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Murder raps vs suspect in governor slay attempt SURIGAO City––Criminal charges were filed against former Barangay Captain Samuel Galagala Lapac Sr., the suspect in the foiled slay try of Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Forcadilla Matugas during the flag raising ceremony at the provincial capitol grounds here on Monday morning.

Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Director Senior Supt. Romy Obusan said the Philippine National Police (PNP) filed attempted murder charges against Lapac, 69, after two detailed police security escorts -- PO2 Jerson Camingue Guindulman, 35, of the General Luna

Municipal Police office; and PO2 Ronie Febra Goles, 34, of the Burgos Municipal Police office; were wounded in the attack.

“We filed it before Surigao City Fiscal’s Office,” Obusan said.

He added the Provincial Civil Security Unit office

WEATHER UPDATE

AS of 4 a.m. yesterday, Tropical Storm “HELEN” was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 310 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.6°N 125.4°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 15 kph.

Visayas and Mindanao will be mostly cloudy with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over the rest of the country and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough.

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could also file separate criminal charges against Lapac for wounding Civil Security Unit personnel Remar Aguilar Quinones who sustained gunshot wound in his upper back “when suspect opened fire in his attempt to kill the Governor.”

Obusan said that based on investigations, the foiled attack by Lapac was meant to kill Governor Matugas.

PO2 Goles was airlifted to Cebu City Monday afternoon after a local hospital here suggested further treatment in Cebu City.

Goles sustained three gunshot wounds in his neck, upper back and right upper arm portion when he tried to block the attacking suspect then approaching Governor Matugas at the provincial capitol grounds.

Matugas admitted during Monday night’s press conference had it not been to Goles blocking the incoming gunman, she could have been the one sustaining all those three gunshot wounds by now.

“He (PO2 Goles) saved my life. That’s why we are helping him and his family and decided to airlift him to a hospital in Cebu City Monday afternoon to save his life too,” she said.

She said

Lapac was a former Department of Education (DepEd) official who entered politics after his retirement and was elected chairperson of Barangay Luna, one of the biggest barangays in this city.

On Tuesday morning, Rep. Francisco Tinio Matugas said the governor also filed frustrated murder case against Lapac before the Surigao City Prosecutor’s Office docketed as I.S. No. 00228.

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Koko condemns assassination try against governor SENATOR Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III yesterday condemned “in the strongest possible terms” an attempt to assassinate Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas Monday morning, August 13.

“This dastardly attempt on the life of Governor Matugas is yet another painful reminder that going into public service in our country may entail putting one’s own life in peril,” said Pimentel.

“I am thankful that Governor Matugas survived this harrowing experience, but I feel for the two members of her security detail, as well as for a court security guard, who sustained gunshot wounds from that bloody incident.”

The senator who hails from Mindanao also commended the two policemen assigned to secure Governor Matugas for the “exemplary bravery they showed in putting themselves in the line of fire” of the assassin.

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Amid disaster, oil firms hike prices anew FOUR oil firms raised Tuesday the prices of their petroleum products.

Effective 6 a.m., Pilipinas Shell and Total Philippines increased their prices at P1.80 per liter for unleaded and premium gas; P1.50 per liter for diesel; P1.70 per liter for regular gas.

Petron Corporation also implemented the same price

increase except for regular gas at P1.60 per liter.

Shell and Petron also raised its kerosene by P1.60 per liter.

Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex) implemented the same price adjustment of Shell but it it tool effect at 12 p.m. Tuesday.

The four oil companies stressed that there will be

no price adjustments in calamity affected areas.

Many oil companies last week had said they would freeze prices in areas under a state of calamity due to rain and floods, which left more than 90 people dead.

According to the oil firms, the price increases reflect movements in the international oil market.

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Moro rebels attack army post anew, manhunt on CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao –- The Army’s 45th Infantry Battalion launched a manhunt operation against Muslim bandits who killed and wounded Army operatives and a civilian in an attack in a village and Army post on Sunday night.

Some 30 heavily armed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) attacked the 45th IB based in Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang, Maguindanao and killed Pfc. Roger Warde and wounded Cpl. Edison Media.

Following the incident, the single road network linking Datu Piang and Midsayap in North Cotabato was closed.

The villagers recounted that the gunmen surrounded the 45th IB safe house, opened fire and quickly fled through the darkness when the outnumbered soldiers returned fire.

The 45th IB figured prominently in flushing out BIFF forces who occupied portions of the Catabato-Gen. Santos highway after attacking seven Army and para-military detachments in Maguindanao last week.

Cops nab 24-yr old for drug possession BUTUAN City––Police arrested a 24-year old man for possession of two small sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in Barangay San Ignacio here Monday.

Authorities identified the suspect as Benito Dormindo, a resident of Barangay Buhangin also of this city.

Personnel of police station 2 in Langihan District led by SPO3 Dennis Estrosos when on foot patrol when they nabbed Dormindo at around 5:28 pm in Purok 7 in Barangay San Ignacio. Aside from the two sachets of suspected shabu, the lawmen also confiscated from the suspect’s possession P310 cash money, a brown wallet and a disposable lighter.

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Canadian, 62, shot dead BUTUAN City––A 62-year old Canadian was enjoying the gentle slap of the breeze on his face with a bottle of beer at a cottage when one of two men shot and killed him at Palma Beach Resort in Barangay Punta Bilar, Surigao City Sunday.

Authorities said Henry Joseph Alfred Dever Doyle succumbed to five gunshot wounds at around 4 pm.

Police said Doyle, a resident of Km. 6, Barangay Luna, Surigao City, was a guest at the beach resort when a man approached and asked for food. An irked Doyle allegedly pushed the man. The man’s companion drew his handgun and shot the foreigner. The victim died on the spot, police said.

Authorities were still closely looking into the incident to determine the suspects’ identities.

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BARKADAHAN GRILL OPENING Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez leads the ribbon cutting ceremony during the opening of Barkadahan Grill at Divisoria.

The new restaurant will be an added gastronomic attraction to Cagayan de Oro City. With the Congressman are the Sanvictores family headed by Arturo Sanvictores.

Army captures BIFF base in Maguindanao CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao––The military here announced the capture on Tuesday afternoon of a major camp of renegade Moro rebels who launched atrocities in Maguindanao that left at least 28 people dead and thousands of people displaced.

Colonel Prudencio Asto, chief of the 6th Infantry Division public affairs office, said elements of the 6th ID and the 601st Infantry Brigade, backed by helicopter gunships and artillery fires captured at 3 p.m. Tuesday Hill 714 in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao.

Asto would not say how many Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed following the air strikes and ground assaults, but he stressed no

casualty was reported on government side.

“The hill served as the command and control point and stronghold of the BIFF,” Asto said.

According to Asto, the camp used to be the staging point for the BIFF bandits in planning their atrocities against soldiers and civilians in nearby communities.

“The 6ID is now securing the hill to prevent members of BIFF lawless group from recovering their lost ground,” he said.

He said on orders of Maj. Gen. Rey Ardo, 6th Infantry Division commander the military is is now coordinating with the local government units, the Department of Agriculture and other line government agencies for the development of the

former bandits’ enclave.

