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Radio reporter gunned down By AL JACINTO, Regional Editor-Zamboanga
DAVAO City––Gunmen shot dead a radio reporter in a daring attack Tuesday in the southern Philippines, his colleagues said. Nestor Libaton, 45, who works for the Catholic
dxHM radio in Mati City in Davao Oriental province, was shot at around 2.25 p.m. by motorcycle gunmen. Libaton was riding on a motorcycle driven by a volunteer reporter Eldon Cruz
when he was attacked. Cruz was unhurt in the shooting. “We don’t know why they shot him. He has no known enemies,” one of the victim’s colleagues, Nella Duallo, told the Mindanao Examiner. REPORTER/PAGE 2
May 9, 2012
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WEATHER UPDATE TROUGH of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Mindanao. Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening. Light to moderate winds blowing from the southeast to south will prevail over Northern and Central Luzon, east to southeast over the rest of Luzon and Visayas and coming from the east to northeast over Mindanao. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate. SOURCE : PAGASA
City council members suddenly disappeared By CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor
THE CITY Council yesterday adjourned its regular session at exactly 11:30 in the morning for lack of quorum when opposition councilors asked the house to divide on a resolution that otherwise declare the “dredging” of Cagayan de Oro River to interested parties at no cost. City Councilor Prexy Elipe who sponsored the unnumbered resolution said that it would be better for the city government to allow anybody interested to “dredge” freely the Cagayan de Oro City River. He said it would be very expensive for the city government to spend for the dredging of Cagayan de Oro River. “Maayo pa i pa dredge na lang nato ang Cagayan de Oro River na kung kinsay gusto labon nay daghan gusto unta diha. Kinsa may gusto mag dredge sa Cagayan de Oro River anhi dayon karon. (It would have been SUDDENLY/PAGE 7
An opposition councilor described the sudden disappearance as ‘vanishing acts.’
‘VANISHING ACTS.’ Empty chairs are at the city council during the regular session yesterday leaved ev-
eryone guessing. Acting presiding officer Monching Tabor is calling somebody and could be asking; ‘Where have all the city councilors gone? Photo by Cris Diaz
4 killed, 2 hurt in grenade explosion By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor-Caraga with JOEL PORTUGAL, Correspondent
BUTUAN City––Four teenagers were killed including a 12-year old girl while two others were seriously in-
jured when a hand grenade exploded at Hinipaan Falls, Sitio Hinipaan, Barangay Poblacion, Lingig, Surigao
For more details, contact Tel. No.: 309-5276 HERMILINO VILLALON Manager
del Sur shortly after mid noon on Sunday. Authorities identified the fatalities as Joselito Corteza Nonong, 19, Michael Ambus, 17, Nelbert Banag, 15, and Aiko Mae Buenaflor
Nonong, 12. Injured were two boys aged 13 and 11 years old, respectively. Police said the victims found the grenade at Hinipaan Falls and played GRENADE/PAGE 2
House set to probe bank over ‘coop loans’ THE House Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization will conduct an inquiry on the report released by the Commission on Audit (COA) in 2010, that the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) was said to have lost almost half a billion pesos in loans to cooperatives and countryside financial institutions. “The state bank wrote off P471.19 million in loans and that these accounts were classified as uncollectible because of the financial difficulties of the borrowers or the borrowers could not be located,” said Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City). Rodriguez filed House Resolution 2129 together with his brother Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao) urging the House committee to look into the matter and determine why Land Bank lost almost half-a-billion pesos. Rodriguez said state auditors traced the huge increase in uncollectibles to a lax lending policy adopted by the bank in 2009, which no longer required comprehensive surety agreements and other collateral requirements for some borrowers. The amount was an 882-percent increase over the P47.982 million in write-offs in 2009. “Of the written-off accounts in 2010, 88.08% HOUSE/PAGE 2
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NEWS IN FOCUS 2 Misoc government buys two new air-conditioned buses WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
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OROQUIETA City––The provincial government of Misamis Occidental under Governor Hermie M. Ramiro bought two airconditioned buses, equipped with high-tech gadgets and equipment to make the ride of every provincial employees more comfortable. Ramiro, under her GO HERMIE Agenda, acquired the buses from HINO Philippines in the amount of P11 million.
The purchased of two buses are considered as one of her priority projects primarily to accommodate the needs of each employee especially those who travel from Tangub, Ozamiz, and as far as Calamba. With the acquisition of two new buses, provincial employees are now assured of a ride back home and vice versa. However, a minimal fare will be collected from The two new air-conditioned buses which Misamis Occidental acquired through the effort of Governor Hermie each of the passenger. Ramiro. Photo by PJ Tremedal
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ing operations are used to finance the bank’s developmental programs and initiatives.” Rodriguez said Land Bank has continued expansion of its loan portfolio in favor of its priority sectors which are the farmers and fisher folk, small and medium enterprises and micro-enterprises, livelihood loans and agribusiness, agri-infrastructure and other agri and environment-related projects, socialized housing, schools and hospitals. Rodriguez said Land
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pertained to cooperatives, while 11.92% pertained to countryside financial institutions,” Rodriguez said. According to Rodriguez, the LBP is a government financial institution that strikes a balance in fulfilling its social mandate of promoting countryside development while remaining financially viable. “ The dual function makes Land Bank unique because the profits derived from its commercial bank-
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She said Libaton had four children and started his career as a volunteer and eventually promoted as a reporter. “He was a good guy, a friendly person and a hardworking man,” she said. The motive of the killing is still unknown, but police mounted an investigation into the murder. It was not immediately known whether the killing was connected to his work. Just last month, a radio reporter Rommel Palma, 31, of Bombo Radyo, was killed by motorcycle gunmen in Mindanao’s Koronadal City Palma was shot inside a vehicle while his com-
An undated photo of Nestor Libaton. (Photo courtesy of journalist Cesar Lanos) panion, Rey Legario, was gathering news at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital. Tue international media watchdog Reporters without Borders tagged the Philippines as one of the world’s most dangerous
Bank launched a more aggressive lending drive in 2010, reporting over P32 billion in countr yside loans channeled through hundreds of farmers and fisher folk cooperatives and countryside financial institutions. However, Rodriguez said, LBP lost almost half a billion pesos in loans in 2010 due to its laxity in granting loans. Rodriguez said COA recommended that Land Bank revisit its policy on the granting of loans to cooperatives and country-
side financial institutions, particularly on collateral offered by the borrower and that it should also not simply write-off the accounts but try to collect them using all available legal means. “There is really a need to look into the matter and determine if there is a need to further enact new legislation to ensure that Land Bank continues to perform its functions and help the countryside while at the same time ensuring its financial viability,” Rodriguez said. A report from Lorelei V. Castillo, MRS-PRIB
places for journalists. It said most of the murders and physical attacks on journalists were carried out by paramilitary groups and private militias. Reporters without Borders said Manila has still not come up with a satisfactory response to end the spate of killings and attacks on journalists, so these groups continue to enjoy a total impunity that is the result of corruption, links between certain politicians and organized crime, and an insufficiently independent judicial system. More than 100 journalists had been killed in the Philippines in the past decades and most of the cases remain unsolved. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Zamboanga blast kills 1, wounds 2 By AL JACINTO, Regional Editor-Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA City––One person was killed and two others wounded in an explosion at a house on a seaside village in the southern Philippine port city of Zamboanga, officials said. Officials said the blast killed a man identified only as Fahad and wounded his companions Benhar and Alji in the village called Baliwasan. “Authorities are still investigating the blast that killed one man and wounded two more,” Colonel Buenaventura Pascual, commander of an army anti-terror task force, told the Mindanao Examiner. He said the blast occurred at around 5.30 p.m. on Monday. The house, he said, is owned by a policeman Nurul Samali, who is stationed in the province of Sulu. It was not immediately known whether the explosion was caused by a bomb or an improvised explosive device. from page 1 Just last week, government troops recovered two with it that could have 81mm mortar bombs left on a roadside in the village triggered the explosion at of Cabatangan. (Mindanao Examiner) around 12:30. The blast instantly killed Joselito, Michael and Nelbert. Aiko Mae was rushed to Lingig Community Hospital where she died on arrival, police said. The injured were brought By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor-Caraga to the same hospital and with JOEL PORTUGAL, Correspondent later referred to Bislig City BUTUAN City––A Rusi Engrova, 18, and 14-year Hospital. Police investigators said motorcycle driver was killed old Cecil (not the victim’s the hand grenade could while his two backriders real name), all of Barangay have been abandoned by were injured when the ve- Anahao Daan, Tago, Surigao hicle slammed into a road del Sur. unidentified persons. Police investigation Meanwhile, members of railing in Barangay Pangi, showed that the victims Lingig police facilitated the Tandag City Sunday. Police identified the fa- were heading for the city turnover of the fatalities’ tality as Juanito Eclipse, 54, proper from Purok Salremains to their respective and his passengers as Arnel varo, Barangay Buenavista, families. Tandag City at around 3 pm, when the motorcycle BEBOT COCO LUMBER “accidentally” hit the road railing. The victims were and rushed to Adela Serra Ty GENERAL MERCHANDISE Memorial Medical Center J.R. Borja Ext., Cagayan de Oro City where Eclipse succumbed Dealer of: to multiple injuries. According to the police, Coco Lumber • Gemelina • Sticks • Amakan Eclipse had no driver’s li• Kawayan • Hollow Blocks • Hardware & cense and was allegedly Construction Supplies • Sand & Gravel under the influence of liquor Proprietor/Manager: MR. MANUEL GUIA during the incident. The motorcycle is now Tel.Nos.: 310-00-06, 309-56-19, 09166983277, impounded at the Tandag 09264616290 City police station.
