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Cagayan de Oro City

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February 17, 2012

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Misor waged war vs. illegal mining in Opol

By MACH ALBERTO D. FABE, Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City––The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Misamis Oriental has been tasked to use the “Lantad template” to coordinate all efforts to stop all illegal mining activities in the province most especially the rampant hydraulic activities along the Iponan River in the municipality of Opol.

Vice Governor Norris Babiera described the fight to stop all mining activities in the province and city as “another Lantad.”

Lantad, a sitio of the village of Kibanban in the municipality of Balingasag, was once a stronghold of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Mindanao. The place bore the

brunt of both the military’s anti-NPA “Operation Ahos” and the NPA’s own “Operation Zombie” — in which both sides eliminated suspected infiltrators or deep penetration agents (DPAs) within their ranks.

“We were very successful in Lantad. Why don’t CAGAYAN de Oro Councilor President Elipe shows photo of a hinterland river in the we focus the efforts of the city to counter claims that illegal mining operations are rampant in the area. He Provincial Peace and Order said there were no illegal miners during their inspection. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit MINING/PAGE 4

Rains batter Caraga region

WEATHER UPDATE AT 10 a.m. yesterday, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 130 km East of Davao City (7.0°N, 126.8°E).

This weather system will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao becoming widespread rains over Bicol Region, Eastern and Central Visayas and Northern and Eastern Mindanao.

Residents living in low lying areas and along mountain slopes are advised to be on alert for possible occurrence of flashfloods and landslides.

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By MANUEL M. EGAY JR., Caraga News Bureau

AGUSAN del Norte––Residents from low-lying barangays started to flee from their respective homes as water level in Lake Mainit rose due to continuous rains caused by low pressure area that continue to batter Caraga region.

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RDRRMC Chair Blanche Gobenciong said 1,975 families from the town of Jabonga fled to safer grounds.

Lake Mainit is the third largest lake in the country where most of the residents in towns of Jabonga, Kitcharao and Mainit rely

on fishing and other water products like tilapia, carpa, and eels.

Some fish pens around the lake are in threat in overflowing prompting owners to take measures to avoid spillage which may result to loss of their investment.

Jabonga Municipal Mayor Glicerio “Lolong” REGION/PAGE 11

Bukidnon, Oro need to Govt troops unite to protect watershed fight Sayyaf CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The bishop of Malaybalay diocese is urging for cooperation between the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC) and the Bukidnon Watershed and River Basin Forum (BWRBF) in order to craft a comprehensive action plan to protect the watershed of the city and the province

and avoid another Sendong.

Bishop Jose A. Cabantan, SSJV, a native of Lagonglong town in Misamis Oriental, was appointed chair of the BWRBF by Bukidnon Governor Alex Calingasan early this month. Cabantan was ordained bishop on April 30, 2010 at the St. Augustine Metropolitan WATERSHED/PAGE 11

By AL JACINTO Regional Editor-Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA City––Government troops searching for a kidnapped Australian adventurer clashed with Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern province of Basilan, officials said.

Officials said the SAYYAF/PAGE 11

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

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4 people hurt in highway mishap

By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––Four passengers of an Isuzu Elf truck were injured when it “accidentally” hit a Mitsubishi Wingvan truck in Barangay Victoria, Tago, Surigao del Sur Tuesday.

Authorities identified the victims as Minda Dionola, 39, Armeria Madelyn, 29, Arlita Bason, 40, and Bernardo Alimboyong, all of Barangay Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. Police investigation showed that the Isuzu Elf, carrying the four passengers, and the Mitsubishi Wingvan driven by Michael Loayon, 25, were both heading for Barangay Gamut, Tago town from Tandag City.

MISHAP/PAGE 10

LPA is getting closer to S. M’nao THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday said the low pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao is getting closer to land.

PAGASA, in its weather synopsis issued at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, said that as of 2:00 a.m., the LPA was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 100 kilometers east of Southern Mindanao (7.0°N, 127.5°E), moving from its previous location of 190 km. at 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday.

Weather Forecaster Juri Loiz said in an earlier interview that the CLOSER/PAGE 10

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Koreans charged for keeping ‘Tuko’ DAVAO City––Two Korean nationals were recently charged with violation of Republic Act 9147 or the ‘Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act’ for illegal possession of 29 Philippine geckos (tuko) in Davao City.

Charged before the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 7 here were certain ‘Wang’ and ‘Kim,’ both are reportedly Koreans who were renting a house in Matina, Davao City.

The City Prosecution Office filed the charges against the suspects based on information provided by the suspects’ house helper who was invited for questioning after the recovery of the ‘tukos’ at the suspect’s rented house.

On Sept. 19, 2011, elements of the National Bureau of Investigation armed

Photo shows caged Philippine Geckos purportedly pitching more than a million peso each depending on the size. Two Korean nationals were charged in ‘absentia’ for alleged illegal possession of the reptiles. Photo supplied with a search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court swooped down on the suspects’ rented house in Morales Village in Matina, Davao City on tips that ‘tukos’ were illegally kept in the house.

The raiding team recovered 29 ‘tukos’ recovered placed inside a large black rubberized container and kept under a lavatory located outside the house.

The suspects, however, were not in the house.

Agents instructed the house helper to call the suspects who replied that they are already in Korea.

The court is at a loose on how to summon the Korean suspects. Cd with wire reports

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NPA owns burning of landowner’s car KIDAPAWAN City––The New Peoples’ Army (NPA) operating in South and Central Mindanao has owned up the burning last Monday of a private vehicle owned by a landowner in Makilala, North Cotabato.

In a statement issued to media Wednesday, Macario Dilaab, spokesperson for the Mount Alip Operations Command of the NPA Front 72, said they decided to torch the Suzuki multi-cab owned by Ezequiel Vega because of his alleged unfair labor practices towards his plantation workers.

Vega owns at least 60 hectares of rubber farms in Makilala town.

Dilaab said that Vega has terminated a number of workers in his farms and failed to give benefits due them.

Vega denied the allegations saying he has treated his workers fairly and even gave them more than what they needed.

“I have helped them (workers) erect their houses inside my farms with water and electric connections. I gave them bonuses every December and sent them to resorts during Christmas parties,” said Vega.

