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February 14, 2012

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Lebak town, G39 Caraga region’s 2013 budget help typhoon victims to support PNoy’s priorities By RIC Y. OCIONES, Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City––The town of Lebak in the province of Sultan Kudarat under Mayor Dionesio Besana with Municipal Social Welfare Development Officer (MSWDO) Ms. Corazon Pelobillo extended financial assistance, including relief goods, to the city’s flood victims the other day. The check donation, worth P100,000, was personally received by Mayor Vicente Y. Emano in the presence of personnel from Lebak town, G39 officer Gilbert Besana, MSWDO, and media practitioner from Cagayan de Oro. Pelobillo said the donation was materialized through the help of Mr. Besana, the CEO and president of G39, who personally asked to Mayor Dionesio Besana to help the flood victims of Cagayan de Oro, including Iligan City. The Sangguniang Bayan of Lebak has given the VICTIMS/PAGE 10

By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––The National Economic and Development Authority in Caraga announced the process of preparing next year’s budget of government agencies in the region has started. This, following the release of the National Budget Memorandum (NBM) 112 by the Department of Budget and Management. Under NBM 112, the NEDACaraga as secretariat of

guidelines in budget preparations in consultation with DBM regional office. A report by NEDA-13’s Ian Maculob said the Fiscal Year 2013 budget allocated for strategic programs and projects of agency regional offices (AROs) and state colleges and universities (SUCs) must conform with President Aquino’s five areas of priorities of the “Social Contract with the Filipino AQUINO People”, Caraga Regional the Regional Development Development Plan 2011BUDGET/PAGE 10 Council will formulate the

Benaldo: ‘Time for unity, not politics’ WEATHER UPDATE EASTERLIES affecting the Eastern section of the country. Meanwhile, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was eastimated at 1,660 km East of Southern Mindanao (4.0°N, 142.0°E). It is expected to enter the PAR within the next 36 hours. The whole country will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the East will prevail over the whole country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough. source: pagasa

By GERRY L. GORIT Photo-journalist

FIRST district Rep. Benjo Benaldo yesterday berated the critics of the Emano administration saying this is not the time for politics but rather the time for the people to unite and help restore Cagayan de Oro.

A sidewalk vendor arranges flowers of various colors in time for today’s Valentine’s Day in Cagayan de Oro. Demand for the flowers have risen the past week leading to the day of hearts when love is expressed through Benaldo said there is the giving of roses and other flowers. enough time for politics Photo by Gerry L. Gorit during the campaign period for the coming elections, but at this time after the Sendong calamity it’s not productive for the city if people criticize rather than THE number of casual- and Management Council assist in the relief work. Responding to the move ties of the magnitude 6.9 (PDRRMC) said. The PDRRMC’s report to recall the previous elec- earthquake that rocked most tion results, he said there’s parts of northern Negros as of 6 p.m. Sunday said of not enough time for it, but Oriental last week rose to the total 42 dead, 17 were there’s enough time to build 42 as of Sunday evening, a from Guihulngan City; nine homes and give relief goods. report from the Provincial from La Libertad; eight QUAKE/PAGE 10 POLITICS/PAGE 10 Disaster Risk Reduction

Quake death toll in Negros Oriental: 42

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Davao City judge metes five years to robbery, kidnap-for-ransom gang leader DAVAO City––The leader of a notorious robbery and kidnap-for-ransom group operating in Mindanao was sentenced up to five years and two months imprisonment after he admitted in court a P200,000 robbery in 2003. Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 Presiding Judge Ridgeway Tanjili convicted Willy Estribor, 42, a resident of South Bay, R. Castillo Street, Agdao, this city after he pleaded “guilty” during his arraignment to the crime of robbery. He was held guilty for robbing Lowell dela Cerna Via of P200,000 cash, a Rado wristwatch and a cellular phone in 2003. Estribor was arrested in June 2011 at Tangub City, Misamis Occidental by joint operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Police Anti-crime Emergency Response (PACER)

Mindanao Field Office. Estribor, who was also listed as No. 9 most wanted person in Region XI, was arrested by virtue of warrants of arrest issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 17 in Davao City and RTC Branch 2 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte for robbery. Police records revealed that Estribor’s group was tagged in the series of robberies in Davao City and nearby places in Davao del Norte. The CIDG added Estribor’s group is also suspected involved in kidnap for ransom activities but were only charged in court involving robberies. In an earlier statement,

the CIDG said the modus operandi of the group was to use a motorcycle in casing their would-be victims, armed with handguns and grenades. Among the robberies attributed to the group was the September 3, 2005 rob-

bery of a convenience store in Country Homes Subdivision, Barangay Cabantian, Buhangin, here wherein the group had carted away some P40,000. Estribor’s group was also tagged in the robbery of Western Union outlet in

J.P. Laurel Avenue, this city. After that incident, the group went into hiding until his arrest in Misamis Occidental in 2011. Other members of the gang who are still at large are Ian Clemente, Petronio Siga and Robert Te. Aside from the prison

term, Judge Tanjili also ordered Estribor to pay P200,000 to his victim Via. Tanjili imposed a lighter prison term on Estribor as the court took into consideration the mitigating circumstance of entering a guilty plea. (PNA)

BRIEFING BY CONG. RUFUS RODRIGUEZ OF GERMAN OFFICIALS. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez together with DSWD’s Prime Rufin conduct a briefing on the relief efforts for CDO Sendong victims to German Ambassador Jaochim Heidorn, MP member Micheal Glos, and Hans Seidel Foundation Director Paul Schafer. The German government had already donated $650,000 to the victims thru the DFA and will assist the establishment of memorial eco-parks and shrines in kalakala, Macasandig and Isla de Oro, Barangay 13 and 15. fice of the 4th Civil-Military is their bread and butter in Operations Battalion said, the profession of arms. from page 2 “That excellence must be the our people. To 8th In- way of life of your soldier fantry Battalion continue since slight mistake might what you have started, and cost lost of lives in real battle from page 2 for others, practice and scenarios. This competition who fled their homes strive more.” not only tests the compe- in Maguindanao during Major Eugenio Julio C tence of your soldier but Martial Law implementaOsias IV, Commanding Of- also their discipline which tion, was densely populated. One version of the cause of the fire came from a village official who refused to be named. He said the fire was triggered by an overheated house appliance left unplugged by its owner who reported for work Monday morning. Adam said the total cost of damages to properties could run to millions and Republic of the Philippines arson investigators are still DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM gathering evidences. (PNA) PROVINCIAL AGRARIAN REFORM OFFICE

