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Norwegian missionary vows to set up learning centers in Mindanao By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) Haroun Alrashid Alonto Lucman Jr., Armm Governor Mujiv S. Hataman, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal “Bombit” A. Adiong, and Armm legislative member Zia A. Alonto try to resolve the conflict between the 35 town mayors of Lanao del Sur and the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (Lasureco). The 35 town mayors demanded for massive reconnection of their power supplies, Photo by Sonny Sudaria, MDN-Armm
SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur—There’s no way to stop an aging Norwegian pastor to continue his mission of spreading the word and educate tribal peoples even if he was once held captive by New Peoples Army rebels when he first set foot in Mindanao. A missionary that have travelled around the world, Pastor Johnny Thoresen, 67, had even make good he will spent the rest of his life in Mindanao when he married Jane Rocero, a young Manobo lumad in her 20s from Rosario town,
Pastor Johnny Thoresen with young wife Jane and two children.
of whom he already sired tablish at least 50 “Little Norway” learning centers two children. See centers, page 11 Thoresen wants to es-
VMLP-Bukidnon chapter gathers in Talakag town By RUEL V. PELONE, Managing Editor
Regional Top Stories
TALAKAG, Bukidnon––Members of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) in Bukidnon Chapter gathered here on Friday morning for its regular monthly meeting.
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‘Food poisoning’ downs 130 people in Tampakan
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Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette T. Uy and Opol town Mayor Max Seno lead the ceremonial cutting of ribbon of the P10-million worth flood control project for Barangay Barra, also in Opol town. The project was made possible through the initiative of Rep. Uy. Other officials present at the turned over ceremony are Vice Mayor Chizarina Ortegoza, Punong Barangay Clementino Q. Otacan, and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Angging Ong, who will oversee and implement the project. Photo courtesy of Dodo Canoy
Disaster-preparedness summit held in Lanao By SONY V. SUDARIA Mindanao Daily News-Armm
IN an effort to fortify the disaster-preparedness of the province of Lanao del Sur, Col. Tatar M. Boriongan (retired), chairperson of the Provincial Disaster
Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC), recently conducted a disaster-preparedness summit attended by representatives from the province’s 35 towns. Chairman for Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction
Management (PDRRM), Ret. Col. Tatar M. Boriongan issued Memorandum Order No. 017 enjoining all Mayors and MDRRMO, as well as other concerned officials of Lanao del Sur, to attend this year’s PDRRM Summit.
In issuing Memorandum Order no. 017, Boriongan said: “Republic Act no. 10121 mandates the PDRRMC to organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge management activities on See summit, page 11
KORONADAL City––Some 130 residents of an upland village in Tampakan town in South Cotabato were rushed to various hospitals here on Friday night due to a suspected case of food poisoning.
South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes said Saturday the victims, mostly B’laan tribal residents, fell ill several hours after eating catered food packs that were served during a See food, page 11
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VMLP-Bukidnon chapter gathers in Talakag town By RUEL V. PELONE Managing editor
TALAKAG, Bukidnon–– Members of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) in Bukidnon Chapter gathered here on Friday morning for its regular monthly meeting. Held at the Legislative Building of the local government of Talakag, at least 15 of the 22 regular members of VMLP-Bukidnon Chapter attended the meeting presided over by Lantapan Vice Vice Mayors’ League of the Mayor Ernie R. Devibar, Philippines (VMLP) President also the president of VMLP- Ernie Devibar, also the Vice Mayor of Lantapan, Bukidnon
Bukidnon Chapter. Devibar said the VMLPBukidnon met every last Friday of the month––and would always invite top officials of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to give them (vice mayors) updates on new issuances and policies. “We have invited DILG Regional Director Rene Burdeos of Northern Mindanao but he did not arrive,” Devibar told Mindanao Daily News. He added: “We usually hold medical missions every time we hold our regular monthly meeting and tackle relevant issues. We never talk politics, we let our leaders do that part.” Lately, the VMLP-Bukidnon has already resolved issues concerning “questions
of sectoral representatives that belong to the Indigenous People (IP).” Aside from holding medical missions, Devibar was proud to announce that Bukidnon has complied with the implementation of the Local Sectoral Representative (LSR) mandated by laws. The vice mayor said almost all of the local councils of Bukidnon had their respective sectoral representatives, except for one municipality. Under Republic Act no. 8371, also known as “The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997,” mandates the creation of sectoral representative in the municipal, city, and provincial. Under the IPRA law, Devibar said IP should elect
who would represent them in the local council. Members of the Indigenous People (IP) are even entitled to a seat in the barangay council,” the VMLP-Bukinon Chapter president pointed out. Section 16 of RA 8371 provides: “Right to Participate in Decision-Making. — ICCs/IPs have the right to participate fully, if they so choose, at all levels of decision-making in matters which may affect their rights, lives and destinies through procedures determined by them as well as to maintain and develop their own indigenous political structures. Consequently, the State shall ensure that the ICCs/IPs shall be given mandatory representation in policy-making bodies and other local legislative councils.” Likewise, Devibar said that their are also instances where the VMLP-Bukidnon Chapter tackled issues con-
cerning disaster preparedness with the help of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC). Last Friday’s meeting of the VMLP-Bukidnon Chapter include the upcoming 22nd National Convention of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines on July 10-12, 2014 to be held at the Panglao Island in the province of Bohol. The theme of this year’s annual convention is: “The VMLP-Catalyst for Inclusive Growth, Good Governance and Resiliency to Environmental Change.” “As represented, technical sessions during the convention will include learning sessions on Enhancing Parliamentary Skills for Effective Management of Legislative Sessions and on Oversight and QuasiJudicial Functions of the Sanggunian,” said DILG Secretary Mar Roxas in his See gathers, page 11
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Alrose Group of Companies
Katipunan Bank in Zamboanga del Norte has been extending various forms of financial service in the province in its branches in Mindanao and Visayas. Peoples Bank of Caraga Founded in 1972 as the Rural Bank of Talacogon, Inc., PBC has branches in Bayugan, Cabadbaran, Prosperidad, Sibagat, Digos, Lupon, San Francisco, Sta. Josefa, Compostela, Oroquieta, Talacogon, and Kapalong.
started as poultry& piggery backyard operation back at early 70’s and later diversified into poultry – table egg production, financial services and printing. With Agri-business and Finance as the core business of the Company. Alrose Group of Companies now operates Jollibee, Greenwich to Red Ribbon, bracnches all over the region. It is one of the biggest fast food chain in the Philippines.
