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Freed Indonesian sailors return home, Jakarta says no ransom was paid
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Sulu Gov. Totoh Tan speaks on the phone while feeding the 10 Indonesian sailors who were freed by the Abu Sayyaf in Jolo town in the southern Philippines on May 1, 2016 after more than a month in captivity. (Mindanao Examiner)
Residente ng Lanao Sur buhos suporta kina Tan, Binladen at Duterte! MARAWI CITY – Bago ang halalan, dinagsa ng libo-libong Muslim ang sentro ng Marawi City sa Lanao del Sur upang isulong ang kandidatura nina ARMM gubernatorial candidate Sakur Tan, Binladen Sharief sa ARMM vice governor at presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte, ayon sa Bangsamoro News. Nagmula ang mga ito mula sa ibat-ibang lugar sa Lanao del Sur, isa sa 5 lalawigan ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao at
miyembro ng ibat-ibang civil society groups na nagsama-sama lamang kamakalawa upang suportahan ang sina Tan na siyang incumbent Sulu vice governor, at Duterte na mayor naman ng Davao City, at Binladen na kilalang maimpluwensya sa ARMM. Kilala si Duterte sa pagtulong sa mga Muslim residents sa Davao City. Ang tatlong kandidato ang sinasabing “magbibigay sagot sa hinaing ng Bangsamoro. Nasa puso nila ang Bangsamoro,” sabi pa ni
Amana Ali, isang estuyante sa Marawi City. “Si Binladen na wala pa sa posisyon ay marami ng nagawa at marami ng natulungan,” ani naman ni Amer Langco, na isang vendor. Ayon naman kay Adnan, kaya siya sumama sa marsa ay dahil kay Tan: “Nakita ko kay Sakur na matulungin at madaling lapitan.” Naunang inindorso ng ma-impluwensyang Ompia party si Tan bilang kanilang official candidate sa ARMM gubernatorial race.
NGCP fails to secure own power pylons COTABATO CITY – The privately-owned National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has failed anew to secure and protect its transmission lines in the restive Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao following another bombing last week in Lanao del Sur province. NGCP said Tower 25 in the village of Linamon in Ramain town was bombed on May 3 and cut off electricity in many areas there. The steel pylon is part of 138 kilovolt Agus 2Kibawe line. It was the second time that the tower had been attacked since December 24 last year.
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“This is the 6th bombing of NGCP towers this year. Restoration of Tower 25 will commence as soon as the area is secured. The company stresses that the bombings only serve to increase the burden of the public, which must suffer through service interruptions when towers are bombed,” NGCP said in a statement. It previously blamed the Sambitory family where the tower is erected for allegedly not cooperating with the NGCP and refusing them access to conduct repairs of damaged pylon. Many landowners claimed they were not being paid by the NGCP for the use of
their land. Just last month, two power pylons were also bombed in North Cotabato province. The twin bombings of Towers 95 and 96 of the Kibawe-Kabacan 138kilovolt line occurred in the villages of Kitulaan and Aroman in Carmen town. No individual or group claimed responsibility for the latest attack, but different rebel groups operate in Lanao del Sur. In March, Tower 63 was also bombed in the town of Aleosan also in North Cotabato province – two months after it had been toppled down by a blast in January. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Tinatayang nasa kalahating milyon ang mga botante sa Lanao del Sur. Nitong buwan
lamang ay nasa Zamboanga si Duterte na kung saan ay libo-libong katao rin ang dumagsa sa
rally nito na ginawa sa City Coliseum sa Barangay Tetuan. (Mindanao Examiner)
Dinagsa ng libo-libong Muslim ang sentro ng Lanao del Sur sa Marawi City upang isulong ang kandidatura nina ARMM gubernatorial candidate Sakur Tan, Binladen Sharief sa ARMM vice governor at presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte.(Bangsamoro News)
Supporter of Maguindanao Governor Mangudadatu killed MAGUINDANAO – A staunch supporter of Maguindanao Governor Toto Mangudadatu was killed in North Upi town ahead of national polls . Motorcycle gunmen ambushed Lorenzo Talma while heading home. Police were still investigating the motive of the killing whether it was connected to clan war or family feud or had something to do
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with politics. Talma was also a supporter of North Upi Mayor Ramon Piang and reelectionist Governor Mujiv Hataman of the volatile Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). No individual or group claimed responsibility for the killing of Talma. Clan war is rampant in the restive province of Maguindanao where
