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New graft case filed vs Emano, 12 others VOL. 2, No. 101

Cagayan de Oro City

By CRIS DIAZ, Associate editor

CHARGES with violation of anti-graft and corrupt practices were filed anew against Cagayan de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano and 12 members of the City Council with the Ombudsman in Manila Monday morning.

Jacky Ching, President of New Wishing Star Trading Corp., also charged Ricardo Brito, Chief Executive Officer of New Wishing Star

Trading Corp., as party to the offense.

Named respondent in the graft case were Mayor Vicente Emano, Vice Mayor

Thursday

Ian Acenas, city councilors Simeon V. Licayan, Adrian Barba, Alvin R. Calingin, Dante B. Annie Daba, Dante B. Pajo, Alden D. Bacal, Jose Pepe Abbu for First District, Honorables Ramon G. Tabor, President Elipe, NadyaEmano-Elipe and Juan Y. Sia for Second District and Ex-Officio Member: Councilor Dometilo C. Acenas, Jr. The case stemmed when the city government terminated the contract of lease

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with New Wishing Star Trading Corp. for violation of the contract of lease.

Ching said his company won the bid and executed a 25-year contract of lease of the second floor at the Carmen Public Market on August 2011.

The corporation also spent more than P30 million to comply with the provision of the contract to renovate and introduced improvement of the leased area in Carmen Market.

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He said he was surprised when on May 25, 2012, the city‘s legal officer issued a notice of cancellation of his contract to operate the Carmen Public Market.

In a 22-page complaint, Ching said told the Ombudsman that his company did not violate the contract of lease with the city government and alleged that the termination of the contract was oppressive and has no legal basis.

GRAFT/PAGE 9 EMANO

Woman swindles 9 with P1.8 million bouncing checks

By BEN D. ARCHE

By PAT SAMONTE

DAVAO City––Some big investors engaged in exporting manufactured products have poured out new investment package with a total of worth P108 billion in Davao Region, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 11 bared recently.

Rachel Remetio, DTI’s Industr y Development Division chief said that several processing facilities in Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental have poured additional capital for their new export ventures.

Among the cited companies are the Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur and the Mati-Peat Top Corporation in Mati City, Davao Oriental, all are engaged in processing coconut products.

Remetio said FRESH/PAGE 9

BUTUAN City––A woman has swindled nine people of some P1.8M worth of valuable goods in what authorities described as large-scale estafa.

In a report, SPO4 Rey Poloyapoy of the local police said the suspect, known as Diana Plaza de Dios, issued checks totalling P1.8 million to the nine victims in payment for goods like wireless phones, xerox copier machines, assorted paints, appliances, and grocery items. After the transaction,

EMANO GREETS NEW POPDEV CLUB OFFICERS. These young officers of the Federation of Cagayan de Oro Population Development Club of Public and Private High Schools exchange pleasantries with Mayor Vicente Emano. This, after taking their oath before the city chief executive during this week’s flagraising ceremony at the City Hall. Photo courtesy of City Information Office

the victims said de Dios seemed “to have vanished in thin air.”

“The suspect was last seen at Surigao City port on Sunday, September 9,” Poloyapoy said.

The victims told police that when they tried to encash the checks, EastWest Bank, Butuan Branch told them the account of Diana de Dios was already closed, he said.

Police investigation showed the suspect’s rented store on Langihan Road and house in Cinderella Homes CHECKS/PAGE 9

New agreement to hike teachers’ benefits, pensions PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III witnessed the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement among the Department of Budget and Management, Department of Education, and the Government Service Insurance System in cer-

emonies held in Malacañang on Tuesday.

The MoA, signed by Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, Education Secretary Armin Luistro and GSIS President and General Manager Robert Vergara, aims to

implement a realistic and equitable solution to the “chronic issue” of unpaid premiums by restoring the benefits of nearly 800,000 active and inactive employees of the DepEd since July 1997.

Under the agreement, the DBM

will settle P6.92 billion of premiumin-arrears representing the government share and expedite payment by advancing P3.46 billion or half of the total amount. In return, the GSIS, through PENSIONS/PAGE 9

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By BEN D. ARCHE, Regional editor-Davao

Residents push for classification of Lake Lanao to Class A

By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN

MARAWI City––Local officials, civil society organizations, and other concerned stakeholders called on the government to classify Lake Lanao as “Class A” freshwater.

In yesterday’s public hearing for the Lake Lanao water classification, both the Provincial Council and the City Council presented their respective resolutions asking for the classification of Lake Lanao into “Class A.” “Class A” freshwater can be sourced as drinking water provided they undergo some treatments in order to meet the National Standards PUSH/PAGE 9

Phivolcs’ exhibit in Zambo City ZAMBOANGA City––The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) is holding an exhibit in this southern port city to keep the public informed about earthquake, tsunami and volcano.

Phivolcs-Zamboanga City Science Research Analyst Engr. Allan Rommel Labayog said the exhibit “is one way of explaining (to the people)everything about earthquake and other natural phenomenon in the simplest form.”

On exhibit at the local Phivolcs office in Barangay Sta. Maria are the new information materials which our office our main office installed last week, Labayog said.

Act 8294 known as Illegal Possession of Firearms and Explosives.

Earlier, police authorities also arrested Mayor Jimmy Joyce of Jose Abad Santos town for possession of illegal firearms after a cache of firearms was recovered during a raid in his residence.

Joyce gained his temporary freedom after posting a bail of P200,000 while his six security aides were ordered by the City Prosecution Office freed for insufficient evidence against them.

Police have intensified its campaign against loose firearms after Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Ra. Cagas revealed the presence of several armed groups in the province. Cages believed that some politicians in the province will utilize these groups to terrorize voters in the coming elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) placed the province under its control to avert further escalation of violent activities during the last elections.

THE Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) will be celebrating its 29th Founding Anniversary this year bearing the theme “One MOSCAT @ 29: Steadfast Towards Institutional Excellence” on September ing assorted ammunition 14-20, 2012. One of the magazines and 85 rounds highlights of the celebration of different kinds of amis the Search for Mr. & Ms. munition.

MOSCAT 2012.

Arrested was Leo AnBeautiful and witty latonio, 56, former Blocon dies, handsome and smart barangay captain, who failed gentlemen are the ambassadors of the different competing units during the said event. The candidates were introduced to the MOSCAT community last September 3, 2012. They were dressed in their casual attire and had proven their worth as they walked, posed and smiled to the crowd. Everyone was very glad as they saw the elegance of the women and the style of the men which really captured the attention of the people around.

Then the candidates visited the different institutes and offices of the college for the courtesy call. Right after the courtesy call, they had their “Adopt a Tree” activity. This activity was aimed to promote the importance of nature protection and to make people realize their vital role in mitigating climate change.

Along with this activity, the candidates were also very fortunate when they had their seminar-workshop about handicraft making from recyclable materials. All of them were very Participants in the Festival Management workshop held last September 6 and 7, 2012 at Macapagal Training Center, Tubod, pleased with the knowledge Lanao del Norte listen intently to the lecture of music professor Frank Englis from MSU-IIT. and information gained for they know that it can be used as an effective tool to help curb the problem of solid waste.

The next day, the Mr. and Ms. MOSCAT candidates showed their confidence during the swimwear photo shoot at Janopolan TUBOD, Lanao del Norte––A was organized by the Provinby helping make our festivals two-day workshop dubbed as cial Tourism Office and funded more colorful and lively”, DOT- Nature Spring Resort, Claveria, Misamis Oriental. Ev‘4th Northern Mindanao Fesby the Department of Tourism 10 Marketing and Promotions eryone looked stunning and tival Management’ was held in (DOT) Region 10.