Evita Banana Trading Co., Inc. is engaged in Banana and Pineapple
export products supplying Middle Eastern countries, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Evita Banana started in 2006 . Its main office is in Lanang, Davao City. Evita gets its supply of bananas from Davao del Norte, some municipalities of Davao del Sur, and Davao City. Its pineapple export are harvested from Bukidnon.
Sumifru (Philippines) Corp engages in the sourcing,
Cantilan Bank, Inc.
From a one brick-and-mortar branch in 1980, Cantilan Bank has grown to 18 branches and 22 Micro Banking Offices operating in the Caraga Region, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao City,
1st Valley Bank is a multi-
awarded rural bank in Mindanao, has 28 branches and 8 financial solution centres and one of the fastest growing financial in Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and the cities of Iligan, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Oroquieta, Dipolog, Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, and Zamboanga.
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Mis. Occ On November 15, 2007, Paglaum MPC started to operate the Pinoy Coop ATM in Plaridel. In partnership with MASSSPECC, its program initiator, it is connected with the worldwide Megalink, Expressnet and Bancnet providers. It has branches all over Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga,
FICCO - First Community Cooperative (Ca-
gayan de Oro City is the biggest open community cooperative in the Philippines with 156,000 members as of Mar 2012 and assets of 5.6 Billion. Its vision is to uplift the standard of living and quality of life of cooperative members and help build the middle classes of Mindanao.
production, shipment and marketing of various fresh fruits, primarily the export of quality Cavendish bananas, Pineapple and Papayas in China, Japan, Korea, Middle East, New Zealand and Russia. Sumifru has gained high regard in the markets for the excellent quality of its products.
Iluminada Farms Inc.,
of Davao is into producing premium quality, farm fresh eggs. It has been in the industry since 1980. Today, the company distributes its products in most major cities and provinces in Southern and Northern Mindanao. Its other line of business is feed milling, and poultry. PEEDBROS FRAM & TRADING CORP is a tropical fruits and vegetable exporting company based in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte. Its primary goals are to provide high quality produce, responsive service, and competitive pricing. Virgilio Jose, a former military officer established VjANDEP Bakeshop that produces VjANDEP Pastel-a Spanish word for cake and a favorite Cagayan de Oro pasalubong item. The bakeshop’s production expanded significantly following technical assistance and trainings on GMP, HACCP, CP+EMS, MPEX, ISTIV, and packaging and labeling development through DOST’s flagship Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SET-UP.
Monastery Farms
located at the Benedictine Monastery of Transfiguration at San Jose, Malaybalay City and cited as Outstanding MSMEs awards recently. Its famous brewed coffee packs are the favorites of local tourists.
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located at Gov. Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City and is just a stone's throw away from the airport. It is approximately 10 minutes away form the commercial places like Paseo Del Mar where you can go dining by the sea.
Cagwait White Beach Resort
Incorporated in 1962, Alsons Development & Investment Corporation is one of the leading real estate firms operating in Davao City. Since its inception, the company has been at the forefront of the real estate industry in Davao City, with projects such as Las Terrazas, Woodridge Park and Ladislawa Garden Village. It is backed up by the solid group of companies of the late Conrado C. Alcantara, one of Davao’s most prominent pioneers. ABCI is a real estate development company in Northern Mindanao. Its famous project is Xavier Estates due to its flood-free location, excellent infrastructure, own water supply, lush greenery, security facilities, and the largest, best-equipped club in Northern Mindanao. The company has other premiere projects: Teakwood Hills, an idyllic enclave that has a breathtaking view of the mountains and Macalajar Bay, Valencia Estates in Bukidnon, Coral Pebbles Resort & Residences in Misamis Oriental and West Highlands, a golf and residential estate in Butuan.
VCDU REALTY CORP is a real es-
tate developer primarily engaged in rental/ leasing, housing development in the city of Butuan. VCDU REALTY CORPORATION uses the best building technology and state - of the - art "patented forms system" creating the real estate development high quality. Standard of excellence are its top priority which gained high acceptance from its buyers.
Cagwait White Beach Resort was known before as Waikiki Beach of the Philippines when famous American pilot Charles Lindbergh saw the horseshoe formation like his hometown resort in Hawaii islands. People from different different places started flocking to witness the celebrations of Kaliguan Festival in ths resort. Cagwait White Beach was then an ‘Unseen Paradise’ but not anymore.
Dahilayan Gardens and Resort
is nestled at the base of beautiful Mount Kitanglad. It is one of Bukidnon’s finest resorts which encompasses all that you could ask for a place to play, relax and unwind in the middle of some of the most pristine landscape imaginable. It caters to weddings, romantic getaways, family vacations and adventure trips. Combine the comforts of home and the luxuries of a resort that is Dahilayan Gardens and Resort.
RR Family Spring Resort
One of the more awe-inspiring beauty among the many resorts in the Province of Bukidnon is RR Family Spring Resort or popularly known by locals as RR Resort. It is found in a relatively secluded area in Dologon, Maramag 32 kilometers south of Malaybalay City and 10 kilometers south of Valencia City. RR Family Spring Resort is overlooking Pulangi River. RR Family Spring Resort boasts of A family-friendly staff, amenities, and views. The resort is now getting a lot of new visitors and patrons because of its wonderful scenery and theme. It has clean swimming pools which are categorized for both adults and kids.
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Gov Matugas on her 2nd term as Caraga RDC chair:
Unfaltering commitment and dedication assured By Susil D. Ragas of PIA-Surigao del Norte
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URIGAO City - The chairperson of the Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC), Surigao del Norte Governor Sol F. Matugas on her second term, assured her unfaltering commitment and dedication for continuing inclusive growth and development of Caraga during the 79th Regional Development Council Full Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2014 held at Provincial Convention Center, this city. Just recently Governor Matugas was re-appointed by Pre s i d e nt B e n i g no S . Aqu i n o I I I , a s t h e chairperson of the Caraga RD C, a highest policy making body in the region. In her message, Matugas said that she will remain bold in her advocacies, clear in her direction and courageous in the face of daunting challenges. “I will stand for reforms that will benefit the people of Caraga particularly the poor and the marginalized and I exhort all the members of this council to do the same as we continue our quest to becoming the Fishery Agri-Forestry, Mining and
Ecotourism (FAME) Center of the country,” Matugas said. Matugas then laid down the RDC’s direction for the next two years and its RDC Platform of Action for the year 2014-2016 that will serve as guide for the council towards a great Caraga. She also encouraged ever yone to dream big and think big on what the council can do for all Caraganons and what Caraga can become as a region of vast potentials. “We are the leaders of this region and it is our
responsibility to bring into fruition a development that is high and sustainable, generates mass employment that draws the majority of our people into the economic and social mainstream and facilitates the reduction of poverty. Together let us rise up to challenge of surpassing our current gains and paving the way for a great Caraga Region,” she added. The 79t h RD C f ull council meeting was attended by representatives of different provinces, municipalities and offices of the region.
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BSU Brass Band to represent Bukidnon, Mindanao in 2014 CCP International Orchestra, Band Festival By Allan M. Mediante Editor in chief
The BUKIDNON STATE U N I V E R SI T Y ( B SU ) BRASS BAND composed of 112 members will be joining the 2014 CCP international ORCHESTRA AND BAND FESTIVAL, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP, Complex, in Manila on July 1-6. The BSU group is the only band representing Bukidnon and the entire Mindanao to the CCP band festival, , according to Reynaldo T. Oton, Band Director, Trainer and Conductor, and school Principal of Bukidnon State University Secondary School Laboratory. The festival includes a Concert at the CCP – July 4, 2014 at 7:00pm at Tanghalan Aurelio Tolentino; a showdown or drill at the Luneta Park July 6, 2014 at 4:00pm, and drill competition at SM MOA, Bay park on July 5, 2014 at 5:00pm, says Jay Haze A. Sablayan, the band trainer and conductor The competition’s repertoire includes El Torero by Ton Verhiel,; Leonesse by Bert Appermont; Seagate Overture by James Swearingen; and Queen in Concert
by Jay Bocook, The University brass band has been organized under the leadership of BSU President, Dr. Victor M. Barroso in 2006, and director-trainer Reynaldo T. Oton, and has been playing in several engagements for eight years now. Poor but deser ving students who qualify to be members of the band are granted full tuition fee scholarship under the University’s Performing Arts Program whose vision
is not only to help the band members go to school but also to hone their talents. The university also provides instruments and Band uniforms for the band members.. At present, there are 165 members of the university brass band coming from different colleges with different courses in the University. Since its inception, the band have produced professionals who are now in their respective fields of endeavour. The BSU Brass
Band is not only a MARCHING BRASS BAND but is now a SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA BAND through the efforts and guidance of the PhilBanda headed by Dr. Herminigildo Ranera . Band Director, Trainer & Conductor, Reynaldo T. Oton started as a secondary school teacher and is now the new school Principal of Bukidnon State University Secondary School Laboratory. He worked his way to become an Assistant Professor III. A graduate
of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics, and Master of Arts holder in Science Education major in General Science and presently finishing his Ph.D. in Education Administration at the Bukidnon State University. The Band’s conductor Jay Haze A. Sablayan is a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology graduate. The BSU Brass Band have since reaped several achievements and awards,
of which the most notable are: 2007 – 2nd runner up – Regional Drum and bugle competition at Cagayan de oro City; 2008 – 1st runner up – Regional Drum and Bugle Competition at Cagayan de oro City; 2009 – Champion – Musikahan Festival of Tagum, Davao– Brass band Competition ;. In 2010 it romped away with the Grand champion award during the National Brass band Competition held in Musikahan Festival; and Best Symphonic Band. Again in 2011,it was Grand Slam Champion at the National Brass Band Competition – Musikahan Festival . It was also adjudged at Best marching brass band in the Champion drill and showdown competition. Also in 2011, the group was chosen for the PILIPINAS GOT TALENT Season 2 national qualifier. In April, 2012, BSU Brass Band joined the First National Symphonic Band Festival at Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines. In February, 2013, it was the Defending Grand Champion in National Brass Band Competition in Musikahan sa Tagum 2013 held at Tagum City.
