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DENR to probe illegal logging in Mindanao ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje has formed two fact-finding teams that would look into the liability of the agency’s field officers “either by negligence or collusion with illegal loggers” for the continued illegal logging operations in Southern Mindanao (Region 11) and the Caraga region (Region 13). “There is a need to pinpoint as to who should really made answerable and accountable for all this blatant disregard of our environmental laws, which would impact not only on us but also the generations of Filipinos that will come after us,” Paje said. On February 1, 2011, President Benigno Aquino III issued Executive Order No. 23 declaring a moratorium on the cutting of timber in natural and residual forests nationwide. The order also directed the DENR to refrain from issuing treecutting permits. LOGGING/PAGE 7
FILE PHOTO/BEN ARCHE ILLEGALLY CUT. Photo of some 4,945 pieces or 1,140.68 cubic meters of logs of Lauan and other trees with an estimated value of P7.9 million drifting along the Agusan River in Agusan del Sur province under the custody of the personnel of the Anti-Illegal Logging Operations.
Authorities seize P.287m worth Guv orders of ‘hot logs’ in Surigao del Sur closure of By PAT SAMONTE, Regional editor-Caraga and JOEL PORTUGAL, Correspondent
BUTUAN City––The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), backed by the police, confiscated at least P287,772 worth of undocument logs and flitches in Surigao del Sur as authorities launched a two-day intensive operations against illegal logging in Caraga region. Authorities said that some 17,062.21 board feet of abandoned Lauan and Cedar logs were seized in the towns of Carmen, Tagbina, and Cantilan during last Monday and Tuesday’s operations. Authorities are set to file criminal charges
against four people, including a barangay chairman, as a result. On Tuesday, a joint team of personnel from the Surigao del Sur environment and natural resources office, Carmen town environment office, provincial and Carmen police confiscated abandoned Lauan flitches with a volume of 791.93 board feet and market value of P19,298.25 in Purok 4, Barangay Puyat, Carmen town. The same team also seized Cedar flitches with a volume of 415.61 board feet and estimated market value of P25,936 abandoned
in Km 3, Bagras, in Barangay Puyat. On Monday, Estanislao Basalo of DENR and police operatives led by Insp. Solomon Camahig seized 61 Lauan logs with a volume of 4,356.42 board feet and market value of P58,596 abandoned in Barangay Sta. Fe, Tagbina town at around 5 in the afternoon. Police said Barangay Chairman Leonardo Lumakin of Quezon, Tagbina “came out to be the owner of said logs.” The forest products were turned over to DENR-Tagbina field office “as charges SEIZE/PAGE 7
‘gold mine’ By BEN D. ARCHE Regional editor-Davao
MATI City––The provincial government of Davao Oriental recently issued an order to stop the operation of small-scale gold mining in the town of Tarragona after a consultation with the concerned officials and agencies of the government. During a consultative meeting on July 16 led by Davao Oriental Governor Corazon T. Nuñez-Malanyaon at the Capitol building, stakeholders decided to close the mining operations in the area for several concerns involving health, ORDERS/PAGE 7
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Davao Region Editor: CRIS DIAZ, Email: crisguardian@yahoo.com
Trade dept promotes ‘pangasius’ as food staple DAVAO City––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Davao region has called on stakeholders to actively participate in the promotion of pangasius fish as a family staple. During the Pangasius Culture Management Seminar held here recently, DTI-Davao regional director Marizon S. Loreto, emphasized the need of an intensive marketing plan to make the general public aware that pangasius fish is already available in the local market. “By having a sound and viable marketing plan, we DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH SALEM REUYAN Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late Elizabeth Salem Reuyan, Formerly Elizabeth Reuyan Waga, who died intestate on 23 December 2010 in National Highway, Initao, Misamis Occidental; that at the time of her death, she was seized with properties more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1 Lot No. 368, Cad. 365, situated in Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Six Hundred Sixty Three (663) square meters, more or less, and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-35694 issued by the Register of Deeds for the Province of Misamis Oriental; Parcel 2 Lot No. 2-I-9-A, Psd-12-002306, situated in the Barrio of Tipanoy, Iligan City, containing an area of Three Hundred (300) square meters, more or less, and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-41,774 (a.f.) issued by the Register of Deeds for the City of Iligan. Parcel 3 Lot No. 6062, (Lot 5003-A, Csd-10-009424-D) situated at Barangay Tubigan, Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Two Hundred (200) square meters, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-35687 issued by the Register of Deeds for the Province of Misamis Oriental; BPI Savings deposit Account with Bank of the Philippine Islands, Dipolog City Branch, with SA No. 1829039652 in the amount of Two Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Seven & 63/100 Pesos (P202,837.63). Philippine currency are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH SALEM REUYAN, made and executed by and between; NELLIE REUYAN WAGA, MICHAEL REUYAN WAGA, and ARTLIZ SALEM REUYAN, Filipino Citizen, married, all of legal age, are all the surviving hereditary heirs of the late Elizabeth Salem Reuyan, as per Doc. No. 3853; Page No. 35; Book No. 133; Series of 2011; under Notary Public of Atty. MICHAEL ALAN Z. RANILLO. MDN: JULY 19, 26 & AUG. 2, 2012