Vega told Makilala PNP he witnessed the torching of his Suzuki multi-cab, which he used daily to visit his farm.

Around 10:30 a.m. Monday, three armed men identifying themselves as members of the NPA went inside his compound. Two of the suspects poked their guns on him while the other one poured on the gasoline on his multi-cab.

“They told me to stay put as they burned my vehicle.

I was praying they won’t kill me,” said Vega.

Vega said they are contemplating on filing arson charges against the NPAs. “It was so unfortunate this group was given wrong information about me and my family. They should have asked me if the reports that reached them were true,” said Vega.

The Makilala PNP has already invited six of Vega’s plantation workers whom they believed could give hints as to the identities of the suspects.

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Zambo ‘bizmen’ violate wage laws ZAMBOANGA City––Some business establishment owners are not complying with the new wage order providing for an increase of P12 per day on top of the current minimum wage, a labor official here said.

Michael Yee of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) made the disclosure following complaints reaching his office of the alleged violation committed by some employers in the city.

He said most of the complainants are employees of retail establishments in the city.

He added that the new wage order granting an additional P12 per day to the basic salary of a private employee took effect

November 25, 2011.

Wage Order No. RIX-17 provides new minimum wage rates in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region 9 for all industries and categories and any violation is punishable by law.

For non-agricultural workers that include private hospital, educational institutions, security agencies, janitorial and retail/service establishments employing more than 30 workers the basic pay is P255 plus P12 or P247 daily wage.

Agricultural workers as in rubber plantations in the peninsula are supposed to receive P242 from the previous rate of P230 a day.

Non-plantation workers and cottage industry and handicraft workers are

entitled to a daily wage of P222 from the previous salary of P210.

Yee, however, clarified that in the case of private educational institutions, the share of covered workers and employees in the increase in tuition for school year 2011-2012 comply with the applicable minimum wage rates prescribed in the Wage Order No. 17.

“Under this wage order, payment of any difference will be given starting school year 2012-2013,” he said.

The wage order also said that private educational institutions that did not increase their tuition for school year 2011-2012 may defer compliance with the wage until school year 20122013. CD with wire reports

Xavier Ecoville Groundbreaking. President Benigno Aquino III graces the groundbreaking of Xavier Ecoville, a joint permanent housing project by Xavier University and Red Cross. With him are XU President Father Robert Yap and Rep. Rufus Rodriguez. In his speech, Aquino acknowledged Rep. Rodriguez as the first to give him an update in the early morning of December 17, 2011 of the devastation brought by sending to Cagayan de Oro.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Robredo tells barangay heads: Be disaster-ready

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––In the wake of the destructions left by Typhoon Sendong in Northern Mindanao and the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Visayas, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo has called on all barangay chairmen of the country to conduct disas-

ter awareness and response campaign in their respective communities.

In a speech at the general assembly of the National Executive Board meeting of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the national association of the country’s 42,000 barangays, in Manila, Robredo

urged barangay chairmen to be always ready with their disaster risk reduction and management plans should calamities strike including the evacuation of residents if necessary.

The assembly had more than 100 participants composed of provincial and highly-urbanized cities’ chapter presidents of the Liga ng

mga Barangay.

He said, “Sa aspetong ito, malaki ang maitutulong ng mga barangay dahil sila ang nasa ibaba at sentro ng komunidad, at higit na nakakaalam kung saang lugar sa kanilang barangay ang madalas bahain pati na ang mga landslide-prone area”.

Robredo enjoined barangay officials to follow

Habitat opens second Oro site

WITH the commitment of building 6,000 houses for families affected by typhoon Sendong, Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Philippines is opening its second site, a 10.99-hectare relocation area in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City.

The land was awarded by the Cagayan de Oro local government to HFH Philippines will be a community for 1,700 families. A notice to proceed with the land development and construction of duplex houses has already been given to HFH Philippines by the city government.

“Habitat will be having parallel construction in different locations so that all the 6,000 houses will be awarded to our homepartner families in six months,” said Leonila Escalada, Chief Operating Officer of HFH Philippines. “We have already mobilized the construction of 500 houses in Calaanan and 1,700 in Indahag. We continue to look for several prospects who are willing to donate land for relocation sites.”

After the groundbreaking ceremony last January 25 HABITAT/PAGE 10

COUNCILORS Pepe Abbu and Simeon Licayan chat during the city council’s regular session on Tuesday morning while a presentation was going on. The city council tackled issues related to the destruction brought about by typhoon Sendong last December. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Amante to head peace council

By MANUEL M. EGAY JR., Caraga News Bureau

BUTUAN City––Mayor Ferdinand “Jun” Amante Jr. is set to take his oath as the new Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) chairman of Caraga region before DILG Secretary and National Peace and Order Council Jesse Robredo today at the Almont Hotel and Resort here.

Outgoing RPOC Chair Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel will turn

over his chairmanship to Mayor Amante during the first regional council meeting for this year.

According to DILG Regional Director Rene Burdeos, Mayor Amante has been appointed by President Benigno S. Aquino III early this year to head the peace and order council of the region to address major issues and concerns affecting peace and order in Caraga

including insurgencies and recommend measures .

A meeting is also scheduled to take place after the oathtaking to discuss the peace and order situation in Caraga and to stress the importance of the role of government agencies’ in attaining lasting peace in Caraga.

Schedule of Convergence effort undertakings in addressing the issues will also be discussed during the activity.

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disaster protocols, install early warning systems, as well as conduct regular drills and exercises in order to prepare their constituents in addressing the adverse effect of disaster.

He encouraged village officials to organize rescue teams, emergency group of responders and community service brigades that will

provide immediate assistance to the victims of disasters.

He stressed that in time of calamities, barangay officials should open their communication lines for easy coordination with local authorities, volunteer groups and other government agencies concerned, to ensure immediate assistance whenever needed.

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Provincial council. And we are hoping that Cagayan de Oro will join in this effort since most of the persons operating hydraulic mining are from the city,” he added.

Environment and natural resources officer of Misamis Oriental, Conrado “Dodong” Sescon, has identified 14 persons operating hydraulic machines used in the illegal mining activities along Iponan River, specifically in barangays Bagocboc, Tingalan, Nangcaon and Cauyunan.

