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Briefly Seedling

COTABATO City––The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DENR-ARMM) will undertake massive seedling production to meet the needs of concerted tree planting campaign in the autonomous region. DENR-ARMM Regional Secretary Kahal Kedtag said the agency with the support of local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations, national line agencies, private sector and stakeholders has identified programs and projects to reinvigorate and protect the forests and environment.

Wetlands day

LUGAIT, Misamis Oriental–– Lugait town in the province of Misamis Oriental celebrated World Wetlands Day 2012 with a massive cleanup. Led by Mayor Wellie Lim, together with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Misamis Oriental, the cleanup started at around 6 a.m. along the three coastal barangays in Lugait: Poblacion, Biga and Calangahan signifying support to the World Wetlands Day 2012.

Scholarships

ZAMBOANGA City––The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Region 9 is now accepting applications for its OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) for school year 2012-2013.

OWWA Officer Leonilo Y. Daymiel said a total of 64 slots have been allotted for Region 9. Interested applicants can personally visit or call the OWWA 9 office at the 4th floor BGIDC Corporate Center (PhilHealth building), Gov. Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City with telephone numbers (062) 991-2785 and 991-7764 or at the DOLE provincial offices in Region 9.

Cagayan de Oro City

Tuesday

February 7, 2012

Tsunami alert lifted but 6.9 quake killed 7

By RUEL V. PELONE Editor in chief

Zambo city to construct science park

THE National Dis a ster R i sk Reduction and Management Council ( N DR R M C ) o f ficially lifted the Tsunami alert yesterday hours after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the Visayas region that left seven people dead.

Undersecretary Benito T. Ramos, NDRRMC executive director and administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) raised Tsunami Alert Level 2 after a strong earthquake struck off Negros Oriental at 11:49 a.m. yesterday.

The NDRRMC lifted the Tsunami alert at 2:30 in the afternoon.

“No further reports of unusual sea level changes were received after the two-hour extended period.

Hence tsunami alerts for the Philippines are now cancelled,” said Ramos as the TSUNAMI/PAGE 11

A foreigner who joined local volunteers yesterday in the cleanup drive at Barangay Balulang washes the statues recovered from muddy, debris-filled mess after tropical storm Sendong struck Cagayan de Oro at dawn on December 17. Balulang is the third barangay in Cagayan de Oro where volunteers from Misamis Oriental came to help the residents clean the area. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Corona’s bank accounts part of person’s assets: says prosecution THE prosecution team of the House of Representatives for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona said on Monday the chief magistrate’s alleged under-declared banks accounts can also be used as supporting evidence to prove that he could be held accountable for perjury, which is an impeachable offense.

House Deputy Speaker and Quezon

Rep. Lorenzo “Erin” Tanada III, one of the spokesmen of the prosecution panel, pointed out that the chief justice is not above the law and should not be allowed to prevent the presentation of evidence of his dishonesty.

“Bank accounts are part of one’s assets and CJ Renato Corona declared BANK/PAGE 11

Butuan village execs form ‘kagawad liga’

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor-Caraga

BUTUAN City––With the aim of gaining a voice in the city council and by sheer number become a force in local decision-making, village councilmen here revived the Liga ng mga Barangay Kagawad at the Butuan Central Elementary School social hall over the

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L ed by councilmen Raymond Carabuena and Sofronio Salas of barangays Limaha and Libertad, respectively, the lawmakers from the city’s 86 barangays formed themselves into what they vowed to be a “solid and apolitical group” with

no other purpose but the city’s welfare.

Carabuena, who was in the forefront of the group’s revival and elected president, revealed that the Liga was organized in 1992 by then Barangay Kagawad and now Agusan del Norte First District Rep. Jose Aquino II. The organization died from inactivity allegedly

following Aquino’s election as city councilor and later, as congressman, he said.

Carabuena stressed that the organization will not “die an unnatural death like it did” but “will continue to serve the Butuanons for as long as there are barangay councilmen’. He also pointed out that the Liga will exist LIGA/PAGE 11

ZAMBOANGA City–– Zamboangueños will soon see and experience a different kind of park, a park that will showcase science interactive exhibits as the city government proposes to establish a “Zamboanga Science Park” at the Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca.

Vic Larato of the Public Information Office, City Hall, said the proposed Science park is an ideal venue for educational fieldtrip of students from all levels as the interactive displays in the park is expected to “enhance students’ learning of science concepts and processes which are effective tools in rediscovering science in its essence.”

He said the interactive exhibit materials will be supplied by the Science Centrum Fabrication, Inc and will be developed by the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST).

“Once established, Zamboanga City will be the third local government unit to operate a science Centrum,” Larato quipped.

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WEATHER UPDATE NORTHEAST monsoon affecting Luzon. Tail-end of a cold front affecting Visayas and Mindanao.

Luzon will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated light rains while Visayas and Mindanao will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming cloudy with widespread rains over Visayas, and the Northern and Western sections of Mindanao which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Eastern Luzon and Visayas and coming from the Northeast and East over Eastern Mindanao. The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast with slight to moderate seas.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Psychologists needed to debrief ‘Sendong’ victims

By CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor

AguNte DRRMC presents plan AGUSAN Norte––Members of the Agusan Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), third of this month, discussed disaster related issues and concerns, and presented its plan, which is also subject for adoption, approval and endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. The Provincial DRRMC is chaired by Governor Erlpe John Amante.

63,998 households benefit from DSWD REGION 10––Some 63,998 households in Northern Mindanao are set to benefit from the “TATSULO” convergence program of Department of Social Welfare Department (DSWD) this year.

Stakeholders pour in concerns to DA secretary CAMIGUIN––Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala met with more than 100 farmers and fisherfolks during the “Agri-Pinoy Stakeholders Forum” at the Mambajao Bagsakan Complex, recently. Stakeholders took the opportunity to pour in their concerns to the secretary, mostly, centered on technology update.

