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Misor lawmaker tells colleagues: make laws, not projects By RUEL V. PELONE BWM Online

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental––Members of the House of the Representatives have primordial tasks of making laws over getting projects for their respective districts, opined Rep. Juliette Uy of the province’s second district as she pushed for the scrapping of the pork barrel system. In a statement, Uy said: “This is why I favor the abolition and the replacement

of the pork barrel system with line item budgeting.” This as she prodded the government to study the possibility of “direct releases” to the local government units (LGUs) and barangays. She said LGUs and barangay are at the forefront of day-to-day governance–– and are also under the strictest coverage of the Commission on Audit (COA). The neophyte lawmaker said the time has come for the government to abolish

the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) commonly known as “pork barrel” that has been allegedly abused by some lawmakers and private individuals. “The abuse spans years of throwing good money for bad that has severely tainted the legislature and deprived our people of the much need services,” she said. Likewise, Uy was open to the proposal to substract the PDAF allocation from the proposed 2014 national

budget and re-allocate it to rural areas that have serious backlogs in infrastructure, health, education and other social services. “Many of our constituents continually need health, education, scholarship and livelihood assistance,” she said adding, “of course, in re-allocating these and other funds available, stringent and transparent guidelines for implementation should be issued by the executive that shall also be the agencies who shall execute these

projects.” Uy, who is serving his first term as representative of Misamis Oriental’s second district, said: “In effect, it is my opinion that line item budgeting (a detailed listing) of each project in every agency should indeed be done. This is the transparent and effective way of addressing the needs of the country and its people while promoting accountability; a sharp contrast to the previous practice called Rep. Juliette Uy the pork barrel.”

Sole proprietors told: register with DTI first

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor-Caraga

UTUAN City--The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Caraga has urged single proprietors to register their business names with the agency before starting business to ensure that the proposed business name is available and registrable. READ THE FULL STORY on page 4

One final hearing on FOI bill, says senator

SENATOR Grace Poe, chair of the Senate committee on public information and mass media, announced that her committee will conduct its second and last hearing on the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill within this month, after holding its first hearing on Wednesday. “We will have one more hearing where we expect to hear the views of media organizations, civil society, and other key stakeholders,” Poe said. “We will review all positions and come up with a committee report by October, enshrining public interest and welfare,” the senator

See final, page 15

US senate revises Syria resolution

THE US Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached an agreement Tuesday on a revised resolution on authorizing military action in Syria, setting a time limit and barring US ground troops in the war-torn country. The draft, agreed by the committee’s chairman Robert Menendez and Republican ranking member Bob Corker, sets a time limit of 60 days on US military action in Syria with the option for a single 30-day extension. The resolution also states that no US troops would be deployed for combat operations in Syria. Menendez said in a statement late Tuesday that the committee could hold a vote on the resolution as See revises, page 15

Six schools face closure Dog bite patients at the City Health Office in Cagayan de Oro have to purchase syringes outside the office for use in injecting the vaccine. Dr. Fe Bongcas said the only free item they can give is the vaccine which costs about P1,600. She said buying the syringes are the participation of the patients. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Cagayan de Oro’s health office treats 50-200 dog bites in a day By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Between 50 and 200 patients are treated each day for dog bites at the City Health Office, according to a medical officer. Dr. Fe Bongcas said the patients not only come from Cagayan de Oro City but also from neighboring areas in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Lanao

del Norte and Zamboanga. Bongcas said at least 50 and at most 200 people of all ages are given anti-rabies vaccine each day. She added that each patient is given three doses, the first dose for free. Patients have to buy the syringe, which costs P25 per pair outside the health office. “That’s the participation of the patient,” the doctor said, referring to the financial obligations.

Bongcas said there are two kinds of treatments, the active and passive. The medicine for the passive (a dog bite on the face) is the most expensive and is not given free but patients can request financial assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. “The problem with dog bites is that medicine is expensive,” Bongcas said, “that’s why pet owners See bites, page 15

By MART SAMBALUD, Contributor

DAVAO City––Six Bukidnon State University (BSU) external study centers, five operating in Compostela Valley province and one in Davao del Norte, have been slapped with a closure order after the Commission on Higher Education in Region 11 discovered that it failed to comply the standards set by higher education institution’s (HEIs) governing body, a CHED official said Tuesday. Engr. Luis D. Perez, Education Supervisor II of CHED in Region 12, said that the basis of the closure order was being non-compliant of the six identified external study centers to the CHED’s basic See closure, page 15

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DepEd MisOcc to allow use of public school buildings for BSKE By Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental - The Department of Education (DepEd) will allow the use of public school buildings relative to the October 28, 2013 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). It will not also hold, during the election period, from September 28, 2013 to November 12, 2013, conferences, seminars or any school activity, which might interfere, restrict, or prevent the performance of election duties of the DepEd personnel, except upon prior written authority of the Commission on

Elections (Comelec). Thus explained Jonathan S. Dela Peña, Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) of the Misamis Occidental Schools Division, who said that DepEd will comply with and enforce all orders and instructions of the Comelec relative to the duties and functions of its personnel in the October 28 BSKE. Pursuant to Comelec Resolution 9734, promulgated last July 3, DepEd is also expected to perform such other duties and functions which the Comelec may prescribe from time to time. Together with DepEd,

Comelec Resolution 9734 also deputizes other government agencies under the executive branch and law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the government in connection with the October 2013 BSKE. This, as the Constitution, the Omnibus Election Code, Republic Act 9164, and other election laws, provides that the Comelec may deputize certain departments under the Executive Branch, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) and Financial Institutions in connection with the elections. (RCA/ PIA10-Misamis Occidental)

(from left to right: In the Photo Board Member Susan Lagbas, VG Joey Pelaez, Dan Lagbas (eldest son of Board Member Susan Lagbas), and Board Member Heckert Emano) Misamis Oriental - Vice Governor Joey G. Pelaez answered questions from members of local media during the press conference of the oath-taking of Board Member Susan Lagbas as successor of the position left by her late husband Board Member Roldan Lagbas. (Photo By: Office of the Communications Group, Office of the Vice Governor Joey Pelaez)

Ocon echoes help for small fisherfolk By Gerry L. Gorit Staff Member

Turnover of Electric Patrol Motorcycle at Camp Alagar - Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez turns over four electric patrol

motorcycles to PNP-10 Regional Director Chief Supt. Catalino Rodriguez for them to use in responding to emergency calls and implementing peace and order. The 4 electric motorcycles cost P140,000 taken from the PDAF of Cong. Rodriguez. Witnessing the turn over ceremony are City Councilors Enrico Salcedo, Zaldy Ocon and PCSupt. Lyndel Desquitado and police officials. (Photo Supplied)

CdeO is a ‘billionaire city,’ says report CAGAYAN de Oro City WITH a budget allocation of over P 1.1 billion for fiscal year 2013, this port capital of Northern Mindanao aptly earned the moniker as a “billionaire” city, a city treasurer’s report on Tuesday said. The documents were contained in a report to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BGLF) in Northern Mindanao transmitted by the outgoing City Treasurerdesignate Marilyn P. Legaspi on Aug. 20, 2013. Legaspi transmitted the report on instruction of BGLF Regional Director Susan Ganancial to turn over the money and accountability to the incoming City Treasurer Designate Glenn C. Bañez. Bañez was designated In-charge of the Office of the City Treasurer here effective August 19, 2013 until Feb. 18, 2014 by virtue of BLGF Special Personnel Order No. 035-2013.

Based on the endorsement signed by Legaspi dated August 20, 2013, out of the P 1. 1 billion amount, the total cash in banks for the General Fund was P 832,376,940.19, the Special Education Fund, P 191,283,913.43 and P 100,568,452.67 for the Trust Fund, or a grand total of P1,124,229,306.29. The documents also included the Invoice-Receipt for Transfer of Funds Inventory of Cash as of August 19, 2013, which indicates the city’s accounts with the Land Bank of the Philippines, Postal Bank, Development Bank of the Philippines, Philippine National Bank, Philippine Veterans Bank and PPSB with their corresponding account numbers and amounts. Also submitted were the Inventory of Unused Checks as of August 19 for the three accounts, the Consolidated Report of Accountability for Accountable Forms, and

office supplies. A copy of these documents was also furnished to the City Council committee on finance and ways and means, the City Administrator, City Budget Officer, City Accountant, and the Commissions on Audit (COA). Mayor Oscar Moreno and City Administrator Roy Raagas already received a copy of the Treasurer’s report dated June 28, 2013 including a report of the P 33 million deposited in a bank on the day Moreno assumed the mayoral post on July 1, 2013. The city treasurer’s transmittal report to the BLGF was released on Tuesday to media outlets in Cagayan de Oro City to bewail reports issued by Mayor Moreno that Cagayan de Oro City is cash trapped and that it is adopting austerity measures because the P 1. 1 billion left by Emano was gone. CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor, of Mindanao Daily News

CAGAYAN de Oro City City Councilor Zaldy Ocon on Tuesday called on the City Council to investigate alleged abuses of big-time fishermen along the coastal areas of Cagayan de Oro. Ocon, in his special report during the regular session of the city council, said small fisherfolk of barangay Bonbon complained to him that big-time fishers are fishing near the shore, contrary to policy that they should only fish in areas over 15 kilometers from shore. He said the big-time fishermen use sonar, “power lights” and small-eyed fishnets to catch the small fishes like tamban near the shore. These big-time fishermen, who go out in bigger boats than the banca of the small fishers, have been depriving the latter of their catch, Ocon said. He also lamented the report that some big-time fishers have thrown rocks at small fishers during the night when they fish, injuring some. Councilors Tabor and Abaday concurred with Ocon that this should be investigated by the committees on fisheries and agriculture. Tabor said it is not only in Bonbon that this situation persists but also in other coastal barangays. He said the law enforcement agencies should support the barangays because the barangays do not have enough resources to deal with the problem. “All stakeholders should be engaged,” Abaday said.

