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Butuan hydroBUTUAN City -- The effort of the city government here and the local business group on public-private-partnership finally bared fruit when a Japa-nese firm and three local busi-ness firms recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct run-to-river mini-hydropower plants in this region’s frontier and capital city in the Caraga Region. The setting up of multi-million-peso run-to-river hy-dropower plants in this city will be a big boost to the national government’s Mindanao power generation program for 2012 and beyond, business analysts here said. “This power project in Butuan is a big help to Butu-anons, and also a plus factor to the growing industries in this part of Mindanao. This is also a big support to our national government’s power generation in Mindanao,” said business-man Ronnie Vic Lagnada.

New wage hikeDAVAO City -- The wage hike granted for workers in Region 11 is set to take effect on January 1, 2012. Department of Labor and Employment regional director Joffrey Suyao in today’s Talking Points, a weekly radio program aired over DXRP- Radyo ng Bayan, explained that the wage order integrates into the basic wage the cost of living allowance or COLA of P15 as provided for under Wage Order RB XI-16. It provides for a P15 cost of living allowance which P5 will be given out starting January while the P10 remaining bal-ance will be followed by May 2012.

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Flood victims queue for potable water and relief goods supplied by both government and private institutions. President Aquino has declared a state of national calamity for Cagayan De Oro and Iligan cities. PHOTO BY ROLANDO SUDARIA

By CARMELITO Q FRANCISCO, Correspondentwith Wire Reports

The provincial govern-ment of South Cotabato is sending coffins and rice while the Davao City gov-ernment has earmarked a P3-million cash assistance to victims of tropical storm Sendong. South Cotabato Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy, Jr. said the province has earmarked P1.5 million in assistance to victims in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. “We have a bumper palay harvest in the province and so the assistance to the flood victims will, in effect, also help our farmers [because

LOCAL governments in Mindanao have provided assistance to fellow Mindanaoans affected by the deadly

flashfloods last weekend, officials said.we will buy from them],” he said. For the coffins, Mr. Pin-goy said the province has about 10 to 15 pieces in stock. He said the assistance of South Cotabato would be brought to the two Northern Mindanao cities together with those coming from nearby Sarangani province. For his part, Saran-gani Gov. Miguel Rene A. Dominguez on Monday said the provincial government will be sending P500,000 worth of rice to the two

P1.2-b funds out for calamity areas

By ALLAN MEDIANTE, Executive Editor

BUDGET and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad has announced that the Aquino administration is ready to use P1.297 billion in calamity-response funds to help victims of Tropical Storm “Sendong.” “With the Calamity Fund, the government is gen-

ASSISTANCE from foreign countries are pouring in after the country was hit by devastating Typhoon Sendong with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank making pledges to lend additional money for the Philippines, President Aquino said on Tuesday. In his speech before the

WB, ADB to help Mindanao rehabevacuees in Cagayan de Oro City during his visit on Tuesday, the President said the ADB committed US$ 3-million loan for the Philippines that could be used for the rehabilitation of typhoon-affected areas. He added that the World Bank also pledged to release a US$ 500-million loan with low interest rate in case

the government need more funds for disaster-response. The President said ADB’s loan is a previous offer after the Philippines invested in the bank in the past. He said the payoff is for the country to avail of the money intended for natural disasters. Aside from this pool

Nestlé’s CdO plant sparedFLASH FLOODS in Cagayan de Oro brought on by tropi-cal storm Sendong spared the coffee and milk factory of Nestlé Philippines, Inc. but affected more than a hundred of its employees, the local arm of the Swiss food giant said in a state-ment. “We have identified 115 employees of the Nestlé Philippines Cagayan de Oro factory affected by the calamity,” the firm said after the storm devastated parts of Northern Mindanao and

Visayas last weekend. “Meanwhile, the factory is undamaged, with the focus of attention being the welfare of affected em-ployees,” Nestlé Philippines added, without elaborating on the storm’s impact to production. The Cagayan de Oro factory is said to be Nestlé’s only manufacturing facility outside Luzon, built on a 25.67-hectare site in Barrio Tablon according to data on the firm’s Web site. Ne-

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THE ENERGY department will disburse P1.3 billion for rural electrification by the end of the year, an of-ficial told reporters in an interview. “The highest histori-cal disbursement for rural electrification is about P860 million only. As part of our moves to accelerate the program we will disburse P1.3 billion which will target 1,420 sitios in three months,” said Energy Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras in an interview. He added rural elec-trification was not part of its 2011 budget and is composed of savings of the department.

Price of sardines seen to go upBy JOCELYN P. ALVAREZ, Correspondent scarcity of supply then the

demand will increase this December, then definitely the price will go up,” he said. However, Ledesma said, if the demand for sardines will not rise, then the price would remain stable. “Even if you have low supply and there is no demand for sar-dines for this season, defi-nitely the price will not go up, “he expressed. Ledesma however clari-fied that the possible prince

ZAMBOANGA City -- Price of sardines might increase said the President of the Industrial Group of Zamboanga (IGZ)

Engr. George Ledesma. Ledesma said, due to the scarcity of tamban, (fish spe-cies used for making canned and bottled sardines), an increase of price of sardines is a possibility. “There is a possibility because of the scarcity of

Tamban. Prior to the closed fishing season, there was already scarcity of the fish,” Ledesma explained. Ledesma said, other contributory factor to the possible price increase is the market demand. “If there is

increase in sardines is not due to the closed fishing season being implemented by the government’s aquatic and resources bureau, De-cember 2011 to March 2012 to give time for the fishes to spawn. The closed fishing season temporarily put on hold the jobs of some 30,000 workers from the fishing and canning industries. Department of Labor and

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Gikan sa PAG-IBIG Fund Gikan sa PAG-IBIG Fund Butuan City Branch . . . . Butuan City Branch . . . . MALIPAYONG PAGSAUG MALIPAYONG PAGSAUG

HONG PASKO UG HONG PASKO UG MABUNGAHONG BAG-ONG TUIG MABUNGAHONG BAG-ONG TUIG

KANATONG TANAN!KANATONG TANAN!

ONB opens new branch in Sultan KudaratSULTAN Kudarat -- The municipality of Esperanza in Sultan Kudarat warmly wel-comed One Network Bank’s newest branch, the sole bank serving the locale. The 83rd addition to the widest banking network in Mindanao is ONB’s response to the municipality’s yearn-ing for the ONB brand of rural banking. The branch inauguration in December 8, 2011 was a meaningful town affair as local residents, businessmen and government officials flocked to the branch. Spearheading the ribbon cutting ceremony was Esper-anza Municipal Mayor Helen T. Latog, assisted by ONB’s valued clients Ms. Annabelle Midtimbang and Dr. Pedro Aquino. The blessing rite was officiated by the Most Reverend Antonio P. Pueyo of the Archdiocese of Cotabato. In her speech, Mayor Latog expressed her earnest gratitude to ONB for its determination to render Esperanza the unparalleled service that has benefit-ted majority of countryside Mindanao as this was, in her words, “a sign of progress of the municipality”. Just a stone’s throw away from the municipal hall, Es-peranza Branch guarantees hassle-free banking transac-tions with its wide parking area and spacious interior. Now, Esperanza joins the growing number of munici-palities in Mindanao to enjoy in the modern and convenient

banking experience that ONB offers. True to its commitment of providing the latest banking innovations to the rural com-munities of Mindanao and in support of its aggressive branch expansion, ONB also inaugurated its bigger and more accessible branches in Monkayo, Compostela Valley and in Surigao City and Cabadbaran City, Caraga Region last December 3, 2011. In their speeches Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas of Su-rigao City and Mayor Dale B. Corvera of Cabadbaran City collectively highlighted the new ONB edifices as major indicators of improvement in the areas they govern. Together with the attendees of the branch inaugurations, the mayors are hopeful that their provinces would also benefit from the banking services long enjoyed by other countryside clients of the widest and fastest growing rural bank in Mindanao. Today, ONB operates with a total number of 81 branches and 107 PeraAgad ATMs all over Mindanao. It remains to be the widest rural banking network in the Philippines and the most modern pro-vider of banking services to the unserved or underserved communities in the country. – ara largo

Telco offers free public services to ‘Sendong’ victimsGLOBE Telecom is offering free public services to enable residents in areas affected by typhoon Sendong to keep in touch with their loved ones. Globe has set up Libreng Tawag stations located in the following areas: covered court of barangay Macasandig; City Central School in Velez

Street; and West City Central School in barangay Carmen in Cagayan De Oro City. In Iligan city, Globe has centers in Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) along Tibanga Hi-Way, and Iligan City National High School, and San Lorenzo Church in

Hinaplanon in Iligan City; Batinguil Elementary School, Canduay Elementary School Dumaguete, Sibulan Mu-nicipal Market in Dumaguete City. Libreng Tawag Stations give free five (5)-minute local call to all networks and free two (2)-minute international

call per person. Globe has also set up Libreng Charging stations in Barangay Nazareth and Kalambaguhan in Cagayan de Oro City. Libreng Charg-ing Stations have avail-able chargers for those who would like to charge their cellphones.

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Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch joins CARAGA Mangrove Planting ProgramBy Atty. Loma Linda A. Say

Butuan City, December 3, 2011 – 42 employees of Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch planted more than 300 mangrove saplings in the sandbars of Lumbocan, Butuan City last Saturday to high-light the Fund’s outreach program in celebration of its 31st year anniversary.

This is its share of active contribution and participation in the on-going CARAGA-wide mangrove planting and watershed reforestation program.

The CENRO Butuan City represented by the team of Jessrie S. Bendanillo and Lumbocan Peoples Planters Association (LUMPPA) assisted Butuan Branch in the entire activity and gave an on-site orientation on the effects of phenomenal climate change.

Fighting climate change is everyone’s call. Pag-IBIG Fund not only provides a “makabuluhan, matatag, at maasahan” service to its members, but it actively contributes to a healthy environ-ment for the future

Pag-IBIG Fund President / CEO Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe graces CARAGA FC Christmas Party.

Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch lights up 41 faces of POR CRISTO residents By Atty. Loma Linda A. Say

Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, December 9, 2011 – Pag-IBIG Butuan Branch Office (BBO) visited 41 residents of Por Cristo Foundation Incorporated for abandoned elderlies as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Outreach Activities to celebrate its 31st year anniversary.

Under the directorship of Reverend Father Dennis S. Prisco, POR Cristo (For Christ) has been sheltering numerous abandoned and lost elderlies for years. It is survived by donations and pledges from its benefactors. It started as a small religious organization primarily to save lost and homeless elderlies from the streets.

At present, it is already tapped by the government agencies. It now boasts of two buildings built by the generous Butuanons.

POR Cristo residents welcomed BBO employees with songs and dances, which for the 6th time (starting 2006), never missed to pour forth tears on everybody

Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch cooks for 150 children Ma. Rebecca C. Ato, CPA

HDMF Butuan Branch Office (BBO) welcomed more than 150 kids residing at Villanueva Extension on December 10, 2011.

At 8:00 in the morning while BBO opened its front doors to clients; it also unfastened the bolts of its back-gate to welcome the kids who joined in our version of the Soup Kitchen: “Pakain Para sa mga Bata”. It was the very first feeding activity of the branch in coordination with Hon. Lordito C. Escol, Jr. - Punong Barangay of Barangay Tandang Sora and Purok Officials of Purok 13 under the leadership of Purok President PO2 Joel Docdoc.

The Purok Officials lined up the children in entering the can-teen, where the employees were waiting to serve the food and help the kids settle in at the dining tables. After eating, some kids danced and sang to everybody’s delight. Indeed, it was a Saturday morning to remember and surely, more Soup Kitchens will come our way.

Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch Office celebration of the Fund’s 31st year anniversary

21 Bethany Home resident-survivors share their stories to Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch By Atty. Loma Linda A. Say

Baan, Butuan City, December 9, 2011 – Pag-IBIG Butuan Branch Office (BBO) visited 21 resident-survivors of Bethany Home of the Missionary of Sisters, Inc., as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Outreach Activities to celebrate its 31st year anniversary.

A sectarian organization, Bethany Home rescues children of VAWCI crimes (Violence against women and their children law). It offers holistic healing to enable their residents to return to the society as responsible and healed members.

Bethany Home welcomed BBO’s first-ever visit not only with songs and dances but a few heart warming stories of survival and success - An inspiration in the hearts of BBO employees.

A glimpse of HDMF BBO – TIANGE

December 3, 2011, 1st Outreach Activity – BBO Man-grove Planting, Lumbokan, Butuan City HATAW 2011!

Pag-IBIG Fund President / CEO Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe visits Butuan Branch Office By Atty. Loma Linda A. Say

Butuan City, December 7, 2011 – Pag-IBIG Fund President and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Darlene Marie “Ma’am Lelen” B. Ber-berabe graced the week long 31st year anniversary celebration of Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Branch Office (BBO).

Together with the Vice President for Northern Mindanao Group Mr. Fermin A. Sta. Teresa, Jr. and OIC Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Regional Operations Cluster Mr. Acmad Rizaldy P. Moti; Ma’am Lelen met and congratulated BBO for a very good performance in year 2010. She further added during the interview by the two local TV networks in CARAGA that she is very proud of BBO and she expects another year of excellent service.

On the same day Ma’am Lelen assured Pag-IBIG Fund Coor-dinators of CARAGA Region, during the Coordinators’ Update and Christmas Party that she will continue to actively advocate the inclusion of the entire Pag-IBIG contributions as allowable tax deduction from income tax. Congratulations BBO!

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Status Updates:

Production Wells #8, #16 and #2 are already operational. We have bypassed our Booster Pumping Station and these sources are being directly fed to our distribution system. This means a recovery of about 37% of the supply lost in the Central service area. Residents of Nazareth and neighboring vicinities may check their connection for water flow which is expected to be of lower pressure than the usual.

Water delivery is continually being facilitated to the different areas in the city through the assigned fire trucks, tankers and trucks.

Rio Verde has issued a formal notice that rehabilitation of their facilities is estimated to be completed by 180 days. However, they are exerting their best efforts to resume delivery of treated water to COWD within 30 days from December 20, 2011.

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THINK a minute… This is a true story about a boy named Philip. Philip was 9 years old in a class of 8-year-olds. The kids in his class were mean and un-kind to Philip. They would not talk to him or let him play with them. Philip suf-fered from a disease called Downs Syndrome, so his face looked a little different and his thinking and talking were slower than the other children’s. During the week of Easter the teacher gave each child a plastic egg that they could open. Then she sent them outside to find a symbol of new life, such as a seed or leaf, to put inside the plastic egg. Sometime later all the children gathered

around their basket of eggs and watched as the teacher began to open them. One child had put a flower inside her egg. All the children thought it was a great symbol of new life. In another egg was a butterfly that all the girls said was beautiful. Finally, the teacher opened the last plastic egg and there was noth-ing inside it. One child said, “That’s dumb!” An-other kid said, “That’s not fair!” Then the teacher felt someone pulling her hand. It was Philip. He looked up at her and said: “It’s my egg. I left it empty because Jesus’ grave is empty. That’s why I have new life.” The whole class was silent. From

that day on, Philip was ac-cepted as part of the class. Whatever had made him different was not important or mentioned again. Just a few months later, Philip died from an infec-tion. On the day of Philip’s funeral his whole class of 8-year-old boys and girls came to say goodbye to their special friend. And each child walked up to Philip’s casket to place beside it their gift: an empty egg. Friend, if God the Son can make His love so real and understood to a child like Philip, then none of us has an excuse for not understanding how much Jesus loves us. God humili-ated Himself by becoming a human being, not only

to die for all our wrongs and forgive us, but then to come back to life to show us that He is God Himself Who wants to give us new life. So won’t you ask Him today to forgive you and take full charge of your new life? Just think a minute…

