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ENVIRONMENT ACTIVISTS have exposed industry polluters that “kill” water bodies such as Laguna Lake near the national capital. Greenpeace activists Thursday labelled the fence of TNC Chemicals Philippines with the words “water polluter” after they identified hazardous chemicals from a sampling they got in Laguna Lake. Beau Baconguis, Toxics Campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia, said laboratory results confirm the presence of chromium, nickel, and copper above levels for normal, uncontaminated surface waters. She said: “What the results show is that there are far too many chemicals that find their way into our water without our knowledge. “Worse, these chemicals such as the ones we found in the samples from TNC discharge pipes, are not
routinely tested by government.” Baconguis said their group calls on TNC Chemicals Philippines and other industries to stop dumping toxic chemicals into water bodies and disclose chemicals they use in their production facilities. In an interview, Baconguis said they have been calling for the Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources to expand the chemicals list to include substances that have been proven to be toxic. They also wanted the department to phase out these hazardous chemicals and establish a pollution disclosure system. MUSLIM MILITANTS IN MARAWI CITY voluntarily contribute money Friday in front of a mosque for docket fee in Supreme The pollution disclosure Court to block the airing of the film “The innocence of Muslim.” The film spark outrageous protest in various Muslim countries INDUSTRY | page 9
for it vandalize and humilates the Islam religion. Photo by Richel V. Umel
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Misor federation of PCL caps weeklong celebration By GERRY L. GORIT, Photo-journalist
By AL JACINTO Regional editor-Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA City––A town mayor escaped unscathed from an assassination attempt following an attack on his convoy in Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur province that wounded one of his police escorts, officials said. Philippine Councilors’ League Misamis Oriental Federation Officials said an uniden- president Arrish T. Canonigo speaks before the members of the federation urging them to support their activities. The tified lobbed a MAYOR | page 9
federation marked the PCL Week with a celebration ending last Friday.
IN CELEBRATION OF THE PHILIPPINE COUNCILORS’ LEAGUE WEEK, the Misamis Oriental Federation of the PCL conducted various activities to highlight their public service projects. Federation president Arrish T. Canonigo led the President’s Night held at the Grand Caprice in Limketkai with special guests Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano, Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano and Misamis Oriental provincial board member Heckert Emano. Around 280 participants, including 255 members of the federation, graced
the social event. Ending last Friday, the PCL Week celebration included a bloodletting activity, and sports games of basketball, volleyball and badminton. For the Sendong-hot areas in the city, they held a clean-up drive, mineral water distribution and giving of relief goods. The celebration started with an elegant opening night at the Golden Stallion Hotel. A fun run of 3 kilometers on the first day was participated by more than 100 councilors. Later over 200 councilor members joined a tour of the Dahilahayan Forest Park in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Anchored on the theme WEEKLONG | page 9
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NPA leader yields to Philippine Army in Western Mindanao By AL JACINTO Regional editor-Zamboanga
PAGADIAN City––The Philippine Army is holding a ranking member of the communist rebel group New People’s Army who surrendered to authorities in Zamboanga del Sur province in Mindanao, officials said. Officials said Roger Apog, who goes by his alias es Ka Re y and ka B aj i k , b e l o n g s t o t h e Western Mindanao Regional Committee, and is now being held by the 53rd Infantry Battalion u n d e r Lt . C o l . Vi c t or Tanggawohn. Apog surrendered to Maj. Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz III. Photo by Al Jacinto
the army in the town of Bayog and is now cooperating with the investigations by the 1st Infantry Division. Maj. Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz III, the regional army commander, s a i d t h e s u r re n d e r of Apog is big blow to the rebel group operating in Zamboanga del Sur. “Your return to the folds of the law is a joy to your family. We only facilitated your safe surrender and please help the others so they may follow your footstep. Let us all ge t i nvo l ve d i n B ay a nihan works to achieve peace and progress in the countryside,” Cruz said.
The Philippine Army is expected to provide Apog a package of livelihood assistance and other aid that would help him and his family start a new life under the government’s Social Integration Program (SIP). T h e S I P, f o r m e r l y called Balik-Baril Program, involves a set of intervention for ex-rebels and their eventual transition to civilian life. The NPA, armed wing of the Communist Part y of t h e P h i l ippi n e s , is fighting for decades n ow to ove r t h row t he democratic government and install a Maoist state. (Mindanao Examiner)
Abu Sayyaf kills 3 in new attack in Basilan A MUG SHOT of Khair Mundos, an al-Qaeda link to the Abu Sayyaf, from the website of the US Rewards for Justice Program.
Snatched Chinese rescued ZAMBOANGA City––Philippine security forces rescued the last of 2 Chinese iron ore traders kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf following a clash Thursday that RESCUED | page 9
ZAMBOANGA City––At least 3 people were killed and six others wounded in an attack by Abu Sayyaf gunmen in the troubled province of Basilan, officials said Saturday. Officials said among those killed and wounded were government militias and workers of a rubber farm cooperative in Sumisip town. Initial army reports identified some of the attackers as Ahmad Aliman, Umair Wakil, Akbar Tampuri and Madi Umangkat. Capt. Albert Caber, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the gunmen opened fire on the victims who were heading home on their motorcycle in
the village of Sapah Bulak. Caber, who quoted a report from Col. Carlito Glavez, Jr., commander of the 104th Infantry Brigade in Basilan, said the victims just attended a forum with nongovernmental organizations, religious leaders and representatives of the Cooperative Development Authority. He said the rebels had previously attacked workers at the Tumahubong Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Integrated Development Cooperative Inc. Maj. Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz III, the regional army commander, ordered troops to help the local BASILAN | page 9
Provincial Chief of Staff Abdusakur Tan reads the statement of Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan during a public consultation in the province. Photo by Kim Uddin
FIL-CHINESE CHAMBER TURNS OVER 3 MORE SCHOOL BUILDINGS. From right to left, Federation of Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. President Mr. Tan Ching, City Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano, and Columbia International Food Products, Inc. President Mr. Reynaldo Y. Go jointly cut the ribbon and unveiled the marker during the Turn-over Ceremony of the 3 school buildings built by the federation giving the Pedro “Oloy”: N. Roa Sr. Elem. School 6 more new classrooms. Mr. Reynaldo Y. Go donated these school buildings under the Federation’s “Operation Barrio Schools” Project. CIO PHOTO
Butuan SP okays P23M Intelligence Fund measure By PAT SAMONTE and JOEL PORTUGAL
Sulu governor calls for rigorous implementation of expanded Armm law SULU––Provincial Governor Abdusakur Tan on Wednesday called for the rigorous implementation of the provisions of Republic Act 9054 or the Expanded ARMM Law passed on March 31, 2011.