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DTI: Register business name first before starting business

By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor

UTUAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry in Caraga has urged single proprietors to register their business names with the agency before starting business to ensure that the proposed business name is available and registrable.

This was the advise of DTI-Caraga Regional Director Brielgo Pagaran to prevent untoward legal and

administrative constraints in using business names. According to Pagaran, problems arise when the

proprietor has already installed expensive signboards prior to registering his business name only to find out that said business name is no longer available since it is already registered with the agency. Others would get business mayor’s permits first or use the unregistered business name in the packaging and/or labeling their products or in printing official receipts and eventually discontinue the use

of the said name since it cannot be registered for administrative reasons. Pagaran cited Republic Act No. 3883 which refers to a business name as any name that is different from the true name of an individual which is used or signed in connection with his business. A business name is required to be registered in order to gain exclusive rights to use the business name. He explained that pro-

posed business names are verified for availability if such business names are not yet registered with DTI. These are also verified for its registrability as to whether or not the names are composed purely of generic or geographic words; contains names which are deceptive, misleading or which misrepresent the nature of business, or contain close similariy with registered business names particu-

larly those of the same nature of products and services. Pagaran made it clear that for businesses owned by a single person, the business name is registered with the DTI, those owned by juridical entities such as partnersihips and corporations, are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and cooperatives are registered with with the Cooperatives Development Authority.

Surigao City cops ready for fiesta By PAT SAMONTE, Regional Editor and ERNESTO BURNEA

MOUNT MAYAPAY - The advocacy to protect and preserve the Mount Mayapay, co-initiated by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga and Samahang Magdalo, continues to gain support from various individuals and groups. This time, from Butuan City Comelec Director Ernie Palanan (2nd from left). Also in photo are PIA-Caraga Regional Director Abner Caga (3rd from left), Samahang Magdalo Caraga Regional Coordinator Michael Torralba (left), and Philippine Daily Inquirer Correspondent Mr. Franklin Caliguid (right). (JPG/GMGC/PIA-Caraga/asf)

Mine refinery launched in Surigao

SURIGAO CITY -- A new mine refinery, owned by Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation, was inaugurated yesterday in Brgy. Taganito, Claver, Surigao del Norte. In attendance were Japanese investors and government officials, led by Second District Representative Francisco Matugas, who described the 1.6-billion dollar processing facility as the biggest in Asia, generat-

ing thousands of jobs for the Surigaonons. Matugas, chair of the House committee on natural resources, said the activity had Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, DENR Secretary Ramon Paje Representative Ronaldo Zamora and other dignitaries from Manila. "This refinery mainly

processes mine wastes, bought at 15 to 20 dollars per metric ton, to be supplied by Taganito Mining Corporation. It can process a minimum of 5 million metric tons per year into nickel sulfide and cobalt sulfide, subject to another refinery process in Japan. “Just imagine, what used to be a 'basura' (waste) could mine | page 14

SURIGAO CITY – The police leadership here has made sure that everything is in place as the city’s fiesta on September 9-10, 2013 draws near. Surigao City Police Director Supt. Joseph R. Nohara said his men are now ready in terms of providing security as well as maintaining peace and order during the city’s annual festivities. According to Nohara, his office has taken measures to make the celebrations trouble-free as possible through the presence of policemen and make the climate enjoyable and memorable for all, residents and visitors alike Nohara revealed that

security preparations had been expanded in coordination with officials and civilian volunteer organizations (CVOs) in the city’s barangays for them to watch over potential law offenders in their respective areas. The city police chief also disclosed his continuing campaign against illegal possession of firearms and deadly weapons through OperationKap-kap in disco and videoke bars as well as on the city’s streets. Nohara made it clear that his office will provide police assistance on a 24-hour basis. (WITH REPORTS BY REY BALABA AND MELCHOR JORGAN/asf).

granting that all variables like weather condition, population, increase of harvested area, palay production and yield and other agricultural factors are considered. It was revealed that there was low productivity of palay in 2011 and 2012 since the region was affected by the typhoons Sendong and Pablo. In 2012, the Caraga has a total harvested area of 155,041 hectares that actually produced a total of 469,205 metric tons (mt.) of palay which yield at 3.03 mt. per hectare. Data presented shows that in 2012, Agusan del Sur has the highest palay production of 240,381 mt. followed by Surigao del Sur with 84,550 mt., Agusan del Norte with 73,595 mt., Surigao del Norte with 64,852 mt. and Dinagat Province with 5,827 mt. The 2013 Food Staples Sufficiency Program (FSSP) of the DA Caraga has a target of 547,484 mt. In the first semester of 2013, the actual production reached to 315,568 mt.

"With a good weather condition, we have our second semester FSS production target of 231,916 mt. which has an incremental target of 35,612 mt. compared to the 2012 second semester actual production of 196,304 mt.," Dahino added. He revealed that DA Caraga has prepared strategies and interventions to achieve an increased palay production and its yield and rice sufficiency in the region. This, by opening some 3,383 hectares to rice production; restoration of 3,733 hectares rice areas; ratooning of 11,518 hectares; provision of high quality seeds (HQS) to irrigators associations (IAs) and farmers association (FAs), under pay now pay later (PNPL) plan with hybrid seeds, certified seeds (CS), and registered seeds; the CS subsidy from LGUs; the availment of weather-based (WB) insurance; and the provision of farm inputs like Zinc Chelate, Rodenticide, and Bactericide. (FEA/JSN/PIA-Caraga/asf)

DA bares rice sufficiency in Caraga BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region revealed that the region has sufficient production of palay and positive rice sufficiency level. Caraga DA-RFU Operations and LGU Support Regional Technical Director Edgardo Dahino during the Rise for Rice Support the National Year of Rice Legislators’ Congress on August 29 said the region has rice sufficiency level of 78.33 in 2011 and remarkably increased to 86.89 in 2012 and the subsequent years. "Based on the Caraga Rice Sufficiency Level and Utilization data from 2011-216 with a population of 2,429,224 and growth rate of 1.5 percent based on 2010 NCSB Survey, the region will have 100.24 sufficiency level in 2013 and expected to increase on the following years under normal condition," Dahino added. Dahino said the region has a rice sufficiency level starting in 2013 and will rise to 111.90 in 2014; 112.22 in 2015; and 111.08 in 2016

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80 families flee, soldier killed as AFP, NPA clashed in NorthCot

By MALU CADELINA-MANAR

AKILALA, North Cotabato —At least 80 families have fled their homes after clashes erupted Tuesday afternoon between the military and the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in hinterland Barangay Cabilao here.

The firefight left Sgt. Arnold Vigo of the 57th Infantry Battalion’s Bravo Company dead, said 1st Lt. Nasrullah Sema, 57th IB spokesperson. Armando Laman, a kagawad of Barangay Cabilao, said that 80 families from four sitios (hamlets) of the village evacuated to safer areas when government troops and communist guerrillas clashed at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Of the 80 families, at least 30 were temporarily housed at the barangay hall, while others have sought shelter in the homes of their relatives and friends in the village center, he said. In a text message to radio station dxND in Kidapawan City, Laman said the evacuees came from sitios Lamudon, Eden, Medang, and Badiangon, all in the hinterland of Barangay Cabilao.

Laman said the fighting has caused fear and trouble among farmers and rubber tappers in the village. “Our farmers, who are depending much on their farm to survive, were prevented from tilling their lands because the tension between the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines] and the NPA remains high,” said Laman. Sema separately told dxND that Vigo and his troops were conducting patrol operations in the area when they encountered the NPA rebels. The soldiers were deployed there after the communist guerillas torched last Sunday the processing plant of the Standard Rubber Development Corp.

