MINDANAO DAILY NEWS (Nov 29, 2012)

Weather Update Now comes out 3 x weekly!

every Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays BusinessWeek Mindanao is available online, what you see on print is exactly the same on line at www.businessweekmindanao.com find us on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/BusinessWeek.Mindanao

Contact us: 0917-712-1424 email: businessweekmindanao@gmail.com

Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. The Regions Caraga, Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN will have cloudy skies with occasional light to moderate rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to east will prevail over Luzon and Eastern Visayas and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the northeast to east with slight to moderate seas. source : pagasa

NONOY LECHON SERVICES OFFERED OUT OF TOWN ORDER

www.mindanaodailybalita.com

For more details, contact Tel. No.: 309-5276 Hermilino Villalon

NBI files raps against ‘pyramiding’ recruiter VOL. 2, No. 167

Cagayan de Oro City

Thursday

November 29, 2012

P10.00

GENERAL Santos City––The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed syndicated estafa charges against an alleged recruiter of another pyramiding investment scam that operated in nearby Koronadal City, an official said on Tuesday.

Lawyer Angelito Magno, NBI Region 12 director, identified the suspect as Arlene Jicoli, a resident of Purok Urban Poor, Barangay

Sta. Cruz in Koronadal City, who was arrested last Friday in an entrapment operation in the area.

Last of three parts

fluctuations reverberate with prices of other fossilfuel energy sources in the global market, such as coal and natural gas.”

B ecause Mindanao’s power sources are mainly clean hydro-based, its energy rate is lower by 30 percent to 40% than the mixed generation costs of Luzon and Visayas. This is the main reason why

files | page 10

M’nao’s future flows with hydro power

By BONG D. FABE of Mindanao Daily News

CAGAYAN de Oro City– –“Being indigenous and renewable, hydro power protects electricity consumers from the violent surges of energy cost sparked by Jachob “Coco” Rasuman (middle, wearing sunglasses), is led outside his residence in Marawi City by agents of the National geopolitical turbulence and Bureau of Investigation (NBI) who served an arrest warrant issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 20 Judge Bonifacio Maunrest in Middle Eastern cabaya. Rasuman was brought to the NBI regional headquarters in Cagayan de Oro on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by Gerry L. Gorit countries, where oil price

Opol town mayor decries tearing down of tarpaulin by opponents

By GERRY LEE GORIT of Mindanao Daily News

MISAMIS Oriental Opol Mayor Dexter B. Yasay has condemned the tearing down of a tarpaulin announcing the groundbreaking ceremony of an infrastructure project along the national highway at barangay Barra.

Yasay said the act was

power | page 10

done by some 30 people led by a barangay official who is a known political opponent of the mayor.

He added that the tarpaulin was shredded before the groundbreaking ceremony started the other day and that the perpetrators became unruly, promptMayor Dexter B. Yasay of Misamis Oriental, Vice Mayor Chizarina M. Ortigoza, municipal councilors and DPWH resident ing him to call for police Opol engineer Ifour Manduro lead the groundbreaking ceremony for a slope protection project along the national highway. The assistance. infrastructure project to be constructed by the DPWH will protect the residents of Zone 4 in barangay Barra from erosion of opponents | page 10

the soil in the area. Photo by Gerry L. Gorit

Editorial: e-mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising: 0917-7121424, e-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

2

thursday | novemBER 29, 2012

News in Focus

Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

NOW Available

BWM MAG

False info on survey result, ridiculous, says Fortun BUTUAN City––The false information being spread through text messaging regarding a purported result of a survey allegedly commissioned by the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Vice Mayor was branded by Vice Mayor Lawrence “Law” Fortun as ridiculous and funny.

The text message which was indiscriminately sent to some individuals said that a certain personality has gained tremendous increase in his rating in a survey allegedly commissioned by both offices.

Fortun said that it is impossible that the said offices would commission such survey as it is not allowed under the program of expenditures of the local government unit to spend for political

surveys.

More so, the said offices have not commissioned any survey for this purpose. Fortun also scored on the figures stated in the supposed survey.

“The figures were very funny because if you add a l l t he p ercent ages, it has a l re ady sur p ass e d the 100 percent mark because supposedly I got 72 percent, then another candidate got 60 percent, then another candidate got 12 percent. So if you sum all the figures, it will reach 144%. And it’s really very ridiculous and funny,” Fortun said in an interview.

According to one of the media man who received the said text, it was sent to him by a certain lawyer who is planning

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Caraga Administrative Region Division del Sur RepublicofofAgusan the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INVITATION TO BID FOR Caraga Administrative Region INVITATION TO BID FOR PRINTING, REPRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF GRADESMATERIALS 1 AND 7AND LEARNER’S Division of Agusan del Sur PRINTING, REPRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF GRADES 1 AND 7 LEARNER’S TEACHER’S

MATERIALS AND TEACHER’S GRADE MTB-MLE OF SYLEARNING 2012-2013 IN GUIDE AND GRADE 1 MTB-MLE LEARNINGGUIDE PACKAGESAND FOR THE 3RD & 4TH1QUARTERS PACKAGES FOR THE 3RD & 4TH QUARTERS OFSURSY 2012-2013 IN DEPED, DEPED, DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL TO BID FOR DIVISIONINVITATION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR REPRODUCTION AND(DepED) DELIVERY OF GRADES AND 7 LEARNER’S MATERIALS TEACHER’S The Department of Education – Agusan del Sur1 Division intends to apply the sumAND of THREE MILLION PRINTING, TH Republic of the Philippines QUARTERS OF SY 2012-2013 AND SEVENTY GRADE 1 EIGHT MTB-MLE LEARNING PACKAGES FOR THE SIX 3RD & TWOGUIDE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY & 459/100 (Php 3,278,886.59) beingINthe TheHUNDRED Department of Education (DepED) – Agusan del Sur Division intends apply OF AGUSAN EDUCATION DEPED, DIVISION OF DELthe SURPrinting, Reproduction andto Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) toDEPARTMENT payments under contract for Delivery of the sum of THREE MILLIONCaraga TWOGuides HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND Administrative Region Grades 1 and 7 Learner’s Materials and Teacher’s and Grade 1 MTB-MLE Learning Packages. Bids received in Department of EIGHTY Education (DepED) Agusan del(Php Sur Division intends to applybeing the sum of Approved THREE MILLION EIGHTTheHUNDRED SIXDivision &at– 59/100 the of Agusan del3,278,886.59) Sur excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected bid opening.

TWO HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX & contract 59/100 (Phpfor 3,278,886.59) being the Budget for SEVENTY the Contract (ABC)EIGHT to payments under the Printing, Approved Budget forand the Contract (ABC)oftoGrades payments 1under for the Printing, Reproduction and Delivery of Reproduction Delivery andcontract 7 Learner’s Materials Teacher’s TOTAL and COST ALLOCATION Grades 1 and 7 Learner’s Materials and Teacher’s Guides andPackages.

MTB-MLE Packages. receivedofin PACKAGE ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY OFBids ISSUELearning ILearning NVITATION TO BGrade ID FOR 1UNIT Guides and Grade 1 MTB-MLE received in Bids excess (Php) excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at OF bid GRADES opening. 1 AND 7 LEARNER’S MATERIALS AND TEACHER’S PRINTING, REPRODUCTION AND1 DELIVERY the ABC shall be automatically rejected MTB-MLE GRADE 80,922at bid opening.

RDCOPYTH

1 SY 2012-2013 IN GUIDE AND GRADE 1 MTB-MLE LEARNING PACKAGES FOR THE 3 & 4 QUARTERS OF3,278,886.59 MTB-MLE GRADE 7 133,018 COPY DEPED, DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR TOTAL COST ALLOCATION ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF ISSUE (Php) The Department of (DepED) – Agusan del invites bids for the Printing, Reproduction The Department of Education Education delSur SurDivision Divisionnow intends MTB-MLE GRADE 1(DepED) – Agusan80,922 COPY to apply the sum of THREE MILLION 1HUNDRED 3,278,886.59 and Delivery of Grades 1 andEIGHT 7 Learner’s Materials and HUNDRED Teacher’s Guides andSIXGrade 1 MTB-MLE Learning Packages for the the TWO SEVENTY THOUSAND EIGHT EIGHTY & 59/100 (Php 3,278,886.59) being MTB-MLE GRADE 7 133,018 COPY rd th Quartersforofthe SY 2012-2013.

Bids toreceived thatunder exceedcontract the totalforABC be rejected at bid opening.

Bidding 3 and 4 Budget Approved Contract (ABC) payments theshall Printing, Reproduction and Delivery of shall byand package.

Delivery ofEducation the goods is required withinand Thirty (30)1Calendar Days.

Bidders shouldnow have completed, Grades 7 Learner’s Materials and(DepED) Teacher’s Guides MTB-MLE Learning BidsReproduction received Thebe 1Department ofEducation (DepED) Agusan Sur invitesin The Department of – Agusan del –SurGrade Division nowdel invites bidsDivision forPackages. the Printing, within the lastABC three (3)be the date of submission andDelivery receipt of and bids, a Grades contract similar to the7Project, thefor value excess offor the shall automatically rejected at bid bids the Printing, Reproduction and ofGrade 1 and Learner’s and Delivery of Grades 1years and 7from Learner’s Materials andopening.

Teacher’s Guides 1 MTB-MLE Learning Packages the th ofrdwhich must be at least 50% of the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC). The description of an eligible bidder is and 4 Quarters SY 2012-2013.Guides Bids received thatGrade exceed the total ABC shall be rejected at Packages bid opening. Bidding 3Materials andofTeacher’s and 1 MTB-MLE Learning for contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.

TOTAL COST ALLOCATION shall be by package.

Delivery of the goods is required within ThirtyBids (30)UNIT Calendar Days. that Bidders should have completed, the 3rd and 4th of SY 2012-2013. received exceed the total PACKAGE ITEMQuarters DESCRIPTION QUANTITY OF ISSUE within last three years fromat thebid dateopening. of submissionBidding and receipt shall of bids, be a contract similar to the(Php) Project, the value ABCthe shall be (3) rejected by package.

Delivery of Bidding will be conductive through open competitive bidding procedures using the non-discretionary pass/fail MTB-MLE GRADE 1 80,922 COPY of which must beisat required least 50% of within the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC).

The description of should an eligible bidder 1 goods 3,278,886.59 the Thirty (30) Calendar Days. haveasis criteria, as specified inMTB-MLE the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Part A(IRRA-A) ofBidders R.A. 9184, otherwise known GRADE 7 133,018 COPY contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders. completed, within the last the “Government Procurement Reform Act”.three (3) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, aofcontract similar to the Project, theinvites value must be at The Department Educationthrough (DepED) – Agusan del Sur Divisionprocedures now bids of for which the Printing, Reproduction Bidding will be conductive open competitive bidding using the non-discretionary pass/fail least 50% ofbidders the Budget for the Contract (ABC).

The of Interested may obtain Materials further information from DepEd, Division Agusan del description Sur and inspect and Delivery of Grades 1the andApproved 7 Learner’s and Teacher’s Guides and Grade 1ofMTB-MLE Learning Packages for the the criteria, as specified in Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Part A(IRRA-A) of R.A. 9184, otherwise known as rd th an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 4 QuartersProcurement of SY 2012-2013.

3theand “Government ReformBids Act”.received that exceed the total ABC shall be rejected at bid opening. Bidding II. Instructions to Bidders. shall be by package. Delivery of the goods is required within Thirty (30) Calendar Days. Bidders should have completed, BAC may activities asfurther follows: within theThe lastschedule three bidders (3)ofyears fromobtain theisdate of submission andfrom receipt of bids, a contract similar del to the the value Interested information DepEd, Division of Agusan SurProject, and inspect the ofBidding whichDocuments mustwill be atbe 50% of the Budget for the Contract (ABC). The description of an eligible bidder Bidding conductive through open bidding procedures usingis atleast the address givenApproved below from 8:00 AM tocompetitive 5:00 PM. Activity Date and Time Venue contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Sectionas II. Instructions to Bidders. the non-discretionary pass/fail criteria, specified in the Revised Implementing Issuance of Bidding Documents Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012/10:00 AM BAC Office Rules and Regulations Part A(IRRA-A) of5, R.A. 9184, otherwiseBAC known as the The schedule of BAC activities is as follows: DeadlineBidding of Submission ofconductive Letter of Intent Decemberbidding 2012/10:00 AM using the non-discretionary Office will be through open competitive procedures pass/fail “Government Procurement Reform Act”.

ADMIN Office Date and at Time criteria, specified inActivity the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Part A(IRRA-A) of R.A. 9184, Venue otherwise known as Pre-Bid as Conference December 5, 2012 10:00AM the “Government Procurement Reform Act”. furtherNov. Issuance of Bidding Documents 28-Dec. 4, 2012/10:00 BAC Office Interested bidders may obtain information fromAMDepEd, Division of Agusan ADMIN Office Deadline Submission ofofLetter Intent December 2012/10:00 BAC Office Submission Opening Bids of December 18,5,2012 del Surofand and inspect the Bidding Documents atat 10:00AM theAMaddress given below from Interested bidders may obtain further information from DepEd, Division of Agusan del Sur and ADMIN Officeinspect the 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pre-BidDocuments Conference December 5, 2012 Bidding at the address given below from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.at 10:00AM A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the DepEd, Division Office, ADMIN Office Submission and Opening ofBAC Bidsdel Sur December 18, 2012 at 10:00AM Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan and payment of a nonrefundable fee in the amount of Five Thousand Pesos The schedule ofBAC activities is as follows: The schedule of activities is asupon follows: (Php5,000.00)and submission of Letter of Intent to the DepEd, Division of Agusan del Sur Cashier. The Bidding Documents Activityby the prospective Bidder or his authorized Date andrepresentative.

Time Venue shall be received personally A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested Bidders from the DepEd, Division Office, Issuance of Bidding Documents Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012/10:00 AM Office Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee in the amount BAC of Five Thousand Pesos Pre-Bid Conference be open only to allDecember interested5, bidders whoAM have purchased the bidding documents.

DeadlineThe of Submission of Letterofofshall Intent 2012/10:00 (Php5,000.00)and submission Letter of Intent to the DepEd, Division of Agusan del Sur Cashier. BAC The Office Bidding Documents ADMIN Office shall be received personally by the prospective Bidder or his authorized representative.

Pre-Bid Conference December 2012 at 10:00AM Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before5,December 18, 2012, 9:30 in the morning. All bids must be accompanied by a BidConference Security in any of the acceptableallforms and inbidders the amount statedpurchased in Sectionthe II. Instructions to Bidders ADMIN Office Theand Pre-Bid interested who have bidding documents.

Submission Opening of Bids shall be open only toDecember 18, 2012 at 10:00AM Clause 18. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below.

Late bids shall not be accepted.

Bids mustset be delivered to the address below on or before 18, 2012, 9:30 the morning. AllBidders bids must be A complete of Bidding Documents may December beinterested purchased byininterested A complete of Bidding may be forms purchased Biddersinfrom theII.DepEd, Division Office, accompanied byDepEd, a BidsetSecurity in anyDocuments of the acceptable and inbyProsperidad, the amount stated Section Instructions to Bidders from The the Office, Patin-ay, Agusan del Sur Department of Division Education (DepED) –payment Agusan del Sur Division reserves thetheright to accept or reject anyand or all Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur and upon of a nonrefundable fee in amount of Five Thousand Pesos Clause 18.payment Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who of choose to attend at the address below. upon of a nonrefundable fee in the amount Five Thousand Pesos bids, to annul the bidding process, or declare failure of bidding at any time prior to contract award without thereby (Php5,000.00)and Late bids shall notsubmission be accepted.of Letter of Intent to the DepEd, Division of Agusan del Sur Cashier. The Bidding Documents (Php5,000.00)and submission of Letter of Intent to the DepEd, Division of Agusan incurring any liability to theby affected parties. Bidder or his authorized representative. shall be received personally the prospective PACKAGE

del Sur Cashier. The Bidding Documents shall be received personally by the

The Department of Education (DepED) – Agusan del Sur Division reserves the right to accept or reject any or all prospective Bidder his authorized representative.

For further information, pleaseor refer to: Pre-Bid Conference shall be onlyfailure to all interested the award biddingwithout documents. bids, to The annul the bidding process, or open declare of biddingbidders at any who timehave priorpurchased to contract thereby incurring any liability to the affected parties.

P. Pre-Bid GAYOL/LALAINE GOMERA/JULIET L. shall RANOCO Bids must be delivered to the address below onbe or before 18, 2012, 9:30 in the morning.

All bids must LORNA The Conference openDecember only to all interested bidders whobe The DBAC Secretariats accompanied by a Bid Security any of forms and in the amount stated in Section II. Instructions to Bidders have purchased theinrefer bidding documents.

For further information, please to:the acceptable DepED – Agusan Division Clause 18. Bids will del be Sur opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below.

D.O. Gov’t.

Patin-ay to the Late bids shall not be accepted.

Gov. Bids must beCenter, delivered address below on or before December 18, 2012, LORNA P.Plaza GAYOL/LALAINE GOMERA/JULIET L. RANOCO Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in any of the Thein DBAC Secretariats 9:30 the morning.

The– Agusan Department Education (DepED) – Agusanstated del Sur Division reserves II. the Instructions right to accept or reject any or all DepED del Surof Division acceptable forms and in the amount in Section to Bidders bids, Gov. to annul the Gov’t. bidding process, declare failure of bidding at any time prior A.toDE contract award without thereby PAZ representatives D.O.18.

PlazaBids Center, Patin-ay Clause will be or opened in the presence ofGEMMA the Bidders’ incurring any liability to the affected parties.

BAC Chairperson Agusan Sur whoProsperidad, choose to delattend at the address below. Late bids shall not be accepted.

For further information, please refer to:

A. DE PAZ The Department of Education (DepED) – Agusan GEMMA del Sur Division reserves the Chairperson right toP.accept or reject any or all bids, to annul theBACbidding process, or declare LORNA GAYOL/LALAINE GOMERA/JULIET L. RANOCO failure bidding at any time prior to contract award without thereby incurring The DBACofSecretariats any liability the affected parties.

DepED – Agusan to del Sur Division Gov. D.O. Plaza Gov’t. Center, Patin-ay

ForProsperidad, furtherAgusan information, please refer to: del Sur LORNA P. GAYOL/LALAINE GOMERA/JULIET L.GEMMA RANOCO A. DE PAZ BAC Chairperson The DBAC Secretariats DepED – Agusan del Sur Division Gov. D.O. Plaza Gov’t. Center, Patin-ay Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

(SGD.) GEMMA A. DE PAZ BAC Chairperson

to substitute his father as a candidate for City Councilor of this City.

It was learned that this lawyer has time and again issued false statements in the airwaves in the past.

This move is seen by many as a desperate move by the rivals of Fortun in order to project a person, who is not even an official candidate that he is faring well in the surveys.

However, a latest survey from a local radio station in the city revealed that indeed Fortun is enjoying a comfortable lead of 71.15 percent.

Fortun is followed far behind by another candidate at 22.12 percent while at the bottom is a non-candidate with only 6.73 percent rating. A report from Eldie N. David

Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez defends House Bill 6419 of which he is the primary author during a recent Committee hearing in the House of Representatives. House Bill 6419 calls for a free culture-sensitive system of registration concerning the civil status of indigenous peoples .

The bill was approved on third reading and was transmitted to the Senate. Also in the picture are Rep. Francisco Matugas and Rep. Jess Paras. K. DICHAVEZ

NPA rebs Reading a tool for efficient communication rob, kill By: Relita P. Decina

Reading proficiency is an indication of success in all academic subjects. In modern life, learning depends largely upon one’s ability to interpret the printed page accurately and fully. To live dangerously in these times unavoidable, but to live in ignorance to get by is not ready enough.

Reading is a tool. If a child is efficient in reading, he or she encounters difficulty in all learning areas because it would be quite difficult far him to assimilate and interpret something which he cannot read. Reading is also conceived as a complex activity of four dimensions; the perception of words, clear grasp of meaning, thoughtful

reaction and integration.

A teacher should therefore direct all reading activities to ensure pupil’s growth in reading skills, abilities, habits and interest in almost all activities because reading is the means to understand and experience one’s usefulness in life.

A child who has reading disability finds communication difficult.

innocent villagers

VALENCIA City––About 20 New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels forcibly entered the home of village councilor Juliet Zulieta and abducted her husband, Conrado, in Purok 1, Barangay Lilingayon, Valencia City, Bukidnon.

Lt. Col. Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, commanding officer, 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion, reported that the NPA rebels killed Conrado Zulieta in nearby secluded area early last week.

Incident report said that Conrado’s arms and legs had been twisted, cracking villagers | page 10

OIC’s chill time at Dahilayan

By Riza O. Ares

Last October 6, 2012, Oro Integrated Cooperative (OIC) had their yearly team-building activity at Dahilan Adventure Park, a renowned nature park in Northern Mindanao.

It was participated by the head office and different branches of OIC, with around 200 employees.

15 air-conditioned vans were used to bring all the staff to Dahilayan, and it was a comfortable and safe convoy that everyone enjoyed.

The team-building was composed of different activities. OIC hired a professional facilitating

team to carry out every session.

In the morning, everyone had the chance to experience the longest zip line in Asia. Some were very excited and others were extremely nervous but all in all, the staff survived and felt the adrenaline rush that an 800-meter zip line brings.

Imagine 800 meters, that’s almost 1 kilometer!

It was indeed a great chance for all the hardworking people in OIC to unwind, break free, and release all the tension through riding the zip line and shouting their hearts out. Of course, everyone was hungry after the super active experience and the sumptuous lunch

truly satisfied the hungry but happy OIC people.

The team-building continued in the afternoon with an “Amazing Race” kind of activity. The staff was grouped into teams and each team had to accomplish several tasks to get to the pit stop.

The fist team to finish wins. It was raining already when the game started but everyone was unmindful of the weather because they were having fun.

The activity was quite physical and sometimes hard, but it did not stop them from competing with each other. A synthesis was done after the game which allowed the OIC staff to

share what they have learned, in relation to being part of an organization.

Many employees shared lots of good realizations and ideas, and that part wrapped-up and fulfilled the purpose of the teambuilding activity. It was all raining and foggy when the activity ended; it was very cold and the road was almost at zero visibility.

Nevertheless, everyone was brought safely back to Cagayan de Oro. This amazing OIC experience was planned and organized by Timeless Express Travel, headed by the dynamic manager and owner, Mr. Randy D. Mantalaba.

thursDAY | november 29, 2012

NOW Available

News In Focus

BWM MAG

3

Editor: CRIS DIAZ Email: crisguardian@yahoo.com Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Read us online exactly as it appears in print : www.mindanaodailybalita.com

COA urged to look into DPWH projects in Zamboanga City

By Al Jacinto

Workers lay out asphalt on a long stretch of concrete road in Zamboanga City despite its good condition. The Department of Public Works and Highways has been the subject of strong public criticisms over its projects not only in Zamboanga City, but also in other parts of Western Mindanao, where it broke portions of the highways and put concrete over it again only to layer them again with asphalt. (Mindanao Examiner Photo)

‘Abu’ leader with kidnapping charges rearrested inside jail Z A M B OA N G A C i t y – –A detained suspected mid-level leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group was rearrested for his involvement in another heinous crime, a police official disclosed.

Arrested was suspected Abu Sayyaf mid-level Benzar Indama alias Ajid Jalil, who had been detained at Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-administered Zamboanga City Reformator y Center (ZCRC), according to Police Station 6 commander Chief Insp. Elmer Acuña.

Acuña said the Police St at i on 6 i nt e l l i g e n c e operatives led by Senior Police Officer 3 Amado

Mirasol, Jr. ser ved the warrant of arrest for kidnapping and serious i l l e g a l d e t e nt i on w it h r an s om on In d am a at around 10 a.m. Friday.

The warrant of arrest with no bail recommended was issued by Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 16 Judge Tibing Asaali for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a Zamboangueña nurse, Preciosa Feliciano, in July 2008, according to Acuña.

The Abu Sayyaf bandits have released Feliciano on Nov. 7, 2008 in Basilan province.

Indama had been detained at the ZCRC for his alleged involvement i n t h e Apr i l 1 3 , 2 0 1 0

bombings in Isabela City, B a s i l an t h at k i l l e d 1 2 people and wounded 15 others.

Indama is the brother o f B a s i l a n - b a s e d Ab u Sayyaf leader Furuji Indama, who is still at large.

L a s t Nov e m b e r 1 7 , the police have arrested Indama’s live-in partner, Amira Hakim alias Nah, also inside the compound of the ZCRC. Hakim was arrested on the strength of a warrant of arrest issued by Asaali for her alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a Zamboangueña nurse.

Both Indama and Hakim are detained at the ZCRC awaiting court trial, Acuña said.

Congratulations to all participants of journalism seminar sponsored by BWM Media Center , Cagayan de Oro City on Dec. 1,2012.

More Power!

Dako ang akong paglaum nga sa pagtinabangay ug panaghiusa makab-ot nato ang tinood nga kalinaw ug kalamboan.

From: Dominador “Jun” Jalosjos Jr. Candidate `for Governor Province of Zamboanga del Sur

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Public Works Highways have began layering asphalt on highways in Zamboanga City despite the road’s good condition.

Motorists also complained of unfinished works on highways and rendering the roads dangerous to travellers. From Zamboanga City to the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay down to Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte, including Basilan, hundreds of kilometers of roads were either broken to pave way for new concreting or asphalted.

“This is terrible. You can see the roads are in good condition, but they broke it and then poured concrete over it again and only to put asphalt on top of it several months later. It’s a waste of tax money and we want to see the COA reports on these projects,” one fam-

ily driver, who frequently travels from Zamboanga City to Pagadian City, said.

COA refers to the Commission of Audit. The DPWH has constantly been included in the most corrupt agencies of the government in various reports.

The DPWH insisted the road rehabilitation has been programmed and funded by the national government, aside from asphalt overlaying projects funded by lawmakers.

In its website, the DPWH listed all its ongoing projects and contractors in Western Mindanao and can be acessed on this URL: http:// www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/09.asp The agency also has infrastructure projects that included bridges, school buildings, water system, multipurpose buildings, farm to market roads, flood control and drainage system, among others worth billions of pesos.

4

thursday | november 29, 2012

Community

Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA • Email: msbmdn@yahoo.com.ph Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

NOW Available

BWM MAG

Military pushes humanitarian law By 1st Lt. Samuel P. Maglinao SURIGAO del Sur – The 29th Infantry Battallion of the Philippine Army continues its advocacy for human rights by participating in the Peace Training Seminar in Lianga town, November 21 and 22, this year.

No less than Lt. Col. Virgilio Luna, the battalion commander, and his civil military officer, 1st Lt. Samuel Maglinao,

attended the two-day activity that focused on the International Humanitarian Law. The training was facilitated by the “Sulong CARHRIHL”, a civil society organization that promotes the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).

Also in attendance were

representatives from local government units, nongovernment organizations and other stakeholders.

“It is the AFP’s mandate to protect and promote the welfare of the people, and civilian awareness on the provisions of CARHRIL is very important,” Lt. Col. Luna explained.

He urged both the military and the New People’s Army (NPA) to observe

the rights law in order to protect the civilians from any harm resulting from armed conflicts.

He also ordered his troops to continuously support and participate in such kind of activities, if only to protect the people from armed rebel groups, who are continuously terrifying the populace by forcing them to support the struggle. (SPM/asf )

POPULATION, ECONOMY AND POVERTY - University of the Philippines Professor Ernesto M. Pernia talks on Population, Economy and Poverty during the launching of the Fifth State of the Philippine Population Report (SPPR-5), Thursday, at Pryce Plaza Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. Hosted by POPCOM-10, the activity was attended by some 300 multi-sector representatives from different regions in the country. (PIA10/asf)

Ateneo conducts trainings on disaster budget

By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

Army CARES –The Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry (Dependable) Battalion conducts meetings with barangay people, in an effort to address issues and concerns pertaining to the presence of ‘rebels’ within its area of operational responsibility. This, in line with the Army CARES Program. Seen in this photo is 1st Lt. Froilan T. Bayangos, acting civil military operations officer; 1st Lt Norman M. Tagros, Alpha Company commander; 1st Lt. Sean N. Gobway, battalion executive officer; Lantapan Town Mayor Godofredo I. Balansag; and representatives from different line agencies. (8IB, Phil Army/asf)

TA N DA G i t y - T h e Ateneo S cho ol of the Government (AsoG) has conducted a three-day training on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Localization and Budget Monitoring, in coordination with the provincial government of Surigao del Sur. The activity was participated in by repres ent at ives f rom local gover nment units of Hinatuan, B arob o, Marihatag, Tago and San

Miguel and memb ers of the PDRRM Council Technical Working Group.

Local DRRM officers, budget officers, MSWD officers and municipal accountants were pres e nte d t h e org an i z a tional structure of the Local DRRM Council in their respective area, as adapted from RA 10121.

According to AsoG Mentor Shirley Bolaños, the shift of focus from emergency response to

disaster prevention and risk reduction is to directly address the vulnerability of the country to natural disasters due to climate change.

AsoG is commissioned to provide institutional support to government and local governments.

It aims to strengthen the governance, among LGUs and policy-making in the local level in Climate Change Adaptation and DRRM. (NGBT-PIA 13, Surigao del Sur/asf )

First Fun Run for Smoke-Free MisOc, a success

By Rutchie C. Aguhob

shirts to the finishers, Dr. Micarandayo said.

She also said the activity was held not only for physical fitness, but developing bonding and camaraderie among families and friends.

“Most importantly, the Fun Run was to encourage the public to support the advocacy of the provincial government and strengthen the implementation of a smoke-free Misamis Occidental, Dr. Micarandayo further said. (Jopat D. Nano/RCAguhob/PIA10Misamis Occidental/asf )

AID TO ABANDONED ELDERLY - Photo shows members ACE and RC Butuan handing-over the P200,000 check to the Por Cristo Foundation, as beneficiary of the recently concluded 5th Caraga Executives' Open Golf Tournament,. The ceremony was done at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-Caraga) regional conference room, Butuan City.