Sescon said that all of those doing hydraulicking activities along the Iponan River in the Misamis Oriental side are residents of Cagayan de Oro City. Sescon identified them as Dulper Gayla (of Pagalungan village), Alfredo Mendoza Jr. (Tagpangi), Allan Paredez (Iponan), Rey Tolentino (Tuburan), Odoy Rosales (Tuburan), Ondo Gaupan (Tuburan), Pedro Legaspi (Taglimao), Carmelito Manlinumbay (Pagalungan), Inday Agbu (Buena Oro), Abet Nambatac (Buena Oro), James Tutu (Pinikitan), and a certain Aming of Taglimao.

He also identified two mining operators in Iponan who are residents of of Salawaga, Tingalan, Opol.

They are Ronelo Luntayaw and Asor Ibabacor.

Also City Councilor Edgar Cabanlas said Mayor Vicente Emano had used “special permits” to allow mining companies he identified as Dinamet Mining Corporation, Yellow Stone Development Corporation, SNS Metal Trading Corp., White Pearl Asia Corporation, Perfect World Mining Corporation, Javez Hinterland Resources and Cagayan de Oro Finest Metals to operate in Iponan.

Hydraulic mining along the Iponan River is the culprit for the change of color of the river—from pristine green to chocolate brown.

“The waters of Iponan River have also been described as perennially brown because of the uninterrupted hydraulic flush mining over the past decade that has scarred its riverbanks and caused the severe siltation of its riverbed. The outlying barangays of Taglimao, Canitoan, Iponan, Bulua, and Barra have experienced the widespread overflow of this river. Other tributaries affecting the barangays of Cugman and Agusan also need to be safeguarded,” said Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ. (Bong D. Fabe)

Council in Opol to stop hydraulic mining activities there? What we did in Lantad we should also do in Opol,” he told this reporter.

Babiera said the mining activities in Opol is “a very complex problem” that needs the efforts of all sectors of society to stop.

And the best template for this coordinative effort is Lantad.

“The hydraulic mining operations in Opol are illegal, thus the need for law enforcement. But law enforcement alone cannot stop it. That is why we elevated this very complex problem to the PPOC where everything is coordinated and orchestrated like what we did in Lantad,” said Governor Oscar Moreno.

Moreno’s leadership was pivotal in “conquering” Lantad from the clutches of the Communists. He provided the leadership of the PPOC in “winning the hearts and minds” of its residents — mostly of Higaonon ancestry — by bringing in the full force of the government into the effort. Along with then PPOC co-chairman Ariel C. Hernandez of the Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. (BMFI), who brought the force of the Civil Society Organizations and church groups into the effort, Lantad was conquered without a single gunshot fired and without bloodshed.

And Moreno, Babiera and Teddy Sabugaa, PPOC executive director, are hellbent on conquering the mining areas of Opol holistically.

“If we can do it in Lantad, there is no reason we cannot do it in any other place,” Moreno once said.

Babiera, however, readily admitted that unlike Lantad — where there was only one enemy, insurgency — the mining problem in Opol is a whole “new territory” for PPOC since it involves a whole spectrum of issues ranging from livelihood to total indifference of the people to the plight of the environment.

“In our Lantad experience, everyone was involved that is why it was easy for us in the Capitol. Besides, we only had one enemy there, insurgency. In Opol, we are dealing with a very complex problem,” he said.

“The problem is very complex that solving it needs collaborative effort between the Municipal council and

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Bigger ad valorem tax on idle lands pushed RAISINg the ad valorem tax on idle private lands to 10 percent from the present five percent is necessary to serve as deterrent against non-utilization of these properties for productive purposes and to encourage local government units to maximize their revenue potential.

The proponent of the said issue, Rep. Roger Mercado of Southern Leyte) said that despite present laws levying annual taxes on idle lands, large tracts of privatelyowned lands have remained undeveloped over the years.

“The laws failed to effectively control the unjust and unproductive practice of rich individuals, partnerships and corporations of acquiring vast tracts of lands to speculate for profit on the future increase in the market value of such lands,” he said.

Mercado, chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, said landowners would rather let their lands remain idle than invest money for their cultivation, utilization and development since, in time, the market value of lands, whether utilized or not, would still increase.

“Unfortunately, such practice hinders the use of our limited natural resources to the fullest and prevents their equitable distribution to those who need them most,” Mercado said.

Mercado cited that under Section 42 of Presidential Decree No. 464 entitled “Enacting A Real Property Tax Code” dated

June 1, 1974, the President of the Philippines, at his discretion or upon recommendation by the Secretary of Finance, may authorize provinces, cities and municipalities to levy, assess and collect an additional real property tax on idle private lands at a rate of not exceeding two percent per annum based on the assessed value of the property.

This is to provide local governments with adequate funds with which to underwrite basic and essential public services.

This was subsequently amended by P.D. No. 1446 dated June 11, 1978 by imposing an additional real property tax on idle lands at the rate of five percent per annum based on the assessed value of the property as determined by the provincial, city or municipal assessor.

At present, the Local Government Code or Republic Act 7160 provides in Section 236 that LGUs may levy an annual tax on idle lands at the rate of five percent of the assessed value of the property which shall be in addition to the basic real property tax.

In House Bill 5688, Me rc a d o s ou g ht an amendment of Sec. 236 of RA 7160 on additional ad valorem tax on idle lands so that “a province, city or municipality within Metro Manila shall levy and collect an annual tax on idle lands at the rate of 10 percent of the assessed value of the property which shall be in addition to the basic real property tax.

POEA announces job opportunities for UAE

By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-- The Philippine Overseas and Employment Administration (POEA) announced a government-to-government hiring of 122 emergency medical technicians with basic salary of AED 102,000 per annum for the National Ambulance Company in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Applicants should not be more than 45 years old, preferably a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with Philippine Soci-

ety of Emergency Medical Technicians Certificate of Registration, and have two years EMT-based experience with at least one year following certification.

Qualified applicants are advised to register online at www.poea.gov.ph or www. eregister.poea.gov.ph and personally submit the requirements at the Manpower Registry Division, Window M, Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue Corner EDSA in Mandaluyong City. Deadline for submission is on February 17, 2012. (APB-PIA 10)

Students, teachers, Local Officials and local Calambanons joined together to celebrate the 64th Araw ng Calamba on the Day of Hearts (February 14). In this photo the participants waited to start the celebrations colorful parade around the town streets.