ARMM refers to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to which Sulu and four other provinces – Basilan, Maguindanao, Tawi-Tawi and Lanao del Sur, including the cities of Marawi and Lamitan belong.
Tan made the call in a speech read by his Chief of Staff, Abdusakur, Jr. during a public consultation on the study and review of RA 9054 held at the Notre Dame of Jolo. A copy of the CALLS | page 9
BUTUAN City––The city council here approved Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr.’s P23 million Intelligence Fund in its regular session last week. With a 7-3 vote, the local legislative body passed the measure refiled by Councilor Angelo Calo after its original author, Councilor Ryan Culima, withdrew saying that the amount was “too big” and will be used for political purposes. Culima’s withdrawal caused a “stir” in the local Liberal Party and interpreted as a challenge to Amante’s influence in the city council. The ensuing controversy became more pronounced as Councilor Erwin Dano, an Amante ally, opposed the measure. Dano said he had been against the Intelligence Fund and “am surprisingly pleased that I am not alone in opposing it.” Aside from Calo, those who voted for the measure were Councilors Ramon Carampatana, Virgilio Nery, Jr., Jaime Cembrano, Jr., Josephine Marticion-Salise, Rauzil Carampatana and Nestor Amora. Councilors Randolph Plaza and Raul
Amoc voted against the Fund. Councilor Ramon Carampatana said “aside from the campaign against illegal logging and illegal mining, the city administration has shown that several projects can be initiated and accomplished with available funds. Let us give Mayor Amante the support that he needs and in the process, we are also contributing to the advancement of our city.” During the inauguration of this city’s CCTV surveillance system, Amante said “my administration is committed to keeping its promises to the people especially in our efforts in maintaining peace and order. We want the people to feel secure and protected as they enjoy the peace and tranquility of our city. We are committed to accomplish more. We want investors to come in and see for themselves that our community is prepared to welcome them with its improved peace and order situation. Because of this, business and capital will come in to provide employment and stir our economy. We are confident that our initiatives will in the long run result in positive changes in terms of forward development and progress of our city.”
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Congressman Rufus Rodriguez turns over the award money amounting to P25,000 cash and P1 million for an infrastructure project to FS Catanico as 3rd winner in Agri Pinoy –LGU category. The Agri Pinoy was a program under the Dept. of Agriculture in partnership with Cong. Rodriguez, Department of Education and the LGUs. Also in photo are Atty. Leon Gan, representing the City Mayors Office and Brgy chair Bienvenido Pimentel and members of barangay council.
300 evacuate as tribal war worsen in Socot GENERAL SANTOS City–– Close to 300 more families of a remote village in Lake Sebu town in South Cotabato have evacuated in the last two weeks due to a worsening tribal conflict in the area. John Lorca, operations chief of the South Cotabato Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), said in a radio interview that a total of 400 families or around 2,000 residents have already fled from three remote sitios
Four persons were reported killed since tribal war erupted last month
of Barangay Ned in Lake Sebu to escape from the raging tribal war between Moro and Lumadresidents in the area. E arlier this month, around 130 families fled the area for fear of getting caught in the middle of the conflict, which reportedly involved a group of Moro
bandits and Ubo tribal residents. Lorca said the evacuees came from sitios Suhay, Kitae and Narra of Barangay Ned and are currently taking temporary shelter at the barangay proper. He said the provincial government, through the PDRRMO, has already deliv-
Boat capsizes off Tawi-Tawi ZAMBOANGA City––A wooden boat capsized off the Tawi-Tawi and Filipino authorities on Thursday said as many as 7 people had drowned and that 5 passengers are unaccounted for. It said huge waves and string winds battered the boat before the vessel overturned in the middle of the sea. At least 15 people had been rescued by fishermen nearby, but efforts were continuing to find those that are missing or probably dead. The boat was heading to the capital town of Bongao when the tragedy struck on Tuesday. It was not immediately known whether women or children are among the dead and missing. Authorities did not say if the boat was registered at the local Marina or if the Coast Guard allowed the vessel to sail despite the bad weather. Days of heavy rains had caused flash floods in some areas in the southern region. al jacinto with mindanao examiner
ered the necessary assistance to the affected residents. “We’re continually monitoring the situation there and were on standby in case the evacuees need additional assistance,” Lorca said. Since the tribal war started last month, four persons have been killed while around 50 hectares of corn and peanut farmlands in the area were destroyed. A number of farm animals were left behind by some civilian residents when BUTUAN City––In line with the government’s campaign against illegal fishing, police and personnel of the muthey fled the area. nicipal enforcement action team (MEAT) apprehended two men for fishing with the use of fine mesh in violation of a local ordinance in Barangay Taganongan, Cortes, Surigao del Norte Thursday. While on seaborne patrol, the government men arrested Ronald Cortes Suarez, 32, and Jorge Vallescas levels of blood platelets Salinas, 34, and confiscated the prohibited fine mesh and blood plasma leakage, and their two-kilo fish catch. or into dengue shock synAuthorities said Cortes Municipal Ordinance No. 2, drome, where dangerously Section 26, Series of 2006 disallows the use of fine mesh low blood pressure occurs. locally called “lampornas” in fishing activities. Dengue is transmitted by The suspects were hauled to Cortes police station several species of mosquito including their fishing paraphernalia and fish catch for within the genus Aedes, booking. pat samonte and joel portugal principally A. aegypti.