SEA-K components enumerated REGION 10––For the SEA-K component, the private sector partners complement government initiatives, through assistance in the following areas: Skills and enterprise development, community building, micro-finance, business development services and market matching.

More projects coming CAMIGUIN––Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Alcala assured farmers and fisherfolks that more projects are coming. Recently, Alcala initially awarded P30 million worth of farm-tomarket road project to the provincial government for implementation this year.

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) needs more volunteer-psychologists to conduct stress debriefing sessions to survivors of ‘Sendong’ in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan in December last year, Secretary Dinky Soliman said.

She said volunteer-pastors, nuns and psychologists came to Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City last Sunday assisting social workers from DSWD Central and field offices, local government units and non-government organizations in conducting psycho-social counseling.

Survivors of Sendong, especially the children, traumatized by the disaster need stress debriefing and counseling to allow them to recover from the trauma wrought by the incident, Soliman said.

‘They need to recover their capacity for hope and rebuild their lives, families and communities,’ Soliman added.

On Jan. 21, 2012, DSWD broug ht in volunteers from the Dynamic Teen Company-Caring Children founded by CNN Hero of the Year Awardee Efren G. Peñaflorida, Jr. and held

DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF IN BARANGAY 7. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of the 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro leads the distribution of relief goods consisting of rice, sardines, noodles and used clothing to flood victims in Barangay 7. Barangay chair Ronald Seriña also assisted the Congressman. play therapy and peer counseling sessions to children survivors of ‘Sendong.’

The volunteers held peer-counseling sessions in Pedro N. Roa Elementary School in barangay Canitoan and in Macasandig Barangay Hall in Macasandig, all in Cagayan de Oro City.

Five volunteer children aged 11 to 15 years old, themselves survivors of abuse, listened to their peers who related their terrible ordeal at the height of typhoon ‘Sendong.’

Soliman said that a 12-year-old boy named Armi who participated

in the counseling session narrated his desire to commit suicide because he felt so guilty that he sur vived while his sixyear-old brother Alexander remained missing.

Armi was comforted by 13-year-old Kezs Valdez, one of the children – volunteers from Efren Peñaflorida’s group, who narrated how he overcome being victim of abuse and poverty to become caring and thoughtful child.

Valdez spent his 13th birthday last December distributing gifts to children-victims of typhoon

‘Sendong.’

‘I was encouraged by Kezs story of survival and overcoming abuse and poverty. He gave me hope despite the tragedy that happened to our family,’ Soliman recounted Armi’s testimony.

To lessen the trauma they are experiencing, survivors need to tell their stories, Soliman said. ‘ The reason why we (DSWD) is appealing to organizations and institutions to send volunteers trained to conduct psycho-social sessions to survivors,’ Soliman added.

Army release survivor of NPA attacked CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City––The army’s 4th Infantry Division here released Monday a survivor of a communist rebel attacked in Agusan del Norte last month after recuperating from gunshot wounds at the military hospital.

Dionisio T. Calbo, a councilman of the municipal town of Remedios T. Romualdez in Agusan del Norte

was one of the four civilians who were wounded when communist rebels of the New People’s Army attacked a detachment of the army volunteers in RTR last January 3.

Maj. Eugenio Osias, IV, spokesperson of the army’s 4th ID, identified the three other victims as Raymart B. Cablay, 14, sister Jessebel, 14 and younger brother John Mariel, 13.

Osias said the victims suffered minor injuries when M-203 grenade hit their house during the attack.

‘They were released earlier,’ he added.

An unidentified rebel died during the attacked when army volunteers engaged them in a firefight, Osias said.

He said Calbo, who was living nearby, suffered gunshot wounds ATTACKED/PAGE 11

News In Focus Editor: CRIS DIAZ , Email: cris_d1954@yahoo.com

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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

PHILHEALTH Mindanao Run for Hope ‘finishers:’ Businessman Terence C. Yu (10K); Atty. Ma. Louella A. Mendoza-Yu (5th placer, 17K) and Ms. Fritzie L. Cabahug (17K). In Butuan City, the run on February 5, was participated in by 280 (3K Kiddies); 1,895 (3K); 1,113 (5K); 138 (10K); and 53 (17K), or a total of 3,479 runners. Mindanao Run for Hope benefits thousands of cancer patients all over Mindanao. (Philhealth-Butuan/asf)

Rape raps filed v. police intern KIDAPAWAN City––Four counts of rape was filed on Monday against a criminology student who is on an internship at the city police station here.

Arrested last Friday in an entrapment operation inside a lodging house was Darryl dela Cuesta, 29, fourth year criminology student.

Dela Cuesta was accused by a certain Irene, 16, not her real name, of raping her four times in different instances since last year.

The latest was last Jan. 29, she told police.

The suspect, she said, wanted to have sex with her again so she sought

help of the local police to arrest him.

Dela Cuesta vehemently denied the charges.

He said he and Irene were sweethearts and the sex they had was with her consent.

He denied having raped the teenager.

He told police that Irene would go with him inside the inn without force.

But police said that since Irene was still a minor, dela Cuesta would still be

facing charges under the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 and the Anti-Child Abuse Act, reports said.

A social worker said what happened with Irene and the suspect was a case of date rape.

Date rape, she explained, occurs when one forces another person to have sex.

In cases of date rape, the victim agreed to spend time with the attacker. Perhaps, even went out with the attacker more than once.

Date rape, she stressed, is still rape.

Police said that Irene was bent on filing the charges against Dela Cuesta.

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Construction of government hospital in S. Cotabato begins KORONADAL City, South Minerals, Inc., (DAMI) lion for the construction Cotabato––Site develop- has committed P25 mil- of the facility. ment for the construction of the Upper Valley Community Hospital in Surallah town, South Cotabato has started.

