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Arrest high profile fugitives -CBCP exec By ANGELI SABILLO

high official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines challenged the government to immediately arrest several high-profile fugitives and prove the capability of law enforcers, instead of just offering reward money.

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NAGA CITY, Aug 20 (PIA) -- In two days of uncertainty and anticipation, Atty. Leni Government officials have reported that President Be- Gerona Robredo, wife of nigno Aquino III will be staying in Masbate overnight missing Local Government SEARCH/PAGE 11 SUPPORT/PAGE 11

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BUTUAN CITY – Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr., Vice-Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun, their LEAD/PAGE 11

Fr. Edu Gariguez, head of CBCP’s National Secretariat for Social Action (CBCPNASSA), said he believes that giving reward money will help in the immediate arrest of criminals but diligent police work will also get the job done. “Abay dapat lang. Ako ay isa sa hinahunting nyan noon…dapat gawin ng pamahalaan Aquino na sersoyo ito to really get all these wanted elements,” Gariguez said, alluding to the infamous Jovito Palparan who is accused of perpetrating human rights abuses against activists and social workers. Palparan has a P2 million

bounty on his head for being a suspect in the kidnapping and disappearance of two students from the University of the Philippines in 2006. “I think effective ito kasi may mga taong kumukupkpop dyan dahil sa financial consideration tsaka may karanasan din na kapag tumaas ang reward nahuhuli,” Gariguez explained but added, “Kung magiging masipag lang talaga ‘yung mga tao na dapat gawin ang trabaho nila e di na kailangan ng reward.” In a separate statement, he said the government should show the effectiveARREST/PAGE 11

Journalists mark 1000th day of Maguindanao massacre, protests slow pace of trial By JANVIC MATEO

One thousand days after the Maguindanao Massacre, media groups on Sunday organized a vigil at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City to commemorate the incident dubbed as the single dealiest event for journalists in history. “The activity aims to remember the fallen victims of the massacre, 32 of whom are members of media. The continued killings of journalists and refusal of Congress to pass the Freedom of Information

Law have underscored the dire state of press freedom in the country,” the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said in a statement. According to Inquirer, around 150 media workers, human rights activists, students, and members of other civil society groups joined the overnight vigil. “We are remembering the victims, stressing the demand for justice and urging the government to take concrete steps to end the impunity in media killings,” NUJP President Sonny Fer-

nandez said. “The Aquino government is not doing much to stop the killings,” he added, noting that only 10 people have been convicted in 153 cases of journalist killings since 1986. “If the government can show that they can haul to court and punish the mastermind, that will make perpetrators think twice before killing journalists,” Fernandez said. In separate statements, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility MARK/PAGE 11

Contestants try to outrun each other in a fish competition at the Agro-Industrial Fair being held at the City Hall Grounds. The fair is one of the activities held in celebration of the annual Kagay-an Festival of Cagayan de Oro every month of August. Farmers and fisherfolks have set up booths around the area to sell vegetables and other produce to visitors. It will run for the duration of the city’s fiesta celebrations. PHOTO BY GERRY L . GORIT

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Lawmaker bewails extralegal killing, Barangay forced disappearance of media men captain butchered THE House Committee on Justice was urged to expedite deliberations on a bill imposing life imprisonment for the crimes of extralegal killing and enforced disappearance, victims of which include members of media. “The Supreme Court itself noted that there has yet to be a law passed by Congress defining extra-judicial killing and enforced disappearance,” said Rep. Jerry P. Treñas (Lone District, Iloilo City), principal author of House Bill 3594. The bill is pending action of the House Committee on Justice chaired by his province-mate Rep. Niel Tupas, Jr. (5th District, Iloilo). Treñas cited the opinion of the High Tribunal, which states that, “as the law now stands, extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances in this jurisdiction are not crimes penalized separately from the component criminal acts undertaken to carry out these killings and enforced disappearance and are now penalized under the Revised Penal Code and special laws.” Furthermore, the high tribunal added: “The simple reason is that the Legislature has not spoken on the matter: the determination of what acts are criminal and what the corresponding penalty these criminal acts should carry are matters of substantive law that only the Legislature has the power to enact.” Treñas, Chairman of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability) stressed that the proposed statute seeks to prevent the “execution and abduction of members of media.”

Treñas also pointed out that based on the spate of extralegal killings and enforced disappearances reported nationwide, it is obvious that these crimes were committed because of political considerations or motives. “Hence, a political motive should be the gauge that would determine whether the act committed is beyond the regular felonies contained in the Revised Penal code,” Treñas said. Treñas said that on September 2007, the high tribunal approved the Rule on the Writ of Amparo, which is a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and security has been violated or is threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity. “Even with the Writ of Amparo that covers both existing killings and enforced disappearance or threats thereof, it alone cannot abate the commission of these heinous crimes. The high court crafted the said rule only as a remedial measure. A substantive law is necessary in order to prosecute these crimes,” Treñas said. “The Philippines already has a humiliating reputation of being one of the most dangerous countries for journalists,” he said. Treñas said the bill shall create a legal presumption that the execution or abduction of a member of the media was committed with a political motive. “Unless proven otherwise, the abduction or execution of a journalist shall be considered as a crime of extralegal killing or enforced disappearance,” Treñas said.

Security on Mosques ordered as Ramadan ends ZAMBOANGA CITY-– Mayor Celso Lobregat has ordered the Zamboanga City Police Office and Task Force Zamboanga to intensify security measures in the different mosques and other places of worship here as the Muslim community ends the holy month of Ramadan. Lobregat issued the directive during the meeting of the

Crisis Management Committee which he convened Friday following the twin blasts in the city Thursday night. Lobregat said the deployment of security personnel in different mosques, specifically within the city proper, will help ensure the safety and protection of the devotees of Islam in line with the observance of Eid’l Fitr or the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Councilor Abdurahman Nuño, Liga ng mga Barangay president, has expressed concerns about security in mosques, especially with the explosion near the mosque in Suterville, Barangay Campo Islam, west of this city, on Thursday night. Nuño said Muslims will flock to mosques for their religious rituals in observance of Eid’l Fitri, which is declared upon the sighting of the crescent moon anytime Saturday and Sunday.

By Ben D. Arche

Candidates of the Miss Kagay-an 2012 model their swimwear at the poolside of Koresco Hotel. The swimwear competition is one of the events of the beauty pageant and the winner can get the title as Best in Swimwear as well prizes. However, the winner will only be known during the coronation night.PHOTO BY:GERRY L. GORIT

North Mindanao dev’t council meets in Camiguin By Apipa P. Bagumbaran CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, -- The Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council (RDC) held its 94th full council meeting in Mambajao, Camiguin province. Presided over by Arsenio L. Sebastian III, RDC cochairperson, the council endorsed and approved the Project Climate Twin Phoenix ; the proposed L aguindingan S e ap or t Development Project; the proposed rehabilitation of Muleta River Irrigation System under the repackaged National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (NISRIP); re-estimation of the 2009-2011 gross regional domestic product (GRDP) for Region 10; increase the tax exemption ceiling of benefits of government and private employees from

P30,000 to P60,000; the conduct of the Cagayan de Oro Business Enterprises, Services and Trade Exposition 2012; the Competency Assessment and Certification Program of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) as a tool of recognizing the competencies of the middle level workers and jobseekers; and assistance to the formal sector particularly the government employees affected by tropical storm Sendong. The RDC also endorsed the requests for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to provide special funds for the upgrading (gravel to paved) of Bonifacio-Don Victoriano Road in Misamis Occidental and inclusion in the mandate of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) other palms and providing corresponding

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fund support therefor. Further, the body expressed support to the full implementation of the Bamboo Industry Development Program and the 2011-2016 National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP). Also approved was the RDC-10’s CY 2013 Work and Financial Plan which focused on strengthening development planning and decision-making processes; mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation; enticing investments to Region 10’s preferred investment areas; ensuring effective implementation of major programs and projects; strengthening the role of the RDC in regional development; and intensifying advocacy for the Regional Development Plan and highlighting best practices supportive to plan implementation.

NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley – Police found that a heated argument with the suspect resulted to the death of a barangay captain of Maparat in Compostela town of Compostela Valley province recently. Compostela Municipal Police Office identified the victim as Marlene Ib-ib, resident of Purok 7, who succumbed to multiple hack wounds in different parts of her body. Responding government doctor pronounced the victim dead on the spot, the police report said. The suspect, Gerardo Quimada, 48, resident of Purok 3 of same barangay, surrendered to the police after the incident. Investigators said the incident happened in the farm’s victim while the suspect was putting up a small farm house owned by the village chief. The suspect alleged that the official threatened him first by saying she would cut his neck. But witnesses claimed that the victim had uttered the words after the suspect slapped her. A murder case against the suspect is now being readied by the authorities. In their messages, hosts Mambajao Mayor Maria Luisa D. Romualdo and Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo thanked Director Leon M. Dacanay Jr., RDC-10 vice chairperson and regional director of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA-10, for bringing the council to the province. During the meeting, Romualdo presented a brief profile of Mambajao and introduced the local chief and officials of the four other municipalities in the province while Governor Romualdo presented the profile of Camiguin highlighting, among others, the Essential Health Care and Disaster prevention among the provincial government’s priority programs and projects. The governor also invited the council to the province’s biggest tourism promotion activity, the October 21 to 28 Lanzones Festival. The meeting ended with a fellowship enlivened with the song and dance renditions not only of the Council members but also of Camiguin’s choral and dance troupes. (NEDA10/ EOR/APB-PIA10)

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Filipino Muslims joins observance of Eid’l Ftir OVER five million Filipino Muslims today will join the entire Muslim world in the observance of Eid’l Ftir , ending their month-long fasting. President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued Proclamation No. 455 declaring August 20, the Feast of Ramadan, as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims for three days after the end of their 30 days of fasting. On Monday, Filipino Muslims in Metro Manila and other parts of the country

will gather for an early morning prayer to celebrate Eid’l Fitr. They will also listen to sermons in various Muslim mosques in the country, including those in Metro Manila. The end of the Ramadan marks the beginning of the Eid’l Fitr. The Muslims believe that “Eid” occurs on the first day of the Shawwal which is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. “According to the history of Islam and traditions on the last day of Ramadan after sunset, people start sighting

the crescent moon. As soon as the moon (hilal) is spotted, the celebration for Eid’l Fitr begins for all the Muslims. Ramadan is said to be the holy month of Muslims. It is believed that the holy book Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammad during this month. It is also believed that during this month, the “gates of hell are closed and the gates of heaven are open,” according to Muslim tradition and history. It is also believed that Ramadan is Allah’s own month.

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The people of Cagayan de Oro welcome the creation of ‘Sulog-One Sendong is Enough.’ The organization aims to protect the city’s environment. Such endeavor deserves everybody’s support. The Cagayanons are happy that organizers of ‘Sulog’ aim to support peoples’ initiatives on environment protection. The objective is to maintain a balance environment. The advocacy is fighting illegal mining within and the adjoining towns of Cagayan de Oro. These are valid initiatives. At the start, people with political motives join the draft for ‘Sulog’ membership. They even managed to occupy sensitive positions in ‘Sulog.’ These politicians and the ambitious ones later withdrew their membership. It was only when they found out that the organization detested their presence. Pretending that they were not embarrassed, the members-politician justified their exits through self-serving arguments. Some of their cohorts who decided to stay welcomed their moves and even extolled their decisions.

Lumads not returning to their mountain homes KIDAPAWAN CITY- - Some 20 lumad families still refused to return home three weeks after their leader was executed by communist guerillas in the hinterland town of Arakan in North Cotabato. Valentino Camino, Sr., chairman of Barangay Ganatan, Arakan, said some of his constituents from Sitio Kiyapat have expressed fears they might be next in the rebels’ list. Most of the evacuees are relatives of the slain Datu Libontos Ansabu,

also known as Commander Ibon, a former rebel commander that operated in North Cotabato for at least two decades before he yielded and helped the Philippine Army in their counter-revolutionar y campaign. The New Peoples’ Army (NPA) Front 53 admitted they killed Ansabu in July 27 as payment for the crimes he allegedly committed against his people and the villagers. The lumads left their village a day after Ansabu’s

murder and have sought temporary shelter in the village center, the chieftain said. WIRE REPORT

Army, NPA clashes in Zambo Sibugay ZAMBOANGA CITY– Government forces recovered ammunitions and subversive documents, including a laptop, which members of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels have abandoned following a clash in Zamboanga Sibugay, a military official disclosed Saturday. Capt. Alberto Caber, spokesman of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said the clash broke out on Friday in

Barangay Palalian, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay province. A resident tipped off the military forces of their presence at the area and as the troops from the 14th Scout Ranger Company of the 4th Scout Ranger Battalion were conducted an inspection a firefight ensued. The firefight lasted for about several minutes which sent the NPA from the Western Mindanao Regional

Party Committee (WMRPC) scampering to different directions, Caber said. No one among the government forces. Recovered from the area was a laptop, 163 rounds of ammunition for AK-47, 16 rounds of ammunition for M-14 rifle, 13 rounds of ammunition for garand, medical items and subversive document of high intelligence value and other personal belongings.

While some self-confessed politicians exited, some remained in the hope of influencing and buying the support of members. The ‘Sulog’ leadership is aware of the machinations of ambitious politicians. This is the reason that ‘Sulog’ has completely closed its doors to those who thought of making the organization a vehicle for political ends. The move of ‘Sulog’ to rid of its membership and officers of politicians is a laudable move. Any organization with well-meaning purpose is doomed to fail once politicians start to muddle its affairs. Seeing that ‘Sulog’ is moving toward objective and collaborative changes, we, the Cagayanons would extend support to its goals. However, the Cagayanons would reject ‘Sulog’ on any semblance of political peddling. The people of Cagayan de Oro would watch ‘Sulog’ and its members’ closely just it would resolve to support its advocacy at all costs. MABUHI ANG CAGAYANONS! MABUHI ANG CAGAYAN DE ORO! PAID FOR BY CAGAYANONS FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO, INC.

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Government bares feats for MisOr thru Convergence MISAMIS Oriental – Farmers and fisherfolks in the 1st District of Misamis Oriental have availed of some P183 million in cash assistance in 2011, a year after the province has been formally launched as a local convergence agro-enterprise cluster (LCAEC) by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). In a consultative meeting, it was revealed that of the total commitments that the three agencies have pledged amounting to nearly P 131 million last year, said agencies have allocated some P 322,747.38 million for the period. As the CI program seeks ‘to expand economic opportunities by increasing agricultural productivity, diversifying agricultural production, and maintaining ecological balance across ecosystems’, the government triad has poured support to the said province, particularly the Mt. Balatukan Range LCAEC which covers the municipalities of Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan, Talisayan, Medina, Magsaysay

