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Briefly Rural devt projects THOUSANDS of residents and farmers in the province of Misamis Occidental have started to benefit from the various development programs of the government, and more are expected to benefit from ongoing and soon to be implemented projects.

The vital projects under the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) Rural Infrastructure Project, and the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD) are also expected to improve the income of villagers, and to have food security through the development of rural infrastructures, agri-fishery, livelihood and bio-diversity conservation activities in the far-flung communities.

Regulated products THE updated list of prohibited and regulated export products has been released as guide to exporters and the supply chain.

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) identified other products prohibited and regulated for exports covering items which are banned for exports; and those covering exports for logs, copper and coffee.

The list also includes those with import quotas in other countries such as garments and sugar.

In Customs Memorandum Circular 30-2012, BoC Commissioner Rozanno Rufino Biazon informed port collectors and other concerned officials about the implementation of revised list of products that are prohibited and regulated for export.

Sardines production ZAMBOANGA City -- The impending power crisis in the city will take its toll on the production of canned sardines, Industrial Group of Zamboanga Inc., President Engr. George Ledesma said.

To somehow lessen the impact of the power shortage, Ledesma asked local power provider to inform them in advance of the schedules of power interruptions.

“We asked them to give us advance notice for us to avoid disruptions during production process,” Ledesma pointed.

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XU studes pick Primavera as Paragon of Project Management JUNIOR Business Administration students majoring in Business Economics from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan recently visited the showroom and Office of Italpinas’ Primavera Residences at the Pueblo de Oro Business Park as part of their orientation in their Project Management Class.

“We selected Primavera Residences as an ideal model for a practical application of the theories we learned inside the

classroom,” said one of the students who preferred to remain anonymous.

The group of 49 students led by their adviser Dr. Normybelle S. Cruz had a project tour last March 10, 2012.

“We believe the on-going construction of Primavera is a good example of the hands-on application of the theories we learned and would enhance our knowledge regarding Project Management,” he added.

(Read full story on page 3) Primavera Residences Model Unit.

By IRENE DOMINGGO Reporter

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INDANAO’S power problem maybe over by May this year with the expected completion of maintenance work on hydroelectric plants and the implementation of a circular that compels electric cooperatives to contract available capacity from expensive plants, the Department of Energy said.

“Assuming nothing else goes wrong - walang plantang masisira, walang madidisgrasyang equipment - then sometime in May we will be able to handle already the situation,” Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said.

Parts of Mindanao have been suffering from one- to three-hour daily power outages as a result of insufficient Workers pave a road at the relocation site in barangay Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro, a project speargenerating capacity. headed by First District Congressman Benjo Benaldo. The housing units donated by the Chinese POWER/PAGE 10 community for Sendong victims and are now being readied for occupancy. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Sabotage in Mindanao Convention City Kagay-an: power problem: solon Life after Sendong

By ALLAN MEDIANTE, Executive Editor

DAVAO City Congressman Karlo Alexei Nograles has decried that the current power shortages in many parts of Mindanao could be a perfect example of economic sabotage - a crime against the people.

“Mindanao could not be lacking in power sources like its hydro power sources and other power alternatives. I hope it is not human greed for the power of money that is causing all our woes,” Nograles surmised.

Nograles strongly called for a Congressional inquiry into the continuing power black out hitting many parts of Mindanao and other areas in the Visayas.

“We have to pinpoint the real culprit. There must be an explanation to all these unnecessary sufferings we are experiencing,” he said.

Nograles also lauded the reported decision of transport authorities in Northern Mindanao to reduce bus fares to help residents recover SABOTAGE/PAGE 10

By MIKE BAÑOS Correspondent

BARELY three months after being hit by one of the worst disasters ever to hit the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro is rising like the proverbial phoenix from the fire to reclaim its status as one the country’s premier convention destinations.

The reason for the optimism is the imminent completion of key infrastructure projects which would put the City of Golden SENDONG/PAGE 10

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RTWPB-X strikes compromise agreement in N. Mindanao

By ESTRELLA UY-PAHALLA Contributor

THE regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-X facilitated the settlement of P800,000 monetary claims in favor of the 38 workers of Jos’ Manokan in Cagayan de Oro City without having to undergo lengthy conciliation procedures of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the light of closure of the business. Average claim of individual workers reached

P21,000. The agreement was reached on February 29, 2012.

The intervention of two (2) members of the RTWPBX representing labor and management led to the equitable agreement with workers and management after two (2) conciliation conferences. Among them were Jose B. Ares of Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) and Reverend Prudencio T. Plaza, Jr. of Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI).

The closure of the Jos’ Manokan was an option of the management to cease operations due to the decision of landowner to sell the property where the former business operated carefully considering the welfare and benefits of 38 workers having rendered 18-20 years of service. Thirty one (31) of the workers were members of the local union under the ALU-TUCP. From the two (2) conciliation-conferences, the parties came up with 15day separation pay per year

of service, including other benefits in the absence of any lawyer of both parties. The settlement was immediately consummated and duly reported to the DOLE-Regional Office which brought relief to workers and management.

Based on Point No. 6 of the P-Noy’s 22-Point Labor Agenda, labor arbitration and adjudication systems are streamlined through reforms removing red tape as a mechanism to restore integrity of the judicial processes on conf licts arising

from labor and management through voluntary modes of dispute settlement. Responding positively to this call, Labor Secretary Rosalinsa Dimapilis-Baldoz signed Department Order (DO) No. 107-10 mandating the Single Entr y Approach (SENA) in the disposition of labor disputes effective October 2010. SENA is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through preferential use of voluntary modes of settlement of labor and management disagreements.

SENA mandates speedy, impartial, and accessible settlement services through conciliation-mediation calling for strengthened collaborative efforts of DOLERe g iona l C o ord i nat i ng Councils (DOLE-RCC) in the regions involving administrative and quasi-judicial functions of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration STRIKES/PAGE 9

Bukidnon, Cebu seal sisterhood agreement

By RUBY LEONORA R. BALISTOY Contributor

MALAYBALAY City -Aimed to strengthen the ties of the provinces of Bukidnon and Cebu, a ‘sisterhood agreement’ was officially signed here, March 10 in celebration of the province’s 95th Founding Anniversary.

Governor Alex Calingasan and Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia sealed the sister-province agreement citing the collaborative efforts in tourism, investments, commerce

and trade, especially peace and order.

Governor Garcia, in her speech as guest of honor, said the visit gave her the opportunity to know more about Bukidnon and see good things where two-way efforts can be prepared and done in the future, particularly in farmer and business sector.

Garcia said Bukidnon’s h ou s i ng pro g r am and healthcare system were also aligned with Cebu’s social development needs.

“This early, I am inviting Gov. Alex Calingasan to

come to Cebu this August in celebration of the 143rd Foundation Day. We will then give out some huge space where all of Bukidnon’s rare quality products can be displayed during the big event,” the lady governor said.

Gov. Calingasan also lauded Cebu’s clever scheme in implementing its social integration program. He further said that the Bukidnon and Cebu provincetwinning ties will also foster economic and cultural exchange that can intervene to develop Bukidnon.

PNoy wants status of mothballed Cotabato Rural Airport reviewed MLANG, North Cotabato -- President Aquino has directed former North Cotabato Governor Manny Piñol to “touch base” with Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas to look into the status of the completed yet unutilized Cotabato Rural Airport here.

The airport situated in Mlang town has been mothballed for two years now.

Pinol first sought the help of the Chief Executive in the opening and utilizing the P300-million rural airport which was completed in

December 2009 but has not been opened and operated following his defeat in the 2010 gubernatorial contest.

Acting on Pinol’s “personal request,” the President directed him to “touch base” with Sec. Roxas which the former governor did.

The airport, which was planned to serve as the loading point of passengers and food products from the Central Mindanao area for the big cities in the Visayas and Luzon, has a 1.2 kilometer concrete runway and a terminal building which were inaugurated by then

President Gloria MacapagalArroyo in December 2009.

Considered as the brainchild of then Gov. Piñol, the airport received the support of Sen. Richard Gordon who worked for the allocation of P100 million to complete it during the term of former Governor, now Congressman Jesus Sacdalan.

The provincial government of North Cotabato under Piñol acquired a 62 hectare property in M’lang, North Cotabato and sourced an initial P30 million from its share in the operation of the Mindanao Geothermal Project to start the airport.