Governor Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. on Saturday announced that the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) has begun backfilling the five-hectare lot donated by the local A newly develop “BURUUN government unit of Surallah where the community HILLTOP RESORT” located hospital will be built. at the National Hi-way in Brgy.

“Actual construction of the hospital could begin in Buruun, lligan City near the famous March,” he said.

Pingoy said that exTIMOGA SWIMMING POOL” is cept for the use of the looking for a ZIPLINE & CABLE machineries of the PEO and fuel for vehicles, the CAR OPERATOR. construction has so far not cost any amount for the provincial governInterested parties may contact Cell ment, which he explained was because the LGU has No. 0918-8580000/0917-7174431 gone into private-public partnership (PPP) for the or Tel No. (063) 2216924/223-0569, project.

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THE people of Cagayan de Oro are now vigilant! After exposing their deceitful and devious signature campaign in the city, the shadowy group is now harassing barangay residents.

Last week, disgruntled organizers sent volunteers to different Barangays in Cagayan de Oro to solicit signatures. Some of them resorted to bullying barangay residents who refused to sign. The result, angry residents drove the volunteers away.

Surprising were confession of some that a former barangay official and former ally of City Mayor Vicente Emano gave them signature quota to test their loyalty to the shadowy group.

A newspaper reported that organizers were infuriated when one of them discovered countless documents bearing spurious signatures. Many “recall documents” also bore signatures of the same person.

“Most of us (volunteers) don’t believe in this signature campaign,” a resident of Gusa to an evacuation center to gather signatures whispered to an evacuee. She then erased the signatures and told those present to keep quite.

Another volunteer from barangay Carmen admitted that she obliged since a member of the family is a barangay worker. Again, she asked evacuees to erase their signatures A volunteer, who was peddling documents for signature, also confessed that organizers promised them jobs once the mayor is ousted from City Hall.

Frightened, a loyalty check among organizers and volunteers of the shadowy group is undergoing as volunteers are accusing one after another of turning traitor to their cause.

Afraid of the growing disenchantment, defection and infiltration, the shadowy group has rescheduled the deadline of the signature campaign to an earlier date.

It is clear that the shadowy group has lost ground when Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III admonished them of their move to recall the city mayor.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Soldier killed in pursuit operations vs NPA rebels in Agsur DAVAO City––One Army soldier was killed as pursuit operations against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels continued for the second day at Barangay Makalape, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Sunday morning.

Col. Leopoldo Galon Jr., spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), identified the fatality as S/Sgt. Gomersindo Babanto who suffered a fatal bullet wound in the chest.

Galon said members of the 26th Infantry Battalion

were running after the rebels they encountered Saturday morning in the same area when they engaged seven of the perpetrators in a five-minute firefight.

He said soldiers recovered one M-14 rifle and an AK-47 rifle in the clearing operation.

“The combat operation is prompted by the complaints by residents about the rebels mulcting for the victims of typhoon Sendong,” Galon said.

He said soldiers are still clearing the area while other

Army units pursue the rebels.

Earlier, members of the 26th IB engaged the rebels in Barangay Del Rosario, also in Sibagat, early Saturday morning, resulting in the wounding of one soldier.

Lt. Col. Richard Patricio, commanding officer of the 26th IB, said residents complained about the rebels giving out extortion letters requiring them to donate for the “Sendong” victims.

He said this development prompted the soldiers to check on the report. (PNA)

GOCCs turn over P19b saved fund MALACAÑANG on Monday received P19.283billion representing dividend contributions from 21 Government-Owned and–Controlled Corporations (GOCC) in ceremonies marking GOCC governance day.

President Benigno Aquino, III, turned over the amount to the National Treasury.

In accepting the GOCC check, Aquino said that the savings were result of government’s crackdown on corruption in government.

He said the saved funds could now be used for the government’s various social programs such as providing education, healthcare, food and livelihood for more Filipinos.

The Land Bank of the Philippines topped the list with a total of P5-billion in remittances while the Development Bank of the Philippines remitted P4.012billion.

The Philippine National Oil Company and its subsidiary PNOC-Exploration Corporation turned in P3.5-billion while the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the Philippine Ports Authority remitted P1.362-billion and P1.2-billion, respectively.

O t h e r G O C C s t hat turned over their dividends included the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (P1-billion); Manila International Airport Authority (P1.142billion); Philippine Recla-

mation Authority (P700million); Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (P470-million) National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (P18-million); Cebu Ports Authority (P50 million); Clark Development Corporation (P100 million); Philippine Leisure and Retirement Authority (P106.90-million); Trade Investment and Development Corporation (P65-million); Philippine Economic Zone Authority (P276-million); Bases Conversion Development Authority (P504million); Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (P150-million); National Livelihood Development Corporation (P70-million); Cebu Ports FUND/PAGE 11

Families totalling 156 at Emily Homes in barangay Balulang, Cagayan de Oro, receive relief goods from Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano during yesterday cleanup drive by volunteers from the province.

All residents of the the subdivision were helped by the volunteers in cleaning their area following the devastation wrought by typhoon Sendong. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Solon files measure creating natl database

By DIONISIO P. TUBIANOSA of MRS-PRIB

A LAWMAKER has filed a bill mandating the establishment of a national crime database to upgrade, modernize and facilitate the resolution of criminal cases nationwide.

Rep. Marcelino Teodoro (1st District, Marikina) authored House Bill 5709, which would require the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to give information and records for the National Identification Index and the National Fingerprint File in order to provide criminal history records in a timely fashion.

Teodoro said the bill, to be known as the “National Crime Database Act of 2012,” would create a complete and accurate nationwide criminal record database crucial to fighting crime.

“The system will facilitate the resolution of cases being investigated by law enforcement authorities if they have immediate access to updated criminal records,” Teodoro said.

“These modern criminal files will assist authorized

agencies in criminal justice and related law enforcement objectives, such as apprehending fugitives, locating missing persons, locating and returning stolen property, as well as in the protection of the law enforcement officers encountering the individuals describe in the system,” Teodoro added.

