May 9-15, 2011 Inquiry on retired soldiers’ unpaid pension benefits up

By ROSE MARY SUDARIA

SECOND district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City and Abante Mindanao Partylist Rep. Maximo Rodriguez asked the committee on veterans affairs and welfare in the House of the Representatives to conduct and inquiry, in aid of legislation, in order to look for possible sources of funds to finance the unpaid pension benefits of retired soldiers.

Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 361, An Act Providing for an Armed Forces Retirement and Separation Benefits System provides: “Officers and enlisted personnel in the active service shall contribute to the System an amount equivalent to four per cent (4%) of their monthly base and longevity pay, which contribution shall be deducted from their pay from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and paid to the System: Provided, however, That any officer or enlisted person who is due for compulsory retirement or is optionally retirable and actually elects to retire within one year from the approval of this Act, shall no longer be required to contribute to the System: Provided, further, That any officer or enlisted person who is separated through no fault of his own and is not eligible for either retirement or separation benefits shall upon his separation, be refunded in one lump sum all his actual contributions to the System plus interest at the rate of four per cent (4%).”

According to the Department of National Defense (DND), this law, or particularly the Retirement and Separation Benefits System (RSBS) was deactivated last 2006 because the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that the RSBS was losing money since its funds were invested on low-return real estate projects and loans; The lawmakers said: “The RSBS, which was intended to be self-sufficient, currently subsists solely on the contributions of members.”

They added the AFP also said that the military’s requirements for retirement benefits are ballooning as around 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers retire every year.

Col. Rolando Jungco, AFP Pension and Gratuity Management Center chief said that government owes around P16 billion to about 112,000 military pensioners, said the lawmaker in filing the House resolution.

They said: “There is therefore a need to look into the finances of the government and find possible sources of additional funding for the payment of retirement and pension benefits of the retired soldiers of the country who sacrificed the prime of their lives to fight for and defend the Philippines.”

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New house bill seeks to establish formal policy on plea bargaining

By ROSE MARY SUDARIA

A NEW bill establishing a formal policy on the plea bargaining agreement in criminal cases had been introduced in the House of the Representatives.

The authors of the new bill are Cagayan de Oro City second district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Abante Mindanao Partylist Rep. Maximo Rodriguez.

In introducing the new bill, the lawmakers from Mindanao cited the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, specifically Section 2, Rule 116 which provides: “At arraignment, the accused, with the consent of the offended party and prosecutor, may be allowed by the trial court to plead guilty to a lesser offense which is necessarily included in the offense charged. After arraignment but before trial, the accused may still be allowed to plead guilty to said lesser offense after withdrawing his plea of not guilty. No amendment of the complaint or information is necessary.”

This is essentially the concept of plea bargaining, which is a process in criminal cases whereby the accused and the prosecution enter into a reciprocally satisfactory disposition of the case subject to Court approval, said the lawmakers.

“Plea bargaining is very much imbued with public interest and is done still with the interest of justice the prevailing rationale,” said the lawmakers.

However, recent experience has shown that plea bargaining can also be sued by unscrupulous prosecutors and high ranking officers of the government tasked to go after criminals to get the accused off on a lesser offense to the detriment of the country and the public, they lamented.

“There is therefore a need to ensure that plea bargaining is used in order that justice be served and not for the benefit of the accused and the persons he is trying to protect, they said adding, as such, this bill seeks to establish a formal policy on plea bargaining and provide guideline, including the imposition of sanction for violation thereof, in order to ensure that the concept and process of plea bargaining is not abused and misused for graft and corrupt practices.

The house bill is entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR

Deposits... from page 1

Alex V. Buenaventura, president of the bank, said earlier that the bank has offered a higher interest rate on time deposits compared with those being offered by some commercial banks. “We realized that even an increase (in interest rates) of one to two percent will matter to big depositors,” he said.

The high deposit volume helped the bank grow its total resources to P12.1 billion, or 33% higher than the P9.116 billion registered with the same period last year.

Its capital also reached the P1.98 billion level during the period, higher than the P.163 billion registered during the first quarter of last year. The bank projected that its capital would hit the P2.4 billion mark by the end of the year.

This would have allowed the bank to convert itself into a commercial bank considering that the minimum requirement for commercial banks was a capital of P2.4 billion. However, the bank said it will continue to be rural bank as it will boost its banking image.

The bank also registered a high net income of P72 million, 6% higher than the P68 million posted on the same period on the previous year.

The bank also registered a better performance in its loans department as its nonperforming loans ratio went down to 4% compared with the 6% registered during the

RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ JR.

RULES ON PLEA BARGAINING IN CRIMINAL CASES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” The rest are highlights of the new bill: SECTION 1. Short Title – This Act shall be known as the “Plea Bargaining Act of 2011.”