A 2011 Map of Hazards Area prepared by the Bureau of Mines and Geological Sci-ence has been in circulation in the entire country. It can be bought from National Book Store, encoded in the internet, can be goggled and above all copy furnished to all branches of the local government units in the entire Philippines. The Map provides geo-logical studies and survey of areas pruned to landslides and flooding and it sketches low land areas and rivers photographed through satel-lite images. In short, it was prepared by a government agency with money funded by the government to inform people through a scientific data of how their daily lives are held in their respective environment. A lot of resources, time and effort went to the prepa-ration of the technical data. People in governance who own their mandate to the people must study, absorb and head the advice of the Bureau of Mines and Geo-logical Science so it could be cascaded up to poorest of the poor in the Barangays includ-

ing the people who live in a “Peso Peso” shelter and housing programs where majority of the casualties in the Cagayan de Oro catastrophe came from. How the contour and boundaries of the map of Cagayan de Oro was interpreted by the Cagayan de Oro City Planning Of-fice on where to locate buildings and housing projects is a decision that clouds competence of those who evaluates and approve development. That is for the highest official of this country to review and ad-monish local officials. It may not be the right time for him to go the details now but a fact finding team should be created to find out what really caused the huge casualties and how should we prevent it from recurring? Typhoon signal No. 2, is manageable, it has been proven in the Bicol Region where the officials and the population are used to this type of disaster. They have coped up in many times typhoons more powerful than “Sendong” limiting

lost of lives to an isolated level. They repeatedly rise to rebuild their communi-ties and local economies. In Cagayan de Oro, in contrast, it looks like it’s the end of the world in spite of our modernity and income bracket. What is in the Bicol Region that Northern Mindanao does not have? This writer is just a kibitzer and an ordinary flood victim to the recent onslaught of typhoon “Sen-dong” who wrecked havoc in many lowland areas in Northern Mindanao. The misery brought by the di-saster cannot be fathomed in terms of lost of lives and properties. An estimated unofficial figure of affected areas in Cagayan de Oro indicates 1,118 hectares of devasta-tion. It has an average of 207 population densities per hectare as of year 2009 census. With a population growth of 4% per annum, it could be roughly more than 75,910 people that could have been dislocated that represents 10.04% of the populations now homeless

and hungry. This figure is an extrapolation and can be disputed by competent government agencies that are now in the field whose findings could even be higher? This is not an act of God alone or the wrath of nature from man’s abuse of the resources but a confla-gration of ignorance and negligence of those who governed over the last 20 years. I sympathize to our friends who live on wooden or bungalow houses along the river banks. Many were destroyed or uprooted. I pray to those who perished and may these dark pages of the Cagayan de Oro history be not repeated?

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THE times are bad and the future is dark. The Country is stagnant and millions of Filipinos are suffering from hunger and uncertainty. The local and national problems are not only multiplying but also worsening. The quest for justice and peace remains elusive and the imperative of socio-economic development is far from being seriously attended, much less realisti-cally pursued. The Philippines never-theless continuous to have one singular blessing: The Filipinos who keep the faith, live with hope, believe in love – especially so during Christmas. This is the primary reason why notwithstanding all arguments to the contrary, the Philippines is rather

known for having the lon-gest Christmas Season in the world. This is also why the Filipinos – creative and ingenious as they are – suc-cessfully combine their own native Christian heritage with many elements of im-ported Christmas symbols and practices. And the over-all result is rather curious and endear-ing at the same time: The Nativity Scene and Santa Clause seen in Churches and big stores alike, the symbolic star of Bethlehem hanging by house windows plus Christmas Trees stand-ing here and there. This is not to mention the many versions of both native and foreign Christmas songs that are repeatedly heard from September to January every year. Thank God there is Christmas! It is a time for

people to renew their belief in the transcendent and supra-natural. It is also an opportunity for people to laugh and sign – all distress-ing and exasperating local and national circumstances to the contrary. No, it is not really a time to engage in escapism but days to savor optimism. It is the season that moves people to raise their mind and spirit above their tiring daily routine. While there are indeed many lamenta-tions in their life here and now, they are nevertheless reminded of the promising hereafter and beyond. Thank God there is Christmas! It is an occasion for people to nurture hope in times ahead as heralded by the joy and good will brought about by the Christ-mas season. Never mind if the realities of poverty

and misery accompany a good number of Filipinos. Reason: There is always hope in the days ahead. Otherwise, they would be truly lost and pathetic if they nurture and wallow in hopelessness and despair. It is the joy and delight brought about by Christmas that eloquently tells them

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that not everything is lost, all arguments to the contrary notwithstanding. Thank God there is Christmas! It is an oppor-tunity to be both aware and convinced that most people still subscribe to and practice love of others. The truth is that there are but relatively few individuals who case havoc in society, in the Country. There are the few individuals who live in evil and thrive in vices – and who thereby make people in general both sad and afraid. It is during the Christmas season in particular that prove the goodness and

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THESE are hard times for Mindanao. While we are in the midst of this climatic disaster, we are being under-mined by what appears to be an innocuous development; that of Saudi Arabia calling the two major separatist or-ganizations in Mindanao to a summit which it will host. This is the least that we expect from the leader of the Organization of Islamic Countries whose members are going through an unprec-edented political upheaval that challenges dictatorial and oppressive regime. We consider the invitation of Saudi Arabia to the seces-sionist fronts an affront to the Philippine sovereignty for there could be no other agenda to be discussed in this forum but to take up the Front’s conflict with the government. The internal conflict in our region is purely a domestic problem and we resent the intrusion of Saudi Arabia on our affairs. We are aware that not a few members of the OIC had been financing the struggles of the Fronts from day one. We saw re-lief when the enlightened Libyan people overthrew and ended the cruel re-gime of Moamar Khaddafy. The Libyan strongman had been a major donor to the secessionist fronts in the Philippines and had practically dictated the terms and conditions of the peace treaty that we had with the Moro National Liberation Front. To insure this, he saw to it that the financial aid to the Front is sustained. The end of his regime therefore has a very significant impact on the peace process and conflict in Mindanao. For the powerful and influential kingdom nation to deal with the separatists is in-dubitably dubious and does not provide any comfort to Mindanao in particular and

the Philippines in general. Saudi Arabia itself is not insulated from the rum-blings of the activism of enlightened citizenry that started the Arab Spring. It should therefore absorb lesson from that and should cease from meddling in the affairs of other nations. If they have any concern at all, then they should ad-dress this to the legitimate leaders of the Philippines and not with the rebels. It is enough that Malaysia is acting as mediator in the peace negotiation between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Philippine government. We need not internationalize further our internal concerns and we should look with seri-ous misgivings clandestine scheme by external influ-ences to unite the forces of rebellion in our native land. We have c onc e d e d enough to the secession-ists to calm them down by granting them autonomy. If they fail in this because of their own undoing and corruption, then they have nobody to blame but them-selves. But their failures of governance can be revisited anew to make the system work for a region that is largely inhabited by our Muslim brothers. It would be to their best interest if Saudi Arabia and the members of the OIC keep their hands off in Mindanao affairs. They are better off listening to the voice of their own subjects who yearn for freedom. In this age of enlightenment autocracy and fiefdoms have no more place in the Middle East or the Arab nations and neither will it work in Mindanao.

Sardines..from page 2

households. The Department of En-ergy (DoE) said it has a budget of about P2.5 billion for rural electrification. Mr. Almendras said with the new disbursement, “this basically means we are back on track in our ambition to reach 90% household electrification by 2017.” “These are on-grid and off-grid areas. So electri-fication, posts on wires. It

Electrifi cation..from page 2

Th e department is target-ing to provide electricity to 370,900 of the 17.4 million households every year. Th e goal of the program is to bring down access to elec-tricity to the household level rather than to barangay halls. As of June 30, house-hold electrification stands at 83% or around 14.4 million

is aligned with the Aquino administration’s thrust of investing in the rural areas,” Mr. Almendras said. Th e department said it will partner with nongovernment organizations to reach un-derserved areas and will use “decentralized options such as the solar home systems.” Th e Energy department, along with technical assis-tance from the World Bank, is craft ing a Roadmap for

