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PNoy needs FOI to combat corruption

By BONG D. FABE of Mindanao Daily News-Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– With exactly 35 working days (as of yesterday) left before Congress adjourns, freedom of information advocates said Monday that the non-passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is “not acceptable.”

In a strongly-worded statement, the Right to Know, Right Now! (R2KRN) Coalition said that FOI is needed by the Aquino administration to fight corruption and institutionalize transparency and accountability in government.

The Aquino administration prides itself for being transparent, accountable

and good.

“Passing the FOI law now will reinforce the political statement that the fight against corruption applies equally to all. It will no doubt make a difference in the landscape of the anti-corruption efforts of government, which used to put political survival at the forefront while key measures are made to wait in order to manage politics. We will not accept a non-passage of the FOI bill in the 15th Congress!,” the coalition said.

In this capital city of Northern Mindanao, meanwhile, the Archdiocesan Center of Concern, Empowerment and Social Services of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro (ACCESS-ACDO) is organizing a back-to-back forum on FOI and Cybercrime Prevention Act on Nov. 16. combat | page 10

Oro local officials inutile vs illegal mining operations

By ED N. MALIZA of Mindanao Daily News-Bukidnon

WHY do illegal mining operations still exist in the city of Cagayan de Oro despite mining ban is a living proof that local officials are not doing their respective task to protect the environment. In essence, this is the message that the two local officials are trying to imply during an interview conducted by the Mindanao Daily News.

The Story. The presence of an improvised dredging machine found in the possession of a Chinese last October 25 mounted inside the barges is a conclusion that illegal mining along the Iponan river exist, a

councilor, and Mines and GeoScience Bureau (MGB) director said.

MGB regional director Rex Monsanto described the improvised dredging machine as an automatic gold processing machine while city councilor Roger Abaday said the Chinese nationals misrepresented the improvised dredging machine in their dredging operation.

“Actually this function of ours has already been devolved to the local government unit so that in this case, it should be Mayor Vicente Emano who would

file the necessary illegal mining case. However, since they did not, we are going to court not only to file the necessary complaint for illegal mining but to likewise ask the court to order confiscation of the improvised dredging machine the same being used in the operation illegally and we could use the same as evidence,” Monsanto said adding he should see-to-it that the illegal activity within the Iponan River can be put to rest.

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Army eng’r killed, 2 wounded in Basilan AN engineer-member of the Philippine Army (PA)’s 55th Engineering Brigade was killed while two others were wounded after being fired upon by still unidentified lawless elements in Ungkaya, Pukan, Basilan Monday afternoon.

Major Harold Cabunoc, PA spokesperson, said the incident took place around 3 p.m.

He added that the victims, who are still unidentified pending notification of their next-of-kin, were headed for their headquarters when ambushed by still unknown perpetrators.

The three just came from Tipo-Tipo town when fired upon.

One soldier died instantly while two others were injured as a result of the shooting incident.

The two wounded soldiers were promptly evacuated to Brgy. Magcawa in Al Barka town while waiting for air medical evacuation transport.

Cabunoc said local police are now conducting an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive of the attack.

The 55th Engineering Brigade was deployed in Ungkaya, Pukan town to help construct school buildings and implement the Basilan circumferential road project.

MAA Assurance Inauguration. Congressman Rufus Rodriguez was invited guest during the launching of new branch of MAA Assurance a Malaysian base assurance company, here in Cagayan de Oro . With Cong. Rodriguez are Ma. Theresa Alegrio (center) president of Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Daniel Go President and CEO, YeoTook Keat chairman of the board of directors, Paul Ferrer III, Cdo branch manager (far left) and other invited guests.

346 calls in October

U.S. AMBASSADOR OPENS ORO BEST TRADE SHOW. After cutting the ribbon at the ORO BEST EXPO 2012 in Cagayan de Oro City, U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. (center) views the exhibits with Cagayan de Oro Chamber President Maria Teresa Alegrio (right); Expo Chairperson Jeffrey Ang (in background), and Chamber Communications Committee Chair Elmer Francisco (far left). Cagayan de Oro was selected as one of the three pilot cities under the Cities Development Initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Through its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, USAID has assisted and collaborated with the Oro Chamber and other selected business support organizations to help catalyze Mindanao economic development and improve the region’s competitiveness. ORO BEST was held back to back with the 1st Cagayan de Oro Business Conference.

THE Barangay Assistance Center headed by BAC Manager Martin Rapanot responded to 346 calls for assistance last month.

The monthly report submitted to the City Council thru City Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas indicates that BAC provided 87 coffins, acted on the request of 82 burial assistance, 80 vehicles, 64 embalming requests and 33 requests for filling materials.

BAC delivered two loads of sand and gravel to Barangay No. 28, Lapasan, Lumbia, Balulang, three loads to Barangay Consolacion, six loads to Bonbon and Kauswagan and 10 loads to Macasandig, a total of 33 loads of filling materials provided for the month of October. (JBD)

Oil players cut prices of fuel anew E-jeep in Oro mulled OIL players will cut prices of premium gasoline and kerosene prices anew effective Tuesday.

Pilipinas Shell and independent player Eastern Petroleum Philippines said they would slash their respective prices of premium gasoline (including unleaded) by P0.35 per liter and kerosene by P0.20 per liter.

The price adjustment took effect at 12:01 a.m.

Tuesday, the oil firms said.

This week’s price adjustment does not cover diesel and regular gasoline. Other oil companies have yet to make an announcement as of press time. Big and small oil firms enforced “big time” fuel price rollbacks ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day last week.

The previous wave of price cuts amounted to P2.15 per liter for premium

and unleaded, P1.70 per liter for regular and P1.35 per liter for both diesel and kerosene. Oil firms have now rolled back pump prices thrice in as many weeks. Average retail prices in Metro Manila as of Monday stood at P52 per liter of premium gasoline; P41.50 for diesel; and P53 for kerosene.

The Department of Energy (DoE), in its latest oil monitoring report cover-

ing Oct. 22 to 26, noted that international oil prices “further declined during the week on abundant supplies and concerns regarding the health of the global economy.” Local oil firms point to the weekly movements in the international market as well as the week-on-week average of the Philippine peso at the foreign exchange as factors that determine domestic fuel prices.

THE operation of electric-powered jeepneys in Cagayan de Oro is possible, said Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Assistant Regional Director Allan Guru during the meeting of the City Council committee on environment chaired

by Councilor President D. Elipe yesterday.

He, however, said to get a franchise, there are some requirements that must be met such as proof of ownership, certificate of registration and creation of routes for the proposed e-jeepneys.

The LTFRB said some cities in the country like Makati are already making use of e-jeepneys.

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‘Soldiers are not just men of war but men of peace,’ says new 4th ID head

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OFFICERS OF PEACE.

Commanding general of the Philippine Army (CGPA) Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista and newly installed 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division commanding general, Maj. Gen. Nestor Añonuevo chat after Tuesday’s turn-over of command ceremony at the 4th ID headquarters in Camp Edilberto Evangelista in barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo by Bong D. Fabe

Gunrunning suspect killed in shootout, 4 others arrested DAVAO City––A suspected leader of a gun-running group was killed while four others were arrested following in an encounter with operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sirawan, Toril district Monday.

Sr. Supt. Albert Ignatius Ferro, CIDG 11 regional chief, said that Ridwan Bantugan shot it out with the operating team that resulted in the exchange

DPWH ‘engineer’ nabbed on rob case

By Arjay S. Felicilda of Mindanao Daily News-Cagayan de Oro

By BONG D. FABE of Mindanao Daily News, Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN de Oro City– –“We are the first to be affected during war.”

With these words, newly installed commanding general of the Army’s 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division (4th ID) Maj. Gen. Nestor Amador Añonuevo summarized his command’s thrust — win the peace at all cost with the help and in cooperation with all sectors of society and all stakeholders.

Añonuevo assumed command of the 4th ID from its officer-in-charge, Brig.

Gen. Romeo Gapuz, who took the reins from Maj. Gen. Felix Felix last Sept. 4.

“We, soldiers are the [in] number one sector who wanted peace because we bear the brunt of the fighting. Meron din kaming pamilya,” he told this reporter after receiving his mandate from

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of gunfire.

Bantugan was hit on the head that caused his instant death.

Ferro said his men, led

by Sr. Insp. Francis Sonza, conducted a buy-bust operation at 3:30 p.m. Monday where they would have to buy a Baby Armalite rifle, two .45 caliber pistols and two .38 caliber revolvers for P200,000 outside Bantugan’s house in Barangay Sirawan, a kilometer-away from the checkpoint of the Task Force Davao.

