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Rotary-Nissan golf for charity hits record-high registration

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THE Golf-for-a-Cause, organized by the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro in partnership with Nissan Universal Motors Corporation, intended for the victims of Typhoon Sendong, is one of the most well-attended games with 40 percent of the

golfers who registered were out-of-towners, including foreigners, organizers said.

The four-day game kicked off yesterday with some 250 registered players who will be club-swaying their best to aim for a hole-in-one to drive home a Navara pick-up vehicle, courtesy of Nissan Motors.

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Couple nabbed with ‘shabu’ worth P3M

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT, who died on May 26, 2011 at Cagayan de Oro City, left the following real and personal described hereunder; a.)“A PARCEL OF LAND with TCT No. T-41490 situated at Barrio Bonbon, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE (443) SQUARE METERS, more or less. b.) 1 Toyota Car Vios Sedan Model 2012 with Plate No. KUY 513. a.) Sheena Dumagat – a parcel of land indicated as Lot 22315-E-7-B, containing an area of (221) sq. meters more or less. b.)

Kenneth Ian P. Dumagat – a parcel of land indicated as Lot 22315-E7-A, containing an area of (222) sq. meters more or less. c.) Arnulfo Dumagat – 1 Toyota Vios vehicle model 2012 with plate No. KUY 513 is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED TERESITA PACTOLERIN DUMAGAT, made and entered into by and among; ARNULFO DUMAGAT, widow, SHEENA P. DUMAGAT, single, KENNETH IAN P. DUMAGAT, separated, all of Legal age, residents of Barangay Bonbon, City of Cagayan de Oro, are the only legitimate surviving heirs of the Late TERESITA PACTOLERIN- DUMAGAT as per Doc. No. 376; Page No. 70; Book No. XX04; Series of 2013; under Notary Public of ATTY. VISMINDA V. SIAPNO.

NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of MARIETTA P. CASTRO, who died intestate in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte on September 19, 1993, consisting of a parcel of land (Lot No. 1, F13-000460-D) situated in Buhangin, Butuan City covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. 6180 containing an area of 2,373 square meters, is the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG THE HEIRS OF THE LATE MARIETTA P. CASTRO made and entered into by deceased Marietta P. Castro’s children and only surviving legal heirs, namely, Eleuterio P. Castro, Jr., Marilyn Castro-Valenzuela, and Joseph Castro, per Doc. No. 156; Page No. 16; Book No. LXXXIX; Series of 2013 of the Notarial Registry of Atty.

Richard L. Lamigo, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan.

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the raid even came a bit late since the raiding team observed that traces of the illegal drug were still prominent in a toilet bowl.

‘The couple must have flushed down a sizeable amount of shabu in the toilet while authorities were about to launch a search,’ the agent said.

‘Shabu,’ or metamphetamine was a prohibited psychotic drug which proliferates in many parts of the country.

On Wednesday, PDEA agents in Cagayan de Oro City also nabbed five suspects in a raid in a nearby barangay of Iponan, 10 kilometers west of the city.

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KASALAN BAYAN IN CDO Cong Rufus Rodriguez ,left, together with Abante Mindanao Partylist Representative Maximo Rodriguez, Jr, right, XU President Rev Father Roberto Yap and Archbishop Tony Ledesma share a solemn moment together during the reception for the second batch of the Kasalan Bayan held in the in the XU Covered Courts wherein 120 couples who were victims of typhoon Sendong were married. The mass wedding was sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City and the two Congressmen.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Agents of the regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) here nabbed a couple in possession of some 300 grams of high grade ‘shabu’ with an estimated value of P3 million in Iligan City Thursday morning.

PDEA agents identified the couple suspects as Zaidali and Zenaida Salip of Tambakan, Iligan City, 88 kilometers west of here.

PDEA authorities swooped down on Salip residents in Tambakan Thursday morning after months of surveillance.

An agent named only as ‘Dominique’ said that

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Seven fully armed members of suspected New People’s Army rebel disarmed the farm guards of a gubernatorial candidate here Thursday morning.

Wen Militante, a Liberal Party candidate for vice gov-

ernor in Misamis Oriental, reported that the armed men carted away two issued shotguns of the blue guards assigned in a family-owned coconut farm in Binakalan, Gingoog City.

He said his family hired blue guards to keep watch

on their 15-hectare coconut farm due to rampant thieves in the area.

Militante said that the farm is located some 5 kilometers southwest of Gingoog outskirts. The raid on his coco farm was first to occur despite the guards

and tenants assigned in the area received threats many times in the past, he added.

Militanted said that he has referred the incident to police authorities for proper action. ‘I am just thankful everybody was safe,’ Militante said. CD

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY– A city councillors on Wednesday has recommended the hiring of more traffic aids to beef up the existing force of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) here.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor said that the RTA needs all support so it could effectively address annoying problems such as double parking and violation of other traffic rules and regulations.

Tabor proposed that the applicants should undergo examinations for RTA to tap

only those qualified as traffic aides.

He said that he submitted the proposal in response to various complaints on alleged rampant placement of unauthorized ‘no parking’ signs by owners of private establishments.

City C ouncillor Alvin Calingin supported Tabor’s proposal saying traffic in Cagayan de Oro City was becoming chaotic as local population grows.

Calingin also proposed that the city comes up with

a balance between looking into the interest of businessmen and the public, adding

that the conversion of some streets as pay-parking areas would help. CD

NPA disarms guards of a Vice Guv candidate

City needs for more traffic enforcers

BUKIDNON GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MPC (BUGEMCO)

To all BUGEMCO Members; Notice is hereby made that the 23rd Annual Membership General Assembly of BUGEMCO will be held on February 22, 2013, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Kaamulan Open Theater, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Attested:

RICHEL R. OKIT, CPA, MBA Chairperson

PRINCESS FAIRLANE R. ANAJAO Secretary

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Red Cross’ Million Volunteer run draws 10,000 runners CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY The RED CROSS MILLION VOLUNTEER RUN 2 hosted

by Philippine Red Cross Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro Chapter was held last Sunday, February 10, 2013 with over 10,000 volunteer runners.

The race which started and ended at the RED CROSS CHAPTER inside the Provincial Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City had participants from all walks of life including

students, workers, businessmen, executives, and community leaders.

The city's two main bridges: the Marcos Bridge and Pelaez Bridge, literally became seas of red as most of the participants came in wearing the official color of the RED CROSS. "We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everybody who gave their time and effort to join our run as we are so overwhelmed with the very huge turnout!

Indeed the best volunteers just got better and bigger; our 4 weeks preparation looks undoable, but thank God...all things are possible! " said Dr. Myra Yee of the MisOr Red Cross Blood Bank.

"To all sponsors, media partners, GOs and NGOs, to everyone who adopted runners and especially to the Circle Productions staff, race well done ...SALAMAT KAAYO, and see you next RUN!" she added.

Davao del Norte solon embarks on grassroots development DAVAO CITY -- Davao del Norte Representative Anthony “AGR” del Rosario embarked on two government programs that develop communities and their livelihood opportunities.

Del Rosario initiated the “AGR HELPS” and “Ugmad Komunidad” to provide funds and technical assistance to 11 people’s organizations in the province to further improve their respective community livelihood projects.

HELPS stands for Holistic and Enhanced Livelihood Programs, which was funded by del Rosario of over P200,000 and committed to add P600,000 more.

Meanwhile, “Ugmad Komunidad” is a program of the provincial government that aims to develop self-reliant communities by helping them establish sustainable livelihood.

It started to move around the province last year and identified 11 barangays high in tourism potential.

In each barangay identified,

associations were formed that are presently into income-generating livelihood projects.

When asked how “Ugmad Komunidad” has helped their barangay, Efren Daguit pointed out the change it brought to the women.

“While the husbands were out for fishing, most housewives spent their time just talking all day,” he said during a livelihood assessment, product evaluation and leadership workshop held recently in Tagum City which was conducted under Ugmad Komunidad and AGR HELPS to further capacitate the new organizations.

Daguit is the barangay secretary of Linosutan and vice president of one association in Talicud, Island Garden City of Samal, Linosutan Association of Community Achievers and Development (LACAD) that was put up through Ugmad.

When Ugmad came and they were organized, Daguit said though their wives were

still talking but their hands were working which means additional income for the family.

According to Daguit, the association is now earning P1,000 a day from their fashion jewelry made of shells and they expect more income this graduation season.

They already started receiving bulk orders from those who would like to make graduation fashionable with garlands of seashells.

Barangays Sta. Cruz, Cogon, and Dadatan in Talicud also have associations that are currently pursuing a variety of livelihood projects.

Others are in Barangay BE Dujali, Braulio Dujali; Tibal-og, Sto. Tomas; Ising, Carmen; Suaon, Kapalong; New Cortez, New Corella; Sagayen, Asuncion; Sto. Niño, Talaingod; and Dacudao, San Isidro.

Some of their products are displayed for an affordable price in Produkto DavNor Pasalubong Center, Capitol, Tagum City.

Ayuban bags national award

By Gina A. Misiona

Mr. Charlo G. Ayuban, a local Head Teacher of Doña Teodora Elementary School of Southeast Butuan District I of Butuan City ranked 2nd in the prestigious Search of the Outstanding W.A.T.C.H School last February 6, 2013. The search was sponsored by the Department of Education (DepEd) held at Director’s Lounge, DepEd Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.

The award was given by the JCI Senator and also the Chair of the Project W.A.T.C.H, Elizabeth H D. Katigbak. Aside from the plaque of recognition, he received cash prized of Php. 15,000 and a big wall clock from the Department for his time and efforts.

He was warmly congratulated by his fellow Southeast District I administrators and teachers as well.

SEBD I celebrates Christmas Party in Green Haven

By Gina A. Misiona

Southeast Butuan District 1 had a blissful 2012 year and it was ended with a thanksgiving celebration during their Christmas party last December 21, 2012 in Green Haven at Brgy. Mabuhay, Bayugan City. The Christmas Party gave a relaxing feeling to all the teachers who gone through tough and work-loaded schedules of 2012. The excellent ambiance offered by Green Haven added their unwinding more fulfilling.

AVCES Taekwondo player kicks silver medal

By Gina A. Misiona

AVCES Taekwondo player received silver medal in Category 3 during the Butuan City Division Meet last November 18, 2012.

This fast and strong girl is Joanna Rean V. Saguirel, a grade V pupil in Alviola Village Central Elementary School. She is qualified to fight for the Regional level competition at the City of Cabadbaran on March 1-7, 2013.

The coach, Annaluz V. Saguirel who is also the mother of Joanna talked her daughter’s extra dedication of the sport. Despite of his feminine looks, she was able to survive the trainings and competitions where most girls shun away.

The silver medal received by Joanna gave honour to AVCES family and the entire Southeast District I.

AVCIS holds Early Registration Day

By Gina A. Misiona

Last January 26, 2013, Alviola Village Central Integrated School (AVCIS) successfully conducted the Nationwide Early Registration Day for the school year 2013-2014.

The principal and teachers informed and encouraged the parents and guardians especially to those who have differently able, out of school youth and children with learning difficulties to avail the early registration.

Many parents were encouraged and registered their children in the school. Incoming Kinder, Grade One and High School were on the top of the list in the registration form. The assigned teachers in these grades were excited and challenged to meet the new set of pupils for the next school year.

The Early Registration peacefully ended without any untoward incident.

A construction worker guards over the concrete rubble of a demolished mall building in Cagayan de Oro to prevent scavengers from taking steel bars. Fire gutted the building a few years ago and a new edifice will be built on the same spot for a big grocery outfit.PHOTO BY:GERRY LEE GORIT

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MGB-13 refuses again to enforceorder

vs mining firm

By Vanessa L. Almeda, MindaNews

SURIGAO City – Saying it wanted to clarify some legal issues first, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Caraga Region had again refused to enforce an almost 2-year old temporary environment protection order (TEPO) against a mining company in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Newly-installed MGB Director Roger A. de Dios said, his office will refer to their central office the legal action to take on the order against Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation (MMDC).

On 10 November 2010, the local government of Cantilan filed a petition for injunction at the Regional Trial Court Branch 41 in the same town against MMDC for failure to consult them and the residents, threatening the water source of local communities and the livelihood of fisher folk and farmers, among others.

Judge Alfredo P. Halad granted the petition on the same day, but it was only on May 2011 that the court affirmed its decision.

MMDC and another mining company, Carac-an Development Corporation, are operating within the 43,601-hectare CantilanCarrascal-Madrid Watershed which is proclaimed as a water forest reserve through Presidential Proclamation No. 1747 dated March 2009.

The same watershed is serving at least 3,335 hect-

ares of agricultural lands and 3,346 farmers in these three towns.

Director De Dios said he was not privy to the case as he was new to the post.

He said he will also seek clarification from MGB Director Leo Jasareno on his memorandum to then MGB Regional Director Alilo Ensomo to implement the court order.

Director Jasareno issued the memorandum in keeping with his promise during a hearing called by the House committee on environment and natural resources on Aug. 17, 2011 that he would enforce the court order. Ensomo, however, did not comply saying his office was not a party to the case and there was no direct order from the court to enforce it.

“We will bring this matter back to Manila for their legal opinion,” Director De Dios said.

“In the first place the TEPO is only good for 72 hours,” Jerry Bayana, a staff at MGB 13 said.

Sec. 8 of the Rules and Procedures for Environmental Cases states that

a TEPO is “effective for only 72 hours from date of receipt of the TEPO by the party or person enjoined.”

Howe ver, t he s ame provision adds that “the court shall conduct a summary hearing to determine whether the TEPO may be extended until the termination of the case.”

In a telephone interview the petitioners’ lawyer, Perry Eugenio, said the decision clearly stated that the TEPO would subsist “until it is lifted by the court.”

“De Dios was lying when he said it is just 72 hours because the court clearly stated its position. It is also a lie that they are not party to the case because the court is also clear that all agencies concerned are parties to this, and that includes the MGB. They cannot say they are not part of this,” Eugenio said.

He said no court is presently handling the case after Halad inhibited himself after his son became a lawyer for MMDC. The case was raffled in Tandag, Surigao del Sur and in Surigao City. In both instances, the judges inhibited

themselves, Eugenio said.

He added a letter sent to Supreme Court administrator Justice Midas Marquez had remained unanswered.

Meanwhile, a group said it may file an administrative case against MGB officials if they would still refuse to implement the TEPO. Emma Hotchkiss, chair of the Nagpakabana na Carcanmadcarlanon (Concerned Carcanmadcarlanons) said “filing of cases including before the Ombudsman will surely follow if the MGB will not act within 30 days.”

Carcanmadcarlan stands for five towns in Surigao del Sur namely Carasscal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen and Lanuza.

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R. Falcon of the Diocese of Tandag, Datu “Dagsaan” Jimmy Bat-ao of Cantilan, Almer G. Senados of the local fisher folk group, Chito Trillanes representing Cantilan town and Balaod Mindanaw trooped to the MGB regional office here on January 31 for a dialogue with de Dios.

Hotchkiss said that during the dialogue de Dios used the same argument cited by Ensomo in not enforcing the court order, and told them instead that they can file a case against erring officials.

She said she was exasperated on MGB’s inaction arguing that a court order cannot be ignored “unless a new one is in effect”.

“What are they supposed to be doing? Is this not their job as a government agency to discipline erring mining companies? ” she said in a telephone interview.

Falcon said the TEPO was issued primarily to protect the environment from further destruction pending an investigation

into alleged violations.

“But the MGB spent more than two years doing nothing,” he said.

Hotchkiss said de Dios refused to give her a copy of the ore transport permit (OTP) he issued this year to the mining company even without the permit from the local government concerned.

When she raised her voice and told de Dios that she is entitled to have a copy since she is a party to the case against Marcventures, an MGB staffer offered to give it to her if the LGU would write their office.

Trillanes said “the agency’s arrogance in issuing the OTP despite the mining company’s lack of business permit is an affront to the power of the local government unit.”

A notice posted at the MGB office entrance said business permit obtained from the municipal or provincial government is one of the requirements for the OTP. (Vanessa Almeda/ MindaNews)

BUTUAN City -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod has recently authorized City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr. to enter into and sign a Deed of Donation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) pertaining to the confiscated logs and its proper utilization.

In a press conference, the objectives as well as the terms and conditions indicated in the Deed of Donation were laid down by both parties.

The deed expressly states that donated confiscated logs will be used as construction materials for the construction of the 100 housing units, day-care centers,

waiting sheds, boardwalk at the Freedom Park, and other support facilities. This is in recognition of the exigency of the recurring calamities around Mindanao especially in the Caraga Region where Butuan City lies.