On December 10, Satur-day, the world marks the 63rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an inter-national treaty adopted by state-members of the United Nations. In it we find the recognition of the right to life, liberty and security; the right against slavery and torture; the right of equality before the law over discrimination; the right to a fair trial; the freedom to religion, peaceful assem-bly, the right to dignity, and the right to express one’s views freely, without fear of (actual, subsequent) punishment.In our country, perhaps the most violated human rights are the right to a life of dignity and the freedom of expression. To the former right – the right to dignity –statistics can attest that many are poor and have almost no opportunity to earn more in life despite their honesty and hard work. To the latter, that is, the freedom of expression, it is enough to know that many a citizen, politician or

journalist have been killed for expressing their views.We still continue to fear to express our views until now, because we as a people take criticism emotionally rather than rationally. We hate those who hate us, simply because they won’t praise us, and we stop there. We don’t delve into the mer-its. We don’t even want to at least hear out contrary views. When a Filipino is criticized, he takes it for the worse, and starts plotting to kill. Take the number of enforced disappearances in the country and the num-ber of slain or threatened journalists.Ninoy Aquino, Jr. was slain for being a dissenter. So was Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega of Palawan. Radio broadcaster Louie Larroza’s daughter was abducted after Mr. Lar-roza opined on air that he thought a politician was behind the murder of Gerry Ortega. Kalinga, Apayao radio broadcaster Jerome Tabangay was hit on the lip by Governor Jocel Baac. Radio Mindanao Network anchor Dennis Cuesta was

allegedly murdered by a police officer, who remains at large. In Camiguin Island, persons who purported to be the governor’s men mauled Herbert and Hubert Dumaguing after the two expressed their views that certain politicians commit-ted election offenses and committed electoral fraud. Inquirer correspondent in General Santos City, Aquiles Zonio, has been tailed and photographed by unidenti-fied men in motorcycle at his house at various times of the day, ever since he started reporting on illegal mines and the Ampatuan trial.Why shoot the messenger?The gauge of civility is the maturity by which we as a nation handle disagree-ments. To be frank, we are not very good at it. We turn on the TV and criticize a re-porter for her hair, instead of the content. (Many complain there is no content anyway, and well, that maybe true, too.) We are both shallow and pikon, so much so that we lash out at dissenters as if they are murderers.Let’s cut out the personali-

ties (he is a crony; she is ugly; they are greedy) in debates and argue issues – was there a crime com-mitted or not? Is an official act more harmful or more beneficial? Was there graft and corruption or not? Be-cause if we are always going to discuss and debate at the emotional level, then we will not need law and order. Instead, every time we express our contrary views, let’s throw the other party with us into the boxing ring and just throw punches until someone dies.Email sara.suguitan@gmail.com

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Household Electrifi cation which will lay out the needed policies to push for greater access to electricity. Mr. Almendras said the Energy department is working with Congressional districts, local government units and even the Church in verifying whether the resources given by the gov-ernment “hit the area so we will know how eff ective [the project is].”

May the miracle of Christmas fill our hearts wit warmth and love. Christmas is the time of giving and sharing, it is the time of loving

and forgiving.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE Greetings from:

Atty. Nemesio B. Beltran, Jr.Provincial Board Member 2nd District of bukidnon

and Employment (DOLE)-9 in response to the plight

of the affected workers launched SAGIP Tamban alternative employment program to help the workers. The city has 13 major sardines manufacturing companies and two tin can manufacturer whose clients are the sardines manufac-turing companies.

kindness of people to one another. It is the marked time of sharing, of loving and serving others.

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H-CHINA TRADETrade between the Philippines and China grew by 32

percent in the fi rst three quarters of 2011, showing robust bilateral economic relations despite weaknesses in the global economy, the Philippine embassy in Beijing reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The embassy cited a report issued recently by the Gen-eral Administration of China (GAC), showing that total trade between the two countries reached $26 billion in the fi rst 10 months for the year, an increase of 31.69 percent from fi gures of the same period last year.

Charges d’Affaires Alex Chua said that this is “an indica-tion of the strength, resilience and potentials of the trade and economic ties between the two countries”.

TOURIST ARRIVALSThe tourism industry posted considerable annual growth

during the fi rst 10 months of this year, the Department of Tourism (DoT) said, citing consistent month-on-month growth throughout the period.

“Visitor arrivals to the Philippines continued to yield posi-tive gains during the 10-month period by generating 3,185,866 visitors and posting 11.96% growth rate compared to 2,845,573 arrivals for the same period in 2010,” the government agency said in a recently released statement.

The DOT said that the industry’s growth is due to the “consistent positive growths recorded on a month-to-month basis.” “The month of July produced the biggest arrivals [for this year] with 360,784 while the month of February posted the highest growth at 18.52%,” the agency stated.

FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTSThe amount of foreign portfolio investments or hot or

speculative money that was pulled out of the Philippines surged 55 percent in the fi rst 11 months of the year as the sovereign debt crisis in Europe caused jitters and heavy sell-offs of investments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.

Data released by the BSP yesterday showed that outfl ows of foreign portfolio investments reached $11.49 billion from January to November this year or $4.1 billion higher than the $7.4 billion that were pulled out of the country in the same period last year.

“Outfl ows rose 55 percent in the wake of the euro zone crisis, with the bulk 91.8 percent representing withdrawals from interim peso deposits,” BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. said in a statement. Tetangco said that infl ows grew at a slower pace of 33 percent to $15.43 billion in the fi rst 11 months of the year from a year-ago level of $11.59 billion.

FOOD IMPORTATION POLICYThe Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to make some

policy changes on food importation. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said that this is a reaction to reports that imported pork and poultry products as well as fi sh imports continue to fi nd their way to local wet markets.

Secretary Alcala said that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has allowed some fi sh imports but these were intended only for use by fi sh canneries. The DA-BFAR is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) to check on fi sh being sold frozen and in boxes in the wet markets. Secretary Alcala said that LGU offi cials should check if import permits cover these goods. If the sellers cannot produce the import permits, the LGU-market offi cials should confi scate the fi sh, Secretary Alcala said, adding that such fi sh are not intended for sale in the local wet markets. He said the DA-BFAR, does not have enough manpower to monitor the local wet markets.

Aside from fi sh imports, Secretary Alcala said, the DA is also receiving complaints about poultry and pork imports. He said there may be a need to institute some changes in policies related to inspection and verifi cation of such imports.

CUSTOMS’ COLLECTIONThe collection shortfall of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)

against its 2011 target of P320 billion may hit an estimated P65 billion, more than three times the 2010 shortfall of P21.5 billion, according to the latest data from the Department of Finance (DOF).

From January to November 2011, the bureau raised only P249.45 billion out of the target P290 billion for the period, preliminary data showed. Thus, BOC offi cials are now in a quandary on where to source the shortfall, which is needed to fund the bureau’s P1.816-trillion budget for 2012. When Ruffy Biazon took over the helm of the government’s second largest revenue collection agency on Sept. 19, he said it would be hard to meet the targets given the diffi cult environment.

IMPORTED VEHICLES SALESThe Alliance of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID)

reported yesterday that their November sales totaled 2,672 units, 43 percent higher than in the same period a year ago. Data showed that the group sold more units this year due to the remarkable performance of the passenger car (PC) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) categories with sales growth of 79 percent and three percent, respectively.

HYDROPOWER PROJECTSThe Department of Energy (DOE) has approved an additional

1,000 megawatts (MW) of hydropower contracts, indicating its keen interest to continue to promote renewable energy (RE) resources. “Over the past few months, we continue to release and sign contracts in areas where it really works,” Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said.

According to Almendras, the signing of more RE contracts particularly in hydropower projects, showed that the govern-ment, despite challenges, remains keen on developing RE. He said they expect to sign more contracts amid controversies related to the tariff issues.

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Niining panahon sa Pasko, ako ug ang akong pamilya manghinaot nga kini atong pagasaulogon nga puno sa pagmaya ug gugma.

MALIPAYONG PASKO UG BULAHANG BAG-ONG TUIG KANATONG TANAN

Greetings from:

Provincial Board Member ALFEO U. BAGUIO 3rd District of Bukidnon

Chairman -- Committee on Environment, Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Power restored in Sendong-stricken areas

Transportation, communication and power systems knocked off by typhoon Sendong

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is coordinating with public and private power distributors after tropical storm

Sendong (international name: Washi) hit Mindanao, to assure people in the region that they will have power back as soon as possible. The areas affected by Sendong are Dumaguete, Zamboanga, Misamis Ori-ental, Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, Compostela Val-ley, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, Iligan, and Cagayan de Oro. Power in some prov-inces and cities affected by Sendong was already restored as early as De-cember 18. Other areas with restored power in-clude the franchise area of the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Com-pany, Inc. (CEPALCO), a private distribution utility serving Cagayan de Oro,

