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Cagayan de Oro City

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Oro govt to revoke gas dealers’ permits

By RUEL V. PELONE, Editor in chief with ED N. MALIZA, Cagayan de Oro bureau

CAGAYAN de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano yesterday urged local gas dealers operating in the city to follow the law to avoid unnecessary sanctions.

This as Council President Elipe stood up and rendered his special report before the city Council session saying that Emano, who happened to be his father-in-law, will immediately revoke the business permits of those gasoline stations found violating the order of the Department of Energy (DOE).

Elipe, chair of the city council committee on energy, said he was dismayed over the series of oil price increases which oil companies implemented this month.

Councilors Aldin Bacal, Juan Sia, and Elipe earlier met with DOE Undersecretary for Operations Jose Layug in Cagayan de Oro. “Nalipay kaayo ko nga sa maong meeting, nakatambong si undersecretary

Layug nga nag-ingon nga anaa na siya’y order nga dili mopa-increase sa presyo sa gasolina ang mga gasoline stations dinhi sa Cagayan de Oro apil sa Iligan City.

Hilabi na dihang nahibaloan nako nga duha na ka increase ang wala napatuman sa siyam ka mga gasoline stations dinhi sa siyudad,” said the councilor.

He said he was surprised by the report that on January 11, several gasoline dealers operating in the city jacked up their prices.

Earlier, the energy department said prize freeze remained in effect for gasoline and other petroleum products in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan while the national state of calamity is still in effect.

“From that time on, I REVOKE/PAGE 11

WEATHER UPDATE The Eastern section of Luzon will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms.

The rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains while the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to occasionally strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to occasionally rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the East to Northeast with slight to moderate seas.

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‘Clarify charges under Article 2’

CEBU CITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE. More than a month after the devastating typhoon “Sendong” struck Cagayan de Oro, cash donations from local government units are still pouring in. Photo shows Mayor Dongkoy Emano accepting the P3 million check from Cebu City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama when he paid a courtesy call on January 19, 2012. CIO photo

Diocese hits Iligan Oroquieta shells out P100k for City govt’s response capture of 2 suspected gunmen to typhoon Sendong

By PJ TREMDAL, Western Mindanao bureau

A ROMAN Catholic diocese has criticized Iligan City government’s response in the relief efforts to Typhoon Sendong and its aftermath.

Atty. Leo Saragoza, legal counsel of the Diocese of Iligan, said the criticism consisted primarily of condemnations of mismanagement and the lack of preparation in the relief effort.

The diocese, he said, questioned the slow spending of the P360 million funding for the rehabilitation efforts for the victims of the typhoons in an area under a state of calamity for a month now.

“To my shock and surprise, as of January 9, the amount spent by the city was only P4.7 million,” Saragoza said DIOCESE/PAGE 11

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

OROQUIETA City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte with the help of other local officials shelled out at least P100,000 as reward to those who could help authorities in the arrest of the gunmen responsible for the shooting of two city hall employees.

Last January 16, two motorcycle-riding men shot 27-year-old Sheribelle “Chiqui” Anlites Dullin, and Carlo Evediente, who were also riding in tandem

in a motorcycle during the incident.

Dullin, who was placed under the hospital’s intensive care unit, died one week after the incident. She succumbed to three gunshot wounds on the back.

“The incident that happens lately saddens our peaceful city, even though, it is an isolated case but because the two victims were city hall employees some of us were sleepless thinking

who the suspects are and why they kill a woman at that, to the victims of the family, my administration condoles with them,” the dejected Almonte said.

He said the incident had tarnished the slogan of Oroquieta City being the “City of Good Life.”

“We cannot disregard (it) and that is why, me personally, and other officials, set aside the amount of P100,000 as reward to anyone who can inform GUNMEN/PAGE 11

SENATOR-JUDGE Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday urged the prosecution panel to clarify the charges it stated under Article 2 of the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona.

The complaint stated under Article 2 is failure of Corona to disclose his statements of assets and liabilities and net worth or SALN but Escudero noticed that two more charges were incorporated in the first article tackled in the ongoing impeachment trial.

“I asked this because as a judge, I’m actually confused of what stated in the Article 2,” Escudero said.

Escudero threw his question to Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. but the secondary prosecutor of the Article 2 of the eight articles of impeachment complaint clarified that he was not part of the group of congressmen who drafted the complaint.

“We, actually, I was not but actually I have read the complaint before I signed it,” Barzaga replied.

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2 of court Atty. Enriqueta Esguerra-Vidal submitted to the impeachment court the SALN Escudero said: “I know but of Corona from 2002 to 2010. that’s not my point. Who really As of 2010, Corona’s total net drafted this complaint. I just worth is P22,938,980 with zero wanted to know who behind liability.

Based on his SALN, Corona this?”

Barzaga suggested to ad- borrowed P11 million from dress his question to their lead Basa-Guidote Enterprises Inc., a corporation owned by the prosecutor Rep. Niel Tupas.

“You have stated that chief family of his wife Cristina, but justice failed to disclose to the the Chief Justice was able to public his SALN but inside the pay it in five years.

So far, the prosecution has article, you also stated that he (Corona) did not include his already presented three witnessproperties and there is a third es that also include Malacanang allegation that he amassed ill- records section chief Marianito gotten wealth. Are these three Dimaandal who testified last separate acts?” Escudero asked. Wednesday and Randy Rutaquio Escudero said that when it of Taguig-Pateros Registry of comes to voting, the senator- Deeds.

Rutaquio testifi ed on the judges will vote for only one 303.5-square meter condocomplaint.

“But Article 2 was actually minium unit in Taguig City accused the chief justice of which the prosecution alleged three acts. The two were not as owned by the Chief Justice even mentioned in the title, so and his wife.

Rutaquio presented to the can you guide us. Please give us your opinion because we impeachment court a deed of want to be clarified,” Escudero sale in the name of Maria Czarina Corona. He said the attorneydirected Tupas.

