MINDANAO DAILY MARCH 8,2012

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Paying the Correct Taxes...

“A Noble Act of Concern and Love, for Oneself, our Children and our Country”

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Jufel Adriatico talks with carnaping suspect

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Centralized venue 2 killed for grad rites okayed as truck hits bike

By SONNY V. SUDARIA Armm News Bureau

MARAWI City––Education officials in Lanao del Sur 1-B opted to conduct the graduation exercises for all public elementary and high school by municipalities this year.

The agreement was reached during the March 4, 2011 meeting of division heads where they also set the simultaneous gradua- DR. SANGCAD D. BENITO tion rites in March 28 and D. Benito for 1-B Lanao 29 this year.

Schools Division Su- del Sur said the holding perintendent Dr. Sangcad VENUE/PAGE 7

By PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor-Caraga

B U T UA N C i t y – – Tw o men were killed when an Isuzu six-wheel truck hit the victims’ Honda TMX motorcycle in Barangay Mabini, Cabadbaran City on Tuesday.

Allan Hipolan and backrider Romar Morales were heading for Surigao City from Barangay Mahaba, Cabadbaran City when the road mishap happened, KILLED/PAGE 7

Palm industry players gather in B’non today

By RAFFY MAGBANUA

MALAYBALAY City, Bukidnon––The future of palm oil industry in the country will take center stage today in the first Palm Oil Investment Forum in Northern Mindanao, an agri-business sector initiative spearheaded by the Philippine Palmoil Development Council, Inc (PPDCI).

Minor fire on RoRo vessel; all passengers safe AT around 9:15 a.m. yesterday, Cebu Ferries 1, a RoRo vessel bound for Caticlan, was 15 nautical miles away from the Batangas port when a small fire was noticed at the ship’s chimney funnel at the starboard side which was extinguished in 15 minutes.

Local authorities were immediately notified and arrangements were made with SuperCat to ferry the passengers to their destination.

“At no time were the passengers and crew in danger.

The management assured that the passengers will be taken care of and will be provided free transportation going to their destination,” Jose Manuel Mapa, Executive Vice President of ATS Consolidated, explained.

With over 100 industry players in attendance, the investment forum is expected to ignite new opportunities and partnerships in the development of palm oil as one of the country’s sunrise industry, noting its unprecedented growth and contribution to the local economy, said Robertino Pizarro, forum organizer PALM/PAGE 7

No coup plot, says Lacson

By JELLY F. MUSICO Philippine News Agency

SENATOR Panfilo Lacson said on Wednesday that he too received raw information about move to oust President Benigno Aquino III. Lacson, however, COUP/PAGE 7

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In Oroquieta City, Relax & Enjoy @

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

DAMINAR’S RIVERSIDE GARDEN and Resort Layawan, Oroquieta City

Owned and Managed by: Board Member & Mrs.

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No overpricing in buying ‘Komacho’

(088) 586-0350

By ED N. MALIZA, Correspondent

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City, together with OWWA Dir. Pet Bergado, DOLE Dir. Johnson Cañete DOLE ARD Crispin Dannug and Ambassador Fortunato Oblena hand in financial assistance to the 46 displaced OFW’s amounting to P460, 000.00, 5 OFW Death beneficiaries amounting to P700, 000.00, and 7 OFW dependents Scholarship beneficiaries amounting to 70,000.00.

MALAYBALAY City––The purchased of Komacho-brand payloader and a backhoe by the provincial government of Bukidnon was allegedly overpriced ––and were all surplus, said Bukidnon Vice Governor Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr., quoting reports from some provincial employees.

“Valencia City has purchased two units of Komacho exactly the same of what has been purchased by the province. And the price is only P5,600,000.

Why is it that the province paid P8,200,000.00?” Zubiri asked.

But Governor Alex Calingasan said the two units of Komacho allegedly purchased by Valencia City

government were not yet delivered to date.

Calingasan said that the very reason why Valencia’s acquisition is lesser than the province is because it is a World Bank loan and tax free.

“Ako na man unta kana iundang pero I found it necessary mao kadto nga bisan la pa mabayari sa province, akong gibuot-

WEATHER UPDATE CALINGASAN buotan paggamit niadtong Disyembre 19 gumikan sa nahitabo sa Baungon niadtong December 17 Sendong flood. Kung wala pa ang maong unit, dili pa gyod unta maayo ang tulay didto sa Baungon ug nga daghan unta ang nagsakripisyo,” Calingasan said.

ZUBIRI Calingasan said that the purchase was so proper that the necessary bidding was openly conducted.

“Anaa na man winning bidder busa ang province mo-award gyod. Nahibaloan ko man nga ubos ra gyod ang Valencia City mao kadto nga

EASTERLIES prevailing over Eastern section of Visayas and of Mindanao.

Ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) extending across Luzon.

The Eastern of Visayas and Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the East will prevail over Southern Luzon and Visayas and coming from the East to Northeast over Mindanao. The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from East to Southeast with slight to moderate seas.

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MNLF’s creates parallel govt in M’nao ‘Go Hermie’ team

By CRIS DIAZ, Associate Editor

THE SUPER-NGO (nongovernment organization proposed by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is not a threat to the established government, Presidential Adviser on

the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles said.

She said the proposed ‘super NGO’ will only monitor the reforms and development programs in the Autonomous Region in Muslim

Mindanao (ARMM).

Deles made the clarification in response to a published report that the MNLF, headed by its founding chairman Nur Misuari, is mulling the establishment of a “parallel government.”

“I have not read Misuari’s statement, but the Government has long agreed to partner with the MNLF in the ongoing governance reform of the ARMM,” Deles added.

Deles said that ‘if the MNLF is considering form-

ing an NGO that will monitor the reforms, advocate a legislative agenda, and undertake or cooperate in development programs for the ARMM, we have no problem with that. We would, in fact, welcome it.’

