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January 18, 2012

Seven barangay execs face raps

By MANUEL M. EGAY JR. Caraga news bureau

BUTUAN City––A barangay councilor filed a series of administrative and criminal charges against the past and present barangay officials before the city council here.

Barangay Councilor Jovic Roy Plaza filed a complaint before the Sangguniang Panlungsod last September 26 against Pangabugan Punong Barangay Amanda Melendrez, Barangay Councilors Orlando Apit, Rosalinda Puales, Rosita Conui, Gleceria Japitana and Jaime Gersava and Treasurer Manilia Munez for alleged falsification and altering of amounts in checks worth P390,100.

The case stemmed from the Commission on Audit (COA) report that the amounts of money on the 11 checks were allegedly altered.

The COA also revealed that instead of the original amount issued, the officials allegedly changed the amount overnight after validating the checks from the bank before making encashment.

COA State Auditor Andrew Roble made the recommendation to investigate the alleged anomally to COA Director Roy Ursal after they found out that there were in fact alterations based on the facts gathered by their investigators. If found out, respondents will be penalized with preventive suspension.

The record also showed that there were issuances of checks made by the barangay SEVEN/PAGE 11

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Enrollment for first graders, freshmen set to start on January 28 THE nationwide enrollment of incoming Grade 1 pupils and first year high school students for the coming school year will start on January 28.

The early enrollment to allow the Department of Education (DepEd) enough time to place the annual budget for various school facilities needed by students for school year 2012-2013.

The practice of holding early enrollment started three years ago but was institutionalized only last year, in preparation for education department’s K to 12 program, which requires kindergarten education among school children.

To make the system more effective, kindergarten teachers were tasked to cull the birth certificates of fiveyear old pupils from the local civil registry office. These ENROLLMENT/PAGE 2

Calls mount for CJ to go on leave

By LILYBETH G. ISON, PNA

CALLS for Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona to go on leave pending his impeachment trial in the Senate continue to grow to prevent the entire judiciary from being dragged into the case.

Former Senator Rene Saguisag, in a television interThis man proudly drives his scooter motor along Osmena Street in Cagayan de view, said the impeachment Oro City saying it’s very economical. Its one-liter fuel can stand for two weeks. case is directed at Corona alone and this prohibits him He said it’s the best option too in the light of worsening traffic problem.

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Aquino okays bill granting civil service eligibility to councilors SENATE President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada’s bill conferring upon members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod at Sangguniang Panlalawigan the appropriate civil service eligibility has now been enacted into law.

The Republic Act 10156, principally authored by Sen. Estrada through Senate Bill 2735, grants an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility to council members who served an aggregate period of nine years, provided that they are a holder of a bachelor’s degree.

Moreover, a member, who served for six years, shall also be granted with an eligibility equivalent to a

Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility provided that they have at least earned seventy-two units in any baccalaureate degree program.

Republic Act no. 10156 has been signed into law by President Aquino last December 20, 2011.

The letter from the Office of the President transmitting to the Senate two original copies of the same were taken up today as the Senate resumes plenary legislative session after the holiday break.

He earlier cited that the Local Government Code of 1991 actually grants appropriate civil service eligibility on the basis of the number of years of service to the Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Baranggay

and other barangay officers, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.

“I am fully aware of how hard and yet rewarding a local official can be.

If their constituents elected them to office more than once, then this must mean that the people trusts them and they perform well,” he said adding, “I am glad they can now be conferred with the status of a Civil Service Eligibility.”

Republic Act no. 10156 covers all members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod at Sangguniang Panlalawigan who have been elected after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991.

the Supreme Court.

“The Chief Justice should stop using court personnel, time and resources. There are a lot of pending cases in the Supreme Court,” said Saguisag, noting that the main function of the courts is to decide cases.

Records from the High Tribunal showed that there are more than 600,000 unresolved cases in the trial LEAVE/PAGE 2

WEATHER UPDATE FRONTAL system affecting Northern Luzon.

Wind convergence affecting Eastern Visayas and Mindanao.

Northern and Eastern Luzon will experience mostly cloudy skies with rains. Eastern Visayas and Mindanao will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated light rains.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from the East and Northeast over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough.

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Scooter for every rider Amreco congress aims for increased MANILA––A beautiful new sadors now prefer to ride scooter by Honda is making and arrive in style using a statement on Philippine their own custom Honda city roads, and it’s only Scoopys: a rock-and-rollfitting that brand ambassa- inspired version—complete with airbrushed electric dors Ramon “RJ” Jacinto guitars—for Jacinto and, and Patricia Grandidge for Grandidge, a pink have been chosen to and purple modificapersonify it. tion of the scooter, The new Honda a c cented Scoopy is a stylish with cupcompact scooter encake patgineered to deliver terns. excellent city cruisThe ing perHonda formance.

Launched recently by Honda Phi l ip pines, Inc. (HPI), the Scoopy The Honda Scoopy, a boasts of beautiful new compact trendset- scooter, combines style and subting de- stance to meet the demands of an increassign, val- ingly diverse motorcycle community. ue-driven features, and enhanced riding ef- Scoopy is poised to win over ficiency. More importantly, even more motorcycle users. it represents HPI’s commit- Lightweight, compact, built ment to meet the demands with a durable aluminum of an increasingly diverse chassis, and polished with design stylings that evoke motorcycle community.

It is a community that both the timeless design of happens to include rock- classic scooters as well as and-roll legend Jacinto and the metropolitan high-street sweet and sassy model- vibe, the Scoopy appeals entrepreneur Grandidge. naturally to a wide range While one is known for his of riders.

It’s also available in a signature guitar riffs and radio-friendly melodies, range of color options (pearl and the other for her su- metalloid white, pearl angel permodel good looks and yellow, cheerful pink metal, entrepreneurial savvy, both candy rose red, and astershare a common passion for oid black metallic), thus motorcycles. It thus comes empowering the market to no surprise that Honda’s with freedom of choice and two newest brand ambas- expression.

awareness for Mindanao’s energy future

endeavor.

These volunteers, she said, are paid P6,000 per month and each teacher volunteer is required to have two classes to handle. Local government units through the local school board also provide their share for the salaries.

The education department said kindergarten teachers have undergone massive training on subjects including children’s literature, child psychology, production of instructional materials and manipulative materials. A report from the PIA

LGUs to undergo business planning workshop BUTUAN City––The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office XIII in partnership with the Local Government Academy and Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarrollo will conduct a Business Planning Workshop on January 18-19, 2012 in Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, this city.

Fifteen LGUs are expected to participate the

The former senator also pointed out that court personnel should not abandon their work just to show support for Corona while several cases that should be decided are put on the backburner.

He said public service must not be prejudiced because of the interest of one person alone.

“You cannot go on mass leave or strike. How about the detainees whose cases should be dismissed on that day? They should weigh in favor of the Filipino people, not of one person,” said Saguisag.

