Mindanao Daily News Caraga (May 31, 2013)

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Massive gathering of vital seaweed alarms Surigaonons VOL. 2, No. 317

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SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews) – The massive gathering of sargassum, the brownish floating seaweed commonly seen near the shore, has alarmed some concerned citizens in the city, fearing marine ecological imbalance.

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor-elect Oscar "Oca" Moreno in his speech during the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro, May 30. The Rotary Club also celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. In his speech, Moreno discussed and reasserted his 8-point agenda that bannered his campaign during the recently concluded national and local elections. Moreno's agenda for Cagayan de Oro is a replica of the 8-point agenda he had used as governor of Misamis Oriental which was dubbed as "PRIMEHAT". His programs for CDO will focus on poverty alleviation, revenue generation, infrastructure, metropolisation/ proper urban & rural development planning, improvement of the quality of education, protection of the environment, better health services, agricultural productivity, investment promotions and tourism. photo by shaun alejandrae yap uy

South Cotabato warns folks of possible landslides, flashfloods

By Allen V. Estabillo

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews ) – The provincial government of South Cotabato alerted local disaster management teams against the possible occurrence of landslides and

flashfloods in identified critical areas with the onset of the rainy season.

Lawyer Hilario de Pedro III, South Cotabato provincial administrator, said Wednesday they are closely monitoring several local communities,

especially those located near river-tributaries and landslide-prone areas, due to the erratic weather condition.

He said sporadic heavy rains affecting most parts of the province in the last several days could trigger

Johanne Jake Miranda, dive master of the Surigao Dive Club, said he received several information from different island barangays in the city and in the neighboring islands of Dinagat, Siargao, and Bucas Grande that tons of sargassum are being transported continuously to the city everyday.

Miranda said this is quite alarming because this seaweed is essential to marine life.

Locally known as “samu,” Miranda said this seaweed must be protected otherwise there would be a drastic effect on the local marine life, eventually affecting fishermen, too.

He suggests that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conduct a monitoring or study of the massive harvesting of sargassum.

Nerio Casil, regiona l

By Keith Bacongco

(MNLF) in the municipality of Matalam, which has already affected over a thousand families.

Mendoza told MindaNews over the phone that she endorsed the request of Senior Supt. Danilo Peralta, provincial police chief, for the Army’s 6th Infantry Division to clear the area

NorthCot gov asks military to intervene in MILF-MNLF row

CARMEN, North Cotabato (MindaNews / 29 May) – North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza has asked the military on Wednesday to intervene in the row between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro warns | page 11 National Liberation Front

landslides in some upland areas as well as floods in the lowlands.

“Since the rainy season has already started, everybody should be vigilant and take the necessary precaution to be better prepared

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N. Mindanao fast becoming a huge transshipment hub, trade center - RDC-X

By Apipa P. Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz, chairperson of the Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDC-X), spelled out the major accomplishments of the Council in the past three years in his State of the Region Address (SORA) which he delivered during the 97th RDC-X trade | page 11

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Mom asks PNOY to probe ‘foul play’ over OFW’s death

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Editor-at-large

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur––The mother of the Overseas Filipino Worker who reportedly committed suicide inside the Philippine Embassy compound in Bahrain has called on President Benigno Aquino III to order further investigation on the case as she strongly believed there was a foul play surrounding the incident.

Helena Virginia Viray, mother of the victim Kathleen Anne Ilagan , has sent a letter to Malacanang to pursue a deeper probe on the case saying she was “extremely” dissatisfied with the initial reports which ran counter to circumstances they gathered from telephone conversations with her a few days before she died.

“We believe that Kathleen did not commit suicide since there was foul play,” Viray told local mediamen during a\a press conference on Tuesday at the Philippine Information Agency Regional Office in Butuan City.

Ilagan, a mother of three children, was initially reported by Embassy officials as to have committed suicide by hanging herself at the doorknob on April 8. She used to work as pastry chef but left her job and asked for repatriation indicating personal differences with her fellow Filipino workers.

In her letter to President Aquino which she read before reporters, Viray has appealed to the President to investigate the real cause of her daughter’s death DEATH | page 7

Globe and Lithium officials led by Globe President Ernest Cu (4th from left) and Lithium Senior Vice President APAC Charles Hough (far left) celebrate the milestones of Globe Community. With them are, from left, Lithium Director of Marketing APAC Imogen Riley, Globe Customer Experience Management Chris Lipman, and Customer Communication Head Miggy dela Cruz.

Globe Community takes on the power of digital media for customer service

Globe Community, the pioneering online community of Globe Telecom reaches several milestones three months after its initial debut in cyberspace.

A first in the Philippines, Globe Community (community.globe.com.ph) allows Globe subscribers or potential customers interact, discuss, and resolve Globerelated concerns and topics on the digital space. Globe Community has over 3,000 members after barely three months of opening to the public.

The site enables customers to help other customers with knowledge and insights

on everything Globe. It attracts an average of over 860 unique visitors and over 3,300 page views per day or over 25,000 unique visitors and over 99,000 page views per month. It has close to 4,000 responses from more than 642 different topics with over 1,400 ‘thumbs up’ given to different users with helpful answers.

According to Globe Customer Experience Head Chris Lipman, the community portal has been making an impact with customers as more and more are turning to Globe Community for answers to product, promo, or customer service ques-

tions. “Considering these are customers helping other customers, the fastest time a concern has been answered is under two hours. We already have accepted solutions to queries posted in the Community. With this, customers no longer have to go to a Globe Store or call the hotline to have their concerns answered. Globe Community is accessible via internet anywhere anytime of the day.”

“With more people turning to online channels and social media to get feedback on Globe-related issues, we put up the Globe Community to find solutions

and answers to commonlyasked questions quicker and easier, as well as to forge interaction among Globe and non-Globe subscribers for knowledge-sharing and community-building purposes. Globe Community is now starting to offer Globe Community exclusives, or special deals offered to Community members only. We are also launching Interest Groups where members can talk about their hobbies like travel, food, photography, etc.,” Lipman added.

Posts in the Globe Community are user-generated content such as tips and tricks, concerns that other customers can help resolve, tutorials, step-by-step guides, infographics, videos, as well as new ideas to better use Globe services and promos. To maintain a healthy discussion of topics, all comments submitted via the Globe Community website are reviewed by a moderator.

To register to Globe Community, a user can go to community.globe.com.ph, click on either the ‘Register’ or ‘Connect to Facebook’ from the top-right section of the website. Once registered, simply click on ‘Join the Conversation’ to login.

Globe Community is powered by Lithium Technologies Inc., the world’s leader in Social Customer Experience.

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PH tourism looks Agri industry grows, grosses P352.5b in Q1 forward to more double-digit gains

By PAT SAMONTE, Mindanao Daily-Caraga News Bureau Chief

Philippine tourism sustains its robust performance as foreign visitor arrivals for the first four months of 2013 reached 1,649,458 million or a 10.12 percent increase from the same period in 2012.