and the city of Gingoog. Of which include production support, post harvest facilities assistance, market development services, regulatory services, irrigation support, education support and training services, natural resources management, infrastructure development and among others. In her message, DA-10 Technical Director (RTD) for Operations Engr. Roxana H. Hojas expressed that DA is looking forward to implement a ‘seamless convergence’ in the succeeding years. She explained that the three rural agencies of the government would take the lead in crafting suitable interventions that would convey impact to poor farming and fishing rural communities. She added that the consultation is crucial to assess CAMIGUIN PROJECT SUCCESSESS - Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo shares the province’s successes in various projects the Program’s performance during the Regional Development Council Northern Mindanao 94th full council meeting held in the province. He also stresses on the island’s improved disaster response system and sustainable programs for disaster preparedness, noting that the recent for the previous year and flooding in the province was really a test to the system. (PIA 10/asf) to also validate submitted reports, especially at the municipal level. Furthermore, she stressed the need to reactivate the participation of the involved government agencies through soliciting additional commitments By JENNIFER P. GAITANO san del Sur and Socorro, the schools that are having for the current year 2012. Surigao del Norte, August environmentally-sustainable (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10/ BUTUAN City - The 23; Trento, Agusan del Sur practices, in terms of water jdelpf ) Caraga Regional Ecology and Las Nieves, Agusan conservation, solid waste Center (CREC), led by the del Norte, August 24; and management, and tree plantEnvironmental Management Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, ing, among others. Bureau (EMB), will validate August 25. EMB provides technical By DAVID M. SUYAO the region’s best practices Basis of validation are assistance to LGUs, governin Ecological Solid Waste segregation at source, 35 ment offices and schools in AGUSAN del Sur - Eight Management (ESWM), Au- points; segregated collec- the conduct of environment- local Philippine Red Cross gust 22-25. tion, 35 points; and opera- related seminars, and sup- (PRC) chapter volunteers Seven municipalities tionalization of materials ports organizations that are have graduated yesterday serving the Talakudong are to undergo the pro- recovery facility, 30 points. involved in coastal cleanup Festival, a feature writing cess, namely Hinatuan and from the five-day training EMB-Caraga Officer- activities,” said Olavides. contest is included to en- Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, in-Charge Ester Olavides (RER/JPG/PIA 13-Caraga/ on first aid and basic life courage interested scribes August 22; Veruela, Agu- said they are also validating asf ) support. to write about the city’s They are Medical Techpeople and their way of nologist Julie Lapidez, Vollife, business and economy, unteers Efren Cabardo, Juenvironment, tourism and piter Ladam, May Angelie governance, among others. dela Cruz, Rabin Kye dela Tacurong became a Cruz, Oliver Calub, Duane municipality by virtue of Costillas and Driver AbunExecutive Order No. 462, dio Quinio. signed by the late President After undergoing lessons Elpidio Quirino, August 3, on soft tissue injury tending, 1951. cardio-pulmonary resuscitaAfter 49 years as a mution and ambulance service nicipality, it became the operation, “the eight are now first component city of the considered competent to province of Sultan Kudaman our ambulance, which rat, through Representative is equipped with modern Angelo O. Montilla, the life-saving facilities,” said proponent of House Bill No. PRC Chapter Administrator 6497, which was approved Christyll Basan. on August 16, 2000. Recently, the chapter Interested writers and acquired a P900,000 amphotographers may visit bulance, half of the cost of the city’s website www. which was shouldered by tacurongcity.net for more the provincial government. information. (aca-PIA12/ (RER/DMS/PIA 13-Agusan Waste Management is one of the perennial problems of urban cities. LGU-Tacurong/asf ) del Sur/asf )

Tacurong launches photography and feature writing contests By AIDA C. AGAD

SULTAN KUDARAT - Inspired by the success of the 2011 “Igpat sang Kamera,” Tacurong City unveiled this year’s photography and feature writing contests, as part of the observance of the city’s founding anniversary. “This year, we are hoping that Igpat participants will be able to capture our city, as a vibrant tourist destination, as we also enjoy merrymaking with the Talakudong Festival,” Mayor Lina Montilla said. Themed “It’s More Fun in the City of Goodwill”, the 2012 Igpat sang Kamera will showcase the photos of the city’s potential tourist destinations. Cash prizes await participants of Igpat sang Kamera 2012 photo contest, which is open to all hobbyists and professional photographers. For the first time in ob-

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Tangub City releases P26M for eco-tourism site development

DOE, DSWD team up for energy conservation, lighting

By RUTCHIE C. AGUHOB

By Apipa P. Bagumbaran CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug 18 (PIA) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) had teamed up for the advocacy for energy conservation and efficient lighting. The launch was held on August 16, in Sitio Calaanan, one of the relocation sites in the city for survivors of typhoon Sendong. Under the partnership, the DSWD agreed to assist in the nationwide distribution of 1,251,340 compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries, typhoon victims, senior citizens receiving social pension and other beneficiaries receiving other social protection programs from the DSWD, said Ronaldo Parreño Jr., science research specialist of the DOE’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Division. He said the distribution of CFLs is in line with the implementation of the Philippine Energy Efficient Project (PEEP) of the DOE. Parreño said one of the components of PEEP is the Efficient Lighting Initiative which includes the distribution of CFLs for residential customers to replace incandescent bulbs. In Northern Mindanao, 102,310 CFLs will be distributed to 51,155 Pantawid Pamilya families and other households identified by the DSWD. Some 700 households in Sitio Calaanan, a number of which are Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries while the rest are victims of typhoon Sendong, received two CFLs each during the soft launch.

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DAVAO CITY - Sen. Aquilino "Koko" L. Pimentel III grace the grand opening of Mindanao Travel and Tour Expo 2012 last August 17, 2012 at SM Davao with DOT RD , Arturo P. Boncato Jr. RD DOT , Charito M. Aranda Pres MINTTE, Mayor Sarah Duterte Carpio , Domingo Ang CEO Marina Tuna , Duerme Domingo VP PAL and Hon. Pillar Braga.

Mis. Occ. for revival of coconut industry By Rutchie C. Aguhob OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Aug. 20 (PIA) -- The Misamis Occidental provincial government (MOPG) will work for the revival of the coconut

industry in the province. This assurance came from Governor Herminia M. Ramiro who said the province will workout a new program that will revive the industry through the Department of Agriculture

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(DA), by distributing new coconut varieties, such as, the dwarf variety, that only takes a shorter time for the trees to bear fruits. The governor said she is looking forward that this new scheme will be able to help the coconut farmers in their livelihood and bring back the luster of the industry. Copra is one of the main products of the province but the coconut industry has sbeen taken for granted and left–out, thus the need to revive it, the Governor also said. In fact, she said, the province has allotted P2 million for the purchase of this new variety of coconut seedlings which will be distributed at the end of the month dur-

ing the forthcoming visit of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala in Misamis Occidental. “I hope this program will give the coconut farmers the needed boost in their livelihood and encourage them to stay in the industry,” Ramiro said. Corollary to this, the governor continues to extend P50,000 financial assistance to barangays visited by the medical and dental outreach teams of the province, the latest of which were the barangays of Tudela. Most of these areas were flooded during the heavy rains last February resulting in huge damages to their agricultural crops. (PNano/ RCA/PIO/PIA 10, Misamis Occidental)

TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, -- The local government of Tangub has released P26 million for the development of the EcoTourism Model Site of the Mt. Malindang Ranges Natural Park (RNP) in Barangay Hoyohoy, this city. The project aims to establish a visitors’ center, viewing deck, camping site facilities and a botanical garden to showcase the unique and rare species of flora found inside the Mt. Malindang RNP, Mayor Philip Tan, who led its recent ground-breaking and capsule laying ceremony, said. Barangay Hoyohoy is one of the upland barangays in the protected area of Mt. Malindang RNP that significantly possesses natural beauty and grandeur, which becomes an avenue for ecotourism adventure facilities. Situated in the open area at the foot of the Mt. Malindang RNP, the site faces the south peak and located 850 meters above sea level (asl), in the highlands of Tangub and only about 700 meters below Mt. Ampiro, the lowest peak of the mountain ranges of Mt. Malindang. Its view spans to the other six ranges with summits from 1,700 m-2,400 m asl and the areas in the towns of Kolambugan, Tubod and Maigo in Lanao del Norte across Panguil Bay and those of the neighboring city of Ozamiz, and the municipalities of Clarin and Tudela in the east and Bonifacio and Don Victoriano in the south. Tan said the sustainable financing project through the development of ecotourism model site inside the Mt. Malindang is for the protection and management of the park for its perpetual existence. An inventory of plant species in the Mt. Malindang RNP in 2004 said that there are 1,284 species, 472 genera and 187 families. Of these, 873 were considered as angiosperms, 20 as gymnosperms, 280 as pterodophytes, 85 as byrophytes and 25 species as lechens. Likewise, of the pterodophytes, the number of species recorded represented about 44 percent of 632 species found in Mindanao. The identification of the site is a laudable strategy to sustainably manage its abundant resources, which is envisioned to greatly boost the protection activities in the park and Mt. Malindang’s environs.

