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‘P-Noy is dismayed with Cagayan de Oro’ I happened to talk with the Executive Secretary PAQUITO OCHOA together with my lawyer REYNALDO BAGATSING of Metro Manila at

around 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon, more or less at Aloha Hotel, Manila coffee shop on February 16, 2015.

At the onset of our conversation I conveyed to

him (PAQUITO OCHOA) as to the numerous cases filed against the executive of CDO and his cohorts before the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao,

as follows, to wit:WILLIAM G. GUIALANI -versus- OSCAR S. MORENO, BEDA JOY B. ELOT, PERCY G. SALAZAR, GLENN C. BAEZ & ROY RAA-

March 2, 2015 GAS FOR:TECHNICAL MALVERSATION filed last December 29, 2014; ANTONIO M. NUNEZversus-OSCAR S. MORENO, ELMER N. WABE, PATRICK U. GABUTINA, ELSIE P. LOPOY, ATTY. IMELDA MARIE B. BEL-

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TRAN, ENG. ROLANDO M. PACURIBOT, DIVINA B. BADE, ATTY. CANCIO NICANOR N. GUIBONE, EQUIPRINT CORPORATION & EARTH TOOLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONFOR: Willful See PNOY, page A11

DA’s village-type processor churns export quality corn (Paid Advertorial)

By Pat Samonte Caraga Regional Editor and Aurelius Arais Correspondent

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U TUAN CIT Y – “Superb!”, was how Barangay Captain Demetrio Tabelon of Tiniwisan here described the quality of corn churned out by the Village-type Corn Postharvest Processing facility provided by the Department of Agriculture-Caraga.

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Zambo City blackouts upped to 4 hours daily

Prosecutor calls on arson probers to speed up investigation on fire

By GERRY GORIT Correspondent

REGIONAL State Prosecutor Jaime Umpa called on arson investigators to speed up their investigation into the fire that razed the entire Hall of Justice in Cagayan de Oro City on January 30.

In an interview, Umpa said the Inter-agency Antiarson task force has yet to submit its findings on the whether the fire was intentional or not.

“We need to determine whether it’s arson or accidental,” he said, adding, CORDIAL MEETING. Wahid Tundok (in light blue shirt), commander of the MILF 118TH the fire happened nearly a Base Command meet Police Director Benjamin Magalong (next to him with glasses), month ago. head of the PNP Board of Inquiry looking t=into the Mamasapano incident. Tundok He said: “Why it took

to be interviewed by the PNP Board of Inquiry. MindaNews photo by Froilan ZAMBOANGA CITY--Ro- declined Gallardo tational blackouts in the city have increased from two to four hours daily.

Engr. George Ledesma, Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) general manager, attributed the longer blackouts to the

By CRIS DIAZ conferment of awards to university’s 75th ComExecutive Editor preventive maintenance a Moro leader during the mencement Exercises this shutdown of another coal- CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY commencement exercises week. fired power plant of the -- Residents in this seaport of a Catholic university City Councilor Ramon Steag State Power Inc (SPI) capital have expressed rest- here this month.

Tabor, chair of the city counSee blackouts, page A11 lessness over the scheduled The Xavier University, a cil committee on police, fire, Jesuit run university, would and public safety, said that reportedly confer an award his committee has received to Mohagher Iqbal, chair suggestions for the deferof the MILF peace panel, ment of the award. for “contribution to social “The people of Cagayan development” during the See awards, page A11

them so long to come out with the report, almost a month already since the fire happened, but until now there was no result.”

The job of the task force is to confirm whether or not it’s arson. Once confirmed, he said he will help in looking after the culprits of the fire that ate up all the judicial documents.

He said three witnesses saw two bonnet-wearing persons running away at the back of the Hall of Justice building when the fire broke out around 9 p.m. on January 30.

But Umpa had a strong See PROBERS page A11

Defer XU awards for gov’t peace panel, says critics

A Justice on wheels bus was parked at the city hall ground in Cagayan de Oro City to augment the narrow Tourism Hall, where cases and other court transactions are temporarily made after the January 30, 2015 fire that razed the entire Hall of Justice. photo by gerry lee gorit

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Davao del Norte Lumads cancel plan to return home as paramilitary attacks renew

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By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA, DavaoToday.com

AVAO CITY – Manobo Lumads from interior Davao del Norte villages and who sought safety here last month cancelled their scheduled return today as report of continued attacks by militiamen reached them.

Datu Doloman Daws ay, s p o k e s p e r s on of the tribal organization Salugpungan Ta Ta’nu Igkanugon said the son of another tribal datu was chased by members of the military-backed paramilitary group Alamara in Sitio Pongpong in Barangay Palma Gil yesterday. The Alamara militia were armed with sharp bolos.

“The victim is in hiding and only managed to give some details,” said Doloman.

Doloman said that the datus of Sitio Pongpong and Lasakan instructed the teachers of the Salugpungan Coomunity L earning C enter, Inc, a private agric ultural school by missionaries,

to leave their school in Sitio Nasilaban for their safety.

Sitio Nasilaban is a day walk from Sitio Pongpong and two-days walk from Sitio Lasakan.

The Alamara, said Doloman, allegedly declared a “pangayaw” (indigenous warfare) against the communities of Salugpungan.

Isidro Indao, spokesperson of Pasaka, a regional tribal group, said they were disappointed by the renewed attacks especially that these occurred only one day after they had a dialogue with the Army.

During the dialogue, General Aurelio Baladad, commander of the Armed Force’s Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom),

said “it is prohibited to encamp in schools and public buildings.”

“Please tell us, the Mayor (and R eg i ona l Peace and Order Council Chair Rodrigo Duterte), the barangay captain if it happens,” said Baladad.

However, Indao said that the Army’s 60th and 68th Infantry Battalion were in fact the ones who “armed, trained and ordered the Alamara.”

Kerlan Fanagel, secretary-general of Pasaka, asked then “who is in control of the Alamara.”

“If they are not the ones behind the Alamara, then why not disarm them as civilians are not supposed to have firearms?

So who is really in con-

trol of the areas where Army units are present?” he said.

This was not answered by military officials.

But Duterte said during the same dialogue that he “will not stop soldiers to go anywhere” but said to the Lumads to “call me if they do something wrong and I will call them.”

Indao said that with Baladad’s and Duterte’s assurance, the Talaingod Manobos were supposed to return to their homes beginning Friday.

“But how can t he y do that now when they are being attacked and even their villages are being evacuated,” he said. (davaotoday.com)

NPA fighter killed in Tagum City encounter

TAGUM CITY -- Troopers from the Army's 46th Infantry Battalion have successfully foiled an ambush attempt by New People's Army (NPA) fighters n Barangay San Agustin, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, killing a rebel in the clash Friday morning.

10th Infantry Division spokesperson 1st Lt. Vergel Lacambra said the incident took place at 9:30 a.m.

Involved in the botched ambush attempt were 10 NPA rebels.

L acambra said the troopers had just attended a stakeholder's meeting from Tagum City and were traversing San AgustinMagdum road when a roadside landmine was detonated by NPA bandits.

Heavy firefight ensued as troops swiftly maneu-

vered and returned fire against the NPAs occupying vantage positions.

The firefight lasted for 30 minutes where one unidentified NPA rebel was killed.

Three soldiers sustained minor wounds and were immediately brought to Davao Regional Hospital and are now under stable condition.

Meanwhile, Major Gen. Eduardo M. Año, 10th Infantry Division commander, blasted the NPA rebels for deliberately putting the civilian-commuters and passers-by at risk by planting landmine along roads frequently used by the public.

"The continued use of landmine by the CPPNPA is a clear violation of See npa, page A11

Manobos expressed fear of getting hit in the crossfire between New People’s Army guerrillas and the Army.

The lumads also claimed that the Army backs the armed militias under the Alamara, Magahat and Black Fighter.