SEC 2. Plea Bargaining – Plea bargaining is the process in criminal proceedings whereby the accused and the prosecution work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case, as expressed and contained in a plea bargaining agreement, and subject to court approval, including the plea of the accused to a lesser offense than that charged in the complaint or information, or to only one or some of the counts of a multi-count indictment, and in conformity with other

conditions imposed by the prosecution, in return for a lighter sentence than that for the graver charge.

SEC 3. Plea to a Lesser Offense – The accused in a criminal case, with the consent of the offended party and the prosecutor, may be allowed by the trial court to plead guilty to a lesser offense as part of a plea bargaining agreement between the accused and the prosecution.

SEC 4. Lesser Offense – For purpose of plea bargaining, the lesser offense pleaded to by the accused should necessarily be included in the original offense charged in the information. The offense charged necessarily includes the lesser offense pleaded to’ when some of the essential elements or ingredients of the former, as alleged in the complaint or information, constitute the latter.

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first quarter of the previous year as this “meant (there were) more loans that did perform and earn interest.”

Among the factors that also pushed the income up was the 9% increase in loan portfolio to P6.2 billion at the end of the quarter from P5.7 billion on the same period last year. Although the report did not mention how large the business loan was, it pointed out that this part of the portfolio went up by 29% at the end of the period compared with the same period last year.

Taking these factors into consideration, the bank projected that its capital will hit P2.4 billion by the end of the year, a requirement that would have allowed it to convert into a commercial bank.

The bank believed it would be able to sustain its income in the second quarter as there is a “significant increase in credit demand as indicated by the big number of business loan applications being processed.”

The bank is planning to build 10 more branches this year, five of them in Mindanao and five will be its first branches in the Visayas, although it has yet to identify which areas will the branch be set up. At present, the bank already has 80 branches, all in Mindanao.

oil (bio-diesel) who will be matched with their counterparts in Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro Upon their arrival on May 9, the mission will immediately proceed to Zamboanga City where they will be received by City Mayor Celso L. Lobregat at Vista del Mar, Calarian. The following day the group will be escorted to Isabela, Basilan by the Philippine Navy for the inauguration of a classroom donated

by TUFIFSA. A business meeting with the Zamboanga City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry arranged by the Dept. of Trade and Industry (DTI) follows at the Garden Orchid Hotel.

The group moves out to Cagayan de Oro via Cebu on May 11 where they are scheduled to meet with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) before undergoing various business briefings by the DTI, PhilExport-10, Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. Mr. Ozadali will reciprocate with a briefing on business opportunities in Turkey.

Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar M. Moreno will receive the group in lieu of Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano who will be abroad. They are also slated to visit an eco-park in Bukidnon to be hosted by Mr. Nereus Acosta, vice president of the Liberal Party and former three-time congressman of the province’s first district.

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30 Turkish businessmen in construction, furniture and fixtures, food, textiles, lumber, agri-commodities and

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XU studes start social enterprises

By Regine Neri XU DevCom

FOUR Xavier University (XU) student enterprises were awarded additional capitalization not just for their financial, technical, marketing, and management soundness, but for their social impact.

The additional capital provided by XU through its Student Entrepreneurship Program will

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lesser offense shall also belong to the same classification or title under the Revised Penal Code or the relevant special laws as the offense charged.

In all cases, the penalty for the lesser offense to which the accused may be allowed to plead guilty shall not be more than two (2) degrees lower than the imposable penalty for the crime charged, notwithstanding the presence of mitigating circumstances.

SEC 5. Consent of Offended Party – In offenses charged where there is no private offended party, the offended party whose consent is necessary for the plea bargaining shall be the People of the Philippines as represented by the prosecution, the Republic of the Philippines as represented by the Office of the Solicitor General, and the government agency responsible for the enforcement of the law violated or directly affected by the offense committed as represented by the Office of the Solicitor General.

SEC 6. Principles – Plea bargaining shall be entered into by the prosecution and approved by the court in accordance with the following principles: a. Plea bargaining is a matter imbued with public interest. As such,

be used by the students in helping the housewives of Tagoloan make eco-friendly back packs, the rebel returnee coconut farmers of Balingasag produce coco sugar, the abaca weavers of Lagonglong make hand bags out of recycled paper, and two urban garden communities in the city make vermicast as organic fertilizer.

These student enterprises were identified during a Social Entrepreneurship Seminar-Workshop graced by Smart Communications’ Community Building Manager for Public Affairs and Board Member of the multi-awarded social enterprise Rags2Riches Memey Mendoza.

Using the MAGIK SANGKAP tools of

social entrepreneur, Mendoza helped the student-entrepreneurs improve their social enterprises to follow in the footsteps of pioneers like Rag2Riches, Hapinoy and GK Nacar.

To deepen the students’ concepts of social entrepreneurship, further linkages with Smart for ICT, Gawad Kalinga and businesses of Ateneo

de Manila alumni are being studied.

A tour of some of the country’s booming social enterprises is also being arranged.