He said Bantugan reportedly sensed that he had a transaction with police officers that he started to fire at them. One of the operating team fired back and hit him on the head.

Recovered from his possession were his Baby Armalite rifle, .45 caliber pistol and 9mm caliber pistol.

In a follow-up operation, two .45 caliber pistols and two .38 caliber revolvers were recovered from the suspect’s house.

Four men believed to be companions of Bantugan in the gun-running operation were also arrested at the height of the commotion while two others managed to escape.

Ferro said the operation came after an intensive month-long surveillance following complaints from neighbors of a series of indiscriminate firing during day and night time and that there were a reported illegal selling of firearms in the place.

CAMP Rodriguez, Butuan City––Formal charges are being readied against an ‘engineer’ of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for alleged involvement in robbery cases in Agusan del Sur province.

The suspect, Ricardo Abas Baute, aka Engineer, 43 years, a DPWH employee and a resident of Purok 4A, Brgy 5, San Francisco town, was nabbed following reports that he has been coddling with the robbery group of Jobert Perez y Brital, aka Ondo.

Perez was earlier injured in a grenade blast, perpetrated by himself when accosted by the police, while attempting to rob a convenience store in poblacion San Francisco.

During the police operation in his residence at Purok 4A, Brgy 5, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, early morning of November 1., the ‘engineer’ yielded a M16 rifle Colt AR 15, five empty short metal magazine for M16, a bandolier, two units of motorcycles, two cellular phones and two cellular phone batteries.

His alleged companion, Rolando Sabas Enggaling, aka Dodong Sabas, 22 years old of Purok 2, Brgy Alegria was also arrested in a follow-up operation.

Enggaling had a standing warrant of arrest issued

by Judge Lou A. Nueva of MCTC Prosperidad on July 5 this year, for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Judge Nueva has recommended a P60,000 bail bond for Engaling’s case. (with report from PO3 Zena Menioria Panaligan/P/Supt. Martin M. Gamba, PRO13 Information Office)

PALACE OFFICIAL SAYS

MNLF part of drafting Bangsamoro Basic Law

THE Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) would be part of the 15-member Transition Commission that would draft the Bangsamoro Basic Law, a Palace official said on Monday.

President Benigno S. Aquino III is set to issue an executive order (EO) creating the Transition Commission following the historic signing of the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front last October, Malacanang spokesperson Abigail Valte said.

Valte said the government and the MILF negotiators are set to meet again in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia this November in efforts to finish the annexes of the recently signed Framework Agreement.

The GPH-MILF Framework Agreement serves as a roadmap for the creation of a Bangsamoro entity that will replace the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and lays down the groundwork to achieve lasting and genuine peace in Mindanao.

More farmers finish PalayCheck, organic farming field school

By Danilo E. Doguiles

KORONADAL City, South Cotabato––More farmers in Soccsksargen Region have completed a course that would boost their knowledge and acceptance of organic farming.

Twe nt y - s i x f ar me rs from Barangay Rotunda in this city were the latest graduates of the Farmers’ Field School-Integrated Pest Management on PalayCheck System, with emphasis on organic agriculture. “ These newly-confirmed graduates were

introduced to the primary and key checks toward greater rice productivity,” said DA-12 regional techno demo coordinator Soraida Bangon.

Pa l ay C h e c k Sy s t e m is a dynamic rice crop management system that pre s e nt s t h e b e s t ke y technolog y and management practices that include eight key checks, namely: seed quality, land preparation, synchronous planting, sufficient number of healthy seedlings, nut r ient management, water management, pest management and harvest

management.

City agriculture chief Emelita Miguel, said promotion of organic farming is part of the three-year development plan of Koronadal City mayor Peter B. Miguel.

The city LGU, she added, has allotted a bigger budget in 2013 to promote organic agriculture in the city’s 27 barangays.

“A bigger portion of the said amount will be intended for the training that would equip our farmers in this farming practice,” she added.

She also announced

that the city LGU is fast tracking the documents to avail of the P1.5 millionworth of organic trading post that would serve as food depot for organically-grown products in the locality.

Besides Palay Check, DA 12 regional IPM coordinator Diosdado Miro said, these farmers were also taught in the identification of beneficial insects (kaibigang peste) from harmful insects as one of the cultural pest management prac t ices pushed by the agency.

Some of the identified

‘kaibigang peste’ include dragonfly, lady bug, cricket, earwig and orb spider.

On the other hand, yellow stem borer, black bug, brown planthopper and green leafhopper are harmful rice insects.

Applying IPM, Miro said, farmers could gain bigger income because of l e s s e r e x p e ns e s on agricultural inputs like pesticides.

“DA 12 Regional Executive Director Amalia Jayag-Datukan congratulates all of you at the same time challenging everyone to share and replicate

to your respective communities the significant learning that you have earned from these training,” Miro said.

Erickson Ea, one of the farmer-graduates said, through FFS, he and his fellow farmers are confident that they could gain more from their farms through organic farming because production cost would be reduced.

Recently, 64 farmers in nearby Banga town have also completed similar season-long training with the integration of organic vegetable production.

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Bill allowing accredited media to vote earlier gets Senate nod THE S enate approve d Monday on third and final reading Senate Bill 1198 allowing members of the media to vote earlier than other regular voters in the mid-term 2013 national and local elections.

Authored by Sen. Manny Villar, the proposed Senate bill allows “only duly reg-

istered media members” to vote before the election day.”

“Media members must also be accredited by Comelec as recommended by the media outfit to which they belong and may only vote on the days fixed by the Comelec in the city or municipality where their media outfit has established

as its main or satellite office,” Villar explained in the bill.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile lauded the passage of the bill which gives media the same privilege granted to the members of the Armed Forces, the Philippine National Police and other government officials

and employees who have to report for duty during election day, as provided under Republic Act 7166 on local absentee voting.

Sen. Koko Pimentel, chairman of the Committee on Electoral Reforms and sponsor of the bill, said that media members are limited to vote for the

President, Vice-President, senators and party-list representatives.

“The limitation is purposely made to make it jibe with the limitations set forth in Executive Order No. 157, as amended, that grants the same privilege to other groups of people to vote earlier than on elec-

tion day and to minimize confusion among voters concerned and the implementation of the bill once it becomes law,” Pimentel explained.

He said the bill also includes the technical and support staff of the media outfit such as the crew members of a television outfit.

Azul assumes as new Tabak chief

By Alfonso T. Ruda

DIPOLOG City — The First Infantry Tabak Division of the Philippine Army has a new commander.

He is Col. Amadeo Foster Azul, replacing Col. Glenn Macasero, who has been OIC of the brigade since October 2, this year, when former Brigade Commander Jet V. Belarmino was reassigned to the Special Operations Command in Cavite.

A member of the Philippine Military “Matikas” Class of 1983, Col. Azul was former chief-of-staff of the 7th Infantry Division, based in Nueva Ecija.

He was installed by Major General Ricardo Rainier Cruz III, the 1st Infantry Division commander.

In his acceptance message, Col. Azul vowed to be IDP STRATEGIC PLANNING. Photo shows part of the two-day strategic planning of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) a role model to the men and CARAGA Link, October 29-30, at La Entrada, Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Composed of different stakeholders, women of the brigade and IDP CARAGA Link is mandated to protect and help the displaced people in the region. (Photo provided/asf) assured them of a transparent leadership, in support of

DENR bar-codes logs in Caraga

BUTUAN City––The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-Caraga is adopting the technology of bar-coding to easily track the movement of logs from the source to the woodprocessing plants (WPP).

A bar-code is an optical mach i ne - re a d abl e re pre s e nt at i on of date relating to the object to which, it is attached.

Bar-codes represent data by varying the widths and spacing of parallel lines.

“We are adopting the bar-code to discourage the transpor t of illegal logs, which is a perennial problem in this region,” said Assistant Secretary Marlo D. Mendoza, regional executive director of the DENR-13.

Asec. Mendoza went to an interior village of Batocan, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur where an actual har vesting of trees was taking

place and tested the durability of the rectangle-shaped plastic barcode supplied by the Data World Computer Center.

“We are on a pilot stage yet, but we expect the system to be fully operational next year after every system has been corrected and put in place,” Mendoza added.

The bar-code attached to a felled tree was found to be durable and scratch-proofed.

To emphasize its significance, the first bar-code was nailed by Asec. Mendoza on a felled acacia mangium tree normally used in the making of coffins.

