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NNC-X tones up Promote Good Nutrition (PGN) campaign in Misamis Oriental Story & Photos by Christine H. Cabiasa

Nutrition Officer Ms Sherill Faith B Pineda of NNC X discussed Go, Grow and Glow Foods in one of the Session in Pabasa sa Nutrisyon.

T

o further intensify the Promote Good Nutrition (PGN) campaign, the National Nutrition Council Region 10 mounted the week-long training of provincial/municipal and city nutrition implementers of Misamis Oriental on November 9-16 (Batch 1), November 16-23 (Batch II), November 20-27 (Batch III) all at Apple Tree Resort and Hotel.

The Promote Good Nutrition Training tackles the modules on consumption of vegetables, promotes the an Egg a day is okey campaign, “Pabasa sa Nutrisyon” and Infant and Young Child Feeding. This aims to provide knowledge, attitude, skills and practices on eating the right kind and amount of food at the right time for all the members of the family including exclusive breast feeding for 0-6 month’s babies and proper complementar y feeding practices starting after 6 months while breastfeeding is continued until 2 years and even beyond.

Through this training, the Provincial/Municipal/ City Nutrition Implementers will subsequently train members of the Barangay Nutrition Committees skills to promote good nutrition.

Specifically, the trainers will

Dr. Fe Paler, IYCF Coordinator DOH-CHD NorthMin explains the objectives of the training.

share what they have learned in this eight-day training with Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers, Rural Health Midwives and Mother Leaders in their barangays. They are also expected to organize themselves as Breast Feeding Support Groups as well as for BF Peer Counselors in

the communities.

PGN drives to increase t h e nu mb e r of i n f ant s (from 0-6 months) who are exclusively breastfed and for mothers to continue breastfeeding their babies up to two years and beyond coupled with an intensive monitoring of the barangays and municipalities. It also emphasizes the importance of eating green leafy vegetables and an egg a day in addition to other Energy-Giving Foods, Body-Building Foods and Body-Regulating foods.

After six months, infants are to be provided with complementary food while breastfeeding is continued to be pursued. Complementary feeding scheme include adding mashed fruits like bananas or mangoes and vegetables like potatoes, squash plus intensify campaign for consumption of

“an Egg Everyday is OK!” Adding an egg to the daily intake of infants and other sources of protein is good for them.

As par t of t he PGN campaign, NNC pushes schemes to also brace positive changes in the lifestyle practices not only among the pregnant and lactating mothers but including all Filipinos in general. These

include strict enforcement of the Milk Code, Breastfeeding, adoption of the revised Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos, Intensify consumption of an egg a day which is okey as cheap source of protein especially among children, campaign for increase consumption of vegetables and Eating a Variety of Foods every day.

The 3 batches of training

package was participated by around 22 (1st Batch), 18 (2nd Batch), 24 (3rd Batch) provincial/city/municipal nutrition implementers.

These are Municipal Health Officers, Public Health Nurses, Rural Health Midwives, Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs) and Nutrition Officers from 22 Municipalities.

One of the trainers raised a question on nutritional reinforcement on the promotion of eggs.

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School security on hold

By Amie Amarga-Almiñe

A giant Christmas Tree lights up the center of Cagayan de Oro’s main public park where people usually flock to get a massage offered by blind masseurs. The lighting of the tree is an annual Christmas activity in the city that is eagerly awaited by the public to enliven the area during nighttime.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SUNDERY PETEROS SEMBRANO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SUNDY REYNALDO” to “SUNDERY” in the birth certificate of SUNDY REYNALDO PETEROS CEMBRANO who was born on January 16, 1966 at Emmanuel Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are LEONIL GALVE CEMBRANO and IMELDA ROLLORATA PETEROS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 January 2013.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Dec. 21 & 29, 2012

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IIN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ERUEL LABUSTRO ABECIA AND CATHELYN LANTINGAN BALANSAG

-versus-

Civil Case No. 2012-098 For: DIVORCE

ERUEL LABUSTRO ABECIA AND CATHELYN LANTINGAN BALANSAG

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IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JESSEL C. POM IDA AND MA. CARMEL G. MABANAG-POMIDA,

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Dec 15, 22 & 29, 2012

Teachers are not exempted to have a taste of this misfortune.

Mrs. Lagumbay and Mrs. Conse had some of their belongings stolen by their own students; and Jhon challenged a teacher for a fight should the latter touches his hair for a cut; The school canteen was ransacked by two female students who were even caught to possess still some of the candies they stole.

For all these actionpacked events in a school, fingers are pointed to different directions on who should take the blame for all of these: the parents who evidently lacked the time to teach their children about the much-missed manners inculcation and discipline; the students who just couldn’t learn to stay away from temptations; the teachers who are too busy doing their thing; or the one School Guard on duty who may have lapses in addressing the security problems of the 900 students in a 1-hectare-wide school?

But in another perspective, what did the school officials and teachers do with these “unwanted activities” happening right under their very noses?

According to a teacher, the teachers have ID’d the offending students as persistent offenders, and have already forwarded the record of offenses to the proper school authority for disciplinary measures.

But to no avail.

As stipulated in Chapter 3, Section 1 of the DECS Service Manual 2000, the school officials have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures in case of minor SCHOOL | page 10

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4lh Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-097

JESSEL C. POMIDA AND MA. CARMEL G. MABANAG-POM IDA.

Petitioners.

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IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES GILBERT GAUPAN B ALANAY AND JETTY R. MENDOZA-BALANAY,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2012-099

GILBERT GAUPAN BALANAY AND JETTY R. MENDOZA-BALANAY.

Petitioners.

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ORDER

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 July 16, 1999 at Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, 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 c/o Zaide Law Office, 2/f 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 for over seven (7) years now since early part of 2005, they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other’s affairs, petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on July 16, 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 28, 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 newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner; SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 10th day of December 2012.

Before (his court is verified Joint Petition for the approval and Registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on December 3, 2004 at Iligan 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 their residents at Baloi, Lanao Del Norte and Ditucalan, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than one (3) year now since 2011. they decide to live physically in bed and board thereby executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation; since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other neither minding each other’s affairs: petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce thereby surviving their marriage bond on December 3, 2004, 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 January 4, 2013 at 9 00 a.m. at which time, date and . place, any interested party may appeal and show why die petition should not be granted. Let cony of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 12th day of December 2012.

HON OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

ORDER Before this court is a verified petition for issuance of decree of divorce and alleging among others: That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rite on April 20, 2006 at General Santos City. Petitioners, were converted to Islam faith of which conversions to Islam was registered with this Court, residents of General Santos and 0263 Phase 2, DMS, Bara-as, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between the herein petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated since July 2007, thereby decided to live physically in bed and board, that reconciliation between petitioners is no longer possible or remedy, thus, divorce is sought by them in order to free themselves from the marital burden.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on December 28, 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 newspaper of general circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 10th day of December 2012.