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Dingy alert still up in ZamboPen ZAMBOANGA City––The city health office (CHO) has called on the people to remain alert against the spread of dengue which continue to rise following its outbreak in Zamboanga since May. Mayor Celso Lobregat and City Health Officer Dr. Rodelyn Agbulos declared a dengue outbreak or epidemic status last May when the number of cases reached 468 for that month. The threshold level for an epidemic for that month was supposed to be only 276 cases. Dr. Dulce Dagalea of the CHO’s City Epidemiolog y and Sur veillance Unit said the number of dengue cases has reached 2,630 cases with 26 deaths since January this year. The latest death was a child in Recodo barangay last August 29. Dr. Dagalea said stagnant waters brought by con-
tinued intermittent rains in Zamboanga since early this month provided breeding grounds for dengue carrying mosquitoes. Dagalea said the number of dengue cases peaked last May, after a rising number of cases; 194 cases in January; 160 cases in February; 234 cases in March and 247 cases in April. These four months were rated at an “alert” status. Dr. Dagalea said the massive cleanup campaign resulted to a drop in the number of cases from 468 cases in May to 487 cases in June, 399 cases in July, 327 cases in August and 134 cases for the first two weeks of September. The city health officer, Dr. Agbulos said that he could not lift the dengue epidemic status in Zamboanga since there is still a stream of patients going to hospitals and the city health office for treatment
of the disease. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapter in Zamboanga continues with its campaign for blood donations to keep up its stock of blood plasma needed by dengue patients. Among those barangays where dengue fever is prevalent and deaths occurred were Manicahan Aplaya, Putik, Maasin, Recodo, San Roque, Sta. Maria, Tugbungan, Tumaga, Mampang and Latap. About dengue D e ng u e fe ve r, a l s o known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. In a small proportion of cases the disease develops into the life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever, resulting in bleeding, low
The virus has four different types; infection with one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of severe complications. As there is no vaccine, prevention is sought by reducing the habitat and the number of mosquitoes and limiting exposure to bites. Treatment of acute dengue is supportive, using either oral or intravenous rehydration for mild or moderate disease, and intravenous fluids and blood transfusion for more severe cases. with wikipedia.org
Abad belied heading ‘coup’ against Enrile BUDGET Secretary Florencio Abad Friday denied allegations he spearheaded a plan to unseat Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile. “It is absolutely not true,” he said in a statement. “In the first place, why would we do that to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who has proven to be a reliable ally of the President? That is simply preposterous,” he added. News about the coup plot was allegedly revealed by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV after a tiff between the two senators, which transpired after Trillanes questioned Enrile’s part over a bill seeking to divide the province of Camarines Sur. In turn, Enrile disclosed Trillanes’ trips to China, allegedly as a special envoy to China on the issue of the Scarborough Shoal. These accusations made Trillanes leave the majority bloc and instead join the minority.
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Conflict of interest NOW THAT CONG. PETER UNABIA is certain of running for Congress in Misamis Oriental’s first district, who could be running at the second district? Incumbent Cong. Bambi Emano, 2nd District, Misamis Oriental, is running for governor in the province. Emano is dead set of leaving his last unfinished term in the second district. With a vacant post and without a strong contender, the congressional post in the province 2nd district is open to Cris Diaz anyone interested. Earlier, the name of Juliet Uy, now serving her last term as town mayor of Villanueva, popped up. Uy’s husband, former provincial vice Governor Julio Uy, is running for Villanueva’s top post. Twice Julio tried his luck in Congress. In both instances, Julio was a loser. Perhaps, with the wife Juliet running for Congress, things would be different. However, will Juliet survive? Juliet is facing an enigma. The problem is not money but the choice of political party. Initially, there were rumors that Juliet would be comfortable as Padayon Pilipino bet in Misamis Oriental’s second district. However, Juliet failed to get Padayon’s endorsement for obvious reasons. First, the Padayon Pilipino has already readied a line-up for the mayoral post in the municipal town of Villanueva. It would be awkward for Padayon to field Juliet as official congressional candidate while her husband Julio would slug it out with a Padayon bet in Villanueva. People close to Padayon said that had the couple Juliet and Julio negotiated earlier, things would have been different. Given the scenario, Juliet would have no choice but to join either with the Liberal Party or with the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA). Joining the Liberal Party is also another headache for Juliet in the province’s second district. Former Cong. Jun Baculio is the head of the Liberal Party in the second district. Lately, reports had it that Baculio also asked Padayon’s possible support. Certainly, Baculio is currently facing some questions on conflict of interest. Baculio knows that running under Liberal Party with Padayon as his endorser is out of context. How could Baculio run under the Liberal Party ticket while getting an endorsement from a group coming from the other side of the fence? Whether Baculio and Juliet Uy will clash with each other in the fight for the congressional seat is a question everybody is keenly watching. It is, however, definite that the Padayon would field a candidate the province second district. React: crisguardian@yahoo.com
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The very best THINK a minute. What’s the difference between the best and second best? Between average and excellent? The difference between a good sports team and a great one? It’s the hard work, training and discipline. You can only get out of something what you put into it. “The enemy of the best is second best.” Successful people sweat the small stuff and work hard at the details. That’s what makes them successful. But many of us just can’t be bothered to do our very best work. We look for shortcuts and the easier way to do things. Our problem is we just want to “get by” with work that is acceptable, but not work that is our very best. There’s a story about a
Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst builder who went on a trip overseas, so he put his manager in charge of building a new house. He told his manager to use only the best materials and not to take any shortcuts to save money or time. The boss wanted this new house to be excellent and the very best. After the boss left, however, his manager did not follow those instructions. Instead he cheated and kept his boss’ money for himself.