“This means that we have buried the old system of corruption connected to illegal logging and we are starting a fresh system that hopefully would protect our forest from poachers and log smugglers,” he stated.

According to DENR Region-

a l Te c h n i c a l D i re c t or Non it o M.Tamayo, each PENRO and CENRO officers have been equipped with ” smartphone” tablet computer, a high technology gadget that can scan all registered data in the bar-codes.

He said the bar-code embedded on each log being transported should coincide with the data entry in the computer which is finally checked through scanning at a forest monitoring point before the logging truck enters a woodprocessing plant.

Asec. Mendoza further said, any log without a bar-code, therefore, will be considered illegal.

Furthermore, Asec Mendoza said “we have required every felled trees and cut into logs must have a bar-code which will be provided by the DENR Forest Management Sector.” (NCLM/Eric F. Gallego/ DENR-13/PIA-Caraga/asf )

President Aquino’s Matuwid na Daan vision.

He commended Col. Macasero for an efficient management of the brigade.

Maj. Gen Cruz enjoined the military personnel and other stakeholders, like the local government units, to sustain their cooperation and support to the new brigade commander even as he directed his personnel to remain apolitical, particularly in the upcoming elections.

“Always stay in the middle and never side with any political group,” he said.

Col. Macasero is now the commander of Task Force Zamboanga.

The turn-over of command was witnessed by the local chief executives of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Misamis Occidental, as well as by officers of the Philippine National Police.

(JPA/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte/asf )

NPA member dies in clash

By Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City–– Soldiers from the 402nd Infantry “Stingers” Brigade, 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division have encountered with 20 NPAs, believed to be members of Guerilla Front 16 - North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee, in Brgy Tagbuyacan, Santiago, Agusan del Norte, morning of November 3, 2012.

This, after the troops received reports regarding the presence of armed ‘rebels’, who have been extorting and harassing the residents of the place.

After the 50-minute firefight, the ‘rebels’ withdrew, leaving their dead comrade. One AK47 rifle was recovered beside the dead ‘rebel’.

Brigadier General Romeo L. Gapuz, 4ID acting commander, said “the Division is happy with the result of the operation, but we are saddened by the fact that there are lives that need to be sacrificed in the pursuit of peace. This could have been prevented if the rebels had decided to stop bearing arms and embraced the mainstream of society.”

He added “our success is not measured by how many rebels have died in combat encounters, but how many communities had become peaceful because of your Army’s dedication to be of service to the people.” (EJCO IV/asf )

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P139m alloted for health THE city government will earmark P139 million for Health, Nutrition and Population Control programs next year.

This is contained in the executive budget submitted

by Mayor Vicente Emano to the 16th City Council headed

by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas for review.

The report indicates that allocation for existing programs of the City Health Department is P121,612,813 and a financial assistance to REUNION of MOGCHS BATCH 91’ with Guy Jason Reyes as President (White Polo Barong) with Andreanie Asmuni Pulido barangays amounting to P17.5 and Randy V. Banas of Kairosolutions Inc. (second from left side) dated October 27, 2012 @ Mallberry Suites, CDO. million for health services.

In his budget message, Mayor Emano said one of the objectives of the city government next year is to enhance delivery of preventive health care and hospital services and the completion of the JR Borja General Hospital.

Out of the city’s 2013 General Fund budget of P1.9 billion, 33-percent or P645.7 million will go to General Public Services; P426 million will be for Social Security, Social Services and Welfare and P422 million for Economic Services. (LCR)

New 4th ID CG is Mindanao’s new anti-illegal logging czar

By BONG D. FABE of Mindanao Daily News, Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Newly-installed commanding general of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Maj. Gen. Nestor Amador Añonuevo was one of those who wrote the Memorandum of Agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and the Environment department against illegal logging activities all over the country.

Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, commanding general of the Philippine Army, said that he expects Añonuevo and each Diamond soldier to be “exemplar of excellence” in “protecting our people from the consequences of environmental degradation.”

With Añonuevo at the helm of the 4th ID, the Diamond Division automatically becomes the lead government agency tasked to stop all illegal logging activities in Mindanao, especially in the Caraga

Region where illegal logging continues unabated.

Butuan City, the capital of the Caraga Region, was where President Aquino declared on Feb. 2011 a log ban as contained in Executive Order 23, which many blamed as the root cause of the continuing illegal logging activities in the region.

Caraga is considered as the last forest frontier of the Philippines.

“Añonuevo as J3 (deputy chief of staff for operations) of the AFP led the framing

of the MOA. Thus, I trust that you are in the best position to implement the duties of 4th ID to stop illegal logging activities in your areas of operations, particularly in the Caraga Region,” Bautista said.

Bautista said that the military’s role evolves over time and its personnel must learn to adapt especially since the military and the country is now facing unprecedented non-traditional threats that undermine the security of the nation

“brought about by the changing environment.”

“The AFP is partnering with the DENR and PNP in the intensification of the anti-illegal logging effort in Mindanao in coordination with the anti-illegal logging task force,” he said.

The DENR, AFP and PNP signed the MOA on October 30, giving the armed forces the lead role “in the conduct of planning, coordination, and execution of all anti illegal logging operations in Mindanao.”

“This is a challenge for the 4th ID especially in the Caraga Region. As the designated agency responsible for the said area of operation, we are expecting the 4th ID to rise up to the challenge of preventing illegal logging since Illegal logging activities magnify the negative effects of natural calamities,” he stressed.

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Create your own luck

Viewpoints Abp. Oscar V. Cruz, DD

Philippine politics PHILIPPINE Politics is curious and intriguing, interesting and entertaining—and particularly detestable as well as disgusting. Philippine politics is not simply for the vicious but also for the avaricious, not merely for those wanting to serve but the more so, for those wanting to be served much and well. Philippine politics is the origin of wonderful promises and as well as the cause of big disappointments productive of misery and poverty.

Philippine Politics is not simply the purveyor of hope but likewise the cause of despair. It is the jumping board of gross graft and corrupt practices instead of a response to the call of what is right, proper, and just. Philippine politics is anything but admirable even for those harboring optimism—if not hallucination. Would that it were otherwise. And would that following thoughts and impressions were but in the realm of fallacy: It is a great business.

While there are exceptions, most, however, enter the sphere of Philippine politics

not really to render public service but to ascertain fast and fruitful self-service.

This is precisely why it is very much worth making all the required capital investments in seeking elective public office whereas politics in the Philippine is a very profitable investment.

Poor Filipino politicians are a rare breed. They are the picture of few small needles in a huge haystack.

It is a distinctly advantageous way of life. Philippine politics is not only a convenient and advantageous way of making a living.

It is also a highly profitable means of livelihood.

This is why it is primarily the wealthy who aspire for, who hold on and cling to political positions. They have many family interests to protect, a good number of clan concerns to promote.

Politicians need only talk much and act well—and the beneficial returns are many and spectacular.

It is an addictive adventure. It is not true that the maxim “Once a boy scout, always a boy scout,” is an exclusive claim and principle

THINK a minute.

Do you know some people who just have all the luck? They seem to get all the breaks. And you ask yourself: “Why don’t I get lucky?

Why don’t I get a great education? A great job or business? A nice house?

A wonderful wife or husband?”

But the real reason most people are successful or lucky is that they’ve learned how to put themselves in a place so they can be lucky.

They’ve learned how to, in a way, create their own luck!

I’m not talking about dishonest or illegal ways.

I’m talking about hard, honest work. But successful people don’t just work hard, they also work smart.

They keep improving and making the most of

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst their assets and abilities. Yet they also learn to ask for help in things they themselves are not that good at doing.

As the famous Olympic athlete, Eric Liddle, said: “You can’t put in what God left out.”

So we not only must make the most of our own special abilities, we must also learn our limits and weaknesses.

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Babiera’s last option: Oust Moreno

REACTIONS to this corner’s article on ‘Babiera’s withdrawal looms’ (Nov. 6, 2012, Tues., Mindanao Daily) were unexpected. Actually, the article discussed two possible actions that Babiera might initiate. Yesterday’s article failed to discuss the two options. The article dealt only on Babiera’s possible withdrawal from the gubernatorial race. What was, therefore, the other option?

Cris Diaz The other option was to drive Oscar Moreno out of the provincial Capitol. It is the only option left for Babiera to assail his right to the governorship. If Babiera would wait for Moreno to resign, he is wrong.

