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Flashfloods muddle two Mis.Occ. towns

Boat sinks off Surigao sea

By RUTCHIE AGUHOB and PAT NANO

CLARIN, Misamis Occidental – The flashfloods which occured Feb. 10 brought not only high waters here and in Tudela, but also thick mud.

The monitoring team of the provincial governor’s extension office headed by Bernadette Pusod, who went on an ocular inspection during the flashfloods, noted the rampaging waters in the highways of this town to Barangay Centro Napu towards the town proper.

The flashfloods destroyed fences, houses, and schools in the area, including the fire station of the Bureau of Fire Protection and the hospital.

Aside from damage to property, the flashfloods also destroyed the crops, particularly rice, with the tons of silted materials that it brought in to the rice paddies in the area.

The aftermath of floods are muddy roads and streets like the ones above during the recent typhoon devastation in Northern Mindanao.

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How much does mining give to the city?- Archbishop

By BONG FABE Correspondent

THE Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro is asking the city government to disclose how much mining is contributing to the local economy.

This, as he reiterated his call for a moratorium on mining, while lambasting those who claim that mining has not aggravated

the destruction wrought by typhoon Sendong in December last year.

Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD, who has long been a staunch defender of the environment, and who has repeatedly called for a stop to all mining operations in the city and in the country, hit at the seeming “business as usual” attitude of the city government officials on mining, even with the recent devastation of the city by the Sendong floods.

Mining industry defend-

WEATHER UPDATE 5:00 a.m. Tuesday - LPA was estimated at 1,200 km east southeast of Southern Mindanao (4.0°N, 138.0°E), while easterlies, varied winds, hot and cold, coming from the east cause rains.

The LPA is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the next 24 hours.

Entire archipelago will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.

Wind and sea alert- b moderate to strong winds blowing from the east will prevail throughout the entire archipelago and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough. source: pagasa

For more details, contact Tel. No.: 309-5276 HERMILINO VILLALON Manager

ers, like Mayor Vicente Emano and most members of the City Council, admitted that Emano had issued “special permits” to mine several hectares in the city’s hinterlands. Despite snowballing calls for Emano to halt the continued mining, the mayor has not suspended these operations.

“I admit I have granted special permits, the law allows me to do that. But it [the mining operations] must not destroy the ecology,” Emano said, adding that he will only order the stop of all mining operations in the city if a study which will be conducted immediately “ will show that mining operations destroyed the environment.”

On the other hand, Msgr.

Ledesma said in his homily during the early Monday night Eucharistic celebration at the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral marking the opening of the “DCM and Bishops’ Forum on Typhoon SenMINING/PAGE 11

Fish and Seafood in NMindanao is safe for eating. Just wash and cook it thoroughly says BFAR.

Fish, seafood consumption is safe, BFAR assures public ILIGAN CITY -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Northern Mindanao has declared that fish, seaweeds and other seafoods from Macajalar Bay, Iligan Bay and Panguil Bay are safge and fit for public consumption.

This after, several con-

sumers and public sectors expressed fear that food on their table which come from the said bay áreas may not be good for their health folowing beliefs that these sea ítems could have eaten human flesh from dead victims of Sendong floods.

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BUTUAN CITY -- The Philippine Coast Guard told PIA the other day that a passenger vessel loaded with cargoes and 45 people sunk off the coast of Panomboyon area near the Hikdop Island, Surigao City,.

T he P I A repor t fir s t claimed 35 people were on board M/B BenJun but Caraga Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Reynaldo S. Rafal corrected the report and claimed that the motorized passenger boat was carrying 45 passengers from Surigao City.

It was heading toward the island town of Basilisa in Dinagat Islands province when the incident occured, due to huge and strong waves triggered by a low pressure area.

Rafal said the passenger motorized banca left the Port of Surigao City past 1 p.m.

Monday, carrying 45 passengers and cargoes.

Surigao City is 130 kilometers away from Butuan City, Caraga Region’s capital. ( PNA )

Inmate escapes while treated in Kidapawan hospital KIDAPAWAN CITY -- Authorities in North Cotabato have launched a manhunt against an inmate who escaped while being treated at a government-owned hospital here around 3 a.m. Sunday.

Chief Inspector Ramon Hernandez, warden of the North Cotabato Rehabilitation Center, identified the fugitive as Randy Ugad, a former Army soldier who is charged of frustrated murder and illegal possession of firearms.

Ugad was placed under hospital arrest based on an order issued by a local court due to a gunshot wound he sustained after he figured in a shooting incident earlier.

Hernandez said at least four unidentified armed men helped Ugad escape from the hospital.

The escape was captured on a close circuit television (CCTV), the warden said.

The men, all armed with caliber .45 pistols, poked their guns on the three jail guards assigned at the hospital, including the hospital’s security men, while they carried Ugad out of his bed and brought him to a car parked outside.

(PNA)

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Regional News

Dole: No to wage hike in Region 12

45 missing passengers in S’gao sea mishap rescued

Editor: CRIS DIAZ

GENERAL SANTOS CITY– - The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) in Region 12 is not keen on another wage adjustment for private workers in the area, as the region’s economy has reportedly remained stable during the past several months.

Jessie dela Cruz, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) secretary, said that prices of basic consumer goods have generally stayed on the same level in various markets in the region.

“Based on recent consultations, the prices of basic consumer goods have not moved except for a few. The price changes may not be enough to warrant another wage increase for private workers,” he said.

Dela Cruz noted that there is no supervening condition in Region 12 so far based on data presented by the regional offices of the National Economic and Development Authority and the Department of Trade and Industry.

A declaration of a supervening condition, which, among others, can be triggered by continuous in-

crease in prices of basic commodities, would warrant an adjustment in the salaries of workers even if the one-year wage order prescription has not expired.

The wage order in effect for Region 12 was approved on October 31, 2010. It directed a two-tranche increase of P15 for the daily cost of living allowance of private sector workers.

The RTWPB conducted public consultations last January 25 and 26, in the cities of General Santos and Kidapawan, respectively.

Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.

Based on Wage Order XII-16, the minimum daily wage rates in the region stands at P260 for nonagriculture workers, P240 for plantation workers, P235 for non-plantation workers, P240 for retail/service establishments employing not more than 10 workers and P234 for retail/service establishments employing less than 10 people. CD with wire reports

10,000 people evacuate as fighting between clans rages

By CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor

SURIGAO CITY – The 45 passengers, reported missing when their motorized vessel sunk off the coast of the enchanted Hikdop Island in Surigao City Monday, were rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said Tuesday.

All passengers of M/B BenJun vessel are now safe

THE 25th formal exploratory talks between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) opened in Kuala Lumpur Monday with high optimism of resolving the decades-old armed conflict in Mindanao.

Marvic Leonen, chair of the government peace panel, called on the MILF to “redouble our efforts to conclude these negotiations in the soonest possible time” signaling the formal opening of the talks.

“We have to focus once more on the substantive issues and explore common grounds,” Leonen said.

Leonen expressed confidence that the government find mutually viable solutions ‘the sooner, the better.’

MILF panel chair Mohagher Iqbal said that “practically all issues are on the table and are clear to all parties.”

‘We (MILF) trust that all these issues can be settled soon else more headaches might come,’ Iqbal added.

Malaysian facilitator Tengku Dato Ab Ghafar Tengku Mohamed described the current round of talks as “interesting because we will try to resolve issues that are quite serious to deal with.”

“At the end of the day, we should be able to see something as both parties have timelines to achieve,” he said.