In a speech during the 2nd Ad Hoc High Level (AHHL) Group Meeting in Bandung, Indonesia last March 1, Deles reiterated the Aquino government’s resolve to complete the peace process with the MNLF. PARALLEL/PAGE 6

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

GLEEN C. MANLAVE – VENDOR CESAR SALAZAR – VENDEE CASENO.2012-10-0365 2007-10- 0405

FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENTS PLACEMENTS CONTACT

MISAMIS UNIVERSITY/ KAREN BELIN F. DE LEON Applicant/s

CASE NO;2012-10-0366 (2000-10-0349)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Calamba (all in Misamis Oriental)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on March 14, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of March, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate SCHOOL BUS service on the line ;within Misamis University to the respective residence of students – teachers – employees and surbs and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on March 14, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of March, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

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visits Baliangao today

By PJ TREMEDAL, Correspondent

BALIANGAO, Misamis Occidental––The “Go Hermie” team of Misamis Occidental Governor Hermie M. Ramiro is expected to conduct free medical and dental clinic here today as the country celebrates the Women’s month.

Aside from free health services, the medical mission tends to bring the provincial government closer to the townspeople.

The medical mission will start with the 15 barangays to be served by doctors and dentists and give medical attentions to the poor and neglected members of the community.

With the support of Mayor Svetlana Jalosjos-de Leon, the medical and dental mission is timely for the people’s need especially Baliangao is a 15 kilometer away from the Calamba District Hospital.

The medical ang dental mission under the “Go Hermie” of Governor Ramiro is consistent in regard to providing free medical services to the 14 municipalities of the province, including the three cities––Ozamiz, Oroquieta, and Tangub.

In fact, the providing free healthcare services is one TODAY/PAGE 7

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of GERARDO CURILAN, SR. and URBANA ARANIEL CURILAN, who died intestate on December 25, 1988 and November 23, 1983, respectively, in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, consisting of a parcel of residential lot (Lot No. 174, Cacl 668) situated at Barangay Sto. Rosario, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte under Tax Declaration No. 199 Property Indez No. 053-07-007-03-004, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-11406 containing an area of 3,591 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED GERARDO O. CURILAN SR. AND URBANA ARANIEL CURILAN made and executed by herein decedents’ only surviving children and heirs, namely, Helen Curilan Algarme, Marilyn Curilan Aguilar, Belinda Curilan Uba, Gerardo Curilan, Jr., Editha Curilan Actub, Anita Zapanta Curilan and Welelmo Curilan, per Doc. No. 15112; Page No. 3075; Book No. 7; Series of 2009 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jose B. Guibone, Notary Public.

MD: February 23, March 01 & 08, 2012

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

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

UPDATE :

BusinessWeek Mindanao’s Partner for MINDANAO’S OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS 2012

Nature-friendly farming reaps sweet bounty For Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures Inc., nothing is sweeter than bananas that have been grown using eco-friendly farming methods. Sweet bounty indeed.

Conscientious is the word that best describe Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. (MKAVI), a company committed to practicing sustainable agriculture in the production of bananas for export. It is one of the first two Better Banana Project/ECO-OK certified farms in the Philippines given by the Rainforest Alliance last April 2002, a New York-based NGO dedicated to the conservation of the world’s tropical forests. Its’ commitment to ecologically sound farming practices ensures better environment not only for the people and farmers of Mt. Kitanglad, but also to its more famous residents, the nearly extinct Philippine monkey-eating eagle and some 16 species endemic only to Mindanao. MKAVI also extended its social responsibility to its surrounding communities by providing development programs and livelihood opportunities for about 1,000 people and more than 700 families through its Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Venture MultiPurpose Coopertive (MOKAVECO).

MKAVI aims to be “100% organic banana farm in the next 5 years”, a dream that is not far-fetched, given all the plans and programs already being drawn up today. Examples of such programs are the state of the art drip irrigation system adopted from Israel; organic composting and green manuring; waste treatment facilities; and construction of contour canals and check dams. MKAVI’s highland bananas are marketed under the brand name “Chiquita” to Japan, the Middle East, and China, with Japan accounting for 63% of total sales. As part of its marketing strategy, MKAVI regularly meets with its customers and tours them to the plantation to gain their trust and confidence, as well as to show buyers their commitment to the best banana farming techniques.

For being one of the first two Philippine companies certified for using sustainable agriculture methods in producing export quality bananas, a 2002 GSA Special Citation is given to Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. Mt. Kitanglad Agri–Ventures Inc. began launching community development programs in 2008 and has since implemented 28 community projects. These include programs in social infrastructure, livelihood and skills training, short term courses on animal dispersal, the set up of health and sanitation facilities, and educational programs in several municipalities in the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. These projects were conceived and managed in collaboration with local governments and NGOs. Part of its corporate social respnsibility, Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. (MKAVI), r has engaged in helping indigent schools for reading materials. Recently, it donated 6 pieces of coffee table books on the Philippines and its natural resources plus 40 pieces of textbooks on Science to its adopted school Alanib Elementary School.

Alanib Elementary School is one of the average performing schools in Bukidnon.

The school’s latest MPS is at 59.42%, with Science as the lowest at 40.2%. Thus, the donation concentrated on providing 40 Science textbooks for its Grade 6 class to help improve their performance on the subject.

In addition to the Science textbooks, the teachers also requested for reference materials on the Philippines. Given the mountainous terrain of the area, hardly can the students have access to the city library thus limited access on books regarding Philippine culture.

WANTED

INVESTOR FOR ZIPLINE & CABLE CAR BUSINESS A n e w l y d e v e l o p “ B U R U U N H I L LT O P RESORT” located at the National Hi-way in Brgy. Buruun, lligan City near the famous TIMOGA SWIMMING POOL” is looking for a ZIPLINE & CABLE CAR INVESTOR. Interested investor may contact Cell No. 0918-8580000/0917-7174431 or Tel No. (063) 2216924/223-0569, 221-5488

NOMINEES to BWM Awards

Dakak Park and Beach Resort Barangay Taguilon, City of Dapitan

Mt. Kitanglad Agri Venture Inc.,

Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures Inc. Lantapan, Bukidnon

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Dakak Park and Beach Resort is the closes place to paradise one could ever experience, with it’s beauty and serenity.

Dakak started operation on 1988, was conveniently positioned in the southern part of the philippines and surrounded by mountains in its west. Situated at Taguilon, Dapitan City, Zamboanga Del Norte, Dakak tactfully eludes the typhoon belt, making it an ideal all-season destination for travelers.