Several sectors earlier asked Corona to take a leave of absence so he can focus on the impeachment trial.

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)-Cebu Chapter, in a separate statement, said it has passed a resolution appealing to the chief magistrate to go on leave while the impeachment case against him is being heard by senatorjudges.

“It is still the call of the Chief Justice whether he would go on leave or not, but we believe that it would be best that he concentrate on his defense,” said the five former IBP presidents in a manifesto issued prior to the start of the impeachment proceedings.

Even the Former Senior Government Officials (FSGO), composed of former Cabinet members

Enrollment From page 1 These will be used once they enter grade 1 or elementary level.

All five-year-old children should be enrolled with the DepEd while those fouryear old and below should be entered at the Day-Care centers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Aside from the regular teachers who will be conducting the early enrollment, DepEd assured that kindergarten volunteer teachers will assist in this

Leave From page 1 courts all over the country.

Saguisag said the priorities of the courts should “not be disturbed just because of one man” even as he criticized Corona’s speaking before a rally of court officials and employees at the Supreme Court grounds before proceeding to the Senate on Monday.

“What happened yesterday was saddening. That’s why it is very important for us to know if he (Corona) should go on leave. Let the court do its task, decide cases, and not really waste the time in support of one person,” he said.

THE Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives will host the maiden edition of an annual congress which seeks to mainstream challenges and issues to Mindanao’s Energy Future.

The one-day congress will focus on renewable energy, rural electrification and development at the Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City on January 26, 2012.

Clint Django Pacana, executive director of the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO), said some 300 participants from the group’s 33 member cooperatives have committed to join the “Congress of the

Advocates for Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification and Development.”

AMRECO’s 33 member cooperatives accounts for 1,941, 554 residential consumers in Mindanao.

Twenty seven of the member coops are hooked up with the island’s transmission grid while another six operate in the off-grid islands surrounding the main Mindanao island.

“We are advocating rural electrification as the way to address Mindanao’s chronic power shortage,” said Mr. Pacana in an interview with media. “Towards this end, we have grouped presentations according to good governance, knowledge products, finance & investments, and the role of civic organizations in

society for the duration of the congress.”

Presentations on Good Governance kick off the working sessions with “Sitio Energization” by National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Edita S. Bueno, Transparency of Distribution by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)

by Chairperson Zenaida G. Ducut and “Updates on the Privatization of the Agus and Pulangui Hydro Electric Plants” by Deputy House Speaker and JCPC Member Rep. Lorenzo R. Tanada III. Public discussions on Knowledge Products follow with “Research and Study Grants for the Mindanao Power Sector” by USAIDCENERGY, “Research on

Mindanao Power Sector” by Prof. Rowaldo del Mundo of the UP-National Engineering Center, “The Mindanao Power Institute”

by Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, president of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology and PASSUC. Public discussions on Finance and Investment are next with “Aggregation – A Business Model for Mindanao Electric Cooperatives (Mr. Edgardo R. Masongsong) and “Development of Renewable Energy Power Plants by Electric Cooperatives” (Engr.David A. Tauli).

The day’s session closes with a public discussion on the Role of Civil Society with Organizations by Herbie Gomez (Mindanao Gold Star Daily). (Min CARED Media Office)

CEBU COMMISSARY

PIZZA PEDRICOS Builds Cebu Commissary to support Network Growth.

Fast growing national pizza chain Pizza Pedricos is building a new commissary in Cebu to support its network expansion of stores in the Visayas and Mindanao regions this 2012.

Shown here with the Pizza Pedricos Cebu Business Support Team is Managing Director Mr. Kerwin Tansekiao (7th from left) leading the dedication ceremony.

Recently awarded a special citation on Product Innovation by Entrepreneur Magazine Philippines for its unique 4-PIZZA-INA-BOX concept, Pizza Pedricos is now enjoyed in over 100 outlets nationwide and is growing its network to 200 outlets this 2012.

said training which will be attended by City/Municipal Economic Enterprises Development Officers, City/ Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators, City/Municipal Accountants, Sangguniang Panlungsod Chairpersons of the Committee on Trade and Commerce and City / Municipal Local Government Operations Officers.

DILG Regional DirectorAtty. Rene K. Burdeos said

that the workshop aims to assist the local government units’ economic enterprises through the significant inputs to be given by speakers which will help bridge gaps relative to the management and development of their respective entrepreneurial activities.

He also said that the workshop will stress the importance and purpose of a business plan and will be an eye opener for LGUs to identify new business opportunities which will

best suit them.

Mr. Lowell C. Brillante-Economic Enterprise Manager of Tagum City will share the City’s Best Practice on LGU Eco Enterprise Practices to inspire LGUs of Caraga Region in improving their respective economic enterprise.

At the end of the workshop, the participants are expected to craft and present action plans for the development of their economic activities. (Mary Christine AnthonetteM. Salise)

under six presidential administrations, backed calls for Corona to go on leave to preserve the Supreme Court as an institution.

“CJ Renato Corona must go on leave so as not to further undermine the credibility of the Supreme Court,” said the FSGO in a statement issued earlier.

“Believing that public office is a public trust, we hold sacred the principle of good governance. For public institutions to have good governance, their leaders must be of unquestioned integrity,” it added.

Meanwhile, House Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. Lorenzo “Erin” Tanada III, one of the spokesmen for the prosecution panel,

said that the chief magistrate “should be accountable and transparent in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) as a public official.”

This is in connection with Tuesday’s trial where Article II of the Verified Complaint for Impeachment will be tackled.

Article II alleges that Corona committed culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayed the public trust when he failed to disclose his SALN as required under Section 17, Article 11 of the 1987 Constitution.

“Those who keep secrets are the only ones who fear the truth. We in the House prosecution team

are ready to bring to light the evidence proving Mr. Corona’s ill-gotten wealth,” said Tanada.

“We have witnesses who will testify that he, in fact, owns not just five properties, which he claims, but more,” he said.

Tanada also reminded the public to be constantly updated about the trial so that “each and every Filipino will be informed” in order to be part of “strengthening our democracy.”

Ultimately, he said, “this exercise will genuinely ensure that everyone will realize that no one, not even the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is above the law.” A report from the Philippine News Agency

By MARY CHRISTINE ANTHONETTE M. SALISE

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693 confirmed dead, 617 missing in Iligan

By MAR SABATE, Contributor

ILIGAN City––The City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) said yesterday only 693 died when tropical storm “Sendong” struck this Industrial City of the South at dawn on December 17, 2011––and that only 617 were confirmed missing.

Based on its count as of January 12, the CSWD said 469 were properly identified while 224 bodies have yet to be identified.

Meanwhile, City Health Officer Dr. Levy Villarin reported that 184 persons were infected with Lepto-

spirosis––and are admitted at various hospitals in the city.

Villarin confirmed that 10 persons died of the disease prompting the health department to declare Leptospirosis outbreak here.

With this, the health

official urged local residents, including rescuers to submit themselves for medical check up.