Tupas said: “We will do that of-fact in this transaction, as sold by Megaworld Corp., was your honor.”

Last Wednesday, SC clerk the chief justice himself. (PNA)

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Clarify From page 1

Distribution of relief goods to Sendong victims at North City Central School in Barangay Puntod, Cagayan de Oro. At right, Kiwanians committed to selfless service, from left Mr. Paul Borja, Dr. Ramon Nery, Mr. Rudy Seballos, Mr. Boy Marcoso, DSWD representative and Mr. Dindin Contreras.

Kiwanis division 4A’s distributes relief goods to Sendong victims

By BERDITA G. CONTRERAS Contributor

TIRELESSLY, conscientiously and consistently, Kiwanis Division 4A, spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Dindin Contreras, Health, Education, Environment and Livelihood Program ( H.E.L.P.) Inc. led by its President Ben Contreras, and Tanada Foundation distributed relief items on January 7, 2011 to Sendong victims , who comprise 98 families with an average of four members each family, tantamounting to 392 recipients, and situated at North City Cental School, Puntod, Cagayan de Oro.

FICCO Bldg., Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel No. 72-3344, cell No. 09264874974 Look for Ai/Rose

New styles of brand new, branded dresses and blouses, sandals and bags

The benevolent and selfless attitude to help of Paul Borja and Rudy Seballos, President and Vice President of Cagayan de Oro Kiwanis Club prevailed against the strong pouring of rain during that day.

B or j a and S eb a l l o s worked in tandem with the rest of the officers and members in the persons of Boy Marcoso, P. ASPAC Chair, Dr. Monching Nery, TOFIL 2011 Awardee, Riel Jaraula and Ric, DSWD representative.

The persistent downpour did not hamper the group to reach out and respond to the calls of sustainable existence.

As stated some days ago, the assistance program of Kiwanis Division 4A, H.E.L.P. Inc. and Tanada Foundation will not end inadvertently here and now, but it will go on and on because other concerned entities, both local and international are dynamically supportive to our drive. They have been rallying behind us to

pursue our humanitarian undertakings. To that, we salute them––for they have synergized us to face and fortify difficulties and hindrances of the task that we assigned ourselves to reach the grassroots of Sendong calamities. Over and above our preoccupations, we can not simply ignore , of course, the beaming smile and innocent laughter of the kids who resoundingly exclaimed, “Thank you !” as they saw us apportion the goods to all of them.

Pinay dies in Lebanon

By MANUEL M. EGAY JR. Caraga news bureau BUTUAN City––Relatives of OFW Juvilyn Concon were still in shock after receiving reports on her sudden death when the building she stayed along with some Filipinos suddenly collapsed in Beirut, Lebanon.

Juvilyn, 32 years of age and a native of Barangay Cebulan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur was identified as one of the fatalities along with Mary Ann Davatos Ida and Lucy Bombales and 23 other nationals when the building suddenly collapsed last Sunday.

She worked as a Pastor at God’s Divine Love International Ministry Church which is located at the 4th floor of the said building.

According to OWWA Regional Office, Juvilyn’s parents will receive 200,000 pesos death benefit and additional 20,000 pesos burial benefit. OWWA personnel personally met with the

parents of the victim to discuss on how Juvilyn’s remains will be repatriated from Lebanon.

They also added that the two other victims are not members of OWWA; however, their agency will still give assistance on the repatriation so that their remains will be returned to their loved ones.

The Lebanese government is also making investigation on

the said incident and pledged to give financial assistance to the victims which according to a local newspaper will give 20,000 dollars each.

They suspected that the cause of the collapse triggered on heavy rains and the on-going construction of structures near the building which is around 80 years old.

The local government of Esperanza also made an effort in assisting the OWWA staff in locating the parents of Juvilyn through their CBMS system. According to Mrs. Agustina Concon, they are planning to hold the vigil on Juvilyn’s remains for one week.

“Buotan kaayo si Juvilyn.

Nilarga siya sa Lebanon tungod kay gusto niya nga ma haw-as ang among kinabuhi ilabi na sa iyang mga igsoon. Nasakit man gud ang iyang igsoon mao nga napursige siya og lakaw. Karon nga wala na siya, mag unsa na man lang mi”, said Mrs. Concon.

(Juvilyn was a very good daughter. She went to Lebanon because she wants our life to prosper especially her siblings.

She was also forced to work abroad because her brother was also sick. Now that she’s gone, we don’t know how we can cope up with our life).

Juvilyn’s remains is expected to arrive in Butuan City next week and will be transported immediately to Esperanza via land trip.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

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KK-6 &KK-8. Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano (wearing glasses) dons a pair of boots as he directs the cleanup operations at Acacia, Barangay Carmen. Mud and debris left by floodwaters in the area were removed by some 5,000 cleaners who came from Misamis Oriental armed with heavy equipment and cleaning materials. Residents of the area who were not able to clean their houses up until Wednesday were helped by the volunteers.

Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Emano hails group for holding clean-up drive in Oro

By GERRY L. GORIT, Photo-journalist

CAGAYAN de Oro Mayor Vicente Y. Emano has expressed gratitude to the volunteers from Misamis Oriental who cleaned barangay Carmen on Wednesday of mud and debris left over by last month’s floodwaters.

The mayor also thanked the congressmen, provincial officials, and town officials who spearheaded the cleanup drive.

Some 5,000 volunteers from both districts of Misamis Oriental were mobilized

to help residents of Acacia in barangay Carmen clean their houses, surroundings and streets.

Leading the volunteers were Representatives Peter M. Unabia of the 1st district of Misamis Oriental, Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano of the 2nd district of Misamis Oriental, Benjo Benaldo of the 1st District of Cagayan de Oro, Provincial Board members Arrish Canonigo and Heckert Emano, and EMANO

the town mayors and vice mayors, namely Jerry lagbas of Sugbongcogon, Manuel Pamisa Jr. of Lagonglong, Catherine Ifurong of Talisayan, Redentor Jardin if Jasaan, Romeo Gue Gue of Salay, Santiago Ocot Jr. of Magsaysay, Dennis Roa of Naawan, Ken Uyguangco of Medina, Rey Buhisan of Magsaysay and Rommel Maslog of Talisayan.