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Local opposition faces internal challenge THEY said that the local opposition is now in quandary while searching for possible mayoral bet next year. At the start, the name of Oscar Moreno was popular among them. However, as the filing of certificate of candidacy nears, the atmosphere is changing. It now appears that the local opposition is divided on whether to support Oca or not. There could be several reasons on why supporters of the local opposition are changing their hearts. One of the reasons is that the local opposition is now scouting for young, able, and worthy candidate to be fitted against incumbent Mayor Vicente ‘Dongkoy’ Emano. This problem started when the group rejected the idea of fielding City Councilor Edgar Cabanlas as Moreno’s running mate. They gave no reason for rejecting Cabanlas. However, many opined that Cabanlas’ long association with ‘Dongkoy’ before could be one of the reasons. They could not find in Cabanlas the fire of a real opposition considering that its political roots date back to Padayon Pilipino. Yes, Cabanlas was one of ‘Dongkoy’s’ closest allies back in the province before. Cabanlas joined ‘Dongkoy’ when the latter decided to run for mayor in Cagayan de Oro City in 1998. He severed his ties with ‘Dongkoy’ when Padayon did not

Cris Diaz endorse his Congressional bid back in 2007. Another reason is that the local opposition is contemplating on endorsing City Councilor Roger Abaday as Moreno’s possible running mate. Abaday may had been attached to Padayon Pilipino before but his identification with ‘Dongkoy’ was not as rabid compared to others. Yet, the most intriguing development is the possible pulling out of support by civic and civil society groups’ support on Moreno. The idea cropped up when a certain Elmer Francisco, a scion of the famous Francisco Motors, has announced his intention to run for the mayoral post in Cagayan de Oro City. Francisco, who hails from Luzon, reportedly married a Cagayanon and became a city resident early 2000. Most civil society groups snared at Francisco’s announcement. Nonetheless, some have seen the potential in Francisco’s youth, DIAZ/PAGE 7

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My heart skipped a beat when I read what DPWH Secretary said about presidential instructions to relocate about 200,000 poor from their threatened habitat. These families are all living, if you can call it that after seeing their sardinelike existence, along river banks, esteros and drainage canals. I had written just last week that government and Philippine society cannot just quietly stand by while flood after flood will kill, maim and render homeless these same families. I had mentioned that government must bite the bullet by taking these families out of harm’s way and build them new communities elsewhere

In the 90 s, there was the horrible Payatas disaster that killed hundreds of Filipinos forced by circumstance to survive by living and scavenging in a humongous garbage dump. A day or two after that incident, I was one of the guests in a GLIMPSES despedida luncheon in honor of a foreign diplomat headed, just desperate, and about to end his term of all of them would gladly live service in the Philippines. in Forbes Park if they had In my table, people were dis- the choice to do so. In truth, tens of millions cussing the Payatas tragedy and comments were made of Filipinos live in harm’s about the stubbornness of way. That is the penalty for the families living around being born poor, that is the that mountain of garbage inheritance they receive even after they were warned from their parent generaof the danger of landslides. tions who were born the I felt forced to react same way. Those born dirtand said that those families poor and landless are not in Payatas were not hard- exempted from the rules of

life. They need to live on land, they need to breathe and drink, and will get sick and die without the proper shelter. But the poor and landless cannot stay on land that they do not own – unless government or a landowner did not place enough value on that land to secure it. Thus, they invariably stay along the seashores where they fish RESCUE/PAGE 7

Chance or Choice THINK a minute… There was a man who was the owner of the only hair salon in his little town. He cut and styled the hair of almost everybody in town and his business was quite successful. Then, a big modern hair salon moved to his town right across the street from his little shop. This new, big salon advertised in the newspapers and posted signs all over town that read: “$6 haircuts! Everything for only $6!” Soon almost all his customers began going to the new salon across the street for $6 haircuts. The owner of the old hair salon knew he could never afford to

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst beat the big new salon’s price of only $6. But then he thought of a way to turn things around and win his customers and business back. He had a local sign company paint him a big sign which he put in front of his hair salon. It read: “We FIX $6 haircuts!” We all have problems and go through tough times.

It’s the people who respond and handle those problems positively who end up succeeding in life. It’s not luck that controls your life! It’s your own choices that make you happy and successful. You see, “Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.” No matter what happens these people keep

going, because sooner or later “Tough people win over tough times.” Remember, the same heat that melts butter also hardens clay. The difference is in their response. How about you? How do you respond? How do you handle the heat of problems and tough times in your life? No matter which way the ball bounces, it’s still your game. So today, if you’ll ask Jesus Christ to take full charge of your life, He’ll start working everything, including your problems and pressures, together for your good. So why not start living His way every day? You can’t lose. Just Think a Minute…

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THE great Indian nationalist Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Through their exemplary performance of their sworn duty as members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), four policewomen and six policemen have indeed found their life’s calling. They are now recognized as Metrobank Foundation, Inc.’s (MBFI) Search for Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS) awardees. “This year’s batch of outstanding policemen and policewomen serves as a testament to our police force’s continuing dedication to their sworn duty and professionalism towards performing their responsibilities,” MBFI president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña said. He added, “Notable this year is that we now have four policewomen awardees shining in our usually male dominated competition.” The commissioned of-

Speaking Out IGNACIO BUNYE ficers who made it to the list are: Supt. Belli B. Tamayo (Quezon City), Chief Insp. Vicente S. Cabatingan (Laguna), Senior Insp. Charity S. Galvez (Butuan City), and Supt. Bernard M. Banac (Quezon City). PO3 Eduardo D. Santiago (Pangasinan), SPO3 Renjun O. Bagaman (Koronadal City), SPO3 Rhia B. Sotomil (Iloilo), PO3 Mary Jane B. Perez (Cotabato City), SPO4 Ma. Rosario Y. Suarez (Davao City), and SPO3 Robert U. Fabregas (Quezon City). The accomplishments of the four women awardees indeed deserve commendation. Insp. Galvez, a holder of two Master’s degrees in

education and public administration, was chief of the Trento Police Station in Agusan del Sur when she led her men in preventing 250 New People’s Army rebels from attacking their post. SPO3 Sotomil was instrumental in the arrest of several rape suspects in Pavia, Iloilo. She led crusades against sexual abuse by unceasingly empowering victims, while waging a personal war of her own against lupus. PO3 Perez was part of the team that raided the house of a Maguindanao Massacre suspect in November 2009, resulting in the seizure of various weapons and ammunitions. She is also actively promoting the rights of

children with disabilities. SPO4 Suarez conceptualized and implemented notable projects such as the “Search for the Most Child Friendly Police Station in the Davao Region,” the Police Regional Office 11 OneStop-Shop Crisis Center for women and children, and the Astig ng Ray of Hope for women detainees and their kids. The six male COPS awardees merit accolades, as well. SPO3 Fabregas is an accredited broadcaster of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and a regular columnist in PNP’s official newsletter, the “Police Digest.” After a caller sought assistance through his radio program, SPO3 Fabregas took on a murder case and successfully arrested the suspect with the help of two civilians in 2004. SPO3 Bagaman led an operation to arrest his own relative, who happened to be one of his town’s most BUNYE/PAGE 7