The GPH chair also said that both parties must “acknowledge what is real, what is practicable under the circumstances; hence to build foundations within present grounds inspired with our most passionate ideals.”

Leonen also called on the MILF to acknowledge other voices and exercise inclusivity in working with other leaders that represent the Bangsamoro.

“For example, we hope that the MILF can go beyond its initial meetings with leaders of various groups within the MNLF as it had reported during the last round of talks. We hope that it can actually see the current proposals of the MNLF and find common grounds with them,” he said.

Leonen also called on the MILF to work with government to keep the peace on the ground, raising concerns that certain elements of the MILF have moved and conducted actions without proper coordination with the ceasefire mechanisms, the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) or the CoRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

around 2,000 families had abandoned their homes due to safety concerns. “They only stop firing their guns when our soldiers arrive,” he said.

Governor Esmael Mangudadatu of Maguindanao said social workers are addressing the needs of people displaced by the fighting.

Clan war is common in Mindanao and sometimes the hostilities could last for decades until the protagonists reached a peace pact usually through mediation by religious leaders or the payment of blood money.

CD with wire reports

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

GINO C. SOCIAS – V endor JENEFER V. OLIPENDO-Vendee Applicant/s CASE NO: 2012-10-0232 (2007-10-0190

GMC TRUCKING SERVICE CASE NO;2012-10-0249 Applicant/s

BERNADITA RINGIA, et all –Vendor EDI TAGBU – Vendee CASENO;2012-10-0247 Applicant/s (2006-10-1724)

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APPLICANT request authority for for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line;within Cagayan de oro city and from said place to any point in region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14rth day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; B3;Bulua Ntl. Highway-Gaisano –Lecio Limketkai Center (all in Cagayan de oro city) and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14rth day of February, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE SERVICE on the line ;Cagayan de oro city to camp Philips Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 14rth day of February, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer Mindanao Daily: Feb 15, 2012

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Big waves battered the boat on reaching the coast off Hikdop Island, a 25 minute boat ride from Surigao City, causing motorboat to capsize, the report said.

Coastguard authorities said all the 45 passengers, including the crew, were rescued when coastguard immediately launched a search and rescue mission in the area.

With more than 7000

island, traveling by sea is one of the major transport in the Philippines. Poor maintenance and lack of sea worthiness often caused major sea mishaps.

In Surigao alone, almost half-dozen sinking had occurred in past years as ferries from mainland toward scattered tourist islands and islets became frequent in recent years. With wire reports

GRP–MILF peace talks starts in KL

COTABATO—About 10,000 people were displaced here as fighting between two warring village chieftains rages in the province, a military official said on Monday.

The gun battle on Sunday which involved Duma Ugayan and Jerry Macalay, village chairs of Malipodok and Baital in the township of Rajah Buayan in Maguindanao province, had to do with long standing land dispute, said Lt. Col. Marvin Licodine, commander of the military’s 45th Infantry Battalion.

Licodine told reporters

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after the Philippine Coast Guard launched rescue mission after receiving reports of the marooned vessel at the vicinity of Panomboyon off Hikdop Island.

Coastguard authorities based in Dinagat Island said that the vessel left the port of Surigao City at around 1:00 p.m. Monday en route to Basilisa, a town in the island of Dinagat.

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Mindanao Daily: Feb 15, 2012

VICTOR FLORES Applicant/s

CASE NO;2012-10-0235

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City –Kolambogan –Katapagan, Lanao del Norte and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer Mindanao Daily: Feb 15, 2012

Leonen on talks with MILF: Hope to find mutually viable solutions ‘the sooner, the better.’

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ordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH).

“We do have the AHJAG mechanisms that will enable us to work together to interdict these criminals that find sanctuary within various communities. It is also by working together that we avoid needless panic and instability as we negotiate a final peace agreement,” he said.

The Mindanao armed conflict that initially started by the Moro National Lib-

eration Front (MNLF) in February 1974 has claimed the lives of some 150,000 people until the government and the MNLF signed a peace accord in 1996.

However, the MILF opposed the peace agreement and continued the war in southern Philippines, prompting the government to open peace negotiations with the MILF in 1997.

However, during the talks fighting broke out anew between government forces and the MILF in 2000.

Despite the fighting, the government did not close the door for the resumption of peace negotiations.

Backdoor negotiations continued.

In 2008 fighting erupted anew in Central Mindanao following the aborted signing of the controversial Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD).

Again, the government and the MILF continued their backdoor negotiations and agreed to resume formal exploratory talks with the hope of resolving the longdrawn Mindanao problem.

CD with wire reports

Total Reformed of ARRM

By SONNY SUDARIA and LISA ESPAÑOLA

BUTIG, Lanao del Sur— Municipal Mayor Ibrahim M. Macadato was full support on reformed crusaded in ARMM said during the Lanao del Sur Peoples Council (LDSPC) consultative assembly with the support of the provincial government of this province held at social hall provincial capitol lanao del sur last February 13, 2012.

Macadato told Mindanao Daily News that we need real development project, peace and order and livelihood program to counter the poverty in our locality.

Macadato added the acting regional governor on ARMM Hon. Mujiv S. Hataman are the one basic idea in total reform agenda here in the province, due to the objectives partnership in the development processes to gather the all organization in rolling the responsibility on poverty and conflict problem here in the municipality level.

Macadato

However Macadato suggested on the League of the Municipal President (LMP) that to priority the livelihood development projects as alternative activities to our constituence doing ellegal loging, quarying and others.

Macadato on his parting statement said that here in my municipality the present of PNP- Regional Mobile Groups (RMG) Headed

by Police/Sr.Supt. Eric C, Moises that helped peaced and order backed to normal and manageable situation

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Editor: RUEL PELONE , Email; mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Communities receive Hedcor’s generation shares of 2011 I

N observance of the second year of commercial operation of the 42.5-MW Sibulan Hydroelectric Power Plant, the wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower, Hedcor Sibulan, Inc. recently awarded generation shares to its host communities amounting to P10.1 million.

“What else can we ask for if Hedcor initiated its own moves of helping the communit y of Davao del Sur? Hedcor is sincere enough of serving our community,” Provincial Governor Douglas Ra. Cagas said.

The province of Davao del Sur and the municipality of Sta. Cruz received P3 million each. Barangay Sibulan got P1 million plus P300,000 for its annual fund and Barangay Darong received P500,000 plus P150, 000 for its annual fund.

“We will make sure that the amount given by Hedcor will all go to the people,” Municipal Mayor Joel Ray Lopez said.

The indigenous people’s community of Bagobo-

DAVAO DEL SUR Gov. Douglas Ra. Cagas acknowledges Hedcor President and COO Rene B. Ronquillo after the turnover of replica check amounting to P3 million during the provincial flag-raising ceremony at the newly-constructed Davao del Sur Coliseum. This is the second generation shares turned over to Province.

Tagabawa get their quarterly shares and so far have received a total of P2 million.

Hedcor’s generation shares are over and above the Energy Regulation 1-94 mandated by Department of Energy (DoE) where communities will get one centavo per kilowatt-hour of the electricity sales of an energy-generating facility.

Aside from the generation shares, Hedcor

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM PROVINCIAL AGRARIAN REFORM OFFICE 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

power generation, distribution, retail and power services. It is a major producer of Cleanergy, its brand for clean and renewable energy in the Philippines with several hydroelectric and geothermal assets in its generation portfolio and also has non-renewable power plants located across the country.

partnered the Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO) to energize the still unelectrified barangays of Davao del Sur. For this, Hedcor turned over P3 million to DASURECO to realize this goal. The P2 million is for the electric posts and ower lines to connect the recipient-households,

while the P1 million is for the use of operation and maintenance expenses of DASURECO’s own initiated projects.