Given that the election campaign would be crucial in politics | page 8 the coming days, Moreno will never give up his gubernatorial post at all costs. Moreno thinks that his running a post in Cagayan de Oro City does not compel him to resign as provincial governor. This is an argument of a www.mindanaodailybalita.com lawyer. However, the electorates do not understand a lawyer’s argument. What the ordinary people understand is the propriety and the character of a candidate. As far The Mindanao Daily NEWS (mdn) as Babiera and his supporters are concerned, Moreno,

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as a candidate, lacks the propriety and the character worthy of respect. That is there presumption.

Here is a lawyer’s epitaph in England: ‘Sir John Strange Here lays an honest lawyer, and that is Strange.’ Kidding aside, Babiera’s only option to give justice to his post as standard-bearer and Chairman of the Liberal Party in Misamis Oriental is to exercise to the fullest the responsibilities expected of him. Babiera should understand that Misamis Oriental is different from Cagayan de Oro City.

Babiera should fight for his right since asserting such would also mean advancing the rights of the province electorates. If Babiera could not deliver things expected of him, people in Misamis Oriental would doubt his capability as governor. This is the reason why Babiera should exert efforts to drive Moreno out of Misamis Oriental. After all, Moreno has already abandoned Misamis Oriental. Moreno’s motive on holding on to Capitol is obvious. Moreno wants to have access to the province resources so he could use this in waging an election campaign in Cagayan de Oro City. If such motive is not fair to the people of Misamis Oriental, what could be fair to provincial constituents? Babiera should act before it is too late. He should not be afraid since the province is with him this time. Any inaction on his (Babiera) part simply means stupidity. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

PNoy’s tirades to exorcise corruption

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “ If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the your God…” MINDANAO DAILY NEWS Publisher (Deuteronomy 28:1-2, the MER M. SUDARIA Holy Bible).

Manager -oooROSE MARY D. SUDARIA PNOY’S TIRADES TO Finance Manager EXORCISE CORRUPTION: RUEL V. PELONE ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Editor-in-Chief Executive Editor I am in full agreement with JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA President Aquino’s continumelanie rivera Managing Editor ous lambasting of former Advertising CRIS DIAZ President Arroyo and other Associate Editor albert molit officials of her government SHAUN ALEJANDRAE UY Circulation for perceived graft and corSports & Lifestyle Editor ruption during her term.

BEN ARCHE jun escuadro The one sure way to exorcise Regional Editor-DAVAO RIZA O. ARES pat samonte stealing from government LIEZL A. DELOSO Regional Editor-Caraga coffers, abuse in office, and JOE PALABAO AL JACINTO trumpeting false achieveRene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Zamboanga Marketing Consultants ments is to have them exgerry lee gorit Photo Journalists posed and endlessly berated ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI Uriel C. Quilinguing atty. roberto a. cantago jr. by the next administration.

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tion in a large company.

Everyone said, “That guy’s so lucky!” But that man created his own luck. by always arriving at the office early.

He apologized and admitted when he was wrong.

He even shared the credit and reward with others when he had done much of the work. He was never satisfied just to get by and do average work.

He always made the extra effort to do his very

best. He kept working hard when others slacked off.

We have to work hard and do what it takes to be in the way of luck and success when it comes.

Otherwise, we’ll miss it because we weren’t ready.

You never know when the right opportunity will come your way, and when the right, important person is watching your excellent attitude and work. That’s when you’ll get your lucky break!

But when you put your life in Jesus Christ’s hands, the right, important Person is always watching you and all that you do. Then He will reward and bless your life in many ways as you do your very best to please Him in everything everyday.

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Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio In fact, I agree that Presidents and Vice Presidents, and even Senators, Congressmen, Governors and all other local officials who are known to have plundered during their terms of office must be sued, prosecuted, and jailed, and then their misdeeds publicly paraded, because this is the only way to prevent mischief in any given administration.

If presidents, vice presidents, and other officials know they could surely be held accountable after stepping down from of-

fice and suffer the same ignominious fates that two former presidents of this country already experienced right after their terms, this country and our hapless people can be assured of better governance. For who will even think of stealing if they could be imprisoned later anyway?

-oooWHAT ABOUT DYNASTIES BY POLITICAL PARTIES? There is something wrong about those who are complaining against political dynasties, and yet

are not complaining about what I call “political party dynasties”---or the practice of electing officials based only on their party affiliations. Why, this primacy of political parties in installing officials in government is the same thing as installing officials from one and the same family. If we really wish political dynasties to be removed, let us also remove political parties, and let everyone who is interested to be elected to run as independents.

-oooP N P & P R I VAT E A R MI ES: C OME ON !

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SSS should refund P788m to its members, says lawmaker Partylist representative and senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño yesterday urged the Social Security System (SSS) to refund the P788.842 million it overcharged its members in advanced interest on salary loans in 2011 as revealed by the Commission on Audit (COA).

“In effect, COA revealed that the SSS has been charging its member-borrowers with an exorbitant 18.45% per annum interest rate. This is definitely unjust and unfair. Even regular

banks don’t do that. To think that these borrowers are SSS members and this is their own money that they are borrowing,” said the lawmaker.

In the audit report that COA sent to the SSS Commission, State Auditor V Delia D. Agatep noted that a total of P43.23 billion membership loans granted as of December 31, 2011 by the SSS exceeded the 10 percent limit of the Investment Reserve Fund (IRF) by 38.05 percent or P11.915 billion.

Agatep said the SSS charged borrowers an excessive interest of P982.61 for a P20,000 salary loan, if compared with the computing required under the BSP regulation. “The rate applied was actually 18.45 and not 10 percent per annum,” the audit report added.

“Ano ba naman ito? Sa halip na ibigay ng SSS ang hinihinging dagdag na pension ng mga miyembro nila, eh ino-overcharge pa pala sila at may inihihirit pang tataasan daw ang premiums ng

mga myembro. Dapat ibalik o irefund agad ito ng SSS,” said the solon.

Casiño said that this type of excessive and outrageous interest rate imposed on loans must be stopped. He is the author of House Bill 4917or the Interest Rate Regulation Act pegging 12% as the maximum per annum interest rate on all loans.

He is also an author of HB 4365 that aims to raise the pensions of SSS members to P7,000 a month.

Banay-banay rice farmers go techie

By Jeanevive D. Abangan of the Philippine Information Agency-Region 11

DAVAO City––Rice farmers used to recall instructions of their forefathers when solving problems on rice farming.

That however is no longer the practice of farmers in the municipality of Banay-banay in Davao Oriental. They now access the internet, search the web for information and talk to experts either via videoconferencing or short messaging system (SMS).

Their modern way of solving rice farming problems has made the Farmers’ Information Technology Services (FITS) Center of Banay-banay bagged this year’s Best Community eCenter (CeC) Award with a P100,000 cash reward given during this year’s 8th Knowledge e-Community Center (KeC) national conference held in Davao City.

The award marks a sustained effort through the support of the municipal government under the leadership of Mayor Pedro Mejos who was recognized as a “CeC Champion” during the same occasion, for his support to the Cyber Village Project of FITS Banaybanay.

FITS Manager Ester Solamo who now sits as the Municipal Agriculturist said the award came a long way from 2007 when Banay-banay FITS (a project of the Department of Science and Technology) first implemented the Cyber Village Program Phase I in rice-based barangay Caganganan in cooperation with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PHILRICE), the Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture(OPAPA) based in Nueva Ecija and the

University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP).

The Cyber Village Program brings internet connection at the barangay level with the barangay hall as the connectivity site where rice farmers do online research on pest management, farm input supplies and marketing.

Through it, they can also directly consult experts on particular rice farming concerns either through video-conferencing, SMS or internet calls.

Solamo said the Cyber Village Program has played a crucial role in improving the rice productivity of Banay-banay which has long been known as one of the major rice producers in the Davao Region. It has a total of 2,161 hectares of rice farms devoted to commercial rice and certified

seeds production.

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) XI data on best replicable practices reveals in its documentation that the Cyber Village Program Phase I resulted in reduction in the volume of fertilizer applied by farmers who were into cyber research; increase in diversity of rice varieties grown; reduction in rice diseases; 15 percent increase in average yield of rice; and 100 percent use of certified seeds among cyber farmers.

The cyber program was also found of help to teachers and students who were given the opportunity to access the internet in doing their research work particularly on School Technology and Entrepreneurship of the Philippines, on techie | page 8

“Aside for the immediate refund for its members, the SSS should instead concentrate more on how it can raise the pensions being received by its members without raising the contributions. They should go all out in collecting from delinquent employers who are scrimping on their workers which amounts to around P45.5 billion. This is definitely a huge amount that can be used to increase the pension of members of SSS,” Casiño ended.

