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Iligan City – Cynthia Villar, Managing Director of the Villar Foundation, attended t h e g r o u n d b r e a k i n g ceremony of a memorial that will be built to honor the memory of those who died and went missing when typhoon Sendong ravaged Iligan on December 17 last year.

Villar donates money to the Iligan City government to help build the Sendong Memorial. She was joined in the groundbreaking ceremony at the Serate Property on Hinaplanon Highway by Rep. Vicente Belmonte, Mayor Lawrence Cruz, and other local government officials.

“We will build this memorial, not to prolong our sadness for losing our loved ones or our hardships for having lost our homes and livelihood. Rather, we will build this memorial so that we – and the future generations – will always remember those whom we lost and those who risked

their own lives to help others survive,” Villar said in her speech during the ceremony.

Sendong was one of the worst natural calamities that ever hit Mindanao and one of the deadliest cyclones to hit the Philippines in the last 12 years. It claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people and hundreds went missing. Nearly 150,000 people were affected and caused P1.3-billion damage to agriculture and property.

Villar also emphasized in her speech the urgent need for the people to help in environment protection. “This memorial will also serve to remind us of our important role as stewards of our environment… many l ives were lost because of some people’s utter disrespect of the environment,” the former representative of Las Piñas cited.

This is the second Sendong Memorial that the Vil lar Foundation

is building for typhoon Sendong’s victims and their family members. The first one now stands at Golden Haven in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. It was recently inaugurated on October 25.

To further help the residents of Iligan City, Villar will also donate a coconet decorticating machine and provide technical training to the 40 fami l ies . Coconet weaving is among the livelihood enterprises of the Villar Foundation. Cocone t s , wh ich a re c h e a p e r a l t e r n a t i v e to cement, are weaved using the fiber produced by decorticating machine from waste coconut husks.

The coconets that the families will produce will be used as rip raps or slope protection for roads and highways that will be developed in Northern Mindanao. It can provide them with sustainable income,” cited Villar.

Second memorial marker, first one in Cagayan de Oro

Analou Lapuerta, TS Sendong survivor of Iligan City, is immortalized in the memorial marker in the soon to be built Sendong Memorial Park in Hinaplanon, Iligan City. The sculpture is made by Iligan’s Natioanl Artist Julie Lluch. Photo by SHAuN uy

CyNTHIA VILLAr, Managing Director of the Villar Foundation hands in the check worth 1-Million pesos to the city of Iligan represented by Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz and local city and barangay officials. The ceremony is part of Iligan’s 1st year commemoration of the TS Sendong tragedy that struck both Cagayan de Oro and Iligan last year.

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VILLAR donates decorticating machine to Sendong survivors in Iligan

provides livelihood training to 40 familiesBy ShauN alejaNDrae YaP uY, Editor-in-Chief

Sta. Elena, Iligan City – Cynthia Villar, Managing Director of the Villar Foundation donates a coconet decorticating machine and will provide technical training to 40 families affected by last year’s typhoon Sendong who are now relocated to Sta. Elena.

Coconet weaving is among the livelihood enterprises of the Villar Foundation. Coconets are a cheaper alternative to cement; these are weaved using the fiber produced by decorticating machine from waste coconut husks.

According to Mrs. Villar, “ako po ay nagagalak na finally maibibuild natin itong coconet weaving factory dito sa iligan city... sa amin po sa Las Piñas, nagsimula po itong livelihood projects 10 years ago dahil nagsimula pong bumaha sa lugar namin... sabi po nang aking kakabayan sa Las Piñas, [ako po’y Congresswoman noon] na we should take care of our river, kailangang palalimin ang ilog para di umapaw ang tubig...” (I am very happy that we can finally

build the coconet weaving factory here in Iligan City… in Las Piñas, we started our livelihood projects 10 years ago because it started flooding in our area… people from Las Piñas [I was congresswoman then] told me that we should take care of our river, we need to make it deeper so that it will not overflow…)

Villar further states that the problem was deeper than expected, as they began to dig on the river – they found that residents throw their garbage on the river.

Vi l lar sa id “kung pagbawalan kaya sila, sumunod kaya sila? I don’t think so, kaya nagiba kami nang strategy, sabi ko, kailangan itong mga basura na ‘to, ipaprocess na pagkabuhayan nang tao... nagsimula kami sa journey namin sa pag-gawa nang livelihood projects na galing sa basura...” (If we tell them not to [throw garbage], would they listen? I don’t think so, we changed our strategy, I told them that we should process these garbage and turn them into a source of livelihood… we started our journey in

giving livelihood projects with garbage.)

This venture lead into several more livelihood projects over the years, and the most recent is coconet weaving.

Villar enthused that “isa pong inventor, dating propesor sa bicol university ang nakaimbento nyang decorticating machine, pagipinasok mo dyan yung waste coconut husks, naghihiwalay po yung fiber, yun ay ma-weweave niyo into coconet” (The inventor of the decorticating machine is a former professor of Bicol University, when you put waste coconut husks; it separates the fiber [from the husk] and that’s what you weave into coconet.)