Municipalities of Tagaloan, Villanueva, and Jasaan in Misamis Oriental; Talakag (1st District, Bukdnon) under Misamis Oriental I Electric Cooperative and affecting 2,968 consum-ers; Rosario, San Luis, and Lapaz under Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, affecting 7,395 consumers; and Bislig and Hinatuan under Surigao del Sur I Electric Cooperative af-fecting 107 barangays. Talakag’s power will be restored, at the latest, this weekend while power in Rosario, San Luis, Lapaz, Bislig, and Hinatuan was

restored December 19, as power distribution facili-ties are required to seek clearance from their re-spective local government units before connecting back to the grid, to ensure safety and to avoid inci-dences of electrocution and fire breakouts. Unaf fec ted e lec t r ic cooperatives and power distributors have also of-fered assistance to storm-stricken power utilities through the National Elec-trification Administration’s “Task Force Kapatid.” “Mindanao electric co-operatives have mobilized to assist as early as Sunday (December 18), however, we note that parts of the storm-stricken areas are still submerged in flood water. Nevertheless, all efforts are being exerted by managers of all pow-er distribution facilities

through close coordina-tion to restore power at the soonest possible time,” Energy Undersecretary Josefina Patricia M. Asirit said. Undersecretary Asirit also announced that the DOE is in close coordina-tion with Xavier University in maintaining soup kitch-ens for storm victims. The Liquiefied Petroleum Gas Marketers’ Association and Petron have already com-mitted to supply gas and gas burners for the said food drive. Likewise, the DOE is tapping private power generation and distribution companies, such as the Ma-nila Electric Co. (Meralco) and other energy entities, to assist the storm-stricken electric cooperatives and distribution utilities and their personnel who are also victims of the said calamity.

UN concerned over death tolTHE United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over the death of nearly 1,000 people in the Philippines hit by Tropic Storm Washi. “Th e president of the Gen-eral Assembly commends the authorities and everyone in-volved for their valiant eff orts in assisting all those aff ected by this tragedy and takes note of the declaration of a ‘national calamity’ by the gov-ernment of the Philippines,” said a statement released by Al-Nasser’s spokesperson. In the statement, Al-Nasser urged “all member states and the international community to continue to increase assistance to the thousands of victims and communities aff ected by this tragedy.” Th e Philippines suff ered heavy loss of lives and dam-age in the fl ooding caused by tropical storm Washi that struck its southern region on Saturday. Th e National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that most of the casualties were from the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte. More than 60,000 families in southern Philippines have been displaced by fl oods and landslides. Th is is one of the worst calamities that hit the region for the past few years.

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December 23-25, 2011

Prices for basic commodities, bottled water fr0zenBy Mike Banos AUTHORITIES moved swift ly to curb possible price escalations of bottled water and basic commodities in the wake of the Tropical Storm Sendong calamity.

During its regular session last Monday, the Cagayan de Oro City coun-cil passed Ordinance No. 12230-2011 which requires/mandates water refi lling sta-tions and similar establish-ments to freeze the prices of bottled water and plastic water containers as of their December 16, 2011 levels.

Th e Department of Trade and Industry Misamis Orien-tal Provincial Offi ce received reports that some refi lling stations were taking advantage of the water shortage fol-lowing the devastating fl ash fl ood which severely damaged several production wells of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District and washed away the pipe bridge con-necting bulk water supplier Rio Verde Water Consortium to the COWD.

Rio Verde offi cials esti-mate it would take a best case scenario of three months to restore the pipe bridge though efforts were being made to install a temporary 400mm pipeline through Taguanao Bridge. During the Dec. 21 forum “Lihok

Kagay-an” COWD General Manager Rachel Beja said bulk water comprised about 30-40% of COWD’s daily water production.

Due to the acute shortage of water, the Dept. of Trade and Industry Misamis Ori-ental Provincial Offi ce said they received reports that some refi lling stations have unreasonably raised the prices of their products.

Eliza Pabillore, DTI Misa-mis Oriental provincial di-rector said the Water Ralp refi lling m

Station in Johndorf Opol and Aquasoft at the Johndorf main road had bottleedly raised their prices of bottled water from P30 to P80 per gallon, or by nearly 300%. Unscrupulous vendors had also reportedly been buying bottled water products cheap from supermarkets and resell-ing them at extorbitant prices in waterless areas.

Although the Price Act of 2002 prohibits the es-calation of prices of basic commodities, bottled water is not among the controlled goods and services. So was the City Council’s Resolution No. 12380-2011 declared the entire city under a state of calamity which automati-cally froze the prices of basic commodities to what it was on December 16, 2011.

Th e new resolution man-dates that all water refi lling stations in the city to freeze

the prices of bottled or min-eral water in various volumes as of December 16, 2011. Establishments selling water containers were likewise man-dated to freeze their prices as of the same date.

The council had been receiving reports that the common “gallon” water con-tainer which used to sell for P30 has already been selling for as much as P100.

Violators of the new or-dinance will be penalized with an administrative fi ne of P5,000.00 and cancellation of their business permits.

“It would continue to be in full force and eff ect until such time that the declara-tion of the state of calamity in the City shall have been lift ed,” said Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya.

Th e Dept. of Trade and Industry Regional Office similarly warned establish-ment Pres. Benigno C. Aqui-no II had earlier declared a “state of national calamity” following the Sendong di-saster which automatically activated the provisions of Republic Act 7581 (Price Act) under Paragraph 1 of Section 6 which freezes the prices of basic commodities or placed them under price control.

“Anyone who violates the price control mandated by the law will face possible administrative and criminal charges,” said Ms. Pabillore.

In response to the devas-tation caused by typhoon “Sendong”, Bounty Fresh Chicken and Chooks-to-Go, the largest chain of take-out roasted chicken, initiated daily Feeding Programs in various areas of CDO and Iligan which have been ongoing since Dec. 20 and will last up to Dec. 24.

Bounty Fresh employ-ees from Cagayan de Oro, headed by Asst. Vice Presi-

Bounty Fresh and Chooks-to-Go show support in CDO

dent Mr. Danilo Boy, have been to Barangays Balulang, Tibasak and Macasandig, as well as the Kauswagan Bridge and the Somo funeral parlor, to distribute arroz caldo and hard boiled eggs. More than 1,000 people have been able to partake of the food brought in by Bounty Fresh.

Bounty Fresh has also been providing support to various groups, such as

Xavier University, Broth-erhood of Christian Busi-nessmen and Profession-als, Panday Bulig Inc., Gil Macaibay Foundation and TV5, who are conducting Medical Missions and Re-lief Operations all around CDO and Iligan. Support continues to bring hope and relief to our brothers and sisters in Mindanao as long as there are people willing to help.

Bounty Fresh Chicken and Chooks-to-Go, HR Supervisor Gang Roa distributing cooked eggs. PHOTO SUPPLIED

The Cagayan de Oro Water District would like to inform our concessionaires and the public in general that the typhoon “SENDONG” has wrought extensive damage to our major facilities. Below are the completely damaged properties: 1. MACASANDIG Booster Pumping Station (Pilot De

Lara, Macasandig) 2. COWD Laboratory (Pilot De Lara, Macasandig) 3. Production Well # 1 (Pilot De Lara, Macasandig) 4. Production Well # 4 (Biasong, Macasandig) 5. Production Well # 7 (Biasong, Macasandig) 6. Production Well # 9 (Biasong, Macasandig) 7. Production Well # 19 (Vila Angela, Balulang) 8. Production Well # 24 (Caballero Compound,

Macasandig) These bring the total supply shortfall to around 70% in the West service area and 46% in the Central and East service area. Total estimated cost of damage is around Php 30,400,000.00.