With the capture of Hill 714, farmers nearby can now grow their crops without fear of attacks from the bandits.

Claiming they wanted to avenge the death of a comrade last June 23, the BIFF, numbering about 500, launched simultaneous attacks in Maguindanao’s seven municipalities, attacking Army and para military detachments.

The atrocities led to the death of six soldiers, four civilians and more than 20 BIFF fighters, according to Asto.

About 30,000 civilians have been displaced and portions of the highway linking Cotabato and Gen. Santos had been closed for five days until it was

reopened for public use last Friday.

Asto said sporadic fighting is still ongoing as BIFF forces still continue to fire at and harass Army installations in the towns of Datu Saudi, Datu Unsay, Datu Hoffer, Datu Piang, Shariff Aguak and Ampatuan. philippine news agency

Lawmaker slams upgraded hospital ‘pawnshops’ PA RT Y L I S T R e p r e sentative Teddy Casiño slammed the continued “pawnshop” practice of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) which preys on the desperation of poor patients who are forced to give up personal belongings to cover their hospital bills.

At yesterday’s Congressional deliberation on the budget of the Department of Health (DOH), Casiño reminded Health Secretary Enrique Ona of last year’s hearing when the progressive solon exposed the said practice as revealed by a memorandum issued

by the hospital. He asked if it has really been stopped in light of the past DOH statements to the media that they are finding other ways to address the issue of unpaid hospital bills.

“If this was not stopped I will fire the director,” Secretary Ona immediately said.

However, Casiño revealed a memorandum (Memorandum no 65 series 2012) signed by PCMC Director Julius Lecciones for a July 25 - August 10 bidding and sale of “collaterals.” A separate invitation to bid document listed various objects for auction.

“Nag-level up na po

ang hospital pawnshop operations natin,” Casiño announced. “Sa halip na individual items, they are now selling by lot.”

Among the items listed are 10 units of camera, 21 units of DVD players, 46 items of jewelry, 13 units of gadgets including iPod, 92 watches and 16 units of various properties.

The lowest lot costs some P5,000 (MP3/MP4 players) and the highest P53,780 (watches).

“Baka pwede po ipasa na natin sa Lhuillier at Villarica yung pawnshops...ask them na pumwesto sa tabi, sila na magpatakbo,” the lawmaker

joked.

“Requiring patients to turn-over their valuables as “collateral” for unpaid bills is heartless and unjust, if not tasteless. Kawawa na yung pasyente, kukuhanan pa natin ng kung ano-anong pagmamay-ari. This is feeding on the misery of poor patients,” said Casiño. “Should public hospitals resort to such practices to cover the severely insufficient budget for hospitals?”

Under the proposed budget for 2013, government subsidy which is allocated for service patients (poor patients subsidized by the state) to PCMC will be cut

by P100M, from P445M this year to P345M. Casiño first exposed the practice of collecting “collateral” items from patients to pay for unpaid bills in the DOH budget hearing last year. The DOH first defended the practice explaining that Republic Act 9439 (or the law prohibiting the detention of patients in hospitals and medical clinics on grounds of nonpayment of hospital bills or medical expenses) gives a hospital the permission to impose such policy. However, they also said that they are working on other programs that would provide free health

services instead. During the pre-plenary budget hearing of GovernmentOwned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) hospitals September last year, PCMC Director Lecciones reported that the hospital has stopped the practice .

“The continuing practice of “collateral” in public hospitals should immediately stop. It breaks my heart to see our hospitals resorting to these kinds of things. This malpractice is a clear indication of the grave need to increase the budget of public hospitals instead of corporatizing them,” said Casiño.

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PRO-10 honors top peacekeeping teams and individuals

By ARJAY S. FELICILDA Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Eight ‘best’ police units, six outstanding individuals and two ‘best’ barangay-based peacekeeping teams have been awarded during the 111th Police Service Anniversary at Camp Alagar this city, Monday.

The unit awardees are Bukidnon Provincial Police Office (Best Provincial Police Office of the Year); Iligan City Police Office (Best City Police Office of the Year); Gingoog City Police Station (Best City Police Station of the Year); Claveria Municipal Police Station (Best Municipal Police Station of the Year); Misamis Occidental Provincial Public Safety (Best Provincial Public Safety Company of the Year); Cagayan de Oro City Public Safety (Best City Public Safety Company of the Year); Regional Health Service Office 10 (Best Na-

tional Administrative Support Unit of the Year); and Regional Crime Laboratory Office 10 (Best National Operations Support Unit of the Year).

Individual awardees are PSSupt. Celso G. Regencia, director of Iligan City Police Office (Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) for Admin of the Year); PSupt. Reynante R. Reyes, supervisor of Regional Special Operations Group 10 (Best Senior PCO for Operation); PSInp. Mark Anthony D. Darroca, company commander of 3rd Maneuver Company, 10th Regional Public Safety Battalion (Best Junior PCO of the Year); Non-uniformed Personnel Emma A Taluban, non-supervisory level (Best Non-Uniformed Personnel); PSInsp. Sherwin M. Lapiz (Lead PNP Awardee); and Fermin Saburdino of ing Action Team member).

Barangay Aguada, OzaBarangay Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental (Best miz City (Best Barangay Barangay and Peacekeep- Peacekeeping Action Team

- Urban category); and Ba- ing Action Team - Rural rangay Poblacion 3, Vil- category). lanueva, Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro Arch(Best Barangay Peacekeep- bishop Antonio Ledesma, SJ,

was the celebration’s guestof-honor and speakers. (with report from PSupt.

Ronnie Francis M. Cariaga)

Armed conflict DILG backs LGU special fund orientation survivors now into eco-tourism LANAO del Norte – Fifteen survivors of the 2008 armed conflict in Kauswagan town are now productively engaged in “bangus” cage culture, with assistance from the local government unit.

Situated in the 29-hectare municipal eco-tourism park, the project has so far produced more than two tons of milk fish, sold to business establishments and local consumers.

Seeing the feasibility of the undertaking, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-10) has given the group 10 additional fish cages, giving more individuals to join in.

The municipality is a two-time awardee of bronze and silver Seals of Good Housekeeping from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-10), and chosen as one of the top 10 aid grantees of the Assisi Development Foundation Inc. (photo by Richel V. Umel/asf )

BUTUAN City - Consistent with its goal to provide access to safe and potable water for the poor and waterless communities in the region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-Caraga presented the ‘2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig para sa Lahat Program’, known as SALINTUBIG during the Special Purpose Fund (SPF) Workshop Orientation for Local Government Units (LGUs).

The presentation was held recently at the Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here in the city, with participating LGUs across the region.

SPF is intended for identified poverty reduction projects proposed by LGUs,

not approved because of vague objectives and were beyond the listed Menu of Programs for Bottom-up Planning and Budgeting of regional offices for the crafting of 2013 national

government budget.

Local Government Operations Officer V Mariles Oclarit discussed the strategies and other details of the SALINTUBIG Program and informed the LGUs of the

available DILG programs.