can reap a number of opportunities – from generating investments and jobs to cornering sales in the domestic and international markets,” Loreto said. Per records of DTICompostela Valley program office, pangasius is currently sold at P185 per kg; DTI-CV is the anchor province for pangasius in the region. Merlyn Damaso, a food processor from ComVal, said unlike the catfish, pangasius can be part of the family’s daily menu. “Ang pangasius kay pwedeng everyday meal sa pamilya kay daghang luto ang
pwedeng mahimo (Pangasius can be an everyday meal since it can be prepared or cooked in many ways),” she said, adding that pangasius can be served deep fried, grilled, adobo, sweet and sour, among others. To date, Damaso also sells pangasius burger patty and lumpia, though she is still in search for other pangasius preparations. Damaso added that the meat of this fish stays firm even when overcooked, a characteristic that makes it more attractive. Apart from satisfying one’s taste buds, the leftovers of pangasius can also be processed into
a new product. “Ang skeleton sa pangasius after nimo kaunon, pwede natong i-process into feeds like fish meal ug hog feed (The pangasius bones can be processed into feeds),” said pangasius grower My Lady Rose Domingo of Davao City. DTI-CV program manager Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque said his office is matching Damaso with possible institutional buyers particularly restaurants and hotels in Davao City. “Through this way, we can create a local demand for processed pangasius,” he said. (JenMendoza-DTI 11)
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Blind man hangs self due to ill-health By BEN D. ARCHE, Regional editor-Davao
DIGOS City––A 46-year-old sightless man committed a suicide by hanging himself inside his house in Barangay Tagabuli, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur late in the evening the other day. Sta. Cruz Municipal Police Station identified the victim as Alberto Lumanas, single and staying with her sister in said barangay. Police said the victim’s sister Jerbacia Lumanas, 51, found the dead body of her younger brother and immediately reported the incident to Barangay Kagawad Ricardo Abonales who also informed the police. Jerbacia told the police that her brother had already warned her of his plan to commit suicide due to his illness, as the victim was suffering from an ulcer. The victim had already attempted to kill himself several times earlier, Jerbacia said. Police investigation showed that there was no foul play in the death of the victim.
Agrarian reform dept in Davao has new head By DING DALANON
PHOTO BY JUNNEX CHUA JR. From left, Akbayan Partylist Rep. Walden Bello, House Deputy Speaker Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III, Starjoan Villanueva of AFRIM, Atty. Nepomuceno Malaluan, and Atty. Romeo T. Cabarde Jr. of APILA join the call for the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill as the group meet with reporters for a press conference held at the Ateneo College in Davao City on July 17.
DAVAO City––The new chief of the Department of Agrarian Reform in Davao Region has recently assumed post replacing Regional Director Datu Yusoph B. Mama. Regional Director Fidel B. Morales took over the helm from the outgoing head in a simple turn-over rites on July 10. Mama acknowledged that he will leave the office in capable hands as he turned over the symbolic “key” of responsibility to his successor. He thanked all the officials and personnel for their support during his
four-year stint in the region, encouraging them to extend the same support to the incoming official. Mama will be reassigned at t he Supp or t Services Office of DAR Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Morales served as the OIC-Assistant Regional Director for Operations (ARDO) of DAR Region-12 in Cotabato City before being promoted to his present post. In his acceptance speech, Morales indicated that he is up to the challenge, amidst the backlog of last year’s difficulty in land distribution in the region.
‘Seniors’ get electronic ID cards in Davao City By BEN D. ARCHE Regional editor-Davao
DAVAO City – Senior citizens here have been pleased of having an individual electronic identification card issued to them by the
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The Smoker Fight 9 is sponsored Globe TM, Red Star Tattoo and Dr. Vicente. “Our goal is to help the beginners, amateurs, students to develop con-
Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) of the City Government of Davao. The City Government spent some P940 million for the system which includes computer units and other equipment used in the pro-
duction of modern ID cards for the senior citizens. OSCA chief Azucena Bajao said the system would make the issuance of IDs fast and easy to all senior citizens in all barangays of the city.