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AGUSAN DEL NORTE J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Telefax No. (085) 341-3154 Tel. No. (085) 342-1613

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID The Department of Agrarian Reform-Agusan del Norte Provincial Office (DARPO), through its Bids and Awards committee invites sealed bids and eligible contractor for SECURITY SERVICES with Approved Budget for Contract (ABC) of PhP P310,068.00. Bidders may obtain further information, inspect and acquire bidding documents from: JOSEPHINE P. CENIZA BAC Secretariat PARO I/ ARISP Office Provincial Agrarian Reform Office J. Rosales Ave., Butuan City A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested eligible bidders on submission of a written application to the above office, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of PHP2,500.00. Issuance of bid documents will be on February 6, 2012 to February 20, 2012. Pre-bidding conference will be on February 16, 2012. All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 9184 and its Inplementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). All bids must be accompanied by bid security, in any form (Cash, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Manager’s Check) and equivalent to 1% of the ABC; irrevocable letter of credit/bank guarantee of 1.5% of the ABC; or surety bond of 2% of the ABC with a validity period of 120 calendar days. Bids will be opened at the DAR Provincial Office, J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City on February 23, 2012, 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon, in the presence of bidder’s representative who will choose to attend. The DARPO reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to cancel the bidding process at any time prior to award of the contractor, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder/s or any obligation to inform the affected bidders of the reason for employer’s action. (SGD.) ATTY. EGGIE M. SALUDO Chairperson, BAC MDB: Feb. 10-16, 2012

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She said the river’s normal flow towards its outlet had been altered these past years due to developments within the private properties that it traversed. Some property owners reportedly closed down portions of the river’s natural waterway to give way to some land developments, she said. “We will be seeking the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the tracing of the river’s natural waterways and eventually for their restoration,” Custodio said. The mayor said the local government would also seek the removal from private ownership of lands covered by the river’s original waterway noting that they should not be covered by land titles. “We really have no choice but to free up the closed portions of the river’s natural waterway or the flooding will only worsen,” Custodio added. (PNA)

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2012 arts festival starts Feb 16 By JOE PALABAO Correspondent with RHAYN CASIÑO

THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) celebrates the month of February as arts month. With this, the 3rd Philippine Visual Arts Festival 2012 [the Rizal experience] will be held on February 16-21, 2012 at Angono, Rizal. The grandiose visual arts festival is a project of the NCCA with the province of Rizal and the local governments of Angono and Taytay, Rizal in cooperation with the Neo Angono Artist Collective. The creative festivities will include the Higantes Parade (which Angono is famous for), interactive mural paintings, body painting, arts workshop and lectures, tattoo competitions, art exhibits and art conferences. Artists from all over the Philippines will gather on this prestigious and grandiose event to mingle with

each other and share ideas. Each delegate will bring an art work to be exhibited at the gathering and also they will be encouraged to participate the on the spot painting sessions at Rizal’s beautiful Daranak Falls. Northern Mindanao artists from the cities of Iligan, Butuan and Cagayan de Oro will participate in such a grandiose and prestigious festival. Cagayan de Oro’s Marigold Garrido-Ramos a first timer in arts festivals will take center stage as well as Jun Camacho-Biswal Min-

danao, Inc., Rhyan Casinoindigenous artist and the concurrent Northern Mindanao Coordinator NCCA Visual Arts Committee. Iligan’s Alladin Ali and Licong of Butuan City are looking forward to meet their creative colleagues from all over the country. The Festival would then be a venue for all artists all over the country to keep the fire burning among artists in exploring new ideas and innovations that will continue to nourish and develop in the local art scene, in the country and in the world.

Rep. Jorge T, Almonte of the first district of Misamis Occidental with second district Rep. Loreto Leo Ocampos swear in the new members of the Liberal Party. Photo by PJTremedal, Western Mindanao Bureau

Oroquieta mayor joins LP By PJ TREMEDAL, Western Mindanao Bureau

OZAMIS City––Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte of the City of Good Life recently takes oath as the new member of the Liberal Party (LP) together with his City Councilors Nilo Bation, Richard Villabert, Oscar Digal, Joel Fernandez and the 47 barangay chairmen led by their Vice President and SP Ex-officio member Jaime Millare of the ABC during the LP induction conducted on the birthday of Rep. Loreto Leo Ocampos on Saturday. In an interview, the mayor confirms that his Team One Oroquieta will certainly join his father’s new political party together with the congressman of the second district of Misamis Occidental, the birthday celebrant. However because of some time constraint and other business to attend to, his Vice Mayor Harry Guantero and other members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod missed the induction. During the LP induction, Mr. Ted Lopez, who represented DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas who was not able to arrive due to bad weather condition, talks on the party’s vision and ideals

and philosophy through its BOLD (Basic Orientation of Liberal Democracy). As it is said, Liberalism is an individual capacity to do good for his country and to have a real freedom of which the greek word