The land was turned over to DOTC which undertook the construction of the airport through the Air Transportation Office.

Maguindanao Governor Datu Esmael Mangudadatu has supported the efforts to open the Cotabato Rural Airport, saying it would contribute to the economic growth of Maguindanao province as well.

The airport is only about 20 kilometers away from the plankton-rich Buluan Lake where freshwater milkfish and large tilapia are cultured and produced.

“Why do we have to take a three hour trip to Davao City to take the plane to Cebu or Manila when we have an airport only 30 minutes away,” Mangudadatu asked. philippine news agency

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XU studes pick Primavera Residences as Paragon of Project Management JUNIOR Business Administration students majoring in Business Economics from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) recently visited the showroom and Office of Italpinas’ Primavera Residences at the Pueblo de Oro Business Park as part of their orientation in their Project Management Class.

“We selected Primavera Residences as an ideal model for a practical application of the theories we learned inside the classroom,” said one of the students who preferred to remain anonymous.

The group of 49 students led by their adviser Dr. Normybelle S. Cruz had a project tour last March 10, 2012.

“We believe the on-going construction of Primavera is a good example of the handson application of the theories we learned and would enhance our knowledge regarding Project Management,” he added.

The first eco-friendly

condominium project in Northern Mindanao, Primavera Residences, certainly has the pedigree to be recognized as such.

A P250-million 10 storey twin-tower condominium designed by ITA PROJECT, an award-winning Italian architectural design firm based in Rome, Italy and developed

by Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation, its business plan was cited as one of the most promising clean energy investment opportunities in the Philippines during the 2nd annual Philippines Clean Energy Investor Forum hosted by the Climate Technology Initiative-Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI-PFAN) at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Manila last year.

The forum sought to find a common platform to determine the best investment opportunities in the country’s clean energy sector.

CTI-PFAN noted Primavera Residences business plan had a high degree of social and environmental stewardship, high potential to scale-up, an excellent management team and cutting edge technology.

Primavera Residences design team led by Italpinas President and CEO Romolo V. Nati, also won a “Special Energy Award” in the 2011 Design Against the Elements (DAtE) global architectural design competition which aims to build the first green, livable, affordable, and disaster-resistant village in the Philippines that will serve as the blueprint for other communities threatened by climate change.

“I am happy to know the tenets of sustainable architecture are now being practiced in the provinces as evidenced by the Primavera Residences,” said Illac Angelo Diaz, DAtE organizer.

Mr. Diaz, named one of

the Ten Outstanding Persons of the World in 2006 by Jaycees International, organized DAtE as a global architectural competition to design shelters for the poorest of the poor at the “Base of the Pyramid”.

Last November, Primavera Residences was ‘Highest Commended’ as one of the Best Condo Development in the Philippines 2011 in the pioneer edition of the prestigious South East Asia Property Awards held in Singapore.

The South East Asia Property Awards aims to showcase the best that the region’s real estate industry has to offer.

The awards aim to promote the high level of quality of South East Asia’s real estate, construction, architectural and interior design, and industry professional services.

Through a professionally run judging system, the awards aim to put South East Asia’s real estate on the world stage.

Maybank Philippines announces new President M AY B A N K h a s a n nounced the appointment of Mr. Herminio M. Famatigan Jr., as incoming President and CEO of Maybank Philippines, Inc. (MPI) with effect from March 15, 2012.

The appointment is subject to the confirmation by the Monetar y Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Mr. Famatigan graduated from the University of the Philippines’ School of Economics and has more than 30 years

of banking and finance experience.

This includes areas of corporate lending, retail banking, branch administration, distribution and consumer lending.

Prior to joining MPI, Mr. Famatigan was President and CEO of Premiere Bank.

Mr. Famatigan succ e e d s Mr. A m o s O ng , who served as President and CEO of MPI since September 2006.

During Mr. Ong’s leadership, MPI has expanded

its capabilities across retail banking, wholesale banking, and global markets for our clients in the Philippines.

For the July to December 2011 period, MPI’s net prof it ros e by 87% from the corresponding period of 2010 to Php273.9 million.

Mr. Ong will be heading Regional Client Coverage for Global Wholesale Banking, Maybank Singapore.

MPI has been in the Philippines since 1997

and recently announced plans to open 3 additional branches in 2012, bringing the total branch network to 55.

C onstruction of its Corporate Headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is going full swing, with completion projected for November 2012.

Sy n e rg i e s c ont i nu e to gain momentum with Maybank ATR Kim Eng, the leading brokerage house in the Philippines.

Maybank Philip-

pines is a member of t h e May b a n k G roup, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and leading financial services providers, with presence in 17 c ou nt r i e s wor l dw i d e, including key financial centres such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, Bahrain, London and Singapore.

Maybank Group has over US$135 billion in group assets and is curre nt l y r an ke d fou r t h among South East Asia’s top banks.

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Holcim poised for recovery after slump HOLCIM Philippines Inc. expects to recover losses this year, with a target of 6-percent growth in sales on expectations that public infrastructure projects would pick up, its chief operating officer Roland van Wijnen said.

Van Wijnen told reporters at the sidelines of its 100th anniversary celebration that Holcim’s sales in 2011 dropped 8.7 percent to P21.62 billion on lower public-infrastructure

spending and continued delays of the government’s PPP projects.

“Reduced government spending that occurred last year meant that there was also less infrastructure built

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF 2012-140 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 2011-581 Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-IBIG), with principal office located at The Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City, against ROBERTO M. URIARTE, JR. married to YOLANDA A. URIARTE, with postal address at Lot 2 & 3, Block 21, Vista Grande Subdivision, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of September 28, 2011 amounts to PESOS: EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY NINE PESOS & 42/100 (P827,869.42), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges plus other necessary fees and expenses of Extra-Judicial Foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff-in-charge, will SELL at Public Auction on APRIL 30, 2012 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at the Court Room of Regional Trial Court, Branch 39, 2nd Floor, Hall of Justice Bldg., Arch. S. Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency, the real properties mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-177828 Registered in the name of ROBERTO M. URIARTE, JR. “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2, Block 21, Psd-104305-017450, being a portion of Lot 3017-B, Psd-10-000818), Situated in the Barrio of Carmen & Pagatpat, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on x x x. Beginning at x x x; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (108) Square Meters, more or less.”

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-177829 Registered in the name of ROBERTO M. URIARTE, JR. “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3, Block 21, Psd-104305-017450, being a portion of Lots 3017-B, Psd-10-000818), situated in the Barrio of Carmen & Pagatpat, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on x x x. Beginning at x x x; containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (108) Square Meters, more or less.”

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title hereinabove described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

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

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Cagayan de Oro City, March 20, 2012.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF By: JOSEPH C. MAAGAD BWM: MARCH 30, & APRIL 6, 13, 2012 Sheriff IV

which has direct relation to cement consumption,” Van Wijnen said.

L ower demand and higher energy expenses led to a 47 percent decline in net income to P2.03 billion in 2011.

Holcim said demand recovered in the fourth quarter of 2011, growing 20 percent as government spending picked up and private-sector construction remained robust.

“Since the fourth quarter last year, government spending has increased, and we have seen this in the recent budget numbers for January and as well as February this year,” said Van Wijen.

However, he admitted that energy costs would continue to be a challenge for Holcim this year.

“The cost has been increasing (and this) has a marked impact on our bottom line and also other elements that we are currently recovering from,” he said.

This has prompted Holcim to adjust cement prices.

Van Wijnen did not elaborate except to say the adjustments “are within the range of so-called suggested retail prices”.

“Cement prices, as far as I know, are still well within the range,” he said.

He added that prices of cement went down in 2011 but are now moving back up.

The company, which has more than 12,000 customers, operates in four cement plants in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental and Davao.

2GO TRAVEL MAKES INAUGURAL VISIT TO BORACAY. Cebu Ferries 3, the newlyrenovated 2GO Travel vessel, sails past the famous Boracay coastline after traveling nearly 132 nautical miles from the port of Batangas.

2GO Travel expands destination offering • New Batangas-Caticlan ferry service to give domestic tourism a boost AFTER months of hard work and preparations, 2GO Travel finally launched its Batangas-Caticlan route.