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Mangudadatu is being challenged by an influential Muslim leader Datu Ali Midtimbang, who is running along with the powerful Ampatuan clan under the United Nationalist Alliance. Talma belonged to the Liberal Party of Mangudadatu and Hataman, and Piang. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Freed Indonesian sailors return home, TUNITY OPPORTUNITY Jakarta says no ransom was paid BUSINESS OPPOR Acce pting Str ate gic P ar tner s to Accepting Stra tegic Par artner tners form a consor tium cor por ation to consortium corpor pora oper ate a Gold & Silv er Mining opera Silver Oper ations with an e xisting Mining Opera existing Cooper ativ eP ermit. T AX FREE. tive Permit. TAX Coopera The 10 Indonesian sailors who were freed by the Abu Sayyaf in Jolo town in the southern Philippines on May 1, 2016 after more than a month in captivity. (Mindanao Examiner) Continued fr om page 1 from Kivlan said Tan, who belongs to a philanthropic and influential family, provided the most support to them in securing the freedom of the hostages. “There have been a lot of efforts by the local and provincial governments and the military and police in securing the safe release not only of the Indonesians, but other hostages as well. The recovery of the ten Indonesians is good news. We hope and pray that the others may also walk freely away from their captors,” Tan told the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner. The release of the sailors coincided with on-going military operations against the Abu Sayyaf in an effort to
pressure the jihadists into freeing four other Indonesian tugboat crew members kidnapped recently off TawiTawi while heading home. Kivlan remains in the southern Philippines and is engaged in attempts to secure the release of the remaining Indonesian hostages. “We know their locations. I have made contact with the figure who kidnapped the four Indonesians. Hopefully we can free them,” Kivlan, a former chief of the Army's Strategic Reserve Command, said. Widodo also tweeted on Sunday that: “We will work hard to release the remaining four Indonesian citizens. We will intensify patrols so no
kidnapping will happen again.” The Abu Sayyaf beheaded a Canadian hostage John Ridsdel on April 25 after his family and government failed to pay P300 million ransom. The jihadist group is also holding four Malaysians Wong Hung Song, Wong Teck Pang,Wong Teck Chi, and Johnny Lau Jung Hien, all from Sarawak; Dutchman Ewold Horn, who was kidnapped in Tawi-Tawi; Canadian Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad – who were all seized from the posh resort of Samal Island in Davao del Norte province; and Japanese treasure hunter Toshio Ito also known as Amir Katayama Mamaito. (Mindanao Examiner)
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ARMM hires 562 teachers in Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur COTABATO CITY - The Education department in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) hired 562 teachers in the provinces of Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur. A total of 562 teachers signed on April 25 their appointment papers and deployment orders for assignments to different public elementary and secondary schools in the region. ARMM Education Secretary Dr. John Magno, chief of staff Atty. Rasol Mitmug Jr., and other DepEd-ARMM officials attended the mass signing. Of the 562 newly hired teachers, 238 will be deployed in Maguindanao and 324 in Lanao del Sur. “More quality teachers are now being hired because our department (DepEd-ARMM) has improved its hiring and screening process,” Sec. Magno said. Before signing their appointments, the
teachers had to pass competency examination, panel interview and teaching demonstration. “This mechanism guarantees that only quality teachers will be hired and we want teachers that will guide the students on the right road towards a progressive future,” he added. “At first I was hesitant in applying for a teaching position in DepEd-ARMM because I’ve heard there is ‘palakasan system’ (system of patronage), but still I tried and now I’m glad because out of thousands of teacher applicants, I’m signing my appointment now,” said Hasniya Abas, 25, of Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur. She said the current hiring process is more transparent, unlike before when it was tarnished by issues of bribery and connections. She was a private school teacher for two years and applied for a DepEd-ARMM teaching
position last April 2015. She said it is her calling to help mold the minds of school children in ARMM. The newly hired teachers’ first task will be to lead activities under the National Schools Maintenance Week, or the ‘Brigada Eskwela’, starting May 30. Sec. Magno said newly appointed teachers’ signing of appointments in the provinces of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi is scheduled next week. The Commision on Elections (Comelec) has exempted several government agencies, including DepEd, from the ban on hiring during election season in connection with the May 2016 polls. As stated in Comelec Resolution No. 10030, the Comelec has given the authority to hire, appoint, or transfer officers or employees to the Office of the President, the courts and several other government agencies. (Bureau of Public Information)