On top of the annual shares, Hedcor in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. consistently conducts Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects focusing on health,

education, energization, reforestation and livelihood.

Since 2008, more than P 5 million has been dispensed for CSR projects alone.

Hedcor is a wholly-owned subsidiar y of AboitizPower, the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in

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Accordingly, Sec. Alcala witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, which officially moves the management of the tramline system to the municipality of Baungon. Participating parties in attendance also include the Department of Agriculture - Region X, the local government units of Baungon and Bukidnon and the Congressional Office of the 1st district of Bukidnon.

To fully ensure the transportation needs of farmers, Sec. Alcala and Bukidnon 1st District Representative Jesus Emmanuel Paras forged a Memorandum of Agreement to

undertake the so-called “Operation Sagip-Ani ng Baungon” project that would establish the tramline across the damaged Kabula bridge.

Moreover, Sec. Alcala handed over support to the municipality projects which are valued at P 2,871,800 wherein P 1,816,000 of this was allotted to bags of hybrid corn seeds.

Whereby, the assistance is accepted through Hon. Mayor Pedro Alvarez.

In its entirety, Sec. Alcala has turned over projects to the region, which are overall valued at P 74,571,800. Excluding in the said amount is projects raffled (organic shredders, moisture meters, laminated sacks, carabao with farm implements, knapsack

sprayers, rice seeds, bottom set gill nets, hand tractors, goats, hogs and etc.) which its total worth reached P 3,272,000.

of Opol.

The issue of mining is not much in the hinter-barangays of Cagayan de Oro than in the hinterlands of Opol. In the past, there were reports of deaths and landslides due to ‘illegal mining’ in Opol mountains. Dexter said he has tried his best to stop illegal mining in Opol. The truth, illegal mining remains unperturbed in Opol. Dexter has a lot to explain. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

from page 11 again dealing with his Mexican nemesis, whom many felt was deprived once more of a victory.

“It wasn’t so much that Marquez exposed Pacquiao, as much as he is not as spectacular,” Bradley said. “It’s harder for Pacquiao to land his shots now, and you even saw that in the (May 2011) Shane Mosley fight. Look, Marquez had Pacquiao’s number, and Marquez is 38 and past his prime.

Bradley, being younger than Marquez and at the peak of his career, believes Pacquiao will have a hard time handling him. “I’m younger, stronger and faster than Marquez.”

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

BONIFACIO T. BORROMEO CASE NO;2012-10-0236 Applicant/s

LYDIA/JESUS C. SANDOT Applicant/s

CASENO;2012-10-0237

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ELEODORO J. CAJURAO Applicant/s

CASE NO;2012-10-0238

Pacquiao..

EDWARD G. NARISMA Applicant/s

CASE NO;2012-10-0239

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APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Iligan City to Kolambogan – Katapagan, Lanao del Norte and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13rd day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Kapatagan – Kolambogan – Iligan City to Cagayan de oro city and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13rd day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE SERVICE on the line;Cagayan de oro city to iligan city –kolambogan- katapagan , lanao del norte and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE SERVICE on the line;Cagayan de oro city to iligan city –kolambogan –katapagan , lanao del norte and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

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EDITOR: ALLAN MEDIANTE, Email: amediante@yahoo.com

5 NOW OPEN EN Market City, Agora

SPJA turns over, inspects agri-projects in R10 TO bring to the countryside the government’s interventions towards food sufficiency and stability, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala visited Northern Mindanao on February 1-3, 2012 to turn-over and inspect various agriculture and fishery projects and to conduct a series of farmers and fisherfolks’ forum in the provinces of Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. Camiguin In the island-province of Camiguin, Sec. Alcala poured out commitments to the agri-sector in the area by turning over projects amounting to P 41,318,000.

He also led the inauguration of the National Food Authority warehouse in Brgy. Balbagon while he has entrusted the P 39 million worth Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) in Sitio Lima, Brgy. Kuigita. In addition, Sec. Alcala spearheaded the launch of the Harvest/ Incubation Tank Shed of the Sagay Multi-Species Hatchery in Brgy. Manuyog, Sagay.

A Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-ran facility, the hatchery breeds various fish species to support the livelihood programs of local residents and its neighboring towns.

To further accelerate the department’s implementation of programs, projects and interventions, Sec. Alcala served as the keynote speaker during the Agri-Pinoy Stakeholders’ Forum held at the Municipal Food Terminal in Mambajao. Whereby, he urged the province’s local officials and their constituents to take full advantage of the agriculture and tourism potential of the

province. He underscored that untapped resources of Camiguin coupled with DA’s technical and financial assistance will steer the province’s transformation into an agri-tourism destination.

Furthermore, Sec. Alcala visited the Benoni Bangus Breeding and Experimental Station in Benoni, wherein the station has completed various researches, such as: population density of pyrodinium bahamense, culture of green mussels, bangus culture in net-walled pen, polyculture of milkfish and siganid in marine cages and experiments for tilapia in marine water conditions since its establishment in 1989.

Among other projects turned over to the province which was accepted through Honorable Governor Jesus Jurdin Romualdo include Multi-Purpose Drying Pavements (MPDP), hermetic cocoons and non-motorized bancas (2-man row).

Iligan City and Misamis Oriental On the second leg of his three-day visit in the region, Sec. Alcala convened with mostly farmers and fisherfolks affected by typhoon Sendong in another round of Agri-Pinoy Stakeholders’ Forum held at Bayug Island, Hinaplanon, Iligan City.

Likewise, the city through Hon. Mayor Lawrence Cruz has received agri-assistance totaling to P 22,621,880.

Among the major projects handed over include: FMR (P 15 million), Barangay Food Terminal (P 2 million) and MPDPs (P 1 million).

Additionally, Sec. Alcala inspected the Balingasag River Irrigation Project, which covers the municipalities of Balingasag and

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DA Chief’s Sojourn in Region 10. P77.8M worth of agri and fishery projects were turned-over to LGUs and typhoon Sendong affected farmers and fisherfolks during the 3-day sojourn of DA chief Proceso J. Alcala in the region.

Among the projects turned over were (top photo L-R): 1 unit MPDP worth P200,000 to Mayor Eugenio Ong of the municipality of Sagay, Camiguin; Sec. Alcala together with Camiguin Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo , BFAR 10 Regional Director Visa Dimerin and Claudio Fabre (partly hidden) inspects the Benoni Bangus Broodstock Development Project; FMR project at Balbagon, Sitio Lima Barangay Kuguita with the school children .

(Center L-R): Ribbon cutting of the NFA warehousewith storage capacity of 200,000 tons led by Sec. Alcala together with Gov. JJ Romualdo, Mambajao Mayor Maria Luisa Romualdo, NFA Asst. Administrator Jose Cordero and NFA 10 Regional Director Gil Pepito Paqueo (partly hidden); Inspection of the Balingasag river irrigation project at Napaliran, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental led by Balingasag Mayor Alexis Quina; after a tour of the Northern Mindanao Mariculture Park Sec. Alcala assisted by BFAR-10 Director Dimerin and PANRO Danilo Maputol dispersed bangus fingerlings to one of the cages.