The first four months represent 30 percent of the target arrivals for 2013, with the month of January yielding the largest volume of 436,079 visitors and February generating the highest growth of 15.52 percent.

For t he f irst four months of the year, Korea has contributed the largest arrivals with 406,595 visitors, keeping its undisputed pole position with the biggest market share of 24.65 percent to the total inbound traffic and a double-digit growth of 23.08 percent.

The United States remains the second biggest source market with 246,011 visitors or a share of 14.91 percent.

Japan is third with 148,950 or 9.03 percent of the overall visitor volume.

China has kept its posi-

tion as the fourth biggest market with 132,307 or an 8.02 percent share.

Australia is fifth with 72,015 arrivals, constituting 4.37 percent of the total visitor count. Its doubled i g it i n crease of 12.06 percent from last year catapulted it to the fifth spot, moving Taiwan to sixth.

The latter delivered 68,654 visitors, reflecting a slight decline of 8.30 percent.

Rounding up the top producers in terms of volume and percentage growth are: Singapore with 55,096 (15.90 percent); Canada with 50,352 (4.25 percent); Hongkong with 45,734 (12.87 percent); United Kingdom with 43,055 (3.10 percent); Malaysia with 35,069 (8.36 percent); and Germany with 28,799 (9.16 percent).

Other source markets with double-digit gains include Russia (30.33 percent), India (23.13 percent), and France (20.10 percent).

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BUTUAN City––The Department of Agiculture said the country’s agriculture industry grew by 3.3 percent in the first three months of 2013 with all four sectors – crops, fishery, poultry and livestock – posted respective increases, grossing a total of P352.5 billion.

Based on estimates of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Agricultural Statistics ,Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala announced that the crops subsector,

P66 billion and P27.8 billion, respectively, at current prices.

Alcala said the increased harvests of palay and corn were mainly due to early plantings, adequate supply of irrigation water, higher average yields as a result of increased usage of hybrid rice seeds, hybrid and OPV corn seeds, and additional areas planted to both rice and corn.

“Our efforts are paying off, and we hope to attain

our sufficiency targets by year-end,” Alcala said. “For these achievements, we thank our country’s farmers and fishers for their continuous hard work and perseverance, and strong cooperation of local government units and the private sector,” he added.

The DA targets to produce 20 MMT of palay and 8.4 MMT of corn by end of 2013, making the Philippines sufficient in

If there was really a Hocus PCOS that happened, only Comelec and Smartmatic would know.”

lief in the low turnout of votes for Migrante Partylist.

More cases of irregularities In its statement, Migrante Partylist said they documented several cases of irregularities.

In NCR, Tau Gamma Phi chapters, a fraternity who committed to vote as a bloc for Migrante Partylist, also noticed zero or single-digit votes in their respective precincts. Dondon Lanuza, an OFW on death row and whose case is the subject of a campaign of Migrante International, is a member of the said fraternity.

In one precinct in Malvar, Batangas, Migrante Partylist said, they got 33.

accounting for more than one-half (54.1%) of the total agricultural production, increased by 3.6 percent. It was bannered by palay and corn, which grew by 4.45 percent and 11.43 percent, respectively.

Data gathered from DACaraga showed that for the first quarter of the year, the country’s farmers harvested a total of 4.17 million metric tons (MMT) of palay (unmilled rice) and 2.25 MMT of corn, valued at

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Group finds poll results highly ‘improbable’

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO of Bulatlat.com

Migrante Partylist said its low turnout of votes in the recent election is “very improbable.”

“As early as the precinctlevel counting, we have received calls from our poll watchers and OFWs complaining that votes for Migrante were not counted because most precincts registered ‘zero votes’ for our party-list. Some of the OFWs were crying, they were incredulous,” Connie Bragas-Regalado, Migrante Partylist chairperson and first nominee, said.

Migrante Partylist, an OFW group, said there were incidents of vote-shaving in

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Migrante Party-list

precincts in various cities and provinces where they have affiliates and allied organizations. In Biñan, Laguna, Regalado said, they only got over a hundred votes when they have at least 2,500 card-bearing members who, the group added, are all registered voters.

In the poll precinct of their own coordinator in the National Capital Region, the OFW group said they

got no votes at all.

“It’s incredible, it’s unbelievable. After a few days of evaluation of the election results, we have seen this trend in our strongholds,” Regalado said, adding that government officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration have expressed their disbe-

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Caraga Region

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AGUSAN DEL NORTE l AGUSAN DEL SUR l SURIGAO DEL SUR l SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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of Caraga’s most wanted persons nabbed

By SPO1 Philip Amer P. Mazo

CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Libertad, Butuan City - The number 14 most wanted person in Caraga Region fell into the hands of PRO-13 intelligence operatives, evening of May 25, this year in Santa Monica, Novaliches, Quezon City.

Orsolito Estrada Daray, of legal age and a resident of Brgy Bagongbong, Novaliches, was collared by RID personnel SPO2 Nilo Bontor and SPO4 Danilo Pame, together with PO1 Jeriel Janz Trinidad of RPIOU, NCRPO. Daray was wanted for murder at the sala of Judge Alfredo Jalad of Branch 41, RTC Cantilan, Surigao del Sur under Criminal Case Nr C-666. The warrant for his arrest was issued on January 25, 2010.

Police records show, Daray was the number 14 most wanted person in the region as of 1st Quarter of this year, carrying a monetary reward of Php9O,OOO. OO for his arrest, per DILG Memo Circular Nr 2010-54, dated June 29, 2010.

Daray is now under the custody of RID PRO13 ready to be turnedover to the issuing court.

The arrest of Orsolito Daray resulted from PRO-13’s continuous effort in pursuing criminal elements in the region.

Police Chief Supt.

Getulio P. Napeñas, PRO-13 regional director, expressed his appreciation to the RID for another job well done.

He said, “such effort is a demonstration of enduring motivations of PNP Caraga to serve the public better even at the expense of one’s comfort being far from the family for the sake of public service.” (PAPM/ MMG/asf )

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DENR transmits 552 patents to ROD Caraga BUTUAN CITY - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 13, through the Land Management Sector has transmitted 552 Free Patents and Residential Patents to the Register of Deeds (ROD) for formal distribution among the beneficiaries in Caraga Region.

“ This is 10 p ercent done as of May 15, 2013 based from the target goal of 5,319 patents transmitted set for the year,” L awyer Paquito Rosal, said regional technical director.

PENRO Surigao del

Sur transmitted 180 patents; Agusan del Sur, 142; Surigao del Norte, 131; Agusan del Norte, 62; and Dinagat Islands, 37.

The patents covered 11.5157 hectares of lands scattered throughout the region.

Republic Ac t No. 10023, otherwise known as an Act Authorizing the Issuance of Free Patents to Residential Lands or the Free Patent Act was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last March 9, 2010.

The newly-enacted law aims to ease the requirements and procedures in the titling of Residential Lands. An estimated 39 million Filipinos living on unreg istere d lands are expected to benefit from the new law which has amended RA 9169, otherwise known as the

BUTUAN CITY - The three-day gathering of some 2,500 delegates to this year's Mindanao Kids' Village, earned for local producers not only promotion, but also sales for their products.

The gathering of Kids for Christ from all over Mindanao was held at the Agusan del Norte Capitol Covered Court, May 3 to 5, this year.

The selling fair was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTICaraga), in cooperation with the Caraga Regional

Association of Traders and Entrepreneurs in Food, Inc. (CReATE Food), Butuan City Producers and Processors of Food, Inc. (Butuan ProFood) and Couples for Christ (CFC) - Kids Agusan del Norte Chapter, the host.

The 16 participating local producers earned a combined cash sales of some P250,000 for the three-day event.

Top sellers were Reyannejane’s Essence T-shirts and other souvenir items depicting famous Butuan City and Caraga tourist destinations; Three Stars

Ice Cream products which were the perfect foil to the heat of summer; and MEMZ Food Products own version of pork chicharon, its taste greatly enhanced with their own-concocted “sukang tuba”.

The delegates and their parents also bought other products sold in the fair, such as fashion accessories, peanut delights, biscuits, distilled lemon grass, fresh vegetables and various handicrafts. (Ramil J. Leongas/ Marson Jan S. Dolendo, DTI-13/PIACaraga/asf )

By SPO1 Philip Amer P. Mazo

ed, Durango had an alias warrant issued by Judge Alfredo P Jalad, presiding judge of Branch 41, RTC Cantilan town.

Soon, he will be turned over by the Cantilan police to the issuing court for proper disposition Meanwhile, a resident of Purok 5, Barangay La Suerte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur was apprehended by the Prosperidad municipal police for a case of robbery, early evening of May 28, this year.

Richard Otacan Acebedo, 27 years old was sur-

prised when cornered by cops armed with a warrant of arrest, dated October 25, 2005 issued by Presiding Judge Dante Luz N Villacrucis of Branch 6 RTC, 10th Judicial Region, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. His was docketed under Criminal Case Number 6090, with a recommended bail of Php 40,000.00.

He is now under the custody of the Prosperidad Municipal Police Station for proper disposition of his case. (PAPM/MMG/ asf )

Public Land Act. RA 10023 reduces the period of eligibility for titling from 30 years to 10 years. However, only alienable land not needed for public use may b e given a free patent.

Any Filipino, who has paid all the real estate taxes for 10 years shall be entitled to free patent for such parcel of land in all municipalities and cities.

Wi t h t h e n e w l a w signed, landowners can now apply with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to acquire a title

through a free patent.

This avoids the lengthy and tedious process of acquiring a title through the courts under the Public Land Act which often meant decades of waiting for court approval.

In order to qualify, the land should not exceed 200 square meters if it is in a highly urbanized city, 500 meters in other cities, 750 meters in first class and second class municipalities, and 1,000 meters in third-class municipalities.

(NCLM/Angel dela Torre & Eric Gallego, DENR 13/ PIA-Caraga/asf )

Mindanao Kids’ Village DTI advises selling fair a hit online shoppers

Suspected rapist, robber arrested C A M P RODR IG U E Z , Butuan City - The No. 1 most wanted person in the municipality of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur was cornered by the local PNP, early morning of May 28, this year in Brgy Tigabong.

Police Inspector Randie M Azote, who led the arresting team, identified the suspect as Socmen Cortes Durango of same place.

Charged of rape under Criminal Case Nr C-806, with no bail recommend-

to be vigilant

BUTUAN CITY- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Caraga Region urges online shoppers to be vigilant in purchasing items through the internet.

This, as DTI offices nationwide received a number of complaints involving online consumer transactions.

The complaints covered non-delivery of the items ordered, delay in the delivery and defective items upon delivery.

Like any type of consumer transactions, online shopping is protected under the Consumer Act of the Philippines and the Electronic Commerce Act. However, it is not entirely considered safe for consumers considering the fact that they have to pay the purchase price before they receive the products they have ordered and paid for.

Online sellers who can maintain bogus phone numbers and addresses may be difficult to locate especially if the products bought are found to be

defective.

DTI-Caraga enjoins consumers to check the validity of the online store before making any purchases.

L o ok for c u s tom e r feedbacks or comments regarding the online store as customers who have previously bought from the said store usually post feedbacks or comments about the quality of products they have bought or about the quality of services the store has provided to them.

In case of sales promotions or discounts of online products, consumers should check for the appropriate DTI permit as some online sellers are considered “fly-by-night sellers” that can no longer be contacted after consumers placed their orders and paid for the items.

For any consumer complaints or inquiries on online consumer transactions, go to the nearest DTI office. (NCLM/Atty.

Maria Aurora R. CurazaMaquiling & Marson Jan S. Dolendo, DTI-13/PIACaraga/asf )

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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 VERANO V. CAABAY - Vendor Case No; 2013-10-913 ANASTACIO S. FULLO, JR. -Vendee 2011-10-1303

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

Case No; 2011-10-1519 2007-10-2033

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of TWO (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of the certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Jitney service on the route;Cogon Market to Taguanao and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: May 31, 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 RIZALDE SARDAN -Vendor MARIFE PACTOL - Vendee

CASE NO; 2013-10-918 2003-10-097

NOTICE OF HEARING

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 Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

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

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

ROSALIA P. CUBAR CASENO;2013-10-906 Applicant/s

APOLINAR CODRIGA CASE NO; 2013-10-923 Applicant/s 2008-10-918-A

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service along the route;Cagayan de Oro to Kalilangan,Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 27th day of May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Divisoria –PN Roa –Calaanan –Relocation and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: May 31, 2013

MDN: May 31, 2013

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

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

TERESITA BALDONADO – Vendor Case No; 2013-10- 912 SPS; ARTURO/LUCIANA GOLEZ – Vendee 95-10-1006

JUANITO/EUSTAGUIO MONDANO -Vendor Case No; 2013-10-911 JAMES CORGONIO -Vendee 2009-10-1452

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APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City –Valencia City –Kibawe via San Fernando Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Malaybalay City- Valencia City-Kibawe via Busco –Quezon Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MERLYN VENCI Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-910

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

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City FLORIANO MUGA - Vendee CASE NO; 2013-10-915 Applicant/s 2008-10-834

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of FOUR (4)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for Approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market –IndahagHabitat-Relocation site and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

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

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

JEREMIAH F. MANDA CASENO;2013-10-928 Applicant/s 2008-10-34

HENRY B. BACULIO -Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-927 FEDERICO M. MAGHINAY -Vendee 2008-10-1719-A

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority For extension of validity to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Talakag Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ Service on the line;Cogon Market to Bugo/Puerto and vice versa with e use of ONE (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;RB; Cogon Market to Bonbon via Carmen Market (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 June 5, 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 May, 2013.

OSCAR CANTANO Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2013-10-922 2010-10-1662

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: May 31, 2013

MDN: May 31, 2013

MANULO/ARLENE TAGALONGAN CASE NO; 2013-10-924 Applicant/s 2008-10-648

PAINAGAN, ERINIO C. CASE NO; 2013-10-919 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

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 Bayabas (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 June 6, 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 May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer ownership with extension of validity and amendment of line to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Puerto/Balingoan and vice versa with the use of one(1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on June 5, 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 28th day of May, 2013.

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 June 6, 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 May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;Cogon Market to Villa Verde, Balulang (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 June 6, 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 May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Manolo Fortich –Valencia City and as for cargoes 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 June 5, 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 29th day of May, 2013.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ DUAL Service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City to Claveria and as for cargoes 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 June 5, 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 28th day of May, 2013.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: May 31, 2013

MDN: May 31, 2013

Case No; 2013-10-925 2008-10-1189

JACINTO TUTOR Applicant/s

MDN: May 31, 2013

Case No; 2013-10-926 2008-10-968

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

MDN: May 31, 2013

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

CROMWELL FRANCIS TAN Applicant/s

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

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

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

MDN: May 31, 2013

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

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

CANDELARIO C. DULAY CASE NO; 2013-10-917 Applicant/s 2010-10-069

MDN: May 31, 2013

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City ALLAN TANGKIHAY - Vendor CASE NO; 2013-10-916 JIGGER F. EBCAS -Vendee 2008-10-1574

MDN: May 31, 2013

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IT pains us to hear stories of people killed for varied reasons. Often, there are questions why killings take place as common as the hour of the day.

Robberies and hold-ups also become the menu of the day. Worse, robbers shot in cold blood their innocent preys. The most disturbing, however, is when a person commits suicide because of hunger.

A report on Thursday said that Cris Diaz a 25-year-old mother committed suicide when hunger drew her for the past three days. The case took place in Cagayan de Oro City. The despondent mother walked out of their home Thursday, probably in search of food. Perhaps, the mother failed to find something to fill her stomach and her children that she went out to the sea where she reportedly allowed herself to drown. The fangs of hunger are deadlier than the bullets.

Perhaps, the incident could be an isolated one.

Nonetheless, with reports of the same story happening in some areas in the country, one could simply be apprehensive. How extensive poverty is in a country that boosts of a robust economy?

The National Statistical Coordination Board of the National Statistics Office said that poverty incidence among population in the country was estimated at 27.9 percent in 2012. The same report said, “The subsistence incidence that represents proportion of Filipino families in extreme poverty was about 10 per cent.” It said that the NS0 measured poverty incidence or the proportion of people below the poverty line to the total population.

In Region 10, the poverty incidence among families was 35.6 percent with Misamis Oriental (the lowest) having a 25.0 percent poverty incidence. The highest in the region was Bukidnon with 43.3 percent poverty incidence.

One of the reasons of the high incidence of poverty in the country is the rising growth of unemployment.

Despite the reported growth of gross domestic product (GDP) in along with the economic reform programs of the Aquino government in the last three years, the unemployment rate in the Philippines is still the worst unemployment rate in Asia, a survey released by the IBON Foundation said. IBON said that more than 11 million Filipinos are jobless.

IBON estimates that the number of unemployed Filipinos increased by 48,000 to reach 4.4 million and the number of underemployed by 349,000 to reach 7.5 million in 2012 – for a total of 11.9 million unemployed and underemployed. The unemployment rate remained at 10.5% while the underemployment rate increased significantly to 20.0% from 19.3% in 2011.

The SWS survey also corroborates the IBON survey during the first quarter of 2013. The SWS survey said that 11.1 million Filipinos are jobless based on March 2013 survey. According to SWS, the figure translates to 25.4 percent unemployment among Filipinos aged 18 and above.

It is understandable that the government will always have reasons to defend itself from these unwelcomed statistics. However, no amount of argument could cover up reports of people or an individual committing suicide because of hunger and poverty. This is the sad reality.

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Dysfunctional Philippines Filipinos are undeniably an intellectually gifted race but it’s a real wonder why majority, meaning comprising about 60 percent of the total, of the Philippine population is mired in abject poverty.

Name a field of endeavor or profession where you can’t find a Filipino excelling in any field in the countries where Filipinos abound either as naturalized citizens of or overseas Filipinos working in those countries. And just think of this. Despite the so-called brain drain because of the migration to other countries of many of our professionals, we still are not lacking in talented and intelligent professionals making themselves available here for country and people.

As a young boy who grew up in the Queen City of the South, Cebu City, I

A deeper view Jesse E.L. Bacon II could still vividly remember the city to be a place where everyone seemed to have a sense of belongingness to that community.

All are Sugboanons and the non-Sugboanons are simply langyaws.

I grew up as a boy not conscious or mindful of any social or economic disparity between and among Sugboanons. Everyone buys in the same public market, Carbon or Taboan, and visit the same park, Fuente Osmena or Plaza Independencia.

For other merchandise and grocery items, everyone buys them from among the small stores that were either owned by Chinese or Indian (Bombay) nationals who have opted to become residents of the city.

When I was in grade school in the city’s central school, I could still remember that one of my classmates was the youngest son of the city mayor then, Eulogio Borres. Not far from our modest home at the back of the United Church

of Christ in the Philippinesowned Cebu Community Hospital now known as the Visayas Community Medical Center along the then Jones Ave. and now Osmena Blvd. were the homes of the late Don Sergio Osmena Sr. and the founder of the University of the Visayas, Don Vicente Gullas.

We were all Sugboanons with the Dakbayan sa Sugbo as our dearly beloved community. But everything slowly changed when the more affluent members of the Sugbo community started to live in exclusive enclaves such as Beverly Hills and Maria Luisa Estate Park. The Sugbo community that we once knew of started to diminish. Social status started to be emphasized.

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Without faith it is impossible to please him

Fresh Gospel of the day: Mark10:46-52(May30, 2013-Thursday Mark 10:4652-And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort,

Biblical reflection Bro. Edcel L. Closas rise; he calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in

the way. Due to the “faith and efforts of this blind man,” Jesus pity on him and He cured this sickly person. Mark 11:22-24-And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things

which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them]. Hebrews 11:6-But “without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]:” for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

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Industry... from page 3

both staples. Output last year totaled 18 MMT of palay and 7.4 MMT of corn.

Recently, the country started exporting 35 MT of aromatic and organic black rice to Dubai.

Another batch of 80 MT of premium and organic, colored rice varieties is being readied for sh ipme nt to ot he r countries.

The DA in partnership with the private sector also exported 24 metric tons of corn feed silage for cattle to South Korea.

It is p ar t of a tot a l 15,000 MT of corn silage to be shipped to that country this year.

Several major crops also posted positive gains du r i ng t h e f i rst t h re e months of 2013, which included pineapple (increased by 5.8 percent), mango (4.5 percent), tobacco (4 percent), sugarcane (2.5 percent), and onions (8.5 percent).

The fisheries sector, which shared 16.3 percent to total agricultural production, rebounded with

a 5.6 percent growth, as production of aquaculture species like milkfish (bangus) and tilapia has increased.