Specialist Decius Esmedalla gorgeous in their swimwear. this fast-rising province to help 39 participants composed of said. further improve the existing fes- teachers, choreographers, town The second and third festival Everybody is also looking tivals in Lanao del Norte. council members and barangay management workshop was held forward to the results of the other pictorial sessions “This training will provide captains attended the festival at Misamis Oriental and Misaespecially for the selection of the participants with new and management training. mis Occidental respectively. creative ideas on dance choThe DOT initiative is aimed For his part, Gov. Khalid Di- the Mr. and Ms. Photogenic.

This coming September reography, formation, festival at assisting the Lanao del Norte maporo urged the participants 12, 2012, the candidates will costumes, props, choice of music municipalities in enhancing to actively promote Lanao del and style”, explained Provincial their local festivals with the ulNorte to help erase the negative have their Press Conference to determine how prepared Tourism Officer Minda Regis. timate goal of increasing tourist publicity received by the provthey are, how witty they are, The workshop was conducted arrivals and strengthening local ince in previous years stressing and how intelligent they are on September 6 and 7, 2012 tourism industry. that, “bad publicity can only be at Macapagal Training Center, “The workshop also supports neutralized by good publicity. So in front of the people tossCapitol Site, Pigcarangan, in the the latest advertising campaign we need to see exciting festivals ing different questions. And on the night of September capital town of Tubod. of the Department of Tourism and colorful celebrations in all 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the The anticipated workshop It’s more fun in the Philippines, our municipalities”. PIO-LDN MOSCAT/PAGE 9

DIGOS City––Operatives of the Davao del Sur Provincial Police Office (DSPPO) recovered some undocumented firearms in a raid in the former barangay captain’s residence in Barangay Blocon, Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur Thursday morning.

The raiding police team found one US Springfield cal. 30 rifle, one US Carbine cal. 30, one grenade launcher, one .45 cal. pistol, one rifle grenade, two M79 grenade rifles, includ-

to escape when the law enforcers swooped down at his residence at around 5 a.m.

Sr. Insp. Darwin Dura of the Provincial Public Safety Company and Supt.

Jiusseppe Geralde, DSPPO provincial intelligence officer led the raiding armed with search warrant issued

by Judge Loida Posadas Kahulugan of RTC Branch 21.

Authorities are preparing a charge in court against Antonio for violation of Presidential Decree 1866 as amended by Republic

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DILG imposes media blackout

OFFICIALS from the regional office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cagayan de Oro City barred reporters last September 10 from covering a hearing on an administrative case against the city mayor, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) sounded the alarm bell yesterday.

Gold Star Daily and MindaNews correspondent Cong Corrales said that two police officers carr ying high-powered firearms (M-16 rifles) stopped reporters from entering the conference room in the DILG-Region 10 building where a hearing on the administrative case against Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano was being held.

C or rales chairs t he C a g ay an d e O ro C it y chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.

The police officers allegedly told Corrales that

the hearing was “exclusive” to the parties in the case.

Corrales said he offered to send one reporter each from print, radio and TV to cover the proceedings, but that the policemen refused.

In a press conference after the hearing, DILG investigating officer Rannie Palisok claimed that the order to bar the media came from DILG Legal S er vice Director Jesus Duque IV. Palisok added that the conference room where the hearing was held could not accommodate reporters due to space limitations.

However, Corrales told CMFR that the same number of reporters expected to cover the hearing were able to fit in the same conference room during an emergency Cabinet meeting called by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the aftermath of the 2009 flash floods in the city.

Corrales said DILG-Region 10 Assistant Regional Director Nilo Castañares also said the counsels from both parties had agreed to bar the media so the proceedings would proceed “smoothly.” But both counsels denied that they had agreed to bar reporters

from covering the hearing.

CMFR tried to talk to Castañares, but his secretary said he was out of town.

An information officer of DILG in Region 10 told CMFR there was no order from the department to bar the media from covering the hearing.

She insisted that it was the counsels who had requested that the hearing be exclusive to the parties concerned.

The information officer added that the armed policemen were posted at the venue to maintain peace and order.

Groups endorse Sulu governor as sole Armm gubernatorial candidate

By AL JACINTO, Regional editor-Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA City––An umbrella organization of civil society groups in Mindanao has endorsed the governor of Sulu province as the government’s official candidate to next year’s elections in the Muslim autonomous region.

The Movement for Sustainable Good Governance, whose members include at least 30 civil society organizations from the five-province Muslim autonomous region, passed a resolution and a manifesto endorsing Gov. Sakur Tan to President Benigno Aquino.

Tan, who recently joined Aquino’s Liberal Party along with other provincial governors and mayors, was earlier endorsed by the Moro National Liberation Front to the President as the official LP candidate for the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

The Muslim region is

composed of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao and Lanao provinces, including the cities of Lamitan and Marawi.

“Gov. Sakur Tan has all the good qualities of a true leader and as representative of the Muslim people; we have endorsed the Sulu governor to be the official candidate of the Aquino administration to the upcoming ARMM elections in May.” “The civil society organizations strongly support the leadership of Gov. Sakur Tan because of his genuine and untainted political career and sincerity to serve the people and bring peace, progress and development not only to Sulu province, but to the whole of the ARMM,” said Dr. Amildasa Annil, the leader convener and president of the Movement for Sustainable Good Governance.

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Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District IliganCity

2 killed, 1 hurt in farm row

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES HIDEHIKO KENNETH KIMURA and IRISH ROA KIMURA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-072

HIDEHIKO KENNETH KIMURA and IRISH ROA KIMURA, Petitioners, x--------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

By BEN D. ARCHE

DIGOS City––A tenant and a farm owner were slain while his son was wounded in a brawl that happened in Sitio Bob, Barangay Barayong in Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur recently.

Chief Inspector Robert Caraoa, Magsaysay Police chief said the fight started when the farm caretaker complained of lopsided scaling of their palay harvest.

Killed were FARM/PAGE 9

Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan and other ARMM governors and politicians take their oath as new members of President Benigno Aquino’s Liberal Party. A member of the Movement for Sustainable Good Governance signs his name in manifesto endorsing Sulu Governor Sakur Tan as the official candidate of the Aquino administration to the ARMM polls. At least 30 civil society organizations from the five-province Muslim autonomous region passed the manifesto following a summit in Zamboanga City. Photo by Mark Navales and Maritess Fernandez

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JULIUS B. VIZCAYNO and DELIA T. QUIRANTE-VIZCAYNO,

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-073

JULIUS B. VIZCAYNO and DELIA T. QUIRANTE-VIZCAYNO, Petitioners. x-------------------------------------------------------------------------------/

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AM) REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES DENNIS A. RAMIREZ AND LOVELLAMAE T. KWONG,

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses Hidehiko Kenneth Kimura and Irish Roa Kimura and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Iligan City, their marriage was performed under Civil rite on July 30, 2007 at Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, they converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were registered with this-Court: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2007 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2007 or for over five (5) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on July 30, 2007 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 25, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of September, 2012.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 6, 13 & 20, 2012

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-074

DENNIS A. RAMIREZ AND LOVELLAMAE T. KWONG. Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------------/

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES CHARLIE A. SUZON AND CRYSTAL M. BALASTA-SUZON,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-076

CHARLIE A. SUZON AND CRYSTAL M. BALASTA- SUZON, Petitioners, x----------------------------------------------------------------------------/

ORDER

ORDER

ORDER

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of die divorce between herein spouses JULIUS B. VIZCAYNO and DELIA T. QUIRANIE-VIZCAYNO and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Dr. 6.