(Bottom): Cagayan de Oro City agriculture personnel with Kag. Annie Daba, Chair in Agriculture, BFAR Asuncion Maputol, DA-10 RED Lealyn Ramos, BFAR-10 Dir. Visa Dimerin had a souvenir pose with the Secretary after handing over to the LGU seeds, seedlings, farm implements, marine engines and equipments intended for farmers and fisherfolks affected by typhoon Sendong in the city; Sec. Alcala hand-in the Certificate of Award to Mayor Pedro Alvarez of Baungon, Bukidnon, 2 units organic shredder worth P 440,000.; and, a certificate of ownership for 1 unit 300 meters bottom set gill net awarded by sec. Alcala to one of the winners of the raffled items, to a Sendong victim in Bayug Island, Hinaplanon, Iligan City. # sva

Lagonglong in Misamis Oriental. Wherein, the project is expected to aid in the region’s goal of being rice self-sufficient by 2016, which will benefit 2,123 farmers with a total area of 2,500 hectares.

Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon As the city has also been

devastated by typhoon Sendong, Sec. Alcala has also extended assistance to victims, particularly to farmers and fisherfolks in the total amount of P 4,627,746.90.

These come in terms of market and post-harvest facilities, farm inputs and implements, medicine and biologics for the livestock

industry.

His last visit was in Baungon, Bukidnon where Sec. Alcala inspected the Kabula tramline installed

by DA-Philippine Center for Post Harvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) at the KabulaBaungon bridge. Such facility served as the alternative

transport system after the Kabula bridge, the municipality of Baungon’s vital link to Cagayan de Oro – the market center in the region, was damaged. The tramline can convey agricultural products that can load up to 400 kilograms with a capacity of 5 tons per hour.

SPJA/PAGE 4

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

HELEN/NELSON PALLER –VENDOR JOSEPH S. DA-ANG - VENDEE CASE NO;2012-10-0244 Applicant/s (2007-10-0163)

ROBERTO SEVILLEJO – VENDOR DEOLINDO B. OLIPENDO - VENDEE Applicant/s CASE NO;2012-10-0233 (2007-10-0356)

ANTONIO MOZO Applicant/s

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APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Cagayan de oro city to iligan city –kolambogan –kapatagan ,lanao del norte and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line;Cagayan de oro city to iligan city –kolambogan –katapagan , lanao del norte and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;Calamba to Ozamis City via Oroquieta City (all in Misamis Occidental)and vice versa with the use of one(1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;Ozamis City to Dumingag via Molave –Bonifacio-Tangub City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Calamba via Oroquieta City (all in Misamis Occidental) and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de oro city to camp Philips, Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on February 22, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 13th day of February, 2012.

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Editor: RUEL PELONE , Email; mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

Overspending and Budgeting IN the last month, I have been writing about the efforts of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Financial Consumer Affairs Group (FCAG) in disseminating helpful consumer tips, especially in light of postholiday debts.

With Valentine’s Day just a day away, it behooves us to (again!) do some serious soul-searching on what we have always believed is a “need” to celebrate such occasions with a lot of unnecessary spending.

According to the FCAG, understanding why we buy what we buy in the first place will help us make better decisions and take the necessary steps in controlling overspending.

The FCAG explained that the first and foremost reason for all this overspending is the consumerist world we live in: “Throughout our lives, we have been programmed to work hard to earn money to buy the things we need and then to work again to earn and buy again. It’s a vicious cycle.”

It has also never been easier to buy the stuff we want, but don’t actually need. The availability of credit facilities and the ease of purchase tend to fuel our overspending habit.

“Many of us don’t see or treat using credit cards as using real money, so it is

Speaking Out

IGNACIO BUNYE easy for us to keep charging our purchases. We don’t feel the pinch of spending because we don’t shell out money at the moment,” the FCAG pointed out.

“There is a discord between pleasure felt now with the purchase and the pressure felt when the bills start to arrive,” it added.

Most importantly, it is the lack of knowledge of the true costs of different financial instruments and how finances work that people tend to overspend.

The absence of planning and poor record-keeping can likewise trigger impulsebuying and overspending.

This is where the practice of budgeting comes in handy, the FCAG said.

Sadly, most people resist making budgets, saying that it wastes too much effort and consumes too much time.

BUNYE/p.10

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Wearing Masks THINK a minute…

Have you ever pretended to be something you’re not?

Maybe you did it to impress or please somebody. But the longer we act like someone we’re not, the better we get at it. We can even get so good at it that we actually fool ourselves and forget who we really are! It’s sad that the more we hide our real self the more lonely and unsure of ourselves we become.

What mask do you sometimes wear? What kind of person do you pretend to be? Do you act strong and tough, so people won’t know that inside you sometimes feel weak, even afraid? Or do you wear the mask that says you’re a good religious person, even though in

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst your heart you know you’re dishonest and sometimes lie or cheat other people of their money. Maybe you wear the funny joker and life-of-the-party mask. You feel like you always need to make a joke of everything so others will laugh and not know how lonely and unhappy you really are inside.

There are many people who get drunk or take drugs because they’re tired

of wearing their mask. And it’s only after some drugs or drinks that they feel free to take their mask off and stop acting like something they’re not. Some of them are actually desperate and lonely. They’re looking for real love and acceptance, in spite of the bad things they’ve done and who they really are inside.

But it doesn’t matter what you’ve done, you can never

The tale of town mayors SOME town mayors simply do not deserve to be town mayors. In fact, one wonders how people elected these town mayors to office.

In the east coast of Misamis Oriental, there is a town there where people regretted having elected their mayor to office.

There were allegations that the town mayor does not report to his office. Instead, this town mayor regularly reports to the provincial capitol. Cris Diaz He used to be Arroyo’s presidential adviser in Region 10. Perhaps, people believed that their elected mayor would become an effective instrument for development.

The constituents are frustrated.

One cannot fault the mayor ‘though since he is very close with the provincial governor. Both the mayor and the governor reportedly initiated a P20-million river control project in Medina. Of course, the mayor and the governor are the best of friends.

After all, the mayor and the governor belonged to the same political party of former President Gloria Arroyo.

The same mayor and governor recently abandoned the Lakas-Kampi political party of Arroyo and jumped to the Liberal Party (Roxas faction).

Here comes another town mayor in the west coast of Misamis Oriental. This town mayor used to work at

the provincial capitol. He ran for the mayoral post in lieu of his brother who just finished a three-year term.

Under election laws, elected officials cannot run for office immediately after serving the last term of the same elective post. Many contended that his election to the mayoral post in 2010 was offshoot of his former mayor-brother’s influence.

Well, everybody knows Mayor Dexter Yasay of Opol.

Dexter used to work at the provincial capitol before he threw his hat in Opol politics. That was when his brother former Mayor Dixson Yasay finished his term.

While Dexter wanted to carve his own politics in Opol, he lacks the eloquence and community appeal of his brother Dixson. Probably, one of the reasons why people in Opol are somewhat dissatisfied the way Dexter is handling the affairs of the town.

One cannot imagine a town mayor reporting to his office at mid-day while letting people queuing to pay him a visit. A complainant said that Dexter has that attitude of just letting people swarming his office unattended.

Another said that Dexter also seldom reports to his office during working days. Feed up of Dexter’s apparent tardiness, one was overheard as saying that he will no longer vote for him (Dexter) in the 2013 elections.

Nobody could offer a convincing argument why Dexter seldom reports to office. Rather people are suspecting that Dexter’s hands are full on mining in the hinterlands DIAZ/PAGE 4

Will the beverage competition move to Coconuts?