Citing national statistics, Teodoro said there is an escalation of crimes with lawless elements and syndicates habitually committing crimes to the detriment of peace and order and the public welfare.

Teodoro said individuals and families have been victimized and sometimes brutalized in heinous crimes, with criminals usually committing them with impunity.

“To make matters worst, some law enforcement people who are supposed to be the protector of the citizens take advantage of their positions in pursuit

of lawless undertakings,” Teodoro said.

Teodoro said the bill will create criminal history records repositories, and for non-criminal justice purposes, update existing criminal records system that is currently outdated and contains incomplete or incorrect information; and to make an accessible detailed database of criminal history records, including arrest and dispositions.

The bill mandates the proposed National Crime Database Council to promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of the Interregional Identification Index System (III System) for Criminal Justice and non-criminal justice purposes.

Under the bill, the council, which shall consist of eight (8) members, shall be located, for administrative purposes, within the NBI main office. The members would include the NBI Director, the Secretary of Justice, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, the Court Administrator, Chief of the Philippine National Police Computer Center; and a Representative of a nongovernment organization involved in crime prevention and eradication. The Chairman of the Council shall be a member of and be elected by the members.

The Chairman shall serve a two-year term and may be re-elected to only one additional one-year term.

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

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Zambo notes increase in business permits renewal ZAMBOANGA City––Records from the City Licensing Division revealed an increase of business permits renewal this year with over 10,000 renewals as of Feb. 2, a figure higher compared to over 9,000 business permit renewals recorded same period last year.

“The business permits renewal covers all forms of business ranging from

sari-sari stores to gas stations, banks, hotels and other investments,” said Sheila Covarrubias, City Information Officer.

Covarrubias said the increase in the renewal of business permits will eventually result to a hike in business tax collections and is also an indication of people’s confidence to invest in Zamboanga.

She said the Permits

and Licensing Division has started accepting applications for business permit renewals for 2012 since October last year.

“For those who failed to beat the deadline for business permits renewal set on Jan. 20, 2012, a surcharge of 25 percent and two percent additional penalty for every month of delay await them,” Covarrubias said.

DAR official visits rubber coops in Sibugay province

Cagayan de Oro Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas and Rep. Benjo Benaldo map out cleaning operation at Barangay Balulang with barangay chairman Alfredo Carcosa

By ADOLFO LOPEZ JR. of PIA-Zamboanga and his aide during the cleanup yesterday. Garbage and muddy debris from the area were removed more than a month after the flashfloods hit the city during IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay–– ing of financial assistance typhoon Sendong. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit With the theme “PADAY- to Agrarian Reform BenefiON…GOMA PALAMBU- ciaries Multi-purpose CoON,” Department of Agrari- operative (ARBEMCO) in an Reform Secretary Virgilio the amount of P22,900,000, R. de los Reyes recently led through Credit Assistance the ceremonial cutting of Program-Program Benefiribbon and tapping of rub- ciaries Development (CAPber trees in celebration of PBD) Window II. Peter M. Unabia also led

By GERRY L. GORIT During the event, chairRubber Harvest Festival at the volunteers from the Goodyear Agrarian Reform men from different rubberMISAMIS Oriental––Thousands of volun- eastern part of the province Multi-PurposeCooperative based cooperatives, which teers coming mostly from Misamis Oriental in the cleanup.

(GARBEMCO) in Kabasalan included Isabela City as part located along of DAR-Sibugay, gave their town here. returned to Cagayan de Oro on yesterday theBalulang, riverbank, was one of The idea of urging the testimonials of their experifor another cleanup drive, this time at Em- the hardest hit barangays top ranking official of the ences during the rough time in the city by flashfloods ily Homes in barangay Balulang.

Department of Agrarian when they went through brought by typhoon SenReform (DAR) to visit Zam- the ordeal and sacrifices Foreigners also joined left over by flood waters dong. as newly-organized coopBarangay chairman Al- boanga Sibugay was initithe one-day activity as well during typhoon Sendong eratives. ated by the regional and fredo Carcosa assisted in as some residents of the city. last December.

The chairmen also paid provincial offices of DAR As before, the operaAfter more than a month, the cleanup operations. tribute to the Department of spearheaded by Regional Aside from cleaning, tions were spearheaded the volunteers have cleaned Director Julita Ragandang Agrarian Reform for their by the three congressmen three areas and will return the congressmen also gave and OIC-PARO II Rizzel help in regaining back their allied with Mayor Vicente again few weeks from now relief goods to the residents economic stability thru the and provided medical as- Villanueva, which was fiY. Emano, who was repre- to clean two more areas. assistance extended by the nally carried out by joining sented in the activity by Vice Cleaned previously last sistance.

DAR adjunct by its finanforces with Land Bank of From the provincial legMayor Caesar Ian Acenas. January were Acacia in bacial arm, the LBP and the the Philippines (LBP).

Misamis Oriental 2nd rangay Carmen and Tibasak islature came board meminseparable support of other The joint endeavor of the District Rep. Yevgeny Vin- in barangay Macasandig. bers Heckert Emano and line agencies.

LBP and DAR was primarily cente “Bambi” Emano and The two areas to be Arrish Canonigo, president De los Reyes emphasized aimed to spur rural developCagayan de Oro 1st District cleaned later this month of the provincial councilthat CARP is distinctively ment among rubber-based Rep. Benjo Benaldo came are the central part of Balu- ors’ league, who were also cooperatives of the agrarian with their staff and volun- lang and sitio Cala-cala in present during the first two cleanup drives conducted reform beneficiaries of the teers to help residents of Macasandig. province. the subdivision clear the For the third time, Misa- by the Vice Mayors’ League The highlight of the secarea of debris and mud mis Oriental 1st District of Misamis Oriental. retary’s visit was the grant-

Misor volunteers return to Oro for another cleanup

different under the present administration as it mainly considers the importance of strengthening the organizations of the agrarian reform beneficiaries.