Cagayan de Oro Vice Mayor Ian Acenas oversee the operations for the city government, with Councilor Alden Bacal.

Pag-IBIG Fund vowed to run after erring employers CHIEF Executive Officer Darlene Marie B. Berberabe of Pag-IBIG has announced that the Fund will be intensifying its efforts to enforce the mandatory provision of Republic Act 9679. Under the said law (the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009), membership in Pag-IBIG Fund is mandatory for all employers and employees covered and should be covered by the SSS and the GSIS. By end of 2011, there are still some 250,000 employers around the country who are not registered with the Fund.

“These employers are depriving their personnel of the benefits of membership in the Fund – benefits which include long term savings with better than usual earnings, access to housing finance, and easy access to short-term cash loans in times of need,” according to Berberabe.

To help enforce the law, Pag-IBIG has forged agreements with local government units which provides for making Pag-IBIG registration a pre-requisite to securing or renewing a business permit.

“We, however, recognize that some employers are unable to register with the Fund due to the accu-

mulation of penalties on uncollected and unremitted contributions,” the Pag-IBIG CEO added. “ Thus, Pag-IBIG is implementing a penalty condonation program for unregistered or delinquent employers beginning January 2 until June 30, 2012 only.”

Since the program will only run for a limited period, Berberabe encourages employers who have yet to register with the Fund to take advantage of this program.

“After June 30, we have no other recourse but to file cases against unregistered employers as part of the Fund’s Intensified Membership Enforcement and Collection Campaign (IMECC),” the CEO cautioned.

For more information on the Pag-IBIG Penalty Condonation Program for

unregistered or delinquent employers, companies may call hotline 7244244 (for Metro Manila) or get in touch with the Pag-IBIG branch office nearest them.

They may also email the secretariat at employerpencon@pagibigfund.gov.ph.

Diad Puso Mi Fund Coordinators and other HDMF stakeholders left the world-class Sison Auditorium praising the Pag-IBIG Fund branch’s success when it launched the first “Diad Puso Mi (Here in Our Hearts) Awards” during the Fund’s 31st anniversary celebration in December.

The Diad Pus o Mi Awards 2011 was intended to recognize individuals, employers, and organizations that demonstrated significant achievements with outstanding outcome for this year. They were honored for their exemplary performance and unwavering support to the Pag-IBIG Fund’s programs and undertakings.

Award categories included Distinguished Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, Leadership Award, and the Outstanding Media Partner Award.

Vicente Mendoza of the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (CENPELCO), ERRING/PAGE 11

Also joining the activity were Gingoog Vice Mayor Erick Canosa, crew coordinators Gerry Sabal and Boboy Acain, Carmen councilor Inday Dahino, and the chiefs of staff of the three congressmen: Bebeng Dumadag, Jun Pacamalan and Alejandro Bascon.

According to Congressman Emano, the volunteer workers did a 70%-80% clean up of the area during the whole day activity.

He said heavy equipment has now cleared the area of tree trunks and other large

debris that remained in the area for about a month after the disaster struck.

After clearing the area of the big piles of garbage, sweepers cleaned away the smaller debris from the houses and the surroundings with the consent of the residents.

Congressman Emano said the Misamis Oriental volunteers will return to Cagayan de Oro on January 28 to help clean other barangays in the city that were also hardest hit by the floods, including Balulang.

KALAHI – CIDSS PROJECT Office of the Barangay Community Project Management Committee Barangay: SAWAGAN Municipality: VERUELA Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR INVITATION TO BID The community of Barangay Sawagan has received assistance from the DSWD KALAHI – CIDSS Project.

Interested bidders are requested to submit their offered price for the contract indicated below: Construction and completion of the works listed below: Name of Community Project: Rehabilitation of 1.64 Km. Sitio PayleSawagan Farm-to-Market Road Items No. 1.

Qty..

Unit

Clearing & Grubbing

Items of Work/Description of Work

11,480.00

sq.m.

P

Unit Cost P

2.

Common Surplus Excavation

2,422.60

cu.m

P

P

3.

Embankment

1,514.64

cu.m

P

P

4.

Sub-Grade Preparation

11, 480.00

sq m.

P

P

5.

Aggregate Sub-base Coarse

1,476.00

cu.m

P

P

6.

Aggregate Base Coarse

1,180.80

cu.m

P

P

7.

Reinforce Concrete Culvert Pipe

32.00

In.m.

P

P

8.

Stone Masonry

0.78

cu.m

P

P

9.

Steel Billboard

1.00

unit

P

P

TOTAL

Total

P

Amount in Words:

We will only accept an offered price that is fixed and is not subject to any adjustment. Bid shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of submission.

Issuance of bidding documents is free of charge and may be obtained from the Barangay Hall.

A pre – bid conference will be held at the Barangay Hall on January 24, 2012 at 01:00 in the afternoon.

All bids must be accomplished by a bid security in any of the following forms: Cash, Cashier’s check, manager’s check, bank draft or bank guarantee = 2% of bid price.

All bids must be received on February 03, 2012 at 11:00 in the morning and will be opened in public in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the following address: KALAHI – CIDSS PROJECT Barangay Community Sub- Project Management Committee Barangay Hall Barangay Sawagan, Municipality of Veruela Province of Agusan del Sur Please attach to your quotation with the requirements provided in the Instruction to Bidders containing the following: I. Technical Documents; II. Legal Documents; and, III. Financial Documents The community reserves the right to reject any bid or waive any defect or formality. The lowest calculated and responsive bid shall be used as the criterion in the selection of the contractor. The community will not reimburse any expenses related to the preparation of bids.