ROYAL Agricultural Resources in Sayao, Pangadian RUEL V. PELONE ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA City has been pioneering in EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGER sweet coconut propagation of the Thai Coconut variety MELANIE RIVERA ALLAN M. MEDIANTE IRENE DOMINGO EXECUTIVE EDITOR for the last eight years. In a PINKY CADAVEDO 24 hectares former fishpond A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA clearings, entrepreneur, Rey MANAGING EDITOR GUILLERMO ADE, JÙ.

Quisumbing, an AgriculPÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ CRIS DIAZ tural Engineering graduate ASSOCIATE EDITOR of Xavier University has ALBERT MOLIT PAT SAMONTE been farming thousands of MARLON DOMINGO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ fast fruit bearing coconut CIRCULATION AJ CORAL trees that he periodically JUN ESCUADRO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ harvest first for his roadside RIZA O. ARES restaurant until the resorts GERRY LEE GORIT LIEZL A. DELOSO ROLANDO SUDARIA and hotels in Zamboanga, JOE PALABAO P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ Sibugay discovered the RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS unique sweetness quality FELIX SANTILLAN M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ L ùÊçã AÙã®Ýã of the young coconut water.

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shock Jesus Christ. With Him you can be your real self. The person you really are under your mask. Real Christians will love and accept you, even though they may not approve of everything you do. They won’t be shocked by anything you’ve done because some of them used to do those things too, before Jesus forgave them and gave them the power to change. So won’t you be honest with yourself and ask Jesus to forgive you for your past wrongs. Jesus will accept you just the way you are, but He won’t leave you that way. He will also free and help you to start changing to reach your potential and become the person He created you to be.

Just think a minute…

Traversing the Tourism Hi-way PED T. QUIAMJOT beverage production finds its market in the first class hotels and restaurants in Cebu and Manila up to the export market in Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan.

Coconut sweet water keeps the body cool and at the proper temperature. It threats kidney and urethral stones according to our old folks. Recent medical findings point to coco water as best cure in removing toxins from the body and helps in digestions and many other health benefits. A hotel in Cagayan de Oro City specializes in serving the Thai Coconut sweet water. It is not in the menu because it sells fast and the Bar always runs out of stocks and would have to order online from Pangadian City.

In high school, I remember my science teacher, described coconut as a tree of life. Perhaps due to its numerous benefits from the trunk to the leaves up to the fruits which finds its applications to our daily Filipino lives? I have not imagined that the lowly coconut water will generate multimillion commercial endorsements from celebrities, models and athletes drawing lawsuits over health claims from the established beverage companies.

Talking more about coconuts and its health potential products, the government under the PCGG has also been embroiled in a protracted struggle to recover millions of pesos allegedly stashed by a businessman

from the coco levy funds owned by the farmers and invested in the brewery of beer. Whatever happens to the lawsuits, the coconut industry is set to take off into a beverage war with the other established soda drinks in the market which has gone flat over the issues of high blood and diabetes among the aging consumers.

In the US, Vita Coco ranks as the number one selling brand. Its revenue has doubled in 2011 to nearly USD 100 million, seven years after its founder Michael Kirban began deliveries of coco water in New York from the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.

During the 2011 trip of President Benigno S. Aquino to the US, one of his sales pitches was to entice coconut water investors to buy from the Philippines.

Pepsi cola showed some interest to acquire a stake in the Philippine coconut industry. The other competing soda manufacturer, Coca cola believes that coQUIAMJOT/p.10

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EDITOR: ALLAN MEDIANTE, Email: amediante@yahoo.com

CORPORATE UPDATES:

UPDATE :

BusinessWeek Mindanao’s Partner for OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS 2012

Veterans Bank nets P520 M in 2011 MAKATI- Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) reported an unaudited net income of P519.89 million at the close of the year 2011. The Bank’s total resources were pegged at P56.48 billion while capital funds stood at P5.76 billion.

Bank officials said the net income was mainly derived from interest income from lending, trading gains and strategic management of its foreign exchange and investment portfolio.

PVB President Ricardo A. Balbido Jr. said that “The Bank was able to generate substantial

results in 2011 inspite of the historical low interest rates and intense industry competition brought about by the excess liquidity in the system.”

The 2011 yearend figures are slightly higher than the previous year’s net income of P515 million. Total resources dipped slightly by 3% from P58.24 billion.

Capital however moved up slightly by 5.5% to P5.766 billion from the previous year’s P5.465 billion.

The Bank’s capital adequacy ratio (CAR) stood at 16.15% under Basel II, still well above the 10% minimum requirement of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

For 2012, the Bank hopes to achieve a growth target of 15% or about to P65 billion in total assets by yearend. Target net income is set at P500 million.

Philippine Veterans Bank is a private commercial bank owned by some 400,000 World War II veterans, widows & their heirs. The Bank is also committed to providing 20% of its annual net income to the Board of Trustees for the Veterans of World War II (BTVWWII) which manages programs for the benefit of the WWII veterans, widows & their surviving families.

Davao del Norte ports up for expansion

By JEANEVIVE D. ABANGAN

DAVAO DEL NORTE-Two seaports in Davao del Norte are being expanded to serve as alternative ports to complement existing ones in Davao City.

The Depar tment of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao del Norte Field Office has monitored the investment plans of Hijo Resources in Tagum City and San Vicente Terminal and Brokerage Services, Inc. in Panabo City to expand its port facilities starting next year.

In an interview, DTI field office officer-incharge Vedastito Galvez revealed that the Board of Investments (BOI), in a visit last year at the Hijo Resources in Madaum, Tagum City, was relayed of the company’s plans to develop a modern port and container yard facility from its existing seaport for banana shipment.

In its Highlights of Accomplishments in 2011, DTI D avao del Nor te Field Office disclosed the plans of Hijo Resources

to install “moving gantry cranes which can hoist heavy loads”, aside from setting up a container yard designed to conveniently handle cargoes from overseas.

The Hijo Resource’s plan is still at the drawing board with no definite schedule yet, but Galvez said the company expressed interest to pursue such port expansion and development project.

The port investment of Hijo Resources is expected to roll out on top of its P50-million investment for the construction of six villas and six casitas at its existing resorts adjacent its port, DTI report said.

Meanwhile, DTI Davao del Norte also monitored p l a n s of A N F L O C O R through its subsidiar y, San Vicente Terminal and Brokerage Services, Inc to improve its port in Panabo City, and to develop a container handling facility by pouring in P2.7-billion investments.

Eyeing to operate a much developed port by the first quarter next year, the com-

pany is on the process of applying its permit with the Philippine Ports Authority so it would qualify for investment incentives to be granted by BOI. With such upcoming huge investments, Galvez is optimistic that more jobs will be created in Davao del Norte.

DTI Davao del Norte last year monitored a total of 8,916 jobs generated from the P1.7-billion investments poured mostly on real estate development, hotels and malls construction, and expansion of banana plantations.

“These were just shortterm jobs but they created economic impact,” Galvez said.

Galvez noted the sprouting of housing development projects in Tagum City where of malls, hotels, and microtels were also rising.