He said: “Ang isang malaking bagay na panibago sa pamumuno ni President Noynoy ay yung pagkapatatag ng mga organisasyon ng ating agrarian reform beneficiary.”

He r e i t e r at e d t h at strengthening ARB organization enhances its bargaining power to access inputs and financial assistance not only in CAP-PBD. T h e s e c re t ar y a l s o stressed the importance of Agrarian Reform Community and Economic Support Services (ARCESS) being an innovative program of the government to strengthen ARB organizations/cooperatives by providing professional services in terms of management and farm equipments.

De los Reyes also said: “The second important PROVINCE/p.10

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Editor: NELSON V. CONSTANTINO , email: nelconstant@gmail.com

We are only as good with what we know, hear and read THIS is always my opening line for my TV shows. After all how, can one critique, comment or give analysis on issues we know nothing about.

Interestingly enough many do this almost daily especially in media.

The next issue of course is the integrity of the information. Current events have a way of being relevant especially with politics but on hindsight it is a deeper understanding on issues that change Harry Tambuatco points of views.

The integrity of the information as well as the source will spell all the difference. Before we go on, best we define what integrity means; “Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes.

In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions”. There are two points on this integrity issue as I see; from the point of view of its source and of course the comprehension of the reader.

I was recently graced a book penned by Atty. Homobono Adaza who is a frequent guest in the “Talk to Harry” TV show. Having read the book with the riveting political events that unfolded over the decades based on his perceptions and realities; gee and I thought I knew it all – hehe.

My perception over the years made me realize there were issues not necessarily available to the public that made us all believe many distortions of the truth especially the political developments of Presidents.

It just goes to show how wrong we can be about developing events unless we are the actual players on stage. The integrity of our information is always the key to understanding certain realities. I guess the question that begs to be asked is; is there any integrity to any story we read about - that is not biased? Everything is biased either way so it seems. And yet interestingly enough many distort the truths for misconceptions.

The problem with perception is the definition itself.

Perception (from the Latin perceptio, percipio) is

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Castaway THINK a minute.

You may have heard the famous true story of the Mutiny On The Bounty.

English sailors rebelled against their captain, William Bligh, in the South Pacific.

They took over his ship, and then put him and his few loyal men on a small row boat out in the middle of the Pacific ocean.

These rebel sailors knew that they had committed one of the worst, most serious crimes with the punishment of death.

So they escaped to a lonely island named Pitcairn.

There they sank their own ship to hide from the world for the rest of their lives.

Less than 20 years later, only one of those rebel sailors was still alive.

Their little island para-

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst dise had become a living hell. They had fought so much among themselves that they killed each other off one by one.

When the last Bounty mutineer was finally discovered, he had completely changed into a different person.

Instead of the alcoholic thief and murderer he had been, he was now a gentle, loving father.

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Well, he had become so depressed and hopeless from all the fighting and killing of his former shipmates, he became an alcoholic who was almost constantly drunk.

One day when he was ready to kill himself, he found Captain Bligh’s old Bible.

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When the battle starts

THERE is an on-going verbal tussle between supporters of Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente ‘Dongkoy ‘Emano and organizers of ‘Save Cdo Movement.’

Last week, Tito Mora, one of the organizers of the movement, said in an interview with Magnum Radio, that all signatures were from people who disliked ‘Dongkoy’s administration. ‘We get signatures from people Cris Diaz on their own freewill and make sure READ/p.10 they know what they are apt to,’ Mora said.

On the other hand, many went to the same radio station to confess that they were trick into signing the document without knowing that it was intended to oust ‘Dongkoy’ from office through a recall election.

‘We asked an apology to the City Mayor and to our barangay chairman because we were tricked into signing The MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily the document,’ said a woman.

Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and We could not determine who is telling the truth.

Industry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, and Nevertheless, we presumed that the burden of proof lies with Business Permit No. 02275, TIN No. 946-396-807-001 among organizers of Save Cdo Movement to prove that Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, their signatures are genuine.

Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 At any rate, it seems that ‘Dongkoy’ is gaining grounds Website: www//mindanaodailybalita.com as more people openly exposed Save Cdo Movement’s E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com alleged deceptive method in the gathering of signatures mindanaodailynews@gmail.com for possible recall of the city mayor.

The movement, however, find a new ally the ‘Mata DANTE M. SUDARIA

na CDO,’ (Wake up, CDO), a movement initiated by a Roman Catholic priest whose dramatic entry into the scene was capped by a candle-lighting activity at the City Hall’s main entrance last week.

With a measly 30 people, the prop did not really gather community support but the group succeeded in getting the attention of the curious public who passed

by City Hall. There were mixed-reactions ‘though as some criticized the priest of meddling into the affairs of the city government. Others supported the priest’s initiative and called on other Roman Catholic priests to join the fray.

Things are getting merrier, so to speak. We know both parties are not going to bend a bit. The Save Cdo Movement is drawing the line. There are reports that the targeted signatures of 45,000 (needed to lodge a recall election) is almost done.

Supporters of ‘Dongkoy’ see it the other way around.

No such thing as ‘drawing the line,’ a Dongkoy supporter said. ‘We are in control of the volunteers of the movement. Of course, Dongkoy will not sit down if ever the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gets the signatures.

Whether the recall election can ever fly, more questions than answers have started to crop up. For instance, the process always dictates Comelec to allow both parties to comment on their petitions.

Here: The legal battle starts. The leveraged is for those who had enough in the war chest. Let us watch!