Bajao said they started the issuance of IDs last Monday. The initial issuance of ID is at no cost, Bajao said, however, she added once the holder lost the first one, the office will charge
P120 to be paid at the City Treasurer’s Office for the second issuance. With the new ID system, Bajao said they are confident that they could give the best service to the senior citizens in the city.
fidence inside the ring. Giving them enough ring time and exposure so that they will be ready to go and compete in the big leagues,” Vicente said. At least 20 fighters from different gyms are expected including from the Beefit
Python’s PIt, Cenojas Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA) Club, Metrolifestyle and the Kidapawan Grapplers. The fighters will only be matched during the fight day based on their weights. The referees will be Bambi Posadas and Isaac
Tuling while the judges will be known next week. Most of the judges are also experienced fighters. Assisting Vicente is his staff composed of Joachim Milana and Sidlakan Cayon and Jessa Galon. “Expect most of the fighters as newbies. It’s just for them to experience ring confidence,” Vicente said. He said Smoker Fight is a grassroots program designed to help potential fighters. Fights are not held between smokers and in basements or social clubs. Smoker fights are a great
way for amateur fighters to actually compete against another fighter, usually from another gym or dojo, as these types of events offer them a way to actually experience an actual match in a more toned down level of competition, he said. He said although smoker fights appear to be simply a class higher than sparring, they still offer a lot of the same excitement, danger, and experience like an actual fight. It is an amateur competition that gives a newbie fighter some ring time, overcome prefight shivers and develop confidence. “It’s a way of preparing f ig hters to go on mainstream fighting be it standup or mixed martial arts. And after the fight, the fighter would be able to evaluate his skills and know his strengths and weaknesses,” he said. philippine news agency
News In Focus Editor: CRIS DIAZ, Email: crisguardian@yahoo.com
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New EO merely about govt getting bigger cut from mining The measure merely affirms government’s main intent of getting a bigger cut from foreign exploitation of Filipino mineral resources THE Palace earlier released the much-awaited new mining policy, but according to research group IBON the measure merely affirms government’s main intent of getting a bigger cut from foreign exploitation of Filipino mineral resources. Among others, the mining Executive Order (EO) which outlines a new set of mining policies, seeks to undermine the authority
of local governments and of communities to regulate mining operations in their jurisdictions in the shallow monetary interest of national government for a greater share in mining revenues, said IBON. Overall, the mining EO does not fundamentally change the character of the administration’s thrust of encouraging as many investors in mining as possible
even if this means scant benefits for communities and the local economy and the irreversible loss of the country’s minerals. It does not intend to truly develop the mining industry and maximize its potential benefits for people and the environment. According to IBON, a responsible mining policy is from mineral resource plun- firms. Rather it should ad- as well as the irreversible not just about the national der and short-term com- dress the long-term envi- loss of Filipino minerals government getting a cut munity dole-outs by mining ronmental consequences for Philippine development.
China warns Phil of sowing tension in South China Sea
DFA Courtesy call. Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez pays a courtesy call to the newly appointed DFA-X Regional Director Janet Zulita Falcis. Cong. Rodriguez thanked the DFA for expediting the processing of passport applications from Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao. Also in photo are DFA Regional Consular Officials: L-R Jake Fernandez, Rowena Neri, Ma. Theresa Almirante and Maria Carmen Romanillos. KALAHI-CIDSS PROJECT Office of the Barangay Community Project Management Committee Barangay: STA. RITA Municipality: CAGDIANAO Province: DINAGAT ISLANDS INVITATION TO BID Date: July 3, 2012 The community of Barangay STA. RITA has received assistance from the DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Project. Funds come from the Loan from the World Bank/International Development Association (IDA) and from the Philippine Government. 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: Construction of 100 Linear Meters Concrete Wharf Items No. SPL-1
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BEIJING asked Manila to refrain from escalating tension in South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), this time after the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced its plans to bid out oil exploration contracts in the disputed waters. “China has repeatedly lodged representations with the Philippines for their bidding out oil exploration contracts in some of the blocs which has violated China’s interests,’’ said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin, who was quoted in an article posted on Chinese government website gov.cn. “Without permission from the Chinese government, oil exploration activities by any country or any company in waters under China’s jurisdiction are illegal,’’ the spokesman said. Last Wednesday, DOE Undersecretary James Layug bared that the Philippines would offer three blocs off the coast of Palawan that are believed to be ‘’the most promising for oil and gas deposits.’’ “All reserves in that area belong to the Philippines. We will only offer areas within our Exclusive Economic
Zone (EEZ),’’ Layug was quoted as saying, adding that exploration contracts for the three blocs will be bid out on July 31. In reaction to these statements, China called on the Philippines side to ‘’make its due contribution to maintaining peace and stability of the South China Sea.’’ “China urges the Philippines to adhere to the principle of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and not to take action that may lead to complication and escalation of tensions,’’ Liu said. China claims the entire South China Sea - a vital international shipping lane - as its own, even up to the coast of other countries. Key territories in these disputed waters include Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group), which are respectively located off the coasts of Zambales and Palawan. Believed to be rich in oil and gas deposits as well as a fertile fishing ground, Bajo de Masinloc and Kalayaan both lie within the Philippines’ 200-nautical mile EEZ.