He also noted expansions of tourism-related establishments in the Island Garden City of Samal and the construction of some business establishments in the municipality of Carmen and in Panabo City. (JDA) Agriculture Secretary Proseso Alcala with governors of the top 10 performing provinces rice achievers during awarding rites at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on February 10, 2012. Provincial Agriculturist Dominador Encarnacion, Jr. received the award for Davao del Norte, on behalf of Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario. N OEL B A GUIO /D AV N OR PI

Market City, Agora

Globe Run4Home beneficiaries: Building homes for disaster victims, endangered species GLOBE Telecom helps build safe homes for the vulnerable, both humans and wildlife. Thus, proceeds from its Run4Home 2012 annual charity fun run will be donated to four organizations - two of which construct homes for disadvantaged people while the other two work to save indigenous animals from extinction.

For this year, Run4Home beneficiaries are Cebu Biodiversity Conser vation Foundation (CBCF), Gawad Kalinga, Habitat for Humanity, and Philippine Tarsier Foundation (PTF).

Globe Run4Home 2012 will be held on March 25 at the Cebu International Convention Center.

“Climate change threatens human habitats and endangered species so we decided that Run4Home should fund, not just housing projects of non-government organizations (NGOs) but also environmental conservation. This year, we again partnered with

GK and Habitat to rebuild homes for Typhoon Sendong victims in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. At the same time, we included CBCF and PTF so we can assist in conserving the natural habitats of flower pecker birds in Cebu and tarsiers in Bohol,” said Rob I. Nazal, Globe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Head.

For 14 years, CBCF which protects rare flora and fauna native to the province, has focused its resources on the study of Cebu’s wide range of biodiversity such as the Cebu Cinnamon, Cebu Flowerpecker and Black Shama. Specifically, it has championed the critically endangered Flowerpecker, now designated as the provincial bird of Cebu, after the Foundation’s research renewed interest in the region’s natural heritage.

Deforestation almost wiped out Cebu Flowerpeckers. They were believed extinct by early 20th century.

A few were rediscovered in

patches of protected areas 20 years ago. But the latest count in 2005 showed total population stood at only 85-105 individuals.

CBCF studied other terrestrial species from reptiles and flying mammals like bats to herbs and trees.

They also piloted a “warden scheme” among the forest occupants that started in Tabunan Forest, an environmentally-sensitive area in the uplands of Cebu City. At present, 14 Forest Stewards serve Tabunan while 23 forest wardens guard the Nug-as Forest in Alcoy, a fishing and quarrying town.

The scheme has become a model for other forest conservation areas.

CBCF also coaches communities in areas where rare plants and animals remain so they can eke out a living without destroying the ecosystem and be guardians of their own natural resources over the long-term.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 BUTUAN CITY, BAYUGAN CITY, SAN FRANCISCO, TAGUM CITY SUZUKI * HONDA YAMAHA* KAWASAKI

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Health advocates elect new officers

PIA News Bits Director Abner M. Caga PIA, R10 & 13 Cluster

Women’s organizations get P1M from provincial government

AGUSAN Sur - Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza handed over P1 million to two women’s associations of Talacogon town, Monday, for the potable water system of Barangays San Roque and Villahermosa.

Of that amount, San Roque women, which has 20 members, got P72,128.00. For their part, Villahermosa, with 25 members, had 76,752.00.

Governor turns-over P400,000 to barangay schools SURIGAO del Norte - Gov. Sol Matugas led the ceremonial turnover of educational materials to pre-school children and Day Care Center worth P400,000 which will be constructed inside the school premises of barangays Balibayon and Day-asa. This, during the “Panambay sa Barangay” in Surigao City.

GSIS clarifies monthly amortization

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RDC-10 seeks power for Laguindingan Airport

REGION 10 - The Regional Development Council (RDC-10), through its Special Committee on the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP), sought to ensure that the power supply for the Laguindingan Airport would be sufficient, once it starts operating in 2013.

moratorium includes housing loans

REGION 10 - Loans covered under the GSIS moratorium program includes all active housing loans without record of unpaid amortization for more than 6 months as of December 31, 2011 and all emergency loans granted as a result of Sendong , as well as, active service loans such as Conso loans, eCash advance, policy loans, and pension loans, provided that such loans were granted on or prior to December 31, 2011 and the account has no record of unpaid amortization fo more than 6 months.

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What does marriage mean? ... to do bath together.

What does your daddy do?

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Having just moved to a new home, a young boy meets the boy next door. “Hi, my name is Billy,” he says, “what’s yours?”

“Tommy,” replied the other.

“My daddy’s an accountant,” says Billy. “What does your daddy do?”

“He’s a lawyer,” Tommy answers.

“Honest?” says Billy.

“No, just the regular kind.”

Northern Mindanao’s Media Health Advocates Group (MHAG), a health education and promotion arm of the Department of Health 10, elected its new set of officers during the organization’s quarterly health update at Hotel Conchita, Cagayan de Oro City yesterday.

Mindanao Daily managing editor Jose del Puerto Felicilda who, aside from his exposure in print media, has been in the broadcast industry for more than four decades, also had extensive exposure in health-related trainings, received overwhelming mandate from MHAG membership and shall serve as its president for three years.

Felicilda took over the leadership after MHAG im-

mediate past president Uriel C. Quilinguing, who is also a BusinessWeek editorial consultant, begged off from another term and opted to serve as director. Quilinguing steered the organization in educational tours to hospitals and health facilities in the region and participation in health-related gatherings and trainings in close coordination with the DOH 10.

Other MHAG officers are Bingo Alcordo of Mindanao Goldstar Daily, vice president; Rose Mondejar of Mindanao Observer, secretary; Behua Malfori of RPN DXKO, treasurer; and Vic Cabanag of DXIM Radyo ng Bayan, auditor. Aside from Quilinguing, those elected into the MHAG board are Jeff Baconga of DXIF Bombo

Radyo, Henry Lasola (also a past president) of Philradio DXCO, Ernie Balagot of RPN DXKO, and Michael Yu of Sunstar Cagayan de Oro. Formal induction of MHAG new set of officers shall be held on June 15, this year, during the second quarter media update in time for the Annual ASEAN Dengue Forum, also at Hotel Conchita, according DOH 10 administrative officer and regional information

officer-designate Jun Galban.

Galban facilitated the media health update and the MHAG elections in the presence of DOH 10 assistant regional director Jose R. Llacuna Jr., health emergency management staff coordinator Dr. David A. Mendoza, and health education and promotion officer-designate Marites C or puz. (UCQ/Media Health Advocates)

PDEA nabs ‘drug personality’

By JULIET CAGA-ANAN, PIO, PDEA-10

CAGAYAN de Oro City – Another suspected Watch-listed Drug Personality (WLPD) has fallen into the hands of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

This, during the buy-bust operation of the Provincial Special Enforcement Team, led by IO1 Randy T. Pulmano in Bukidnon, 2:45 p.m. of February 6, this year Arrested was Ms. Razil Abergas Custodio, 27 years old of Purok 2, Barangay Poblacion, Valencia City.

PDEA-10 Director Roberto S. Opeña said the suspect was arrested while in the act of receiving the buy-bust money from Mr. Ar-Ar Tayros, her live-in partner, who sold one sachet of ‘shabu’ to a PDEA undercover agent.

Mr. Tayros evaded arrest by jumping over the fence of their rented house where the operation was conducted.

Recovered from her possession and control were several drug paraphernalia with residues.

She is now detained at the Valencia City Police Station, while the recovered items were brought to the PNP Crime Laboratory for quantitative and qualitative

examination.

Appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 are being readied for filing in court. (PDEA/PIA-10/ jdelpf)

Biswal Mindanaw Artists sponsor “Obra de Brocha” Art Exhibit

CAGAYAN de Oro City – Biswal Mindanaw, Inc. (BMI), in celebration of the Arts Month, is sponsoring a week-long art exhibit, called Obra de Brocha here in Cagayan The exhibit that showcases the various forms of artworks of the BMI members and visual starting today, February 15.de Oro City, artists, is expected to capture the hearts of the

viewers.

The opening rights will have Hon. Maximo B. Rodriguez Jr. of ABAMIN, as guest-of-honor.

A video showing about the techniques and tips on painting and on-the-spot painting demonstration will be shared by the group’s artists during the one-week exhibit.

BMI President Jun Cama-

cho said, “group is keen on promoting local talents in visual arts, especially during this occasion and the art exhibit is our small way of contributing to the campaign in promoting local talents in visual arts in Northern Mindanao.”

The participating artists are the renowned and budding artists, like Francisco “Jun” Camacho, Melbourne

Compiled by the ROWJOE S. FELICILDA Memorial Cancer Information Project

Dennis Hopper Battling Prostate Cancer (First of three parts)

In October 2009, screen legend Dennis Hopper revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 73 year old actor immediately cancelled all public engagements so he could devote his time and energy to cancer treatment.

The announcement was made just about a month after the star was rushed to the hospital for dehydration.

It is not clear when exactly the star was diagnosed.

Did you know that the US government will deliver a second Information about his prognosis was tight-lipped, with warship to the Philippines within this year to guard the coun- his manager, Sam Maydew, only being quoted as saying, try’s waters? (Researched by Jhon Jeric F. Nacasabog) “We’re hoping for the best”.

Hopper began treatment at the University of Southern California. Like his prognosis, little was said about the course of treatment, except that it was a “special program”.

Some speculate that it was a clinical trial that the

“Cocoy” Paano, Tenny Torres, Rhyan Casino, Gieward Hullagno, Fadi Ismael, Danny Natindim, Dr. Clarito Cañete, Renz Altubar, Brixrey Guegue, Jay-R Albia, Jun Lapeceros, Ada Venci-Mier, Cleofe Jabines-Paguidopon, Sharon Mae Turcal-Casino, Leah Remolado, Glenda Demafeliz Irene del Rosario and Marigold Cherie RamosGarrido. (PR/jdelpf) actor was participating in, however it was never confirmed. It would later be revealed in court document that the actor did undergo chemotherapy at some point. (Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide) Food for Thought : GOD is not BDO, but He find ways. Not SM, but He got it all for us. Not LIPOVITAN, but He gets us going.

Not REXONA, but He will never let us down. Not GLOBE, but He’s making great things possible. Not METROBANK, but in Him, we are in good hands. Not REBISCO, but pangako… kapag Siya ay ating kasama, ang sarap ng ‘feeling’ natin! (CONTRIBUTED BY MR. ROLANDO DAHONOG, HRD, VICTORY LINER, METRO MANILA)

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

Maniya Barredo restages Romeo & Juliet PHILIPPINE Ballet Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Production of Romeo and Juliet is her much-awaited “homecoming.”

Having left the country and her family at the age of eighteen to pursue a colorful international career as a prima ballerina and director of ballet companies in the US, Ms. Maniya Barredo came to the Philippines just recently to direct Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, Romeo and Juliet as performed by the Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT).

Her rise to stardom be-

gan at the age of eighteen when she received the highest possible title in dance after her performance in Giselle in 1978. Included in the audience were then President Ferdinand Marcos, First Lady Imelda Marcos and Dame Margot Fonteyn. In a reception after her performance, Dame Margot presented Maniya with a bouquet of flowers and proclaimed that she earned the title Prima Ballerina.

She then went to New York to continue her ballet studies as a scholar at

Quiamjot...

water has the potential to become the choice drinks among Filipinos and our Asian neighbors. He developed a farming scheme to lease out unutilized private and government lands for coconut plantation. He claims that it would not poison or destroy the soil since he uses natural rock salt from the sea to fertilize his plantation.

When the multinational beverage companies start buying our coconut sweet water, all is not lost in coco farming; the aging trees have to be replaced with new fast growing seedlings.

Dried coconuts have gone up in the market due to the acceptability of coconut oil as safe and anti oxidants.

The Philippines coconut exports could also enjoy worldwide acceptance for oleo margarine oil.

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is more than a fad; it is the option to remain afloat by grabbing the second coconut water brand in the US, called Zico. According to Coca-Cola’s disclosures, their USD 15 million investment grew five folds last year.

In Cagayan de Oro City and elsewhere, we see vendors in the market place and narrow streets peddling the humble coconut water we call “Botong” we feel irritated to the hounding noise of the Karitons in our vicinities during our siesta time. We have not realized that the young fruits coming from the tree of life may eventually save lives.

Mr. Rey Quisumbing believes that the coco sweet

Bunye... from page 6

The FCAG stressed that budgeting does not really require painstaking numbers crunching (only a basic knowledge of addition and subtraction), and will take you no more than an hour to finish.

Here are some tips: · The very first thing that you should do in making a budget is to gather every financial statement that you have (e.g. pay slips, bank statements, utility bills, grocery receipts) so you can come up with a more accurate picture of how much you receive and spend each month. · Record all regular sources of monthly income such as your net salary and earnings from businesses or side jobs, if any, and tally them up. · List down all expenses for a month and get the total. Be careful not to omit simple items such as parking fees, your daily newspaper, or morning coffee. You’d be surprised at how much they add up! · In listing expenses, you may break them down into two categories: fixed expenses and variable

expenses. While fixed expenses are those with average amounts that stay relatively the same each month (e.g. rent/mortgage, groceries, utilities such as water and electricity), variable items are those that will vary from month to month (e.g. entertainment, hobbies, gifts, vacations). · Now subtract your total expenses from your total income. When you have a surplus (income minus expenses is positive), good. You can use that extra amount for savings.

When you have a deficit (income minus expenses is negative), you should find ways to trim down your expenses. · Always review your budget. Take a few minutes at the end of the month to compare your actual expenses vis-a-vis your budgeted expenses. This will show you where you did well and where you need to improve.

The FCAG reminds us that the best way to avoid overspending (and to concentrate on budgeting and saving) is to focus on the end goal and think of it as sacrificing shortterm gratification for long term-happiness.

the Joffrey School under the tutelage of the school’s founder Robert Joffrey. He was the reason why Maniya got her name. Josephine Carmen “Honey” Barredo in real life, she was renamed Maniya by her ballet teacher as a tribute to her country’s capital Manila.

Maniya has since then impressed the world stage with her talent and danced with the greatest dancers of all time such as Mikhail Baryshnikov and the only dancer outside of New York and Europe invited to tour with the Stars of the World Ballet. She has received the CCP Gawad Para sa Sining Award from President Fidel Ramos and proclaimed the official Prima Ballerina of the Philippines and danced

for twenty years with the Atlanta Ballet as Prima Ballerina before her retirement.

To experience the touch of Maniya’s directorial magic, Liceo de Cagayan University in celebration of her 57th Foundation, brings to Cagayan de Oro City Philippine Ballet Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet this coming February 24-26, 2021 at the Rodelsa Hall with matinee shows at 3PM and gala at 7PM. This event is for the benefit of Safer River Life Saver Foundation. This will be the first time that PBT will present Romeo & Juliet outside of Manila.

For ticket reservations, you may call the Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) at (088) 8584093 local 109 or 09176366528/09998885308.

New San Mig Light endorser identity still under wraps FOR sure, San Mig Light will be launching a new and much-awaited TV campaign this year. What’s uncertain as of now, however, is who will play the lead in the television commercial, said to be produced by a wellknown advertising agency.