Mindanao Daily: Jan. 17 & 20, 2012

(Sgd.) LITA C. DAHIROC Chairperson, Barangay Sawagan Community Sub-Project Management Committee

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MONDAY, JANUARY20, 9, 2012 FRIDAY, JANUARY

Flood control project in Camiguin unveiled

By CRIZ DIAZ, Associate Editor

A P455 million flood-control project funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was recently unveiled in the island province of Camiguin.

The project involved the construction of two Sabo Dams and the reconstruction of the Hubangon Bridge in Mahinog, Camiguin damaged by Typhoon “Nenang” in 2001.

The Sabo Dams aim to prevent the occurrence of debris flows that could cause extensive damage in the downstream area and at the same time stabilize the riverbed and mountain slopes to minimize further sediment production in the

upstream area.

The new Hubangon Bridge will restore good traffic condition since the bridge is the only route connecting Guinsiliban Port and the provincial capitol of Mambajao.

Offcials said the completed structures will improve the living condition in the hazard prone area and likewise improve the economy and tourism in the entire province of Camiguin Public works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that flash flood never occurred in Mahinog anymore since the construction of Sabo dams.

Singson was in Camigu-

ing together with JICAPhilippines representative Takahiro Sasaki during the inauguration of the newly completed projects.

Singson said he hopes the Department of Public Works and Highways does the same in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan to avoid destruction like Typhoon Sendong have had where thousands killed in a flash flood.

Part of the project included the warning system and components on community disaster preparedness.

The Secretary thanked the Japanese government through JICA for their help in putting up the two SABO dams including the reconstruction of the Hubangon

Secretary Singson lead the unveiling of the marker for the newly constructed Sabo Dams and Hubangon Bridge. He thanked the Japanese government the completed structures which will improve the living condition in the hazard prone area and likewise boost the economy and tourism in the entire province of Camiguin. Assisting Secretary Singson were (from L-R) Japanese Embassy Minister of Economic Affairs Akio Esomata, JICA Chief Representative Takahiro Sasaki and Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo. Photo supplied Bridge. government’s willing to the development of infraSasaki also assured lo- extend assistance to the structure facilities across cal officials of the Japanese Philippines especially in the country.

Extortion motive for burning cargo trucks CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro––Militar y officials yesterday confirmed the communist New People’s Army (NPA) responsible for the burning of two banana Photo shows a cargo truck loaded with bananas on its way to Davao. Rebels burned cargo trucks of Davaotwo cargo trucks loaded with bananas Wednesday morning Bukidnon. based Japanese Sumitomo Photo supplied Fruits Company Wednesday morning.

OUR CLIENT IS THE LARGEST COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON MANUFACTURER Maj . Eu g e n i o Ju l i o IN THE WORLD, WITH MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. CLIENT WILL BE ESTABLISHING ITS Osias, IV, spokesman of OPERATIONS IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY WITHIN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2012. WE the army’s 4th Infantr y ARE IN NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Division here said that 1. OPERATIONS MANAGER the rebels belonged to Qualifications: t h e Gu e r i l l a Front 5 3 1. College graduate of a reputable University or College; of the Southern Mind2. Male or female; 3. Not more than 35 years old; 4. With at least 3 years supervisory experience; 5. Strong sense of leadership; 6. Has fast and effective problem-solving abilities; 7. Good in oral and written communications skills both in English and Cebuano; 8. Computer-literate and proficient in common Spreadsheet application; 9. Self-starter and work effectively with people; 10. Eager to learn; 11. Willing to travel Will help, if applicant has the following knowledge and abilities: 1. Preparing program budgets; 2. Facilitating and implementing programs; 3. Controlling inventory; 4. Handling logistics; 5. Stimulate positive vibes, teamwork and creativity among employees, workforce and external customers; 6. Conduct meetings with both internal and external customers, listening and addressing problems; 7. Deal with client complaints, shipment delays, and make fast effective decisions to help run the Company smoothly and for solving problems and preventing them from re-surfacing.

2. ACCOUNTANT Qualifications: 1. Certified Public Accountant; 2. Male or female; 3. Not more than 35 years old; 4. At least 3 years professional level experience in accounting; 5. Good in oral and written communications skills; 6. Computer literate and proficient with common Spreadsheet application; 7. Self-starter and can work with minimum supervision; Will help, if the applicant has the following knowledge and abilities: 1. Excellent in accounting theory, practice and procedures; 2. Knowledgeable with laws, rules, regulations and policies affecting financial management; 3. Analyze and interpret accounting & statistical data; 4. Prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations.

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: Mr. Severino V. Tabasuares, Jr. SVT & Associate Consultantancy No. 66 Aquarius St. Villa Ernesto Subdivision Cagayan de Oro City, or e-mail: stabasuares@yahoo.com MD: Jan. 19-25, 2012

EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PROTAMEO C. MOFAR SR., Left no will upon his death leaving A PARCEL OF LAND lot no 149 cad 507, located at Brgy, 5. Balingasag, MISAMIS Oriental, particularly described as follows; “A parcel of land with Tax Declaration no. 0810000501070, bounded on the North by B. Olano Street: on the East by lot 012 on the south by lot 011: on the west by roa Street: containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE (173) square meters., more or less, is under EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE, to the convenience and advantage of the said parties to mutually agree and adjudicate the following manner: 1. Lot 149-A with an area of 58 square meters, belong to PROTAMEO MOFAR JR.; 2. Lot 149-B with an area of 57 square meters, belong to the HEIRS OF REDENTOR MOFAR, represented

by MOFAR ANICETO R. ; 3.

Lot 149-C, with an area of 57 square meters, belong to DEDINIA M. ACOSTA; Under notary public Atty. Mario T. JUNI Doc No.423 Page No.85 Book No.115 Series of 2008.

MDB: Dec 28, 2011, Jan 4, & 20, 2012

anao Revolutionary Party Committee.

He s aid t he alleged motive for the burning was extortion. “Perhaps, t he Japanes e comp any refused to pay revolutionary taxes to the communist rebels,” Osias added.