(Standeco) in nearby Barangay Talun-talunan, also in Makilala, he said. Vigo was seriously wounded and expired a few hours later at a hospital in Kidapawan City, Sema said. “Before the firefight, a landmine planted along the road leading to the hinterland of Barangay Cabilao went off to prevent soldiers from running after the rebels. The blast, however, did not stop our men from conducting pursuit operations,” he said. Sema believed the NPA rebels encountered by the soldiers on Tuesday afternoon was the same group that attacked Standeco last Sunday that left an estimated P30 million worth of facilities

MSU to put up extension campus in Sarangani

By ALLEN V. ESTABILLO

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The municipal government of Malungon in Sarangani province has started the preparatory works for the establishment of an extension campus of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in the area. Malungon Mayor Reynaldo Constantino said Wednesday they expect the initial development works for the new MSU campus to begin soon in a five-hectare property worth P5 million in Barangay Malandag that was acquired by the local government. He said the acquisition of the university site was completed last week by the municipal government with the signing of a deed of conditional sale for the property. Constantino was earlier issued an authority by the municipal council through Resolution No. 11-2013-007 “to transact and enter into contract of agreement for the establishment of Mindanao State University (MSU) Malandag campus in a parcel of land containing an area of 50,000 square meters.” As agreed with the landowner, the local government initially released a down payment of P3 million while the remaining balance of P2 million will be paid before yearend. “We’re now gearing for the construction of the initial buildings and other facilities for the university campus,” Constantino said. MSU officials agreed to establish an extension

campus in Malungon two years ago following negotiations with Sarangani provincial officials led by then Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez. University officials earlier said they consider the opening of the extension campus in Barangay Malandag, which is the biggest village in Malungon and presently being pushed to become the province’s eighth municipality, as strategic to their operations. Constantino said the development of the MSU Malandag campus is being assisted by the provincial government, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and foreign-backed mining firm Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) He said SMI, through its

education and community development program in the area, provided financial assistance to the municipal government for the acquisition of the university site. The mayor said they have so far raised around P10 million for the initial development works of the university campus. He said SMI contributed some P2 million while the provincial government committed P1 million. Constantino said the provincial government has allotted an additional P7 million that was drawn from its incentive from DILG for being a recipient of the prestigious “Seal of Housekeeping” award during the term of former Gov. Dominguez. The mayor said they have prioritized the opening of schools, colleges and

universities in the area as part of their efforts to improve the lives of their constituents, especially those settled in the upland areas. Around 60 percent of Malungon’s population are composed of B’laan and Tagakaolo residents who are mostly settled in the upland areas. “We want them (upland residents) to also avail of the same opportunities as with those living in the lowlands,” he said in a statement. Constantino added that the project will stand as the legacy of local and provincial officials who had worked to ensure the provision of quality education to the area’s poor students. He specifically cited students belonging to the

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

MARICEL OLASIMAN- Vendor Case No; 2013-10-1478 BEBETH OLASIMAN LONGAKIT - Vendee 2012-10-1285

ARTURO MENDOZA -Vendor Case No; 2013-10-1475 JONA AUXTERO - Vendee

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer of ownership to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X With the use of One (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the route; Libona Bukidnon via Camp Philips to Cagayan de Oro City and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

destroyed. Initial investigations showed that the rebels belong to the NPA Guerrilla Front 72 that operates along the tri-boundary of North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur provinces. At least 700 Standeco workers, mostly contractual employees, have lost their jobs after firm’s facilities were razed to the ground, said Makilala Mayor Rudy Caoagdan. “It would take time before the establishment could recover from its big losses. It’s a lot difficult for the affected workers to also recover after losing their jobs. These workers are on a ‘no work, no pay’ status,” he added. (Malu Cadelina Manar/MindaNews)

The contingent from Kidapawan City depicts the story of the circumcision of a Moro boy during their presentation at the street dancing competition at the North Cotabato Povincial Capitol in Kidapawan City on Sunday, September 1, 2013. The competition is one of the highlights of the Kalivungan Festival. (MindaNews Photo by Ruby)

town’s Blaan and Tagakaolo tribes, who were eager to learn and study but were unable to do so due to

poverty and the distance of their communities to the schools. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

EARL SENO GRANADOS - Appropriation CASE NO; 2013-10-1476 Applicant/s

CRESENCIO BINAYAO - Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1477 SERGIO R. QUIPANES, Sr. - Vendee 2007-10-445

ANNABELLE ALGALLAR CASE NO; 2013-10-1461 Applicant/s 2008-10-1228

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APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Puerto-Bugo and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate Taxi Airconditioned service along the route;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Puerto to Medina and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

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Debasing the presidency? MANY people do not believe the Malacañang story on Napoles’ surrender because there are only a few answers to a lot of questions. Several observers say they cannot fathom to believe that President has participation in Napoles’ surrender. Why would the President of a country get personally involved in a matter of law enforcement? That’s tantamount to debasing the presidency. Many believe that had P-Noy refused to be a party to Napoles’ surrender, she would continue to hide from the law. First of all, her reason for surrendering is she fears for her life. So, it would be unlikely for her to turn around and run. Napoles didn’t really have any other option than surrender. Evidently, Napoles was in control and called the shots from the time she named the place to meet Lacierda – in a cemetery in the middle of the night — to the time she was escorted to the PNP headquarters, Camp Crame. Why did Napoles insist that she surrender to P-Noy and nobody else? One might argue that P-

Noy agreed to personally accept Napoles’ surrender because of what Napoles claimed: there is a threat to her life and she would surrender only to P-Noy, saying that P-Noy is the only person she could trust. What made Napoles think that P-Noy was the only person she could trust? Had there been any past relationship between Napoles and P-Noy that she can entrust her life to him? If they had a relationship before – business or personal — what was it that P-Noy had done to earn her trust? Why did P-Noy drive to Camp Crame alone and ahead of the convoy that brought Napoles to Camp Crame? Lacierda was reported to have said that as Napoles was about to be taken to Camp Crame, P-Noy decided to go with them. But he didn’t join the convoy; instead he went ahead of the convoy that included Napoles, Lacierda, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas, Carandang, and Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras. Lacierda said that the reason P-Noy went ahead of the convoy was “to make sure that the place

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was secure so he went to inspect the premises himself.” But doesn’t P-Noy know that Camp Crame is the PNP’s national headquarters and is more secure than any place else? It seems that for every question answered, more questions are raised. And this fueled a lot of speculation and conspiracy theories on Napoles’ mysterious “surrender.” Conspiracy theories or not, the circumstances of Napoles’ surrender bring to the forefront of debate how Napoles was able to avoid scrutiny for 10 years spinning a web of corruption that involved senators and congressmen, and, who knows, members of the President’s official family. And who knows, Napoles might start singing like a canary. Indeed, the mysterious Napoles “surrender” could be the game changer in the fight against institutionalized corruption. Many are clamoring for the abolition of the pork barrel system including the P1.5-trillion presidential pork barrel because it breeds corruption and the people want to do away with it. Mr. President, it’s time to listen to your “bosses,” the people.

World’s pain in the ass

THERE is no denying that in this highly industrialized era, petroleum is the most important ingredient in ensuring that factories, large or small, keep on humming to churn out goods needed to prop up the economy. Countries with no oil reserves of their own no matter how highly industrialized always end up at the mercy of the oil producing countries and the monopoly that controls its distribution to every nook and cranny of the world. The European countries such as Germany and Asia’s Japan, for example, are highly industrialized countries. But have we realized that these countries need America and its partner Britain more than anyone else in ensuring the flow of oil from its source either in the Middle East or other

A deeper view Jesse E.L. Bacon II oil producing countries to their own country? If the oil pipeline to these countries is shut off, their economies will collapse and come tumbling down in a matter of hours. And the countries that have total control over this oil pipeline is America and Britain being the only two countries that monopolize the distribution of oil to end user countries the world over. Oil in today’s world has the biggest impact on the

lives of everyone. When oil prices increase for whatever reason domestic economies in the world is affected. Here in our country its immediate cause is the spiral in the prices of prime commodities. It must also be understood that America is so privileged in determining the prices of petroleum products delivered to end user countries. That country enjoys this privilege because it singlehandedly ensures

through its navy and army safe passage and prompt delivery of petroleum products to all corners of the world. If China is willing to earn the ire of its neighbors like the Philippines just for her to have total control of the Spratleys Group of Islands, a suspected oil rich area, it is because of its need for oil to sustain its massive industrialization. And America is trying to subtly position itself as an indispensable force in resolving these conflicting claims over this group of islands for its own agenda. Never imagine that America is doing this because she loves peace, because she loves our country. America is just trying to check on the rapid economic growth of China for it has become discomforting to See PAIN, page 15

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Is Aquino closing his doors on the NDFP? While the NDFP said it is open to resuming peace talks with the government, it noted that the Aquino government’s pronouncements, and its actions reveal a seeming lack of interest in pursuing the talks. By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com

AMID mounting calls for the resumption of peace talks between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the NDFP said it is open to resuming the talks with the GPH. In his message to the Citizens’ Alliance for Just Peace, Sept. 2, Luis Jalandoni, chairman of the NDFP panel, said, “The NDFP is open to continuing the peace negotiations with the Aquino government, despite the latter’s declarations to the media that it is terminating the peace talks with the NDFP.” Jalandoni referred to the statement of GPH panel chairman Alexander Padilla in April announcing the collapse of both the regular and special tracks and said the government will be taking a new approach to pursue peace. The regular track refers to the formal peace talks, which have bogged down since February 2011. The special track, meanwhile, refers to a proposal for alliance and truce. Both the GPH and NDFP were invited by the Citizens’

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Satur Ocampo, former member of the NDFP negotiating panel, says President Benigno Aquino III must have the political will to pursue peace talks with the NDFP.

Alliance for Just Peace to send their representatives to respond to the call of peace advocates. A day before the Peace Caravan, the GPH sent word it could not attend but expressed support for the activity. In his message, Jalandoni said that Fidel Agcaoili, NDFP negotiating panel vice chairman and spokesman, has been in the Philippines since early July “to ascertain the real intent of GPH President Aquino with regards the peace negotiations with the NDFP.”

