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Oil price hike
EXPECT a P1.50 to P1.75 per liter increase for gasoline and P1 increase for diesel anytime this week. This as the Department of Energy is currently talking to transport operators to give them a heads up of the price direction for the week. Energy Undersecretary Jose Layug said the department has been monitoring the Mean of Platts Singapore which saw a price increase in both unleaded and diesel.
San Miguel buys Malaysia’s Esso
SAN Miguel Corp., which is aggressively expanding into infrastructure, has agreed to buy ExxonMobil’s 65% stake in Malaysian oil refiner Esso for $610 million. San Miguel said it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil for the acquisition, which includes the latter’s other downstream oil subsidiaries in Malaysia -- ExxonMobil Malaysia SdnBhd and Exxon Mobil Borneo SdnBhd. San Miguel has diversified its portfolio in recent years, spinning off its traditional brewing business and moving into areas such as domestic power, telecommunications, infrastructure, and energy. It owns the Philippines’ largest oil refiner, Petron Corp., which has a capacity of 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) and a network of over 1,700 service stations nationwide.
Mindanao trader call for responsible mining
BUSINESSMEN in Mindanao have declared its strong support behind responsible mining operations in the mineral-rich region citing the economic benefits these huge investments could bring into the impoverished areas of Mindanao. Support for mining, including open pit mining method, were among the four point-agenda of the plenary sessions of the recent 20th Mindanao Business Conference. Already, Mindanao businessmen have urged the government to ask the Office of the Solicitor General and the Department of Justice to come up with legal opinion on the legality of the South Cotabato Environment Code banning open pit mining operation. This local ordinance would affect the $6-billion project of Sagittarius Mines. There are, however, some LGUs which are planning to follow the example of the South Cotabato like Zamboanga del Norte.
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indanao consumers are mobilizing an island-wide petition to ask Malacañang to prioritize solar energy as the quickest solution to the impending power crisis in the island. “The construction of 100 mega-watts (MW) of solar photo-voltaic (PV) power plants in Mindanao will significantly mitigate the shortage of power generation capacity that is now afflicting this part of the country, and is growing more serious with each passing year,” said David A. Tauli, spokesperson of the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers. “The PV plants will displace, or make unnecessary, the equivalent capacity of oil-fueled power plants.” Mr. Tauli said the rate impact on Mindanao consumers of 100MW of Solar PV plants will only be 2.28 centavos per kilowatt-hour because
the costs of the PV plants are distributed to all customers connected to the national grid, as mandated by the RE Law. This compares against the rate impact of at least fifty (50) centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh) if oil-fired thermal plants were used in place of the PV plants in Mindanao. The draft petition now being circulated through various power consumer groups in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Davao and Zamboanga asks Malacañang to allocate at least 100MW capacity for Mindanao and compel the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to already approve and release the guidesolar/PAGE 7
YOUNG Entrepreneurs. Amid the never-ending increase in the prices of gasoline and diesel, the parents of these two kids are making a living out of selling gasoline to motorists. A senior official of the Department of Energy (DOE) admitted the prices of diesel and gasoline in the country are volatile as oil companies implemented rollbacks last week but are planning to increase it again in two-week time.
Italian-Pinoy joint venture leads foray into regions By MIKE BAÑOS
CAGAYAN de Oro City-–An Italian diplomat has lauded an Italo-Filipino joint venture company for venturing into the less travelled regions of the Philippines and promoting Italian design and architecture into the mainstream of Filipino culture. “I salute Mr. Romolo Nati for being a pioneer and bringing Italian ideas like the green lifestyle in sustainable architecture and design,” said Alfonso Tagliaferri, first
secretary and deputy chief of mission at the Italian Embassy to the Philippines, located in Makati, Manila. “He has started something new here in best practices for an architect which even bigger developers in Manila are not doing.” Mr. Tagliaferri, who also heads the Italian Embassy’s Office of Political and Economic Affairs, was one of the guests of honor during the 01 September 2011 launch venture/PAGE 10
Franchising gab slated in Manila By BUTCH D. ENERIO
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CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Leaders and other important personalities in the global franchising community in Asia and around the world will converge in Manila next month for a seven-day event. Dubbed as “Franchise Asia 2011 with a theme: Asia To The World – The World To Asia”, which will be held at the SMX Convention Center, will see the different brands from around the globe, especially that of Asians, and in particu-
lar the Filipino brand. Robert F. Trota, chairman, Philippine Franchising Association (PFA), said that September 19-25 franchising event will showcase to the world the best Philippine franchise brands and concepts, while it will open the door for international brands to enter into the 650 million ASEAN market through the franchise hub of Asia, the Philippines. “This is our opportunity franchising/PAGE 7
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By Ann Noble Bukidnon Bureau Chief MALAYBALAY City––The provincial government of Bukidnon has reorganized its investment promotion board as it plans to promote its economic potentials among investors who are willing to invest in the province. Bukidnon Economic and Investment Officer Rolyne H. Florendo said the recent reorganization of the Bukid-
non Investment and Export Promotions Board (BIEPB) and with the creation of the Bukidnon Economic and Investment Promotion Office (BEIPO), the province has virtually opened its door to investors interested to put up business ventures in this part of the country. Earlier, Governor Alex Calingasan issued an Executive Order as he ordered the reorganization of the provincial investment promotion
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board to fully implement an investment ordinance aimed at promoting the economic viability of the province and thus entice investors to come to Bukidnon. In a recent interview, Governor Calingasan cited Bukidnon’s importance to Mindanao’s economy being in the heart of the island. “The province’s good climate, good soil and vast area make it a good site to invest specially in agriculture,” the governor
said. Florendo, who was recently designated as BEIP officer, said her office is tasked to work with BIEPB in formulating initiatives and action plans to fully promote the province’s economic potentials. There are many reasons why investors should choose to invest in Bukidnon, said Florendo as she cited Provincial Ordinance 95-03, known as Bukidnon Investment and
Incentive Code. She explained that the ordinance was created to pursue an environmentally acceptable, sustainable and equitable growth by encouraging investments and thus provide more employment opportunities for the people of the province. The BEIPO has a P500 thousand annual fund which according to Florendo would be used for the development of Bukidnon investment action plans and to boost its promo-
tion initiatives. However, she said the governor has made it clear that environment protection should be considered first before allowing investors to invest in the province. “It’s the provincial board though who could determine that, to ensure safety for Bukidnon’s environment since all applications will pass through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s scrutiny,” Florendo said.
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A TOP official has recommended to the US State Department the lifting of travel ban on Mindanao arguing that its peace and order situation has improved. United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. said has potential of becoming an ideal destination for investors. Mr. Thomas is one of the guests during the opening of 20th Mindanao Business Conference in Pagadian City. The US government issued the travel ban in June this year.
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AGAYAN de Oro––One of the country’s largest agrarian reform beneficiaries groups have signed a landmark agreement with a commercial bank to service its members.
“This is the first time we’ve entered into an agreement with a cooperative and land reform beneficiary with this many members,” said Chito T. Garcia, head of branch banking, countryside division for Bank of Commerce (BOC) who represented Numeriano Manuel V. Amaro, BOC Transaction Banking Division Head during the signing ceremony with Del Monte Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (DEARBC) held at a local hotel. “Under the terms of the Payment Crediting Servicing Agreement signed by BOC with DEARBC, the bank would provide the entire coop’s memberbeneficiaries with ATM cards,”
said Marisol M. Tan, branch head (Cagayan de Oro-Lapasan). “This will enable them to withdraw their dividends and other cash allowances anytime from an ATM machine provided by the bank at DEARBC head office in Camp Philllips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. As our president Sergio D. Edeza says, it’s all about the client’s convenience and a promise to take care of them through service because service is our business.” DEARBC was represented in the signing by Dennis M. Mijares, president and chairman of the board, and Josue Cesar F. Simagala, vice chairman. Also witnessing the signing
were members of the DEARBC Board and Ester S. Maraat and Rex Giovannie V. Go, BOC branch operations officers. “This is proof positive that cooperatives have become prime clients to be considered by first tier banks like BOC,” said Orlan R. Ravanera, region 10 director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). “Time was when cooperatives of agrarian reform communities (ARCs) were not so attractive to banks as big as BOC.” “We attribute our success to our solid partnership and teamwork with Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) which was responsible for the creation of DEARBC,” said Mr. Mijares. “There is a sense of family ownership among all members, we have professional, hardworking and well-trained officers and employees, and our leaders practice good governance and strictly adhere to set policies.” DEARBC was organized on December 1, 1988 thru R.A.