The Manobos are alarmed with the new declaration of a pangayaw, or tribal war, against them. (Medel V. Herani/ davaotoday.com)

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Moving forward its SariSari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Coca-Cola Far East Limited aimed to have 10,000 more

women scholars for the first semester of the year.

The target beneficiaries are to be trained in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Cavite. Out of these 10,000 women, 500 will come from the 6th District of Quezon City.

To formalize the partnership, TESDA, Coca-Cola and the 6th District of Quezon City inked a Memorandum of Agreement for the intervention for small sari-sari

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He expressed gratitude to Coca-Cola and the local government of Quezon City for their concerted and focused effort around entrepreneurship education.

The STAR program was designed to economically empower the target women beneficiaries by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to transform them to become successful entrepreneurs.

Since the program started in 2012 up to December 2014, about 30,000 women scholars have graduated.

In implementing it, TESDA and Coca-Cola have been forging partnerships with local government units that select the women beneficiaries.

TESDA nominates qualified trainers for the program based on qualifications outlined on the mechanics for implementation.

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EDITOR: RUEL V. PELONE • ruel_pelone2002@yahoo.com

BBL must be for peace and justice

Congress must enshrine and protect the people’s aspirations for peace and justice as envisioned in the 1987 Philippine Constitution when it considers changes to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. (GPH) peace panel chair Professor Miriam CoronelFerrer referred to the statement of the framers of the Philippine Constitution which states that “the decision on the Bangsamoro will ultimately rest on what the people want of our country. And what the deliberations and the overwhelming vote in the plebiscite for the Constitution tell us is that they dream of a free people in a democratic society where peace and justice reign.”

According to the statement of the Constitutional framers, “the core principle of the 1987 Constitution in mandating a special status for the autonomous regions is human development.”

Definitely, it is the aim of the BBL to fulfill this intent. To address the human development of the Bangsamoro people, which will in turn redound to shared prosperity and shared security for the entire country.

In this regard, we look up to our legislators for

wisdom and guidance, in crafting a good legislation for the Bangsamoro peoples.

An effective way to give members of the House of Representatives and the Senate a deeper understanding of the principles that lie behind the proposed Bangsamoro law is “if our legislators see the BBL within the context of the Bangsamoro’s historical and legitimate aspirations.”

The creation of the Bangsamoro will also realize the mandate of the Constitution for social justice for our brothers and sisters who have historically been marginalized politically, culturally and socially.

“It is in this regard that we will welcome the enhancement of the BBL without diminishing its substance or purpose as set out in the CAB,” the chief negotiator added, referring to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro signed between the government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front on March 27, 2014.

The establishment of the new Bangsamoro government shall be accompanied by the decommissioning of MILF weapons and combatants.

This is a victory for the Filipino people.

Guest Editorial

Plan to award members of peace panel premature

The people of Cagayan De Oro have manifested a strong resistance to the proposed conferment of awards to a Moro leader and officials of the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Process. (OPAPP) here.

A Doctorate of Humanities (Honoris Causa) would be conferred on OPAPP Secretary Teresita Deles and the Fr. Masterson’s Award to Mohagher Iqbal, chief negotiator of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Prof. Miriam Coronel Ferrer on the occasion of the 75th Commencement Exercises of Xavier University, a Jesuit run university, this year..

Residents have reacted to the university’s announcement of conferring the awards to the three “leaders.” The university officials have extolled the

members of the peace panel for contribution to “social development and in pursuing lasting peace in Mindanao.”

“We do not disapprove to the conferment of the awards, but giving the awards at this time when the emotions are high due to the killings of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) in Maguindanao that involve the MILF is ill-advised,” City Councilor Ramon Tabor said.

Tabor, who is an alumni of Xavier University, also expressed the sentiments of other alumni who detest the announcement by the university officials.

Other people also surmised that the awards to recognize the OPAPP and the MILF are also prematured. “The Bangmoro Basic Law that OPAPP and the MILF is pushing has attained

In a bid to reduce new Ebola infections to zero by April 15, Sierra Leone has embarked on a door-to-door search of suspected cases.

But there are questions on missing Ebola funds.

Sierra Leone on Wednesday launched a door-todoor search for “hidden” Ebola patients. Dozens of healthcare workers were deployed in remote parts of Port Loko district, east of the capital Freetown.

Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, an activist with the Society for Democratic Initiatives (SDI) in Sierra Leone voiced out in an international television interview the increase in new cases of infection could be attributed to non-compliance of safety

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nothing but but controversy and rage of people in Mindanao at this time,” the local residents said.

Apparently, there is a synchronized move of some groups who are pushing for the BBL’s early approval

by Congress. Why set a timetable when people in Mindanao are not really well-informed of the issues behind the BBL? It seems

The forgotten Illness?

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regulations on Ebola. These include unsafe burials and patients being hidden from the authorities.

“My hope is that the authorities would be able to enforce the regulations and ensure that the num-

bers don’t go up as they did recently, the activist said.

The campaign which will last for two weeks follows a larger operation last December in which hundreds of volunteers knocked on doors across the west of the country in a campaign dubbed “The Western Area surge”.

According to Abdulai, a lot of people are scared and don’t want to let their loved ones who are sick go to Ebola treatment centers – this has caused a lot of spreading around. “It’s an issue of misperception and continual education and awareness.”

Sierra Leone has seen more than 11,000 Ebola cases and 3,400 deaths dur-

that the government is also forcing people to chew the BBL “hook, line, and sinker.”

Thus, perhaps, the officials of Xavier University here wants to take the lead of in the effort to “force the Cagayanons” into accepting the BBL amid uncertainty.

Many also accused the university of disrespect to the emotions and apprehensions of the people of Mindanao.

Even in the absence of the Mamapasano incident where 44 SAF were slaughtered and butchered at close range, the conferment of the awards to the MILF leader and government peace panel officials, at this time, is an exercise of duplicity.

Tabor said the that awards are welcomed, but it can wait until the appropriate time comes. Definitely, the time has yet to come.

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ing the epidemic which has ravaged West Africa.

Rush to reach zero cases?

I guess, this remains as a dream.

Reducing the number of new Ebola infections to zero in the three worst affected countries; Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone is possible, the UN Ebola coordinator David Nabarro told the General Assembly on Wednesday (18.02.2015) Nabarro however stressed that the zero goal can only be achieved “if local communities stop unsafe burials and healing practices that involve human contact”. He said that while each week there are 10 times fewer cases of See doring, page A11

Daily Inspiration Relationships “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:13

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ships. We don’t necessarily think about “maintaining” relationships but rather directing our time to things that matter to us. Take a break from your busy life and think of a starving Helping a friend in need may be relationship you can feed. It could just a simple act of kindness, but the blossom into something so beautiimportance here is about relation- ful only God could have touched it.

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MILF commander shuns interview with probe body

By Froilan Gallardo MindaNews

S U LTA N K U DA R AT, Maguindanao -- A commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front who was instrumental in stopping the clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Jan. 25 has refused to be interviewed by the board of inquiry formed by the Philippine National Police to look into the circumstances behind the incident.

Wahid Tundok, commander of the 118th Base Command, met with the BOI in the MILF’s Camp Darapanan here on Wednesday, but for unknown reasons declined an interview with the probe body despite assurances by MILF vice chair for political affairs Ghadzali Jaafar of full cooperation by the rebel group.

Tundok was supposed to be a key witness to what really happened on Jan. 25, when members of the PNP Special Action Force

engaged Moro rebels in a clash that has imperiled the peace process between government and the MILF. The encounter left 44 SAF commandos, 18 MILF fighters and at least five civilians dead.

The area of operations of the 118th Base Command lies adjacent to the 105th Base Command, the MILF unit that fought the SAF commandos in Barangay Tunakalipao, Mamasapano last Jan. 25.

“We wanted to ask him (Tundok) about the Mamasapano incident. I wanted to make a sense of what happened,” BOI chair Police Director Benjamin Magalong said.

Magalong and the entire BOI suspended their investigation of the SAF survivors when they received word that the MILF had granted their request to interview Tundok.