The implementation of a sustained partnership dubbed “Kahoy ng Kalikasan” to proactively work hand in hand for the evacuation and relocation of families living in the identified danger zones of this city, therefore, offering refuge for them when calamity strikes.

The MOU is designed to jointly develop immediate-

DENR donates illegally-cut logs for shelter program

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temporary evacuation centers and formal settlements in various relocation sites.

Vice Mayor Law Fortun said during the press conference that the local government of Butuan led

by Mayor Jun Amante has been very serious in the protection of the environment.

“This is manifested with the continuous apprehension of illegally cut logs in the past months which can now be utilized in the city government’s shelter program," Fortun added.

“We in the Sangguniang Panlung-

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0004-2013 RA No. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA

Date: February 12, 2013

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administration Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that CERILA GALASANAY CABILLON has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of JEMVIE GALASANAY CABILLON at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are RODOLFO GAID CABILLON and CERILA CABASA GALASANAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 6, 2013.

(SGD.) MA. TERESA R. CAYLO

Municipal Civil Registrar

(Signature over printed name of the C/MCR) MDN: FEB. 16 & 23, 2013

sod had always been behind in this endeavor and will continue to pass measures to strengthen our laws in the protection of the environment,” Fortun said. (Junesther Jean S. Iway and Eldie N. David/jdelpf)

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JECYN LIPONHAY GALAMITON has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in his GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JECYN LIPONHAY GALAMITON who was born on JUNE 17, 1990 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are ALFREDO GALAMITON and DELIA LIPONHAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 15, 2013.

(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA

Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: FEB. 9 & 16, 2013

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

OLIVIA GALABO VIRTUCIO, Civil Case No. 2013-006 Petitioner

-versus- FOR: JUDICIAL DECREE OF DIVORCE ALBERTO N. VIRTUCIO, JR. Respondent, x---------------------------------------/ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALBERTO N. VIRTUCIO, JR.

C/O ALBERTO “BERTTNG” VIRTUCIO, SR.

Tal-ot, Barili, Cebu GREETINGS:

You are hereby required to appear or file within ten (10) days from the date of publication of this summons/notice, either personally or through counsel with this Court at 2nd Floor, Nancy Ali Building, Camague Highway, Tom as Cabili, Iligan City (infront of Seal Oil Gas Station). Your answer-/comment to the petition filed by your wife (Olivia Galabo Virtucio) which in substance he prays for a grant to enter into a subsequent marriage.

You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer/comment upon the petitioner’s address c/o Atty. Hernan R. Tabalba, Tibanga Highway, Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated Match 12, 2002 to observe restraint in tiling a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers.

Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered.

Iligan City, February 5, 2013.

FARSHAD ALAM RATAG. Respondent.

X----------------------------------/

GENEVIEVE S. GANTES.

Petitioner, Civil Case No. 2013-010

- Versus - For: Divorce by Faskh

(Judicial Decree of Divorce) FARZHAD ALAM RATAG. Respondent.

X----------------------------------/ SUMMONSBY PUBLICATION

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARP A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District lligan City OLIVIA GALABO VIRTUCIO, Petitioner

-versus-

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

WHEREAS, on February 7, 2013, this Court issued an order directing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publications upon respondent FARZHAD A.LAM RATAG in a newspaper of general circulation in this city, one a week for 3 consecutive weeks at the expense of herein petitioner;

WHEREAS both parties are Muslims and husband and wife married on August 18, 2011 at Abu Dhabi U.E.A. which marriage was duly registered at Philippine Embassy Abu Dhabi. U. E. A.

WHEREAS, petitioner filed this petition against the respondent for violation of Art 52 of P. D. 1083 or the Muslim Code;

WHEREAS, That respondent in the late 2012 separated from the Petitioner and right from that time no communication whatsoever took place between them and hence, the herein petitioner is compelled to pursue divorce against him, and since then no support is given by the former to the latter.

NOW, THEREFORE, you respondent FARZHAD ALAM RATAG is hereby summoned and required to file with this Court within 15 days from the last date of the Publication of this summons, your comment/answer to the petition furnish copy to the Petitioner care of Atty. Eutiquio M. Fudolin, Jr., No. 2 Jasmin San Sebastian Street, Bacolod City

You are reminded of IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restrained in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answer/comment. Should you fail to answer/comment to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidences ex-parte upon which judgment shall be rendered on the same petition.

Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. February 8, 2013.

NASRODING A. ALI

Clerk of Court MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARFA CIRCUIT COURT 4sh Shari’a Judicial District lligan City IN THE MATTFR OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE ANT) REG ISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES DANILO S. ALBERCA AND LEA P. BOLANDO-ALBERCA,

IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES NEMESIO B. TANTAN AND HANNAH I. AGUILAR,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-013

NEMESIO B. TANTAN AND HANNAH T. AGUILAR,

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

DANILO S. ALBERCA AND LEA P BOLANDO-ALBERCA, Petitioners, x-----------------------------------------------------------------------/

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

ORDER

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

That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under Civil rites on December 1, 2005 at Kidapawan 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 Iligan City c/o Atty. Paul Zaide, 2nd floor, Pafs Mejia Bldg., Roxas Avenue, lligan City.

Thai 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 five (5) years now, since early part of 2008 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 1, 2005 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 February 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDRRFD.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 7th day of February, 2013.

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

That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under civil rites on May 18, 1996 at Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 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 Iligan City or c/o Zaide Law Office, 2nd floor, Pafs Mejia Bldg., Roxas Avenue, Iligan City.

That 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 many years already, 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 severing their marriage bond on May 18, 1996 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 February 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of February, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

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 SHARTA CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES NEMENCIO S. DIMAPILIS AND URIFICATION D. BUNAYOG,

ORDER

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

That petitioners are husband and wife, respectively, in a marriage performed under civil rites on June 8, 1978 at Corpus Christi, Tubod, 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 Sabang, Magallanes, Cavite and Tambis St., Bara-as, Iligan City respectively.

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for many years already 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 severing their marriage bond on June 8, 1978, 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 February 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of February, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-011

JUNERICK D. TARROZA AND AMELITA B. ENOC, Petitioners.

X--------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this 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 May 15, 2003 at Tipanoy. lligan City, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court both of them can be served with summons and notices at Tipanoy, lligan City.

That said marriage did not last long, due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for many years already, 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 May 15, 2003, 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 February 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of lligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 30th day of January, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

IN RF PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES DIONISIO Y TIPON AND EUNICE O. EUGENIO-TIPON,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-009

DIONISIO Y. TIPON AND EUNICE O. EUGENIO-TIPON

Petitioners X-------------------------------------------------/

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES FERNANDO Y. LUCAS AND ELAINE H. GALBO,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-012

FERNANDO Y. LUCAS AND ELAINE H. GALBO Petitioners X--------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court is verified Joint Petition for die 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 March 18. 1997 at Valencia, Bukidnon, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were Registered with this court, both of them can be sewed with summons and notices at do 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 more than ten (12) years now since early part of 2003. 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 March 18,1997, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital biff den; 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 February 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDFRED.

Iligan City Philippines, this 23rd day of January, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb. 2, 9 & 16

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-014

NEMENCIO S. DIMAPILIS AND PURIFICATION D. BUNAYOG.

Petitioners X-----------------------------------------/

ORDER

IN RE JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BET WEEN SPOUSES JUNERICK D. TARROZA AND AMELITA B. ENOC,

On February 1, 2013, this Court received petitioner’s Urgent Ex-parte Motion (for leave of court to effect service of Summons/Notice by Publication), praying therein that an order be issued allowing the petitioner to effect service of summons/notice by publication to respondent ALBERTO N. VIRTUCIO, JR., pursuant to the Rules of Court being suppletory to the Special procedures in Shari’a Courts, in view of the failure of the process server of this Court to effect personal service of summons/notice on the ground that said respondent is no longer residing in the address mentioned in the petition and his whereabouts is not known to the community in Tal-ot, Barili, Cebu, if ever he transferred his residence.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, petitioner’s Urgent Ex-parte Motion for Leave of Court to effect service of summons by publication to respondent (petitioner’s- husband ALBERTO N. VIRTUCIO, JR.), is hereby granted Thus, petitioner is allowed to cause the service of summons/ notice to his said wife by publication in any local newspapers of general circulation, of this order and the summons/notice in which case petitioner shall send a copy of this Order, the summons/ notice and the petition by registered mail to the last known address of the said respondent, and is directed to show proofs thereof.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, February 5, 2013.

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

CIVIL CASE NO. 2013-015

FOR: JUDICIAL DECREE OF DIVORCE

ORDER

GREETINGS:

ORDER

Civil Case No. 2013-006

ALBERTO N. VIRTUCIO, JR. Respondent, x--------------------------------------/

TO FARZHAD ALAM RATAG Jolo, Sulo

On January 23, 2013 acting on the Petitioner’s urgent Ex-parte Motion for Leave of Court to effect service of summons by publication therein that an order be issued allowing the petitioner to effect service of summons by publication to respondent FARZHAD ALAM RATAG. pursuant to the Rules of Court being suppletory to the Special Rules of Procedures in Sharia Courts, in view of the failure of the Process Server of this Court to effect personal service of summons on the ground that said respondent is not anymore residing in the given address, nor anybody residing in the address mentioned in the petition is his whereabouts if ever he transferred his residence.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, petitioner’s urgent ex-parte motion for leave of court to effect service of summons by publication to respondent, FARZHAD ALAM RATAG, is hereby granted Thus, petitioner is allowed to cause the service of summons to said respondent by publication, in any newspapers of general circulation in three (3) consecutive weeks, at the expense of the petitioner, of this order, and the summons/notice in which case petitioner shall send a copy of this Order, the summons/notice and the petition by registered mail to the last known address of the said respondent, and is directed to show proofs thereof.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, February 7, 2013.

NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court

MDN: Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2013

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

GENEVIEVE S. GANTFS,

Petitioner, Civil Case No.2013-010

For: “Divorce by Faskh”

- Versus - (Judicial Decree of Divorce).

MDN: Feb. 2, 9 & 16

Republic of the Philippines FOURTH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

ORDER

Before this court is verified 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 September 25. 2010 a! 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 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 many years already 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 severing their marriage bond on September 25, 2010, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burden; reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this joint petition to be sufficient Inform and substance set the initial hearing of this case on February 21, 2013 at 9:00 a m. at which time, date and place, any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan one week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 31st day of January, 2013.

HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb. 2, 9 & 16

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that latest, expensive toy for our children, sooner or later they go back to simple homemade fun.

We just can’t bribe our kids by buying our way out of our responsibility as their Mom and Dad. Giving our chi ldren money, toys, even the best schools and privileges, is never a true substitute for giving them our time.

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That’s what the richest, happiest memories are made of ! So even if we work at a job every day, we can still fill many of our evenings and weekends with fun, simple things to do as a family.

If you’ve forgotten to have fun with your kids daily, won’t you ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for failing to give your children the time and love they need? Then ask Jesus to take full control of your heart, so you can start changing to become the father or mother your kids need every day.

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children bread, so God has promised to give us “good gifts” when we ask Him. The Lord reveals to us through His Word, the Bible, that we can be of good “cheer,” that we can rejoice in our problems because God will use them to our benefit.

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We must not let Satan deceive us into thinking

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Casting cares and anxieties to God

WE often become discouraged in life’s cares. But the word of God teaches us to “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall” (Psalm 55:22), and “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

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INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Sino ang marunong at may pang-unawa sa inyo?

Ipakita ninyo ito sa pamamagitan ng mabuting buhay, ng mga pagkilos ng buong pagpapakumbaba, na nakabatay sa karunungan…”

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-ooo ANG TRAHEDYA SA MIRIAM-PING WORD WAR: Ang tunay na trahedya sa nagaganap na bangayan nina Sen. Panfilo Lacson at Sen. Miriam Santiago ay ito: bagamat pareho silang nakakaalam ng mga korapsiyong ginagawa ng isa’t isa at maging ng iba pang mga mambabatas, pareho silang nagsara ng kanilang mga mata at nagtikom ng kanilang mga bibig, kahit na sa kanilang katayuan bilang mga matataas na opisyales ng gobyerno, kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin ang maglabas ng mga nagaganap na kriminalidad, kahit na ng kanilang mga kasama.

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Kakampi mo ang batas Atty. Batas Mauricio tiwaling gawa, sina Lacson at Santiago sa ngayon, dahil nag-aaway nga silang dalawa. Ibinabando nila ang kani-kanilang mga kabulukan, kumbaga, dahil nagsisiwalat din ang bawat isa sa kanila ng kani-kaniyang kasamaan. Maliwanag kung ganon na ang mga pagbubunyag na ito ay batay lamang sa kanilang mga personal na interest.

Pinatutunayan nito, minsan pa, na ang mga taong inihalal natin sa Senado---at maging sa iba pang matataas na posisyon sa gobyerno--ay walang iniisip kundi ang interest ng kanilang mga sarili, ng kanilang mga pamilya, at ng kanilang mga katayuan bilang mga politiko. Ni hindi sila nag-

iisip para sa bayan at sa sambayanan, at ipinakikita nilang wala silang pakialam kung mapunta man sa mga aso ang pamahalaan, dahil na rin sa pagiging asal-aso ng marami sa kanila.

-ooo WALA NG NANINIWALA KAY PING AT MIRIAM: Ang isa pang nakakapanlumong traheda sa lahat ng ito ay ang katotohanang wala ng gustong maniwala pa sa ibinabatong akusasyon sa isa’t isa nina Miriam at Ping. Ang bawat akusasyon nila sa ngayon ay itinuturing na lamang ng maraming tao na di kapani-paniwala at kaduda-duda, sapagkat para sa sambayanan, gantihan na lamang naman ang nangyayari sa mga senador

na nagbabangayan.

Pero, maliwanag na sa batuhan ng putik na ito, ang publiko ang siyang nagkakamit ng tunay na biyaya, sapagkat ang mga impormasyon sa kabulukan ng mga opisyales na ito na dati ay hindi nabubunyag o nalalaman ng mga mamamayan ay nailalantad na sa ngayon, daan upang ang lahat ay mabigyan ng kakayahang husgahan ang tunay na karakter ng mga pulitiko.

Ke aminin man ni Miriam at ni Ping o hindi, o ke ito ay naiintindihan nila ng lubusan o hindi, ang kanilang pagbabatuhan ng akusasyon, sa publiko pa mandin, ay sumisira ng lubos sa kanilang dalawa. At ang kanilang pamamaraan sa batuhang ito---na dinadaan nila sa pagbabanta ng mas maraming pagbubunyag kung hindi titigil ang bawat isa sa kanila sa kanilang mga pagsisiwalat---ay tunay namang kasuka-suka na para sa maraming Pilipino.

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"The law wants to prevent incidents such as the one involving Baran from happening again. Just like any other ordinary employee or worker, household helpers also have rights which should be protected," said Ejercito Estrada.

He noted that Article II, Section 5 of Republic Act 10361 or "An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers" stipulates that "the employer or any member of the household shall not subject a domestic worker or 'kasambahay' to any kind of abuse nor inflict any form of physical violence or ha-

rassment or any act tending to degrade the dignity of a domestic worker."

The law also calls upon the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to ensure the protection of domestic workers hired through private employment agencies.

JV GRATEFUL FOR SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR HIS SENATORIAL BID SAN Juan Rep. JV Ejercito Estrada expressed gratitude to the public after the latest Pulse Asia survey revealed that voters continue to strongly support his Senatorial bid.

Pulse Asia released today (February 8) its January 2013 Pre-Election Survey fielded from January 1930, 2013. Ejercito Estrada

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on February 12 as he wants to personally thank Filipinos who have been supportive of his senatorial bid.

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at the world-class Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club here in Cagayan de Oro. Gorospe told media practitioners during the press conference yesterday at the Pueblo de Oro Country Club that aside from the golfers who came from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Gensan, foreign golfers from United States, Australia, Korea and Japan were among those who will be playing in the sprawling 7,000 meters golf course here at Upper Balulang.

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placed 5th among the 33 senatorial candidates and was favored by 43.5 percent of the survey respondents.

In the January 2013 PreElection Survey on voters’ Senatorial preferences conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS), the San Juan solon ranked 4th and was favored by 53 percent of respondents.

Description: https://mail. google.com/mail/ca/images/ cleardot.gif “The January pre-election surveys affirm the public’s continuous support for my candidacy. For that, I am very grateful,” said Ejercito Estrada.

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go to the establishment of a training center at Idahag Relocation Site, which houses 1,700 households displaced

by Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011, Marillo Paano, club president, announced at the press conference.