The country’s no. 1 lowcalorie beer brand, which had bikini-clad Sam Pinto as endorser, is said to be looking closely at several pros-

pects, and is close to a Quezon City to picking one who location to clanwill be best suited destinely shoot the and not to mention TVC. The adverexude a sexy image tising agency, they like Sam, the reignsaid, was sworn to ing FHM’s sexiest secrecy along with female celebrity. the celebrity’s manO t h e r e nte ragement team. tainment industry One thing they sources, however, said that can reveal, though, is that a deal has actually been this new endorser is a star reached with the new ce- whose childhood dream is lebrity talent who was taken to be seen in San Mig Light

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billboards. It’s a fact that scoring a project with one of the leading San Miguel Beer brands is an affirmation of a celebrity’s status.

True enough, this celebrity’s efforts have finally paid off.

So the ‘mahaba-habang’ guessing game begins until this commercial is finally aired. ‘Til then, let’s all wait in anticipation as we enjoy buckets of our favourite low-calorie beer.

SUDOKU How to play the game?

Fill in completely every rows, columns and diagonals of each puzzle without repitition of the same digit.

Ang miagi

CROSSWORD puzzle 36. Get up ACROSS 38. Chants 1. Lyric poems 39. Mimicked 5. Informal records DOWN 9. Central theme 1. Asian country 11. Linking verb 2. Of Greek architectural 12. _Mina order 13. Clothing 3. Greek letter 16. Nickel symbol 4. Silicon symbol 17. Spotless 5. Back of the neck 18. Abyssian prince 6. Mouths 19. Derrick 7. Colonnaded porch 21. Facts 8. Spicy sauce 22. Flexible 10. Animal life 24. Young swine 14. Constrained 26. Temptress 28. Taulava of basketball 15. Take a meal 17. Close friends 29. Monetary unit 20. Systematical plan 30. Conjunction 21. Soil 32. Fellow soldier 23. Fungal disease 34. Female deer 24. Steps 35. Hearing organ

25. Equal (comb, form) 27. Hanging loop 29. Automobiles 31. M a r s h l a n d grass 33. Dusting cloth 34. Plunge 37. Sun god

SPORTS

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Pacquiao can be beaten, says Bradley TIMOTHY Bradley, the moment he signed the contract for his June 9 showdown with Manny Pacquiao, didn’t waste time talking about his chances of upsetting the eight-time world division champion.

“He (Pacquiao) can be beat,” said the 28-year-old Bradley of the boxing superstar from the Philippines. “I just need to get in there and follow my game plan. I know his weaknesses, his favorite combinations. In my mind, I’m definitely going to win.

I’ll take it to this guy.”

Bradley officially became Pacquiao’s challenger for the Filipino boxing icon’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title four months from now after signing the contract on Thursday (Friday, Manila time), a move which the cocky American considers a dream bout for him.

Pacquiao is expected to do the same once Canadian adviser Mi-

Bradley

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its challenges for Mindanao” as well as a thanksgiving celebration for the 60th anniversary of the archdiocese, that “It is unconscionable for the city officials to adapt a ‘business as usual’ attitude for mining permits to continue.”

The Archbishop uged that a “multi-sectoral monitoring team be allowed to verify the extent of the mining activities in the city’s hinterlands, whether it is small scale or large scale.

During last week’s Joint Municipal and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council at the Provincial Capitol, Misamis Oriental Environment and Natural Resources officer Conrado “Dodong” Sescon and the Philippine Air Force showed graphic pictures of the damages wrought by

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No less than Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in región 10 issued the declaration.

According to director Tan-Dimerin, he has sent ‘fishery health personnel’ to investigate any posible contamination of sea-borne food products in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro and Camiguin after several dead bodies of humanbeings and animals were washed into thed sea by the rampaging floodwaters triggered by Typhoon Sendong in December last year.

The investigation showed that there are no traces of contamination and there is nothing to fear in eating fish and seafoods.

However, Dimerin reminded the public to apply the usual precautionary process of food preparation like thorough washing and cleaning of the fish and seafood that come from the bays, discarding the entrails of the sea products and thorough cooking of same. (CIO/PIA-10)

mining activities on the city’s and province’s mountains.

Raoul Geollegue, former regional executive director of the Environment department in Northern Mindanao (Region X), lambasted claims that hydraulic mining rampant in the Iponan River cannot be stopped because of socio-economic considerations. “To claim that we cannot stop this because there are socio-economic consideration, etc., etc… is bullshit!” a visibly angry Geollegue said.

Claims of livelihood and economic windfall to the city from the local mining industry prompted Ledesma to issue a call for the city government to account to the public the true extent of the industry’s contribution to the economy.

“With that point, there is a need for a full disclosure

of the identities of these mining firms, their alloted area and contribution to the local economy,” he said.

Ledesma pointed to two factors that caused the flooding in the city as early as 2009 — natural and human.

The Jesuit prelate also scored the fact that the city government under Emano had allowed families for decades “to stay along the river’s own waterways.” He was referring to Isla de Oro, an island formed in the middle of the Cagayan de Oro River by the accumulation of river silts where almost a 1,000 families lived and were swept by rampaging floodwaters on the night of December 16 at the height of tropical storm Washi (Sendong).

Ledesma said this could have been prevented had the city government had foresight and good city planning.

chael Koncz arrives in the country this weekend. The Filipino boxing champ had already agreed in principle of Bradley being his first opponent in his much-awaited ring return in 2012.

Bradley, however, vows to make this fight a tough one for the ‘Pacman’, who is also the incumbent representative of the lone district of Sarangani province.

“This will be no walk in the park for Manny Pacquiao,” said Bradley, owner of a 28-0 record, but only with 12 KOs. “This is about being the No. 1 fighter in the world, and that’s what my goal has been for as long as I can remember,” he added. “I’ve been waiting for this my whole life.”

In part, Bradley’s confidence stems from the way Pacquiao fought in his last outing against Juan Manuel Marquez.

While the 33-year-old boxing su“Disaster preparedness and long-term city planning could have mitigated the dire consequences of allowing households to stay along the river’s own waterways,” he stressed.

The Emano administration was repeatedly condemned by critics and the opposition for its alleged “leaderless and disarrayed” response to Washi and its insistence that the mayor cannot prevent people from living in Isla de Oro because of the people’s hardheadedness.

A group, the Save CDO Movement, even initiated a campaign to recall Emano for his handling of the city’s affairs, especially following the Washi tragedy.

The environment watchdog Task Force Macajalar (TFM) had earlier summed up Washi’s damage as a result of a combination of

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Reiterating his earlier call for good governance, Ledesma reiterated that “transparency and accountability are hallmarks of good governance” as he urged the institutionalization of “participatory citizenry on one hand and responsive government on the other hand.”

To reports that some members of the local clergy are using their pulpits to play politics in support of the recall campaign, the archbishop stressed that “the archdiocese does not engage in partisan politics.

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Bishop Jose A. Cabantan of the Malaybalay Diocese also reiterated calls for the enactment into law of the Alternative Mining Bill (AMB) even as he stressed that, despite claims to the contrary, “there is still no responsible mining” in the Philippines.

Cabantan, who once served as Ledesma’s director for Social Action prior to his elevation to the bishopric, said that it is always the Church’s stand to “protect the integrity of creation.”

However, he admitted that this cannot be done by the Church alone, or by the government alone. (bong d. fabe)

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