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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. Bidding documents may be obtained from the Barangay Treasurer in the Barangay Hall for free. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Barangay Hall on July 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the following forms: Cash, cashier’s check, certified check, manager’s check, bank draft or bank guarantee – 2 % of bid price. All bids must be received on July 26, 2012 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon and will be opened in public in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the following address: Kalahi-CIDSS: KKB Project Barangay SUB-Project Management Committee Barangay Hall Barangay STA. RITA, Municipality of CAGDIANAO Province of DINAGAT ISLANDS 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. (SGD) LEONORA BAGUINAON Chairperson, Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee
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PHOTO BY SONY V. SUDARIA EMPLOYEES of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) led by Gandawali M. Razuman administer the registration of voters held at Poblacion National High School in Butig town in Lanao del Sur. Butig Town Mayor Ibrahim M. Macadato told reporters here that the voter’s registration went smoothly, peaceful and manageable.
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No salary hike could spell disaster for Pnoy come 2013 elections HIGH prices in utilities and basic commodities severely affect low-paid government public school teachers, policemen and other government employees, but there seem to be no respite to this situation. This was the gist of lawmakers’ pronouncements. They believe that there would be no salary increases as PNoy has not taken measures to include it in next year’s budget. The preliminary statements issued by Malacanang on the proposed 2013 budget are “deafeningly silent” on the demands of public school teachers and other government employees for salary increases,” a lawmaker pointed out.
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“Overworked, yet underpaid” has been the lot public school teachers since time immemorial, yet until this administration, there is no hope of easing this burden. Hitting at the inaction of President Noynoy, partylist lawmaker for teachers said that two annual budgets approved under Pnoy;s administration never included salary increases. Newly-hired teachers receive only P18,549 monthly (Salary Grade 11). The lowest among government worker salary, Teachers could pin their hopes on House Bill 2142, or the Public School Teachers’ Salary Upgrading Act. The law, once approved, pushes for a pay hike including new teachers from SG 11 to SG 15, or P24,887. monthly. But the House Bill was not certified as urgent by Aquino. It was not even included in his priority bills, and it has been pending in the Committee on Appropriations since September of 2010. The 182 congressmen who co-authored HB 2142 were determined to fight for higher teachers’ pay to be included in DepEd’s budget. At least P152.5 billion is needed for the salary upgrading of the 510,629 teachers already in DepEd’s payroll. They also vowed to campaign for enough budgetary support for the salary upgrading of teaching personnel in the tertiary level from SG 12 to SG 16 (from P19,940 to P26,878), and for the P6,000-increase in the base pay of other government employees. If Noynoy would not realize the negative consequence of his ignoring the call of these lawmakers, it would be a political disaster. Think of what 182 lawmakers, and the thousands of teachers and government workers can do come election time.
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Battling boredom THINK a minute. Did you ever really want something, like a promotion or new job, a good education, or a new house? But then after you got it, it got old and didn’t give you the satisfaction you expected. It wasn’t w hat you thought it would be, so you’re left still wanting something more. You’re bored and restless. And you wonder: “Is this really all there is to look forward to? Is this all I can expect in life?” When you’re bored and unsatisfied there’s nothing in life that’s really worth your full energy and time. No challenge. No real purpose or passion for living. Nothing really excites you or turns
Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst you on anymore. “It takes more and more to get less and less.” Well, guess what? You’re normal! We human beings were made for such a high level of living and productivity that it’s easy for us to get bored. And no one knows it better than our Maker Himself. That’s why He gives us expectations and challenges that will push us to reach our full potential.
Animals can be satisfied just to eat, sleep, run around a little, and call that successful living. But we humans can’t do that. We were made for much more. This is why Jesus Christ says we can only find a full life when we give it away—by loving Him and others. We were created to give and make a difference in the world with our own unique abilities and per-
sonality. That’s the only way we can ever be truly happy and satisfied. So it’s only logical that your Maker is the One Who can show you how to find and fill your special place in this world. He’s the One Who can give you something to do in life that’s worth your time and abilities. Something that will make a difference in the lives of people around you. Are you fully satisfied with your life? Do you really love how you’re living? Today, why not ask Jesus to take full control of your life every day? He can give you a purpose and passion for living that will enable you to win your battle with boredom. Just Think a Minute.
China: In the edge of hunger AFTER the ASEAN member countries failed to agree on the ‘Code of Conduct’ in dealing with territorial claims in South China during the 45th regional conference, China is showing its teeth once more. China have more reasons than meet the eyes. There were insinuations that China sabotaged the ASEAN conference. The objective was to prevent the body from issuing a joint communiqué that Cris Diaz would compromise China’s security control in the region. China accomplished the mission. After all, Cambodia, a known China ally, hosted the regional conference. Diplomats from other Asian countries could not but express frustrations over Cambodia’s bias stance in favor of China. It could be surmise that the failure of member countries to pass the ‘Code of Conduct’ showed a classic political maneuverings. Nothing is new since the political approaches in geopolitics are similar in local political tricks. The ingredients of connivance and betrayal are present in all political level – whether local or international in context. That was what happened in the 45th ASEAN regional conference in Cambodia last week. China coaxed Cambodia to frustrate suggestive moves leading to the passage of a ‘Code of Conduct‘among ASEAN member countries. The ‘Code of Conduct’ would have outline attitudes of member countries in dealing with territorial disputes in South China Sea. It was expected for other member countries to be indif-
ferent to the ‘code of conduct.’ After all, these countries have nothing at stake at the South China Sea. Except for Vietnam which claim portion of the Spratly, the territorial claims of Malaysia and Indonesia are not within South China Sea. Brunei may have some stake at the South China Sea since it has claim on exclusive economic zone in the area. By far, the Philippines and Vietnam are two countries who have sustainable claims of Spratly. China did not like this. Few days after the 45th ASEAN regional conference ended Friday last week, China sent dozens of commercial fishing boats in Spratly. Two days, prior to the influx of more than 30 fishing boats, China’s frigate ran aground in Spratly. Whether China would deny it or not, the grounding incident of a Chinese warship in Spratly was a case of espionage. Yes, China has been conducting discreet surveillance cum espionage in Philippines shorelines. A popular joke circulates that China might one day lodge a claim of the Philippines 7,100 islands. Nothing is new to China’s aggressive posturing in the Philippines’ west coasts. With a population of over one trillion people, China is laying its card to feed its people. Economic analysts had projected China’s bleak economy in the coming days. China is a hungry nation. For China, the South China Sea is one of their major sources of food. In fact, fishing in Spratly for two days yielded more than one metric ton of fish – enough to feed 80 million Filipinos in a day. However, China should also admit – some nations in the ASEAN region are also hungry. These countries would lay their cards on the table, too. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com
Pill remains the top choice of contraception in Normin
POPULATION problems have been man’s concern since ancient time. Matters DANTE M. SUDARIA concerning the need to stimPUBLISHER ulate or retard population ROSE MARY SUDARIA growth had received various M Ä ¦ Ù opinions from statesmen RUEL V. PELONE MELANIE RIVERA and thinkers whose conEDITOR-IN-CHIEF A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ cerns ranged from politiALLAN M. MEDIANTE GUILLERMO ADE, JÙ. cal to social and economic EXECUTIVE EDITOR PÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ considerations until modern JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA population theory emerged ALBERT MOLIT MANAGING EDITOR in the current time. Thus, CIRCULATION CRIS DIAZ some economists had said ASSOCIATE EDITOR JUN ESCUADRO that the use of contracepRIZA O. ARES tives in modern times had PAT SAMONTE LIEZL A. DELOSO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ made it possible to check JOE PALABAO population growth effecAL JACINTO RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS tively making the ‘preventive R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ checks’ and ‘positive checks’ GERRY LEE GORIT introduced by Malthus irP«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. relevant and obsolete. URIEL C. QUILINGUING Speaking of contracepL ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã tives, the results of the 2011
When Statistics Speak Salvador A. Aves, Ph.D, DM Family Health Survey (FHS) conducted by the National Statistics Office revealed a decrease of the contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) for married women in the Philippines from 50.7 percent in 2008 to 48.9 in 2011. Contraceptive prevalence rate is the proportion of women of reproductive age who are using (or whose partner is using) a contraceptive method at a given
point in time. It is an indicator of health, population, development and women’s empowerment. It also serves as a proxy measure of access to reproductive health services that are essential for meeting many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG)s, especially the child mortality, maternal health, and gender related goals. The survey indicated that