He used the cheapest, junk building materials. He did everything the cheap, easy way, thinking his boss would never know. After his boss returned and saw the new house, he told his manager: “Only you and your family deserve to live in this beautiful house. I’m giving this house to you! It’s your new home!” So how about you? Are you doing your very best in life? At your job? At home? At school? Are you working hard
to be the best father and husband you can be? Are you trying to be the best mother and wife you can be? Remember, God gave us His very best: His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. So He hopes that we will give back to Him our very best—not just our second best. Does he deserve anything less? After all, He created you to enjoy His very best. So why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for not living the way you know you should. Then ask Him to take charge of your character and give you His help. Then you can start disciplining yourself to always be your best, and never again have to settle for second best. Just Think a Minute.
MMDA b-day bash turns into Bible study LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided…” (Proverbs 16:6, the Holy Bible). -oooMMDA BIRTHDAY BASH TACKLES BIBLICAL SOLUTION TO FLOODS: The birthday party in honor of Deputy Chairman Alex Cabanilla of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), held at the MMDA office in Makati City Friday night, September 21, 2012, turned out to be a gathering of people who, despite their diverse backgrounds, all agreed that Metro Manila’s flood problem should now be tackled not only from its technical aspects but from its spiritual point of view as well. Based on specific provisions of the Bible, particularly its Matthew 7:24-27 and Deuteronomy 28:15,
Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio 22-23, Cabanilla’s guests agreed that, side by side with the current flood mitigating or prevention programs being undertaken by MMDA, there should be an effort to educate officials of MMDA in particular and of the national government in general, that battling floods could be effectively done with what the Bible has been teaching for a long, long time now. Cabanilla’s guests included former MMDA deputy chairman Cesar Lacuna, presidential cousin and TV host Ms. Jackie Aquino of the Movie and
Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and a male friend, surgeon Dr. Art Platon, and yours truly. The surprise of the evening was that Ms. Jackie produced a Bible right out of her cellphone, enabling us to discuss the Word of God and conduct a Bible study about calamities. Wow! -oooBIBLICAL DIMENSIONS OF RAINS, FLOODS AND GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE: In Matthew 7:24-27, we can read Jesus saying that rains, floods and strong
winds will surely come, and would bring death and destruction to people who are considered “fools”, but would not harm people who are called “wise”. Fools, Jesus said, are those who listen to His Word, but do not obey them. Wise men are those who listen to His Word and obey them carefully. In Deuteronomy 28:15, 22-23, we can read God, the Father, warning mankind through Moses that, if they no longer listen to Him, and no longer carefully obey His commands, His curses numbering 53 in all will come upon them and destroy and kill them, and among these curses are global warming and climate change. “The Lord will strike you… with scorching heat and drought, with blight and mildew, which will plague you until you STUDY | page 9
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TO CAMPAIGN cost money any way one looks at it. To spend for an election will only make it imMINDANAO DAILY NEWS perative to retrieve your expenses. PUBLISHER Printing paraphernalia to proMER M. SUDARIA mote ones name easily smacks into M Ä ¦ Ù the “epal” issues now popularized, RUEL V. PELONE ALLAN M. MEDIANTE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE EDITOR thanx to “Juana change.” JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA Visiting the barangays and trying MELANIE RIVERA MANAGING EDITOR A ò Ùã®Ý®Ä¦ to reach out to the common “tao” CRIS DIAZ is frustrating with issues they don’t ASSOCIATE EDITOR ALBERT MOLIT understand or care for other than Harry Tambuatco SHAUN ALEJANDRAE UY CIRCULATION promises of riches. SPORTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR The incumbents have the upper hand having handed JUN ESCUADRO BEN ARCHE out monies and food to their constituents as tradition R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-DAVAO RIZA O. ARES PAT SAMONTE dictates. LIEZL A. DELOSO R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-C Ù ¦ No matter the violation and the corrupt practices, JOE PALABAO AL JACINTO RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS these are accepted norms that paralyze communities R ¦®ÊÄ ½ E ®ãÊÙ-Z Ã Ê Ä¦ M Ù» ã®Ä¦ CÊÄÝç½ã ÄãÝ towards dynasties and oligarchs. GERRY LEE GORIT What has happened to our communities who no P«ÊãÊ JÊçÙÄ ½®ÝãÝ ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ããù. ÙÊ ÙãÊ . Äã ¦Ê ¹Ù. longer hold dialogues with the people about the more URIEL C. QUILINGUING L ¦ ½ CÊçÄÝ ½Ý E ®ãÊÙ® ½ CÊÄÝç½ã Äã important issues?