FARM LAND FOR SALE Productive farm at Claveria Mis.Or. Land area: 4 has. Easy access, less than 1 / 2 klometer to the main road.. The property is covered with mature fruit trees: Rambutan, Lansones, Durian, Banana, Jackfruit and 350 hills of rubber trees and more. A year round water runs through the property. Pictures E-mailed by request. Call for an appointment to see the area. For Sale by owner for 3.5 Million. Meme Flores Cell No. 09051367533 or Nilo Nabong Cell No. 09058351572
BOC-DEARBC sign Payment Crediting Servicing Agreement. Officers of Bank of Commerce and Del Monte Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative sign a landmark agreement 09 September 2011 at Pryce Plaza, Cagayan de Oro. Under the terms of the agreement, the bank will service DEARBC member-beneficiaries payment requirements for dividends and allowances due to them through its Payment Crediting Facility. (L-R seated) Marisol M. Tan, BOC-Lapasan Branch Head; Josue Cesar F. Simagala, DEARBC Vice Chairman; Dennis P. Mijares, DEARBC Chairman & President; and Chito T. Garcia, BOC head of branch banking, countryside division. Witnessing the signing are members of the DEARBC Board and BOC officers. BWM photo by Lando Sudaria
6657 (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law), with regular employees of DMPI as its beneficiaries. Through a soft loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines, it acquired over 8,000 hectares of government lands owned by the National Development Corporation (NDC) with the late President Corazon C. Aquino turning over the Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) on December 12, 1988. On April 1991 it was registered with the CDA and has a present membership of 9,085 members. As of yearend 2009, it had total assets of P326-million with P51.6-M members’ equity reserve. It registered land rental income of P82.2 million for the period, and members’ share in the net surplus rose to P8, 367.06. Besides rental income from its 8,359 hectares of land rented out to DMPI, DEARBC also operates a 300-ha. tree plantation,
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54 hectares of farms planted to papaya, corn, cassava and pineapple. It has also ventured into nonagricultural commercial enterprises notably the DEARBC Homes, a 506-unit residential subdivision in Damilag, Bukidon and similar 340-unit subdivision in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, commercial buildings in Damilag and Bugo, cable television network and internet café, water refilling station, various equipment and transportation rentals, and domestic and international ticketing office. It is affiliated with the Bukidnon Union of Cooperatives, Regional Cooperative Union, Centralized Coop Financial System, Cooperative Union of the Philippines, Philippine Federation of Women in Coops and Cooperative Insurance System. Members’ benefits include housing, member’s share in
net surplus, discounted rates on CATV subscription, CATV patronage refund, CATV payments thru Member’s Share in Net Surplus, Scholarships for members’ dependents, death benefits for members, spouses and dependents. Bank of Commerce was established in 1991 and is a part of the San Miguel Group of Companies. As of the first half of 2011, it had 122 branches nationwide. As of December 31, 2010, it listed total assets of Php105.894billion, deposits of Php87.188B, net loans of Php35.873, and net income after income tax of PhP 1.813. The Bank offers a wide range of banking and other financial products and services, including traditional deposit products, corporate banking, consumer banking, treasury, asset management, trust services, trade, and credit card services.
NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE
File No. D-2011-338 ‘Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act. 3135 as amended filed by Ruben Dy married to Rosalina K. Dy a resident of Iligan City, Philippines against (Purita G. Renido, Domingo G. Irvin and Esterieta Galarroza residents of Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental) to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 26, 2011 amounts to P195,000.00 excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on 20 OCT. 2011 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the entrance of the office of the Regional Trial Court Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder, for cash and in Philippine currency the following property with its improvements, to wit: PARCEL-1 TAX DECLARATION NO. G-008731 Boundaries: NORTH Lot 001 EAST Lots 002 SOUTH Initao River WEST Lot 010 CADASTRAL NO. 1512-C Cad 365 AREA 4,101 Square Meters LOCATION Kamelon, Initao, Misamis Oriental PARCEL-2 TAX DECLARATION NO. G-008734 BOUNDARIES: NORTH Lot 020, sec. 08 & PROV’L RD. EAST PROV’L RD. SOUTH FOREST ZONE & LOT 016 WEST Lot 020 & 025 CADASTRAL LOT NO. 909-RP CAD 365 AREA 33,620 Square Meters LOCATION Calacapan, Initao, Misamis Oriental PARCEL-3 TAX DECLARATION NO. G-008733 BOUNDARIES: NORTH Lot 008, sec. 08, Initao River EAST Lot 002 SOUTH PROV’L RD, WEST PROV’L RD, CADASTRAL LOT NO. 909-F PLS 616-D AREA 2,200 Square Meters LOCATION Calacapan, Initao, Misamis Oriental ‘Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the titles herein above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. ‘In the event the auction should not take place on the said date it shall be held immediately on the next day without further notice. ‘August 11, 2011. (Sgd.) NORBERTO F. LABIS Sheriff IV
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‘Money matters in marriage’
Think a minute. Does money matter much in marriage? You bet it does! Did you know that money problems cause some of the biggest problems between husbands and wives! Sadly, in some marriages it doesn’t take long for wedding bells to turn into wedding bills and debts. At the beginning of some relationships opposites attract, but later opposites attack each other. The husband and wife have different values, so they disagree on how to spend their money and what each thinks is a waste of money. For example, the husband may like to spend money on beer, fishing equipment, or a television and stereo. But his wife thinks all that is a terrible waste of their
money and income. She wants to buy new clothes and jewelry, or go out to eat at restaurants. That’s what she enjoys. But her husband cannot understand how anyone would want to waste money on things like that. There’s a story about an old farmer who decided later in life that he wanted to get married. So he put this advertisement in the newspaper: “Lonely farmer looking for a wife. She must be in her 40’s and own a good tractor. Please send photo of tractor.” To say the least, that old geezer was not very smooth. He didn’t even try to hide what was important to him. So when a husband and wife have very different values on what’s important and what they should spend their
money on, what should they do? They both need to compromise and cut back on their spending, before their debts get bigger. You see, the daily pressure and stress from big debts or loans, can divide and eventually destroy a marriage! Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch!” Sooner or later we have to pay! Self-centered, uncontrolled spending will not only cost you money, but it can even cost you your marriage and family! If you’ve not been responsible in your spending, and your marriage and family are suffering under the pressure and stress from your unpaid debts, then won’t you ask
Jesus Christ to forgive you? Then ask Him to take control of your life and how you spend your money? Jesus can give you the selfdiscipline and willpower you need to finally take control of your money problems, so they will not control you and your family. Just think a minute.
Traveler’s impression of Bohol province BOHOL province has the making to top the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) criteria for governance. Local townsfolk and visitors have seen how the province has progressed in terms of infrastructure. Macro economics fundamentals and tax collection in the province move in clock works reducing the province poverty level and public deficits. Government services in all level of the bureaucracy are done with urgency and with a smile. Today, Bohol is a first class province and rank among the Philippine’s preferred tourist destination. Boholanos have the peculiarity to enjoy doing public service. From the Ports of Entry, Laborers do not impose price tags on the number of luggage you carry, it is “ikaw ang mag-igo Bay” pay as you wish. Car hire from the airport to your destination are not fixed or contracted, there are rate signage’s but always negotiable if a tourist knows how to haggle. Oftentimes, the driver would accede to
But what matters really most among Boholanos is their virtue of achievement and rewards. It does not end with a high and low salaries but the challenge to work and hurdle poverty. terms and say “angay-angay lang” or what is fair is right. Genuine Boholanos are “walay bikil and walay kurat”. It is not that they cannot argue their cause but it is in their culture not to offend someone and live in peace. However, if one chooses to create trouble with them, it will be returned, “suklian ka.” It is not an eye for an eye but a motto propio to “ija-ija, ahoaho.” Tales of the Boholano adventures may be encountered from Aparri to Jolo. There are anecdotes that children to old folks would like to hear and laugh. It comes in many ways since Boholanos are the most travelled and number one merchant in the Philippines. From needle to battleships, Boholano traders outnumber the combined
Chinese businessmen in the whole Binondo and Chinatown areas. Bohol has the highest population of seafarers from the Philippines on board local and international ocean liners. It has displaced Batangas province as the top supplier of seamen. It would not be a surprise since the founder of the Philippine Maritime Academy, Admiral Tomas Cloma the discoverer of the Kalayaan Islands now Sprattley Islands in Palawan is from Panglao, Bohol. He built a maritime school in Escolta, Manila and in Tagbilaran City whose graduates are topping the maritime board examinations. It will explain why many beautiful houses and brand new utility vehicles dot the
provincial highways and city streets in the province as a result of dollar remittance of the seafarers. Of course B ohol has achieved great economic strides marketing their natural and eco-tourism attraction of the Chocolate Hills in Carmen, their Old Spanish Churches, the Loboc River Cruise and their cultural and wildlife heritage which has attracted local and foreign guests alike. But what matters really most among Boholanos is their virtue of achievement and rewards. It does not end with a high and low salaries but the challenge to work and hurdle poverty.