XU hopes through these initiatives to engage students in social enterprises that have a significant impact to communities.

its initial consideration and final terms should both primarily redound to the benefit of the public. b. When a plea bargain is offered by the accused, or a plea bargaining agreement is entered into, the prosecution and the court are both duty bound to inquire carefully into the circumstances and motivations on which these are premised, to the end that the interests of justice and of the public will be served. c. Plea bargaining is not a matter of compromise for the convenience and benefit of the accused. It is not demandable by the accused as a matter of right but is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. d. Plea bargaining shall not be entered into when it will only serve to trivialize the seriousness of the offense charged against the accused and negate the deterrent value of the law intended to proscribe the offense committed.

SEC 7. Time of Availment – Plea bargaining may be availed of at arraignment, or after arraignment but before trial, when the accused withdraws his plea of guilty to the offense charged in the complaint or information and agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser offense.

SEC 8. Procedure – For purposes of plea bargaining, the following procedure shall be followed: a. The intention to plead to a lesser offense must be manifested

by the accused before the court. Immediately thereafter, the prosecutor shall move for the suspension of the proceedings to enable him to confer with the offended party, to evaluate the implications of the offer to plead to a lesser offense, and secure the consent of the offended party. b. If the penalty imposable for the offense charged is prison mayor, or six years and one day imprisonment, or higher, or a fine exceeding twelve thousand pesos (P12,000), the plea bargaining agreement shall first be approved in writing by the City Prosecutor, Provincial Prosecutor or the Prosecutor General in criminal cases handled by the National Prosecution Service, or the Ombudsman in criminal cases handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, or the head of the agency in the case of other agencies authorized to prosecute criminal cases, before it is submitted to the court for approval. In no case shall the subject plea bargaining agreement be allowed without the written approval of the above approving authorities. c. The prosecution and the accused shall then present the plea bargaining agreement for the approval of the court through a joint motion attaching the plea bargaining agreement and the approval of the above-mentioned approving officials. In no case shall the accused be re-arraigned and plead guilty

to a lesser offense other than that agreed upon in the plea bargaining agreement, and without the approval by the court of the plea bargaining agreement in an Order or Resolution promulgated for said purpose. Pleading to a lesser offense other than that agreed upon and without the requisite court approval of the plea bargaining agreement shall render the plea null and void ab initio. d. The prosecution may dispense with the presentation of evidence unless the court directs him to do so for purposes of determining the penalty to be imposed.

SEC 9. Plea Bargaining During Trial; Conditions – The prosecution may enter into plea bargaining with the accused, with the consent of the offended party under Section 5, during or after the presentation of the prosecution evidence, but before the presentation of the defense evidence, and in no case after the dismissal by the court of a demurrer to evidence: Provided, That all of the following conditions are present: a. The evidence of the prosecution is insufficient to prove the offense charged beyond reasonable doubt; b. In cases involving the recovery by or restitution to the offended party of property in crimes against property and those committed by the public officers in relation to public funds such as, but not limited to, the

crime of plunder, graft and corrupt practices, bribery, and malversation, the accused makes a full restitution of the property or public funds involved; and c. In cases of conspiracy, the accused fully cooperates in the prosecution of principal conspirators responsible for the commission of the offense charged who are the most guilty, including in the provision of documentary, object and testimonial evidence, in the event that the accused has not yet qualified as a state witness in accordance with the Rules of Criminal Procedure.

SEC 10. Prohibition – No plea bargaining shall be allowed in cases involving the following crimes or offenses: a. Articles 114 (Treason), 122 (Piracy in general and mutiny on the high seas or in the Philippine waters), 123 (Qualified Piracy), 211-A (Qualified Bribery); 246 (Parricide), 248(Murder), 255 (Infanticide), 267 (Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention), 294 (Robbery with Violence Against Or Intimidation Of Persons), 320 (Destructive Arson), 335 (Rape), of the Revised Penal Code, as amended; b. Plunder (R A 7080, as amended); c. Violations of Republic Act 9165, as amended (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002); d. Violations of Republic Act

No. 6539, as amended (Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972); e. Other heinous crimes as defined by the proper authorities.

SEC 11. Penalty – Any violation of this Act shall be punished with the penalty of imprisonment ranging from six years and one day to twelve years, and a fine ranging from one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand pesos (P100,000P500,000) without prejudice to other penalties that may be imposed, both criminal and administrative, if the violation is likewise attended by acts constituting an offense under other laws.

SEC 12. Repealing Clause – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Existing laws disallowing plea bargaining for certain offenses and crimes shall remain in force and effect.

SEC 13. Separability Clause – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions thereof not affected by such declaration shall remain valid and in force and effect.

SEC 14. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after complete publication in two (2) newspapers of national and general circulation.

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Fill in completely every rows, columns, and diagonals of each puzzle without repitition of the same digit.

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Yesterday’s answer

OUR 8-9 and 7-9 pairings have finally popped up. We are expecting them three weeks ago.