“Liber” means to be free. Mr. Lopez also emphasized that base on the ideology of former president and Founder Manuel Roxas, it is inherent to do good, every individual has the freedom to choose and be free and ordely contributes to every country.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Now, that the Cagayanons are already aware of the fraudulent method employed by the”Save Cdo Movement” in the gathering of questionable signatures, organizers have started to employ social networking sites as outlets of lies and deception. It is also appalling that some newspapers allow themselves to disseminate slanted and opinionated news stories that violate the essence of fair and straight reporting. The reading public should put a mark on them. On the other hand, ‘Save Cdo’ organizers and supporters are quick to name broadcast and journalist who abhor their squid tactics in soliciting public support. The media people worked for peace and development. Cagayanons should support them. The group even criticized priests of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro and officials of a of Christian University for not endorsing the signature camapaign.. A supporter and rabid critic of City Mayor Dongkoy Emano, in a social networking site, described some priests as among the ’40 evils’ who are always lending support to the city government. ‘Save Cdo’ organizers and volunteers (except those who are there for convenience), are now desperate. The group now knocks on Church doors, disturb churchgoers and create scenarios to obtain fraudulent signatures. Lately, ‘Save Cdo’ organizers had moved deadline in the gathering of signatures to Feb. 25. Initially, the group decided to end the signature campaign on Feb. 14. Realizing that the group cannot even get 40,000 signatures, they have decided to move the deadline to Feb.25. In the meantime, more deceptions, more lies, more hate campaigns, more scenarios are in place to deceive more people. These people are vexation to Cagayanons. Shove them away! PD ADVT

OPINION

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Land registry of deeds WHAT to do when you are confronted with incompetence. Worse, if you are directed by a government official to do wrong. I have had the unpleasant experience of being told if not instructed by a government official no less the Register of Deeds officer that should I wish to cancel an adverse claim on my property I had to file a case in court. The property is in Pangasinan Harry Tambuatco and I live in Muntinlupa. As you can see the distance in between spells the difference with gasoline prices on the rise, toll rates doubling the last year alone and least of all the filing fees for court and most sensitive, time wasted. I was directed by the RD as he is titled of the land registry of deeds in Pangasinan to file a case. I promptly and dutifully filed my petition for the cancellation of an adverse claim on my property. This property has already been confiscated by the government some 40 years ago for land reform). After 5 months, the court in San Carlos, Pangasinan writes me to certify my pleading considering I personally swore oath to the local fiscal within the same court (and paid for it). I followed as directed to. On the eight month, finally the supoena arrived for a hearing. The 8:30 AM hearing coming from Muntinlupa is obviously inconvenient but what the heck, right! In court after the judge arrives an hour and half late, I was berated by the judge who questioned my intention with his court claiming there is no such law for a court cancellation for an adverse claim when this is the RD’s job. The 30-day rule of the law stipulates that any adverse claim is automatically withdrawn without a civil case filed against it. Obviously the judge could have ruled at much earlier date to rid me of the inconvenience and time wasted – but that may be asking too much of government officials. Threatened, annoyed and disgusted I proceeded to drive to the Registry to report my findings only to find out the RD was re-located to another Land Registration office. Frustrated, I confront the new RD and am instructed this time to file my reason if not a petition for

Who said life’s fair? THINK a Minute. Who said life’s fair? I heard my grandmother say that a thousand times if I heard it once. And there was a reason she said it often. When my grandmother was a little girl, one day her father just left her and her mother—and he never came back! So my grandmother fought that feeling of rejection and unfairness all her life. From an early age as a child she learned that life isn’t fair! My guess is so did you. Hopefully you didn’t experience such a painful injustice as my grandmother. But as a child your father punished you for something you didn’t do; or a neighbor blamed you for something that was someone else’s fault. Maybe you had a teacher in school who really treated

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst you unfairly. And now that you’re an adult, your boss is unfair. Laws seem to discriminate. Even your wife or husband may treat you unfairly or accuse you unjustly. Who said life’s fair? It’s not! So what can you do to handle the unfairness of people and life? Well, once again Jesus Christ has an answer to our life’s toughest questions. Do you want to talk about unfairness?

of Love.’ The court deals with cases on passions and violence against women. Since then, the word Valentine had become popular in verses and poems by renowned people and writers of the time. William Shakespeare made mentioned of St. Valentines in ‘Hamlet, Act 1V, Scene 5.’ The Duke of Orleans, Charles, then captured and held in the Tower of London, wrote a poem where he referred to his wife as his Valentine. Since then, the celebration of Valentines Day was more on short poems and messages addressed to one’s beloved or object of affection. Modern day Valentines Day celebration had gone lots of innovation such as the heart-shaped cards, chocolates and roses. In millennium, Valentines Day celebration has gone too far than the predecessors had it before. In fact, Valentines Day celebration today is much more expensive and physically expressive. From a mere note or a line of poetic rhyme in medieval times, today’s Valentines Day celebration became physically demonstrative. Letters expressed in cards, chocolates and red roses are now secondary factors. No, thanks to the proliferation of inns, motels and lodging houses which, for Valentines Day celebrants, were not as popular at the time of Chaucer in the 1300s. Happy Valentines! --------react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