Dakak is the first five-star resort in Mindanao with an “AAA” accreditation from the Department of Tourism, located along a private 750 meter white sand and beach.

From the original 2 (two) cottages, it has expanded into 64 cottages with 128 fully-furnished rooms in native duplex type bungalows of bamboo and nipa leaves with capiz shell window panels; and three (3) Family Pavillion with 30 family rooms and one (1) Presidential Suite.

Through the years, Dakak recieved various recognition locally and internationally among whoch are the Kalakbay Award for Resort on 1989 from the Philippine Deaprtment of Touris; 16 International Award for Tourist; Hotel and Catering Industry on 1991 from the Trade Leaders Club and Editorial Office Madrid, Spain; a certificate of excellence by the Prestigious Resorts of the World on 1992; and has participated in the Dream Incentive Contest theme for the Philippines that has won the “Best Showcase 1997” in the Incentive Travel and Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) last December 1997.

Dakak Park and Beach Resort continously strive to carry out it’s mission - “an abundance of recreational activities and entertainRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City PETER LIM Applicant/s

CASE NO;2012-10-0367 (2007 -10- 1524)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with amendment of line to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line; within Ozamis City and from said place to any point in the island of mindanaoaccessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of seven (7)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on March 14, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of March, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer Mindanao Daily: Mar 8, 2012

ment, warm filipino hospitality and environmental friendly ambiance.”

ACCOMMODATION Dakak’s accommodation consists of 158 fully furnished rooms built in native duplex bungalows made of bamboo and with capiz shell window panes and family pavilion rooms. There 64 Bungalows with 100 Deluxe Rooms; 16 Prime Deluxe Rooms; 12 Beachfront roomsl there Family Pavilion with 30 rooms and one Presidential Suite.

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT Bamboo Cafe, al fresco coffe shop serving ala carte and buffet meals 24 hours Cockpit Bar, open 24 hours Pirates Disco Bar with in-house band and Ballroom Dancing Tai Restaurant, serving Chinese Cuisine and Buffet Meals Fishpond Seafood Restaurant, serving the freshet seafood cuisine Karaoke Beer House, with billiards and bowling alley Cultural shows staging five times a week.

TOURS Island Tour: Experience Island Hopping at Aliguay or Silinog and enjoying the natures gift with the sight of Dolphins, aschool of fish

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City FE N. ANGCAHAN – VENDOR LOVELLA P. VILLABITO CASE NO;2012-10-0368 VENDEE (2008-10-1702) Applicant/Vendor

and colorful corals Fishpond Tour: Have your lunch served at Kinilaw ug Inihaw sa Fishpond Restaurant - a fish farm 10 minutes away from the resort, passing through the Antipolo-San Pedro rivers - serving seafood delights such as prawns, crabs, milkfish and oysters.

Historical Tour: A visit to Dapitan City will not be complete if one cannot stopover at the famous Rizal Shrine where Rizal stayed as an exile. Take a tour at the city’s well-known Spanish Houses, a century old cathedral and at the Punto del Desembarco de Rizal where Rizal landed.

Cove Hopping: Visit neighboring beaches, explore a fisherman;s village, discover the bat cave and indulge in a swimming spree in the sea.

Sunset cruise: Enjoy the beautiful sunset while cruising with the outrigger-boat.

Cockfight Tour (Tuesday,Saturdays and Sundays only): Place your bet and try your luck in the favorite pastime of the Filipinos which started three centuries ago Night Tour: Visit Gloria de Dapitan and Gloria’s Fantasyland for some amusements and bars.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MICANEL S. ESGUERRA, et all – VENDOR CRISTUTO B. BEDOLIDO CASE NO;2012-10-376 VENDEE (2008-10-1403) Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line; Cogon Market to Divisoria – Calaanan –Resettlement (all in Cagayan de Oro city )and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on March 14, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of March, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer of certificate of public convenience with extension of validity and amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line; Cagayan de oro city to Gingoog City – Magsaysay and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on March 14, 2012, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 5th day of March , 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

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WANTED

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

A newly develop “B U R U U N H I L LT O P RESORT” located at the National Hi-way in Brgy. Buruun, lligan City near the famous TIMOGA SWIMMING POOL” is looking for a ZIPLINE & CABLE CAR INVESTOR. Interested investor may contact Cell No. 0918-8580000/0917-7174431 or Tel No. (063) 2216924/223-0569, 221-5488

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

Gani’s example

INVESTOR FOR ZIPLINE & CABLE CAR BUSINESS

Fairytale or fact?

ON March 6, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) Deputy Director Luis V. Teodoro paid tribute to THINK a minute.

There was a man who Philippine Daily Inquirer publisher Isagani “Gani” Yambot during the media community’s recognition of his legacy: thought he was going crazy, so he went to the doctor WHAT can I say about Gani Yambot but that he was a for an expert opinion.

The doctor examined man of constant good humor and nearly always ready the man and told him: “I with a joke that more often than not was of his own have to agree with you. making?

You’re crazy.”

Jhan Tiafau Hurst When Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s husband inBut the man got angry cluded him among the 46 journalists Mr. Arroyo began suing for libel in 2006, Gani said he had so many suits he and said: “I want a second Just saying a place is not felt as if he were the best- dressed journalist in Manila. opinion!”

So the doctor said, “OK, real doesn’t make it true.

I suspect that he originated, or was one of the originayou’re ugly too.”

It’s like saying the North tors of the “bad habit” joke—you know, the one that says Sometimes we don’t Pole is not real just because that some journalists are forced to do things they don’t want to hear the facts. we don’t think so. really want to do because their children have developed A survey in America The fact is Jesus Christ the bad habit of eating. showed that 90 percent of talked about hell much The last time I heard that from him was during a conference on the Philippine press and martial law at Americans say they believe more than he did heaven.

He said hell is a real the Ateneo de Manila. He was also fond of saying during heaven is real, but only 25 percent of those same place that’s full of the worst journalists’ meetings that what he was about to reveal people say they believe hell pain and endless suffering was confidential, even if there were a hundred people is a real place.

