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Military defends small-scale miners By AL JACINTO, Regional editor-Zamboanga

PAGADIAN City––The Philippine Army on Monday rejected claims by an affiliate of a Canadian mining firm operating in Zamboanga del Sur province that illegal miners attacked its security guards that resulted in a gun battle. Major General Ricardo Rainier Cruz, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said one person Wilfred Catampungan was killed and six others wounded after security guards of the TVI Resources Development, Inc. opened fire on a group

of small scale miners. The incident occurred on July 25 in Bayog town. He said police filed criminal charges against 7 private security guards working for TVIRD. “Using the pieces of evidence gathered to include

accounts from several witnesses and sworn statements of the complainants, cases of two counts frustrated murder and six for attempted murder have been filed at a local court against the seven security guards of the TVIRD who are all under the Big JR private security agency,” Cruz said in a statement sent to the Mindanao Examiner. Cruz branded the security guards as members of a “pseudo-organization employed by the said mining company to execute dirty works” commonly known

among miners in Balabag area as ‘K9’. He also quoted Police Senior Inspector Eilen Fermindoza, chief of the Provincial Investigation and Detective Management Branch in Pagadian City, as saying that “there was no actual gunfight between the two parties. Majority of the firearms used by the TVIRD security guards were 12-gauge shotgun and, surprisingly, only spent cartridges of the same firearm have been found at the crime scene. Furthermore, all the involved guards’

firearms yielded positive on gun-powder residue upon examination.” According to Cruz, soldiers from the 53rd Infantry Battalion led by Captain Rafael Balincamaya also confirmed that all the spent cartridges they recovered in the area were from a 12-gauge shotgun. They cartridges, he said, were just a few feet from the security post where the laborers were situated and that Balincamaya did not find any bullet holes at the outpost, denying the MINERS/PAGE 11

Traders distribute foods in Marawi By SONNY V. SUDARIA Bureau chief-Armm

MARAWI City––Members of the strong Marawi Traders Islamic Radio Forum, Inc. (MTIRPI) recently distributed food assistance to their poor Muslim brothers held at MCC building in Ibargo Street. Present at the distribution of food assistance were 103rd Brigade Commander Col. Daniel C. Lucero, Lt. Col. Siegred Espina of the 65th Infantry Battalion, and MTIRPI President Mohammad A. Batabor. Carrying the theme, “To enjoy what is right and to prevent what is wrong,” Batabor said Ramadan is TRADERS/PAGE 11

Plight of Pagasa employees prompts calls for salary hike First of a series

ployees of Pagasa, or the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO and Astronomical Services Adof Bulatlat.com ministration. The sorry economic plight VARIOUS organizations have of the weathermen and women declared declared their its full have prompted calls for acrosssupport for the fight of the em- the-board salary increases for

state workers and a review of Republic Act 8439 or the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Other Science and Technology Personnel in Government. The weathermen and women of Pagasa led by their union Phil-

ippine Weathermen Employees Association (PWEA) said they have not been receiving their benefits since March. According to the group’s president Ramon Agustin, many employees of Pagasa, including the weather forecasters have not been re-

porting for work because they did not have enough money for transportation.Ordinary employees receive P7,000 to P8,000 ($ 167 to $190) monthly in benefits, but those who rely heavily on the benefits suffered greatly when HIKE/PAGE 11

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Russia to dispose all chemical weapons by 2016: official MOSCOW––Russia will dispose all its chemical weapon stocks by Dec. 31, 2015, a senior Russian official in charge of chemical weapons safety said Tuesday. “All our chemical ammunition was produced in 19631987. The safe terms of the

storage have expired,” said Vladimir Mandych, deputy head of the Federal Departments for Safe Storage and Disposal of Chemical Weapons. Deadline of safe stockpiling of the Russian chemical weapons will expire on Jan.

1, 2013, he said, adding that Russia is ready to “fulfill the task and destroy all chemical weapons by Dec. 31, 2015.” The official said that currently some 7,300 chemical ammunition units are in emergency conditions, and 3,000 out of them have been

disposed this year. By the middle of August, Russia has disposed over 26,000 tons of chemical weapons, more than 65 percent of the country’s stockpiles, Mandych said. He noted that Russia’s technologies for two-stage

disposal of chemical weapons are the world’s safest and environmentally friendly. Russia has allocated some 371 billion rubles (11.9 billion U.S. dollars) for chemical weapons disposals. A report from the Philippine News Agency and Xinhua News Agency

WEATHER UPDATE AS of 2 p.m. yesterday, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 490 km East of Hinatuan City (8.0°N, 131.0°E). Meanwhile, another Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 340 km East of Basco, Batanes (21.0°N, 125.5°E). Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and coming from the southwest to west over Visayas and Mindanao. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough. SOURCE : PAGASA

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late IRENEO CABEGUIN ESCALERA, who died on May 28, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City; left several conjugal real and personal properties, particularly describes as follows, to wit; 1.) TCT NO. T-137654 with Tax Declaration No. G-131858, registered in the name of Sonia C. Escalera, A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3, Block 66, of the Cons. Subd. Plan, Pcs-10-001207, being a portion of Lot 1 & 3, PCS-104305-001147. Situated in the Barangay Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of (200) SQ.M. 2.) TAX DECLARATION NO. G-131859, referring to the BUILDING constructed on Lot with TCT No. T-137654, declared in the name of Sonia C. Escalera. 3.) TCT NO. T-20264 with TAX DECLARATION NO. 0815000707608, registered in the name of the Late Ireneo C. Escalera, A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 11, Block 13, PSD-10-021171, being a portion of Lot 3507-A, (LRC) PSD-211999) situated in the Barrio of Igpit, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of (135) SQ.M. more or less. 4.) TCT No. T-20262 with TAX DECLARATION NO. 0815000707610, registered in the name of the Ireneo C. Escalera, A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 9, Block 13, PSD-10-021171, being a portion of Lot 3507-A, (LRC) PSD-211999) situated in the Barrio of Igpit, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of (139) SQ.M. more or less. 5.) TCT No. 29720 with TAX DECLARATION No. 02-1323 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A parcel of land (Lot 34, Block 1, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-104551, being a portion of Lot A, Psd-35237, LRC Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tankulan (Now Manolo Fortich) Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of (292) square meters more or less. 6.) A Parcel of Land (Lot 35, Block 1, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-10-4551, being a portion of Lot A, PSD-35237, LRC Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tankulan, (now Manolo Fortich) Province of Bukidno. Containing an area of (291) SQ.M more or less. 7.) TCT NO. T-29722 with TAX DECLARATION No. 02-1324 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A Parcel of Land (Lot 36, Block 1, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-10-4551, being a portion of Lot A, Psd-35237, LRC Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tankulan (now Manolo Fortich) Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of (291) SQ.M. more or less. 8.) TCT NO. T-29723 with TAX DECLARATION No. 02-1322 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A Parcel of Land (Lot 37, Block 1, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-104551, being a portion of Lot A, Psd-35237, LRC Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tankulan, (now Manolo Fortich) Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of (291) SQ.M., more or less. 9.) TCT NO. T-97388 with TAX DECLARATION No. 02-1325 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A Parcel of Land (Lot 21, Block 15, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-104551, being a portion of Lot A, Psd-35237, LRC Rec. No. H. Pat.) situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Tankulan, (now Manolo Fortich) Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of (322) SQ.M., more