NFA opens buying stations in Bukidnon

By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy

MALAYBALAY City, Bukidnon––The National Food Authority (NFA) has opened two new palay buying stations in two towns of the province to take advantage of the harvest season and accommodate more farmers who want their produce sold to the grains agency.

“If the community can’t come to us, we will bring it to them,” said Victoria R. Duray, provincial manager, NFA Bukidnon.

The newly installed palay (unhusked rice grains) buying stations are located in Barangay Namnam in San Fernando town and Townsite, Cabanglasan.

This is in addition to six procurement centers in the province run by NFA. Duray said the Namnam station in San Fernando operates with a six-ton capacity mechanical dryer as part of the agency’s post-harvest facility assistance program.

She said the new buying stations were opened late this year to address the peak procurement of palay in the two towns, which are also identified as rice-producing zones.

She, however, clarified that the two new stations are only satellite stations, which intend to accommodate all palay deliveries during peak harvest seasons.

Maria Socorro Mellomida, NFA Bukidnon public information officer, said that the six permanent palay buying stations are located in Aglayan, buying | page 8

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sixty (60) private armies operating nationwide. If the PNP already knows that there are 60 armed groups organized by politicians, why is the PNP not dismantling them or arresting their members yet?

On the other hand, can we believe the PNP’s claim that it is still determining the truth about these private armies? Is the PNP saying that it does not know that private armies really exist in this country and are being used by politicians to terrorize voters and their political opponents, whether or not it is election time? Come on, tell that to the marines, PNP. This is one reason why many people really do not trust our policemen---many of them simply cannot be trusted.

-oooNO, “MAN CAN NOT”, SORRY! Filipino-Americans wanting to help in the reelection bid of President Obama organized a volunteer group and called it “Kaya”, or a take-off from Obama’s “We Can” slogan.

With due respect, this is not going to be of any help, because it perpetuates what to me is a disrespect of God by the Obama “We Can” campaign during his four years as president. No, no man can do something to remedy the problems of mankind anywhere in the world, especially the Americans in the US. It is only God who can do something, and He will do something only if man recognizes that it is God who gives him the ability to do something. If man gets an inflated ego and a high perception of himself, telling him and the likes of him that it is by his hands that the problems of the world will be solved, failure is sure to crown his efforts, nothing more, nothing less.

No, man cannot do anything, for he is simply a speck of dust that God blessed with life. He can only rise to greatness if God allows him. And God will allow man to become great only if he humbles himself before God, learns how to seek and pray sincerely to Him, and turns away from sin.

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fertilizer computation, on the health benefits malunggay among others.

The felt successes of the Cyber Village Phase I in Barangay Caganganan gave way to the fabrication of Banay-banay Mobile In-

ternet Cab patterned after the “Pinoy Farmers Mobile Internet Bus” (M/B) of OPAPA. Inaugurated on April 22, 2009, the mobile IT cab of Banay-banay bears a slight from its model as it is capable of carrying eight laptops, instead of only four, accommodating more community users particularly rice farmers, students and even out-of-school youths (OSYs).

Philrice-OPAPA provided four laptops while the four other laptops were solicited from local government officials of Davao Oriental, from the Department of Agriculture (DA) XI and from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD).

While the mobile IT cab spreads sharing of internet access among rice communities, it limits access to cyber information as it visits rice-based barangays on scheduled basis.

The need for a steady access to cyber information gives rise to the idea of soliciting assistance from the National Computer Center (NCC) for the establishment of Community e-Centers, giving birth to Cyber Village Phase II which covers five more rice-based barangays of Rang-ay, Cabangcalan, Mugbongcogon, Calubihan and Barangay Poblacion.

Initially only three barangays have been given computer package from NCC through the Philippine CeC Program which provides recipients barangays four computer units and one unit of all-in-one printer capable scanning and copying. The rests are working ways to get internet connection through the assistance of FITS. As farmers in the six Cyber Village barangays have been enabled to access the internet for information, resulting in production increase and effective pest management, upland farmers are expressing their desire to get on line and be connected with experts, as well.

Taking heed of such call, Solamo said the municipal government through the Municipal Agriculture Office is planning to connect the eight other barangays to the internet to gain fast access to reliable information.

“Gusto din nila maging cyber village. (They also want to become cyber villages.)” he said. (PIA XI/ Jeanevive Duron-Abangan)

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the s o-called “p olitical d y n a s t i e s .” H o w t r u e it is that Philippine p ol it i c s i s ve r y a d d i c t i v e i n d e e d . Hu s b a n d and wife and kid, father and s on and d au g hte r etc. etc. all in polit i cs — t hes e are but fe w e x ampl e s of t he l iv i ng pro of s t hat p ol it i c s i s a d d i c t ive.

Wo u l d t h a t F i l i p i no politicians think of and work for the countr y—not for themselves! Would that they de dic ate t hems elves to the socio-economic development of the Philippines—not that of their family and clan! Would that Philippine politics b e for t he publ i c wel f a re a n d t h e c om m on good—not for dynastic From, Sun Cellular Area Sales Head of South Luzon Neil Claraval, Sun Cellular Assistant well-being and progress! Vice President for International Services Edith Gomez, LACCMI head Rev. Fr. Onofre “Bimbo” T h e P e o p l e o f t h e Pantoja and Sun Cellular Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services Josefina Adorable.

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Sun Cellular keeps the OFW family values

Malaybalay City; Valencia City, Musuan; Maramag, Bukidnon; Maramag town proper; Kalilangan and Wao, Lanao del Sur. Mellomida also cited that these permanent procurement centers have an aggregate capacity of 1.2 million bags, with a total of eight mechanical dryers capable to dry 120 bags.

NFA’s procurement program aims to even up the grains supply and prices.

“As a government entity, NFA will continue to be at the forefront of the country’s rice marketing to ensure stability in the supply and prices of its staple cereals, which is in full support to President Benigno Aquino III’s rice selfsufficiency goals through the AgriPinoy Program,” Mellomida said. (RLRB/ PIA10, Bukidnon)

Sun Cellular, through its International Services, has partnered with Lipa Archdiocesan Commission on Migrants and Mission (LACCMI), to keep family ties and relationships of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) intact through constant and affordable communication.

LACCMI is the migrant commission in the province of Batangas. It provides pastoral care to Batangueño OFWs and their families left behind in the Philippines including issues in marital relationships, upbringing of children and financial management.

Staying true to its promise to keep OFW family values through its services, Sun Cellular has officially established the partnership with LACCMI last October 23.

Through this partnership, LACCMI will now have free Sun-powered hotlines in their main parish in Lipa City and contact centers all over Batangas, and two desktop computers with Sun broadband wireless services to ensure seamless, reliable and affordable communication among its members here and abroad.

“Laking pasalamat namin sa pakikipag-partner sa ‘min ng Sun”, said Father Pantoja.

“We are a family of OFWs also, so I understand the feeling of OFW families,” shared Sun Cellular Assistant Vice President for International Services Edith Gomez.

“That’s why,” Gomez added “I know that our partnership with LACCMI will be a huge help and support to the OFW families in Batangas.”

Sun Cellular offers the lowest IDD rates in the market. With its Sun Todo IDD Tawag card, subscribers can enjoy calling their loved ones abroad for as low as P2.00 minute including the US (Main), Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It is available via call card, Sun Xpress Load or load conversion by texting TODO IDD 50 / TODO IDD 100 / TODO IDD to 247.

Gomez added, “We are thankful that LACCMI accepted Sun Cellular as a partner.

In the future, they can expect more partner activities with us.”

A solid core performance for the first nine months of 2012 has led to ONB’s high income growth so far in 2012. After posting 118% growth from last year’s figure of P219 M, the operating net income after tax of P478 M has already surpassed the P437 M forecast for the end of the year.

If annualized, the net income level translates to a 39% return on average private equity, a 4% return on average assets and P3.47 earnings per share which is an increase of 27% compared to the P2.74 posted in the same period in 2011 - all of which illustrate the bank’s profitability. As of end September 2012, ONB augmented its capital base to P2.91 B - a feat for a rural bank as the figure way exceeds minimum capital

requisite for commercial banks.

The revenue boost has primarily been driven by an improving trend in interest income derived from loans.

Loans yielded a substantial income of P944 M or an increment of 31% from last year. Fee based income primarily obtained from service fees jumped to P540 M which is 68% higher than the P321 M level reported a year earlier.