Malaria cases in ARMM down in 1st quarter of 2016 COTABATO CITY - Malaria cases in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) went down significantly in the first quarter of 2016, the region’s Health department (DOH-ARMM) reported. Only 33 malaria cases were reported regionwide in the first quarter compared with a quarterly average of roughly 68 cases last year. Twenty-one of the reported cases monitored from January to March this year are from Sulu province while Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao have nine and three cases, respectively. Earlier, DOH-ARMM officials said the number of malaria cases in the region went down to 274 cases last year from 3,539, or a quarterly average of close to 900 cases, in 2012. Dr. Kadil Sinolinding, regional Health secretary, described the consistent decline in malaria cases in ARMM as a major accomplishment for the agency and the regional government. He noted that “malaria is a disease that has a big chance of eradication with the help of various stakeholders.” On Monday, May 2, the Health department conducted a forum aimed at strengthening
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its partnership with various stakeholders including regional line agencies and DOHARMM employees. It also sought the renewal of commitments in totally eliminating malaria in the region. The Health department said no death from the disease was recorded in ARMM in the first quarter of 2016. Malaria mortality rate in the region decreased to four deaths in 2015 from six deaths in 2010. The region was earlier allotted P8 million for its malaria control efforts. The amount was distributed to the region’s different provinces with priority to areas that suffered most from malaria in the past. The malaria control budget was downloaded to the region from the regular funds of the National Government and from other funding institutions such as Global Fund, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., Movement Against Malaria, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Sinolinding emphasized that the “best weapon in combating malaria is right knowledge and right attitude.” He advised residents to observe preventive measures such as wearing pyjamas and long-sleeve
shirts and using mosquito nets when sleeping. DOH-ARMM, Dr. Sinolinding said, conducts on-site diagnostic tests and provides free treatment for malaria patients, which extends from three days to a month depending on the severity of the case. The department also distributes chemically treated mosquito nets to endemic areas in the region. Malaria is a disease of the blood caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is transmitted from person to person by the female Anopheles mosquito. This type of mosquito primarily bites between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The disease can also be transmitted through blood transfusion and needle sharing. Malaria symptoms include fever, headache and vomiting. It begins 10 days to four weeks after infection, although a person infected may feel ill as early as seven days after the mosquito bite. Malaria infection can develop into anemia, hypoglycaemia, or cerebral malaria in which capillar ies carrying blood to the brain are blocked. Cerebral malar ia can cause coma, life-long learning disabilities, and even death. (Bureau of Public Information)
La Vivienda Grilled Shawarma in Zamboanga City (Food Review)
(Shawarma by La Vivienda and restaurant owner Rudy Bravo, photo below. Photos by Al Jacinto for Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper) LA VIVIENDA Grilled Shawarma, owned by the 69-year old veteran cook Rudy Bravo, at San Jose Road in Zamboanga City is surely a place that I will visit very often after I tasted their delicious Shawurma or Shawarma – a Levantine Arab meat preparation similar to Taco where beef or chicken, or lamb or veal, are placed on a pointed rod for holding meat over a fire, or grilled on a pan. The small road-side restaurant offers a wide variety of Arabic and Mexican Shawarma, and a fusion of Filipinostyle Shawarma, omelette, escalope, burgers and mouth-water ing sauces from barbecue to curry and their super-flaming “volcanic” chili oil and the lesser hot, but still super spicy “dynamite” chili and garlic oil which will surely make you sweat because of its very hot, hot and hot, but deliciously superb taste made from a blend of chilies and other herbs and spices. The five-year old La Vivienda – which literally means “home” or “dwelling” in Spanish – continues to draw and attract a steady influx of diners because of its
good-tasting, clean and quality, delicious Shawarma at a very affordable prices ranging from P75 to P90. The humble owner says the secret of his Shawarma house is the high quality of the meat he uses and of course, the cleanliness of his great tasting Sharwarma and his fresh dough grilled to perfection, and sauces that go along with it. The
great service of the food attendants adds up to the assets of the La Vivienda. I highly recommend La Vivienda Gr illed Shawar ma. Hurry, go and visit La Vivienda and don’t forget your handkerchief and get ready for that “dynamite” taste! (Food review by Al Jacinto for Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper)
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ARMM tops 2nd round of national de-worming campaign COTABATO CITY – The Department of Health’s (DOH) central office awarded the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as the most improved region in terms of coverage of the national de-worming campaign’s second round held in January this year. The ARMM dewormed 98% of its target, or over one million school and community-based children, elevating the region on top of the government’s drive that focuses on children’s health. De-worming is done twice a year, the first round in July of every year.