That’s like for everyone who rejects in attendance and closely listening. saying you believe there His good life by choosBoth the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility is light but no darkness, ing to live their own way (CMFR) and the UP College of Mass Communication that there is right but no instead of the true way He (UPCMC) were the beneficiaries not only of his good created us to enjoy. humor, but also of his insight and presence in the Jaime wrong.

Common sense tells Jesus repeatedly exOngpin Seminar and Awards for Excellence in Journalyou that doesn’t make any plained that the reason He ism, as well as in the symposia, round table discussions sense! came to give His innocent and other events at CMFR and UPCMC, in which good practice is recognized and rewarded, or the issues that bedevil journalists and journalism discussed, and where, whether as resource person, speaker, or participant he could always be expected to come, even if a bit late.

During the martial law period he would often come to THE scent of election season smells UPCMC to candidly discuss with students the true state in the air. As usual, those who want of the media. And as many student journalists know, he to join the political fracas are sizing up possibilities. Understandably, win GANI/p.7 or loss, there are people who really want to run for elective posts.

Now, let us try to dissect the motives of candidates who want to run for elective post.

Some run for elective post in orThe MINDANAO DAILY is published by Mindanao Daily der to serve their constituents with Cris Diaz Balita at Door 3, Geleng Bldg., Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de honest intentions. Some also run Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and for economic reason. There are those who run with an Industry (DTI), Region 10 with CerƟfifcate No. 01349532, and intention to extract revenge against political archrivals. with Business Permit No. 02275, TIN No. 946-396-807-001 Telefax Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)74-53-80, The worst are those who run for elective posts because Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 they are obsessed with political and economic power.

Website: www//mindanaodailybalita.com The electorates must discern candidates in selecting E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com only the worthy one. This is very important because mindanaodailynews@gmail.com people entrusted to run the affairs of the community largely decide the fate of its people.

DANTE M. SUDARIA We know that selecting potential leaders is difficult.

PUBLISHER However, one could easily distinguish those with honest RUEL V. PELONE ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA intentions than those that are not. For instance, a canEDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGER didate obsessed with power employs greed and dubious MELANIE RIVERA ALLAN M. MEDIANTE machinations to influence decisions of the electorates.

IRENE DOMINGO EXECUTIVE EDITOR Obsessed candidates raise funds for individuals or PINKY CADAVEDO A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ groups willing to front for him or her. The job of these JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA individuals or groups is sow dissension in a given comMANAGING EDITOR GUILLERMO ADE, JÙ. munity.

He or she makes sure that these dissensions work PÙÊ ç ã®ÊÄ CRIS DIAZ for his or her advantage to the detriment of perceived ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Think A Minute

life was to pay the penalty for all our sins.

God the Son came to save us from suffering in hell forever, even though it cost Him His own divine life.

You see, we can’t say we believe Jesus Christ spoke the truth about some things, but that He lied about other things like hell. He can’t be God and be a liar too.

Remember, since God is perfectly good and pure, it’s simply not possible for Him to live together with any kind of wrong or evil.

Otherwise, He wouldn’t be God! Just like light and darkness cannot be in the same place together. But if we want God to leave us alone, He will.

After all, He’s the One Who gave us our freedom to choose in the first place.

He will ne ver force us to love Him and live the way He created us to enjoy.

Jesus said that even though our body dies, our soul will live forever—either in heaven or in hell.

So it’s up to us to choose whether we want Jesus’ gift of forgiveness and way of living, or our own way.

Heaven or hell. But you’re the only one who can send yourself to hell, because God’s already done ever ything He possibly can so you don’t go there.

The choice and risk is yours.

Just Think a Minute.

Rizal’s traditional politics

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PNoy rebuffed by underlings

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ your name, for in perfect FELIX SANTILLAN M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ faithfulness you have done L ùÊçã AÙã®Ýã wonderful things, things ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. planned long ago…” (Isaiah URIEL C. QUILINGUING L ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã 25:1, the Holy Bible).

-oooREGIONAL PARTNERS: P N OY B E I N G R E WESTERN MINDANAO BUFFED BY UNDERLINGS: Mindanao Examiner/Mindanao Daily There is something that does Unit 15, 3F Fair Land Bldg., Nunez Extension not fit about the disclosures Zamboanga City Phone & Fax (062) 992 5480

by President Aquino and Email: mindanaoexaminer@gmail.com backed up later by Sen. URL: mindanaoexaminer.com Antonio Trillanes IV that CARAGA there are plots to oust the MARX’S PUBLISHING AND MARKETING SERVICES Chief Executive from office.

P-7 Resureccion Road., Holy Redeemer, How come even Presidential Butuan City Spokesman Edwin Lacierda Cell No. 0948-4183501, 0912-8091093 is saying there is no such GERRY LEE GORIT ROLANDO SUDARIA

political rivals.

Politics in the Philippines started even before the Spaniards came. Along the way, we found out that traditional politics remains. Although the advent of high tech communication paved the way to the introduction of fast, reliable and efficient information gathering and dissemination, the principles of traditional politics barely changed.

That traditional politics exemplified by Dr. Jose Rizal’s ‘El Filibusterismo’ and ‘Noli Me Tangere’ novels remain the epitome of today’s Philippine politics. In both novels, Rizal wrote about the excesses of the Church and its influence on the lives of the Filipinos. The novels defined the politics of submission and denials.

The characters of ‘El Fili and Noli’ during the Spanish regime still depict modern day Philippine politics.

These characters are also endemic in local communities particularly in Cagayan de Oro City.

In Cagayan de Oro, over-zealous politicians exacerbate the city’s hideous political condition. It is of public knowledge that there are politicians (disgraced and ambitious) who tried to intimidate the people even in tragic moments. This happened at the height of Typhoon Sendong while people mourn with the lost of their loved ones.

Although modern day Filipinos try to rise above loathsome politics, it is lamentable that Rizal’s politics of power, greed and avarice had metamorphosed toward personal destruction in contemporary Philippine politics. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio plot, virtually countermanding his boss in the process?