As of end September 2012, ONB generated a loan portfolio of P13.5 B or a 69% increase from the same period last year and has serviced a pool of 94,990 borrowers with an average loan size of P142 K. This loan expansion, essentially backed up by the bank’s objective of reinvesting all profits, has been

ONB 9-month income up 118% further reinforced by the P14 B surge in deposit base which is a 46% hike from the P9 B level in September 2011. The bank currently has a number of 585,000 depositors. Total resources, meanwhile, grew to P18 B or a 48% ascent from the same period last year.

The third quarter of the year saw successful launching of the ONB Business Online Banking as well as the ONB MicroBranch. Sustained growth is seen in the deployment of 2,000 ONB CashPoint POS terminals to merchants until 2013 and in the expansion of the PeraAgad ATMs. Encouraged by this exceptional 3rd quarter performance, ONB, powered by 1,296 professionals with Head Office operations at the modern 7-storey ONB Center in

Sasa, Davao City, takes on the last quarter of 2012 with more confidence.

At present, ONB operates with 86 branches in Mindanao and in Makati, 5 MicroBranches located in Davao City barangays and a fleet of 131 onsite and offsite ATMs. The recent approval by authorities for 5 more branches in the province of Iloilo marks ONB’s venture into the Visayas.

Furthermore, the bank has an ongoing merger application with RB San Enrique which has 6 existing offices in Iloilo soon to be absorbed by ONB. This paves the way for ONB to fortify its brand of modern and inclusive banking through the potential network of 97 branches all over the country by 2013.

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It’s Something Unusual

By Annalyn G. Quiap

Unusual things happen to us everyday. We just don’t notice it. Experiencing unusual things make you feel a little bit awkward, embarrassed, surprised or something “unusual”. Have you experienced of unusual things around you?

Making something new which you are not capable of doing such thing or work is unusual.

Usually , we do works we are capable of. Except of trying something new, unusual things happen when you are on a mental disturbance or you are on the situation of being absent-minded.

Actually being absent-minded when at work makes other people notice that you are doing unusual things that they haven’t seen you doing such things everyday.

You will experience unusual things especially when you are in teenager years. You feel something difference within yourself or you are feeling something you don’t understand These things are not usual at all for you. But grownups, understand these because to them it’s just usual.

It’s only you on your side that it’s not usual.

Unusual things are just normal for people to Experience. It’s just the mark that you are doing. Moving on to your journey of life by experiencing and trying new adventures each day. Unusual things just come and pass to you as you move on to your journey.

SSS recovers P1.9 B from amnesty program THE Social Security System (SSS) has recovered P1.984 billion in back payments from

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by Sulsan E. Edradan, per Doc. No. 247; Page No. 25; Book No. LXXVII; Series of 2012, of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan.

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overdue short-term loans during its six-month amnesty program which ended last September, a top official said.

SSS Assistant Vice President for Lending and Asset Management Ma. Luz. C. Generoso said 150,415 members availed of the amnesty, which condoned the penalties of delinquent salary, calamity, EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Augusto Villarin, Farida T. Villarin and Carmen Florence V. De Guzman left a parcel of land (Lot 422-L, Psd10-013749 situated in the barrio of Mantibugao, Mun. of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon containing an area of 22,592 square meters more or less is the subject of extra-judicial settlement of estate among heirs with deed of absolute sale to Andy Manchung C. Ang ( vendee) amounting to P 1,129,600.00 hereby sell,transfer and convey unto the vendee under TCT no. 7-55799 under the notarial registry of Atty. Leon M. Gan, Jr.; per doc no. 304; page no. 61; book no.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Cabadbaran NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELVIRA EUNICE NIÑOFRANCO JONGKO has filed with this Office a petition for change of her first name from ELVERA to ELVIRA EUNICE in the birth certificate of Elvera Igpit Niñofranco with Registry No. 753-s/64 who was born on September 24, 1964 at Cabadbaran, Agusan and whose parents are Ernesto Sanchez Niñofranco and Eulalia Labadan Igpit.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than November 16, 2012.

emergency, stock investment and other short-term loans.

“The amnesty program followed a demand from members for a way to help them settle their ballooning payments. We were able to condone P1.1 billion worth of penalties from delinquent members all over the country,” Generoso said in a statement.

A total of 1,010,674 members were able to update their accounts with SSS in various amnesty periods for shortterm loans since 2004.

“We continue to study and look for best practices that can help increase our collections and returns in our loan investments in order to

suffice our fund for future availments,” Generoso said.

She added that the agency will implement a revised set of guidelines of SSS short-term loans in December 2012, which will allow members to take home bigger amount of loan proceeds.

“We will no longer deduct the first year’s interest from the loanable amount. The 10% effective annual interest of the loan will be charged based on diminishing principal balance and it will be amortized over 24 months,” Generoso said.

“The interest will continue to be charged until the principal balance is fully paid,” she added.

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The forum, which is being organized in partnership with R2KRN Coalition, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC), and CDO Bloggers, Inc. and various civil society organizations (CSOs), aims (1) increase the awareness among all stakeholders on the salient provisions of the consolidated FOI Bill now pending in Congress as well as the Cybercrime Prevention Act; (2) generate solidarity among the stakeholders in creating a strong mass-based clamor that will help push for the immediate passage of the FOI and repeal of the questioned provisions of the Cybercrime Prevention Act; (3) secure commitment of candidates (local and national) seeking elective office in 2013 to institutionalize transparency, accountability and good governance when elected into office; (4) create a groundswell demanding the proper accounting of the millions/ billions of pesos the City Hall received from international, national and local donors for the rehabilitation initiatives of the Sendong survivors that City Hall will not be able to just ignore; and (5) force City Hall to release to the public the names of all operators and companies now undertaking mining operations in the city’s hinterlands.

“The forum aims to highlight the Cagayan de Oro communities’ clamor for FOI and the opposition against Republic Act 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act, which, much to our surprise and disappointment, was approved first and faster than the promised and longoverdue FOI law under the watch of President Benigno Aquino III,” said Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J. Ledesma said that passage of the FOI will institutionalize transparency, accountability and good governance in all levels of government.

“The absence of a specific FOI law continues to stifle transparency, accountability and good governance both at the national and local levels. Here in Cagayan de Oro City alone, the local government has not been transparent and honest on the effects of mining to the city’s environment despite scientific evidence pointing to continued mining operations in Cagayan de Oro’s hinterlands exacerbated tropical storm Sendong’s impact. On a related issue, the local government continues to ignore public demand for official accounting of all the funds/donations it received for the rehabilitation and support for Sendong’s survivors.

Given the situation, the organizers came together to highlight the importance of FOI to improve the lives of community, especially those

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who were yet to recover from Sendong’s effects,” he stressed.

FOI advocates, led by R2KRN said that they can no longer wait for the next Congress to pass the FOI law.

“Time is of the essence to maximize the FOI law’s full potential in fighting corruption and ingraining the culture of transparency and accountability in government. If we again wait for the next Congress to pass the FOI law, there would be very limited time to ensure its proper and effective implementation that we hope an anti-corruption administration can ensure.

One key lesson from anticorruption efforts is that we are weakest in implementation,” said R2KRN Coalition’s statement signed by various personalities led by R2KRN Coalition Co-convenor lawyer Nepomuceno Malaluan.

Other signatories included Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, DD, chairman, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines - National Secretariat for Social Action-Justice and Peace (CBCP-NASSA); Malou Mangahas, executive director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ); Annie Geron, general secretary, Public Services Labor Independent Confederation (PSLINK); Vincent Lazatin, executive director, Transparency and Accountability Network; Prof. Luis Teodoro, deputy director, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR); Josua Mata, secretary general, Alliance of Progressive Labor (APL); Yuen Abana, campaign coordinator, Partido ng Manggagawa; Clarissa V. Militante, coordinator, Focus on the Global South, Philippines Programme; and Max M. De Mesa, chairperson, Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), among others.

FOI advocates will conduct a peaceful assembly in Mendiola on November 12 to urged “President Aquino as well as the leaders and members of the Senate and House of Representatives, to honor their promise to pass the Freedom of Information Act.” They said that what is needed at this time is for President Aquino to have the political will to act on his promises to pass the FOI law to bolster his campaign promise to institute a good, transparent and accountable government under his watch. (Bong D. Fabe)

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Illegal Mining Case against the Chinese nationals immediately after the raid, Monsanto replied: “We need proofs and evidences so the case that we are going to file will prosper. That is also the very reason why we will ask the court to order confiscation of the improvised dredging machine so we can use the same in the

illegal mining case.”

When asked why his men were not around during the October 25 raid, Monsanto replied: “We can ask MGB’s team leader that precise time, Engr. Daniel Berderol.”

Berderol who was around during the interview said there was a misunderstanding.