In an earlier interview with Bulatlat.com, Agcaoili, when asked about the prospects of resumption of peace talks, said “It appears dim because the Aquino regime does not seem to be interested in negotiating with the NDFP.” Agcaoili said Aquino’s not mentioning of peace talks with the NDFP in his state of the nation address (SONA) last July reveals his attitude toward the peace talks. “While he spoke lengthily about the GPH-MILF [Moro Islamic

Liberation Front] peace talks, he did not say anything about the GPH-NDFP peace talks.” Agcaoili added that the statements from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (Opapp), GPH panel chairman Alexander Padilla and Presidential spokespersons do not seem promising, too. “First, they called the Hague Joint Declaration as a document of perpetual division,” Agcaoili said, referring to the agreement See DOORS, page 14

Fresh Gospel of the day: Lukas5:1-11(September5, 2013-Thursday) Luke 5:1-11-And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing [their] nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto [their] partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink: In Ephesians 6:6-8-Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether [he be] bond or free. This is the essence of the Gospel since they offered their boat to Jesus for him to use as his platform in preaching to the crowd. When Jesus asked their cooperation by letting him to be in the boat, they never refused. Take note, Jesus rewarded them by giving them more fishes. What have you done for God? Are you generous to Him? Do something to please God: SPONSORED:Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! Listen: Radio Ultra AM1188-3:00 PM - Sunday: #09284149490-09266607505: Question – Prayer request

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Business

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405-MW coal plant to rise in M’danao LANAO del Norte will play host to Mindanao’s newest commitment for a coal-fired power plant to be built next year. AC Energ y Holdings, Inc. (ACEHI), the power subsidiary of Ayala Corp., is expecting to start the construction of the plant next year, the listed conglomerate said in a recent disclosure, in a bid to address electricity lack in the island. “The project is currently in pre-development stage s t a r t i ng w it h c le a r i ng operations on the 60-hectare site which include preparation of relocation sites for communities that will be affected by construction,” the disclosure read. “Construction is expected to start in the first half of 2014,” it added. ACEHI entered into a joint venture with Power Partners Ltd. Co. to build and operate three power plants each with a capacity of 135 megawatts (MW) in the municipality of Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte. Aya la said “the tota l projec t cost st i l l to be deter m i ned fol low i ng discussions w it h t he engineering and procurement contractor.” Power Pa r t ner s h a s been described as “a private limited partnership engaged in developing and owning

power faci l it ie s i n t he Philippines since 2001.” “Power Partners is the group behind GN Power Ltd. It is layering of companies. GN Power is typically the project compa ny na me; Power Pa r t ner s i s t he developer of GN Projects,” ACEHI President Eric T. Francia said in a text message on Friday. ACEHI holds a 20% stake in GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd., the owner of a 600-MW coal plant in Mariveles, Bataan. The compa ny a lso holds a 50% stake in South Lu zon T herma l Energ y Corp., which is building a 270-MW coal-fired power plant in Calaca, Batangas province; and a separate 50% stake in Northwind Power Development Corp., owner the 33-MW Bangui wind farm in Ilocos Norte province. Ayala’s first semester net income stood at P12.61 billion, up 23.02% from P10.25 billion a year ago. Re venue s i nc re a s ed by 21.04% to P74.60 billion from P61.63 billion, while cost of sales and expenses jumped 20.15% to P58.56 billion from P48.74 billion.

TOPPLED DOWN. NGCP Tower 168 in Km 14, Barangay Madia, Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao was bombed on Sept. 1, 2013 causing a total blackout in Cotabato City and nearby areas. mindanews photo by ferdinandh cabrera

Manobos barricade mining firm in Surigao del Norte By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

C L AV E R , S u r i g a o d e l Norte— A group of Manobo tribesmen has barricaded since Monday, Sept. 2, the entrance to the stockpile area of a mining firm in this town to demand royalty. The Manobos, who came from Barangay Pakwan in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur,

belong to the Kahugpungan sa Nag k a hiusa ng Tribu nga Manununod sa Yutang Kabilin (Kantrimyuka). T hei r spoke sperson, Ba r a ngay Cha i r Romel Dawog of Pakwan, said part of the land where Adnama M i n i ng Resou rces I nc . (AMRI) operates is within their ancestral domain. Dawog told MindaNews

he was speaking on behalf of Dat u Ma nsa Sa muel Dawog Sumanda, a leader of Kantrimyuka and a close relative. The group has put up a makeshift dwelling at the main entrance to AMRI’s stockpile area in Barangay Urbiztondo, Claver. Dawog sa id A MR I would be forced to stop

its operations as its heavy equipment could not pass the access road where the nickel ores are being stockpiled for shipment. He said the company has violated their rights for failing to pay them royalty. But he d id not a nswer how much he thought the company should pay. barricade | page 14

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Sun Business launches customized line of postpaid plans for corporate employees

s it continues to offer value-formoney solutions for everyday business, Sun Business launches anew its customized line of postpaid plans for different levels of corporate employees. From t he staf f and mid-level employees up to the top management, Sun Business has laid out different choices of smartphone plans which have been designed to provide a reliable and cost-efficient means of communication within and outside of the company.

“We acknowledge the importance of having a seamless flow of information and communication means within and outside every company. And with this, we have carefully customized different plan packages which take into account the needs and lifestyles of each em-

Sun Cellular subscribers get free 24/7 access to emergency hotline numbers In the light of everyday uncertainties and possible emergencies, mobile service operator Sun Cellular has stepped up to arm its subscribers with a free 24/7 access to emergency hotline numbers through their mobile phones. By dialling *922#, Sun Cellular postpaid and prepaid subscribers get directed to a menu of the country’s top agencies for emergency response, police assistance, road and traffic updates, text donation ser vices, as well as the network’s own customer care channels. Once they make a selection, subscribers will be automatically linked to a display numbers and contact details which would correspond to agency of their choice. “Especially in times of e m e r g e n c i e s an d disasters, we hope to provide our subscribers the assurance of having easy access to important hotline numbers which they could call anytime for quick help and assistance,” says Reuben Pangan, official spokesperson of Sun Cellular. “Since we wanted to make this available to all our subscribers, regardless of their handset model and their type of subscription, we have designed this short-code to not require the use of data services and to basically run through an active 2G connection. Accessing this free directory would just be equivalent to placing a regular call,” explains Pangan. Among the hotline

numbers that are included in this *922# service are those of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management C ouncil (NDRRMC) which chiefly responds during calamities and large-scale national disasters, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and even the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In addition, this hotline directory includes the syntax for Sun Cellular’s text donation service for the Philippine Red Cross. For possible concerns and inquiries on the network’s services, Sun has also incorporated in this directory a list of its own customer care channels. Pangan further revealed that this is an extension of Sun Cellular’s customer care programs and public service initiatives. “This is our way of embracing our role in information dissemination, especially through the nation’s most challenging times.” In its latest press statement, Sun Cellular has already noted a major spike in the usages for this free directory service amidst the recent monsoon and Typhoon Maring that struck the countr y’s capital and major parts of Luzon. Su n C e l lu l ar i s a member of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company Group.

ployee,” explains Joan Dueñas, Vice President for Sun Business and Sun Postpaid Marketing. Starting with postpaid plans for the staff, Sun Business offers an Android smartphone and unlimited Sun call and text services for as low as P350 per month. A little higher up the tier, employees get generous allocations of mobile internet hours and more texts to other networks through the Plan 450 or

the Plan 600. In addition, Sun Business has also designed the best-value Plan 999 for managers of companies to enjoy unlimited Sun calls and texts, as well as unlimited mobile internet. This tier also features the different plans under the renowned SunDroid Rush series which bundle an Android smartphone and tablet for as low as P450 per month. Meanw hile, for the big bosses and corporate

higher-ups, Sun Business presents the Plan 1599 and the Plan 1799 with the edgy combination of premium Android smartphones and tablets, along with unlimited mobile internet and bucketful call and text services. “These plans aim to address every employee’s need for accessibility and connectivity not just through the usual means of calls and texts, but also via online channels like email or even through social media,” says

Dueñas. “And regardless of the category, these best-value offerings work to provide greater operational efficiency and yield more savings to every company,” she concludes. For more information on the corporate plans and solutions of Sun Business, log-on to www.sunbusiness.com.ph or call (02) 395-8PRO (8776). Sun Business is powered by Sun Cellular, a member of the PLDT Group.

Tattoo and iPad Mini = The Perfect Equation Bring out the best in your iPad Mini with a Tattoo postpaid plan E=MC2 is perhaps the most famous equation of all time. When it comes to technology and internet connectivity, Tattoo and the iPad Mini are two constants that make for a perfect equation. As the most reliable mobile broadband in the country, only Tattoo elevates one’s internet experience further, enhancing the use and functionality of the latest gadgets, tablets, and devices. With a Tattoo plan for the iPad Mini raised to the power of LTE for speeds of up to 42 Mbps, it paves the way for buffer-free video streaming, photo uploads, seamless browsing and webpage viewing, optimizing a product’s full range of capabilities. Coupled with a device construction so modest in size, so slender, and so light, the iPad Mini is such a flawless technological marvel of functionality and convenience, it’s no surprise everybody wants one. Imagine it then complimented with a fiercely fast Tattoo LTE connection, it makes for an unmatched online experience. And then there’s Tattoo and its superb offer that nobody can resist. Tattoo puts the perfection of the iPad Mini into your hands at the lowest price, but with the highest value you’ll ever

avail of. The Tattoo LTE iPad Mini Plan 999 provides you with more than just internet connectivity without the need for Wi-Fi. It takes full advantage of the iPad Mini’s features and capabilities with unlimited LTE, giving you blazing-fast internet access and letting you see more, share more and do more. Definitely, that’s not rocket science for the common netizen to figure out. With such incredible connection speeds, you can watch all the YouTube videos you want on its dazzling 7.9-inch multi-touch display, share all the photos you snapped using its powerful 5.0-megapixel iSight camera, upload full HD videos, keep your friends closer with FaceTime, and download thousands of applications from the App Store. If that isn’t enough, you also have the power to share your high-speed wireless connection with your other Wi-Fi enabled gadgets through the iPad Mini’s Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities. Under the Tattoo LTE iPad Mini Plan 999, the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant is all yours at an unbeatable price of P13,990 for the 16GB model, P18,790 for the 32GB model, and only P23,590 for 64GB, spread

out over a 24-month contract period. All these, with the addition of a free Tattoo Lifestyle Card which entitles you to exclusive privileges and discounts worth P130,000 from over 230 partner establishments and merchants nationwide, plus a Zalora voucher worth P1,000 for your shopping indulgence, make for an offer with unequalled value—it doesn’t even take a math whiz to

figure that out. Tattoo also offers the iPad Mini in prepaid at P 21,990 for 16GB, P26,990 for 32GB and P31,990 for 64GB with pay-per-use browsing charges of as low as P5 for 15 minutes. Get your own fix of the perfect equation under Tattoo’s LTE iPad Mini Plan 999. Visit www.tattoo.globe. com.ph or any Globe Store nearest you to get your Tattoo LTE iPad Mini plan now.

In a bid to strengthen its core mobile services and sustain momentum of its prepaid business, Globe Telecom unveiled its biggest and most aggressive 7-day call and text offers for prepaid subscribers who look for longer validity promos. For subscribers who want uninterrupted text messaging for the entire we e k , G o U N L I T X T 4 9 allows them to send unlimited texts to Globe

and TM for only P49, the most affordable weeklong unlimited text promo available in the market today. This is equivalent to just P7 per day of unlimited text messaging to the Globe and TM networks for 7 days. Meanwhile, subscribers who want to avail of the lowest 7-day call promo in the market today can register to GoCALL100, w hich gives them 500 solid minutes of calls to

Globe and TM for P100, valid for 7 days. This is over 8 hours of talk time for an entire week at an affordable price of P100. “O n l y G l o b e g i v e s subscribers the best and most competitive 7-day text and call promos with GoUNLITXT49 and GOCALL100. Send text messages all you want and stay connected with your calling circle longer with these offers that give you the biggest value for your

money,” said KD Dizon, Head of Globe Prepaid. To register, dial *143#, choose GoSAKTO and create the desired promo, or text GOUNLITXT49 or GOCALL100 to 8888. As of end-June 2013, cumulative mobile subscribers were at 36.1 million. Globe prepaid subscribers stood at about 34.2 million, 14% above last year’s 30.1 million and 3% higher than previous quarter’s 33.3 million.

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CIT Y OF MATI, Davao Oriental(PIA): As the ruins of Typhoon Pablo are kept and rebuilt, the provincial government of Davao Oriental is setting its direction towards developing industries to ensure a long-term livelihood for constituents. In an interview, Provincial Gov. Corazon Malanyaon banked on the results of the industry study made by USAID Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) to put on the ground industries recommended by some sectors. USAID GEM recently turned over to Malanyaon two pieces of document of study results entitled The Crop Diversification Options for Davao Oriental Focusing on Baganga, Boston and Cateel and The HV Aquaculture Industry Development Plan. Pending a review on the study, Malanyaon said the province is “quite ready” for investments on oil palm, rubber and cacao which can be intercropped with other crops. “I am quite influenced by what I saw in Indonesia and Malaysia. These are the three high yield crops developed in full scale: the rubber, cacao and the oil palm,” she said. She, however, said that the province still keeps its coconut industry especially in not-devastated areas where “we are trying to enhance our coconut production.” Malanyaon bared that there are “actual investors” on desiccated coconut production while others are coming to “explore investments in the coconut area.” On the other hand, Malanyaon geared efforts to strengthen the tourism industry especially now that the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is bound to declare Mt. Hamiguitan as a World Heritage site. Straddled in San Isidro and Governor Generoso towns and in Mati City, Mt. Hamiguitan treasures endemic flora and fauna, rare insects and birds including eagles. Expecting the influx of tourists, the provincial government is preparing the visitors management manual to ensure conservation and protection of the area as well as prepare the communities, Malanyaon said. To establish a groundwork for the expected peak of tourists arrivals, Malanyaon explained that road infrastructures are leading to areas “where we can offer interesting sites.” The province has established “loops” of tourist sites such as the Cape of San Agustin in Governor Generoso; Dahican in Mati City; the Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, among other sites “and even the Pablo-hit areas can also be an area for tourism.” (RGA/ JMDA/PIA-XI)

Industries for livelihood are focused for typhoon survivors in Davao Oriental

Civil Service Com XI celebrates agency’s 113th Anniversary DAVAO CITY (PIA) September is Civil Service Month with more than one million government workers nationwide commemorating the occasion. This year's celebration goes with the theme, "Tatak Lingkod Bayani: Isabuhay, Ipagmalaki, Ipagbunyi." In Davao Region, Anabelle Rosell, director of the Civil Service Commission XI said this year's celebration aims to promote, showcase and celebrate heroism in government service and to highlight stories of triumph and sacrifices among public servants. Speaking after the Holy

Mass at the San Pedro Cathedral that preceded the launching of the celebration, she urged the 700 government workers representing various agencies to perform their respective task with punctuality, honesty, dedication and quality service to the people. Several activities lined up for the month include bloodletting and free medical and dental check up for government workers. "We are targeting to cater 113 government workers in Davao City to avail of the free medical and dental checkup from September 12-13," Rosell said. She said there will be five

slots allotted for every agency. Rosell said the bloodletting activity is set on September 12 from 6:00 am to 11:30 am at the Healing Garden of the Southern Philippines Medical Center. "We are encouraging individuals who have been donating blood to join us during the bloodletting activity," she said. Rosell said employees who are interested to donate blood may coordinate with their respective Human Resource Management. Officer who will submit their names to the Civil Service Commission XI. (RGA/ JSD/PIA-XI)

Davao Norte tourism stride spurs economic activities By Jeanevive D. Abangan

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte(PIA): Tourism in Davao del Norte is fast-becoming an engine of economic activities, embracing sports, livelihood and filming. Provincial Gov. Rodolfo P. del Rosario has been citing tourism as the bottom-line of cultivating sports which has been given a big boost with the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex construction. During the hosting of the Batang Pinoy Mindanao Qualifying Leg late last month, del Rosario said the tourism industry would highly benefit from upscale sports events which usually draw large number of people to Davao del Norte, particularly to Tagum City. In a separate interview, Provincial Tourism Officer Noel Daquioag cited “tourism as the driver” of Ugmad Komunidad (which would mean Nurture the Community) , a program that develops small communities as tourist destinations, integrating sports and livelihood

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including education as key components. Aside from the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex and the Ugmad Komunidad, filming also pushes the tourism industry in the province which recently became one of the sites of a Korean film. “Film tourism is also a growing niche. We are also promoting the Davao del Norte sites as a filming destination,” Daquioag said. Daquioag bared preliminary talks with Davao City-based film- makers to consider Davao del Norte as a filming site, banking on its culture and heritage, its eco-tourism destinations

and its people. To get community folks ready for the boom of tourism in Davao del Norte, Daquioag together with officials in the private tourism sector, will be visiting the barangays especially those where tourist attractions are located. “We will be orienting our brethren at the grassroots level on basic tourism awareness,” he said. On the other hand, Daquioag bared the holding of a regional seminar-workshop on events and festival management for tourism officers this month of September but the venue of such event was yet to be specified. (RGA/ JSD/PIA-XI)

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SM Davao opens craft shop featuring local exhibitors DAVAO CITY -- Retailing giant SM has opened a craft shop to highlight the works of local craftsmen last August 28. The caravan named as My City, My SM, My Crafts is a showcase of traditional arts and crafts mixed with touches of contemporary Philippine design. The August 28 launch located at the specially constructed booth at the atrium of SM City Davao Annex wing featured four local craft makers- Tadeco Livelihood and Training center which makes crafts out of abaca and banana fiber; Crystal Seas makers of handwoven fabrics embellished with pearls; Yvette’s Bags and Bead Collection makers

of crocheted plastic straw bags and Maria Vinecraft which transforms the common Bago-Bago vines into home furnishings. Apol Legario, Public Relations Officer of SM City Davao said the craft shop is a venue for local artisans to show their products. Aside from the four exhibitors during the launch, they will be joined by five other exhibitors namely; BagoboTagabawa School of Living Tradition, Magnegosyo Ta Day, Pablo Crafts, Davao Ecocrafts and Salinta Monon. The project is partnership between SM and the Department of Trade and Industry with the support of the CITEM (Center

for International Trade Expositions and Missions) and the NCCA (National Commission for the Culture and the Arts). Davao City is the fourth leg of the caravan. It earlier visited the SM malls in Sta Rosa, Laguna, Lucena in Quezon Province and in Batangas City, Batangas. The Davao leg will run from August 28 to September 4 afterwhich it will proceed to SM Cagayan de Oro then General Santos. The craft shop will make a return to Davao when it will visit SM Lanang Premiere. Legario added that aside from the shop, workshops were also conducted among the beneficiaries of the craft-making workshop were

the recipients of MagNegosyo Ta Day- a flagship project of former Mayor Sara Duterte which aims to capacitate women in communities with livelihood programs in crafts-making. The recipients of MagNegosyo Ta Day exhibited handicrafts like beaded accessories to crocheted bags and coco shell home decors. Another exhibitor were a group composed of out-of-schoolyouths from typhoon Pablo devastated communities who were taught by the Tourism Office of the Compostela Valley Provincial Government to carve stones and craft wood products. Other exhibitors include the Bagobo- Tagabawa School of Liv-