Soraida Amilil, regional program coordinator and deputy infectious disease cluster head, said “this is the first time that the DOH central office recognized the region in a de-worming period, and it is because of the continuous effort of the DOH-ARMM.” Amilil underscored the importance of the drive, which is aimed at combating the nutritional impact of soil-transmitted helminthiasis, a type of helminth infection caused by roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. During the de-worming drive, children aged
one to four and five to 12 are given a single dose of chewable 400-milligram albendazole anti-worm tablets by school nurses and community health workers. DOH-ARMM’s report showed a total of 343,885 children aged one to four and 135,716 aged five to 12 in communities received de-worming tablets. It further noted 568,076 children enrolled in public elementary schools were also served during the campaign period. The DOH assured that, just like other medication, de-worming drugs may lead to nominal side
Military hunts down NPA after release of POWs CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Government troops resume their operations against the communist rebel New People’s Army in southern Philippines following the recent release of two captured policemen and two soldiers. Communist insurgents have freed the prisoners of war following appeals made by their families and religious groups. Authorities said SPO3 Warren Coñales, of the Impasug-ong Police Sta-
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tion in Bukidnon province and PO3 Edwin Castor, of the Wao Police Station in Lanao del Sur province were released last week along with Privates First Class Devin Tawide and Glenn Austria. The policemen and soldiers had been released separately through Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, of Cagayan de Oro Archdiocese and Bishop Felixberto Calang, of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente who acted as third party fa-
cilitator for the safe release of the prisoners of war in Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur. They were captured by the New People’s Army which is fighting for decades now for the establishment of a Maoist state - in separate operations in the provinces. The freed security personnel have been restricted to their camps until they finish the routine debriefing by their commanders. (Mindanao Examiner)
effects such as dizziness, nausea, headache and vomiting. These effects are transient, minor, selflimiting and would disappear after some time and can easily be managed with remedies like resting for a few hours and drinking water mixed with sugar. Seeking to bring down the prevalence rate of worm infestation among children to less than 20% in 2014, the region’s Health department conducted parasite prevalence survey in the
provinces of Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Lanao del Sur. The result of the survey showed 36.7% of school children aged six to12 in the region are suffering from this problem. “Hopefully, with the efforts of our department (DOH-ARMM), we can lower the number of children suffering from worm infestation,” she added. She further explained that de-worming can substantially improve the health and school par-
ticipation of children and can reduce absenteeism. The campaign will also help address other health problems among children such as anaemia, malnutrition and impaired mental and physical development. Pr ior to giving the prescribed dosage, school nurses and health workers informed the parents on the importance of the campaign specifically in improving the general health of the children. (Bureau of Public Information)
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ARMM-HEART, DSWDARMM provide El Nino relief assistance in South Upi MAGUINDANAO - All 13,984 families in the municipality of South Upi, Maguindanao have now received El Nino relief assistance from the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, through the ARMM Humanitarian Emergency Action and Response Team (ARMM-HEART), and the regional Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-ARMM). The most recent relief operation was done on Thursday, April 28, for at least 1,295 families residing in Brgy. Romunggaob, South Upi. The said operation was headed by ARMM-HEART and DSWD-ARMM, together with Robin Padilla of the All for Peace Movement and Cong. Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman of the