With other participating regional line agencies in the Bottom-up Planning and Budgeting, such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Energy, National Electrification Administration, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Department of Education and Department of Labor and Employment, the DILG encouraged the LGUs to avail of existing programs like the SALINTUBIG. (RER/Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa, DILG-13/ NCLM/PIA-Caraga/asf )

Misamis Occidental sets P7.8m school board budget

By RUTCHIE C. AGUHOB

OROQUIETA City––An annual budget of P7.8 million has been allocated for the provincial school board (PSB) of Misamis Occidental this year.

The budget will be sourced out from the one percent real taxes of the current year, estimated to reach P7 million and the unappropriated surplus of P800,000 in the previous year, Governor Herminia M. Ramiro said.

Approval of the budget was signed during the first quarter of this year, by the governor and Schools Division Supt. Jonathan Dela Peňa, in their capacity as chair and co-chair of the Board.

Other signatories, included Education Committee Chair Ed-

ilma Bulawan, Provincial Treasuter Elma Gula, DepEd Non-teaching Representative Lorenzo Macalisang and President Edgar Adlaon of the Misamis Occidental Public School Teachers Association.

PSB expenditures are construction, repair and maintenance of public elementary and secondary school buildings and facilities, P1 million; establishment and maintenance of extension classes, particularly for salaries of extension teachers, P300,000; and Alternative Learning System, P700,000; and sports activities, P2.9 million; Maintenance and other operating expenses for elementary and secondary education, assistance and other curricular activities of the division are : schools press conference, P600,000; science

activities, P200,000; Youth Entrepreneurship and Cooperativism in Schools/Student Technologist Entrepreneurs of the Philippines, P150,000; special education program, P50,000; Boy Scout of the Philippines activities, P75,000; Girl Scouts of the Philippines activities, P75,000; \ Tagisan ng Talino, Balagtasan, Wika and Panitikan, P50,000; reading program, P50,000; ParentsTeachers Association, P200,000; cultural activities, P300,000; repair/improvement of division office, P500,000; preparation for new site of Diwat National High School in Bonifacio town, P200,000; information and technology equipment, P200,000; and revenue adjustment, P250,000.

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Manticorp Technologies puts up headquarter in Zamboanga; to hire thousands of call center agents

By AL JACINTO, Regional editor-Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA City––A new company called Manticorp Technologies Global Network Solutions, Inc. which caters to call center training and employment, has set up its main office in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines.

Chief Executive Officer Francois Karl Louis Pilay said the company offers English proficiency training, among other modules, to applicants that eventually would lead them to employment on various call centers based in Cebu province and Manila.

“We chose Zamboanga City to establish our main operations because of its vast human resources. Zamboanga is a great place to invest because it is one of the highly urbanized cities in the country and has the facilities needed in our kind of business,” Pilay said in an interview over the Mindanao Examiner TeleRadyo on Tuesday.

He said the company, which is into knowledge process outsourcing, has signed up a contract with 8 call centers to train and hire new employees for their operations in the Philippines.

“This is a very good op-

portunity for those who are looking for a high-paying job, and of course the Manticorp Technologies Global Network Solutions shall take care of their training and when they are ready we can provide them the work because we have 8 clients all wanting to hire new call center agents for Cebu and Manila. We are looking at training and hiring thousands in Zamboanga Peninsula to work for call centers,” said Pilay, who is also the company’s Senior Business Development Manager.

He said the training would last up to one month and the company can train as many as 30 people all the same time at their headquarters at 35 Crispin Atilano Street.

The company’s Chief Finance Officer Charlie Tugao said Manticorp Technologies Global Network Solutions is also establishing a branch in Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur province, and is looking into putting up more in the cities of Ozamiz, Iligan, Dipolog and Cagayan de Oro. “We hope to contribute to the local economy and at the same time provide jobs

Chief Executive Officer Francois Karl Louis Pilay and Chief Finance Officer Charlie Tugao, of Manticorp Technologies Global Network Solutions, Inc., speak during the Mindanao Examiner Tele-Radyo program in Zamboanga City.

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for college graduates and even undergraduates who are willing to undergo intensive training and prepare themselves for call center jobs,” Tugao said.

“We have no preference here. Everybody is welcome

in the company as long as they are between 18 to 42 years old, and can speak English and we shall teach and train them everything they need to learn in this industry,” he added.

He said attractive com-

Gensan declares ‘gun-free-zone’ GENERAL Santos City––The city government has declared the entire area as a “gun-free zone” in connection with the upcoming celebration of the city’s 44th charter anniversary and 14th Tuna festival.

Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio issued the declaration through Executive Order (EO) No. 23, which specifically sets a total firearms ban within the city’s 26 barangays “in the interest of peace and order.”

She said the move is part of the

comprehensive security plan adopted by the local government for the threeweek festivities, which is slated August 18 to September 9.

“This is to ensure a secure, peaceful and orderly celebration as well as avert the occurrence gun-related crimes within the city,” the mayor said.

The city government’s “gun-free zone” declaration was patterned after a local executive order issued in 2010 that also set a total firearms ban in the entire city to address the then

resurgence of gun-related crimes.

Military, police and other law enforcement personnel, they may be allowed to carry a firearm if they are on duty and if they have a mission order, letter order, detail order and acknowledgement receipt of the issued firearm, the official said.

Since last week, authorities already intercepted nine handguns through the checkpoints that they established in four major entry and exit points of the city.

Signing of agreement to spur more energy efficient retrofitting nationwide THE Department of Energy (DOE), along with other 56 agencies from the National Capital Region (NCR), Southern Tagalog, and Bicol, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) yesterday, August 14, 2012, as part of the government retrofitting initiative under the Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP) which aims to save electricity expenditure of government agencies and reduce carbon emissions.

The PEEP is a project which envisions to lower

power demand in the country. The DOE has emphasized that the project was borne out of the need to effect changes in the consumptive behavior of the consumers. It has since then transposed that behavior change in the government sector.

“Electricity is a commodity and its price is subject to availability of supply and consumer demand. We should always be mindful that energy wastage effectively reduces total available energy supply, artificially

lifts demand, and promotes high prices,” Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson stated.

Aside from PEEP, the government is already implementing the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) which, from September 2005 to December 2011, has already effected savings of Php 1.6 billion in electricity bills and Php 261 million in transport fuel under the DOE-National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP).

The MOA signing comes

on the heels of the government retrofitting in Metro Manila in 35 government buildings, completed in February 2012, which targeted 1.85 GWh savings, Php 13 million, and 741 tCO2 avoidance annually.

The DOE has expanded the retrofitting component of the PEEP to include 100 government buildings from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with additional potential electricity savings of 6 GWh, to Php 60 million, and annual SIGNING/PAGE 11

pensation and benefits await those who will be hired by the company.

Tugao said those who are interested in the training and employment in call centers can contact their Zamboanga headquarters

at telephone number 0629842038 and 0905-6130612, and those in Zamboanga del Sur and other parts of Western Mindanao can also call up 0927-6669194 for inquiries. (Mindanao Examiner)

Remarks to ‘blow’ houses incites war with the poor THE Associated Labor Unions-TUCP today rebuked President Aquino and Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson for their uncalled for remarks that tend to incite war between the government and the working poor.

“The mindset of President Aquino and the remarks of Secretary Singson are incendiary statements which incite and threaten the working poor to take action against the government in defense of their well-being.