Anyway our mystery digit for the week is 4 and this is usually drawn with these: 6-7-4.

While our weekly pair of the week is 4-1, 4-5, and 1-5, the 4-6 and 4-7 pairing are more powerful this week.

It’s enrollment time so watch out for the 6-7-4 this week.

You can also enhanced the 4-7 and 4-6 combinations using the pattern below: 123690 + 4-7 123690 + 4-6 It means you can either choose 1+4-7 = 147 and so on. ===== Last week, I said 5 is the lucky numbers and yes, it did hit 8th times this week starting from May 2 with the 11Am draw result which was 5-1-0.

The odd numbers 1-37-9 were drawn 5th times each while the even 2-80 were drawn 4th times each. ====== For the last 15 draws, odd numbers---meaning 1,3,5,7, and 9 popped up 28th times while the evens popped up 20th times.

There are higher possibilities that even numbers would pair each other so this pattern would be of help: 0-0-1=even+even+odd 1-0-0=odd+even+even 0-1-0=even+odd+even ==== The best charts for the week is STILL the H-H-L combinations so let us focused out attention on it.

The pattern:

Your Lucky Stars Aquarius. Don’t take “no” for an answer.

If at first you don’t succeed, then try again.

Move forward with confidence. When you want to build an empire, remember that inspiration and perspiration go hand in hand, and it does take time. Find some time for fun and love.

Lucky Numbers: 7 5 3 2 21 8 Pisces. Your future looks promising!

It’s time to make a fresh start. If a past concern causes an emotional roadblock, let it go. Where finances are concerned, often it’s a case of you have to spend money to make money. Stay alert, there is more to come.

Lucky Numbers: 8 6 38 34 32 1

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Lotto Results

Aries. With love, someone may be on best behavior, only time will show who they really are, the good, bad and irritating. At work, a shift in staff could end up good for you. Prepare to play the corporate game – it’s who you know that will make the difference.

Lucky Numbers: 8 4 3 32 38 5 Taurus. With your annual new moon in your sign, you can now manifest the life you want! Be on the lookout for opportunities. Apply smart business sense to outshine your competitors. With love and a personal situation, be clear with your communications, don’t make assumptions.

Lucky Numbers: 23 24 25 1 11 6 Gemini. A spontaneous moment can reignite the spark in your love life. Try to be flexible, remember that sometimes the best plans are unplanned. When it’s about money, don’t rush an important decision, and don’t make decisions when you are emotional. There are things happening behind the scenes.

Lucky Numbers: 12 18 9 16 41 1 Cancer. It’s all happening with work, you can restructure your career. Don’t rest now; you still have so much to achieve, and it can be better than you ever imagined. With love, it’s a two–way street – if you do not get as much as you give, it’s time to ask why?

Lucky Numbers: 9 10 21 28 6 4 Leo. A positive attitude can make a huge difference to your overall personal happiness. Make the necessary changes at work to head in the right direction.

Consider learning a new skill, it can move you into a level. With love, choose your words carefully; be tactful when it’s a sensitive topic.

Lucky Numbers: 8 5 4 32 31 10

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I just hope that you will be able to win this week and by the way congratulations to all the winners of 5-4-5 and 8-9-0.

Happy 6-7-4 and 4-1-6 to all.

Virgo. At work, act with honesty and you can’t go wrong. Steer clear of someone who is determined to lead you astray, especially with business. Don’t buy into their current drama. Favorable friendships are good for money. Stand by for something great to happen – life can change in an instant..

Lucky Numbers: 9 8 7 4 40 3

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Libra. If the balance of power shifts in your relationships, it’s a sign that things are about to change. Don’t ignore an important issue; be prepared to be pro–active to get what you want. At work, watch out for potential mix–up’s. If you delegate a task, be clear about your expectations.

Lucky Numbers: 8 41 40 9 11 12 Scorpio. Sharpen your image, a new look will launch a new you. With love, when you take time to put in extra effort, it will be noticed. Remember, the best things in life are often free. There’s no need to spend a truckload of cash to impress someone.

Give from your heart.

Lucky Numbers: 7 4 32 1 17 3 Sagittarius. When you show others that you are independent, it is an attractive and alluring trait – it can work magic for your romantic life. At work, it’s time to take control. Get involved with life changing decisions. Look after your wellbeing, if you don’t have good health it will slow you down.

Lucky Numbers: 9 7 5 41 2 1 Capricorn. If you are on the lookout for love, an adorable sweetheart could sweep you off your feet! Your career may be on a go–slow, but moving in the right direction. You could soon mix in powerful professional circles – take advantage of the associations. Home considerations lay heavily on your mind.

Lucky Numbers: 5 4 3 28 27 30

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43rd HCB grand alumni homecoming:

a nostalgic, memorable event

By Joe Palabao, Reporter

BABAK District, Igacos––More than 300 alumni at the memorable grounds of the Holy Cross of Babak, Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) earmarked a nostalgic 43rd Grand Alumni Homecoming and Reunion of the graduates of Holy Cross of Babak from first batch (1965-1966) to last batch of 2010-2011.