Ten Outstanding Philippine Soldiers AN engineer. An administrator. An inventor. A helicopter gunner. What do they all have in common? They are all soldiers. This year, Metrobank Foundation honors 10 members of the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force who have served the Filipino people with utmost selflessness and dedication. Named as among The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) were Colonel Daniel A. Lucero, Colonel Alexis D. Tamondong, Master Sergeant Sixto P. Navarrosa, and Chief Master Sergeant Billy C. Benebile of the Philippine Army; Colonel Alexander F. Balutan, Technical Sergeant Rommel V. Carbon,
and Data Processor 3 Jairus M. Cenabre of the Philippine Navy; and Colonel Raul Del Rosario, Master Sergeant Ma. Teresa M. Bitong, and Master Sergeant Nelson S. Mercado of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Col. Lucero, who presently serves as Commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division of Kampo Ranao in Lanao del Sur, has been recognized in the military for his media-savvy skills: he was appointed as spokesperson of the Southern Command in 2002, and as concurrent spokesperson and chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Information Office in 2003. Col. Lucero was behind the successful Balikatan Ex-
ercises, which resulted in relative peace in the Basilan province from 2001 to 2006 and became a model for Americans who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. MSgt. Navarrosa, Chief Clerk of the Philippine Army’s Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, is a “rescue specialist,” having led the Rescue Team of the 18th Special Forces of the Army’s Special Operations Command in conducting fire-fighting and rescue operations in Makati. He is also among the organizers and coordinators of Operation LIGAYA, which improved relations between the AFP and Christian and Muslim areas and brought medical and dental programs
to 1,755 residents in 2001. Chief MSgt. Benebile, Command Sergeant Major of the Philippine Army’s Civil Operations Group, supervised the creation and distribution of leaflets, posters, brochures, and other types of “cyber propaganda” to combat the country’s enemies through persuasion, exposure, influence, and knowledge.He also led encounters that resulted in the liberation of Negros Island from insurgency from the early 1980s to the 1990s. Col. Balutan, Brigade Commander of the 1st Marine Brigade in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, was instrumental to the peace covenant between political leaders of Marawi City and Lanao days before
the national elections. Known as a mentor to young soldiers, Col. Balutan supervised the creation of a Student Regulation Manual for the Military Training Group. TSgt. Carbon, Assistant Operations Non-Commissioned Officer of the AFP Intelligence Service, was involved in a successful campaign that located the whereabouts of the Abu Sayyaf Group—which led to the death of the notorious Abu Sabaya. He also formulated several field operations manuals for the AFP to help his fellow servicemen. Data Processor 3 Cenabre, Field Agent of the Naval Intelligence and Security Group, was named as NISGNational Capital Region Field
Agent of the Month for eight consecutive months for his involvement in various successful operations. At present, he said he maintains 23 assets and informants “in the name of protecting our peace and the country’s resources.” Col. Del Rosario, Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Intelligence, used his Master’s BUNYE/PAGE 7
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Size doesn’t matter if you are wise By Rey and Francis Thaise Cimene
WE attended the 9th Anniversary of Glorious Hope Christian Center last September 4, 2011, with Pastor George Lanas as the guest speaker who delivered a message on “Four Tiny and Wise Creatures.” The text is taken from Proverbs 30:24-28 which reads as follows: “There are four things on earth that are small, but they are very wise: Ants are not very strong, but they store up food in the summer. Rock badgers are not very powerful, but they can live among the rocks. Locusts have no king, but they all go forward in formation. Lizards can be caught in the hand, but they are found even in king’s palaces.” “Size doesn’t matter if you are wise” is the main thesis of the message. Take the case of the ants, they are small and weak but they are always prepared in any eventualities. C.S. Lewis stressed the value of preparation when he said: “If you give me ten minutes to chop down a tree, I’ll spend my first two minutes sharpening my ax.” The rock badgers are small and not very powerful and so to protect themselves, they take habitation in rocks. Early this year, somebody influential tried to kick me out from my job. I texted her that since I was no match with her power and influence, I sought refuge from Someone who can help me who promised: “I will fight for you, you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14). The experience taught me the advantage of being small. It taught me to choose my own battles. It taught me the wisdom of Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the hills---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” What peace God poured over my heart after I sought refuge from the Rock of Ages. And true to His promise, I still hold my position until now. Moreover, locusts are small but since they are united they advance in ranks and can consume 20,000 tons of vegetation a day. Thinking about what unity can accomplish. This brings out the message of cooperation that destroys competition says Pastor George. Lastly, the lizards are small and weak but they are found even in king’s palaces. We can be small and don’t have much of an influence, yet if we dream big, believe and work hard for it, what we aspire shall come to pass. God is honored if we ask Him for great things because He is a great God. Jesus said: “All things are possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). It is our prayer that every Filipino will have the wisdom of God so that we will be like: the ants which are wise to prepare, the rock badgers to protect, the locusts to cooperate, and the lizards to aspire for great things in life for God’s glory. Good examples indeed for us to follow!
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Degree in Management Defense Studies from the University of Canberra in Australia to oversee several administrative changes in the AFP. In 1997, he provided tactical air reconnaissance that delivered photographs of flotilla in battle formation at the Kalayaan Islands, strengthening the Philippine case. MSgt. Bitong, Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, Director for Materiel of the PAF Officer Candidate School in Lipa City, is the lone female TOPS awardee this year. Among her many remarkable citations: a Bronze Cross Medal for her work as a helicopter gunner in Basilan and an Award of the Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal for monitoring environmental violations in Mindanao. MSgt. Mercado, School Sergeant Major of the PAF Technical and Specialization Training School, has saved the PAF millions of pesos by repairing heavily damaged
aircrafts and transforming a corroded T-53 engine into a training mock-up. Mercado has also instructed thousands of students and trainees in Quality Management lectures. Lastly, Col. Tamondong of the Philippine Army Corps of Engineers initiated many civil building projects of the AFP including a new, environmental-friendly design for a footbridge in Negros Oriental. Presently serving as Deputy Brigade Commander of the 54th Engineer Brigade in Pangasinan, Col. Tamondong graduated with two degrees in engineering and two Master’s Degrees. Aside from being defenders of peace and democracy, this year’s TOPS awardees should indeed be recognized for their valuable contribution to nation-building and development. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. Past articles may be viewed at http://speakingout. ph/speakingout.php
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The fight against tuberculosis THE World Health Organization (WHO) aims to dramatically decrease the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases by 2015. The DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short course) which is being implemented and promoted in the grass roots level is gaining ground. But, like any programs, new challenges will surface and for this particular program in the fight against TB, is the problem on Multi Drug Resistance. TB, or Tuberculosis, is endemic, especially among developing and under developed countries. Worldwide, we rank 9th in terms of number of TB cases and is the highest among the SouthEast Asian countries. It is said that when one rides a jeepney, one can never tell how many of the passengers are infected with the disease! Although, TB is closely associated with poverty, poor nutrition and closed in quarters, this is not a disease of the marginalized or poor members of the community only. Even highly educated pro-
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DOTS aims to ensure that the medicines are taken by the patient and is finished for the prescribed duration of the treatment.
fessionals and members of the higher strata of society do have it! The stigma attached to the disease is such that one gets embarrassed to have himself/ herself checked and examined for fear of having IT, is actually a factor for the delay in diagnosis and treatment. Chronic cough, or cough lasting for more than 3 weeks need to be examined. Other manifestations of the illness include fever, which is low grade (one notices it to be more so in the late afternoon), loss of appetite and weight loss. The bacteria causing the disease, mycobacterium tuberculosis, is spread through droplets or airborne, person to person. Thus the importance of covering one’s mouth when one coughs, or sneezes!
The bacilli can live for as long as 120 days when suspended in dust particles! Ultraviolet light is known to kill the bacilli. Sputum smear microscopy (examining the sputum under the microscope) is one of the mainstays in the diagnosis of the infection. Thus, the National TB program has laboratory personnels trained in the identification and reporting of the bacilli. This, with the clinical history and chest xray findings will then guide the Clinicians in the treatment regimen for the patient. Medicines are readily available even in the Health Centers, for free. But, then again, anything that is free sometimes loses its value. The DOTS aims to ensure that the medicines are taken
by the patient and is finished for the prescribed duration of the treatment. What we need to educate our people is this: when there is non compliance of the treatment, or when one does not finish the entire course, the probability of developing a resistance to the drug is high. Thus the emergence of the multi drug resistant strains. When this happens, treatment becomes very difficult, is more expensive and has more adverse effects. Besides, at present, the laboratory diagnostic test that can detect MDR or the resistant strain is the Molecular assays or PCR (polymerase chain reaction) which is not as yet routinely done in all the laboratories.
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identified under the RE Law, and megawatt-sized solar PV plants could become operational within seven (7) months from a decision to go ahead with solar PV projects,” Mr. Tauli noted. “Solar PV plants are the only type of plants that can be brought into operation in less than a year after a decision to go ahead with construction has been made.” While second-hand diesel plants can also be made operational in a similar period of time, the rate impact of diesel plants in Mindanao will be excessive, as was clearly dem-
onstrated last year when consumers had to pay an additional 50 centavos per kWh when the TMI power barges were operated for ancillary and baseload service during the Mindanao power crisis, he added. Besides the inherently more expensive fuel, diesel or bunker fuel prices have also raised the specter of energy security with prices and availability rising in opposite directions as a result of continued unrest in the Middle East. Coupled with the hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide emissions inherent in diesel and bunker fuel, the comparative advantage clearly lies in the side
of solar energy for Mindanao, Mr. Tauli said. Not the least, Mr. Tauli further noted that while Luzon and the Visayas have the large potential for wind farms, Mindanao has no economically viable site for MW-sized wind farms, and could depend only on solar and biomass as RE resources. At present, there are currently a total of six large-scale solar projects planned for Mindanao with a total capacity of 170MW. They are to be located in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Zamboanga, Laguindingan and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental and Davao del Sur.