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IPs approve Hedcor Tudaya hydro project
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HE National Commission on Indigenous Peoples ( NC I P ) c h a i re d by Zenaida Pawid re cently grante d a C om p l i ance Certificate to the Fre e and Pr i or In for m e d Written Consent (FPIC) Process for the proposed 13.7 MW Tudaya runo f - r i v e r hy d r o power project in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The project , an expansion of Hedcor’s 42.5 MW Sibulan Hydropower Project, is to be built upstream of Sibulan Hydro Plant A and downstream of Sibulan Hydro Plant B. Tudaya 1 (upstream) is in the area inhabited by the indig-
IN THE FOOTHILLS. The 13.7-MW Tudaya Hydropower Project will be located in the foothills of Mt. Apo, an expansion project of the 42.5-MW Sibulan Hydropower Plant. The project is managed by Hedcor, wholly-owned AboitizPower subsidiary, and is expected to break ground in June.
enous peoples (IPs) Bagobo-Tagabawa w hich prompted Hedcor to apply for the FPIC. Hedcor Tudaya, Inc. complied with
the procedures and pro cess re quirements, including the series of public consultations, for the issuance of Certification Precondi-
tion and the FPIC. The application is not new to Hedcor. On June 11, 2005, Hedcor was granted the FPIC for the Sibulan Hy-
dropower Project. “ The BagoboTa g a b aw a s t o o k us as their partner in community development for the past seven years
since the exploratory stage of Sibulan project in 2005 and now we are thankful for they are supporting this another project,” said Hedcor vice president for Business Developmetn Gregorio Jabonillo. T h e Tu d ay a 2 plant (downstream) with a capacity of 7 megawatts will supply to DASURECO once operational by 2014. Hedcor, a whollyowned subsidiary of Ab oit izPower Corporation, is the largest developer of run-of-river hydropower plants in the country with 19 hydropower plants in Benguet, Ilocos Sur, and Davao. It has plans of building more plants in Mindanao.
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Ipinauunawa na si Ginang Emelia N. Lustado, General Manager ng Communities Cagayan, Inc., ay nagharap sa Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) ng isang panunumpang nakatala para sa bilihan ng mga lote sa Camella Butuan Subdivision na matatagpuan sa Baranagay Villa Kananga, Butuan City at sinakop ng parte ng Lote Bilang 380 – A – 1 and 380 – A – 2, Psd – 10 – 010957, na ang nakatalang pahayag at ang lahat ng kasulatang nakakabit doon ay nakahanda sa pagsusuri ng sinumang tao na nagtataglay ng legal na interes doon pagkaraan ng wastong aplikasyon, at ang mga kasulatan ay ibibigay sa nabanggit na tao pagkatapos nag kaukulang bayad.
Notice is hereby given that Ms. Emelia N. Lustado, General Manager, Communities Cagayan, Inc. has filed with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) a sworn registration statement for the sale of lots at Camella Butuan Subdivision located at Barangay Villa Kananga, Butuan City specifically described as Lot Nos. 380 – A – 1 and 380 – A – 2, Psd – 10 – 010957, that the registration statement and all papers attached thereto are available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon and upon proper application, and that copies thereof shall be furnished to such person upon payment of proper fee.
Sinumang tao na may kapani-paniwalang pagtutol sa pagkatala ng proyekto ay maaring magbigay ng nilagdaang pagtutol sa Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Northern Mindanao Region, 3F DuPoint Building, VelezAkut Sts., lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro, telepono bilang (08822) 721-466 at (088) 256-5088, na hindi hihigit sa lood ng limang (5) araw mula sa pinakahuling pagkalathala.
Any person with valid objection to the registration of the project may file his objection in writing with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Northern Mindanao Region, 3F DuPoint Building, Velez-Akut Sts., Cagayan de Oro City with telephone nos. (08822) 721 – 466 and (088) 856 – 5088, not later than five (5) days from the last date of publication.
Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro, Republika ng Pilipinas, ika-dalawampu’t – apat 24 ng Abril 2012.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, 24th day of April 2012.