These two public servants forgot that these informal settlers, too, are victims of the flood,” said Gerard Seno, National Executive Vice President of the Associated Labor Unions-TUCP, the biggest labor federation today.

In various media interviews aired and published Monday, Singson said that upon instructions from President Aquino that, if push comes to shove, they are going to “blast” the houses of families who are living along riverbanks and waterways apparently blocking the flow of rainwater causing serious floods in NCR and in nearby provinces.

“We appeal to Mr. Aquino and Mr. Singson to rather treat these working people kindly. The families who are living in these risky places are working mothers and fathers who eke out a living in the metropolis because of poverty. In the rural areas, these people have only two choices—join the army of communist or Muslim separatists’ movements. They are also stressed people due to their current unhealthy living environment.

With these very straining factors, Pres. Aquino and Secretary Singson might be choosing a wrong war,” Seno explained.

These informal settlers are the thousands of bluecollar workers in factories, malls, constructions.

They chose to live in vulnerable places because their minimum pay cannot afford a decent housing. These workers chose to live by these dangerous places because certain government institutions utterly failed to provide them with choices to alleviate their standard of living, he added. PR

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Padayon tightens belt in Misamis Oriental TWO possible candidates from Padayon Pilipino are in contention for the Congressional post in Misamis Oriental’s second district. Incumbent Congressman Bambi Emano sets his eyes for the gubernatorial post next year leaving the province second congressional district vacant. These two candidates are likely from the scion of Emano’s political clan. The idea is that Padayon will not allow any ‘stranger’ to take the province second Cris Diaz congressional district. A ‘stranger’ in Padayon’s context is somebody not allied with Padayon or somebody who runs for an elective post without Padayon’s blessings.

It is of note that the Emanos had strengthened their grip of the province politics after the clan settled their differences in 2007. Of course, the reason was political.

The discord nearly blows apart the closely-knit Emano clan when attempts to fit Emano against Emano (father against son, nephew against uncle) were worked out by Emano’s political nemesis. To recall, town Mayor Paulino ‘Oloy’ Emano of Tagolo-an parted ways with his elder brother Mayor Vicente ‘Dongkoy’ Emano of Cagayan de Oro City sometime in 1998. ‘Oloy’ was slighted when ‘Dongkoy, who heads the Padayon, by-passed his nomination for an elective post at that time. ‘Oloy’ wanted to run for governor in Misamis Oriental in 1998, but the Padayon opted to support the candidacy of then Mayor Antonio ‘Bong’ Calingin, of Claveria. Calingin then won the election against Ruthie Guingona.

‘Oloy’ was not alone who felt slighted with Padayon’s odd manner of fielding candidates. Former vice Governor Julio Uy of Misamis Oriental shares Oloy experience in the province. After many years of being inseparable, Julio Uy parted his ways with Dongkoy and Padayon Pilipino.

In Cagayan de Oro City, councilors Edgar Cabanlas, Carmen barangay captain Rolando Uy, former Gusa Barangay Capt. Eric Salcedo, former Lapasan barangay Capt. Teodolo Lao also experienced the same thing. Uy and Lao were once elected city councilors under the Padayon Pilipino ticket.

Salcedo, Uy, Cabanlas and Lao were sworn Padayon Pilipino members who parted ways with Emano after they failed Padayon’s endorsement in an elective post.

Cabanlas earlier wants to run for Congress in the city’s second district but Padayon endorsed BELT/PAGE 11

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IN 1986 at EDSA, the first people power revolt ended 21 years of a government so dark and so opaque, and ushered in one of light and transparency. The strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos was vanquished and democracy icon Corazon C. Aquino came to power.

A year later, the 1987 Constitution enshrined state policies of full transparency and accountability in the conduct of all public officials and employees, and of full public disclosure of information vested with public interest.

The Constitution upheld the people’s right to know and be informed about all policies, projects, and programs of government that

Editorial involve use of taxpayers’ money.

It is now 2012, or over 26 years after EDSA. Filipinos today are the most exuberant in their exercise of the freedoms of speech, of the press, and of peaceable assembly for redress of just grievances. But one other inalienable freedom that the Constitution also guarantees -- Freedom of Information -- remains just a bill perpetually stuck in the legislative wringer over the last 14 years, hobbled by the discombobulating “concerns” of the Executive, and mocked by restrictive administrative fiats of the

judiciary, the House of Representatives, and even the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Freedom of Information Act long promised by the Constitution to this day remains just a promise.

And from the 12th to the present 15th Congress, despite the dozens of bills filed and refiled, it seems like we always return to square one, marching but only in place, on the FOI Act. The second Aquino administration of Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III was installed in June 2010 on major summons for the citizens and public officials to trek the “daang matuwid”, rid the nation of corruption, and alleviate poverty. From birth, it is an administra-

tion that seems naturally betrothed to pushing and passing the FOI Act. Two years and two months on office hence, the administration and its Liberal Party-led coalition in the House of Representatives have yet to do the job.

From various accounts of senior officials and proadministration legislators, Their less than vigorous interest to pass the FOI Act supposedly derives from a few reasons: 1. That some Executive agencies have become more transparent anyway they are already uploading online some budget and public finance documents; 2. That the FOI Act seems largely an issue PUSH/PAGE 11

The power of positive talking THINK a minute.

They say, “Love is blind.”

So when a guy’s in love with a girl and he wants his family to like her, do you think he’ll say anything bad about her to his family?

Would he tell his parents that his girlfriend is stupid?

Or that she’s lazy and can’t cook? I seriously doubt it!

It’s just the opposite. He points out only his girlfriend’s good qualities to his family.

You see, when you’re in love, you’re blind to your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s weaknesses. And even if you do see their faults, it just doesn’t seem that bad or important.

Because after all…you’re in love with that person!

You know whom else we need to love like that? It’s our own children.

Do you realize that our kids believe the things we

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst say to them? So when you and I tell our children that they’re stupid, lazy, or bad, they really believe it!

With our words, we parents can actually kill any self-confidence our kids have! Because if a child believes us when we tell them that he or she is dumb, weak, or can’t do anything well, then they won’t. That’s just what they’ll become!

One of the most important gifts we can give our kids is to love them without conditions and help them believe in themselves. Since

whatever our kids believe about themselves is what they are going to become!

So when you and I tell our kids that they’re smart, good with their hands, or that they’re good-looking.

When we tell them that we will always love them no matter what they do or how they look. When we tell them their good points every day.

We’re not giving our kids a big head or spoiling them! Rather, we’re building their self-confidence and preparing them to succeed

and handle life well!

You see, if you want your children to succeed, then it’s your job to give them a chance!

It’s your responsibility to make your kids believe in themselves and what God designed them to be.

And for you to succeed in doing that as their parent, you must use the power of positive talk!

You must encourage your children and building their confidence every day by the way you talk to them.

So Dad and Mom, if you haven’t already, won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you and start changing you into a new person and parent to your kids?

It’s only then you can help them start becoming what God made them to be and fulfill His plan for their lives.

Just Think a Minute.

Caveat: all is not lost yet for De Lima?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do…” (Ephesians 2:10, the Holy Bible).