Photo by PJTremedal, Western Mindanao Bureau

Calamba celebrates 64th Araw; Technopreneurship Program launched L-Livelihood, A-Alternatives , M-Micro Business Opportunities, (LAMBO Calamba)

By PJTREMEDAL Western Mindanao Bureau

C A L A M BA , Mi s am i s Occidental- Calambanons celebrated their 64th Araw ng Calamba on February 14 with the theme: Gugma Tulay sa Kahi-usahan, Kalinaw, ug Kalambo-an.

T h ou g h mu n i c ip a l mayor Luisito Villanueva Jr. was not around, (at press time he is still in Malaysia on official trip), local officials who were left behind responsibly proceeded with the simple but enjoyable and successful celebration.

In an interview, the First Lady- SB member Ezel T. Villanueva and Vice Mayor Jesus Enerio told media the celebrations started with a bang last February 8 and continued with other activities up to the actual day of the celebration of the 64th Founding Day. The local executives said that with their official slogan: L-Livelihood, A-Alternatives and M-Micro Business Opportunities, Calamba (LAMBO Calamba), the town hopes for more development and programs that would uplift the people’s lives.

During the celebration, also, the TESDA thru its Regional and Provincial Offices, launched the Computer IT Hardware Ser vicing Specialista Technopreneurship Program. Ten (10) Calambanons were initial recipients of the program.

With the Local Government Unit as program

partner, the ten beneficiaries can now start their “alternative” livelihood.

The LGU established an operation center for the project.

With support from Congressman Jorge T. Almonte who promised

two (2) Netbooks and two (2) computer sets with accessories, the said Operation Center will now be operational.

The 64t h Araw ng Calamba ended with coronation of their Hara ng Araw ng Calamba 2012,

a beautiful lady from barangay Sulinog, Ms. Geneliza L. Balendrez.

Winning the title after playing the ‘All Filipino Games’ participated by 19 other contestants, she showed her prowess in the Hula-Hop competition.

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

Disaster management RECENTLY, there have been some natural disasters for example in Philippines and Indonesia. It can be earthquakes, typhoons, floods or tsunami.

Such natural disasters have affected the countries and their people, with some miserable experiences.

When we ponder these disasters, we can think what we can do, especially the youth or young people.

This topic makes me remember the fact concerning the youth’s perception towards the disasters in their environment.

I was so shocked when I noticed the fact that most of young people are ignorant of their environment. It was the time when I presented a research paper in the ASHAIL conference held in October 2006 in Jakarta. It was twelve years ago.

The research paper I presented was on the perception of the students of universities towards the disaster in their environment, with the sample only the students in one of the universities in my city, Surabaya.

The fact was that most of the students were ignorant of their environment especially toward the disaster.

The conference was held after the earthquake, killing thousands of people, happened in North Sumatra Island, Indonesia in 2004.

Thus, two years after

DR. DJUWARI STIE Perbanas (College of Economics and Business) Surabaya, Indonesia the devastating tragedy in Indonesia, in which the nation was in miserable condition after that.

Since the conference which was held had the theme of Disaster management, I was inspired directly by that tragedy and conducted a quick research using the survey.

Unfortunately, most of the students were so busy with their tasks dealing with their study. Many of them were burdened by their duties related to doing some assignments and keeping their academic performance in a higher achievement.

Due to such a condition, they were so preoccupied with academic activities so that it created another impact that was on their less concern about the disaster in their environment.

Besides that, they said that they didn’t know what

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

How to be a good fighter THINK a minute.

A few years ago Mike Tys on fought Evander Holyfied for the world heavyweight championship title.

During the fight, Tyson got so angry he actually bit off a part of Holyfield’s ear!

Most of us know that it takes a much stronger man to control his own anger than to let it control him.

Many homes are not happy because the husband and wife haven’t learned to control their anger and fight by the rules.

Of course, I don’t mean fist fighting, but rather arguing with words.

There are 5 simple guidelines for fighting that would make a big difference in many marriages and homes.

The 1st one is smart

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst timing. If you are still angry, then it’s usually better to wait until both of you are in a better mood.

“Take time out before you take it out on each other!” As one lady who‘d been married over 35 years said: “I’ve learned never to tell my husband bad news on an empty stomach!”

The 2nd guideline is to allow the other person the right to say, “I’m angry.” Let them tell you how they feel.

If we don’t let others

express their anger in a healthy way, then it will continue to build up until we finally blow up! Then we can deeply hurt each other with the angry, even hateful, things we say and do.

Remember, our feelings are not right or wrong, but they’re still real; so we need to allow each other the freedom to say how we feel.

Number 3: Know exactly why you’re angry.

Sometimes the thing that

started us feeling so angry was only a small even silly thing. But behind it is the real problem which we need to talk about it.

The 4th guideline to fighting in marriage is to realize that your anger is the enemy, not your wife or husband. So stay on the same side and fight together against the anger that’s hurting your family.

The final guideline is you have to invite God to the fight. You need to ask Jesus Christ to take control of your heart and marriage.

Only He can give you the willpower, love and self-control you need to start winning your fight against your uncontrolled anger that will hurt, even destroy, your marriage and family.

Just Think a Minute.

Disaster preparedness is common sense

THE GOVERNMENT is not reliable when it comes to disaster preparedness and survival.

While it is true that the government has varied approaches in dealing with disasters, it is the lookout of every person, groups or family members to be vigilant at all times.

Information and physical assistance (delivery of relief goods, medicines) are the only two impor- Cris Diaz tant things that a government could extend whenever a disaster occurred. All the other requirements rest on individual or group’s common DISASTER/p.10 sense. This is survival!

In the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, flood is a common occurrence. People living along the riverbanks in Agusan River have more than one effective lesson in dealing with it.

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has to share real-life experience of survivors.

Neither imported technologies nor the eloquence of lecturers who have never been victims themselves can impart disaster preparedness. Survivors are the only people who can objectively relate disaster preparedness strategies.

On the other hand, the government can extend assistance by way of information and physical assistance.

Information on things for survival is very important.

These are not complicated things.