Larger catch of marine species like rounscad (galunggong) and tuna were also recorded, as result in part of the conservation measures imposed in Zamboanga and Visayan seas, and lifting of the tuna ban in the Pacific Ocean.

T he DA re p or te d a total value of P59.5 billion fishery production.

Accounting for 14.4 percent to total agricult u r a l pro du c t i o n , t h e poultry subsector posted a 2.8 percent growth, with total value of production at P45.8 billion.

The subsector was led by chicken, whose output grew by 3.3 percent, worth P34.6 billion.

The livestock subsector, which contributed 15.3 percent to total agricultural output, barely grew at 0.3 percent, with total production value of P54.3 billion.

The hog industry grew by 0.36 percent, valued at P44.87 billion at current prices.

Gains... from page 3

Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. said: “This growth is an affirmation of our various marketing and destination development activities, strengthened by partnerships with the various stakeholders.”

While the upsurge may primarily be attributed to the summer season, Jimenez said it is also a clear indication that the nation has galvanized its reputation as an attractive destination.

“We have been seeing a sustainable increase in arrivals since last year,” he said adding, “this building enthusiasm for the Philippines, aided by our government’s good governance agenda, gives us the confidence to achieve our target of 10 million tourist arrivals by 2016.”

“Central to this, we are reaching out to industry, government, and civil society to continue investing in sustainable projects and partnerships to secure our continued growth,” the tourism secretary said.

Death... from page 2

since there were circumstances in the report which cast doubts including the absence of autopsy report from authorities in Bahrain.

Viray said it was their NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of MARCELO T. SOLIS, who died intestate in Butuan City on January 30, 2013, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot E-1-F-4, Psd-10-004424, being a portion of Lot E-1-F, (LRC) Psd-220563) situated in the Barrio of Libertad, City of Butuan, covered

by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-35822, containing an area of 1,869 square meters, more or less, is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE LATE MARCELO T. SOLIS, made and entered into by deceased Marcelo T. Solis’ heirs, namely his surviving spouse, Melba A. Solis, and his children, Susan A. Pagaran, Marissa S. Guzman, Margarita S. Roque, Fernando A. Solis, Romeo A. Solis, Blanca A. Solis, and Cristina A. Solis, per Doc. No. 364; Page No. 37; Book No. XCI; Series of 2013 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan.

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family who insisted to let her cadaver undergo an autopsy by a private doctor at their own expense when the body arrived in Manila after learning that the initial investigation from the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain only cited a police report.

The mother blamed a certain Paul Cruz, caretaker of run-away OFWS at the Embassy, for allegedly being behind the cover up on

DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela

By CLAUDIO T. CATALON JR.

As much as everyone’s getting busy for the incoming school year, teachers, parents, and other volunteers were all wrapped up for Brigada Eskwela.

Brigada Eskwela is an annual undertaking of the Department of Education (DepEd) in which it taps the “bayanihan” (self-help) spirit of concerned individuals.

Brigada Eskwela (National Maintenance Week), now on its 10th year kicked-off on May 20 in the city.

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But only 14 were transmitted to the municipal and provincial Board of Canvassers.

The group expressed their disbelief on the said irregularity, adding that it was rampant in their bailiwicks in Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon and in Metro Manila.

“The votes were already small. And it decreased even more,” Regalado said.

She added that their poll watchers were “prevented from disputing the results because only Liberal Party and PPCRV [Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) poll watchers were allowed in the precinct and municipal canvassing.”

Regalado said Migrante Partylist will compile all these irregularities and submit it both to the Comelec and election watchdogs, adding that transparency and check-andbalance in the transmission of votes “had been deemed unverifiable by the Comelec because of ‘Hocus PCOS’.”

It is hard, Migrante Partylist said, to verify the integrity of the turnout of the election because Comelec is consistent in its stance on the results despite the reported irregularities. “It continues to reject calls for a source code review or a parallel manual count. If there was really a Hocus PCOS that happened, only Comelec and Smartmatic would know,” Regalado said.

In this light, Regalado raised suspicion on the involvement of Juan “Johnny”

the real cause of Kathleen’s death.

She refuted Cruz’s claims that her daughter was in deep depression when she sought refuge at the Embassy since she was completely normal when they talked over the phone few days before she died telling her about her wish to go home at once and be with her three children.

Viray said it was only

Volunteers from different organizations held hands for the clean-up and repainting of the classrooms, furniture, and cleaning of the school grounds.

The initiative is held for one week, but many schools extend it until the last week of May to encourage more volunteers to give their time, effort, and donate materials such as nails, paint, cement, galvanized iron and lumber, which could be used for minor repairs and construction.

Parents and teachers were being encouraged specifically in public

Revilla, second nominee of partylist OFW Family club.

According to Migrante Partylist, Revilla is the project manager of Placewell Manpower, a recruitment agency contracted by Comelec to supply IT technicians for the PCOS machines in the 2010 election.

OFW Family is among the top 10 winners in the partylist election. It is also its first time to join the partylist election.

“We raise serious and grave concern over Revilla’s links to Smartmatic amid various reports and allegations of PCOS-related fraud, cheating, discrepancies and anomalies in the 2013 elections. Both the Comelec and OFW Family Club have some explaining to do since Revilla’s links to Smartmatic is clearly a conflict of interest,” Regalado said.

She added that Revilla “knows the ins and outs of the system. This is a very serious matter, especially now that Smartmatic’s systems remain in question due to technical and transparency issues in the election results,” she said.

Placewell Manpower, on the other hand, is one of Migrante International’s “most notorious recruitment agencies” and has been involved in “countless cases of illegal recruitment, contract substitution and other contract violations against OFWs.” Low turnout of overseas absentee voting Regalado said Comelec did nothing to address problems of low turnout of the Overseas Absentee Voting.

“When the OAV started last April 13, we have already

brought to the Comelec’s attention areas of concern that could disenfranchise and widely affect the OAV turnout.

Did Comelec address the problems?” she said.

Bulatlat.com, in its previous report, said many Filipinos in Hongkong were dismayed over the use of non-indelible ink during their OAV. Eman Villanueva, third nominee of Migrante Partylist, said voters were caught off guard because they expected to be marked with indelible ink as “an assurance of the safety of their vote and also an indelible symbol that (he or she) has exercised her right to vote.”

Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. said in reports that the use of indelible ink in OAV is impractical.

Aside from not using of indelible ink in Hongkong, Comelec did not increase the number of PCOS machines despite the increase in the number of voters. Brillantes said “The purchase is very limited. We did not buy additional machines. We are using the same PCOS machines we used in 2010. There was an increase in the number of registered voters in the Philippines.”

“In Hong Kong, Migrante poll watchers have also exposed that they found unused CF cards with pre-recorded votes in the polling precinct, as well as an unprecedented 20-minute blackout (a first in Hong Kong) and PCOS machines that failed and had their CF cards replaced,” Migrante Partylist said in a statement.

The OFW group said that their chapter in Saudi Arabia

also documented poll-related irregularities.

In the Riyadh and Jeddah, voters and poll watchers from the “tent cities” (for stranded OFWs) were prohibited from entering the Philippine embassy and consulate, respectively.

Pre-programmed result?

Regalado, for her part, said the questionable 60-3010 outcome for the senatorial race and a partylist turnout that does not allow more seats for progressive partylist groups, “is indicative of attempts to discredit progressive candidates. Interestingly, the results are coincidental to reported cases of AFP- and Malacanang-initiated redbaiting against progressive candidates.”

She added that “the apparent pre-programmed results of the 2013 mid-term elections have only further established how elections in the Philippines is an instrument to consolidate the ruling clique to further advance its own political interests.”

Regalado said their group will continue its service to OFWs and their families, “with or without elections.”

“It has confirmed up to what blatant extent the Aquino ruling clique is capable of in utilizing state machinery to secure its political and economic agenda until 2016 and beyond. The present political make-up of government is a cause for alarm – we now have an Aquino-dominated Senate, Congress and Supreme Court,” Regalado said, “In terms of policies and governance, we cannot expect genuine change.” (http://bulatlat.com)

in April 7 when Kathleen started showing strange signs by just talking a little about her condition inside as if she was already in trouble. She questioned Cruz for allowing Kathleen’s employer to take her back to their workplace for a few hours without asking the purpose of the meeting.

The victim’s family has sent Kathleen P105,000 to compensate the cancella-

tion of her unfinished work contract in response to the demand of her employer but the money was not given since she already died before she could claim it.

S e ve r a l c om mu nit y groups of OFWs in Bahrain have earlier lambasted Ambassador Sahid Glang of the Embassy in Bahrain expressing serious doubts to the initial findings that she hanged herself at the

doorknob.

“Hanging yourself at the doorknob? If you are in our shoes Ambassador Sahid Glang, would you also believe that she really hanged herself at the doorknob?” said a statement from the Facebook account “Justice for Kathleen Anne” created

by OFWs in Bahrain.

Viray had earlier revealed in an interview with Bahrain-based paper Daily Tribune that her daughter had confided to her in a phone conversation in the first week of April that her room provided by her employer was ransacked by unknown people with her things in total mess but the door lock was not damaged.

Migrante-Middle East has also called for an independent probe over her death citing mysterious circumstances that surround before her death.

John Leonard Monterno, Migrante-Middle East Coordinator, said Kathleen Anne’s death was “puzzling.”

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL MUNICIPALITY OF LAGONGLONG Office of the Local Civil Registrar NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE- 0015-2013

Date: May 28, 2013

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. _____ 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 GLENN T. ROSALITA has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from “____N.A___” to “____N.A___” and correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” or correction of entry in the date of birth from “___N.A___” to “___N.A___” in the certificate of live birth of GLENN T. ROSALITA at Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ELIAS G. ROSALITA and JOSEPHINE D. TATAD.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than (15) fifteen days after the initial publication would have been made.

(SGD.) REX R. VALMORES

(Signature Over printed name of the C/MCR) MDN: MAY 31 & JUNE 7, 2013

schools to have had help in the said activity. In the city, Brigada Eskwela was successful as the regional office of DepEd made it sure that on June 3, all classrooms must be set for the opening of the classes.

One thing about Brigada is that, it entices pupils and students to come on the first day of school as they will see their school and school grounds spec-and-span.

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Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 10 June 2013.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: May 24 & 31, 2013

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Massive gathering of vital seaweed alarms Surigaonons

By Roel Catoto

SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews) – The massive gathering of sargassum, the brownish floating seaweed commonly seen near the shore, has alarmed some concerned citizens in the city, fearing marine ecological imbalance.

Johanne Jake Miranda, dive master of the Surigao Dive Club, said he received several information from different island barangays in the city and in the neighboring islands of Dinagat, Siargao, and Bucas Grande that tons of sargassum are being transported continu-

ously to the city everyday.

Miranda said this is quite alarming because this seaweed is essential to marine life.

Locally known as “samu,” Miranda said this seaweed must be protected otherwise there would be a drastic effect on the local marine life, eventually

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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.

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affecting fishermen, too.

He suggests that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conduct a monitoring or study of the massive harvesting of sargassum.

Nerio Casil, regional director of BFAR-Caraga, told MindaNews that for now, there is no existing law prohibiting the harvest of sargassum. He thus urged local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances as a way of regulating in gathering the seaweed.

A study conducted by marine biologists at the University of the Philippines in Diliman noted that sargassum is “economically important” because it is being used as animal feed and liquid fertilizers, among others.

But Ariel T. Ortiz and Gavino C. Trono Jr., of UP’s Marine Science Institute, noted that sargassum proliferates “in vast areas along coastal waters housing myriad life forms, making them one of the most ecologically important and productive communities.”

In their study published in the Science Diliman journal in 2000, the scientists noted that “in 1987, fishermen in Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao claimed a decline in fish stocks and other associated marine organisms after tons of Sargassum were harvested and exported for seaweed meal.”

In the United States, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council considers sargassum as important in “provid(ing) crucial habitat for a wide variety of marine animals in the open ocean, including economically important pelagic species such Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City JAMES D. ALBON Applicant/s

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Sargassum Harvest

Sargassum is aplenty at a warehouse of a local buyer in Barangay San Juan in Surigao City being sold for P8 a kilo in this photo taken May 21, 2013. This common brownish seaweed floating near the shoreline is being massively harvested in Surigao City and neighboring islands and exported to China. Common uses include animal feeds and liquid fertilizers. But concerned citizens are worried that the unabated harvest may cause marine ecological imbalance. MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto | READ STORY

as tuna, dolphin, wahoo and billfish as well as sea turtles and marine birds.”

Darwin Brian Lawas, a marine biologist of Green Mindanao Association, Inc., said the massive harvesting of sargassum must be controlled to prevent imbalance in the marine ecosystem that will affect fish and other living organisms. He said fishermen will suffer most in the long run.

Dried sargassum now sells P8 a kilo in the local market.

Tata Tribor, who works for one of the local sargassum buyers here, said they transport tons of dried samu to Cagayan de Oro City.

He said the seaweed is be-

ing exported to China.

Last year, City Councilor Christopher Bonite, chairperson of the committee on environment, had considered regulating harvest of the seaweed. But until today, he has not yet acted on it.

He said, he did not prioritize this matter because he learned that local buyers had stopped buying sargassum late last year.

Bonite said he did not expect the massive harvest of sargassum to resume.

Some island villagers are not happy with the massive gathering of the seaweed.

James Pejan, a Bantay Dagat member of Barangay Libuac here, said that he find this a

destructive activity. “Even though there is no law or ordinance on this, this should be stopped or at least put some limit to their yield,” he stressed.

“Sargassum harvesters would just cut or uproot the seaweed as much as they could and don’t bother with replanting,” he added.

For those doing the harvesting, though, sargassum is a blessing.

Edgar Pigaro, also of Barangay Libuac, said he can gather up to 200 kilos a day.

After three days of drying, he then sells it to local buyers in the city.