Holy Cross of Babak is a Catholic school founded and established since 1961

by Rev. Fr. Claude Dumont, PME, a Canadian missionary priest from Quebec, Canada.

Now, it is being managed by the TDM Sisters of the Archdiocese of Davao City.

For 50 years, since 1966, Holy Cross of Babak had already produced 6,000 graduates and successful alumni.

This year’s 43rd Grand HCB Alumni Homecoming is hosted by batch 1985-1986 under the leadership of an outstanding graduate Ms. Eunice Caballo-Sumatra, now a branch manager of Land Bank of the Philippines based in Mati, Davao Oriental.

The alumni, who were present since 1966 up to 2011, were treated to a galore of entertainment, raffle draw, and nostalgic reminiscence of the past.

They were properly accommodated a nd int roduced and a well-prepared program mesmerized the

alumni, recognition of former teachers that molded them, and sumptuous lunch were served to the delight of the alumni.

Ms. Marciana MirandaBata, CPA, a successful graduate of Batch 1977-1978, now a manager of GSIS-Tagum City branch, was the honored guest speaker of the homecoming 2011. Ms. MirandaBata shared that for so many years it was good to be back again to a place where several years of younger days were spent and can’t help but felt nostalgic seeing old rooms and be able to foot again on then old familiar ground where all the alumni used to play with their classmates.

She shared that success is like baking a cake where we place a cup full of hard work and two cups of patience in a bowl of determination, and put a spoonful of humility and pour in the most important ingredient of FAITH in ourselves.

She also shared that Holy Cross of Babak through the teachers, the mentors have

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mission, with Abad a lso being the Committee Chair from page 1 for the House Committee in the forum. Escudero on Energy. and Abad are both members “We are not against the of the powerful Joint Com- privatization of the Agus Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 28 Mambajao, Camiguin In the Matter of the Petition for Correction of Entry in the Records of Births in the Office of Local Civil Registry of Catarman, Camiguin, changing the sex of the child from Male to Female, Jessan Rey P. Pagute,

SPL. Proc. No. 435

-versus-

ORDER Petitioner, Jessan Rey P. Pagute, is of legal age, Filipino, single and resident of 31 Caimito Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City thru the Public Attorney’s Office, alleges, that she was born on May 14, 1989 at Panghiawan, Catarman, Camiguin to Spouses Rey C. Pagute and Joselyn Pardilla-Pagute whose birth was duly recorded in the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Catarman, Camiguin as shown by her Certificate of Live Birth but which birth record erroneously recorded her Sex as MALE when in fact and in truth she is a FEMALE as shown in her Medical Certificate, Elementary and Secondary School Permanent Records and Voter’s Identification Card. In order to correct such erroneous entry this petition is filed.

The petition being sufficient in form and substance is hereby set for hearing in this Court’s Session Hall on June 28, 2011 to start at 8:30 o’clock in the morning.

Let copy of this Order and of the petition and its annexes be sent to each of the following: Office of the Solicitor General; Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Mambajao, Camiguin and Catarman, Camiguin and the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Camiguin.

A copy of this Order is required to be published at petitioner’s expense in any newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Camiguin once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing.

Any person or entity whose interest might be adversely affected by the proceedings in this case may file written opposition and personally appear during the hearing and substantiate the same.

So ordered.

Done in Mambajao, Camiguin, this 15th day of April 2011.

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instilled in the mind of the alumni the values of hard work, honesty, perseverance.

She said that in her position in the government right now would have not achieved without constantly recalling back the basic teaching of a Catholic Education which is to have faith in God. Giving hues and colors of the Homecoming was the presence of director Joecel F. Obenza of the Department of Budget and ManagementCaraga region of Batch 19711972.

Pepito B. Dalupe, CPA,

a former branch manager of BPI-Claveria, Davao City branch is now an information officer of a local government unit.

Russ Simbajon-Lascuna of DENR, Region X1. Fe Sator-Cua, a pharmacist married to the late Rep. Gil Cua of the NATCCO. Carriedo Lampara, a successful teacher. Aurea Ricafort-Bastasa of 1968 batch is a successful graduate and having a career as Igacos City treasurer.

Mr. Dionisio Dagangon, the former staff auditor of Tadeco is now managing his

Kila Farm.

John Enumerables (19691970 batch) is now a senior political officer of the Office of Cong. Anton Lagdameo of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte.

Jaime Pichon, Igacos City councilor, is a product of batch 1976-1977; and Ms. Edna Badiang-Lestojas is now the principal 1 of Balet Elementary School; and Ms. Norna Sisi-Candol is the election registrar of Igacos City.