The hand-to-mouth circumstances of the less fortunate will always prevail so it seems. The poor are trapped with the give-away money strategy that is practiced all year round. Local government has found ways to retrieve these expenses outwitting all forms of audit while the comelec has been skirted with dynasty issue volitions with their legal registry for candidacies. Political parties with flirtatious butterflies compound our problems with politicians lusting for another mandate only to secure more wealth. Who is it, who are they that will save the people, the country and our degradation as a society? The fourth estate being media should shoulder this responsibility and yet it is they with their particular biases and proprietary interests that prevail over the very national patrimony they should uphold considering this is their golden goose. Sustainability is no longer a virtue but political interests that are upheld. As for the people––do they really care, do you even PREVAIL | page 9
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41 women complete training on handicraft-making By Apipa P. Bagumbaran MARAWI City––For ty-one women from the municipality of Tugaya were awarded training certificates, September 16, being pilot beneficiaries of a special training on handicraft-making. Dubbed as Handicraft for Peace, the program was geared towards empowering women economically, while complementing
the effort in promoting peace in the province. The training program included dressmaking, langkit weaving (sash to enhance the malong), baor (treasure chest) making, and antoweras (beads) making, TESDA Provincial Director Tarhata Mapandi said. She added it was a joint undertaking of TESDA Provincial Office, the Bangsamoro Devel-
opment Agency (BDA), and the International Monitoring Team (TEAM) Mindanao, under its Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Component (HRDC). The BDA is an arm of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that manages rehabilitation and development projects in the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, while the IMT-
HRDC observes and monitors the humanitarian, rehabilitation and development aspects of the implementation of cessation of hostilities between the government and the MILF. IMT-HRDC Coordinator Dr. Rena Korber, who was one of the guests during the culmination rites, underscored the important role of women as peacekeepers. “From all wars and conflicts
in the world, we know that the best peacekeepers are we, women, because we do not only care for ourselves but also for the family,” she emphasized. She also said that women have the greatest intention for good lives for their children. After the culmination rites, an exhibit was launched to showcase the finished products of the graduates. (APB/PIA-10/asf )
95 recruits pledge to protect the people By LT. COL. EUGENIO JULIO C. OSIAS IV (INF) PA
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City– A total of 95 recruits, who will undergo a six-month Candidate Soldier Course, have pledged to serve the country and people in ceremonies held here, yesterday morning. Mostly coming from different provinces of Regions 10 and 13, the recruits belong to Class 302-12 of the course. The candidate soldiers have passed the Philippine Army Aptitude Test Battery (PAATB) and general physi-
cal examination, as basis for their selection. They also underwent skills test and series of interviews during the selection process. Upon completion, they will be enlisted to the Philippine Army with the rank of private. During the training, they are expected to be transformed and molded from being ‘boys’ into real ‘men’, professional and disciplined soldiers of the people. The oath-taking was graced by Lieutenant Col-
The K to 12 Program By LORELYN E. BORJA Techer III Balingasag Central School
The K to 12 program is the framework of Philippine basic education in which it covers kindergarten, six years of primary education, four years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school meeting the need to enhance the poor quality of basic education in the country as reflected in the low achievement scores of the Filipino students in National Achievement Tests (NAT) and Trends in International Mathematics and Sci-
ence Study (TIMSS) among others. It was made mandatory effective School Year (SY) 2012-2013 through the signing of Republic Act No. 10157 entitled “An Act Institutionalizing the Kindergarten Education into the B asic Education System and Appropriating Funds Therefor” on January 20, 2012. This program has four salient features; Universal Kindergarten Education, Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education, Core Academic Area, and Specializations.
onel Maurito L. Licudine, the acting division chief of staff, as the keynote speaker. Officers, civilian employees and enlisted personnel of 4ID and families of candidate soldiers also witnessed the event. Brigadier General Romeo L Gapuz, acting commander of 4ID said, “This is another batch of soldiers, who will soon become peace and development advocates, in line with the Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan.” He assured the families
of the candidate soldiers that “you will be proud of your sons. The training they will be undergoing will make them a better person,
Benefits of the K to 12 Program By LORELYN E. BORJA Techer III Balingasag Central School
Grounded on the urgent call for quality basic education and high employment rate, this program will place Philippine education at par with the international standards for education. It will also be a contributing factor on the development of the students as to the graduates that they will posses competencies and skills to hook the appropriate job market and that they will capable of catching up productive entrepreneurship, employment, and more elevated education disciplines and that they will be recognized abroad.
disciplined, competent and human rights advocates.” Lt. Col. Licudine challenged the trainers to mold the recruits into becoming
good and professional soldiers. What they will become in the future as soldiers will defend on how they were trained.” (EJCO IV/asf )
K to 12: A solution or a complication? By LORELYN E. BORJA Techer III Balingasag Central School
Is K to 12 a solution to poor employment rates and basic competencies of our graduates or an add up complication to the student’s interest and parents’ pockets? Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia with a ten-year basic education cycle, one of the grass roots for the birth of the K to 12 program. And because of the congested curriculum offered in elementary and high school, this may lead to insufficient competencies acquired by the students per see the teacher-student ratio. As experts say, when
one will finish senior high school at the age of 18, then he or she will be more emotionally and socially aware to enter college. On the other hand, others say that the interest of the students to pursue and finish college will be lessened as they will spend 12 years basic education and that it will be a burden to the parents in sending their children to school. However, the government is in its head start to “globally competitive objective” for the Filipino students. Let’s just see where K to 12 program will take our graduates to; anyway, years from now, statistics will speak.
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Coal Asia to buy stake in VenturOil COAL ASIA HOLDINGS INC., holder of the country’s second largest coal reserves, recently struck a deal to purchase a stake in VenturOil, a company that expects to start producing up to 11,440 bbl of oil per day by 2013 which translates to a gross cash flows of over US$315 million. Coal Asia’s entry into the very lucrative oil and gas business will be done through its affiliate Colossal Petroleum Corp. Coal Asia is eyeing to acquire a stake in VenturOil’s Service Contract 6 for both Cadlao and Bonita oil fields where VenturOil holds a 20% undivided interest and 12.88% interest respectively. An independent valuation of Venturoil’s Service Contract 6 has placed the value at between US$96m – US$190m. The deal will be subject to the approval of the DOE and the parties will have 90 days from the signing of an MOA to work out the salient terms of the buy-in. The Cadlao field, located 40 kilometers off the
Established in October 2006, VenturOil is an oil production and exploration company in the Philippines... northwest coast of Palawan island, was developed in 1981 for its rich oil deposits producing 11 million barrels of oil from two wells,
Dealing with cyber-bullying: stop, block, tell STOP, BLOCK, TELL. This is how kids can put an end to cyber-bullying before it goes completely haywire, according to a guidance counselor. Michele Alignay, who has dealt with several cases of online bullying as a school guidance counselor, explained three initial steps to address bullying: • stop chatting or replying to the bully; • block the person from the networking site or medium where the exchanges take place; and • tell someone about the incident like parents, school authorities The role of the screen shot “It has more impact because everything is public,” Alignay explained, saying cyber-bullying, which often involves school-age kids, should be addressed quickly and not taken lightly. With verbal abuse channeled online, the means to fight back is also quite techie—the print screen command. Alignay said a screen shot of the comment thread, for example on Facebook, will show clearly who said what to whom.