He said that those people who happened to step on mudwaters or happened to drink floodwaters are prone to be infected with the disease.

He added that people who were submerged on seawater are also adviced to have medical check up.

“I urged the public to refrain from swimming on the seas momentarily Councilor Ramon Tabor, secretary of the Philippine Councilors League, reports to avoid infection,” said that the league has given donation to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan for the Sendong victims. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit the health officials.

For nth times, 3 oil companies jack up prices anew

By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CALIWAN of PNA

OIL firms hiked prices of their petroleum products on Tuesday, the fourth in a row this year.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., Petron Corp. and Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex Philippines) raised their respective prices of diesel and kerosene

by P0.90 per liter; regular gasoline by P0.70 per liter; and premium (including unleaded) by P0.50 per liter on Tuesday at 6 a.m.

Total Philippines have the same increments at 6

a.m. but save for kerosene, while the independent player, Eastern Petroleum Philippines, raised its diesel and kerosene by P0.90 per liter, regular gasoline by P0.70 per liter and unleaded by P0.50 per liter effective 12:01 a.m.

Tuesday.

The same oil firms, except for Eastern Petroleum, hiked pump prices twice last week, resulting to an accumulated increase of P1.80 per liter on unleaded, P1.50 per liter on diesel and P1.30 per liter on regular gasoline.

Eastern, implemented a one-time hike worth P1.75 on gasoline and P1.50 on diesel and kerosene.

Tuesday’s adjustment marked the fourth fuel price increase so far this year. It likewise jacked up the average retail prices in Metro Manila to the following levels: diesel, P46; unleaded, P53.50 and kerosene, P54.50.

The recent movement in the international market was cited as reason for the latest price hike.

International price developments Oil prices had persis-

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE TREASURER City of Butuan

PAHINUMDOM “ ANG NAMAHANDI DAKBAYAN, GINOONG ARTHUR C. CASTRO, NAGPAHINUMDOM NIADTONG MGA NANAG-IYA SA MGA PATIGAYON DINHI SA DAKBAYAN SA BUTUAN NGA ANG KATAPUSANG ADLAW SA PAGBAYAD SA BUHIS SA PATIGAYON O BUSINESS TAXES ALANG SA UNA NGA DATA KON 1ST QUARTER INSTALLMENT NGA WALA PAY MULTA HANGTUD NA LAMANG SA ENERO 20, 2012” KANINYO NAG PAHINUMDOM, ARTHUR C. CASTRO ICO-City Treasurer Mindanao Daily: January 12, 17, AND 18, 2012

tent increases until mid this week when market eased and brought prices slightly lower last Thursday and Friday on news that the European Union (EU) will not embargo Iranian oil until summer; though the EU is yet to make a decision until their meeting on 23 January 2012.

An official close to the group, who reportedly insisted on anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks, stressed that they still have to see “current contracts between Iran and European refineries, and how long it

would take those countries to find alternative sources of crude”.

Moreover, the prospect of reduced energy demand in EU offset tight supply worries caused by turmoil in key crude producers Iran and Nigeria. The Eurozone is under pressure from debt worries: (1) the slowing growth in Germany and (2) the recently downgraded credit ratings of France, Austria and Italy.

Meanwhile, Victor Shum, senior principal at Purvin and Gertz international energy consultants in Singapore

noted that “geopolitical supply side issues will continue to be the key bullish factor affecting oil prices. Besides Iran, the more immediate concerns that could affect supply are the strikes in Nigeria”. Nigerian Oil Union threatened to shut down the country’s crude output, in protest over the removal of the long-standing government fuel subsidies, which doubled local petrol prices.

Nigeria produces more than two million barrels per day and is a key oil supplier to the United States and European Union.

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Guv cites priority projects SURIGAO del Norte––Governor Sol Matugas recently unveiled her 2012 priority agenda under her Health, Environment and Education, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Livelihood and Security (HEALS) program during a Barangay Development Forum held at Dapa Gymnasium.

Matugas said focus will be specifically on the immediate construction of more school buildings, the Provincial Hospital in Sta. Cruz, Bad-as, Placer; implementa-

tion of organic agriculture and Mari culture; and the construction of community learning center, women’s center and cooperatives.

Acknowledging the role of senior citizens in the society, the lady governor is also bent on implementing health day for senior citizens.

Also during the occasion, Rep. Francisco Matugas reported the rapid growth and development of Siargao Island, especially in infrastructure projects.

Davao computer entry off to Silicon Valley DAVAO City’s entries to the ON3 Pitching Competition, Piclyf and Radgreen Solutions were two of the three Grand Prize winners who will be brought to Silicon Valley for a three-month exposure, immersion, and funding mission.

ICT Davao President Bert Barriga announced this earlier today as both entries landed at the top spot and bested all the other start-up companies from other parts of the country.

The competition was aimed to look for potential ideas generated from the innovative minds of Filipinos that can be developed for introduction to the global markets.

The ON3 Pitching is organized by the Science and Technology Advisory Council of Silicon Valley (STAC-SV).

Piclyf, created by Eric Su, is a new social network site wherein you use pictures to chronicle your life, or in

Pag-asa warns M’danao on flood, landslide anew

By CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor

THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geological and Astronomical S er vices Administration (Pag-asa) this week warned provinces and cities in Mindanao, particularly Region 10, of possible flash floods and landslides after “La Niña” phenomena was observed to be weak-to-moderate strength from January to February this year.

Pag-asa issued General Flood Advisory no. 4 last Monday stating that there will be moderate rains in Mindanao in the next 24 hours brought about by the wind convergence affecting the island.

Another Pag-asa advisory issued last week also suggested of the North East monsoon, tail end of the cold front to affect the country, including Mindanao, in January this year.

Base on the path of destruction, above photo, the Pag-asa ranked Typhoon Sendong (Dec.17-18) first for the top 10 among destructive tropical cyclones in the Philippines in 2011 with the most number of deaths totalling 1,490, according to a report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC). Photo supplied The s ame advis or y warned of a cyclone possibly entering the country’s area of responsibility during the month of January as

rainfall distributions are above normal, including western Mindanao, during the period.

Flooding, flash flood and landslides are likely to occur in Mindanao and the Visayas areas, the Pag-asa report on La Niña advisory signed by Administrator Nathaniel Servando said.

In respond to the advisory, the regional disaster council in Region 10 has issued warning to all provincial and city disaster councils to adopt proactive measures in their areas of responsibilities.

The disaster council is now closely monitoring the rivers and streams like the Oroquita River in Misamis Occidental, Mandulog River in Iligan City and the rivers in Odiongan, Tagoloan, Cagayan de Oro and Cabulig, all in Misamis Oriental.

PAGASA will continue to monitor the day-to-day rainfall/weather conditions and the large-scale climatic patterns that will affect the country especially on the possible impacts of the weak La Niña condition.