Here is a tip from survivors of perennial flash flood.

Families living near the river must have flashlights and battery operated transistor radios. If ever, one must have, at least, a loaded and fully charged cellular phone wrapped in cellophane or waterproof compartment.

Floaters serving as ‘life savers’ should also be around.

Example of this is one or two big rubber interiors.

A file of wooden timbers tied or attached together where a small stock room built on top of it at the backyard. When flood comes in, these wooden timbers will serve as floating house for family members. An eight to 10-meter sturdy 1.5’’abaca or plastic rope is basic.

Plastic containers for potable water, disposable lighters, jungle bolo and knife should be part of stocks at the floating house.

If the area is far from the city or whenever relief goods takes more than 48 hours to arrive, it is also advisable to stock canned goods, rice, noodles, dried fish, salt and seasoning intended to last for four to five days for a family of five. Stay in one place until rescue or relief arrived. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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Among women, the most common cause would be either rape or domestic violence. Children are not exempt from experiencing PTSD. For most of us, a traumatic experience is some-

thing that can be viewed with some degree of sadness and a passing feeling of helplessness. But in PTSD, the helplessness is coupled with hopelessness, such that it overwhelms the person and these feelings may last for more than 30 day.

I believe that there are still Kagayanons out there who still are suffering from PTSD, after the Sendong Tragedy, which is 60 days past already.

It is often said that just being female makes one more at risk of developing PTSD.

Although, it is difficult and kind of impossible really to predict who will develop PTSD, the presence of a history of previous traumatic event in one’s life, like depression, anxiety and other psychological illnesses, may make one prone to experiencing PTSD. Symptoms of the illness vary, and it may be in the form of trouble in sleeping, recurring dreams, nightmares, fear, or even detachment. Irritability, anger, emotional outbursts can likewise be manifestations of PTSD. One friend says that, each time the rains come, her fear is such that she would start packing her things! Children and adolescents may have similar manifestations as that with adults.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc., a publiclylisted major beverage firm in the country, has invested P500 million to expand and improve its operations in this city aimed at reaching out to the Northern Mindanao region and other provinces in the far south.

According to Virgilio Salvador, General Manager of the CDO operations, the multi-million peso investment in what is known as the “City of Golden Friendship,” demonstrates the company’s confidence in the region’s potential as a good product market.

The CDO plant began operations in 1967 and has expanded since, servicing more than 25,000 outlets across Mindanao. It covers the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin, Bukidnon, the two Lanaos, Zamboanga del Sur, the Agusan provinces, the two Surigaos on the eastern seaboard and Dinagat.

The state-of-the-art bottling line is capable of manufacturing both carbonated and non-carbonated Pepsi beverages in Cagayan de Oro, noted for its accessibility, business growth and tourism potential, and the nearby provinces.

Pepsi carbonated beverages include Pepsi-Cola, Mirinda, 7Up, Mug Root Beer and Mountain Dew; non-carbonated beverages are Gatorade, Lipton Iced Tea, Tropicana, Sting and Premier water.

Coco water partnership. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) has partnered with Peter Paul Philippine, Corporation (PPPC) to launch PCPPI’s latest product offering that is touted to become the next global health drink. In the presence of PCPPI Chairman and CEO Hwang Chung (second from right), PCPPI President Partho Chakrabarti (left from center) and PPPC President Jose T. Quimson shake hands after signing the contract recently in Makati. Also witnessing the event are (from left): PCPPI Adviser to the Chairman Antonio Ongpin, PPPC Marketing Manager Rhoey Lee Dakis, PPPC Chief Finance Officer Danilo Garcia , and PCPPI Chief Finance Officer Akash Shah (extreme right).

PCPPI President Partha Chakrabarti said it was necessary to install a new line to provide additional capacity for the expanding market in the regions and take the lead in increasing the availability of non-carbonated beverages in what heretofore was described as the “Land of Promise.”

The strategic location of Cagayan de Oro, dubbed “Gateway to Northern Mindanao” with a broad consumer and manpower base, will give the company faster time in delivering additional products to the Davao area and the Zamboanga peninsula.

The improvements in the new line are expected to bring cover automated palletizing and de-palletizing machine, automation, soft packing and de-casing of glass bottles, on line case washing, flexibility and capability to produce non-carbonated beverage, automated clean in place system for internal sanitation, better infrastructure as well as properly ventilated and clean room areas.

With the new line, PCPPI officials are hopeful the production target will increase by nearly 80 per cent.

The CDO expansion jibes with Chakrabarti’s statement that the company will continue to push its products forward

to the discriminating consumers..

Earlier, the PCPPI executive has announced that the company has set aside $75 million as capital expenditure in 2012 to put up bottling lines, expand and accelerate product distribution and establish the company’s presence in more stores and outlets. Part of the expansion he said is the decision to launch new products this year such as Milkis carbonated milk and a brand of coconut water.

The CDO business hub will be complemented by a new bottling line in Zamboanga City that will also start operation within the year.

While PCPPI officials feel challenged by the expanding market, they are similarly excited by the fact that its CDO operations has – despite automation – generated direct and indirect employment for more than 1,000 people, with roughly 6,000 immediate members of their families depending on them.

Recently, PCCPI also extended immediate help to victims of Typhoon Sendong by opening its CDO water facilities and donating the company’s bottled water brand, Premier, to evacuees.

Vallacar Transit Incorporated is the largest land transport company in the Philippines.

It comprises Vallacar Transit, Inc., established in 1968, Rural Transit of Mindanao Inc. (RTMI), established in 1985, and Bachelor Express Inc., also established in 1985.

T h i s f a m i l y - ow n e d and managed business has grown from a lone 14-seater jeepney plying a single route, to a conglomerate of transportation companies with a combined number of operating units of a little almost 3000 transport vehicles as of January 2010, operating in nearly 80 percent of the bus routes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions as well as some part of Luzon in the Philippines.

The company pioneered inter-modal services between Negros and Cebu,

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GSIS issues rules on moratorium

REGION 10 – GSIS officials said applications for the extended moratorium should be filed at the Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Field Offices not later than February 29, 2012. Applications filed through the GSIS website, email or snail mail will not be honoured, the added.