or less. 10.) TCT NO. T-90096 with TAX DECLARATION No. E-041682 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A Parcel of Land Lot No. 3861, Cad-864, Case-2, Malaybalay Cadastre, situated in the barrio of Kalasungay, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. Of Bukidnon. Containing an area of (6,339) SQ.M., more or less. 11.) TCT NO. T-18489 with TAX DECLARATION No. 02-15-30827 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera located at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, the 22,625 Square Meters portion of the above described lot has been previously conveyed to Ren Vincent C. Escalera with an area of 11,313 square meters more or less and to Rey Exequiel C. Escalera with an area of 11,312 square meters more or less through a Deed of Voluntary Land Transfer and Technical Description annotated at the back of the title as Entry No. 38809 to 38812. 12.) OCT NO. P-16473 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 8525, C-13, Cad. 473), situated in the barangay of Soro-soro, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin. Containing an area of (1,471) SQUARE METERS. 13.) OCT No. P-16994 with TAX DECLARATION No. 1218995 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera, A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 14972, C-13, Cad. 473 = Lot 8501-A, Csd-10-019398-D), situated in the barangay of Soro-soro, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin. Containing an area of (1,916) SQUARE METERS. 14.) OCT No. P-10359 registered in the name of Ireneo C. Escalera with an original area of (3,314) Square Meters but several portions were conveyed to several persons during the lifetime of the deceased Ireneo C. Escalera, thus leaving a remaining area of (2,111) Square Meters. is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS made and entered into by and among the Heirs of the Late IRENEO CABEGUIN ESCALERA namely; SONIA COLUMNA ESCALERA, widow (wife of the deceased) of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; REY EXEQUIEL C. ESCALERA, Filipino, married to GREM B. TAGURAN, of legal age, and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; REN VINCENT C. ESCALERA, Filipino, of legal age, married to MARIA FATIMA SAQUING and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; RIC ANTHONY C. ESCALERA, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; RALPH CHRISTOPHER C. ESCALERA, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; CHARIE MAE C. ESCALERA, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; RICHARD JOHN C. ESCALERA, Filipino, 17 years of age (minor), single and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City herein represented by his guardian-mother SONIA C. ESCALERA; and MONICA MARIEL C. ESCALERA, Filipino, 15 years of age (minor), single, and a resident of Xavier Heights, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City herein represented by her guardian-mother SONIA C. ESCALERA; as per Doc. No. 214; Page No. 43; Book No. XI; Series of 2012, under Notary Public of ATTY. ADONIS ARC P. GUMAHAD. MDN: AUG. 23, 30, & SEPT. 6. 2012

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO LUMADS. Congressman Rufus Rodriguez distributes NCIP educational grants to lumad students of Palalan Elementary School, Tablon. The students receive P1,000 pesos per year until they graduate. The 44 student beneficiaries received P44,000. Also in photo are NCIP director Grace Pabelic, educational grantees and their parents.

Army seizes Moro rebel’s medic camp in Ma’danao CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao––Another major camp of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFFfell into government hands in Maguindanao, raising the camps overran by the military to five since the rebel offensives last August 5. “We captured another major, in fact a hospital camp for ailing BIFF leader Ameril Umra Kato,” said Col. Prudencio Asto, Public Affairs chief of the 6th Infantry Division based in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Asto said it took the military about a day to capture the BIFF “hospital camp” in Hill 590 situated in Barangay Katiman, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao. He said government forces raised the Philippine flag in Hill 590 at about 4 p.m. Sunday.

“We received very minor resistance, our ground troops encountered occasional sniper fires from BIFF forces using Barrett sniper rifles,” Asto said. Asto said the fallen camp was well fortified and can house about 300 persons with makeshift hospital apparently used for the ailing rebel leader Uztad Ameril Umra Kato. “We found about 25 scattered bunkers, foxholes and running trenches,” Asto said. Citing intelligence information, Asto said Kato

was brought down by his men from the hospital camp on August 6, the second day of the BIFF military attacks on Army detachments in Maguindanao’s five adjoining towns. “He (Kato was brought by his men somewhere in Maguindanao or in the marshland because they know the military is determined to overrun their camps following their atrocities,” Asto said. The soldiers also recovered bomb making devices including diagram and explosive sketches and drawings and discovered training facilities. At least five camps, two of which were major BIFF strongholds, were overran by joint forces of the 601st Infantry Brigade and 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade after two weeks

Extortion eyed in burning of banana spray truck KIDAPAWAN City––Extortion is likely the motive behind the torching of a banana plantation spray truck in Makilala, North Cotabato on Monday, a top military official said. Chief of the civil military operations of the 57th IB, 1Lt. Nasrullah Sema, said Dole-Stanfilco, one of the major firms engaged in Cavendish banana production, has been receiving extortion threats from the

NPAs. Reports reaching the 57th IB said that at least 10 fully-armed suspected New People Army (NPA) rebels arrived at the doleStanfilco farm in Sitio Kalapungot, Barangay Kisante in Makilala and torched the truck. The rebels, Sema said, are asking “considerable amount” from the firm. He did not, however, state how much the NPAs are

demanding. “The rebels are calling this a revolutionary tax. But, for us in the government, there’s no such thing as revolutionary tax. This is clear and simple extortion,” Sema said. The Dole-Stanfilco is one of the major firms operating in Makilala town. Other industries include rubber plantations, woodworks and agri-industrial products.