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FOI in ICU: A call for rescue by PNoy
THE Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is in the throes of death. With just six session days left before the House of Representatives adjourns for the May 2013 election campaign, one and only one miracle could save it from certain perdition -- a certification on the urgency of its immediate enactment of President Aquino himself. It should not have reached the ICU, if only the House did something more than nothing on the FOI bill during its three session days last week. On Session Day 1, the House did not even enroll the bill in its order of business, even as it had been in the Order of Business for reference to the Rules Committee on Dec. 18, 2012 yet. On Days 2 and 3, just when the Bill had already been calendared for sponsorship and plenary debate, a legislator threatened to question the quorum for a motion too parochial and self-serving, and kept the entire House hostage to his whim. Yet still, the House leaders allowed three privilege speeches, and over an hour of interpellation for one, on Day 3. The legislator and the House leaders did not allow even a single minute of discussion on the FOI bill. L ast week’s events point to a House conspiracy to kill the bill led no less by Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II, and with the many habitual absentees of the House in cameo roles. After opening the session and immediately leaving the presiding
chores to a Deputy Speak- matters to be discussed er on day 1, Belmonte was by the House last Tuesday not to be seen again on and Wednesday, but it the floor last week. The was only when the FOI same goes for his Major- bill was about to be taken ity Leader, who showed up did he insist on his up for just a few minutes quorum question. For another, the allon Day 3. That was as far as they want to demon- powerful Rules Commitstrate their leadership of tee, led by Gonzales is not a chamber turned totally exactly helpless to act on inept to take action on the matters of the agenda. It FOI bill by a legislator on did not intervene for the FOI bill. tantrum mode. For a third, that the In recent weeks, BelHouse monte and Gonzales had assured Pooled Editorial cn o uo l dt that they wanted achieve the plenary debate on the FOI bill to a quorum is not a problem proceed post haste. For that citizens should have a minute, the broad co- to deal with -- lawmakers alition of FOI advocates are precisely paid handand authors had thought some fees, on top of fat the duo had stopped their slabs of pork money, to dribble drivel on the bill. legislate. Their minimum Last week’s events, obligation is to attend all however, made it all plain sessions, without fail. to everyone: after the Belmonte and Gonzales drivel comes now a plot have the command reto murder the bill in the sponsibility to see to this. For a fourth, Belmonte House through sheer ineptitude and deliberate and Gonzales could have actions of its leaders, the declared the FOI bill urchronic absenteeism of a gent pursuant to Rule X, majority of its members, Section 52, of the House and the resort to absurd Rules, thereby paving the tantrum ploys of one leg- way for the adoption of a timetable for debate and islator. We smell the stench of voting on FOI. Finally and most imdeath in progress for the FOI bill. We see a rerun portant of all, Belmonte of the farce on the FOI and Gonzales could have bill that was staged by prevented the deliberate the 14th Congress un- delays on the considerder Speaker Prospero ation of the bill by Rep. Nograles Jr. It’s all the Ben Evardone at the comsame save for one twist mittee level, which got -- Belmonte’s 15th seems the FOI bill in its code more duplicitous. It de- blue condition in the first clares full lip-ser vice place. Fact is, as Evardone commitment to FOI but also employs full-throttle hemmed and hawed, legtheatrics to prevent the islators in favor of the FOI bill launched an initiative bill’s passage. That Belmonte’s House to use Rule IX, Section has failed the people on 37, Par. 1 of the House the FOI bill is an indis- Rules allowing 1/4 of the members of a committee putable fact. For one, the legislator to call a hearing. But presented with the in tantrum allowed other
notice of hearing signed by more than the eight C ommitte e members needed to put the rule in effect, Belmonte prevailed upon the group to allow Evardone to call the hearing instead, allowing Evardone to further delay committee action. With three session days wasted and only six more to go, the last remaining trigger for the House to finally act on the bill is a certification from President Aquino on the urgency of its immediate enactment. Three years ago as a candidate for president, Aquino had promised to support the FOI bill and accord its passage top priority. Now President and also chairman of the ruling Liberal Party coalition in the House, he has both power and duty to fulfill his promise and to do his part to save a bill that will enable the Constitutionally guaranteed rights of the people to information, and to transparency and accountability in government. Failing in this, the President would have also failed a most important test of leadership. If he should choose to stand idly by, when in fact he could have intervened to rescue it, by his inaction, he will have also joined the ranks of his murderous allies. Today, the people will march again to Mendiola to lay at the doorstep of President Aquino the FOI bill, limp and nearly lifeless. Save it, the President can. Kill it, the President can, too. In the name of the Constitution, the people, and daang matuwid, the correct choice is clear: Certify the FOI bill as urgent!
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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF BACOLOD, LANAO DEL NORTE HELD AT LEGISLATIVE SESSION HALL ON JUNE 26, 2013.
Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano talks with tribal datus about Capitol programs for the indigenous peoples (IPs) in the province during a royal Higaonon tribal wedding last week at Mt. Sioan, Gingoog City. The Governor vows to support undertakings of IPs as his administration values and respects historical ties. capitol photo
PHL eyes top shrimp exporting country The Philippines is aiming to be the top exporter of shrimp in the world, according to Innovatronix Inc. president Ramon Castillo. “I have this dream that I’d like to be known as somebody who has contributed something to a Philippine industry and I believe eventually that I could contribute to the Philippines to be the number one shrimp exporter,” he told guests of the 4th Anniversary Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) under the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) held Friday at the EDSA Shangrila Hotel. The company takes pride of its efficient research on shrimp production. ”If I can prove that one hectare of that farm is profitable, there’s no reason to make 10 or a hundred hectares of that not profitable,” Castillo told the Philippines News Agency. The farm is also sustainable due to its recycled water, in which evaporation is the only way for its loss. Castillo envisions the project will help the agriculture sector, through boosting the fishing sector first, which would lift his countrymen from poverty.
He proj e c t s t hat a 100-hectare warehouse can employ a population of 1,100 people, if the project proves successful. He added that the scheduled completion date of the shrimp research is on December 2015. The shrimps are being bred in three greenhouses within a 1.6-hectare lot in Jala-jala, Rizal. Currently, the warehouse has a harvest of four to six tons a month. The Philippines is ranked number 15 among shrimp exporting countries. The shrimp market is worth US$ 50 billion worldwide and is price driven, not brand driven. (PNA)
MANILA -- President Benigno S. Aquino on Friday said the government will import more rice to counter hoarding and meet growing demand. In a media interview, President Aquino said already 25 percent of total volume of rice imports has arrived to ensure the country has enough buffer stock for the lean season of July. The government earlier approved the importation of some 800,000 MT rice, of which 200,000 MT already arrived. “Meron rin yatang nagsasamantala at ulitin ko, suspicion ito, na bagamat kumpleto ang supply wala kang nakikitang palengke na walang naibebenta...So ang resulta kahapon, nagkadesisyon na mag-i-import tayong dagdag na bigas,” he said. Presidential Adviser on Food Security and Agriculture Modernization
Secretary Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, in a text message to the Philippines News Agency, divulged that the government is looking at an additional 200,000 MT rice import. He said the additional import of the food staple may arrive July to August this year. President Aquino stressed that the country is importing more rice to offset those being hoarded. “Umangat ang rice production ng four percent pero tila umangat ang consumption ng five percent so may diperensiya ng one percent, at medyo malaki-laki ang one percent na ‘yon,” he said. To mitigate the impact of
imports, President Aquino said the government has allotted fund that will be used to support the farmers especially when the imported rice will be delivered. Further, the Chief Executive also directed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to use satellite imagery that will determine areas in the country where rice is planted. “Gagawa ka na ng program na nagsasabing sa ganitong lugar ganito ang average. Magkakaroon tayo ng mas up-to-date saka real time na ‘yung estimate sa ating potensyal na harvest para mas guided rin kung ilan ba talaga kailangan nating i-import,” he added. (PNA)