12 Filipino youth attend 1st ASEAN volunteers program in Malaysia SELANGOR, MALAYSIA -Twelve youths from the Philippines among the participants from ten countries to the first Association of South East Asian Nations(ASEAN) for Youth Volunteers Program(AYVP) inaugural program for the Development of ASEAN youth Ecoleader through Volunteerism and Community Engagement in Bangi, Selangor,Malaysia from August 15 to September 20, 2013. The Philippine delegates who left for Malaysia on August 13 include Cyrollah R. Dísoma from Marawi City, Annie Jane C. Lagawan of Initao, Misamis Oriental, Hannah Muralla of Dumaguete City, Angelee Lorraine Go of Taguig City, Louie Dela Cruz of Las Pinas City, Francis P. Aguilar of Makati City, Nikka Tatiana S. Munion of Quezon City, Joey Dela Cruz of San Juan City, Theresa Elizaminda Lim of Quezon City, Jasmine Suleik of Taguig City, Kyle Esperanza R. Zuleta of Laguna, Laurence Lumagbas of Quezon City, Sonny Peru Cosme and Ace Mark Aniceto of Baguio City. According to Professor Dato Dr. Saran Kaur Gill, Executive Director of AYVP@AsiaEngage, the program intends to develop a sense of belonging and feeling among ASEAN youth as part of the ASEAN socio-cultural community by developing knowledge and understanding of the ASEAN history, spirit and identity, strengthened through friendship. He added that the ASEAN

feeling and sense of belonging will be further reinforced by shared experience of volunteering with communities to address the challenges and create mitigation efforts for environment conservation at various bio-diversity sites in Malaysia as the host country of this event. The inaugural program will be for five weeks with three weeks devoted to work at the various selected biodiversity sites in Malaysia such as the Kampong Dew Firefly Sanctuary in Perak which is a firefly habitat conservation and community based ecotourism; Kuala Selangor Nature Park ( KSNP) in Selangor for sav-

NOTICE is hereby given that a parcel of Land identified as Lot No. 8475, embraced w/ OCT No. P-13702, w/ an area of 2,748 sq.m., covered under Tax Dec’l No. 1214559, and Lot No. 8482, embraced w/ OCT No. P-8612, w/ an area of 2,898 sq.m., All located at Soro-Soro, Mambajao, Camiguin, owned by VICTORIANO MONTALBA, widower, also resident of Soro-Soro, Mambajao, Camiguin arrived into decision together w/ his (8) eight childrens of legal age to consolidated the said (2) two parcels of land, into (1) one lot and subdivided to (8) eight lots, adjudicated in favor to his said (8) eight children (referred as second party), and Victoriano Montalba (refer as first party), now , the subject of DEED OF PARTITION, executed under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, Per Doc. No. 325; Page No. 17; Book No. 77; Series of 2013. MDN: AUG. 22, 29 & SEPT. 5, 2013

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NOTICE

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-095 FOR: JUDICIAL DECREE OF DIVORCE

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Llk 1, Lots 33-34, Montana Vista Village Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

participating countries to the AYVP are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. (JDP/Sonny Cosme-PIA CAR)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late NOLASCO LOOR, who died long time ago and is the owner of a parcel of land located at Kinabcaban, Mahinog, Camiguin, covered by Tax Declaration No. 03000001695 designated as Lot No. 697 GSS-10-000045, containing an area of 2,949 square meters, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and executed namely: PURISIMA LOOR, wife of the late NOLASCO LOOR, ANGELITA L. RAYON, ANGELITO LOOR, CHITO LOOR, MERLITA QUINGKEÑO, JESUS LOOR, LINO LOOR, VERONICA LOOR and MARIA LOOR, all of legal ages, widow, married, single respectively, all Filipinos and all residents of Kinabcaban, Mahinog, Camiguin, are the only surviving heirs. That for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (P 80,000.00) Philippine Currency in hand paid with our entire satisfaction from AEK NOEL REUSSORA, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY a PARCEL OF LAND containing an area of 2,949 square meters. As per Doc. No. 81; Page No. 18; Book No. 77; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City ARTHUR WILLIAM NEELY Petitioner, -Versus- EVELYN NEELY Y. ZOILON Respondent. X-------------------------------------------------------/

ing the wetland and flyway; Mersing Costal Communities at Johor for enhancement of environmental awareness and minimizing pollution in coastal communities by promoting the practice of community based recycling, and Setiu Wetland Terengganu for restoration and conservation a Sustainable Wetland Ecosystem for the community. Aside from the Philippines,

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late MARICELLE M. AKUT, who died on June 28, 2013 in Cagayan de Oro City; that during the lifetime of said Maricelle M. Akut she maintained deposits, either savings, time or current, with the UCPB, Velez Branch, Cagayan de Oro City, is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, made and entered namely; 1. CALVIN C. AKUT, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widower, and a resident of #103, Dapdap St., Zone 3, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; 2. ISABELLA MARIE M. AKUT, a minor, Filipino citizen, single, and a resident of #103, Dapdap St., Zone 3, Tablon Cagayan de Oro City, to be represented by her legal guardian, his father; 3. EMMA T. MACASERO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of #690, Zone 6, Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, who is the mother of the deceased and one of the beneficiaries; that the above named persons are the sole and only compulsory heirs. The above mentioned personal properties and give Special Power of Attorney in Favor of the father, Calvin C. Akut to withdraw our shares and if the shares are in check, to encash the same. As per Doc. No. 174; Page No. 35; Book No. XIII; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. CANCIO P. GUIBONE. MDN: SEPT. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CTRCUTT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES DOUGLAS M. OSMEÑA AND BELLA L. LUCOB-OSMEÑA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-110

DOUGLAS M. OSMEÑA AND BELLA L. LUCOB-OSMEÑA, Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Whereas, On August 20, 2013, this Court issued an Order directing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publications upon respondent EVELYN NEELY Y ZOILON in a newspaper of general circulation in this city once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of petitioner; WHEREAS, the petitioner is a Muslim, the respondent is his wife they having married on January 29, 1996 at the Regional Trial Court-Branch 8, Dipolog City. WHEREAS, petitioner filed this petition against the respondent for divorce, for violation of Article 52 of P.D. 1083 or the Muslim Code; WHEREAS, the respondent separated from the petitioner and from that time, no communication whatsoever took place between them hence, petitioner is compelled to pursue divorce against her. NOW THEREFORE, you respondent EVELYN NEELY Y. ZOOILON is hereby summoned and required to file with this Court, within 15 days from the last date of the publication of this summons, you comment/ answer to the petition furnished copy to the petitioner’s address at c/o MONER SHARI’A CONSULTING OFFICE at Camague, Tubod, Iligan City, Philippines. You are reminded of IBP-OCA Memorandum/Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answer/ comment. Should you fail to answer/comment to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidences ex-parte upon which judgment shall be rendered therefrom. Iligan City, Philippines, August 20, 2013. (Sgd.) NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M ALI Presiding Judge

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ing Tradition and Salinta Moon one of the few Bagobo weavers left. Legario said the exhibitors had received inquiries from prospective clients. She said the selected exhibitors which represented the best handicraft makers locally are free from paying rent for the

retail space. Legario invited the public to visit the craft shop and see for themselves the various handicrafts consisting of fashion accessories and home furnishings made by indigenous and local artisans. (PIA/RG Alama)

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice RA 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-026-2013 10172 Date: September 3, 2013 In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Orders No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the Public that Raquel Palamine Galera has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of birth of Raquel Palamine Galera at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Roberto Pabulario Palamine and Lourdes Roez Palamine. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later that September 13, 2013. (Sgd.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Sept. 5 & 12, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES EPHRAIM DAND DELA MERCED AND ROSEMARY R. DELA MERCED,

CIVIL CASE N0. 2013-093

EPHRAIM DANS DELA MERCED, Petitioner, - Versus ROSEMARY R. DEI A MERCED, Respondent. x-------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court is verified Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the counsel of the petitioner and alleging among others: That petitioner and Respondent are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites November 28, 1970 at Isabila, Basilan, petitioner converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam was duly Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Carbide Village Brgy., Tubod, Ros., Hghts., Iligan City and Davao City respectively; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for almost thirty (30) years already, since 1984 they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either Financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on February 29, 1992 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on September 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 2nd of September, 2013. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 5, 12 & 18, 2013 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under civil rites February 29, 1992 at MTCC Branch 1, Cebu City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at 54 Carlock Street, Cebu City and Purok I, Magoong Limamon, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than eight (8) years already, since 2004 they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on February 29, 1992 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on September 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 27th of August, 2013,

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Philippine Serpent Eagle donated in Tagum City

Tagum City Mayor Allan Rellon formally receives the Philippine Serpent Eagle donated by the Municipality of the Braulio E. Dujali represented by Mr. Leonardo Taladhay, Jr., municipal administrator. Joining the mayor is City Veterinarian Dr. Jesus Edullantes. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN CIVIL CASE N02013-111 SPOUSES LEO NIÑO J. PASCO (MOHAMMAD FAISAL) AND MELOJEAN M. PUACHE-PASCO, LEO NIÑO J. PASCO (MOAMMAD FAISAL) AND MELOJEAN M. PUACHE-PASCO (FARHANNA), Petitioners. x---------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Muslim rites on April 27, 2010 at Quezon City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can he served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at 55 Pasco St., Libis, Quezon City and 023 Bueno St., Purok Pag-asa, Bara-as, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than two (2) years already, since April 2011 they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; Petitioners seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on April 27, 2010 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on September 22, 2013 at 9:00 am at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be grated. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 2nd of September, 2013. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Sept 5, 12 & 18, 2013

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wednesday | september 4, 2013

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City RAMIL LEGASPI -Vendor MILGRED C. LEGASPI -Vendee

CASE NO; 2013-10-1458 2008-10-1992-A

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity to operate FILCAB service on the line;Balingasag to Magsaysay, Mis. Or. and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of August, 2013.. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ADELAIDA JALA Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1462 (2008-10-696)

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;Cogon Market to Bulua and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 30th day of August, 2013..