Falang Apt., San Jose Subd., Mahayahay, Iligan City and at Cebu City respectively, their marriage was performed under Civil rite April 2, 1977 at San Fernando, Cebu they converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested in compatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2000 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2000 or for over twelve (12) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on April 2,1977 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 25, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, thiis 5th day of September, 2012.

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses DENNIS A. RAMIREZ and LOVELLAMAE T. KWONG, and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Tipanoy, Iligan City and Lumbia Airport, Cagayan de Oro City respectively, their marriage was performed under Civil rite on December 21, 2000 at Cagayan de Oro City, their converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2005 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2005 or for over seven (7) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs: petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on December 21, 2000, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient In form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 22, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of September, 2012.

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses CHARLIE A. SUZON and CRYSTAL M. BALASTA-SUZON and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Iligan City, their marriage was performed under Civil rite celebrated on May 8, 2005 at Clarin, Misamis Oriental, their converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2007 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2007 or for over five (5) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other: neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on May 8, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 26, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 6th day of September, 2012.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 6, 13 & 20, 2012

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 6, 13 & 20, 2012

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 6, 13 & 20, 2012

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Who is working to nail Emano?

PEOPLE are knitting brows on the case filed against Mayor Vicente Emano.

Emano is charged with alleged dereliction of duty and gross negligence in connection with Typhoon Sendong.

Not only because the case clearly demonstrated ‘political harassment’ but its motive is also definitely designed to discredit Emano. Oftentimes, we are resolve that cases such as these are in good faith. However, an instinctive appraisal of the case leads us to Cris Diaz consider that such is a mockery in the highest order.

Obviously, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) know beforehand that the case against Emano was an empty complaint. Unconfirmed reports had it that President Aquino himself is not interested in the case. Had the case convinced the President, the investigation would have moved after the complainants filed the case in Malacañang early this year.

An informant from the Office of the President said that Aquino originally endorsed the case to former interior Secretary Jesse Robredo for investigation. However, Robredo knew that the case was ridiculous and did not lift a finger. Newly installed Secretary Mar Roxas reopened the case allegedly on instigation of Gov. Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental. It is of public knowledge that Moreno was an ally of former Pres. Arroyo. Moreno heads LakasKampi political party in Misamis Oriental until he joined LP early this year.

Everybody know that Moreno joined the Liberal Party (LP) through Mar Roxasl Roxas is LP’s national Chair.

Undeniably, local LP leaders were saddened with the inclusion of Moreno that some of them even lodged formal protest. Well, what is new in Philippine politics? Moreno was thinking of his political future and joining LP would probably help him attain his goal.

Although Moreno knew that the case against Emano was ridiculous, he also knew that the case, if politically handled, would certainly pin Emano. Moreno knew that Sec. Roxas could execute his plan. Whether Moreno has a hand in Emano’s political persecution, every Emano opponent is a suspect. That is politics. Anyway, this contention could be true but there is no denying that the only way to win against Emano in an election is to prevent him (Emano) from running an elective post.

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The hippie and the old man THINK a minute.

There was a young, intelligent university student named Bill. Bill was what some people call a “free spirit” or “hippie.”

He had wild long hair, always wore the same old and torn T-shirt, jeans and no shoes.

Across the street from the university campus was a conservative church.

The people there were rich, older and well-dressed.

They wanted to help the university students nearby, but they did not know exactly how to do it.

Well, one day Bill decided to go visit this church by his university. As usual, he went wearing his only jeans, old, torn T-shirt and his dirty long hair.

The church service had already started and was full, so Bill walked down

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst the center aisle looking for a seat.

People were getting more and more uncomfortable as they watched this unclean, wild-looking young man.

Finally, Bill got to the front and saw there were no more empty seats, so he just sat down on the floor right in front of the preacher.

No one had ever done that in this church before!

By now, everyone was upset and distracted.

Then, a respected old

church deacon got up and started toward the front.

Everyone was thinking: “You can’t blame the deacon, he really should correct this disrespectful young man.”

Everyone was watching.

Ev e n t h e p r e a c h e r stopped his sermon when the old man finally got to the front. Then, they were all completely surprised to see the old deacon drop his walking stick and very slowly sit down on the floor next to this young hippie.

He did not want this

young man to sit alone and feel unaccepted. The people in the church were moved to tears.

Finally, the preacher said: “What I am preaching about today you will probably never remember. But what you have just seen you will never forget!”

Friend, it does not matter how you look or how much money or education you have. It does not matter what wrongs you have done in your past.

Jesus Christ forgives and loves you just the way you are.

So won’t you ask Him to forgive you and finally take full charge of your life?

He will fill your life with His real love, peace, and power you need to start changing and living His way every day.

Just Think a Minute.

Continuing to live by Rotary’s ideals LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I lift up my eyes to the mountains---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth…” (Psalm 121:1-2, the Holy Bible).

-oooROTARY CLUB OF INTRAMUROS TURN-OVER CEREMONY: I am thankful to God, in the name of Jesus, that the Rotar y Club of Intramuros is once more witnessing its annual turn-over of leadership to its new set of officers who will be at the helm in discharging and fulfilling the very noble mission entrusted to all Rotarians worldwide--which is “Service Above Self ”---for Rotary Year 2012-2013, by “Building Peace Through Service”.

This tur n-over and induction ceremony on September 13, 2012 is a testament to the enduring commitment of the Club’s members, aptly called the

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio “Ilustres” of Rotary International District 3810, to continue being in the forefront of helping the poor, the marginalized, and the multitude of less fortunate members of Philippine society, voluntarily, and always selflessly.

Personally, this is my second turn-over and induction ceremony with the Club. I first did this in 2007, after finishing my first term as president under the Leader Team of Past District Governor Lyne Abanilla, who also belongs to the Rotary Club of Intramuros.

I have been honored by the Club when it returned

me as president once again, for Rotary Year 2011-2012--the only one so re-elected in its 31-year history.

-oooLET US CONTINUE TO LIVE BY ROTARY IDEALS: As long as we have members who are willing to set aside personal interests to pursue the collective dream of Rotary to serve each and every person who is in need and to make a difference in his life, and then take the mantle of Club leadership even at the cost of personal comfort, finances and, occasionally, relationships, and as long as we hold on together, as the popular song goes, in

our desire to serve without expecting anything in return, then, our dream of seeing the world changed for the best will never die.

Indeed, through the years, the Rotary Club of Intramuros has continued to “Lead the Way” in the worldwide effort to be the charitable and service organization of choice, as shown by Ilustres tirelessly joining Rotarians of all kinds of creed and color, all kinds of faith and spiritual denominations and political persuasions everywhere, to “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.”

As we draw to a close the ChangeMaker Year under the leadership of RI President Kalyan Banerjee of the Rotary Club of Vappee, India, and of District Governor Ernesto Y. Choa of the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan Manila, may I make this plea, one more time: let us continue to live by the Rotary ROTARY/PAGE 9

We must prepare for war

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THE world is shaky. International human relations are shaky too. A lot of countries, MER M. SUDARIA M Ä ¦ Ù it seems, do not understand RUEL V. PELONE ALLAN M. MEDIANTE with each other anymore.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE EDITOR Or if they still have good JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA MELANIE RIVERA relationship, it is quite bad.