(Danilo S. Makiling/PIA-Caraga/asf)

Cagayan de Oro City - Press Forum with Popcom directors, All Commission on Population Directors in the country together with their Executive Director Tomas M. Osias (top right photo) meets Cagayan de Oro media in a conference held on Thursday at Pryce Plaza Hotel during the launching of the State of the Philippine Population Report 5 (SPPR 5). Osias emphasized during his talk the importance of Convergence and Governance in controlling population. Left photo shows members of the press and Popcom region 10 director Psyche P. Paler at bottom right photo. (PIA 10)

Cantilan Surigao del Sur - - Seized abandoned forest products estimated to 4,000 bd ft. at Barangay Tapi, Cantilan, Surigaodel Sur by composite team of PNP PPSC-Task Force Log Ban and DENR Cantilan last November 25, 2012

OROQUIETA City - The First Fun Run for a Cause for Smoke-Free Misamis Occidental was a big success, said Dr. Rachel T. Mic arand ayo, he ad of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO).

The activity was part of the month-long Pas’ Ungko S’g Misamis Occidental Festival coinciding with the 83rd Provincial Anniversary in November, this year.

Some 500 runners participated in such categories, as 500-meter run for

seven and below children; 500-meter run by senior citizens (60 years old and above); 1-km. run in tandem by father/mother, son/ daughter (10 years old and below); 1.5-kilometer run for big men (80 kilograms and above); 5-kilometer open; 5-kilometer for junior secondary students; and the mass run.

The Fun Run for a Smoke-Free Misamis Occidental was in coordination with the 1-AALALAY Partylist, headed by Darel Toledo, who gave out t-

5

thursDAY | november 29, 2012

NOW Available

Community

BWM MAG

Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA • Email: msbmdn@yahoo.com.ph Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Police nets ‘druggist’ in buy-bust

By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula

CAMP Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City – Police operatives nabbed a ‘drug-pusher’, who yielded 13 sachets of ‘shabu’ in a buy-bust at Purok 5, Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City, November 24, 2012.

Arrested by the joint force of Criminal Investigation and Detection Team, Surigao del Norte Provincial Public Safety Company and the Surigao City Police Station after selling a sachet of ;shabu’ to a cop posing as buyer, was Jonrey S. Zerda of said place.

Also taken from his possession were a P500 marked money and various drug paraphernalia.

This developed as the Police Regional Office (PRO-13) has intensified its campaign against illegal drugs, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, said Police Chief Supt. Carmelo E. Valmoria, PRO-13 director.

He observed “people are tempted with what illegal

Military and police arrest 6 armed men

By Lt. Col. Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV

drugs seem to offer, but learning the facts about its effects can widen your perspective, as to the risks posed by these substances.”

Zerda and the confiscated items are now under custody of the Surigao City Police, while a case for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) is being prepared for filing in court against him. (RCC/PSupt. Martin M. Gamba/asf )

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City - The 7th Special Forces Company, 3rd Special Forces Battalion, 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, has intercepted a lawless group at Purok 5, San Isidro, Santiago, Agusan del Norte, morning of November 24, this year.

The military was backed by personnel of the Santiago, Agusan del Norte Police Station in said operation.

Apprehended are Kevin Badajos, Dennis Badajos, Rolly Samora, William Samora, Jerry Pitao, and Remark Alburo, residents of Poblacion 1, Santiago town.

Confiscated from them were two homemade shotguns, with six live bullets; one caliber 357 revolver; one caliber 38 revolver; one caliber 45 pistol; and one mk2 handgrenade.

For possessing such a number of firearms, the suspects could be members of the criminal group operating in the eastern part of Agusan del Norte.

Major General Nestor A

Añonuevo, commander of the 4th Infantry Division, said “this incident significantly reduces the number of loose firearms and the probability of criminal activities in the municipality of Santiago, in particular, and the province of Agusan del Norte, in general.”

For his part, Col. Ronald N. Albano, commander of 402nd brigade, was happy that “we first caught them before the rebels could take advantage of said firearms.”

Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Potenciano C. Camba, commanding officer of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion said, “Our personnel is always ready to support the PNP in our area of operation. We will help them enhance the peace and order situation in Santiago, if only to attain zero criminality rate in the municipality.”

The suspects were immediately turned over to and detained at Santiago Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

(EJCO IV/asf )

Now comes out 3x weekly!

every Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays BusinessWeek Mindanao is available online, what you see on print is exactly the same on line at www.businessweekmindanao.com find us on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/BusinessWeek.Mindanao

Contact us: 0917-712-1424 email: businessweekmindanao@gmail.com

6

NOW Available

thursday | NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Opinion

Editor: RUEL V. PELONE Email: ruel_pelone2002@yahoo.com Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

Advocacy Mindanao Jess Dureza

Fresh cell treatment at Villa Medica A special report-Day 2

DAY TWO, FRESH CELL INJECTIONS -- We woke up early, as breakfast was ready by 7 a.m., although it was still dark outside. A lady nurse came in and took Beth’s temperature. The previous night, before sleeping, Beth was given by the lady nurse an anti-histamine antiallergy pill, which was to forestall any allergy reaction to the fresh cell injections, scheduled about 11 a.m.

Friday, on Day 2.

When she woke up, Beth was complaining of her usual neck pains and upper shoulder spasms that had been normal occurrences over some time. This daily pain she would merely nurse by hot compress and avoiding analgesics and concerned that painkillers would worsen her kidney conditions. This was almost a daily recurrence back home in Davao for some time now.

Adjusting to a 7-hour time difference was still problematic. It meant going to bed here at Edenkoben at 8 pm when our body clock told us it’s 3 a.m. in the morning back home. So when we woke up at 7 a.m., in Edenkoben, it was already 2 pm in the afternoon Philippine time.

We had breakfast at the dining hall at the ground floor. Beth was clearly anxious and a bit nervous I could tell. The German couple was still seated at the next table to ours. Then we returned to our rooms to prepare for the stem cell injections. At that same moment, I was estimating that the 18- week pregnant “ Black Mountain” sheep must be undergoing the procedures too somewhere downstairs.

As earlier told by Sammy, the VM rep who met us at the Frankfurt airport, the specially chosen pregnant sheep would be slaughtered about that time. I was informed that the German government monitored and closely supervised the procedures according to standards that

A great woman THINK a minute.

There was a young married couple who really struggled to make enough money just to live on.

One day the husband took all their money and bought a small service station. His wife Jane did not think this was a smart, good investment. She knew her husband did not have the experience, knowledge or time to manage the service station. Well, she was right.

Their station soon went out of business and she and her husband lost everything they owned!

The husband came home that evening very discouraged, expecting his wife to be angry and remind him that she had told him not to do it. But he was so surprised when she sat down

Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst with him and said, “I’ve been doing some figuring.

You don’t smoke or drink alcohol, but if you had, we would have lost just as much money as we did with the service station. Don’t worry, let’s just forget it.”

This is a true story. That wife could easily have hurt, even destroyed, her husband’s self-confidence that evening. He was already feeling like a failure. But instead she let him know

she still believed in him.

Friend, our husband needs to know that we respect and support him, especially when he fails or faces opposition.

He needs to know that we’re on his side no matter what happens or the mistakes he makes.

We need to make our home a safe place so that our husband always knows he won’t be criticized and put down when he comes

home.

If we could guard and control our words and attitudes, just think how peaceful and happy our home and marriage would be.

But it’s not easy to learn self-control and always accept and respect your husband, even though he has faults and weaknesses.

That’s why it’s only with Jesus Christ’s kind of love that we can do it. If you’ll ask Jesus to forgive you for not being the wife you should, He will help you to start changing and learning to love the way He does.

Only Jesus can help you always give your husband the respect and confidence he needs from you to become the real man you need and want him to be.

Just Think a Minute.

Shall we go back life’s basic?

THE price of technology has taken a toll to humankind’s self-esteem that in the absence of it, everything (including without it) seems impossible. We are gradually entering an era where man is physically and mentally subservient to science and technology. When the final time comes, we would experience what Biblical scholars described today as ‘rapture.’ Thesaurus describes raptures Cris Diaz as ‘bliss,’ ‘happiness,’ or ‘excitement.’

However, the rapture that we meant here is the exact opposite.

When science and technology would be at its peak, any person who could not afford to live with its demand would simply be glad to leave the mortal world. Consider this, 40 years ago, people lived without Liquefied cell | page 10 Petroleum Gas (LPG). Life is so simple and practical that firewood was the only means of cooking food. The electric stove was already around then. Yet, only very, few people use the electric stove because it consumes so much electricity. www.mindanaodailybalita.com Today, almost every household in urban and suburban centers use LPG. People have been subservient to a household item that without it, cooking food seems The Mindanao Daily NEWS (mdn) impossible. Since LPG now becomes an integral part newspaper is published daily at Door 2,

Tanleh Building, Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. It is registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Region 10 with Certififcate No. 01791042, and with Business Permit No. 02275, TIN No. 209-980-927 Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, (08822)72-33-44, Cell nos.: 0917-7121424, 0923-432-0687 Website: www.mindanaodailybalita.com E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, mindanaodailynews@gmail.com

BWM MAG

of urban and suburban living, anyone would be willing victim of the manipulative LPG market.

Fifty years ago, electricity was not a necessity for every household. Only companies install large and smoke belching electric generators to energize households in camps so workers in logging, mining, and plantations enjoy limited electricity. Outside the camp, there was no electricity. People then subsist through lamps, candles, and the majestic moonlight that brightens the meadows and pathways at night.

Who would think a Cellular phone would come handy to our generation today? One could still recall the two short rings followed by a long single ring when placing telephone calls 60 years ago. It was some kind of Morse coded telephone calls. With apology to Alexander Graham Bell, this telephone has been archived in historical antiquity.

For our generation, a day in a life without a Cellular phone is glum and miserable. Modern business and economies would be a disaster sans android driven smart phones and integrated tablet computer equipped with wireless fidelity internet (wifi). This is the cutting edge of the new generation. Without it, life would stand still although we are now entering the portal of the new era.

The ‘rapture’ would not be near ‘though as some now want to move back to the basic.

React: crisguardian@yahoo.com

New approach versus domestic violence

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…” (Ephesians 5:25, the Holy Bible).

-oooRA 9262 A FAILURE IN CURBING DOMESMINDANAO DAILY NEWS TIC VIOLENCE: There is Publisher something wrong in the MER M. SUDARIA report of the Department of Manager ROSE MARY D. SUDARIA Social Welfare and DevelopFinance Manager ment (DWSD) that domestic RUEL V. PELONE ALLAN M. MEDIANTE violence---or the physiEditor-in-Chief Executive Editor cal, emotional, financial, JOE DEL PEURTO FELICILDA melanie rivera Managing Editor and other abuse---against Advertising women and their children CRIS DIAZ Associate Editor in the Philippines has risen albert molit SHAUN ALEJANDRAE UY by as much as 60 percent Circulation Sports & Lifestyle Editor this year, from 9,485 cases BEN ARCHE jun escuadro in 2011 to 15,104 cases in Regional Editor-DAVAO RIZA O. ARES 2012 (and mind you, we pat samonte LIEZL A. DELOSO Regional Editor-Caraga are talking here only of the JOE PALABAO AL JACINTO reported cases of violence).

Rene Michael BaÑos Regional Editor-Zamboanga How can domestic vioMarketing Consultants gerry lee gorit lence still be committed Photo Journalists ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI by husbands, male lovers Uriel C. Quilinguing atty. roberto a. cantago jr.

Editorial Consultant and boyfriends when, unLegal Counsels

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio der Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004, the penalty for this crime is already very stiff, at 20 years imprisonment for just one single incidence of abuse? Either the erring men are not afraid of the long prison term, or they just couldn’t care less about it anymore.

But whatever be the reason, the increasing number of domestic violence as the DSWD reported indicates beyond doubt that Republic Act 9262 and its related laws have not been suc-

cessful in curbing women and children abuse. It is clear that legislation, stiff prison terms, and even a vigorous enforcement of the anti-abuse law, miserably failed to stop male Filipinos from abusing their women and their children.

-oooNEW APPROACH TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: The question is, why is this happening? One answer could be that, even now, many women and their children still prefer to be martyrs and suffer in silence instead of holding the men

liable for their misdeeds and their abusive conduct. The rigor, the shame, and even the expense and the delays in a court prosecution all pose an insurmountable obstacle to women standing up to their husbands or lovers.

This is the reason why a new approach will have to be developed in meeting this problem. The truth is that, workshops, summits, meetings and studies which different groups have already conducted or will still conduct, like the Training Workshop on Strengthening Capacities of Communities, Practitioners and Policy Makers to Address Violence Against Women (VAW) in Manila, are all proving to be ineffective and useless in addressing the problem of domestic violence.

So, what precisely is an violence | page 10

NOW Available

7

thursday | november 29, 2012

News In Focus

BWM MAG

Editor: CRIS DIAZ Email: crisguardian@yahoo.com Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Read us online exactly as it appears in print : www.mindanaodailybalita.com

Minda expands development services in Mindanao COTABATO City––The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is putting up four area management offices (AMOs) across the island-region to effectively implement and monitor Mindanao-wide programs and projects.

It will start hiring area management offices’ staff starting December.

Janet Lopoz, MinDA executive director, said the specific locations of AMOs are yet to be identified as MinDA is still in the process of looking at placing said offices in strategic areas of Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao, South-Central Mindanao, and North-Eastern Mindanao.

“I invite Mindanawon profes-

sionals, especially those who have backgrounds in peace-building, monitoring and evaluation and development work, to be part of the MinDA family as we are hiring for our AMOs,” Lopoz said.

Applicants may e-mail their application letter and updated resume to hr@minda.gov.ph on or before 29 November 2012.

MinDA will hold a series of

examinations for its AMOs in North-Eastern and Northern Mindanao in Butuan City and Cagayan de Oro City on December 4 and 5, respectively.

Short-listed applicants from Western Mindanao and SouthCentral Mindanao will be notified through text or e-mail for their examination schedules.

Twenty posts ranging from

administrative to technical and managerial positions are up for grabs.

“Among the vacant positions are Development Management Officers (managerial and technical) and administrative assistants”, she said, adding that the AMOs shall serve as MinDA’s direct links to various sectors and stakeholders in Mindanao.

Lanao del Norte leaders honor Dimaporo patriarch

Tubod, Lanao del Norte–– More than 1,000 barangay, municipal and provincial leaders praised formercongressman Abdulla h Dimaporo on his many contribution to the province of Lanao del Norte.

The gathering of local leaders was for the celebration of Dimaporo’s 63rd birthday which was held at Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) gymnasium on November 21, 2012.

“God has chosen you to be the leader among our people and we are grateful for your dedication and selfless service”, AssociaSultan Johnny Tawantawan (left) from the municipality of Salvador led the ‘Kandori’ (Feast tion of Barangay Council of thanksgiving) in honor of former-Representative Abdullah Dimaporo for his 63rd birthday (ABC) Federated President celebration.

Marivic Ramos expressed.

Abdullah or Bobby to his friends was born into a family of politicians. Beginning with his grandfather, Mohamad Dimakuta, who was a former Provincial governor, and father, MoP R E S I D E N T B e n i g n o there are those candidates bers of the Ampatuan clan hammad Ali Dimaporo, a Aquino III has ordered belonging to the Ampatuan was made “with due con- former Representative of the a reassessment allowing clan, the latter replied: sideration to the memory members of the Ampatuan “Well, not all Ampatuans of his wife and loved ones.” clan to run under the ad- are like the Ampatuans Despite that, he said ministration political party who are being tried now Pres i d ent Aqui no has in next year’s elections, a for what happened with tasked LP secretary-gensenior Cabinet official said the massacre of journalists eral and Transportation Monday. and those other people of Secretary Joseph Emilio EVERY year, the city of Reports said 71 mem- Maguindanao and Sultan Abaya, Interior Secretary Cagayan de Oro will solbers of the Ampatuan clan, Kudarat.”

Mar Roxas, and himself emnly commemorate the including nine under the LP, Former Maguindanao to look into the CONAs Typhoon Sendong tragedy, were issued certificates of Gov. Andal Ampatuan Sr. issued to the Ampatuans which caused devastations, nomination and acceptance and his son, former Datu “and see whether, in fact, rendered thousands of fami(CONA), and will join next Unsay Mayor Andal Am- those designations should lies homeless and claimed lives. year’s mid-term polls. patuan Jr. were accused of be upheld.”

The City Council during Abad said it was Ma- masterminding the Nov. 23, Sen. Franklin Drilon guindanao Gov. Esmael 2009 massacre of Mangu- e arlier s aid t he p ar t y its regular session Tuesday Mangudadatu who was dadatu’s wife and female “should revoke whatever presided over by Vice Mayor given the prerogative to relatives including 32 media certificates of nomination Caesar Ian Acenas declared choose his candidates in practitioners. and acceptance that may Dec. 17, 2012 and every year the province.

Abad believes Manguda- have been issued to” the after as a Day of Mourning Abad said, when Mangu- datu’s decision of approving members of the Ampatuan and Remembrance in the city and authorized the dadatu was asked how come the CONAs for some mem- clan.

Reassess Ampatuan clan’s running under LP: Aquino

now defunct Lone district of Lanao del Norte.

He finished his elementary and secondary education at Brent School in Baguio City in 1964 and 1968, respectively. He achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree from Whitman College, in the nation’s capital, Washington. He also studied Japanese Culture and Economy at Sofia University in Tokyo, Japan in 1970.

He further honed his business skills at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and earned his Master’s degree in Business Management in 1975. He also studied at the Center for Research and Communication where he earned another Master’s degree in Business Economics.

Aside from being a Representative, Abdullah also served as the provincial Governor of Lanao Del Norte from 1992 to 1998.

In the synchronized national election of May 11, 1992, Congressman Abdullah

Dimaporo, a legislator and economist, was elected Provincial Governor a position that he held until 1998. The Provincial government embarked on a comprehensive planning and set the groundwork for the development of the province.

Because of his great accomplishments as planner and local chief executive of the province, Abdullah is the acclaimed ‘Father of Lanao del Norte’.

He is married to Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, the youngest daughter of another political stalwart in the province.

On November 20, just a day before his birthday, the town leaders and residents in the municipality of Salvador offered a ‘Kandori’ (feast of thanksgiving) in honor of Dimaporo. This is the second year that Salvador celebrated the birthday of the formercongressman.

holding of a fitting commemorative program for the purpose. Legislators likewise authorized the putting up of markers in the entrance of the different relocation sites established by the city government, engraving the names of the various benevolent donors of such relocation sites. The design, materials, text and other details including the names of the donors will be approved by Mayor Vicente Emano.

Councilor Ramon Tabor

is the proponent of the resolutions.

PREPARATIONS Preparations are now ongoing for the first anniversary of the Typhoon Sendong calamity.

Councilor Alexander Dacer, chair of the executive committee created by Mayor Emano to prepare and implement a fitting program for the commemorative program, said this will be finalized soon. (LCR)

SP declares Dec 17 as day of mourning, remembrance in Oro

Warn penalty on failure to submit statements of campaign expenses THE Commission on Elections has resolved to penalize political parties who fail to file statements of campaign contributions and expenditures.

The Commission en banc included in the scale of administrative

fines political parties who fail to comply with section 14 of the Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms.

Under Resolution 9558 promulgated Nov 23, “the amount of the administrative fine to be

imposed on the candidate who failed to file his or her statement or report or on the party whose treasurer failed to file the statement or report on its behalf shall depend on: the elective position or in the case of political parties, the size

of its constituency.”

The penalties amount to P10,000 up to 30,000 for failure to comply, on the first offense, and up to P60, 000, on second offense.

“The rules shall apply to the May 2013 elections and all subsequent

elections thereafter,” the resolution reads.

Candidates must file their statements of contributions and expenditures within 30 days after next year’s elections.

Under Republic Act 7166, candidates for president and vice presi-

dent may spend only P10 per voter while other candidates having political party support may spend only P3 per voter.