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“This is a proud moment for the country, as franchise Asia 2011 brings an excellent opportunity to market the Philippines as an investment and tourism destination,” Trota said. PFA said that the meetings will further international cooperation among global franchise players thus strengthening the joint statement of the WFC member countries that franchising would continue to fuel the economic activity of developed and newlyindustrialized countries. Aside from the APFC/ WFC meetings, the event will also feature the International Franchise Conference (September 22-23), the International Franchise Expo (September 23-25), and Educational Sessions and Seminars (September 24-25). The two-day conference, which will feature high-caliber speakers and experts with presentations on franchising updates and opportunities across the globe offers four components thus serving as ideal learning venue to the participants. These are: case presentation of industry leaders on “The making of successful Brands” to be led by Tony Tan Caktiong (Jollibee), Jeff Welch (Krispy Kreme), Chris Tanco (7-Eleven), and Edgar”Injap” Sia II (Mang Inasal); business leaders’ for
a on the “Challenges and Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region, developed economies, and the emerging and growth regions; panel of experts on issue affecting the growth and development of the franchising sector such as “Sustaining the Triple Bottomline” and “The Use of Social Media for enhanced Profitability”; and, concurrent breakout sessions, which will present a variety of relevant and stimulating franchise tracks for new and emerging franchises, established franchises and mature franchises. Meanwhile, the international franchise expo is a onestop shop for the best business opportunities ranging from established and successful brands to new and promising franchise concepts – in food, retail and service – both homegrown and international. With almost 10,000 square meters in exhibit area, the three-day expo will showcase around 500 booth spaces to world class exhibitors. A showcase of country pavilions from the U.S., Europe and Asian countries will complement other exciting features other exciting features of the Expo such as the best of the Philippine franchise brands and concepts; emerging concepts, incubation and winning business ideas from the academe; and, suppliers
and allied services. The Expo also provides anther learning venue through the franchise seminars for the would-be franchisors, franchisees and international master franchisees – “International Franchise Opportunity” for the local investors who want to be a master franchisee, an area developer or a partner of a foreign brand on September 24; “how to franchise your Business” for micro, small or medium enterprise owners who want to expand their business through franchising on September 24-25; and, “Investing in a Franchise Wisely” for would-be franchisees on September 24 and September 25. To cap the Franchise Asia 2011 is the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program on September 26 and 27. The CFE Program is a mini-MBA professional development program designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of franchise professionals. As the first to be accredited by the Institute of Franchise Executives (ICFE) to offer the program outside the US, PFA has already produced 38 Filipino CFE graduates, and currently has over 50 enrollees from the country and nearby Asian neighbors, further boosting the Philippines’ esteemed professionals standing in the international franchise community.
from page 1 the guidelines for Feed-In Tariff (FIT) for electricity generated from renewable energy resources. Latest figures from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) show there is a power capacity shortage in Mindanao and generating reserves are down to critical levels despite the extended rainy season which has keep the level of Lake Lanao at safe levels. “Solar PV power plants are the fastest to deploy among the types of renewable resources
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to bring Filipino brand to the world and show to our countrymen that we have the best opportunities to invest in,” Trota said. He said that while the PFA encourages home based Filipinos to engage in the country’s franchising industry, the overseas Filipinos are more welcome where their investments could further improve the economic condition of the country and help create jobs. In the Philippines, franchising accounts for more than US$ 9.45 billion or about 30 percent of retail output in 2010 which created a million job opportunities. And the sector is expected to grow by about 20 percent owing to the entry of new players from micro, small and medium enterprises, the continued rise of the business process outsourcing industry and the introduction of indigenous food concepts. Organized by the PFA, Franchise Asia 2011 is headlined by the twin meetings of the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) and the World Franchise Council (WFC) which will be attended by heads of national franchise associations from 43 member countries of the two world umbrella organizations.
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8 September 11-17, 2011 MyPhone Launches Search for My School House, My Teacher, My Hero (gives two-classroom buildings for inspiring stories of public school teachers’ heroism)
In support of the Teachers’ Month Campaign and World Teachers’ Day celebration, MyPhone launches the First My School House, My Teacher, My Hero Search nationwide. Secretary Armin A. Luistro FSC confirms that the Search is one of the many activities which aim to instill awareness and drum up support for the Teachers’ Month Campaign and World Teachers’ Day celebration. The Search also seeks to highlight the significant role of teachers as genuine heroes of education, provide free and
decent school houses to deserving schools through the efforts of the teachers, and inspire others to contribute in sincere nation-building efforts in line with the encouragement of President Benigno S. Aquino III during his State of the Nation Address. To join, teachers must nominate his or her school, tell his or her story and justify why the nominated school deserves an award of free school house in an essay. Together with some important documentation, the essay must be submitted on
or before September 15, 2011 to the Department of Education through the Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs c/o Executive Director Joey G. Pelaez. E a c h ent r y s h a l l b e judged based on the special needs/circumstances of the nominated school (40%), story of the nominating teacher (30%), over-all impact on the community (20%), and online votes garnered on Facebook (10%). The nominated schools of the winning entries will each receive a school house consisting of two classrooms.
Awarding of winners will be during the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2011 at the PhilSports Arena, Pasig City as one of the highlights of the celebration. To get the complete details of the Search, interested teachers must secure a copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 184, s. 2011. For more information, please visit w w w.facebook.com/csca. deped or w w w.facebook. com/depedtmc.
The Search is also part of MyPhone’s advocacy to recognize the heroism in each individual especially the teachers whose welfare remains at the heart of its founder Elena S. Lim, herself a teacher back in the days. Recently, My Solid Technologies and Devices Corporation, owner of MyPhone, committed to donate classrooms to DepEd apart from the school houses it provided as prizes for this
Search. According to Mr. David S. Lim, President and CEO of My Solid Technologies and Devices Corporation, the Search serves as a tribute to all teachers who make things happen despite the difficulties of their profession. More than anything, the Search will showcase once again and even more that our teachers are truly heroes of our country.
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All-systems-go for construction of new XU-CIT buildings Xavier University has signed a construction contract for two new buildings of the Center for Integrated Technologies (CIT) to be erected at the Manresa campus. The contract was awarded to H&R Construction Corporation and was signed on Sept 2 at the Magis Student Complex. Project management will be handled by SP Castro Inc. “The mandate of t he Board [of Trustees] is to develop Manresa as the new campus,” shared Fr Roberto Yap SJ, president of Xavier University. “The CIT buildings will be the first structures in the new campus we
hope to develop.” Fu r t her, Fr Yap sa id that the construction of the buildings is timely and relevant in anticipation of the K+12 program. CIT, as a technical unit, is being poised as a viable careerbound track for students to pursue within the additional two years of high school. “Xavier is equipped to do both [college-bound and career-bound] tracks because of CIT,” said Fr Yap. Engr Erwin LI, CIT Director, expressed that the new facilities will contribute much in shaping the technical education role of CIT in Misamis Oriental. CIT
has just recently changed its name from the Center of Industrial Technology to the Center for Integrated Technologies in accordance with its thrust to expand its programs and embrace a multidisciplinary approach to technology. “We hope that the realization of the buildings will solidify our plans for XUCIT in the coming years,” Li said. The buildings will house classrooms, laboratories and workshops, canteen, library, auditorium and administration offices. One of the two buildings is targeted to be completed this December.
L-R: Mr Jaime Ignacio, Assistant to the President for Campus Development; Engr Ramil Pajo, Physical Plant Office Director; Engr Erwin Li, CIT Director; Engr Jocelyn Mabaylan, Vice President for Administration; Fr Roberto Yap SJ, XU President; Engr Willy Ho, President, H&R Construction Corporation; Engr Romeo Motol, Executive Vice President, SP Castro, Inc; and Archt Liza Caguingin and Archt Larry Santos, Managing Partners, SC&A Architect Planners
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BusinessWeek MisOr Today Completion of Laguindingan airport underway
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Misamis Oriental––Except for its air navigational system and support facilities, with an estimated cost of Php755.24 million, the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP) is already an airport per structure. This was disclosed Engr. Ryan B. Gico of the LADP Project Management Office, who said the progress of the project is 1.25 percent ahead of schedule, during the media forum conducted by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), in Region 10. Gico said the physical progress of LADP’s civil works component which includes the horizontal and vertical construction, as well as, site utilities registered an actual accomplishment of 88.92 percent, as of September 7, 2011, Gico also said the horizontal construction comprising of earthworks, pavement works, storm water drainage works, fencing works, sodding, access road, and landscaping is already 93.35 percent complete. On the one hand, the progress of the vertical construction is 72.17 percent, while the provision of site utilities including electrical and mechanical equipment is 82.54 percent complete, he added. Vertical construction includes construction of passenger terminal build-
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ter plan was completed in September of 2001, while the construction supervision is still ongoing with a progress of 84.04 percent, as of Sept. 7. About four (4) expatriate
experts were deployed by YEC on site while SKI has deployed 17 local consultants and 11 support staff, Gico further said. The project’s air navigation system and support
facilities component is currently under the procurement process by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), he concluded. (PIA-10)
ing, operation and control tower building, cargo terminal building, power house building, administration building, maintenance building, cold water receiving station, DVOR/DME building, gate houses and gateway arch, fire fighting vehicles and other maintenance equipment. Gico emphasized that the project aims to establish an international-standard airport to meet the increasing demand of air passenger and cargo traffic of the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC) and the Northern Mindanao region. The LADP is expected to replace the two existing airports in the CIC namely the Cagayan de Oro (Lumbia) Airport and the Iligan (Baloi) Airport, both of which, are having terrain and weather restrictions that limit the safe operation
of wide-body commercial aircrafts. Once completed, the project is expected to boost the economic activities in Northern Mindanao, as it anticipates to enhance accessibility to promote tourism in the region and contribute to balanced development among regions. The LADP started in 2000 but major construction commenced in 2008, with a total project cost of Php7,853.43 million. Meanwhile, the consulting services component of the project which includes both the detailed design and construction supervision, contracted by the Yooshin Engineering Corporation (YEC) and Schema Konsult Incorporated (SKI) started in 2000 and will end in 2012. The detailed design consisting of the review and updating of the mas-
Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas congratulates Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar S. Moreno after he was sworn-in as new member of Liberal Party during last Monday’s mass oath-taking. At left is Misamis Oriental Vice Governor Norris Babiera.