WITH PAG-SA REPORT

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DIRECT SALE OF A PORTION

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MONDAY,JANUARY JANUARY18, 9, 2012 WEDNESDAY,

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late Spouses GABRIEL B. OMAS-AS and ASUNCION CAHAPON-OMAS-AS who both died on July 23, 2009 and November 19, 1991 respectively at Poblacion, Quezon Bukidnon, that the said deceased, at the time of their death, they left certain conjugal real property, more particularly described as follows, to wit; “A parcel of Land, Lot 673, Pls – 1005, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines. Containing an area of TWENTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (21,200) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. Covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P -8945; is under EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DIRECT SALE OF A PORTION in favor to ALBERTO C. OMAS-AS, ANECITO C. OMAS-AS, LINA OMAS-AS-QUILATON, DARIO C. OMAS-AS, MARILOU OMAS-AS-REAS, MARILYN OMAS-AS-BENAVIDEZ, MERCEDITA OMAS-AS-UBALDE and MARY ANN C. OMAS-AS, all are legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Poblacion, Quezon Bukidnon; are the legitimate children of the late spouses GABRIEL B. OMAS-AS and ASUNCION CAHAPON OMAS-AS, for in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P 100,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged in hand paid by PHILIPPINE BENEVOLENT MISSIONARIES ASSOCIATION, INC. of Quezon Bukidnon represented by RUBEN B. ELCLEO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Aurelio, San Jose, Dinagat Surigao del Norte, do hereby sold, transferred and conveyed unto said PHILIPPINE BENEVOLENT MISSIONARIES ASSOCIATION, INC.; a portion of the above described parcel of land, with an area of SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE (723) SQUARE METERS, more or less, as per Doc. No. 220; Page No. 44; Book No. LXXIV; Series of 2011 under Notary Public of Atty. POLICARPO I. CATALAN, JR., CPA. MDB: JAN. 18, 25 & FEB. 1, 2012

short, a picture diary.

It is fully loaded with the features such as earning badges, following your friends, tagging, and a whole lot more.

Radgreen Solutions, represented by Ricky Dayot, introduces a new technology to help alleviate climate change: The Pyroclave. It is a no-burn waste processor for infectious and hazardous wastes.

The Pyroclave technology utilizes the “Hydro-

burn” procedure, which enables production of intense amounts of heat at a lower cost, thus making it economical and environment-friendly.

Both Piclyf and Radgreen Solutions were the semifinalists in the Mindanao Leg and were subsidized by the DOST XI to the ON3 Pitching Competition Finals at the SMX Convention Center in Manila last July 30, 2011. A report from Mai Gevera-Macapagal

Owwa: Aiding me through education MY parents had been so anxious months before my high school graduation.

They did not know where to send me for college, or better yet, even if they could send me to college with scanty financial resources they had.

I remember my mother telling me that if I don’t get to college as a regular student. I could either choose to be a market vendor or work my way through college. I thought the latter would be far better, and that the former was not even an option!

Despite the challenges, they still hoped the best for me. They wanted me to study hard and hit the mark, but they also knew that simultaneously doing both studying and working would really take its toll on my focus. So they started to search exhaustively for scholarship grants that could somehow help me through college.

They pursued the search and finally came to OWWA where they learned about the Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) grant. Everything was so timely! My father had just finished his two-year contract and had just arrived back from Saudi Arabia! I was qualified!

I took and passed the written exam, and by God’s grace, also passed the interview. Finally, I became an official CMWSP grantee in Region 10. I enjoyed the four-year scholarship period. And yes, my parents’ desire that I focus on my studies was fulfilled.

I never had to worry my tuition and allowances for food, clothing, and books.

All I had to do was study, eat, and sleep.

I didn’t want to lose this great opportunity so I tried my best until the end. By God’s providence, I was able to finish my BS in Biology with honors.

I wanted to thank God for the many blessings that have been coming my way so I dedicated a year of my life to serve Him as a missionary to Korea. Things turned out differently than I have planned, and again, God worked in mysterious ways.

Nomar Waminal, CMWSP Scholar, Region 10 The original plan of one year was extended to three years, plus an opportunity of upgrading my education.

By God’s grace, I am soon to receive my Master of Science degree in Life Science from Sahmyook University, South Korea, Seoul.

Countless blessings are coming like ripples in the water. Just recently, I got my admission certificate from Seoul National University for PhD program major in Biotechnology and Genomics. That means a couple of weeks after my graduation from MS program in February 2012, I need to start the PhD program. To top all these, my parents don’t need to spend a single penny for this, for all is given through a scholarship grant! Praise the Lord!

As of now, all I can do is to thank the Lord for all the blessings that have come and still coming my way and for using different people and institutions like OWWA to pave my way to where I am now.

Nevertheless, this does not end here. I am still about to embark another grueling years of studies.

However, God will always be there to guide me as long as I continue claiming His promises. It is my fervent prayer that I will never forget how God has been gracious and faithful all these years.

I have received great opportunities from the government. I may not be able to pay back directly, but it is my desire to come back to the Philippines with all the education and experience I will have had garnered by then, and pay forward to the Filipinos!

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Where is the traffic enforcer of the Roads and Traffic Administration when one is needed like in this case at a corner along Velez Street in Cagayan de Oro where a traffic jam has occurred. Busy intersection should be cleared to ensure smooth flow of vehicles in all drections. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

New Armm cabinet members take oath

By NOEL Y. PUNZALAN of PNA

COTABATO City––Newly-installed Cabinet members of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) caretaker Governor Mujiv Hataman took their oath of office Tuesday in simple ceremonies held at Shariff Kabunsuan Complex, the provisional seat of the ARMM situated here.

Hataman, who presided over the oath-taking ceremony, described his new Cabinet secretaries as all qualified and carefully chosen by a screening committee prior to their appointments.

“My Cabinet members equally represent all ethnic tribes in the region,” he said.

Among the appointees were Atty. Jamar Kulayan for the Department of Education; Forester Kahal Kedtag – Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Marites Maguindra – Department of Trade and Industry; Professor Sangkula Tindick – Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Halim Mohammad – Department of Agrarian Reform; Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. – Department of Health; Haroun Lucman Jr. – Department of Interior and Local Government; Muslimin Jakilan – Department of Labor and Employment; and Engr.

Emil Sadain – Department of Public Works and Highways.

Also appointed were Norkaila Mambuay–Campong as new Cabinet secretary and Atty. Abdulmuin Pakang as regional solicitorgeneral.

Hataman said positions that have yet to be filled up are those at the region’s Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Tourism “because there are no takers yet.”

The governor said the Cabinet secretaries would be closely monitored within

the next 100 days in office as part of his reformed transitional government agenda in line with the aspiration of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III who earlier installed him as regional officer-in-charge.

“My Cabinet members have pledged to be transparent in all their transactions and accessible at all times to the media,” Hataman told

HATAMAN newsmen here covering the event.

The ARMM covers the cities of Marawi and Lamitan and the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Tawi-tawi, Sulu and Basilan.

AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the estate of ROLANDO A. BADILLA, who died on February 9, 2011, leaving deposits to Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) of Cagayan de Oro City, Divisoria Branch; consisting of an amount of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO PESOS AND THIRTY EIGHT CENTS (P 27, 672.38), Philippine Currency, is the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS made and entered into by SEGUNDINA B. BADILLA, XERXES REY B. BADILLA, MELODINA B. BADILLA, and ABNER ZEUS B. BADILLA, all of legal age, Filipino, the only surviving heirs of the deceased depositor ROLANDO A. BADILLA, as per Doc. No. 85, Page No. 17, Book No. 90, Series of 2012, under Notary Public of BUENAVENTURA A. SAGRADO..

MDB: JAN. 11, 18 & 25, 2012

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER OF AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given that the estate of ASUNCION EBALE SUMANOY, who died on November 28, 2011 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, leaving the following properties/deposits/claims as follows: 1.) Landbank Capistrano, Savings Account No. 0151-1783-08; 2.)

Postal Savings Bank, Account No. 0008-247476-201; 3.) Pagibig Fund, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT W/ SPECIAL POWER OF AUTHORITY in Favor of RICMANUEL SUMANOY OBLIOSCA, of legal age, single, and a resident of No. 3565 Zone 6, Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, ANGELO RICARDO SUMANOY OBLIOSCA, 17 yrs. Old, single and a resident of No. 3565 Zone 6, Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, and KRISTINE MARIE SUMANOY OBLIOSCA, 15 yrs. Old, single and a resident of No. 3565 Zone 6, Capisnon, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, the parties hereto are the compulsory and legitimate heirs of the decedent ASUNCION EBALE SUMANOY, who are entitled to succeed to her estate being her surviving children, as per Doc. No. 136; Page No. 28; Book No. IX; Series of 2012; under Notary Public of RAMIL P. ACOL. MDB: JAN. 11, 18 & 25, 2012

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012

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OPINION

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

Corona case and the national economy AS the Senate convenes another hearing on the impeachment case against Chief Justice Renato Corona, several issues were raised by the defense panel citing that there is no single ground to impeach the Supreme Court Justice, but the prosecution says the impeachment was triggered by the Supreme Court ‘s issuance of a temporary restraining order which could have enabled former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to flee the country.

The other issues raised against Corona include former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s appointment of the Chief Justice when Aquino was declared President-elect by the Commission on Elections; the constitutional prohibition on midnight appointments by an outgoing president ; and charges on the Coronas’ unexplained wealth.

Analysts believe that

Guest editorial

JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA

ALBERT MOLIT MARLON DOMINGO

GERRY LEE GORIT ROLANDO SUDARIA

CIRCULATION

The right motivation THINK a minute.

A school teacher was complaining about a little boy in her class who was not showing any interest in learning.

She said: “That boy David just will not do his school work. He’s not even motivated enough to try!”

But a famous education professor says there is no such thing as a person who is not motivated.

So what that teacher should have said is: “David just is not motivated to learn with me.”

Because that same boy, David, will jump out of bed early in the morning if he’s going fishing or to play with his friends.

Everyone can be motivated.

We just need to be motivated for the right things.

Just watch people leaving work on Friday, rushing off for a weekend of fun.

Think A Minute

Corona’s conviction will send a powerful message that Aquino is intent on Jhan Tiafau Hurst weeding out corruption in government and would resonate well with the pubThey don’t look unmolic. tivated or lazy then!

However, many also Maybe you had a schoolfear that there could be teacher who really made a downsides to the ongocertain subject interesting ing trial. First, the trial even exciting to you. could last as long as six They made you want to months, with lawmakers, learn more, and they exbusinesses and ordinary plained things so you could Filipinos focused on the really understand. Then you country’s impaired politiended up doing much better cal function. The ongoing in that teacher’s class than drama could be unhealthy you did in the other ones. to investment and growth But then it’s not possible strides of stakeholders of for our children’s teachers the national economy. to know our own kids as Will the lawmakers well as we do. That’s why we their parents are their have enough time to demost important teachers. liberate on the national budget and its approval?

It was learned that the government aims to spend 142 billion pesos this year, mostly on infrastructure WHAT save CDO movement? This CORONA/p.11 is a very disturbing statement in a sense that Cagayan de Oro is alive and kicking. Of course, Typhoon Sendong, which claimed the lives of a thousands people, was one of the city’s tragic moments. But, the incident The MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily does not mean that Cagayan de Oro Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de City is devastated or that businesses Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and as usual had stop operation.

Industry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, It is very unfortunate that people Cris Diaz and with Business Permit No. 2011-1516, TIN No. 946-396tends to create situation – imagine or 807-001 real – in the pursuit of vested interests. The more it is Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, sad to note that these interests represent only the select Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 few pretending to be the voice of the majority.

Website: www//mindanaodailybalita.com Perhaps, “Save CDO Movement,” as a private organizaE-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com mindanaodailynews@gmail.com tion of concerned citizens, has noble objectives. Grand objectives, visions and missions are always inherent in DANTE M. SUDARIA every organization – public or private. These missions PUBLISHER and visions, however, depend on how organizers carry it out in its real sense of the word.

ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA RUEL V. PELONE MANAGER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF But, when politics especially known politicians and supporters of politicians are part of the organization MELANIE RIVERA ALLAN M. MEDIANTE IRENE DOMINGO no matter how discreet, the organization’s credibility EXECUTIVE EDITOR A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ becomes questionable. It is also lamentable that save NELSON V. CONSTANTINO FELIX SANTILLAN CDO organizers are calling to oust the incumbent Mayor MANAGING EDITOR L ùÊçã AÙã®Ýã Vicente Emano.

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It is mainly our responsibility to motivate our children so they want to learn and do their best. And to do that, we must let our kids know that we believe in them.

We watch them closely so we can help them know what they’re naturally talented and good at doing.

Then we need to encourage them in that area so they can fully develop their own special abilities, whether it’s academics and school, sports, cooking, music, business, relating to people, or something else.

You and I can motivate our children by always loving and accepting them without conditions, no matter what they do.

Even when we don’t approve of everything they do, we must still accept them so they know they are always loved. And when our kids do something well, we should encourage them by letting them know how very pleased we are with them.

Maybe you yourself never had someone who believed in you or motivated you to be your best in life. But today, you can ask Jesus Christ to take charge of your life.

He will help you start seeing and using your own special abilities He’s given you.

Jesus will also help you start encouraging and motivating others to be their best.

Just Think a Minute.

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were the electorates vote for the next mayoral elections.

At present, save Cdo movement could be more useful if it will extend assistance, as a private organization, to victims of Typhoon Sendong.

Let the organization’s energy focused on helping find appropriate relocation sites for the victims, procure medicines and extend medical assistance to the sick and the needy rather than engaged in hate campaign.

Doing this would make the organization closer and better understood by the people. Dipping the organization’s fingers in politics (like the signature campaign) would only create an impression that the organization is not really working on its avowed purpose.