Storm affects thounsands of people in Agusan Norte

REGION 13 – Almost 2,000 families, composed of 9,100 persons in Jabonga, Agusan Norte are now affected by the flooding caused by continuous rains the region.

This was reported by the Caraga RDRRMC, as of 10am yesterday, February 16.

Various groups help Misoc evacuation of residents

MISAMIS Occidental - The Provincial DRRMC, with the assistance of the Misamis Occidental Search and Rescue Team (MOSART) and the Quick Response Team of the Provincial Health Office, helps out in the evacuation of the residents of the flashflood-affected barangays of Tudela and Clarin towns.

AgSur government constructs Red Cross building

AGUSAN Sur - Construction of the new Philippine Red Cross - Agusan Sur Chapter (PRC-AdS) building has just started, under the auspices of the provincial government.

Provincial Engineer Pamela Yucosing said “the P5M edifice is situated near the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital, giving easier access to people needing the services of both agencies.”

Coalition advocates for Freedom of Information

REGION 1 - The Right to Know, Right Now coalition, a network of 150 civic and media groups, is pushing for the passage of Freedom of Information (FOI) law. The coalition said the President’s endorsement of the proposed FOI bill achieves two things -- First, the President’s endorsement removes the main reason why the bill has been stalled in the legislative wringer, particularly at the House of Representatives. Second, the endorsement resolves the “concerns” about the bill, thereby reducing the danger of a Presidential veto.

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Church hits guv on tax order

By JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA, Managing Editor

SURIGAO City––The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) - Diocese of Surigao, calls it illegal and irregular the order of Governor Sol Matugas requiring local residents to get tax clearances, evidencing payment of yearly taxes, before they be entertained in any public or private transaction.

Diocesan Bishop Rhee Timbang stated “the governor’s order is not covered by any provincial ordinance, otherwise such an ordinance must have been cited by the said Executive Order.”

It can be recalled that early last year, Gov. Matugas issued Executive Order 001-2011 requiring tax clearances on professionals, workers, contractors, suppliers of goods or services and job applicants before they can be

Oro cops complete disaster readiness training

By RONNIE FRANCIS M. CARIAGA RPIO Chief

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Following the recent devastation brought about by Tropical Storm Sendong, the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) conducted a trainers training on disaster preparedness to active rescue teams from different parts of the region.

The six-day capabilitybuilding activity that focused on basic skills in knot tying, rappelling, rescue and evacuation, first aid and handling of rescue boats, was facilitated . by six police officers from the PNP National Headquarters, headed by P/Supt Niño Rabaya.

Attended by 94 select police officers and members of Barangay Peace Action Teams (BPATs), the said trainers-training was held at Camp Alagar, this city. (rfmc/jdelpf )

issued official records.

The governor loaded to her order DepEd Surigao Norte Division’s Memo 08-2012, entitled : SUBMISSION OF TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ANNUALLY. Bishop Timbang said, the Church believes that even if the Executive Order is backed by an ordinance, “it is still immoral

and unconstitutional, since it infringes on the constitutional right to labour, including the right to just compensation.

Speaking for and on behalf of thousands of ‘Filipinistas’ in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Province, Bishop Timbang further calls it unreasonable for the governor to bother the people with taxes that are not related to compensable works... “a grave violation of the Labor Code, which protects the right to labor.”

He said the Church also believes that the DepEd has no legal authority to impose such tax clearance certificates on graduating students.

Bishop Timbang called on Gov. Matugas to recall order and direct all concerned to

seriously, strictly and diligently collect taxes and conduct tax consciousness activities in the province.

He also urged the DepEd Division to withdraw Memo 082012 and advise school officials to promote tax consciousness among the students, parents and teachers; and the Provincial Board not to enact any new tax laws, “since our problem is all about serious, strict and diligent tax collections.”

All the 23 parish priests in the diocese signed this official statement, “a product of prayerful study, reflection, consultation with legal minds and dialogue with church members , parents, professionals and ordinary members,” he averred.

CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO., INC Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Saturday, February 18, and Monday, February 20, 2012 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that power supply will be interrupted on February 18 and 20, 2012 as shown below: Reasons: TO FACILITATE THE UPGRADING OF PUEBLO SUBSTATION FROM 12 MVA TO 25 MVA. THE FEBRUARY 20, 2012 INTERRUPTION IS FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE SHIFTED LOADS BACK TO PUEBLO SUBSTATION. TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF THE SAID INTERRUPTION, CEPALCO WILL SHIFT THE LOAD OF PUEBLO SUBSTATION TO ANOTHER SOURCE. Date: Interruption Time: Affected Areas:

Saturday, February 18, and Monday, February 20, 2012 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (1 hour and 30 minutes) PUEBLO FEEDER 2 AREAS: 1. Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and all of Brgy. Lumbia including; PNR Sawmill, Shop and transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estates, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, La Buena Vida, Frontiera and Montana subdivisions; CAA-BAT Lumbia Airport & Rio Verde.

CARMEN FEEDER 3 AREAS: 1. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. towards portion of Canitoan-Pagatpat Road; including St. Mary’s Academy (formerly Cathedral School of Technology), Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital.

2. Max Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area.

3. Portions of Upper Carmen towards Dagong including SM CITY; PRYCE HOTEL; SPUM & SEARSOLIN. 4. Greater part of Patag including Calamansi Drive, PORTION OF CHARLIE FEEDER 4 AREAS: 1. Apovel subdivision, Terry Hills subdivision and Anhawon, Bulua area.

Power will however be restored immediately without notice when line works of CEPALCO are completed earlier than scheduled.

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Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Sunday, February 19, 2012 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that power supply will be interrupted on February 19, 2012 as shown below: Reasons: Date: Interruption Time: Affected Areas:

TO FACILITATE THE RESTRUCTURING AND TAPPING OF 34.5KV LINES IN PUNTOD. Sunday, February 19, 2012 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM (2 hours) PORTION OF CHARLIE 4 AREA: 1. Agora Market area including Gaabucayan St. and portion of Lapasan.

2. Corrales Ext. from Gaabucayan St. towards most of PPA area.

3. Julio Pacana St. from Recto Avenue towards all of Macabalan area

Power will however be restored immediately without notice when line works of CEPALCO are completed earlier than scheduled.

We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you.