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dor to the Philippines Lee Hye-min. The agreement will enable the Philippines to secure a loan of up to US$ 13,293,000 under Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), for the airport’s Air Navigation System (ANS) and Support Facilities. These would include the acquisition of instrument landing system, Doppler VHF omni-directional radio system, airfield lighting
system, air traffic control communication system and automated weather observation system, among others. The project will be implemented by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). In his remarks, Del Rosario highlighted the importance of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, which will serve as a major trunk line airport for the booming Cagayan-Iligan Corridor. The airport is
expected to be completed by 2012. “Laguindingan Airport will meet the region’s growing air transportation demand, and boost economic activity not only for Region 10, but indeed, for the entire Northern Mindanao,” he said. “Significantly, this project was one of the first to be approved during the very first NEDA Board Meeting held under the Aquino Administration, in 2010. The
project is therefore symbolic of the President’s commitment to achieving inclusive growth, as well as to his Administration’s desire to spur development in Mindanao to greater heights,” Del Rosario added. The DFA secretary stated that the loan is emblematic of the increasingly strategic partnership that the Philippine and Korean governments have embarked on, particularly in the economic field.
dences could be the catalyst for the entry of Italian tourists and businessmen in much the same way the Koresco Group opened the gates for Korean businessmen and tourists with Koresco Hotel, which is also located in the Pueblo de Oro Township. “Although Italians are very adventurous, they will not visit places they don’t know about and are very conservative about investing in areas where they don’t see fellow Italians,” Mr. Nati said. “Italian investors go where Italian tourists are. They like to find their own people and eat their own food.” Earlier this year, advisors of Italian investors visiting Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao to personally check into the Primavera project said they would be delighted to recommend the city and region to their fellow Italians. Francesco Consalvi and Christian Stefano Marri of Rome both said they were perplexed why Italians had so little knowledge of the Philippines until now. “When we arrived here, it was like coming home,” said the Mr. Consalvi, a Rome-based lawyer who represents Italian clients scouting real estate investments abroad. Consalvi said they found the country most ideal for tourism and investment because of common cultural traits shared by Filipinos and Italians like Roman Catholicism and the fondness for food and zest for life. During their stay in the Philippines, the two said they were most impressed with the natural wonders of Cagayan de Oro and
its environs such as its natural forests, coral gardens which could be outstanding dive sites, and eco-tourism attractions such as white water rafting, ziplining, diving and other attractions all within easy reach of the soon-tobe-completed Laguindingan international standard airport. They also cited its pleasant weather with no typhoons, security and safety, healthy cuisine, and amenities, especially the world class Pueblo de Oro golf course. “Philippine food and dishes are very good, one of the best I have tasted,” said Mr. Consalvi, who has traveled extensively in Asia and the Middle East. “Compared to Sharm-el-Sheikh and other world class dive sites, we would prefer your Camiguin and Duka Bay (Medina, Misamis Oriental) because it´s very difficult for us Italians to assimilate in countries with vastly different cultures and religions.” Mr. Marri is a businessman who represents a group of Italian and French investors. He has extensive links in media as a consultant for National Geographic (Italy) and formerly SKY (an Italian-based Rupert Murdoch media company). However, much remains to be done before the city can look forward to visits by Italian tourists and investments from Italian investors. Among those cited by the group were the establishment of direct air routes to Italy to facilitate easy travel between the two countries, and even more important, increased exposure in Italian media for Philippine tourism and investment prospects.
Mr. Nati said he has been encouraged by the positive response to Primavera Residences by prospective Italian investors like Messrs. Consalvi and Marri who have both already bought
residential units in the ecofriendly condominium for their personal use and are negotiating purchase for the remaining commercial unit in its Tower A inventory.
PH, Korea ink deal for Misor airport project THE Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed on Wednesday a loan arrangement for the Laguindingan Airport Air Navigation System and Support Facilities Supply Project in ceremonies held at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Signing for both countries were Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and ROK Ambassa-
these are mostly smaller in scale such as furniture factofrom page 1 ries, restaurants or vacation Primavera Residences show- resorts. There is encouraging room at Pueblo de Oro Town- interest by Italian companies in ship. the energy and infrastructure Primavera Residences is sectors, but they are still at the a 10-story mixed use twin level of the feasibility study. tower condominium designed To date, the biggest Italian by ITA Project, an Italian archi- direct investment in the Philiptectural design firm based in pines was made by AssicuraRome with a solid reputation zioni Generali, the biggest life for award winning eco-friendly insurance company in Europe, buildings, and developed by in Generali Pilipinas, one of the Italpinas Euroasian Design & bigger players in the Philippines. Eco-Development Corporation, Government statistics from an Italo-Filipino joint venture the Board of Investments and corporation and sustaining Philippine Economic Zone Aumember of the Philippines thority show Italian direct inGreen Building Council headed vestments in the country flucby Mr. Jose P. Leviste, Jr. as tuating between P106.8 to .101 chairman. million pesos between 2007 “This project is a very good and the 1st quarter of 2010. example of fruitful collabora- Of 23 BOI-registered Italian tion between the Philippines investments in the country, the and Italy, made even more biggest projects listed include significant by its adoption of the P300.44-million FRP pipe sustainable architecture,” Mr. project of Sarplast Phils., Inc. Tagliaferri said. “This goes a and P250-million Dakak Beach long way towards lifting up the Resort. profile of the Philippines in Italy Mr. Tagliaferri noted that where it is not very well known although Italian investments at present.” overseas have significantly “That is why the Italian Am- increased with globalization, bassador Luca Fornari decided inflows into the country have to organize last June a road been small and intermittent. show in Italy on “Doing Busi- Italian investments often do ness in the Philippines” which not only involve equity but also received surprising attention technology transfer, given the among Italian companies and high level of technology, high which ended in the publication value added and comparative of a brief guide for the Italian advantage of Italian design and investor in this Country,” he manufacturing. added. But for Cagayan de Oro and Although there is a number Northern Mindanao at least, Mr. of Italian investments in the Nati said the Primavera Resiprovinces, Mr. Tagliaferri said
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
CONGRESSMAN RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ September 13, 2011
Greetings from:
Jocelyn R. Rodriguez
Barangay Captain Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City
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DA-10 seeks to further promote Animal Welfare Act of 1998 Cagayan de Oro City -- Republic Act No. 8485 or more widely known as “The Animal Welfare Act of 1998” states that the purpose of this Act is to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating or training of all animals either as objects of trade or as household pets. Being part in the effective and efficient implementation of the said act, the Regulatory and Livestock divisions of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) together with the city veterinarians, universities and other stakeholders across the region convened recently to discuss prevalent issues and concerns that continue to challenge the animal sector. According to DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Research, Administration and Regulatory Engr. Roxana H. Hojas, the meeting is a timely opportunity to clarify laws, policies or guidelines that would enable the members of the animal welfare committee to react appropriately to situations relative to the active operation of the Act. Guest speaker and Officer-in-charge of the Animal Welfare Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Dr. Angel Antonio B. Mateo articulated that animal welfare is a “complex, multi-faceted and public policy issue.” He added that it encompasses scientific, economic, ethical, cultural, religious, regional and international trade policy dimensions. Citing that animals are subject to the use of man, Dr.