The ferry service officially launched on March 1, 2012, signaling a new period of expansion in the wake of the consolidation of the country’s top passenger vessels SuperFerry, Cebu Ferries, SuperCat and Negros Navigation.

2GO Travel Executive

Vice President Stephen Tagud believes that the new ferry service will not only advance Batangas’ economy by adding a new source of revenue and job opportunities, but will also boost domestic tourism in Boracay and neighboring provinces.

“We are delighted to expand our offerings to provide Filipinos a more convenient and economical

way to travel to Boracay, a testament to the commitment of 2GO Travel to support government programs that will benefit the travel and tourism industry.”

The newly-christened 2GO Travel vessels will make two crossings per day and each of the threedecked Cebu Ferries can carry an average of 1000 passengers and 28 freight units.

PSALM defers barge auction THE POWER Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has postponed the privatization of four power barges intended to serve Mindanao to give

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SPEC. PROC. NO. 2012-1060 FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE RECORD OF BIRTH AT THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, CHANGING THE ENTRY FOR THE SEX OF THE PETITIONER FROM MALE TO FEMALE; AND THE FIRST NAME OF THE PETITIONER FROM HERO LINE TO HEROLINE,

bidders more time to prepare proposals.

PSALM moved the opening of the bids to May 13 from its original April 16 deadline.

“This is principally for the purpose of giving them ample time to come up with a more responsive bid for the assets. PSALM decided to extend the bid submis-

sion deadline by another month upon the request of the bidders who are still conducting due diligence on the power barges,” said PSALM President and Chief Executive Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. in a statement.

PSALM earlier said there had been 11 interested bidders for the power barges.

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HEROLINE R. MORALLAS, Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF LUGAIT, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent. x---------------------------------------------- / ORDER Let this case be heard on May 3, 2012 at 8:00 o’clock, at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose cancellation/correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Further, let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal Hall, Lugait, Misamis Oriental.

Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned.

SO ORDERED.

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Davao, Cebu airports prep for AirAsia launch DAVAO City -- Agencies in charge of international airports in Clark and Davao are slated to sign on Wednesday a cooperation deal in line with the launching of AirAsia Philippines’ maiden flight between the two sites.

“Finally, the efforts of both the public and the private sector have paid off with the sister airports agreement between the two international airports in the country,” said Maria Lourdes G. Monteverde, president of the Davao Chamber Commerce and Industry, Inc., who pursued this initiative.

Victor Jose I. Luciano, president of Clark International Airport Corp., reportedly raised the need for a sisterhood pact late last year as he also revealed his plans to talk with Cebu Pacific and Airphil Express to service the route.

This had been in line

with the government’s plan to promote provincial airports to de-clog the saturated Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Mr. Luciano is said to be keen on luring AirAsia to put a second hub in the Philippines in Davao City next.

He said the Davao airport today is what Clark was in 2003.

A year later, due to aggressive promotion to outside markets and representation from the air

panel, Clark recorded 44 international flights in 2004 with more than 7,000 international passengers.

In 2010, Clark registered 5,334 international flights with more than 600,000 passengers.

The Koreans topped the list of tourists going to Clark and followed by the Malaysians.

“The Malaysians come in batches to Clark. I don’t see why they can’t come to Davao City when it’s nearer here,” Mr. Luciano said.

P500-M expansion boosts Pepsi’s M’danao presence PUBLICLY listed Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) has completed a P500-million expansion and systems upgrade for its bottling plant in Zamboanga City, as part of its effort to expand its distribution network in Mindanao.

Daniel D. Gregorio, PCPPI senior vice president for technical operations, said the project—which includes the installation of a stateof-the-art bottling line, a new water treatment and filtration system and an added inventory of containers—has substantially increased Pepsi’s presence in the region.

“This sophisticated bottling line which is capable of producing carbonated soft drinks in returnable glass, will triple the company’s production capacity and enable it to provide stable supply of Pepsi products to the provinces Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur and the islands of Basilan, Jolo, Tawi-Tawi and Bongao,” Gregorio said.

He added that the company’s continuing investments in Mindanao manifests the company’s continuing confidence in the Southern Philippines.

Earlier this year, the PCPPI commissioned a similarly modern P500-million bottling line in Cagayan de Oro City, and has purchased a prime lot in Davao City where another bottling plant is expected to be built.

The construction of the

new bottling facilities at the Pepsi plant in Barangay Mercedez, Zamboanga City, began in August 2011 and was completed last month.

For 2012 PCPPI has earmarked a total of $75 million (roughly P3.22 billion) as capital expenditures to expand its production capacity and product distribution network including those in

the entire Mindanao.

Over the last 30 years, Pepsi has considerably helped heighten commercial activities in the South, including job generation and creation of new business opportunities for the downstream industries such as trucking, sugar farming, groceries and other retail establishments.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12TH Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte WHELIENS TELLO GANCEŇA, Petitioner,

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Genosi named Mcdonald’s 2012 sustainable suppliers G E NO SI , Inc . , a j oi nt venture between OSI Group LLC of the USA and Wilfred Steven Uyte ng s u, w a s n am e d i n McDonald’s Corp.’s 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply report for its Animal Welfare project, which helped to train the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) under the Department of Agriculture and improve animal welfare in the country’s meat production chain.

A total of 56 food animal welfare officers and meat inspectors were trained as part of this program, and the company also helped to fast-track nationwide implementation of several pieces of animal welfare legislation.

McD ona ld’s B est of

Sustainable Supply winners are companies that i mpl e m e nt i n n ov at ive and effective ways to address challenges to help improve fo o d s ources, the environment, communities and employee wellness across the world.

“GenOSI is honored to be recognized for its initiative in sharing its knowledge on global best practices to upgrade the local meat industry,” says Elizabeth M. de LeonLim, GenOSI Plant Manager.

De Leon-Lim added: “This project will have lasting effects on animal welfare in this country.”

GenOSI was one of 51 recipients of the global honor out of 400 entries.

A panel of McDonald’s

executives and external experts, including BSR, C ons er vation International, Food Animal Initiative (FAI) and World Wi ldlife Fund (WWF) selected the final 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply winners. These projects were selected based on either measurable results or innovation.

“The submissions in this year’s report demonstrate that McDonald’s supply chai n is worl d class in its ability to provide s afe, sust ainable, and assure d supply of food,” said Jose Amario, executive vice president, McDonald’s Global Supply Chain, Development & Franchising. “We sincerely appreciate all of our suppliers’ efforts.”

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ORDER A verified petition for correction of entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Wheliens Tello Ganceňa as to her gender/sex which was erroneously entered as MALE instead of FEMALE, her true sex/gender, etc was filed before this Court on February 22, 2012, praying among others that after notice and hearing, an Order be issued directing the respondent to effect the corrections sought for.

Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Barangay Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. She was born on October 24, 1992 at Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte and her birth was duly registered at the Respondent’s office. However, under the entry of “Sex”, the one entered is “MALE” instead of “FEMALE”, her true and correct sex. That under entry No. 6, her mother’s first name was erroneously entered as MELAMIE, instead of MELAME, without “I”. That such erroneous entries may have been inadvertently done by the one who entered the facts of her birth. That she had never undergone sex transplant neither to submit for medical operation to change her sex. That she filed the instant petition as pauper litigant in accordance with OCA Circular No. 121-2007.

Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of the case to May 4, 2012 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 Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Public Attorney’s office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte and to the petitioner, Wheliens T. Gancena whose address is at Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to BUSINESSWEEK MINDANAO for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense, to comply with the requirements of the Rules.

SO ORDERED. Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

February 24, 2012.

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Expect the best THINK a minute.

A famous professor from Harvard University did a study in a primary school.

At the beginning of the school year the teachers were given the names of 5 children. The teachers were told that these 5 were the best students in the class.

But the fact was that these students were only average. Well, guess what?

By the end of the year all 5 average students scored among the highest in the class. They even gained 15-30 I.Q. points!

So what made those average students change so much to become top students?

The only difference was the change in the teachers’ attitudes. Since the teachers believed that these 5 kids were the top students, they

expected more from them and treated them with more respect.

So these 5 average students began to believe and expect more from themselves, just by the way the teachers viewed and treated them.

You know, if you expect the best from people, they’ll usually want to give you their best. A great leader said: “Treat a person just how he appears to be on the outside, and you’ll make him even worse. But treat a person like he’s already a success, and you’ll help make him the best he can be.”