Anak Mindanao (AMIN) partylist. Members of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) were also present in the event. "The people need rice, and it's sad that in places like Kidapawan, people still have to go down the mountains, they still need to protest," Padilla said during the short program prior to relief distribution. "There is no need to resort to violence so that your voices will be heard. Let us choose to hold onto the peace we have gained and let us help each other. Together with the regional government, we are ready to help," he added. Celine Urangkaya, 24, was one of the first residents to receive a relief pack. Her
husband is a farmer, and she says harvest has been scarce, if there’s any at all. “It’s been a difficult time,” Urangkaya said, referring to the El Nino season. “Sometimes we only get to eat at night, sometimes we make do with not eating at all. If we can’t find cassava to eat, then we don’t eat. We’ll sleep intead.” Her community has felt the effects of El Nino since January, she said, and she is thankful for the relief assistance from the regional government. The regional government will continue providing relief to provinces affected by El Nino, with another relief operation scheduled next week in Lanao del Sur. (Bureau of Public Information)
Dinagsa ng libo-libong Muslim ang sentro ng Lanao del Sur sa Marawi City upang isulong ang kandidatura nina ARMM gubernatorial candidate Sakur Tan, Binladen Sharief sa ARMM vice governor at presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte.(Bangsamoro News)
Tight security in General Santos City GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Police and military have tightened security here following a terrorist bombing last week. An improvised explosive went off a plaza, but police authorities said there were no casualties in the blast. The powerful explosion destroyed at least 3 motorcycles parked there. No individual or group claimed responsibility for the blast,
but jihadists claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in retaliation to the killings of their fighters in a clash with security forces. Policemen clashed with jihadists allied with Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamic in nearby Maasim town in Sarangani province. Two gunmen were killed in the fighting in Daliao village and policemen recovered 3 automatic rifles,
including a .50-caliber Barrett rifle and improvised explosives and a Daesh or ISIS flag in the area. The target of the operation was Mohammad Maguid, who is facing a string of criminal charges, but he managed to escape the raiders. It was unknown if the blast in General Santos City was connected to the clash. (Mindanao Examiner)
Mga guro sa Maguindanao problemado sa seguridad MAGUINDANAO– Natatakot ngayon ang mga guro sa bayan ng Sultan Mastura sa Maguindanao province na magsilbi sa darating na halalan matapos na pasabugan ng granada ang 6 na paaralan doon. Ayon sa isang guro, pinasabugan ang mga paraalan madaling araw ng Miyerkoles at granada diumano ang ginamit sa atake. Sa mga bintana inihagis ang mga granada, ngunit wala pang umako nito. Ang mga paaralang
pinasabugan ay ang Tapayan Central School, Dagurungan Elementary School, Tuka Elementary School, Darping Elementary School, Tareken Primary, at Simuay Seashore Elementary School na gagamitin sana bilang poling precincts ng Commission on Elections sa halalan sa Mayo 9. Problemado ngayon ang mga guro sa kanilang seguridad dahil sa naganap. Tinitignan naman ngayon ng poll body kung isasalang ang mga guro sa halalan o ang mga parak at sundalo.
Sinabi naman ni Sultan Mastura police chief, Senior Inspector Wendylyn Banico, na walang nabawi nila ang mga basyo ng bala sa lugar at dalawang safety levers ng granada at mga pirapirasong plastic na posibleng pinaglagyan ng improvised explosives. Malaki ang hinala ng pulisya na may kinalaman sa pulitika ang naganap. Ang Maguindanao ay isa sa 5 lalawigan ng napakagulong Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. (Mindanao Examiner)
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India's best Himalayan escapes WHEN it comes to the Himalayas, Nepal gets the most attention from travelers looking to conquer its towering peaks. Chief among these, of course, is a certain little mound of dirt and rock called Everest. But this 2,400-kilometer stretch of mountains, which also shares borders with China, Bhutan, Pakistan and India, has more to offer those looking to put relaxation before mountaineering. From hidden lodges and luxury heritage spas to a colonial bungalow offering majestic views, the Indian Himalayan Region is full of fantastic places. Hotel Eagles N est Nest Surrounded by the snow-capped Dhauladhar range, Hotel Eagles Nest is located above