With Lacierda’s denials, and even those made by the AFP and the Philippine National Police, are we being told that we should not believe the President and Trillanes on this issue? Are not his underlings rebuffing the President? Is that

the way to treat the highest official of the land? Well, well, well…

-oooHOT 4 0 DE G R E E S CELSIUS TEMPERATURE COMING: Weather forecasters are warning all of us that scorching heat will descend upon the country all the way up to May, and

there seems to be a trend towards a temperature reading reaching as high up as 40 degrees Celsius. Is this what the Bible, in its Deuteronomy 24:23 is saying, “The LORD will strike you with… scorching heat and drought… until you perish…”?

-oooZAMBALES ELECTION VIOLENCE: I hope the murder and frustrated murder charges which supporters of losing Liberal Party congressional candidate Cherry Deloso Montalla filed against the Zambales police provincial director, UNDERLINGS/p.7

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CSC conducts training on service delivery excellence

REGION 10 - The Civil Service Commission in Northern Mindanao will conduct a three-day training program on consultancy advise, training and support services in creating customer service ethics in the bureaucracy.

Dubbed as “Service Delivery Excellence Program, the training that aligns with the implementation of the ARTA will be held on March 20-22, this year in Cagayan de Oro City.

Tandag hosts Fire Prevention Month launching

TANDAG City – For the first time in the history of fire protection in Surigao Sur, the celebration of Fire Prevention Month has kicked-off in this capital city. BFP-Caraga Director Mario Socorro Timonera graced the occasion at St. Theresa’s College covered court this morning.

Pupils are encouraged to plant bamboos

MISAMIS Occidental - DTI and DepEd have have agreed to encourage the school children to plant bamboos. Under the agreement, DTI will process the raw materials for fabrication into school furniture and fixtures, such as cabinets, school desks, tables and book shelves, among others.

Towns update land use plans

SURIGAO Norte - The PPDO and the HLURB are now finishing the Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plans (MCLUP) updates. This is in response to Gov. Sol, Matugas’ call for the updating and mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation into the CLUPs. The HLURB and PPDO gives the technical assistance, the provincial government allocates funds for plans preparation and LGUs to give counterpart funds.

MDaily Joke Compiled by KHRISTHA RIVA ARFENE

Keep your eyes on God and all your fears will vanish. (contributed by Atty. Vic Carillo, Cagayan de Oro City)

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2012 Tax Campaign kicks-off today

By ELAINE O. RATUNIL PIA 10, 13 Cluster

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region 16 is launching today the 2012 Tax Campaign in Northern Mindanao.

This year’s campaign theme, ‘I Love the Philippines, I Pay Taxes’, is in consonance with the advocacy message of BIR Commissioner Kim S. JacintoHenares that “payment of taxes is for the love of country and that taxes are essential building-blocks to uplift the life of every Filipino.”

According to Regional Director Alberto S. Olasiman, the campaign commences with a motorcade at 9:00 a.m. from the BIR Building, Westbound Terminal, Bulua, this city.

The launching program follows 10:00 a.m. at Limketkai Mall Rotunda. (EOR, PIA 10-13 Cluster/jdelpf )

P/Chief Supt. Jufel Adriatico, Police Regional Office (PRO-10) director, talks with Carnapping Suspect Rommel Nobleza Alferez inside Tangub City Police Station.

Mr. Alferez is also facing charges of robbery with violence and intimidation against person, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions before the sala of Judge Alan Flores of Tubod, Lanao Norte. A caliber 45 pistol was confiscated from him by authorities during his arrest inside the Tangub City Cockpit, February 25.

(PRO-10 photo)

Illegal tree and coco cutters jailed CAMIGUIN – Provincial Prosecutor Renato Abbu confirmed the detention of an undisclosed number of forestry and coconut regulations violators in the province.

“A good number of them are now languishing in jail, while some are either under investigation or already facing charges in court,” Prosecutor Abbu disclosed.

The intensified drive against illegal tree and coconut cutters in the island is in consonance with Governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo’s declaration of an all out coconut and other species we support the provincial enforcement of laws against of trees in the area. government in its effort indiscriminate cutting of “We mean business and against illegal and unwarRepublic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

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Earlier, Gov. Romualdo has ordered the strict monitoring of tree-cutting activities in the province and sought public cooperation in reporting to authorities such unlawful operations.

Expressing apprehension over the excessive cutting of coconut trees in the province, the governor directed the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to tone down such activities and tighten the issuance of permits by scrutinizing and verifying the applications submitted to their office. (PIA 10 and 13 Cluster/jdelpf ) Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CHONA MACARANDAN Applicant/s

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She said the Government of the Philippines (GPH) is serious about the peace process to attain a just and lasting peace in the country.

“We come to the table bringing with us the full force of government…to demonstrate the seriousness in government’s intent, under the leadership of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, to bring proper completion and closure to a process that has gone on far too long,” she said.

The AHHL Group, which is composed of representatives from the GPH and the MNLF, was created by the parties to move forward the Tripartite Review on the implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA).

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation - Peace Committee for the Southern Philippines (OIC-PCSP), chaired by Indonesian Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie, facilitated the AHHL meeting.

Deles said that the purpose of the tripartite meeting is “not to renegotiate the Agreement but rather to review its implementation toward its full compliance by the two parties.”

‘We are confident that the results of this OIC-GPHMNLF tripartite review, together with the culmination of the GPH-MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) peace talks and joined with current efforts to reform and strengthen the ARMM under the stewardship of the officer-in-charge regional government, will herald a new chapter in the long and valorous history of the Bangsamoro.’ She related that the government’s peace negotiations with the MILF are now on its substantive stage.

‘We have firm basis to hope that a peace agreement with the MILF may be attained within the year.

Such achievement, together with the completion of the Implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement ensuing from this tripartite review process, ushers in the hope

for the most comprehensive, responsive and enduring resolution of the conflict in the south,’ she explained.

Deles expressed ‘appreciation for the efforts of the OIC, especially the Secretary General, His Excellency Professor Eklemedin Ihsanoglu, in cultivating an enabling environment for more consultations and cooperation between the two Moro fronts that both seek the advancement of the right to self-governance of one and the same people in one and the same homeland.’