MANAGING EDITOR A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ It does not look precious and CRIS DIAZ lovely. Some world leaders ASSOCIATE EDITOR ALBERT MOLIT have ugly attitude and are SHAUN ALEJANDRAE UY CIRCULATION SPORTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR not so friendly like many JUN ESCUADRO years ago.

BEN ARCHE R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-DAVAO RIZA O. ARES World power is domiPAT SAMONTE LIEZL A. DELOSO nated by a few big nations, R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ JOE PALABAO who themselves are not havAL JACINTO RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ ing beautiful relationship.

M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ The problem is they have GERRY LEE GORIT P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI nuclear weapons which ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. if used irresponsibly can URIEL C. QUILINGUING L ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã blow out earth in not so PUBLISHER

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Ben Emata Jr. long a period.

The Philippines has always been a very weak country. It was some of our leaders who became powerful, wealthy and strong.

Some of them just disappear and perhaps settle somewhere else beyond the reach of suspicion or

prosecution. A lot of them have properties in foreign lands either registered in their names or in someone’s name Their estate properties are safe under the care by others. And who will run after them or their properties in such a situation?

Our Armed Forces is

weak. It lacks men, guns and other powerful weapons. We lack modern war materials and surely we cannot face any enemy in a war. Again, this is the fault of our leaders who never paid any attention to strengthening our military. We have age old cannons, old units of planes, poorly equipped small vessels that could not even fight the smuggler in Mindanao. We simply are weak. We have so many officers in the military with few soldiers without proper weapons.

How can we defend WAR/PAGE 9

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CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO., INC Important Notice to CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Sunday, September 16, 2012 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that power supply will be interrupted on September 16, 2012 as shown below: Reasons

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TO FACILITATE THE ERECTION OF 69KV STRUCTURES ALONG BUGO, PUERTO, AGUSAN AND TABLON AREAS.

Date

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (12 hours)

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M3 - TAGOLOAN-CAGAYAN 69-KV CIRCUIT: 1. Cagayan de Oro Oil Company, Tablon 2. Cagayan Corn Products, Tablon TAGOLOAN FEEDER # 1: 1. Portion of Barangay Bugo from Upper Bantiles up to Puerto.

2. All the Barangays of Puerto, Agusan, Tablon, Baloy & Cugman.

3. Portion of Gusa from Cugman side up to Philippine Independent Church, Gusa.

4. Malasag, FS Catanico and Balubal.

5. DMPI plantation, MENZI Agri, etc..

Iligan DRRM plan up for completion next month

B. Interruption Time

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M3 - TAGOLOAN-CAGAYAN 69-KV CIRCUIT: 1. Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Bugo 2. Mitimco, Baloy 3. Gaisano City, Recto Ave. 4. Lim Ket Kai Mall, Lapasan 5. Lim Ket Kai Plant, Puntod 6. Nestle Philippines, Inc. Tablon 7. Alwana, Cugman 8. HCH Corporation, Tagoloan 9. Vicmar, Tagoloan

By MELVIN T. ANGGOT and VIRGILIO C. GARCIA

ILIGAN City––The final draft of the city disaster risk reduction management plan (DRRMP) is expected to be completed in mid-October, this year.

This was stated by Ms. Gemma Dalena, coordinator of the United Nations Development Program of Iligan, who helped in the preparation of the said plan.

She assured that everything is still within the two to three-month timetable.

There is still another round of meeting with the technical working group, work of the writing team and consultations with the four pillars of the city DRRM Council before this is approved.

The crafted Iligan City DRRM plan will serve as the guide of the city DRRM council in the implementation of the programs and projects against the adverse effects of calamities the city for the year 2012 to 2020. (MTA, VCG/asf )

TAGOLOAN FEEDER # 1: 1. Portion of Natumulan down to Casinglot, Tagoloan.

2. Portion of Barangay Bugo, from Casignglot side up to Greymar & Reyes Subdivisions.

3. Portion of Gusa from Philippine Independent Church, Gusa up to Lapasan 4. Greater portion of Lapasan.

5. Portion of Lapasan-Camaman-an road from Recto Ave. towards Limketkai Commercial Center including Grand Caprice Restaurant.

6. All of Osmeña St. and portion of Cogon Market Area including Roxas St. towards portion of JR Borja St..

7. Upper Gusa & Indahag.

CHARLIE FEEDER # 1: 1. Greater portion of the City Poblacion along and bounded by Hayes St., Mortola St., JR Borja St. including S.Daumar St. up to corner JR. Borja St., Aguinaldo St. up to corner Justo Ramonal St., 2. Along Pabayo St.; including portions of C. Pacana St., JR Borja St., Gomez St., C.Taal St., T.Neri St., Abejuela St., Hayes St. and Gaerlan St. from Pabayo St..

Makilala pushes 4Ps to cover values formation for homeless, displaced public servants Oblates Mary Immaculate families

MACASANDIG FEEDER # 1: 1. Hayes St. from corner A.Velez St. towards City Hall area & Burgos St., along T.Chavez St. from Burgos St. up to Tiano Bros. St. - including portions of Tiano Bros. St., Rizal St., Capistrano St. from Hayes St.; and; Dolores St..

2. Along Burgos St. from T.Chavez St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Abejuela St., T.Neri St., Cruz Taal St. and Gomez St. from Burgos St..

3. Surroundings along Mabini St. from corner A.Velez St. towards Capistrano St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Tiano Bros. St. from Mabini St.; Yacapin St. from Capistrano St. towards Burgos St.; and; C.Pacana St., JR Borja St. and Gomez St. from Capistrano St. th 4. Along Pabayo and T. Saco Streets from Dolores towards Clementino Chaves St. up to 15 th 26 St., Nazareth.

5 Greater portion of Macasandig all of Tibasak all the way to Taguanao

By AIDA C. AGAD

NORTH Cotabato––The local government unit of Makilala town continues the values formation campaign among its employees.

Makilala Mayor Rudy Caoagdan said, the campaign ensures efficient delivery of basic services to the constituents.

The crusade, the mayor added, is in addition to the LGUs effort to face the problem on poverty.

Mayor Caogdan vowed to make sure that all government workers in the municipality are able to complete the two-day values formation trainings and spiritual retreat initiated by the LGU, in partnership with Fr. Jun Matas of the

(OMI) congregation.

The latest values formation and spiritual retreat attended by local government employees was held on September 4-5, this year.

The first session was conducted April this year, with about 300 municipal personnel attending.

The Department of Education (DepEd) Makilala District had also allowed its more than 700 teachers to undergo the same training activity last August.

Mayor Caoagdan is hopeful that more government personnel will have deeper commitments for an honest and dedicated public service delivery in Makilala town. (ac agad PIA12/asf )

CHARLIE FEEDER # 2: 1. Portions of T.Chavez St. from Corrales Ave. up to Tiano Bros. St. including portions of A.Velez St from Hayes St..

2. Along Hayes St. from Camaman-an towards V.Roa St. up to corner J.Ramonal Ext., including Pinikitan, Adela, Balangiao area, Quirino St. and Yacapin Ext.; portions of Macasandig, XU Grade School areas.