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GOV. Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental has filed his certificate of residency with the city’s Commission on Elections on Monday. Moreno had barangay Carmen as his residential address in Cagayan de Oro City. Of course, Moreno’s preference of Carmen as his place of residence did not mean he is living in Carmen’s squalid district. By the way, in barangay Carmen Cris Diaz there are makeshift residential houses built abutting the roadside. They called this houses ‘walled residence.’ No, these houses were not made of wall – they were built attached to the walls along road shoulders. Just wondering why barangay officials allowed these illegal structures to mushroom in these areas. Ah, residents in these areas are registered voters whose continued stay there depends on the blessing of barangay officials. Can anyone remember the politician’s adage in vernacular? ‘No vote, ibot’ (if you will not vote (for me), we will uproot your house). That is the case of these illegal houses abutting the road in Carmen. Anyway, Moreno’s address is not in that eyesore district. His address is at Upper Carmen, in a posh subdivision at the back of a commercial mall. Why did Moreno register in the first district of Carmen and not elsewhere in the city’s second district in the east coast? Now, there are speculations on Moreno’s decision to transfer residence from Balingasag in Misamis Oriental to Carmen in Cagayan de Oro. It appears that Moreno’s
plan to run for mayor in Cagayan de Oro City next year is now definite. Moreno registered in Cagayan de Oro City on Monday (May 7, 2012). The idea is to bet the Comelec’s one-year residency requirement for non-residents who would run for an elective post. Elections in the Philippines are normally set on May 10. What if Moreno registered and run for an elective post in Cagayan de Oro? What elective post would interest Moreno? Will Moreno run for mayor? Well, although many believed that Moreno would run for city mayor, this corner is not yet buying the idea. What we have in mind is that Moreno is not interested with the mayoral post. Rather, Moreno is eyeing the city’s first congress district. Moreno is interested to run for congress in the city’s first district. He knows that incumbent Congressman Benjo Benaldo is vulnerable. Besides, the first district has only 24 barangays. For Moreno, mounting a fullblown campaign in the first district is the easiest way to win a seat in congress. With this set-up, Rolando Uy would likely run for a rematch with Dongkoy Emano in the mayoral post. Again? It is a pity that Uy is always thrown to the lion’s den. Uy always remains a ‘sacrificial lamb’ – a sacrificed pawn. This is the handiwork of Moreno and his cohorts. Moreno is simply playing safe. Moreno is a cunning politician that he wants to make sure that his decision would be beneficial only to him. However, there are still more to find out than meet the eyes. Let us watch for it. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com
PNoy should not blink on the Scarborough issue EVERYBODY seems to be talking about the bullying tactic of the Chinese government over the disputed Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc as referred to in Spanish maps done in the middle of the 16th century. Zambales fishermen simply refer to the place as “Carboro Island.” The Palace keeps on saying the government is exploring all diplomatic means to settle the standoff between the Philippine Coast Guard and the Marine observation ships of China. It is now on its 4th week. At the start of the impasse, it was the battleship BRP Gregorio del Pilar that was being challenged by two Chinese vessels. To avert
Double Barrel Vic A. Endriga the standoff being tagged as a military conflict, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar was replaced by a PCG cutter designed more as a rescue and patrol ship but is also equipped with military armaments. At the same time, the Aquino government is also asking China to have the dispute be brought to the international court having jurisdiction over territorial
water boundaries or simply called ITCLOS. Naturally, big bully China refuses to have the matter be arbitrated in an international court because there is actually no way for them to win. It is interpreted as China’s way of pressuring the Aquino government into negotiating with them for a possible joint exploration in the area. The Chinese government is aware that
we have no capability of undertaking the job of extracting oil deposits in the area. So, they find it the better option to squeeze the Pnoy administration a little bit tighter hoping it will agree to a one on one talks or bilateral discussion on the issue. But Aquino’s diplomatic strategists led by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario appear to be contented in sending notes verbale or diplomatic protest to the Chinese embassy in Manila and China’s Foreign Affairs Bureau in Beijing. Lately, it is making overtures to the State Department of America, perhaps, to get a firm commitment of support BLINK/PAGE 7
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Cell sites spout in Region 10
OZAMIZ City - A total of 579 mobile phone cell sites have been put up by major service providers in Northern Mindanao, as of the 4th quarter of 2011. This figure is actually 8.63 percent higher that the 532 mobile phone cell sites that have been put up, as of the same period of 2010, said Director. Teodoro Buenavista Jr of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC-10). The most number (282 cell sites) are in Misamis Oriental, followed by Bukidnon (119), Misamis Occidental (77), Lanao del Norte (72) and Camiguin (29).
Kagay-anons participate in Green Caravan
CAGAYAN de Oro City –City delegates joined the “Green Caravan” from Region 9, recently, for the Mindanaonon Environment Summit in Davao City. The twin event is was initiated by the EarthSoul Solutions, Inc., a non-government organization that advocates for the Reforestation of watersheds in Mindanao, particularly, Mount Kitanglad. Mr. Ibno Turabin, EarthSoul Solutions Inc. chair, said the activity was aimed to raise awareness in critical environment situations, especially in Mindanao.
ORO Chamber holds techno confab
CAGAYAN de Oro City – The Oro Chamber, in cooperation with the Misamis Oriental FilipinoChinese Chamber of Commerce (MOFCCCI) and DOST conducted a two-day Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) Workshop in the city, April 26 to 27, this year. The two-day workshop was designed to assist Chamber member-micro, small and medium enterprises affected by Storm Sendong, to avail of P2 million grants for equipment from DOST.
CHR upholds human rights in ARMM MARAWI City – Chair Etta Rosales of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said the agency will uphold the rights of the indigenous and Moro peoples in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). This, she stated is in the context of culture and history of struggle for human development. In a meeting with regional officials and representatives of Moro civil society organizations, Chair Rosales also disclosed that CHR is establishing a regional office in ARMM on recommendation of ARMM OIC Governor Mujiv Hataman.
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Phil Army sets recruitment exam today SINACABAN, Misamis Occidental - The 1st Infantry Division (1ID) of the Philippine Army (PA) will conduct, May 9, an examination to applicants for Candidate Soldier, PA Officer and PA Officer Preparatory Course. Brig. Gen. Ricardo Rainer G. Cruz III, 1ID commander said the PA Aptitude Test Battery (PAATAB) for the PA Recruitment Plan 2012, will be held at the 903rd Community Defense plicants must be Filipino citizens, never been married, Center. Generally, he added, ap- physically and mentally fit.