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Group warns senators of rejection by Pinoys

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LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… But I will sing of your CRIS DIAZ GUILLERMO ADE, JÙ.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR strength, in the morning I PÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ will sing of your love; for you PAT SAMONTE ALBERT MOLIT are my fortress, my refuse in R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙÝ-C Ù ¦ MARLON DOMINGO AJ CORAL times of trouble…” (Psalm CIRCULATION R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ 59:16, the Holy Bible).

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-oooWHY ARE DOCTORS DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CIGARETTES? There is something that does not fit about the plea of doctors belonging to the Philippine College of Physicians for Congress to pass a law that would impose more taxes on cigars and cigarettes, as a means to curb smoking among Filipinos, especially the young.

Why are these doctors

Kakampi mo ang batas concerned about cigars and cigarettes only? Why have they not focused their attention on liquors, wines and other spirits, which are equally deadly and devastating? Indeed, what’s the difference if someone died because of too much smoking or too much drinking? Nothing, right? Both died anyway, so, why the discrimination among the doctors?

-oooSCANDAL WITH A PORSCHE-DRIVING CLERK: If the Bureau of Customs clerk who roughed up a minor driver along the South Luzon Expressway was not driving a Posche, will Commissioner Ruffy Biazon ever have taken notice? I don’t know, but I feel that Biazon got agi-

tated, not because of the rough personality of the customs clerk, but because he was caught with a very expensive car that highlights the prevailing good, albeit scandalous, life at the Bureau, while many other Filipinos are unable to eat even just one meal a day.

-oooBIASED MEDIA NETWORKS TAKE CUE FROM CRITICISMS: I am amazed at how media networks--even the big and established ones---are showing respect for opinions posted in the Internet, particularly in Facebook. During the days that the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona had been proceeding, many people have been criticizing, through Internet and Facebook postings, some media entities which are rabidly against the chief justice.

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Agriculture Secretary leads Agri-Pinoy confab in Iligan

By Melvin T. Anggot and Virgilio C. Garcia ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte -- Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala led the Agri-Pinoy Stakeholders Forum at Bayug Island of Barangay Hinaplanon this city, Feb. 2.

The forum was attended by farmers, fisherfolks and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector of Iligan. During the forum, plans and programs under the Agri-Pinoy Program that will be implemented in the city of Iligan were discussed.

Damages caused by tropical storm Sendong including rehabilitation information and recovery program of the local government was also presented to Sec. Alcala.

For his part, Sec. Alcala expressed his support to the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Iligan City.

Meanwhile, the City Agriculturist Office of Iligan City received the initial assistance pledged by DA for the farmers in Iligan affected by typhoon Sendong.

This was confirmed by City Agriculturist Octavius Molo who said that they have received 80 bags as open-pollinated variety corn, 10 bags of upland rice, 30 kilos of different types of vegetable seed, five (5) units knap sack sprayer and 10 PH meters.

Molo said nets and machine were also provided for the fisherfolks, this city, during the visit of Sec. Alcala.

1,700 families to benefit from newest resettlement site in CDO MANILA– Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman said around 1,700 families from “Sendong”-battered Cagayan De Oro will be receiving homes from the government’s permanent resettlement site in Calaanan, Barangay Canitoan, Cagayan De Oro. Soliman made this announcement after construction work on the 12.4-hectare housing facility started Friday.

She said the Calaanan resettlement site aims to house Cagayan De Oro families whose homes were destroyed by “Sendong”.

She said residents of the resettlement facility would be given all the help possible by the government.

The Calaan resettlement facility is one of the measures undertaken by the Aquino government in minimizing the flashflood danger in Cagayan De Oro. The DSWD released P203 million for the project while Iligan City has received P242 million.

“Internally-displaced persons themselves participate in the construction of the housing units through DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program,” Soliman said. (PNA)

Davao’s Sta. Cruz town blooms with scenic attractions, challenges

By Lily O. Ramos The scenic coastal province of Davao del Sur at the southern tip of Mindanao of the Philippine archipelago in Southeast Asia is fast becoming a tourism, sports and business center.

Progress could have not easily picked up in Davao del Sur without the lovely municipality of Sta. Cruz, bounded on the north by Davao City, Davao Gulf on the east and on the west and south by Digos City, said mayor Joey Ray Lopez.

“There’s plenty of opportunities for water tubing and trekking, sightseeing and unencumbered relaxation in an atmosphere far from the noise and pollution found in big cities,” said Boncato.

Vast tropical evergreen and other timber cover the large forest area. Rattan, bamboo and vines are abundantly found in Sta. Cruz.

Air and water transport is accessible in the area through the international air and sea ports in Davao City and General Santos City.

Traveling over land is catered to by the Sta. Cruz Overland Transport Terminal.

The municipality of Sta. Cruz produces high value fruits like mango, lanzones and durian. Coconut is its leading product, followed by banana and sugarcane, while cattle leads in livestock production.

Fishing is easy due to Sta. Cruz’s 24-kilometer long coastline which forms part of the Davao Gulf that is also suitable for aquaculture.

Mineral deposits of sulfur ore, rock phosphate, guano, limestone and cement raw materials are traced but will still have to be tapped for commercial and industrial uses

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Rufus bats for fast rehabilitation, seeks P2 billion for Cdo, Iligan cities

By ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

CAGAYAN DE ORO – “Our cities ravaged by floods from Typhoon Sendong needs rehabilitation immediately, thus , I urged Congress to approve a P2 billion supplemental budget to fast track reconstruction of damaged infrastructures and homes of our suffering constituents in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities,” Congressman Rufus Rodriguez said in an interview over the weekend .

Rodriguez said he has filed House Bill 5663 to createthe P2-billiion Rehabilitation and Development Fund, which shall be spent judiciously for the greatest good of the greatest number of people of the two cities. “ Cagayan De Oro City and Iligan City need to be rehabilitated as soon as possible, so that our brothers and sisters would be able to recover from the tragedy and start normal lives anew.”