Brig. Gen. Carlito Galvez See milf, page A11

MOSCAT ROVER ORIENTATION – 273 students participated in the Rover Orientation, Vigil and Investiture at the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) which was organized by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Misamis Oriental Council (BSP-MisOr) headed by VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ. The Rover Program of the BSP aims to contribute to the education of young adults in a non-formal way through a value system based on the Scout Oath and Law, among others. Vice Governor Pelaez also talked about leadership, youth empowerment and ASEAN Integration. BSP-MisOr organized the Rover Orientation, Vigil and Investiture to encourage young people 16 years old and above to join the BSP Rover Program. photo supplied

TO ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF MSU-IIT NMPC NOTICE OF THE 37th ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY CLUSTER Order of Business

1. Call to order/Ascertainment of Quorum 2. Roll Call 3. Proof of Due Notice 4. Determination and declaration of quorum 5. Consideration of the Minutes of the March 2014 Annual Representative Assembly 6. Confirmation of BOD Resolutions: January to December 2014 7. Consideration of the consolidated reports of the Board of Directors and Committees including audited statements of financial conditions and Statement of Operations 2014 8. Unfinished business; 9. Presentation and confirmation of election winners 10. New Business:

A. Approval and Confirmation of Budget for 2015

B. Appointment of External Auditors for 2015 7. Other Matters 9. Adjournment Branch Date Time Venue Cluster 4 - Lanao del Norte Kapatagan Gym,

Tubod LDN, March 7, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn.

Lanao del Norte

Maranding, Pagadian Cluster 3 - Cagayan de Oro March 14, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn.

Liceo Gym, Bulua, Carmen, Cogon, Puerto, CDO City

C.M. Recto

Cluster 5 - Butuan March 15, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn. Fr. Saturnino Urios J.C. Aquino, Langihan, Ampayon University Gym,

Butuan City

Cluster 1 - Tibanga March 21, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn.

MSU-IIT Gym, Poblacion, Kiwalan, Manticao,

Laguindingan lligan City Cluster 2 - Pala-o, Tubod, March 21, 2015 12:30p.m.-5:00p.m. MSU-IIT Gym, Suarez-Tominobo, Buruun, lligan City

Bacolod LDN Cluster 6 - General Santos March 28, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn.

3rd Flr.

J. Catolico, Calumpang Veranza Mall,

General Santos City

Cluster 6 - Davao March 29, 2015 7:30a.m.-12nn. Brokenshire Resort

San Pedro, Matina & Convention Center,

Davao City

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Zamboanga City rotational brownout up 4 hours daily

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AMBOANGA CITY- The rotational brownout in this city has increased from two hours to four hours daily.

Eng’r. G e orge L e desma, Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) general manager, attributed the increase in brownout hours to the preventive maintenance shutdown of another Mindanao coal-fired power plant of the Steag State

Power, Inc (SPI) in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

Ledesma said the Steag 1, which has a capacity of 105 megawatts (MW), was placed under preventive maintenance starting on Monday.

The preventive maintenance work on Steag 1 is set to complete on the second week of March.

Ledesma said the Steag 1 was the second to be placed

under preventive maintenance shutdown.

He said the first to be placed under preventive maintenance was the Steag 2, which also has the capacity of 105-MW. He said the preventive maintenance work of Steag 2 started on February 19 and is set to be completed by March 2.

He said the preventive maintenance shutdown of the Steag

1 and 2 cut down the number of megawatts SPI provides to the Mindanao grid by 210 MW, resulting to four hours in power outage in this city.

He said explained that every hour of brownout is converted to a power shortage of 4-MW, which means there is a shortage of 16-MW Zamcelco is getting from the Mindanao grid.

He disclosed that Zamcelco,

Mindanao’s TreeVolution breaks India’s record

By Alfonso T. Ruda

The 1st local Bird Festival formally opened Friday at the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) with Mayor Beng Climaco as guest.

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) has recorded at least 49 bird species, mostly migratory that can be found at the 24-hectare wetlands of the ZSCMST, which is also the school's aqua-culture site and documented as the first breeding ground of the Great Egret in the country.

which has more than 100,000 member-consumers, has the peak load demand of 78 MW. Zamcelco president Omar Sahi disclosed that Zamcelco is getting 18 MW from the Therma Marine, Inc. (TIMI), 18 MW from Mapalad Power Corporation (Mapalad) and the remaining needed electricity from the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management. (PNA)

DIPOLOG CITY – It is confirmed that India’s record as having planted the most number of trees in one hour is now history. Mindanao’s TreeVolution beat India.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Z amboanga del Norte Prov i n c i a l E nv i ron m e nt and Natura l Res ources Office(DENR-PENRO) announced that the Mindanaowide tree planting activity last year dubbed “TreeVolution: Greening Mindanao had surpassed the record earlier established by India.

Maribel Acama of PENRO-Zamboanga del Norte

said the 2.294 million trees planted in one hour in the different regions of Mindanao had broken India’s record and it was officially entered as the new record in the Guinness B ook of World Record.

It maybe recalled that DENR in partnership with Mi n d an a o D e ve l opm e nt Authority (MINDA) spearheaded the tree planting activity on Sept. 26, 2014 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Among the trees planted during the one-hour activity include cacao, coffee, rubber, mangrove and fruit trees.

Prior to Mindanaoans’ recording-break accomplishment, India had 1,945,535 trees planted in one hour in 408 locations, making it in the Guinness Book of World Record.

The regions that participated in the record-breaking tree planting activity are

regions 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and Autonomous in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

F o r i t s f e a t , D E N RPENRO thanked all those who participated in the said undertaking.

The Mindanaoans’ accomplishment did not only bre a k India’s re cord but it also helped in achieving DENR’s 2014 National Greening Program (NGP) target for Mindanao, and contributed to the realization of its target to plant trees in 690,815 hectares by 2016.

Guinness Book of World Records is the official reference and u lt imate authority for world records and has been recording the world’s achievement since 1955 wherein copies are distributed in more than 100 countries and translated into 20 languages. (FPG/ATR/ PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)

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DA’s village-type processor churns export quality corn

By Pat Samonte and Aurelius Arais

B

U T UA N CITY – “Superb!”, was how Barangay Captain Demetrio Tabelon of Tiniwisan here described the qu a lity of c orn churne d out by the Village-type Corn Postharvest Processing facility provided by the Department of Agriculture-Caraga.

“Before the establishment of the project, it was difficult for us to sell our corn due to poor quality. We were forced to sell our products at very cheap price,” Tabelon said.

“With the setting up of the facility, buyers like feed

CORN PROCESSOR. Tiniwisan, Butuan City Barangay Captain Demetrio Tabelon poses in front of the 10-ton capacity Village-type Corn Processing facility which he proudly said produces export quality corn yields. Photo by Aurelius Arais

millers now come to us to buy processed corn,” he noted.

Turned over by the Department of Agriculture in June, 2013 to Saint Gabriel Multi-purpose Cooperative, the project is currently benefitting corn farmers in Tiniwisan and neighboring barangays and municipalities covering 200-hectare

corn-producing area.

The facility has a capacity of 10 tons per load and can process newly-harvested corn on cob which comes out dry in kernel form ready for sale.

Another 10-ton capacity processor has been established in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte covering 450-hect-

are corn area in 10 barangays.

Bunawan and Talacogon towns in Agusan del Sur will soon be recipients to a similar project, DA-Caraga said.

An expanded version of the project will also put up in Agusan del Sur towns like Esperanza and Trento towns, it added.

DENR-13 set aside P71 million for mangrove rehab BUTUAN CITY- DENR Caraga regional director Nonito M. Tamayo, on Monday, has announced that about P70 million was set aside for the rehabilitation of mangroves and beach forest in 1,938 hectares coastline and beaches in Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat province and Agusan del Norte.

Director Tamayo said the DENR shall rehabilitate the mangrove and beach forests particularly in the disasterrisk areas since they are considered effective natural defenses against calamities.