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Pres. Noynoy leads nation in celebrating Eid’l Fitr President Benigno S. Aquino III led the entire Filipino nation in joining the Muslim-Filipino community in celebrating the Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan). "The bedrock of a robust society is an empowered citizenry working together for the achievement of lasting peace and meaningful reform, and there is no doubt that our Muslim brothers and sisters contribute greatly to this foundation," the Chief Executive said in his message to the Muslim-Filipino community. "The compassion, discipline, and solidarity that you demonstrate everyday are not just an affirmation of your strong faith in Allah and your commitment to Islam, but also a testament to your proactive participation in nation-building," the President said. As they culminate the holy month of Ramadan, President Aquino called on our Muslim-Filipino brothers and sisters to keep at heart the spirit of bayanihan, and sustain the culture of dynamism in their respective communities. "Throughout our history, Islam has served as a guide for many Filipinos, offering pathways of discernment

for individuals and communities of this faith," the President said. "May its teachings hold true to the collective conscience of the Filipino people, and may you always be guided by integrity and excellence in your deeds, as we aim to fully realize our country’s transformation," he said. The President has declared August 20 as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan). He issued the declaration through Proclamation No. 455 signed on August 13 by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., in line with Republic Act No. 9177 that declared Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadan as a regular holiday throughout the country. Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting. Ramadan is the month when Muslims observe a strict fast for a period of 12 hours daily, from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan is also a month of sacrifice and purification as the Muslims worldwide fast, pray and act with kindness towards the poor and less fortunate. (js)

Essay contests on heroism to highlight National Heroes Day in Mis. OCC. schools By Rutchie C. Aguhob OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Several activities have been lined up for implementation by the Misamis Occidental Schools Division (MOSD) to celebrate National Heroes Day on August 27, this year. These activities include the conduct of classroom essay writing, drawing, storytelling, debate and oratorical contests on values, heroism, nationalism, patriotism and love of country, which were exhibited by the heroes during the trying periods of this country. Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan Dela Peňa said the National Heroes Day is celebrated every last Sunday of August, by virtue of Republic Act No. 3827. However, President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared the next day, Aug. 27, Monday, as the national holiday, throughout the country. The day commemorates the known and unknown heroes of the Philippine Revolution, during the Philippine-American War and World War II. The National Historical Commission of the Philip-

pines, in cooperation and in coordination with the other government and nongovernment organizations (GO’s/NGO’s), will lead the undertaking of various historical and cultural activities to observe this event. This significant occasion in Philippine History will be highlighted by the wreath-laying ceremonies in different cities and towns nationwide to be spearheaded by the local government units. Dela Peňa said to make this year’s celebration, more meaningful, all public and private schools in MOSD will carry out activities integrated in related subject areas. These subject areas include Sibika at Kultura, Hekasi, Araling Panalipunan (Social Studies), values education, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH), Filipino and English, during classroom discussions to highlight the courage and patriotism of these national services. The Social Studies Department may spearhead the conduct of a simple campus program to be participated in by the students, Dela Peňa added. (PIA-Misamis Occidental)

Nilo L. Pamutongan -Senior managing head-Sunriser Manufacturer Corp. hands over an award of appreciation to Rondy S. Madaje Manager for Sunriser Ozamizs branch for his valuable performance in sales during their conference in this city recently with the Sunriser branch managers in Mindanao.

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BUTUAN CITY) -- The regional police strongly condemned the rebels for staging an ambush against the three guards of an ancestral domain claim of a tribal chieftain located at the hinterlands of a southern province in the region, noontime Tuesday. In a press statement signed by PSupt Martin M. Gamba, Caraga Police regional information officer quoted the new police acting regional director Chief Supt Carmelo E. Valmoria as saying that “The whole force of Police Regional Office 13 slams the recent atrocity of the CPPNPA-NDF (CNN) as it create an atmosphere of fear to the populace and put their lives at risk.” The same statement quoted the newly-assumed police regional director as calling the human rights advocates to conduct an investigation on the incident and to condemn also such acts of treachery. Police reports said the guards of tribal chieftain Calpito Egua also known in the locality as Datu Calpit in Brgy. Purisima, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, identified as Dodoy R. Perez, Lating R. Brital and Erpe Bucales were on board a Honda TMX Motorcycle and were traveling on their way to Brgy. Sta. Irene, when a group of rebels under Guerilla Front 19A of the Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) set up an ambush by placing an improvised explosive device (IED) along the guards’ route, blasted it and subsequently fired high-caliber firearms at their direction. The guards who were

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fish to eat, along river banks where they can draw water, no matter how dirty, or near slopes of hills or mountains where they plant and where there may be springs they can reach for their water needs. In other words, poor Filipinos HAVE to live in danger zones because that is a necessary feature of poverty. Those who live by the sea are harmed or die when typhoons hit their areas. Those who live by the slopes are harmed or die when landslides swallow them. Those who live by canals, drainage and river banks are harmed or die when floods overwhelm them. And those who stay in cities build inner communities on squatted land and face the horror of fires. That is the destiny of the very poor in the Philippines. And they cannot get out, they cannot find work abroad, because they cannot get travel documents. Ever since I understood the life and plight of our poorest brothers and sisters in the Philippines, a learning I must thank my Gawad Kalinga advocacy for, I have tried to be one voice for them. There are many who heap the blame of poverty on the poor as though living a life full of fear, indignity and need is a choice.

then thrown out off their motorcycle due to the impact of the blast, were still able to regroup and to fight back. The firefight according to police reports lasted for over an hour until the rebels withdrew back towards their mountain lairs. Perez who was wounded during the firefight was rushed to D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital at Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. His companions were said to be unharmed. (Noel B. Najarro/PIA-Caraga)

There are many who will use as an examples poor people who managed to climb out of the hole they were born in to claim that those who cannot do the same are simply lazy or stupid. There are all kinds of justification why the poor are poor, including how God wants them to be poor. When people who can help do not help, they have to wiggle out of their wrongdoing by pinning the blame on the poor themselves. Wrongdoing? It seems like a harsh word, wrongdoing. Yet, in a country of Christians and Muslims, not helping the poor is considered wrong. In fact, the Bible tells us in more ways than one that those who do not give food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, clothes to the naked, succor to the sick cannot be allowed to enter heaven. But I guess that is not as important as the RH Bill, whether one is for or against. Poverty is not worth the passionate attention that condoms get. Until an Ondoy comes, until a Sendong comes, until a monsoon rain-with-no-name comes. Filipinos have to be shocked with acts of God to feel through their apathy. We have to see great destruction and suffering before our numbed consciences are pricked. With disasters that cause many deaths and awesome damage, we can then think of the poor who are the first victims. Rescuing the poor families by getting them out of very dangerous areas, even forcibly, is saving their lives. But their inherited suffering must also be addressed with great understanding and a deep sense of justice. Beyond that, as people of faith, kindness is the virtue we are asked to bestow on them. We cannot force them out of their areas just to make them pay a penalty that they do not deserve. We cannot chain them from one form of slavery to another. We cannot save them from one hell to bring them into another. Our impoverished Filipinos deserve a break. Centuries of destitution not of their own doing must be confronted and dismantled. This is what I mean by biting the bullet, that Philippine society cannot be defined as uncaring, as selfish in the face of suffering, that there is no price we must be afraid to pay to rescue our own people from a fate that tortures

them daily. We are wrapped in a collective curse that will deny us peace, that will deny us prosperity, that will deny us success in our pursuit of happiness. That is the nature of a curse – that it will always deny us the final victory. And, today, justice, courage and kindness can free us at last.