Those without political party nomination can spend P5 for every voter.

8

thursday | novemBER 29, 2012

Business

Editor: ALLAN MEDIANTE • Email: amediante@yahoo.com Editorial Department. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising Department : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Read us online exactly as it appears in print : www.mindanaodailybalita.com

Available SOON!

BWM MAG

CEB flies close to 9.8 million passengers MANILA - The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) f lew close to 9.8 million passengers from January to September 2012, an increase of 12% compared to 8.7 million passengers flown in the same period last year.

CEB’s passenger growth from January to September 2012 was driven mainly by the strengthening of the airline’s domestic route network out of Cebu, and additional capacity to key international destinations.

“We were able to increase passengers from Cebu to Visayas by 47%, to Luzon by 42%, and to Mindanao by 30%. This best illustrates the Cebu Pacific effect—whenever we enter new markets or add capacity, we effectively stimulate travel and enable everyJuan to f ly with our trademark low fares,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

Notable growth can also be seen in CEB’s international passengers to and from Malaysia (19%), Taiwan (25%), mainland China (29%) and Brunei (24%).

“Cebu Pacific remains

on track with hitting its 14 million passenger target for 2012. We launched 10 domestic routes in October, as well as the first international flights out of Iloilo, CEB’s Iloilo-Hong Kong and Iloilo-Singapore services, in November. We will also launch Cebu-Bangkok and Cebu-Kuala Lumpur services in December,” Iyog said.

Last November 15, 2012, CEB also awarded its 70 millionth passenger, a milestone reached less than two years after President Benigno Aquino III awarded CEB’s 50 millionth passenger.

“We look forward to expanding even further next year, especially when we announce our first long-haul destination,” she added.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 22 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft.

Its fleet of 40 aircraft is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take an additional 19 Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013, with the arrival of 2 Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

UNFPA National Program for Reproductive Health Dr. Joseph Michael Singh elaborating on RH statistics with some of the PSC members (from left to right: Mindanao Development Authority Director IV Mr. Reyzalde Tan, UNFPA Assistant Program Officer Richard J. Atamosa, Dr. Joseph Michael Singh, Institute of Primary Health Care Executive Director Josephine I. Quianzon,NCIP Region XI Director Woy Lim P. Wong, DOH Mindanao Cluster representative Dr. Carlito Pellirin, UNFPA Project Manager Dr. Ma. Melissa Miranda-Poot, DOH Chief Health Program Officer of Bureau of Local Health Development Engr. Raul Alamis) INSET:( left to right: IP MNCH Project Director Lilibeth D. Malabanan, European Union First Secretary Head of Dev’t. Cooperation Mr. Johann George Farnhammer, NCIP Chairperson Hon. Zenaida Brigida Pawid)

Health Programme for IP in Mindanao starts Davao City- On the conduct of the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting

of the Indigenous Peoples Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition ProjectMindanao or IP MNCHN Project-Mindanao yesterday November 27), basic policies of the project and coordination among PSC members were agreed upon.

The Project Steering Committee as co-chaired by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and the Department of Health (DoH) will oversee the overall direction and policy of the project.

“This is a crucial meeting as we need to establish a strong foundation for the project. The “buck stops” at the PSC level and it is very important that we arrive at a decision most sound and responsive to the needs of our Indigenous Peoples. We can only do so with all of us united amidst the complexity of our tasks and mandates as government agencies and peoples organizations,” IP MNCHN Project Director

Dr. Lilibeth D. Malabanan said.

Sitting as members of the PSC are representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa), Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPOs), UNFPA, and the EU delegation.

“We are glad of this partnership with the European Union, the NCIP, and the UNFPA as this goes along with the Kalusugang Pangkalahatang program of the Department of Health. This showcase of partnership will definitely benefit our Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao and the country in general and will also help to achieve the MDG's,” Department of

Health Director Bureau of International Health Cooperation Dr. Maylene Beltran expressed.

Generally, the PSC approved the Overall Work Plan for the period 20122016 along with the project sites and the organizational structure. The initial project sites are Montevista Compostela Valley, Carmen North Cotabato, and Brgy. Sinuda Kitaotao Bukidnon.

A landmark program indeed, IP MNCHN ProjectMindanao will work on the provision of culture-sensitive health services for the Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao with an end goal of improving access to and utilization of quality essential reproductive health service through a comprehensive and culturally acceptable implementation of the maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition strategy.

The project is mainly funded by the European Union through a grant of 350 million Peso.

Provincial Administrator Provo ‘Jun” B. Antipasado, Jr. tackles questions during the Open Forum conducted by the ‘Strategic Planning on Integrated Disaster Preparedness, Prevention & Mitigation and Response’. 403rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade Commanding Officer James Jacob voices out some concerns. (Jun Dano / PGO – PAIA)

BODYFLEX MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES (Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Davao, Cebu, Camiguin, Iligan & Gingoog City)

Services Offered: Shiatsu, Swedish, & Sensual Massage.

By: trained, & gorgeous male/ female massage therapist.

HOME / HOTEL SERVICE ONLY #s: (088) 5886363/ 09061149906/ 09187958578 - REY email ad: bodyflex@yahoo.com

thursday | november 29, 2012

Classified ads

9

Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com • Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Read us online exactly as it appears in print : www.mindanaodailybalita.com Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ERL PJ F. DELA CRUZ AND ELVIE T. REMEDIOS-DELA CRUZ,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-092

ERL PJ F. DELA CRUZ AND ELVIE T. REMEDIOS-DELA CRUZ,

Petitioners. x-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on January 26, 2010 at Pagadian City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at the address of the undersigned counsel at Zaide Law Office, 2nd floor Pafs Mejia Bldg.. Roxas Avnue, Iligan City;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on January 26, 2010 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on December 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th day of November, 2012.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Nov. 15, 22 & 29, 2012

CAGAYAN DE ORO Main Branch P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers – Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CORRALES Branch Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA Branch Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN Branch Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District lligan City EDSIL T VALESCO,

- Petitioner,

CIVIL CASE No.2012-091

For Judicial Decree of Divorce.

- Versus -

NOBEL YN Y. LOSENADA,

Respondent. x-----------------------------------/ ORDER

FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENTS PLACEMENTS CONTACT

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROBERT E. AGDA AND RONNA D. JAMANDRON-AGDA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-093

ROBERT E. AGDA AND RONNA D. JAMANDRON,

Petitioners x-----------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by their counsel and alleging among others:

That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on December 29, 2006 at Tetuan, Zamboanga City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversion to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at their residence at Zamboanga City and Iligan City respectively, but they can be reach with summons and other legal processes at c/o Zaide Law Office, 2nd Flr., Pafs Mejia Bldg., Roxas Avenue, Iligan City,

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated since early part of 2009, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement or Divorce by Talaq to make their separation permanent, that reconciliation between petitioners is no longer possible or a remedy, thus divorce is sought by them in order to free themselves from the marital burden;

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on December 11, 2012 at 900 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th day of November, 2012.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Nov. 15, 22 & 29, 2012

KIMBERLITE PAWNSHOP MALAYBALAY BRANCH

Kimberlite Pawnshop will be having an AUCTION SALE on all items that expired on October 2012 AUCTION DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2012 Estrada Bldg., Fortich-Don Carlos Sts., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Pryce Plaza Hotel Carmen Hill, CDO, Tel. No.722791 to93/858-4537 E-mail:reservations@pryceplaza.ph

---------------------------------

The Marigold Hotel Velez cor. Luna Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 856-4320, 856-2050, 726937 E-mail: info@marigoldhotel.net

---------------------------------

This court received petitioner and respondent’s Memorandum of agreement and letter’s manifestation of No Objection to the petition. Herein parties requested the Court tor the hearing of the case as soon as possible.

That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil riles on January 28, 1999 at lligan City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and notices at the address lligan City;

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs; petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby severing their marriage bond on January 28, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden: reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on December 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at winch time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

lligan City, Philippines, November 14, 2012.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Nov. 15, 22 & 29, 2012

FOR RENT

Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

P99.00 only

---------------------------------

NEW DAWN PENSIONNE Velez-Macahambus Sts, CDO Tel Nos. 8571776, 721776 email : gchreservation@yahoo.com

OFFICE SPACE (2nd Floor) Contact Nos.:

857 3995 / 09177009435

A. Velez St. Fronting Eastwest Bank Velez MDN: NOV. 17-DEC. 17, 2012

E L A S R O F 1.

2.

3.

FUSO CANTER WIDE L-200 PICK-UP MITSUBISHI MULTICAB 12 VALVE PICK-UP DOUBLE CAB

Contact nos.:

09193423912 | 09057094057

Contact person.:

CHANANTHON BED & RESTAURANT CM Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. #: 856-81-89 / 309-3095 Room @ P800.00 Snacks All You Can

CASA AZZURRI

WALLY REYES

MDN: NOV. 13-DEC. 13, 2012

for R

ENT

088-855-1945 0918-979-3130 0922-865-9063

ADDRESS: 003 Guijo Street Baloy

Cagayan de Oro City MDN: Aug 17, 2012-Feb 17, 2013

EMAIL ADDRESS: andy_jabao@yahoo.com

10

thursday november 29, 2012

Files... from page 1

He said the suspect was charged based on complaints filed by the scam’s alleged victims before the NBI regional office in Koronadal City.

Most of Jicoli’s victims, who were supposedly lured by her “double your money” investment scheme, were shopping mall workers in the city, he said.

“She was able to convince her victims to invest P10,000 to P20,000 with a promised interest of 10 to 20 percent interest in just one week,” the official said.

Magno said they were still determining the number of investors who were duped by the suspect’s investment scam and the possibility that several other personalities were behind it.

He urged the other victims of Jicoli to come out and immediately file their complaints at the NBI regional office.

South Cotabato Gov. Arthur Pingoy Jr. said the provincial government is supporting the NBI-12’s ongoing crackdown against pyramiding investment schemes in the province, among them the uncovered operations of controversial firm Aman Futures Group Philippines Inc. in T’boli and Norala towns.

NBI-12 had estimated that around 400 residents in the province were duped by the Aman Group through its Ponzi-type investment scheme.