Nissan Universal Motors Corporation and Nissan Cagayan de Oro will be giving away brand new Navara pick-up to the first holein-one winner. Organizing Rotarians, for their part, will give away P100,000 to other hole-in-one winners in three par 3 holes.

“It’s time to give back to Cagayan de Oro what it has given to Nissan, especially if it is intended for Sendong victims,” Jeff Rolida, head of Nissan Cagayan de Oro, said, referring to the success in sales of Nissan here in the city.

Justine Sugay, Brand Assistant Manager of Nissan Universal Motors Corporation, said Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oo can expect future partnerships with the success of the golfing event and due to its purpose of helping people improve their livelihood, “because better living conditions is good for business ventures like Nissan’s,” Sugay said.

Other prizes and awards include for those with the lowest gross and lowest net (36 holes); Class Champions and Runners-up for Class A, B, C and D (18 holes) and also to the Ladies Champion.

Also at the press conference were former mayor Tinnex Jaraula, chairman of Rotary Foundation, and Boyet Lamas, representing the Sedong victims at Indahag.

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man rights work in different parts of Mindanao is commendable,” he said.

Alamia is the former program manager and one of the founders of Nisa Ul-Haqq Fi Bangsamoro (Women for Justice in the Bangsamoro), a human rights group based in Mindanao who actively engage in women issues and rights advocacy with particular reference on Islamic views.

She was also a program coordinator and board secretary of the Bangsamoro

Lawyer’s Network (BLN), a member of the Mindanao Human Rights Action Center (MinHRAC).

Human rights cases in ARMM spring mainly from the on and off armed conflicts and prevalence of several armed groups in the region.

Alamia said women empowerment and gender issues will be among the RHRC’s top agenda.

She is joined in the RHRC by fellow lawyer Alikhan Abuat, who took oath on the same day as a commissioner. (ARMMCommGroup/PIA10)

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from page 6 -ooo “DILA, SUMISIRA S BUONG KATAWAN”: Dahil sa mga kaganapang ito, nais kong ilabas dito ang babala ng Bibliya, sa kanyang Santiago 3, kung hindi natin rerendahan ang ating mga dila. Ito po ang nakasulat doon: “… ang dila ay isang maliit na bahagi ng katawan, subalit malaki ang kanyang kayabangan. Isipin natin, ang isang madawag na kagubatan ay nasusunog dahil lamang sa maliit na ningas ng apoy. Ang dila man ay isa ding apoy, isang mundo ng kasamaan sa hanay ng iba pang mga bahagi ng katawan.

“Sinisira nito ang buong katawan, isinusubo nito sa apoy ang buhay ng isang tao, at ito mismo ay sinusunog sa apoy ng impiyerno. Ang lahat ng hayop, ibon at mga nilalang sa dagat, ay napapaamo ng tao, ngunint wala pang tao ang nakakapag-amo ng kanyang dila. Ito ay walang kapagurang kasamaan, puno ng nakamamatay na lason.

“Sa ating mga dila, pinupuri natin ang Panginoon at Ama, at ginagamit din natin ito upang sumpain ang ating kapwa, na nilalang ayon sa wangis ng Diyos. Mula sa iisang labi ay lumalabas ang papuri at sumpa. Mga kapatid, hindi ito karapat-dapat. Maaari bang ang sariwang tubig at ang tubigalat ay umagos mula sa iisang daluyan? Mga kapatid, ang igos ba ay makakapagbunga ng olibo o ang ubasan ng igos? Ganundin, ang daluyan ng asin ay di makakapagbigay ng sariwang tubig.”

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SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Camiguin

MANAGEMENT ZONE. It is a relatively homogeneous unit of land, identifiable, locatable and whose inherent characteristics dictates that the response or effects of management will be relatively the same for all hectares within the area considering each suitable management prescription and the stated decision variables.

(DENR Circular No. 93-04) MINERAL RESOURCES. Any concentration of metallic and non-metallic minerals/rocks.

MINERALS. The naturally occurring inorganic substance in solid, gas, liquid or any intermediate state, including energy materials such as coal, petroleum, natural and radioactive materials and geothermal energy.

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON JANUARY 30, 2013 AT THE SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN.

PRESENT:

Hon. Leo Gales Lasacar - Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding

Hon. Jesus Diolanto Pacuribot - Provincial Board Member

Hon. Virgilio Fajardo Lacerna - Provincial Board Member

Hon. Periolo Torayno Banaag - Provincial Board Member

Hon. Jose Cultura Ladao - Provincial Board Member

Hon. Raquel Bacasnot Ranara - Provincial Board Member; PCL President

Hon. Ana Victoria Olaer Uayan - Provincial Board Member; PPSK President

Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo

- Provincial Board Member; FABC President

ON LEAVE: Hon. Hermogenes Boholano Lobido - Provincial Board Member =============================================================== PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 THE ENVIRONMENT CODE OF THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin: CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I - TITLE, POLICIES, PRINCIPLES AND TERMINOLOGIES

MINING OPERATION. The mining activities involving exploration, feasibility, development, utilization and processing.

MUNICIPAL WATERS. These are streams, inland bodies of water and tidal waters within the municipality which are not included within the protected areas as defined under Republic Act No. 7586. (The NIPAS Law) NATURALLY GROWING TREES. Trees that grow naturally in any area (forest or private land) without human intervention.

NCIP. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.

OPEN DUMPS. The disposal areas wherein the solid wastes are indiscriminately thrown or disposed of without due planning and consideration for environmental and health standards.

OPEN-PIT MINING. A surface mining operation in which blocks of earth are dug from the surface to extract the ore contained therein. Open-pit mining also refers to a method of extracting rock or minerals from the earth by their removal from an open pit or burrow. The term is used to differentiate this form of mining from extractive methods that require tunneling into the earth.

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES. Those substances that significantly deplete or otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects on human health and environment such as, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons and the like.

POLLUTION. An addition of a chemical, physical or biological agent into the air, water or soil in an amount or rate that threatens human health, wildlife, plants or disrupt the orderly functioning of the environment; a contamination.

PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE. The 1990 Bergen Declaration which declares: “In order to achieve sustainable development, politics must be based on the Precautionary Principle. Environmental measures must anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental degradation. Where there are threats of serious and irreversible damage, lack of scientific certainty, should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation”.

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Code shall also be known and cited as the “CAMIGUIN ENVIRONMENT CODE OF 2011”.

PRODUCTION FOREST. It refers to forestlands designated as such for the sustainable production of timber and/or non-wood forest products. (DAO 99-53)

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Pursuant to the powers granted by the 1987 Constitution, and in conjunction with the General Welfare Clause of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, it is hereby declared the policy of the Provincial Government of Camiguin to fully exercise genuine and meaningful local autonomy as an effective partner of the national government, its people and the civil society in the enhancement of the rights of the people to a balance and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

PROTECTION FOREST. It refers to forestlands not the subject of commercial or industrial activities that include all areas under NIPAS and such other areas the DENR Secretary may designate. (DAO 99-53)

SECTION 3. GENERAL OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The formulation and implementation of policies and measures for the protection of the environment, sustainable utilization of the natural resources, and the promotion of healthful ecology, shall be guided by the following general operative principles: a.

A local network that will promote and sustain relevant, efficient strategies and modern technologies for the protection of the environment and natural resources, primarily in the areas of research and management, shall be developed and enhanced; b.

There shall be formulated relevant and effective policies and strategies that will ensure proper implementation of environmental programs and projects as well as the strict enforcement of pertinent laws, rules and regulations; c.

An accountable, efficient and dynamic organizational structure and operating mechanism shall be established that will plan, implement, direct, assist, coordinate, monitor and/or evaluate all environmental laws, policies, programs and projects in Camiguin; d.

The vesting of duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of personnel shall be accompanied with the provision for reasonably adequate resources to enable them to discharge their powers and functions; e.

The local government units and non-government organizations within the territorial jurisdiction of Camiguin may group themselves for purposes most beneficial to them and their respective constituencies; f.

There shall be institutional mechanisms that will sustain or reinforce the implementation of this CODE, pertinent existing laws and issuances and promote proper and mutual consultation with the people on matters involving the utilization, development and conservation of natural resources; g.

The promotion, development and protection of human resources shall be the paramount consideration in the formulation and implementation of all environmental programs and activities; and h.

Adherence to the basic fundamentals of co-management approach allowing multi-sectoral participation in the discussion and resolution of environmental issues.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. As used in this Code, the following terms shall mean or be construed as follows: AFFECTED COMMUNITIES. The communities, regardless of proximity to the project site, where the existing or the potential adverse impact of a project affects said communities.

AGRICULTURAL WASTES. The wastes generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farms or fields.

AQUATIC RESOURCES. These include fish, all other aquatic flora and fauna and other living resources of the aquatic environment, including salt and corals.

BIODIVERSITY. A variety of life formed and found on earth; comprises all living things and the genes they contain, the ecosystem they build and the way they live and interact together.

BIOPIRACY. Refers to the transfer of biological wealth and knowledge from indigenous communities to transnational corporations for the manufacture of commercial products with or without inadequate remuneration or acknowledgement of traditional users of the resources, such as the patenting of biological organisms.

BUFFER ZONES. Identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of Republic Act No. 7586 that need special development control to avoid or minimize harm to the protected area.

CADC . Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim CADT. Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title CALT. Certificate of Ancestral Land Title

CARRYING CAPACITY. A capacity of natural and human environments to accommodate and absorb change without experiencing conditions of instability and attendant degradation.

CO-MANAGEMENT. A collaborative or joint management by two or more social actions. All actions negotiate a fair share of functions and responsibilities for a given development interest. It is a sharing of responsibilities, accountabilities and benefits achieved as result of an integrated and coordinated actions.

CRES. Conservation of Rare and Endangered Species.

CRITICAL WATERSHED. A drainage area for a river/creek system supporting existing and proposed hydro-electric power and irrigation works needing immediate rehabilitation as it is being subjected to widespread denudation that cause erosion and flood.

CULTIVAR. A plant variety developed from a natural specie and maintained through cultivation.

“DE FACTO” OPEN ACCESS. A condition resulting from the inability of a resource owner or manager, such as the State, in the case of marine resource, to enforce its ownership and authority by way of effectively excluding or regulating non- owners from the use thereof, thereby rending the utilization of the resource under open and unregulated conditions as if there is no owner or manager. The failure of regulatory control by resource owners or managers inevitably result in the destruction of the resources and the overall losses in public welfare. In the case of marine resource, “de facto” open access conditions lead to the eventual decline in marine productivity, particularly fish catches in the municipal waters.

DESIGNATED NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS. Area that does not meet one or more of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the criteria pollutants designated in the Clean Air Act. DIPTEROCARP FOREST . A forest dominated by tree species with “two winged” seed that can reach a height of over 20 feet, such as red lawaan, tanguile, white lawaan, bagtikan, mayapis of Philippine mahogany group, apitong and yakal.

DISTRIBUTION UTILITY. Any electric cooperative, private corporation, government-owned utility or existing local government unit with franchise to operate a distribution system.

QUARRY RESOURCES. Any common rock or other mineral substances as the Director of Mines and Geosciences Bureau may declare as quarry resources, such as, andesite, basalt, conglomerate, coral sand, diatomaceous earth, diorite, decorative stones, gabbro, granite, limestone, marble, marl, red burning clays for potteries and bricks, rhyolite, rock phosphate, sandstone, serpentine, shale, tuff, volcanic glass, provided, that such quarry resources do not contain metals or metallic constituents and/or other valuable minerals in economically workable quantities. Non-metallic minerals such as kaolin, feldspar, bull quartz or silica, sand and pebbles, bentonite, talc, asbestos, barite, gypsum, bauxite, magnetite, dolomite, mica, precious and semi-precious stones and other non-metallic minerals that may later be discovered and which the Director of Mines declares the same to be or economically workable quantities shall not be classified under the category of a quarry resource.

QUARRYING. A process of extracting, removing and disposing quarry resources found on or underneath the surface of private or public land.

RATIONALIZATION. It refers to the action of an organization of a business or industry using scientific business management principles and simplified procedures to obtain greater efficiency of operation.

RECREATION FOREST. A track of public lands, forested or non-forested, which may contain production and protection forests, developed for additional or for the primary purpose of providing non-destructive recreational pursuits.

RECEIVING WATER BODY. A river, ocean, stream, spring or other watercourse into which wastewater or treated effluent is discharged.

REPLEVIN. An action to recover possession of movable property.

RICH. Rescue Important Conservation Hotspots.

SANITARY LANDFILL. A waste disposal site designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that exerts engineering control over significant potential environmental impacts arising from the development and operation of the facility.

SANITARY TOILETS. Comfort rooms with septic tank.

SMALL-SCALE MINING. A single unit mining operation having an annual production not exceeding 50,000 metric tons of run-off-mine ore with the following requisites: (1) the working area is artisanal, either open cast or shallow underground mining, without the use of sophisticated mining equipment; (2) minimal investment on infrastructures and processing plant; and (3) heavy reliance on manual labor.

SEWAGE. It means water-borne human or animal wastes, excluding oil or oil wastes, removed from residences, buildings, institutions, industrial and commercial establishments together with such groundwater, surface water and storm water as maybe present including such waste from vessels, offshore structures, other receptacles intended to receive or retain wastes, or other places or the combination thereof. (RA 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY. The acceptability of a project by affected communities based on timely and informed participation in the EIA process particularly with regard to environmental impacts that are of their concern. (DAO 03-30) SOLID WASTE. It means all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and, other non-hazardous/non-toxic solid waste.

STAKEHOLDERS. These are individuals, groups or communities, institutions and entities who are directly or indirectly affected by any undertaking or activity.

STRICT PROTECTION ZONE. An area possessing some outstanding ecosystem, features and/or species of flora and fauna of national scientific importance maintained to protect nature and maintain processes in an undisturbed state in order to have ecologically representative examples of natural environment available for scientific study, environmental monitoring, education, and for the maintenance of genetic resources in a dynamic and evolutionary state.

SUBSISTENCE FISHING. Refers to the taking of fish through hook and line by municipal fisherfolks, using fishing vessels less than three gross tons, or fishing not requiring the use of fishing vessels. (Joint DENR-DA-DILG-DND Memorandum Order No. 2000-01) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. The harmonious integration of sound and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion/harmony and ecological integrity to ensure that development is a life-enhancing process for human beings for the present and future generations.

USUFRUCT PERMIT. It gives a right to enjoy the property of another with the obligation of preserving its form and substance, unless the title constituting it or the law otherwise provides. (Civil Code) TREATED LIQUID WASTE. It is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and household sewage, both runoff (effluents) and domestic. It includes physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove physical, chemical and biological contaminants. Its objective is to produce an environmentally-safe fluid waste stream (or treated effluent).

WATERSHED. It refers to a land area drained by a stream or a fixed body of water and its tributaries having common outlet for surface run-off which filters pollutants along the way and provide water to households, farms and industries. It also refers to the esoteric basin, barrel catching precipitation that falls on land and channeling the same to streams, rivers, aquifer and lakes. (Based on PD 705) WATERSHED MANAGEMENT. It shall mean as the process of guiding and organizing the management of land and other resources used to provide desired goods and services, without adversely affecting soil and water resources.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. An area which assures the natural conditions necessary to protect nationally significant species, groups of species, biotic communities or physical features of the environment where these may require specific human manipulation for their perpetuation.

ARTICLE II - MANDATE AND OBJECTIVES

ECOSYSTEM. An ecological community considered as a unit that consists of non-living factors and its environment.

ECO-TOURISM. A form of sustainable tourism aimed to converse and promote the sustainable use of biological and cultural biodiversity, that facilitates income generation, provides job and business opportunities and shares its benefits equitably with local communities and indigenous people by obtaining their informed consent and full participation in planning and management of ecotourism in a protected area.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (EIAS). A process which consists of identifying and predicting impacts of proposed projects and programs in the biophysical environment and on man’s health and well being. (DAO 03-30) ENDEMIC. A situation peculiar to a particular locality.

ENDANGERED SPECIES. Threatened or vanishing species of flora and fauna.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC). A document issued by the DENR certifying that the project under consideration will not bring about an unacceptable environmental impact and that the proponent has complied with the requirements of the environmental impact statement system.

SECTION 5. MANDATE. Pursuant to Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the Provincial Government of Camiguin “shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare of its constituents as enshrined in the 1987 Constitution.” Within its territorial jurisdiction, the Provincial Government shall ensure and support among other things; programs, policies and measures geared towards the promotion of health and safety, the enhancement of the people’s lives in a balanced ecology, the encouragement and development of appropriate environment-friendly technologies, improvement of public morals and social justice and the preservation of the comfort and convenience of its inhabitants.

SECTION 6. OBJECTIVES. This Code is promulgated to provide the Provincial Government of Camiguin policy direction in the planning and execution of programs and strategies that will: a.

Ensure ecologically sound and sustainable development through collaborative efforts of concerned government agencies, non-government agencies, business communities and other concerned sectors; b.

Establish policies and mechanisms for the protection, preservation and management of the province natural resources and environment; and c.

Ensure strict enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies and issuances; and consider socio-cultural interests and strengthen people’s participation.

ENVIRONMENTAL GUARANTEE FUND (EGF). A fund to be set up by a project proponent which shall be readily accessible and disbursable for the immediate clean-up or rehabilitation of areas affected by damages in the environment and the resulting deterioration of environmental quality as a direct consequences of a project’s construction, operation or abandonment. It shall likewise be used to compensate parties and communities affected by the negative impacts of the project, and to fund community-based environment related projects including, but not limited to, information, education and emergency preparedness programs. (DAO 03-30) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA). A process that involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project (including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment. It also includes designing appropriate preventive mitigation and enhancement measures and addressing these consequences to protect the environment and the community’s welfare. The process is undertaken by, among others, the project proponent and/or EIA Consultant, EMB, a Review Committee, affected communities and other stakeholders. (DAO 03-30)

CHAPTER II - NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ARTICLE I - FOREST RESOURCES SECTION 7. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their respective mandates, the local government units shall: A.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS). A document of studies on the environmental impacts of a project including the discussions on direct and indirect consequences upon human welfare and ecological and environmental integrity. The EIS may vary from project to project but shall contain in every case all relevant information and details about the proposed project or undertaking, including the environmental impacts of the projects and the appropriate mitigating and enhancement measures. (RA 7942) ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA (ECA). Refers to an area that is environmentally sensitive and is listed under Presidential Proclamation No. 2146, series of 1981, as well as other areas which the President of the Philippines may proclaim as environmentally critical in accordance with Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 1586.

Provincial Government of Camiguin shall: 1.

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FISH SANCTUARIES. A natural area where fish are hatched, bred and protected until they are fully grown.

Enforce forestry laws pertaining to illegal logging, unlawful occupation and destruction of forest lands; Apprehend violators of forest laws, rules and regulations and assist in the preparation and filing of criminal complaint in the Office of the Prosecutor; Assist in the confiscation, forfeiture and disposition of illegally cut and transported conveyed forest products, conveyances, equipment and other implements used in the commission of offenses penalized under existing laws; 4.

Establish Integrated Social Forestry, Communal Forests and watersheds or sub-watersheds; 5.

Participate in the inventory of forest products and issue clearance for the establishment of wood processing and treatment plants prior to the approval of DENR for utilization and disposition; and 6.

Issue clearance and monitor activities to see to it that laws, rules and regulations on wood processing and treatment of plants, logs and lumber and furniture shops operation are complied with by the permittees.

Municipal Governments shall: 1.

FISHERFOLKS COOPERATIVE. An organized group, association, federation, alliance of an institution or fisher folks which has at least fifteen members, a set of officers, a constitution and by-laws, an organizational structure and a program of action, registered with the Cooperative Development Authority.

FISHERIES. All activities relating to the business of fishing, culturing, processing, marketing, developing and managing of aquatic resources and fishery areas, with the privilege to fish or take aquatic resource thereof.

GRAVEL. Particles of rock ranging size from 0.08 inch to 1 inch in diameter.

GENETIC ENGINEERING. It shall be understood as the introduction of genes by laboratory techniques. (RA 9168 or the Philippine Plant Variety Protection Act of 2002)

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GREENBELT. A belt of parkways, parks, or farmlands that encircle a community.

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HAZARDOUS WASTES. The combination of wastes which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may pose a substantial or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise mismanaged.

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ILLEGAL LOGGING . The cutting, removing, collecting, gathering, possessing and the transporting of forest products without license or permit issued by proper authorities. (PD 705)

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INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER (IPP). An existing private power generating entity not owned by the National Power Corporation.

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INLAND FRESHWATER FISHERY. A freshwater fishery and brackish water fishpond.

IN-PLACE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The technique used in utilizing the capacity of resources including manpower existing in the place covered by management.

KAINGIN. The clearing of a tract of land through the cutting/slashing/burning of trees, bushes and other plants, as in a forest, so that the area being cleared will be utilized for the planting of crops.

C.

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Implement the following projects, programs and activities: a.

Integrated social forestry programs and similar projects pursuant to Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7160, except those located in protected areas and critical watersheds; b.

Regular reforestation projects, including those located in protected and critical watershed areas; c.

Community-based contract reforestation projects and other similar projects subject to policies and procedures prescribed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; d.

Forest Land Management Agreement and/or Community-Based Forest Management Agreement in accordance with the policies promulgated by the DENR; and e.

Rules and Regulations pursuant to Section 12 of Executive Order No. 263, and other DENR guidelines.

Establish and maintain communal forests with an area not exceeding fifty square kilometers, pursuant to Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7160; provided, that the concerned local government unit shall endeavor to convert into a community based forestry projects; Establish a locally-based forest management program considering the model established which is operationally known as the Barangay Forest Protection and Management Scheme, a project under the Provincial Co-Management Model; Manage, protect, rehabilitate and maintain small watersheds which are sources of local water supply as identified or to be identified by the DENR and/ or the LGU concerned; Establish, protect and maintain tree parks, greenbelts, pursuant to Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7160 and other tourism related areas identified and delineated by the DENR and/or LGU, except those within protected areas, and collect fees for services rendered and the use of facilities established therein; Regulate extraction, utilization and introduction of flora and fauna outside the National Integrated Protected Areas (NIPAs), including industries and businesses engaged in their propagation and development, such as orchidaria and nurseries, as well as exportation and importation of the same; Provided, that such businesses and industries are registered with the DENR for monitoring purposes; Implement the Rehabilitation in Conservation Hotspots (RICH) and Conservation of Rare and Endangered Species (CRES) activities in areas identified and delineated by the DENR and/or by LGU concerned, except within the protected areas; and Implement Soil Resource and Conservation Projects.

Barangay Governments shall:

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SECTION 24. REHABILITATION. Environmentally damaged or degraded portions of areas subjected to quarrying and mining shall be immediately rehabilitated by the proponent during or upon completion of operations. Said rehabilitation program shall be included in the program of work to be submitted while securing the permit for the operation. (Revised based on Section 19 of RA 7942)

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Protect and manage remaining forest pockets; Establish community-based nurseries; Create Barangay Forest Protection and Management Committee (BFPMC) unit through a Barangay Resolution and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) headed by the Barangay Chairman with the following members from the People’s Organization (PO), Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR), Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU), Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) and National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), if Indigenous People (IP) are involved; and Tribal Council, if the same is present in the area; Pass ordinances on Barangay Forest Protection; Implement tree planting activities; Monitor projects on the ground.

SECTION 8. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The Forest Resources Management initiatives stipulated in this Code shall be consistent with the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

The right of the future generation to enjoy the benefits from forest resources shall be recognized and protected; The Barangay Council, with the participation of locally-based Peoples Organizations (POs) involved in environmental protection, shall establish its own BFPMC to directly protect, conserve and manage its local forest resources; The establishment and enforcement of a rational system of utilization and conservation of forest resources, wildlife and biodiversity to ensure sustainable productivity; Everyone shall have the right to information and education on forestry laws, rules and regulations; Through an Integrated Watershed Management System a sustainable water supply to the municipality and barangay shall be ensured; The development of private tree farms and other forest products supportive of wood requirements of construction, wood processing, furniture, handicrafts and other wood industries shall be encouraged; The In-Place Management System of forest occupants through Community-Based Forestry Management Programs shall be adopted and implemented to enhance participation of the communities in activities involving forest development management and protection; Penalties, incentives and reward systems shall be the guiding policy in the implementation of forestry laws; A Forest Resource Management Information System shall be installed as an effective tool in planning, policy making and implementation; The participation of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) shall be tapped in the implementation of programs and projects; and A monitoring and evaluation system for forest resources shall be established to ensure proper compliance with existing policies, rules and regulations and effective implementation of programs and projects.

SECTION 9. FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK. In coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), other concerned national government agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), Peoples Organization (POs), and the local government units (LGUs) shall formulate the Provincial Strategic Forest Resource Management Framework which shall reflect a collaborative initiative on the conservation, protection and sustainable development of forest resources.

SECTION 10. DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTION FOREST. In order to provide adequate raw materials to meet the demands of households, infrastructure, agriculture and industry for wood and other forest products the following strategies and measures shall be implemented: a. b. c. d. e. f.

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Operationalization of Production Forest and Related Management Functions. The provincial government shall promote and encourage the municipal governments for the establishment and operationalization of communal forests, community-based-forestry projects and similar reforestation undertakings; Management of Integrated Social Forestry (ISF). The Provincial Government shall periodically conduct monitoring and evaluation of the performance of municipal ISF projects; Establishment of Sustainable Agro-Forestry and other Income Generating Projects. The provincial government shall encourage agro-forestry and other income generating support programs for the benefit of the ISF stakeholders and other production forest area beneficiaries; (E.O 263 Sec. 1 and Sec. 2) Formulation and Enforcement of Total Log Ban Policy on Naturally Growing Trees. The provincial government, in coordination with the DENR, shall formulate and enforce a Total Log Ban Policy for naturally growing trees within forest lands. However, in cases of private lands permits from Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall be secured supported by certifications of the barangay and municipal governments.

Establishment of Seed Production Area. There shall be established in every municipality a Seed Production Area of dipterocarps and other naturally growing trees, reforestation and ornamental species which shall supplement the seed requirements of public and private nurseries; Rationalization of Community Mini-Sawmills and Lumber Dealers. The establishment of community mini-sawmills and lumber dealers shall be regulated to ensure that only planted species shall be processed. The provincial government, in coordination with the DENR and municipal governments, shall establish a system for the issuance of licenses or business permits for the establishments and operations of community mini-sawmills and lumber dealers. Appropriate guidelines for its regulation shall be promulgated therefore; Registration and Monitoring on the Use of Chainsaw. The Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) shall issue clearance prior to registration of chainsaws by the DENR. In coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), it shall monitor the usage of chainsaws in the province. All unlawful chainsaw operators shall be meted with appropriate penalties in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9175; and Information and Education Campaign (IEC). The Provincial Government through the PEMO shall, in coordination with the Municipal ENROs, DENR – PENRO and other concerned offices and agencies, periodically conduct IEC activities to promote awareness and involvement in forest protection and conservation activities by all sectors.

SECTION 11. MANAGEMENT OF PROTECTED FORESTS. In the effective management of Protected Forests, the following strategies are hereby adopted:

SECTION 25. USER’S FEE. There shall be a user’s fee to be collected from quarrying operators which shall be deposited as trust fund/revolving fund for environmental management programs.

ARTICLE III - WATER RESOURCES SECTION 26. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of the powers, functions and responsibilities to regulate and monitor the exploitation and utilization of the water resources of the province, LGUs, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall: a. b. c. d. e.

Ensure effective management, protection and maintenance of watersheds which are sources of local water supply; Conduct comprehensive study on hydrological mapping of water resources; Undertake immediate rehabilitation of critical watershed of irrigation systems; Implement measures for safe and adequate potable water supply; and Collect fees and charges to water users in accordance with Section 289 of RA 7160.

SECTION 27. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Water resources protection, conservation, management and utilization shall be guided by the following: a.

b. c. d.

Water resources shall be managed: a.1 Primarily, to meet the basic requirement for potable water of all residents and for sustained agricultural production; a.2. Secondarily, to secure the availability of adequate supplies of water for the growing industrial, recreational and commercial development activities; Effective institution of pollution control measures to ensure safe water supply; Sustainable water supply requires conservation of protection forest and restoration of forest cover; and Adopt the principle of integrated water resources management.

SECTION 28. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN. A strategic plan for the Camiguin Watershed Network shall be formulated and forms part of the Camiguin Provincial Environment Plan in consonance with the provisions of PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD (PAMB).

SECTION 29. CAMIGUIN WATERSHED NETWORK. The Camiguin Watershed Network (CWN) is hereby created to be composed of the watersheds from the five municipalities of Mambajao, Mahinog, Guinsiliban, Sagay, and Catarman which shall be managed and governed pursuant to provincial laws, rules and regulations and the on-site management agreements.

SECTION 30. ADDITIONAL AREAS TO THE CAMIGUIN WATERSHED NETWORK. The CWN shall include watersheds and sub-watersheds established by the barangay, municipal and provincial governments and those deemed as strict protection zones for water sources.

SECTION 31. BUFFER ZONES. There shall be established peripheral buffer zones of identified water sources as provided for by law, to protect the same from activities that will result to direct or indirect damages.

SECTION 32. ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER RESOURCES TRUST FUND. There is hereby created a Water Resources Trust Fund comprising all amounts dominated as “share of national wealth” generated from the operation of water utilities, corporate users, national government agencies and instrumentalities and Communal Irrigation Systems (CIS) which shall be managed and administered by the Provincial Government. It shall be used for the purpose of vegetative rehabilitation, livelihood project support and capability building of watershed occupants upon the recommendation of the Multi-Sectoral Water Resources Watershed Committee (MSWRWC), subject to government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

SECTION 33. PROTECTION OF RIVERBANKS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND GREENBELTS. The Provincial Government shall adopt adequate measures for establishing clearance and greenbelts along river banks, creeks and lake areas as prescribed by law, to recover easements as provided by Presidential Decree No.1067 and other applicable laws which provides that banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the lakes throughout their entire length and with a zone of three meters in urban areas, twenty meters in agricultural areas and forty meters in forest areas, along margins are subject to easement for public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage and fishing.

Deputation of Barangay River/Creek Wardens, Barangay Tanod Members under the supervision of the Provincial Task Force in close coordination with the barangay and municipal officials for the protection and preservation of rivers, creeks and lakes, appropriate easements, rights of way and greenbelts is mandated.

SECTION 34. SEWERAGE SYSTEM. The Provincial Government shall adopt necessary measures to ensure that all drainage systems are adequately established and maintained to prevent the negative effects of all types of effluents on both surface and underground water.

SECTION 35. LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL. Adequately treated liquid waste can be discharged wholly or partially through the use of drainage, bypass canals and/or pumps and other authorized means. Otherwise, there shall be appropriate septic tanks to be established for all public markets, hospitals and clinics, poultry and piggery, funeral homes and all residential, commercial establishments and institutions to protect the environment.

SECTION 36. HEALTH AND SANITATION MEASURES. The Provincial Government through the Provincial Health Office in coordination with the municipal and barangay officials, shall strictly enforced the policy on the construction of sanitary toilets to all households.

Design measures which will ensure shared responsibilities with the national government, particularly the DENR and the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), MLGU, BLGU and the communities within the area as primary stakeholders, in securing the continuous existence of all endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna in the province; and In partnership with all concerned agencies, the Provincial Government shall undertake programs and projects geared towards the effective management of the protection of forests for sustainable water supply, inland habitat protection, conservation of waterways, water basins and right-of-ways, forest based recreation, biodiversity conservation and scientific and educational advancement.

SECTION 37. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. The Provincial Government shall assist the municipal and barangay governments to improve soil and water conservation techniques in agricultural and industrial projects and activities in coordination with the Provincial Agricultural Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Public Work and Highways.

SECTION 12. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION. The provincial, municipal and barangay governments, in the proper management and protection of watersheds, shall:

SECTION 38. SCOPE OF POWERS. The Provincial Government shall provide the following inland freshwater, coastal and marine resources management and services in coordination with the LGUs, DENR and the Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR):

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Identify, delineate and declare their respective watersheds. The identification, delineation and declaration of particular areas shall be coordinated with the following government agencies: a.

The DENR for areas within public forest lands; b.

The DA and DAR for alienable and disposable lands; c.

The PAMB for watersheds within protected areas; and d.

The NCIP for areas covered by CADC, CADT and CALT All LGUs with identified and declared watersheds shall prepare their own Watershed Management Plan, which shall include the following: a.

Comprehensive Watershed Protection Plan; b.

Short, medium and long term Vegetative Rehabilitation Program which shall encourage the involvement of local communities within the area; c.

Conduct of immediate census of existing occupants in the identified watershed areas; d.

Establish Barangay Forest Protection Management Scheme, a scheme designed to involve local people to co-manage forest resources together with the concerned BLGU and MLGU, DENR, NCIP, among others; e.

Prohibition of the entry of new migrants in the area and limiting the area occupancy of existing forest occupants; f.

Introduction of sustainable alternative livelihood projects to existing watershed occupants; g.