It reminds me of the true story of 7-year-old Johnny. His school teacher got so tired of him one day she said: “Johnny, you’re

the naughtiest boy in this class! Besides that, you’re the dumbest!” The next year Johnny had a different teacher.

After the first day of class, his new teacher met with him.

She said: “Johnny, I’ve heard a lot about you!”

Then she smiled and said to him: “But I don’t believe a word of it!”

From the beginning, Johnny’s new teacher treated him as if he was one of the smartest, best behaved students. Well, you guessed it.

After just a few months, Johnny became one of the top students in that class.

Later on he was made a school prefect and leader!

That’s the power of our love, belief, and encouraging attitude toward our children.

THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST You see, that’s how God loves and believes in you and the abilities He gave you. So won’t you ask Jesus Christ to take charge of your life today, and every day of your life? He’s the One Who will help you become your best. He’ll also help you to love and expect the best from others.

Just Think a Minute.

Camiguin island: a natural destination this summer A VISITOR attraction is a valuable addition to a holiday experience in a nearby island province some 50 nautical miles from Misamis Oriental.

Camiguin Island provides the vital component among our “something-todo” in our Lenten schedules. It works also for other “noynoying” activities this summer. A good tourism attraction can have a huge drawing power to attract the young and old alike serving as a catalyst and motivator for local and foreign tourist to travel.

A destination need not have the 8th wonder of the world tag or a flare of the fabulous skylines of a modern city. It needs only the human interest to appreciate history and culture. We can also add belief and religion as this an important treat that continuously passionate and make us distinct from the other race of the world.

Some good examples and known attractions to Camiguin are the White Sand islands of Yumbing and Mantigue which has their characteristic and environmental values.

It has its strategic importance in protecting the

coastal waters from huge waves and directional flow of current during the monsoon months.

Without those sandbars, Camiguin could be susceptible to strong waves from the Bohol Sea. Another is the Sunken Cemetery which reminds us of the volcanic catastrophe in the 17th century that killed many of the island’s population. The relics are contributions made by previous generations whose fate and sacrifice help distinguish the place from the others.

Camiguin landscape and the ecological features of hot springs and free flowing falls of water are natural wonders that must be protected by current generations.

From the foot of the dormant volcanoes that grows rain forests and foliage for wildlife and bird’s sanctuaries are places of natural or scenic importance as starting points to plan a trip for mountain trekking.

One can track the trail to Mt. Hibok-hibok, the springs, volcanic rocks and other splendors.

While their Lanzones harvest festival during the month of October featuring

dances and beauty pageants adds local flair. The island province has its share of sending its beautiful women to distinguish careers in fashion and arts.

The Lenten journey around the island called “Panaad” or a sacrifice for physical indulgence in traversing the island’s circumference by foot adds to the cultural aspect of how people live and appreciate religious traditions.

An estimated figure of more than 30,000 visitors was recorded in its Holy Week arrivals in the past years anticipated to surface this year due to the availability of bigger fast crafts with four connecting ports as point of passenger’s embarkation.

Camiguin through Benoni Port can be traversed from Cagayan de Oro, Balingoan and Jagna of Bohol.

Weekly regular shipping schedules from Cebu through Balbagon Port in Mambajao bring cargoes and passengers alike. The island also has a 1,620 meters paved airport runway that can land chartered light planes.

Tourists want to see and meet the real people that

TRAVERSING THE TOURISM HI-WAY

PED T. QUIAMJOT make up the character of Camiguin Island. Stakeholders must ensure that an attraction encompasses authenticity.

Tourist will travel 50 nautical miles more for something unique that cannot be seen or experience anywhere else.

Travelers’ put huge emphasis on quality to include pleasing and clean appearance among the transportation providers and porters.

Smooth customer driven operations for the many resorts in the island for their staff courtesies and friendliness with their knowledge and familiarity of the product are tourist’s expectations.

Back up facilities efficiencies and opening hour’s QUIAMJOT/PAGE 11

Social media and Sendong SOCIAL media has been abuzz with every word and phraseology to criticize what many netizens consider as a small town tyrant.

The barrage of social media campaign for transparent and accountable city governance became feverish when Sendong struck more than a hundred days ago.

Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been credited for the Arab Spring successes in the Middle East and North Africa. And it is understandable why many in Cagayan de Oro romanticized the Arab Spring to our small town struggles.

But, while true that so-

cial media played an important role in the Arab Spring, glorifying it for all the movement’s successes is unfair to the people who made it happen, especially those that offered their lives.

In a social environment where there is heavy media censorship, the posting in Facebook and Twitter of the

photo of the young jobless Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi who burned himself in protest on Dec. 17, 2010 captured the imagination of many.

It spread like wildfire in iPhones, Blackberries and whatever android gadgets young Arab professionals in Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen,

Libya and Syria.

Aside from that iconic photo of self-immolation, what were shared in Facebook and Twitter were photos of defiance; of mothers, fathers crying in defiance over the death of their son’s and daughter’s; of young people killed by state security force’s sniper fire as they march in protest for social change.

In our small town, what sprang in social media were harsh words; that after some time, there seemed to be a shortage of modifiers to describe the small town tyrant. There were gross and distasteful posting of photos ELLORIN/PAGE 11

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Rodriguez says 645 towns don’t have fire stations SOME 645 towns all over the country do not have fire stations, fire trucks, fire-fighting equipment and crew, Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said Tuesday.

He said 666 other municipalities are using old and dilapidated fire trucks that break down when responding to fire emergencies.

“This could be the reason why there are around 800 to 900 fire incidents every month as per records of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP),” he said.

“Fire incidents result in loss of lives and properties, which could be prevented

if we have firefighters and they have the proper equipment,” he said.

“In areas where we have firefighters, they have to make do with old and unreliable safety equipment, which put their lives at an even greater risk and put the lives of the victims in greater danger,” he added.

Rodriguez and his brot her Maximo, w ho represents the party-list group Abante Mindanao, have filed Resolution 2250, which urges the House of Representatives to look into why more than 600 towns still do not have fire stations, while more than 600 others are content with old

THE House committee on ways and means has approved a tax provision in the proposed Student Loan Program Act aimed at helping poor but deserving students finish their college and graduate degrees through loan programs.

The loans are exempted Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab, committee chair- from payment of documan, said the panel’s sup- mentary tax, Ungab said.

The committee on highport for the measure is “a big victory for students er and technical educawho want to avail of loan tion chaired by Aurora programs to complete their Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara earlier approved the bill. college education.”

Cagayan de Oro Rep. Section 10 of the unnumbered substitute bill to Rufus Rodriguez, meanHouse Bill 1876 provides while, allayed fears of fithat “for any loan procured nance officials that the under the Student Loan loan program could saddle Program Act, lenders shall many students with loans charge an interest based to pay after graduation just on the prevailing 91-day like their counterparts in Treasury Bill rate at the the United States.

“The proposed student year. “There is no reason time of release of the loan loan program has to be to be paid by the student for immigration agents to implemented otherwise borrower.” be suspicious about why a pregnant woman is going BODYFLEX MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES overseas.”

(Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Davao, Cebu, The United Nations Camiguin, Iligan & Gingoog City) Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that there are 60,000 to 100,000 children Services Offered: in the Philippines involved Shiatsu, Swedish, & in human trafficking. The Sensual Massage.

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Oro lawmakers: Hunt suspects in trafficking TWO brother-lawmakers have called on authorities to hunt members of syndicates luring Filipino pregnant women to engage in the trafficking of their unborn babies to foreign countries in exchange for huge amount of money.

Cagayan de Oro Rep. Ru f u s R o d r i g u e z a n d Abante Mindanao party-list Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr. said that the recruitment of pregnant women by these syndicates to perpetuate their illegal activities should be stopped. In filing House Res olut ion 2251, t he y urged the House committees on social services and welfare of children to look into the matter.

“They travel overseas legally as tourists then sell their new borns to waiting adoptive parents abroad,” the Cagayan de Oro solons said.

They said that the syndicates give them necessar y travel documents, plane tickets and pocket money with the intent of having the child adopted as a form of a pre-arranged plan.

He s aid t hat a cas e happened in Austria two years ago and in Malta last

The Rodriguez brothers pointed out that the ideal situation is that each town should have its own fire station.