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Puerto/Bugo and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013..

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC)to operate PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Hinaplanon Grossing (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2ND day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CARLITO FORMENTERA Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City MARIA FE A. AZARCON, et all –Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1470 NORMINA M. AMPUAN -Vendee 2008-10-1565

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with Extension of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

REMEGIA AJONAN CASE NO; 2013-10-1479 Applicant/s 2008-10-1384

Case No; 2013-10-1481 2007-10-1832

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City GARY MAGAMAY Applicant/s

Case No; 2013-10-1482 2008-10-196

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI Service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;West Bound Terminal to Agora Terminal (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity for certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Calamba via Oroquieta City and vice versa with the use of One(1) unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Case No; 2013-10-1463 2008-10-812A

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Divisoria –PN Roa –Calanan –Relocation and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

GERARDO LIGUAN -Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-1473 JOCELYN B. JAVELONA – Vendee 2008-10-1758

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

DIVINA LUZ QUIOGUE Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

EDUARDO BARANGGAN - Vendor CASENO;2013-10-1472 MICHELLE YANEZ DEL FIERRO -Vendee 2008-10-1592

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

Case No; 2013-10- 1464 2008-10-781

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience(CPC) to operate PUJ service on the line;City Proper to 542-Palao Riverside via Medical -City Hall (all in Iligan City)and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of September, 2013.

ERNESTO PAREL Applicat/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

RURAL TRANSIT (MINDANAO), INC. CASE NO; 2013-10-1480 Applicant/s 2008-10-2068

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUB service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City (R-X)to Wao, Lanao del Sur and vice versa with the use of eight (8)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ALFREDO LLAMOSO Applicant/s

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

Case No; 2013-10-1469 2008-10-1829

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City OMAR CADER Applicant/s

Case No; 2012-10-1698

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CARLITO S. CANTINA Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-1471 2008-10-1721

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority To extend the validity of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;City Proper to Tubod –Rosario Heights (all in Iligan City) and vice versa with e use of three(3)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ATTY. BARTOLOME D. DOMINGO CASE NO; 2013-10-743 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Apovel –Bulua Terminal (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of September, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience (CPC)as PUJ service on the line ;City Proper to Bacayo –Mercy –SBT and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 2nd day of September, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with amendment of line to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Jimenez, Misamis Occidental and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City LOTRADISCO/CARMENCITA N. RATILLA -Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10- 1483 LAILA A. BRIOLLO -Vendee 2007-10-1861

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate GT EXPRESS service on the line;Within Ozamis City and from said place to any point in Misamis Occidental and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013. MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City

ANTERO ALICANDO -Vendee CASE NO; 2013-10-1484 Applicant/s

ELISEO M. PADULLON - Vendee CASE NO; 2013-10- 1485 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Jimenes via Tudela (all in Misamis Occidental )and vice versa With the use of one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate PUJ service on the line;Ozamis City to Jimenez via Tudela (all in Misamis Occidental) and vice versa with the use one (1)unit/s. This application will be considered by this Board on September 12, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence. At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island. Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties. N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 3rd day of September, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Sept. 5, 2013

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MISAMIS Oriental––The provincial board in Misamis Oriental has approved an ordinance allocating some P 30 million for the operations of eight provincial hospitals in the province, an official said on Wednesday. Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano in his letter to the Sanguniang Panlalawigan on August 5, 2013 requested the appropriation to the amount for the eight hospitals in the province. “This is to continuously

provide funds for the hospital operations,” provincial administrator Jun Pacamalan said. He said the P30 million would come from the general funds particularly funds from the provincial engineering office. “Gov. Emano prioritizes our hospitals and funds for operations in order to attend to the needs of the people in the province,” he said. As the capital outlay, Pacamalan said, the P15

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the peace policy of Aquino? We have not heard from him. He should have the political will to pursue the peace talks with the NDFP,” Ocampo said during a program held at Plaza Miranda Sept. 2. Ocampo said Aquino seems to be losing sight of the importance of the peace talks with the NDFP. Ocampo said that while the GPH-MILF talks is important, peace talks with the NDFP is also important and even more far-reaching. While the MILF covers Mindanao, the NDFP said it has organs of political power all over the country and the New People’s Army (NPA) is present in majority of the provinces. Ocampo challenged Aquino to instruct its GPH panel to resume peace talks with the NDFP. “The ball is in his hands,” Ocampo

said. “He must show political will.” Ocampo said the military hierarchy is sabotaging the peace talks by consistently opposing the release of political prisoners, including the Jasig-protected NDFP consultants. There are 13 NDFP consultants in various detention facilities all over the country. Aquino, on war footing? Agcaoili noted that the Aquino administration is more interested in beefing up its Armed Forces of the Philippines, building its weaponry with the purchase of more attack helicopters, among others. He also noted the GPH’s negotiations with the United States government for increased presence of American troops. All of these, Agcaoili noted, would be used against the armed insurgency.

In a forum organized by the Citizens Alliance for Just Peace, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan said the “militarist approach has been proven a failure in resolving the armed conflict.” Ilagan and fellow GWP Rep. Emmi de Jesus filed, in early August, House Resolution No. 162 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives urging President Benigno Aquino III to pursue the policy direction of achieving a just and lasting peace. The resolution calls for the resumption of peace talks with the NDFP and the institution of confidencebuilding measures conducive to the resumption of peace talks. For the NDFP, Agcaoili said, “We are willing to talk to a government that is willing to talk peace.” (http://bulatlat.com)

million private port capable of accommodating foreign cargo vessels with gross registered tonnage (GRT) of up to 40,000. "On job opportunities, THPAL would employ 500 regular employees and 2,000 contractual employees and has committed itself to allocate the majority of its workforce for Surigaonon workers,” added Matugas.

He further said “economy-wise, downstream businesses in refining and distribution will surely flourish alongside businesses in food, recreation, transportation and the like. All these will certainly translate to hundreds of additional jobs." The lawmaker said that a 300-man Japanese investors delegation will be arriving on THPAL’s inauguration.

Also present were Governor Sol Matugas, First District Rep. Guillermo Romarate Jr., Vice-Gov. Carlos Egay Jr., Board Member Simeon Castrence, Claver Mayor Eddie Gokiangkee, Mayors' League President Mayor Shiela May Orquina-Cebedo of Bacuag town and Caraga Tri-Media President Roberto Parada Jr. (FEA/Eugenio Lira, Jr./ PIA-Caraga/jdelpf)

staged a barricade in June this year against AMRI to demand a royalty of P30 million. The Mamanwas lifted their barricade after receiving an initial payment of P10 million. In 2009, the Mamanwas also barricaded Taganito Mining Corp., forcing the company to pay its royalty obligations from 2006 to 2008 amounting to P72.5 million. It was touted as t he “largest royalty payment” ever made to a tribe in the country’s mining history. T h ree ot her m i n i ng companies are operating in Claver— Shen Zhou Mining Group Cor p., Plat inu m Group Mining Corp. and the Taganito High Pressure Acid Leach Nickel Corporation. Claver Mayor Eddie P. Gokiangkee meanwhile said that Katrimunyaka did not

seek a rally permit, although he admired the group and the Mamanwas for taking an aggressive action against the mining firms. “The IPs (indigenous peoples) are smarter than the people of Claver because if the mining companies would not pay they would stage a barricade,” Claver said. He said some mining firms in town have never paid business tax to the local government. The mayor said AMRI is now on the verge of closure, as its 300-ha mining area is already mined out. S e c t i o n 7- b o f t h e Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 entitles indigenous peoples to “negotiate the terms and conditions for the exploration of natural resources in the areas for the purpose of ensuring ecological, environmental protection and the

conser vat ion measu res, pursuant to national and customary laws…” The Mamanwas’ 48,678ha mining areas in barangays Taganito and Urbiztondo are covered by a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title. Mi nda News t r ied to contact A MR I of f icia ls through Dulmar Raagas, the president of Chamber of Mines Caraga Region to get their statement, but no to avail. Joel Delapa , a loc a l resident, said it was awkward to see Manobos trying to claim royalty from a mining firm in his barangay. He said he never heard that there are Manobos in Surigao del Norte. Ja me s Dela Pena of Poblacion Claver said there are no Manobos here, only Mamanwas who are said to have existed since time immemorial.