Sound infrastructure planning and bio-engineering intervention on critically erodible areas; h. Identification and delineation of key production area; adoption of appropriate bio-dynamic and organic farming technologies for sustainable agricultural production, with emphasis on soil conservation and protection; and i.

The conduct of massive and sustained information-education and advocacy campaign.

Identify critical watersheds and recommend appropriate strategies and measures for immediate rehabilitation of damaged areas.

SECTION 13. FOREST PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. Inherent to their duties and responsibilities, the governor/mayors/punong barangays shall provide effective leadership through: a. b. c. d. e.

Creation, operationalization and strengthening of inter-agency, inter-municipality and multi-sectoral efforts for forest protection and law enforcement in close collaboration with the DENR and other law enforcement agencies; Capability building for all LGU officials and personnel relative to forestry laws, policies, rules and regulations, its implementation, enforcement and litigation; Coordination with the DENR for the periodic assessment of forestry laws implementation and formulation of schemes to improve enforcement; Establishment of a legal desk under the Office of the PEMO to assist in the preparation and filing of environment and natural resources cases; and Creation and operationalization of the Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (MFPC) in every component municipality.

SECTION 14. DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION FORESTS. All local government units shall be encouraged to establish community-based forest recreation projects, such as, forest parks, botanical gardens and camping grounds.

SECTION 15. ROLE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Cognizant of the inherent rights of the Indigenous People (IP) to enjoy to the fullest the benefits of their heritage as provided for by the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), all local government units shall ensure full participation of IPs and that their indigenous knowledge, systems and practices are harmonized in the protection, conservation, rehabilitation, development and management of forest resources of their respective ancestral domains.

ARTICLE II - QUARRY RESOURCES

ARTICLE IV – INLAND FRESHWATER, COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES

a. b. c. d. e. f.

SECTION 39. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Management, protection, conservation, and utilization of inland freshwater, coastal and marine water resources shall be guided by the following principles: a. b. c.

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Provincial Government – a.

Organize and operationalize a Provincial Mining Regulatory Board focusing on sand, gravel, soil and boulder only; b.

Require the proponent to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and to submit EIS, IEE or Project Description as the case maybe; c.

Monitor and regulate any quarrying activity; and d.

Participate as a member of the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee as provided for in Sections 182 to 187 of DAO 96-40, as amended (Revised IRR of RA 7942).

SECTION 18. CAVE RESOURCES. In coordination with the DENR and other concerned agencies, the Provincial Government shall: a. b. c.

Formulate policies and guidelines governing the management and protection of cave resources in the province; Enter into a memorandum of agreement with DENR for the preservation, development and management of cave or caves located in the province; and Tap the cooperation of people’s and non-governmental organizations as active partners in the conservation and protection of caves and cave resources.

(RA 9072)

SECTION 19. GOVERNING LAWS. The pertinent mineral resources provision of this Code shall be governed by, but not limited to, the following national laws and regulations: a. b. c.

Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991; Republic Act No. 7942 (Philippine Mining Act of 1995); DENR Administrative Order No. 23, series of 1995, as amended by DAO 96-40, series of 1996 entitled “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Mining Act of 1995.

SECTION 20. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLE. Development of resources shall be governed by the principle that the use of mineral wealth be based on contributions to the economic growth and general welfare of the constituents of the province, subject to the following terms: a. b. c.

Social acceptability shall be the foremost consideration before any activity/operation is implemented; thus prior consultation with the local government units concerned, civil society, IPs and other concerned stakeholders of the community shall be made, and prior approval of the local sanggunian concerned shall be obtained to ensure maintenance of an acceptable and sound ecology; There shall be a system of utilization, exploration and extraction of mineral resources in accordance with environmental laws, rules and regulations; and Mining and other quarrying activities shall be allocated to projects geared towards sustainable environmental development.

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Within six months upon the effectivity of this Code, the Provincial Government shall mandate the local government units to formulate, develop and update the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Plan to provide a framework for the management of the municipality’s coastal zone, municipal waters and resources therein.

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Within six months upon the effectivity of this Code, the Provincial Government shall mandate the local government units to formulate, develop and update the Integrated Inland Freshwater Management Plan to provide a framework for the management of the municipality’s freshwater resources.

The Provincial Government shall take the lead in the integration of the Municipal CRM Plans eventually formulating the Provincial CRM Plan and provide guidance and assistance through adaptive management, the regular monitoring and evaluation as well as funding allocation.

In addition, the Provincial Government shall mandate LGUs to include formulation and development of individual management plans for locallydeclared fish sanctuaries/marine protected areas and provide direction in the networking of these sanctuaries including the creation and institutionalization of a Provincial Fish Sanctuary/Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network Management Council.

SECTION 41. PROVINCIAL ZONING GUIDELINES FOR FRESHWATER AND COASTAL /MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. a.

In addition to the CMRMF cited in Section 39 a. hereof, the Provincial Government shall formulate provincial coastal and marine zoning and management planning guidelines which will serve as bases in formulating municipal coastal and marine water zoning and management plans. The plan shall be based on co-management approach where the municipal government shall work with resource users and build upon existing laws, particularly in the institutionalization of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils (FARMCs).

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Freshwater municipal zoning and management guidelines. The IFRMF cited in Section 39 b. hereof, the Provincial Government shall formulate provincial inland freshwater zoning and management planning guidelines which will serve as bases in formulating municipal inland freshwater zoning and management plans. The plan shall be based on co-management approach where the municipal government shall work with resource users particularly in the institutionalization of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils (FARMCs).

SECTION 42. DELINEATION OF MUNICIPAL WATERS. The Provincial Government, in collaboration with the municipal governments and concerned national government agencies, shall maintain and sustain the existing delineation of municipal waters of the Province.

SECTION 43. THE CREATION OF CAMIGUIN COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. The Provincial Government shall initiate the creation of council to be composed by Local Government Units (LGUs), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Camiguin Integrated Water Works Cooperative (CIWASCO) shall be an automatic member of this council.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), FARMCs, CPSC, NEDA, Phil.

Coast Guard, PNP-Maritime shall also be represented.

SECTION 44. MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF INLAND AND COASTAL WATERS. The Provincial Government shall initiate the protection, management and preservation of all inland waters such as rivers and creeks, and municipal coastal waters, in coordination with other concerned government agencies.

SECTION 45. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA). All inland and coastal water projects are subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), in coordination with the Provincial Agricultural Office, and the consultation with the Environmental Management Bureau of the DENR. ARTICLE V - SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT SECTION 46. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of its powers, functions and responsibilities, LGUs, among others, shall prescribe measures to safeguard the environment and natural resources, by promoting rural development through sustainable agriculture within their respective areas of jurisdiction through: a. b. c. d.

SECTION 21. QUARRY OPERATION. Quarry resources within the province may be operated/utilized by public or private entities only through a permit issued exclusively by the Provincial Governor upon the endorsement of the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB). The permit will only be given to qualified persons; provided, all individuals, partnerships, corporations or public entities engaged in the development and utilization of quarry resources for construction of infrastructure projects, shall be required to restore or rehabilitate the subject areas thereof or those affected thereby.

SECTION 22. REGULATORY PROVISIONS. Quarrying and extraction of quarry materials and mineral deposits shall be governed by the following provisions: a. b.

Quarrying activities within the Province of Camiguin shall be subject to prior Environment Impact Assessment, as provided under the Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System; The extraction or removal of quarry resources shall be allowed except those within one kilometer from the bridges and dams upstream and downstream.

The desiltation shall be allowed provided that a written consent is secured from government agencies or private entities concerned.

SECTION 23. MONITORING AND EVALUATION. It shall be the responsibility of the PEMO in coordination with concerned agencies to monitor and evaluate the quarrying activities in the province, for the purpose of ensuring compliance of the permittees and/or licensees with the provisions stipulated in the permits and/ or licenses issued, pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations. (Revised based on Section 19 of RA 7942)

The capabilities of local government units, in the exercise of their duties, powers and responsibilities towards effective and sustainable management of coastal and marine resources shall be enhanced; The utilization, development and management of municipal waters shall not jeopardize the conservation of biodiversity and preservation of cultural heritage; and Unique freshwater and coastal water features and productive habitats such as fish sanctuaries, breeding grounds, declared and delineated parks and other water bodies shall be conserved and protected.

SECTION 40. PROVINCIAL INLAND FRESHWATER, COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK.

SECTION 16. POLICY DECLARATION. It is hereby declared the policy of the Provincial Government of Camiguin to prohibit large scale mining activities in the Province.

SECTION 17. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their respective mandates, the local government units shall:

Enforcement of Fishery Laws in municipal waters, both nationally and locally promulgated, including the conservation of inland freshwater, coastal and marine habitats not limited to mangrove areas, seagrass beds and coral reefs; Regulation of fish ports and landing centers; Assist in the enforcement of pollution control and environmental laws, rules and regulations; Assistance to fisherfolks cooperatives and other organizations, schools and training centers offering aquaculture fisheries, environmental science and resources management courses in terms of the transfer of ecological and environmental protection technology; Coordinate with BFAR, DENR, academic institutions and NGOs the implementation of extension services and conduct of on-site research services; and Deputation of Inland Freshwater and Coastal Water Wardens (Bantay-Dagat and Bantay-Lawa)

Promotion and development of environmentally sound and economically viable agricultural production systems for both lowland and upland ecosystems, preferably of organic, diversified and integrated agriculture, in reference to and consistent with existing Barangay Development Plans and Comprehensive Land Use Plans; Provision of efficient support services and incentives to farmers practicing sustainable agriculture and to strengthen the participation of, and cooperation among concerned entities such as; the Department of Agriculture, Local Government Units, civil society, the academe and other stakeholders; Establishment of Geophysical Information System (GIS)-based Resource Management Information System (RMIS) as a tool in the assessment on the impact of existing agricultural production system to the agricultural resource base in the province and as basis for the formulation of Sustainable Agriculture Master Plan (SAMP); and Creation and capacitation of community-based agricultural extension teams through: d.1 Establishment of community learning centers for appropriate technologies; d.2 Diversified Farming System including use of short-term, medium-term and long-term crops and propagation of small livestock production; d.3 Promotion of Soil and Water Conservation measures in both lowland and upland areas; d.4 Enforcement of laws and ordinances banning or regulating the use of synthetic chemical agricultural inputs; d.5 Adoption of the Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) in the rolling areas; and d.6 Maximize recycling of agricultural waste, minimize external inputs and optimize internal inputs.

SECTION 47. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Policies on agricultural/cropland resources in the Province are anchored on the following operative principles: a. b. c. d.

The integrity and carrying capacity of the agricultural resource base, especially land, water and genetic resources of both plant and animals shall not be degraded in the process of development; Inclusion of sustainable agricultural development practices as essential component of agro-ecological considerations towards maximum productivity and profitability; Policy of piloting or on-the-ground testing as an essential requisite for adaptability, adoptability, efficiency in local situations and bias for the environment for acceptability and utilization of research-based generated technologies; Policy decisions are based on studies on biological limits and scientific result of agricultural and natural resource productivity;

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Preparation of a common action plan; Coordination of functions among its members; and Submission and publication of an annual air quality status report for each airshed.

Access and autonomy in the management of common resource such as water and biodiversity of domesticated animal and plant genetic resources in agriculture shall be assured; Environmental management tools shall be adopted in policy and decision-making for all stages of economic productivity; Environmental protection is a shared responsibility of all; Environment-friendly and location-specific technologies in sustainable agriculture shall be promoted; In agricultural genetic engineering, precautionary principle must always be upheld; and Food self-sufficiency and security shall be of utmost consideration in all economic and development activities.

In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, the LGUs shall prepare and implement a program and other measures including relocation and indemnification, whenever necessary, to protect the health and welfare of residents in the area. (Sec. 9 and 10 of RA 8749 “Clean Air Act”)

SECTION 48. AGRICULTURAL POLICY REVIEW AND AGRICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, in collaboration with research institutions and concerned agencies, shall conduct a comprehensive survey, benchmark study and assessment of the impact of agriculture to various ecosystems every five years, or as the case so requires, which shall be the basis in the conduct of agricultural policy review.

SECTION 84. REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE-CAUSING GAS EMISSIONS. Together with concerned agencies, the Provincial Government shall fully implement plans and programs to reduce greenhouse-causing gas emissions from deforestation, motor vehicles, waste management practices and intensive agriculture.

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SECTION 49. PROVINCIAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MASTER PLAN. Within one year upon the approval of this Code, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist shall formulate a Provincial Sustainable Agriculture Master Plan (PSAMP).

SECTION 50. PLANT AND ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCE BASE. The Province of Camiguin shall assist, support, encourage and access Camiguin-based institutions of higher learning offering agriculture courses to establish their own Gene Bank of indigenous species, traditional varieties and cultivars of rice, corn and other food crops, as well as a data bank of indigenous knowledge systems and practices related to traditional and organic farming inherent to the people.

SECTION 83. BAN ON PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPs). The processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and mixtures to include organochlorine pesticides such as but not limited to aldrin, dieldrin, DDT, hexachlorobenzene, lindane, toxaphere and chlordane; and organochlorine by-products such as hexachlorobenzene, dioxins and furans shall be prohibited unless a special permit from concerned government agencies shall be secured because of the exigency of use of such material. (UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol)

SECTION 85. PHASE-OUT OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS). Pursuant to the Stockholm Convention of 2001, the Provincial Government, together with concerned agencies, shall implement plans to phase-out ozone-depleting substances which are known to cause harmful effects on the ozone layer, and enforce the ban on persistent organic chemicals.

SECTION 86. SEWERAGE SYSTEM. The Provincial Government, in coordination with other agencies, shall adopt necessary measures to ensure that all drainage systems are adequately established and maintained to prevent flooding and the negative effects of all types of effluents on both surface and underground water.

SECTION 51. PROTECTION FOR SMALL FARMERS. There shall be an Agri-Business Section in the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist that is responsible for marketing information and networking with informal and institutional buyers, to facilitate information dissemination of farm and other products to producers and potential market outlets. The section shall ensure that small farmers are protected from exploiters from among the traders, financiers or any market force or group.

SECTION 87. LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL. To avoid deterioration of the quality of a Receiving Water Body (RWB), commercial and agricultural plants with high waste load potential shall discharge into a body of water where the dilution or assimilative capacity of said water body during dry weather conditions is insufficient to maintain its prescribed water quality according to its usage and classification. Further, no person, entity or establishment shall discharge, wholly or partially, untreated or inadequately treated directly into bodies of water or through the use of bypass canals and or pumps and other unauthorized means of disposal.

SECTION 52. CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL AND PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES. There shall be a program for breeding, conservation and sustainable utilization of animal and plant genetic resources for food and sustainable agriculture in the province through the process of participatory technology development which shall be managed and directed towards the primary stakeholders, the farmers.

SECTION 88. HEALTH AND SANITATION MEASURES. The Provincial Government shall adopt appropriate measures to assist municipal governments in improving environmental sanitation by expanding the use of sanitary toilets for waste disposal. Such assistance shall include direct investments in public health education and strict enforcement of the Building Code.

SECTION 53. MARKETING SUPPORT. Special Marketing and Promotions support mechanisms for all programs under this Article shall be provided by the existing Camiguin Island Traders Cooperative (CITC) in coordination with concerned government agencies and LGUs.

SECTION 89. ZONING IN THE USE OF PYROTECHNICS AND FIRECRACKERS. The use of pyrotechnics and firecrackers, especially during celebrations and special events, must be regulated. It shall be the responsibility of the respective sanggunians of the component municipalities, in consultation with all concerned sectors, to pass an ordinance designating specific areas where the manufacturing of pyrotechnics and firecrackers shall be done, away from residential areas in the community.

ARTICLE VI - WILDLIFE, GENETIC RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY

SECTION 54. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their powers, functions and responsibilities, the LGUs shall enforce biodiversity conservation and formulate legislation for the protection of species of flora and fauna endemic to the province inconformity with Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147) and other existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 55. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Policies on wildlife, genetic resource and biodiversity conservation, protection and development in the province shall be guided by the following operative principles: a. b. c. d. e.

The integrity and carrying capacity of resource base, especially genetic resources of both plant and animals shall not be degraded in the process of development; Policies shall be based on studies of biological limits of natural resource capacity, resilience and renewability; Environmental protection especially of wildlife habitat, niche and genetic biodiversity belts shall be viewed by all as a shared responsibility; Biological diversity shall be conserved through institutional support and direct involvement of local communities especially the Indigenous Peoples; and The Precautionary Principle shall at all times be upheld in the face of contentious issue of genetic-based erosion and genetic pollution vis-a-vis transgenic organisms through genetic engineering.