-oooEIGHT CANDIDATES FOR NEXT CJ KNOWN: The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is submitting a list of eight names to President Aquino from which he could choose who is going to be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

The eight names are: Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio, Associate Justices Roberto Abad, Maria Lourdes Sereno, Arturo Brion and Teresita Leonardo De Casto, Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza, former San Juan Rep. Ronaldo Zamora, and former Ateneo Law Dean Cesar

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio Villanueva.

-oooGOD’S ANOINTED WILL BE APPOINTED CJ: Who will be appointed?

He or she who will find favor with God, of course.

Indeed, there are a lot of aspirants, but only he or she who is anointed by God will get the position. As for me, I am praying real hard that he or she who has the spirit of God in him or her, or he or she who has the fear and love of God in his or her heart, will be

blessed with the position come August 29, 2012, the 90-day deadline in the 1987 Constitution.

If someone who has a dark heart and who has no love and fear of God in him or her will be appointed, a darker future awaits not just the entire judiciary, but the entire country as well.

In that eventuality, may the heavens have mercy on us all.

-oooCAVEAT: ALL IS NOT LOST YET FOR DE LIMA?

If it is true that Malacanang worked hard for the inclusion of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima in the JBC list ---to enable her to be chosen as the next and, historically speaking, the first woman, Chief Justice of the Philippines---can it be possible that President Aquino just appoint an acting Chief Justice on August 29 while the disbarment cases against her are still being “worked out” in the meantime?

Is there anything in the 1987 Constitution which says that the person to be appointed within the 90 day period from the time the position of Chief Justice became vacant should be given a permanent appointment?

Or, as its present wording seems to imply, what the Constitution merely CAVEAT/PAGE 11

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NGCP statement on the acquisition of transmission assets THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reiterated its position that acquiring assets that are performing transmission functions, but are currently under the control of other entities, will be beneficial to electric power consumers in the long run.

Some groups have opposed NGCP’s planned acquisition, saying that the purchase will be a violation of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) or RA 9136.

On the contrary, NGCP said that it has the legal basis to acquire at fair market price the said assets. NGCP – the power transmission service provider and grid operator – made the clarification as it looks to acquire power facilities classified as transmission assets in a move to better manage and uphold the security and integrity of the nationwide power grid.

Among PEDC’s transmission assets are a switchyard, transformers, power circuit breakers, transmission line, SCADA and microwave system, and the lot where the switchyard is constructed.

“While Section 9 of the EPIRA allows a generator to own, operate and maintain a dedicated point-to-point limited transmission facility, this is only on the condition that said facility is solely used by the generator to connect to the grid and that it will not be used to connect other users. Distribution utilities and/or other generators and large customers are not allowed to connect to the facility,” said Atty. Cynthia P. Alabanza, NGCP Spokesperson and Adviser for External Affairs.

Section 21 of the EPIRA mandates that NGCP, as TransCo’s concessionaire, is the entity solely responsible for the improvement,

expansion, operation, and/ or maintenance of the nation’s transmission assets.

It is the only entity which possesses the required technical expertise to maintain and operate the nationwide power grid. “No other entity is legally authorized to operate transmission assets, and NGCP is the only company technically competent to do so,” stressed Alabanza.

NGCP had earlier filed an application with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to seek approval of its capital expenditure for the acquisition of power facilities classified as transmission assets, including those under the control of Panay Energy Development Corporation’s (PEDC).

PEDC, a generation company, is connected and currently supplying power to the grid through NGCP’s Sta. Barbara Substation.

“In the case of the PEDC assets subject of NGCP’s ap-

plication with the ERC, the assets are not only used to connect PEDC to the grid, but are also used to directly supply power distributor Panay Electric Company Inc. (PECO). The assets are also used by another generator Panay Power Corporation.

Therefore, the facility is not a ‘dedicated point-to-point limited transmission facility’ and must be turned over to NGCP,” Alabanza said.

Acquisition by NGCP of the transmission assets currently under the control of other entities will revert the operation and maintenance of the same to NGCP, enabling it to better discharge its mandate under EPIRA and its franchise of managing and upholding the security and integrity of the nationwide power grid.

Once NGCP has acquired the PEDC assets, NGCP will be able to connect these assets to the grid.

“The most important conse-

quence of NGCP’s acquisition of these transmission assets is that consumers of power distributor PECO will then have the option of sourcing electricity supply with lower generation charge from sources other than PEDC, including the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM),” Alabanza added.

PECO is the only distribution utility in Panay island that is not connected to the grid.

It should be noted that compared with other distribution utilities in Panay island, PECO consumers are paying the highest generation charge. Based on data provided by the distribution utilities themselves, PECO charged its residential customers a generation rate of Php8.2637/kWh for the month of May 2012. By comparison, ANTECO, which sources its supply from the WESM, billed a generation

rate of Php5.8160/kWh to its residential customers for the same period.

For the other distribution utilities like ILECO I, GUIMELCO, AKELCO, ILECO II, ANTECO, and ILECO III, the combined generation and transmission charge per distribution utility is still lower compared to the generation charge alone of PECO. “The application was filed with adherence to EPIRA in mind. NGCP will faithfully discharge its responsibility as mandated by the law. That responsibility entails making sure that all assets performing transmission functions are under its operational control and maintenance. All of this,” Alabanza added, “will fall under the strict scrutiny of the ERC.”

and GPH panels were getting seated to resume talks in Malaysia? ****** INSIDE STORY -- My “deep throat” informant told me an interesting story.

Just several days before the attack, some emissary from the MILF or GPH went to see Umbra Kato in his marshy hideaway in Maguindanao advising him:

COME BACK AND REJOIN MILF OR ELSE THEY ‘LL “TAKE YOU OUT” The timeline: this was to take place after this new round of talks. Evidently, on the verge of signing milestone agreements, the scenario seems to show that the GPH negotiators want an assurance from the MILF that renegade rebel Kato WHY/PAGE 11

Atty. Cynthia P. Alabanza Spokesperson Adviser for External Affairs

Why Umbra Kato attacked

By JESS G. DUREZA

I WAS in General Santos City over the past few days. While there, I met my friends in the media. One of my reliable contacts in the Maguindanao area (about an hour away) sought me out to brief me on the latest incident involving the forces of former MILF base commander ailing Ameril Umbra Kato (who is still recuperating from a recent near-fatal heart attack).

The recent attacks on AFP positions and civilians caused the closure for several days to the public of a vital highway between Shariff Aguak, capital town of Maguindanao province to the outside world.

One informant said the forces of Umbra repelled initial military operations to clear the highway. The assembled fire power of the rebels even forced AFP ‘s advancing armored attack SIMBAs or APCs (armored personnel carriers) to hastily retreat in the initial salvo.

It’s now a favorite story among the locals that they found out that the APCs were faster in retreating than in advancing: “ Mabilis pala ang SIMBA. Mabilis

umatras kaysa abante” is now a joke going the rounds. ***** CEASEFIRE ---Recent firefights centered in Guindulungan town. I am a bit familiar with the area during my Mindanao work for Malacanang several years back.

I recall traveling there deep towards the mountain area where a so-called “38th parallel” point was established for ceasefire purposes marking on the ground “no cross” zones and dividing lines between MILF forces and the AFP. The Malaysian-led international monitoring team had its command base on a high point overlooking the town at that time near the highway. I always dropped by because they had good Malaysian coffee and snacks there.

I remember one visit to attend to the thousands of evacuees. In the town proper, hundreds of makeshift shelters housed the evacuees due to firefights between the MILF and the military.

Even with those incidents, the ceasefire mechanism was working and holding well at that time and Umbra Kato was still a regular base

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commander of the MILF. **** HELICOPTER --That evacuation center brings me unforgettable memories. It was during one of my visits there when a Huey helicopter conked out forcing a return to the Cotabato airport. I remember some foreign government embassy and UN representatives were so scared to re-board the Huey after it was quickly repaired and had to take off again due to the thousand evacuees expecting our arrival. Those foreign reps were not only risking lives but more. Their insurance coverages were suspended if something happened to them. They violated their own travel advisories including instructions not to board government aircrafts, much more riding on Vietnam war- vintage Huey helicopters. But I guess they had no other choice since this was ordinary, standard travel assets for me in my work and they joined me wanting to see for themselves actual situations on the ground to report to their respective capitals abroad.

As it turned out, it was far from being a “joy ride” as

some of my guests perhaps originally thought.

Looking back, now that I am back to private life, I will still board any Huey helicopter anytime, knowing that our Air force pilots are considered “the best in the world” --- daring if not creative ( for fixing air assets in a jiffy by sheer ingenuity under trying conditions.) I have so much to tell about this but I will keep that for another time. ***** WHY THE ATTACK? --- Many of us must be wondering why on earth would Ameril Umbra Kato, known as an Islamic religious leader launch an attack during the holy month of Ramadhan. In fact he is roundly condemned by his fellow muslims for his “satanic” and un-Islamic action. We must also be wondering how come his forces were so well equipped and had stocked on ammos that lasted them for several days. And how come they attacked several AFP positions when they knew they could not defeat the AFP nor even maintain long control of harassed areas?

Why did the attack coincide to the very day the MILF

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NGCP restores 69-kV line affected by floods THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) restored at 10:40 AM yesterday the PNPP-Morong 69-kiloVolt (kV) line, which was affected by widespread flooding and landslides in Morong, Bataan.

Power transmission service to customers Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO)-Morong and Bataan Technopark Incorporated (BTPI) has been restored.

Major power transmission lines or grid backbone facilities rated at least 230 kiloVolts (kV) of electricity were unaffected and remained intact after the heavy monsoon rains and flooding.

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Major oil firms raise prices anew MANILA -- Four oil firms raised Tuesday the prices of their petroleum products.

Effective 6 a.m., Pilipinas Shell and Total Philippines increased their prices at P1.80 per liter for unleaded and premium gas; P1.50 per liter for diesel; P1.70 per liter for regular gas.

Petron Corporation also implemented the same price increase except for regular gas at P1.60 per liter.

Shell and Petron also raised its kerosene by P1.60 per liter.

Meanwhile, Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex) implemented the same price adjustment of Shell but it will take effect at 12 p.m. Tuesday.

The four oil companies stressed that there will be no price adjustments in calamity affected areas.

For Total,price freeze will be implemented in Metro Manila, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Pagsanjan(Laguna), Bacoor,

Rosario and Kawit in Cavite.

For Shell, price freeze is in effect in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Rizal, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Sta. Cruz and Pagsanjan in Laguna and Bacoor, Kawit and Rosario in Cavite.

For Petron-- in Metro Manila, Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Tarlac.

For Chevron, areas covered by the price freeze include the National Capital Region, Rizal, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Sta. Cruz and Pagsanjan(in Laguna), Bacoor,Kawit and Rosario(in Cavite), and Bulacan.

Many oil companies last week had said they would freeze prices in areas under a state of calamity due to rain and floods, which left more than 90 people dead.

According to the oil firms, the price increases reflect movements in the international oil market.

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Freeze prices amid disaster, Aquino told

By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Heavy rains and massive flooding this week have forced millions in Luzon to suspend their activities and help one another. But for the deregulated and privatized oil companies and public utilities, even disasters have

failed to stay their hands in imposing price hikes.

Shell and Petron increased this week its gasoline by P0.80 ($0.019) per liter, diesel by P0.40 ($0.0096) per liter, and kerosene by P0.30 ($0.0072) per liter. Total raised their gas price by P0.80 ($0.019) per liter, and diesel by P0.40 ($0.0096) per liter.

Me anw h i l e, Man i l a Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distributor of electricity, raised power charges by P28 ($0.6702) for consumers using 100 kWh and P56 ($1.3404) for those using 200kWh. Consumers consuming 300kWh and 400 kWh monthly will shell out P84 ($2.0105) and

P112 ($2.6807) respectively starting this month.

“In the midst of tragedy due to the heavy rains that caused massive flooding all over Luzon, the opportunistic, greedy and heartless owners of Petron and Meralco strive to squeeze more profit especially among the victims of massive flooding. The

Government imports 1,205 dairy animals to boost dairy industry Animals disembark from the ship ready for transport to the quarantine. Two shipments of 1,205 dairy animals from New Zealand arrived in Cagayan de Oro City last month and were now being quarantined at the Feedlot of Del Monte Philippines, Inc. in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. (Debbie De San Miguel, NDA

victims have already lost their homes and some have even lost their loved ones…

They deser ve help, not higher prices,” said Rodel Mesa, secretary general of Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (Uma).

“Instead of helping flood victims by way of suspension or moratorium of price hike and services, raising profits remain to be the prime interest of these big companies,” Mesa said. His group pressed the Aquino government to call for the suspension of all utility charges and oil price hikes in flood-stricken areas in Luzon and in the Vizayas.

Disasters upon disasters It is bad enough that many Filipinos are rendered more vulnerable to disasters as a result of conscious negligence and environmental policies itself by the government. As heavy rains resulted to unprecedented flooding and put the lives and livelihoods of Filipinos in danger, various reports also showed the apparent lack in rescue equipment and readiness of most villages, including those already tagged as flood-prone.

Aquino and local government officials, including other media anchors, also blamed some Filipinos for placing themselves in the path of danger, even if reports also recounted that the people were there for lack of choice. In the case of a flooded village in San Mateo, Rizal, the

residents are there because the government itself relocated them there. The residents said they were not forewarned that it is in the path of rampaging floodwaters.

Television reports also documented how the people themselves have to rely on each other’s help, and on their own ingenuity. They crafted water vessels from discarded containers, refrigerator, and airbeds. While rain-soaked Filipinos were already quaking in fear of rising floodwaters atop their roofs, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino was only then telling the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to conduct an inventory of government’s rescue equipment.

But as it turned out, the Aquino government has little rescue equipment because the administration has reportedly vetoed many proposals on disasterpreparedness, including projects that would have mitigated flooding. On the ground, or on the flooded streets, rescuers were thus forced to borrow rubber boats that easily get punctured by wires or steel roof.

And now, as Filipinos continue to play a dangerous guessing game on whether they can now return to their house or not, or whether it will continue to rain and flood as much, the Aquino government, said critics, have failed as well to protect them from high prices.

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DILG-10 to spearhead collaborative workshop for Tagoloan River Basin TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental––The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Region 10 will conduct a collaborative workshop for contiguous local government units in the periphery of Tagoloan River Basin on August 22, 2012.

The workshop will be attended by mayors, vice mayors, sanggunian members, and disaster risk reduction management officers of covered city and municipalities from Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, namely: Malaybalay City, Baungon, Impasugong, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Tagoloan and Claveria.

The activity is the second regional forum under the DILG’s “Enhancing LGU Capacity on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation” (CCA) program in which said workshop falls under its capacity enhancement component. The first one was held last July 19, 2012 for the Cagayan de Oro River Basin.

The forum will help raise awareness among local governments and communities in the target river basin on DRR and CCA, as well as mobilize political support for the engagement of multistakeholders for local level

disaster risk reduction and management initiatives.

It will also be discussed in the forum the current situation of the areas in terms of disaster risks and climate vulnerabilities, as well as the government development framework on DRR and CCA, among others.

Aside from the two major river basins (MRBs) in Region 10, there are 16 other MRBs throughout the country identified by the River Basin Control Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Each of these MRBs is expected to consider a collaborative agenda in their planning that shall create a common action plan to address overlapping concerns that is caused by one reach to the other. This river basin-based approach will intensify local government unit’s efforts to effectively manage the risk from floods, landslides, drought and even sea level rise including establishment of forecasting and early warning system in every river basin.

The forum will be held at N Hotel, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. Also invited are SK/ABC Federation DILG Field Officers, Local Resource/Academic

Institutions, CSOs, Regional Development Council members, and other representatives from national agencies and non-government organizations.

A separate forum for contiguous LGUs in the periphery of MindanaoCotabato River Basin will also be conducted by DILG Regions 10 and 12 on August 15, 2012 at General Santos City.

Eighteen local government units from Bukidnon province will be participating along with 26 local government units from Region 12 in the said activity.

Per RA 9729 known as the “Climate Change Act of 2009” and RA 10121 known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010,” DILG is mandated to capacitate local government units on CCA and disaster preparedness.

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TheXavierStage’sExperienceModernTheaterOpened

by Micka Angela Victoria Virtudazo

Works of Art: The Xavier Stage's Second Theater Season Launching August 1, 2012. Xavier University's repertory theater company, The Xavier Stage, is back for its second theater season. Experience Modern Theater.

Experience The Xavier Stage.

Sure enough, it came up with a new and fresh presentation of what's

in store for everyone this season.

T h e r e v u e performances were fashioned with artists who underwent intense trainings and workshops under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Jorge Caronia who made the choreography.

It was of a silent ambience kind. And it helped build the

tension and emotions.

Special participations of the CU Dance Troupe, Ms. Miles Dioquino Nacional, and The Xavier Philharmonia also hyped up and wowed the audience.

With this, TXS has done a lot not only to underpin cultural development in XU but also to pave way to become inspirations to all.

With its baroque of major productions, TXS, headed by Mr. Hobart "Bart" Savior, Executive Director , the theater company will show an array of ethereal philosophical plays about human rights, death, love and life that will surely reach out for over hundreds of people and will move their lives, showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's

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launching, they'd all be waiting for everything [the productions]," says a second year Development Communication student.

TXS, going beyond what is really expected from them, will really get to tie people over this season-- more than what they've accomplished during the first.

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19 -22, 2012), Paul Dumol's Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio (Dec. 5 - 8. 2012) and Bertolt Brecht's A Respectable Wedding (Feb 2013).

"Shocking and it's making you want to watch for more.

People in the theater really applauded when everything wrapped up.

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Pimentel urged the police to get to the bottom of the incident to determine whether it was just the act of one man or one committed with the help of others.

He said the police must determine whether it was politically motivated or whether it was the handiwork of those affected by the lady governor’s crusade against crimes, especially on the sale of illegal drugs.

After the morning flag ceremony at the capitol grounds, Governor Matugas took shelter from the rains at the Bulwagan ng Katarungan when the gunman appeared, fired a warning shot and then took aim at the governor.

Her security, PO2 Ronnie Goles, immediately covered and embraced the governor. Goles sustained gunshot wounds in his neck, back and right upper arm.

Another security detail, PO2 Jerson Uindulman, was hit in the lower left leg, while court security Reymar Quiñones was hit in the arm and back.

Wearing a white barong, Lapac was armed with a caliber .45 pistol which he drew from a bag moments before the assault.

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Benjo Benaldo. Benaldo lost against incumbent Rufus Rodriguez. Rolando Uy wants Padayon endorsement for Congress in the city’s first district, Padayon instead tossed Mitz Tagarda.

Uy won a little over 1,800 votes against Tagarda.

Now, who could be Padayon’s candidate in Misamis Oriental’s second district? Some guessed ‘Oloy’ Emano while others thought of incumbent Cagayan de Oro City councilor Nadia Emano, ‘Dongkoy’s’ daughter. There are still ‘dark horses’ in the corner but ‘Oloy’ and ‘Nadia’s’ names persist. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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of the middle class and the media; 3. That the FOI Act might not get the numbers needed in the House,

and with the May 2013 elections coming soon, might divide more than unite the political parties.

Online uploads of public documents are just half the transparency equation that the FOI Act must guarantee.

The other, more important half of the equation that an FOI Act guarantees is the public disclosure of documents on request or on demand of citizens asserting their right to access information in government custody.

Citizens need and must know how public officials exercise their powers and authorities, how they spend public funds, what contracts and agreements they sign and seal on our behalf, what policy issues bother them that must also bother us so we may participate in making decisions.

Citizens need and must know what programs for the delivery of the most basic services, as well as how they can access with success and within reasonable time frames the most relevant public documents they need to secure and safeguard their most basic needs. Indeed, in the panoply of rights, the right to information is both the most supreme and the most fundamental as it is the bedrock of all our rights to education, property, livelihood, even life.

The right to information is our protection against government abuse, at the same time that it is our power to make government accountable.

But our right to information, as great and selfexecuting as it is under the 1987 Constitution, requires a complementing legislation to ensure its clear-cut, full and predictable operation.

Twenty six years and five presidents since, the FOI Act remains just a promise.

Over that long wait, the proposed measure has undergone numerous adjustments to carefully balance the people’s right to information on the one hand, and the interests for reasonable confidentiality and sound administrative practice, on the other.

This balancing process has already been exhausted.

In truth what is now left

preventing the passage of the FOI law are the personal and speculative fears of our leaders of the people’s exercise of their right to know.

Today, we speak with one voice and join the rest of the people in demanding political will on the part of President Aquino, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. to lead their respective institutions in immediately enacting the FOI law.

With time fast running out on the 15th Congress, the long wait for the FOI Act should be over yesterday. The time for decision is now.

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verse of the Bible, or of the Koran for Muslims, or of any other holy book from any other religion, dealing with courtesy or giving way to others, before any license is issued. This way, we educate drivers to be more civil and courteous on the road.

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will also be restrained and that MILF has the capability to control the area. It is also to prove to the government that any agreement will bring peace including mainstream armed groups including Kato.

My source also said that another factor floating around is that Kagi Murad’s MILF panel is already in the verge of accepting formally an enhanced autonomy setup and short of the bangsamoro expectation of a “substate” , to the disappointment -- and even anger -- of so- called fundamentalist islamists.