Rev. Fr. Paul Danganon and Rev. F. Raning Creta, Fr.

and Pulangui hydroelectric power complexes (APHC),” Mr. Eballe said. “However, we think now is not the right time to sell them so we are asking both the Lower House and Senate to defer t he sa le for a not her ten years.”

The APHC provides over half of the present installed capacity of power plants in

Mindanao but have been plagued by the lack of funds for operations and maintenance during the past few years leading to debilitating rotating brownouts in Mindanao early last year.

In lien of outright privatization, Coalition 6/25 is asking the JCPC to defer the sale of the APHC for another ten years but in

the meantime, unbundle the rates in Mindanao to its hydro- and non-hydro components from the present blended rate. The low power rates in Mindanao made possible by the cheap hydropower rates are believed to be responsible for the lack of interest of investors to set up new capacity in the island grid.

During his first ever visit to Cagayan de Oro City as a President last month, Pres.

Benigno C. Aquino III said the national government is pushing through with the sale of the remaining assets of the National Power Corporation as provided under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) despite an earlier declaration by Energy Sec. Jose Rene D. Almendras.

Power Sector Assets and L iabi l it ie s Ma na gement Corp. (PSALM) president Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. confirmed Friday the privatization of the remaining assets of National Power C or p. (Nap ocor) wou ld proceed starting with the bidding for the Naga power complex in Cebu by midJune.

SPC Power Corp. and San Miguel Corp have expressed interest to purchase the 149-megawatt (MW) Naga power complex which includes Cebu Power Plant Complex 1 (55MW), Cebu

Republic of the Philippines Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental 10th Judicial Region Branch 20 Cagayan de Oro City

Petitioner,

The Local Civil Registrar of Catarman, Province of Camiguin,

Respondent.

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Director Joecel Obenza (center) of the Department of Budget and Mangement (DBM) in Caraga region with Mr. Hur Camporedondo, HCB Alumni Association president, and Mr. Pepito B. Dalupe, former BPI branch manager of Claveria, Davao City.

(Sgd.) RUSTICO D. PADERANGA Judge

In the Matter of Correction of Entry in the Birth Certificate of Clibbeth Uy from Male to Female, Clibbeth Uy-Tupas,

SPL. Proc. No. 2011-044

Petitioner,

-versus-

Local Civil Registrar, Cagayan de Oro City,

Respondent.

X-----------------------------/ ORDER This is a petition for correction of entry in the birth certificate of petitioner alleging among others that her gender was incorrectly recorded as Male instead of Female which this Court treats as a petition for correction under Rule 108 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure and finding the same to be in proper form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing June 6, 2011, at 8:30 o’clock in the morning before this Court at the Hall of Justice, Cagayan de Oro City.

Let copy of this order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental and the City of Cagayan de Oro after a raffle to be conducted by the Office of the Executive Judge.

The Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City or any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from the notice of petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto.

Furnish the Office of the Solicitor General and the City Prosecutor copy of this order and the petition for their information and guidance.

So ordered.

Done this 26th day of April, 2011, at Cagayan de Oro City.

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(Sgd.) BONIFACIO M. MACABAYA Presiding Judge

Bebs Bastasa are priests who graduated from Holy Cross of Babak and other religious people who failed to attend the venue.

Dr. Austerio “Bebot ” Obenza, a former vice mayor of Igacos is now the chairman of Igacos Tourism Council, Ms. Virginia Ibo-Torreja is the senior tourism officer of Igacos and Hur Camporedondo, the concurrent president of Holy Cross of Babak Alumni Association.

The first batch of graduates (1965-1966) were also present headed by Ms. Timoteo S. Balongag-managing their family farm at Sto., Nino-Babak, Ms. Winnie Atamosa- Palabao-a retired teacher of Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School, Cagayan de Oro City, Carmencita Arcega-Pimentel, Miguela Talictic-Mayola, Ms. Lydia Sahitariosm Ms. Ninfa Ibarreta, Judge Dey Villamor, Ms. Estrella Villarica of University of the Immaculate Concepcion, Ms. Perfecta Balongag who never misses a single homecoming in her entire life.

Next year, t he batch 1986-1987 under the leadership of Renato Rubio with the active alumni will host t he 2012 Gra nd A lumni Homecoming, May 5, 2012 in time for the 50th School Founding Anniversary on February 19, 2012 and the Vi rgen Dolorosa Pa r ish Golden Jubilee Celebration.

Power Plant Complex 2 (55 MW) and Cebu Diesel (39 MW). Also on the block are the Sucat Thermal Plant (850MW) and Malaya Thermal Plant(630MW).

PSALM also has yet to bid out the contracted capacities of the Unified Leyte geothermal plants operated

by Energ y Development Cor p. (EDC), which i ncludes the Upper Mahiao Plant (125MW), Malitbog (232M W) Ma ha nagdong plants (180MW) and Optimization plants (51MW).

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Under the program that was scheduled to start in Metro Mani la on May 2 t his yea r, a l l concer ned are required to show their respective franchises and other legal documents before they could get the fuel subsidy SMART cards.