“The coconets that the families will produce will be used as rip raps or slope protection for roads and highways that will be developed in Northern Mindanao. It can provide them with sustainable income,” Villar further states.

Coconet is an alternative for use in rip raps instead of cement and is 80% cheaper than cement.

One decor t ica t ing machine can employ 40 families and Mrs. Villar says that when the families start producing income, that income can also lead to the buying of yet another decorticating machine thus employing another 40 families.

Mrs. Villar also mused to the housewives that: “maraming nagtatanong sa akin, bakit daw ako mahal na mahal ni Senator

Manny Vi l l a r, wa l a naman hindi naman ako beauty queen, tuwang-tuwa siya sa akin... kasi tinutulungan ko siyang maghanapbuhay... kaya kayo tu lungan n iyo ang mga asawa niyong maghanapbuhay para lalo kayong mahalin nang inyong mga asawa...” (Many are asking why Senator Manny Villar loves me very much, I’m not even a beauty queen,

and yet he’s very happy with me… that’s because I help him make a living... that’s why you should help your husbands in making a living so that they will love you even more.)

According to Villar, coconet weaving is the easiest source of income in Las Piñas and that she finds no reason that the beneficiaries of Sta. Elena in Iligan will not succeed in this venture.

CyNTHIA VILLAr, Managing Director of the Villar Foundation joins in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the construction of the Coconet Weaving Factory in Sta. Elena, Iligan City, December 17. Iligan city government is represented by several local & barangay officials lead by the project head City Councilor Marlene young. Villar also donates a decorticating machine for use in the said factory.

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The faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences of Liceo de Cagayan university, held a small Christmas get-together at the Country Village Hotel, December 21, 2012.

Dr. Fe S. Tolibas, CAS Dean said that “this is the time to reach out to someone you may have hurt or has hurt you, and say merry christmas”.

Celebrating its third year of operations in Cagayan de Oro, HealthCheck Clinic and Diagnostic Center moves up to a new location with the inauguration of its new building in A. Velez Street in Cagayan de Oro City.

The new site is across the Pelaez Sports Complex and hosts a two-storey clinic, laboratory and diagnostic services to cater to HealthCheck Clinic and Diagnostic Center’s growing clientele.

Inaugurated last November 28, 2012, the blessing ceremony was presided by Fr. Steve Olario. Cutting the opening ribbon was Mr. Jeffrey Ang representing

Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Also in attendance was Ms. Josette Mercedes Balaba – Cellona, the Clinic Manager.

The new HealthCheck Clinic and Diagnostic Clinic is equipped with Medical Consultation (Internal Medicine, ENT, OB-Gyne, Pediatrics, Dental [new!], Medical Acupuncture/Pain Track Management, General Practice, Nutrition/Dietetics and Occupational Medicine), laboratory, ultrasound, ECG, vaccines, pre-employment/annual physical examination (with mobile van) and audiometry examination[new!].

HEALTHCHECK OPENS NEW LOCATION IN CDO


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Cagayan de Oro City- A staff of Liga (League of Barangays), during the opening day says the newly-opened 3D Museum in capstrano-abejuela St. is the City Government Project initiated by the Liga of 80 Barangays, for the tourist destination.

As the Vice Mayor Ian Acenas, Chairman of the 2012 City Fiesta Executive Committee cleared: the Museum is the utilization for the local artist and to promote the heritage and culture of Christians, Muslims and the Lumad a group of indigenous people in Mindanao.

“It has been a dream for the City Government to put up a 3D Museum to showcase the talents of the local artist in Cagayan de Oro. The maintenance for the paintings will be taken from the guests’ entrance fee at a minimal cost that Kagay-anon can afford.” said Vice Mayor Acenas in the actual interview during the opening.

Meanwhile, Brgy. Chairman of San Simon Rodolfo S. Nacarrio says,

“as the Chairman of the Committee of the 3D Art Museum, the City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano given us permission to create activities or cultural activities that can contribute to the tourism in CDO, wherein artists will perform and enter tain guests or tourists to generate interest in the area.”

“Although, it is still a proposal subject to the approval of the City mayor, the Liga and the management plan initial charge of 10 pesos per person while the children may have some discount for the maintenance purposes,” stressed Mr. Nacarrio.

According to the staff of Liga, Titing Eduave, on April 2012 they had a free promotional activity at Limketkai.

E d u a v e a l s o m e n t i o n e d t h e 3 D Modern Art Museum is a private and public partnership with the major sponsors Pepsi Cola, Smart Telecom and UKC. “We only top to the sponsors,” she added.

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per formers are the group of Tetonic Hues Ensember- who played Carol of Bells, Canon in by Pachelbet and Eign Kliene by Mozart.

Next was the group of Pi lgr im Christ ian College Rondalla (PCC) highschool students with their trainor Miguel P. Callora. They play the national anthem using, guitar,Batorta, Octavina, