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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

‘Love triangle’ eyed in lawyer’s shooting DAVAO City––Police authorities are looking into love triangle as motive in the shooting of a 38-year-old lawyer at the corner of Mabini and Torres Streets in the city around Sunday morning.

LIGHT FOR ECOVILLE PROJECT: Energy firm STEAG State Power Inc (SPI) handed-over some 500 pieces of solar-powered emergency rechargeable lamps to the residents of Xavier EcoVille in Lumbia Cagayan de Oro City as part of its support to the rehabilitation efforts for the victims of Typhoon Sendong. The solar lamps will provide alternative source of lighting for the residents of the relocation site considering the limited supply of electric power in the area. The project is implemented in partnership with Xavier University, CARD Business Development Service Foundation Inc., and Hapinoy . Present during a simple turn-over program were Steag officials led by Dr. Carsten Evers and Ghaye Alegrio, Fr. Eric Velandria of Xavier University and Mr. Bam Aquino of Hapinoy.

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L aw yer Miguel Palma Gil, 38, a resident of Townhouse B5, Palm Street Green Heights Subdivision, Buhangin, Davao City, remains under observation at the Brokenshire Hospital after a certain Alan Bigcas reportedly shot him. There is no way to verify whether Alan Bigcas is the same ‘Alan Bigcas’ in Cagayan de Oro who figured on a scandal involving stolen motorcycle owned by a Hollywood actor. Police investigators, led by Senior Police Officer (SPO1) 1 Sherwin Lelim Arbania, said that Palma Gil was driving his Toyota Vios (TRI 136)

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when he noticed that a Hilux pick-up vehicle with ‘for registration’ plate was following him. Palma Gil stopped at the corner of Mabini and

Torres Streets apparently to accost the man on board the vehicle. Upon nearing the suspect’s vehicle, Palma Gil noticed that the suspect had been holding a gun, prompting the victim to go back to his vehicle to also get his firearm. But before the victim could reach his car, the suspect fired at him, hit-

ting his shoulder and right hand. Palma Gil’s former lover, identified as Aimee Salisi, 29, who happened to be with the suspect during that time, immediately went down from the suspect’s vehicle to help the lawyer. Salisi brought the victim to the hospital while the suspect fled from the area. With wire reports

P800m drainage master plan eyed GENERAL Santos City–– The city government is implementing an P800-million drainage master plan in a bid to resolve the perennial flooding problems in several villages here. Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio said they are now sourcing out available funds for the city--wide drainage project, which mainly involves the construction of major drainage channels and additional flood-control systems in major rivers traversing the city’s 26 barangays. “Our resource mobilization planning is presently ongoing and we’re determining whether it’s wise for us to seek or apply for a loan at this time or we may opt to delay the implementation of some project components that are not considered critical,” she said in a radio interview. The mayor said they were also considering applying for financial grants from the

national government and other funding institutions for some of the drainage project’s components. Custodio said among the project’s major components is the reopening of the outlets and development of stable drainage channels for the Kalaja River, which caused severe flooding in four villages in the area last week. She said the local government is initially looking at the phased implementation of the projects due to their huge budget requirements. In some of its components, she said the cost would run up between P30 to P40 million for a section alone. Some 632 families were directly affected by the floods, which rose to about three feet in several portions of Barangays Baluan, Lagao, Bula and Buayan here. Custodio earlier said the river’s waters, which drains towards the Buayan Creek and end up in the Sarangani Bay, caused severe flooding

in the area after it failed to follow its normal course due to some barriers clogging portions of the waterway. Last year, around 200 families that were situated in communities near the Silway River were forced to evacuate several times due to the swelling of the river’s waters. Silway River, which flows to Sarangani Bay, is the main outlet of several river-tributaries from the upland areas in nearby South Cotabato province. In June and July last year, several portions of the dike along the Silway River suffered breaches and eventually collapsed following heavy rains in the area. To help ease the flooding problems in the area, the city government allotted some P52.8 million for the construction of additional dikes along the banks of four major river systems that traverse six villages within the city. Wire reports

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Lente is based on the commitment of the country’s legal community to the democratic ideals and to the principle that an effective democracy begins with clean, honest and orderly elections that reflects the genuine will of the people. One of Lente’s weaknesses, if not threats, is membership. Election season is a very good time for lawyers to be partisan and profitable. Lawyers are well compensated for their

services during this time, and so, volunteering for Lente does not seem to be a practical move to most. Nevertheless, there are always those who are willing to volunteer in response to our innate calling to be in the service of others. Perhaps an institutional push from the likes of the IBP will encourage more lawyers and paralegals to contribute their time and expertise. Will the IBP heed Lente’s call?

for the goose, sauce for the gander? -oooLEWD ART EXHIBIT SIGN OF THE END: The art exhibit in Spain featuring women clad as nuns but sporting sexy attires and sexy poses is one of the signs of the end, foretold by the Bible long ago. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5: “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without selfcontrol, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of

pleasure rather than lovers of God…” -oooSWORD OF DAMOCLES OVER SENATORJUDGES: Sen. Joker Arroyo has ever y reason to be afraid, with the disclosures made in the course of the impeachment trial on Monday, February 20, 2012: if Corona was investigated by three agencies of government in 2011 preparatory to his impeachment, what is there to prevent similar investigations against senator-judges who are not toeing the line? The thought is not only chilling, it is fearful, hanging like the sword of Damocles over their heads for, indeed, who can fight City Hall?

and other major established election monitoring groups in the country such as NAMFREL, PPCRV, CBCP, the Alternative Law Groups of the Philippines, OneVoice Inc., and other civil society groups finally decided to answer the longfelt need for a citizen’s arm dedicated especially to the legal aspect of the elections. IBP’s partnership with

Heads gikan sa pahina 6 to show disrespect to the dead father, including him in the fray. -oooWHY THE DIFFERENCE, MR. LACIERDA? Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda has something to explain: why is it that, when it is President Aquino who is commenting on the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, that is to be considered as part of his duty as a chief executive, while if it is the Catholic bishops or some other groups condemning the impeachment, it is considered by him as meddling? Sauce

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The Globalization of Cagayan de Oro’s newest call center By MIKE BAÑOS

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two homegrown Pinoys, A Fil-Am who traces his roots to this city and nearby Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, his two Pakistani-American friends, an Indian Business Manager based in New Delhi and clients in the US, United Kingdom and Australia lend a truly global flavor to the newest call center in this Next Wave City for Pinoy BPOs. FBC Solutions Corp. celebrated its first anniversary January 28th, a brainchild of cousins Niño Mae V. Duran and Nathan John V. Yap and family friend Noelle Noreen A. Juarez. Far-fetched as it seems, the venture arose from a confluence of unlikely events: Nathan visited Cagayan de Oro from his hometown in Houston, Texas in 2007 with two Pakistani-American friends who wanted to import copper concentrates from Mati for export to China. However, when that fell through, the partners instead turned to exporting local delicacies from Iligan City to a

growing Pasalubong market in the US thru FBC Worldwide, LLC, an import-export firm based in Houston and registered under US Laws. Then, when Ms. Juarez’s in-laws began having second thoughts about continuing their CU Call Center in October, 2010, the local partners thought it a great idea to help the call center agents keep their jobs through a new venture that would also address the need for some of Mr. Yap’s American friends for offshore customer services. When the CU Call Center finally closed down in December, 2010, FBC Solutions was already ready to accommodate its former employees and clients barely a month later. Today, FBC has its first call center in Gusa just opposite the CU Medical City and inaugurated a new annex at the site of the former CU Call Center. “FBC’s niche is to be the default call center and outsourcer for small businesses,” noted Mr. Yap, FBC CEO. “There is a huge gap in the market serving this demographic --

FBC Solutions is Niño Mae V. Duran, Noelle Noreen A. Juarez and Nathan John V. Yap

large centers don’t want to deal with small projects, and most smaller centers are not adequately funded nor do they have the infrastructure required to minimize downtime.” Its clients are mostly small to medium sized companies for which it provides customer inbound services such as virtual assistant, live chat (voice/nonvoice) and sales (investments, insurance), surveys, appointment setting, lead generation

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for outbound services. “Our bread and butter is supporting entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses, creating much-needed jobs both in the Philippines and the United States in the process,” Mr. Yap adds. The firm’s business manager Ron Dutta, is an Indian national charged with recruiting new business for the company. He used to work for a Canadian call center but opted out when he started his own

consultancy business. Today, he is a full-time employee of FBC Solutions working online from his base in New Delhi, India. And top this: young as the firm is, it has already helped set up a separate company named E-confluence, a partner firm owned by some former CU Call Center employees which provides business, medicine and legal transcription services to clients in the US and Australia. This, despite the young firm’s initial difficulties in recruiting call center agents due to intense competition from local and Cebu-based call centers. Besides FBC Solutions, there are four other call centers based in Cagayan de Oro, two in Iligan and one start-up in Bukidnon. Just last week, the company had difficulty processing all the walk-in applicants who wanted to join them. “That’s because we always tell our staff they will grow with, and not for the company,” said Mr. Duran, the firm’s managing director for Asia. “Provided our employee is

qualified for a promotion, he will always get it because we prioritize internal over external recruitment. We believe that starting with the right culture and environment has helped us keep our employee turnover quite low.” Ms. Juarez, the firm’s vice president for operations, believes management style also plays its part. “We manage our operations hands-on and have a 1:12 team leader/member ratio unlike other call centers where the usual ratio is 1:20. So our relationships with our employees are on a personal basis, one-on-one, and we encourage them to think of their workplace as their second home.” Besides offering higher salaries than other local call centers, FBS also offers allowances for communications and transportation, free life insurance for regulars, and free juice, water and coffee for everyone. The FBC (for Filipino Buying Corp) group of companies so far include FBC Worldwide, FBC Solutions Corp. and FBC Trust Corp.

HAPPY FIESTA BARANGAY MACABALAN!!! Greetings from employee & Staff of DPWH 2nd Engineering District

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ENGR. ALLAN BORROMEO District Engineer DPWH – 2nd Engineering District

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OPINION

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

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IBP as election arm THE Legal Network for Truthful Elections or Lente is a nationwide organization of lawyers and law students who volunteer their time and expertise during elections. In the first automated presidential elections in 2010 the thrust of Lente was to monitor election offenses and violations, gather evidence, and assist in the prosecution of election offenders. Lente also sought to change the election laws by allowing the filing of anonymous complaints in order to protect witnesses. Sad to say, although Lente received numerous anonymous complaints and evidence, only one was filed in court in Camiguin by a couple of media workers but, it was eventually dismissed. In 2010 Lente volunteers conducted at least a hundred seminars on automation and election law violations all over the country. Among the beneficiaries of those seminars are the Mangyans, the indigenous peoples of Mindoro, who form majority of the voters in the island. They not only acted as election monitors, they were also well-versed paralegals who ensured that no voter was disenfranchised or held back from voting. Lente is a way for lawyers and law students to contribute to the great enterprise called nation-building. The heart of the Constitution is social justice, which is the diffusion of wealth and political power for the common good. Elections are about the diffusion of political power. It is the fundamental building block of any democracy. Beyond the brilliance in arguing cases or the shrewd maneuverings in the courtroom, there is something noble and ennobling in the practice of law when it gives substance to the freedom of choice and to equal opportunity to public office. Thus, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

THINK a minute. Someone said: “If you have more memories than dreams, then you’ve lost your passion for living.” Imagine if we all actually lived our dreams with our eyes wide open! The problem many times is not that most people aim too high and miss, it’s that they aim too low and hit. We’ll usually get what we aim for. One of the richest men in the world said: “You have to think anyway, so why not think big!” Our dreams shouldn’t put us to sleep, they should wake us up to all our possibilities. One great leader put it this way: “The prize goes to the person who sees the future the quickest. And the best way to predict the future is to invent it. After all, if you don’t know where

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst you’re going, how will you know when you get there?” So if you and I can just set our goals, then concentrate on reaching them, we could actually begin to live our life on purpose instead of by chance. But to make our dreams come true, we must live by 3 rules. First: Start right now. Second: Do your very best. And third: There are no exceptions to the first 2 rules. The former world record holder in the mile run, Jim Ryan, said: “Dreams are

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ration permits issued to Opol stakeholders, the miners are corporations. These corporate miners are able to get ‘Exploration Permits,’ not permits for small-scale mining operations. Under RA 7942, the ‘permittee’ is allowed to employ heavy equipment, haulers and other mining equipment in stark contrast to SSM which, under RA No. 7076, is basically carried out through ‘manual labor.’ In other words, the Ordinance approved by SP in Misamis Oriental prohibiting small-scale mining in Opol is an Ordinance that has yet to take place. What is there to prohibit when nothing has taken place? What the SP should do now is recommend the cancellation of the exploration permits of three big mining ‘permittees’ at the hinterlands of Opol. These are the ‘99 Mountain Range Resources Corporation (assignment from Mr. Alfredo C. Roxas), Linktone Peak Resources, Inc. and CEESMAG Development Corporation, all engaged in the exploration of Chromite and other associated mineral resources covering a total of 20,502.09 hectares.’ Only the municipal town mayor of Opol can stop the operation of these mining firms. Under the law, only town mayors can issue permits allowing mining firms to operate within their jurisdiction. In this case, will town mayor Dexter Yasay stop it? If Yasay protects the interest of these mining firms by the mere issuance of town permit, how can he stop their operations? By the way, an exploration permit is renewable every two years. Although governed by RA 7942, the implementing guideline prior to issuance of exploration permit is distinct from the implementing guideline in the issuance of small-scale mining permit. react: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Do your best to presPÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ CRIS DIAZ ent yourself to God as one ASSOCIATE EDITOR ALBERT MOLIT approved, a workman who PAT SAMONTE MARLON DOMINGO does not need to be ashamed R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ CIRCULATION and who correctly handles AL JACINTO the word of truth…” (2 JUN ESCUADRO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ Timothy 2:15, the Holy RIZA O. ARES GERRY LEE GORIT Bible). LIEZL A. DELOSO ROLANDO SUDARIA -oooJOE PALABAO P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ RAPTURE AND THE RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS FELIX SANTILLAN M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ RETURN OF JESUS: Do L ùÊçã AÙã®Ýã you know what “rapture” ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. is? 1 Thessalonians 4:16URIEL C. QUILINGUING L ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã 18 describes it thus: “… For the Lord himself will REGIONAL PARTNERS: come down from heaven, WESTERN MINDANAO with a loud command, with Mindanao Examiner/Mindanao Daily the voice of the archangel Unit 15, 3F Fair Land Bldg., Nunez Extension and with the trumpet call Zamboanga City Phone & Fax (062) 992 5480 of God, and the dead in Email: mindanaoexaminer@gmail.com Christ will rise first. URL: mindanaoexaminer.com “After that, we who are CARAGA still alive and are left will MARX’S PUBLISHING AND MARKETING SERVICES be caught up together with P-7 Resureccion Road., Holy Redeemer, them in the clouds to meet Butuan City the Lord in the air. And so Cell No. 0948-4183501, 0912-8091093 we will be with the Lord MANAGING EDITOR

what get you started, but discipline is what keeps you going all the way.” How many times have you seen exciting new businesses start up with great success? They were impressive and promising, but then in only a short time they failed and went out of business. They did not pay their debts, or they dropped the standards of their product or service so low that they lost their customers. It’s like some of us who diet and

lose heaps of weight, but then after awhile we gain most all of it back. Why? We just did not discipline ourselves to stay with it and permanently change our daily eating habits and lifestyle. So how about you? Do you have a dream or goal that you dare to commit to, concentrate on every day, and then complete? Something that at the end of your life you don’t want to look back and wish you had done or lived differently. Why not start now? Ask Jesus Christ to help you know the right, best dreams and goals for your life. Then, He will also help you with the discipline and will power you need to really live your dreams—with your eyes wide open. Just Think a Minute.

Misor bans mining in Opol

THE Sangguniang Panlalawigan in Misamis Oriental has reportedly approved an Ordinance banning ‘small scale mining’ in Opol, Misamis Oriental. The SP deserved commendation for the laudable move. At last, the provincial board in Misamis Oriental has taken cognizant of the unabated mining activities in the hinterlands of Opol. The siltation and soil denudation of the mountains Cris Diaz of Opol due to unrestrained mining caused the death of Iponan River. Nevertheless, who ELECTION/p.4 needs the SP Ordinance? There is no reason to rejoice. What the SP ordinance prohibited is only ‘small scale mining.’ If we are to examine Republic Act No. 7942 or ‘An Act Instituting A New System Of Mineral Resources Exploration, Development, Utilization and Conservation,’ small scale mining is governed by a separate legislation. The MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily Small scale mining is covered by Republic Act No. Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and 7076 or “People’s Small-scale Mining Act of 1991.” SecIndustry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, and tion 7, on Ancestral Land under RA 7076 provides, ‘No with Business Permit No. 02275, TIN No. 946-396-807-001 ancestral land may be declared as a people’s small-scale Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, mining area without the prior consent of the cultural Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 communities concerned: Provided, That, if ancestral Website: www//mindanaodailybalita.com lands are declared as people’s small-scale mining areas, E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com the members of the cultural communities therein shall mindanaodailynews@gmail.com be given priority in the awarding of small-scale mining contracts.’ DANTE M. SUDARIA PUBLISHER There are doubts on the existence of SSM in Opol. Based on the allowable areas covered under the exploRUEL V. PELONE ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio forever…” The question is, do you belong to the group of people who will rise to the clouds to meet Jesus at the end of time, and live with Him forever? If your answer to this question is, “I don’t know”, the great probability is you will not be in that “rapture” and you are not going to live with Jesus in eternity. You will be with someone else, in a place other than heaven! While there is time, make sure you will be with Jesus forever---you and your love ones---because otherwise,

there will be hell to pay, literally and figuratively! -oooAIRPORT RENAMING DISHONORS PRESIDENT: Whoever thought of renaming Diosdado Macapagal International Airport at the Clark Freeport in Pampanga, to remove “Diosdado Macapagal” and replace it with “Clark” so that the airport will once again be known as Clark International Airport, is dishonoring and desecrating the memory of a former President. Macapagal served the

country well during his term, and one way of honoring him is to name the only international airport in his native province after him, in much the same way that a senator was honored in the case of the then Manila International Airport. It didn’t matter that the honor was bestowed upon Macapagal by his very own daughter, because Macapagal deserved to be recognized anyway. As it is, Macapagal’s cabalens in Pampanga cannot be faulted for thinking that politics pushed the airport’s change of name, considering the drive of the Aquino government against Macapagal’s daughter, former President Gloria Arroyo. The sentiment is that, President Aquino may have reasons to run after Gloria, but it is a blunder to show disrespect HEADS/p.4

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BusinessWeek Mindanao’s Partner s SECURITY Bank’s corporate social responsibility are embodied in the following programs and projects: Community Livelihood Development The Foundation supports Livelihood Development Projects that are empowering, sustainable, and produce measurable results which can help improve the lives of the people, especially the least fortunate families, in the communities that the bank serves. These include projects that teach skills to supplement family income and support crafts that will generate products to sell. In 2005, the Foundation supported the Dagatan Family Farm School and Balete Family Farm School’s Lettuce Production Project. This project aims to animate each Family Farm School (FFS) Association to be active partners of FFS in the development of the community where the school is located; generate enough income in the conduct of livelihood activities that would increase income of the farmers and help in the operational expenses of each school; utilize the projects as management and skills training laboratory for farmers and students; aid in the promotion of FFS as venue for community development; and increase understanding of farmers in managing an organization. Another project supported by the Foundation in 2005 was the Punlaan School in San Juan, Metro Manila. The financial assistance granted by the Foundation to Punlaan School was used for the advancement of less-privileged young women to help them acquire general culture, values formation and necessary skills for gainful employment in tourism-related establishments after graduation. The foundation supports the school’s distinct education philosophy of promoting positive values that builds character and ingrains work ethics in both the groupteaching situations and in the individualized tutorial system. In July 2009, the Foundation supported an Organic Rice Production Project in San Pablo, Laguna in partnership with the San Pablo Parents Association, Inc. and Yakap sa Kaunlaran ng Bata, Inc. This project aims to provide about poor families with access to low cost but nutritious rice and additional income, as well as to generate funds to help support community projects or activities for children and families in the community.

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Scholarship The Foundation provides scholarships for deserving and promising individuals who wish to complete elementary, secondary, and tertiary education / vocational courses or pursue graduate courses in reputable schools and universities. Scholarships granted from 2007-2008 :UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAM University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus) College of Business Administration (includes Marketing) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) College of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) University of Santo Tomas (Manila Campus) College of Commerce Bachelor of Science in Commerce College of Accountacy Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) College of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) Bachelor of Science in Information Management (BSIM) Bachelor of Science in Information Technoloy (BSIT) Centro Escolar University (Manila Campus) School of Accountacy, Management and Technology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Management (BSBA Management) Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) Ateneo de Manila University School of Management Management Engineering School of Science and Engineering BS Applied Math Major in Mathematical Finance BS in Management Information System courses The Foundation gives a plaque of recognition and cash award to the chosen recipient of the Student Excellence Award during the annual graduation rites of the college / university. Student Excellence Award In partnership with selected colleges / universities, the Foundation gives recognition to graduating students with outstanding scholastic performance in the following courses or degree programs:

Employee Volunteerism The Foundation, in partnership with the Human Resource Division (HRD) of Security Bank Corporation, has successfully launched and implemented the Security Bank Employee Volunteerism Pilot Activity, “Resource Mobilization Campaign for Public Schools and Poor In-School Children and Youth” which ran from April 27 to June 3, 2009. The activity generated 3,500 assorted reading materials (reference books, textbooks, journals, magazines, dictionaries, etc.), and assorted schools supplies (pencils, crayons, pad papers, colored pens, bags, notebooks, etc.) that were turned over to six (6) public schools in the communities served by the Bank. The “Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK): Employee Giving Project” is another employee volunteerism project launched last January 2010 that aims to generate funds from among the Security Bank Employees to help provide educational assistance to the children of Security Bank Agency Personnel nationwide.

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Globe Telecom, first to receive BS 25999 Business Continuity certification from BSI Group among peers Manila, February 13th, 2012 – BSI Group, the global independent business services organization and certification body has recently awarded Philippine’s leading telecommunications giant; Globe Telecom, with the much sought after BS 25999 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Being certified to BS 25999 Business Continuity Management System showcases the highest confidence and assurance to stakeholders that the organization is more than capable to proactively plan, prevent and navigate through difficult periods. As one of the largest telecommunications provider in the Philippines, it is important for Globe Telecom’s management to ensure that there will always be continuous service even during possible disruption period. The BS 25999 Business Continuity Management System provide the specification needed to comply with global international business continuity practice and it is a standard that heavily emphasizes on the formation and maintenance of a proper control framework within

an organization to systematically plan for disaster recovery and also to ensure minimal disruption downtime in the organisation. The standard is most attractive to higher-risk industries within the economy which includes the banking sector, transportation sector, public sector and the telecommunication sector. Since the BS 25999 BCMS standard was published in December 2006, BSI Group has since certified thousands of organisations globally. Within the telecommunication sector in Southeast Asia, Globe Telecom is currently the first in Philippines to be certified by BSI Group to receive the BS 25999 BCMS certificate. “Certifying to BS 25999 BCMS is really about taking a pledge of excellence and commitment that necessary steps have been taken to make sure that the organization survives through disruptions and maintains a business as usual motion. Being certified also enforces to the organization that implementation alone is never enough; and that improvement

is always welcome when the organisation conduct regular audits with both internal and external parties” shares Carol Sim, Sales Director, BSI Singapore. “Globe is proud to be the first telecommunications company in the Philippines to receive the BS 25999 certification. Using global standards in our Business Continuity Management Program is a testament of our greater resolve to put our customers first and help them mitigate business risks, said Albert de Larrazabal, Chief Financial Officer of Globe Telecom. “With Globe as their telecom partner, our customers can enjoy a higher standard of assurance especially during critical periods of any business,” adds de Larrazabal. Business continuity is a reality that all organisations must soon come to realize. The sooner any organization acknowledges this importance and implements a systematic approach to manage this area; the less likely they would be caught off guard when disruption happens in their business.

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Butuan City grants farm tractor to coop By ELDIE N. DAVID

BUTUAN City––The Sangguniang Panglunsod (SP) recently approved a resolution granting one farm tractor to the Antongalon-Agusan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, in line with the Agri-Pinoy Rice Program. In said resolution, the SP has authorized City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), on

behalf of the city government, with the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Unit XIII and the said cooperative, which is accordingly in dire need of farm equipment to increase productivity. The grant is in response to the letter-request of City Agriculturist Alberto Buca given to the cooperative, a legitimate farmer coopthored by Councilor An- Committee on Agriculture. erative. The resolution, was au- gelo Calo, chair of the SP (END/asf )

Camiguin guv raises watch on coco tree-cutting SP authorizes mayor to sign textbook deal

BUTUAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panglunsod has authorized City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. to sign the agreement between the Children’s International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI) and the Butuan City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) Office for the textbook distribution of the city government. CIPI, represented by Chief of Programs Rebecca Fuellos, is one of the NGOs affiliated with Children International, duly licensed by the DSWD to operate as an auxiliary social welfare and development agency.

Medical mission highlights DXDD 42nd year

OZAMIZ City - A medical mission highlighted Radio Station DXDD AMs 42nd anniversary, February 15, at the GSK Entablado, Tambalan ng Cathedral. The activity was aimed at helping the poor and needy Ozamiznons. Part of the medical mission was the bloodletting activity, under the station’s “Dugo Pagpapaalam” Program. DXDD AM is operated by the Archdiocese of Ozamiz, with Mr. Wendell Talibong, as program director, said.

Iraqi envoy graces student leadership training

BUTUAN City––Hon. Ibrahim Khalil Ibrahim, chancellor of the Iraqi Embassy to the Philippines, is the guest-of-honor during the Philippine Higher Education Student Government (PHESG) Leadership Training Program, May 5-7 this year, here. PHESG-Caraga Chair and CEO Rex Ybanez is meeting with the chancellor on February 24 for possible establishment of youth development programs in the city.

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By PREM KALSOOR An elderly dad in Mumbai calls his son in New York : Dad : I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 35 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!” Son : (Screaming) “Dad, what are you talking about?!!!” Dad : We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer.“We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her! “ Son : (Frantic, he calls his sister)

What does marriage mean?

Dad and mom zzzzzzzz! Daughter : (Explodes on the phone) Like heck, they’re getting divorced. I’ll take care of this.”

She calls Mumbai immediately, and screams at the old man. Daughter : You are not getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR??. Dad : (Hangs up his phone and turns to his wife) “Okay“, It’s all set. They’re both coming for our anniversary and paying their own airfares!!”

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CAMIGUIN––Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo expressed apprehension on the excessive cutting of coconut trees in the province. “When you fly by helicopter, green areas can be seen to cover most of the island’s sections, but (coco) tree cutting activities are quite visible,” he said adding that he wants the PCA to tone-down these activities and tighten the issuance of permits. “I also want to double-up our tree planting efforts, in like manner, trees that have been approved for cutting should also be replaced,” he added. Governor Romulado called on the public to report to his office any of such tree cutting cases. “What has been happening around can also hit us. We cannot hold the disaster, but we can somehow do something to prevent it,” Romulado stated. (PIA-10/ jdelpf )

P/Inspector Kathleen Pebojot rappels from the Pelaez Bridge in Barangay Taguanao, Cagayan de Oro City, as part of the six-day Disaster Preparedness Trainers Training of PRO-10, February 6-11. The activity was attended by 94 police officers and members of the Barangay Peace Action Teams (BPAT) from Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City Bukidnon province. (photo provided)

Pag-ibig grants loan relief By MA. THERESE M. ABEJO

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Pag-IBIG Fund Housing Loan (HL) Borrowers, whose units were damaged, or whose sources of income were affected by typhoon Sendong, are given a three-month moratorium on payments. This, in accordance with Circular No. 303 that seeks to alleviate the debt-burden of HL borrowers directly affected by the typhoon. The moratorium covers the hard-hit regions of Central Visayas, Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao and CARAGA. To qualify, the borrowers’ HL accounts should be updated, as of December 15,

2011. The 3-month moratorium runs between December 16, 2011 and March 15 this year. In effect, the borrower’s loan term shall be extended for another three months, but the HL amortization, interest rate and other terms shall remain. Due dates, shall

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be adjusted accordingly. Payments of HL amortizations shall resume on the month following the third month of the borrower’s moratorium period. HL borrowers, with approved applications on moratorium, may still opt to pay their monthly amortization even during the moratorium period. Such payment, however, shall be applied to the month when the member is slated to resume payment. Applications for the HL moratorium will be received only until Wednesday this week, February 24, at PagIBIG Fund Cagayan de Oro Branch, J.R. Borja Mortola Sts., Cagayan de Oro City. (MTMA/jdelpf) BY ROWJOE S. FELICILDA M ÃÊÙ® ½ C Ä Ù IÄ¥ÊÙÃ ã®ÊÄ PÙÊ¹ ã

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Mining From page 1 are being run by local financiers. ‘War Zone’ Blasting in Balabag is also rampant, especially during night time where illegal miners dig tunnels to gather rocks and boulders where gold is found. The loud blasts from homemade explosives reverberate in the still of the cold and foggy night as if Balabag is a war zone. The blasting of the mountain is so rampant that even authorities cannot do anything to stop it. The lack of security forces to guard the environment remains a sad reality in Balabag. The smuggling of cyanide and ammonium nitrate and blasting caps use as detonators for homemade explosives - continue unabated. The Miswi Intermediate School in Balabag has already been evacuated because of tunnels dug by illegal miners beneath. The cracks on the floor of the school are threatening the safety and lives of dozens of students. And there have been numerous illegal miners and workers buried alive and all these have become bitter memories of families who lost their loved ones in search for gold. ‘Child Laborers’ The huge number of child workers has become increasingly alarming in Balabag. Teenagers bear the heavy scar of illegal mining activities in the mountain. And ever yday, they carry heavy boulders and rocks and crushed it with hammer and steel and collected by ball mill workers in Balabag – and all these dangerous jobs in exchange for small amount of money to feed their hungry family. Their limbs and lives are their only guarantee to earn a living from the virtual gold rush area controlled by a few financiers and an army of workers blinded by greed for money. ‘Balabag Force’ The lack of security forces to help guard the mountain of Balabag and protect the environment and people in Bayog has become part of life of villagers living in the area who witnessed the destruction of their land. Natalio Bello, a member of the Special Civilian Active Auxiliaries of the Philippine Army, says he is a living witness to the unabated destruction of Balabag because of illegal mining activities. “I have seen here the problems brought about by illegal miners. The rampant blasting to make tunnels and their continued use of mercury, cyanide and nitric acid is a bigger problem. The unabated dumping of mine tailings by small scale miners is also another problem and these tailings contain hazardous chemi-

cals that contaminate our water sources, our lakes and go down to the mountain and eventually to the sea,” he says. “We are afraid that these illegal activities are contaminating the environment. The illegal miners extract minerals in the wrong way and there have been numerous deaths related to these activities - those who perished and buried alive in tunnels and landslides in Balabag - and most of these cases are not even reported to the authorities. We just hope that these problems are resolved soon,” says Bello, who is under the command of 18th Infantry Battalion. Bello is only one of few villagers trained by the government as militia and deployed in Balabag to help protect the environment and the human population in communities around the mountain. ‘Gold Rush’ The whole Balabag area has been likened to gold rush sites in the province of Compostela Valley in Davao region where thousands of illegal miners are operating despite a government ban. In Balabag, hundreds of families have put up their shanties in mountain slopes, and are illegally mining for gold. Financiers of illegal mining do not have government permits, not even from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other concerned agencies. They do not pay taxes for all the gold they have collected and sold to the black markets. There are also reports that some journalists are under the payroll of financiers of illegal mining in Balabag to protect and defend them from bad publicity and some even claimed to be members of the media watchdog called National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. ‘Mines and Geosciences Bureau’ The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Mindanao has acknowledged the huge problems posed by illegal mining activities in Balabag and has called on the Philippine National Police to investigate the rampant blasting and smuggling of improvised explosives or materials use in the manufacture of homemade bombs. “There is a community of small scale miners there. These are informal small scale miners similar to the problems in Pantukan and Diwalwal (gold rush) in Compostela Valley. We have a gold-rush area in Balabag and since I assumed office I realized that there is really a problem brought about by illegal mining there,” says Albert Johann Jacildo, the MGB regional director. He says the geographical hazard map of Balabag shows that the mountain

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area is vulnerable to landslides and posed dangers to illegal miners. Jacildo says he also received a report about the evacuation of a school in Balabag due to the cracks on the floor caused by tunnels dug by illegal miners. “We have received a report about this. We have photographs that showed the cracks on the earth inside the school which may pose real danger to the students. Our office immediately wrote to the regional police director Chief Superintendent Napoleon Estilles and we are asking their help because this (problem) involved explosives,” he says. ‘Stop Illegal Mining Activities’ Various organizations and groups, lawmakers and mining corporations have asked the government to put a stop to illegal mining activities in the country because of its ill-effects to the environment and dangers posed by their continued operation to human life. Hundreds had died from landslides and collapsed of tunnels in areas where there are rampant illegal mining activities, especially in Mindanao. President B enigno Aquino says he would act on the problems of illegal mining and create the National Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force to carry out his order to put a stop to it. (Mindanao Examiner)

Isabel Oli, iginiit na friends lang sila ng ex-hubby ni Kris Aquino na si James Yap HINDI na naman nakaiwas si Isabel Oli sa pag-usisa ng media tungkol sa kung ano talaga ang relasyon nila ni James Yap, na exhusband ni Kris Aquino. Sa ulat ni showbiz reporter Aubrey Carampel, sinabing kabilang si Isabel sa mga celebrities na nakipagtalbugan ng kasuotan sa isang fashion event na ginanap sa Taguig. Dito ay muli raw inusisa ng media si Isabel tungkol sa tunay na estado ng relasyon nila ng basketbolistang si James. Patuloy kasi ang mga balita na romantikong nag-uugnay kay Isabel sa sikat na basketball player. Katunayan, lumabas sa isang artikulo ng Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph) na nabaitan daw

Bust From page 1 they allegedly confiscated six sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated valaue of P15,000, P1,000 marked money, a caliber .38 Smith & Wesson revolver without serial number, and drug paraphernalia. Gamba said the police officers also searched Mark Felizarta Cortez’s room and seized an air soft M16, drug paraphernalia and several live and spent ammunition.

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si Kris sa Kapuso actress. Boto rin daw si Kris na maging girlfriend ni James si Isabel, ayon pa sa ulat ng PEP. Pero sinabi ni Isabel sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Biyernes na magkaibigan lang talaga sila ni James. “Nakakapagod na rin kasi parang paulit-ulit ko nang sinasabi na we’re friends, and yung lang talaga,” pahayag ni Isabel. Nag-alangan nga daw

ang aktres nang dumalo siya sa birthday party ni James kamakailan nang makita niya na maraming tao at media na dumalo dito. “Pagdating ko kasi parang akala ko konti konti lang, ang dami palang tao. Yun, hindi ko iniexpect na may camera… If ever may itinatago man kami e sana hindi na lang ako pumunta dun ‘di ba,” paliwanag niya. - FRJimenez, GMA News

Gomez is still at large, he said. Barrier and Cortez are now facing charges, Gamba added. On Saturday at around 11 am, a police poseur bought a sachet of shabu allegedly from Alvin Buyan Tioaquin alias Tata for P500 marked money. When police officers moved in to arrest him, Tioaquin jumped from the second floor of Diamond Lodging House on Salvador Calo Street in Barangay

Obrero and fled. Recovered were two sachets of suspected shabu, P500 marked money, P1,000 cash money, and drug paraphernalia. The operation was witnessed by Obrero Barangay Chairman Fernando Rivero, a Department of Justice representative and a local radio reporter, police said. Appropriate charges were readied and subsequently filed with the court, police added.

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SPORTS Memo From page 1 and Principles where the national government ensures the “fullest development” of local governments as “selfreliant communities”. “Isa ini na pamaagi na nakatabang sa local government for the collection of taxes,” he added. Plaza admitted though that he was not privy to the DepEd order and it was his fi rst time to read the copy of the memo and the addendum when AgusanSurigao Enquirer showed him a copy. No Malice Fetalvero in the same interview said the issue should not be blown out of proportion as she does not have any “malice” in issuing the memorandum. She said she was doing it to support the initiatives of the provincial governor in the collection of taxes. Fetalvero issued an addendum on Feb. 3, 2012. She said Division Memo No. 08 is still subject for revisions thus the issuance of the addendum. The DepEd official also underscored the Special Education Fund (SEF) which the DepEd province will automatically have a share from the taxes collected from real property taxes. “We intend to get our 1% share from the local school board,” the official added. Republic Act 7160 or the LG Code allows local government units to impose yearly a 1% tax on the assessed value of real property in addition to the basic real property tax. Further, Section 235 of the Code in part says “The proceeds thereof shall exclusively accrue to the Special Education Fund (SEF).” Legal quandary A DepEd division order, in the case of Fetalvero’s order, requires that it has followed government procedure in the issuance of an order. In this case, the division chief, can only issue an order if it was based on an order from the Central Office or the DepEd regional director. Lawyer Jose Expeditus Bayana, city councilor, said Fetalvero is not under the local government unit of Surigao del Norte. “The DepEd is not under the local government unit of Surigao del Norte but its Central Office which is a national agency. And we are not aware of the DepEd mandating the requirement of a tax clearance certificate and requiring payments thereof,” Bayana said. The lawmaker cited the basis for the issuance of the division order, which is the EO 001, is also “illegal”. Explaining, Bayana said that “to make a requirement mandatory, and most especially if fees are collected and made by the LGU, this can only be done through an ordinance,” he said. “In this case, an EO can be issued for the purpose of implementing a national law

or an ordinance duly enacted by the SP. In the absence of the law or ordinance, the Chief Executive cannot issue an executive order,” he added. “In case of EO 001, there is no ordinance that will form as basis for issuance of the EO which makes it illegal,” the public official said. On Monday’s regular SP session, the provincial legislators adopted the resolution of the “Request of the Provincial Treasurer, Daisy B. Hubilla, for inclusion of EO 001 series of 2012, Re ‘An Order Requiring a Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the Provincial, City and/ or Municipal Treasurer as the case maybe, evidencing payment of yearly tax obligations from any requester including contractors and suppliers of goods and services and job applicants before issuance of Official Records.’” But Bayana said the SP resolution does not merit the legality of the EO because according to him, a resolution is not a law but an “expression of an opinion or sentiment” and is “temporary in nature.” The ordinance is the one considered as a law as against a resolution which is not. “Since the EO 001 is illegal, the Division Order 08 is also illegal,” the legislator said. Magna Carta for teachers violated Makabayan Surigao City coordinator lawyer Jose V. Begil Jr. also criticized the order for violating the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers saying it is not within the bounds of the education department to withhold teacher’s pay just because it failed to pay its

real property tax. The salary of public school teachers should not be held hostage because in the first place the work rendered by teachers are a product of their hard earned labor, Begil said. “Umay labot sa sweldo na ila man jaon taghaguan? If failure to pay the real property tax is the problem then a subsequent law is provided for to require them to pay their taxes,” the city legislator said. Provincial Tax Ordinance No. 1 Gov. Matugas’ EO provided as basis Sec. 465(b) (iii) of the Code which states that “the governor shall ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the province are collected..”. Plaza said, “from this, there is a clear mandate for the collection of taxes.” Plaza added it is the obligation of the citizens to pay taxes and “in the course of collection, (they) secure tax clearance certificate.” Provincial Tax Ordinance No. 1, series of 2004 “provides that imposition for payment of real property tax is mandated to all persons owning real properties within the territorial jurisdiction of the province”, according to the EO 001-A. Plaza has explained that “EO 001-A” is the title of the EO’s final copy. This reporter have two of the copies of the EO. Provincial treasurer Daisy D. Hubilla, in a separate interview confirmed that as per said ordinance, issuance of certificates is provided for under Chapter IV, Sec. 4A-01 on “Service Fees and Charges”, Article A on “Secretary’s Fee” of the said tax ordinance No. 1. This charges has long

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been imposed when we issue certificates, she said. The province charges P20 for the certificate, P20 as research fee and another P15 for the BIR documentary stamp or a total of P55. Sit down Rep. Guillermo A. Romarate, 2nd District Surigao del Norte, said the Division Memo is still “debatable” and urge Fetalvero and the Capitol to “sit down” and talk of the legal issue of the matter. Romarate, an ally of the governor, said his point of view is based on the Constitutional Right to Education by pupils and students. Clearly, he said, the Constitution provides that all public study from elementary to high school is free. By the provision that “education is free”, it is not legal to require pupils and students to submit a tax clearance certicate which in turn is the obligation of the parent. Kabataan Partylist provincial coordinator Aiza Cuadrillero said the order is an additional burden to the parents who are already deep in financial quandary due to the rising cost of commodities and the below the minimum wage salary working parents receive. “Kun mao na ila paagi, daghan na pud ang dili maka-eskuyla ani,” (If this is their strategy, then more will not be able to go to school) she said. Edgar Canda, of Bayan Muna Partylist, also urged the local government to instead run after big mining corporations in order to get higher government revenue. Canda said if the purpose of the provincial government is to ensure real