“At least we can use the money to buy rice and other needs,” he said.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - People are sure to pay close attention when you start speaking today -- they can tell that you’re filled with great energy, even if they don’t quite follow your every word or idea. That will come later!

PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - You are shaken up by some new plan or idea that doesn’t want to let go of your mind -- even though you’ve got other things to do. Try to subdue it if you must, but it’s going to get you eventually!

ARIES (March 21 – April 19) -You have to be the brains of the organization today -- even if that role makes you somewhat uncomfortable. You can at least help people get organized so you can collectively tackle the big issues you face.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - It may not be a political event, but today brings a clash of your somewhat conservative demeanor with someone else’s radical notions of fun. Try to find a moderate middle ground and enjoy!

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - Feel free to ask big questions today -- you can handle the answers you get. It’s one of those times when you’re pretty sure that you can take on almost any challenge that comes your way.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - Your finances are causing you a little grief, but not so much that you need to declare bankruptcy, most likely.

Make sure that you’re approaching the situation with clear eyes and new ideas.

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his is a desktop PC that you can eat your dinner off. Well not exactly, but this touchscreen, 27-inch desktop can be laid flat and turned into a new class of gadget: a table PC. When the IdeaCentre Horizon is horizontal, a new user interface pops up so that several people can interact with it in ‘table mode’. The idea is that you can share images

round a table, read newspapers or play games like a virtual version of Monopoly while it’s laid flat amidst a group of people. It even has a built-in battery so that it can be carried around the home without having to turn it off.

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LEO (July 23 – August 22) - You’ve got good answers today -- now you just have to find the right questions! You may need to stretch your capabilities further than you’re used to, but that can be really good for you in the long run.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - Organization is your specialty, but even you know that sometimes you’ve got to mix things up a bit.

Look out for new ways to take care of your various tasks and other needs. Something new is on the way!

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - You find yourself getting along really well with others today -- so see if you can maneuver the situation so you’re dealing with people you usually experience some friction with. Things can get better!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - Is it time to redecorate? If you’re feeling the urge, you should be sure to consult with the folks you live with -- you don’t want another fight over a surprise change, do you? Ask permission instead of forgiveness.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) You are finding other people much easier to deal with today -- even those frenemies you’d rather not see face to face. It’s a great time to patch up old feuds and to make new friends.

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) -Your approach to today’s big situation is making life really weird for you -- but that doesn’t mean you can’t shake things up and turn a loser into a winner! One little change is all that’s needed.

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Vice Ganda apologizes to Jessica Soho With social media abuzz regarding Jessica Soho’s ire with Vice Ganda’s joke about her and rape victims during his concert last May 17, the comedian publicly apologized to the broadcast journalist on “It’s Showtime” just this afternoon. “Ako po talaga ay humihingi ng paumahin. Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin. Opo ‘yun po ay isang biro na maari sa inyo ay hindi magandang biro at kung hindi po magandang biro ‘yun at nasaktan ko po talaga kayo, humingi po ako ng paumanhin, patawad po,” Vice Ganda remarked on the noontime show.

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include the news personality in any of his jokes as a way to make amends. “Ipinapangako ko po sa inyo na hindi na kayo magiging kasama kailanman sa anumang tema ng pagtatanghal ko. ‘Yun lang po ang naiisip kong gawin para makabawi kung

nasaktan ko man kayo,” he said. Vice Ganda said he tried apologizing to Ms.. Soho through a phone call but the latter refused to talk to him saying, “Pasensya ka na kasi hindi maganda ang timpla ko ngayong araw na ‘to.”

When he tried to ask if he can call her during a convenient time, Ms. Soho’s only reply was, “I don’t think so.” Vice reiterated that he didn’t mean any harm towards the broadcast journalist. “Kung hindi niyo man ako kayang patawarin sa ngayon sana balang araw mapatawad niyo po ako, dahil inuulit ko po ‘yun po ay isang biro lamang.”

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Pacers, Heat prepare for crucial Game 5 MIAMI (AP) -- Several times around the start of these playoffs, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra insisted that the postseason path his team would wind up navigating had the potential to be more challenging than the route they took to the NBA championship a year ago.

He’s apparently correct, probably to his own chagrin.

The defending NBA champion Heat are in a bit of trouble. They can’t get enough rebounds, can’t get Dwyane Wade on track, can’t get consistency out of Chris Bosh - and will likely see all those story lines either grow exponentially or basically disappear Thursday

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night, when they host to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of a super-competitive Eastern Conference finals that’s now knotted at two games apiece.

“We have a great locker room of Alpha competitors,” Spoelstra said Wednesday. “And so they take this very seriously.

We’re playing against a worthy opponent and if we don’t play well, they beat us. If they don’t play well and we impose our identity, we beat them. That’s what this is all about. So let’s lace `em up and let’s get ready for Game 5.”

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Moreno, Rotarians bare common vision for CDO

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Rotarians celebrate 65 years of ‘Service Above Self’

during his gubernatorial in the Province of CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Looking into stint Misamis Oriental dubbed this city’s future, Rotarians who have as “PRIMEHAT”. gathered to celebrate its 65th anniversary, Moreno’s agenda inwere equally elated that their invited guest cludes poverty alleviation, generation, infraspeaker, no less than the incoming city revenue structure, metropolisamayor Oscar Moreno, spoke of the same tion/proper urban & rural aspirations that they are envisioning for development planning, improvement of the quality Cagayan de Oro. of education, protection of In his speech, More- agenda for the city which the environment, better no reiterated his 8-point is a replica of his agenda health services, agricultural

productivity, investment promotions and tourism.

The Rotar y Club of Cagayan de Oro, whose members come from and represents the various sectors of the city, had the first-hand glimpse of what to expect from the incoming city administration.

They said they will also draw their future plans on community service with the new city administration’s

brand of governance.

The Rotar y Club of Cagayan de Oro City (RCCDO) is celebrating its 65th Anniversary as a social and civic organization that concerns itself with service for others. Rotarians live by the motto of “Service Above Self ” as they continue doing humanitarian missions and other service-oriented activities for the benefit of the society and the world.

Mindanao’s biggest club, and also recognized as The Mother Club, RCCDO was organized on April 22, 1948. The club started from a small group of 17 charter members and has constantly grown over the years.

The Rotar y Club of Cagayan de Oro held its regular meeting, Thursday, May 30 at the Casa Real, VIP Hotel this city.

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signed by the warring groups last week to withdraw their forces.

Capt. Antonio Bulao, spokesperson of the Army’s 602nd Infantry Brigade, said the military has utilized all peace mechanisms to prevent the escalation of the conflict. He said they encouraged the leadership of both parties, local government officials and ceasefire committees to intervene.

The MNLF group is under Datu Dima Ambil of the MNLF Sebangan Kutawato State Revolutionary Committee while the MILF fighters are part of the 108th Base Command led by Kagui Mansor and a certain Marumsar.

But clashes escalated and displaced villagers from barangays Marbel and Ilian in Matalam, according to Bulao.