PARENTS have been continually plagued with the horrors of what might happen to their children when they are in school. But most opted with the idea that they are safe and are learning through the guidance of the professional molders of the future.

But what happens if the school we entrusted our children with could not protect them from malicious events uncalled for in a school?

Right inside a national high school in the province, Farrah, a graduating high school student, was sexually harassed by a freshman by deliberately touching her breast; another girl experienced the same mishap by another student; Manuel, a freshman, was stoned in the head by a classmate after a heated argument.

Lloyd, a graduating student, had a fist fight with a schoolmate just outside the campus gate right after classes’ hours;

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

CRECENCIO ABENOZA – Vendee Case No; 2012-10- 1871 Applicant/s

ERLENE M. OBLAD Case No; 2012-10-2122 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience and amendment of line to operate FILCAB service on the line ; Balingoan to Magsaysay (all in MISAMIS Oriental )and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 31 day of October, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer of ownership with extension of validity and amendment of line ;to operate PUJ Jitney service on the route; (EAST)Baungon to Carmen, CDOC and vice versa with the use of one (1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Dec 29, 2012

MDN: Dec 29, 2012

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

MA. CECILIA D. ACAIN -Vendor CASE NO; 2012-10-2113 ROMMEL M. MERCED – Vendee 2007-10-2164 Applicant/s

MA. LUISA R. CABAHUG Case No; 2012-10- 2116 Applicant/s 2008-10-306

APPLICANT request authority For approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience (CPC) to operate PUJ service on the line ;B3;Bulua –National Highway-Gaisano-Limketkai Center –Liceo (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 27th day of December , 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer MDN: Dec 29, 2012

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

CASE NO; 2012-10-2115

JERLIBEL L. DOMINGUEZ - VENDEE CASE NO; 2012-10-2125 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of validity and amendment of line of certificate of public convenience (CPC)to operate FILCAB service along the route; Kisolon to Kibawe -Malaybalay City-Valencia City –via Lantapan and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least TEN(10)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

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

Case No; 2012-10-2108

CARLOS A. SOTELO Applicant/s

ELSIE YONGCO /BUKTRAMCO Applicant/s

CASE NO; 2012-10-2105 2007-10-2062

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line; Kisolon to Maramag –Malaybalay City –Valencia City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012..

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line;Kisolon to Valencia City –Malaybalay City-via Impasug-ong and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB service on the line;Manolo Fortich to Maramag –Malaybalay City –Valencia City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE CASE NO; 2012-10-2104

MDN: Dec 29, 2012

MDN: Dec 29, 2012

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

CASE NO; 2012-10-2126 2008-10-0040

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ; Cogon Market to Iponan (all in Cagayan de Oro City) and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate SHUTTLE service on the line; Cagayan de Oro City –Kibawe via Kadingilan , Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 26th day of December , 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of certificate of public convenience with consolidation of cases and amendment of line to operate FILCAB service on the line;Kisolon to Kibawe –Lantapan via Cabanglasan (all in Bukidnon)and vice versa with the use of Eighty five (85)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 27th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB Service on the line;Kisolon to Impasug-ong Malaybalay City –Valencia City –Maramag –Lantapan (all in Bukidnon) and vice versa with e use of ONE (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City CELITO C. JUMALON, SR. CASE NO; 2012-10-2109 Applicant/s 2007-10-2178

MARIANNE C. ULEP Records Officer/Acting Docket Officer

MDN: Dec 29, 2012

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Cagayan de Oro City Case No; 2012-10-2110 2008-10-2263

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT TRUCK service on the line; Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 27th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate filcab service on the line;Cogon Market to Balulang and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate FILCAB SERVICE on the line ;ROUTE B; Scions-Canitoan Market –Landfill and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension of certificate of public convenience to operate TTS service on the line; Cagayan de Oro City toCamp Phillips via Agusan –Canyon and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 3, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

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APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line;Cogon Market to Gusa /Cugman and vice versa with the use of Eighty (80)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate shuttle service on the line;Grand Europa to Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for Extension of validity to operate PUJ Service on the line;Cogon Market to Bonbon and vice versa with the use of two (2)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

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Tangub groundbreaks P15M viewing pavilion

By Rutchie C. Aguhob

TANGUB City - Construction of the P15 million worth Hoyohoy Highland Gardens Viewing Pavilion will soon start in Barangay Hoyohoy, some 14 kilometers from this city.

This, after the groundbreaking and capsulelaying for the project was done in the area during the 95th meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC-10) here in the city, last Dec. 18.

The pavilion will be a venue for the tourists to see the panoramic view and photo-taking of the vast resources of the Mt. Malindang Ranges Natural Park (RNP), the 29th ASEAN Heritage Park,” City Mayor Philip T. Tan said.

Situated in the open area at the foot of the Mt. Malindang RNP, the site faces the south peak and located some 850 meters above sea level in the highlands of Tangub and is only 700 meters below Mt. Ampiro, the lowest peak of the seven ranges of Mt. Malindang.

Considered the gateway of the eco-tourism highway to the Mt. Malindang RNP, Barangay Hoyohoy significantly possesses natural beauty and grandeur, which becomes an avenue for ecotourism adventure facilities.

One of the upland barangays in the protected area of Mt. Malindang RNP, Hoyohoy plays host to the MMRNP Eco-Tourism Model Site that consists of a Visitors’ Center, Viewing Deck, Camping Facilities and a Botanical Garden to showcase the unique and rare species of flora and fauna found inside the Mt. Malindang RNP. In 2004, an inventory of plant species in the Mt. Malindang RNP revealed a total of 1,284 species, 472 genera and 187 families.

Of these, 873 were con-

sidered as angiosperms, 20 as gymnosperms, 280 as pterodophytes, 85 as byrophytes and 25 species as lechens.

Likewise, of the pterodophytes, the number of species recorded represented

about 44 percent of 632 species found in Mindanao.

Meanwhile, Mayor Tan said the identification of the site is a laudable strategy to sustainably manage Mt. Malindang RNP’s abundant resources and

its environs, which is envisioned to greatly boost the protection activities in the range.

The site invite tourists from all walks of life to experience nature and reachable by plane in one (1) hour and

20 minutes from Manila, one-night travel by boat from Cebu City and three (3) hours and 30 minutes ride by bus from Cagayan de Oro City, Mayor Tan added.

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residents in the area.