The worst thing that may happen is when investors start to withdraw and financial institutions began to doubt Cagayan de Oro City’s business potentials. Of course, organizations such as the Save Cdo Movement and all other movements trying to sow discord among Cagayanons could be partly blame. In the end, it is the city and its people who will suffer the consequence.

Let me quote the last paragraph of Mindanao Daily Editorial, January 17, 2012, page 6 on “Complaining corruption: “ “Being very discriminating, this maybe the line of thought of those who find it futile not wait until the 2013 local elections. (underscoring mine) Because, after all, it will be just as hackeneyed as changing one corrupt collar from one stupid dog to another.” -0- React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

SC can act vs. Congress in impeachment: Carpio

By ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh…” (Galatians 5:16, the Holy Bible).

-oooIS THERE A WB AIDE MEMOIR OR NOT? Is there really an aide memoir from the World Bank assailing Chief Justice Renato Corona for alleged anomalies in the US29.1 million loan covering the Judiciary Reform Support Project (JRSP) for the Supreme Court? Can the prosecution panel show a copy to the public?

The reason I am asking these questions is this: I googled and googled both the topics “World Bank” and “JRSP”, but I found no aide memoir. What I found shocked me no end, and so the public may know, I am reprinting what I read from pertinent portions

Kakampi mo ang batas of a World Bank report on the loan: “Abstract: The development objective of the Judicial Reform Support Project for Philippines is to support an accessible judicial system that would foster public trust, and confidence.

-oooCORONA’S PART IN THE WB LOAN: “For the financing of a total project cost of US$24.4 million, the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan comprises US21.9 million and the government contribution US$2.5 million.

The project could not be completed by the original closing date of December 31, 2009, and the closing date was extended by 18 months, to June 30, 2011.

“However, this extended period has not been sufficient to complete the project, due to (i) limited implementation and coordination capacity in the implementing agency; (ii) lengthy procurement processes; (iii) changes in the judiciary leadership (although the pace of implementation has picked up under Chief Justice Renato Corona’s leadership more than $1.3 million has disbursed in the first half of calendar 2011 alone)…”

My question is: if the “pace of implementation” of the project accelerated under Corona’s tenure as Chief Justice, could this be considered anomalous?

This is the reason why it is urgently necessary for the prosecution panel to make public the supposed “aide memoir” in its possession--there is a need to clarify this matter.

-oooSC CAN ACT VS. SENATE IN IMPEACHMENT: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s assertion at the start of the impeachment trial of Corona that only the Senate could decide on matters pertaining to impeachment is being perceived by many as a “veiled warning” against the Supreme Court---that the tribunal should not try to stop the trial because the Senate won’t yield, on the ground that impeachment is not within the power of judicial review of the court.

This is a bold statement, but it runs contrary to the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of “Ernesto B. Francisco, Jr. vs. Nagmamalasakit na mga Manananggol ng mga Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc.”, G.R. No. 160261, November 10, 2003, written by the present Ombudsman, former Justice CARPIO/p.11

CORP NEWS Editor: ALLAN MEDIANTE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012

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ECONOMY BY BPI RESEARCH

Peso growth soars to new two-year high R E M I T TA N C E S f r o m Overseas Filipinos (OFs) coursed through banks for November reached $1.78 billion, another record high, while registering a 10.6 percent yearly growth rate, a three-month high.

Thus for November 2011, remittances amounted to $18.3 billion, 7.3 percent higher than the level posted

in the same period last year.

The double-digit growth in remittance flows during the month could be attributed to additional funds sent

by OFs abroad to their families for holiday spending.

Strong remittance flows from both sea-based and land-based workers, which recorded increments of 15.8% and 9.3 percent,

reached $378 million and $1.4 billion, respectively.

For November 2011, the major sources of remittances were the U.S., Canada, Saudi Arabia, the U.K., Japan, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Italy, Germany, and Norway.

Sustained overseas demand for Filipino manpower helped support the

flows of remittances during the period, even as the U.S. and many economies in the Eurozone continued to face Girlie Gualberto-Suan difficult economic conditions. The number of OFWs with processed contracts and awaiting deployment increased by 4.5 percent to “HE who blames others, has a long way to go on his jour1,370,584 for third quarter ney. He who blames himself, is halfway there. He who last year from 1,311,437 in blames no one, has arrived.”

PESO/p.11 - Chinese Proverb.

The blame game

UPDATE : BusinessWeek Mindanao’s Partners OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS 2012 STEAG State Power Inc (SPI) is a special purpose company created to own, build and operate the Mindanao Power Plant.

It is majority owned by Evonik Steag GmbH which is part of the German conglomerate Evonik Industries AG based in Essen, Germany.

Evonik is the creative industrial group with business operations in over 100 countries around the world. It is a global leader in specialty chemicals, an expert in power generation, and one of the largest private residential real estate companies in Germany.

Steag, which is Evonik’s Energy Business Area, is Germany’s fifth largest power producer. It specializes in the production of electricity from coal and renewable sources.

As a full-service provider, it focuses on engineering and consulting skills in the design, building and

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operation of ultra-modern power plants worldwide.

With more than 70 years experience in the power industry, it has developed over the years into a successful international Independent Power Producer (IPP).

It employs a workforce of about 4,600 in its 66 business locations in ten countries worldwide (Germany, Turkey, Philippines, Colombia, Poland, Singapore, India, USA, Brazil and Nigeria) and generating a combined sales revenue of €2.574 billion.

In line with its corporate strategy of reducing shareholding in its international power plant projects to not less than 51% and to operate these power plants jointly with reliable local partners, Evonik Steag GmbH divested shares in the equivalent of 34% of the outstanding capital stock of SPI last November 2007 to a Philippine publicly listed company Aboitiz Power Corporation (APC). Evonik remains as SPI’s majority shareholder at 51% while the remaining 15% is held by La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation.

STEAG’s recent community empowerment projects : WORKBOOKS FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH: About 900 workbooks were turned-over to the local school board of Villanueva Misamis Oriental for the implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program.

ENGAGING PARTNERS IN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP: STEAG State Power Inc President and CEO Dr. Bodo Goerlich addresses hundreds of partners, program beneficiaries and stakeholders during the 2009 CSR Partners Gathering held in Cagayan de Oro City.

Educational TV: Pupils of Nangka Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental get a sneak preview of educational TV episode during simple turn-over rites of the company’s ETV Project recently.

Developing Special Interest in Science and Technology: With their “Emission Reducer from Recycled Materials Project”, fourth year students of Villanueva National High School won the best Science Investigative Project during the recently concluded Search for Villanueva Young Scientists.

The Filipinos have many admirable traits. Noteworthy of these is our unsinkable spirit in the face of suffering and defeat. We have a strong survival instinct. But the outstanding virtue which we are extremely proud of is our Bayanihan spirit. This Bayanihan virtue is exemplified by our desire to help people in need, even at the cost of our own selves. Centuries of Christian influence and a culture of religiosity has marked us as a God-molded country.