The 2nd district representative said he based his said Bill on the report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) dated December 27, 2011, which declared that typhoon Sendong displaced 92,964 families or 641,098 persons and left 1,249 dead, 4,594 injured, with an indefinite number of persons still missing.

“The NDRRMC also reported a total of 42,325 houses damaged with 12,805 totally destroyed and 29,520 partially damaged. In Cagayan De Oro alone, 7,317 houses were totally destroyed and 12,635 were partially damaged,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said the NDRRMC rep or t placed the cost of infrastructure and agricultural damages at P1,106,556,000 and P37, 115,975, respectively. In Cagayan De Oro alone, P775,000,000 worth of roads, bridges and other infrastructure were damaged while P9,900,000 worth of health facilities were destroyed, Rodriguez added.

“These numbers are projected to increase as the debris is cleared and more search and rescue operations are conducted,” Rodriguez added.

According to Rodriguez, in Cagayan De Oro alone, damages to 14 schools were placed at P61,874,900. Among the schools that were damaged and submerged in water are the Consolacion Elementary School, Angeles Sisters National High School, Balulang West 1 Elementary School and Bonbon North 2 Elementary School. In Iligan City, 12 schools and 136 classrooms were damaged, Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said the supplemental budget is urgently required not only for the construction and rehabilitation but also for the provision of basic necessities to the evacuees including food and non-food items to give them access to proper hygiene.

“Debris clean up is a priority as well as provisions for temporary shelter but f

rom there, there is a need to conduct an in-depth assessment and analysis to look into early recovery and rehabilitation concerns and start the rebuilding process and the placement and strengthening of early warning procedures and preparedness on the issues of zoning and identification of possible relocation sites,” Rodriguez said.

Under the measure coauthored by Abante Mindanao Partylist Rep. Maximo Rodri-

guez Jr., the Rehabilitation and Development Fund shall be used to cover the repair, rehabilitation and construction of roads, bridges, irrigation systems, school buildings, government buildings, sea ports and airports, hospitals and other public infrastructure; purchases of hospital equipment, supplies and medicines; purchases of relocation sites, construction of housing units; and funding for the Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of

Social Services (CIDSS) under the Department of Social Welfare and Development, livelihood programs, agricultural assistance and other support programs for farmers and fisher folks.

Rodriguez says the Rehabilitation and Development Fund, once approved, should be released to the relevant departments, bureaus, offices in accordance with budgeting and related relevant laws, rules and regulations.

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HOROSCOPE AQUARIUS. If your aim is to convince someone you are on the right side of a disagreement, use their beliefs to get peak their interest. If you know they feel strongly about an issue, use it to your advantage to gain their support. This could be your chance to join the power players and have a say in what goes on. You may have put a bit more effort into being friendly so people feel as though they can approach you with anything.

PISCES . You’ll need to summon all the energy inside you to deal with all PISCES. your obligations as planetary activity influences your sign. Take charge of your life and you’ll discover you have a hidden leader inside of you. You are perfectly capable of managing your own daily planner and all life throws at you. You possess an extraordinary power right now, harness it and you’ll move closer to your dreams.

ARIES. Flexibility is life’s lesson for you this week as plans can change unexpectedly. The last thing you want to do is be blindsided by some adjustment with no room to maneuver. It may be necessary to let life lead you in whatever direction it travels instead of the other way around. You like to be in control, but this is one time you’ll have to learn to go with the flow.

TAURUS. Jupiter in your sign brings opportunity your way, but you’ll need to stay alert in order to identify its arrival. Pay attention to your intuition when it tries to show you a signpost. You are clearly capable of generating inspired ideas and now is the time to share them with those who make the decisions. You can easily prove your worth but you may have to step out of your comfort zone and stick your neck out a bit.

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Read From page 6 process of attaining awareness or understanding of the environment by organizing and interpreting sensory information.

All perception involves signals in the nervous system, which in turn result from physical stimulation of the sense organs. Perception may be factual but from a singular point of view, never general. With media the reportage of events that unfold should be objective and sheer descriptions of how they are experienced but without analysis as to points of truth. We should never take truths as reported other than its objective presentation.

Let us take for example the current impeachment

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trial for the conviction of the Chief Justice. To begin with he has already been impeached and now for the validation of the impeachment lodged by congress.

The chief justice is on trial for his integrity by senator judges whose integrity suffers as well. So obviously the final judgment will be on shaky grounds either way.

Many say the orchestrated public opinion is the driving force of the opposition while the defense is grounded with legal technicalities or what we call rule of law.

Strategically there should be no arguments against the rule of law, however as many senator judges have announced, this is no criminal trial but a political exercise. One thing for sure, consequently it all becomes even more divisive

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GEMINI. Although talking may be your favorite pastime, right now it’d be a better idea to keep your lips sealed. If someone has trusted you with confidential information, you’ll want to guarantee you don’t let the cat out of the bag. Prove to others as well as yourself you are trustworthy and capable of keeping a secret. Don’t let loose lips jinx the situation or cause drama between you and another.

CANCER. If your personal life seems to have a glitch, stay your coarse and you will work through it. You may want to make more of an attempt to comprehend the other person’s point of view. Instead of widening the gap between you, accept how they feel and agree to disagree. Differences in opinion will occur and this is your chance to figure out a way to work through it.

LEO. You’ll want to hone your multitasking skills for the action about to race LEO. into your life. As planets are in your love and money zones, you’ll feel your focus shift to the here and now instead of tomorrow. Opportunities come your way and you will have to organize the thoughts racing through your mind in order to capitalize on them. You don’t have to sacrifice productivity, just keep moving with all guns blazing.

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PABABA 2. Bahay-ampunan 3. Remedyo 4. Dama 5. Simbolo ng tantalum 6. Ipiniprenda 7. Ipuga 8. Poot 9. Artistang Linda 12. Katunggali 14. Umit 15. Rekado 19. Titulo ng maharlika 20. Suiatansa silid-aralan 22. Simbolong ibon ng Ateneo 23. Lugar 24. Uringibon 25. Pinakaloob ng boyan 27. Bansa sa Timog Amerika 32. Simbolo ng silver

for the Filipino people. So what gives?