JCI Bai Lawanen is a first all-lady chapter of the JCI Philippines. It is a sub-organization of Junior Chamber International (JCI), an international leadership organization. (Irene Joy B. Dayo/JMORucat/PIA10/ jdelpf )

CAMP Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City - - The 4th Infantr y “Diamond” Division, in partnership with the POINT Y or Prop elling o u r I n h e r i t e d Na t i o n Through our Youth Incorporated, had a series of gift-giving activities within its area of responsibility, Wednesday.

Meant to make the children in remote barangays exp erience the joy of Christmas, “the g i f t - g iv i ng w a s a l s o a way of inspiring them that there is more in life and they should not limit their dreams in the barangays,” said Maj or G e ne r a l Ne stor A. Añonuevo, 4ID commander.

T h e a c t i v it i e s we re done in Bangbang, Medina, Misamis Oriental; Dalwangan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Odiong, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur; Magluyong, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur ; and B a n g a y a n , K i t c h a r a o, Surigao del Nor te.

G enera l Añonue vo s t at e d , “ T h e s p i r i t o f

Christmas can b est b e seen in the faces of our children and it has been our practice to make them happy through the gifts we give them.”

He further said, “this is als o the time of the year that the children are most excited to receive from us, whom they view as their Santa Claus e.”

The soldiers, aside f rom t he i r t r a d it i ona l roles as combatants, may als o b e a brother, a sister, a father, and a mother to children who will be most happy to see them smile and joyful this Christmas.

Lt. Col. Eugenio Julio C Osias IV, 4ID spokesperson, said the children and the youth should be experiencing happiness in their hear ts and not hatred. “ T h is is t he re as on w hy we are giving this experience of joy to these children for them to b e closer to the government and prevent them from being exp l oit e d by t h e N PAs ,” he added. (pr/asf )

Soldier, youth Santa JCI, LGU unveil bring joy to children Sendong memorial wall

By Irene Joy B. Dayo

CAGAYAN de Oro City - Through the initiative of Junior Chamber International (JCI) – Bai L awanen and supp or t of city government, Kagay-anons witnessed the Sendong memorial wall’s unveiling at Gaston Park, December 17.

The main purpose of the memorial wall is to let ever yone remember t he v ic t ims, w ho die d in l ast ye ar’s c a l amit y brought by tropical storm “Sendong” (International name, Washi), said Gean Tulang-C esar, chair of the organization.

It serves as sanctuary for su r v iv i ng f am i l i e s to recall and remember t h o s e l ove d on e s w h o passed away during the tragedy.

The memorial wall stands at the right side of Gaston Park just in f ront of St. August ine Cathedral. It measures 8 x 12 ft. made of Romblon marble.

Na m e s o f ov e r 4 5 9 ident if ie d de ad of t he catastrophe based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) master list are seen e tch e d on e by on e on the wall.

According to JCI Senat or C e s ar, e v e r y D e -

cember 17 of the year, people are expected to visit the memorial wall and reminds them what h a d h ap p e n e d o n t h e 12/17 of the year 2011.

The unveiling was l e d by May or Vi c e nt e Emano, JCI Bai Lawanen members, CDeO media and witnessed by many

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Improved Pagasa technology results in low typhoon casualty

By Tess Superioridad Baluyos

CAGAYAN de Oro City - Improved disaster preparedness, timely and understandable weather forecasts and warnings from the DOST-Pagasa, strong public and private-partnership and people’s resilience resulted in only one casualty and very minimal damage and loss during typhoon Pablo (international name, Bopha) in the region.

Technology interventions, support from the stakeholders and close coordination with the local government units RECRUITMENT - Sergeant Marianita Z. Emia (left) of the Army Recruitment Center entertains queries from an applicant during the Army's 4th Infantry Division Static Display at Las made a big difference in times Ramblas Parking Area, SM, Cagayan de Oro City on December 21, 2012. (photo by Lt. Col. of disasters, DOST-10 Director Alfonso Alamban said.

Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV/asf) He added DOST Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) greatly improved the agency's forecasting and warning systems as it swiftly alerted people at risk and the subsequent rise in water level.

Through the NOAH website, noah.dost.gov.ph, realtime forecasting and weather information were widely disBy Claro A. Lanipa seminated through the internet and other media, to alert PAGADIAN CITY, - - The Regional Disaster Risk people of possible risks.

Re duction Management C ounci l (RDRRMC) and The data generated in the

RDRRMC-OCD holds year-end conference, Gawad Kalasag Regional Awards

the Office of the Civ i l Defens e (O CD) Regional Office 9 recently conducted a year-end conference and 2012 G awad Kalasag Regional Awards held in Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel, this city.

OCD 9 Regional Director Adriano D. Fuego in his welcome address s ai d, “ it is ind e e d a privilege that you were able to attend this c on feren c e. An ot h er ye ar is ab out to end and this is a great opp or tunity to c ome together and look back to the ye ar 2012.”

M e a n w h i l e , D i r.

Fu e g o a l s o d i s c l o s e d that this is the first time that they have given awards to the best prepared province, city, municipality an d n on - gove r n m e nt organizations (NGOs) hero es in t he reg ion.

The Regional Gawad Kalasag Awardees for 2012 were as fol lows: Z amb o anga del Nor te as t he B est Prov inci a l Dis aster R isk R e duct ion and Management C ouncil, Dipolog City as the Best City Disaster Risk Reduct ion and Management C ou n c i l an d Mol ave , Zamboanga del Sur as t he B est Municip a l Dis aster R isk R e duct ion and Management Council. The awardees received a plague of appreciation and a check amounting to P30,000 e ach.

For the B est Volunteer Organization and Hospital, the Organized Radio Assistance and C ommunication In for mat i on S e r v i c e s ( O R AC I S ) a n d Z a m b o ang a C it y Me d i c a l C enter (ZCMC) was a dju d ge d a s t he B e st Vo l u nt e e r O r g a n i z a tion and B est Hospital (Regional & Training) respectively, they were g iven a pl ague of appre ci at ion.

And for t he Heroic Act/Deed during emergency response and rescue operations (individual categor y) the following were given a plague of appreciation; Karon Esmali, Ricky B u y s e r, C o n s t a n t i n o Soriano, Jr. and Edwin C as a l an a l l of Sio con, Z amboanga del Norte.

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tary and Executive Dire c tor of NDRRMC B enito T. R amos w ho was ably represented by B Gen. Romeo Fajardo, Deputy Administrator of OCD as the guest of honor and speaker congratulated the RDRRMC for Region 9 under the leadership of Director Adriano Fuego for a j ob wel l done in making this fiscal year a ver y pro duc t ive one for the disaster risk reduction and management advo c ac y.