3. Along J.Ramonal Ext. from Sto. Niño, Cogon towards V.Roa St., R.Chavez St. up to Corrales Ave. corner A.Luna St.; D. Velez St & Yacapin St., JR Borja Sts between V. Roa St. and Mortola St.(PNB/Everbest) towards Daumar Sts. To Yacapin Ext. up to Doña Nieves St. 4. Along Corrales Ave. towards FICCO, Nazareth, including Yacapin Street Towards Capistrano St., th 5. Greater portion of Nazareth; greater portion of Ramonal Village. From Hayes-12 Sts up th th th st th st to T.Saco-14 Sts. ,T.Saco-6 Sts.,14 -21 Sts., and 15 -21 Sts. 6. Along Montalban St. from near Tiano Bros. St. towards Burgos St., del Pilar St. and Magsaysay St. including portions of Macahambus St. and Abellanosa St. from Burgos St..

7. Portions of A.Luna St. from corner Corrales Ave.; towards vicinities along A.Velez St. up to corner Mabini St. including portion of: Makahambus St. from A.Velez St. and Tiano Bros.

St. from Macahambus St.

By DANILO E. DOGUILES

KORONADAL City––Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) or the Condition Cash Transfer (CCT) is expanding towards families and children in need of special protection, said DSWD-12 Director Zorahayda T. Taha.

She further said, the modified CCT will “provide and strengthen the safety, protection, and development of children in difficult circumstance.”

More than 8,000 beneficiaries that include homeless families, families of child laborers, indigenous peoples, migrant families, HOMELESS/PAGE 9

CHARLIE FEEDER # 4: 1. Portions of Camaman-an near and including towards Manto to the San Jose and St. Vianney Seminaries, greater portion of Camaman-an proper towards Bontong, Bolonsori up to Upper Camaman-an and Hayes Subdivision including Tipolohon.

2. Part of Limketkai Center, Lapasan including Mc Donalds, PNB and Allied Bank.

3. Along Recto Ave. from corner Agora Road towards Maharlika Bridge including Coca-Cola Plant Portion of A.Luna St. towards all of Mabulay Subdivision including portion of the Provincial Capitol and Provincial Hospital Area.

4. Medical Center area along and bounded by Capistrano St., Echem St. up to corner Akut St., A.Velez St., and Recto Ave.(UCCP side), including all of Consolacion.

5. Corrales Ext. from Gaabucayan St. towards most of PPA area.

6. Agora Market area including Gaabucayan St and portion of Lapasan.

7. J.Pacana St. from Recto Avenue towards all of Macabalan area.

8. All of RER Subdivision Phases I & 2 including Dolores compound; towards Fortune Express Shop along Maharlika Highway; including all of NHA-KSS Subdivision and portion of Bayabas near Manila Broadcasting Radio Station to Capisnon area.

9. Greater part of Bulua from Bulua Rotonda towards all of Iponan.

10. Greater part of Patag including Calamansi Drive, Apovel subdivision, Terry Hills subdivision and Anhawon, Bulua area. th 11. Along 6 Division Road from PNP Regional Training School up to Bulua Rotonda PUEBLO FEEDER # 2: 1. Portion of Upper Carmen, Upper Balulang and all of Brgy. Lumbia including; PNR Sawmill, Shop and transmitter; Pueblo de Oro, Camella Homes, Xavier Estates, Xavier Heights, Xavier High School, La Buena Vida, Frontiera and Montana subdivisions; CAA-BAT Lumbia Airport & Rio Verde.

CARMEN FEEDER # 3: 1. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. towards portion of Canitoan-Pagatpat Road; including St. Mary’s Academy (formerly Cathedral School of Technology), Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital.

2. M.Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area.

3. Portions of Upper Carmen towards Dagong including SM CITY; PRYCE HOTEL; SPUM & SEARSOLIN. th 4. Greater part of Patag along 6 Division Road up to PNP Regional Training School including Calamansi Drive & Camp Evangelista.

Power will however be restored immediately without notice when line works of CEPALCO are completed earlier than scheduled.

We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you.

Golden Boulevard Urban Poor Officers Take Oath - The new set of officers of the Golden Boulevard Urban Poor Association of Zone II, Barangay Carmen pose with City Mayor Vicente Emano after taking their oath during this week’s flagraising ceremony at City Hall.

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P1.6b payment for ‘ghost’ mentors in Armm exposed A ‘GHOST BUSTER’ has annihilated different kind of bizarre ghosts in the thengraft ridden Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), resulting in the discovery of the missing P1.6 billion worth of premiums of public school teachers and employees in the region, according to Senator Franklin Drilon on Monday.

Drilon identified the ‘ghost buster’ as OIC ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman who revealed the anomaly during the Senate finance committee deliberation on the ARMM’s proposed P13.998 billion budget for 2013. ”We have no ghost buster in ARMM. And he is Mujiv Hataman. Why do we say this? Because in ARMM there are a lot of ghosts: ghost lawyers, ghost voters, ghost internally displaced persons, ghost contractors, ghost gasoline stations.

There were ghost employees so that a total of P1.6 million in GSIS, PagIBIG and PhilHealth premiums could not be located,” Drilon told the media after the budget hearing.

In an effort to trace the people behind the irregularity, Hataman has asked the Senate blue ribbon committee, headed by Mindanao Senator Teofisto Guingona III, and Drilon’s finance committee to investigate the missing P1.6 billion in GSIS, PhilHealth and Pagibig premiums. ”Upon the suggestion of Gov. Hataman, the blue ribbon committee and finance committee will conduct an investigation on where funds went because right thousands of teachers could not avail of the benefits in the GSIS because the premiums were collected per record but there is no record of remittances,” Drilon said.

Armed men attack Ampatuan’s house CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- Unidentified armed men fired rifle grenade at the house of a town mayor in Maguindanao that left one wounded, police said Monday.

Maguindanao police director Senior Supt. Jaime Pido said a manhunt had been launched against the attacker/s who fired three M-203 rifle grenades at the house of Datu Salibo Mayor Akmad Ampatuan Saturday evening which wounded a family worker.

Pido said police investigation showed that one of

the grenades landed near the mayor’s house while the two others fell near the house of Nor Kalon, the house helper.

According to Pido, the family believed that the strafing and grenade attack was politically motivated.

It was the second time, since last year, that mayor Ampatuan’s house was subjected to harassment. The mayor was among those charge d in t he br ut al Maguindanao “chainsaw massacre” where scores were killed including 30 journalists.

Protocol, alert system to guide Oro during calamities, says Emano

By LOREBETH C. REQUIROSO

CAGAYAN de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano said the adoption of the Updated Disaster Protocol and Alert System will serve as a guide and will help the city during calamities.

In a press statement, the mayor lauded the members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) for coming up with this measure.

The alert system was presented by CDRRMC officer Engr. Mario Batar during the council’s meeting Thursday presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas.

He said this was the result of a Multi-Hazard Contingency Planning workshop sponsored by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affair (UN-OCHA) upon the request of the mayor, who is the CDRRMC chair.

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Cops nab two drug suspects

By PAT SAMONTE and JOEL PORTUGAL

BUTUAN City––Police arrested two drug suspects and confiscated 20 sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in a buybust operation in Barangay 1, General Luna, Surigao del Norte Sunday.