SECTION 90. NOISE LEVEL REGULATION AND MONITORING. The municipal governments and concerned agencies shall strictly regulate and monitor the operation of all noise-producing equipment such as; but not limited to construction and transportation equipment, stationary engines, electrical, electronic and similar equipment and contrivances to ensure that the generated noise and vibration levels are within the noise level standards.

SECTION 91. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. The Provincial Government shall assist the municipal governments, in cooperation with the academe, civil society and the business community, in the implementation of continuing information and education campaign to encourage awareness and vigilance among the citizenry on air/water quality and noise pollution management.

ARTICLE III - CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION SECTION 92. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their respective mandates, the A.

SECTION 56. RESOURCE PROFILING. The Provincial Government in coordination with concerned government agencies and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) shall conduct resource profiling of existing vegetative cover, endemic species of flora and fauna, particularly threatened and endangered species, as well as their important habitat, nesting and breeding sites especially in Mt. Timpoong Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument Protected Area.

SECTION 57. DECLARATION OF THE SPECIFIC AREAS/HABITATS AS GAME REFUGE AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. The Provincial Government shall coordinate with the Protected Area Management Board in the identification of specific areas within its territorial jurisdiction, which shall be declared as game refuge and wildlife sanctuaries.

SECTION 58. SANCTUARY FOR CAMIGUIN HANGING PARROT (KUSISI), APOMYS SPECIES (BAGTOK), TURTLE SANCTUARIES ESPECIALLY IN MANTIGUE ISLAND, AND OTHER ENDANGERED ENDEMIC SPECIES. Each municipal government shall identify and delineate habitats for endangered and endemic species in their localities. Appropriate ordinance shall be passed declaring sanctuaries for the same as well as the establishment of refuge and rescue centers.

SECTION 59. REGULATION OF PROSPECTING BIOLOGICAL AND GENETIC RESOURCES, THEIR BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES FOR COMMERCIAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER PURPOSES. All individuals and business entities engaged in the prospecting of biological and genetic resources, their by-products and derivatives for scientific and other purposes shall be subject to existing laws, rules and regulations for said purposes. The Provincial Government shall formulate policies and regulations for the protection and conservation of endemic species and habitat diversity protection. Such policies shall give priority for the promotion of local capability and indigenous knowledge systems, science and technology.

B.

Municipal Governments shall: 1.

Consider climate change adaptation and mitigation as one of their regular functions; 2.

Formulate, plan and implement their respective climate change action plans consistent with the provincial action plan; 3.

Appoint the person responsible for the formulation and implementation of their local action plan; (Sec. 18, RA 9729) 4.

Conduct, through their respective Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), public awareness campaigns on the effects of climate change and energy-saving solutions to mitigate these effects, and initiatives, through educational and training programs and microcredit schemes, especially for women in rural areas; 5.

Regularly update their respective action plan to reflect changing social, economic and environmental conditions and emerging issues; 6.

Furnish the Climate Change Commission established under RA 9729 with copies of its action plans and all subsequent amendments, modifications and revisions thereof, within one month from its adoption; and 7.

Mobilize and allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistics to effectively implement its action plans on climate change.

C.

Barangay Governments shall: 1.

Be directly involved with the municipal governments in prioritizing climate change issues and in identifying and implementing best practices and other solutions; and 2.

Mobilize and allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistics to effectively implement its climate change action plans.

SECTION 60. PROVINCIAL GENETIC RESOURCES BIODIVERSITY AND SEED BANK. The Provincial Government, in collaboration with the DENR, local research centers, appropriate government research centers, concerned government agencies and civil society organizations shall establish, operate and manage community-based “in-situ” and “ex-situ” Provincial Genetic Resources Biodiversity and Seed Bank.

SECTION 61. PARTICIPATION OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION. The Provincial Government, in recognition of the natural link of indigenous people to nature, shall harness their participation in the protection of genetic biodiversity resources from extinction and bio-piracy. Provided, that this indigenous people are genuine replica of an indigenous tribe.

CHAPTER III - ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT ARTICLE I - ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTION 62. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their respective mandate, the local government units shall: a.

Establish a solid waste management system that promotes waste reduction, segregation, reusing, recycling, recovery and composting; b. Provide services and facilities related to general hygiene and sanitation, beautification, and solid waste collection particularly on compostable and recyclable wastes; c.

Ensure the proper segregation, collection transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practices; d.

Enforce pollution control laws and other laws for the protection of the environment in coordination with other agencies; and e.

Formulate and enforce solid waste management in conformity with R.A. 9003 “ Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”.

SECTION 63. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The initiatives of the Provincial Government on general hygiene and sanitation, environment protection and sustainable development shall be governed by the following principles: a.

The people have the right to a balance, beautiful and healthful environment; b.

Efficient management of solid waste shall be a shared responsibility of the populace and government; c.

Sustainable ecological solid waste management shall be guided by the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle; and d.

The Local Government Unit at the Barangay level should strictly implement the waste segregation program (3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) and the establishment of the respective Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).

Provincial Government of Camiguin shall: 1.

Provide technical assistance, enforcement and information management in support of municipal climate change action plans; (Sec. 14, RA 9729 “Climate Change Act of 2009’) 2.

Maximize the inter-local government unit collaboration in the conduct of climate-related activities; 3.

Appoint the PEMO for the formulation and implementation of the provincial climate change action plans; (Sec. 18, RA 9729) 4.

Allocate from its annual appropriations adequate funds for the formulation, development and implementation, including training, capacity building and direct intervention of its climate change programs and plans; (Sec. 18, RA 9729) 5. Conduct, through the PEMO), public awareness campaigns on the effects of climate change and energy-saving solutions to mitigate these effects, and initiatives, through educational and training programs and micro-credit schemes, especially for women in rural areas; 6.

Regularly update its action plan to reflect changing social, economic and environmental conditions and emerging issues; 7.

Furnish the Climate Change Commission established under RA 9729 with copies of its action plans and all subsequent amendments, modifications and revisions thereof, within one month from its adoption; 8.

Mobilize and allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistics to effectively implement its climate change action plans; and 9. Coordinate with the national government agencies concerned in technical and financial assistance to LGUs in accomplishing Local Climate Change Actions Plans.

SECTION 93. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Cognizant of its share in the country’s participation to the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), the provincial government adopts the following: a. b. c. d.

The ultimate objective of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system; Precautionary principle shall be the guide in all decision making in climate risk management; Climate change and disaster risk reduction are closely interrelated and effective disaster risk reduction will enhance climate change adaptive capacity.; and The concept of climate change shall be systematically integrated in various phases of local policy formulation, development plans, poverty reduction strategies and other development tools and techniques by all LGUs.

SECTION 94. LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN. The local government units shall be the frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and implementation of climate change action plans in their respective areas consistent with the provisions of the Local Government Code, the United Nation Framework on Climate Change, and the National Climate Change Action Plan. (Section 14, RA 9729). In the development and implementation of the Local Climate Change Action Plans, the LGUs shall coordinate with the national government agencies, local disaster coordinating councils, non-government organizations (NGOs), civic organizations, academe, people’s organizations, the private and corporate sectors and other concerned stakeholder groups.

SECTION 64. PROVINCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Provincial Government, through the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board, shall formulate a 10-year Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan based on thorough evaluation of the existing best practices and/or the solid waste management plans of the barangays and municipalities.

SECTION 95. FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND PROGRAM ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION. Consistent with the National Framework Strategy, the LGUs shall formulate their respective Local Plan and Program on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction as basis for planning, research and development, extension and monitoring of activities to protect vulnerable communities. The Plan shall be formulated based on climate change and disaster vulnerabilities, specific adaptation needs and mitigation potentials. (Sec. 14, RA 9729)

SECTION 65. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND UPDATING. The Provincial Government shall oversee the implementation of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Plan and regularly assess solid waste management within the province through periodic monitoring and evaluation of the plan implementation. Further, the local government units shall undertake parallel activities through their respective Local Solid Waste Management Boards and Committees.

SECTION 96. FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION. LGUs shall appropriate and use the amount from their Internal Revenue Allotment necessary to effectively implement the local plan on climate change, any provision in the Local Government Code to the contrary notwithstanding.

SECTION 66. DECLARING CAMIGUIN AS A PLASTIC FREE ZONE.

CHAPTER IV - TOURISM, ENERGY, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

SECTION 67. LOCAL WASTE CHARACTERIZATION SCHEME. The Provincial Government shall enforce the compliance of the municipal and barangay governments in the characterization of waste disposal.

SECTION 68. PROVINCIAL SOLID WASTE DIVERSION TARGET. The Provincial Government shall enforce the mandated solid waste diversion target of 25% of all solid wastes from waste disposal facilities through the 3Rs approach, and adopt waste diversion target set by the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC).

SECTION 69. CLOSING OF OPEN DUMPS AND GRADUAL PHASING OUT OF CONTROLLED DUMPS FOR SOLID WASTE. The Provincial Government shall assist the lower LGUs in the closing of open dumps and gradual phasing out of controlled dumps and the establishment of sanitary landfill or cluster sanitary landfills. That the LGUs shall appropriate funds to support the establishment and operation of sanitary landfill.

ARTICLE I - ECOLOGICAL TOURISM SECTION 97. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their inherent powers, the local government units shall develop and promote programs on ecological tourism industry and regulate and/or supervise tourism-related business concessions and their operation in accordance with existing applicable laws and issuances.

SECTION 98. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The pursuit of ecological tourism shall be guided by the following operative principles: A.

Ecological tourism is a strategy for: 1.

The promotion of the natural attractions of the province as a tourist destination; 2.

The preservation of the unique and cultural heritage; 3.

The creation of employment opportunities for local residents and ground stakeholders; 4.

The generation of revenues for the local government units and the communities; and 5.

The conservation of biological diversity.

B.

Prior consultation and consent of the affected community in an assembly called for the purpose shall be the primary consideration in the operation and/ or utilization of ecological tourism sites. (E.O No. 774, Sec. 16.c & Sec.16.d; LGC, Sec. 2.c; Sec. 2.i, Tourism Act of 2009)

SECTION 70. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS AND LGUs WITH COMMON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS. The Provincial Government, through the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board, shall identify areas and LGUs with common solid waste management problems, in accordance with existing guidelines, and integrate the existing 10-year Solid Waste Management Plans of concerned LGUs. SECTION 71. SUPPORT TO COMPONENT MUNICIPALITIES. The Provincial Government may provide or augment the basic services and facilities assigned to lower level LGUs when such services or facilities are not available or inadequate to meet the requirements of its constituency. Likewise, component municipality shall assist barangay LGUs and ensure that segregation and collection of wastes are implemented at the barangay level.

SECTION 72. SUPPORT TO ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE. The Provincial Government shall extend technical support to cooperatives, individuals and entities who shall engage in project/enterprise that will complement the efforts of LGUs in mitigating solid waste management problems, subject to reasonable guidelines.

SECTION 73. PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS. Imposition of penalties and administrative sanctions for violations of the provisions of RA 9003, specifically Sections 49, 50 and 88 and the Solid Waste Management Ordinance shall be determined by the respective Municipal Sanggunians. However, some violations not covered by RA 9003 shall be dealt with Article IV. ARTICLE II - AIR QUALITY, WATER QUALITY AND NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SECTION 74. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their inherent powers, the local government units shall: a. b. c.

Monitor air quality, water quality and noise pollution management of industries, motor vehicles, slaughterhouses, markets, agri-industries, hotels, businesses and other activities that contribute to pollution; Implement measures to prevent and control, air, water and noise pollution in coordination with LGUs and other agencies/offices; Enact and enforce measures for the abatement of air, water and noise pollution.

SECTION 99. COMMUNITY-BASED ECOLOGICAL TOURISM. The Provincial Government hereby adopts community-based ecological tourism to promote community entrepreneurship and biodiversity conservation subject to guidelines which may hereinafter be promulgated.

SECTION 100. SELECTION OF ECOLOGICAL TOURISM SITES. The Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, DENR, concerned LGUs and stakeholders shall determine, authorize and prescribe parameters for ecological tourism sites visitation and development.

SECTION 101. PREPARATION OF PROVINCIAL ECOLOGICAL TOURISM FRAMEWORK PLAN. In the interest of environmental conservation, the Governor shall direct the development of a Provincial Ecological Tourism Framework Plan based on the ecological tourism standards and guidelines for the development of sustainable ecological tourism. In the absence of a municipal eco-tourism plan, the Provincial Government may provide technical assistance for the drafting of the said plan. No ecological tourism sites shall be authorized for commercial visitation, development or operation without a duly approved municipal ecological tourism plan.

SECTION 102. PROVINCIAL ECOLOGICAL TOURISM PLAN REVIEW. The Provincial Ecological Tourism Council (PETC) shall be created to review the Provincial Eco-Tourism Plan taking into consideration the following: A.

Prioritization of existing ecological tourism sites for development on the basis of the following factors: 1. market potential; 2. infrastructure investment requirement; 3. economic viability; 4. strategic position for tourism expansion; 5. community participation; 6. biodiversity conservation; 7. environmental rehabilitation advantage; and 8. institutional arrangement with LGUs, NGAs and CSOs

B.

Determination of appropriate type of development and management for each prioritized site.

SECTION 75. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The policies on air quality, water quality and noise control management shall be governed by the following: a. b.

Air/water quality and effective noise management are imperatives to authentic human development and progress; and Maintenance of air/water quality and noise control is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.

SECTION 76. VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL. The Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and Communication, Land Transportation Office and Department of Environment and Natural Resources , shall establish a monitoring system to ensure that the emissions of vehicles operating within the province are in accordance with the approved air quality standards.

SECTION 77. POLLUTION CONTROL. Commercial firms and other pollution point sources operating in the province shall comply with the air/water quality standards prescribed by law.

SECTION 78. SMOKING REGULATION. The LGUs shall enforce the prohibition of smoking in public places and ensure that the owner, proprietor, possessor, manager or administrator of such places has established smoking areas pursuant to Republic Act No. 9211 (ANTI-SMOKING ORDINANCE) and Provincial Ordinance No. 2008-06. Hence, there shall be no smoking areas to be designated in all government institutions.

SECTION 79. MONITORING. A Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Team is hereby created to monitor the compliance of commercial firms with the air quality standards and to respond to complaints on air, water and noise pollution.

SECTION 80. BAN ON BURNING. Burning of any material contributory to air and water pollution shall be banned except for traditional small-scale method of community/neighborhood sanitation “haling”, traditional, agricultural kiln drying, cultural, health and food preparation and crematoria.

SECTION 81. ZONING CLEARANCES AND BUILDING PERMITS. The municipal governments shall be responsible in enforcing compliance with zoning and building regulations in all infrastructure projects and other economic activities which may generate air, water and noise pollutions.

SECTION 82. MANAGEMENT OF AIRSHEDS AND NON-ATTAINMENT AREAS. The Camiguin Air Shed Governing Board (CAGB) is hereby created which shall perform the following functions: a.

Formulation of policies;

ARTICLE II - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SECTION 103. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their inherent powers, duties and functions, the local chief executives shall ensure appropriate preventive and mitigating measures to safeguard the environment in the implementation of projects or undertakings.

SECTION 104. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The Provincial Government recognizes the need of an effective instrument for ensuring environmental soundness of all development projects to achieve a balance between economic growth and community development and ecosystem in the province. As such, the Province adopts the following: a. b. c.

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system shall be strictly required in the preparation, identification and implementation of all development projects covered by the system; The right of people to safe water and clean air shall be given paramount consideration in the identification and implementation of development projects; and The need for free-prior informed-consent of affected communities by the proposed development programs shall be secured aside from the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC). (DENR Circular 08-2007)

SECTION 105. VALIDATION OF SCOPING SESSIONS. The Governor, through the PEMO), shall participate in the scoping sessions and assist EIA preparers and EMB in identifying and validating the stakeholders.

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Lakes and Waterfalls Development Program which shall develop the marshes, lakes and waterfalls of the province. Communities surrounding these bodies of water shall be partners of the government to achieve sustainable and mass-based programs.

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SECTION 106. CONSISTENCY OF THE PROPOSED EIS DOCUMENT TO THE PROVINCIAL POLICIES AND PLANS. The Governor, through the PEMO, shall ensure that the proposed project or undertaking shall adhere to the over-all policies and plans of the Provincial Government relative to the environmental conservation and protection. This shall be undertaken in the early stage of the EIA process particularly during the conduct of scoping

Resorts Development Program which shall encourage the development of environment-friendly resorts as avenues for the promotion of ecological awareness and advocacy campaign, natural habitat conservation, proper waste management and other similar undertakings to further promote healthful ecology.