while use of any method decreased by 1.8 percentage points, use of modern method increased by 2.9 percentage points, that is, from 34 percent in 2008 to 36.9 percent in 2011. Traditional method, on the other hand, decreased significantly from 16.7 percent to 12 percent or a drop of 4.7 percentage points. Among the modern methods, pill registered the most common method with 19.8 percent displaying an increase of 4.1 percentage points over the results of the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) of 15.7 percent. The pill remains the most preferred method of contraception CHOICE/PAGE 7
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT When someone throws stones at you, that means you’re a good tree full of fruits. They see a lot of harvests in you that’s why they attack you. Don’t throw stones back at them. Throw your fruits instead and the fruit’s seed planted in themselves will inspire a change for them. Don’t go down to their level. Inspire them to go up to yours. (contributed by Photojournalist Joey Nacalaban, Cagayan de Oro City)
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RESTAURANTS The new set of officers of the Bugnao Village Homeowners’ Association and the Balacanas Consolacion Homeowners’ Association jointly take oath before City Mayor Vicente Emano after the Monday flag raising ceremony at City Hall compound. (CIO PHOTO/ASF)
ZamNrte gives scholarship to IPs By ALFONSO T. RUDA
DIPOLOG City - One hundred thirty members of the Kalibugan and Subanen tribes of Zamboanga del Norte are now availing of the scholarship grants from
the Provincial Indigenous Coordinating Unit (PICU). PICU Head Bai Cristina Andus said the technical and vocational scholarship grants aim to strengthen the Subanen Empowerment Program of Gov. Rolando
E. Yebes. Among the courses offered are farm tractor machinery operation and maintenance; automotive servicing; hito and tilapia culture; and beauty care. Aside from free tuition
fees, scholars are given board and lodging, as well as school supplies, with assistance from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). (JPA/ATR/PIA9Zambo Norte/asf)
POPCOM educates 4Ps beneficiaries on responsible parenthood By RUBY LEONORA R. BALISTOY
21st Mindanao Business Conference – Officials of the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (BCCCIFI) officially inform media of the upcoming 21st Mindanao Business Conference (MINBISCON) that is scheduled in the city, August 2-4, this year. From left, City Councilor Ryan Anthony Culima, President and CEO Alfredo L. Baluyut of Commando Security Agency; Butuan City Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun, and BCCCIFI Trustee Cherry Mae Busa. Conference theme is “INVEST MINDANAO: Towards a More Inclusive, Progressive and Greener Future. (PIA-CARAGA/ASF)
MALAYBALAY City - The Commission on Population (POPCOM-10) has conducted family development sessions (FDS) to more than 200 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Maramag town. FDS facilitators explained, artificial temporary methods include pills, oral and injectables, condom and intrauterine device, while artificial permanent methods are bilateral tubal ligation for women and no-scalpel vasectomy for men. It was, however, emphasized that the artificial permanent methods are for couples, who have already achieved the desired num-
ber of children and do not want to have more children. Meanwhile, modern and scientific natural family planning methods, include basal body temperature, billings ovulation, cervical mucus method, symptothermal method, and the lactational amenorrhea method. The activity also aimed to give accurate and complete information to couples who intend to manage fertility and achieve pregnancy. POPCOM-10 Director Psyche Paler said parents must exercise responsible parenthood by having children they can raise in an unselfish way. (Clemencia C. Pague,Population Program Officer/RLRBPIA Bukidnon/asf) Office of Civil Defense (OCD-10) Chief Ana Cañeda stresses the need to establish rapid, accurate and effective system of information dissemination to the public, ensuring at most the integrity of information released. (RODOLFO D. MENDOZA, PIA 10/ASF)
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Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force seized ‘hot logs’ worth P3.4 million
PHOTO BY SONY V. SUDARIA MAYOR Fahad “Pre” U. Salic of Marawi City put his right thumb on a biometric fingerprint scanner manned by an election officer of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) during the general registration of voters in the city. Mayor Salic is accompanied by his wife, former first district Assemblywoman Rasniah Salic of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm), and Raisah Macabando Salic (left), the wife of Cabingan Barangay Chairman Mahid Salic.
BUTUAN City––Elements of Anti-illegal Logging ‘Task Force Pagbabago’ seized 39,624 pieces of freshly sawn lumber and fletches worth P3.4 million in a raid in a furniture shop at an outskirt village here as the crackdown against illegal logging activities in the Caraga Region went into high gear. Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Renato Miranda who led the task force along with provincial environment officials in Agusan
Del Norte said operatives swooped down on Top Way Furniture Export Shop at Barangay Sumilihon in Butuan City. The shop owner identified as Ken Hso was not present when the raid occurred. However, police took custody of the caretaker identified as Dobert Daquipel. Miranda said charges with violation of the Forestry Code of the Philippines were being prepared against the owner.