But if funds are lacking, towns could be clustered and each cluster of two or three municipalities could share a common fire-fighting force with the necessary equipment, they said.

At the same time, they urged the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the BFP to expedite their plan to acquire more fire trucks.

The plan has encountered rough sailing when STATIONS/PAGE 11

House okays tax provision to ease payment of student loans

RUFUS RODRIGUEZ

MAXIMO RODRIGUEZ JR.

fire trucks and equipment.

They said the House should find out if the concerned local government units (LGUs) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) do not have enough funds to establish a firefighting force or upgrading existing equipment.

They noted that LGUs have their internal revenue allotments, which they can use to put up even small fire stations.

They suggested that if the LGUs and the BFP don’t have the funds, the House could help them with financial assistance that it can include in the national budget.

many of our deser ving students won’t be able to finish college simply because they don’t have the money while scholarship fund from the government is miniscule,” he said.

He said the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is only giving P5,000 per year or P2,500 per semester “so how can our poor students finish college (with that amount)?”

The proposed Student Loan Program Act aims to assist eligible students to obtain post-secondary technical or vocational certificates or diplomas in tech/voc institutes and colleges, and graduate degrees in higher education institutions by encouraging banks and government financial institutions to lend money to students to be repaid in install-

ments, at least 24 months after the student graduates or leaves the educational institution.

The loan covers the cost of the entire program offered by the higher educational institution or techvoc institute, including, but not limited to, tuition and miscellaneous fees.

The substitute bill is authored by Representatives Angara, Roman Romulo (Pasig City), Emil Ong (Northern Samar), Mariano Piamonte Jr. (A Teacher party-list), Eulogio Magsaysay (AVE party-list), Pedro Romualdo (Camiguin), Eduardo Gullas (Cebu), Cesar Sarmiento (Catanduanes), Florencio Flores Jr. (Bukidnon), Raymond Democrito Mendoza (TUCP party-list), Sigfrido Tinga (Taguig City) and Pr yde Henr y Teves (Negros Oriental).

Republic of the Phillippines Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental 10th Judicial Region Branch 38 Cagayan de Oro City 2012-146 INRE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY SPEC. PROC. CASE IN THE BIRTH RECORD OF MAYCEL R. NO.2012039 NACIONALES IN THE INFORMATION OF THE GENDER/SEX OF THE PERSON FROM FEMALE TO MALE, MAYCEL R. NACIONALES, Petitioner, -VersusLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Respondent.

X----------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court is a Petition Filed by the Attorney’s Office for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of petitioner as to Gender/Sex from ‘’ Female’’ to ‘’male’’ recorded in the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition be set for hearing on May 31, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at the Session Hall of this Court, on which date, time and place, all persons who may have any opposition to the Petition herein sought, may appear to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.

Let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing.

Likewise, let copies of this Order, with Petition attached, be posted by the petitioner on the bulletin boards of the Court, the City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City and the Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental for at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing.

SO ORDERED. 16 March 2012, Cagayan de Oro City.

MANUEL P. PASAL

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Nature-friendly farming reaps sweet bounty FOR Mt. Kitanglad AgriVentures Inc., nothing is sweeter than bananas that have been grown using ecofriendly farming methods.

Sweet bounty indeed.

Conscient ious is t he word that best describe Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. (MKAVI), a company committed to practicing sustainable agriculture in the production of bananas for export. It is one of the first two Better Banana Project/ ECO-OK certified farms in the Philippines given by the Rainforest Alliance last April 2002, a New York-based NGO dedicated to the conservation of the world’s tropical forests. Its’ commitment to ecologically sound farming practices ensures better environment not only for the people and farmers of Mt. Kitanglad, but also to its more famous residents, the nearly extinct Philippine

monkey-eating eagle and some 16 species endemic only to Mindanao. MKAVI also extended its social responsibility to its surrounding communities by providing development programs and livelihood opportunities for about 1,000 people and more than 700 families through its Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Venture Multi-Purpose Coopertive (MOKAVECO).

MKAVI aims to be “100% organic banana farm in the next 5 years”, a dream that is not far-fetched, given all the plans and programs already being drawn up today.

Examples of such programs are the state of the art drip irrigation system adopted from Israel; organic composting and green manuring; waste treatment facilities; and construction of contour canals and check dams.

MKAVI’s highland bananas are marketed under the brand

name “Chiquita” to Japan, the Middle East, and China, with Japan accounting for 63% of total sales. As part of its marketing strategy, MKAVI regularly meets with its customers and tours them to the plantation to gain their trust and confidence, as well as to show buyers their commitment to the best banana farming techniques.

For being one of the first two Philippine companies certified for using sustainable agriculture methods in producing export quality bananas, a 2002 GSA Special Citation is given to Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. Mt. Kitanglad Agri–Ventures Inc. began launching community development programs in 2008 and has since implemented 28 community projects. These include programs in social infrastructure, livelihood BOUNTY/PAGE 11

UPDATE :

BusinessWeek Mindanao’s Nominees for MINDANAO’S OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS 2012

Mt. Kitanglad Agri Venture Inc.,

Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures Inc. Lantapan, Bukidnon

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Diving is more fun at Mantigue island

By JOE PALABAO Correspondent

MAHINOG, Camiguin– –“At Mantigue Island, Camiguin, Philippines, a 4.7 hectares eco-tourism sanctuary and paradise island where one find the bounty and beauty of nature is as its best. It is an island where you find magnificent and fantastic dive sites.

Mantigue Island has a profuse amount of marine life and pristine, frolicsome sand bar beach and a tropical forest where you can see and touch in amazement century- old trees.

The presence of ecotourism biodiversity makes the Mantigue Island a mystique island for all tourists to explore. Its dive sites cater to both beginners and professional divers. It is where diving is MORE FUN AT MANTIGUE ISLAND.” Fred Sabio and Tony Garmendia both professional divers and tourists from the West Coast and East Coast made this fantastic description of Mantigue Island.

They were among the more than a hundred dive enthusiasts and special guests during the grand opening and blessing of the Divespecial Diveshop at Mantigue Island, Camiguin last March 24, 2012.

The Diveshop is owned and managed by Marine Biologist businessman Mario Jugador together with his dive enthusiasts partners of the Region.

All the guests and dive enthusiasts basked in the

fun as the Hon. Mayor Alex Jajalla of the Local Government of Mahinog, Camiguin welcomed the guests to the beautiful and mystic Mantigue Island now a protected marine sanctuary.

Both the Local Government and DENR are preserving its profused marine life and its biodiversity.

An awesome mini forest walk with a real nature trekking experience followed, where the guests saw and touched century old trees like kolis, and pangitomitum-itum and other species and on top of the trees are night bats flying and gliding the top branches of the trees.

The walk through went to the Diveshop where Rev. Fr. Satur of the Parish of Guinsiliban blessed the shop and its diving equipments and amenities.

Sumptuous lunch was served at the beach restaurant set up the Local Government for the occasion.

Fish sinugba, pork, lechon manok, seashell soup, seaweeds salad and tropical fruits were served for the gourmet and discrimiantig taste of the guests.

Divers from Davao-Ed Puentispina , from the Netherlands- Otto Hanzen, West and East Coasts Divers-PhilAm Fred Sabio and Spanish Diver Tony Garmendia, Cagayan de Oro DiversSandy Casing and company and spotted European divers from a private company enjoyed the vast marine treasure trove of coral gar-

Strikes...

of st ri kes/lockouts, CE , and other issues arising from accreditation/permit issuances by DOLE and its attached agencies such as RWAs, AEP, RPPA, agency reg ist rat ion cer t i f icates under D.O. 18-02, Working Child permit, POEA License, PRC license, TESDA accreditation, POEA - OEC and other similar permits/ licenses/registrations.

Operational and functional SENAs in the regions include the establishing of SENA Desks in the offices of NCM B , N L RC -R A B , regional and all provincial offices of DOLE, which may also include DOLE-RCC of f ic e s of POE A , ECC , RTWPBs and others depend i ng on t he volu me of cases a nd nu mber of designated SEADOs (SENA Desk Officers) which are usually need-based or demand driven.

SENA Set t lements/ Agreements are final and bi nd i ng wh ich sha l l be monitored by the SEADOs. Parties are required to submit report of compliance/non-compliance within two (2) weeks from the date of settlement/agreement in order to guarantee enforcement and compliance. (RTWPB-10)

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(POEA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Professiona l Reg u lat ion Commission (PRC) a nd Overseas Workers Welfare Administration).

Further, SENA prevents labor differences to progress into full blown labor d isputes which sha l l be settled within 30 days from the request for assistance (RFA) unless a request for extension is agreed by both parties, which shall not be more than seven days and that settlement is ensured.

A lawyer or attorney-infact may appear for either party provided he has authority doing so, and shall act as adviser.

SENA includes issues/ cases arising from termination/suspension of workers, closure/cessation of business operations, inter/ intra-union conf licts, ULP cases, safet y and hea lt h standards violations, OFW cases and other monetary claims arising from employer-employee relationships.

It however precludes issues relat ing to interpretation of CBAs or of company policies, notice

den, seashells, seaorchins, anemones, starfishes, limpets, manta rays, 3 feet long barracudas, sea turtles, reef sharks, giant clams, school of sweet lips, eagle ray fish and small turtles.

The divers enjoyed the profuse amount of marine life as they fathomed the abysmal point of the dive sites at 30 fathom, 60 to 12 fathom. They saw amazing coral reefs, sea caves, sea walls where beauty and its magnificence is beyond the capacity of human describing.

Mantigue Island, Camiguin, Philippines straddles some ten (10) kilometers North of Mainland Mindanao. It is indeed a well-known natural paradise island. Mahinog Municipal Tourism Council found a treasure in discovering their own product to the world.

Department of Tourism Region X, the ever dynamic and energetic Regional Director Butch E. Chan 111 who is from Camiguin is doubling its efforts in promoting the tourism industry of Mantigue Island; its eco-

tourism amenities, the dive site and swing desination, its pristine sun bar beach and tropical forest.

BE AT MANTIGUE ISLAND. IT IS A NEW SWING AND DIVE DESTINATION OF THE WORLD TODAY. INVITING ALL DIVE ENTHUSIASTS, FOREIGN, DOMESTIC AND LOCAL TOURISTS TO VISIT AND EXPLORE THE ISLAND. From Balingoan Port take available ferry boats by the hour direct to Benoni Port and transfers from

San Roque, Mahinog and Algens Resort-Catuhogan, Mahinog. Morotized bancas will take you to Mantigue Island for 15 to 20 minutes.

For particulars please call Mario Jugador Cell Phone Nos. 0917-3636750/0922-863-6750 or email for bookings divespecial@ gmail.com or their facebook: Divespecial Diving Central.

Photo: The beautiful and mystique Mantigue Island: A new and exciting dive site and swing destination of the world.

Mr. Pete Ambos of NAPOCOR and OROCHAMBER VP Ralph Paguio as they update the local stakeholders on the energy situation of Mindanao. OROCHAMBER will be organizing follow up activities on Energy Efficiency in April, Renewable Energy and Power Assessment Forum in June.

P-Noy, Ombuds to grace PPI Press Forum

Aquino FOR the first time in its history and in celebration of its 25th year since reactivation, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) will have President Benigno S. Aquino III and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales as keynote speakers during its 2-day by-invitation only 16th National Press Forum on April 23-24 at the Traders Hotel Manila.

This also marks the 48th founding year of the Institute since 1964. It was rendered moribund during martial law, re-activated after the People Power Revolution, and incorporated in 1987.

President Aquino will be the first head of state to address the only annual

Morales gathering of owners, publishers and editors from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, representing 72 publications.

The President is expected to deliver a message on the “protection and preservation of press freedom and democracy” in the opening ceremonies on April 23.

Justice Conchita CarpioMorales will keynote the Community Press Awards, honoring the best civic journalism reportage of the previous year.

Justice Carpio-Morales administered the oath of office to President Aquino on June 30, 2010, the first female magistrate to do so.

The PPI Board was inducted by the President on October 3, 2011 in Malacañan.

The National Press Forum is the only conference of its kind when the collective leadership of the nation’s influential publications convene in Manila to discuss matters concerning the industry and issues affecting the professional and ethical practice of journalism.

This year’s conference theme “Media Accountability and Public Engagement” will serve as opportunity for the media to assess itself since the restoration of democracy over 25 years ago.

Attendant issues to be discussed will be the Asian Media Barometer: The Philippine Study, media selfregulation and the safety and welfare of journalists.

Since 2009, the annual National Press Forum, one of the most-anticipated print media events, is being consistently supported by The Coca-Cola Export Corporation (TCCEC) under its long-term project on “Building Better Communities Through Civic Journalism” which started in 2002 with

training programs.

This year, St. Luke’s Medical Center stands as the exclusive forum partner.

Other major sponsors are Chevron Philippines, Inc., First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Liwayway Marketing Corporation, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Anflo Management Investment Corporation, United Laboratories, Land Bank of the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, McDonald’s Philippines, Smart Communications, Inc., and Petron Philippines. The United Print Media Group (UPMG) is the print media partner. Tv5 agreed to give full coverage of the event.

The Philippine Press Institute is the national association of newspapers.

Its principal mandate is to protect press freedom and continuously professionalize newspapers via seminars, workshop, forums and strategic partnerships with other media organizations. It also collaborates with corporate supporters for the conduct of these activities.

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Typhoon Sendong victims in the govt receive assistance CAGAYAN de Oro City––Exactly three months since typhoon Sendong has wrought havoc in the city, financial support amounting to around P 300,000 has been poured in to victims, particularly those under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DA-10) through second district Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez.

During the formal turnover of assistance, a total of 156 employees were conferred with cash assistance worth P 2,000 each.

Of which, 60 employees came from DA-10 while the remaining are from the department’s attached bureaus and agencies: Philippine Coconut Authority (12), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (6), Bureau of Plant Industry (4), National Dairy Authority (2), Fiber Development Authority (1), National Irrigation Administration (49) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (22).

Leading the occasion is DA-10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn AbellanosaRamos, who conveyed her utmost gratefulness that she along with the employees in attendance has managed

to surmount the hurdles as a consequence of the recent catastrophe, and has importantly, emerged as a survivor.

Moreso, she revealed that she hasn’t been much expectant that the agency would obtain help for its employees, considering that there are other typhoon victims who have gone through more devastating conditions such as losing both their homes and their respective source of income. Nevertheless, she extended her sincerest appreciation of the enduring efforts exerted by Cong. Rodriguez to handout financial support to the department’s employees.

For his part, Cong.

Rodriguez expressed that the office hasn’t only been largely responsible for the advancement of the

Power...

development of power plants in their respective areas, including a 50-megawatt geothermal project that would have been available next year, he said. “ The D OE awarded the service contract for the geothermal project in 2010 [but] last week lang lumabas permit from LGU,” Almendras said. “We are not passing blame on anyone.

All we’re saying is we are doing what we can possibly do. It is not LGUs giving the national government a hard time, I believe that this is between LGUs and project proponents.”

Emergency powers Almendras said that the DOE will support calls for “emergency powers” to allow government to secure the output of private power barges should Congress approve such a measure.

Under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, the government cannot put up power plants or contract capacity from independent power producers unless a state of emergency is declared by lawmakers.

“If they are amenable to it, we will do it. Yes we will recommend that for a limited period of time, pag pinatagal po yan lalo hinde matutuloy yung 700 megawatts,” Almendras said.

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But while the region’s power supply situation is projected to improve in May, Mindanao consumers would have to brace for longer spells of brownounts as state-owned National Power Corp. will temporarily close the 120-megawatt Pulangi hydro facility from April 9 to May 9 for maintenance work.

To offset the foregone output of the hydro plant, the government will re-commission the 20-megawatt Iligan diesel plant and compel electric cooperatives to secure output from Aboitiz Power Corp.’s 100-megawatt power barge in the region.

“The best time to do the maintenance works is during the summer season because if you do that in the rainy months mas malaki pa ang losses... It won’t make matters worse compared to what it is now,” Almendras said.

Once the Pulangi plant is online, the region’s power supply situation will “temporarily” improve until new generating capacity is put up, he said.

This, however, will take at least two years as power projects with a total capacity of 250 megawatts will only be completed by 2014.

On top of this, over 700 megawatts of capacity from “indicative” plants - or power projects that have yet to close technical, financial and regulatory requisites are in the pipeline.

The DOE chief said project proponents need the cooperation of local government units (LGU) in Mindanao.