Minimum height is five feet. Applicants for Candidate Soldier must be 18 to 26 years old, at least a high school graduate with skills, while applicants for PA Officers must be 21 to 24 years old and a graduate of any four-year college course. Applicants for PA Preparatory Course must be 21 to 31 years old, graduates of MS43 or Advance Reserve Officers’ Training Course (ROTC) and graduates of any four-year college course. General Cruz advised the
applicants to bring NSOvalidated birth certificates, Form 137 or report card for high school graduates and transcript of records (TOR), in the case of college graduates, and a valid identification cards. He also said the PAATAB examinations will be administered by the Army Recruitment Office for Mindanao (AROM), Army Personnel Management Center, Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City. (PIA10 MisamisOcc/ jdelpf )
BSP-Cagayan de Oro City Council holds 18th Annual Council Meeting By GLENN B. AÑORA THE roses of April blossoms in the outskirts away from the busy business noise of the all new Cogon market area in the city of golden friendship. The conceited and gorgeous Macajalar bay is as tranquil as the morning breeze of the divine and luxuriant greenery surrounding the city not too far away. The river that became so nutty and bloodthirsty during the gift-giving season has turned adventurous white-water rafters desire for more pleasure and anticipation. All roads that lead to the city are busy with all the consumer goods very essential to domestic business and globally. All Scout delegates to
MEMBERS of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Local Council Executive Board-Cagayan de Oro City Council led by Chairman Anthony “Gaga” O. Brellita, Atty. Adrian L. Barba and City Schools Division officer incharge Dr. Myrna T. Castaños listen to Council Scout Executive Rudy G. Guligado as he acknowledged all private and public institutions present at the 18th Local Annual Council Meeting held recently at DeLuxe Hotel. the local annual council their well-knitted unimeeting 2012 are otherwise forms, looking forward busy themselves preparing for a morning of shared
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES,
CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-029
ALISTAIRE SHANE O. ATAY AND CARLOTA C. POLUTAN-ATAY, Petitioners. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ED BYRON S. MARTINEZ AND MARY ANN B. DAPUAY.
CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-030
ED BYRON S. MARTINEZ AND MARY ANN B. DAPUAY, Petitioners. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/
ORDER Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their Counsel and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband 2nd wife, respectively, in 3 marriage performed under Civil rites on October 28,2002 at Oroquieta City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at do Myla E. Fuentes, Tominobo, Iligan City. That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than seven (7) years now, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on October 28, 2002 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on May 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. I et copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week tor three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of April, 2012.
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moments, of seeing old and new friends, everyone with his story to chronicle and experiences to convey about. Like all councils within the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, annual reports by the Council Chairman and Treasurer started the days’ order of business, not to be discounted is the awarding of special awards and certificates of recognition and appreciation. The election of four new members of the local executive board completed the plenary sessions on the program register. What is expected to be an ordinary morning of the local councils’ recent history has turned out to a tumult for a great good morning of genuine golden friendship and camaraderie! Good Morning Scouts!
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
ORDER Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce tiled by their Counsel and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on October 5, 2002 at Clarin, Misamis Occidental, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residence at # 15 Purok Gumamela, Brgy., Mahayahay. Iligan City. That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for five (5) years already, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on October 5, 2002 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them had already’ been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on May 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th day of April, 2012.