of surgical offensives. The rebel offensives which broke out during the fasting month of Ramadhan have already displaced 45,000 individuals cramped in 39 evacuation sites in Maguindanao. They started to return home to celebrate the Eid. Kato, a foreign trained field commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, formed his own group – the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement with the BIFF as its military wing – after he was dropped from MILF roster due to insubordination and disobedience. He led the attacks in North Cotabato’s five towns after the botched signing of Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between the government and MILF in 2008. WITH WIRE REPORT

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Benaldo groundbreaks infra project in Carmen By GERRY L. GORIT Photo-journalist

CAGAYAN de Oro 1st District Rep. Benjo Benaldo led yesterday the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of an infrastructure project worth P46,547,764.59. The project consists of a retaining wall and heightening of the existing revetment on the Carmen side of the Cagayan River near the Ysalina Bridge that connects the city proper to barangay Carmen. Joining the groundbreaking were Brazilian actress Diana Menezes, Bulua barangay chairman Al Legaspi, Department of Public Works and Highways OIC district engineer Bonifacio R. Lora, barangay officials of Carmen and Patag and zone leaders. The project is designed to prevent destruction to properties along the river in case of flooding as well

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CAGAYAN DE ORO 1st District Rep. Benjo Benaldo leads the ceremonial shoveling for the groundbreaking of an infrastructure project beneath the Ysalina Bridge on the Carmen side of the river. Joining the ceremony are Brazilian actress Diana Menezes, Bulua barangay chairman Al Legaspi and Department of Public Works and Highways OIC district engineer Bonifacio R. Lora. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

as to give people who live on the river bank a better chance to escape rising floodwaters. It follows the DPWH’s standard specifications for highway and bridge construction. “I don’t want to see people dying again because government did not have

such projects,” Benaldo said. He added that this is just the beginning of a retaining wall that will also be replicated in barangays Balulang and Kauswagan to protect the residents in these flood-prone areas. “We are expecting another flood,” Benaldo said,

citing that Cagayan de Oro usually experiences floods during the month of January. He said the project is expected to be finished sometime before January next year. With Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez taking charge of the other side of the river, the harmful effects of floods like the one brought by typhoon Sendong last year, will be mitigated. Benaldo noted that he would be seeking more projects with the DPWH as he will meet soon with DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson before the department will submit its budget to Congress. “We are building Cagayan de Oro and saving lives of thousands,” Benaldo said as he noted the support of Mayor Vicente Emano and thanked the barangay officials who came to witness the groundbreaking ceremony.

Fire kills two kids trapped inside house MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato––Two children died in a fire that razed to the ground a residential house in a subdivision here Monday night, officials said. The fire started at 7:30 p.m. in the Alquino residence at habitat for Humanity housing project in Barangay Sadaan, Midsayap, North Cotabato, according to Midsayap Fire chief Rolando Marquez. Marquez identified the victims as five-year-old Soquet Alquino and her younger sister Joela Nicole, three-year-old. Their charred remains were retrieved an hour after the fire was contained. He said the victims’ mother, Cecilia, left the house at about 7:20 p.m. to go somewhere and told the children she would be back shortly. However, to ensure burglars would not take advantage, she locked all the doors and windows, Marquez said. “We declared fire out 20 minutes later and we found the charred remains

The mother locked the doors leaving the kids trapped inside the house of two children,” Marquez said, adding that the house had no electricity after the power firm here cut off its power supply. He said the mother went to a neighbor’s house and when she returned the house was already engulfed by fire. Neighbors who responded to the fire said they could not enter the house because the main door was locked. They tried to destroy the door and the windows to no avail as the fire was already eating up everything inside the semi-concrete house.-0-

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Brick Masonry Skills Training ILIGAN City––The City Agriculturist’s Office has launched the brick masonry skills training to survivors of Typhoon Sendong, August 17, at NHA-Iligan Ecoville, Barangay Dalipuga. The training was a practical approach to rehabilitate the silted rivers creating employment and source of sustainable livelihood for the Typhoon Sendong survivors in the city. It was provided by the Agham at Teknolohiyang Pinoy (AGTEKPIN) and sponsored by DuPont-Pioneer RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD. Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma of Cagayan de Oro City urges couples to con- Hi-Bred, emphasizing on the utilization of AGTEKPIN sistently accept the natural family planning (NFP) methods. This, during the forum on Responsible Parenthood and Natural eco-bricks, which are now being produced and used Family Planning at the Patrick Cronin Formation Center, Aug. 21. The archbishop is a strong promoter of RPM/NFP in this in low-cost housing and green building construction. part of the country. Photo by Justin Llano (Iligan Tube/asf )

Calamba employees undergo disaster preparedness training MISAMIS Occidental–– Employees and barangay volunteers of Calamba town could now claim ready for any eventuality, as they finished the three -day training in disaster preparedness conducted by the Misamis Occidental Search and Rescue Team (MOSART). Provincial DRRM Officer Gain Paul De Barras said, the participants were made to understand their responsibilities as rescuers, and taught how to handle, operate and use the handheld radio transceivers, in times of floods, fire, vehicular accidents and other emergency situations. The rescue capability of the participants was also assessed during the training, through role plays depicting their actual disaster

The local government of Misamis Occidental has allocated at least P1 million to improve its multipurpose and evacuation center

LTO-Ozamis strengthens IEC campaign OZAMIS City––The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has requested the city mayor’s office to field 10 of its lady personnel, as helmet law implementers in the city. This, as the agency strengthens its the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the wearing of helmets by motorcycle drivers, said LTO Ozamis OIC Salome

Zapatos. Earlier, City Councilor Roberto Cantago reminded Miss Zapatos that aside from helmet, “the LTO also needs to look into other concerns, particularly the use of motorcycle accessories. He observed lapses in the LTO drive against noisy, over-speeding and smoke-belching of motorcycles

plying the streets of the city. The issue on motorcycles for hire (habal-habal) that ordinarily carry four passengers at a time was raised by City Councilor Mario Ferraren in a forum with Miss Zapatos. He said, the number of passengers does not conform with the two-helmet per unit rule. (JLCanumay/RCA/CIO/ PIA-Misamis Occidental/asf )

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experiences. It was learned that the Misamis Occidental provincial government has set aside one million pesos for the improvement of the Mateo C. Matunog Multipurpose and Evacuation Center, here. The pre disaster-preparedness project aims to provide support to the disaster mitigation measures in the area, Mr. De Barras added. (PDNano/RCA/CIO/ PIA-Misamis Occidental/ asf )

DEED OF INDEMNITY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This DEED OF INDEMNITY made and executed by: LUISA C. PAGUIA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, -andMERLYNE D. CASINO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the THE PARTIES, WITNESSETH: ThatThe late Conrada Gallogo Casino has an existing Savings Deposit Account at PNB-Limketkai Branch, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City with Account Number 3054-56800014; On April 1, 2004, the above-named depositor died without any will and leaving a balance of P 39, 126.55 as of February 29, 2012; THE PARTIES do hereby agree to free the Philippine National Bank for any claims or liabilities that any person may bring against the Bank owing to the release of the said deposit account. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have hereunto set their hands at the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, this August 22, 2012.