--harrytambuatco@yahoo. com

Pinoy From page 6 Now, obviously fearing the growing disenchantment from a public that can see through their biases and who have no qualms about publicizing how they feel, these media groups have either been tempering their criticisms of Corona and his lawyers, or have become more liberal in publicizing opinions favorable to Corona, his lawyers, and his family. Indeed, the Internet is a weapon whose time has come.

-oooARE PINOYS SAFE

FROM ASG RETALIATION? I do not wish to be an alarmist, but can the Philippine government, particularly its defense and military establishments, simply shrug off the threat from possible retaliation from the Abu Sayaff Group after three of its leaders were killed Thursday, February 2, 2012? I am afraid that it would be the height of folly if our government leaders will be content with statements like they could take on the threat, and yet, are unable to show proof that the people are safe.

-oooWILL ENGLEBERT REALLY COME? Famous balladeer Englebert Humperdinck is set to do a twoday concert at the Manila Hotel on February 14 and at another venue on February

VIRGO. Your intuition could become your best friend right now. If a proposition seems incomplete somehow, you can the little voice inside your head for assistance. Once you’ve compiled the necessary details and asked all the relevant questions, you still may feel you don’t have the full picture.

You can rely on your judgment as it’s usually based on sound reasoning.

LIBRA. If some circumstances have remained cloudy, this could be the time you’re able to see more clearly. You are an expert in weighing the risks against the benefits of any situation and you’ll need to call upon those skills now. Try to take your time and consider all the options carefully. With so many different aspects involved in this particular situation, you’ll want to give yourself as much time as you need to ponder.

SCORPIO. You could come across a contact who proves to be absolutely priceless this week. Although you are usually the one who knows best, this time you’d be better off asking this newcomer for advice. You are no stranger to extra effort and that is usually how you find success. You have amassed a wealth of knowledge through hard work, but true power is recognizing when someone else has a valuable offering.

SAGITTARIUS. You’ll want to avoid negativity like the plague right now.

Not only do you want to eliminate pessimistic people from your immediate area, you will need to monitor what you watch, listen to and read. Every bit of input can affect your mood and ability to be motivated so ensure you only allow positivity to enter your mind space. You don’t want to unconsciously sabotage your progress.

CAPRICORN. Even if you were able to rely on someone in the past to complete a task, use caution if you plan to delegate something to them now.

The most reliable people sometimes can be consumed with other things and unable to perform to their usual standard of quality. Don’t assume the past applies to the present. Double–check every detail and follow up regularly.

15, but I have my doubts whether he can make it to the Philippines. You see, my family and I were among those who bought tickets for Englebert’s supposed concert in a place in Cubao, Quezon City some two or three years ago, but feigning stomach troubles somewhere in Asia, the singer failed to materialize.

Oh well, happy Valentine anyway!!!

Province From page 5 mandate is to strengthen collaboration among the three government agencies of the DAR, DA and DENR with the LGUs in the delivery of basic services to our ARBs and the ARCESS program.”

“Collaboration among concerned government entities is essential to implement the

program as its primordial mandate,” he added.

The agrarian reform secretary likewise foresaw the necessity to discuss with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) regarding the treatment of collective CLOA of the coops as he recognized that most ARBs of the coops are already in their advanced age.

“Kailangan po nating sagutin at harapin ang mga isyu tungkol sa paglilipat ng coop shares o yung lupa o yung mga karapatan n’yo sa kooperatiba,’’ the secretary said in his conversation with DAR officials and Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries.

Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Rommel Apolinario Jalosjos also graced the occasion and expressed his commitment to support development in the province especially in rubber industry in its ultimate aim of alleviating economic standard of its constituents.

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Nine-year-old BernaThe other elected Liga dette Raiden was pinned officers were vice-president to death after the concrete for external affairs Dave wall of Matuog Elementary Cariaga, secretary Cesar School in Tayasan town Berdera, treasurer Eliona collapsed.

Abejay, and auditor Hegenio Anafe Estrabella, 11, also Castañares. died after the wall of a chapel The board of directors, in Barangay Mompong in composed of 17 members, Jimalalud town collapsed. elected the executive officers As of press time, the from among themselves. NDRRMC has yet to conThe directors were elected firm the death of another by the Liga members. person in Tayasan town–– Aside from Carabuena, and that of four persons in Salas, Cariaga, Berdera, Guihulngan town, also in Abejay, and Castañares, Negros Oriental. the other directors are Dr. Evacuations, damages Eleonar Bacus, Contrado Local residents in baranCabarlo, Allan Padla, Vicen- gays Tinaogan and Domote Rosales, William Aguit, log in Bindoy town were Diosado Jampac, Ching evacuated due to recession Iway, Vicente Busico, Danilo of water being observed Fernandez, Helio Montadas several meters away from and Arturo Esguerra. town’s coastline.

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In Iloilo City, the classes were suspended yesterday, including offices and malls.

The NDRRMC also reported that the earthquake caused severe damage in the northside of Negros Oriental in Region 7.

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Park From page 1 To start working on the proposal, City Mayor Celso Lobregat met last week with the city architects and engineers and other concerned city division and departments to discuss about the said proposal, design of the building and the science exhibits to be featured.

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Bank From page 1 only P1-million as the amount of his cash and investment. Therefore those bank accounts must be made available to the court and made open to the public,” he said.

Tanada said these bank accounts are “additional evidence to the acts of concealment by Chief Justice Corona.”

“But there are also enough evidence of concealment of other assets,” he said.

Tanada quoted Abraham Lincoln, who said, “I am a firm believer in the people.

If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.”

He noted the ultimate judge of this impeachment trial are the people and they must know all the facts.

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