A screen shot should be captured immediately though, as users can delete comments they have made in real time. It also serves as an unbiased record that will help parents and school authorities take necessary disciplinary action or interventions. Defining bullying Alignay, who said cases of cyber-bullying are more common among girls, also talked about the thin line that separates bullying, which has a victim and an aggressor and outright fighting where two or more people bash one other online. The definition of bullying can be clouded when both parties involved overstep their boundaries and proceed to make a clear-cut case of cyber-bullying evolve into an all-out word war with no clear victim and perpetrator. The home front remains an influential sphere for kids, where Alignay recommends they be taught about the idea of proper “netiquette” or internet etiquette to safeguard them from cyber-bullying. Nirva’ana Ella Delacruz of cbcpnews. com
but production ceased in 1991 due to high operating costs and low oil prices. Reviving the potential of Cadlao, the Cadlao Redevelopment Project was carried out after independent reports certified remaining oil reserves at the site of around six million barrels. VenturOil has already partnered with Australian
oil firms Blade Petroleum and Raisama Energy for the completion of the Cadlao project. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, VenturOil’s 20% stake in the partnership is fully funded with Raisama Energy covering the entire share of Venturoil in the development cost of the
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Cadlao project Established in October 2006, VenturOil is an oil production and exploration company in the Philippines investing in fast cash flow assets and developing them into profitable assets in the shortest possible time at the most cost effective means possible. Coal Asia remains to
be a serious player in the energy sector as it targets more contracts to level up its game with other major players in the industry. It recently obtained both the Securities and Exchange C ommission and Philippine Stock Exchange’s approval for its P800-million initial public offering.
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Japan’s Itochu Corp. buys Dole for US$1.7bn cash KO R O NA DA L C it y – – Thousands of workers of Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) have been assured of jobs following the company’s sale to Japanese trading giant Itochu Corp., a labor leader said on Thursday. Francis Gales, president of the Labor Employees Association of Dolefil-Polomolok Hourlies (LEADPH), said the employees were formally informed of the deal in a special meeting called by the management Wednesday afternoon. Simon Denye, Dolefil managing director, addressed two batches of company employees at the firm’s gymnasium. “It’s business as usual for the company despite the [looming] change in ownership. For now, we have been assured that
• No retrenchment or offers of termination of service • Business as usual, operations continue there’s no retrenchment or offers of termination of service,” Gales said. LEAD-PH represents around 3,600 employees. Gales said their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the management “will remain in place” and that Denye assured the workers it will be respected until its expiration. The five-year CBA of the management and LEAD-PH is now on its second year. A company source said that Denye has also issued an internal memorandum assuring workers and contractors of continuity of operation. “This is a welcome de-
velopment because Itochu is a giant trading company,” the source said, noting, “It’s business as usual for us.” Dolefil, based in nearby Polomolok, South Cotabato, is the largest multinational company operating in Region 12 since 1963. It has pineapple plantations in at least 13,000 hectares (ha) in the province through lease agreements. This is the largest pineapple plantation of parent Dole Food Co., Inc. (Dole) in Asia. Dolefil also produces banana and papaya in another 13,000 ha of leased lands in South Cotabato and other parts of Mindanao through its Stanfilco
division. In 2006, Dolefil acquired the bankrupt T’boli Agro Industrial Development, Inc., which has a pineapple cannery in Surallah, South Cotabato and a contracted pineapple plantation area estimated to be at least at 2,000 ha in Surallah and nearby T’boli town. Gales said that Dolefil would create a team, including those from the finance and marketing divisions, to work out the transition scheme with Itochu, Japan’s third largest trading company. In a Sept. 17 statement, Dole, chaired by David Murdock, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Itochu for the sale of Dole’s worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses for US$ 1.685 billion in cash.
Real estate brokers to meet in Davao City By BEN D. ARCHE, Regional editor-Davao
DAVAO City––The 34 National Convention and Election of Officers of the Real Estate Brokers Association Inc. (Rebap) is set on November 22 to 24 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel here. Rebap national president Margaret D. Gaw said during the recent Club 888 Forum at the Marco Polo Hotel Davao, they expect at least 500 guests and members to attend the three-day gathering. To grace the assembly is no less than Vice President Jejomar Binay as guest of honor, according to Evelyn A. Espardinez, Rebap vice president for international affairs. Espardinez said Davao City Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio and City Planning and Development Office (DCPO) officer-in-charge Roberto P. Alabado III are also expected to be present
in the occasion. Binay will give an update on the state of real estate brokers in the country today and discuss about global standard in consonant with this year’s theme “Pioneering on Global Standard,” Espardines added. Emily Q. Duterte, Rebap past national president, real estate brokers today have been professionalized as they now get their license from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The 1,5000 Rebap members who belong to the 28 chapters nationwide are all licensed real estate brokers and accredited sales agents. To back up Republic Act (RA) 9646 or the Real Estate Service Act, the group said it will continue to expand by establishing more chapters and members in key areas of the country’s 16 regions.
Maybank inaugurates 53rd Branch in Tarlac MAYBANK RECENTLY INAUGURATED ITS 53RD BRANCH IN TARLAC CITY, affirming its confidence and commitment to grow in the Philippines. A mass was officiated by Archbishop Florentino Cinense of Tarlac, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. Among those present during the event were Tarlac City Mayor Gelacio Ace Manalang (2nd from left), William Co of Tarlac New World Trading (leftmost), Doña Mary “Maring” Chan of Fortune Restaurant (center), Benjamin Chan and Hung Pik Ha of Benry and BMC 888 (2nd and 3rd from the right), and Ms. Lydia Co of the Tarlac City Tourism Office (rightmost). The event was also attended by Tarlac’s business community and residents
and Maybank officials. Maybank Tarlac branch is located at 105 Benry Square, No. 1 F. Tanedo St., Poblacion, Tarlac City. Maybank Philippines is a member of the Maybank Group, Malaysia’s largest and leading financial services provider, with presence in 19 countries worldwide, including key cities such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, London, Jakarta and Singapore. Backed by over US$142 billion in group assets, Maybank is currently ranked fourth among South East Asia’s top banks. Maybank Philippines will be moving its new Head Office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City by the end of 2012. For more information, log-on to www.maybank2u.com.ph.