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Over 100 Manobos have arrived in the area since Sunday, and at least 700 others would be coming, the barangay official said. He showed MindaNews some documents, mostly demand letters for AMRI with endorsements from Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas. M i nd a News t r ied to verify with Matugas about the endorsements but he has not replied as of today. Dawog said Kantrimyuka has areas in Carrascal in Surigao del Sur, Claver, Gigaquit, Bacuag, Placer, Tubod, Mainit, Taganaan in Surigao del Norte and parts of Surigao City including some coastal areas. He said their group is different from that of the Mamanwas who previously

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from page 14 million will be taken out of land transportation/motor vehicle and the other P15 million would come from road maintenance under the special purpose fund. “All these funds usually came from the province’ general funds,” said Pacamalan. Vice Governor Jose Mari Pelaez said that the local Finance Committee chaired by Provincial Board member Jabi Bernaldez certified the availability of the amount. “The P30 million is available for appropriation intended for the request of the governor,” said Pelaez. Pelaez said that Ordinance No. 1278 - 2013, appropriated the P 30 million as Interfund transfer /subsidy for the operations of the provincial hospitals in the province. The hospitals are MOPH Balingasag would received P4,441,009.18; MOPHClaveria, P2,085,691.99; MOPHInitao, P6,183,364.60; MOPHMagsaysay, P2,476,931.56; MOPH-Manticao, P4,180,357.51; MOPH-Talisayan, P5,293,080.40; MOPH-Gingoog, P5,252,025.28 and MOPH-Alubijid, P87,539.48. PNA REPORT

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her. Depriving China of a possible source of oil that can sustain its industrialization will also be to America’s advantage. A highly industrialized China is a pain in the ass to America. The possibility that China will become as dominant as America in the equation of power in the world, if not more dominant, makes America’s spine tingle. This is the reason why America is

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early as Wednesday. “With this agreement, we are one step closer to granting the president the authority to act in our national security interest,” he said. The draft will replace the one introduced by the Obama administration over the weekend after President Barack Obama announced

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standard requirements. He cited that these external study centers lacked appropriate classrooms, full time personnel, laboratories, insufficient library holdings, school facilities, among others. He said that “as per instruction of CHED Central office, we conducted an inspection and monitoring to all the six identified BSU external study centers last April 2013 and we submitted

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stressed, “With the support of majority of my fellow senators and a very strong public clamor, I am confident that the bill will be finally passed this 16th Congress.” At the hearing, Poe cited, “Kung maipapasa natin ngayon ang FOI, ang ating bansa ay mapapabilang sa hanay ng 93 na bansa sa buong mundo na may kaukulang batas tungkol sa Freedom of Information. May halos 50 bansa naman ang kasalukuyang nagsasaayos ng kanilang FOI,” Poe said. Poe stressed that the measure is a full recognition of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights which states, “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to documents pertaining to official acts, transactions or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.”

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Twenty one inmates bolted the Valencia City jail about 10 a.m. Wednesday, a report reaching here said. Jail Administrator Jason Reyes said that the inmates ransacked the jail’s armory carted away assorted firearms before fleeing to a sugar cane plantation nearby. He said the jail guards were caught off guard and failed to respond immediately since they were trapped inside the jail compound when the inmates made the daring escape. According to Reyes, the

military and the police has issued a red alert status in Bukidnon and in Northern Mindanao as law enforcers deployed teams to track down the escapees. Reyes said the Valencia city jail is now reviewing the names of the escapees, pictures, crimes committed, and possible escape destination. As of Wednesday afternoon, authorities reported that five inmates had been rearrested but the report was still subject for validation, he added. CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor of Mindanao Daily News

doing its best in imposing its will in countries where oil is and could be found. The above premises are the underlying reasons why personally I am skeptical at America’s move at imposing its military might again in another country Syria. At the moment, American President Barak Obama is doing his best to convince the American Congress to clothe him with the authority to take military action against Syria. It’s justification this time in undertaking such

action is the recent chemical weapons attack in Syria that killed scores of civilians. But even Britain is lukewarm at the possibility of joining America in this folly. Let us not forget that it was only recently that it was exposed how America and its closest allies manufactured the intelligence report pointing to the late Saddam Hussein’s administration as having manufactured weapons of mass destruction to justify its military invasion of Iraq.

Pe ople a l l over t he world are now skeptical if the chemical weapons attack in Syria was not carried out with tacit American approval, if not carried out by America itself, to justify any military action against Syria? Just think of this. Even before America could carry out any direct militar y invasion in the two-year old civil war in Syria, the world, the Philippines included, immediately was affected by its negative impact. Prices of petroleum

products jacked up because of the reported impending invasion of America of that oil producing country. I don’t know how we Filipinos take it if America invades our country so that the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army and the secessionist Moro rebels can take over the reins of government in our country. Syria rebels are out to force its government to yield to them. They are backed up by America and some of

its allies in this adventure. Now America wants to ensure the rebels win their war against their government by invading that sovereign countr y to install the rebels as its new leaders. In doing this, America is just proving to the whole world that indeed it has become a pain in their ass. •• (Reactions at jelbacon@ yahoo.com or at jelbaconii@gmail.com. Read me also at www.raconteurme. blogspot.com)

Saturday to seek congressional approval for launching a limited military strike against Syria to punish it for the alleged use of chemical weapons outside Damascus on August 21. Washington has held the Syrian government responsible for perpetrating the attack, which US intelligence report claims killed 1,429 people, including 426 children.

The Obama administration is gearing up for its campaign to persuade lawmakers to support its military action in Syria, citing the need to deter Syrian government from further using chemical weapons, and other rogue countries from using weapons of mass destruction. Some lawmakers have complained that the language of the Obama admin-

istration’s original resolution authorizing use of force against Syria was too broad and could lead to the US involvement in an openended conflict. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday made the case for a military strike against Syria, insisting inac-

tion would undermine US credibility and endangering its allies in the region, such as Israel and Turkey. “This is not the time for armchair isolationism ... We have spoken up against unspeakable horror. Now we must stand up and act,” Kerry told the lawmakers. The possibility of having US “boots on the ground” in Syria was a major element of the hearing, after

Kerry briefly suggested a scenario in which US troops might have to keep chemical weapons out of the hands of al Qaidaaffiliated groups. But Kerry quickly backtracked and said he wanted to be “crystal clear” the administration would agree to revising the Syria resolution so that US troops have “no capacity” in Syria’ s civil war. (PNA/Xinhua)

t h e l o c a l g ov e r n m e nt unit. “But we cannot give everything (for dog bites) f ree b ecaus e t here are other programs that are also prioritized,” Bongcas said. Among the prioritized programs are treatments

for tuberculosis, acute respirator y infections, hepatitis, tetanus, diphteria and hygiene. The office, which has total personnel of 238, also conducts field immunization. Nurse Reagan Abbu handles the injection of

anti-rabies vaccine. “Rabies can be fatal,” Abbu said. Bongcas said the first aid for dog bites is to use soap and running water over the wound. “Health education is very important,” she said as she called on the pub-

lic to understand people with TB and HIV. Bongcas said they give free medicines to TB patients “the whole course” which covers 6-8 months. H o w e v e r, s h e s a i d some patients have become multi-drug resistant and go to the German

Doctors to be treated. “We cannot do it alone, we have to have links with NGOs,” Bongcas said. “It is a social responsibility,” she added. As for HIV cases, she said the number is increasing in Northern Mindanao.

our findings to the CHED Central office through the Office of the Program Standards (OPS).” The Office of the Program Standard made their report based in our submitted inspection and monitoring report and they came up with the recommendations for the CHED En banc to issue an immediate closure order, Perez added. In a CHED En banc Resolution No. 507-201, it approved the “immediate closure of the non-compliant External Study Centers of

the said State university in the municipalities of Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte, in accordance with the pertinent laws, rules and regulations of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED),” a dispositive portion of the resolution read. The resolution was signed by four commissioners and CHED’S Patricia Licuanan. These six Bukidnon State University External Study Centers are located in the towns of Monkayo, Montevista, Compostela, New Bataan, Maragusan and Sto.

Tomas. The resolution further directs Dr. Zenaida Gersana, Director IV of CHED-Regional Office 10 to ensure the immediate implementation of the closure order and to ensure the compliance of BSU to such order. While Dr. Raul Alvarez of CHEDRegion 11 is directed to facilitate the transfer of the students of the extension campuses that are due to be closed to compliant and duly recognized higher education institutions (HEIs) in the area.

However, Perez said, that external study centers in Compostela posed no problem as students will be integrated to the proposed Compostela State College in the province as provided in the law establishing the latter. He explained that the manner of closure will be either an outright phase out or gradual phase out. But Perez stressed that it will still be decided by the two CHED Directors as to what will be the manner of closure that is likely to be implemented since CHED

is considering and taking into considerations also the situation of more than 5,000 students presently enrolled in the said external study centers. Earlier, the Regional Development Council II issued Social Development Resolution No. 2, series of 2013 signed by Anthony Sales. The resolution contained the implementation plan of action pertinent to the CHED’s closure order of Bukidnon State University External Study Centers in Davao region.