Some LGUs in the region have been hampering the

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from the damage caused by the recent tropical storm “Sendong”.

“The order signed by LTFRB chairman Jaime Jacob and the board members was grounded mainly on humanitarian and charitable consideration. We salute this move,” Nograles said.

According to Nograles,

agricultural sector in his district of responsibility, but to the whole region as well. He added that it’s only apt to return the favor to those employees who have vigorously dedicated and committed themselves for the betterment of region’s populace, especially those marginalized farmers in rural communities.

In return, Dir. Ramos articulated her indebtedness to Cong. Rodriguez in the form of giving out three boxes, consisting packets of assorted vegetable seeds.

She added that in this way, the congressman would be able to expand his reach in lending a hand to more people while also assuming the role of being an ally of the department in conveying brighter impact to the underprivileged segments of the society.

In closing, the beneficiaries have commonly uttered their warmest thanks to Cong. Rodriguez as the financial assistance bestowed to them would allow them to move ahead from a traumatic calamity such as the typhoon Sendong. # (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10) the Mindanao power problem could not have been experienced without possible collusion, noting the under-capacity power output of hydro-electric power plants.

“If it is found out that the power problem is but an artificial result of sabotage, this is a crime which deserves the harshest of penalties,” he said, adding that Congress must also look into the loopholes of the law dealing with economic sabotage and related statutes which must be amended.

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Friendship right up there in the company of erstwhile MICE champions Cebu and Davao: the Cagayan de Oro International Trade and Convention Center and Zealep Convention Center, and three premier hotels: Kukun CDO from Cagayan de Oro Gateway Corp., Zealep’s Riviera Hotel and Limketkai Resorts and Hotel Corp.’s Limketkai Business Hotel.

The P758-million Cagayan de Oro International Trade and Convention Center slated for completion this year seats 7,700 people, and together with the 3,000-seat capacity of the P650-million Zealep Convention Center, would give the city a onetwo punch made more potent by its ability to accommodate that many guests from outside the city.

Figures from the Department of Tourism Region X (DOT-X) show the city has a present inventory of 572 rooms from accredited hotels, inns, pensions, apartelles and resorts, with an additional 1,089 rooms from 28 non-accredited

Distribution of Financial Assistance to typhoon Sendong victims by 2nd district of CDO Hon. Cong. Rufus B. Rodriguez. Top left photo shows Cong. Rodriguez handing out the P 2,000 cash assistance to one of the typhoon-affected employees of the agri. dep’t. Top right photo shows RED Ramos uttering her gratefulness for the congressman’s selfless efforts in likewise extending aid to gov’t employees thru the provision of assorted vegetable seeds. Joining her is PCA Reg’l Mgr. Luis G. Cruz and RTD Engr.

Roxana H. Hojas.

establishments.

Hotel occupancy of accredited hotels improved slightly to 66.56% in 2011 despite a slight drop in the number of events thanks to a 2.3% rise in the total number of MICE events participants to 401,137.

However, it is the expected synergy brought by the completion of the two world-class convention centers with the entry of three premier hotels that is expected to bring back the convention delegates who transferred their events to other venues following the Tropical Storm Sendong disaster.

Expected to be completed first is the Kukun CDO which will rise within the 3.7 hectare P5-billion Centrio mixed use development of the Cagayan de Oro Gateway Corp., a joint venture between Ayala Land and the Anflo Corp. Group.

“Ayala Land has taken the unprecedented step of simultaneously investing the whole amount in the four vital components of this project: the threelevel Centrio Mall, eight storey Kukun CDO Hotel, 23-storey Centrio Tower by Avida residential condominium and BPO offices,” said Antonino T. Aquino, ALI President and CEO. “This is an indication not only of our confidence in the project but for Cagayan de Oro as well.”

Designed by Rchitects, Inc. (AR) and C.T. Onglao Architects (ID), Kukun CDO will be undertaken by Northgate Hotel Ventures, Inc. (NHVI), a fully owned subsidiary of AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC).

Kukun CDO will have 150 guest rooms (136 standard rooms and 14 suites).

It will house contemporary business facilities such as an e-lounge conducive for both working and lounging, an executive lounge for more exclusive work and socializing, and some meeting/ functions rooms.

It will also have other amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness gym and restaurant.

Similarly, Zealep Corporation’s P1.05-billion Riviera Hotel will form part of an 18-level mixed-use building which will also house the Paseo Mall and Zealep Convention Center within 12.3 hectare Paseo del Rio de Cagayan, touted as the city’s largest mixed-use development which would also include office, apartment and residential buildings.

To be operated by Genesis Hotels and Resorts, Riviera will have 304 hotel rooms and would also feature a lush rooftop garden, infinity pool and the Helipad Bar. The five-level Zealep Convention Center directly linked to it by walkway would serve as its main events area and also features three interconnecting function rooms capable of seating 100-500 people leading up to a grand plenary hall with a total seating capacity of 3,000.

With its world standard state-of-the-art audio/video equipment and acoustics the venue also aims to be a concert hall and cultural center.

An entire floor will be dedicated as an exhibit and trade center.

Its two lower levels will house the Paseo Mall which will have two levels of commercial spaces for retail and food outlets.

Mas te r pl an n e d by Palafox Associates, Paseo del Rio is developed by ZEALEP Hotels, Inc., a subsidiary of ZEALEP Inc., which has interests in education, banking, tourism, and real estate development.

Not the least, Limketkai Resorts and Hotels Corp. is slated to complete construction of its 18-storey Limketkai Business Hotel by the end of the year and start commercial operations

by June 2013.

The P797.56-million project would have 224 rooms (210 standard rooms and 14 suites) housed in its upper 16 floors, with the two lowest floors devoted to a 648-seat ballroom, three function rooms and other amenities like a business center, fine dining restaurant, grand lobby and lounge, swimming pool and coffee/restobar.

Nestled within the welldeveloped 30-hectare Limketkai Center, the hotel complex would be directly linked by an elevated walkway to the Limketkai Mall, touted as the 16th largest in the world, and the Rosario Strip which is the business district’s entertainment center with restaurants, coffee shops, bars, boutiques and spas.

Despite the Sendong disaster, tourist arrivals in Region X anchored by Cagayan de Oro still jumped 12.20% in 2011 compared to 2010.

With the expected opening of the Laguindingan Airport by the end of the year, it’s only a matter of time before Cagayan de Oro gains back its status as one of the country’s premier tourist and convention destinations.

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BusinessWeek Quiamjot... from page 6

consistent schedules for restaurants, snack bars and transportation ticket outlets enhance quality and improve revenue.

Income from tourist traffic in Camiguin Island comes mainly from six economic activities. Accommodations 40%, transportation for land and water 20%, food 15%, beverages 10%, and souvenirs shops 10%, water sports and porter services compliments 5%.

Camiguin need not be isolated during the other period of the year. There may be other attractions which can add diversity and another dimension to visit the island. Scuba Diving, Farm Tour or Fishing Expeditions are interesting mix to be developed to encourage tourist to return.

Adto ta sa Camiguin Island!

Auction... from page 4

Companies that earlier expressed interest in bidding for the power barges are Aboitiz Power Corp., First Gen Corp. and San Miguel Corp.

The diesel-fired power barges 101, 102, 103 and 104 have a capacity of 32 megawatts each. The first three barges are currently moored in Iloilo while power barge 104 is in Davao.

PSALM will be bidding out the barges in three packages. The first package will include power barges 101 and 102 both located in Bo. Obrero, Iloilo City. Package 2 is power barge 103 in Estancia, Iloilo and package 3 is power barge 104 located in the Holcim Philippines, Inc. compound in Davao City.

Interested bidders for the power barges “will be required to post a bid security equivalent to the amount of P11 million for Package 1, P5.5 million for Package 2 and P5.5 million for Package 3 in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit.”

The barges are required to be moved to Mindanao once sold to be able to augment the power shortage in the region.

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of bloated human bodies, but these do not depict struggle. It only depicted the impact of a human-induced disaster.

A few braved out of their comfort zones produced 38,000 signatures for a recall drive that has now become moot. Many were calling for street action, little came. I have not expected street action after Sendong though, for we cannot expect people who are forced to their bare humanity by the floods to immediately rise up and fight for social change.

It is human nature to seek first the basic needs and then the comfort for the sufferings and then the struggle to move on.