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“Pagkakaisa, Kapayapaan at Pagtutupad sa Batas, Tungo sa Matatag na Republika,” the federation’s celebration ended with members planning for their coming Christmas get-together with giving of symbolical rings to councilors serving their last term of office. The other officers of the federation are Marc Anthony Bagaipo (vice president), Meriam C. Calam (secretary), Syremae N. Emano (treasurer), Felix Ratunil (auditor), Ralph Galarrita Jr. (public relations officer) and Oscar Romero (sergeant-at-arms). The board of directors are Arseluzminda Kho, Oscar Tabamo, Edwin Dagasuhan, Herman Balabat and Errol Dadole (deceased).
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fragmentation grenade on the convoy of Ukol Talumpa of Labangan town in downtown Pagadian City while heading back home from shopping. The attack, which occurred at around 5.40 p.m. on Wednesday, was believed to be politically motivated, police and military said. Army explosives experts were sent to the area to help police investigate the blast and soldiers found fragments of the grenade. No individual or group claimed responsibility for the attack, but Maj. Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz III, the regional army commander, said they are stepping up security patrol in the outskirts of Zamboanga del Sur to help the local police force secure Pagadian from lawless elements. “We are closely coordinating with the police to ensure peace not only in the province, but Pagadian as well,” Cruz told the Mindanao Examiner. In 2010, Talumpa and his niece were injured in an attack by suspected hired killers on their car in Manila. (Mindanao Examiner)
chemicals they use in their products. Baconguis said there are only five chemicals regulated under Republic Act 6969 or the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990. “As a long term solution, DENR must work towards a zero discharge policy for industries,” she said. The labelling of TNC’s facility was part of the series of activities of the environment group highlighting industrial pollution. Last week, the group launched the “Right-toKnow Water Patrol Expedition” to expose and investigate water polluters along Marikina River and Laguna Lake. Laguna Lake, also called Laguna de Bay, is the largest lake in the Philippines and the third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia (in terms of surface area), after Tonle Sap in Cambodia and Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. Marikina Riverm a river in eastern Metro Manila, is a tributary of Pasig River with headwaters in the Sierra Madre Mountains in Rodriguez, Rizal.
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perish. The sky over your head will be bronze, the ground beneath you iron…” God warned. The question now is: are these curses happening now? Sure, they are happening now, and, if we are to believe the Bible, they will continue to happen until we all perish. -oooLIVE THE BIBLE TO AVOID DEATH AND DESTRUCTION: Of course, people will say that nothing will ever happen by just reading the Bible. That is true, for even the Bible is clear about that. It will not be sufficient for anyone to simply read its pages. What is required is that after reading, we must all endeavor to live what we have read. This is what James 1: 22 says: “… Do not merely listen to the word, and so from page 1 deceive yourselves. Do what system compels indus- it says. Anyone who listens tries to made public the to the word but does not do
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what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. “But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do…” If we read Deuteronomy 28:15, 22-23 and Matthew 7:24-27, we find the same admonition. Listen and then obey. We should do these both, while there is still time. -oooREACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193 and 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com
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care? Painting this dark picture is being perspective without a doubt but in politics it is all about the prospective. The promise, the lure of successes and the 21st century slogan… hope and change! The executive branch is busy with damage control while our legislature is occupied with name calling and its un-parliamentary proceedings. The Judiciary will somehow discredit if not decapitate its head one way or other, meanwhile poor Juan dela Cruz is busy with the lotto and game shows that will bring them immediate relief. The Church is somewhat divided without leaders to whip its flock now in disarray with the overpopulation of Christian sects that aggrandize themselves only to further confuse the populace with their special interests. Who dammit… can lead us into this next election? The answers for sure are always biased but one thing for sure––dynasties should not prevail!