He said more teams from Task Force Pagbabago have been dispatched to various areas in the Caraga region where reports of illegal activities have been reported. The DENR has padlocked 95 wood processing plants and sawmills since last year in line with the campaign against illegal logging. There were 25 cases filed by the DENR against illegal loggers and owners of wood processing firms. (ERIC GALLEGO)
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Despite this, the DENR continues to apprehend big volumes of undocumented logs and other forest products in Mindanao or in some other places but the origin of the forest products had been traced to the said island. Paje cited the case of 55 vans of lumber, which were apprehended at North Harbor in Manila last June 28 by joint teams of the DENR and other law enforcement agencies such as the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Customs and Manila Police Department-Station I. The cargo, according to him, was loaded in MV Lorcon Dumaguete, which sailed from Davao City. “Wala na halos sa Luzon, but the bulk of the confiscations we have been making have been traced to Mindanao particularly in Regions 11 and 13. This is unacceptable in light of EO 23 which has been in effect for over a year now,” he stressed. Paje also said that the confiscations were “actually, by themselves, a negation of the real intent behind the issuance EO 23 which is to prevent the trees inside the natural forests from being cut.” Last week, Paje directed the relief of some 31 DENR officials and employees in Regions 11 and 13 (CARAGA), including two regional executive directors for their alleged failure to stop illegal logging in their respective areas. They were Region 13 executive director Leonardo Sibbaluca and Region 11 executive director Jim Sampulna, Region 13 regional technical director (RTD) for forestry Musa Saruang, Region 11 RTD for forestry Hardinado Patnugo, Region 11 Forest Resources Conservation Division OIC chief Claudio Jumao-as; Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)–Agusan del Norte Rosendo Asunto, PENRO-Agusan del Sur Belo Udarbe, PENRO-Surigao del Sur Domingo Cabrera, Jr., PENRO-Davao del Norte Marcia Isip, PENRO-Davao Oriental Gregorio Lagura, PENRO-Compostela Valley Julius Valdez; Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO)-Butuan City/Nasipit Vicente Sembrano, CENRO-Tubay Cabadbaran Elvin Indig, CENRO-Bayugan Ruel Efren, CENRO-Bunawan Jerome Tadem, CENROLoreto Alberto Bacanaya, CENRO-San Francisco Marlon Gelingo, CENRO-Talacogon Eufracio Subayno; CENRO- Cantilan Mario Tioaquen, CENRO-Bislig Ferdinand Alba, CENROLianga Jose Mario Reyes, CENRO-Tandag Rogelio Montenegro; CENRO-Davao City
(West) Napoleon Paje, Davao City (East) Melchor Ozaraga, CENRO-Baganga Robinson Camacho, CENRO-Lupon Basilio Caralos, CENRO-Mati Restituta Dime, CENRO-Manay Dioscor Gavarra, CENRO-Maco Marvin Parilla, CENROMonkayo Victor Billones, and CENRO-Nabunturan Antonio Inguillo. “This move is in keeping with the President’s pledge to the people that his administration’s green agenda will be marked by his political will to break the backbone of illegal logging,” Paje said. As of June 30, a total of 33 DENR personnel were either dismissed, suspended, fined or reprimanded, 34 were formally charged, while 180 more were issued with show-cause memoranda. Meanwhile, DENR-National Capital Region Executive Director Neria Andin said that she has already requested the assistance of various law enforcement agencies to secure the 55 vans of lumber now deposited at Pier Zone. According to her, the hot cargo had already been unloaded from MV Lorcon Dumaguete and covered with Hold Order No. 0612-12 issued by the Bureau of Customs. She also said that she has mobilized additional forestry sector personnel from her office to secure the cargo round the clock. source: denr.gov
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were being prepared against Lumakin.” Also on Monday, Forester Allain Cabanilla of CENRO-Cantilan assisted
by the local police led by Chief Insp. Jesus Aranco Jr. and 1303rd Maritime police led by Insp. Glenn Michael Amoyen confiscated 121 Lauan flitches loaded on a 6-wheel Fuso Forward truck . The flitches had a volume of 1,881.33 board feet worth P30,101. The group intercepted a fishing boat and seized its load of 683 flitches of different species with a volume of 9,614.92 board feet and market value of P153,839 at Consuelo Wharf, Cantilan town. According to the police, charges will be filed against the fishing boat’s crew: Recaredo Guillen alias Kokong, 28, Apolonio Cebe, 47, and Alito Miniano. The Fuso Forward truck and the fishing boat were impounded by the authorities while their loads were turned over to CENROCantilan.
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environment, disaster, peace and order, aside from having no permit to operate. At least 10,000 people are now making their livelihood in the gold mine area. In a memorandum order, Malayaon directed all the miners, operators and financiers until July 21 to cease from digging up and to haul their extracted earth out from the area until July 25. On July 26, the governor said in her order, authorities will shut down all the portals and tunnels and restrict anyone to come close to the area. Mati City Mayor Michelle Rabat favored the closure of the gold mines
as Barangay Don Salvador Lopez here is used as the trading route of the mining activities. Aside from Rabat, other officials who attended the discussion and concluded for the closure of the mining operations include Tarragona Mayor Sammy Uy, Provincial Board members Dodo Miones, Nestor Uy, Mati City Councilors Allan Andrada and Allan Acera, Barangay Captain Lolong Miones of Don Salvador Lopez, and Tribal Chieftain Herminda Miones. Officers from the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police were also present to be oriented on their role in backing up the move of the Provincial Government against the illegal mining operations.