What happened in the Arab Spring was a social

volcano erupting after decades of authoritarianism.

What happened in our small town was Mother Nature snapping at our community for decades of neglect to the environment and bad governance.

The Arabs were forced out of their shell because of their severe thirst for justice. Our small town was deluged by Mother Nature into submission for sins of omission.

Maybe, a hundred days hence, people will start to stand up and work for the change we urgently need.

Let’s not expect street fights to be the main feature of this struggle. There may be some action to dramatize the urgency of the need for change, but that may not be decisive factor.

We still do have a working, albeit cranky democracy. The periodic renewal of the social contract between the sovereign people and their delegated state agents is just around the corner.

I have said it before and I will say it again; the struggle for change, for transparent and accountable city governance may have to redound to the vote.

Among the things this so called Cagayan de Oro Spring netizens need to realize though is that in a backward democratic system like ours where majority are still poor, elections are not decided by the middle class.

Truth of the matter is that in a backward democratic system, where the mode of election is still patronage, transactional and still has all the trappings of guns, gold and goons, the sector that holds the bulk of votes also are prone to put their votes in the market as bulk commodities.

For change to come in the city, even the perception of elitism in the movements now calling for good, accountable and transparent governance is definitely bad.

The rantings on Facebook, according to a former colleague in the Crusader publication in Xavier University who is now a successful business executive, should transcend the “kantiyaw” of those XU “bench” and “fishpond” regulars.

Talk is cliché. We may have to walk the dirty talk, without necessarily getting dirty ourselves.

This movement has to also understand by heart who is the Kagayanon and where are they now if it has to seriously take the small town tyrant by the horn.

It doesn’t help for some elitists, who to start with are sporting castellan and manchurian sounding surnames, to even attempt a claim of exclusivity to being called lumads of Cagayan de Oro. For change to come in the city, genuine leadership should now emerge and fill the vacuum.

Let’s not forget though that in removing a small town tyrant, we do not replace him with another ‘wannabee’.

March 30-April 1, 2012 (The writer is a journalist and environmentalist.

He is a Fellow of the green policy think tank Ecological Sustainable Institute.

Comments can be sent to bency.ellorin@gmail.com)

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allegations were made about bidding irregularities.

BFP-NCR intensifies fire prevention campaign Meanwhile, the BFP National Capital Region (NCR) is intensifying its fire prevention education program.

The education campaign is now focused on large residential areas after noting that a huge percentage of fire incidents happened in Metro Manila’s depressed communities.

In line with its education drive, the BFP-NCR recently held a fire drill at a large depressed community in Valenzuela City.

In a report to Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, Valenzuela City Fire Marshal Superintendent Mel Jose Lagan said that the fire drill held in Barangay Paso de Blas was the first activity done in an an informal settlers’ community.

Statistics from BFP-NCR showed that 213 fire incidents occurred in Metro Manila from Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2012.

“We want to educate residents in poor communities whose adjoining houses are usually made of materials such as plywood, old wood and cardboard that easily catch fire; what to do in case of fire and how to prevent fire incidents,” Lagan said.

Prior to the drill, Lagan appointed incident commander, Bantay Sunog responders, evacuation route guides, evacuation area commander and posts in-charge, alarm and communication in-charge, first aiders and rescuers among the community leaders and other concerned groups.

Lagan said after the drill, firefighters coordinated with the Bantay-Sunog volunteers in gathering important data needed in dealing with fire incidents, such as the number of barangay residents, the identification and number of exit routes and the number of houses in the barangay.

According to Lagan, Valenzuela City Bantay-Sunog volunteer groups who are stationed city-wide and have already been trained on firefighting using fire

extinguishers by the local BFP, now have 1,288 members and 87 area leaders in 21 barangays in the city.

In 2009, around 200 families were left homeless when a fire razed rows of houses in Malanday in Valenzuela as firefighters had a hard time entering the narrow streets in the area.

“We do not want a repeat of the Malanday fire incident. This is why we are preparing the Bantay Sunog volunteers and the whole community so that they will be better prepared and equipped in case a similar fire incident occurs in the future,” Lagan said.

Bounty... from page 8

and skills training, short term courses on animal dispersal, the set up of health and sanitation facilities, and educational programs in several municipalities in the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. These projects were conceived and managed in collaboration with local governments and NGOs. Part of its corporate social respnsibility, Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. (MKAVI), r has engaged in helping indigent schools for reading materials. Recently, it donated 6 pieces of coffee table books on the Philippines and its natural resources plus 40 pieces of textbooks on Science to its adopted school Alanib Elementary School.

Alanib Elementary School is one of the average performing schools in Bukidnon. The school’s latest MPS is at 59.42%, with Science as the lowest at 40.2%. Thus, the donation concentrated on providing 40 Science textbooks for its Grade 6 class to help improve their performance on the subject.

In addition to the S c ienc e te x t b o ok s , t he teachers a lso requested for reference materials on the Philippines. Given the mountainous terrain of the area, hardly can the students have access to the city library thus limited access on books regarding Philippine culture.

BUSINESS PROVERB

Corporations have proven that crime does pay, and pay very well for a long, long time

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of MR. ELIAS D. BONITA, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDOR, for and in consideration of the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 65, 000.00) in hand paid by MR. EDWIN O. BONITA, also of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE does hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto EDWIN O. BONITA the vendee, his heirs and assigns a certain parcel of land located at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon including any improvement that may be found thereon in the possession of the vendor which parcel of agricultural land is described as follows; A parcel of agricultural Land with an area of ONE THOUSAND (1,000) sq.m. located at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon covered by TCT, T-92094 Cad. Lot 2, Pcs-10-002650, Assessors lot 22-042 under Tax Declaration No. 29797 is the Subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE to Mr. EDWIN O. BONITA, as per Doc. No. 230; Page No. 46; Book No. VII; Series of 2010, under Notary Public of Atty. MELITO U. MARQUINO. BWM: MARCH 23, 30, & APRIL 6, 2012

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HOTELS RESTAURANTS

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Pryce Plaza Hotel

Carmen Hill, CDO, Tel. No.722791 to93/858-4537 E-mail:reservaƟons@pryceplaza.ph

Hotel Koresco

Pueblo de Oro Golf Course,CDO, fax. No. [088] 858-9748 tel. Nos. 858-9748 to 54, E-mail:hotelkoresco@yahoo.com

Mallberry Suites

Limketkai Drive ,CDO, Tel. No. [088]854-3999 / 854-7999 E-mail:info@mallberrysuites.com

Dynasty Court Hotel

Tiano-Hayes Sts. CDO, Tel. No. 726876 / 726962 / 857-5410 E-mail:dynasty@philcom.ph

The Marigold Hotel Velez cor. Luna Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 856-4320, 726937

Marco Resort Tel. No. 732182 / 855-220

VIP Hotel

A.Velez St. CDO, Tel. No. 726080 / 726590 / 856-2505 E-mail: info@theviphotel.com.ph

Philtown Hotel

Makahambus-Velez St. CDO,Tel. No. 723089 / 856-1813

De Luxe Hotel

Capt. V. Roa St. CDO, Tel. No. 726527 /857-2144

Maxandrea Hotel

J.R. Borja St. CDO, Tel. No. 729943/ 857-2244 / 857-4154

Grand City Hotel

A.Velez- Sts. CDO Tel. No. 723551 / 723658 / 857-1900

Country Village Hotel

Carmen, Cag. de Oro Tel. No. 71-22-03, 71-22-01, 7122-05

Southwinds Hotel

Capt. V. Roa Sts.CDO,Tel. No. 727623 / 724803 / 856-2036 E-mail:i_agudo@hotmail.com

Apple Tree Resort and Hotel

Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Tel. Nos. 754525/ 754263/ 3091986, Fax No. (8822) 754497

Pearlmont Inn

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

Red Palm Inn

EVChaves Building, Capistrano corner Cruz Taal Sts. Cagayan de Oro City Tel. No. 721197 and 8562671 Cell No. 0908-885-5643 Email: redpalm_inn07@yahoo.com

Fem’s Vines Pension House Cor. Yacapin-Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City For Reservation: (08822) 724582 (88) 8572158

NEW DAWN PENSIONNE Velez-Macahambus Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 8571776, 721776 email : gchreservaƟon@yahoo.com

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

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