Sultan Darimbang said, t h o u s a n d s o f P U Vs i n Northern Mindanao are going to benefit from the 3Ps, including some 2,000 public utility jeepneys (PUJs) currently plying the different routes in Cagayan de Oro City.

THEY SAY:

We can’t always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.

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CDO AIE ends academic year 2011

Academic Year 2010-2011 in CDO Academy (CDO AIE) for International Education has finally come to its end.

The graduation and recognition exercises with the theme “Academic Excellence for Global Competence” was held at the Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University on March 28, 2011.

CDO AIE is proud to have its first batch of graduates in Preschool (Franzvic Sandoval, Sophia Gloria Lingad, Danica Joy Gallaron, and Jacob Zach Lim) and Grade School (Moses Louis Martinez).

The day was indeed a

memorable celebration not only for the school but most of all to their ever supportive parents.

The event was graced by the presence of the Dr. Myrna S. Motoomull, Schools Division Superintendent, DEPED Cagayan de Oro, who gave an inspirational talk as the guest speaker.

The event was also attended by school officials, board members, parents, faculty and staff, and awardees.

To recognize the hard work and effort of the students, the school gave out medals and certificates to deserving students.

The awards include Academic Awards, Multiple Intelligence Awards, and Character Awards as the school aims not only to develop the learners’ academic competence, but also their multiple intelligences and character.

Seeing the students gladly walk on stage to receive their awards and their parents proudly hang their medals, CDO AIE is more inspired to continue its quest for quality education to prepare the learners in facing the challenges of the real world. A.Y. 2010-2011 may have ended but the journey towards genuine learning goes on.

To k now more about CDO AIE, please visit us along Kauswagan National Highway or call us at 3100210. Enrolment is going on.

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“Ou r customers a re looking for better network quality, and this is what we are giving them. We are making a substantial investment in our network to improve the quality of our services to our subscribers.

Certainly, the network on which our services are delivered play a pivotal role in achieving superior customer experience. By continuously enhancing our network facilities and operations, our subscribers will enjoy better quality and greater reliability for calls, text messaging, and data services,” said Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom.

Cu added, “This year, we are making significant investments in upgrading and expanding our networks.

One tangible result of which is the commercial rollout of 4G for mobile, making us the first Philippine operator with a 4G mobile network in the country.”

The 4G HSPA+ roll out expands the foray of Globe into new and up-to-date network technologies to provide its subscribers with high-speed broadband access with the added convenience of full mobility. Other technologies in the 4G category include Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) and Long Term Evolution (LTE).

Tourism Samal City: world-class tourist destination

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Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Aniano P. Antalan

Dr. Bebot Obenza, the chairman of Samal Tourism Council.

and bring to Samal City as passport, capture the beauty of the island, and for the visitors to genuinely enjoy the huge discounts offered by the participating resorts of Samal City.

Samal Passports invite the tourists from all over the world to discover, explore and experience Samal. Enjoy the island of sun, sand and seas and highland thrills, and make each visit a reason to come back again and again.

In an interview, Dr. Bebot Obenza-Chairman of the Island Garden City of Samal Tourism told BusinessWeek Mindanao that Visit Samal Island Project is the first of its kind under the public, private partnership being facilitated by his office with

the support of members of Samal City Resort Owners Association to attract more tourists to visit the island.

The same project will also be offered during lean months to see the extent of tourists arrivals of the City.

To date there are 48 resorts Samal City comprising the high end resorts for the AB market, middle end for the C market and the low end for all to enjoy to include the locales.

At A Glance: The Island Garden City of Samal is a group of islands in the heart of Davao Gulf and its sea waters and reefs are within the 1.6 million square kilometers stretch land area of the BIMP-EAGA Equator which is claimed to be Mother’s Earth true center

of Biodiversity. Physically unattached to the mainland of Mindanao, the island is 900 meters east of Davao City and 10 kilometers of continuous coastline and with an extensive mountain range at the eastern coast, a number of isolated hills and uneven distribution of lowlands.

Participating resorts are the following: Hof Gorei Beach Resort, Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Punta del Sol Beach Resort Restaurant and Aqua Sports, Marex Beach Resort, Chemas By The Sea, Golden Bay Beach Resort and SPA, Blue Jaz, Club Asiano Beach Resort, Captain Hook’s Red Parrot Inn, Aznebo Grill and Restaurant, Rainbow Breeze Beach Resort, Island Ridge Mountain Resort, Fernandez Beach Resort, Mahan Garden Resort, Hagimit Falls, Mayumi Disney Sea Beach Resort, HI-5 Princess Tropical Inland Resort, Camp Holiday Resort and Recreation Area, Blue Water Village and Resort, Sea Grass Beach Resort, Ilihan Beach Resort, Precious Garden of Samal, Florenda’s Beach Resort, Maxima Resort Aqua Fun, Ato Ni Bay (ANB) Hotel and Wind and Wave Davao.

complete grasp of the economy where business models are adapted to changing environments. In an economic enterprise, there is step on funding.