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wanted persons. His extraordinary composure during the arrest earned the public’s respect. PO3 Santiago risked his life in saving two children from a hostage-taker inside a bus last year. For his heroism, he earned the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting and Medalya ng Kadakilaan. Supt. Banac helped conceptualize “Magic Eye Text Patrol 2910,” which uses text messaging to help solve crime; and “Bless our Cops,” which advocates open communication between the police and the community. Chief Insp. Cabatingan successfully led operations against drug lords and illegal gunsmiths. He has also organized basketball leagues for the youth to discourage them from turning to drugs. Supt. Tamayo was responsible for the surrender of 19 B’laan outlaws/MILF members in South Cotabato. He was also credited for the recovery of five highpowered firearms from 30 terrorists who were responsible for the massacre of six innocent civilians. The COPS awardees will receive a cash prize of P300,000 and a trophy courtesy of the Metrobank Foundation. The PNP will also confer on them the Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Gawa, a testament to the exemplary service of COPS awardees to the police force and the country.

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Saranggani Village gets P4-M irri project Sarangani -- A Communal Irrigation System (CIS) worth P3,932,718 at Upper Biangan village was turned over by the Silway-Buayan Regional Irrigation System/ Sarangani Province during a program last August 15. The local irrigator’s association accepted the project for operation and maintenance from the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Irrigator’s association Pres. Juralde Deposo and Brgy. Captain Reumero Geonson received the project while Gov. Migs Dominguez, Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit and Engr. Gina Lozano, acting chief of office of Silway-Buayan RIS/Sarangani Province, led the turnover ceremony to the recipient barangay. The project is one of the newly-completed irrigation projects of the NIA to rehabilitate, restore and construct various irrigation projects in the country. The CIS project at Upper Biangan includes the construction of 290-meters lined main canal and 2,320-meters lined lateral canal. The construction started March 14, 2012 and was completed on August 14. (Jenny Rose G. de Guzman/ PIO Sarangani/PIA General Santos City)

DENR-EMB C ar a g a t o spearhead activities in support of R. A. 9512 By Jennifer P. Gaitano BUTUAN CITY -- Memberagencies of the Environmental Education Committee, led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Caraga, planned activities for the coming months in support of Republic Act No. 9512 or the Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008. The committee had been reconstituted to ensure continuing integration and implementation of environmental awareness and education programs in all levels of school curricula and capacity-building programs. As stipulated in the act, the committee in the regional level is chaired by the regional executive director

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Dvo City’s largest gym inaugurated By Rudolf Ian G. Alama DAVAO CITY-- The largest indoor area for sports, concerts, conventions and other events in Davao City will be inaugurated today, August 17. The P145-million air conditioned University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) Gymnasium and Cultural Center is an 8,000-seating capacity facility located in a 3,500 square meter portion of the USEP campus in Obrero, where the former Davao Trade School once stood. It was pursued through the initiative of then House Speaker and first district congressman Prospero Nograles alongside the efforts of USEP President Perfecto Alibin. The project started with a P60-million fund allocated from the General Appropriations Act in 2009. An additional P30-million fund from the Priority Development Assistance Fund was also added in the same year. In 2010, another P30million budget was released and another P25-million budget was poured to finish the structure. Slated to attend the inauguration will include Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party List Representative Mark Aeron H. Sambar, former Speaker Prospero Nograles, Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles of the first congressional district Davao City who also sits as a member of the USEP Board will represent Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara, chair, committee of education. Already upon its completion several big concerts have been held and lined-up in the gymnasium, comedian and television personality Vice Ganda held her Davao concert in the facility while movie and television star Anne Curtis is holding her

concert at the gymnasium this Saturday, August 18. The gym can also host Philippine Basketball Association games as Davao City despite being a highly-urbanized area doesn’t have a modern and large gymnasium that can hold professional basketball events which the cities of Digos and Panabo with their modern gymnasiums have been hosting regularly. Aside from hosting large events, the gymnasium is aimed at being a revenue earner for the host university. (RGA-PIA11)

of DENR while co-chaired by the regional director of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). EMB-Caraga officerin-charge Ester Olavides said the committee will be spearheading the Regional Ecological Solid Waste Management Summit on September 12 with invited speakers to talk on environmental issues and concerns and other related topics. “In this Regional Summit, no only the local government units in the region are invited but also the government agencies, academe, and other sectors, since this is everybody’s concern,” Olavides said. Along with the summit is

the memorandum of agreement between the Materials Recovery Facility with the junk shops and commercial establishments. Also, September is a Coastal Clean-up Month on September 21, the DENR and EMB will be conducting a coastal cleanup activity at the coastal areas in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte. The activity is also in time with the observance of the International Coastal Clean-up Day on September 22. Several government agencies have already expressed their commitment to support and participate in all the activities set by the committee. (JPG-PIACaraga)

22 former rebels in Sarangani receive livelihood assistance By Catherine T. Apelacio ALABEL, Sarangani - Twenty-two former rebels (FRs) who have returned to the folds of the law received on Tuesday (August 14) livelihood assistance from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) through Sarangani’s comprehensive local integration program (CLIP) for its rebel returnees. OPAPP area coordinator Emmanuel Fable said the aid would provide FRs start-up capital to support them as they start a new life as he pointed out “ito (assistance) ay tiwala na binibigay namin sa kanila na pwede silang magbagong-buhay.” The checks amounting P419,000 where each FR received from a range of at least P5,000 to P50,000 depending on the proposal of FRs and the assessment of the provincial social welfare and development office. This is the second batch of check awarding under CLIP, a new program under the Internal Peace and Security Plan-Bayanihan of the government which

enjoined more participation from the local government units to make the program more sustainable. Same livelihood opportunities and assistance were also provided to FRs last year but was funded under the Social Integration Program of the Arroyo administration which has been shelved. Governor Migs Dominguez reported that for the past 10 years, Sarangani already facilitated more than 300 surrenderees topping other provinces in terms of the number of FRs. “Dito mo makikita ang cooperation ng local government at national especially sa Armed Forces of the Philippines, 73rd Infantry Battalion at ang mga rebelde na gustong mag-surrender.” He told FRs that there are countless reasons behind joining the rebel groups but he pointed out “wala’y barrio, wala’y barangay, wala’y probinsya nga mulambo tungod sa giera. Naay balaod nga kinahanglanon ipatuman pero ang pagrebelde dili solusyon sa pagarangkada sa kumunidad.”

Lt. Col. Adolfo Espuelas Jr. of the 73rd IB also told them it is in this intervention “makikita ang pagmamahal, pag-aaruga and care sa mga nahisalaag. Magpasalamat kita sa mga leaders nato that are really ready to embrace you back to the mainstream society.” “Obviously,” he said, “the program has been very effective in encouraging others to come down also dahil sa pagbibigay natin ng livelihood na naipapakita natin ang katotohanan at sincerity ng gobyerno para tumulong para sa mga handang magbalik-loob.” The FRs, which mostly came from the farthest barangays of Glan, were screened by the joint authentication and validation committee composed by representatives from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, the provincial government and from the civil society organization before they underwent the re-integration process conducted by the PSWDO. (Beverly C. Paoyon/ PIO Sarangani/PIA General Santos City)