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Present: Hon. Raymund C. Santos Mun. Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer Hon. Alfons Janssen P. Marcera Member Hon. Efimaco V. Duhaylungsod Member Hon. Quintin A. Clapano, Jr. Member/Pro-tempore Hon. Sittie Allyn S. Sanguila Member Hon. Archer C. Zamora Member Hon. Marie Joy E. Mendez Member Hon. Arnulfo A. Canda Member Hon. Esmael L. Hadji Manan ABC Representative Absent: Hon. Ismael G. Ampaso Member Hon. Ned M. Labunog, III SK Representative ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RESOLUTION NO. 2013-044 (Introduced by: Hon. ANULFO A. CANDA , Co.-authored by: Hon. ARCHER C. ZAMORA and Hon. ESMAEL L. HADJI MANAN) WHEREAS, the existence of internet cafes has definitely benefited people from all walks of life, particularly the students in terms of having instant access to world-class information of varied topics and school research related to work activities. WHEREAS, there is a need to regulate the entry of students to those internet cafes and video game shops, to prevent them from excessive playing computer/ video games which lured student from religiously attending their class, as this can adversely affect their educational performance. NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Arnulfo A Canda duly seconded unanimously, the Sagguniang Bayan of Bacolod in session assembled. RESOLVED, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to enact the following ORDINANCE: MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2013-02 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND SERVICES OF INTERNET CAFÉ AND VIDEO GAME SHOPS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND PROVIDING PENALTY THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED by the municipality of Bacolod, that:
Section 1.Title – This ordinance shall be known as “Internet and Video Game Ordinance” Section 2.Policies and Principles – it is reiterated and affirmed that the municipality of Bacolod exercises the power expressly granted by the local government code of 1991 to promote and safeguard the welfare of its inhabitants, and recognizes its vital role in protecting children against abuse, exploitation, violence, and neglect in all forms and means. Section 3.Definition of terms for the purpose of this ordinance, following terms shall mean: a. Internet - inter connected network of computers, associated device, and/or its peripherals that are connected either permanently or temporarily by transmission and/or communication facilities that provide the means of sending communication, transmitting voice data information electronically. b. Internet Cafe Establishment – any establishment, including residential units, with at least one (1) computer unit, including associated device peripherals, connected to the world-wide-web on internet that enables an internet users to view and interact with a variety of information for a fee or any consideration. c. Video Game – an electronic game played by means of images on a video screen that features player interaction. d. Video Game Shop – refers to a commercial establishment, including residential unit with at least one (1) video terminal or television screen unit, electronically controlled by software for an interactive entertainment that enables the video game player to view. e. Internet User – any person using or accessing data/information in internet cafe establishment for any purpose. f. Permission – a written consent of their subject teacher duly noted by the School Principal. g. Out-of-School Youth – minors not enrolled in any educational institution. h. Minor – child below 18 years old. i. Operator – owner, manager, administrator, lessee, or any person who operates and is responsible for the operation of a business establishment. Section 4.Prohibition Against Installation of Private Cubicles or Rooms – all internet cafe establishments shall maintain open cubicles for each computer unit that will allow the operator and employee of the internet cafe establishment to view the type or internet services being used. Section 5.Posting of Internet Safety Rules and Warning Signs - all internet cafe establishments shall post in a conspicuous place and/or in every open cubicles the safety rules and warning signs. Section 6.Content Control – all internet cafe establishments shall control the type of content that can be accessed through the internet. An internet user shall not be allowed to access nudity, sexual activity, aggressive, violence, rebellious and satanic. Whenever possible, the internet cafe establishment shall install software to filter or block to adult materials or pornographic website which can cause sexual excitement. Section 7.Internet User’s Conduct – all internet cafe establishments shall not tolerate or promote any internet user’s indecent, lewd, sexually explicit, and lascivious conduct inside the establishment. The operator shall call the attention to stop such behavior. Whenever worth consideration the operator shall immediately report the incident to the Philippine National Police or to the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office for further action. Section 8.Special Protection For Minor Internet Users- Elementary and High School student shall not be allowed to use the services of internet café establishment and video game shop during school hours from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. including Saturday if there are special class on that day, unless express permission is given by duly authorized school representative for internet user, and prohibit student/minor to remain and play in the internet café establishment and video game shop until 9:30 P.M., unless accompanied by parent, or adult family member or guardian if the purpose is for research or of complying school or academic requirements for internet user. Section 9.No Smoking and Consumption of Alcohol or Intoxicating Drinks – no smoking of cigarettes, tobacco or selling and consumption of alcohol or intoxicating drinks is allowed within the space of any internet café and video game shop, especially in the presence of children. Section 10.Person Liable – the operator of internet cafe shall be held liable for non-observance of Section 4 to section 9 of this ordinance. Section 11.Penalties – the following shall be imposed for every violation here of: a.) First offense – a fine of Php500 and reprimand b.) Second offense – a fine of Php2, 000 and suspension of business permit for 3 months to 6 months. c.) Third offense – automatic cancellation of business permit and non-renewal thereof for two years by the municipal government. Section 12.Repealing Clause- all existing ordinance, rules, and part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provision of this ordinance, are hereby repealed or amended or modified accordingly. Section 13.Separable Clause – if for any reason, any section of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision hereof which are not affected, thereby shall be continue in full force and effect. Section 14.Effectivity – This ordinance shall take effect upon compliance of sec. 59 par. c or sec. 511, RA 7160 . PASSED AND ENACTED, this June 26, 2012 in the Municipality of Bacolod, Lanao del Norte. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance:
LEE B. MANGINSAY Secretary to the Sanggunian
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ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged every barangay here to have its own evacuation center where residents could seek shelter in times of calamities. Jose Eric Castillo, OCDRegion 9 officer-in-charge, said Saturday the evacuation center should be a multi-purpose structure so that it can also be used for other activities during normal weather conditions of the year. Castillo made the pronouncement as he discouraged the use of public school classrooms as evacuation centers. He said classes “will not be hampered once every barangay has its own evacuation center since schools will no longer be utilized as shelter for evacuees or “bakwits.” Castillo noted that there are still schools in this city with classes on shifting schedule as families displaced by the September 2013 siege are still occupying some of them. The siege started when Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members
loyal to founding chair Nur Misuari intruded some coastal barangays in this city. Latest records of the local government showed that there are still 273 families, consisting of 1,445 individuals, staying in three schools namely Zamboanga East Central School, Talon-Talon Elementary School and Don Gregorio Evangelista Memorial School in Barangay Sta. Catalina. Castillo said it is also important for every barangay to have its own evacuation center as the residents will not need to travel far to seek refuge in times of calamities. He said the residents will be exposed to dangers while moving to an evacuation center located far from the community. Castillo said the evacuation center must be constructed in a safe area and should be in accordance to plans and specifications to ensure the protection of the evacuees. He said the funding for the construction of an evacuation center can be taken from the five percent budget of the barangay. (MindaNews)
Man shoots 4 people, kills cop in Zamboanga del Sur P AGADIAN CITY – A lone gunman attacked and killed a policeman and wounded four people on Saturday in Margosatubig town in the southern Philippine province of Zamboanga del Sur, officials said.