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police force run after the rebels, who are largely blamed by the police and military to the spate of terrorism and kidnappings in
Basilan, one of five provinces under the Muslim autonomous region. “We are saddened by the death of civilians and unarmed government militias. Our operations still continue against the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan,” he told the Mindanao Examiner. Just this week, Abu Sayyaf rebels also attacked an army detachment in Sumisip’s Upper Cabengbeng village. The rebels, headed by Commander Botong, attacked the post sparking a fire fight, but there were no reports of casualties. (Mindanao Examiner)
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speech was obtained by the the Mindanao Examiner. The consultation was organized by the Committee on Amendments, Revisions and Codification of Laws of ARMM’s Regional Legislative Assembly. “I have been consistent with my espousal for a reformed ARMM and I think I am the first among the governors of component provinces in the region to have publicly called for changes in the autonomous region, and even went as far as calling for its abolition, if only to draw attention to the growing discontentment and displeasure relative to governance or the lack of it,” Tan said. He said that the ARMM leadership is now racing against time to fulfill the need for substantial reformative initiatives to satisfy the clamor of the constituents for concrete and visible changes. “For more than two decades the region failed to lift itself from being one of the poorest in the country despite the substantial resources at its disposal,” said Tan, who cited his province’s experience of recovering from the ill-effects of war and security threats and the parallel implementation of the peace process and other development efforts. “We are proud of our achievement along this line of policy and there is indeed no reason why we in the region cannot replicate this if we move truly as one cohesive autonomous
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region; united in resolve and determination,” Tan said, adding there are some provisions in the RA 9054 which were intended to open opportunities “that we may showcase our capabilities and qualifications to hold high national positions.” “We have yet to be fully informed on the steps that have been taken or the steps the Regional Government and the Honorable Regional Assembly will take to rigorously pursue these provisions of the law,” Tan said. (Mindanao Examiner)
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from page 2 left 3 gunmen dead and another captured in the southern port city of Zamboanga, officials told the Mindanao Examiner. Officials said Jampong LinYuankai, 38, was rescued in the village called Calabasa this week. Kidnappers last month freed his compatriot Jian Luo, 48, in Zamboanga City in exchange for P5 million ransom. The kidnappers originally demanded $5 million for their safe release. The two men are natives of Guangdong province and are engaged in buying and selling of manganese and other minerals. They were kidnapped from their apartment in Kabasalan town in Zamboanga Sibugay province where the foreigners had been operating since last year. The details of the daring rescue operations carried by elite members of the police and military were not immediately known, but security forces clashed with the group of a notorious militant leader Khair Mundos, who has links with al-Qaeda terror network. It was unknown whether Mundos was among those killed in the clash or not, but one report identified some of the kidnappers as Ajijul Temeng, Tago Pingli and Termije. The fighting last about 15 minutes and there were no reports of casualties on either the police or military side. Mundos is wanted both by the Philippine and US authorities for his role in the transfer of alQaeda funds to the Abu Sayyaf which had been used to carry out terror attacks in Mindanao and other parts of the country. According to the US Rewards for Justice Program, Mundos is a key leader and financier of the Abu Sayyaf. He was arrested in May 2004 and confessed to having arranged the transfer of funds from al-Qaeda to Abu Sayyaf chieftain Khadafy Janjalani. But in February 2007, Mundos escaped from the Kidapawan Provincial
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Jail in North Cotabato province. “Because of his leadership position in the Abu Sayyaf Group, whose terrorist attacks have resulted in the deaths of US and Filipino citizens, US authorities consider Mundos to be a threat to US and Filipino citizens and interests,” the Rewards for Justice said on its website about Mundos and Washington offered up to $500,000 reward for his capture. The Rewards for Justice Program continues to be one of the most valuable US Government assets in the fight against international terrorism. Since the inception of the program in 1984, the US government paid more than $100 million to over 70 people who provided “actionable” information that put terrorists behind bars or prevented acts of international terrorism worldwide. It said the program played a significant role in the arrest of international terrorist Ramzi Yousef, who was convicted in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Philippine authorities also linked Yousef to the Abu Sayyaf. (Mindanao Examiner) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late LEO OMAR M. MABULAY, who died on April 9, 2007, left a certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows; Lot No. 23085-B-3-BI-J-2, CAD-237, PSD-10-052977, located at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing an area of (5,928) SQUARE METERS, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE, made and entered into by and among the following, to wit; ROBERTO Y. MABULAY, SR. of legal age, widow, Filipino with residence at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, ROBERTO M. MABULAY, JR., of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, RICO ROMEO M. MABULAY, of legal age, married, Filipino, with Residence Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, MARCO ANTONIO M. MABULAY, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City and ROWENA AMOR MABULAY-JOHNDROW, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. For and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (PHP 100,000) Philippine Currency in hand paid by SPS. CHARLITO V. ALBANA and MARIVIC M. ALBANA, of legal ages, Filipinos and with residence at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, by way of absolute sale unto the said Vendee their heirs, successors and assigns that certain portion of residential which described as follow more particularly; Lot 23086-B-3-B1-J-2-C Psd-10-062287. Containing an area of (202) Square Meters, as per Doc. No. 324; Page No. 65; Book No. 371; Series of 2012, under Notary Public of ATTY. MACODI M. AGUS. MDN: SEPT. 24, OCT. 1 & 8, 2012
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Phoenix Petroleum plants trees to save Davao’s Watershed PHOENIX PETROLEUM PHILIPPINES, INC. planted 1,000 hard wood seedlings during the Phoenix Kadayawan Run Tree Planting activity held on September 15, 2012 at the Malagos Watershed, Calinan, Davao City. The tree-planting activity is part of the Kadayawan Phoenix ‘I Recycle’ Run held last August 12, 2012, where the company promised to plant one tree for every registered runner. With 3,000 runners who participated, 3,000 trees were pledged to be planted at the Talomo-Lipadas watershed. A total of 210 volunteers from Phoenix Petroleum, Davao Doctors Hospital, Southpoint School, Davao City Water District, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, Holy
Cross of Davao College, Scoop, and TV5 helped plant Narra and Acacia seedlings. Additional 2,000 seedlings were donated by Maynilad, making the total number of trees to be planted reach 5,000. The rest of the seedlings will be planted through Phoenix Petroleum’s project partner Davao City Water District at the company’s 5-hectare adopted site in Talomo-Lipadas Watershed. Phoenix Petroleum Philippines is the leading independent oil company with an expanding network of operations nationwide. It is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots, and storage and transport services.
Tree planting volunteers sign the commitment wall as their pledge to help protect the environment during the Phoenix Kadayawan Run Tree Planting activity held on September 15, 2012 at the Malagos Watershed, Calinan, Davao City. Tree planting is part of the Phoenix Petroleum’s Corporate Social Responsibility projects under environment. Aside from environment, other core programs of the company are Education, Health and Safety, and Outreach and Disaster Relief.
Hon. ARRISH T. CANONIGO MARC ANTHONY BAGAIPO MERIAM C. CALAM SYREMAE N. EMANO FELIX RATUNIL
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President RALPH GALARRITA JR. - P.R.O. V-President OSCAR ROMERO - Sgt. at Arms Secretary Board of Directors Treasurer ARSELUZMINDA KHO OSCAR TABAMO EDWINDAGASUHAN Auditor HERMAN BALABAT ERROL DADOLE (Deceased)