He said several teams of forest technicians were sent in those provinces to conduct site development, assessment and mapping were the mangrove propagules will be planted.

Even the beach owners along the coasts of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur including Siargao have been asked to participate in developing a beach forest. The rehabilitation program shall be supervised by the Ecosystem Research and Development Cluster Office headed by Forester Maricar Aguilos.

The Department of Budget and Management is expected to release this month the P1 billion budget for the project on top of the P6.8 billion fund allocated for massive reforestation activities under the National Greening Program (NGP) all over the country. Director Tamayo said the DENR is pursuing the rehabilitation of mangrove areas considering the devastation caused by strong typhoons that hit 171 cities and municipalities in the Visayas and Mindanao in previous years.

The mangrove forests extent in the country have dwindled to about 120,000 hectares over decades based on a study “Mangrove Rehabilitation in the Philippines” conducted by J.H. Primavera and J.M.A. Esteban. The study cited the expansion of fish and shrimp culture and pressure from growing population as the cause of decline.

The authors said there were attempts in the past years to rehabilitate mangrove forests but “the longterm survival rates have been

founded to be generally low at 20 percent survival rates."

The poor survival was attributed to inappropriate species and site selections.

“The favored but unsuitable Rhizophora are planted in sandy substrates of exposed

coastlines instead of the natural colonizers Avicennia and Sonneratia,” the authors said.

“A wider policy direction is also needed to make mangrove rehabilitation more effective,” the study said. (Eric Gallego, DENR-13/PIA-Caraga)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has turned-over several units of weaving and twining machines as Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Geonets Production to the Claver Coconut Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CLACOFARMCO) at their plant site in Sitio Pangi, Brgy.

Daywan, Claver, this province.

The SSF Facility consists of 100 units twining machines and 10 units of weaving machines that will be used in the production of coconets or coco fibernets/geotextiles.

The total project cost is placed at P550,000. Coconets are derived from the fibrous husks of coconuts. The fiber extracted from discarded coconuts husks, which is commonly called coco coir, has to undergo further twining and weaving for it to become a geotextile.

The coconets are laid on the sloping areas to prevent the land from eroding and being washed away during rainfall. After about three to six months, vegetation can already be seen in geonets covered areas that makes the soil more stable.

On his inspirational message, DTI provincial director Celestino L. Negapatan emphasized that the SSF project aims to improve the production capacity and efficiency of the present operation of CLACOFARMCO by way of providing necessary equipment.

He encouraged the cooperative to produce more

quality products using the machines they recently acquired.

On his part, Claver Mayor Eddie P. Gokiangke assured the co-operator more support and assistance from the local government unit.

He emphasized that the growth of the local coconut industry will give positive impact to the community as it will increase the income of the farmer-members.

SSF Coordinator, Ma. Theresa Z. Calang presented and reviewed the provision of the SSF Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) emphasizing to the proponent co-operator for them to effectively manage, operate and take care of the shared service facility properly and in accordance with the provisions of the MOA. The launching and turnover ceremony of the SSF facility was formally instituted with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by director Negapatan and CLACOFARCO President Delfin Lopez, witnessed by Mayor Gokiangkee.

The activity was attended by the officers and members of the CLACOFARMCO, Daywan Barangay Officials, representatives from the local government of Claver, Philippine Coconut Authority and DTI. (SDR/DTI-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte) NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses Eulogio P. Martinez and Cecilia Ayaton Martinez, who died intestate in Butuan City, Philippines on April 5, 2011 and December 8, 1943, respectively, consisting of real property (Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan H-224494, S. 57-44’E., 1393.42 m. more or less from B.L.L.M. No. 8, Butuan Cad. No. 84) covered by Original Certificate of Title No. RP-142 (1722) now RP-281 (1722) registered in the name of Eulogio Martinez containing an area of 10.0926 hectares, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE made and entered into by herein decedents’ sole and only heirs, being the children of Eulogio P. Martinez to his first marriage with Cecilia Ayaton and to his second wife, Catalina Rabi, dividing and partitioning above-described estate among themselves in pro indiviso, and declaring and confirming Eulogio Martinez’ donation of a portion of 10,000 square meters of above-described property in favor of DEPED formerly (DECS)-Butuan City as proposed school site of Brgy.

Aupagan, Butuan City sometime on March 10, 1988, per Doc. No. 150; Page No. 10; Book No. III; Series of 2014 of the Notarial Registry of Atty.

Rema D. Erigbuagas-Burdeos, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan with PTR OR No. 0723100 (1-7-14) B.C. MDN: FEB. 16, 23 & Mar 2, 2015

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

DTI-Surigao Norte turns over geonets production facility to Claver coop

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry office Province of Cotabato Municipality of Tulunan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

February 20, 2015

February 20,2015

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ROY T. TEMPORADO has filed with this Office , a petition for correction of entry in the child’s date of birth from “NOV. 18, 1965” to “NOVEMBER 09, 1965” in the certificate of Live Birth of ROY TAGALA TEMPORADO at Veruela, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are Trinidad Temporado and Anita Tagala.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 12, 2015.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that GILBOURNE A. YAMOMO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of GILBOURNE AGABILIN YAMOMO at DSPH , Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Gilbert D. Yamomo and Melchora P. Agabilin.

Any person adversely affected by said petiton may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 12, 2015.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CHARY KRIS LABARGAN DADO has filed with this Office a petition for change of GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of CHARY KRIS LABARGAN DADO who was born on 02 FEBRUARY 1993 at DAMAWATO, TULUNAN, COTABATO and whose parents are MERLYN DARAQUIT LABARGAN and CRISANTO GEVA DADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may his written opposition with this Office not later than ten days after the last publication.

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA

City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) JERIC C. ARDINA

Municipal Civil Registrar

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Teacher’s Views Editor : IRENE DAYO

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION X DIVISION OF LANAO DEL NORTE PLACIDA MEQUIABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Lapinig, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

BRIGADA ESKWELA

By Ma. Theresa Y. Casildo

L earning star ts at home. It is true that home is the first school of any child. The child starts to learn everything first from home. But there is another home where they are correspondingly guided and educated and it is called a “school”.

When a child enters the school it may be possible that he can get better environment. School is the basic foundation of knowledge being imparted to a child. It gives a chance to children to acquire knowledge, and not only this; it’s also the school responsible in moulding the learners into a responsible individual in the society.

But how could the school provide an effective teaching – learning process? Apparently, there are important fac-

tors that the school must take into consideration in order to achieve the desired objectives. DepEd has created an imperative need for schools to identify tools, strategies, and model programs that enhance the safety and success of all learners and the professionals who serve them. Because young people are legally required to attend school, school personnel have a corresponding duty to provide children with a safe, secure, and peaceful environment in which learning can occur. Achieving this end requires that every school district and each school develop a school safety plan. Development of such plans is not limited to the school alone but must necessarily involve the entire community, parents, local government

officials, civic organizations, private sectors, and other public stakeholders.

Over the years since 2003, Brigada Eskwela – one of the DepEd’s major initiatives, has become a movement that has ensured the readiness of public schools for school opening. This week long maintenance work which engages all education stakeholders enjoining local communities, parents, alumni, civic groups, local businesses, NGO’s, private individuals and even teachers to contribute their time, effort and resources in ensuring that public schools facilities are set in time prior to the start of classes and this Brigada Eskwela aims to give our pubic students an environment that is more conducive to learning.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to the general public that last January 30, 2015, at about 9:34 P.M., a fire broke out inside the Hall of Justice Building, located along Archbishop Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City. Pending investigation and considering the extent of the damage physically perceived, the losses on property, documents, records and physical evidence for and in all actions, proceedings and other cases pending in the herein below listed branches of the Regional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental, and to the Office of the Clerk of Court, holding offices thereat, are namely:

Branch 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39

Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon. Hon.

Presiding Judge Florencia S. Abbu Dennis Z. Alcantar Evelyn Gamotin Nery Bonifacio M. Macabaya Gil G. Bollozos Richard D. Mordeno Vincent F.B. Rosales Henry B. Damasing Arthur L. Abundiente Jose L. Escobido Emmanuel P. Pasal Marites Filomena Rana-Bernales

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Being a Teacher: It is not about “teaching” alone

By Santiago R. Zerna ESP-1 Concepcion Elementary School District 7 Valencia City

Teachers are created to serve the society through their sound mind and patient heart. Being a child’s guide light in traveling to the bright future, they are made to teach and mold young minds.

It is a teacher’s duty to equip skills and knowledge to students, believing that these are their tools to conquer all future challenges in real life.

The happiness of being a teacher is to see her students march in the aisle, wearing each of their toga to get their diploma. It is when she see Engineers, Accountants, Scientists,

Journalists and other else along the way, remembering that these great people are her students years back.

Further, her happiness is to serve and see that all of her sacrifices, dose of patience and teachings have resulted to an overwhelming outcome.

Every student has encountered different kinds of teachers to whom half of them are hated and other half are loved. However, it is certain that all are appreciated even those teachers who disappointed, scolded and insulted them because it is through those unfavorable times, learning is gained.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOWNLOADING OF SCHOOL MOOE FUNDS

By Lynneth R. Abrogueña

MO OE stands for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses and it plays a vital element in the continuous operation and management of all schools in the Department of Education.

The Legal Bases’ for these are: a.) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and DepEd Joint Circular No. 2004-1 dated January 01, 2004 entitled Guidelines on the Direct Release of Funds to DepED-Regional Offices and Implementing Units;’ b.) Section 10, Republic Act No. 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001) which provides that the appropriations intended for the regional and field offices (elementary/ secondary schools and schools division offices)

are to be allocated directly and released immediately by the DBM to the said offices.

Consequently, MOOE funds once released are directly downloaded and deposited in the bank accounts of the schools, which help to facilitate and fast track the utilization of the said funds to be used for school maintenance and management.

The MOOE funds shall be for the following usage: a. To fund activities as identified in the approved School Improvement Plan (SIP) which are for the implementation in the current year particularly in improving learning outcome and as specifically determined in the Annual Improvement Plan (AIP) of the school. b. To pay expenses for

Being a teacher is not simply being an educator by profession but it is all about being a public servant. She is also, at the same time, a parent to children who are not from her own home and a leader to students who could possibly her own leader someday.

Teachers are people performing different kind of duties. These people are entities who correct wrong doings and scold once mistakes are committed. More often than not, teachers are ones congratulating students during times of achievement and success.

There could also times that teachers are friends and comforting shoulders students turn to. Teachers mold and educate people of the future world.

utilities such as water, electricity, etc. c. To procure school supplies necessary in classroom teaching. d. To pay salaries for janitorial/security services and lastly to use for other mandatory expenditures except for the procurement of textbooks and other instructional materials, and school furniture and equipment. (DepED Implementing Guidelines on the Direct Release of MOOE Allocation of Schools to the Respective Implementing Units) In summation school heads must ensure the economic use of resources and see to it that it goes to the appropriate projects, services and supplies that are needful to be funded. Likewise, budget therefore should be a result of corporate efforts of all those concerned with the needs of their students. (www. kenyaplex.com)

Are considered TOTAL. This Notice is in compliance with Section 2 of Act No. 3110-entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION OF THE RECORDS OF PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS AND BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, AND FILES OF THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, DESTROYED BY FIRE OR OTHER PUBLIC CALAMITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Further take notice of the following provision of the above-mentioned statute – Sec. 29. In case the parties interested in a destroyed record fail to petition for the reconstitution thereof within the six months next following the date on which they were notice in accordance with section two hereof, they shall be understood to have waived the reconstitution and may file respective actions a new without being entitled to claim the benefits of section thirty-one hereof.

Counsels and all interested parties are hereby directed to apply for reconstitution of the records of their proceeding within the periods prescribed under the law.

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, February 09, 2015.

(Sgd) Atty. DICK CARLO J. CABANLAS

OIC-Clerk of Court V

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NGCP holds first technical convention for electrical engineers As part of its efforts to push for the continuous training and development of grid operations personnel, Philippine grid operator NGCP organized its first ever technical convention for electrical engineering practitioners from the power transmission and distribution industries.

A total of 141 engineers -- 119 from NGCP and 22 from private distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) -- participated in the two-day program held at the Sulo Riviera Hotel in Quezon City on December 2-3, 2014.

The training program included a discussion of fundamental industry topics covering system operations, planning and engineering, operation and maintenance, as well as non-technical topics on communication and professionalism, which aim to improve the soft skills of these engineers.

NGCP is accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider. The partici-

pants earned 16 of 45 CPD units required in the renewal of the engineers’ licenses.

“We recognize the interconnected roles of transmission and distribution in providing reliable electricity to our customers. The best way to ensure continuous development of our people and processes is to focus on training. This technical convention is a training tool that hopes to achieve just that. It facilitates cooperation, knowledge capacity building, and technical exchange among the engineers of NGCP and our partners from the DUs and ECs,” NGCP President and CEO Henry Sy, Jr. said.

NGCP’s Human Resources Department ensured that the syllabus included topics that provided opportunities for the well-rounded development of power sector professionals. Plenary session topics included Transmission Planning, System Operations 101, and Safety. There were concurrent sessions on various topics such as Substation Operation and Maintenance,

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Power Transformer Maintenance, Network Protection, Emergency Restoration System, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Telecommunications, Substation Design, and Protective Relaying Scheme.

NGCP’s very own senior engineers and heads served as trainers in the technical sessions.

Outsourced professional trainers conducted sessions on Creating the Image of a Professional, Communicating with Tact in Difficult Situations and with Difficult People, Communicating to Persuade and Influence, and Exuding Professionalism in Writing.

The keynote speaker was Hon. Jaime V. Mendoza, a member of the Board of Electrical Engineering of the PRC, who also presented and discussed the Guidelines on Professional Electrical Engineer Examinations.

NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits high-voltage electricity through

“power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and related assets. The consortium holds the

25-year concession to operate the country’s power transmission network and is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp., led by Henry

Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation, led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner.

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Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Sa Marso 17, 2015 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Oktubre 2014, maapil sa subasta.

Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Sa Marso 18, 2015 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Oktubre 2014, maapil sa subasta.

Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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WHILE I went to the Port of Cagayan de Oro in barangay Macabalan last Saturday to be part of the coverage team to welcome the small but inter-Asian cruise ship MS Caledonian Sky, security at the port complex was airtight. The taxicab that I was in first went to Gate 2 and the guard there said that all vehicles bearing visitors to the docked cruise ship must pass by Gate 4. The guard at Gate 4 donned us a hard hat and a reflective vest because according to him, all non-passengers who will step inside the pier vicinity must have those. Then the guard instructed the driver to take

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me to Gate 1 since only vehicles which will park inside the pier are allowed to pass by Gate 4 and that I need to be dropped off at Gate 1 and go straight to the berthing area alone.

True enough when I arrived at the welcome area, even the DOT personnel were donning hard hats and reflective vests per PPA regulations.

Meanwhile, Limketkai Mall has one of the strictest security protocols among commercial establishments here. Bags are separately checked just like what they do in airports. That kind of security is not implemented elsewhere as far as CDO is concerned. At

SM Cinema, guards use large flashlights which can penetrate your bags and see whether you’re bringing even the tiniest camera around. (So ladies if you’re planning to watch a movie, please don’t tow your lingerie around.

The guard can surely see that.) After the bombing at Limketkai Center in 2013, outdoor restos have learned their lesson. OIC which also doubles as Watever and triples as BFB cordoned off their huge vacant area and guards now check each bag of each entering customer. Just like at SM Cinema, they also use huge flashlights to ensure that no bladed

weapon is sneaked inside.

Lifestyle District has a similar security measure.

But sadly, not all public areas in the city are that strict in implementing security. I will dedicate the rest of the space in this column edition to all public entities here which are potential security breaches.

At Centrio Cinema and at the entrance of the Gaisano Cinemas lobby, guards merely frisk your belongings for compliance. They do not really care whether there are cameras in your bags. If I’ve been watching movies since 2013 at both Centrio and Gaisano and my camera is with me all the time, think of the

Iligan City fire prevention month holds a month long activities

By SONNY V. SUDARIA Iligan City Bureau

Iligan City Department of the Interior and Local Government BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION ILIGAN CITY HEADQUARTERS. Brgy. POBLACION, ILIGAN CITY PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES FIRE PREVENTION MONTH 1-31 2015 Nationwide Activities.

SINSP. PEDRO B. FELICILDA, BUREAU of FIRE PROTECTION (BFP) FIRE MARTIAL, ILIGAN CITY, Said there was a Simultaneous conduct of “Walk for a Fire-Free and a Fire-Safe Nation “to be participated by firefighters, fire volunteers, public servants, NGOs, students, professionals and people from all walks of life. The walk shall be led by the Officer-in-Charge, BFP. BLOWING OF HORNS. Five (5) minutes blowing of horns of all firefighting apparatus.

Filacilda Added that through your newspaper, TV, and Radio exposure could help emphasizing the importance of fire safety.

FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. Ugnayan sa Barangay and visibility image building campaign which must constitute the following: Distri-

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bution of information materials; Lectures on Fire Prevention; Inspection of all establishments; Familiarization of their AOR; Testing of Fire Hydrants; Fire disaster emergency evacuation planning; Fire Drill; Monitoring of all Hazard Operations; and Identification of fire prone areas and Conduct of Pre- Fire Planning to areas identified. HOUSE TO HOUSE FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION CAMPAIGN. Fire Safety awareness/education shall be conducted also during the inspection, to include the following topics: Safety Measures at Home; Fire Escape Plan; EDITH. Exit Drill in the Home; and How to use the Fire Extinguisher (PASS) FIRE TRUCK VISIBILITY. Fire trucks in every station

shall be utilized. Starting March 1, 2015, through its built-in public address system, the BFP personnel shall broadcast fire safety reminders to the community. It shall be done every day. During Monday, Wednesday and Friday (9:00 to 10:00am) and every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday (4:00 to 5:00pm).

PLACEMENT TO HEIGHTENED ALERT STATUS AND INTENSIVE MONITORING OF FIRE PRONE AREAS. Starting March 1-31, 2015, all BFP stations and personnel shall be placed on HEIGHTENED ALERT STATUS. A NO LEAVE POLICY shall be applied to all personnel. Every City/Municipal Fire Marshall shall identify fire prone areas within AOR based in the frequency of occurrence of fire and the type of materials the structures are made.

Those identified areas shall be subjected to constant monitoring, ocular inspections and fire safety inspection campaign.

Takbo Laban sa Sunog(FunRun) BERONG BOMBERO SA PAARALAN. Conduct of fire safety awareness campaign in all elementary schools thru lectures (story telling for more

appreciation) Conduct of refresher training course to all volunteer fire brigades and Brgy. Disaster Control Brigade within the Area of Responsibility. A three (3) day open house of all fire stations shall be carried out by inviting school children in their AOR and providing them with the following lectures: use of fire trucks (basic), EMS Vehicles and its accessories; Proper use/operation of fire extinguisher; and Things to be observed in case of fire FIRE PREVENTION GAMES AND CONTESTS. Simultaneous conduct of the following art contest to be participated in by elementary, high school students and even professionals.

Drawing Contest for elementary; Poster Making Contest for High School students; Photo Contest (duet) for BFP personnel. Dance Contest (any genre) for group of BFP personnel.

TAKBO AT SAYAW LABAN SA SUNOG FIRE PREVENTION GAMES AND CONTESTS – Display of all winners from Regional Offices at the BFPNHQ Lobby. National Judging for the Fire Prevention Games and Contests SOPI Convention Culminating Ceremony.

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dozens of times that I have sneaked my camera inside.

Next, the layout at Grand Central is similar to the appearance of OIC, Lifestyle District and the bombedout Limketkai Parking Area – they’re all al-fresco concepts. Sadly, the guard at Grand Central doesn’t frisk customers, probably thinking that they all come from the AB crowd. That’s definitely true but if I were a terrorist, I could just easily blend in with the crowd. Grand Central hosts a lot of concessionaires – Razon’s, Chez Marie, Haze, Gulp Juicery and Sanctuary. They don’t have individual guards. Their owners totally trust the

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guard at the Grand Central entrance for their customers’ protection. I hope the guard can realize that.

I have lots of other examples that can’t fit into this column anymore. Just like us, criminals scout for our weaknesses. Remember that.

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Fresh Gospel of the d a y : ( M a r c h 2 , 2015-Monday) Luke 6:3638”Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

“Do not judge and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon and you will be pardoned. Give and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful: Jesus reminded the people to have mercy to anyone because we are all God’s children.

Therefore, all of us are brothers and sisters. Romans 8:17”and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Take note, the most valuable creature of God is human being.

Genesis 1:26”Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. This is the reason why if we hurt our neighbors, God

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Bro. Edcel L. Closas is hurt automatically. In the same manner, if we love the people around us, God is happy. I hope that you will aim the happiness of God always by showing your mercy to anyone in the society where you are right now.

Mercy was lacked in the time of Jesus because hatred was dominant.

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violation of the provisions of RA 7080 otherwise known as “AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING THE CRIME OF PLUNDER” etc., filed last February 3, 2015; WILLIAM G.GUIALANI -versus-OSCAR S. MORENO AND JOHN DOES FOR: Willful violation of Sections 3(a) and 3(g) of Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as the “ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT” etc., filed last February 12, 2015.

The foregoing cases were relayed by the Executive Secretary to His Excellency BENIGNO C. AQUINO III who in one way or the other has the same political affiliation with CDO’s Executive.

I handed to MR. PAQUITO OCHOA the certified true copies of the aforementioned cases. Thereafter, the Executive Secretary revealed to me that P-NOY was upset and dismayed.

Further, he said that His Excellency is considering another person in 2016 as standard bearer of Liberal Party for executive position in the City of Golden Friendship.

The Executive Secretary said to me not to divulge our conversation to media whatsoever. But I disclosed on the contrary considering that I upheld transparency and truth.

WILLIAM G.GUIALANI Former Brgy. Chairman Brgy. Taglimao, CDO

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from page A1 feeling that the fire was not accidental. He suspects that the fire was the handiworks of those people involved in illegal drugs.

Although Umpa did not name names, he said the result of the investigation done by the task force is important.

He reiterated that once proven that the fire was arson, the nest level of investigation is to identify the culprits or, the suspects behind the incident.

Umpa said: “One of the effective ways to defend yourself––if you are charged with heinous crime––is to burn the Hall of Justice where your cases is pending.”

“In the absence of hard evidence, those people who are charged with illegal possession of explosives, firearms, illegal drugs... these cases, in all likelihood, will be dismisssed,” he told reporters.

He added: “Wala na may ebidensiyia. We cannot prove anymore our case in court.”

He also said that a judge confided him that he will dismiss all criminal cases pending before his sala.

Umpa admitted that it will be hard to reconstitute some of the judicial documents and pieces of evidence.

“How can you reconstitute an explosive when it has already exploded inside the burned Hall of Justice... the firearms, the drug specimen,” said Umpa.

However, he said, cases such as murder where the only evidence is the statement of the eyewitness or those that requires only testimonial or, documentary can be reconstituted. was made of wooden and bamboo materials.

Initial police investigation disclosed that the parents of the children, Anabel, and their father,

Richie, left their two sons and three daughters under the care of their 12-year-old eldest son at around 5m p.m. on Sunday.