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Azkals eyed to face Singapore in Nov 15 friendly match in Cebu CEBU City––The anticipated friendly game to be hosted by the city come Nov. 15 at the Cebu City Sports Center Football Field might feature the Philippines national football squad known as the Azkals going up against Singapore. This is not a done deal yet but this was the initial plan that came after the matter was discussed during the Philippine Football Federation Board of Governors (BOG) meeting. Present in the meeting were the new Cebu Football Association
Board president Ricky Dakay, who sits on the BOG for the first time, and Leyte Football Association head and Azkals Team Manager Dan Palami. “What I realized is that the popularity of the sport of football is on a phenomenal rise and such has to be sustained and managed properly. We cannot afford to regress or sit on the laurels of this initial success,” said Dakay. Dakay said that as part of the preparation for the friendly game, the board has invited architect Ike Madamba, the man who renovated
the Rizal Stadium for the Azkals match against Sri Lanka, and United Football League Assistant Tournament Director Cyril Dofitas to inspect the Cebu City Sports Center Football Field. “They have provided us with a questionnaire and a checklist so that we can perform our initial and preliminary assessment,” said Dakay. The match will be the senior’s team preparation for its upcoming bid in the AFC Suzuki Cup—the competition that changed the football landscape in the country
after a surprising semifinal appearance in 2010. It will be tough road for the Azkals as they belong in the group stage with powerhouse teams in Southeast Asia alongside Thailand, Vietnam and the top qualifier of the group stage. Singapore, on the other hand, belongs to Group B with defending champion Malaysia, runner-up Indonesia, and the runner-up of the qualifying stages. Cebu City Sports Center Manager Ricky Ballesteros said the field follows a standard size and
has a capacity of 10,000. He said he had the chance to speak with Madamba, who said that the field size is okay for hosting games and league matches, with the renovation already on its final phase. In case of rain, the water will go straight to its existing drainage system that has also been improved. Ballesteros said he is only waiting for the certification from the engineer who still has to make sure there would no longer be corrections in the field.
Garcia eyes Pacquiao or Mayweather next LAS VEGAS, Nevada––WBC champ Danny Garcia added the WBA light welterweight belt to his collection with a stunning fourth-round upset of Britain’s Amir Khan in a unification title fight here on Saturday. American Garcia scored three knockdowns with the end coming with 32 seconds left in the fourth round when referee Kenny Bayless stopped the bout. Garcia, who already had the WBC title, now has 24 wins and no losses. Garcia, of Philadelphia, kept his perfect record intact by surviving the first two rounds before using a devastating left hook late in the third round that caught Khan flush on the right ear. Garcia said he even surprised himself a little bit with the shot that changed the fight but it was one he
worked on with his sparring partners during training camp. ‘’I knew he was coming in so I slipped down and set up my left hook and just fired it,’’ Garcia said. ‘’That is the same hook I hit (Erik) Morales with. We practiced that in camp. Garcia, 24, was coming off a 12-round unanimous decision over Morales four months ago. Khan is now the biggest trophy on Garcia’s unblemished record and this win could signal a jump for the American into the welterweight division where such
Garcia knocks out British Amir Khan in a WBA-IBF unification title fight. Photo supplied
stars as unbeaten Floyd Mayweather and Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao await him. ‘’I want to fight the best. Whoever is out there,’’ Garcia said.
Khan, of Great Britain, suffered just the third loss of his career. Khan had lost the WBA and International Boxing Federation titles last December in a controversial
split decision to Lamont Peterson. The decision to return the title to Khan came after Peterson failed a drug test. Garcia said his game plan Saturday worked perfectly.
‘Smoker Fight 9’ slated in Davao DAVAO City––Promising mixed martial arts fighters are seeing action in the Smoker Fight 9 set on July 29 here. Organizer Dr. Vince Vicente said the venue of the event will be announced later this week. “The venue is still at works. We are considering Abreeza Mall or Bakbak near Pryce Tower,” he said. Vicente s aid t he competition is open to all amateur fighters and novice practitioners from all gyms, who want to test their skills. Expected to compete are newcomers from the different clubs of Davao City and Kidapawan, North Cotabato. “So they will know if they will be doing it for the sport or just for the hobby or experience. There is no age limit,” Vicente said. SMOKER/PAGE 2
Nigerian Olympian Blessing Okagbare Blessing Okagbare hopes to sprint to a medal at the London Olympics
ONE Nigerian athlete to watch at the upcoming London Olympics is Blessing Okagbare, who will compete in the women’s long jump and in the women’s 100 meter dash. The 23-year-old Okagbare, bronze medalist in the long jump at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, won gold in the event at the recent African championships in Benin, as well as a silver in the 100 meters. She looks to be in top form ahead of the London Games. Running in lane three Saturday (July 14th) at the London Grand Prix, Okagbare beat world champion Carmelita Jeter of the United States, winning the 100 meters in 11.01 seconds. Okagbare dedicated her victory in London to Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Governor of Nigeria’s Delta State, who gave financial support to her and other athletes when they trained recently in Oghara, Delta State. Blessing Okagbare has also trained in the United States. She was a star for the University of Texas at El Paso’s track and field program, winning national titles in both the long jump and the 100 meter dash. Track and field action will be held at the Olympic stadium in east London. The women’s 100 meter dash final will be August 4 and the women’s long jump final August 8.