About 30 fully armed rebels flagged down the two cargo trucks loaded with bananas en route to Davao in the Highways of Maloos in Barangay Sinuda, Kitaotao, Bukidnon Wednesday morning.

The Japanese firm has a banana plantation in Bukidnon, Osias added.

Osias said the rebels, clad in army uniforms, established a checkpoint with a signboard of the army’s 23rd Infantry Battalion logo.

He said the rebels ordered the truck drivers to disembark then torched the cargo trucks before fleeing toward Quezon.

Pursuing troopers c au g ht up t h e f l e e i n g rebels about 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday and engaged in a running gun battle that lasted until Wednesday evening.

Osias said four army soldiers suffered slight shrapnel wounds when they ran on landmines planted by t he f leeing rebels along the way.

He said pursuit operations conduc ted by the army’s 8th Infantr y B att alion cont inue although sporadic fighting between the rebels has ceas ed as of Thurs day morning. CD

AMENDED EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of late ANATOLIA VELEZ CORPUZ, who died on September 22, 2008, at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, leaving a Parcel of Land (Lot No. 6590 of the Cadastral Survey of Cagayan) situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY (8,530) SQUARE METERS, more or less and embraced in TCT No. T-15561, considering that 450 square meters portion of which was already sold by the deceased during her lifetime on June 3, 2010 registered under Doc. No. 384, Page No. 077, Book No. 76, Series of 2010 before Notary Public Atty. Buenaventura E. Sagrado; with a remaining area of 8, 080 square meters only is under EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON in favor to JESUS M. CORPUZ, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City;MEVELYN J. LIGSANAN, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; FRANK V. CORPUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; EMMA V. CORPUZ-CAMPION, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; WILBUR V. CORPUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Villa Trinitas Subdivision, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; DEMOCRITO V. CORPUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; QUINTILITO V. CORPUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; ROSITO V. CORPUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; VERNA C. CORPUZ-OBSIOMA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; JOHNRO D. MAANDIG, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; JAY JACALAN, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; and NONILYN C. JACALAN, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; mutually agreed to amend the said Extrajudicial Settlement to include all compulsory heirs and to correct the assigned areas among others being her surviving spouse and children, as per Doc. No. 386; Page No. 077; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2011; under Notary Public of Atty. MARIA NORA L. GONZALES-CAGANG. MDB: JAN. 20, 27 & FEB. 3, 2012

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DENR donates seized logs worth P4.6million

By ERIC F. GALLEGO

BUTUAN City––The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga has disposed some P4.6 million worth of confiscated logs to the the Department of Education (DepEd), local government unit, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and military sector.

This represents a total of 1,294 cubic meters of logs and 58,317.73 bd.ft of lumber and flitches products.

Regional Executive DiMisamis Oriental Provincial Board member Arrish Canonigo of the provincial councilors league joins in the cleaning of Acacia in Barangay Carmen as volunteers from both districts of the province help residents in washing their places off the mud left over by floodwaters. Some 5,000 people volunteered for the activity organized by the congressmen, provincial board members, mayors and vice mayors of Misamis Oriental who are allied with Mayor Vicente Y. Emano of Cagayan de Oro. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Witness in vice mayor slay attempt surfaces Lawyers prepare charges against alleged mastermind COTABATO City––A 48-year-old Maguindanaon on Wednesday surfaced and claimed he personally knew the alleged gunman who ambushed city Vice Mayor Muslimin Sema on January 10.

And a group of lawyers is now preparing a case to be filed against the mastermind, Sema said.

The witness, who refused to be identified before media,said he personally knew the alleged gunman who shot and critically wounded Sema while he was heading for home.

The male witness, who wore dark glasses and a military bull cap, faced newsmen and said he decided to come out because he would like to help the vice mayor who is also the chair of the Moro National Liberation Front.

“I know him and I will only speak in the presence of a lawyer,” he said.

Sema said he will “allow the law to take its course” in the case many believed was the most daring crime committed in the city.

The vice mayor said he will report for work on Jan 24 to preside the regular session of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

Police Director General Nicanor Bartolome, once assigned here as police mobile group director in 1990s, has created a police-led Task Force Sema to speed-up the investigation, identify the brains and file appropriate charges in court.

Sema also assured that the MNLF will not take the law into its hands and allow the wheels of justice take its course.

Sema gets feed only with liquid food through nostrils, but has been obviously agile, except for not being able to speak loud enough that he would have to write what he wants to say on a whiteboard.

He was hit in his right jaw when Abdullah and a companion, who were riding in tandem on a motorcycle, overtook the vice mayor’s vehicle and opened fire with assault rifles. Wire reports

Agsur generally peaceful in 2011 AGUSAN del Sur––The Philippine Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion has identified five rebel “hot spots” in the province but engaged in only four armed conflicts with the communist rebels at the end of 2011.

Col. Nhel Richard Patricio, commander of the army’s 26th Infantry Battalion, said the encounter with armed communist rebels occurred in Sitio Goshen,

New Tubigon, Sibagat, Barangay Dimasalang, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, midOctober last year.

Two other armed encounters occurred until the end of December last year, he added.

Patricio said the army also recorded two arson cases in Barangays Sta. Maria and Libertad, all in the municipality of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. CD

rector Leonardo R. Sibbaluca said the DepEd/Technical Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) were given about 967.18 cubic meters

of logs and 58,317.73 board feet of lumber and flitches which it manufactured into arm chairs.

Several officials of public schools have also requested from the DENR for the confiscated lumber products for the construction of classrooms last year. These public schools are the Isla Heneral Integrated School in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur which requested 21 pieces (1,00.50 bd.ft) of SEIZED/p.11

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

The human cost of illegal mining ACCORDING to historians, King Ferdinand of Spain once said, “Get gold humanely if possible, but at all costs get gold.”

Because of its rarity, a glittering piece of gold jewelry is an expensive purchase. That’s nothing, however, compared to the price paid by those living in impoverished mining communities.