All efforts to restore the damaged facilities to normal operating condition are being exerted. To attain this, COWD shall be implementing the following activities within 31 days:

Cleaning of Co- llector Wells - Rehabi of Electric Motors – 10 units - Testin abilitation of Transformers – 6 units

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- litation of Motor Controllers – 11 units - Disinfection of Production Wells – 6 production wells

Testing and C- ommissioning of Facilities

eanwhM ile, COWD is utilizing all its available resources to facilitate water delivery to the affected areas most specially in ee vacuation centers, funeral homes, and

ster of public faucets and hydrants have ospitals. A cluhbeen installed to some areas allowing our concessionaires easy access to water supply. The following are point sources of water:

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Faucets Near Macanhan Plaza

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WFP support will be determined by the results of ongoing joint assessments with the government, UN and other humanitarian agencies, Mr. Anderson said. “Our swift response to support the government’s relief effort has been helped by the fact that we have existing operations in Cen-tral Mindanao focusing on populations who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters,” he said. Meanwhile, survivors of the devastating flashfloods triggered by tropical storm “Sendong” in the southern Philippines face growing threats from disease, offi-cials warned on Wednesday as the death toll breached a thousand. Some 44,000 people who fled as huge torrents swept away shantytowns five days ago are packed in evacuation camps with rudimentary facilities, but officials fear these sites could be poten-tial breeding grounds for epidemics. “We may be paying so much attention to the corpses we will ignore the evacuation centers,” said assistant Health Secretary Eric Tayag in a television interview. “If there is any epidemic or threat to health, it will come from the evacu-ation centers.” In recent days, local au-thorities in the hard-hit port cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan have struggled to deal with the hundreds of dead, decomposing bod-

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cities. In a related development, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has heeded the request of the government for im-mediate food, non-food items and logistics support in the ongoing relief efforts to Sendong’s victims. In coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Philippine Air Force, WFP immediately dispatched three tons of biscuits to assist 7,800 of the most vulnerable people who cannot easily cook food, WFP said in a statement. In addition, WFP has mobilized and delivered items needed for relief op-erations, including water tanks and a mobile storage tent. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and displacement as a result of the storm and flash floods,” said Stephen L. Anderson, WFP country director. The government has specifically requested WFP for emergency food and non-food items such as blankets, water tanks, tar-paulins and tents for over 74,000 people in Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador City and Kinoguitan in Misamis Oriental, and Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, as well as logistics support to help transport government relief items to affected communi-ties in Northern Mindanao.

ies and their overpowering stench. Iligan began on Tuesday mass burials of identified victims, while Cagayan de Oro is preparing a swim-ming pool-size communal tomb at the local cemetery. Officials of the two cities told AFP the evacuation centers -- mainly schools and gymnasiums -- have escaped epidemics so far, though conditions remain chaotic due the shortage of skilled relief workers to run them. Levy Villarin, health of-ficer of Iligan, said the city’s tap water distribution facili-ties had been shut down to prevent possible contamina-tion by floodwaters and fire trucks have to deliver water to 16 evacuation camps. “The problem is we only have one or two toilets per school, and they have to cater to 3,000 or 4,000 us-ers,” he said. “In order to avoid epi-demics we need clean wa-ter and portalets (portable toilets),” Villarin added. Cagayan de Oro Coun-cilor Dante Pajo, who is in charge of health matters, agreed there was not enough food or water for the more than 26,000 evacuees there. “The affected areas still don’t have water or electri-cal services. We have to bring water to them with fire trucks,” he said. At a Cagayan de Oro gymnasium, 52-year-old grandmother Adela Cam-paner lined up for porridge midmorning for her and her two grandchildren’s first meal of the day. “I am ashamed that I have to beg for food,” she said, vowing to go back to their devastated riverside shantytown of Consolacion, as soon as possible so she could resume normal life selling cooked food at a roadside restaurant.

Wearing a mismatched T-shirt and pants obtained from relief workers, she said she had not taken a bath for three days and was forced to retreat from the school’s toilet earlier in the day due to the repulsive smell. The gym was filled to the rafters with people sleep-ing on mats and cardboard cartons. “I want to get out of here,” said her son Rex Campaner, a 35-year-old security guard who said he had difficulty sleeping at night because of the noise from more than a thousand other evacuees. “I would much prefer to live in miserable conditions in my own house,” he added. The civil defense agency said that more than 348,000 people were affected by the storm with 276,000 people receiving emergency as-sistance, including 44,000 at evacuation centers. Many others that are getting government aid are sheltering with relatives. Many of them cannot return home as their houses were destroyed by the flood and the government has said they would not be allowed to go back to potentially dangerous areas.

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generously equipped to mo-bilize and support disaster relief efforts in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and other Sendong-affected areas. We are ensuring the quick release of these funds so that victims will receive swift and proper assistance,” Abad said. The P1.297-billion Ca-lamity Fund under the 2011 Budget will be released im-mediately in the wake of Tropical Storm Sendong. Abad also noted that the 2012 Budget has allocated P7.5 billion to the Calamity Fund, up by P2.5 billion or

funds that can be accessed by the government, President Aquino said the country still has a P1.17 billion calamity

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Republic of the PhilippinesREGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR

12th Judicial RegionBRANCH 10

Hall of Justice, Marawi City

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FORCORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

ZAMAN RABIA DISOMIMBA, SPL. PROC. NO. 2040-11 Petitioner,- versus –OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARANTAO,X-------------------------------------------------------------X

ORDER Before this Court is verified Petition for correction of date of birth filed by Petitioner Zaman Rabia Disomimba, dated October 27, 2011, which alleges:1. That petitioner is of legal age, and a resident of Lumbac-Ingud-Maul, Marantao Mu-nicipality, Lanao del Sur, where she may be served with court processes of this Honorable Court;2. That respondent is the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao which is a govern-ment office where all births in the locality are being registered and kept and summons and other court processes may be served at its office at Marantao, Lanao del Sur;3. That sometimes on April 11, 1998, a relative of a petitioner, and unknown to her, applied for the late registration of Certificate of Live Birth;4. That the petitioner’s date of birth was erroneously declared and written in her Certificate of Live Birth (Late Registration) by a typist who inadvertently typed and encoded December 30, 1947 instead of the petitioner’s real birth date which is December 30, 1953;5. The petitioner just recently discovered and saw the said error in the entry of birth date when she secured a copy and certification from the National statistics Office (NSO), a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex A;6. That the petitioner’s true and correct date of birth is December 30, 1953 and this fact is known to her relatives and contemporaries, a copy of the Joint-Affidavit of Hadji Ibrahim D. Dimapundag and Moctar T. Domado is hereto attached as Annex B;7. That respondent public and school records show and reflect her real birth date as December 30, 1953. She also filed her true and correct Certificate of Live Birth, a copy of which is also hereto attached as Annex C, other documentary evidence includes the Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamia College Transcript of Records, which are hereto attached as Annex D;8. That the petition is filed without any slightest intention to defraud or prejudice the gov-ernment or any person. The petition is filed for the sole purpose of rectifying the erroneous entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of the Petitioner filed with the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur in order to reflect her true and correct date of birth as appearing in her public and government records. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this Court on January 24, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of Publication of this Order. Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Marantao, Lanao del Sur; where the petitioner is residing; and the Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expenses of the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to notify this Court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before January 24, 2012. Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition, to the Local Civil Registrar of Marantao, Lanao del Sur; the Honorable Solicitor General, Makati City; and the Honorable Civil Registrar General, National Statistics Office (NSO), Manila.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, November 23, 2011. (Sgd.) HON. WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN Presiding Judge

BWM: DECEMBER 9, 16 & 23, 2011

50% from this year’s budget. Abad added that the De-partment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of National Defense (DND), and the Department of Education (DepEd) are also adequately supported by separate Quick Response Funds (QRFs), which will guarantee direct and immediate support to Sendong-stricken areas. “In addition to the Calamity Fund and the QRFs, we also have the Local Government Support Fund shares of all affected local government units, for whom President Benigno S. Aquino III will provide Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) and No-tices of Allocation (NCAs) tomorrow,” Abad said. He also confirmed that if additional disaster-response funds are required, the Ad-ministration has sufficient reserves to augment the Calamity Fund and QRFs to expedite relief operations to all affected areas and communities.

fund, as well as other funds that can still be tapped. But he said using the other sources of money will depend on the recommendation of his eco-nomic team. Besides monetary off ers, there are assistance being of-fered by the US, Japan, China, Russia, Spain and many other countries, he said. “Taus-pusong pasasalamat po ang ipinararating natin sa mga kaibigan ng bansang Pilipinas at ng mga Pilipino. Wala pong duda babangon ang Cagayan de Oro at ang Iligan at ang iba pang tinamaan ni Sendong,” he said. With all the assistance being extended, the President noted that government will have to assess the recent initiatives to determine what is needed. The President visited Cagayan de Oro, Iligan City and Dumaguete City on Tues-day to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation eff orts. He also led the distribution of relief assistance to evacuees in those areas. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Man-agement Council (NDRRMC) more than 900 people were killed in the flashfloods in Region 10 brought about by Typhoon Sendong. Scores of people were also missing, the agency said. (pna)

EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late SOSTENES OBASA, who died on July 27, 2000 at Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, died without leaving a will and left no debts; left a parcel of residential land more particularly bounded and described as follows; A parcel of Residential land situated at Poblacion 2, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, covered by ARP No. 08-13000-200-386, Property Index No. 052-13-0002-004-04, declared under the name of OBASA SOSTENES, containing an area of 165 SQUARE METERS, more or less, is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE to JUDY MAE T. ABREA, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, referred as Vendee, for and in consideration of Php. 50, 000.00 under Notary Public of CRISTINA TERESA A. MORENO-OCIONES as per Doc. No. 234; Page No. 047; Book No. 35; Series of 2011.