The nature of consciousness

DANTE M. SUDARIA PUBLISHER

IT was a beautiful late Sunday afternoon when I met up with my friends at Maria MELANIE RIVERA ALLAN M. MEDIANTE IRENE DOMINGO Christina Gardens here in EXECUTIVE EDITOR PINKY CADAVEDO Iligan City. A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA There were talks on MANAGING EDITOR GUILLERMO ADE, JÙ. politics, my life since they PÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ CRIS DIAZ miss my company, and of ASSOCIATE EDITOR course the typical adult ALBERT MOLIT PAT SAMONTE conversation. MARLON DOMINGO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ Part of our tête-à-tête CIRCULATION was about the nature of AJ CORAL JUN ESCUADRO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ consciousness whether or RIZA O. ARES not something really exists. GERRY LEE GORIT LIEZL A. DELOSO ROLANDO SUDARIA It was an intense converJOE PALABAO P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ sation that is was provocaRENE MICHAEL BAÑOS tive. Like the playground FELIX SANTILLAN M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ L ùÊçã AÙã®Ýã facilities at the Maria ChrisATTY. MARIO T. JUNI tina Gardens, is it really ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. URIEL C. QUILINGUING there or is it only there L ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã because we see it and if REGIONAL PARTNERS: we vacate the place, will it WESTERN MINDANAO disappear? Life is a matter of seeing what we need and Mindanao Examiner/Mindanao Daily want to see. Unit 15, 3F Fair Land Bldg., Nunez Extension Zamboanga City Phone & Fax (062) 992 5480 In life, there are many Email: mindanaoexaminer@gmail.com things that we recognize URL: mindanaoexaminer.com and fail to notice. These are usually memories, emoCARAGA tions, people and things. MARX’S PUBLISHING AND MARKETING SERVICES With regards to memories, P-7 Resureccion Road., Holy Redeemer, there are some we suppress Butuan City to make us move on but Cell No. 0948-4183501, 0912-8091093 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jesus Christ is the number one victim of injustice in history! Even people who didn’t like this man admitted that He was the last one in the world who should be executed and killed as a criminal! If Jesus Christ was not a good and innocent man, then no one is! So next time you and I think we’re being treated unfairly, just tell Jesus about it. He knows exactly what you’re feeling and going

through. How do you handle unfairness in life? You really can’t without Christ. But with Him you can overcome anything that life and others do to you. Jesus has already paved the way for you to follow. He’s been there and done that. And He gives that same power to anyone who will ask Him to take charge of their life every day. His own inner strength and peace that doesn’t let the unfairness of others keep you down. You’ll even be strong and free enough to forgive those who hurt and treat you unfairly. Jesus’ power is yours for the asking. So why not ask Him to forgive you and take control of your life today and every day? Just Think a Minute.

Valentines: Today and yesterday

VALENTINES DAY celebration had its original intention for those martyred on Feb. 14 named St. Valentines. The ‘Golden Legend,’ a collection of hagiographies (writings about holy people such as saints) that became a late medieval bestseller of Jacobus de Voragine wrote about a martyred priest named Valentine. According to the legend, the Roman Emperor Claudius II ordered Valentine Cris Diaz arrested and put to jail for defying his order. Claudius II who believed that married men made no good soldiers ordered that men must remain single. DEEDS/p.11 Valentine defied the order and continued to discreetly performed marriage ceremonies for young men. Actually, the celebration of St. Valentines before had no romantic implications. In fact, Pope Paul VI deleted Valentine from the general roman calendar of saints in 1996. The poet Geoffrey Chaucer in his ‘Parliament of The MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Fowls,’ referred the month of February as the first indiOro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and cation of Valentines Day celebration ‘when birds come Industry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, and to choose his mate.’ with Business Permit No. 02275, TIN No. 946-396-807-001 However, many noticed that the month of February Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, is not ‘spring time.’ Spring is May where birds mate. Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 It was in 1400 when Valentines Day got recognition Website: www//mindanaodailybalita.com in Paris following the establishment of the ‘High Court E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

RUEL V. PELONE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA MANAGER

Jibber Jabber with Ace Fredrian Xavier Busico somehow, memories tend to haunt us if there would be something that would trigger it. It could be a memorable place, a perfume, a zodiac sign, or pictures. Emotions also come into consciousness the moment we feel them and see them through other people. We feel and see love, happiness, anger, sorrow and many others. The nature of consciousness when it comes to people is very disturbing. Why? Because a person’s existence is only recognized the moment they are needed and if we are done with them, we would then develop selective amnesia.

I am always a victim of this. People flock to me because I am easily swayed by lies and that is what my family hates about me. I am beginning to understand why my family always advice me to choose who to help. Meanwhile, a person comes into consciousness when he is dead. I am astonished as to how people would glorify and remember his good deeds when dead. How about letting him hear it while he is breathing? That is the funny part of life. As for our things, we do not recognize their existence if we do not need them or use them yet. I remember when I was young; I would always get pens from my

mom’s office without permission. My mom would then recognize that her pens are missing the moment that she would use it and lucky me if she forgets. Lastly, Filipinos are known for being happy. We refuse to see the reality and be agitated. Like for the example, the series of killings last year in our country. Some people take it less serious and some even consider it as isolated cases. It is fear that refuses us to see the reality of what is going on around us. It is fear that prevents possible answers to come into our consciousness to solve the problems. Everything we need in life is within our reach; all we need is to recognize them. We should know our limits, where we stand, and discern our roles in life. All we need is to go with flow of where our consciousness will take us and stay happy. Until the next Jibber Jabber.

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Share the goodness of ‘Missy Bon Bon Pastel’ By JOE PALABAO, Correspondent

S TA R T I N G t h i s l o v e month, the classic Missy B on B on added an old f av or it e t o it s l i n e of products called the Bon Bon Pastel, a soft chewy and f luppy bun with a sweet and creamy custard and yema-filled that is available at 6’s or 12’s. It was an addition to the Missy Bon Bon old favorite creations that becomes popular as pasalubongs that include the

ensaimada, the sweet p o t at o b r e a d a n d t h e cheesy sponge. Any of Missy B on Bon’s breads would make great pasalubongs. Share the goodness of Missy Bon Bon Pastel to your friends, and relatives. Whether nature tripping in the river or mountain, fo o d tripping on restaurants, or shopping in street kiosks and malls, Cagayan de Oro shows its

visitors such a great time and when it is time to leave, they can’t help but want to take a little bit of the city with them – to prolong their enjoyment, and to share it with their friends and loved ones. Missy Bon Bon, a byword in the bread i n d u s t r y o f No r t h e r n Mindanao with its wide selection of breads, and pastries and other baked goodies that travelers just love to take with them as pasalubong.

With these delightful baked goodies are carried of f to ot her provinces and other countries, they hold happy memories of Cagayan de Oro’s warmth and friendship, the joys and adventures experienced here. And w h e n t h e y f e a s t e d on and shared with others, all those good feelings and happy memories are shared too, and what a privilege it is for Missy B on B on to be part of that communal joy.