McLeod Ganj, in India's Himachal Pradesh state. This 150-year-old stone cottage initially belonged to an American Pentecostal mission and was later used as an Angora wool farm. There are seven rooms and suites set on two levels in the main house and one Moonlight Suite, set apart from the main hotel and surrounded by untouched forest. Hosts Bo and Sheila left their music careers back home in England to restore this property, taking more than 10 years to reconstruct and refurbish it. The Dhauladhar suite offers bay windows and a private balcony from which to enjoy unobstructed view of the surrounding mountains. The property has scenic trails that lead to the Great Himalayan National Park. Ananda in the H imalayas Himalayas Share a yoga lesson with Hollywood celebs? Not far-fetched at this former home of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal. Spread across a 100-acre estate at the foothills of Himalayas in Uttarakhand state, Ananda is about unwinding, detoxing and relaxing. The resort has a 24,000square-foot spa facility that includes a temperature-controlled lap pool surrounded by manicured gardens, where meditation sessions and morning yoga take place. The detox starter program lasts four days. It's a combination of Ayurvedic therapies, aromatherapy massages,
Ananda in the Himalayas – Ananda in the Himalayas is a luxury spa resort spread across a 100-acre estate at the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Uttarakhand state. (CNN photo)
Panyali Trail – Jilling Terraces' Panyali Trail is a five-hour, 6.5-kilometer hike leading to Panyali village. We're not sure if that estimate takes into account all the stopping to take in these views. (CNN photo)
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customized spa cuisine and a fitness program that mixes yoga, meditation and the gym. Ananda can arrange a two-hour hike up to the mountaintop Kunjapuri Temple or a trip down to Rishikesh to see a traditional Ganga Aarti performance. Yangsum H er itage F ar m Her eritage Far arm On a clear day, Yangsum Heritage Farm offers one of the finest views of Kanchenjunga -- the world's third tallest mountain. A 44-acre farming estate in India's Sikkim state, it's the family home of Pema and Thendup Tashi. "What we offer at Yangsum farm is a glimpse of our family farm life, which has been with us for over 100 years," says Pema. "The guest can learn to cook local cuisine or help in gardening." Yangsum Farm offers five spacious rooms decorated in Tibetan style. The Yangsum Heritage Farm serves great traditional Sikkimese cuisine cooked from the organic produce grown on site. Guests can chill with a book in the fruit orchard or take a three-hour trek up to
the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. Thendup knows the area well and can arrange visits to monasteries and whitewater rafting trips. Tip: Ask for the room with pine walls, which offers the best view of the mountains. Jilling Terr aces erraces A rustic but luxurious mountain lodge overlooking Nanda Devi -- India's second highest mountain -- Jilling Terraces is a superb retreat. Sheela and Rajeev Lunkad fell in love with this 80-year-old colonial bungalow a decade ago. It took them more than six years to restore the property, which had been abandoned. "We wanted to create a space with minimal impact on nature and to initiate and encourage interaction with the local community, from sharing a home-cooked meal with the villagers to learning about their culture and life," says Sheela. Guests hike forest trails and eat locally sourced food. There are four cozy guest rooms -- all offering sweeping views of the mountains -and a separate cottage that's
perfect for a family with kids. Glenbur n Tea Estate lenburn A stay in a colonial planter's bungalow is a memorable way to experience the rich tea heritage of Darjeeling. Established by a Scottish company in 1859, Glenburn Tea Estate is now owned by the Prakash family, who've been in the tea business for over a century. Accommodation is spread across two bungalows surrounded by 1,000 acres of private forest. Two rivers run through the property. Eight rooms are decorated with colonial furniture, open fireplaces, luxurious bathtubs and large windows offering views of Kanchenjunga mountain. "To restore the bungalows to their original grandeur, we had to peel off layers of paint added by each manager's wife according to her liking and taste," says owner Husna Tara Prakash. Excursions include hikes, tea-factory visits and tea tasting sessions. The hotel can also arrange day trips to the town of Darjeeling. (Divya Dugar, CNN)