From the trials of Sendong came forth the true treasures of Cagayanons - their golden hearts. These are hearts burnished with the gold of charity and generosity.

From the mud of affliction bloomed the flower of affection. We joined hands as a unified force, carrying those who have fallen, forgetting our own pain in response to the greater need of another. It was a sterling moment for Filipinos, and a crowning glory for Cagayanons in particular.

Alas, how quickly the sweet fragrance of brotherhood is blown away by the putrid stench of divisiveness and discontent. How fragile is the vigor of noble hearts when bullied by the muscle of disruptive minds.

After the initial euphoric and heroic display of unity, our famous crab mentality raised its deadly claws.

Instead of progressing into the second phase of crisis management which is to repair, rebuild and rehabilitate, we have deteriorated into the phase of blame-shifting, finger-pointing and mud-slinging.

What can be gained by tearing people down, heaping blame on local leadership, and generally turning into a lynch mob? Our leaders are not magicians and fortunetellers. Let us uphold principles over personalities.

The goodwill we have gained should not be carelessly squandered away by vicious words and sinister schemes.

In this time of crisis, it is callous to precipitate another crisis of a political nature. This is the time to build not destroy, to unite not divide, to heal not hurt.

We have to face the inconvenient truth that not the mayor, not the president, not Pag-Asa, not even the 90 million Filipinos can halt the ominous onslaught of natural disasters. The collective effort of the entire human race is needed to prevent the threatening climate change catastrophe. This requires centuries of untiring, relentless, unselfish dedication to save our dying planet.

It demands that our hearts be purged of the sins of greed, avarice and selfishness. It calls for obedience to the time-honored laws written in stone, and to reacquaint ourselves with the Giver of those Laws.

Unless we come back to God on bended knees and acknowledge Him as the True Ruler of the Universe, this sick planet will never get well, and life as we know it will be a living hell.

SMDC brings modern living to the next level in QC CONVENIENT, progressive, energetic are some ways to describe Quezon City. Many Filipinos have decided to plant roots in this bustling metropolis as everything they need, and more, can be found here.

Quezon City is home to some of the country’s most prestigious schools and universities such as the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University. Prominent private and public hospitals in the region, which offer highquality healthcare services, are also located here.

The city also boasts of lively commercial and recreational centers, entertainment and nightlife hubs,

and a smorgasbord of dining options.

Harnessing these perks, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) handpicked Quezon City to be the location of many of its premier condominium offerings.

These condo projects boast of five-star amenities that customers can have at affordable prices and easyfinancing schemes.

SMDC offers students a myriad of home options Blue Residences and Berkeley Residences are ideal for students completing their degrees at Ateneo de Manila and Miriam College. Located along Katipunan Avenue, it is near the two schools. The properties

have a Student Lounge with Internet access, perfect for intense study sessions or a bit of rest and relaxation.

At the Recreation Room, residents can let their hair down and engage in chess, billiards, or table tennis matches with their friends.

For University Belt students, Sun Residences is their best bet. Sitting on the Quezon City-Manila border, it allows residents convenient access to schools in the area, as well as to medical institutions and commercial establishments. It is easily accessible via private and public transportation, and is only a few minutes away from the MRT and LRT stations. It also boasts of

After a hard day at work or in school, homeowners can easily find respite and a good night’s sleep in their Princeton Residences home.

hotel-like amenities and Wi- up with their schoolwork Fi-enabled common areas or lounge with their friends. where students can catch Accessible and cozy

Mezza II rises at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and Araneta Avenue in the heart of Sta. Mesa.

homes for the yuppies Perfect for young

MODERN/p.11

Kalambuan

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Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA, Email: jdelpf@yahoo.com

PIA News Bits

Director Abner M. Caga PIA, R10 & 13 Cluster

P100,000 for Sinulog Festival SURIGAO Norte – Provincial officials, led by Gov. Sol Matugas, along with 1st District Rep. Francisco Matugas, graced on Sunday the opening ceremony of Dapa town fiesta with the theme, “Sr. Sto. Niño, Refuge of Filipino Christian Family.” During the occasion, Gov. Matugas turned-over around P100,000, as assistance for the Sinulog Festival.

Business planning starts today CARAGA Region - DILG Caraga Regional Director Rene K. Burdeos said that the Business Planning Workshop set today and tomorrow, January 18-19, in Butuan City aims to assist the LGUs’ economic enterprises. This will help bridge gaps relative to management and development of their respective entrepreneurial activities.

Typhoon damages bridge AGUSAN Sur - According to Assistant District Engineer Poncio Vencilao of DPWH (2nd District), seven areas under their jurisdiction were affected by recent typhoon. These include Brgy.

Sta. Maria, Trento where a bridge approach that connects Davao provinces, Agusan Sur and Bislig City was damaged. This has affected travel time of commuters to and from the Davao provinces, Agusan Sur, Surigao Sur and Bislig City.

Katawatsi Ni KHRISTHA RIVA ARFENE

wala gamita Tawo 1 : Unsay imong talento ug panglantaw, Bai? Tawo 2 : Daghan kaayo, Bai! Wala lang nako sila panggamita.

Mamusil og ‘cans‛ Tawo : Papalita ko‛g pistola.

Tindero : Pamili lang, Sir. Tawo : Gusto ko aning 9mm.

Tindero : Para unsaon nimo, Sir? Tawo : Para ipusil nako‛g ‘cans‛.

Tindero : Kining usa ka klase, Sir kay maayo ni ipusil og ‘cans‛.

Tawo : Kini ra jud ang 9mm akong paliton.

Tindero : Unsa man diay nga ‘cans‛ imong pusilon, Sir? Tawo : Um...Mexi-cans, Puertori-cans, Afri-cans...

Yunik, no?

Tawo nadumbol sa bus, impas Sinulat ni ARJAY S. FELICILDA Caraga News Bureau

CARMEN, Agusan Norte – Giandam na ang kasong ‘reckless imprudence resulting in homicide’ batok sa bus driver kansang sakyanan nakadumbol-patay sa 50 anyos nga mag-uuma kaniadtong Sabado.

Ang suspect, si Mr.

Herbert Sibongan Ocate, taga-Brgy. Duca, Medina, Misamis Oriental, samtang ang biktima si Mr. Modesto Yangyan Danuco, taga-Brgy Tagcatong sakop ning lungsod sa Carmen.

Matud sa kapulisan, nahitabo ang aksidente sa dihang ang biktima mitabok sa highway sa Barangay Tagcatong.

Senior citizens center gisubhan

(Secondary/Filipino Category)

1st Placer, Regional Competition January 12-14, 2012 in Valencia City, Bukidnon

Trainer Mr. Joe del Puerto Felicilda BusinessWeek Mindanao (BWM) and Mindanao Daily Balita (MDB)

Mindanao Daily Calendar 2012 Jan 18 Media Relations Training, Regional Police Security Battalion, Camp Capistrano , Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City Jan 18-19 Business Planning Workshop, Butuan City

Punto-de-Foto ni Fil Deo

CABADBARAN City – Gisubhan kaniadtong petsasiyete ning tuiga ang bag-o na-renovate nga Senior Citizens Center ning dakbayan.