“Nianang Octobre 23, nahimo ang briefing sulod sa conference room sa DENR kauban ang mga army, mga pulis, ang NGO ug kami. Pagka Octobre 24, gi-final ang briefing ug nagkasabot nga magkita ang tanan didto sa likod sa SM pagka ugma sa alas 6:30 sa buntag. Gumikan kay nalangan man ang NGO nga ginganlan ug Sulog, nagtinagsa man kini sila pagpangabot, naghangyo ang usa ka Col. Banzon sa 58thIB nga mouna na lang sila. Nagkasabot dayon kami nga didto na sa Barangay Tumpagon magkita. Natingala na lamang ako nga samtang gapadulong kami sa Tumpagon, gipahibalo na man lang kami nga nadakpan na nila ang Chinese nationals mao kadto nga midiritso kami sa Barangay Pagalungan kinsa didto ang mga Chinese nationals ug daghan na ang ilang naimbargo nga mga gamit. Pagabot namo, mingaw na kaayo ang maong barge wala na’y tawo sa sulod. Ang among nakit-an mao na lamang ang improvised dredging machine nga wala magoperate,” Berderol claimed and explained.

On his part, Abaday said that the operation of the Chinese nationals within the Iponan River is really illegal.

“Executive Order No. 074 of Mayor Vicente Emano is very clear. All barges stationed along all the rivers and tributaries within the city are prohibited from undertaking mining operations. Nganong anaa man improvised dredging machine nga matud pa an automatic gold processing machine?” Abaday asked.

In undated Special Permit issued by Emano to KF Net Corporation represented by its president Kim Ki Hyoung, number 8 thereof provides: “This operation remains under the direct supervision of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO).” However Abaday asked: “Why was the automatic gold processing machine not reported and even the timbangan (weighing scale)?”

Another thing, Abaday said that in Mayor Emano’s Equipment and Durability and Capability Test Permit, the mayor said: “No. 5. That the testing operation shall be under supervision of the CLENRO.” “Nganong sila-sila ra man sa ciudad? Nganong wala man niya hatagi ug katungod ang MGB sa technical supervision aron kaniadto pa unta nadiskobre na kining improvised dredging machine? Ako segurado nga dili dredg-

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CGPA Bautista, who as ing ang gianhi niining mga Chinese nationals kung dili J3 (Deputy Chief of Staff gold mining gyod,” Abaday for Operations of the AFP) led the framing of IPSP said.

Bayanihan, said that the “greatest challenge” facing from page 2 the military at present is Energy (DOE), Cagayan “winning the peace for our de Oro Electric Power and people.”

Light Company (Cepalco), Bantay Bayanihan City Local Environment and “But peace is a challenge Natural Resources Office we are already winning,” (CLENRO), the Associa- he stressed, as he thanked tion of Barangay Councils the CSOs and other stakeand possible stakeholders holders, especially those to discuss the operation of in the Bantay Bayanihan, the eco-friendly transport composed of CSOs that ensystem in the city. gage the AFP in pushing for Councilor Elipe said e- concise policy recommenjeepneys, which run using dations on Security Sector electricity instead of diesel, reforms to the concerned will be an alternative for government agencies in the vehicles with combustive local and national sectors. engines.

Bantay Bayanihan — He said the city gov- AFP’s engagement with the ernment is determined to CSOs — is the first of its pursue the project as part kind in the whole of Asia of its environmental drive. as this is the first time the “We want our constitu- military engages the CSOs ents to be environment in framing its direction, conscious. This will address according Dr. Jennifer Sannoise and air pollution,” he tiago Oreta of the Working added.

Group on Security Sector According to Elipe, this Reform of the Ateneo de is also in line with the inten- Manila University (WGSSRtion of the city to present ADMU). more transport systems that In Northern Mindanao are safe. The operation of and Misamis Oriental, Banthe proposed e-jeepney will tay Bayanihan’s local arm be awarded to a cooperative, is the Tulay Kalinaw sa which will be created for the Mindanao (Tulay-KAMI) purpose, Elipe said. , composed of the ArchUpon the recommenda- diocese of Cagayan de Oro, tion of Councilor Adrian Muslim Mayors League, Barba, the committee Mindanao State Univerrequested the LTFRB for sity Peace Institute, Balay guidelines on how to go Mindanaw Group of NGOs, about the project.

Xavier University, and the CHARGING Interfaith Forum-Cagayan FACILITIES de Oro. According to a represen“I am happy that CSOs tative of Cepalco, as of now, are banding themselves the company has no tariff together and take a critical for electric jeepneys. The view of Bayanihan to help company said it is, however, us succeed in Bayanihan… willing to help in installing We have to get involve; we facilities in charging stations have to get our acts together of the proposed e-jeepneys. since we all have a stake in It was proposed that this winning the peace; so all be patterned after Makati of us must contribute to City, where 20 commercial winning the peace. We are e-jeepneys are now operat- very grateful to the Bantay ing. (LCR) Bayanihan,” Bautista told this reporter.

FAB as fruit from page 3 of Bayanihan The government will be Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, commanding general celebrating the second anof the Philippine Army dur- niversary of IPSP Bayanihan ing the turn-over ceremony in December.

“We have made sigat the 4th ID headquarters in Camp Edilberto Evangelista nificant progress as far as achieving the goals of IPSP Tuesday morning.

Añonuevo said he is hap- Bayanihan is concerned. py to be back at the 4th ID Now, we need to ensure that as its commander because this progress is sustained “the 4th ID is the home of and sustained progress reeffective innovations for quires committed action.

Let us therefore keep being peace and development.”

The 4th ID, in partner- supportive and always on ship with the Provincial watch to make sure that Peace and Order Council peace will finally engulfed (PPOC) of Misamis Orien- the whole of Mindanao,” tal, Church, and Civil Soci- Bautista said.

He said that the signing ety Organizations (CSOs), is at the forefront of peace- of the Framework Agreebuilding approaches for the ment on the Bangsamoro (FAB) is the result of the Security Sector.

This partnership is sim- IPSP Bayanihan.

“The Framework Agreeply called “whole nation approach” in the Internal ment on the Bangsamoro is Peace and Security Plan one of the three strategic (IPSP) Bayanihan, the guid- goals of Bayanihan, that is ing principle of the AFP in negotiated political settlement with the MILF. It is winning the peace.

IPSP Bayanihan empha- consistent with the concept sizes the involvement of of giving primacy to the all stakeholders to attain peace process and trying its objectives of winning to resolve our problems through peaceful means, the peace.

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through negotiations,” he pointed out.

Bautista, however, admitted that there are those who are not happy with the FAB but he remains optimistic that with the help of all stakeholders, the AFP and the government can win them towards peace.

“Hopefully we can get everybody to join the campaign through the whole of nation approach. We really need to help each other so that we can attain peace and security; we are all beneficiaries of peace.”

Solution is Spirit of Bayanihan Bautista and Añonuevo admitted that the problem Philippine society is facing is multifaceted. Thus its solution involves a “whole nation approach” as spelled out in IPSP Bayanihan.

“In the signing of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, the Philippines has achieved a milestone in moving forward to forge a lasting peace in Mindanao,” Bautista said as he pointed out that the AFP and Philippine society as a whole is being given a choice between armed struggle and winning the peace.

But decades of armed struggle has resulted to nothing. It only stunted the growth of the country that all our neighbours in Asia have overtaken us.

“It’s about time that we end the armed struggle and move forward this nation.

We have to win the peace so that we can allow development to set in and move forward as a nation…Our problem is multifaceted and the solution is not just the military. The solution is through the Filipino spirit of Bayanihan…The solution is for us to come together as a people to address our nation’s problems. It is about time that we join hands and realize the true meaning of Bayanihan,” he stressed.

(Bong D. Fabe)

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exacerbated by thousands of illegally-cut logs that rampaged along with mud and flood waters that destroyed thousands of houses and killed hundreds.

In Caraga, authorities confiscate thousands of board feet of illegally-cut logs almost daily.

In Carmen, Surigao del Sur, police on October 13 seized 8,000 board feet of bandsaw-milled lauan lumber believed to be owned by Rolando Seblario, owner of Butuan-based Jeroking Enterprises.

Añonuevo, for his part, said that as an officer and gentleman, he has no other recourse but to follow commands. Now that he is commanded to done the antiillegal logging czar’s hat in the military establishment in Mindanao, he simply said: “this is a responsibility we are taking seriously.”

Añonuevo assumed command Tuesday of the 4th ID from its officer-in-charge, Brig. Gen. Romeo Gapuz, who took the reins from Maj. Gen. Felix Felix last Sept. 4.