On the same note, she said that the Philippine government deeply values the efforts of the OIC-PCSP in facilitating the review of the implementation of the 1996 FPA. Deles was joined by subcabinet level representatives of other members of the GPH-AHHLG, namely Undersecretary Jose Luis Gascon of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs; Justice Undersecretary Leah Armamento; Deputy Director-General Zenonida Brosas of the National Security Council, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Officer-in-Charge Regional Vice Governor Bainon Karon. Agencies accompanying the process in advisory capacity were also represented by Undersecretary Nabil Tan of the Office of the Executive Secretary, Undersecretary Rafael Seguis of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Commissioner Edilwasif Baddiri of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

Mindanao political leaders, by invitation of the Government, attended the meeting as observers of the process. These include the governors and congressmen, such as Basilan Gov. Jum Akbar, Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong, Jr., Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Mangundadatu, Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan, Tawi-Tawi Gov. Sahidula Sahali, Cong. Jesus Sacdalan, attending as chair of the House Special Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, and Cong. Sandra Sema. With wire report

Freddie Roach: We will get Davao Norte Floyd junior and shut him up karatedo team

By IMRAN SHAUKAT KHAN, Newspakistan.pk

MANNY Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, has insisted that a clash between his man and Floyd Mayweather junior is what motivates him to stick around in the sport of boxing despite the effects of Parkinson disease and the Hall-of-Fame trainer is confident that one day people will get to see this dream-fight.

The undefeated American, who holds an incredible record of winning all of his 42 professional fights, including 26 of his wins coming by the way of a knockout, challenged Pacquiao for a May 5 fight but his offer was turned down by the Filipino star after he said he will not have a 50/50 split with him.

Like many out there, Roach also thinks it was just another move from Mayweather to duck the fight.

“Well, I thought Mayweather was coming to the table, calling us out. He

ROACH made a very bold move and then he knows how to protect himself with the 70/30 split,” Roach told Fighthype.

Roach, who is more commonly known as Master Roach, stressed Pacquiao has retirement plans on his mind but he is also in the sport for Mayweather since he wants to defeat him before he hangs up his gloves.

Mayweather, who thinks

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he is the biggest draw in the sport, has confirmed that he will not offer a 50/50 split to Pacquiao yet Roach believes he will find a way to catch him so that his fighter finally shuts him up.

“I want to train the best fighter in the world and the reason why I stay around is to get him ready for Mayweather when it does happen, and I’m sure that’s why Manny is still here also, because we feel it’s going to happen, we hope it’s going to happen, we’re going to do everything in our power to make it happen,” Roach continued. “You know, we might have to go give him more money or something just to get him in the ring, but you know what? We will get him some day and we will finally shut him up.”

Mayweather and Pacquiao are considered as the pound-for-pound best fighters in the world and a fight between these two boxing’s best will certainly do a lot good for the sport.

So let’s hope it gets made.

wins six golds

DAVAO del Norte––The Gov. Rodolfo P. del Rosario karatedo team won six gold medals at the recently concluded 1st PNP Transformation Karatedo Tournament held in Surigao City.

Head coach Ernesto Tacay, who is also the president of the Southern Mindanao Shotokan Karatedo Association, said the young athletes’ performance at the Provincial Sports Center in Surigao City was “totally good”.

Tacay said the athletes showed more than what he expected during the tournament.

He said four of the eight athletes composing the team bagged the gold medals from karate kumite and kata with Kevin Jay Galupan, 17, winning two golds in the 16-17 year old bracket; Aara Fernandez, 21, with two golds in the -59 kgs. category; as well as a bronze medal in the women’s open weight division.

The team also scored in the 14-15 year old bracket and +65 kgs. category with Roxette Ortiz, 15, garnering gold in kata and silver in kumite; and Serg Saymon Jayson, 19, winning gold in kumite. PNA

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Gani... from page 4

he was always available when it came to serving as speaker, trainer or resource person in College Editors Guild seminars and workshops.

In the last two years since the Ampatuan massacre, he also attended, and often spoke at, the marches and demonstrations demanding justice for the victims of that atrocity.

In those events where ethics and professional standards were the subject of discussion, Gani was constant in his opposition to spin and to editorializing in the news pages, believing that the news is meant to provide information and that opinion is best left to the op-ed pages.

It’s tempting to say that his perspective puts him in the old school category, but the truth is that his perspective is neither old nor new, just good journalism.

Gani Yambot’s benign presence, his jokes and his insights we will all miss, as his presence, I am sure, will be missed in the Inquirer newsroom.

Beyond that, however, his example should remind us all that while our common destiny is to leave this world whether early or late, the people and the community we serve will remember us with fondness and appreciation only if we do journalism the justice it deserves by being as upright and as moral, as decent and as honorable, as Gani was.

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Superintendent Francisco De Belen Santiago Jr. and his cousin, Zambales election chief lawyer Elaiza Sabile David, will be pursued by them.

Santiago, David, and many others were charged before the Zambales provincial prosecutor in connection with the killing of one Cesar Madoh who, together with other Montalla supporters, tried to bring various pieces of evidence showing election fraud in the special elections for the province’s second congressional district, which became vacant after the death of its incumbent, Rep. Antonio Diaz last year.

Every election, we have been hearing reports that police and election officials themselves have been acting as agents of incumbent officials or the rich and powerful candidates in their areas of jurisdiction, but no one so far have been held liable. This time, with the Madoh killing in Zambales, I hope the truth will finally come out.

-oooGO, GO, GO, CORONA: The interview of Chief Justice Renato Corona with DZBB GMA radio last Wednesday, March 7, 2012, should settle the issue of his appearance before the impeachment court once and for all. He said he will testify, since he is sure he can explain why he should

not be held guilty of the remaining three articles of impeachment which the House of Representatives filed against him. So, go, go, go, Corona!

-oooMORE DEMOLITIONS UNDER PNOY: Is it not incongruous that, under President Aquino who has promised a better life for the poor in this country, demolitions of shanties of the poor have been going on unabated, as shown by the demolition last Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Silverio Compound, Paranaque City?

It cannot be denied that there are more demolitions now than before Aquino came in. So, where is the promised better life for poor Filipinos, Mr. President?

Palm... from page 1

and member of the PPDCI board of trustees.

Keynote speakers include Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno and Governor Alex Calingasan of Bukidnon.

The investment forum will also serve as the venue for sharing from among various stakeholders valuable experiences and ideas which could help push the growth of the palm oil industry in the country, particularly in Mindanao and some parts of the Visayas, Pizarro said.