An initial 20 victims have executed complaintaffidavits detailing the illegal investment operations of the Aman Group through its local agents, who were earlier identified by the NBI-12 as sisters Rhoda Lilio-Corpuz and Girlie Lilio-Paner of T’boli town.

In a raid last week on a house that served as Aman Group’s alleged branch in T’boli town, NBI operatives uncovered documents detailing around P888 million worth of investment transactions in the area that were facilitated by the two agents.

Cell...

from page 6

the German government strictly required on stem cell treatment (something our Philippine government must now start looking into with the onset of stem cell treatment by our Philippine medical institutions.)

At 1030 a.m., and back in our room, Beth was given a “relaxant” (Valium) to ease up prior to the treatment.

The injections were to be done inside Room 19 where we were billeted. Then another shot of an anti allergy serum was administered.

By 1130 a.m., the doctors came, one of them the Filipino doctor, Dr. Morato.

He was in a green operating room gown as with the rest. Beth in her bed was asked to lie on her stomach while her buttocks were first sterilized and applied with

Editorial. : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

disinfectants.

She was advised to remain still and not even to talk while the procedure was being done. Then the injections started. Nine syringe injections in a row of fresh stem cells. It took only about 2 minutes and it was over. Then the injected area was covered with a big plaster.

A nurse assistant kept asking: “ How do you feel? “I would hear Beth say, “okay” every time it was no big deal. It was over before we realized it. She was allowed to turn around and lie on her back and told to stay in bed and not to get up.

For the next 30 hours or so, she was supposed to stay in bed. She would be allowed to get up with the minimum movements only when taking her dinner which was served in the room and when going to the bathroom.

The close observations followed. From time to time, the nurse would look at the injected area for telltale signs of allergy reactions or unusual appearances or body reactions. There were none.

Then af ter a w hi le Dr.Morato came back to inject, with one syringe, fresh stem cells at Beth’s neck portion due to her persistent complaint about neck and shoulder pains.

“That would take care of those pains, hopefully,” Dr. Morato re- assuringly told Beth.

The stem cells that were injected in the neck area, I gathered were taken from the neck cartilage of the unborn sheep fetus. That neck injection was a special treatment that was not included in the original package.

Then the extended rest period begun. She would not be allowed to leave the room. Beth stayed in bed the rest of the day, allowed to get up only to go to the bathroom or take the meal that was delivered inside the room. Due to the Valium pill she took before the injections, she was resting well by the sound of her snore and breathing. This went on for the rest of the day until evening. She woke up middle of the night, asked what time it was and then slipped back to sleep.

The temperature outside was chilly. At one time, she rose and sat on a lounging chair and read a few pages from the book of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’ s MEMOIRS that she bought for me while still in Manila. Then she would fall asleep again.

The waiting for the results of the treatment thus begun.

We were told earlier that although kidney treatments from fresh cell therapy were not “one hundred percent sure” to cure her ailing kidneys, the fresh cell treatment from the fetus of the lamb could act as “catalysts” or triggers to Beth’s own stem cells to reproduce and do repair work on the affected organ if developments were

favorable. This expected “regeneration phase” is experienced from the 3rd or 4th week to 4 or 6 months after the injections.

But an immediate experience of “short- term vitality and improvement in the overall condition of the “guests” were to be expected during the post injection period. An “immune-biological reaction” is expected on some guests around 2 weeks after the treatment. This may come in the form of slight fatigue or “emotional aggravation” for some guests.

The so-called “regeneration phase” of the organs may be experienced from as early as the 3rd week up to 6 months after the treatment. During this period, health improvement and increased stamina will be noted. The person injected will experience “uplifted spirits” with perceptible skin improvement due to increased blood supply to the skin. However these outcomes will depend so much on the persons’ lifestyle, diet, environment and other associated ailments.

Finally, guests who wish to get more treatments must wait for the lapse of 5 months from the last injection before they will be allowed another round of injections.

Beth was so sound asleep that whole night that I wondered what it would be when she would wake up the morning after. The room was chilly I fell asleep wondering what it would be next morning.

NEXT EPISODE : Day 3 THE MORNING AFTER

Power... from page 1

Mindanawons are adamantly against the sale of the Agus and Pulangi hydropower complexes.

Collectively, the Agus and Pulangi hydropower complexes supply more than 50% of the island’s total power demand.

Led by Sec. Luwalhati Antonino of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), clean hydropower advocates are urging the government, especially the Department of Energy (DoE) to “go with the flow” and help keep Mindanao’s competitive advantage by developing more hydro power plants because of the abundance of water sources in the island.

Mindanao has a total potential of 2,519.29 MW from hydro sources as against the 1,163.30 MW from coal, according to the DoE’s PEP 2003-2012.

And Region X (Northern Mindanao) leads the rest of Mindanao with 958.40 MW of potential hydro power followed by Region XII with 719.69 MW. The rest of Mindanao’s regions’ hydro potentials are as follows: Caraga (288.09 MW); Region XI (259.64 MW); ARMM (232.65 MW); and Region IX (60.82 MW).

In the DoE’s PEP 20032012, the power develop-

ment projections for coal is 30 TWh at the most, peaking in 2009 while its power development projections for hydro is 50 TWh also peaking in 2009, or a difference of 20 TWh in favor of hydro. But in the new PEP 2009-2030, the DoE’s priority is to “accelerate the exploration and development of oil, gas and coal resources.”

Instead of helping Mindanao and the country’s economy, the DoE is draining it with its promotion of coal-fed power plants.

According to Highlights of PEP 2009-2030“currently, the country imports around 75.4% of the domestic coal requirements.”

Instead of prioritizing coal-based power plants to solve Mindanao’s power crisis, the DoE should focus on what Mindanao has in abundance, and that is hydro, said Cerael “Dodong” Donggay, former National Power Corporation (NPC) vice president for Mindanao.

“Mindanao is blessed with a bounty of hydro resources with over 1,143 MW potential capacity, such as the 132 MW Bulanog-Batang Project, whose feasibility study was conducted by ELC Electroconsult of Italy in 1993; the 300 MW Pulangi 5 Project, the feasibility study of which was conducted by SNC Lavalin of Canada in 1996; the 225 MW Agus 3, the only undeveloped hydro project along Agus River in the Lanao provinces.

There is also a 186 MW total aggregate capacity for 11 Small Hydro Projects with feasibility studies done by NEWJEC of Japan in 1992; adding the 300 MW total aggregate capacities for the undeveloped Pulangi 1, 2, 3 & 6 hydro projects. All these hydro potentials can generate 5 billion KWh of energy annually, enough to avoid energy imports of 8.3 million barrels of oil, save P35 billion of foreign exchange, avoid emission of 3.5 million tons of carbon dioxide which only aggravates global warming as evidenced by superstorms such as Typhoon Ondoy in the South Pacific, severely affecting the Philippines in 2008, typhoon Sendong which crippled Northern Mindanao just last year and the recent ‘Sandy’ in the North Atlantic whose estimated damage is more than US$50 billion,” he said.

It is clear, with climate change and global warming upon us, Mindanao, and the rest of the Philippines, has nowhere to go but return to the basics, and that is using and properly utilizing what we have in abundance — water, Donggay said.

Sec. Antonino also said that “with the extensive river system in Mindanao, there is a huge untapped potential of over 1,000 MW” in the island.

“Mindanao’s future flows with hydro power,” Donggay stressed.

(Bong D. Fabe)

www.mindanaodailybalita.com

Opponents... from page 1

“If he is truly a leader then he should lead by good example,” Yasay said, referring to the barangay official.

The groundbreaking was for a slope protection project of the Department of Public Works and Highways to protect residents living along the national highway at Zone 4 in Barra.

“The tarpaulin was put there to inform the public that this is a government project and not a private project,” Yasay said.

He added that it was not for electioneering.

“I know that there is black propaganda against me now,” he said as he noted the coming 2013 elections.

“But I really don’t understand why they would tear down the tarpaulin,” Yasay said.

The infrastructure project was initiated by Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano and is to be implemented by the DPWH. Yasay thanked Congressman Emano as he led the groundbreaking rites with Vice Mayor Chizarina M. Ortigoza, the municipal councilors and DPWH resident engineer Ifour Manduro.

The allocation for the project is about P17,235,000.

It is part of the ButuanIligan road improvement program of the national government.

Violence... from page 6

effective approach against this social malady?

It is teaching spirituality and godliness to our people, more particularly to the young Filipino males who will ultimately become husbands, lovers, fathers, or boyfriends of our women and their children. More specifically, we now have to bring up our sons in the training and instruction of the Lord while they are still young, so they will not depart from it when they grow old.

-oooTEACHING MALE FILIPINOS TO LOVE GOD: What exactly do I mean with the phrase, “to bring up our sons in the training and instruction of the Lord”? What I mean is that, we should now endeavor to teach our sons to love God with all their hearts, minds, souls and strength. This is what the Bible is telling us in its Deuteronomy 6:59 for surely, a man who loves God with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength is a man who will love his wife and children sincerely and truthfully.

A man who loves God is a man who will understand that it is God’s will for a man to leave his father and mother for him be united to his wife in marriage, and who will appreciate God’s command that what God has put together, no man should ever cause to separate.

A man who loves God is a man who will love and care for his children, seeing to it that their future is secured with love and happiness, and even with success and prosperity, for God Himself has already shown the best example of what a good father should be---His plans for his children are plans not to harm them, but to give them hope and a good future. This man will not abuse anyone, no matter what.

-oooREACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@ yahoo.com

Economic... from page 11

of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) show that the rice sufficiency level of the region for the third quarter stood at 68.75 percent. However, the region’s forecast sufficiency level for the year is 74.91 percent.

Commercial and municipal fishing, on the other hand, again posted declines in the third quarter of 2012.

Commercial fishing went down by 16 percent and municipal fishing decreased by two percent.

The participants of the RTD were apprehensive on the opening of the Laguindingan Airport next year.

Since the necessary air navigation facilities have not yet been installed, the soft opening of the airport next year will use Visual Flight Rule.

All issues raised will be forwarded by NEDA-10 to concerned agencies while the results of the validation and assessment will be announced to the public by NEDA-10 through a media forum.