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ne of Xavier University ’s theater companies, Dulaang Atenista (DA) will present plays about women for its 24th theatre ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ƟůƚĞĚ͕ <ĂǁŽŵĞŶĂŶ͘ Women are placed as point of ƚŚĞĂƚĞƌ ĚŝƐĐŽƵƌƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƟŽŶ͕ and women are illustrated in the lens ŽĨ ͚ďĞŝŶŐ͕͛ ͚ďĞĐŽŵŝŶŐ͛ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ͚ĚŽŝŶŐ͛ ĂƐ ƌĞŇĞĐƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƉůĂǇƐ͗ dĞƌĞƐĂ >ŽƌĞŶĂ :ŽƉƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ͞ ŶŐ WŝŶĂŬĂŵĂŬŝƐŝŐ sa mga Nalunod sa Buong Daigdig;” ͞/ůĂǁ ŶŐ ŶĂŬ͖͟ ĂŶĚ EĂŶĞƩĞ DĂƟůĂĐ͛Ɛ ͞WĂĂŶŽ <ƵŶŐ ,ŝŶĚŝ <Ă ŶĂ͙͟ dŚĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƉůĂǇƐ ĂƐ ŵŽƵŶƚĞĚ ďǇ ƵůĂĂŶŐ ƚĞŶŝƐƚĂ ŚĞůƉ ƚŚĞ ĂƵĚŝĞŶĐĞƐ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ͕ ĚĞͲ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƌĞͲĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ

the Filipino woman. ͛Ɛ ĮƌƐƚ ƚƌĂŶĐŚĞ ŝƐ dĞƌĞƐĂ >ŽƌĞŶĂ :ŽƉƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ŶŐ WŝŶĂŬĂŵĂŬŝƐŝŐ ƐĂ ŵŐĂ EĂůƵŶŽĚ ƐĂ ƵŽŶŐ ĂŝŐĚŝŐ ʹ ŝƐ Ă ƐƚŽƌǇ ŽĨ ƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŶĞƌ ƉĞĂĐĞ͘ &ŝǀĞ ŶĂƟǀĞ ǁŽŵĞŶ ĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌ Ă ĚĞĂĚ ďŽĚǇ ŽĨ Ă ŵĂŶ ǁĂƐŚĞĚ ĂƐŚŽƌĞ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽŵĞŶ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŽ ǁĂƚĐŚ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌƉƐĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞǇ ƵŶƌĂǀĞů ƚŚĞ ŵĂŶ͛Ɛ ĨĂĐĞ͕ ƚŚĞǇ ĨĂůů ŝŶ ůŽǀĞ ǁŝƚŚ Śŝŵ͘ ^ŝŶĐĞ ŚĞ ŝƐ ĚĞĂĚ ĂůƌĞĂĚǇ͕ ƚŚĞ euphoric effect of this man leads ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ŚŽƉĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ŚƵƐďĂŶĚ͕ Ă ĨĂƚŚĞƌ ŽĨ ĂŶ ƵŶďŽƌŶ ĐŚŝůĚ͕ Ă ƐŽƵů ŵĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ Ă ůŽŶŐ ůŽƐƚ ĨĂŵŝůǇ͕ ŝƚ ƉƌĞŵŝĞƌƐ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϬ͕ ϮϬϭϮ͕ ϳ͗ϯϬ Ɖŵ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ yh >ŝƩůĞ dŚĞĂƚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ƌƵŶƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϭͲ Ϯϳ͕ ϮϬϭϮ ǁŝƚŚ ŵĂƟŶĞĞ Ăƚ ϯƉŵ ĂŶĚ ŐĂůĂ

Liceo U studes respond: Bayanihan for every Juan

ayanihan for every Juan: Bis spearheaded Habagat Relief Operation by the Liceo

de Cagayan University International Studies and Political Science students in partnership with the Safer River, Life Saver Foundation. The student leaders are Ben Jaeger Flores from the Political Science department and Gaile Salalima of the International Studies department. This project aims to extend assistance to our kababayans in Luzon affected by Habagat. Initially, this relief operation is set from August 13 to 16

but the organizers decided to extend one more week to gather more relief goods and calls from students who expressed they can give more donations in the coming. Priority goods accepted are cash, doxycycline, canned goods & instant noodles. These are immediate needs of the survivors. Used clothes are also accepted. According to the organizers this activity is not exclusive for the Liceo U community but also calls on the whole of Cagayan de Oro to send in donations.

Ăƚ ϳ͗ϯϬƉŵ͘ /ůĂǁ ŶŐ ŶĂŬ ŝƐ Ă ƚǁŝŶ ďŝůů ƉƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶ that centers on motherhood. Liza DĂŐƚŽƚŽ͛Ɛ ^ƚ ŶƚŚŽŶǇ͕ WƌĂǇ ĨŽƌ hƐ ŝƐ ĂďŽƵƚ Ă ĨŽƌŐĞƞƵů ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌĞůĞƐƐ ƐŝŶŐůĞ ŵŽƚŚĞƌ ǁŚŽ ƐƚƌƵŐŐůĞƐ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ĐĂƌĞ ŽĨ ŚĞƌ ďĂďǇ͘ Ƶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĚŝǀŝŶĞ ŝŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ŵĂŶ ĨĂĐĞ ůŝĨĞ͛Ɛ ŝĚĞĂůƐ͕ ĂŶ ĂŶŐĞů ŝƐ ƐĞŶƚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ dŽŝŶĞƩĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐŝŶŐůĞ ŵŽƚŚĞƌ͕ ŐĞƚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĚĂǇ͘ dŚĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƉůĂǇ in the bill is SBF (Single Brown Female) ďǇ :ŽƐĞ sŝĐƚŽƌ dŽƌƌĞƐ͘ ^ & ŝƐ Ă ƐƚĂŐĞ ŝůůƵƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ďĂďǇ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŚĂƉƉĞŶƐ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ͘ Ƶƚ ƚŚŝƐ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŵĂŬĞƐ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƚĂŐŽŶŝƐƚ͕ >ĂƌĂ͕ ƚŽ ǇĞĂƌŶ ĨŽƌ Ă ďĂďǇ ŽĨ ŚĞƌ ŽǁŶ ĨŽƌ ƐŚĞ ŚĞƌƐĞůĨ ŝƐ Ă ŵŽƚŚĞƌ͕ Ă ƌĞĂů ŵŽƚŚĞƌ͘ dŚŝƐ

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from page 1 government and is among basic police work. “Now, if the result is not good then there is a problem with the system that’s why they can’t make arrests,” he said. Earlier, President Benigno Aquino III raised the bounty on retired army general and former partylist representative Palparan, former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes who has been tagged in the killing of environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega and Dinagat Island representative Ruben Ecleo. The reward money for their capture has been raised to P2 million each. Gariguez who was once harassed by Palparan’s men in Mindoro said, “The Aquino administration should do its serious resolve to really get all these wanted elements.” The priest used to be among the military hit list of suspected terrorists because of his strong opposition against mining operations in the province. Presidential spokesperson in a news briefing about the escape of convicted killer Rolito Go said the President is displeased “with the lack of progress in arresting high-profile fugitives.” Another hunted fugitive is Globe Asiatique owner Delfin Lee who is accused of defrauding PAGIBIG of more than P7 billion, supposedly for 9,951 housing loans. A higher bounty of P5.6 million was also announced for the arrest of communists Benito Tiamzon and Jorge Madlos. Lacierda said, “We have consulted Secretary Deles. This will not have any effect on the ongoing peace process.” However, the Communist Party of the Philippines released a statement saying that the bounty against said leaders of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is in violation of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG). The JASIG is an agreement signed by both parties, guaranteeing the safety of negotiators, consultants and personnel engaged in the peace process. “Since assuming power the Aquino regime has been violating the JASIG with impunity. There are a number ofNDFP consultants currently incarcerated in various police and military detention centers,” the group said.

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from page 1 spective families and top officials of this city led a prayervigil Sunday evening for the successful search and rescue

operations for Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and two others. Robredo was on a Piper Seneca light when it crashed in the waters off Masbate Island some 500 meters from the runway on Saturday. He came from Cebu on the way to Naga City with an aide, Don Abrasado, pilot Jessup Bahinting and Nepalese flight student Kshetiz Chand. Abrasado was reportedly found and rescued by fishermen. President Aquino himself is overseeing the search operation with assets from the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police alongside local fishing boats. Ecumenical prayers were led by Revs. Recto Labrador, Carmelito Mero, Nolan Lloren and Rey Sanico from the religious sector. Amante and Fortun were joined by Councilor Victor Nery, Jr., barangay officials, city hall employees and DILG, PNP and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Caraga and city personnel. In a statement, Amante urged Butuanons to pray for a miracle to save Robredo’s life. “Prayers may not change things for us, but prayers, for sure, change us for things. For prayers will always help us understand why God allows certain things to happen. And we can never change that,” he said. According to Amante, Robredo is one of the country’s ‘decent’ politicians, and an indefatigable reformist. “Through his urgings and advices, we streamlined our business licensing system for which Butuan City has been recognized as one that issues business permits the fastest. He also supported our campaign against illegal logging. “Through our transparent system of governance and campaign to protect the environment, DILG Sec. Robredo gave us a Seal of Good Housekeeping and a prize of P60 million, an honor and a source of great pride for Butuan City and the Butuanons,” he said.