Equally giving impetus to the forum is a choice topic entitled “The Philippine Palm Oil Industry: Opportunities and Challenges” to be presented by Dr. Pablito Pamplona, a member of the PPDCI board of trustees and a renowned expert in Philippine palm oil industry, he said.

Erwin Garcia, PPDCI President said group discussions on the techniques

being used in the oil palm farming will highlight the event as the council prepares itself for the conduct of the 8th Philippine Palm Oil Congress to be held next year in Cagayan de Oro City. A Brown Group of Companies takes the lead in the preparation of next year’s oil palm congress.

A Brown Group through its subsidiaries, Nakeen Corporation manages the Palm Oil plantation in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, while A Brown Energy Resources Development Inc (Aberdi) operates the palm oil mill plant in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.

How to use the oil palm farming as a business tool in poverty alleviation will also be discussed during the forum as well as the respective key roles of concerned government agencies (GOs), non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units (LGUs), Garcia added.

Registration and information desk is being handled by the Forum Secretariat Ms. Shai Mercurio and Ms. Bing Carumba.

Contact numbers: 09209528719 and 0917-7962874.

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centralized graduation rites is designed to promote friendship, harmony, and closeness among pupils and students apart from making the ceremony economical.

Benito said pupils will also have the chance of “getting to know” their prospective classmates as soon as they enter high school.

Also, Benito said the teachers will no longer bear the brunt of coming back to schools for the graduation rites.

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authorities said.

Pol c e i nve s t i g at i on showed that as Hipolan and Morales reached Purok 6, Barangay Mabini at around 2:30 am, the Isuzu truck, driven by Alan Alima, 48, “accidentally” hit their motorcycle. Hipolan and Morales were rushed to the Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital here where they died on arrival.

Alima voluntarily surrendered to authorities and brought to Cabadbaran police station where he is now detained. Both vehicles were impounded.

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clarified that his information was not about coup plot but coup plan, which he believed would not succeed.

“Not serious at all. Actually, not coup plot but coup plan. They’re planning something, but as to the possibility of success even on the recruitment phase, I don’t think they will succeed,” Lacson said.

Last Monday, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV revealed that retired military officers have been allegedly recruiting active personnel using the so-called “red scare” tactic against the present government.

Lacson said some personalities had been recruiting from the ranks of active military and police personnel.

But when asked about the personalities, Lacson said he has yet to validate his information.

“I have to validate it yet. Once I validated this information, I’ll share it with you,” Lacson told the media.

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\kadto nga akong gisulatan ang RDAK Transport Equipment, Inc. kinsa mao ang midaug sa bidding ug gijustify kini nila nga maong mahal kay gi-finance man kini ug dili tax free,” Calingasan said adding the province never buys second hand or surplus.

Provincial Engineer Fredolfo Pinto and operator of the unit Zaldy Galamiton said the unit was purchased as brand new.

“Pag-abot niining Komacho unit dinhi niadtong

Nobyembre 2011, selyado gyod ang tanan nga mga gamit niini ug nga anaay operation manual kung walay manual hinoon kana surplus kana. Makita man nimo ang panel board nga selyado gayod. Ang gauge niini zero pa gayod,” Galamiton said.

During our inspection with Engr. Pinto and Galamiton, this writer has concluded that the unit was really purchased as brand new. The engine and most of its parts are sealed.

There is in fact a marking which says: “The unit was manufactured in 2010.”

Bidding and Awards Committee chairperson Engr. Charito Yulo said that the bidding process on the purchased Komacho payloader and backhoe was really observed.

“Wala gyud anomaliya sa pagpalit sa province niini nga Komacho payloader and backhoe,” Yulo said.

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of the priority programs of the Ramiro administration.

“I know that Baliangaonons have waited enough for this mission that my GO HERMIE Agenda will reach and served them, and I thanked Mayor Jalosjos-De Leon for the support and cooperation for this is our people’s need,” said Ramiro.

In another related development, Baliangao with the new administration of Mayor Jalosjos-De Leon has started to become the tourist hub of Misamis Occidental.

The mayor also established good rapport to the residents by giving them new projects and programs especially in sports development, infrastructure, water system, and livelihood through tourism industry.

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Lacson said based on his initial information, former national security chief Norberto Gonzales was not among the personalities allegedly planning the coup.

“I have also information about the personalities but the former Secretary Gonzales was not mentioned,” Lacson clarified.

“They have already been recruiting for so long from the ranks of the active military and police personnel but until now, there is not congrete progress in their recruitment,” Lacson said.

Amid reports of ouster move, Lacson supported a House resolution urging the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to acquire bulletproof and bombproof vehicle for the President.

“We’re spending a lot of money and resources in securing the President, Philippine Security Group and all. Why not allow him to use a bulletproof vehicle?”

Lacson said.

Lacson served as Philippine National Police (PNP) under the administration of former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

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SPORTS 8 LeBron and KD: Two superstars, two different planets THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012

By SHAUN POWELL, NBA.com

SOMETIMES it’s better to be the superstar who hasn’t gone to the NBA Finals (yet), who didn’t leave his team for another, who doesn’t have legions dissecting the moves he makes and also those he doesn’t.

Kevin Durant isn’t exactly low profile. But at least he can pass to a teammate on the last possession without being characterized as a loser.

“I saw that play,” Durant said, referring to LeBron James famously Video giving up the ball last weekend in Utah. “Udonis Haslem was wide open for a jumper that he usually makes. You know what? I’d make the same play. It was the right play. I’d have done the same

thing. I can’t believe it was even an issue.”

It’s an interesting observation from Durant, perhaps the only player who can wrestle the MVP trophy from LeBron. Both are having terrific seasons, are generally recognized as the two greatest young players in the game, and they could meet this June in a championship summit that would coronate an alreadyblockbuster NBA season.

But they are judged, by the basketball universe at least, on completely separate planets. They are galaxies apart.

To the consensus, Durant is the humble star, smart player and consummate teammate who can do nothing wrong. He’s the rare

Kevin Durant and LeBron James faced off last month in the All-Star Game. Durant won MVP. Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images shooter who isn’t considered a selfish gunner. Had he shoveled a pass with the game on the line to Russell Westbrook, or even James Harden, the ensuing debate wouldn’t be heated enough to fry an egg.