Henrik Yu of Missy Bonbon Breadshop introduces their new line of pastels for the pasalubong market in Cagayan de Oro. The pastels were launched on Thursday at their Limketkai shop where other pasalubong goodies are also offered. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

I DO. I DO.

Pag-ibig to hold ‘Araw ng Pag-ibig’ LIVING up to its name, the Home Development Mutual Fund, more popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, will sponsor a mass wedding for its members, among which are transport workers, household service providers and overseas Filipino workers. Dubbed as “I Do. I Do. Araw ng PagIBIG”, the event will be held on Valentine’s Day simultaneously at the SM Mall of Asia and at SM Malls in Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro. Event partner Shoe Mart generously offered the activity centers of these SM branches as venue for the lucky couples to get married or renew their wedding vows in civil ceremonies. Similar events will also be held in Calamba and Kidapawan, co-sponsored by the respective local government units. Local government units of the areas where the mass weddings will be held also supported the Fund’s undertaking through the speedy and sometimes even free processing of the required documents. In Cagayan de Oro City, 178 couples will participate in the aforementioned Civil Mass Wedding presided by the honorable Judge Evelyn G. Nery of the Regional Trial Court Branch 19. The event will take place 10:30 a.m. at the SM Car Park located at the Mastersons Avenue, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. It is worthy to note that most of the couples, who will seal their fate as legally wedded husband and wife, were victims of the recent calamity which struck the city. Thus, after all the trials they went through, due

to Typhoon Sendong, this momentous occasion is something they will cherish and value as a newly-wedded couple and a family, as well. To further make the occ a s i on special, t h e numb e r of couples participating in the event was limited to those who registered early. They were accommodated on a first come, first served basis. “With this activity, PagIBIG hopes to help couples who wish to be married but have no monetary means to do so,” said Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, PagIBIG Chief Executive Officer. “We also hope that these couples will see Pag-IBIG as its partner, an integral part of their lives as they build and provide for their own families. After all, the first thing that newly-married couples usually think of is having their own house as they start their families. Pag-IBIG wants the couples and their families to have a house that shelters them from the elements, and a home that nurtures them through the years.” More than helping the couples undergo the rites of marriage, Pag-IBIG hopes to use the event to promote financial literacy and greater appreciation of the concept of savings among the newlyweds. With membership to the Fund being a pre-requisite for at least one of the brideand-groom pair, the member already enjoys the benefits of Pag-IBIG membership, which include savings and

access to its short-term and housing loan programs. “The event is one way for us to reach out to our members, helping them maximize their membership by informing them of the benefits of being a Pag-IBIG member,” the CEO added. “The event is unlike the usual mass wedding where the celebration ends after the exchange of ‘I Dos’ between the couples. Pag-IBIG’s kasalan not just enables couples to legally bind their union but it also paves the way for the newlyweds to start a financially-solid future for them and their family. Pag-IBIG stands witness as the couples celebrate their love for each other on their special day.” To add to the festive atmosphere, participating couples will be eligible to win exciting raffle prizes. A grand prize of one house and lot package from the Pag-IBIG Fund’s pool of acquired assets valued at around P400,000 will be awarded to a pair among the participating couples nationwide. Home appliances will also be raffled off. Membership to PagIBIG Fund has become mandatory to all Filipino workers, in the country and overseas, land-based or sea-based. The Fund opened its doors even to incomeearners from the informal sector, enabling those earning at least P1,000 monthly to savor the advantages of being a Pag-IBIG member. By reaching out to its members through events like the Araw ng Pag-IBIG, the Fund actively participates in nation-building as it increases its members’ awareness and capacity to save for their current and future needs.

The Missy Bonbon Breadshop at Limketkai has added more products, including special ones just for this Valentine’s Day. Diners in Cagayan de Oro can now get a treat of one-of-a-kind pastries and cake for the special day in addition to the all-time favorites. Photo by Gerry Gorit

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 BUTUAN CITY, BAYUGAN CITY, SAN FRANCISCO, TAGUM CITY SUZUKI * HONDA YAMAHA* KAWASAKI

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Low pressure area triggers evacuation in Surigao

SURIGAO Norte : Some 12 families or 39 persons in Sitio Hubasan, Brgy. Cawilan, Tubod have been evacuated since the other night because of rising floodwaters brought about by a continuous rainfall triggered by a low pressure area (LPA) and concurrent tail-end of cold front in the Visayas and Mindanao. This was reported by MSWDO - Tubod, Surigao Norte to the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office. The affected families are now at San Pablo Day Care Center, Brgy. San Pablo, Tubod.

GSIS grants loan repayment moratorium

REGION 10 : To directly and immediately help member-borrowers affected by Tropical Storm Sendong, the GSIS is granting a moratorium on loan repayments for members in the following areas in Northern Mindanao: Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, Matungao and Tubod towns in Lanao Norte, Clarin and Ozamiz in Misamis Occidental, and the entire provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

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Search is on for 2012 top public officials, workers CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Search is on for the 2012 Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. Nomination is open to all government officials and employees in the career and non-career service for the prestigious Lingkod Bayan, Dangal ng Bayan and Pagasa Awards, said Director Lourdes Clavite-Vidal of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Northern Mindanao. The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is conferred on an individual or group for exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on

public interest, security and patrimony, be it a suggestion, innovation, invention or superior accomplishments.

While the CSC Pagasa Award is conferred on an individual or group for outstanding contribution/s resulting from an idea or

performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government. The Outstanding Public Officials and Employees Award or the Dangal ng Bayan, on the other hand, is conferred on an individual for performance or extraordinary act of public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of his/ her observance of the eight (8) norms of behavior under Republic Act No. 6713 of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. (CSC/PIA-10/jdelpf )

Pangantucan, Lake Apo, Valencia City, Pinamaloy Lake in Don Carlos, Pulangi River in Maramag, Malagana Lake in Malitbog, Siloo River also

in Malitbog, Bubonawan River and Buganay River in Libona and Monte Shanna Lake in Malitbog, among others.

B’non watersheds up for restoration By ARJAY S. FELICILDA, Caraga News Bureau

Mapping of such watershed rivers have just started, he said, in coordination with the local government units (LGUs) and the people in upland communities, while waiting for possible takers. Mr. Felix Mirasol Jr., chief of PENRO – Bukidnon, presented the plan during the Watershed Conference in Cagayan de Oro City. The restoration process focuses on Napalit Lake in

BUTUAN City - Task Force Likas had its first organizational meeting recently at the city mayor’s office conference room. The team was created by Mayor Jun Amante, thru EO 53 to relocate settlers from the floodway zone of the Agusan River. This was done to prevent Sendong-like tragedy in Butuan City. Priority will be given to settlements that are encroaching on the waters of the Agusan River. An estimated 4,800 families will be affected by this move. (Butuan City PIO)

BUKIDNON––The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) is currently moving towards restoration of the provinces various watersheds. Very recently, PENRO Chief Felix Mirasol Jr. has urged all groups that are willing to help to visit the office and assess, which of the river areas they would opt to cover.

DOH conducts food forum

Sendong survivors receive packs from Valenzuela

City government relocates floodway settlers

REGION 13 - The Regulatory Licensure & Enforcement Division (RLED) of the DOH-CHD Caraga conducted recently the Food Safety Forum at Goat2Geder Hotel & Restaurant, Butuan City. Dr. Suzette H. Lazo of the Food and Drugs Administration (Philippines) was the resource speaker.

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What does marriage mean? ... ‘for now and forever’ ... “If that it is, I’d better stay alone!

She could love you, my son By KARAN DAHIA

A man was wandering around in a field, thinking about how good his wife had been to him, and how fortunate he was to have her. He asked God, “Why did you make her so kind hearted?” The Lord responded, “So you could love her, my son.” “Why did you make her so good looking?” “So you could love her, my son.” “Why did you make her such a good cook?” “So you could love her, my son.” The man thought about this. Then he said, “I don’t mean to seem ungrateful or anything, but why did you make her so stupid?” “So she could love you, my son.”

By ASA MADALE, Correspondent

ILIGAN City––More than 500 Sendong survivorfamilies in Barangay Hinaplanon received relief packs goods from Pan Asia, the Chan and Orlain families of Valenzuela City. The packs were officially turned-over to Hinaplanon Barangay Chai Datu Noroden Cabarao, February 11 this year, in a simple ceremony led by Professor Asangan T. Madale and wife Monica R. Madale, with some local leaders. Each pack contained plates, slippers, diapers and children’s garments, which were immediately distributed to the Sendong survivors at the Office of the Barangay Chair. A mixed Muslim-Christian community, Hinaplanon is one of the severely-devastated areas in Iligan City. As reported by the City Social Welfare Officer, 25,606 Barangay Chair Cabaro finds such a gesture of the Valenzuela City donors, as clear sign “that even our families have been affected by tropical typhoon Sendong Christians brothers and sisters from far places have the in said barangay, with 6,577 houses totally-damaged, costing some P1.7 billion. (atm/jdelpf ) heart to sympathize with us.”

Ma. Reyna Hospital benefits from PhilHealth Run By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA, Managing Editor

CAGAYAN de Oro City––The Pediatric Chemotheraphy Unit of the Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital gets an undisclosed portion of the proceeds of the First Philhealth Run for Hope, held February 5 this year. The fund-raising run was participated in by some 4,000 runners, led by PhilHealth 10 Vice President Datu Masiding Alonto Jr.,together with Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar Moreno, Lanao del Norte Governor Mohamad Khalid Dimporo, Cagayan de Oro City Vice Mayor Ian Acenas and Filipino-British Celebrity John Hall. (with report from Merlyn H. Ybañez, PRO)

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the green light––through a resolution––to extend financial assistance to the flood victims in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Pel o bi l l o s ai d t he y brought with them a truck loaded with relief goods that include medicines, clothings, kitchen utensils, food (bulad), among others. The Mindanao Daily learned that 30 families living in Barangay Macasandig, who were affected by tropical storm Sendong, were from the town of Lebak. For his part, Emano thanked Mayor Besana and G39 President Besana for the donations. “Dako na kaayo kini’g ikatabang sa mga nangabiktima sa baha sa akong lugar, busa akong kinasingkasing gayud nga pasalamat sa lokal nga kagamhanan sa Lebak sa ilang tabang,” Emano said. The town of Lebak is composed of 27 barangays that belongs to the province of Sultan Kudarat.

“If you want to help Cagayan de Oro, this is the time to unify,” he said. Benaldo added that he is building four kilometers of road at the Calaanan relocation site, in addition to a bridge and drainage system. More than 2,000 housing units will be built by the city government, nongovernment organizations and the private sector. Benaldo also said he will be providing livelihood programs to the Sendong victims, especially the women. “Let’s help each other,” he appealed. As to the critics who say he was not seen around during the calamity period, Benaldo said this is not true as he has visited all evacuation centers at least three times each. “Some people are taking advantage of Sendong to topple the local government,” he said. But this will not prosper, he added, because the majority of the voters are behind the governing party. In faraway Barangay Besigan, which has been isolated by landslides, Benaldo said he brought food by helicopter. He said that when the barangay projects resume after the leveling out of the Sendong situation, he will be giving at least three projects for each of the barangay in the city’s first district.