In a belated report, Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez answers questions raised by resource persons during a Caraga police spokesperrecent Committee on Revision of Laws hearing in the House of Representatives for House Bill 1495 (An Act Amending RA 9344, otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare son Supt. Martin Gamba Act of 2006), which he authored together with Abante Mindanao Congressman Maximo identified the suspects as Rodriguez, Jr. Rep. Rodriguez filed the bill in order to, among others, lower the minimum Leonardo Gonzaga, 25, and age of criminal responsibility from 15 years old to 12 years old who acted with discernment. his live-in partner Cherrylyn He filed this bill to help curb the nefarious practice of syndicates in using minors to commit Esclamado, 23. During the crimes. House Bill 1495 was consolidated into House Bill 6052 which was subsequently ap- “sting” operation at around proved by the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate. Also in the photo is 2:30 pm, the police operaRep. Pedro M. Pancho of the 2nd District of Bulacan. tives also seized from the suspects five 1,000-peso bills, a red Honda motorcycle and several drug paraphernalia.

COTABATO City––Fresh fighting erupted part of Barangay Kitango, met by chance General Luna Vice Mayanew when members of the Moro Islamic in the area on Monday morning. or Pastor Bioy, Barangay 1 Liberation Front and fighters of breakaway The hostilities resulted in the evacua- councilmen Ariel Reyes and Bangsamore Islamic Freedom Fighters tion of hundreds of villagers from Kitango Bobby Cometa were present clashed Monday in Maguindano town of and nearby villages. during the operation, Gamba Datu Saudi Ampatuan wounding a civilian.

Asto said the firefight only ceased after said. Suspects were detained Col. Prudencio Asto, Army’ 6th In- senior MILF Commander Wahid Tundok at Surigao City police station fantry Division spokesman, identified the went to the area and convinced the war- while the seized items are now under the custody of wounded as Kasan Lauban, a local villager. ring parties to cease fire.

Asto said the firefight started as memThe clash was the first recorded between Surigao del Norte Provincial bers of both factions, who were long fight- the two groups after signing a local peace Crime Laboratory also in Surigao City, he added. ing for a piece of land in Sitio Maligaya, covenant last week.

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Reporting on biodiversity and climate change awards is up The search is on for the best news and feature reporting on biodiversity and climate change. The hot issue of biodiversity and climate change received a muchneeded public awareness boost when the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), GIZ and the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) launched the special award on “Best in Biodiversity and Climate Change Reporting” at the 2012 National Press Forum held in Manila. This is a special award under the 2012-2013 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards that will be presented during the 17th National Press Forum in June 2013.

It has become evident that climate change and biodiversity are intrinsically linked. Ecosystems and their biodiversity are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. However, when conserved and managed sustainably, intact and biodiverse ecosystems pose immense opportunities for climate protection and adaptation to climate change.

Biodiversity and ecosystems provide livelihood to millions of Southeast Asians in rural and urban areas.

The region is home to more than 20 percent of the global biodiversity, approximately 35 percent of the global mangrove forests, and 30 percent of the coral reefs. It is therefore not surprising that the Philippines, as part of the ASEAN, is considered as the haven of a multitude of the world’s rarest plant and animal species.

However, many of these ecosystems and their biodiversity are already being affected by climate change, which puts sustainable development in peril. The challenge lies in the promotion of appreciation and aware-

ness of biodiversity and the services it provides, while encouraging conservation efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

According to Dr. Berthold Seibert, project director of the ACB-GIZ Biodiversity and Climate Change Project, “the relationship between biodiversity and climate change cannot be translated into a gut issue that the man on the street can understand without the help of the media, especially the newspapers. GIZ and ACB recognize media’s significant role as a partner in demystifying biodiversity and promoting the link between biodiversity and climate change and highlighting their importance to humans”.

Rolly Inciong, head of ACB’s Communication and Public Affairs, said that through this special category, ACB, GIZ and PPI will recognize the efforts of community journalists in educating the public on the linkage between biodiversity and climate change.

Are the Filipino community journalists up for this challenge? Now is the opportunity for local newspapers to publish articles related to biodiversity and climate change and submit entries to PPI from September 2012 to May 2013. The winners of this category will be announced in June 2013.

Community journalists may check the following websites for more information on climate change and biodiversity: UN-REDD www. un-redd.org, Global Issues www.globalissues.org, PBS Newsletter www.pbs.org, Science and Development Network www.scidev.net, Conservation International www.conservation.org.

Guidelines drafted for Pomelo industry in Davao Region

By Ben D. Arche DAVAO City – A code of practice (COP) that would regulate the Pummelo (Pomelo) industry in Region XI is now being drafted by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) for the Davao Pomelo

Magsaysay eyes road map to revive PHL coconut industry

By Mike Baños

FORMER Senator Ramon Magsaysay, Jr. believes the Philippines needs a road map for the coconut industry to restore its once dominant position in the global oils market.

Listed as one of President Benigno Simeon Aquino’s first six choices for the Liberal Party’s senatorial slate for the 2013 elections, Magsaysay said he would look into how the Senate could restore the country’s competitiveness in the highly competitive lauric oils global market.

“The share of coconut oil (CNO) is about seven percent,” Mr. Magsaysay said. “It’s expensive and considered a premium oil but Europeans and Americans prefer it especially in the baking industry. Soybean and palm oils have a 55 percent market share and are cheaper.”

Besides the price issue, Mr. Magsaysay said such a road map should also address the country’s inability to replace senile coconut trees.

“Indonesia accounts for 34.9% of the world’s coconut production even if they have a lower total acreage than

the Philippines (2,231,710 has. Vs. 3,401,500) because they have a higher yield per hectare (6.67MT/ha vs.

4.61MT/ha.),” he added.

Mr. Magsaysay said Indonesia continues to plant coconut trees in contrast with the Philippines where they are continually cut down.

The coconut industry is considered a major dollar-earner in the country that provides livelihood to a third of the country's population. One fourth of the country’s 12 million hectares of farmlands is devoted to coconut farms in 68 provinces.

The Philippines currently has a 59 percent share in the total coconut exports globally, and the industry contributes 1.14 percent to the gross national product every year. It provides livelihood for some 3.5 million coconut farmers, mainly in Southern Luzon and Mindanao.

“I was in Cagayan de Oro earlier with former Senator Bobby Tañada to find out if the copra industry is still viable,” Mr. Magsaysay said in a press conference hosted by the Misamis Oriental provincial capitol Friday, Sept. 7. “It seems that half

Industry Council (DPIC).

The code will standardize the practice employed in the processing and packaging to ensure the quality of the product.

Marie Lou Gabiana, IP Field Operations Unit spe- serve as the guidelines for melo growers in region. cialist said the code will all the activities of the pumGabiana added the COP will be completed early month and to be reviewed by the pummelo growers on Sept. 14.

“The growers will provide inputs in the processing that would be incorporated to the COP,” Gabina said.

On Oct. 1, she said, representatives from BPI-11 and stakeholders will convene for the presentation of the code.

At least three pummelo or pomelo producers in the region like the Nenita Pe-

the time, our plants are not running because we run out of copra and have to import from other countries like Papua New Guinea.”

Exports of coconut based commodities from Region X increased by 27 percent in 2011 to US$ 528.6-million despite a 29 percent drop in volume, figures from the Phil. Coconut Authority Region X show.

For the second quarter of 2012, however, the value of coconut-based exports from the region dropped 42.31% to US$ 121.4-million compared to the same period last year despite a five percent increase in mature nut production, six percent rise in copra production and 37.2 percent increase in green nut production.

Mr. Magsaysay said also wanted to take a first-hand look at Region X to see more what the government and the private can do.“I have some friends who are part of the country’s policy making body so it’s good to give them a feedback what are the real on the ground conditions on this part of the Philippines.”