Meanwhile, LeBron is viewed as the egocentric personality, fourth-quarter flop and championship goat

who was too afraid to beat the Jazz. In the All-Star Game, the MVP award that Durant took home was decided more by what LeBron didn’t do in the fourth quarter. He passed up three chances to take the last shot.

Because of his meltdown in the NBA Finals last June, LeBron simply can’t win.

This is the same player who famously destroyed the Pistons almost by himself in the playoffs several years ago, and who beat Derrick Rose and the Bulls with epic plays in the fourth quarter and overtime last spring.

No matter what he does (or doesn’t do), though, he will surely be rejected, even by folks outside of Cleveland.

While the characterizations and denunciations of LeBron are mostly over the top -- if not plain unfair -at least the universe gets it right with Durant. He truly is a complete package, from a superstar standpoint.

In that respect, Oklahoma City is fortunate.

There aren’t many players at the highest level who are low maintenance, who are adored in their own locker room and respected

by their peers and constantly praised by the public. Durant is mainly because his actions demand it. Humble and level-headed, he’s the Derrick Rose of the West.

“He’s a great superstar,” said Thunder coach Scott Brooks. “He looks at himself as the 15th guy on the team. He works every day, doesn’t see himself as better than his teammates, even though obviously he’s one of the best players in the game. That kind of player is a treat to be around. He carries himself well on and off the court. He carries himself the same way with the staff and his teammates.

He wants to be coached; we coach him hard and he listens and goes with the plan. He buys into what we’re trying to do.” source: nba.com

Hon. IBRAHIM M. MACADATO Butig Municipal Mayor

During the Peace and Order Council Meeting headed by Mayor Macadato and Comelec officer Mr. Gandawali M. Rasuman discuss voter’s validation and registration set March 6-April 30, 2012 with PNP officials, women sector, barangay officials and LGU of Butig, Lanao del Sur. PHOTO BY LIZA ESPAÑOLA

Butig-MPOC focuses on peace electoral reforms agenda

29th Qura’n Reading Competition draws full support of DepEd-Armm

THE town mayor of Butig in Lanao del Sur played host to the gathering of the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) on March 5, 2012 which was held at the Macadato Session Hall here from 9 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon.

Butig town Mayor Sultan Muti Macadato called for the MPOC meeting which was attended by NGOs, POs, Civic Organizations, AFP, PNP, Comelec, town councilors, and barangay officials.

During the meeting, Comelec municipal officer

MARAWI City––The Department of Education (DepEd) has strongly suppoted the holding of the 29th Federation Regional Friendship Qur’an Reading Competition here hosted by the National Federation of Madaris and Maahad of the Philippines held at Sultan Alimodin Memorial National High School in barangay Daarul Najaahe, Sawer, Masiu, Lanao del Sur on March 5, 2012.

Dr. Macalinog I. Saligon, Assistant Regional Secretary of DepEd-ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), as guest speaker and party Hon. Rasmia U. Salic, Assemblywoman of first districk Lanao del Sur, and chief of staff sultan Rascal

Souvenir photo during the MPOC of Butig, Lanao del Sur and newly assumed PNP officials (left to right) P/SInsp Henry Carpio Gubat-commanding officer, Charlie Coy, municipal chief of police, Bai Hijarah R. Macadato-first lady, P/Supt Lumonda D. Idsla-assistant commander, RPSB PRO-ARMM and Hon. Ibrahim M. Macadato, municipal mayor of Butig, Lanao del Sur. PHOTO BY LIZA ESPAÑOLA

Showing of Qura’an token during the 29th Federation Regional Friendship, Qura’an Reading competition. (In photo) Hadja Sittie Azisa H. Lalawiin Salik Mimbantas, principal of Sultan Alinodin Memorial National High School, Daarul, Najaahe, Sawer, Masui, Lanao del Sur hands over a token to Dr. Macalinog I. Saligon, Assistant Regional Secretary DepED-Armm, who is the guest speaker of the event.

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Z. Arimao, Bae Cayroun Mimbantas Arimao, RLA Executive assistance, Dr. Normillah R. Pangandaman Jr., Masiu Municipal Mayor, Hon. and Hon. Mamintal Al. Adiong Jr., Governor of Lanao del Sur, Hon. Alonto M. Gubar, Brgy. Chairman Sawer, Masiu, Lanao del Sur and Hon. Hadja Sittie Lalawiin Salic Mimbantas, Jalil S. Mimbantas Principal of Sultan Alimoddin Memorial National High School attended the activity.

Macalinog said during his inspirational talk that the reading of Holy Qur’an is a complete code of the life regulation especially on every movement of the daily lives of Muslims.

“Every phase of our lives as well as every works we do is

regulated by this Holy Book with pride and honor and fortunate are the tongues who recite it for it is the way of life and all thy sins in this world are forgiven, said Macalinog as he quoted the Holy Book of Qur’an “Surah Yassin” verse.

Macalinog added that he wishes every one Muslim believers learn to read the Holy Book by heart.

“This well be our gate pass to enter the kingdom of Allah,” he said.

The winners of the contest male category, first: Khalid Beduk, second: Jamil H. Daud, female category, first: Hedjara H. Sultan, second: Omen Salam, third: Jamalia Abdul Kadir, fourth: Noraisah Macacasa.

Mr. Gandawali M. Rasuman announced the schedule for the voter’s validation and registration for all the barangays of the municipality of Butig.

Mr. Rasuman said the voter’s validation and registration will run from March 7 until April 15 on order of the Commission on Elections in Manila––and formed part of the electoral reform being implemented in the Armm.

He urged local officials to support the activity for it to materialize.

He also urged the full support of the Philippine Na-

tional Police (PNP) under Sr. Insp. Henry Carpia and Supt. Lumanda D. Idsla.

“We also need the support of the barangay officials and the local residents. Without them cooperating, we will not be successful in our effort to implement the needed electoral reform,” said Mr. Rasuman.

Meanwhile, Mayor Ibrahim M. Macadato was elated saying “we are so much happy and lucky due to the presence of our newly-installed PNP officials here.”