BWM: DECEMBER 9, 16 & 23, 2011

Republic of the philippinesREGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

10th Judicial RegionBRANCH 37

Cagayan de oro City NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE

EJF NO. 2011-558 Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under act. No. 3135/1508 filed by BANGKO RURAL NG TAGOLOAN (MIS. OR.), INC. as mortgagee, against SPS. LORIE MAY D. PRANTILLA & EUGENE G. PRANTILLA, as mortgagor/s with residence and postal address at PUROK 10, POBLACION, VALENCIA CITY, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of MARCH 6, 2011, amounts to P 981,000.00, excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will sell at public auction on February 7, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. at the office of RTC Branch 37, Hall of Justice Bldng., Hayes Street, Cagayan de oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. E-6187 A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, situated in Baran-gay Poblacion, Municipality of Naawan, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (3,272) square meters, more or less, registered in the name of APOLONIA ROA DIESTRO. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day without further notice to all parties. Cagayan de Oro City December 1, 2011

(Sgd.) JOSUE P. GUIBONE Sheriff IVBWM: DECEMBER 16, 23 & 30, 2011

Republic of the PhilippinesREGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

10th Judicial RegionBRANCH24

Cagayan de Oro City

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFFSHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALEFILE NO.2011-593

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended filed by ORO INTEGRATED COOPERATIVE, mortgagee against SPS.NATALIE AND JOHNSON TAN, mortgagors,of#046 Vamenta Zone 7,Bulua,Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of December 5,2011, amounts to p.391,051.03,excluding penalties, charges, attor-ney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned sheriff will sell at public auction on January 16,2012, at 9;00 in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the hall of justice, Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for cash and in Philippine Currency, the property with all its improvement to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-172476A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 35337-C,Psd-10-038454, portion of lot 35337 Cad- 237,Cagayan Cadastre), situated in the Barangay of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City Bounded on SE. along lines 1-2 by Lot 35337-E (Road Right of Way), of the Subdivision Plan Psd-10-038454; on the SW,, ALONG LINE 2-3 by Lot 6248,Cad-237,Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX (236) square meters more or less.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves, in the event of Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason the sale will proceed on the following day, without further notice, posting and publication, the title here in above describe and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, December 13, 2011.

THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF TERESITO C. ESTENZO Sheriff IV

BWM: DECEMBER 23, 30, 2011, Jan . 6, 2012

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the death toll which hit more than 300 for Cagayan de Oro. Officials of Pueblo de Oro Development Corp., owner of the Cagayan de Oro-based ecozone, had said it was “business as usual,” adding that this has allowed them to join relief efforts. Coca-Cola Bottlers Phil-ippines, Inc. said operations had only been cut by a day and efforts were now di-rected at helping residents near their Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental facili-ties.

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site. Nescafé coffee and Bear Brand powdered milk are made there. The factory started operations in 1984. Nestlé has other produc-tion facilities in Laguna, Batangas, and Bulacan. It had earlier announced plans to sink in P4.3 billion for a factory in Batangas that would manufacture Coffee-Mate creamer. Nestlé Philippines fur-ther noted that a factory Christmas party there scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled, with management and the union deciding to “devote all avail-able resources to assist af-fected employees and nearby communities.” “Financial assistance, including emergency loans to affected employees, has been released,” Nestlé Phil-ippines said. Other public and private sector officials have simi-larly noted minimal impact on economic activity in the area, highlighting instead

Fashion Fever the MDO Way!MDO High-school celebrate with an early Christmas treat with Fashion Fever Last December 9 , 2011 , MDO celebrated the much awaited Fashion Fever event at the Limketkai Atrium, sponsored by Limketkai in cooperation with Montes-sori de Oro Performing Arts Group. Since year 2000, MDO High-school has been en-couraging their students to be involved and excited in taking part in the Fashion Fever event. The goal of this event is to challenge creativity, teamwork and responsibility among the students. Each student is given the opportunity to experience what it is like to face an audience as well as become a star or model. While pre-paring for the event students are challenged to contribute ideas , brainstorm, research , and decide as a group. Questions like how to bud-get their money, what theme they want to present , whether they will hire a designer and makeup artists ,as well as what music they’ll be using, is a class effort and the students decide on it with the guidance of their Adviser . Through Fashion fever, students minds are awakened , imaginations are sparked and worthy col-lections are realized. For over 30 years now , MDO has been providing a venue for their students to shine not just in the academic realm but also in the arena of sports and the arts. As a competition, Fashion Fever has existed for eleven years now. The MDO com-munity support this event because they know it very much

contributes to the formation of a student’s character. The opportunity to walk , dress up like a model in a Fashion show helps in conquering shyness in students. It gives them the ability to be confident, more open and for those that really have it in them – they realize that becoming a model /artist is really about working hard. his year four levels battled it out in the Fashion Fever event. It was also graced by the “ Prince of Haute Couture “ Fashion designer Gil Macaibay joined by Dennis Almazan of Team Oro and the MUST Top Woman Model of 2011. The first collection had a “ Party Pop Night Theme” All the clothes were designed by Jie Jie . The collection showed flower power, dots, and stripes , it was colorful and fun. Even the wings worn, used

the same fabric in the collection. It was fun , bubbly and definitely a happy wearable collection. The second collection had a “ Furturistic Funware” theme a l s o d e s i g n e d by Jiejie. It had a more restraint effect but” less is more” was in-deed shown in its true form. The second year stu-dents looked like models, they had the same hair and makeup – they had one look and even their shoes were all pumps. They walked and strutted the runway like pros.

No wonder Gil Macaibay named Kayra Salcedo, a model from this collection as MDO’s best female model and they bagged the second place. The third year collection had a “ Circus” theme . The collection was colorful and was over the top with clowns and people in stilts ,it was like a magic show with some interesting clothes to show. The Fourth collection had a “ Whimsical Wonderland” theme. Clothes and head-dresses were stunning . Black and white was the backdrop. The music made the collec-tion looked more elegant and worthy of bagging the most coveted First place. It was like watching a surreal adventure in Narnia where Lions and Animals were dressed, it was indeed beautiful. Art Solon was named the best male top model ,Gil Macaibay called him“ fierce “ . It was a momentous occa-sion for the MDO community and one that is worth its com-mendation. It brought smiles to faces of Parents making them proud in saying to the person beside them” that is my daughter /son on stage”. The students indeed gained more confidence through hands on learning. The Fashion In-dustry was also given utmost importance . And most of all, MDO was able to inspire the very best in each of their students . Indeed , MDO can truly reverberate the words Your Future , Our Pride !

Guela Raagas Ampong: A Fashion Designer of Emotions

By JOE PALABAOCorrespondent

the overcoat. Guela Raagas Ampong in this collection just turned his models into seraphims and cherubims, gods and the goddesses. Ethereal, the models are turned into fantastic men and beautiful women of the society. Men’s Wear are fantabu-lous and great collection and carries a well defined soiree. The floral tops which is still are okay for men and has the reminiscence of the Travolta’s fashion. It is somewhat formal and boyish. Materials used are so light and cool and su-perbly carried by men. Its classy and exude manly sexiness and the touch of floral theme in their polo gives a distinct style which has intricate details. Mindanao Fashion Summit collections are world class with elegant high end fabrics and it is something to look forward for Fashion Forecast for 2012. Its shows that Mind-anaon Collections is not far from the great designs of the highly respected designers in the country today, Guela Raagas Ampong got the nod of the fashion industry. It is ideal for cocktails, cor-porate parties and other functions. For CDO fashion enthusiasts, its something to reckon and wear. Red Pain Idea Collection is Guela’s highest form of his emotional designs. In here he bears out every inch of his feeling. Collections and designs clearly defines