“Let us heighten our w at c h f u l n e s s a g a i n s t a ny s a l i e nt c a l a m i t y, so that even it becomes like a thieve in the night we shall be ready and t he re fore, I u rge you to maintain vigilant and be pro-active,” Fajardo said. ( JPA/CAL/ PIA9)

website are taken from the Doppler radar and several water level sensors installed in major river basins throughout the country.

With a maximum sustained winds that reached 185kph, typhoon Pablo was the strongest storm to hit Mindanao in two decades, according to Pagasa.

While it brought heavy rains and strong winds in

the region, timely forecasting and voluntary evacuation spared the lives of people in the affected areas. It, however, adversely hit Davao Oriental, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless.

It also devastated its banana industry with billions in losses and damages to infrastructures and properties. (Tess Superioridad Baluyos/DOST10/ PIA10/JMORucat/jdelpf)

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THINK a minute.

There’s a story about a man and woman who had been married for over 60 years. They had shared and talked about almost everything. But the wife had kept a special box in her closet. She had asked her husband never to open it or even ask her about it.

Then one day, the old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would never recover.

Her husband began to sort through all of his wife’s belongings.

When he found the box, he brought it to his wife’s bedside. She agreed that it was finally time he knew what was in the box.

Her husband opened it and found 2 little handkerchiefs and a stack of money totaling $25,000!

His wife explained:

Honest love Think A Minute Jhan Tiafau Hurst

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The secret of a happy marriage is to never disagree or argue.’

“When we were married, my grandmother told me that the secret of a happy marriage was to never disagree or argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you I should just keep quiet and sew a handkerchief.”

The old man was so

touched and moved he had to hold back the tears.

Only 2 handkerchiefs were in the box.

He almost burst with joy and pride that in over 60 years she had only been angry with him 2 times!

“Dear,” he said, “that

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She answered: “Oh, that’s the money I made from selling all the other handkerchiefs.”

Well, that’s definitely an interesting way to keep peace in your marriage, and make $25,000 at the same time!

But that husband probably wondered what he had done to make his wife angry so many times!

He’d always thought they had a close marriage. But it wasn’t based on the truth.

Obviously, they had not been completely honest with each other. Instead of sharing their real feelings, they had built a wall between them—a wall of handkerchiefs.

Think a Minute.

Global expansion: Ka Erdy’s INC legacy LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do…” (Isaiah 46:11, the Holy Bible).

-oooKA ERDY’S INC LEGACY: Firm expansion aimed at the global propagation of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (or INC) marked the 46 yearreign of its late Executive Minister, or Tagapamahalang Pangkalahatan, Mr. Erano G. Manalo or Ka Erdy to millions of INC members, whose 88th birth anniversary is going to be commemorated by INC

PHILIPPINE Politics is curious and intriguing, interesting and entertaining—and particularly detestable as well as disgusting. Philippine politics is not simply for the vicious but also for the avaricious, not merely for those wanting to serve but the more so, for those wanting to be served much and well. Philippine politics is the origin of wonderful promises and as well as the cause of big disappointments productive of misery and poverty.

Philippine Politics is not simply the purveyor of hope but likewise the cause of despair. It is the jumping board of gross graft and corrupt practices instead of a response to the call of what is right, proper, and just. Philippine politics is anything but admirable even for those harboring optimism—if not hallucination. Would that it were otherwise. And would that following thoughts and

Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio members worldwide on January 02, 2013.

And Ka Erdy’s success as the second head of the INC, the leadership of which he assumed after the death of his father and founder, and first Executive Minister of the politically and economically powerful religious group, the late Mr. Felix Y. Manalo, is a phenomenon

recognized even internationally.

The following entry in Wikipedia attests to this: “In the late 1950s, as Felix Manalo’s health started to fail, Eraño Manalo began to take on leadership role under his father’s guidance.

Eraño Manalo succeed Felix Manalo by vote. And when Felix Manalo died in

Philippine politics Viewpoints

Abp. Oscar V. Cruz, DD impressions were but in the realm of fallacy: It is a great business.

While there are exceptions, most, however, enter the sphere of Philippine politics not really to render public service but to ascertain fast and fruitful self-service.

This is precisely why it is very much worth making all the required capital investments in seeking elective public office whereas politics in the Philippine is a very profitable investment. Poor Filipino politicians are a rare breed. They are the picture of few small needles in a huge haystack.

It is a distinctly advanta-

geous way of life. Philippine politics is not only a convenient and advantageous way of making a living. It is also a highly profitable means of livelihood. This is why it is primarily the wealthy who aspire for, who hold on and cling to political positions. They have many family interests to protect, a good number of clan concerns to promote.

Politicians need only talk much and act well—and the beneficial returns are many and spectacular.

It is an addictive adventure. It is not true that the maxim “Once a boy scout, always a boy scout,” is an

1963, it did not cause any disruption in the church’s activities. His son Eraño took over duties as executive minister and later on, his grandson Eduardo V. Manalo, became the deputy executive minister.

-oooINC UNDER KA ERDY WAS FASTEST GROWING CHURCH: “Shortly after assuming office, Eraño Manalo began to travel to congregations, officiating worship services and staging religious rallies. He visited farthest congregations from the north to the south assuring the faithful that the Iglesia was alive and had a leader. legacy | page 10

exclusive claim and principle of scouting. There is the living and vibrant reality that once a politician, always a politician. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain the so-called “political dynasties.” How true it is that Philippine politics is very addictive indeed. Husband and wife and kid, father and son and daughter etc. etc. all in politics—these are but few examples of the living proofs that politics is addictive.

Would that Filipino politicians think of and work for the country—not for themselves! Would that they dedicate themselves to the socio-economic development of the Philippines—not that of their family and clan!

Would that Philippine politics be for the public welfare and the common good—not for dynastic well-being and progress!

The People of the Philippines can dream, can’t they?

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Kalen Sarmiento, Marketing Officer of the Agribusiness Development Center explains it would help small and medium food processors entice more potential buyers in the local and international markets to patronize their products during a Market Forum held in Cagayan de Oro City on December 18, 2012.

ADC to prompt market dev’t for agri-based products CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In accordance with its function of promoting agri-based products in the local and international markets the Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (DA-AMAD) conducted a market forum with local small and medium agricultural product processors in Region 10 on December 18, 2012.

The forum serves as an information campaign on the services being offered

by the Agribusiness Development Center (ADC).

The ADC is under the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) which serves as a one stop information shop for agribusiness stakeholders as to market and price updates.

The center also conducts training services that will enable agri-fishery based producers to develop their products and enable them to compete in both local and international markets.