The gold rush in our country’s history has been going for decades because of the precious metal’s high demand in the local and international market. And the impoverished Pinoys have never stopped mining, panning and digging for it everywhere because it means a profitable livelihood. Gold strikes a good price more in the international market like India. Indians have more gold in jewelry alone than the US Treasury has in its vaults. Since the time of the spice route trade, India has consumed close to 50 percent of the annual output of gold.

In the Philippines the

Editorial easy gold has already been legally mined in several regions. It gave good revenues to local governments such as those in Surigao and Davao provinces. Is this the reason why LGU officials continue to tolerate the illegal gold industry?

Analysts say that finding new gold today usually involves wrecking havoc to the pristine ecosystems and exploiting impoverished communities. Randy Olson of the National Geographic Magazine says that tons of earth must be moved and washed— a backbreaking labor that turns the land into a moonscape—to have a few glimmers of gold in your pockets. With or without machinery, the ring on your finger means someone had to move and process 20 tons of material. He said, however, that the glittering luxury of gold, like the

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Mama’s boys THINK a minute.

In 1946, the United States Army showed to the public its brand new 30-ton computer called the ENIAC. All the credit for this invention was given to 2 men, John Mauchly and J. Eckert.

But it was actually a group of 6 women who programmed the computer and made this complex machine work.

None of those 6 women were recognized for their amazing work and achievement.

Not until today, have historians showed this injustice and given these women the credit they earned.

Sadly, throughout history women and mothers have often not been given the honor and recognition

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst they deserve.

Yet the great French leader and conqueror, Napolean, said: “The future of a child is usually the work of the mother.”

And history proves it!

In fact, many of the greatest men and leaders of the world have proudly admitted that they became strong men because of their mothers’ teaching and example.

They were proud to be

“mama’s boys!”

Some of these great men were American Presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and we could go on and on.

George Washington, the first President of the United States said: “All that I am I owe to my mother…I credit all of my success in life to

the moral and intellectual training I received from her.”

It’s clear throughout history that women and mothers are some of the most important, powerful people in the world.

Proving true the saying: “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.”

Jesus Christ Himself clearly showed that women are just as important to God as men. So won’t you ask your Maker to help you see and value yourself the same way He does?

Then, whether you’re a woman or a man, ask Jesus to forgive and help you change so you will start showing honor and respect to your mother, or wife, by the way you treat her.

Just Think a Minute.

An insensitive government

THE Aquino administration has forgotten that there are more than this government can do than be cynical about Chief Justice Renato Corona, in particular, the Supreme Court and MINING/p.10 the Judiciary in general.

Until now, this government dismally failed to address some basic problem confronting the country.

The people’s optimism of a governThe MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily ment that would bail them out of the Cris Diaz Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de quagmire of destitution seemed to Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and have died down in vain.

Industry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, For instance, the people are complaining of the Aquino and with Business Permit No. 2011-1516, TIN No. 946-396- government’s inability to deal with the oil price hike. For 807-001 the month of January this year, prices of oil had gone Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, up four times stomping on the Filipinos’ sensibility of Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 survival.

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Wage earners struggle to subsist on meager inmindanaodailynews@gmail.com come devoid of purchasing power. Sometimes victims of calamities like flood, landslide and natural and manDANTE M. SUDARIA PUBLISHER made disasters are luckier to have gotten the attention of the world. The point is victims of calamities and natural ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA RUEL V. PELONE disasters simply earn the right to live out of donation MANAGER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and contribution.

MELANIE RIVERA ALLAN M. MEDIANTE The life styles of victims of calamities are better than IRENE DOMINGO EXECUTIVE EDITOR

those who are not victims but struggle to make both ends meet in order to eke a living.

The Aquino government is aware of this. Instead, it focused its energy on gunning after political adversaries and those perceived to be critical of its style of leadership. Along this line, the Filipinos had suffered.

For the past weeks, many are asking on the government’s failure to lay down concrete plans to cushion the impact of oil price hike. While there are palliatives such as “Tawid Pampasada” providing discounts to public utility drivers, this is largely available only in Metro Manila. What about in the provinces, Mr. President?

There are even insinuations that the “Tawid Pampasada” project is only available to those politically aligned with the Aquino administration. While this idea is not worth entertaining, nobody can blame if people think that their government has failed to meet the people’s expectation.

Gone with those complaints, government spokesmen mused. After all, the Aquino government enjoys the trust of the majority of the Filipinos. Surveys are clear on this. But, when surveys tell the exact sentiments of the people on government’s breakdown in the performance of delivering basic needs to the people, Malacañang is quick to criticize such survey as nothing of importance.

Perhaps, what the Aquino government wants is for the people to keep quite, close their eyes, plug their ears and be unmindful of its inequities and excesses. So be it!

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First of two parts FINALLY, Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona had his day in court. Accused of betrayal of public trust, and graft and corruption, and culpable violation of the Constitution, Corona was impeached by the House of Representatives and is now facing his accusers – eleven representatives of the people – before a Senate impeachment trial with the 23 senators sitting as judges.

Corona and his wife Cristina attended the first day of the trial to prove — as his chief defense counsel retired Supreme Court Justice Serafin Cuevas pronounced — that he is not hiding anything. But as it turned out, Corona’s defense attorneys demanded that the list of 45 properties allegedly owned by the Coronas not be accepted in the trial. If he was not really hiding anything, why would he object to the introduction of public information as evidence?

Collective voice

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Perry Diaz San Francisco, CA The impeachment trial is all about Corona’s character. It’s all laid out in the prosecution team’s opening statement, which was read

by Congressman-prosecutor Niel C. Tupas Jr. “As public servants,” Tupas began, “we took an oath to uphold the people’s will at all times. All who hold positions in the government of our Republic are accountable for their actions. For the power of the sovereign Filipino people is a power that is higher than the Executive, the Legislative or even the Judiciary.

And therefore, no matter how high and mighty one’s position may be, one can never, ever be beyond pub-

lic accountability. Today, we lay down before this impeachment tribunal the product of the collective voice of the people.”