Budget From page 1 2016, Millenium Development Goals, and other development frameworks. According to Maculob, in the preparation of the agency budget, the AROs and SUCs must adopt the bottom-up budgeting approach and are required to consult civil society organizations and the region’s poorest towns. The Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development had identified Caraga’s 44 poorest municipalities, he said. Maculob revealed that the regional agency can utilize its lump sum fund to augment the budget for evey program or project. The agency sets the budget ceiling in every program and project and may use the fund to minimize the scarce resources while providing more to the needy beneficiaries in the countryside, he added. As venue for budget consultation, the Regional Development Council will take up agency budgets next month during its Full Council Meeting prior to endorsement to the agencies’ respective central offices, Maculob pointed out. Sectoral meetings to review initial budget are set by the Social Development Committee on February 21, the Economic Development Committee on February 22 and the committees on Development Administration and Infrastructure Development on February 24, he said. The RDC endorsed last year P21.8 billion budget of 20 agency regional offices and four state colleges and universities for different programs and projects in the region. Approved was P30.02 billion or an increase of 37.9 percent for 2012, Maculob said.

Quake From page 1 Jimalalud; three from Tayasan; two each from Manjuyod and Ayungon and one from Bindoy. These six towns and one city form part of the 1st district of Negros Oriental, where the epicenter of the earthquake was reported just off the coast of Tayasan town. The PDRRMC also reported as of last count 60 missing persons as rescue workers from government and private groups were scrambling amid bad weather in ongoing retrieval operations at landslide areas in Solonggon, La Libertad and Planas, Guihulngan. Also, about 23,000 families were affected by the quake, with many of them left homeless and camped out at temporary shelters. Three bridges that were earlier rendered impassable due to the strong temblor were already passable for light vehicles as the Department of Public Works and Highways acted instantly on orders of President Benigno Aquino III to immediately find alternate routes or temporarily fix damaged roads and bridges in the north. President Benigno Aquino visited Guihulngan City and Dumaguete City last week and conferred with ranking national, provincial and local government officials during a briefing on the disaster left behind by the earthquake.

SPORTS Grace Lee asks journalist for public apology over ‘married to President’ report By ABIGAIL KWOK, InterAksyon.com

ENTERTAINMENT host and radio jock Grace Lee has demanded a public apology from veteran journalist Ellen Tordesillas over the latter’s article published on Vera Files stating that the Korean celebrity sees herself marrying President Benigno Aquino III. In her Twitter account, an i n f u r i ate d L e e ( @ gracelee899) called Tordesillas’s story “very false and vile.” “I think journalist Ellen Tordesillas need to formally

apologize to the public for a very false and vile article!!” she tweeted past 11 a.m. Monday. Lee also said she was “deeply offended” that Tordesillas would write what she called an “article of lies to sensationalize one’s private life.” “I have never said anything remotely close to what her write-up says I did. I believe the public deserves an apology from her,” Lee said. In her Vera Files story dated February 13, Tordesil-

las wrote that in conversation between Lee and Mo Twister in the radio show “Good Times in the Morning” last week, Lee was asked how long her relationship with Aquino will last. She answered, “the full length.” Lee also requested that Tordesillas name her source “who claims to have spoken to me regarding the PSG issue as this is not to be taken lightly.” Tordesillas quoted a “TV host” who claimed to have GRACE LEE spoken with Lee saying that the President had offered to the Presidential Security provide her security from Group.

Belo leaves for L.A. after split with Hayden CELEBRITY doctor Vicki Belo is spending Valentine’s Day alone. Belo flew to Los Angeles early on Monday after yet another controversial split from fiance Hayden Kho. “On my way to Los Angeles for my first Valentine alone. Maybe I’ll learn to love myself,” Belo said in her official Twitter account. Belo’s friend, talk show host Butch Francisco, confirmed on “The Buzz” on Sunday that the couple have split but declined to give a reason. Last Friday, Belo posted on Twitter that Kho can now openly date actress-singer Nancy Castiglione or Nancy Jane. “nancycastilogne you can now openly date @haydenjr . You have my blessings . Hope you’ll both be

happy,” Belo said. videos, appealed to the Rumors have public not to cast their circulated that Kho judgement right away for was allegedly spotthe sake of Castiglione’s ted kissing Castichildren. glione at a bar in Castilogne, who is not Taguig. married, gave birth to For his part, twins Matteo and Joaquin Kho admitted in March 2009. that he and Belo Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo. File Last Saturday, Casare having a mis- photo of ABS-CBN tigliogne said in phone understanding. interview in a showbiz talk show: “Before things go out of hand: “Actually, to be honest, I am not reVicki and I are just having a misun- ally sure what’s going on.” derstanding. Don’t make conclusions. On Monday, Kho posted a cryptic There’s infidelity issue here,” Kho said message on Twitter: “Lost the war in his Twitter on Friday. even before I found out there was “I meant NO infidelity issue,” he going to be a battle. I don’t even know quickly cleared. what hit us. Somebody just took me Kho, who is infamous for his sex to school!” -- ANC

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Pacquiao ponders to retire after Bradley fight By ALLEN V. ESTABILLO of the PNA

GENERAL Santos City––After bidding goodbye to his prized fighting cocks, Manila casino and entertainment joint here several weeks ago, world boxing sensation and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is now considering giving up his boxing gloves for good in favor of his faith and “Biblecentered” life.