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Xiaomi Mi 5: a blockbuster at the price of a mid-range smartphone. (AndroidPIT) THE NUMBER of dual-SIM smartphones within the Android ecosystem has increased rapidly during the past few years. Being able to run two SIM cards simultaneously without having to pop out the SIM tray is a convenient feature that is fast becoming standard hardware for Android phones. Here is our list of the best dual-SIM Android phones. Xiaomi M Mii 5: the most po wer ful dual-SIM pow erful smar tphone smartphone The Xiaomi Mi 5 competes with flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the LG G5. The Mi 5 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, currently the fastest processor from US manufacturer Qualcomm, plus contains a lot of internal memory. It has, of course, a dual-SIM card slot as well. Although it’s a great Chinese Android phone, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is not commercially available in the United States. You’ll need to buy one online – but we think it’s worth the effort. Honor 7: the best allround dual-SIM smar tphone smartphone The Honor 7 provides value-for-money that other smartphones struggle to match. In our
review, we wrote that we were impressed by its design, fast fingerprint sensor and good battery life. The Honor 7 has dual-SIM support, 16 GB of memory and costs around $369. In late February, Honor released the EMUI 4.0 updated, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Overall, the Honor 7 is good value and, if you’re looking for a dual-SIM device right now, it’s hard to beat. Moto G (2014): the best budget dual-SIM smar tphone smartphone For a bargain price you can get a Motorola Moto G (2014). We were surprised by the breadth of features it has when we reviewed it. Its 5-inch HD display is better than many others in its price range, which was $179 on release. In contrast to the devices above, with the Moto G you can insert not only two SIM cards, but also a microSD card. In terms of hardware, the Moto G performs better than similarly-equipped competitors thanks to its clean software. With the ability to insert a second SIM and microSD card, it offers flexibility as well as a welcome boost to internal memory in light of its slim internal memory of only 8 GB. Huaw ei P8 Lite: the best uawei
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AYON SA kasabihan, “Ang almusal ang pinakamahalagang pagkain natin sa buong araw.” Tama po itong paniniwala. Kahit alam kong marami sa atin ang hindi kumakain sa umaga, dapat pa rin natin ipaalala ang kahalagahan nito. Ito ang mga benepisyo ng pagkain ng almusal: 1. Para lumakas – Parang kotse na kulang sa gasolina, ang ating katawan ay manghihina kapag wala tayong pagkain. Kailangan ng utak natin ang pagkain para gumana. Tandaan natin na halos 10 oras nang walang laman ang ating tiyan pagdating ng umaga. Kaya dapat lang na lagyan ng pagkain o enerhiya sa umaga. 2. Para tumalino ang bata – Ang mga batang kumakain ng almusal ay nakakakuha ng mas mataas na grado sa eskuwelahan kumpara sa mga batang gutom. Mas alerto, matalino, at mabilis sumagot ang mga batang busog, kumpara sa hindi nag-almusal. Bigyan lamang ng
Dr. Willie T. Ong masustansyang almusal ang mga bata tulad ng itlog, gulay, isda, kanin, gatas, yogurt o cereals. 3. Para masigla sa trabaho – Tulad ng mga bata, ang mga matatandang hindi kumakain ng almusal ay hirap mag-concentrate o mag-focus sa trabaho. Pag dating ng alas-10 ng umaga ay parang balisa na sila. Wala nang sigla. Ito’y dahil naghahanap na ng pagkain ang katawan. Kaya para hindi aantok-antok at hindi mapagalitan sa trabaho, kumain ng almusal. 4. Para hindi magkaulcer – Ang mga taong madalas malipasan sa pagkain ay maaar ing magkaroon ng ulcer o pananakit ng tiyan. Para makaiwas dito, kailangan
tayong kumain ng pakonti-konti pero madalas sa isang araw. Kumain ng 5 hanggang 6 na beses sa isang araw, pero konti lang. Mas hindi mahihirapan ang iyong tiyan sa pagtunaw nito at mapapanatili pang tuloy-tuloy ang daloy ng lakas sa iyong katawan. 5. Hindi nakatataba ang pagkain ng almusal – May maling paniniwala na papayat ka kapag hindi ka nagalmusal. Sa katunayan, lalo ka pang tataba kapag hindi ka nagalmusal! Bakit po? Ang mga taong hindi nagalmusal ay mas gutom sa tanghalian, kaya s i g u r a d o n g mapaparami ang kanilang makakain. At mas kukuha ka ng sobrang daming kanin, ulam at panghimagas. Mahirap ding pumili ng masustansyang pagkain kapag gutom na gutom ka na. Kaya tandaan: Kung gusto ninyong maging malusog at masigla ang iyong katawan, kumain ng masustansyang almusal. Napakahalaga po nito.