Having said that, Tupas then crystallized the prosecution’s objective: “We are not here to indict the Supreme Court as an institution, or to do battle with the judicial branch of government. We are here to search for the truth so as to restore the strength and independence of the judiciary. We are here because one man — Chief Justice Renato Corona — has bartered away for a pot of porridge the effectiveness, the independence, and the honor of the Supreme Court.

Mr. Senate President, your honors, one very important question before this honorable impeachment tribunal is, by what standards should Renato Corona be judged?”

After he briefly extolled two Supreme Court icons, Cayetano Arellano, the first Chief Justice and Jose Abad Santos, who preferred to die at the hands of the Japanese rather than betray his country, Tupas said: “The Code of Judicial Conduct demands that a judge must be like Caesar’s wife — someone who must not only be pure but must be beyond suspicion at all times. Therefore, a Justice must be judged according to the highest standards.

Against such standards, we then ask: Who is Chief Justice Corona? What kind of a man is he?”

Tupas described Corona as a “loyal servant” to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from the time she became Vice-President in 1998 until she became President in 2001. Then COURT/p.10

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Mining From page 6 like the sparkle of a diamond, does not reflect the inhumane manner in which it was likely acquired.

Here in Cagayan de Oro, the “inhumane” manner included the destruction of the lands and trees that could have prevented severe flooding. Task Force Macajalar, an environment watchdog, also reported that illegal miners have been using explosives in the gold mines at Cagayan de Oro hinterland barangays.

Taking a cue from the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines which has seriously called on the government to crack down on small and fly-by-night mining operators, those involved in Cagayan de Oro illegal

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mining (which allegedly include city officials ) must be also made to answer the issue.

The Chamber says illegal mining use methods that are more destructive to the environment. Due to the recent tragedies in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and Compostela Valley, the government vowed to crack down the destroyers of the environment. It declared that environmental terrorism by illegal loggers and miners should now be made a high crime. This is something to praise for.

That the Aquino administration is now taking action against illegal logging and mining operators for the massive flash floods unleashed by Sendong, and the recent tragic landslides in the gold mine sites of

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Compostela Valley, is something assuring to the public in general. The desired result, however, remains to be seen.

If the governor of Compostela Valley ordered the creation of an independent commission to look into alleged involvement of town officials, including the mayor of Pantukan town, in the illegal mining operations in the area, who would do so to prosecute Cagayan de Oro officials?

Since it recently vowed to hold local officials accountable if it would turn out that they committed wrongdoing or were negligent in implementing the no-habitation policy imposed by the national government on adjacent mining sites, the national government should be seri-

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While it’s a good idea to be specific about what you hope to accomplish, it’s also good to leave space for opportunities.

CANCER. When you have a reluctance to give one hundred percent of yourself with your romantic partner it can stunt the growth of your relationship. The love vibes are strong in your life so it would be advisable to deal with inner demons now.

LEO . Be careful not to spend too much. Now is a time to LEO. consolidate your income and expenses and make a plan to achieve financial freedom by the end of the year. All it takes is self–discipline and dedication for you to come out the winner.

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ous in taking action against erring Oro City officials.

Is it not high time also for the Cagayanons to do something concrete if the allegations against Mayor Emano, et al, are proven?

Let everyone have his day in court if only to prevent another staggering loss of human lives again.

Court From page 6 appointed Corona’s wife Cristina to plum positions in the Camp John Hay Management Corporation and then appointed Corona himself as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and the “best reward” of all, Corona took a “midnight oath” as Chief Justice. Tupas said that Corona’s appointment as Chief Justice also served an “immoral” purpose: to shield

SAGITTARIUS. While change is a good thing, you want to make sure it is in the right direction. You don’t want to take a sideway’s step. What’s in the stars for you this year is a serious upgrade, so you don’t want to settle for anything less than you already have.

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Arroyo from prosecution for her misdeeds during her presidency.

Tupas then outlined the eight articles of impeachment against Corona. He mentioned Article 2 last, saying: “And finally, we come to Article 2 where the prosecution will prove that Chief Justice Renato Corona amassed illgotten wealth after he was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2002. To give you an idea of this article, let me present to you some of the prized pieces of the Corona crown jewels,” and named several multi-million properties.

And in a stinging indictment of Corona, Tupas said, “The governing principle of our laws is clear: unexplained discrepancy between an official’s income and his assets, declared or undeclared, is

prima facie evidence of illgotten wealth, and therefore, is an impeachable crime of graft and corruption.”

“In closing,” he said, “the message of the House, as the representatives of the people, is the same as that given by Oliver Cromwell when he dismissed England’s Long Parliament on April 20 of 1653. Before God and country, we say: “It is high time for us to put an end to your sitting in that place, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue, and defiled by your practice of every vice, you are an enemy to good government, as you have sold your country for a mess of pottage, and like Judas Escariot betrayed your God for a few pieces of gold.

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The officials of the longer be deducted from the Manobo Tribal School gross income, and hence can Development Center in no longer be exempt from Bunawan, Agusan del Sur income tax, “nag-invest pa was also granted by the rin sa MP2 Program ng PagDENR with their request of IBIG ang mga empleyado 4,859.89 bd. ft. of lumber namin.”

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Bagansiya Revoke From page 1 tasked by Mayor Emano to gather list of those violating the order NOT TO INCREASE while we are still under the state of calamity. Pero nag ingon si Mayor nga hatagan kini sila ug sulat aron makahimo sa ilang rason ngano nga gipatas-an nila ang presyo sa gasolina ug krudo nga aduna man untay order ug pagahimoon ang paginspection sa matag gasoline station karong Byernes aron mahibaloan kinsa gyod ang nakasupak ug nga kinahanglan nga ibalik nila ang presyo sa gasolina ug krudo sa Disyembre 16,” Elipe said.

He said that he is proposing a resolution directing all gasoline stations to return back to the gasoline price last December 16.