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Pacquiao camp appealing Somodio’s travel to US By EDDIE G. ALINEA STRENGTH and conditioning trainer Marvin Somodio might still join Manny Pacquiao’s training camp at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. Somodio, who has taken over the job of prodigal trainer Alex Ariza, was denied permission to proceed
to the United States by the U.S. Embassy last Monday. A staffer of the Sarangani Congressman’s office in Manila said that the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion’s Canadian adviser Michael Koncz is appealing Somodio’s case in the U.S. “I talked to Mr. Koncz right after Somodio’s appli-
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of LILIA F. EDUARTE, who died on June 21, 2010 without any will; that the said deceased, at the time of his death, left some real properties particularly described as follows, to wit: 1.) A parcel of Land, situated at San Juan, La Fortuna, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; bearing Tax Declaration No. H-013671, covered by Oct No. P-44303, Lot No. 320, Pls-987; a residential land, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN (614) Sq. Meters, and assessed at P 68,401; 2.) A parcel of Land, situated at Poblacion, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental; bearing Tax Declaration No. 0805000100130, covered by OCT No. 16873, Cad-27-820-D; a residential land, containing an area of 673 sq. meters, and assessed at P 36,170. 3.) A residential House, situated at Poblacion, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, and constructed at the above preceding described property; bearing Tax Declaration Tax Declaration No. 080500104287 and assessed at P 46,760; 4.) A parcel of Land, situated at Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro; bearing Tax Declaration No. G-104391; covered by TCT No. T-23276, Cad-2006-C-3; a residential land, containing an area of 225 sq. m., and assessed at P 15,440; 5.) A residential House, situated at Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, and constructed at the above preceding described property; bearing Tax Declaration No. G-104392 and assessed at P 23, 240; 6.) A parcel of Land situated at Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental; bearing Tax Declaration No. 0185000706990; covered by TCT No. T-14112, Survey No. 5560-G Psd-10-008809; a residential land, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND NINETY FOUR (2,094) Sq. Meters, and assessed at P 33,500; 7.) A residential Land situated at Magugpo West/District I, Tagum City; bearing Tax Declaration No. 01002300519; covered by TCT No. (T-12831) T-5376, Lot No.479-C-6; a residential Land, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND (1,000) Sq. Meters, and assessed at P 80,000; 8.) A residential Land, situated at Agdao: Barangay Ponciano Bangoy, Burgos St. G. Porras St-R Cabaguio St., Davao City; bearing Declaration of Real Property PIN 172-02-003-008-032, ARPN AF-02003-01398; covered by TCT No. T-15641, Lot 11, Block 32, Survey No. PCS-2038; a residential Land, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) Sq. Meters, and assessed at P 48,000; 9.) A residential House, situated at Agdao: Barangay Ponciano Bangoy, Burgos St. G. Porras St-R Cabaguio St., Davao City, and constructed at the above preceding described property; bearing Declaration of Real Property PIN 172-02-003-008-032-1001, ARPN AE-02003-01978, TDN AE-02003-0008601 and assessed at P 20,325.20. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT made and entered into, by and among the legitimate and the sole heirs of namely; MAC FRANCIS F. EDUARTE, FRALIANE E. MANGUBAT, AND GEMMA F. EDUARTE, all of legal age, married and single, Filipino citizens, and residents of Acasia, Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro; as per Doc. No. 259; Page No. 52; Book No. X; Series of 2010, under Notary Public of ATTY. CHONITA S. BARA-MAAGAD. MDN: APRIL 25, MAY 2, & 9, 2012
cation for a visa was denied and he (Koncz) told me to tell Marvin that an appeal is being prepared for him to acquire a working visa,” Ryan Ursua, in charge of Pacquiao office’s travel requirements, told this writer. “The result of the appeal will be forwarded here in Manila and if the decision is positive, Marvin will immediately fly to L.A.,” he assured. Ursua explained that Somodio was made to apply for a tourist visa to facilitate the 28-year-old’s travel since he is badly needed to oversee the eight-division champ’s conditioning training in the final leg of his preparation in L.A. “Applying for a working permit would entail precious time, so Marvin was
made to apply for a tourist visa instead and apply for a working permit when he gets to the U.S.,” Ursua said. Had Somodio, a member of the Shape Up boxing stable’s coaching staff in Baguio and a three-year understudy of chief trainer Freddie Roach, been granted a visa, he could have taken Monday’s flight to L.A. and re-join the team in the start of Pacquiao’s training at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood. In Somodio’s absence, Ariza, who abandoned the Baguio camp three weeks ago to help world middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez prepare for an upcoming fight, meanwhile, took over his former job Monday. CAMP/PAGE 7
DEED OF PARTITION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of Late BEATRIZ DELIMA VDA DE SASIL, who is the registered owner of a parcel of land more particularly described as follows: 1.)TAX DECLARATION NO. 113521 “A parcel of land known as Lot 3020-A, situated in Pandan, Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin, Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND FIFTY NINE (2059) SQUARE METERS more or less.” 2.) TAX DECLARATION NO. 113525 “A parcel of land known as Lot 3020-B situated in Pandan, Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin, Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR (2464) SQUARE METERS more or less” That as per Sketch Plan of Lot 3020 CAD 473, the parcels of land combined consists of FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE (4,523) SQUARE METERS more or less, in which my share to be partitioned is SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (754) SQUARE METERS, more or less, are the subject of DEED OF PARTITION in favor to JENNIE SASIL, Filipino, of legal age and a resident of Makahambus, Burgos, Cagayan De Oro City, the Daughter and surviving legal heirs of the Late BEATRIZ DELIMA VDA DE SASIL, as per Doc. No. 356; Page No. 72; Book No. 40; Series of 2011; under Notary Public of ATTY. DELON RICHEL RAMON B. UROT. MDN: MAY 2, 8, & 15, 2012
Astroboy is congratulated by TV5 executive vice president and COO Bobby Barreiro and creative and entertainment production head Perci Intalan. ((Voltaire Domingo/NPPA Images)