DESIGNS and Patterns sig-nature major fashion show of Guela Raagas Ampong: A Fashion Designer of Emo-tions held at the Activity Center of SM City Cagayan de Oro last December 10, 2011 was a hit and a tre-mendous success. Guela Raagas Ampong is now considered as one young, promising and emerging fashion designer of Cagayan de Oro. His designs and collec-tions are products of his pent up emotions of happiness, sadness and frustrations which led to red letter days of his life-designing the patterns of life. These mode of emotions are seen in his extraordinary executions of fabrics and turned them into beautiful pieces of collections. Eight beautiful and mesmerizing designs and collections showcased com-ing from the emotions of the inner sanctum of his heart as he experienced pains, happiness, sadness and frustrations in life. The models turned into live mannequins as they ramped along the catwalk wearing his impressive 2011 Collections. These indis-pensable set of collections will surely be sought after in 2012. The green dresses are so cool and great designs for parties. Earth Day Jam Collec-tions were so cool and re-freshing, the pink dresses are ideal for teenage parties which exudes elegance and beauty. Fantastic collections and will surely become a hit to teenagers and the details boosted the whole dress ensemble and it is a real work of art in the world of fashion. Heavenly Creatures Col-lections are wearable designs and recommended for el-egant wedding ensembles. The designs are fresh, relax-ing and wearable and can be worn in the office by just putting an overcoat or blazer. A wearer of the de-sign can just go straight to a night function by taking off

perfection, color combina-tion is greatly amazing, very dramatic and seemingly the colors of pain are fading away and expecting a happier results of the show. Red and metallic gray, designs and sexy but not intimidating, its chic and sophisticated colletion. Indeed it has complicated designs, it depicts his real life, the pains the sacri-fices, ridicules that turned something into valuable pieces and work of art in the fashion industry. Red pan idea collection reflects his real self, his passion to be somebody in the fashion industry today. The collec-tions are great. Unbreakable Queen Col-lection- they are sophisti-cated collections of Guela carried well by his models. Loud colors gown catches attention from the viewers, soft fabric for sheer capes really matched. Shoulder drapes of the pink gown is just great for matured women. The models look so queenly of their gowns-they exude beauty and el-egance beyond compare. Eye catcher collections, they are classy and so modern. Special Guest was Jhaan Phil Lerona Florida-Faces Management-Davao Fashion Designer. It was produced by De-signs and Patterns Manager-Ms. Lucia G. Dolora and Ms. Mary Ann B. Dolera-Market-ing Manager with Guela Raa-gas Ampong-CDO’s Fashion Designer of Emotions. The tremendous success of the his Major Fashion Show was through the support of SM City-Cagayan de Oro, the Department of Tourism X, Liceo de Cagayan University Drum and Bugle Corps who performed the hilarious en-trance and STI Cagayan de Oro Campus which provided the computers for use of the Fashion Critics coming from the fashion industry, the academe, fashion institute and individuals. Elegant model, Ms. Liza Marie G. Derequito-daughter of Ms. Ma. Nancy Derequito of DOT X was of the models who gave her best during the show.

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NEWS CAPSBy Laurel Media/RTM

LOT FOR SALEBEACH HOUSE

Baloy, Cagayan de Oro CityBy appointment onlyTel. #: (088) 855 3898

Pryce Plaza HotelCarmen Hill, CDO, Tel. No.722791 to93/858-4537

E-mail:reservati ons@pryceplaza.ph

Hotel Koresco Pueblo de Oro Golf Course,CDO, fax. No. [088] 858-9748

tel. Nos. 858-9748 to 54, E-mail:hotelkoresco@yahoo.com

Mallberry SuitesLimketkai Drive ,CDO, Tel. No. [088]854-3999 / 854-7999

E-mail:info@mallberrysuites.com

Dynasty Court HotelTiano-Hayes Sts. CDO, Tel. No. 726876 / 726962 / 857-5410

E-mail:dynasty@philcom.ph

The Marigold HotelVelez cor. Luna Sts, CDO

Tel Nos. 856-4320, 726937

Marco ResortTel. No. 732182 / 855-220

VIP HotelA.Velez St. CDO, Tel. No. 726080 / 726590 / 856-2505

E-mail: info@theviphotel.com.ph

Philtown HotelMakahambus-Velez St. CDO,Tel. No. 723089 / 856-1813

De Luxe HotelCapt. V. Roa St. CDO, Tel. No. 726527 /857-2144

Maxandrea HotelJ.R. Borja St. CDO, Tel. No. 729943/ 857-2244 / 857-4154

Grand City HotelA.Velez- Sts. CDO

Tel. No. 723551 / 723658 / 857-1900

Country Village HotelCarmen, Cag. de Oro Tel. No. 71-22-03, 71-22-01, 7122-05

Southwinds HotelCapt. V. Roa Sts.CDO,Tel. No. 727623 / 724803 / 856-2036

E-mail:i_agudo@hotmail.com

Apple Tree Resort and HotelTaboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental,

Tel. Nos. 754525/ 754263/ 3091986, Fax No. (8822) 754497

Pearlmont InnLimketkai,Drive,CDO

Tel. No. 729111 / 856-2654 / 729455

Red Palm InnEVChaves Building, Capistrano corner Cruz Taal Sts.

Cagayan de Oro CityTel. No. 721197 and 8562671

Cell No. 0908-885-5643Email: redpalm_inn07@yahoo.com

Chali Beach ResortCugman,CDO,Tel. No. 723929 / 855-2108

E-mail:chali_beach@yahoo.com

Nature PensionneToribio Chavez Sts., CDO

Tel. No. 723598 / 723718 / 857-2274

NEW DAWN PENSIONNEVelez-Macahambus Sts, CDO

Tel Nos. 8571776, 721776email : gchreservati on@yahoo.com

Malasag Eco Tourism VillagesCugman, CDO

Tel. No.855-6183 [088]309-3752

HOTELSRESTAURANTS

PANEDOTTE PASTRIES are available at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, just in front of the Senior Citizens Center in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental with Tel Nos. (08822) 740-211, (088) 856-2419; Cell Phone Nos. 0917-706-2247 and 0917-706-1516, or visit them at 162 M.H. del Pilar –Velez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City

PANEDOTTE PASTRIES

Available at GAISANO SUPERMART and at LUMBIA AIRPORT PRE DEPARTURE AREA

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 Att y. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A.

Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

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SM gives out P10 million for Sendong victimsSM Prime Holdings Do-

nates P10 Million to the victims of typhon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc donates a total of 10 Million Pesos worth of assistance both in cash and in kind to the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City. Through their AVP for Operations for Mind-anao, SM turned over the cheque worth P3M to the City Mayor Vicente Emano.

“Thank you to the man-agement of SM. This dona-tion will help a lot of people,” the mayor said.

With the relief opera-tions still underway, SM Foundation Inc., SM’s socio-civic arm is working closely with the local government and with various agencies in distributing goods worth P7 Million in the city’s af-fected areas and donating 10,000 bottles of water for the next several days, more

SM Assistant Vice President for Operations Debby Go turns over the cheque amount-ing to P3 million to Mayor Vicente Emano as assistance to the victims of Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City. Witnessing the turnover are SM City Cagayan de Oro Assistant Mall Manager Constantine Arce and Public Relations Officer Ivy Guantero

BEST holiday wishes from AquabestAQUABEST and its moth-er company GQWEST Inc celebrates the holiday season with the Filipino people. “The holiday season has always been impor-tant for us Filipinos and it is no different here in the company. For us the holi-days are not just a time for celebration but also

being one of reflection on the ultimate purpose of our Lord’s birth” says Carson Tan the com-pany’s CEO. He adds that 2011 has been very good for the company with the launching of its Shift Happens and Green Mindset Campaigns. Apart from looking back at a successful year,

the company will kick of the New Year with a bang with its many ac-tivities. Among these is the Discovery Channel Fun Run to be held on January 22. The com-pany will also participate in exhibits and bazaars where Aquabest hero, Aquabuzz will join the fun and games. The com-

pany also set to launch a new concept that will definitely revolutionize the franchising industry Entreprises. As Aquabest prepares to bid good bye to 2011, the company looks for-ward to a continuing suc-cess in 2012 as it moves forward toward the goal of franchising excellence.

than 10,000 bags of relief goods from SM Foundation Inc. and some of the SM

affiliate companies.A series of medical and

dental missions in the af-

fected barangays will also be conducted this coming week.

16 BusinessWeekMINDANAODecember 23-25, 2011