G.

SECTION 107. SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY. The acceptability of the environmental impact of a project or undertaking can only be fully determined through meaningful public participation and a transparent EIS process. In determining social acceptability, the provincial government shall consider, among others, the following factors:

“Luntiang-Camiguin” Program which shall provide a greener and healthier environment through massive reforestation and afforestation. The PEMO shall identify areas for community-based reforestation.

H.

Camiguin Tree Planting Program. Planting of trees every Camiguin Foundation Day Celebration at least 10 seedlings each government employee.

a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

I. “TanimKo, AlagaanKo, PamanaKo” (TAP). A program which shall require all public and private graduating pupils and students in all levels to plant a tree each at the start of the school year in a designated or preferred areas.

ecological/environmental soundness of the proposed project; effective and open public participation process; resolution of conflicts; promotion of social and inter-generational equity and poverty alleviation; participation and approval of concerned LGUs; effective environmental monitoring and evaluation; and mitigation and enhancement measures.

J.

Establishment of Agro-Forest Nurseries for each municipality.

K.

Establishment of Seed Bank for storage, propagation of endemic and indigenous seeds and seedlings as a backbone strategy in the province’ reforestation and afforestation.

SECTION 108. ENDORSEMENT OF PROJECTS OR UNDERTAKINGS. Projects or undertakings requiring EIA shall secure an endorsement through a Sanggunian resolution from the LGUs at all levels.

L. “Bantay Kalikasan” is a community-based program which shall be established to promote vigilance in the protection and conservation of the environment among the local residents.

SECTION 109. REVIEW OF THE IEE OR EIS DOCUMENT. When public interest so dictates or for other compelling reasons, the Provincial Governor, through the PENRO, shall convene the Provincial EIA Review Committee (PEIARC) to validate the IEE/EIS through appropriate methods such as ocular inspection/site visits and technical studies conducted by experts and relevant institutions prior to endorsing the project or undertaking through a resolution to the DENR-EMB.

M. Sloping Agricultural Land Technology or SALT shall require the gradual adoption of the SALT approach in all sloping agricultural areas.

ARTICLE III - PROHIBITED AND PUNISHABLE ACTS

SECTION 110. COMPOSITION OF THE PROVINCIAL EIA REVIEW COMMITEE. There is hereby created an interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral Provincial EIA Review Committee (PEIARC) which shall be responsible for undertaking the substantive review of the IEE/EIS submitted by the proponent. However, only accredited reviewer can be a member of the PEIARC.

SECTION 130. FOREST RESOURCES. Under Article I of Chapter II, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable:

SECTION 111. LAW ENFORCEMENT. The Governor, through the EIA Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Team, and in coordination with the DENR, shall ensure the strict enforcement of existing environmental laws, rules and regulations and mitigating measures provided in the EIS.

SECTION 112. COMPLIANCE FOR PROJECTS COVERED BY THE EIA SYSTEM. The DENR, through its EMB, shall furnish the Governor list of projects and establishments covered by the EIA system.

SECTION 113. ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS. The Provincial Government, in close collaboration with the DENR–EMB and other government agencies, shall identify the location of Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) for the integration of the identified ECAs in the Provincial Physical Framework Plan.

SECTION 114. ENVIRONMENTAL GUARANTEE FUND (EGF). The Provincial Government, through the Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) Executive Committee, shall participate in the negotiation and review of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the project developer and concerned parties for the establishment of an Environmental Guarantee Fund (EGF) for projects posing significant risks to answer for damage to life, health, property and the environment caused by such risk, or for those requiring rehabilitation or restoration measures.

ARTICLE III – ENERGY SECTION 115. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their powers, duties and functions, the Provincial Governor, Municipal Mayors and Punong Barangays shall adopt measures to safeguard and conserve the environment in general. Local government units shall adopt measures for the protection of the environment in relation to the development and generation of electric power from indigenous and renewable resources such as geothermal, solar, hydro, wind farm and other natural sources.

SECTION 116. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. The Provincial Government recognizes the fact that it has varied renewable energy sources such as geothermal, solar, hydroelectric and other natural sources, and that unless appropriate proactive measures are put in place, energy development in the province will have irreparable damage to the environment and to the socio-cultural well-being of the people. Thus, energy utilization and management in the Province of Camiguin shall be guided by the following: a. b.

c. d. e.

The free and favorably informed consent of the people and the prior endorsement through a sanggunian resolution from the LGUs at all levels shall be the paramount consideration in carrying out all energy development initiatives in the Province of Camiguin.

Every national agency or government-owned or controlled corporation authorizing or those involved in the planning and implementation of any project or program shall be required to consult with the local government units, civil society organizations and other sectors concerned and explain the goals and objectives of the project or program, its impact upon the people and the community in terms of environmental or ecological balance, and the measures that will be undertaken to prevent or minimize the adverse effects thereof pursuant to Section 26 of Republic Act No. 7160; Environmental laws, rules and regulations shall always govern the generation, distribution and transmission activities of power producers in the province; Host communities shall enjoy the right to an equitable share from the wealth generated from the utilization of the province’ energy resources; and The primary consideration of the province in entering into agreements with power developers shall be the comparative cost advantage which the endusers of the province shall enjoy over those outside the province.

SECTION 117. RESOURCE UTILIZATION. Cognizant of the vital role of electric power in economic development, the Provincial Government shall encourage the development and utilization of indigenous and renewable energy sources such as solar, natural gas, windmill, biomass and hydropower for immediate and future applications.

SECTION 118. MANAGEMENT ZONE. Power producers are required to establish, protect, maintain and develop management zones.

SECTION 119. BENEFITS TO HOSTS. a. b. c.

COMMUNITIES. Power generation facilities and/or energy resources development projects shall provide the inhabitants of host communities financial benefits and lower electricity cost either through subsidy and/or non-subsidy schemes.

LGUs. Host LGUs shall be entitled to an equitable and just share of the proceeds derived from the development and utilization of the national wealth.

PROVINCE. The Provincial Government hereby adopts the “One Province, One Electric Cooperative” policy.

Further, it shall enter into agreement with power generation companies and/or energy resource developers to commit funds to be managed by the Provincial Government for: 1. Research and Development; 2. Consumer Welfare; 3. Monitoring and Evaluation; and 4. Fund for affected communities.

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b. c. d. e.

a. b. c. d. e.

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

SECTION 125.CLUP REVIEW AND APPROVAL. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall review and approve the comprehensive land use plans enacted through zoning ordinance of municipalities. The CLUP technical review shall be conducted to: a. b. c.

Ensure that the land use plans of municipalities are consistent with the Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP); Recommend solutions to settle disputes among component units over alternative uses of land resources; and Promote community-based programs for sustainable development.

SECTION 126. PROVINCIAL LAND USE COMMITTEE (PLUC). The PLUC shall assist the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in reviewing the Comprehensive Land Use Plans of municipalities. For the purpose of policy coordination and uniformity in operation direction, the PLUC shall be under the Provincial Development Council. Any local planning and development coordinator, other officials of component units and field officers of national government agencies operating in the province or region may be called upon by the PLUC to assist in the formulation of the said land use plans. Among others, it shall be the duty of the PLUC to: a. b.

Call upon the concerned Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC) and their respective Municipal Land Use Committees (MLUCs) whenever their respective land use plans are deliberated on by the committee; and Submit its findings and recommendations to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through the Chairman, Committee on Urban Planning, Housing Resettlement and Landed Estate;

SECTION 127. COMPOSITION OF THE PLUC. The PLUC shall be composed of the Provincial Planning and Development Officer as Chairman, the Provincial Agriculturist, the Provincial Assessor, the PEMO, representative/s of civil society organization that are represented in the Provincial Development Council and representatives from the concerned national government agencies as members.

a. b. c. d. e. f.

Fishing through the use of explosives, noxious or poisonous substances and electricity; Use of fine mesh net; Fishing in over-fished area and during closed season; Fishing in fishery reserves, refuge and sanctuaries; Fishing or taking rare, threatened of endangered flora and fauna species; and Fishing with the aid of air compressor or “huka”.

SECTION 134. WILDLIFE, GENETIC RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY. Under Article VI of Chapter II, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable: a. b. c. d.

Exploitation, hunting and unauthorized collection of endangered species; Unauthorized bio-prospecting; Transfer and unauthorized sale of seeds from the seed bank; and Sale of flora and fauna from the protected areas.

SECTION 135. ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE/WATER MANAGEMENT. Under Chapter III, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable:

c. d.

Littering in public places and improper disposal of garbage and other form of uncleanliness pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 825, otherwise known as the “Garbage Disposal Law of 1975” and Presidential Decree 856, otherwise known as the “Code of Sanitation of the Philippines”; Construction of dumpsites or industrial settlements and waste treatment plants within one kilometer from rivers or any water bodies pursuant to existing laws; Dumping or disposing of waste into any body of water where waste are likely to be washed into the water; and Other prohibited acts as cited under Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and similar laws, ordinances and issuances, such as: 1.

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Open burning of solid waste; Squatting in dumpsites and landfills; Open dumping, burying of biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials in flood prone areas; Manufacture, distribution or use of non-environmentally acceptable packaging materials; Dumping of toxic substances, nuclear and hazardous waste; and Construction of any establishment within two hundred meters from dump sites or sanitary landfills.

SECTION 136. AIR QUALITY, WATER QUALITY AND NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT. Under Article II of Chapter III, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable: a. b. c. d. e. f.

The operation of any vehicle that discharges air pollutants above the prescribed levels; Burning of agricultural and hospital wastes; The processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of persistent organic pollutants; Generating noise and vibration levels which are not within the acceptable noise standards; Smoking in non-designated smoking places and conveyances; and Misdeclaration and manipulation of emission test procedure and results.

SECTION 137. ECOLOGICAL TOURISM. Under Article I of Chapter IV, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable: a.

Developing ecological tourism sites, such as streams, lakes, marshlands, ponds, caves, mountain trails, hot springs, camp sites, springs, sanctuaries and waterfalls and other eco-tourism potential resources for recreational or commercial purposes, without appropriate permit from the agencies concerned; b.

Unlicensed and unaccredited tourist guides, drivers, escorts, promoters, service providers, coaches, conveyances and other tourism-related services; c.

Destruction and unauthorized collection and selling of wild flora and fauna in ecological tourism sites; d.

Charging exorbitant fees to tourists and visitors; e.

Abusive behavior towards tourists and visitors and vice-versa; f. Vandalism; g.

Deliberate and unauthorized entry to restricted areas; h.

Desecration of sacred cultural , archeological and historical areas and sites; and i.

Indiscriminate disposal of garbage and wastes; ARTICLE IV - PENAL PROVISIONS SECTION 138. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The “person” or “persons” as used in this Chapter shall refer to individuals, corporations or entities who may be subjected to civil, penal or monetary liability and penalized as imposed, at the discretion of a competent court.

The penalty provided herein shall be in addition to the penalty that may be provided by any other law or ordinances, provided however, that the prosecution or law enforcer shall charge the offender or violator with the law providing a heavier penalty in case it appears that a single act is punishable by two or more laws, ordinance and provisions thereof with different penalties or in case filing more than one charges may amount to double jeopardy.

SECTION 139. FINES AND PENALTIES. Any person found guilty of violation of any provision of this Code shall be punished with an imprisonment of not exceeding one year or a fine of not more than P5,000 or both in the discretion of the court, without prejudice to the filing of the appropriate administrative, civil or criminal action.

SECTION 140. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS. Government officials and employees who fail to comply with and enforce the provisions of this Code and its implementing rules and regulations shall be charged administratively in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 141. OTHER SANCTIONS. Violation of Sections 89, par. 2 and 126 – 133 hereof shall be penalized in accordance with the provisions of this Code. In addition to confiscation and/or cancellation of permits or licenses, closure of establishments and/or replevin, violators shall also be liable to any damage and compensation. In the case of associations, partnerships or corporations, the president and the governing board thereof shall be responsible for the acts committed by such entity.

CHAPTER VI - IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS

CHAPTER V - MISCELLANEOUS AND PENAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE I – CAMIGUIN ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

ARTICLE I - INCENTIVES AND AWARDS

SECTION 142. CREATION. The Camiguin Ecological Solid Waste Management Board, hereinafter referred to as CESWMB, is hereby established pursuant to Republic Act No. 9003, otherwise known as The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

SECTION 128. INCENTIVES AND AWARDS SYSTEM. The Provincial Government shall adopt an incentives and awards system to recognize local government units, agencies, organizations and individuals that have undertaken outstanding and innovative projects, techniques, initiatives or activities in the conservation of the natural resources and ecosystem of the Province.

ARTICLE II - SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS SECTION 129. SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. There shall be established special conservation and/or development programs and projects addressing specific environmental concerns aimed to accomplish long-term initiatives, such as: A.

Discharging wastewater and sewage system without adequate and effective treatment facilities; Discharging treated or untreated industrial or domestic sewage into potable water source and water suitable for marine life; Building, installing or using any equipment concealing an effluent; Constructing houses and other physical structures within the lakes or riverbanks except for areas identified by the CLUP as multiple use or buffer zones; Developing a stream, lake, waterfalls, marshland or pond for recreational or commercial purposes without the necessary permit from the National Water Resources Board and the local government unit concerned in addition to an Environmental Compliance Certificate; Raising or lowering of the water level of a stream, river, lake, marsh or pond or draining of the same without the necessary government clearance and/ or permit; Water impounding prejudicial to downstream or upstream communities; and Drilling of well for commercial and industrial purposes without a permit from the National Water Resources Board and the necessary clearances issued by the concerned local government units.

SECTION 133. COASTAL AND MARINE WATER RESOURCES. Under Article IV of Chapter II, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable:

SECTION 121. SCOPE OF POWERS. In the exercise of their inherent powers, duties and functions, the local government units shall adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral, fresh water, forest and other resources pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160 and other related laws and issuances.

SECTION 124. LAND USE RECLASSIFICATION. The local government units may cause the reclassification of agricultural lands where the land ceases to be economically feasible or sound for agricultural purposes as determined by the Department of Agriculture, or where the land shall have substantially greater economic value for residential, commercial uses as determined by the Sanggunian concerned. All land reclassified as non-agricultural by virtue of the CLUP are hereby exempt from the Department of Agrarian Reform proceedings.

Quarrying and mining activities without a permit or license duly issued by the Governor or appropriate agency having authority and jurisdiction thereto; Presentation of any false application, declaration or evidence to the government or publishes or causes to be published any prospectus or other information containing any false statement relating to quarrying and mining operation; Extraction or removal of quarry materials within public water supply within a distance of one kilometer radius from the boundaries of water source established and historical sites and any public or private works or structures; (Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2003) Extraction or removal of quarry material within the fifty-meter distance from riverbanks and tributaries and within one kilometer from bridges and dams upstream and downstream; and Preventing or obstructing the holder of any permit, agreement or lease from undertaking quarrying operations without justifiable cause.

SECTION 132. WATER RESOURCES. Under Article III of Chapter II, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable:

ARTICLE IV - LAND USE

SECTION 123. CLUP FORMULATION. The local government units shall formulate and update their respective CLUPs in conformity with the standards and guidelines prescribed by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and the Provincial Physical Framework Plan.

Unauthorized movement of timber/lumber from one place to another.

Use of unregistered or unlicensed chainsaws and similar tree-felling equipment unless a current and valid license or permit for the use thereof is issued by authorized agencies; Operation of sawmills and other wood processing plants without the required permit to operate; Hunting, destroying or mere possession of any plant, animal or other forest product both living and non-living and other species considered endangered or threatened pursuant to existing laws; and Use of unregistered or unlicensed hunting paraphernalia such as airguns, shotguns, and similar devices unless covered by a valid permit.

SECTION 131. MINERAL AND OTHER QUARRY RESOURCES. Under Article II of Chapter II, the following acts shall be prohibited and punishable:

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SECTION 122. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. Land Use Planning shall be based on the following operative principles: a.

Watershed planning and disaster risk reduction approaches shall be paramount in the preparation of Provincial and Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs); b.

The formulation and updating of CLUPs shall be based on land suitability assessment without prejudice to the environment; c.

Utmost precaution against the following conditions shall be considered in the conversion or reclassification of land: c.1 soil erosion, siltation and sedimentation, and destruction of critical habitats; c.2 reduction of agricultural lands beyond the limits prescribed by law; c.3 destruction of fishery grounds and the decline in fish catch; and c.4 destruction of natural heritage assets due to mining and quarrying activities in environmentally critical areas. d.

Unless otherwise identified as eco-tourism sites, river banks, buffer zones and other public easements shall not be subject to human exploitation or manipulation; e.

The rights of the indigenous people in their ancestral domain shall be protected; f.

Appropriate management and maintenance of duly classified wetlands and production forest ensures sustainability, productivity and stability; g.

Programs and projects affecting land use implemented within the territorial jurisdiction shall be co-managed by the LGUs and respective national agencies; and h.

Transparency, accountability and participatory process in the preparation of the CLUP shall be strictly observed.

Unauthorized cutting, gathering, collection, selling of natural growing trees from alienable and disposable lands and from private lands;

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SECTION 120. EDUCATION AND PROTECTION. The Provincial Government, in coordination with concerned national agencies, local government units, service utilities, academe, tri - media, civil societies and consumer groups or associations, shall undertake continuing education, information and consumer welfare and protection programs for energy sector consumers.

Cutting, gathering, collection, removing or selling of natural growing trees from forest land;

Camiguin Eco-Park to strengthen the community within the reservation and protected area that shall serve as showcase of indigenous heritage and culture to promote tourism. The occupants of the village shall be an integral part of the eco-tourism park. Its sub-projects may include the following: 1.

Lingap-hayop Conservation Project to protect and conserve the different species of important fauna including eagle, civet and kusisi sanctuary.

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Butterfly Farm Dome and Orchidarium for the conservation of different species of butterflies and endemic orchids.

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Botanical Garden to showcase different species and varieties of flora.

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Caves Preservation Program which shall encompass the safeguarding of the existing wildlife, creatures and conservation of natural habitat and formations including archaeological , speleological and paleontological remains.

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Springs and Waterfalls Conservation Program which deals with the conservation of the existing springs and waterfalls of the Province.

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Rivers, Streams and Creeks Conservation and Rehabilitation Program which focuses on the protection from pollution, denudation and soil erosion through riverbank rehabilitation and vegetative means and provision of easements.

SECTION 143. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. The CESWMB shall prepare, submit and oversee the implementation of plans for the safe and sanitary management of solid waste generated in areas within the province.

SECTION 144. MEETINGS. Regular meetings of the CESWMB shall be at least twice a year. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson as the need arises or at the request of at least four members thereof; provided, that such notice of special meeting shall be served at least three days before the scheduled date.

SECTION 145. COMPOSITION OF THE CESWMB. The CESWMB shall be composed of the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

All the mayors of the component municipalities; One representative from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to be represented by the chairperson either by the Committee on Environment or the Committee on Health or their representatives to be nominated by the presiding officer; The Provincial Health and/or Provincial General Services Officer, whomever may be recommended by the Governor; The Provincial Environment Management Officer; The Provincial Engineer; Congressional representative from each congressional district within the province; Representative from the recycling industry, if there is any; Representative from the manufacturing or packaging industry, if there is any; Representative from each concerned government agency relevant to technical and marketing expertise as may be determined by the Board; and At least three representatives from NGOs.

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ARTICLE II – SPECIAL CONCERNS SECTION 146. THE CAMIGUIN RIVER/CREEK SYSTEM. The Provincial Government shall initiate programs and enact ordinances that aim to protect, preserve, rehabilitate and develop the river/creek system within the province.

SECTION 147. THE TAGUINES LAGOON CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TLCDC). There shall be created a Taguines Lagoon Conservation and Development Council. The Provincial Government shall support, strengthen and enable the said council.

SECTION 148. MT. TIMPOONG-HIBOK-HIBOK NATURAL MONUMENT. The Provincial Government shall work closely with the PAMB in the management of the Mt. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument. It shall support government and private initiatives for its rehabilitation and development.

SECTION 149. THE CAMIGUIN MARINE PROTECTED AREA NETWORK and MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. The Provincial Council shall continue to support, strengthen and enable the Camiguin MPA Network and its Management Council. Enact relevant guidelines, policies and provide funding support for the management and development of the overall coastal and marine habitats and its resources.

ARTICLE III - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MULTI-PARTITE MONITORING TEAM SECTION 150. CREATION. The Governor, through an executive order, shall create an interdisciplinary-multi-partite Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring Team, the officers of which shall be elected from among the members thereof.

SECTION 151. FUNCTIONS. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Team shall be as follows: a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Monitor the implementation of projects within the context of the approved project proposal and conditions embodied in the EIS; Monitor the level of proponent’s compliance on conditions set by the DENR on ECC and permits issued to projects operating in the province; Gather relevant information to determine cause of environmental damage and respond to public complaints about the subject project; Prepare, integrate and disseminate monitoring status reports and undertake community education and information dissemination; Participate in environmental law enforcement; Conduct regular inventory of establishments operating in the province; Submit proposed annual budget and periodic status reports to the Governor, through the PEMO; and

SECTION 152. COMPOSITION. Membership of the Multi-Partite Monitoring Team shall include the following: 1.

2.

A representative from each of the host municipal governments, DENR, academe, concerned ground stakeholders, Chairman of Environmental Committee of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan; Two members from the private sector, who are on-call and on a project specific bases.

SECTION 153. SUBMISSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC). All permittees/licensees are required to submit a copy of their Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) to the Environmental Impact Assessment Multi-partite Monitoring Team (EIA-MMT).

CHAPTER VII ARTICLE I - SPECIAL EVENTS AND DAYS OF ACTION SECTION 154. SPECIAL EVENTS AND DAYS OF ACTION. The Provincial Government shall observe/celebrate/commemorate special events and days of action in coordination with all local government units, concerned government agencies and civil society organizations (CSOs) to raise the level of environmental awareness and consciousness among the people of Camiguin, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 155. PROVINCE-WIDE TREE PLANTING DAY. There shall be a regular observance of a province-wide annual synchronized tree planting day activity every 5th Day of January of every year to be spearheaded by the Provincial Government in coordination with other local government units, national government agencies, academe, civil societies and business communities in any of the established or identified communal or community-based forest projects in the province.

SECTION 156. LEAD AGENCY. The PEMO shall be the lead agency in the conduct of the Province-Wide Tree-Planting Day. SECTION 157. EARTH DAY. Pursuant to United Nations Resolution of 1972, the Provincial Government shall lead in the celebration of Earth Day every 22nd day of April of every year.

SECTION 158. ENVIRONMENT MONTH. The Province shall observe the month of June of every year as the Environment Month to culminate and showcase the year-round activity thereby synchronizing all efforts in the protection, preservation and conservation of the province’s natural resources and ecosystems.

SECTION 159. ACTIVITIES. The Provincial Government, though the PEMO, shall conduct and/or undertake various activities in the observance of the environment month.

SECTION 160. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MONTH. Pursuant to the Republic Act 9512 or the “National Environment Awareness and Education Act of 2008”, the Province shall observe the month of November as the Environmental Awareness Month to promote awareness on the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance towards sustained development.

SECTION 161. WORLD WATER DAY. The Province shall celebrate World Water Day on every 22nd of March of each year with appropriate and meaningful activities.

SECTION 162. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE OZONE LAYER. The International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer shall be celebrated within the Province every September 16 of every year with activities that will highlight concern and awareness for the protection of the ozone layer.

SECTION 163. CLEAN AIR MONTH. The whole month of November of each year is declared as Clean Air Month with appropriate activities.

CHAPTER VIII - TRANSITORY PROVISIONS ARTICLE I - TRANSFER AND VESTED RIGHTS SECTION 164. TRANSFER OF ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO PEMO. The PEMO shall assume all the existing programs, responsibilities, facilities and appropriations of the different provincial government offices engaged in watershed management, solid waste management, small scale mining, quarry regulation, integrated social forestry, eco-tourism, spring development and other concerns included in this Code. The personnel of the above-mentioned offices, projects and programs shall automatically become an integral part of the PEMO. SECTION 165. VESTED RIGHTS. Rights and obligations existing on the date of effectivity of this Code and arising out of contracts shall be governed by the original terms and conditions of said contract or the law in force at the time such rights were vested.

ARTICLE II - FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION 166. FUNDING/APPROPRIATION. The Provincial Government shall appropriate funds to ensure the effective enforcement of this Code.

SECTION 167. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Governor, through a Technical Working Group, shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) necessary to effectively carry out the provisions of this Code within six months from its approval.

CHAPTER IX ARTICLE I - FINAL PROVISIONS SECTION 168. PRIOR CONSENT OF SANGGUNIANS. Private entities, government agencies and its instrumentalities are hereby required to secure prior consent of the concerned sanggunians in the implementation and development of investment programs or projects affecting the environment.

Natural resources development, utilization or processing project, lease, license or agreement or usufruct permit shall not be issued by national government agencies without prior consultation with; and consent of; local government units, affected communities and stakeholders in the province.

SECTION 169. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE. All other matters not covered by this Code shall be governed by pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

SECTION 170. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS. If the provisions of different Chapters are in conflict with each other, the provision of each Chapter shall prevail as to specified matters and questions involved therein.

SECTION 171. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS. If the provisions of the different Chapters are in conflict with each other, the provisions of the Section which is the last in point of sequence shall prevail.

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2013, AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT:

Hon. Leo Gales Lasacar

Hon. Jesus Diolanto Pacuribot

Hon. Virgilio Fajardo Lacerna

Hon. Periolo Torayno Banaag

Hon. Jose Cultura Ladao

Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo

Hon. Raquel Bacasnot Ranara

Hon. Ana Victoria Olaer Uayan

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Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding Provincial Board Member Provincial Board Member Provincial Board Member Provincial Board Member Provincial Board Member; FABC President Provincial Board Member; PCL President Provincial Board Member; PPSK President

OTHER PRESENT:

Hon. Hermogenes Boholano Lobido

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Provincial Board Member; Acting Governor

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Camiguin Polytechnic State College has been implementing a Special Project on the Culture of Bees;

This project tries to culture bees known scientifically as Apismellifera which species is distinctly called Ligustica and Carnica. So that the LGU of Camiguin and the Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC) entered into a memorandum of agreement on bee culture to initiate or support scientific studies on the conservation of biological diversity.

For this laudable endeavor to prosper, there is a need to protect and preserve to the fullest the integrity-process of Camiguin Bee Culture as a special project of Camiguin Polytechnic State College; Hence, the enactment of an ordinance is imperative.

PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 “AN ORDINANCE PROTECTING THE BEE CULTURE INDUSTRY IN THE PROVINCE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF” Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin: Section 1. Title: This Ordinance shall be known as the “Bee Culture Protection Ordinance of 2012”.

Section 2. Definition of Terms: As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall be construed as: Bee - Apismellifera Bee Culture - Raising of bees for scientific endeavor and Economic Enterprise Development Projects; Bee culture by-products: a. Bee Pollen - It is actually the male seed of a flower blossom which are collected by the honey bees and mixed with the bee’s digestive enzymes; b. Bee Wax - Is a natural secretion from wax glands on the sides of the body of honey bees and is used primarily as a build block for the bee’s honeycomb cells in which the young are raised and honey and pollen are stored; c. Royal Jelly - Royal jelly is the queen bee’s extraordinary source of food. It is a blend of secretions from the salivary glands of the worker bee and contains a high concentration of vitamins B5, B6, and amino acids and is believed to be a potent antioxidant a special rejuvenating substance that promotes tissue growth, muscle and cell regeneration; d. Propolis - Honey bees collect sticky resins that ooze from the buds of some trees and conifers. After chewing them and mixing them with their saliva and other substances, Propolis or sometimes called “sticky glue”. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is also used as ointments for healing cuts and wound; e. Honey - is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers f. Mead - Mead, simply put is honey wine. It is the first alcoholic drink brewed by men, earlier than wine or beer; g. Bee Bread - it is the main source of food for most larvae and bees. It is fed to all larvae except those that are selected to become queens as the queen larvae are fed royal jelly instead; Bee Ligustica and Carnica - Two different species of Apis mellifera; Miel International Inc. - An agency engaged in beekeeping project mainly on queen breeding and honey production; Transport - The bringing of species of bees from any port outside of Camiguin.

Section 3. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 3.a Transport cultured bees into the Province; 3.b Sell honey and other bee by-products such as bee pollen, bee wax, royal jelly, propolis, mead and bee bread, without the necessary permits; 3.c Sell adulterated honey.

Section 4v Penalty: Any person found violating Section 3 of this Ordinance shall be meted with the following fines:

First Offense - P 500.00

Second Offense - 1,500.00 or an imprisonment of 30 days or both in the discretion of the court

Apismellifera species and its by-products transported to Camiguin other than that of Miel International shall be confiscated and turn them over to Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC) for proper disposal.

Section 5. Effectivity: This Ordinance shall take effect after compliance of the publication and posting requirement.

APPROVED.”

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DSWD not filing charges against TS Pablo victims (DAVAO City) – “It is simply a matter of submitting to DSWD the distribution list for the recipients of the 10,000 sacks of rice and we are not filing a case against anyone.” This was reiterated by OIC Director of DSWD Priscilla N. Razon in several media interviews following the picket staged by some 20 members of Barug Katawhan, Anak Pawis and Panalipdan Tuesday morning in front of the DSWD building.

The three groups were part of the larger group that demanded the release of the 10,000 sacks of rice from the Montevista human barricade on January 15.

Director Razon said, “We have met up with some members of these groups on January 18 and February 18 and we have discussed and underscored the government requirements in the provision of relief

assistance. It was made clear to them that the necessary documents are SOP in all relief operations which our partner local government units have been complying with in every disaster relief operations we undertake.”

“We are aware that 10,000 sacks of rice is roughly worth P1,250,000.00 and the Department is accountable for this,” Razon stressed.

In their last meeting, Razon said the group was able to present partial documents such as the List of Municipalities and Selected Barangays, Areas for Repacking, and Target Date for Distribution. “What we require is part of auditing processes wherein public funds should be liquidated,” Razon said.

It was during the last meeting when the group expressed their fear in providing the

distribution list as this might be used in filing charges against them for their part in the barricade in Montevista Highway last month. But DSWD has no intention of doing such.

The eight DSWD requirements cited in earlier reports are: distribution plan indicating place and time of distribution and how the goods are to be distributed; distribution list [name and address of recipients]; name of responsible person who shall guarantee the safe distribution; distribution will be witnessed by DSWD, PLGU and MLGU representatives; release of rice will be done at the Typhoon Pablo Disaster Relief Operations Center, DPWH Depot, Panacan in Davao City; relief goods must be acknowledged as coming from the government; distribution report after the actual distribution; and storage

of rice follows safety standards.

The picket lasted for almost two hours and the protesters did not approach nor seek an audience with any of the regional officials. Bottled water and biscuits were distributed by the Department to the protesters though.

DSWD assures all ‘Pablo’ victims that they will continue receiving relief assistance from DSWD. DSWD will give assistance to everyone who is in need and it continues to remind Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries that no one can delist them from the program even if they joined the barricade.

DSWD has already established disaster hubs in Nabunturan and Mati City where relief goods are stored enabling respective local governments to conduct frontline distribution, Razon said.

On the call of Barug Katawhan to ‘Oust Secretary Dinky Soliman’, Razon said, “Where can you find a very hardworking and very visible Secretary who is also very passionate in her job?”

On the issue on bunkhouse construction and padded payroll, Razon explained investigations are on-going and pertinent documents have already been submitted to the Commission on Audit which is currently conducting a Post-Audit.

Meanwhile, Razon reiterated the Department’s Appeal for Volunteers. “We call on kind-hearted residents as we need more volunteers to help in the repacking of relief goods. Most of our remaining volunteers are from the neighboring areas in Panacan. We hope more can come from other areas especially during weekdays when the number of volunteers is slack.”

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Bank extends P8M livelihood assistance to Sendong victims THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday has extended an P8 million livelihood grant to 120 families in the city’s relocation site of typhoon Sendong victims in barangay Calaanan here.

Gilda E. Pico, President of LBP, said the grant was part of the LBP’s ‘LandBank Gawad Kabuhayan Program’ extended to a group of people in a community desirous of venturing into various livelihood initiatives.

City Mayor Vicente Emano said that the seed money was turned over to Charlie S. Ayco, Managing Director of the Habitat For Humanity, whose group was constructing houses of typhoon Sendong victims on the site.

Ayco said that the grant money would fund projects recommended by Habitat to provide livelihood to residents in the area.

One of the livelihood project was hollow block making where end products were materials for construction of houses in the relocation site, Ayco said.

The Habitat for Humanity would be constructing some 2,000 houses for relocation of typhoon victims and residents living in geographically hazardous areas in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sec. Dinky Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released P140 million for the construction of the houses to the city government but Mayor Emano endorsed the money to the Habitat for Humanity.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO Main Branch P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers – Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN Branch B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES Branch Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA Branch Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN Branch Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739a