Furthermore, the ADC

has an Export Showroom which provides a venue for small and medium agrientrepreneurs and processors to promote and market their products that are of export quality. It also has an Activity Center which showcases products that are for market testing and linkage.

The ADC also participates in international trade fairs and selling missions which also spurs interest among potential buyers then providing better opportunities for agri- entrepreneurs to ex-

pand their market by directly linking them with potential buyers and investors locally and internationally.

With the ADC services revealed, it is expected to maximize the opportunities being offered. For more information of ADC services they can be reached through their email address agri. adc@gmail.com or through their contact numbers (02) 928-8751 to 65 local 217375; 929-1718. # (VANESSA MAE S. SIANO, DA-RAFID 10)

Factoring Philippine basic education

By Ronald L. Omriso

It has been said––time and again––that the quality of Philippine basic education, especially in the fields of science and mathematics, is in gradual decline or at the very least stagnating.

Internal and external surveys and studies for the past three decades point to this phenomenon; with no survey or study that would prove otherwise.

In so many instances, government officials, educators (public and private), and even ordinary Filipinos admit this as a fact.

However, there are those who assert that the problem is not in the quality of education but rather on the

quantity of the recipients of quality education.

It can be argued that these skeptics of the surveys and studies are just engaging in semantics and wordplay.

Nevertheless, both arguments are agreed that a problem exists in Philippine education. Where then does the problem of Philippine education lie?; is it the quality or in the recipients, or is it in both?

There are two main factors that determine a product’s quality-substance or raw material and processing.

The same holds true with education. Quality of education is comprised of the substance of the curriculum and its delivery (process/ teacher factor).

Arguably, the substance of our basic curriculum especially in science and mathematics is not at par with most countries in the world and the delivery leaves a lot to be desired.

Thus, it could be said that there really is a problem in the quality of basic education in the Philippines especially in science and mathematics where not one but both components of what “quality is” are wanting although one may argue to high heavens the contrary.

It is easy to point fingers as to who or what is to blame. One may even do so indiscriminately and still hit targets with high accuracy. This is how broad and wide the responsibil-

ity for the current state of our education lies. But this did not happen overnight; rather, this is the product of national policies made years ago which did not put premium on education and with no clear direction as to what role math and science will play in the modern Filipino society, a national psyche which tolerated mediocrity or the “pwede na” attitude and a national obsession with politics where almost everything we do is politically colored. We chose and allowed this to be so.

Then there is the problem with the recipients of education-the students.

With the massive poverty pervading our society, basic | page 10

DA-10 commends best implementer of GSPP

Mr. Crisanto P. Laurosa (top right), Gingoog City Division GSPP Coordinator is recognized as the best implementer of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Project (GSPP), which was handed to him by GSPP Regional Reports Officer Glenn A. Janubas (top left) during the project’s regional annual assessment on December 20, 2012 at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City . The Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10) lauded his efforts in inculcating the value of planting and eating vegetables among school children. He promptly and consistently provides the agency with updates on the development of the project implementation, reaching the one hundred percent target of established school gardens for 2011 and 2012 beneficiaries. Recently, he launched a project in the Schools Division of Gingoog City called “Plant and Eat More Vegetables Everyday” (PEMVED). The project supports GSPP’s cause in eradicating malnutrition as well as in generating additional source of income for the school and the community. For 2013, GSPP targets to establish vegetable gardens in 815 public elementary and secondary schools in the region. # (VANESSA MAE S. SIANO, DA-RAFID 10)

How the X in X’mas started

APPARENTLY, the “X’mas” abbreviation has been used for hundreds of years (some texts cite its first known use as 1551) in religious writing and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation /ˈkrɪsməs/. Besides the Greek letter X representing Christ, the word mas in Xmas is from the Old English word derived from Latin for Mass.

The word “Christ” and its compounds, including “Christmas”, have been abbreviated in English for at least the past 1,000 years, long before the modern “Xmas” was commonly used.

“Christ” (which comes from a Greek word meaning “anointed”) was often written as “Xρ” or “Xt”; there are references in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as far back as 1021. This X and P arose as the uppercase forms of the Greek letters χ (Ch) and ρ (R) used in ancient abbreviations for Χριστος (Greek for “Christ”), and are still widely seen in many Eastern Orthodox icons depicting Jesus Christ.

The labarum, also known as the Chi-Ro, an amalgamation of the two Greek letters rendered as ☧ , is a symbol often used to represent Christ in Catholic, Protestant, started | page 10

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Open to all unsigned and amateur college bands composed of 3 to 5 members between 16 to 25 years old, Sun Broadband Quest is an opportunity for upand-coming bands to showcase their talents, share their music

and get noticed in the music scene.

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A project of Sun Broadband and MCA Music, Inc., the competition is powered by the all-new Sun Broadband Entertainment Stick – a revolutionary and first-of-its-kind broadband product in the local market that lets users access the hippest tunes and download chart toppers from their favorite

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To join Sun Broadband Quest, participating band must purchase a Sun Broadband Entertainment Stick, register online at www.sunbroaband. ph/bandquest and upload two videos – one video recording an all-original song and one video recording a cover version of any song. Videos should not exceed 5 minutes.

Top ten bands will be selected and receive professional coaching through a full-day workshop and one-one-one session with

the top OPM bands and artists under MCA Music, Inc. Grand winner will be chosen by way of a big concert where all top ten bands will perform their alloriginal song and be judged by five music professionals based on originality, musicality and showmanship.

Deadline of submission of entries is until January 15, 2013.

So get your instruments ready and rise up to the music challenge! For more information, visit www.sunbroadband.ph/ bandquest.

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Oro Chamber helped thousands of Sendong victims in 2012 - Alegrio C AG AYA N DE O RO CITY - The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (Oro Chamber) bared substantial accomplishments for year 2012 with emphasis on membership welfare and corporate social responsibilities.

Outgoing Oro Chamber president Ma. Theresa Alegrio bared that foremost of the association’s latest efforts centered on helping victims of calamities and typhoons.

For those victimized

by Typhoon Sendong, Oro Chamber’s relief efforts helped more than 5,000 internally displaced persons (IDP’s). Some 1,400 families in Iligan City received relief goods, including 2.350 employees of its member companies in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. Over 4,000 families who suffered from Typhoos Sendong were beneficiaries of Oro Chamber’s water distribution.

Ms. Alegrio made the pronouncement during the Chamber’s 4th General Membership Meeting and Induction of 2013 chamber officers, and Christmas Party, held at Grand Caprice, Dec. 27.

The new officers sworn in by past president and PCCI official RODOLFO L. MEÑES, is led by Efren Uy of New Cagayan Universal Hardware as the incoming president; VP for AggriFiheries & Mining Sector.