In particular, Mr. Magsaysay cited how the Philippines coconut industry suffers in comparison to trade, Vic Farm and Davao Golden Pomelo have applied for GI quality seal to make their products distinct from the products coming from other places.

These big three growers have initiated the formation of the Davao Pomelo Industry Council in Region 11.

Gabina said the GI quality seal will be an additional mark, which signifies premium quality aside from the firm’s stamp that would identify the origin of the product.

those of Indonesia and Malaysia where the large-scale corporate farms which can operate more efficiently are the norm.

“Because of land reform, we no longer have large scale farms which have been splintered and are not efficient for large scale production,” Magsaysay said. “We believe if we have a government road map to rehab our industry we can do better.”

He cited the recent executive order issued by Pres.

Aquino to the DENR allowing the planting of coconuts in leased government lands for as long as 25 years akin to the timber licensing agreements (TLAs) for the production of forest lumber trees.

“Our capitalists are not interested to develop agribusiness in the rural areas,” he lamented. “Unless you have a large scale farm like the PCA model of 20 hectares with 2,000 trees, corporate coconut production is not viable.”

The former legislator also cited the need to spur development of new highvalue added products such as coco sugar and xylose besides virgin coconut oil (VCO), desiccated coconut and biofuels, which have the potential to further expand the potential of the industry which now produces 47 products for the domestic market and 62 for foreign markets, making coconut a strategic agricultural commodity.

The National Statistics Office reports aggregate merchandise exports for the first quarter of 2012, showed an increase of 4.6 percent to $12.856 billion from $12.286 billion posted during the same quarter in 2011. Coconut oil retained its eminent position among the top five export commodities along with apparel, woodcraft and furniture, coconut oil, banana and tuna.

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Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses JULIO V. TERO sad VICTORIA E. TERO and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Iligan City, their marriage was performed under Civil rite on May 18, 1999 at Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, their converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2004 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2004 or for over eight (8) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on May 18, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 25, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of September, 2012.

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses EFREN B. HILARIO and EDNA R. IHLARIO and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Iligan City their marriage was performed under Civil rite on September 9, 1989 at Lala, Latiao del Norte, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2002 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2002 or for over ten (10) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other: neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on September 9, 1989, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 25, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of September, 2012.

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Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses ANTONIO R. TABILIRAN and ANNALYN C. REGUYA, and alleging among others; That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Molave, Zamboanga del Sur and Iligan City, respectively, their marriage was performed under Civil rite on October 24, 1999 at Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court: That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2007 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation in the early part of 2007 or for over five (5) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on October 24, 1999, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this Joint Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 26, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not he granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for the three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 6th day of September, 2012.

Before this court is a verified Joint Petition for approval and registration of the divorce between herein spouses VAN TUNG VO and CECILYN T. DOMINGUEZ, and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, both Muslim converts and residents of Oroquieta City and Iligan City, respectively, their marriage was performed under Civil rite celebrated on July 10, 2006 at Tudela, Misamis Occidental, they converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam were registered with this Court: That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated in the early part of 2007 they decided to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation In the early part of 2007 or for over five (5) years now, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other; neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner and respondent seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on July 10, 2006 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: reconciliation between them is no longer a remedy, as all efforts necessary for possible reconciliation had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

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Graft... from page 1

City administrator Leon Gan said the Ching’s complaint could withstand in court. He did not elaborate.

Earlier, the city government charged New Wishing Star Trading Corp. for alleged unauthorized insertions in some provision of the contact of lease making it appear that the city government has agreed on those questionable provisions.

Pensions... from page 1

engine projectIN line with the intention to improve the livelihood of fisherfolks, the 16th City Council during its regular session this morning presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas authorized Mayor Vicente Emano to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources –Region 10 (BFAR-10) governing the implementation, operation and turnover of 15 units of air-cool`ed marine diesel engine to bonafide fishermen. They will also be provided with technical assistance on the use of these engines.

The city government and the BFAR will jointly provide assistance and will be monitoring the beneficiaries.

Fishermen from the barangays of Tablon, Kauswagan, Cugman, Bonbon, Puerto and Agusan will benefit from the project.

The Power learned that the total value of the equipment is P226,500.

its Board of Trustees, will condone P14 billion of accrued interest as well as grant a five percent discount on the principal.

Vergara said that with the signing of this MoA, DepEd employees will soon enjoy a proportionate increase in their eligible benefits, higher loanable amounts and potentially, increased retirement benefits.

He added that retired and inactive employees of DepEd may also receive higher pensions as the GSIS will recalculate their benefits and refund any amount that from page 1 was deducted and will adjust here were “simultaneoustheir pensions accordingly. ly closed and abandoned.”

Poloyapoy said de Dios was reported to have loaded from page 6 several appliances and valukon adunay mga katalag- able goods on a black Toyota man o’ kalamidad sama sa sports utility vehicle with a baha, linog, sunog ug uban PNP commemorative plate.

Police Sr. Supt. Nerio pa”, the mayor cited.

Bermudo, officer-in-charge Action plan Aside from adopting of the Butuan City Police this system, the CDRRMC Office, warned the public has come up with an action to be wary of the suspect’s plan for disaster prevention modus operandi. He also and mitigation, disaster pre- directed all station comparedness, disaster response manders in the city to locate as well as for rehabilitation the suspect and “file appropriate charges in court and recovery.

Ongoing projects under if situation warrants.”

“We urge the complaindisaster prevention and mitigation are: implementa- ants to file their complaints tion of community-based immediately so that we can forestry projects; establish- apprehend the suspect if ment and consolidation she is located anywhere in of environmental research Butuan City,” he said.

Poloyapoy said the vicdatabase that are viable for environmental protection, tims lodged their complaints conservation management with the police for record and project development; purposes only. He did not conduct of community- name the victims. based IEC program for environmental awareness and administration of the city’s from page 4 our country in case of septage program, among others.(LCR)SP authorizes aggression? How can we MOA with BFAR for marine drive from our shores our

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enemies? How can we fight face to face when we lack the weapons? I cannot imagine how we can protect our country, our people and all things around us with such military and people.

If we cannot engage in a few hours of war, we have to surrender or face annihilation.

It is not to late. We have to modernize our military.

By all means we have to procure big guns, howitzers, new jet fighters, gunboats, submarines and get more men to man our military.

Now is the time, not tomorrow, because the world is shaky and we can never tell when our enemies will step on our soil. We have to prepare to fight in any kind of modern war. We can not run away because this is our country and we must defend it to the last drop of our blood.

Reduce expenditures in some departments and use the funds to buy modern equipment. By all means we must modernize our military or we face extinction from the hands of strong neighbors who are eyeing our shores, our mountains and other natural resources.

They can annex our place as part of their strong nation and they can do that because we are weak. I hope our leaders will wake up and prepare for actions. We must be ready to die fighting for our land rather than ready to run away.

Homeless... from page 5

families with children with disabilities, displaced families due to manmade and natural disasters and other families in need of special protection will be covered in the modified CCT, she added.

“We will work with members of civil society organization in the region in implementing the program.

Recently, we gathered CSOs to discuss about the program expansion,” Director Taha.

Rhe agency is still accepting CSOs interested to become partners for the modified CCT implementation.

To date, more than 196,000 households are covered by the program in

Soccsksargen region, which is composed of the provinces of Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato and the cities of Cotabato, Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal, and General Santos. (DEDoguiles-PIA 12/DSWD-12.asf)

Fresh... from page 1

Franklin Baker invested some P97.438 million for the expansion of their desiccated copra production, creamed coconut and coconut concentrate while the Mati-Peat augmented its capital by P10.915 million for their coconut peat.

DTI-11 said that the investment status of Davao Region for the first six months of this year was considered low compared to the investment standing of same period last year.

The region had a total of P3.958 billion in investment in the first semester of 2011 mostly from housing, processing facilities and business process outsourcing (BPO).

Listed as top investor in 2011 was Therma South, Inc. with P24 billion followed

by New Carcar Manufacturing - P3.5 billion, and Southernpoint Properties Corporation - P2.340 billion.

Rotary... from page 4

ideals enshrined in its Four Way Test.

-oooTRUTH, FAIRNESS, GOODWILL, BENEFIT TO ALL: Let us pursue the truth, for the truth shall set us free. Let us pursue everything that is fair, for it will be the source of success, protection, direction, and benediction for everyone.

Let us pursue goodwill and better friendships, for goodwill proceeds from the heart of the righteous, and better friendships come to those who know how to be humble before God and before his fellowmen.

Let us pursue what is beneficial for all, for then, a nation where everyone benefits from the bounty of God and from the generosity of all men is a nation that is upright, listening to, and obeying God, at all

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times, no matter what the cost. Mabuhay!!!

-oooNEW RC INTRAMUROS PRESIDENT: ADOR PARONG: By the way, the Club’s new president is Pastor Consolador Parong.

Installed as the 35th president of the Club, he is to be assisted by veteran Ilustres, most of whom have already served the Rotary Club of Intramuros in various capacities. All of them are committed to doing “Service Above Self ”.

Again, mabuhay!!!!

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Farm... from page 3

Joefil Aragon, the tenant, and Teodoro Tamosa, 55, the farm owner, and father of the wounded Romeo Tamosa, 35, all residents of said place.

Caraoa said that after arguing, the caretaker left and returned shortly armed with a revolver, and entered the compound of the Tamosas’ residence.

The older Tamosa tried to pacify Aragon after he shot his son, but instead the angered tenant fired on him, Caraoa said.

But the Tamosas, the police chief added were still able to pick stones, and jointly struck the head of Aragon which killed the later instantly.

Several minutes later, the old Tamosa also succumbed to a single bullet wound in his body while his son was brought to a hospital here.

Authorities recovered the .357 revolver used by Aragon and three empty bullet shells in the crime scene, including five stones with blood stains.

Moscat... from page 2

candidates will showcase their talents at the MOSCAT Auditorium. And finally, the Coronation night will be on the 16th day of September, 2012 at 7 o’clock in the evening at the same venue. These series of events are prepared and hosted by the Institute of Engineering

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and Technology and ably supported by the College Administration through the College President, Dr. Rosalito A. Quirino.

At the outset, everyone is invited to come to MOSCAT and witness the celebration of its 29th Foundation Anniversary, “Basta MOSCAT Sikat!” Nathanielquimada

Push... from page 2

for Dr inking Water (NSDW).

Both resolutions also called for the immediate i mpl e m e nt at i on of a l l associated interventions including, but not limited, to the rehabilitation of the endemic species in the lake as the continuing degradation of the lake will bring suffering to communities relying on its bounties.

Likewise, the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS) appealed for the restoration of the lake, as a source of drinking water and ablution for the Maranao people.

A network of Moro civil society organizations, CBCS also moves for the improvement and prote c t ion of t he l a ke against dumping of garbage and wastes.

The Lake Lanao water classification public hearing was conducted by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Region 10 to consult the public on the best usage potential of the lake.

E n g r. F l o r e n c i o Dominguez Jr., chief of the Pollution Control Division of the EMB-10, said the classification is an important component of water quality management which will guide what enforcement ac tivities are to be undertaken by the national government and the local government units to protect the lake.

Meanwhile, Provincial B oard Member Ansar y Maongco pledged that the Provincial Council will make an ordinance for municipalities to properly take care of their coastal areas once the water classif icat ion is f inalized.

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58 teachers attend football coaches’ training TUBOD, Lanao del Norte––Some 58 elementary public school teachers from different municipalities of this progressive province took part in the two-day training designed for football coaches.

The coaches’ training was held on September 8 and 9, 2012 at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) Football Field, Bgry. Sagadan, in the capital town of Tubod.

The free workshop is part of Governor Khalid Dimaporo’s Kabataan Sigurado program.

“Football is one sport where Filipinos can excel and can compete against the world’s best if given the right training and international exposure. Here in Lanao del Norte, we’re starting at the grassroots level to discover football talents that we train and develop to become future football stars”, Provincial Information Officer Lyndon Calica explained.

The two-day training taught local coaches effective offensive and defensive strategies for the game of football as well as some teaching techniques to enable them to train young players.

The event was coordinated by the Provincial Community Affairs Office through its municipal coordinators.

The participants were given free snacks and meals and free transportation to their training venue.

On September 22, 2012, an inter-school football tournament is set to be held at the MCC football field participated by elementary students of Lanao del Norte.

Also present was Sittie Aminah Dimaporo who represented Governor Khalid Dimaporo during the opening Sittie Aminah Dimaporo speaks before the participants of the two-day Football Coaches training held at MCC Sports Comprogram. PIO-LDN plex last September 8 and 9, 2012.

Chris Tiu to address NOPSSCEA opening Friday in Bacolod

Former Ateneo Blue Eagles team captain and television personality Chris Tiu will be in Bacolod City on Friday in time for the opening of Nopsscea.

BACOLOD City––Former Ateneo Blue Eagles team captain and television personality Chris Tiu will address the student-athletes when the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Education Association (NOPSSCEA) opens this Friday at the Colegio San Agustin Gym here.

Tiu, who recently joined the roster of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA, will be speaking before athletes from more than 50 NOPSSCEA member schools.

Sports Task Force chairman Anthony Carlo Agustin said Tiu could watch the basketball match-up after the opening ceremonies.

Scheduled to play this Friday at 5 p.m. are the West Negros University Mustangs and the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Rams, for the start of the second round of eliminations in men’s basketball.

Agustin said NOPSSCEA chose Tiu as guest speaker being an outstanding student and a top athlete at the same time.

The 27-year-old Tiu

studied BS Management Engineering and Minor in Chinese Studies at Ateneo de Manila University while being a key player of the Eagles from 2003 to 2008.

He was part of the UAAP men’s champion team in 2008 with Bacoleño Noy Baclao as one of his teammates. Tiu was a two-time UAAP Mythical 5 and AllStar Player and won twice the UAAP-NCAA 3-point shootout King title.

Tiu also served as Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Makati from 2001 to 2007 and initiated various

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programs such as sports clinics and tournaments, arts and crafts seminars, and outreach activities.

He serves as Barangay Kagawad in Makati as a Senior Council Member tasked to handle the Committee on Education, Sports and Culture.

Meanwhile, seven evaluators from the Department of Education (DepEd) Central office are here for a three-day inspection and evaluation of the province’s preparation for possibly hosting the 2013 Palarong Pambansa.

T h e e v a lu ators are headed by Ma. Arianne Provido from the office of DepEd Assistant Secretary for Technical Management and Administration (TMA) Tonisito Umali.

The evaluators are tasked to oversee the conduct of the bidding and evaluate the province’s capability to host the Palarong Pambansa.

The group will pay a courtesy call on Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon Jr. and immediately inspect and evaluate the playing venues and billeting centers until September 14. pna

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