RECIPE: Chicken Barbecue a la Aristocrat
INGREDIENT S: INGREDIENTS: - Soy sauce, just enough to achieve the color you like - 7up or Sprite, just enough to cover the meat - 1 large garlic head, peeled and crushed - 1 lemon, juiced - 2 tbsp. sugar - 3 chicken legs & 3 chicken thighs - coursely ground pepper - salt to taste INSTR UCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Combine all the ingredients, except the chicken. Taste and when you’re happy with the marinade, you can then add in the chicken. Chicken barbecue must be marinated for minimum of 5 hours (to make it even tastier it can be marinated for up to 2 days and 2 nights max) 2) For the sauce and baste, Use about 2 cups of the marinade and add some oyster sauce (worcestershire from the original recipe), UFC catsup (will use it if you want to make it sweet) and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a boil until sauce gets a bit thick. 3) Grill. I just used my pre-heated oven grill and basted 4 times for 20 minutes. Cook for 20 minutes at 180C, but additional of 10 minutes more won’t harm.
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PRESIDENT Aquino has signed into law the bill on promoting the creation of ‘green jobs’, or employment that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment, be it in the agriculture, industry or services sector. The Republic Act No. 10771, or the "Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016", shall apply to establishments engaged in the production, manufacturing, processing, repacking, assembly, or sale of goods and/or services, including service-oriented enterprises. The law also grants incentives to encourage business enterprises to generate and sustain green jobs, as certified by the Climate Change Commission. The Department of Finance shall administer the granting of incentives, such as “special deduction from the taxable income equivalent to 50 percent of the total expenses for skills training and research development expenses which is over and above the allowable ordinary and necessary business deductions for said expenses under the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended; and tax and duty free importation of capital equipment, provided that the capital equipment is actually, directly and exclusively used in the promotion of green jobs of the business enterprise”. According to the Act, it is the declared policy of the State to affirm labor as a primary social economic force in promoting sustainable develop-
ment; afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full and productive employment and equality of employment opportunities for all; and promote the rights of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. Section 2 of the Act provides that the State shall identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train and certify workers for jobs in a range of industries that produce goods and render services for the benefit of the environment, conserve natural resources for the future generation, and ensure the sustainable development of the country and its transition into a green economy. “In recognition of the participation of individuals and business enterprises in jobs creation, the State shall provide incentives therefor," the section reads. Republic Act No. 10771 also mandates the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to coordinate with other government agencies in formulating a National Green Jobs Human Resource Development Plan on the development, enhancement and utilization of the labor force, both in the private and public sectors. The plan shall have the primary objective of enabling and sustaining the transition into a green economy and the generation of green jobs towards more employment and equal opportunities and the promotion of social
justice and workers’ welfare. It shall include programs, projects, and activities pertaining to basic, higher and technical-vocational education and training, database that identifies and links green job opportunities with private and public entities, and information on knowledge and skill requirements of a green economy. The DOLE, in coordination with the Philippine Statistics Authority, shall maintain a database of green careers, professions and skills, as well as a list of emerging business enterprises, which generate and sustain green jobs. It shall facilitate skills training assessment and certification, career advocacy, provide productivity and livelihood training, and extend technical assistance to enterprises to ensure labor law compliance. Other agencies involved in the National Green Jobs Human Resource Development Plan are the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, Professional Regulation Commission, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Tourism, and Department of Public Works and Highways.
Quick Response Fund alang sa El Niño, gipagawas na sa DBM GIPAGAWAS na sa Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ang kinatibuk-ang P842.5 milyon nga Quick Response Funds (QRF) alang sa mga El Niño-related programs sa gobyerno. Matud pa sa DBM, parte sa maong pondo gamiton sa pagpalit og mga food packs, cash ug food for work program
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Highways, Department of Education ug Department of Agriculture. Ang Quick Response Funds usa ka built-in allocations nga nahisulod sa General Appropriation Act o nasudnong budget nga gamiton isip pre-disaster ug standby funds alang sa mga gipaabot nga kalamidad sa nasod. (Elvira C. Bongosia)
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