Dennis Hopper battling prostate cancer Last of three parts THE media tabloids began speculating that Hopper's cancer was terminal in March, just five months after he announced his diagnosis.

Again, court records revealed what many feared -- Hopper's cancer was in fact terminal.

His lawyer, Joseph Mannis, declared in a court filing that, "It is doubtful that Mr. Hopper will

ever recover sufficiently to be subjected to a deposition."

Hopper is just one of 192,000 men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.

For more information about prostate cancer, please visit the About Prostate Cancer, an About.com site devoted solely to prostate cancer. (Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide)

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Disaster gikan sa pahina 6 to do when there was disaster such as earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, floods, and the like.

The condition above indicates that in universities—with young people as their students—need to consider the strategy in their whole curriculum.

This curriculum should be related to the skill and knowledge dealing with disaster management. For example, the materials can be inserted in their extra curricular so that they can be introduced to the management of disaster.

So far, there has no discussion focusing on this critical problem. The government and the people can also work together discussing the strategy of disaster management in the university curriculum.

Since, Indonesia and other countries in ASEAN, especially with Philippines have the same characteristics in their nature, such discussion appears important.

The governments of ASEAN member countries can initiate the program dealing with the disaster management for young people.

It can start from the universities because these institutions are in fact the place of young people with the same ages. They can be empowered in the mobilization facing the disasters that may happen in their countries.

It is imperative for the governments of the countries—where the nature is apt to experience natural disasters—to have the same program in managing the disasters in their environments.

Based on the fact, it is difficult to have all young people (the youth) involved in handling the disasters in their environment.

The problem can also be due to the ignorance of the government of a country to deal with the curriculum in universities related to disaster management.

Therefore, the materials of disaster management can now be considered and included in the extra curriculum.

Without planning strategically, the ignorance of the youth toward their environment will be the symptom of the more dangerous impact on the nation.

DR. Djuwari is the director of Language Laboratory at STIE Perbanas Surabaya, and he had joined the international conference on Disaster Management held in October, in Jakarta, 2006, twelve years ago.

Disorder From page 6

when during their psychosocial debriefing she mentioned to the children “river” and immediately they ran for cover!

Once PTSD is suspect, seeking professional help is highly recommended.

The sooner the illness is confronted, a favorable outcome is more likely.

One cannot escape one’s emotions completely, and if untreated, each time another stressor comes, it will further compound the existing problem, thereby making the condition worse and more difficult to treat.

It will not just affect the person with PTSD, but, it can impact one’s relationships and affect family, friends and even work.

Treatment may include desensitization, which means relieving the events and symptoms, thus, making you regain control of your feelings and life.

Family support is very important and will play a crucial role. In cases where this type of treatment fails, our Psychiatrist friends may opt to use medications or Pharmaco-therapy to aid in managing PTSD. Healing may take time, but, it can happen. There is always hope and remember, life is beautiful!

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The torching of Vega’s multi-cab last Monday was the third incident since February.

On Friday, the communist guerillas torched five heavy equipment owned by the RDI Construction Company at Barangay San Roque in Kidapawan City.

Three days later, they burned another two heavy equipment owned by a private construction company in Digos City in Davao del Sur. Extortion was suspect as motive behind the torching incident, authorities said.

CD with wire reports

Habitat...

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Whitney’s funeral to be broadcast live

de Oro, and Nadia EmanoElipe of the local Sangguniang Kabataan, have already shown interest to be part of the volunteer sector in the Cagayan de Oro site.

Habitat maintains to be the organization with the biggest response to the THE funeral on Saturday for pop superstar Typhoon Sendong calam- Whitney Houston will be broadcast live ity. Besides building the core shelter in two present from the New Jersey Baptist church where sites, it is also continues she grew up singing in a gospel choir, the the distribution of shelter funeral home owner said Wednesday. repair kits for the restoration “Her publicist has cho- dar. Medics were unable to of houses damaged during sen one person who will be revive her. the floods. allowed into the sanctuary Houston, who possessed and who will be streaming one of the greatest-ever (video) to you all,” Carolyn singing voices and sold more From page 1 Whigham, whose Newark than 170 million records, has a wide range of rain funeral home is handling fought a long and public coverage, hence it is forecast preparations for Houston’s battle with substance abuse after her career and personal that Southern Luzon, the service, told AFP. Whigham said that jum- life went off the rails.

Visayas and Mindanao will Earlier in the day, Newexperience cloudy skies with bo screens would be set scattered rainshowers and up outside the New Hope ark police chief Samuel thunderstorms, becoming Baptist Church, allowing DeMaio had told the Starwidespread rains over the fans of the singer, who died Ledger newspaper that there Bicol region and Visayas Saturday at the age of 48, to which may trigger flash- watch the ceremony.

Houston was found unfloods and landslides.

The rest of Luzon will conscious in her bathtub be mostly cloudy with light on Saturday afternoon at the Beverly Hilton hotel rains.

For its wind and sea alert, as preparations were unthe weather agency said that der way for the Grammy moderate to strong winds Awards, the highlight of blowing from the northeast the music industry calenand east will prevail over Northern Luzon and from the Isuzu Elf, driven by the northeast and southeast owner Cecilio Melgar III, over the rest of the country. From page 1 “accidentally” hit the back T h e c o a s t a l w ate rs As the two vehicles were portion of the Mitsubishi throughout the archipelago negotiating the national Wingvan. All the Isuzu Elf will be moderate to rough. A highway in Sitio Tabon- passengers “sustained” inreport from the Philippine tabon in Barangay Vic- juries all over, police said.

News Agency toria at around 1:35 pm, The victims were im-

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mediately brought to Adela Serra Ty Memorial Hospital for medical treatment, police added.

Both vehicles were damaged and are now under the custody of the Tago police.

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would be no funeral procession and no public screens set up, at the request of Houston’s family.

The ceremony, due to begin at noon Saturday (1700 GMT) is by invitation only. Houston honed her singing craft at New Hope Baptist Church, and her mother Cissy served as music director there for decades.

Fans were awaiting autopsy results that may not be made public for up to eight weeks, as speculation rages that the singing legend may have died from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and alcohol.