Officials said the attacker, Honey Alibasa, walked into a hospital and grabbed the pistol of the security guard Roland Emaya and then shot him
at close range before barging in the nearby house of policeman Ryan Ponce and shot him and his father Leopoldo and their friend Ruby Cantarona.
Alibasa also shot and wounded SPO3 Julius Arnoco who was just walking nearby and then fled after the murderous rampage. The young Ponce was killed in the attack. Officials said an inve st i g at i on has b e e n launched to determine the motive of the attack, but an initial police report said it could connected to the killing of Alibasa’s
father more than a decade ago by members of the town’s police force. “There is an investigation going on and we have to wait for the results of this investigation. Police are also tracking down the assailant,” said Inspector Dahlan Samuddin, a regional police spokesman. (Mindanao Examiner with report Jong Cadion and Ely Dumaboc)
R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Medina NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Frediswindo Baja Dagoc has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from Preswindo to Frediswindo in the birth certificate of Preswindo Dagoc who was born on September 19, 1954 at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Epefanio Dagoc and Marina Baja. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 7, 2014. (SGD.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: June 30 & July 7, 2014
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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ELLEN T. RAMOSO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from IDNA JOSEPHINE to EDNA in the Certificate of Live Birth of IDNA JOSEPHINE SO CABANILLA who was born on March 19, 1954 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are NICANOR CABANILLA and SOSMELIANA SO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 30, 2014.
In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that HONEY LORD E. CAÑETE as filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly in his GENDER from Female to Male, in the Certificate of Live Birth HONEY LORD E. CAÑETE who was Born on Febuary 10, 1990 at Poblacion, Diplahan, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are MIGUEL C. CAÑETE and NORMA P. ESCONDE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ____________.
In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MIRACLE ACAR AVI LA as filed with this Office a petition for Correction of clerical error particularly in her Name from MARICEL A. AMMAK to MIRACLE ACAR AVILA, in the Certificate of Live Birth MIRACLE ACAR AVILA who was Born on August 21,1985 at Poblacion, Diplahan, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are _______ and AMOR A. AVILA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _____________.
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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that KENNY SALAC CANDILAS has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KENNY SALAC CANDILAS who was born on November 20, 1984 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are PERCIL LABAJAN CANDILAS and FENILDA YAÑEZ SALAC. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 29, 2014.
In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SETH FORIOL MAGLASANG as filed with this Office a petition for Correction of clerical error particularly in his GENDER from Female to Male, in the Certificate of Live Birth SETH FORIOL MAGLASANG who was Born on September 13,1992 at Km. 9, Diplahan, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are PABLO C. MAGLASANG and CONSTANCIA B. FORIOL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than __________.
In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that FELIX D. EDULAN as filed with this Office a petition for Correction of clerical error particularly in his GENDER from Female to Male, child’s middle name from HERI to NERI, and childs family name from EDOLAN to EDULAN in the Certificate of Live Birth STEPHANIE NERI EDULAN who was Born on May 23,1993 at Pilar, Diplahan, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are FELIX D. EDULAN and UNA M. NERI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ____________.
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PHL-Indonesia strengthen intelligence and border cooperation vs terrorists D By Lilian C. Mellejor
AVAO CITY - The governments of the Philippines-Republic of Indonesia (RP-RI) Border Committee are strengthening intelligence cooperation in addressing border issues against smugglers, sea pirates, human traffickers, among others, but admitted there remains a potential danger in detecting the entry and exit of terrorists through other points.
“Terrorists are clever and smart,” Indonesian Consulate General Eko Hartono said in a press conference after the June 25 Border Crossing Committee meeting at the Waterfront Insular Hotel here. Hartono emphasized that suspected terrorists do not go through the regular border crossing stations in both the Philippines and Indonesia like in Bongao, Caraga, Tibanban, Maruri and Miangas. He added that it is even difficult to capture them because they unlikely use big boats but small motorboats
to hide their identities. And, “they are smart to mingle with the communities,” he said. Hartono said terrorists go through alternative path to slip out or into the respective Indonesian and Philippine territories without being detected by authorities. He admitted that it is difficult to effectively monitor them to ensure that they do not bring in guns and ammunition. However, he said the commitment of both governments detailed in the border crossing agreement like strengthening
of intelligence cooperation and patrol will help detect movement of terrorists and criminals in the sea. Hartono also recommended the optimization of all border crossing stations to improve ability to detect movement of terrorists. Hartono and Commodore Joel Dela Cruz, ViceChairman Philippine Border Committee and Commander, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, however ,noted they already achieved some results in the border crossing agreement. In particular, Cruz said the sharing of intelligence information is working. In fact, they were able to monitor movement of the members of the Jemaah Islamiya (JI), an Indonesiabased clandestine terrorist network formed in the early 1990s, entering Central Mindanao from Indonesia. Hartono said it was also
in the context of the border crossing agreement that they were able to detect terrorists such as the perpetrators of the Bali bombing. He said that sometime in 2008 and 2001 they were able to detect movements of the “big guys” who were using the routes to slip into the Philippines transiting to Mindanao. Cruz said they have been reviewing protocols and how to operationalize the protocols to help monitor movement of the citizens of both countries. He said they have been conducting border patrol operation at the common border areas; intelligence monitoring operations. In their meeting, the Border Crossing committee further strengthened mutual commitment for a peaceful resolution of issues arising at the border of the two neighboring countries. Among the items tackled
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ASHION is an expression of one’s inner self and not a reflection of every one’s expectation of what should be expressed.