Hence the attacks. To show defiance, anger and a preemptive strike to send strong messages to both GPH and MILF. And to the international community as well. We all can decipher those other intended messages.

Sounds like old times.

The never ending story. So, what else is new?

TO ME, WHAT IS IMPORTANT NOW IS TO TEND TO THE UNFORTUNATE, INNOCENT AND SUFFERING VICTIMS OF CONFLICT!

requires is the appointment of someone, even if only in a temporary capacity?

To guide all of us here is what Section 4 (1), Article 8 of the Constitution says: “Section 4 (1)The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices. It may sit en banc or in its discretion, in division of three, five, or seven Members.

Any vacancy shall be filled within ninety days from the occurrence thereof.”

So, here’s a caveat to all interested: watch out, all is not lost yet for De Lima, it seems!

-oooBELMONTE RETURNING AS QC MAYOR IN 2013: There is a talk spreading like wildfire in Quezon City these days, saying that House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is giving up his congressional seat in 2013 to return as mayor. Many are citing the fact that most of the infrastructure projects in the city’s four districts today bear huge billboards from page 5 avoidance of 3,246 tCO2. and posters announcing they The Government Building are projects of Belmonte. Retrofit is part of the efficient What about Mayor Herbert lighting initiative component of Bautista? He will represent PEEP. This component also inBelmonte’s district instead. cludes the national residential lighting, public lighting retrofit -oooincluding streetlights, traffic lights, “KILUSANG KORTE- and solar-powered LEDs in offSIYA SA KAPWA”: There grid areas, and the carrying out energy efficiency testing and ought to be some rule or of lamp waste management which regulation at the Land intends to expand the DOE’s Transportation Office (LT) existing testing laboratory and which will require all ap- the establishment of a mercury management facility for plicants for drivers’ licenses waste recovery of mercury from used to memorize at least one fluorescent lamps.

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Daily Horoscope

Aries: You might be involved in a conflict with an elder relative. You can easily settle everything with a kind word. You may want to choose your words more carefully today. In the afternoon you may receive a piece of good news regarding a business project.

Taurus: Humour your loved one and pay a visit to relatives! You could be in a bad mood because a business has failed, but your loved one won’t take no for an answer. You are advised to stay to routine activities.

Gemini: This morning you could lose your temper and start a family quarrel over money. Don’t lose your head!

You are advised to pay more attention to your need for rest. Anyway, it would be better for you to avoid challenging tasks today.

Cancer: In the morning you might find it difficult to focus, and this will drive you mad. You are advised to postpone any major decision. You need to rest more.

Tough days are in store for you this week, with many difficult tasks. In the evening you might run into an old acquaintance whom you haven’t seen for quite a long time.

Leo: You could be on a state of apathy and experience sentimental problems. You just want to be left alone.

No matter how bad a mood you are in, you should pay more attention to your loved one. A close friend will give you a piece of sound advice regarding a business project. Avoid making hasty decisions!

Virgo: You will tend to be rather jumpy today. You are advised to watch your step, especially in business and in your sentimental life. Avoid investments and private trips today! This is not a good time for working long hours, for you are predisposed to health problems.

Libra: This morning you might not be in a very good mood, and will tend to have an unfair attitude towards your loved one. You could even start a fight. You are advised to avoid business activities and meeting with friends. In the evening you might be asked to look after an older relative who has health problems.

Scorpio: You may have to leave on a business trip, and this will upset your loved one. Do your best to keep your temper no matter what! You are advised to avoid making investments today, for this is not a favourable time.

Sagittarius: In the morning, money issues will make you cancel a trip in a personal interest, but your loved one will feel unhappy with your decision. You might be worried about the health condition of a younger person in your family - possibly a child or a sibling. Keep calm!

Capricorn: Melancholy could affect the relation with your loved one. You have good chances to succeed in domestic activities: cleaning, repairs, moving furniture, etc. You are advised to pay more attention to the elders in your family.

Aquarius: You keep meeting with friends, and your family might miss you. You might even have a quarrel with your loved one. You are advised to try and manage your time in such a way that your sentimental life won’t be affected. Control your temper!

Pisces: You might have an argument with your loved one, and nervousness could affect your social relationships. Express yourself clearly and stay open to dialogue! You may want to moderate your self-pride.

The advice of a reliable friend could prove to be very useful.

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ANNOUNCEMENT SO THE PUBLIC MAY KNOW, the PJH Group of Companies (PJH Lending CORPORATION and PJH REAL ESTATE CORPORATION) did NOT authorize the publication of any press statements or notices in any newspaper particularly Mindanao Goldstar Daily on its August 13, 2012 issue. The said publication contains false and malicious statements made by ignorant and misguided individuals whose intention is to confuse the public and malign the integrity and good reputation of the current Mindanao Area Manager of PJH CAGAYAN “ESTRELLITA “Lilet” ZAMORA” and the current Branch Manager of PJH Butuan “MS. EILEEN “Ai” DAMPOR”. The same is NOT an official publication of the company. The appropriate criminal charges are being prepared against those responsible individuals for their grave misconduct, disloyalty, gross incompetence and negligence.

Only the photograph is true in that publication. A Board Resolution 2012-0014A dated August 13, 2012 was issued stating that the aforesaid employees are regularly reporting to work respectively at PJH CAGAYAN with office address at RM 501, Fifth Floor IMPERIAL BUILDING, VELEZ STREET, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and D1 & 2, CRE DIRECT MKTG CORP BLDG., JC AQUINO AVE., cor CUPIN COMPOUND, BUTUAN CITY, both employees are continuously rendering their services according to their recent job description and mandates from the LEGITIMATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The PRIME INTENT of publishing these statements is to PROTECT AND PRESERVE the interest of the company and the integrity of its employees; particularly “ Ms. ESTRELLITA “Lilet” ZAMORA” and “MS. EILEEN “Ai” DAMPOR”.

This is also to NOTIFY THE PUBLIC that there are pending cases Branch 11 of Cebu City involving INTRA-CORPORATE DISPUTES.

lodged before the Regional Trial Court,

Finally, we would like to assure the public of the commitment, professionalism and dedication of our current Mindanao Area Manager “ESTRELLITA “Lilet” ZAMORA” and the current Branch Manager of PJH Butuan “MS. EILEEN “Ai” DAMPOR” and their valuable and unconditional services rendered to the COMPANY as a whole.

We thank you for your continued patronage and support.

MS. WILMA L. ZAMORA President PJH Group of Companies

GOOD STANDING and STILL CONNECTED WITH PJH LENDING CORPORATION

BE IT KNOWN THAT “ESTRELLITA “Lilet” ZAMORA” and “MS. EILEEN “Ai” DAMPOR” are IN

ESTRELLITA “LILET” ZAMORA

Mindanao Area Manager PJH Lending Corp.

MS. EILEEN “Ai” DAMPOR

Butuan Branch Manager PJH Lending Corp.

as supported by BOARD RESOLUTION 2012-0014A dated August 13, 2012, thus TRANSACTIONS made in their OFFICIAL and AUTHORIZED CAPACITY as MINDANAO AREA MANAGER and BUTUAN BRANCH MANAGER respectively are CONSIDERED VALID.