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Filmmaker creates trilogy of HIV, AIDS films tive 1 (Primitive) which deals with stigma and discrimination of an DAVAO City––A locally- HIV- afflicted individual made full-length film and Positive 2 (Perspecthat tells the implications tive) which relates to of promiscuous behavthe acceptance of one’s iour and HIV (Human condition.

Immuno-Deficiency The first two short Virus) infection is ready films produced with and set for nationwide the help of Cebu Plus a release. non-government orgaPositive (Silhouettes nization based in Cebu of the Light) is the third which helps HIV-AIDS independent film from infected individuals, 28-year old Malalag-born were screened among filmmaker Arthur Warstudents in Cebu and ren Zata.

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The third film, Positive (Silhouettes of the Light) is his first fulllength film and was submitted for the Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Category, Zata is hopeful that the film will be chosen as one of the five finalists.

But even if it will not be chosen, the plan to screen it across the country will still push through tentatively by December. “This will be the first Davao-made indie film to be screened across the country,” Zata said.

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The “Twilight Saga” couple reportedly had a fun night as they danced together at one point during the gathering.

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Plaza vs. Plaza in AgSur becomes more interesting

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN of Mindanao Daily News-Agusan del Sur

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur––After dominating the province’s politics for several decades, the siblings of the long-running Plaza political dynasty are now engaged in heated political rivalry in next year’s polls.

Former two-term congressman Rodolfo “Ompong” Plaza has finally severed his ties with his brother, Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza, to form a new political alliance with the family’s long-time bitter rivals, former congressman Ceferino Paredes Jr. and two other scions of known politicians in the province, Bob Aquino and former Sta. Josefa mayor Dicken Otero.

Adolph Edward who has the blessing of the Plaza matriarch Valentina now in her late 70s has standing alliance with his two sisters,

Maria Valentina and Bebs Plaza Mellana, both incumbent representatives of the province’s two congressional districts.

Rodolfo, for his part, has convinced his brother, Victor, an incumbent provincial board member, to be with him in his bid to thwart the reelection bids of their siblings with the help of their clan’s longtime political rivals.

With the emerging sibling rivalry now emerging in the province’s political landscape, the local elections next year could be considered more exciting and interesting as pundits are seeing the outcome could obviously end the long-time Plaza political empire but a new one will take its place in the horizon.

Rodolfo is seriously

seeking to dislodge his sister Bebs Mellana in the second district while Victor will challenge the vice gubernatorial post of incumbent Santiago Cane, a loyal ally of Adolph Edward who will be facing Otero.

Aquino will again try his bid in the province’s first district against Rep. Maria Valentina Plaza.

Otero, grandson of former governor Rufino Otero, recently gained national prominence when he exposed illegal logging activities involving the military and local officials after he was tapped by late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo to be his alter-ego in the department’s all-out campaign against illegal logging in Caraga region.

Bob Aquino is the scion of the Aquino clan who is

bitter rival of the undisputed political kingpin in Agusan, the late Democrito O. Plaza, the patriarch of the Plaza dynasty.

For the first time after many failed attempts in the past elections, Paredes decided not to join the fray in next year’s election and opted to serve as adviser cum consultant of their new political alliance.

Interestingly, Rodolfo’s group have both the blessings of opposing parties at the national level, the administration Liberal Party and the opposition United Nationalist Alliance of Vice President Jejomar Binay.

Their incumbencies may boost their chances in the coming polls yet Adolph Edward and his two siblings have to settle for a new political affiliation said

Revive death penalty

By Ben D. Arche of Mindanao Daily News, Davao region

DAVAO City––Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio here has expressed her support to the restoration of death penalty for heinous crimes or offenses committed against many persons like large scale estafa.

Carpio said there will still be due process where suspects can defend themselves even the death penalty is there.

The issue on reinstatement of capital punishment came up following the murder of a University of Sto. Tomas (UST) tourism graduate, Cyrish Magalang who was stabbed to death 49 times by two brothers allegedly high on drugs.

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incident, the Volunteers against Crime and Corruption (VACC) pushed for the reimposition of the death penalty.

On the other hand, the Catholic Church reiterated its strong opposition to the revival of death sentence, as Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said over Radyo Veritas, that the government should instead implement active and effective campaign against criminality.

Bagaforo said the government can prevent heinous crimes by strengthening crime prevention program, improving the criminal justice system and implementing anti-poverty programs.

Malacañang is also chilly on the issue as it is not

confident with the present judiciary which President Aquino is still taking steps in reforming the judicial system.

Just like Mayor DuterteCarpio, Atty. Prima Quinsayas, Freedom Fund for

Filipino Journalists legal counsel, has also no objection to death penalty.

“I personally do not believe in the imposition of the death penalty because our penal laws provide for correctional measures for offenders. True there are vicious crimes committed but these are done by mentally sick persons,” said Lawyer Jonathan Jocom, Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Davao chapter president.

Republic Act (RA) 9346 prohibits the imposition of penalty of death. Former president Gloria MacapagalArroyo signed this law on June 24, 2006 repealing RA 8177 (Act Designating Death by Lethal Injection) and RA 7659 (Death Penalty Law).

‘Baktin’ carnap group member yields

By ANTHONY S. ALLADA of the Philippine News Agency

DAVAO City––The pressure mounted by authorities against the “Baktin” carnap syndicate since two weeks ago forced one of its alleged members to surrender Monday afternoon in Davao Oriental.

Mark “Amak” Daquiado, said to be an expert in faking vehicle’s Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR), personally yielded to Police Insp. Al Gumba of the Banaybanay police station in Banaybanay town in Davao Oriental.

Daquiado was then turned over to Davao City Police Office (DCPO) chief Sr. Supt. Ronald dela Rosa and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte at the DCPO headquarters Monday night.

He admitted to be part of the carnapping group led by Ryan Cain “Baktin” Yu, who is still at large and carries a P5-million bounty on his head.

Sr. Supt. Greg Pimentel, regional chief of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group 11, immediately discounted the possibility that Daquiado could turn as state witness against Yu and his cohorts.

Pimentel said the suspect is already facing multiple carnapping cases and it is impossible for him to testify against Yu. Pimentel said Daquiado’s brother, Albert alias “Ali”, is also the subject of police manhunt as he was also part of the group, who acted as fixer at LTO. As of Tuesday, more carnapping charges were filed against Daquiado brothers before the City Prosecutor’s Office (CPO), he said.

Daquiado was the fifth member of the Baktin carnap group to fall into the hands of lawmen.

Gov. Adolph Edward Eddiebong” Plaza (left) and former Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Plaza

to be formed by erstwhile party mates of ruling LakasCMD of embattled former president Gloria Arroyo now showing support to President Benigno Aquino.

Observers said Rodolfo and Victor have more financial resources than their opposing siblings which would give them an advantage in this province where the electorate are still more inclined to the traditional money politics which is crucial during the heat of the campaign and on election day.

Adolph Eward’s camp may have lesser financial stake but still they are comfortably enjoying the

support of better political machinery of which most of the incumbent rejectionist mayors and vice mayor in the 14 towns are with him.

Rodolfo’s group is relying on former mayors, board members and newcomers who have been perennial candidates in the past elections to complete the line up from municipal to the provincial level.

Their bids for the coming elections are in better position having to run under two main parties in the country apart from the mileage of good resources from their group that would sustain until the election day.

Libarios wants to make Butuan furniture center

By PAT SAMONTE of Mindanao Daily News, Butuan City

BUTUAN City–– Lawyer Roan Libarios said that helping the families of wood industry workers displaced by the government’s logging ban is a matter that should be seriously looked into.

“The now unemployed workers should be provided alternative livelihood. The displaced breadwinners should be given opportunities for employment.” he said.

According to Libarios, Butuan City was recognized as the “Timber City of the South” and became famous for the quality of its wood during the logging boom in the 1950s.

Libarios said he wanted the city to be known this time as the “Furniture Center of the Philippines” not only for the quality of its wood but for the artistic workmanship of the Butuanons in furniture-making as well.

“Surely, we have in our midst skilled wood carvers and furniture makers for having been immersed in the wood industry since time immemorial,” Libarios said.

He said furniture-making and allied activities with proper marketing support could metamorphose into big business. Consequently, many workers would be needed to meet growing demands, he added.

Libarios, who heads the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, made it clear that engaging in furnituremaking was only one of the solutions to the problems in the aftermath of the log ban.

“Government line agencies may be called upon to pool their resources to help the displaced workers and their families to cope with their present hardships,” he said.