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BEFORE ME, in the City of Cagayan de Oro, this August 22, 2012, personally appeared, the PARTIES with their competent evidences of identity above-indicated, known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free acts and deeds. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, at the above-stated place and date.

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MASS FOR THE LATE SECRETARY. Officials and employees of DILG-10, led by Director Rene Burdeos (below), offer mass for the late Secretary Jesse Robredo, who died in a plane crash off the coast of Masbate, Saturday. Held at the DILG-10 Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City, officiated by Fr. Casi Quiacao, the mass was also attended by representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the National Police Commission. Photo by Justin Llano/asf

THE Philippine Flag flies at half mast at City Hall today as Cagayan de Oro joins the whole nation in observance of National Days of Mourning for DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, who died in a plane crash August 21 together with two pilots. At the regular session this morning presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, the City Council expressed sorrow for his demise and the city’s most profound and deepest sympathy to his bereaved family. Legislators also expressed sorrow for the untimely demise of Capt. Jessup Bahinting and Capt. Nepalese Kshitiz Chand , who joined their Creator in peace, and extended heartfelt sympathy and condolences to their respective families. (LCR)

ILIGAN City––The dumpsite at Barangay Santiago poses danger to nearby residents due to chronic health problems. Such health problems are directly associated with tons of solid waste that also threatens the ecology of the nearby Mandulog River and Iligan Bay itself. The situation justifes the putting up of a Central Material Recovery

and Composting Facility (CMRCF) in Barangay Bonbonon, whick will be made to handle the city’s solid wastes in the context of a low-cost and total sustainable solution approach to solid waste management for the city. Sources said, the preparation stage for the final commissioning of equipment will be next month for the CMRF to be operational. (Iligan Tube/asf )

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Wanted: Leaders of the future SOMEBODY said that this corner is critical to the administration. No, this cannot be. We write what we believed is right and necessary. When we said that this government lacks the insights in building a great nation, we do not mean to discredit the Aquino administration. We cannot fault Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s administration to be lacking foresights alone. The truth is this country has been short of strong leaders since the inception Cris Diaz of the Republic back in 1946. There were past Presidents of the Republic imbued with desires in making this country stands out among its peers in the region. However, the neo-colonial character of the country stifled that dream right from the start. Thus, we cannot even agree on the Constitutional provisions that would have guided this country to greatness. Otherwise, we would not entertain changing the laws of the land, as we always desire. That is too technical. What we want to see is a government that understands the needs of the country and its people. Needs are not only confined to shelter, employment, and the pursuit of personal contentment. After all, all these needs are basic. What the people expect of the government is the full exploitation of its resources benefiting the nation as a whole. We failed in this aspect. Thus, we expect the incumbent administration to look through this. It is worth to reiterate that the failure of this government certainly manifested in the search and retrieval operation off Masbate this week. We found out that our Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other government line agencies are incapable of mounting efficient retrieval operations. There were fears that had it not for the expertise of foreigners the ill-fated plane carrying Sec. Jesse Robredo, could never be found until today. Worse, the operations might have stopped due to bad weather. One of the reasons for these inadequacies is the failure of the government to develop the metal and ore industry. With a highly developed metal and ore manufacturing industry, we could make submarines and submersible apparatus that could dive to hundreds of meters deep. We could scour the depths of our seas anytime as part marine studies and of territorial security. With a highly LEADERS/PAGE 7

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Under the surface THINK a Minute. Remember Greg Louganis? The young, strong, superstar athlete who won gold medals in all his events at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. He was the first athlete in history to do it, and was elected to the Olympic Hall of Fame. But at the Olympics, no one ever suspected that under the surface Greg Louganis’ body was full of AIDS. It’s true that you really cannot know what’s inside a person just from looking on the outside. Many people are not what they appear to be. For example, that tough football or rugby player you know may actually still be an insecure little boy on the inside, because he could never be good enough for

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst his hard, strict father. That shy young woman you see around town might still be a broken, hurting little girl, because she was abused by her uncle or stepfather when she was young. Maybe even that 60-year-old political leader or successful businessman is still full of hurt and anger from when he was badly treated as a child because of his skin color, or because he grew up in a poor family. Many people look strong

and mature on the outside, but inside they’re still hurting emotionally and need healing. They still have deep wounds, scars and painful memories of terrible things that were said or done to them when they were young children or teenagers. Friend, if you’ve been living with pain, fears or anger from what people said or did to you in the past, these hurts and bad memories can be like chains that hold you in prison

emotionally. Well, Jesus Christ sure knows how you feel. Jesus is probably the most hurt, abused person in history. His own family thought He was crazy, and His own people had Him tortured and killed as the worst of criminals. But not only does Jesus understand and feel your pain, He’s also the One Who can heal your broken heart and painful memories. So today, why don’t you put your whole life, including your painful past, into the strong, healing hands of Jesus? He’ll even help you forgive those people who hurt you. Then, you’ll finally be free from your emotional pain and prison to start living the full, new life Jesus has planned for you. Just Think a Minute.