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The Chavez fight against Andy Lee supposedly 10 days after Pacquiao shall have fought Timothy Bradley, however, was aborted, in what could have paved the way for him to return back to the graces of Team Pacquiao. And even after overseeing Pacquiao’s roadwork Monday morning and presiding over the conditioning regimen later in the day, Ariza’s fate still hung in the air. There were reports that Pacquiao and Ariza had talked twice before Monday’s training session, but no one has yet to be authorized to officially announce whether the Pacman will rehire the Colombian conditioning guru. Roach, the soon-to-be Hall of Famer who also owns the Wild Card gym, expressed belief that Ariza would be back, adding Pacquiao’s compassion would prevail over his anger on Ariza’s abandoning the camp at the height of preparations. “Manny’s too kind to his people. He’s too compassionate that I can see no reason why Alex would not be back,” Roach said. (PNA)
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literally set the stage on fire with his unique act. Actor-director Audie Gemora called it “out-of-this-world” and “amazing.” Joey de Leon suggested that Astroboy was talented enough to join the world-famous Cirque de Soleil. Astroboy won P1 million, a brand-new Chevrolet Cruze, and an automatic berth in the World Championship of the Performing Arts to be held in Hollywood in July. He exuded confidence in his introductory video before his performance. “To the other finalists, good luck. You’re gonna need it,” he said. Astroboy was also one of the three Champion’s Choice special prize winners, along with R-and-B singer Rhyzza and pole dancer Sustantivo. The other five finalists were Dancing is Fun (a dance group of kids and teenagers from Catarman, Northern Samar), Ayegee (a powerful belter and veteran of many singing contests), Monica (a sand artist mentored by Season 2 champion Joseph The Artist), Melbelline (a 14-year-old kundiman singer from Guiguinto, Bulacan), and Craig and Samantha (a sibling
NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses LEONIDES COCON INOCENCIO and RUSTICO T. INOCENCIO, who died intestate on July 26, 1989 at the City General Hospital, Butuan City and September 14, 1989 at Barangay Babag, Butuan City, respectively, consisting of a parcel of land situated in the Barrio of Babag, Butuan City registered as Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-13565, is the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG THE HEIRS OF LEONIDES COCON INOCENCIO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE made and entered into by herein decedents’ legal heirs, per Doc. No. 37; Page No. 04; Book No. LVIII; Series of 2012 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan. MDN: APR. 25, MAY 2 & 9, 2012
duo of ballroom dancers from New Jersey, USA who came to the show as junior champions of “Dancing with the Stars”). Seven of the eight finalists were Hall of Fame champions, who have all won for five consecutive weeks to qualify for the Battle of Champions. Rhyzza was a Wild Card entry. All turned in breathtaking performances that captivated the live audience at the Quezon Memorial Circle. Comedian Arnell Ignacio turned a lot of heads with his victory in the celebrity competition during Sunday’s results night. A graduate of the UP Conservatory of Music, he showed off his hitherto unpublicized virtuoso skill as a pianist as Season 1 finalist Leah Patricio sang with the vocal group 92AD his own stylized arrangement of Itchyworms’ ballad, “Beer.” Arnell, who has served as a judge on the show numerous times, was visibly nervous as he awaited the feedback from the judges. Judges John Lapus, Judy Ann Santos, Audie Gemora, and Tuesday Vargas were all effusive in their praise. “Para kang lesbiyana sa husay mo sa pagtipa sa piano,” John quipped. “Sana noon pa namin nakita ang talent mong ‘yan!” Judy Ann said. Arnell defeated three other celebrity contestants, Wendy Valdez, Inday Garutay, and Keanna Reeves, who all partnered with finalists from the show’s previous two seasons. The two-night event was hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and anchored by Alex Gonzaga, Mr. Fu, and Shalala. Sharon Cuneta and Journey frontman Arnel Pineda performed before the results were announced. Superstar Nora Aunor, a celebrity judge during the performance night, joined Ryan and wife Judy Ann as they announced Astroboy’s victory. Arnell Ignacio wowed the judges with his virtuoso piano
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port that will in effect compel China to cool off and stop its bullying tactic. The trouble is that, from all indications, China is hell bent in maintaining its presence not only in the Bajo de Masinloc area but in all of the Spratlys group of islands. We may have all the legal reasons in our side on this issue but the fact remains : China is hell bent on taking a big share of the rich resources found in the area. China with its over one billion population needs the resources within its territory and nearby areas if it is to survive as a nation. Without the abundant fish and other marine products in the Spratlys and the Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese people may go hungry and thereby be forced to exhaust or consume all sea foods that can be found in their waters and seas. So, there is one question that needs to be answered by Pnoy and his not so bright boys. What is our option under the present circumstances? Well, in my view, we have one good option and that is to apply some pressure like sending back to China in one wave, at least, 5,000 of the Chinese tourists who are staying illegally and doing business in Metro Manila and other urban cities. These illegal Chinese are actually the milking cows of crooks at the immigration bureau headed by retired Armed Forces Chief Reynaldo David. They can be found
in Binondo Malls like the Meisic and the Tutuban Mall in Divisoria. They are selling cheap and non-durable products from China. The Pnoy government can also direct the Bureau of Customs to intercept and confiscate all smuggled agricultural and manufactured products from China. With these twin approach, it may be possible that China will back off some few miles away from the disputed Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal. We certainly agree with Senator Koko Pimentel that illegal staying aliens, including Chinese nationals, should be deported immediately. Kinahanglan magpakita kining atong mga lider og paglihok nga isog og gamay aron usab mahatagan og leksiyon kining mga maldito nga mga Intsik. Kining mga over staying Chinese tourists nahimong abusado kay duna silay mga partidos sa Pilipinas nga daghan na ug kontak o mga higalang kurakot sa Bureau of Immigration. The Philippine government should not blink on the Scarborough standoff otherwise it will only encourage the Chinese government to become more aggressive. We must also tighten the review of project proposals and contracts entered into by the previous Arroyo administration with Chinese agencies and corporations with the end in view of cancelling or junking all transactions tainted with graft and corruption. Kahibalo naman gud kita nga ang mga Intsik mga eksperto sa sistemang kurakot og pag-suburno sa mga buwaya sa atong pangagamhanan.