Mateo explained that man has the moral obligation to safeguard the well-being of these creatures, that is, they should be free from thirst, hunger and malnutrition; physical discomfort and pain; injury and disease; to conform to essential behaviour pattern; and fear and distress. Moreso, he asserted that man deliberately or unintentionally contributes to animal suffering thru ignorance – not knowing what to do; inexperience – knowing what to do but not knowing how to do it; incompetence - inability to do it; and inconsideration – not caring. But despite abovementioned, Dr. Mateo clarified that there has been a spur on the interest of animal welfare among people as it largely accounts to poor product quality and risk of loss in the market. Nonetheless, Section 6 of the Act which declares “it is unlawful for any person...to subject any dog or horse to dogfights or horsefights” sparked much interest among stakeholders as they have generally demonstrated that there is a difficulty in bringing horsefights back as a cultural activity rather than a venue for gambling. “Horsefighting is com-
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CONGRESSMAN RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ September 13, 2011
Greetings from:
Omar Labuntog
Barangay Captain Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
mercialized by gamblers and financers in the guise of culture and tradition,” one veterinary doctor noted. In response, Dr. Mateo stressed that the Act values culture and tradition. To this respect, he recommended that there should be an inventory of events within the country which employs animals so as to create the necessary standard operating procedures, when animal-related activities would be conducted. Another setback identified for the smooth execution of the Act is the police power to apprehend horsefights. DA-10 Regulatory Division Chief Dr. Bemes Mondia said that horsefights are usually done in lieu of a feast and that the participants would likely be asked to be part of the working committees of such events. “When these (horsefights) are suggested by some sectors, we must have the capacity to explain based on R.A. 8485,” Dr. Mondia ended. Meanwhile, RTD Hojas encouraged everyone to take part in persuading local executives for the stringent implementation of the said Act. She also pushed for the research team of the department to craft proposals pertaining to the inventory of activities using animals while emphasizing that participants should jointly work with the department to realize a project that has a shared ownership. While the Act also requires any instrumentality to secure a certificate of
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT MEETING. In a bid for a superior implementation of R.A. 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, DA-10 recently invited animal stakeholders across the region to discuss competent and timely strategies that would largely safeguard and promote the well-being of animals, that would recognize law, culture and tradition.
registration from BAI (valid for one year) for the breeding, treatment, sale or trade, or training of animals, it also orders any perpetrator against the conditions of the Act to be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine of not less than P 1,000 nor more than P 5, 000 or both at the discretion of the court. Overall, the animal welfare committee consists of six government agencies, six professional organizations or associations and two animal societies. Apart from BAI, the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS) and the Agricultural Training Institute
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
CONGRESSMAN RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ September 13, 2011
Greetings from:
Emmanuel Beja
Barangay Captain Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
(ATI) of DA, the following are also mandated for the firm implementation of the provisions of the said Act: Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG); Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS); Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-PAWB); Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA); Veterinary Practitioners
Association of the Philippines (VPAP); Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA); Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS); Philippines Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA); Philippine Society of Swine Practitioners (PSSP); Philippine College of Canine Practitioners (PCCP); and the Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS). [joanne l. olson, da-10]
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 28 MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN IN RE: ISSUANCE OF NEW OWNER’S DUPLICATE COPY OF TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-424
MISC. CASE NO. 103
HUERLITA ABUCAYON, Petitioner, X-------------------------------------------/
ORDER Petitioner , Huerlita Abucayon, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Ramonal Village, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City, thru counsel, alleges that she is the registered owner of a parcel of land situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin containing an area of 1,587 square meters covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-424 duly registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Camiguin. That the owner’s duplicate copy of the TCT of the aforesaid parcel of land was lost and despite earnest effort to retrieve it from the fire incident that happened on December 21, 2008 that burned her entire house including all her important papers and documents, the same was of no avail. The fact of such loss was duly registered in the Office of the Registry of Deeds of Camiguin. That said title was not delivered to any person or entity to secure payment or performance of any obligation whatsoever. That there exist no deed or instrument affecting the said land have been presented for or pending registration in the Regiter of Deeds. The original copy of the Transfer Certificate of Title of the above-mentioned parcel of land is intact in the Office of the Register of Deeds in the Province of Camiguin. It is the main thrust of the petition that after hearing new Owner’s Duplicate of Transfer Certificate of Title be issued under the same terms and conditions as contained in the original on file. The petition being sufficient in form and substance is hereby set for hearing on October 11, 2011 in this Court’s Session Hall, to start at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let copy of the petition together with all its annexes and of this Order be furnished The Register of Deeds at Mambajao, C amiguin; The Administrator, Land Registration Authority at Quezon City; and Provincial Prosecutor of Camiguin. The Process Server of this C ourt is directed to post copies of this Order in the 1.) Bulletin Board – Public Market, Mahinog, Camiguin; 2.) Bulletin Board – Municipal Hall, Mahinog, Camiguin; 3.) Bulletin Board – Provincial Capitol, Mambajao, Camiguin and 4.) Bulletin Board – this Court. Let copy of this Order be published at petitioner’s expense once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing in any newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Camiguin. Any person or entity whose interests might be adversely affected by this proceeding may file written opposition within a reasonable time prior to the date of hearing and appear personally during the hearing to substantiate the same. SO ORDERED. Done at Mambajao, Camiguin, this 23rd day of August 2011.
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Lower House approves open learning, distance education bill
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ECOND district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro and his brother, Abante Mindanao Partylist Rep. Maximo Rodriguez, were elated over the weekened after the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed bill that seeks to expand access to open learning and distance education in both post secondary and tertiary levels.
House Bill 4883, which the two lawmakers coauthored, applies to public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) and post-secondary technical/vocational schools in the country that have existing open learning and distance education programs––and others which shall later be authorized as qualified implementors of open learning and distance education program. Under the Bill, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is designated as the national open university. It will also provide leadership in the development of open learning and distance education expertise and in the appropriate use of information and communications technologies in support of quality higher education. Likewise, HB 4883 provides a mode of delivery of the open learning philosophy and encourage due diligence to assure equiva-
lence or comparability with existing standards in both the traditional/ residential or alternative education systems. The bill, to be known as the Open Learning and Distance Education Act of 2011, outlines the admission and other academic policies and requirements, program, curriculum and course development offerings and requirements in HEIs offering distance education programs, as well as support to open learning and distance education programs and to students. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will act as regulators of HEIs and post secondary schools involved in open learning and distance education. The two government agencies are also tasked to formulate, promulgate, disseminate and implement the neces-
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sary policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations for the effective implementation of distance education in the country. On one hand, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), together with other reputable research institutions, shall be tapped by the CHED and the TESDA to conduct an independent evaluation of the state, regulatory governance, quality, concerns, challenges and prospects of open learning and distance education in the Philippines. The DOST shall submit an interim report regarding the evaluation not later than six months, and a final report regarding such evaluation not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to the CHED
Chair and the TESDA Director-General, the Senate Committee on Education, Culture and the Arts, and the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education. Broadcast media and telecommunications networks are encouraged to provide as much assistance and cooperation to HEIs offering open learning and distance education. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the respective budgets of the CHED, the TESDA, the UPOU and HEIs and post-secondary technical/vocational schools which have existing open learning and distance education programs in the annual General Appropriations Act, the two lawmakers said.
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE IN CHINA Congressman Rufus Rodriguez of 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro delivers a Speech to the participants of the ICAAP Conference on Development and People`s Access in Nanning. China is calling for the establishment of an Asian Anti-Poverty Fund to help the poor and marginalized families in Asia. His proposed resolution was approved unanimously by the participants.
Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez delivers a speech before the IPU General Assembly. Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez delivers the country report for the Philippines to the Inter Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Panama last May, 2011. Congressman Rodriguez exhorted parliamentarians all over the world to strengthen the rule of law and democracy in their respective countries.
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Trivia Nights at Missy Bon Bon in Oro By Joe Palabao
ARE you a Geek? What’s your gimmick on Saturday Nights? Hang out with friends, office mates, classmates, intellectual geek groups and barkadas having clean fun, or with immediate family members for bondings? Enjoy the foodies and best inhouse bread and gelato ice cream at Missy Bon Bon Bread House. Organize a Geek Team and join the one of a kind CDO Trivia Nights and answer categorized questions under the heat of the sun and win prizes. For the last four months, since June 2011, CDO Trivia Nights had been running as an enjoyable quiz show. Trivia Nights Quiz Master is the ever young and beautiful Ms. Maxine Monasterio, former 2007 Ms. Teen Philippines, TV Host, Fashion Model and now a Medical student of Xavier University. The weekly running Trivia Nights is also ably facilitated by Ms. Nelsa M. Rosales, the accommodating Asst. General Operations Manager of Missy Bon Bon. Trivia Nights was conceptualized and started in a known restaurant in Cebu City, and was brought to CDO. It started with a few teams participating in the quiz show, but now there are about nineteen teams and over a hundred and more contestants converging at Missy Bon Bon every Saturday Night at 8PM. Trivia category ranges from movies, cartoon characters, math, music videos, history and historical events. Last September 4, 2011 testing the geek of the contestants, on theHistory of Ancient China, was a very interesting category to reckon with and sponsors category - meaning the contestants has to know important details and events of sponsoring outfits for the month in
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order to win perks and freebies. For prizes, freebies and perks and to keep it running, monthly sponsors are keeping the show. DIGITAL HUB IPOD for the month of September 2011 is sponsoring the running straight four (4) weeks. For Digital Hub Category weekly prizes are: 2 pcs Limited Edition Umbrellas. 2 pcs. 48b San dish USB Drive-6 pcs. Digital Hub discount voucher (up to 30% on 1 Pod, 15% on 1 pod and 20% in Macs and overall winner 6 pcs. Digital Hub Discount Voucher (up to 30% on ipod, 15% on ipod and 20% on Macs) September 4, 2011 Trivia Nights Grand Winner was Team KILI ELITES with 55 points. The team also on their debut entry to the Quiz Show was a runaway winner sometime on the 2nd week of July, 2011. Closely followed with 54 points by a guest Team from Cebu-the TTFKAT Lady Gagas 2nd place and with 48 points CHEEZY NACHOS, a group of nursing students and
barkadas from Xavier University – 3rd place. Weekly competing teams always enjoy every minute of the trivia questions are teams Blackbird, Bogart, Fuzzy Muzzy, Team BB, Gametes, Chvostek, Team Bang!, Dejachi, Go team, Karl, Mooky Wooky, Kurimaw, Team Team, Wolf Pack, Pata and TEAM 6 who was the Grand Prize Winner of ONE LECHON FIESTA Edition last August 27, 2011. For the month of August 2011 HAVAIANAS was the sponsor with their Havaianaticos got to mix and match their soles and straps. Bigger sponsors are coming their way to match up with the growing and popular Geek Quiz Show in the City of Golden Friendship-CDO Trivia Nights every Saturday only at MISSY BON BON Bread House. INVITING ALL GEEKS, QUIZ S H O W LOV E R S T O C O M E AND BE PART OF CDO TRIVIA NIGHTS AND WIN PRIZES ONLY AT MISSY BON BON-located at Limketkai Center Cagayan de Oro City. Remember Trivia Nights every Saturday Night at 8:00PM and win fabulous prizes.
CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Giant food chain Mc Donald opened its Xavier branch on September 6 along Corrales Street fronting Xavier University in this City of Golden Friendship to serve its growing customers with great tasting meals at affordable prices. Mc D ona ld ’s X av ier CD O -Fr a nch i s e ow ner, Ruben Vegafria and Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. president and his daughter Mitzi Vegafria Yasay the Operations Manager were joined by the upper echelon of Oro’s society and representatives of the different businesses and corporations of the city. Invoking God ’s grace and blessing to the store was Rev. Fr. Boy Salvador, SSJV. Gracing the occasion were Cagayan de Or city Mayor Vicente Y. Emano, Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJXavier University President, former Mayor Constanino Jaraula, Rudy Menes, SVP and GM of Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation, Eileen E. San Juan of Canoy Group of Companies, bank executives and employees of PNB, City Bank, BPI and
Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano leads the ceremonial cutting of ribbon with Operations Manager Ms. Mitzi Vegafria Yasay and Mc Donald’s Xavier CDOFranchise owner Ruben Vegafria. photo by rolando sudaria
BDO. Present also was Mc Donald’s Franchising Staff headed by its Franchising Ma nager Butch Endriga Salaya from Makati City and business personalities of the city. With over 330 stores all over the country, Mc Donald’s Xavier-CDO is the 129th Franchise Store. Mc Donald’s at Xavier now joins the more than 7,000 Mc Donald’s Franchi-
sees in over 119 countries worldwide. At present, t here a re around 35,000 company owned Mc Donald’s stores all over the world and have served billions of customers everyday. With its bright spacious interior and cozy ambience, customers and students will surely love to hang out and eat in this hot spot right in the heart of Divisoria.
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Anthony Fermin: Epitome of Filipino artist’s extraordinaire “He is one of the finest and greatest painters in the country today. He believes that painting is a philosophy; ANTHONY FERMIN is an extraordinary artist who plays light and colors of the prism: the rainbow and colors of life.” By Joe Palabao Feature Editor
Amidst tribulations, and life ups and downs: ANTHONY FERMIN painstakingly continues to perfect and master his craft and art for the world to see. Indeed in our genre, he is a genius and a real epitome of a Filipino painter extraordinaire. His extraordinary pieces of work continue to gain worldwide accolades. Beautiful master pieces are his tribute to his family. He says his works are his strength that shields the “ups and downs” of his journey as an artist. A very flexible artist, he is resourceful and learns the ropes of survival to exist. Strokes of his paintings are essaying his life’s quest for survival, for greatness and a desire to help the present genre and educate people to appreciate works of art. He is a multidimensional artist. ANTHONY FERMIN does not limit his paintings, he is into sculpture, functional arts, doing intricate metal works, junk arts, assemblage and terra cotta. ANTHONY FERMIN is a self taught artist and his art always depicts and reminds of his childhood experiences. His paintings become his strength and inspiration for him to paint for more. Travels extensively, exposing himself to life’s realities, loves to work with abandoned children, the abused children. For in paintings he can help draw out emotions of these children through creative works, ex-
pressing true feelings of sad, happy experiences, memoirs and what life has brought them to become what they are now. In his month-long 22nd Solo Art Exhibit from August 5 to September 5, 2011 at the La Vetta Wine Bar & Restaurant in the City of Golden Friendship that is Cagayan de Oro, where he attributed the support of the great chef carsten radke and his wife Jennifer Radke for realizing the said exhibit, family Guico of Bukidnon was one of those who came to the exhibit. He was being intently watched by the curious son of the couple as he sketches. The family then was so attached and attracted to his work and could not help but invite him, and the kid was so engrossed that on the spot, he also tried to sketch. At the end of the session, ANTHONY FERMIN was then invited to visit their farm. There, together with the GUICO kid, in a split of a second by telling the kid few details, the kid came out of his nutshell and was able to capture in his sketches their farm. ANTHONY FER MIN advocates to help the homeless kids to love the art of painting, by exposing them into the realm of actual work. And help sketch by heart their true feelings, their experiences in life. One of his missions in life is conducting Art and Drawing Workshop for the homeless kids, the abandoned and the abused children of the
ANTHONY FERMIN society. At the tender age of four (4), he was also already drawing lines, making strokes and sketches that he alone can understand or simply a frolicsome kid trying to experiment something. It was a kid’s work of art, which he himself could not fathom but someday brings him to fame. An artist should have the GUTS. He recounted that his being an artist was discovered when he was in Grade 11, he participated in Painting Contest. He was among those budding painter trying to show his work was not recognized to the dismay of his mentor. But he continued doing his love for art, his passion for painting. In an interview, ANTHONY FERMIN told Business Week Mindanao, that it took him many years to discover that indeed he is a real painter, a real artist in the real sense of the word. He has done a lot
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF NANAN B. DADOLE,
- versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF INITAO, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent. x-------------------------------------------x ORDER Petitioner NANAN B. DADOLE, represented by her mother VENUS B. DADOLE, filed this Amended Petition to correct the erroneous entry in her Certificate of Live Birth with Registry No. 95-528 of the Initao Registry, Initao, Misamis Oriental to wit: her gender – from MALE to FEMALE. Finding the Petition in order let the Initial Hearing before this Court be set on November 4, 2011 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be posted on the (1) Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registry Office of Initao, Misamis Oriental, (2) Bulletin Board of Municipal Hall of Initao, Misamis Oriental, and (3) Bulletin Board of this Court. The petitioner is ordered to cause a publication of this Order in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental at least once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. It is hereby noted that petitioner had furnished a copy of her Amended Petition with its annexes to the Office of the Solicitor General ( RR# 072 dated 8/17/11) to Oriental ( RR# 071 dated 8/17/11), and to the Local Civil Registrar – Initao ( RR# 070 dated 8/17/11). Lastly, since the motion is in order and meritorious, it is hereby granted. Petitioner is exempted from payment of court fees for this petition. So Ordered. Done in Chambers on August 25, 2011 at Initao, Misamis Oriental.
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region Branch 41 Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF File No. 2011-034
SP. PROC. NO. 2011-1007
NANAN B. DADOLE, Represented by VENUS B. DADOLE, Petitioner,
(Sgd.) JUDY A. SIA – GALVEZ Acting Presiding Judge
of things for survival, doing anything under the heat of the sun to survive. Until one day, he found himself doing painting of different hues and colors of life. Now at age of 35, young ANTHONY FER MIN, is now considered as one of the country’s finest Filipino artist, an artist extraordinaire. He continues to create new astounding art pieces, travel, observe, performs community projects, art workshops and solo exhibits where he can help his fellowman. And continue making a definite mark on the global scene and to show to the world how proud he is be a Filipino Painter. He is an artist who uses a very underestimated and underrated medium: color PASTEL. Through this medium, he transformed his work of art into strokes that would mimic life’s existence. He is an artist who frolics and
2nd NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE Upon Extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 / 1508 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-ibig) Cagayan de Oro City, against ESTRELLA PATALINGHUG ESTRADA of legal age, Filipino married to IGNACIO P. ESTRADA with residence and postal address at Lot 2 Blk. 10, Greenville Subdivision, Suntingon, Bugo, C agayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which as of December 10, 2010 amounts to THREE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX PESOS & 95/100 (P 316,196.95) Philippine Currency, including penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned sheriff or his duly authorized deputy will sell at public auction on October 24, 2011 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the main entrance of the Regional Trial C ourt Branch 41, Capitol Compound, A. Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidders, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following personal property to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-198981 LOT : Lot-2, Blk-10, Pcs-10-003614 CONSOLIDATION-SUBD. : Lots 16-0-1, 16-0-2, 16-0-4 all of Psd-10-048495 LOCATION : Bugo, Cagayan de Oro AREA : Fifty (50) sq. m. more or less. Including all improvements found thereon. 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, it shall he held on the next working day without further notice.