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25 in Calaanan with President Benigno Aquino III and various government officials, HFH Philippines is looking forward to the completion of the houses in this site in the next three months. The foundation currently has six implementing partners in Calaanan who are on top of the building process of the 1,400 houses.

“It’s a challenge to complete the 6,000 houses,” remarked Charlie Ayco, HFH Philippines Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. “But if we see the current living conditions of the families in the Tent City and other evacuation areas, there remains no question on our deliverables. We are convinced that shelter is urgently needed by these families. And with the help of partners and volunteers, and by the grace of God, Habitat will surely succeed.”

Habitat has also invited volunteers from local and international organizations to help with the building of homes and community development. Several organizations, such as the Cagayan Evangelical Disaster Response Network, Bukas Loob sa Diyos–Cagayan

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11 Siargao to host 5th int’l game fishing tournament FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

SURIGAO del Norte––Siargao Island, the surfing and game fishing (SurFishing) capital of the country, is set to host the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament in Pilar town this April.

In a report posted on www.siargaoislands.net, organizers said the tournament will be participated by anglers from all over the world.

“The town is expecting

more than eighty anglers from the different countries in the world such as Japan, Singapore, Russia, United States, Germany, Switzerland and China to join the tournament,” the report said.

The tournament is the largest game fishing event in the country which has gained full support from both government and fishing clubs all over the Philippines.

The international event,

which is expected to boost the tourism industry of the island, is organized by the Office of Cong. Francisco T. Matugas (1st District of Surigao del Norte), Office of Gov. Sol F. Matugas (Province of Surigao del Norte), Office of Pilar Mayor Lucio T. Gonzales, and Department of Tourism (DOT).

Siargao Island’s marine life is inhabited by thousands of fish species including marlin, sailfish, giant tuna, tanguigue, king mackerel, great barracuda, and swordfish.

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and attacks in the troubled region.

Rodwell was kidnapped by five gunmen disguised as policemen in December from his home in the seaside town of Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay province and brought by boat to Basilan.

There were no reports of casualties in the 20-minute fighting, but troops recovered

bomb materials, binocular and a motorcycle left behind by fleeing Abu Sayyaf gunmen led by Ustadz Muads, an expert bomber maker, according to Army Colonel Ricardo Visaya, commander of military forces in Basilan, one of five provinces under the Muslim autonomous region.

(Mindanao Examiner)

CHILD’S PLAY. Playing spider is now a season in the City Central school. Students who don’t have one can easily buy the spider at P 10.00 each. But some parents also complained because their chil’d budget for snacks was cut down.

Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

SJ, was formed in November 2010 to protect and rehabilitate the Cagayan de Oro River’s watershed in light of the rampant mining activities going within the watershed area.

“It is always the stand of the Church to protect the integrity of Creation,” Cabantan told UCA News after the Eucharistic celebration at the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral early Monday night.

Cabantan said that it is important for both Council and Forum to come together and cooperate in crafting a unified plan of action in solving the problems attending the watershed areas of Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon in order to avoid further floodings in the city, which is considered as the drainage of the catchbasin

that is Bukidnon.

The headwaters of the Cagayan de Oro River are in the Kalatungan and Kitanglad mountain ranges in Bukidnon. The whole watershed area of Cagayan de Oro is 177,000 hectares that include parts of the mountain ranges of Bukidnon, while the whole area of the city is only 48,000 hectares.

Mt. Kalatungan (2,824 meters above sea level) and Mt. Kitanglad (2,900 meters ASL) are considered as the second and third tallest mountains in the Philippines.

Due to high elevation and lack of vegetation, excess water from an overflowing catchbasin that is Bukidnon naturally run down the slopes into the drainage area that is Cagay-

an de Oro. “The floodwaters cascade through various tributaries and converge along the main river before rampaging to the settled plains,” said environmentalist Raoul Geollegue, former regional executive director of the Environment department in Northern Mindanao.

Various environmentalists and cause-oriented groups, prominent of which is the local environment watchdog Task Force Macajalar, have repeatedly called for the protection of the watershed and called for an end to the rampant logging in the area.

According to Geollegue, the watersheds of Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro is now dominated with unproductive farmlots and upland landscape after the original

By MICHAEL O. CONTE of PIA

fighting erupted in the town of Sumisip, an area where Warren Rodwell, 52, is believed being held captive by the al-Qaedalinked terror group blamed for the spate of kidnappings-for-ransom

Watershed From page 1 here. He was director of the archdiocese’s Social Action Center as well as parish priest of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Barangay Lumbia when he was elected to replace Bishop emeritus Honesto Pacana of Malaybalay.

Cabantan was among the prime movers of the BWRBF, along with respected Bukidnon civil society leader Francisco “Jun” Mabaso Jr. of the People Power Reform Volunteers. His influence as a church leader and stand as environmentalist made Cabantan the perfect choice to head the BWRBF, said Calingasan.

The CDORBMC, headed

by Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma,

Region From page 1 Monton told Mindanao Daily (MD) that the evacuees are now temporarily sheltered at the Municipal gym while others are housed at the school classrooms.

“All means were being provided for the evacuees and we urge them not to go back to their houses until the water subside to avoid incidents,” said Monton.

On the data sent by Mayor Monton via text, 52 families are in the Municipal Gym, 54 families at the school, 12 families at the RHU and 12 families at the school in Barangay Bunga.

In Butuan City, the Agusan River also elevated to 2.03 meters from the 1.7 meter normal level. The local government through the Butuan Search and Rescue Team (BUSART) already conducted evaluation on barangays who might be directly affected if water continues to rise.

Mayor Ferdinand “Jun” Amante assured the public that they are in 24 hour watch on the river’s status and relays information to the media from time to time for the public to be notified on possible evacuation.

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are not protected by vegetative cover unlike the forest, so excess rainfall easily develops into flood waters cascading down the creeks since there are no foliage, ground litters and mosses, among others, to hold them in check,” Geollegue said.

With the Sendong tragedy, it is of utmost importance that “we start doing our share in protecting our watershed,” Cabantan said.

For Geollegue, who warned some 20 years ago about an Ormoc-like tragedy visiting Cagayan de Oro because of the logging and mining activities in the Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro watersheds, said Sendong is an eye-opener.

And since we have already been informed “we have no excuse to be complacent.”

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