Shoe dreaming in Misamis Oriental ONE of the less explored small and medium enterprises that have not been given importance in Mindanao is the footwear industries for the more than 25 Millions Mindanaons. Most of the footwear merchandise that we see displayed in the Malls is imported product coming from the Peoples Republic of China. Even used second hand shoes haggled at the Ukay-Ukay stalls are Hongkong if not Korean brand. Lucky if a Philippine shoe product from Marikina finds its place of competitiveness against the imported foot wears flooding the market. The Philippines particularly Mindanao have abundant source of raw hide leather products that comes from the cattle’s of Bukidnon or the skins of the crocodiles grown in the

Traversing the Tourism Hi-way Ped T. Quiamjot Crocodile Farms in Davao. Various livestock industries have the capacity to provide the raw materials. Goat skins are fine leather but we like to cook and eat them as “Papaitan”. We have good designers that have earned accolades in the international fashion scenes abroad yet Philippine shoe products are unheard or unseen in the local and international scene. I remember in the early 80’s when the former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos used to order dozens of shoes

from the local Marikina producers to be worn for her countless trips abroad. She was widely criticized for extravagance and branded as Imeldefic. Few took credits that she was advertising and promoting Philippine made foot wears abroad. Nobody took notice that when the Philippine Trade Center was opened in New York which was housed at the famous World Trade Center, Philippine shoe products were prominently displayed. The Philippine Trade Center was long closed when the World

Trade Center was destroyed in the famous 9/11 infamy of the American history. The footwear industry is the most important economic activity next to food and clothing. People moved and travel with all types of shoes and footwear’s in their daily lives. We can afford not to have a motor vehicle or a suite but we cannot do without a shoe. Even the farmers and indigenous people from far flung mountains need a boot or a slipper to put on. We provide our children a minimum of three types of foot wears for their use and protective comfort. The same pragmatic thinking for an average adult Filipino to own 3 types of footwears, a slipper or sandals, a leather shoes and a rubber shoes. Why were we not SHOE/PAGE 7

Virtue of not being greedy WHAT to do when complacency sets in––simply because you have already succeeded. Reaching this stage in your business does not necessarily describe the virtue of not being greedy. While success or the aspirations thereof drove you all your life to become successful, the driving force was some type of financial independence for oneself and family. So the question begs; were you not greedy then? There is a responsibility for capitalists, successful business people and the talented, and this responsibility simply put; is to create opportunities for the less fortunate if not your community. This responsibility is called nation building and this is what is expected of you given the country you have decided to be a citizen thereof. Building your brand over decades and succeeding does not necessarily end there. Wittingly or otherwise you may have reached a stage of independence and thereof complacency. To not realize this, means your brand––you

worked so hard to build will eventually be lost. There are many entrepreneurs out there looking for formulas and eventually they may discover yours Harry Tambuatco and take you by a storm leaving you with but a product no longer appreciated or can sell. To not take your brand to the next level for sustainability will eventually bring you down. It is not an option and not your choice but to brand. Let us keep in mind branding simply put; is the ability to deliver your brand promises with consistency generating an integrity called the brand. But what is it about branding most traditional businesses forget over decades of success? You need not be the Sy’s of SM, or

the Zobel’s of the Ayala Group, or the Lopez’s of ABS-CBN to turn greedy and be number 1. It is not greed that should describe these successful professionals but the responsibility to the brand they have created. Sustainability is but a consequence of their successes in life. After all upon ripening into old age do you simply settle for death? Not that there is another option but to embrace it and to pass it on to the next generation should be the norm. To turn complacent and virtually kill your business is irresponsible. Ones singular success is the nation’s success and there is no dismantling of the two. Well of course there are the weirdo’s who will rationalize; man can be an island but they’re not even worth talking about. That virtue is called self centeredness. The ideal are the motherhood statements espoused by politicians, not necessarily true or otherwise––but ideally correct! Now if only GREEDY/PAGE 7

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DOJ steps up efforts on case building vs human trafficking By JEANEVIVE D. ABANGAN

TAGUM City, Davao del Norte––The Department of Justice (DOJ) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the building up of evidences in cases involving human trafficking. Police authorities and local government units are now being taught to handle a case build-up on human trafficking to gather strong evidences that authorities can present in court, DOJ-11 Regional Prosecutor Anto-

nio Arellano said. DOJ directs its effort on the “legal aspect of the case” to improve investigation and gather strong evidence as conviction rates of human trafficking remain low. In Davao Region, DOJ has recorded six convictions since 2003 when Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 was signed into law. Arellano said four of these convictions were decided at Davao City courts; one in Tagum City and one

in Davao del Sur. Since 2003, 41 human trafficking cases were filed in various courts in the Davao Region but seven of these cases were dismissed; 12 were archived. Only 16 are currently under litigation in courts. Authorities in the region, however, made several efforts to check human trafficking. They conducted 11 operations, intercepted 103 instances of human trafficking and arrested nine suspected perpetrators.

In a recent press conference, Arellano said conviction of human trafficking cases is hard to clinch as witnesses, who usually are the victims, tend to give up and won’t go through the entire litigation process. “They’re vulnerable. They no longer have money. That’s why we have psychosocial interventions,” he said. “We are giving them livelihood assistance and skills training,” he added. Arellano was referring to

support services of government agencies involved in the Inter-Agency Council against Trafficking (IACAT) created through Republic Act 9208 or the AntiTrafficking in Persons Act of 2003. The secretary of the Department of Justice chairs the IACAT with the secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the vice chairperson. Among the mandated members of the council are

the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW). The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is among the mandated agencies to provide intervention programs on human trafficking.

Ochoa assures continuity in DILG operations EXECUTIVE Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa on Wednesday sought a comprehensive review of all the pending programs and projects left by the untimely demise of Secretary Jesse Robredo in the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ensure that reforms are implemented and the operation is continuous. Ochoa, who was designated as officer-in-charge of the DILG by President Benigno S. Aqiuino III following the tragic plane crash that killed Robredo and his two pilots last Saturday, was at the agency Wednesday morning to seek a list of the programs in the pipeline as well as assure DILG employees that there will be no interruption in the services they provide to the public. “While we join Secretary Robredo’s family and the nation in this time of bereavement, the President felt also that it is appropriate to designate an OIC for the meantime, on a very temporary nature to ensure that the DILG is running and its service to the public is continuous,” Ochoa said.