Governments sometimes are forced to borrow and source out funds from foreign financial institutions or donors the same as private investors go to the local banking system to borrow funds.

Some economists say, there are risks involved in funding government developmental proj-

ects. From planning to execution and when it is completed the payback period and collection of revenues must meet the projection of the return of investments, we cry that it is overpriced and clinch our fist and shout there was corruption there are failures?

Certainly, a shortfall in capacities is expected as there are bureaucratic procedures that already reduced 20% of the value.

This may be true as serious

discussion in a World Bank forum which was made public, identified corruption as the greatest set back of the Philippines and many Asian Countries.

In Singapore, Japan and Korea where they say it is less, they have progressed left and right.

The importance of the Ozamiz entry to the economic activities and progress of Western Mindanao could be looked into and reviewed by concerned regional development councils.

By Joe Palabao Reporter

ISLAND Garden City of Samal––Tourism Project: Visit Samal Island is a three-month summer tourist escapades for all foreign and domestic tourists and enjoy bundle of benefits and world-class amenities offered by the 27 beaches and inland resorts of the enchanted Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) from March 2011 to May 2011.

Through a public, private partnership (PPP), the Department of Tourism in Region 11, with the able leadership of Regional Director Art Boncato Jr., the local government of Samal with its dynamic local executive, Mayor Aniano P. Antalan and the Samal Tourism Council innovative chairman Dr. Austerio “Bebot” Obenza bring to the “World of Tourism” the first-ever Samal Visit Island Project to attract more tourists to visit the island.

With the project, it is with pride and pleasure that Samal Passport is presented to all foreign and domestic tourists and are available and found in all major malls in the country and visitors arriving in major ports, where tourists can pick them up

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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, Tel. No. [088] 858-2381/ 859-2294, 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

Hotel Conchita

Yacapin Ext. CDO, Tel. No. 727356 / 856-3856 E-mail:hotelconchitapge@yahoo.com

Harbor Lights Hotel Gusa, CDO Tel. No. 724878 / 855-6060

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

Discovery Hotel

Limketkai Drive, CDO tel. No. 72-78-14, 72-73-20

Pearlmont Inn

Limketkai,Drive,CDO Tel. No. 729111 / 856-2654 / 729455

Red Palm Inn

Our Ham Products

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

The famous SLERS Jamon de Cagayan also known as Legham is prepared the old- fashioned way: a long process of salt curing and natural smoking. This ham is fully cooked packed in a “katcha” cotton bag ready as a giveaway present or to eat.

Cagayan Riverview Inn

Vamenta Boulevard, Carmen CDO, Tel. No. 729039/858-4247/ 858-4245, E-mail:river@philcom.com

Country Style Ham, the flagship product of SLERS, is prepared naturally and dry-cured in salt, smoked over fragrant hardwoods, and is aged at least six months.

A perfect addition to your dining table during special occasions, festivities, and Christmas Holidays.

Chali Beach Resort

Cugman,CDO,Tel. No. 723929 / 855-2108 E-mail:chali_beach@yahoo.com

Nature Pensionne

Picnic Ham, also known as pork shoulder, undergoes the same smoking process that gives it that distinct taste inherent in ham but is served with the skin on providing it with a unique texture.

Toribio Chavez Sts., CDO Tel. No. 723598 / 723718 / 857-2274

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The SLERS Pearshaped Ham, visibly unique, is distinctively cured to bring out a special type of sweetness, with just the right amount of salt to give this tender meat its unmistakable great taste.

Velez-Macahambus Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 8571776, 721776 email : gchreservation@yahoo.com

Middleton Apartelle Lirio St. Carmen, CDO Tel. No. 723665 / 723580 / 858-4839

Sweet ham, as the name suggests, is thinly sliced ham that will delight the entire family with its lovely texture and sweet flavor.

Sir George Pension House Pabayo-Gaerlan St. Cagayan de Oro City tel. No. 856-1990, 856-2004, 856-4447

Beef Pastrami is naturally smoked, rolled and garnished with generous amounts of ground black pepper and other spices. This extraordinary dish is great on its own.

SLERS Corporate Office

Velez corner Del Pilar Streets, Cagayan de Oro City Phone (088) 855-1438

Ham and Cafe Outlets

Cagayan de Oro Velez Corner Del Pilar Streets Phone Numbers (088) 855 2426 and (0923) 4199865 Manila: SM City North Edsa, Skygarden Phone numbers (0922) 7179528

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Vamenta Boulevard, Carmen , CDO Tel No. 858-1901, 72-52-79

DINAH’S BEACH RESORT

Brgy san Juan, Gingoog City Tel No. (088) 861-3044

Malasag Eco Tourism Villages Cugman, CDO Tel. No.855-6183 [088]309-3752

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