Eriberto Gualberto; VP for Busioness Support Organization Sector Eduardo Alaba; VP for Manufacturing and Industry Sector, Jaime Rafael Paguio; VP for Trade & Commerce Sector, Antonio D. Uy; VP for Services Sector Jeffrey Ang; Treasurer Edmubndo R. Chaves Jr., and Corporate Secretary Atty. Zoilo A. Velez.

Ms. Alegrio also took note that with the Chambers’ efforts, Cagayan de Oro City is one of the 3 cities in the country currently supported by the United States’ USAID Cities Development Initiative Pprogram. The other two are Batangas and Iloilo.

Canadian Chambersign Agreement with Oro Chamber Meanwhile, the Chamber recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (CanCham) .

The accord signifies more interaction to foster bilateral transactions between the two chambers.

Julian H. Payne, Cana-

dian Chamber president was present during the signing ceremonies held Thursday, December 27.

Outgoing president Teresa Alegrio said that the agreement aims to also increase the international trade between Canada and Cagayan de Oro. “We aim to do this by ensuring effective information sharing and technology transfer. says Alegrio” The initia l activ it yplanned under the agreement is tentatively, a Canadian Business Forum in this city early next year.

As the organized representatives of businesses the two chambers support, protect and promote business interests,of the two countries.

Statistics show that there are now around 400,000 Fi l ipi no Ca nad ia ns i n Canada, making them the third largest Asian Canadian group after the Indian and Chinese communities.

They are also the largest Southeast Asian group in the country. Between the years of 2001 and 2006, the Filipino community in Canada grew from 308,575 to 410,695 or a growth of about 33%, compared to the rest of Canada, which only grew, by about 5%. On average, Canada received about 20,500 Filipino immigrants every year from 2001 to 2006. Assuming this growth rate continued, the Filipino-Canadian populace was expected to hit 500,000 by 2010.

In 2010, the Philippines was the largest source country for immigrants to Canada. There are approximately 7,500 Canadians residing in the Philippines. The Philippines is now Canada’s main supplier of skilled immigrants, with over 500,000 Filipinos already working across Canada.

Tota l trade between the two countries reached C$680.14 in the first six months of 2012, and totalled C$1.456 billion for the whole of 2011, according to the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. In 2011, Canadian merchandise exports to the Philippines were valued at CAD $554.6 million, while Canadian imports from the Philippines stood at CAD $915.8 million.

Just last month, Xinhua news agency reported President Benigno S. Aquino III and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper agreed to further increase trade between the two countries. At a joint press meeting after their bilateral talks, both leaders stressed the importance of raising bilateral trade, which reached about $1.5 billion in 2011.

Outgoing prsident Teresa Alegrio turns over the leadership to Efren Uy of New Cagayan Universal Hardware as the incoming president Oro Chamber. The new officers sworn (below) include VP for Agri-Fisheries & Mining Sector. Eriberto Gualberto; VP for Busioness Support Organization Sector Eduardo Alaba; VP for Manufacturing and Industry Sector, Jaime Rafael Paguio; VP for Trade & Commerce Sector, Antonio D. Uy; VP for Services Sector Jeffrey Ang; Treasurer Edmubndo R. Chaves Jr., and Corporate Secretary Atty. Zoilo A. Velez. photos by rolando sudaria

Canada’s trade and investment relationship with the Philippines spans many sectors. Canadian companies with expertise in information and communications technology, aerospace and defence, power generation (renewable energy), and natural resource extraction are in a position to take advantage of new opportunities within these sectors. In addition, the market for agricultural products in the Philippines continues to be robust, with significant potential for growth within the processed food and beverage sub-sector and franchises.

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“Over the next 30 years, the Iglesia would establish more than 4000 locals, and 100 districts. The Iglesia became the fastest growing church in the Philippines.

By the late 1960s, Eraño was considered to be a worthy successor to his father and began a number of initiatives, including the establishment of congregations in the United States and other countries.

“On July 27, 1968, Eraño Manalo officiated the first worship service in Ewa, Hawaii thus starting the mission of propagation outside of the Philippines… In the 1990s a few congregations were established in cities in which the Iglesia believe as significant in the history of the Biblical church. In 1994, the Iglesia succeeded in establishing its congregation in Rome, Italy.

-oooINC MINISTERS DEPLOYED GLOBALLY UNDER KA ERDY: “In 1996 the Jerusalem congregations was established and in 1997 the congregation in Athens, Greece followed. In 2005, the Roman Catholic Church formally acknowledged the existence of the INC, calling it an “emerging” influential religious group...

“By 2008, INC had grown to more than 5,000 congregations in the Philippines, and more than 600 abroad. Congregations are called local congregation, or simply locale. The INC has local congregations in 89 countries and territories with its members belonging to 102 nationalities and ethnic groups....

“As of the time of Erano G. Manalo’s death on August 31, 2009, the Church of Christ had 6,098 ministers and evangelical workers assigned in the Philippines and across the globe, and 1,107 evangelical students currently registered in the Evangelical Ministry College...” Surely, there is an overwhelming reason to

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offenses or infractions of good discipline. Understandably corporal punishment is out of the picture.

A disciplinary measure for every infraction of the school regulations should be felt by the students for two reasons: (1) to prevent the offenders and the would-be offenders from repeating or committing unlawful and/ or damaging acts; and (2) to secure the students’ right to receive quality education in an environment that would help develop their self-respect and worthiness as a person.

Students, dependent as they are, have the right to learn how to have and exercise their pride and esteem, supplemented by the school’s supervision. And such could be attained if the school authorities would not hesitate on implementing the school rules that should bound and secure the majority.

“Education for all” is a noble vision, but not at the expense of the worthy students.

Who to blame in this dilemma? Too many to point.

Who takes the fall? The students who are let victims by the unseeing and unperturbed dilly-dallying school officials.

Basic... from page 7

we cannot expect our students with rumbling stomachs and nutritionallychallenged to be receptive to learning as much as we want them to be. Thus, a problem with the quality of students exists.

Although, they are not a component of the “quality of education” they are the

other half in the “quality education process”.

To believe that once the quality of education is addressed, quality education would be achieved is somewhat preposterous.

The process of quality education involves not only the quality of education but also the quality of recipients. Thus, any effort to prop up the process of quality education should be a two-pronged approach addressing both the problems of the quality of education and students.

Nevertheless, what the DepEd is doing now in addressing the problem of the quality of education is a big step forward.

and Orthodox Christian Churches.

Similarly, this same Greek letter is also used in other words like “Xtian” and “Xpian” as an abbreviation for Christian for the same duration.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and the OED Supplement have cited usages of “X-” or “Xp-” for “Christ-” as early as 1485.

The terms “Xtian” and less commonly “Xpian” have also been used for “Christian”.

The OED further cites usage of “Xtianity” for “Christianity” from 1634.

In ancient Christian art, χ and χρ are abbreviations for Christ’s name. In many manuscripts of the New Testament and icons, Χ is an abbreviation for Χριστος, as is XC (the first and last letters in Greek, using the lunate sigma; compare IC for Jesus in Greek.

Unfortunately, most probably because of its widespread use in commercials and other Christmas season advertising and marketing, many people have inadvertently interpreted the term Xmas as an informal abbreviation of the word “Christmas” and even pronounce it as /ˈɛksməs/.

There is a prevalent

and persistent misconception that the word Xmas stems from a secular attempt to remove the religious tradition from Christmas by taking the “Christ” out of “Christmas”.

In the United Kingdom, the former Church of England Bishop of Blackburn, Alan Chesters, recommended to his clergy that they avoid the spelling. In the United States, in 1977 New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson sent out a press release saying that he wanted journalists to keep the “Christ” in Christmas, and not call it Xmas—which he asserted was a “pagan” spelling of Christmas.

Dennis Bratcher, writing for a website for Christians, states “there are always those who loudly decry the use of the abbreviation ‘Xmas’ as some kind of blasphemy against Christ and Christianity”.

Among them are evangelist Franklin Graham and CNN journalist Roland S. Martin. Graham stated in an interview: “for us as Christians, this is one of the most holy of the holidays, the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. And for people to take Christ out of Christmas.

They’re happy to say merry Xmas. Let’s just take Jesus out. And really, I think, a war against the name of Jesus Christ.”

M a r t i n l i kew i s e relates the use of “Xmas” to his growing concerns of increasing commercialization and secularization of one of Christianity’s highest holy days. Bratcher posits that those who dislike abbreviating the word are unfamiliar with a long history of Christians using X in place of “Christ” for various purposes.

According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, most of the evidence for these words comes from “educated Englishmen who knew their Greek”. It further states that its modern use in advertisements, headlines and ban-

ners is extensive because its conciseness is valued. The association with commerce “has done nothing for its reputation”, according to the dictionary.

Besides the ancient writings, Xmas has also been extensively used in many countries and cultures in the centuries predating its extensive use in media. Following are just a number of instances once can easily access from its URL in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Xmas:

Early use of “Xmas” includes Bernard Ward’s History of St. Edmund’s college, Old Hall (originally published circa 1755). An earlier version, “X’temmas”, dates to 1551. Around 1100 the term was written as “Xp̄ es mæsse” in the Anglo Saxon Chronicle.

“Xmas” is found in a letter from George Woodward in 1753. Lord Byron used the term in 1811, as did Samuel Coleridge (1801) and Lewis Carroll (1864).

In the United States, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. used the term in a letter dated 1923. Since at least the late 19th century, “Xmas” has been in use in various other English-language nations.

Quotations with the word can be found in texts written in Canada, and the word has been used in Australia, and in the Caribbean.

Citations of the aforementioned uses may be referred to at the end of this same cited entry in Wikipedia.

Besides its extensive use in the abbreviations for Christ and Christmas, Wikipedia also cites how other proper names containing the name “Christ” are abbreviated similarly, either as “X” or “Xt”, both of which have been used historically, e.g., “Xtopher” or “Xopher” for “Christopher”, or “Xtina” or “Xina” for the name “Christina”.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, “Xene” and “Exene” were common spellings for the given name Christine.

The American singer Chris-

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

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APPLICANT request authority for extension of validity to operate FILCAB service on the line ;Alae –Manolo-Phillips and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE (5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service along the route;Talakag –Dagumabaab –Cosina –San –Isidro –San Antonio and vice versa with the use of One(1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI Airconditioned service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of One(1)unit/s .

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Balingoan –Magsaysay via Gingoogng City and vice versa with the use of one (1)unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI Airconditioned service along the route; within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of One(1) unit/s.

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December , 2012.

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tina Aguilera has sometimes gone by the name “Xtina”.

(This article has been sourced from Wikipedia and other online sources. The reader is encouraged to surf the internet to verify for himself the abovementioned citations)

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bases have been covered.

Problems do arise; for example, a teacher assigned in a barangay which uses a distinct native dialect she is not familiar with is put in a dilemma as to what medium of instruction to use.

Another problem is that of teachers who, having been used to teaching using a second language as medium of instruction, now find it hard or even harder to communicate complete thoughts and ideas using the dialect. It is not surprising to hear of teachers facing some problems implementing the program.

It is therefore a must for education managers to be always on top of the situation to be able to identify, understand and address the problems encountered by implementing corrective measures.

This means that this program must not be stubbornly rigid but rather should be flexible to suit the needs of not only the children but of the teachers as well if we expect this new program to finally apply the brakes on the skid of the quality of our basic education.

Fire ate public market

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao -- A fire triggered by an abandoned candle razed to the ground a huge portion of the public market here Wednesday night.

Sr. Insp. Lendsi Sinsuat, police chief of Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao, the fire started at 7:15 p.m. and quickly engulfed other parts of the mega market located in Poblacion Dalican.

A market vendor was slightly injured during the conflagration as he tried to put off the fire early on.

Sinsuat estimated the total damage to properties and infrastructure at P70 million.

The town has been experiencing rotation brownout due to limited power supply from the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative.

As a result, vendors inside and outside the public market used candles to provide light as market operations continue until about 9 p.m.

Maguindanao Provincial Fire Marshall Inspector Ronald Ampang said arson investigators will continue its investigation today to determine the real cause of the conflagration.

The modern mega market was constructed in the mid1990s out of a loan from Land Bank of the Philippines.

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New leash on public basic education

By Ronald L. Omriso

A ray of hope beams over Philippine public basic education. For so many years now, public elementary education has been grappling with the issue of quality education.

Surveys and studies both local and international show that our public basic edu-

cation has been in a state of gradual decline despite the many innovations and measures to prop up the quality of education.

As to what causes this unwelcomed phenomenon, one can only surmise. Theories coming from experts and ordinary folks regarding the cause of this decline abound which could only

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year (2012-2013) is full of promises and hope with the implementation of MTBMLE (mother tongue basedmulti- language education).

MTB-MLE enables the teachers to use the mother tongue/local dialect as the primary medium of instruction in the elementary education. This has been proven to be more effective

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in delivering education than a second language both here and abroad. In fact, advanced countries like Germany, France, Japan, Korea, China and others use their native language as their medium of instruction.