Two MILF fighters were hurt in the clash, the Army earlier reported.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 1,421 families from barangays Marbel, Ilian, Kilada, Kidama, Estado and Natutungan have been affected by the fighting.

On May 23, both sides signed a pact to withdraw their forces within 24 hours, Bulao disclosed.

Edris Gandalibo, appointed by Mendoza as her deputy governor for Muslims, said that part of the agreement was that MILF and MNLF members who are local residents will not have to withdraw.

“But they should not display their firearms. They are all from Barangay Marbel.

They are just neighbors actually,” said Gandalibo, who was part of the negotiating team from the provincial government.

But Bulao said tension has not been defused until Tuesday because the armed men – Some 400 MILF fighters and 100 MNLF members – were still sighted in the villages.

The conflict stemmed from a land dispute between members of the MILF and the MNLF. In February 2011, the same groups also clashed in barangays Nangaan and Simone in the neighboring municipality of Kabacan.

“What is important is that the area should be cleared of those who do not belong to that community,” Bulao said. He noted that most of the forces from both camps are not local residents.

“The area should be cleared of these armed men soonest so people’s agony won’t be prolonged, especially those who were displaced from their homes,” he added.

Gandalibo said that government soldiers are deployed as “peacekeeping force” to allow the return of the displaced villagers.

(Keith Bacongco / Mindanews)

with their growth they sent to oblivion several smaller stores.

What happened was in direct conflict to the time-honored Chinese philosophy in business that called for each one helping another.

The situation has sadly become an each to he or she thing, something that was unknown or unheard of before.

It has become a dog-eat-dog and survival of the fittest situation. The social dysfunction just became worse.

The dysfunction is also best illustrated with the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor that became more pronounced as the years passed by. Wealth generation became more concentrated in the hands of the few while the greater number of the populace became economically dependent on the new wielders of economic power.

And with the current influx of other giant retailers in the once known Sugbo community by SM, Robinson’s and Ayala Malls, to mention just three, the dysfunction got worsened.

Sugboanons have now been transformed into a people shaped by the ways of materialism, a way of life that Pope Francis would like all devout Christians to curse.

But what happened in Cebu City is actually what is happening in Cagayan de Oro and elsewhere in the country hence the present day dysfunction of the entire Filipino society.

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in case disasters will occur,” he said in an interview over Radio Mindanao Network.

De Pedro, who heads the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), noted that most upland areas in the province are considered critical to landslides due to the quality and type of soil found in the area.

He said the province’s ground soil is mainly volcanic or made up of pyroclastic materials that were traced from previous explosions of the area’s two active volcanoes – Mt. Matutum in Polomolok and Tupi towns and Mt. Melebingoy (formerly Parker) in T’boli town.

Major landslides were recorded in the last two years in upland portions of Tampakan, T’boli and Lake Sebu towns as well as in Koronadal City.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of Region 12 had cited topography and the overly saturated ground soil as the main causes of the previous landslides in these areas.

In T’boli and Tampakan towns, the risk of the possible occurrence of major landslides was compounded by the small-scale mining activities.

In terms of flashfloods, among the areas being watched by the PDRRMO are communities near major rivers in Koronadal City and the municipalities of Banga, Norala, Tupi, Polomolok, Surallah, Sto. Niño, T’boli and Lake Sebu.

Meantime, De Pedro said they are closely coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the implementation of disaster mitigation measures for schools within the province that are located in flood and landslide-prone areas.

He said they initially directed DepEd and local school administrators to

clean up the waterways within the vicinity of school compounds or campuses to prevent possible flooding in case heavy rains will occur.

He added that they have also set coordination systems between school officials and barangay-based disaster management personnel as part of its disaster mitigation program.

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meeting held Iligan City on Tuesday, May 28.

He said that the region’s quest to present Northern Mindanao as the most competitive, efficient and attractive transshipment hub and the leading industrial core and trade center in Southern Philippines is now fast becoming a reality.

According to him, various infrastructure projects have been implemented including the improvement of the region’s road networks and seaports.

He said the RDC has created the Special Committee on the Laguindingan Airport Development Project that fast-tracked the formulation of immediate actions on issues and concerns pertinent to the operation of the muchawaited international standard Laguindingan Airport.

RDC-X was also instrumental in bringing back the survivorship benefits removed in August 2009 for gainfully employed surviving spouses of GSIS members, Cruz added.

Moreover, the Council endorsed the following proposals for inclusion in the Regional Development Investment Program 20112016: Road Development Projects in Ozamiz City; Iligan Coastal By-Pass Road Project; Iligan Tourism Triangle Development Master Plan; Gilligan-Bukidnon Agribusiness and Ecotourism Growth Corridor Master Plan; and eFlood Control Development Master Plan for Mandulog and ligan

Rivers and the Conduct of a Feasibility Study for a Sabo Dam Project in Iligan City.

The Council further supported the request for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) t hroug h t he R eg i ona l DRRMC to retain the budget for Iligan City recovery and rehabilitation after 2013 until all the projects in the P12 billion plus Calamity Fund have been completed.

It also expressed support to the amalgamation of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region X; the passage of the Magna Carta for Barangay Nutrition Scholars;RA 10070 Establishing an Institutional Mechanism to Ensure the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities, Amending RA 7277 known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons; and the revised implementing rules and regulations governing Section 18 of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) to fast-track the relocation of high-risk communitiesto safe areas.

Meanwhile, the RDC awarded Certificates of Appreciation to its officials for their exemplary leadership and Certificates of Recognition to its members for their steadfast commitment, active participation and continuing support in attaining regional development.

The said meeting was the last full council conference presided by Mayor Cruz as the RDC now prepares for its reorganization in August 2013 for the 2013-2016 term.

(Peleta B. Abejo/NEDA-10/ APB/PIA-10)

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first before the displaced villagers would return.

But she added that she received reports on the presence of armed men last Tuesday despite the memorandum of agreement

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be best illustrated by the fact that then city mayor Borres lived in one of the city’s densely populated districts, Pasil. In fact, even until now, the former mayor’s house still stands there.

The divide between the haves and the have not became more pronounced when the Gaisanos, who owned White Gold store, opted to become a giant in the retail trade business with the establishment of the first Gaisano superstore along Colon st., the oldest street in the country. The smaller stores such as Villamor and Sons, Oro Bonito folded up one after the other because they don’t have a chance competing with the Gaisanos especially when they built one superstore after another.

With everyone losing their sense of being a part of just one Sugbo community, dysfunction in the community started to set in. The Gaisanos became the retail business titans in Cebu and eventually in the Visayas and Mindanao without regard that

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The application of VERNAN C. PARADILLO Under Case No.201310-850 is only for approval of sale and transfer and extension of validity on the line ;Cogon Market to Bonbon and vice versa, not as published on 17th May 2013.

Sorry for inconvenience…… ‘”ERRATUM’”

The Notice of Hearing Last May 17, 2013,Under Case No.2013-10805,The Exact Operator , ROSALINDA ROSALES, to Operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Terryhills and vice versa with the use of one (1) units OUR APOLOGY; LTFRB10 – CDOC

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