Cagayan de Oro City, August 24, 2011
FOR THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF By: (Sgd.) ALDEN V. SAMBAAN Sheriff IV
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takes flight with colors. As an artist he started as an impressionist painter but as time goes by he slowly evolves into an expressionist painter. To date, when you see his paintings, it’s the ANTHONY’S PAINTING. His painting has made a niche in the industry it’s the ANTHONY FERMIN work of art: A Filipino artist extraordinaire. Mother & Child acrylic masterpiece and Self Portrait Sketch marked his being an expressionist painter and amplifies his life travelogue and journey with the family whom he loves dearly. Year 2005 International Artist Assemblage Exhibitions Gallery Twenty-Four Berlin Germany: his amazing Mosque Painting of Tawi Tawi, Sulu received accolade from the owner of the museum where painting from all over the world was displayed. He was the only Filipino and mistaken to be an Italian artist whose painting was chosen best art piece of the exhibit. In 2009 he was commissioned by a Lady German, an art enthusiast to do 25 paintings for Atmosphere Resort in Dumaguete City. 2000 Expo Ostrich Egg Exhibit Project to help the poor African children-Hanover, Germany, 2009: Looking for Juan in California. The Athenaeum San Diego, California USA and same work at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
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NOTICE is hereby given that the late FLORENCIO F. RULONA who died on October 01, 1997, at Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, at the time of his death, he left a certain House and Lot consisting of One Hundred Thirty Four (134) square meters more or less under National Housing Authority (for brevity Authority) (NHA), which is herein more particularly described as follows, to wit: Lot 17, Block 05 plan 1BR containing an area of One Hundred Thirty Four (134) sq. mts. more or less situated at Lapasan SIR. is the subject of Extra- Judicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale.,under the notarial registry of Atty. Henry Bacal as per Doc. No. 39; Page No. 08; Book No. XXXVIII ; Series of 2011 BWM SEPT. 12, 19 & 26, 2011
CANVAS PROJECT, Manila. For Community Project he has done the 2010 Art Workshop for homeless kids, Bantayan, Dumaguete City, 2005 Parfund Christmas Card project to help the schooling of farmers children. 2005 Menoppose: Art for a cause to help the women who are victims of prostitution and 1999 Children South Africa Art for a cause to help poor African children. At a glance- ANTHONY FERMIN abstract painting is the highest form of artistry. It is a philosophy. Every stroke etched connotes the life’s artist philosophy. He is one extraordinaire artist who plays light and colors of the prismthe rainbow of colors in life. Renaissance period- the Sistene Chapel painted by Michael Angelo- Mona Lisa and Last Supper of Leonardo da Vince are expressionist paintings that astound the world. Impressionist painters like Claude Monet-Water Lilies, Edgar de Gas, Ayaste Reinoir, Rembrandt, post impressionist painter Van Gough whose remarkable painting-Starry starry night-created a hit song Vincent by Don Mc Lean and the younger generation: the Avant Garde type of painting, Social Realism the likes of Henri Matisse and Jackson Pollack. ANTHONY FERMIN art will live on and on, continue to astound many, appreciated and like by art enthusiasts, help many homeless and abandoned children and receive more accolades here and abroad. KUDOS. Email: ferminartist@gmail. com evanfermin@yahoo. com.
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the LATE PRISCILA L. BACONGUIS situated at Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City embraced in OCT No. P-556 consisting an area of Five Hundred Seventy Six Square Meters more or less is the subject of an Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate of Deceased Person With Donation under the notarial registry of Atty. Emmanuel Akut per Doc. No. 64, Page No. 14, Book No. 83 Series of 2008. BWM Sept. 11, 18 & 25, 2011
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CAGAYAN de Oro City– –The Association of Resident Ombudsman Coordinators in Government Agencies in Region 10 (Aroga-10) will host the upcoming 2nd Mindanao Congress slated on September 14-16, 2011 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Lim Ket Kai Center here. Some 150 participants from regions 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 are expected to attend the congress. Deput y Ombudsman for Mindanao Humprey T. Monteroso will deliver the keynote speech in regard to this year’s theme: “ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MINDANAO.” Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno and Cagayan de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano are tasked to deliver their respective welcome messages during the congress. The rationale of the activity will be expounded by Atty. Imelda Marie B. Beltran-president, AROGA 10, House Rules by Engr. Rosalyn r. Yparraguirre-2nd Vice President, AROGA 10. The introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Ms. Teresita N. Angeles-GIO 1/Chief, Graft Prevention Office. Director Ombudsman from Luzon Wilbert E. Candelaria will give the “Guidelines on the Designation, Functions, Organization and Operation of Resident Ombudsman Coordinators.” The Open Forum moderator is Engr. Rosalyn R. Yparraguire-2nd Vice President, AROGA X. The Updates on the Jurisprudence on the Law of Public Officers and Administrative Law will be given by -Assistant Ombudsman Rodolfo M. Elman, CESO 111. The delegates will also be treated to an evening of Fellowship and Socials to be hosted by Ms. Ma. Verna V. Cua-Social Manager, AROGA X and Mr. Ray Marcos R. Waga-1st Vice President, AROGA X. Most exciting part is the AROGA Got Talent which will be participated in by the Regional Chapters of Mindanao, and the awarding of winners by Atty. Roland TumandaPresident AROGA-Mindanao. Highlighting the 2nd AROGA Mindanao Congress is the Presentation of the Major Program/ Plans for CY 2012 by the AROGA Presidents of the five (5) Regions from Mindanao. On the last day comes the Sharing of Best Practices in Region X to be shared by Ms. Charlita C. Ladera-Admin, Officer 11, DOT X and PROAROGA X and Hands On activities
after which the participants will be treated to an exciting City Tour and to the exciting eco-tourism adventure destinations. At A Glance. Administrative Order No. 10 (as amended) series of 2001-All heads of departments, offices and agencies of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations are urged and requested to cause the installation of a Resident Ombudsman in their respective offices in accordance with set of rules and guidelines. Through Administrative Order
a Resident Ombudsman is appointed for a department bureau, office, commission, governmentowned or controlled corporation or any unit of the national government, as well as provincial, city or municipal governments. Resident Ombudsman must be in the active service of the office, agency, or entity concerned: of recognized probity, independence of mind, and proven integrity and competence and not be related or beholden to the head of the office. A Resident Ombudsman shall serve for a term (2)
Carmen Hill, CDO, Tel. No.722791 to93/858-4537 E-mail:reservations@pryceplaza.ph
years from the date of appointment or until his/her tenure is terminated by the Ombudsman or his Deputy. Resident Ombudsmen are part and partial in addressing the challenges and opportunities for good governance in Mindanao. They all know by heart their respective duties and functions for good governance and adhere to the best practices for government service. They live a life of dignity, integrity and decency. They are deputized to police their own ranks for good governance.
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Pueblo de Oro Golf Course,CDO, Tel. No. [088] 851-6094/ 859-2292 to 99, 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
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Philtown Hotel
Makahambus-Velez St. CDO,Tel. No. 723089 / 856-1813
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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
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Standing from left to right: RO Cha Ladera of DOT-10; Atty. Teresita Angeles of OMB-Davao; Atty. Maria Iluminada-Viva, Director- OMB Mindanao; RO Nora Lupeba of DTI-10; RO Rose Yparraguirre of NEDA-10; Ms. Zev Arsenio of OMBDavao; Jonathan Pineda of OMB-Regional Office,CDO; and sitting from left to right: RO Verna Cua of NTC-10; AROGA-10 President Atty. Imelda Marie Beltran of the Provincial Govt. of Mis.Or.; Assistant Ombudsman Atty. Rodolfo Elman; AROGA-Mindanao President Roland Tumanda of Tagum City Govt.; and AROGA-10 Immediate Past President RO Ray Waga of PHIVIDEC-IA.
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
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
Cagayan Riverview Inn
Vamenta Boulevard, Carmen CDO, Tel. No. 729039/858-4247/ 858-4245, E-mail:river@philcom.com
Chali Beach Resort
A CHAIR FOR EVERY CHILD. The implementation of K+12 beginning this year has increased school population causing acute shortage in school chairs. But thanks to energy firm STEAG State Power Inc. It’s school chair project is able to sit every pre-schooler child in all public elementary schools of Villanueva. More than 1,600 chairs had been distributed for several years now. Villanueva Vice-Mayor Windelindo Nalagon (3rd from left) led local and school officials in receiving the assistance from Steag Comrel Officer Elnie Cagas (left), during simple turn-over rites at the Vicente Chaves Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.
Cugman,CDO,Tel. No. 723929 / 855-2108 E-mail:chali_beach@yahoo.com
Nature Pensionne
Toribio Chavez Sts., CDO Tel. No. 723598 / 723718 / 857-2274
NEW DAWN PENSIONNE Velez-Macahambus Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 8571776, 721776 email : gchreservation@yahoo.com
ASIA WORLD PAWNSHOP
CAGAYAN DE ORO Main Branch P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers – Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN Branch B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES Branch Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA Branch Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN Branch Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739a
Main: Osmeñ-Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro Branch: Ipil,Carmen , Cagayan de Oro
Middleton Apartelle
NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE
Sir George Pension House
Lirio St. Carmen, CDO Tel. No. 723665 / 723580 / 858-4839
Starting Sept 23, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. to 5P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since April 2011 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.
Pabayo-Gaerlan St. Cagayan de Oro City tel. No. 856-1990, 856-2004, 856-4447
Miami INN
Vamenta Boulevard, Carmen , CDO Tel No. 858-1901, 72-52-79
MANAGEMENT
DINAH’S BEACH RESORT
PAHIBALO Sa Setyembre 23, 2011 sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon da alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang Tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Abril 2010 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.
ANG TAGDUMALA
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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September 11-17, 2011
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