In today’s society, the importance of style and fashion is much underrated. The way that you look and dress is the first impression that people have of you. In order to give people a good first impression, you need to be dressed in a way that fits your style and does not look sloppy or messy, but one that does compliment you. Personal style is a great way to express who you are and what you stand for. You can have fun with your own
fashion statement. Fashion is about expressing your personality, showing someone who you are through your fashion choices and using your clothes to tell someone something interesting about you. Allison Harvard, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 12 runner up together with Manila’s Top Fashion Icon Tim Yap, visited Cagayan de Oro to share some beauty and fashion advices held at the Activity Center, Centrio Mall, June 21.
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Border... from page 9
Border Committee Commander of Naval Main Based in Manado Laksma (Commodore) TNI Raja Morni Harahap, and military officers and concerned Indonesian government officials. The Philippines and Indonesia are both signatories of the United Nations on the Convention of the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) which later created the Regional Fisheries Management Organization and thereafter created the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission aimed of developing resolutions, conservation and management measures relating to fishing operations in the high seas at the Pacific Ocean. (PNA)
Centers... from page 1
to teach adults of all ages especially those belonging to indigenous peoples tribes, the basics of reading and writing in English and local vernacular. With the help of former court judge Larry Clapis and other well-meaning Filipino friends and pastors from six denominations, Thoresen had set up the first learning center in this town located at a spacious headquarters located in front of Metrobank branch. He is bent on putting up “Little Norway” in other parts of Caraga region even boldly pursuing learning centers in the predominantly Muslim populated areas in Mindanao. “I was told not to go to Mindanao because of the dangers in many conflict areas but I went on,” Thoresen said. Indeed, he was held captive by the communist guerrillas for several days in 2007. His captors later realized he is such a good-natured person and had no ill-feelings about the risk of being killed which prompted them to free him. That was the turning point of his mission to Mindanao. He married Jane and bought a hectare of chicken farm in Rosario which was once owned by the wife’s parents. “It is so wonderful that we were able to purchase an area with forest, rice and fields that was previously owned by Jane´s family,” Thoresen said. The farm would turn out to be the seed of the “Little Norway” he dreamed of for Mindanao to educate people in the hinterlands and lift their lives with livelihood trainings. “Filipinos in general are hard-working people just like Norwegians,” the pastor said debunking some misconceptions he heard from other people while on mission in many parts of the world. “I didn’t come here to make organizations but help organizations help poor people,” Thoresen said. He added the “Little Norway” learning centers would serve
as a closer ties between the Philippines and Norway. Thoresen has dedicated most of his life as Christian missionary starting at age 21, when he was sent by missions in Halden, Salen Pentecostal Church. His 10-year stint in Chile proved to be a big challenge and a great fulfillment as missionary. He had served many dangerous assignments but helped many Chileans with death sentences out of Pinochet´s claws, and to a safe life in Sweden and Norway.
Food... from page 1
community meeting in Barangay Tablu. She said the victims specifically suffered from food poisoning symptoms like severe stomachache, vomiting, nausea and loose bowel movement. “We’re still investigating the real cause of the (poisoning) but it initially appeared that the catered food was the culprit,” Fuentes said in a radio interview. As of Saturday morning, the governor said 118 victims were confined at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital and five each at the Socomedics Hospital and the Doctor’s Clinic and Hospital in this city. Citing initial information reaching the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, she said residents of Barangay Tablu held a community meeting on Friday to discuss policies and processes regarding the selection of their representatives in local legislative bodies. She said the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples has been conducting meetings and consultations among tribal residents in the province in connection with such initiative. For the Tablu meeting, she said organizers contracted a caterer from Barangay Kipalbig in Tampakan to serve food for the participants. The catered food, which were packed in styrofoam and banana leaves, comprised a cup of rice, a piece of fried chicken and an egg. Fuentes said she sent personnel from the Integrated Provincial Health Office’s (IPHO) epidemiology and surveillance unit to the area early Saturday to conduct an assessment and determine the possible causes of the suspected poisoning. “We’re not only focusing on the food alone but also other possible causes like their drinking water,” she said. Dr. Washington Loreno, Tampakan municipal health officer, said they sent a separate team to the site to assist the IPHO’s investigation. He said they will also look into possible contamination in the preparation of the food packs by the contracted caterer. Loreno said they are closely monitoring the situation in Barangay Tablu as they received reports that
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there are still a number of poisoning victims that have not yet received treatment. “There are four victims that are still there and we’re currently working for their immediate transfer to the nearest hospital,” he added. (MindaNews)
Health... from page 1
waiters have no health certifications issued by the City Health Office here, Moreno said. Moreno said that any restaurant employee should first get an accreditation from the CHO before he is allowed to report for work. A CHO health card means that the bearer has undergone the required hygiene seminar and has passed both x-ray and stool exams, Moreno said. He said that the inspections at the Ayala Mall here was the initial salvo as the local CHO has started a year-round inspection of all establishments in the city, particularly the establishments in the local food industry. For now, the violators were issued a verbal warning but also indicated to restaurant managers that they will be back inspecting their premises after two months to ensure that all the discrepancies would have been corrected, Moreno said. CD/FM
Gathers... from page 2
DILG Memorandum Circular No.2014-60 addressed to governors, city mayors, and municipal mayors. “Likewise, study visits with technical sessions will be conducted, focusing on legislative actions that complemented the preservation and utilization of the rich marine resources of Bohol and on the local government unit (LGU) responses in a catastrophe and to environmental changes,” added Roxas. Present at the regular meeting of VMLP-Bukidnon Chapter in Talakag town on June 27 includes Ernie R. Devibar, VMLP president (VM, Lantapan); Armando S. Evangelista Jr., vice president (VM, Pangantucan); Anecito V. Ellovido, treasurer (VM, Sumilao); and Anthony A. Uy, auditor (VM, Impasugong). Joel Jose P. Doromal, board of director (BOD) (VM, Maramag); Miguel D. Demata, BOD (VM, Manolo Fortich); Pacomeo S. Getigan, member (VM, Damulog); and Edilberto F. Ayuban, member (VM, Dangcagan). Ma. Victoria O. Pizarro, VM, Don Carlos); Vergita O. Factura, member (VM, Talakag); Enriqueto E. Beja, member (VM, Baungon); Luciano G. Ligan, member (VM, Kibawe); Gary D. Casiño, member (VM, Malitbog); Joseph T. Durotan, member (VM, Quezon); and Aurelio B. Lopez, member (VM, Libona).