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from page 1 Secretary Jesse M. Robredo still managed to smile as she accepted friends and supporters at their residence in Bulusan, Dayangdang here hoping for the best but spoke of being practical in the face of odds. In her Facebook account, Leni expressed her sentiments at the moment and her gratitude for the overwhelming support

that their family is receiving. The post said, “Day 2: Waiting game continues. We remain hopeful as we brace ourselves for the worst… overwhelmed by the unbelievable outpouring of love and prayers for Jess and our family. Thank you to Sec. Dinky Soliman who stayed with me throughout the day. Thank you to President Noynoy for personally overseeing the search and rescue operations. Thank you also to two of Jess' closest and dearest friends in the cabinet -Sec. Mar Roxas and Sec. Butch Abad for regularly updating us from Masbate. We are truly indebted.” The President stayed overnight in Masbate to personally oversee the ongoing search and rescue operations, accompanied by Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmen, and Congressman Joseph Abaya of Cavite. During the first day of the search, Mrs. Robredo also requested for prayers through her Facebook status. It stated, “ Thank you for your prayers in this very difficult time in our lives. As of the moment, Jess has not been found yet but we are very grateful for all the support and the help everyone has been extending. Please continue praying with us that God will bring him back home safely.” After news of the plane crash, the social networking sites, specifically the accounts of Atty. Leni including that of her daughters-- Aika, Trisha and Jillian--had been flooded with support and prayers for the rescue and safe delivery of Secretary Robredo and his two companions - Captain Jessup M. Bahinting and Kshitiz Chand, a Nepalese student pilot. In the official site of the local government of Naga, Mayor John Bongat, who is still currently in Masbate, said, “That as the search and rescue operations for our beloved Sec. Jesse M. Robredo continue, we call upon all Nagueños, Bicolanos and Filipinos to join us in prayer for the good Secretary's safety and that of the two pilots as well. Viva la Virgen!” All Naguenos and everyone praying for Secretary Robredo and his two other pilots - are still hopeful that prayers will do wonders .(MAL/LSM-PIA5, Camarines Sur)

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from page 1 to oversee rescue and search operations for Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo. A tweet from ANC Alerts

said Cavite Rep. Jun confirmed that the President will stay in Masbate. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte earlier said that Aquino had been considering the possibility of staying but they have yet to determine final plans from the Presidential Security Group. Valte said Aquino and Robredo are very close friends. Aquino was supposed to immediately fly to Masbate upon learning the news but was not allowed to do so. “The president wanted immediately to go to Masbate except gabi na noon and it’s not safe for the president to go at that time. So they scheduled it at the earliest possible hour, and took off at 5:45 a.m.,” Valte said. The two officials were said to have last met on Wednesday at Malacañan Palace. Valte also revealed that the accident has affected other Cabinet members. “I have to admit the situation with Sec. Robredo has overtaken the issues from yesterday. We have not been able to discuss that. While a good number of the Cabinet was present last night we were not able to discuss other issues,” she said on Sunday. Robredo who was coming from Cebu was supposed to fly to Naga City to celebrate the win of her daughter in a swimming contest. He was earlier scheduled to take a Cebu Pacific flight back to Manila. CAAP investigating While Robredo’s aide Police Inspector Jun Abrazado survived, the secretary and two pilots of the twin-engine Piper Seneca plane remain missing. The plane belonged to one of the pilots, Captain Jessup Bahinting. According to a report by the Manila Standard Today, Bahinting’s Aviatour Air is actually under investigation of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for a crash landing on March 2012 that killed Norwegian tourist Racquel Strande and Filipino pilot Christian Cesar Cebrecus. Strande’s husband Lars, their three-year-old child and a student pilot Nurmala Dewi survived the crash in Camiguin. Bahinting is the president and CEO of Aviatour Air while his co-pilot is Nepalese Kshitiz Chand. The company reportedly has 35 aircrafts and 70 employees. They provide tours and chartered flights to Tagbilaran, Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Surigao, Siargao and Masbate. According to their website, their charter rate for a twin

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engine aircraft costs at least P25,000 to as high as around P150,000. It costs P65,000 for a flight to Masbate. Witnesses Coastal residents of Masbate City said the plane wobbled and went belly up before dropping into the water at around 4:30 p.m. It is said to have went down on its side. The tail of the plane was said to have bobbed up and down in the water for 10 minutes before sinking. A passing fisherman was able to fish out Abrazado who suffered fractures and bruises and bring him to safety. At present, divers are probing the crash area at a depth of up to 285 feet. Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas who accompanied the president said divers are advised not to stay underwater for more than 10 minutes. GMA News Online said professional divers interviewed explained that divers cannot dive that deep with just air. A shipwreck diver said ten minutes is not enough time for a search and scuba divers are often required to breathe mixed gases for a longer time underwater. Both Roxas and the divers warned of narcosis, an experience akin to drunkenness. Compression divers and local fisherfolk using improvised equipment are said to have been assisting in the search. Professional divers interviewed said such practice is even more dangerous.

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from page 1 (CMFR) and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) called on the government to bring the perpetrators of the massacre to justice. “As the Philippines approaches the third year since the Massacre took place, the [CMFR] calls on every media and media advocacy organization as well as on civil society to demand that the police take into custody the dozens of others suspected of involvement in the Massacre, and that the prosecutorial services quickly file the appropriate charges against them and that they be as quickly indicted,” the group’s statement said. “We call on other media and media advocacy groups marking the massacre’s third year anniversary on November 23, 2012 to prepare and launch activities focused on accelerating the pace of the trial,” it added. “Above all, the public must be involved in exerting pressure on the entire justice system to accelerate the pace of the trial

towards a credible resolution, calling on all high officials of government to do what they must in pursuit of justice for the slain and their families.” The PCIJ said that the case has been pending with the Quezon City Regional Trial Court for three years “with still no end in sight.” “So far, only two of the Ampatuans have been arraigned in court – Andal Sr. and his son, Andal Ampatuan Jr. After three years, former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Governor Zaldy Ampatuan is still to be arraigned, having successfully blocked his arraignment through a host of legal maneuvers,” the statement said. “The story of Maguindanao is the story of impunity, of power gone wild, and of the power of patronage; it is the story of those who are blind only because they refuse to see, and those who are powerless because they refuse to act. And it is the story of courage, a virtue of those who are afraid, but who still choose to act,” it added. On November 23, 2009, 58 people – including at least 32 media workers – were killed in an election-related incident in Ampatuan town in Maguindanao. The journalists were covering the filing of the certificate of candidacy of Maguindanao gubernatorial candidate Esmael Mangudadatu. Mangudadatu’s wife, Genalyn, was among those who were killed. Following investigations, almost 200 people – including some members of the powerful Ampatuan clan – were tagged in the incident. NUJP noted that “of the 196 officials, police and militiamen accused in the case, 96 were arrested, 76 were arraigned, and 100 of them, including some of the Ampatuans primarily accused, have remained at large.” Earlier, the Aquino adminisration renewed its commitment to help the families of the massacre victims. “On the part of the Executive we do continue to listen to their concerns. We have said this in the past, the offer of security still stands if there are families of the victims who would like to avail of that security, of that protection,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte was quoted as saying in a SunStar report. "Likewise, the order of the President to our prosecutors still stands to avoid any delay on the part of the prosecution, and also to fight any delay that maybe proposed, any dilatory tactics that maybe done by the other party. That order still stands," she added.

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