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Manny tees off for charity POUND-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao swapped his boxing gloves for golf clubs Wednesday in a charity event that raised funds for storm victims in the country’s south. The 33-year-old, rated the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter, played alongside Filipino golfing ace Frankie Minoza in the ICTSI Philippine Open pro-am, a prelude to the Asian Tour’s $300,000 tournament. After hitting the greens, the sports icon signed boxing gloves at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Manila which were then sold to fans, raising about 105,960 pesos (2,464 dollars), organisers said. “I’m happy as there are a lot of good people who are helping the victims,” Pacquiao said. “This will be a big help.” The funds raised would go to victims of tropical storm Washi, which destroyed whole villages in the southern island of Mindanao in December and left 300,000 people displaced and needing urgent humanitarian help. Pacquiao is considered a national treasure in his native Philippines, where he is also a politician and a television and movie celebrity.

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Spice Up Your Bedroom with Lifestyle Bed Linens

HERE are people who choose for the finer things that life can offer: trendiest clothes, luxury cars, latest gadgets, but there are those who want nothing else but the most comfortable bedroom spiced up with the best amenities as possible—the bed linen. Imagine coming home at the end of the day to a beautiful, plush bed, complete with your favorite bed sheet and luxurious comforter that provides you much-needed respite from all of the day’s rigorous activities. Lifestyle Bed Linens, the latest and hippest brand of Canadian Manufacturing brings to the fore its three collections: Platinum, Gold and Silver promising the same quality that the company is well known for: Processed with anti-pilling, uses only top of the line dye stuff, coordinated designs, excellent stitching quality and Oekotex certified. You can get that look and feel of affluence by choosing their Platinum Collection, 200 thread count, 100% combed cot-

ton with a choice between Cotton USA (benchmark of quality and safety) or Aegis Antimicrobial Shield (An antimicrobial finishing that protects your sheets from odor, dust mites and other allergens). The vibrant prints perfectly complement or enhance any bedroom and transform it to a chic and highly sophisticated vibe. If you want to give your bedroom a sense of prestige at a fraction of the cost, the Gold Lifestyle collection is the handsdown choice. It offers the ultimate in terms of value for money as it harps on a perfect blend of comfort and durability, a gold mine indeed. For those who desire

brilliantly eye-catching designs that are high in quality yet light on the pocket, the Silver Lifestyle Collection is the answer. Smooth bed linens pressing against the skin, with excellent stitching quality that exudes luxury that every homeowners want— and definitely deserve. This collection might be perfect for the budget conscious buyer, but it is fashionably handed in a silver platter. The Lifestyle Bed Linen Collection by Canadian Manufacturing is available at Landmark, Robinsons Department Stores, Metro Gaisano Malls and in all leading department stores nationwide.

A CARING ATTITUDE IN TIMES OF NEED

“Honda Philippines, Inc. paved the way towards effective after-sales service” THOUGH the phrase may be overused, customer service still remains to be one aspect of business that is one of the most important, if not THE most important. However, it is through good customer service, aside from quality product or brand, that can make or break a company in terms of credibility and reputation. In fact, noble after sales service should be the lifeblood of companies, and this is where Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), makers of the popular Honda motorcycles like the Honda BeAT, the TMX 155 or the recentlylaunched Honda Scoopy, prides itself with. Their idea of good customer service is best demonstrated not just when there are customer concerns about the product but also during times of calamities or natural disasters, like typhoons or earthquakes, where some customers really need help. Their philosophy on customer or after-sales service during extraordinary situations was made evident during the time of super typhoon “Milenyo” where Metro Manila suffered a direct hit back in 2006. This typhoon wreaked havoc as it destroyed millions of pe-

sos worth of property and claimed the lives of so many people in its wake. It was there that HPI saw the need to help customers, especially those whose motorcycle units were damaged because of the severe effects of typhoons like floods, for example. Through the years—and several typhoons and calamities later—the motorcycle maker continues to conduct effective after-sales service efforts, which explains why the company—and the motorcycle brand—remain a favorite among motorcycle enthusiasts not only because of the superiority of Honda motorcycles in terms of quality workmanship but also the way Honda treats its customers. And these efforts to serve the customers more efficiently during critical times were made possible with the help and cooperation of of HPI’s dealers and other partners. HPI regularly offers after-sales service to Honda motorcycle owners in pre-selected areas, which includes free maintenance check up and consultation for other engine-related concerns (parts not included). Just recently, the free service by HPI was demonstrated once again during

the aftermath of the recent spate of typhoons that hit the country, particularly in areas like Calumpit in the province of Bulacan, where several motorcycles were damaged after being submerged in deep flood waters. “Customer service for Honda Philippines is a matter that we take seriously, especially if it happens in undesirable circumstances like calamities. But then again, calamity or not, we make sure that we attend to our customers’ concerns with regard to their motorcycle units, and that we are able to answer all their needs in terms of having their units checked properly for any damage so we offer this free service to them,” explains Peter Gatchalian, PR and Events Supervisor of Honda Philippines, Inc. Gatchalian also adds that HPI will remain grateful for the trust and confidence of loyal Honda motorcycle customers towards the brand. “This is Honda’s own little way of thanking its customers for their patronage and we hope to be of continued service to them over the years—whether there is a calamity or not.” “We also would like to thank our dealers for con-

tinually responding to our call to join us in helping a vast number of loyal customers in affected areas where they

need assistance. Without For more details about our dealers’ help, it would Honda Philippines, Inc. and be difficult for us to reach its products, visit http://www. out,” Gatchalian added. hondaph.com.