Ang kalihokan gitambongan ni Senador Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III, kinsa maoy mirepresentar kang Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay.

Sa iyahang mensahe, gipasalamatan ni Senador Iyang gikalipay nga naPimentel ang kadagkoan sa Cabadbaran tungod sa himamat ang senior citizens ilang pag-atiman sa mga sa dakbayan. (hulagway IMPORTANTE kaayo ang pisi panahon sa katalagman.

Kini namatud-an sa dihang mihapak ang bagyong Sendgikan sa fb) hingkod og panuigon. ong ug naglunop sa Cagayan de Oro, Iligan ug silingang mga dapit. Sa barangay Balulang, gikareport nga duha ka bakasyonistang marino (seafarers) migamit og pisi nga ilang gihigot sa lig-ong mga puno-an sa kahoy. Sa maong pisi, mikapyot ang katawhan, apil ang kabataan, ug naluwas gikan sa katalagman. Ang pisi usa lamang sa daghang kahimanan sa gitawag og Safety of Life at Seas (SOLAS) sa mga marino. (Google)

Ang pisi

KUKANG

(Kinsa Unsa Kanus-a Asa Ngano Gi-unsa)

Human mihapak si Sendong…

CARAGA Regional DAR Director Faisar Mambuay, CESO IV ( 2nd from right) unveils the marker of the NRJ-BaleguianBagang farm-to-market road in the town of Jabonga, Agusan Norte. With him are Agusan Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer Andre Atega (first from right), Jabonga Mayor Glicerio Monton Jr. and Vice Mayor Danilo Moran, (SECOND AND FIRST FROM LEFT, RESPECTIVELY). (PHOTO

BY J OIE L. C EBALLOS / CAPTION BY A RJAY S. F ELICILDA )

Hinipos ni JANJAN S. FELICILDA

BALAANONG PULONG

One reason why the number of dead cannot have a final count is because some of the victims have been washed out to sea. Others were caught up in the debris. (Connie Miriam, posted in Pulso Sa Kagay-an) oOo “Sarah Benegildo’s name is on the editorial section Nasayod ka ba nga Lambago River ang unang ngalan today (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 2011). She’s sa Cagayan de Oro River? (GI-RESEARCH NI JHON JERIC F. a hero and gave honor to Benegildo’s even in death. Yes NACASABOG) indeed, she was a faithful daughter and a loyal wife.

We had with us a saint and a hero.” (Monsignor Bob,

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After submission of complaint to the chairman of From page 7 the city council’s committhird quarter in 2010. tee on good governance, The POEA also reported Councilor Jaime Cembrano

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Jr. immediately called the attention of the respondents and the complainant for a preliminary investigation supposed to be scheduled last December 2, 2011 but the hearing was rescheduled to January 10, 2012.

But Mr. Plaza was not convinced with what transpired on the case as he suspects that Cembrano might have alleged “friendly relationship” with the respondents.

But Cembrano denied the allegation saying that he is not bias on the case.

The complainant wants to have a speedy investigation but Cembrano told Plaza that they must first undergo procedural due process. Plaza even asked Cembrano to inhibit from the case.

“I am also giving the respondents the opportunity to respond to the complaint filed against them as mandated by the law. The complainant wants me to speed up but I told him we must follow the process. I also told Mr. Plaza that there are three checks which he suggest not to be included since it was not issued by the present Barangay officials,” said Cembrano.

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He was replaced by Councilor Ryan Anthony Culima who will act as the presiding chair on the next hearing.

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P275-M PROJECT STARTS. Governor Hermie M. Ramiro recently signs the contract between her provincial government with the E.M. Cuerpo, Inc. represented by Architect Celestino S. Cuerpo (right photo) during the groundbreaking and capsule-laying on January 17 of the P275-million project. (Center Photo) Governor Ramiro covers the capsule laid on the provincial capitol grounds commencing the start of the P180-million facelift and renovation of the 77-year-old capitol. Meanwhile, officials led by Oroquieta City Mayor Jason P Almonte (left photo) during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the rehabilitation of the MOPAC Sports Complex. The rehabilitation of MOPAC is also a part of the P275-million project worth P95-million. Photo by PJ Tremedal

Ramiro dedicates twin multi-million projects to Misamisnons

By PJ TREMEDAL, Misamis Occidental news bureau

OROQUIETA City––The twin multi-million projects of the province of Misamis Occidental formally started yesterday with the groundbreaking and capsule-laying ceremonies. “ The P275-million project of this administration is not only for any political purposes but for the people of this province, the Misamisnons, who long dream of development and progress, as we adopted the national government’s full disclosure policy of the Department of the Interior and the Local Government (DILG), we stand for its

transparency,” said Governor Hermie M. Ramiro during the press conference.

Ramiro met with reporters after the signing of the contract between the provincial government and the E.M. Cuerpo, Inc., the contractor who won the bidding for the rehabilitation and facelift of the 77 years old provincial capitol building and the renovation of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC).

For his part, B oard Member Morpheus Agot, who reiterated why he joined his colleague in

approving the resolution granting the governor to look for a financial institution that can help financially support and finance the multi-million project, said the original structure of the 1935 provincial capitol must be retained for historical value.

Agot stressed: “This is what should be done to preserve the province and people’s cultural heritage.”

Ramiro, who farther stressed about the multimillion project, said that in conceptualizing the project she goes out her way to talk to the whole officialdom why she had to do it.

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son that in building the project is not for political purposes but to make Misamis Occidental looks like a better place and home to live with especially for the employees to make them more active and responsible to do their best in serving Misamisnons.

“In rehabilitating the provincial capitol building is like making your own home comfortable by renovating it into a better and decent place, there and then you can serve your visitors better,” she said.

The provincial capitol was built under the incumbency of then Provincial Governor Anselmo L.

Bernad in 1935 and for the past 77 years of existence, the renovation and face lifting is the first ever attempt by the officialdom of the province.

In its renovation, the lady governor emphasized that after the 365 days contract Misamis Occidental can now face its visitors with a beautiful smile and proud enough to say that the province is your next home.

The rebuilding of the Main Grandstand of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Athletic Complex (MOPAC) which was razed by fire in 1996, will rise soon as the new and mod-

ern sport facilities with the counterpart of the 1st District Congressman Jorge T. Almonte and City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte, who both father and son pledges a multi-million funding to finish the said sports complex to cater sports development.

Meanwhile, with a joint MOA indorsed to DepED, in his part as the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Jonathan Dela Peña said that the Main Grandstand is not only for sports enthusiasts but, for this is the first ever grandstand that under it are school classrooms to accommodate students.