Summit... from page 1
disaster risk reduction and management at the local level.” “There should be a continuous disaster monitoring and mobilization of LGUs, CSOs, private groups and organized volunteers, to enable them to utilize their facilities and resources for the protection and preservation of life and properties during emergencies, in conformity with existing policies and procedures,” he added. The pool of speakers include the Armed Forces, Office of the Civil Defense, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) where its representatives discussed the local chief executives roles and responsibilities in disaster risk reduction management. It was followed by the description of the Joint Memorandum Circular 2013-1 on the Allocation and Utilization of LDRRM fund, courtesy of provincial Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Director Atty. Paisal Sani. Among the pressing issues addressed to attain disaster-resilient communities were Climate Change Adaptation, an area explicated by Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO), Forester Cosain Abbas; Earthquakes and its Effects to Environment and the Community; and Weather Causing Phenomena affecting Philippines, the last two subjects explained in detail by Engr. Rainer Amilbahar (PHILVOCS), and Charlene Jamero (PAGASA). The conference at the Provincial Social Hall, New Capitol Complex, Marawi City did not pass without Open Forum, along with the sharing of the most effective framework on preparedness and response in times of calamities, lessons learned from the 2013 disaster experiences were also tackled by the different municipality representatives in attendance. Report on actions regarding Declaration of Commitment by LCE’s to DRRM later ensued, and consequently previews on the Province and Barangays’ efforts or LDRRM Action Plans for the current year. The latter concern was rationalized by Provincial Planning and Development Officer (PPDO) Dr. Cairoding Riga, in accordance with the Act’s directive, i.e. to facilitate and support risk assessments and contingency planning activities at the local level. This all transpired simultaneously with the Rescue Equipment Display at the 3rd Floor Line Agency Bldg., Capitol Complex. In an interview with Boriongan, he explained that the set of articles on display were gradually accumulated through the years that the Province has been purchasing rescue gears and
paraphernalia. “These were not procured in just a day or even a year. Governor Bombit Adiong always makes certain that a particular fund for this purpose is allocated. So every few months or so, we purchase additional items for cases of emergency, to achieve our aim for zerocasualty during calamity. This is why we deem it imperative that we are able to give immediate response to any sort of disaster, whether it is man-made like fire, armed-conflict, or natural disasters like earthquake, flood, and typhoons,” the PDRRMC head expounded. “Thanks to the support of our Governor, not only do we have ready equipment available for rescue, we also have skilled workforces on call, 24/7,” Boriongan said as he happily reported that they have been conducting rescue trainings, as well as maintaining network alliance with Municipal and Barangay authorities to make sure that the people of Lanao del Sur can rest easy. “We exhaust our efforts to ensure that our people are safe, that we are prepared for impending disasters, and that we have the equipment we need before, during, and after such catastrophes.” The two-day affair was concluded in the afternoon of June 11, 2014, with the summit synthesis presented by Dra. Pesigue Tomawis.
Military: No terror threat report in Normin CAMP Evangeslita, Cagayan De Oro City––The military and the police have raised an alert status on Saturday, although both denied receiving reports of an impending terror attack here, military officials said on Saturday. Maj. Christian Uy, spokesperson of the army’s 4th Infantry Division, said that the military has not received an intelligence report that Cagayan De Oro City is a target of terror attack by an unidentified terror group. He said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has an intelligence unit that especially workd on threats from terror groups. The regional command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cagayan De Oro City has not also received a report of a terror plot, Police Sr. Supt. Michael Pareja, the PNP’s regional spokesperson said. Pareja, however, said that the PNP has stepped up the setting up of checkpoints at the provincial boundaries as well as mobile checkpoints while scouring the mountains for New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. He said that the PNP has also deployed new canine units to Cagayan De Oro City and Camiguin to secure the ports and terminals in areas concerned. Uy said that the military is working closely with the PNP in securing the capital city of Northern Mindanao and the surrounding provinces.Last week, the military has deployed soldiers in urban and rural villages in Cagayan De Oro City as part of the military’s program for Bayanihan Alert for Peace and Development, Uy said. He said that under the peace and development program, the Philippine Army troops would be engaged in activities such as youth leadership and community leaders’ enhancement seminars, establishing livelihood projects, among others. Uy has issued an appeal against spreading rumors of terror attacks since it would only cause unreasonable panic among investors and tourists that would ultimately affect the economy of the region. PNA
Biblical reflection
Bro. Edcel L. Closas
Neglect S p e cial G os pel of the day: Luke11:27-28, Luke 11:27-28- Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it: This gospel proves that Mary is the most blessed woman who was born in the history of mankind. Reasons, mother of Jesus and she heard the words of her son from womb to tomb. Although we will not become like Mary in motherhood but we can be like her in listening to the words of Jesus Christ. What will be the results of not listening to the voice of God? In Hebrews 12:25See that ye “refuse” not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaks] from heaven. Are you listening to his gospel regularly? In Matthew 4:4-but he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of God. Take note, we are composed of two equal parts, body and soul. The irony, we are very much concerned to our physical body but we neglect and never mind the status of our souls: Printing paid by: Neneth - Bobong Balino- Dr. Edith, PhD- Tony Jordan - CDO. St. Peter Calungsod, pray for us! #0928414949009266607505: Question – Prayer request: Please follow me “WORD ON FIRE” on CCTN channel 12-CDO @ 10 PMMondays and Tuesday @ 3:30 PM. God loves you!!!
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