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been better if we allow anybody who would want to dredge the Cagayan de Oro River. If anybody wants to dredge now, just come immediately),” Elipe told the City Council. Elipe cited the failure of the dredging project at the mouth of Cagayan de Oro River in Macabalan Port Area. He said the public works and highways have undertaken the initial dredging in the area but it accomplishes nothing. “Puede ka motabok sa river kay taga-tuhod ra man ang tubig. Walay pulos ang pagpalawom niini. (You can even walk to cross the river since the water is only knee-deep. The dredging was useless),” Elipe added. Elipe said he was not sponsoring an ordinance allowing anyone to dredge for free the Cagayan de Oro River. “I am passing a resolution,” he said. Opposition Councilor Roger Abaday said while the Cagayan de Oro River is a public domain, the city government could be liable for graft if it allows anybody to exploit illegally the public resources. Abaday also mentioned the city government alleged
partiality in approving licenses to operate quarrying or dredging only to favored individuals perceived closed to the City Mayor. He dropped the names of Jun Suan and UKC group as among those favored by City Hall although he did not substantiate his allegations. He then moved to divide the house on whether to adopt the Elipe resolution or not. The vote was 6-2 in favor of the majority. However, during the counting of those present, it turned out that only nine City Councilors were present. The city council, in full session, should have 18 city councilors present. Earlier, City Councilors Alvin Calingin, Dante Pajo, and SK Federation President Sunshine Obsioma were present when the session officially starts. However, the two city councilors were no longer around mid-way of the legislative session. An 11-member city councilor present would be enough to declare a quorum. Opposition councilor Edgardo Cabanlas described the sudden disappearance of the colleagues at the council as ‘disappearing acts.’ Other senior city council members, Annie Daba, Jun Acenas, Simeon Licayan, Adrian Barba were on official business while Nadya Emano-Elipe was on maternal leave. City Councilor Monching Tabor, acting as presiding officer, banged the gavel and adjourned the session at exactly 11:30 in the morning, declared a non-quorum and deferred the division of the house in the next regular session.
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Power suppliers take advantage of Mindanao crisis By AL JACINTO, Regional Editor-Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA City––From 10 hours a day, power curtailment in Zamboanga City in Mindanao is down to only two hours now after the local electric cooperative inked a deal with Aboitiz Power’s Therma Marine Incorporated (TMI) for additional 18 MW (megawatts) of electricity. Zamboanga’s daily power consumption is about 100 MW and the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative gets a little over half of its total requirements from the National Power Corporation.
TMI, which operates power barges in Mindanao, is also supplying electricity to other areas in Mindanao due to power curtailment imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, which is owned by tycoon Henry Sy, Jr. The Aboitiz Group has been involved in the Philippine electricity industry the past seven decades. It said it would allocate P35 billion more for Mindanao to increase power capacity in the region which is
suffering from electricity shortage. Mindanao needs about 1,597 MW daily and its current power output is below 1,200 MW. With the power outages in Zamboanga, the Conal Holdings Corporation now is putting up a 100 MW coal-fired power plant, despite strong opposition from many residents in the village of Talisayan where it plans to operate. Conal Holdings has already signed a memorandum of agreement with the Zamboanga City Freeport and Economic Zone for the fossil
fuel power station. And the coal-fired power plant was even granted a so-called “no-objection” resolution from the Zamboanga City Council, although a few council members have rejected the project because of pollution and its effect to the environment. The power problems in Zamboanga and other parts of Mindanao are also aggravated by the ongoing rehabilitation of the Pulangui hydropower plant in Bukidnon province and Agus in Lanao province. The Zamboanga City
Electric Cooperative now said it is negotiating with two commercial banks for P37-million loans to pay off the TMI deal and these shall be passed on to local electric consumers. Last year, the head of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative was sacked by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) over anomalous transactions involving millions of pesos in funding. Many of its incumbent and former board directors were also removed and disqualified from holding any
position in rural electric cooperatives in the country. Those accused denied all allegations against them and said all their transactions were legal and sanctioned by the NEA which had denied it. Local business and civil groups, and politicians questioned the extravagant spending of the power firm despite its ballooning debts which reached over P1 billion. NEA installed Engineer Jesus Castro as Project Supervisor to oversee the operation of the cooperative. (Mindanao Examiner)
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