“We respect what happened in Iran in where an increase of gasoline and crude oil price should have to be impose. But I urged these gasoline stations to please return the price of their respective gasoline and

crude oil to the December 16 price sd Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City are still under the state of calamity,” Elipe said.

Meanwhile, Elipe urged CEPALCO and Cagayan de Oro Water District to condone surcharge and penalty to the people of Cagayan de Oro City.

“The city is in crisis, CEPALCO and COWD should consider,” Elipe lamented.

Elipe was joined by city councilor Ramon Tabor.

“I was insistent in reminding these gasoline dealers. I really was thankful to the city that we condone real property taxes to those Sendong victims. I am urging more so the people of city to give special concern to these sendong victims, give them time to recover as how can they tax their damaged lands,” Tabor said.

Diocese From page 1 over Manila archdioceserun Radyo Veritas Tuesday.

“I was among the victims and that’s why I was so furious because it seems that they are not doing anything,” he said.

To date, according to him, the situation of victims in evacuation centers

remains “tragic” with at least seven people already lost their sanity.

“Who will not lost sanity in a situation wherein you already lost your house or a family member, and then you will stay in one room with 20 to 15 families for 31 days now to be exact,” he said.

Last January 9, concerned groups and individuals including Church officials met and discussed the issue with Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz.

Saragoza said the mayor cited the standard accounting procedures of the Commission on Audit as the reason for the slow disbursement of funds.

“One of the conditions once the state of calamity declared, the standard accounting procedures are set aside for a need to answer the immediate need of the people,” he said.

“It’s really maddening and disappointing! They’re so slow,” Saragoza exclaimed.

The lawyer called on Aquino administration to do something on the issue for the welfare of the typhoon victims.

“We need a sort of pressure from Malacañang and find out what have been done to the donations. Right

now, I think many donors are hoping that their help already reached the victims,” he said.

“We would like to inform them that it’s not the case here. Some aids reached the victims but it’s too minimal,” said Saragoza.

But the lawyer clarified that the issue is not corruption because the hefty funding is intact at the bank.

“We’ve seen the bank statements,” he said. “We are angry because the money received for sure was given by the donors for immediate response.” [CBCPNews]

Gunmen From page 1 our authorities for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators,” he said.

“With the said small amount Oroquietanons can be challenge to help solve the crime and definitely informants and information will be treated confidential,” added the mayor.

The mayor urged local residents to come out in the open and pinpoint the suspects.

He said that those people who want to become witness in the incident will put under the Witness Protection Protection (WPP).

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A Scooter for Every Rider A BEAUTIFUL new scooter by Honda is making a statement on Philippine city roads, and it’s only fitting that brand ambassadors Ramon “RJ” Jacinto and Patricia Grandidge have been chosen to personify it.

The new Honda Scoopy is a stylish compact scooter engineered to deliver excellent city cruising performance. Launched recently by Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the Scoopy boasts of trendsetting design, value-driven features, and enhanced riding efficiency. More impor tantly, it represents HPI’s commitment to meet the demands of an increasingly diverse motorcycle community.

It i s a c om mu n it y that happens to include ro c k - a n d - ro l l l e g e n d Jacinto and sweet and sassy model-entrepreneur Grandidge. While one is known for his signature guitar riffs and radio-

“The Honda Scoopy, a beautiful new compact scooter, combines style and substance to meet the demands of an increasingly diverse motorcycle community” friendly melodies, and the other for her supermodel good looks and entrepreneurial savvy, both share a common passion for motorcycles. It thus comes to no surprise that Honda’s two newest brand ambassadors now prefer to ride and arrive in style using their own custom Honda Scoopys: a rock-and-roll-inspired version—complete with airbrushed electric guitars—for Jacinto and, for Grandidge, a pink and purple modification of the scooter, accented with cupcake patterns.

The Honda Scoopy is poised to win over even more motorcycle users. Lightweight, compact, built with a durable

aluminum chassis, and polished with design stylings that evoke both the timeless design of classic scooters as well as the metropolitan high-street vibe, the Scoopy appeals naturally to a wide range of riders. It’s also available in a range of color options (pearl metalloid white, pearl angel yellow, cheerful pink metal, candy rose red, and asteroid black metallic), thus empowering the market with freedom of choice and expression.

A scooter with features for every rider To Jacinto, who continues to manage his own radio station, guitar store chain, and music lounge, the Scoopy serves as the

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The scooter’s 4-stroke, fuel-efficient air-cooled engine strikes the balance between performance and economy; the electric/ kick starter system and cutting-edge CDI ignition, meanwhile, mobilize the motorcycle in an instant.

As Jacinto cruises between his studio, office, stores, and stage, zipping quietly and smoothly around Metro Manila on his Honda Scoopy, design innovations like an ergonomic platform, dual pillion steps, and an enhanced brake combination system keep him (and his guitar) safe and secure at all times.

Grandidge, on the other hand, relies on the S co opy to showcase her individuality

a s well as to demon- strate that she is truly a woman of substance. When not modeling, she runs her own confectionery business, and is thus as comfortable delivering cupcakes on the sleek scooter as posing in front of a camera.

Cushy seating, spacious legroom, and generous underseat storage make the Honda Scoopy a practical vehicle of choice; a trendy set of headlights and tail light, meanwhile, ensures greater visibility on the road, even in dim or night-time riding conditions.

Going hand-inhand with Grandidge’s graceful arrivals are additional safety features like an exclus ive auto side

stand switch that stops the engine to avoid accidental acceleration when the Scoopy is being parked, a truly innovative feature that can be found only in Honda scooters, plus a functional parking brake lock that makes handling easy when mounting the motorcycle’s stand.

It is by equipping the Honda Scoopy with these features—and more—that Honda is able to broaden its appeal to motorcycle users of all kinds. Of course, there’s also the face that the new scooter, as one will notice at first sight, is oozing with style, making it irresistible to the rock-and-rollers, the sweet and sassy, and everyone else in between.