“Giadto ang ilang parents sa sunod nga barangay aron mag-inom ug makonta sa videokehan (Their parents went to the next village to drink and sing at a videoke,” Longakit told Mindanao Daily News in an interview yesterday morning.

She said that the eldest son had already left their house to pursue his parents to go back home when the fire broke out.

The children were sleeping in the living room where the fire started, said Longakit.

She said the parents arrived home at around 8 p.m. with their eldest son. The house was already gutted down.

Capinonan Punong Barangay Felipe Estender with the help of the police and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) brought the charred remains of the 5 children at the Barangay Hall.

Longakit added that the parents could be liable for child abuse as provided under Republic Act 7610.

The charred remains of the 5 children have already been laid to rest on Tuesday, said Longakit.

Cabanglasan town in the province of Bukidnon is approximately 84 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City.

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in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

Ledesma said maintenance work on Steag 1 started last Monday and will be completed on the second week of March.

The power plant has a capacity of 105 megawatts (MW).

Ledesma said Steag 1 was the second plant in Mindanao to be placed under preventive maintenance shutdown.

He said Steag 2, which also has the capacity of 105 MW, was also placed under preventive maintenance last February 19 and is set to be completed by March 2.

He said the maintenance shutdown of the Steag 1 and 2 has reduced power supply to the Mindanao grid by 210 MW, causing four-hour outages in the city.

Ledesma said the blackouts are being implemented by feeder. Zamcelco has a total of 24 feeders servicing more than 100,000 member-consumers.

He explained that every hour of blackout is equivalent to a power shortage of 4 MW, which means a total shortage of 16 MW for Zamcelco.

He said Zamcelco has a peak load demand of 78 MW. (MindaNews)

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from page A1 De Oro City and even some heads of Xavier University’s alumni associations have expressed the apprehensions of the untimely awards at the time when the peace process have yet to be consummated,” Tabor said.

He said that the university officials could extend the award only after the peace process would have been successful.

“It is premature to extend the award this time, especially that the emotion remains high after the slaughter of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) in Mamapasano, Maguindana last month,” Tabor said in a radio interview here Friday.

He said that the parents, relatives, and friends of those

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who are supposed to attend the commencement exercises are anxious over the presence of armed groups in an otherwise festive mood of the graduation rites.

According to Tabor, the presence of top MILF officials would compel the military and police to impose a high level of alertness around the university campus and in the entire city of Cagayan De Oro during the university’s graduation ceremony.

“Some parents have already intimated that they would skip the graduation rites if the awarding ceremonies involving the Moro rebel and members of the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Panel would pursue,” he said.

Aside from Iqbal, the university would also confer a doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) to Sec. Teresita Deles, head of the government peace panel and Prof. Miriam CoronelFerrer, the government’s chief peace negotiator.

Tabor said that it is certain that the MILF and OPAPP officials would be bringing along a team of armed security personnel. “The presence of the armed men would induce an atmosphere of uneasiness,” he said.

University President Fr. Roberto Yap said that the Board of Trustees has made the decision to award Iqbal, Deles, and Ferrer during a meeting last Nov. 29, 2014, two months before the killing of 44 members of the Special Action Force (SAF) during the Mamapasano tragedy.

Yap said that despite the shortcomings brought by the Mamapasano tragedy where 44 Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine police and 18 MILF were killed, the university still believed in the government and the MILF’s commitment to peace.

“The awardees are leaders who endeavor to keep alive the hope that dialogue, negotiations, and kept the peace agreements in lieu of guns, violence, and war,” Yap said.

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from page A5 Jr., chief of the government Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, and his counterpart in the MILF Rashid Lidasan said it was Tundok who called the MILF field commanders and told them to disengage because they were fighting government troops.

The government and the MILF have a ceasefire agreement, one of many agreements signed in the course of onand-off talks since 1997.

Magalong said Tundok could have clarified his role in helping the truce committees put a stop to the fighting in Mamasapano last Jan. 25.

“We cannot force him if he does not want to be interviewed. That is his right. Our investigation has no force of law to compel anyone to testify,” the police official told reporters after Tundok told him of his decision.

Magalong had to be contented in talking with Jaafar in a closed-door meeting that lasted for an hour.

Jaafar said the MILF was cooperating “fully” with the BOI and has allowed them to interview their field commanders.

He said the BOI’s only request was to interview Tundok, which the MILF Central Committee approved.

Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez formally turns-over the newly constructed/ concreted Jasmine St. in Barangay Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City costing Php 5,000,000. Together with Cong. Rodriguez are Barangay Kagawad Rustico N. Gabutin and DPWH Engineer Noel Alfonso. photo supplied

“The MILF is complying with everything that has to do to forward the peace process,” Jaafar said.

Jaafar himself led the convoy of the BOI to the MILF main office in Camp Darapanan in Simuay Wednesday.

The MILF official told reporters that the seven-man MILF special investigation body headed by a member of its central committee has nearly completed its investigation of the Mamasapano incident.

He said the MILF will submit its report to the Malaysian facilitator in the peace talks once their investigation is concluded.

“It is standard procedure in our negotiations to submit any documents to the Malaysian facilitator who is the neutral party,” he explained.

Magalong said they would like to get hold of a copy of the MILF investigation report before concluding their own investigation.

The BOI arrived in Cotabato City last Tuesday and interviewed SAF survivors.

They also visited the bloody battlefield in Mamasapano on the same day.

A BOI member said they were particularly interested on why the 55th SAF Company did not go to the line of coconut trees and bananas just 500 meters from the battlefield where they were annihilated by the MILF fighters who had surrounded them.

“Cover and concealment is always a requisite in military maneuvers. We studied them in military and police schools,” the official who asked not to be identified said.

“We think the SAF commandos did not know the terrain when they arrived at the site Sunday dawn. It would have been a different story if they have reached the coconut trees,” he said.

The official said the MILF fighters knew the terrain and made use of the advantage of cover and concealment behind the coconut trees.

Aside from Tundok, former PNP chief Director General Allan Purisima also declined to be interviewed by the BOI. Purisima, however, has testified before the Senate committee on public order and safety, where he divulged, among others, the exchange of text messages between him and President Aquino while the Mamasapano operation was going on.

Magalong said he is confident that their investigation will be substantial and done

without “sacrificing its quality.”

(Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

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from page A4 rica than last September, preventing the final 10 percent of infections, about 120 to 130 new cases may well be the hardest part of the response because “it’s like looking for a needle in haystack”.

According to the World Health Organization, there were 128 new confirmed cases of Ebola in t Guinea reported 52 new confirmed cases; Sierra Leone had 74 new cases, 45 of them in the capital Freetown while Liberia reported 2 new confirmed cases.

More than 9,300 people have so far succumbed to the deadly virus which has infected over 23,200 people since the outbreak began more than a year ago.

Have been Ebola funds misuse? If yes, shame on those who did!

The United Nations will publish a report this week on how it has spent funds for the Ebola response mission (UNMEER). This will be the first time the UN is accounting for the money according to a top official.

“This week we are going to show you how transparent the operations of this fund have been. We will publish a report about what is being done with all the contributions,” Nabarro said.

Sierra Leone is struggling to explain 2.6 million euros which had been donated to fight the epidemic. The discrepancy was revealed in a report presented by Laura Taylor-Pearce, Sierra Leone’s auditor general in Freetown last week.

It said Sierra Leonean ministers had lost track of the

emergency funds and there was no paperwork to support the contracts. “The loss of funds could result in a reduction of the quality of service delivery in the health sector,” the auditor warned.

The missing funds were reportedly given by institutions and individuals, not from the United Nations. Civic activist Abdulai described the scandal which has been trending on Twitter under the hashtag “Ebolagate”, as a disagreement between parliament and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). “It clearly undermines the credibility on the fight against corruption,” Abdulai said.

He said Ebola was a national issue that had killed many people and for funds set aside to fight the virus to disappear without a trace showed the “insensitiveness of the political elite”. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com.