There may be many underlying reasons for this but one logical reason would immediately come up. Children don’t have to grapple with the nuances of the second language like English in order to understand the complexities of some subjects like math and science thus making it easier for them to understand and perhaps even make studying these subjects an even more enjoyable experience.

For many years the Filipino child has been denied of these benefits. He was required to learn these subjects through a language unnatural to him oftentimes making the learning process

exasperating and frustrating which ultimately leads to poor learning.

The implementation of MTB-MLE is a welcomed respite for our children and could very well be the prescription for our ailing public basic education. Too much hope and expectations ride in this initiative.

Although there is a valid reason to for these hopes and expectations, yet we must not be lulled for this may turn into a boom or bust thing, the latter will pull us down deeper into the quagmire of poor education.

The first phase of the implementation can be categorized as generally successful despite some glitches. It is these glitches that we must as, educators, be wary about. Despite the pre-implementation seminars and preparations, it cannot be said that all the

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APPLICANT request authority for Approval of sale and transfer with extension and amendment of route of service to operate FILCAB service on the line;Puerto –Balingoan –Gingoog City and vice versa with theuse of one (1)unit/s .

This application will be considered by this Board on January 9, 2013, 10;00 A.M. at its Office, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, on which date applicant shall formally submit his/her evidence.

At least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing applicant shall publish its notice once in one(1) DAILY newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Island.

Parties opposed to the granting of the application must file their written opposition with documentary evidence submitted by the parties; unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence to be submitted by the parties.

N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION. WITNESS THE HONORABLE MANDANGAN P. DARIMBANG, CESO V, Regional Director, this 28th day of December, 2012.

APPLICANT request authority for issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI Airconditioned service on the line;within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X with the use of one (1)unit/s.

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NNC hoists ‘Green Banner’ and Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars in regional nutrition awards

By Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy of The Cagayan de Oro TIMES

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he National Nutrition Council Region 10 held the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony,December 21, 2012 at Grand Caprice Restuarant, Limketkai Center, Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City.

The success of the local government units inspires Nutrition Program Coordinator Zenaida T.Tondares to already look forward to the year ahead in her welcome speech ““next year, hopefully, it will be a good year for us at the national level... based on the good performances of these local government units, we will have two candidates for CROWN awards, one for City level and one for provincial level” The recipient LGU of the Green Banner Award for three consecutive years is automatically recommended by the Regional Nutrition Committee to be awarded the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) award by the NNC at national level.

Tondares also pointed out the importance of the nutrition advocacy, “to make the most of the event that we have today, we have an opportunity to introduce to everyone the Regional Ten Revised Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF), which will be our commitment for nutrition advocacy from this time on... we are also organizing our media group, so that we will have a potent advocacy group who can partner with us strongly in promoting good nutrition.”

The media group is dubbed as the Media Advocates for Nutrition in Governance [MANGO DIEZ].

Keynote speaker, Director Aristides Concepcion Tan, the Regional Director of the Department of Health Region10 and Chairman of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) X recognizes the importance of the Regional Nutrition awards in his opening statement, ““this occasion is really appropriate to recognize the outstanding performers in the implementation of nutrition programs in their own respective areas” Director Tan adds that “the Millennium Development Goal number one which is the eradication of poverty and extreme hunger… prolonged hunger by

nature will lead to malnutrition, and malnutrition is considered one of the main factors leading to illnesses, in short malnutrition is the root cause of health problems” Tan also inspires everyone with his statement: “nutrition is very important at the first stage of life”.

He also further emphasized that in giving proper nutrition at this stage of life, Filipinos will have low risk having lifestyle diseases.

The awarding ceremony was also graced by Congressman Maximo Bautista Rodriquez Jr. of ABANTE MINDANAO party list.

Congressman Rodriguez pointed out the need for additional incentives for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and Barangay Health Worker (BHWs) and committed support to pertinent efforts along this line in the incoming years (2013) for the region.

National Nutrition Council Region 10 presented this year’s Green Banner Awardees (GBA) as a result of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation 2012 conducted by the inter agency Regional Evaluation Team (RET X).

Misamis Oriental grabs the GBA for the Provincial Level; Valencia City in Bukidnon takes home the GBA for the City Level, and Maramag, Bukidnon for the Municipal Level.

The NNC X’s Green Banner Award is also given to the Barangay Level starting off with the Province of Misamis Oriental. The City of Gingoog is honored through Brgy.Kibuging, Brgy.Talisay, Brgy.Lunao, and Brgy. 19; also awarded to Brgy.Dinagsaan of the Municipality of Salay, Brgy.

Malanang of the Municipality of Opol, Brgy.Katipunan of the Municipality of Villanueva and three from the Municipality of Balingasag namely: Brgys Poblacion 1, Mandangoa and Binitinan.

The list of Green Banner Awardees for barangay level continues with Valencia City, Bukidnon- Brgys Concepcion, Laligan, Tugaya, San Carlos, and Nabag-o,

Malabalay City’s Brgys 1, 4, 10, Sto.Niño and Patpat.

Also in Bukdinon, the Municipality of Maramag produced three awardees: Brgys Panalsalan, North Poblacion and Danggawan.

The Municipality of Manolo Fortich Brgys: Dahilayan,

Sankanan, and Mantibugao.

For Municipality of Pangantucan: Brgys Concepcion and Madaya.

The Provincial Green Banner Awardees are Province of Misamis Orientalfor the Municipality of Salay, and the Province of

Bukidnon-Municipality of Maramag.

Special awards were also presented to the city of Ozamiz for having garnered the 2nd year CROWN maintenance award at national level and municipality of Opol, Misamis Oriental for having the 1st year CROWN maintenance award also at national level for 2012.

Eight (8) contenders in the Search for Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (ROBNS) were also awarded with cash and plaques, 1st Ms Arlyn C.Bongcas of Brgy. 1,Malaybalay City; 2nd Ms Maricel F.Oca of Carangan,Ozamis City; 3rd Ms Paciana B.Dombase of Concepcion, Valencia City; 4th Ms Serina Saw-ig of Dinagsaan,Salay,Misamis

Oriental; 5th Ms G e m m a O. L i g an of Panalsalan,Maramag, Bukidnon; 6th Ms Marites A.Logong of Kibuging, Gingoog City ; 7th Ms Marife Mag-usara of Sta. Cruz,Tangub City; and 8th Ms AnnalleeMacabenlar of Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City.

The success of the event was capped with the launching of the NNC’s media advocacy group MANGO DIEZ where selected members of the Cagayan de Oro media affixed their signatures in the unveiling of revised 10 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) to signify their commitment in promoting the NNC’s nutrition advocacies and programs in local governance.