Villagers... from page 2

his bones that disfigured his corpse.

After the attack, NPA rebels carted off Zulieta’s personal belongings, and firearms.

Reports also said that the NPA rebels robbed banana plantation workers from DOLE Philippines, including those they met along the path as they fled to the hills.

“We ca l l on human rights advocates such as ‘Karapatan’ and ‘Kasilo’ to unite and rally behind the call to condemn the barbaric acts of NPAs,” Cuerpo said.

He also encouraged the public to immediately report to authorities NPA presence in their areas, including those whom they may observe to be illegally flagging down vehicles along the roads.

“A s p e a c e - l o v i n g people, we have to shun violence and uphold human rights. The innocent civilians are seeking only one thing—peace and quiet, not war,” Cuerpo said. (FB,CMO8IB, PA/ RLRB,PIA 10 Bukidnon)

11 DOST-10 laboratory now offers latest Mercury analyzer Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com

thursday NOVEMBER 29, 2012

www.mindanaodailybalita.com

By Admer Rey C. Dablio

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The Department of Science and Technology Region X Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (DOST-X RSTL) launches its new service of mercury analysis through its latest analytical instrument, the Direct Mercury Analyzer (DMA-80).

This instrument employs thermal decomposition, amalgamation, and atomic absorption spectrophotometry for quicker mercury analysis.

One advantage of the instrument is that it only requires minor sample preparation and detects even extremely little quantities of mercury up to 0.01 nanogram or parts per bil-

Neda leads validation of Normin’s third quarter economic performance

lion levels.

Today, the laboratory accepts various types of samples for mercury analysis, like drinking water, environmental water, wastewater, soils, sediments, sludges, food, feeds, and biological samples, plastics like toys and packaging material, and even cosmetics for sectors such as mining, food processors, environmental monitoring, academic and non-academic researches, product regulations, and others.

Numerous countries

and customs collections, inflation, and peace and order.

Also reviewed were infrastructure-related indicators such as telecommunications, shipping, irrigation development, status of electrification, and energy sales, among others.

Major issues and concerns were also raised such as the attainment of region’s rice sufficiency level for the year, the continued decline in commercial and municipal fishing, and the planned soft opening of the Laguindingan Airport in January 2013.

Reports from the Bureau

connective (1)

afore after albeit also

although because before both

Tangub City will celebrate its Heritage and Culture Week, from November 28 to December 4, this year.

Now on its eighth year, the celebration focuses on the theme: “Ang Pagbalik Tan-aw sa Atong Kagahapon Nagponting sa Mahayag nga Kaugmaon” (Looking Back at the Past Points to a Bright Future), Mayor Philip T. Tan said.

The week-long activity lined-up for the celebration starts with the conduct of a“Diskurso (public discourse),”a local history

and use of fungicides and pesticides.

Mercury has received considerable attention because of the extreme toxicity of its organic form, methylmercury, which accumulates in fish tissues.

Humans are exposed to mercury mostly through the consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish.

This is according to the study of the USEPA entitled “Mercury Update: Impact on Fish Advisories.” A report from Admer Rey C. Dablio

hardly neither once

How to play the game?

Fill in completely every rows, columns and diagonals of each puzzle without repitition

Yesterday’s Answer

of the same digit.

economic | page 10

Tangub celebrates heritage, culture week

By Rutchie C. Aguhob

directly either ergo except

testing programs for mercury analysis using this new analytical method to further enhance its competence. Licensed chemists of RSTL were also trained to conduct this analysis.

Mercury contamination of various types of samples has been one of the major concerns in the society now. Mercury is naturally present in the environment.

It enters the air and water through the discharge of industrial waste, burning of fossil fuels, usage in mining industries like gold mining,

SUDOKU

CIRCLE A WORD

By Apipa P. Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN de Oro City–– The National Economic Development Authority - Region 10 (NEDA-10) spearheaded a roundtable discussion (RTD) to track down the economic performance of Northern Mindanao for the third quarter of 2012.

During the RTD, selected key indicators of the regional economy were reviewed, validated, and assessed by representatives from both government and private sectors.

These indicators included agricultural and fisheries production, forest production, investments, exports, labor and employment, tax

have already been using this technology for many years and its effectiveness relative to the conventional methods is satisfactory based on evaluation.

Many analytical laboratories across the globe are using it as well. Also, this analytical method is an accepted method by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM).

DOST-X RSTL is now participating in proficiency

CROSSWORD puzzle

test in the elementary and secondary levels which will be held at DXJT, Radyo ng Bayan, in the morning of Nov. 28.

A Grand “Bayle (Ball),” a revival of old Filipino dances with senior citizens, follows in the evening at the Sinanduloy Cultural Center, the Mayor said.

Likewise, “ Tigi sa Kaalam (Knowledge Contest),” is set on Nov. 29 involving the general information on the history of Tangub for both elementary and high school levels also to be held at Function Hall II.

across

1. Seat

5. Sweep

9. Bugle

10. Scenery item

11. Asaytono’s school 12. Type of snake 14. Chromium’s symbol 15. Golf item

17. Valuable rock

18. Owns

19. Sixth sense

20. Compass pt.

21. Dislike

22. Anger

24. Chiu of TV25

25. Not twice

27. Scale note

28. Primate

31. Wrongly, prefix 32. Unclear

33. Female pig

34. Pronoun 35. _acid 37. You and I 38. Stun 39. Computer operator 41. Coast 42. Mixes DOWN 1. Shaft 2. Abodes 3. Argon’s symbol 4. Printer liquid 5. Soft cheese 6. Decay 7. Skyward 8. Charger 10. Skin 13. Titanic lady 14. Jaguar 16. Long stories 18. Mideast group 21. Greeting

23. Concerning 24. Raikkonen the F1 champ 25. Forgets 26. Insect egg 27. Distance unit 29. Supremacy 30. Containers 32. Sleep 35. Remote 36. Sever 38. Carry out 40. Yes to Pedro

SUPERTRES II UNLEASHED: THE WINNING GUIDE LET’S PLAY LOTTO. SUPPORT PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE! A N A LY S I S Higala, KUSOG nga pasakay nato karong ang 7 ug 2 ug ang atong hottest pair mao ang mga mosunod: 47-57-77-78 24-25-27-28 --Ang mga numero nga 7, 8, 2, ug 6 posible nga mag uban.

Try: 728, 768, 726, ug 628. Good luck!

Team SuperTres

HOT NUMBERS

372-472-478 587-728-783 T O D AY ’ S B E S T

672-792 679-674 675-257 347-357 479-579

P A S A K AY * *

7-2

ANGLE-GUIDE

3 4 7 3 1

0 5 8 6 0

2 1 9 2 5

3 4 0 3 6

6 5 1 4 7

PAIRINGS UNLEASHED EVEN PAIRS

24•68•06•08 ODD-EVEN PAIRS

PCSO DRAW RESULTS - NOV. 28, 2012 11AM: 310 04PM: 105 09PM: 538

11AM: 13-06 04PM: 04-14 09PM: 20-16

17-50-55-14-29-06

Jackpot Prize: Php 300,150,554.40

12•13•14•15 23•25•34•35 45•67•69•78 79•70•89•90

20-22-12-08-14-21

11-22-33-44-55 66-77-88-99-00

4-D : 5-6-0-6

Jackpot Prize: Php45,150,082.20

THE DOUBLES

12

thurSDAY november 29, 2012

Editorial : mindanaodailynews@gmail.com Advertising : mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com www.mindanaodailybalita.com

BRANCHES

Available at:

quality appliance plaza inc.

ADDRESS

CONTACT NUMBER

1. QAPI - CDO J.R. BORJA ST., C.D.O.C. 72-40-58/857-4113 2. QAPI-ILIGAN DY PICO BLDG., LUNA ST. 063-221-3646

0917-632-5305 3. QAPI-VALENCIA T.N. PEPITO ST. 088-828-2090

0917-632-5306 4. QAPI-BUTUAN COR. MONTILLA VILLANUEVA ST. 085-815-2422

0917-632-5301 5. QAPI-PAGADIAN San Francisco District 062-214-1754

0917-632-5308 6. QAPI-OZAMIZ J.P. RIZAL COR. LAUREL ST. 088-521-0917

0922-650-1879 7. QAPI-SURIGAO MAGALLANES ST. 086-826-1170

0917-632-5310 8. QAPI-DIPOLOG GEN. LUNA COR. OSMEÑA ST. 065-212-4327

0922-3045-290 9. QAPI-GENSAN SUN CITY SUITES NAT’ HI-WAY 083-301-9002 10. HAPI-OSMEÑA OSMEÑA EXTENSION, 72-63-13/856-4019 11. HAPI-DUMAGUETE MARIA CRISTINA ST. 035-225-1581

0922-8501-349 12. HAPI-TAGBILARAN C.P. GARCIA AVE. 038-235-3037

0922-8501-877 13. SAPI-CARMEN VAMENTA BOULEVARD 858-1660 14. SAPI-PALA-O Palao Extension 063-221-2607

0917-632-5313 15. RAPI-CAPISTRANO CAPISTRANO ST. 856-4929 16. RAPI-TACLOBAN ZAMORA COR. STO. NIÑO ST. 053-325-9957

0917-632-5339 17. CQ-LIFESTYLE CENTER J . R . B O R J A S T .

57-9001-04/ 714136-37 / 857-9094

0922-8228071 18. CQAI-CEBU OSMEÑA BOULEVARD 032-254-5899

0922-8228-068 19. CQAI-IPIL PRES. QUIRINO ST. 062-333-2491

0917-632-5321 20. CQAI-ZAMBOANGA Zone 3, Nuñez St., 0922-8501-339 062-992-2890 21. CQAI-MARANDING HIGHWAY, LALA, LDN 063-388-7116

0917-632-5333 22. CQAI-ORMOC AVILES ST. 053-255-7593

0922-8501-359 23. CQAI-SIDANGAN ZAMORA ST. 065-224-2802

0917-632-5336 24. CQAI-TALISAY Bulacao TALISAY CITY 032-272-1192

0922-8228-065 25. CQAI-TAYTAY No. 9 RIZAL AVE., 02-669-1182

0922-8228-067