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they could implement the brand promises and deliver; then they too would be part of nation building however unfortunately they are not. Branding or what is called the sixth principle after a marketing strategy. It is necessary to sustain an established integrity for a consumer preference. There are pro ducts that have been strategically branded over decades only to lose the brand all

MEMBERS of the alliance for disaster preparedness in Compostela Valley province composed by information officers of Comval’s 11 municipal LGUs, national line agencies and officers of the AFP Civil Military Operations led by 10th Infantry Division commanding officer Brig. Gen. Ariel Bernardo and Phil. Information Agency Xl Regional Director Efren Elbanbuena pose after completing the seminar-workshop on Building Alliance for Disaster Preparedness spearheaded by Comval Information Office at the 10th ID Headquarters in Barangay Tuburan, Mawab town. Photo by Ben D. Arche

‘Indak-Indak’ champs bring home P500t each By BEN D. ARCHE Regional editor-Davao

DAVA O C i t y – – Tw o grand champions of the “Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan 2012” or street dancing presentation during the Kadayawan festival here took home some P500 thousand each. The Jesus Soriano National High School emerged as the overall winner for Davao-based together. Examples of these are Xerox, Kodak, hoover, polaroid, etc. and it is interesting to study the reasons for failure. While many have been overtaken by today’s technology and innovations, there is no reason brands cannot up-grade and address their products and services that are changing with their consumers lifestyles because of it. An adaptation if necessary, to conform to a variable demand for innovations utilizing R&D will be guidelines towards a sustaining consumer preference.

category, and the Bamban National High School of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat won the open category. For winning the second slot in the Davao-based categor y, the Sta. Ana Performing Arts Guild pocketed some P400,000; the Tribu Kalibungan of Fatima Elementary School bagged the third prize of P300,000; the San Isidro Elementary School in Buhangin District got the

P200,000 for being the fourth placer; and the San Vicente Hizon Elementary School grabbed the fifth place with a cash prize of P75,000. In the open category, the Notre Dame of Sto. Niño in South Cotabato went home with P400,000 in cash being the second placer; the Kutawato Institute of Technology in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato took the third prize of P300,000;

the Mabuyok group of Surigao del Norte placed fourth with P200,000; and the Bobongan Dance Arts in Talaingod, Davao del Norte sacked the P100,000 for being the fifth placer. D avao City contingents with consolation prize of P30,000 each were Bolton Elementary School, Sixto Bababo Elementary School, Teatro Catalunians, C aes ar io Villa-Abr ille Elementary School, and

Sinagtala-Artemio Loyola Elementary School. Participants in the open categor y with P50,000 each as consolation prize were the Indak Kabataan sa Digos City in Davao del Sur, Mangudadatu Cutlural Dancers in Maguindanao, Tribung Mapawa in Maragusan town of Compostela Valley province, and Naluponan of Lupon, Davao Oriental.

pany in Mindanao to deliver the 75 million pairs of footwear yearly worn by more than 25 million Mindanaons? Or maybe we like to wear only the brand associated with Hush Puppies, La Coste, Nike, Adidas or what we see and promoted on TVs? With the Board of Investments (BOI) doing bilateral trade talks and trade pacts with the economies worldwide, the possibility of a Nike or the Milton from page 6 Florsheim shoe product able to produce a single can be manufactured at the shoe manufacturing com- Phividec industrial estate in

Misamis Oriental. Economic Processing Zones have tax perks from the government that should redound to lower commodity prices in the market. However, this will need initiatives from the local government to look for investors to realize our dreams. Ironically, we heard of many local officials travels for trade mission abroad but we never knew whom they have linked. We only see good sceneries posted on their Facebook accounts as places liked and visited that does not really distinguish

and separate them from the Tourist that we are?

The lifelines of corporations are traditionally over a 50-year period and this is because complacency and retardation of its proprietors not turning professional are the usual causes. Sadly enough this pattern is still in play today especially in the Philippines. To not discover the necessity of branding will allow for this consequence. And this is real!

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developed metal industry, we could build advance vessels, aircrafts, and even armaments that every citizen of this land can be proud. We have scientists and engineers comparable to any of the best in the world. We have deposits of natural resources more than any countries. However, we lack government leaders who are able to see the future. React: crisguardian@ yahoo.com

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN ooOoo Office of the Sangguniang Bayan EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 85TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, HELD ON APRIL 11, 2012, AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL. Present: Hon. Robinson V. Sabio Hon. Lamberto S. Neri Hon. Ma. Venci D. Sanchez Hon. Armando C. Pomar Atty. Audie G. Paduganan Hon. Ignacio L. Factura, II Hon. Mario Charlie K. Emano Hon. Cristine Jane C. Dagasuhan

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BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES. SECTION II - REGULATED ACTS. a. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct/erect any form of structures for dwelling places, firm or institution, business establishment or whatever kind of edifice that will endanger the lives of its occupants along the riverbanks, streams, shorelines and lakes throughout their entire length or within a zone of Five (5) meters in urban areas; Twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and Forty (40) meters in forest areas, along their margins, subject to easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage pursuance to Sec. 28 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan both in public and private properties. b. No person is allowed to stay in this zone longer than what is necessary for space or recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing or salvage or to build structures of any kind. SECTION III - PENALTY. a. Violation of this Ordinance may be proceeded upon in the following manner: Upon the showing that a building or structure is built along a prohibited zone or area, a notice by the Municipal Engineer shall be served upon the violator requiring him to demolish and/or dismantle his structure within ten (10) days.

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b. The owner of the building or structure who refuses to demolish by himself his illegal structure shall be fined One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P 1,500.00).

Hon. Syremae N. Emano Hon. Issur Antonio C. Alfante Hon. Chicque C. Co

WHEREAS, the Municipality, through the Sangguniang Bayan shall pass SECTION IV - EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect and approve resolutions and ordinances to adopt measures to protect the in- after the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and its complete publicahabitants of the Municipality from the harmful effects of man-made or natural tion in local newspaper of general circulation and information. disasters and calamities… (Art. III, Section 447 (i) (iv)); Voting for the foregoing Ordinance were as follows: WHEREAS, the Municipality is classified as highly susceptible to flashfloods as indicated in the geo-hazard map of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Ayes: Councilors Lamberto S. Neri, Syremae N. Emano, Ma. Venci D. Sanchez, of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Armando C. Pomar, Audie G. Paduganan, Issur Antonio C. Alfante, Chicque C. Co, Ignacio L. Factura, II, Mario Charlie K. Emano and Cristine Jane C. WHEREAS, the recent flashflood brought by typhoon Sendong in our Mu- Dagasuhan. nicipality caused damage to lives and properties of the residents living near the shorelines and riverbanks; Nays: N o n e NOW THEREFORE, after proper deliberation on the matter and on motion of Councilor Armando C. Pomar, duly seconded by Councilors Ma. Venci D. Sanchez and Mario Charlie K. Emano, it was resolved as the body does hereby,

Abstention: N o n e ADOPTED in the Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines this 11th day of April 2012.