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of the comprehensive agreement on respect for human rights and international humanitarian law to which they are signatory," he added.

Año also lauded the tactical proficiency of the troops who successfully thwarted the ambush and seized one unexploded landmine.

The 46th Infantry Battalion is now coordinating with local officials and the Philippine National Police for the identification of the slain rebel.(PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte Municipality of Buenavista NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MARLOU TABANAO MACEDA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of MARLOU TABANAO MACEDA at Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are Amado T. Maceda and Erlinda L. Tabanao.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 March 2015.

(SGD.) TERESITA K. VALDEHUEZA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Mar 2 & 9, 2015

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Honda Click 125l, scooter of the future, has arrived

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O N DA P h i l i p pines, Inc. (HPI) officially announces the introduction of New Honda Click 125i, dubbed as the “future of scooters”.

The Honda Scooter revolution continuous from the unique concept of Honda Zoomer-X which is the 1st scooter of its kind to Honda CLICK 125i which is another Philippines’ 1st scooter of its kind never seen before in Philippine market. This model will surely capture the hearts of every Filipino customer not only for the young generation but for the young at heart as well.

Equipped with New Generation Intelligent 125cc global engine with cutting edge technological features developed simultaneously with other Honda-dominated-scooter countries like Thailand and Indonesia.

“The Click 125i is our answer to customers who are looking for Environmental friendly Super Sports Scooter with superior specification, unbeatable features and “futuristic” design. Fortunately for Philippine scooter market, we are not going to wait for the future, but the future

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will be now with the introduction of the New Click 125i eSP”, says Elie Salamangkit Jr. – New Model & Accessory Development Manager of Honda Philippines.

The Click 125i presents an aggressive and sporty design with a sleek and innovative look based on the image of the new engine featuring cutting-edge technology and an exhilarating ride, while projecting a “slim & sharp” futuristic image”.

PGM-FI, a technology pioneered by Honda since the introduction of Honda CX500Turbo in 1982, the 1st in the world Fuel Injected Motorcycle is also used in this model. However, the innovation is not focused on the Fuel injection of this scooter. Every aspect that was developed in the Click 125i is Honda’s effort in providing products that delivers better benefits and exceeds customer expectations.

Honda’s dedication to provide the Joy of riding a motorcycle is clearly demonstrated in the use of the revolutionary HONDA SMART TECHNOLOGY. The Click 125i brings future technology to the present with cut-away in-

novations never seen before in the local motorcycle history such as Enhance Smart Power (eSP), Idling Stop System (ISS) and trendsetter Combined Brake System (CBS).

While it does not have a “sixth sense” and cannot predict your thoughts or where you want to go, the Click 125i, has its own version of eSP and knows what riders want from their scooters.

Honda’s eSP or Enhanced Smart Power is an advance engine technology that combines high power and high fuel efficiency with a quiet start and smooth eco-friendly engine. eSP technology is able to maximize the efficient combustion and minimize friction to reduce the risk of waste, and to optimize the energy out. eSP technology is integrated with the Unique Honda ACG starter that is able to start the engine jolt free and with a more refined sound, as well as the basis for the application of advanced feature Idling Stop System (ISS). The benefit of Honda Smart Technology is further optimized with the advent of technology Combi-Brake System (CBS) which bal-

ing at the same Rizal-Gomez spot.

For the Somo couple were able to acquire state-of-theart embalming equipment from abroad. All their viewing rooms are now airconditioned and are classified into two – Class A and Class B – depending on the amenities.

Jimmy Somo is not alone in his family of embalmers. All his siblings and his cousins – sons and daughters of their father’s siblings – are in the embalming business all over the country.

One of Jimmy Somo’s brothers is the pioneering embalmer at King Faisal Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Another older brother is a US Navy coroner.

Among the high profile clients that Jimmy Somo’s kin have catered in the past included the late President Ferdinand Marcos, the late Interior Secretary Jesse Ro-

bredo, actress Nida Blanca and American soldiers in Vietnam. In fact, that’s where Jimmy Somo got his embalming training from his late father, Ciriaco Somo.

“We the Somos were embedded at Clark Air Base.

Everytime there’s an American casualty from the Vietnam War, we tended the body. My father taught me everything I should know in this particular field,” he proudly said.

Jimmy Somo and his siblings are all certified trainers of the Embalming Association of the Philippines.

The rebuilt Somo Funeral Homes in Cagayan de Oro City is just one among the many legacies that this family has left in the Philippines.

Here in the city alone, they average catering five departed everyday.

Some Funeral Homes can be contacted at 0927388848 and 09953064329.

ances braking the rear wheels and front optimally.

The Honda ACG starter is exclusively developed for comfortable frequent operation of the idling Stop System. The engine is started via the same AC generator used to generate electricity and charge the battery while riding. This eliminates the need for a conventional starter motor, thus there are no reduction gears and gear meshing noises… just smooth, quiet starts.

The PGM-FI built-in Liquid cooled engine boasts of 8.40 kW (11.4PS) @8500 RPM maximum power and 11.16 N.m @6500 RPM maximum torque and delivers class leading fuel efficiency of 64.3 km/liter at 50kph or 58.9KM/liter under ECE R40 testing method *<Actual fuel consumption may be higher or lower depending on drivers habit and actual driving condition>.

The Idling Stop System (ISS) of the Click 125i is one of the reasons for its fuel efficiency. Compared to the conventional engine which continuously consumes fuel once the engine is started, ISS eliminates

wasteful fuel consumption by automatically switching the engine off after 3 seconds in traffic lights and other brief stops; and when you have to move all you have to do is just to twist the throttle to Start up and Go in less than a second.

In addition, the New Honda Click 125i eSP also features dependable Honda Safety and Security features like standard automatic Side Stand Switch where the engine does not start up when in the down position, and Brake Lock easily operated to prevent the motor jump when started or remains in the idle state when stopped on a hill. Bigger tubeless tires for better traction and more secure feeling and comfort compared to other brands. Another excellent feature is the ever reliable safety magnetic key (Magnetic Key Shutter) which effectively prevents theft and push-button seat opener. The New Honda Click 125i eSP also has the largest luggage capacity in its class at 18 liters which is capable of storing a Fullface helmet.

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is complemented by its Trendsetter LCD Meter Panel and class leading Dual Keen Eyes LED Headlight projecting a commanding “Night-FaceImage”. The LED headlight provides a better advantage for the rider through 80% higher light intensity, 80% more efficient power consumption, and longer lifetime.

Finally, the Adoption of a wide range of lowfriction technologies and Excellent Combustion Efficiency of this engine ensures Click 125i’s better fuel efficiency and better total all-around performance.

With the latest technology and appearance, the All New Honda Click 125i is offered at a reasonable price of SRP PhP 87,900.00 and available in 3 premium colors, Pearl Horizon White, Asteroid Black Metallic and Candy Rosy Red with Honda Genuine Accessories in selected Honda 3S shops.

Now, the future is here… the New Click 125i driven by the Power of Dreams…

For more information, visit www.hondaph.com.

Renovated Somo Funeral Homes now open

By MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Editor

(We are republishing the following article due to a discrepancy that was previously published. Thanks.)

JULY 1, 2013 was the date that Jimmy Somo could not forget. On that fateful day, the 63-year-old Somo Funeral Homes that he inherited from is dad Ciriaco totally burned down.

Yet Jimmy Somo and wife Marydel were a patient couple. They knew that out of the ashes comes a rainbow of blessings. So they continued their home service embalming business catering to both the middle classes and the masses in the city and neighboring areas.

In two years time, the Somo couple were able to finance construction of a new build-

Dodu Abrio (CDO world music artist) performs during the Greater Societal Engagements, a concert-forum of Xavier University’s Research and Social Outreach (RSO) Month Celebration 2015. Dodu Abrio dedicates his talent in music by participating to advocacy events and promote positive social change through music, promote mindanao music culture, promote peace through music. The concert-forum was held February 18, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at Xavier University covered court.

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