Pa c qu i a o d i s cl o s e d over the weekend that he is seriously leaning on retiring from boxing after his scheduled June 9 World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title fight against American brawler Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Hindi maganda na nagse-share ako ng salita ng Panginoon tapos nananakit ako ng kapwa (It’s not right that I share God’s word and at the same time hurt other people),” he told reporters after gracing the oath-taking of newlypromoted personnel of the Army’s 73rd Infantry Battalion in Maasim town

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the cancellation of the adverse claim even if it is obvious there was no action taken by the petitioner who initially filed for the adverse claim. In doing so, I incur more expense hiring a lawyer to draft a pleading and asked the RD if it is possible not to bring along the lawyer who will cost me even more for a whole days trip. The frustration of this exercise can easily be repeated many times over with many people. How do we deal with incompetence and government officials who do not know the law and yet assigned to sensitive positions with their gross mismanagement. We have poor government management and managers who are incompetent who act like know-it-alls to the detriment of its citizens. I say let us outsource this to competent staff, foreigners if need be. This is what our legislators, our all-powerful executive branch and the feisty Judiciary be dealing with. Instead we are entertained by a useless impeachment trial that will not improve our country, their services and nation building. ----------harrytambuatco@yahoo.com

in Sarangani. The neophyte Sarangani lawmaker, who already made a good fortune from his boxing exploits since his ring debut 16 years ago, said he wants to concentrate more on sharing his faith and at the same time on helping his poor constituents. “I’ve gained more than enough blessings these past years so I think it’s time for me to return the favor,” he said in Filipino. In September last year, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank was reported in the media as saying that the former supposedly plans to retire from boxing by the end of 2013 after running for governor of Sarangani province. Pacquiao’s mother Dionisia had asked him several times to quit boxing and just focus on his businesses and budding political career

but to no avail. On the other hand, Pacquiao said he would only retire from boxing once his famed trainer Freddie Roach sees him slowing down or his vaunted punching power waning out. After his controversial unanimous win over Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez last November, Pacquiao was initially reported to have started attending Bible studies through the help of a Protestant pastor. Mayor Reynaldo Constantino of Malungon, Sarangani, a close ally of Pacquiao, earlier said the latter has so far become a “changed man” as a result of his new found passion for studying the Bible. Pacquiao, who made the headlines in the past for his alleged affairs with other women as well as his gambling and drinking

habits, has reportedly sold a casino that he operates in a Manila hotel and disposed of his fighting cocks. He also shut down recently his J-Mix restaurant and bar, where he used to treat his friends for drinks and billiard games. Earlier this month, Pacquiao accepted an offer from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines to become the Church’s “Bible ambassador.” With his impending retirement, the ring icon’s highly-anticipated showdown with undefeated American champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and fourth face-off with Marquez now appears in limbo. The Pacquiao camp earlier tried to sign up Mayweather Jr. for a May 5 brawl but the initial talks eventually went nowhere reportedly due to differences on the sharing percentages of the mega-fight’s anticipated earnings. Mayweather Jr. decided instead to go with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto while Pacquiao settled on Bradley for their May and June fights, respectively. Two years ago, the two future boxing hall of famers were supposed to be primed up for a fight but it was later scrapped after both camps failed to agree on their pre-fight drug testing method. A report from the Philippine News Agency

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HIGALA, Pingis man ang atong numero gahapon. Anyway, karong adlawa, ang atong pasakay mao ang 9 ug 0 unya atong ipares sa 4 ug 5 busa ang atong pairing mao ang mga mosunod: 49, 59, 04, ug ang 09. Bantayanan ang 049,

4-7 M A I N T A I N 3-8 823-287 2-5 485-483 0-1 487-058

PBA D-League champion NLEX to stay amateur By EDDIE G. ALINEA of PNA

BACK-TO-BACK PBA D-League champion NLEX Road Warriors will stay in the amateur ranks and, if possible, dominate the non-pro division, at least for the moment. Team manager Ronald Dulatre, however, said that the possibility of turning pro is not that remote if the team owner, the MVP Group of Companies, decides to plunge the Road Warriors into the pay-for-pay league sooner than expected, “The team stays in the amateur play and the plan is to win all the championships in sight,” Dulatre asserted during Friday’s SCOOP Sa Kamayan weekly session at the Kamayan Restaurant-Padre Faura. “So far though, we are not ;privy as to whether turning pro is in the agenda this early.” “As some sectors said nga, NLEX has just completed sweeping the titles in all the tournaments teams owned by the MVP Group took part in and that alone was already an honor for a team as young as NLEX,” Dulatre told his audience in the forum, sponsored by Coca Cola Export, FILA and UNTV.

Pacquiao guaranteed $25-m for Bradley bout FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s paychecks are growing as he closes in on retirement. Pacquiao, the eight-division boxing champion, is guaranteed to earn $25 million (over P1 billion) for his fight against Timothy Bradley, said Top Rank’s Bob Arum in a conversation with News5. This is $3 million higher than his $22 million guaranteed purse for fighting Juan Manuel Marquez for the fourth time last November. The guaranteed purses reflect the amount Pacquiao will receive for the fight, and do not include earnings from pay-per-view sales and commercial endorsements. The fighting pride of General Santos City is set

to defend his WBO welterweight title for the fourth time against southern California’s “Desert Storm” on June 9 (June 10 in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Bradley will receive $5 million for fighting Ring Magazine’s pound-forpound king. This will be his biggest paycheck in his career. Arum added that Pacquiao is expected to sign his contract when he flies the United States. Over the weekend, Bradley announced that he already signed the contract. Pacquiao is set to leave for Los Angeles via a Philippine Airlines flight on Thursday. InterAksyon.com

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LUCKY PICK 569 548 748 568

059, 079, ug 089. Ang 49 maayo i-uban sa 3 ug 5 samtang ang 5-9 maayo ubanan bisan hain sa 0-6-8. Ang 0-4 maayo ubanan sa bisan hain sa 3-5-9. 043, 045, ug 049; 493 ug 459. Congrats! Mr. Supertres

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915 065 148 862 568 059 244

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

MUNICIPALITY OF LEBAK and G39 EXTEND RELIEF, CASH ASSISTANCE TO CDO FLOOD VICTIMS

Mrs. Corazon Pelobillo (MSWDO) of Lebak town hands over P100,000 check to Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano as assistance to flood victims.

Engr. Gilbert Besana, CEO/President of G39, witnessed the turned over of check.

LGU and the people of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat posed for a pictorial with a truck loaded of goods as donation for CDO flood victims received by Mayor Vicente Emano.

Personnel of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat and G39 officials outside city hall waiting Mayor Vicente Emano for the turn-over of P100,000.00 check and relief goods.