RESOLVED, to enact as the body does hereby enact the following Ordinance: UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: ORDINANCE NO. 36, S. 2012

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“AN ORDINANCE STRICTLY PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DWELLING PLACES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER FORM I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance. OF STRUCTURES ALONG THE RIVERBANKS, STREAMS, SHORELINES AND LAKES THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LENGTH AND WITHIN A ZONE OF FIVE (5) METERS IN URBAN AREAS; TWENTY (20) METERS IN AGRICULTURAL AREAS AND FORTY (40) METERS IN FOREST AREAS, MS. MYRNA CAGAANAN COSIN ALONG THEIR MARGINS, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF PUBLIC USE IN SB Secretary THE INTEREST OF RECREATION, NAVIGATION, FLOATAGE, FISHING AND SALVAGE PURSUANCE TO SEC. 28 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND ATTESTED: USE PLAN BOTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES.” BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, that: SECTION I – TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as AN ORDINANCE STRICTLY PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DWELLING PLACES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER FORM OF STRUCTURES ALONG THE RIVERBANKS, STREAMS, SHORELINES AND LAKES THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LENGTH AND WITHIN A ZONE OF FIVE (5) METERS IN URBAN AREAS; TWENTY (20) METERS IN AGRICULTURAL AREAS AND FORTY (40) METERS IN FOREST AREAS, ALONG THEIR MARGINS, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF PUBLIC USE IN THE INTEREST OF RECREATION, NAVIGATION, FLOATAGE, FISHING AND SALVAGE PURSUANCE TO SEC. 28 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

HON. ROBINSON VALDEHUESA SABIO Municipal Vice Mayor Presiding Officer

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Android: The 3rd world’s iPhone By Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

he Recent developments on the mobile communication industry lead to the conceptualization and realization of what we once knew as “futuristic” back in the 80’s. 80’s films give us visuals on robotics, hyperspace travel, light sabers, touch phones, and who can forget the film “Minority Report” where Tom Cruise uses a gadget attached on his fingers and working through an imaginary computerized panel in mid-air. Now, advanced technology lead to the Mac’s iOS where consumers dub it as the ultimate operating system ever made – of course rival Microsoft won’t agree. Then again, I don’t think Microsoft ever wants to compete in that department – I’m referring to the mobile communications industry. They have had several attempts though with the Windows phone but haven’t really had the chance to try one. Heard it’s just as good as the iOS. Let’s not get technical. When we refer to iOS that’s a Mac system, for everything else – there’s android. I am writing this not as a technician but as a consumer. I have an iPad and I also have a cheaper android phone. Of course, I get to compare both more often than none. CAMERA I cannot really tell which one is better, my android phone boasts of a high resolution photo and so does my iPad. But in Instagram – who really cares? In the mobility

issue, of course my android is handier to bring along than my iPad. It feels weird too lifting the pad and taking photos or videos with it. In the video component – the pad wins by a mile over the android. APPS Both can run free apps through the android’s “market” and the iPad’s “App Store”. What I do like about the iPad with the apps is that it somehow runs smoothly compared to the androids. Lack of memory for my phone maybe, or the iOS is really designed for that. Roughly you can download games and apps same as the pad. SAFETY Maybe in other countries where every corner is equipped with CCTV cameras, you are at peace showing off your iPad or iPhone, here in the Philippines – uhm, not so much, try to conceal it most of the time unless you want to say bye bye to your goldmine of a gadget. CLASSY and SAVVY No question about it, you would rather have a pad than a cheap contraption – that is if you can afford it. If you very well can’t, go for the cheaper android phones and really not force yourself or worse – force your parents to buy you one. To conclude this, if you’re rich enough – go for the best, if you have troubles financially – settle first on the cheaper stuff – but never stop believing that someday you will be successful enough to buy whatever it is you need and want. Live Life, Work Hard, Play Hard.

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ark rimmed eyeglasses, sleek back pomadeladen hair, teeth with braces and a seemingly outdated fashion sense. These are the stereotypical images that pop into our minds when we hear the words- geek, nerd and genius. They are also considered people with high IQs but with low social skills; often bullied and most of the time misunderstood. But in the last three years or so, celebrities (both here and internationally) are caught sporting new looks that are a fresh twist to the stereotyped geek. Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp, Katy Perry even NBA Stars like Dwayne Wade, Kevin Durant and Amar’e Stoudemire to name a few are seen on the red carpet and

post-game interviews in dork fashion! Thanks too to the hit TV series Glee for bringing geeks back in the spotlight. All of a sudden, wearing big geeky eyewear is hot like pancakes, Polo shirts with bow ties are now considered cute and mismatched outfits are currently thought of as edgy. Is this a sudden acceptance of the styles of the social outsiders? Take the case of the orthodontic appliances (such as braces and retainers) that became a status symbol for many Filipinos for years now, where young and old alike spend thousands to really have their teeth aligned or simply look cool smiling with glittery squares gleaming. In countries like the US, wearing braces is something

they claim it is not a cultural statement but for them too look less hostile and project a positive vibes offcourt. For the mere mortals like us, the geek chic is more than just a trendit has become a fashion phenomenon that slowly blurs the stereotype, creating an avenue to express one’s self without fear of being unaccepted. This turnaround opens doors to a myriad of fashion possibilities and bit by bit quashes the boundaries and prejudices that society dictates. I for one am a geek inside and out. I was never afraid to dress up differently then, the more I am more empowered to express my geekiness now. Be with me as we raise our oversized eyeglasses and say hurray!

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an activity dedicated to Islam believers thus it is just right “to share the blessings that Allah has given us.” He said that the MTIRPI managed to collect 3,000 bags of assorted goods from each of its members. Each beneficiary received four kilors of rice, salt, sugar, toothpaste, sardines, coffee, juice, among others.

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allegation of the TVIRD those laborers fired at its security guards. “Indigenous people of Bayog and Sindangan town in Zamboanga del Norte province condemned the illegal actions of the TVIRD management that resulted to the unjust killing and wounding of the Subanen small-scale miner-laborers. The truth shall always prevail,” Cruz said. “In the spirit of Bayanihan (cooperativism), we will always support whatever investigation will be undertaken by any investigative bodies such as our Philippine National Police counterparts when needed. Every Tabak trooper should remain vigilant and at all times be protectors of the people in our communities,” he said. TVIRD has strongly denied Cruz’s allegations. “We do not have pseudo organizations in our company; much less people whose responsibilities resemble that of ‘K9’ dogs. Instead, we have functional departments carrying out specifics tasks and duties for our operations and our sustainable development work for the communities and the environment,” said Yulo Perez, TVIRD’s Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Officer. Perez added that Jungoy, a native of Bayog town, is tasked to report and carry apprehended illegal mining equipment of illegal miners and to support tree-planting activities carried out by the Security Force Department. “The group of Catumpangan carried sacks of cyanide, blasting caps, illegal

toxic chemicals, and diesel fuels. Police authorities and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau personnel are tasked to apprehend illegal miners who smuggle these restricted materials inside TVIRD Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) site in Bayog’s Balabag mountain. The TVIRD executive was deeply concerned by Cruz’s irresponsible statement which described Jungoy as a member of an illegitimate organization that does “dirty” works for the mining firm. “Before issuing libellous statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines should have read the police report on the Balabag incident. They could have known that the suspect was just defending his life against his attackers and that the company does not condone criminal acts,” Perez said. “We brought Jungoy to the police immediately after the incident. We did not hide him because we trust our law enforcers so justice can take its course. Instead of making irresponsible statements, authorities should stop these unprovoked acts of unlawful aggression,” he added. According to TVIRD, Jungoy told police that he and his team where on a routine inspection inside the MPSA when they ran into some 20 laborers engaged in illegal mining activities carrying cyanide, activated carbon and diesel fuel use in their outlawed gold processing plants. “Jungoy related to the police that he was attacked and mauled when he tried to stop the group of laborers. He fired a warning shot, but the group ignored it and continued their attack. Sensing serious danger to his life, Jungoy fired another shot that unfortunately hit one of his attackers,” TVIRD said. TVIRD - an affiliate of TVI Pacific - said the company finds it necessary, together with local government and police authorities, to set up security checkpoints and patrols in Balabag due to the dangerous operations by illegal miners in the area. It said even Zamboanga

del Sur Governor Antonio Cerilles and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ordered a stop to all hazardous and illegal mining operations in Bayog town, particularly in Balabag. Most of the miners operating in Balabag belong to the Monte de Oro Small Scale Miners Association, but the Provincial Mineral Regulatory Board recently passed a resolution denying MOSSMA’s application to have the area declared as “peoples’ mining area’ because it does not comply with the requirements set forth by law to conduct mining activities. Illegal miners have been operating in Balabag for more than a decade now and were largely blamed for the destruction of the mountain and environmental pollution in the town, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. (Mindanao Examiner)

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the benefits were suspended. PWEA has been raising their concerns about the suspension of such benefits since March. The benefits include subsistence allowance of P160 ($3.80) per day, hazard pay equivalent to 15 percent of their salary, as well as the longevity pay. Agustin said Pagasa’s healthcare insurance provider terminated its contract with the agency because employees were unable to meet the monthly premiums. He also said that because of the failure of the government to release their benefits, a weather observer and union member died last May 24 from a stroke that was a complication of diabetes. The man, Alex San Pedro, reportedly died because he was unable to take his maintenance medicine. The group said their situation went against what is mandated by the Magna Carta for Scientists. The latter stipulates that employees should receive benefits, longevity and hazard pay and the subsistence allow-

ance and laundry allowance or Sala. The progressive alliance of government employees the Confederation for the Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (Courage) immediately supported the Pagasa employees, saying that their issues are very valid and are no different from the plight of all the 1.4 million state workers nationwide. “Our basic pay has been frozen to starvation levels and yet the administration has continuously withheld the benefits we used to receive that augments our meager pay. This situation must be addressed or else the government shall face a strong storm brewing from its own backyard,” said Courage president Ferdinand Gaite. Gaite opined that the bureaucracy is losing the best and the brightest employees because they are forced to join the private sector out of necessity. “They need to support their families. Salaries in the government for ordinary, rank and file employees are hardly large. We have been witnesses to the diaspora of our scientists, forecasters, meteorologists, geologists and other science and technology personnel to private local and foreign companies because of our own government’s policy of cheap labor. In the case of Pagasa employees, besides having to suffer low pay, the forecasters are forced to endure the constant berating and ridicule of Pres. Aquino who calls them inefficient,” he said. In July 2010 and in the wake of tropical storm Basyan, Aquino gave weather officials a dressing down for making a wrong forecast of the typhoon’s direction. Basyang hit the metro suddenly, catching residents and disaster unaware and unprepared. Also last week, during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Committee, the president scolded the Pagasa representative for lowering the rainfall warning in the morning and raising it again after a few hours.

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enrik Wiersholm, a 15-year-old playing in Kalamazoo for the first time, will return next year never having tasted defeat in the tournament known for its blueberries and cream, after he capped his week with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Sasha Gozun to take the 16s title. Conditions were ideal for tennis Sunday, with a manageable northerly breeze and temperatures in the low 70s as Wiersholm and Gozun took the court. Wiersholm, the No. 12 seed, had lost to Gozun, seeded 32, in their previous meeting on clay back in December, but he had a different strategy this time against the much more physically developed 16-year-old. "Alex can hurt you if you give him the right ball, especially with the forehand," said Wiersholm, from Kirkland, Wash. "I was doing a really good job of whipping the ball up to his backhand or deep, making him move to his forehand, or even sometimes keeping

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Henrik Wiersholm wins singles and doubles at Kalamazoo Tennis Tournament. Henrik is the grandson of Roy & Corry Cepeda of Cagayan de Oro City.

it short, away from his forehand." The first set was close, with both players holding until 3-all, when Wiersholm got a look at his first break point. He converted it with a dramatic winner, and that one shot buoyed his confidence. "He hit a good serve, I barely got the ball back and he hit that inside in ball," said Wiersholm, who still sports braces on his teeth. "I did an on-therun winner for the break and that's where I kind

of got it going and kept the momentum through in the second." Gozun, who is from Moldova and has been in the United States for four years, had saved three match points in his third round win over Korey Lovett and had three times come back from a set down to win during this tournament, including over No. 2 seed Paul Oosterbaan in Saturday's semifinals. So a comeback was certainly possible, but all the positive energy

he had used in those victories was nowhere to be found Sunday. "Henrik did a very good job keeping everything away from my powerful game, and I wasn't realizing what was happening," said Gozun, who was playing in his first USTA National championship final. "You've got to raise your level every time you play, and you can't have a day off, when you're not prepared. You always have to be on top of your game."

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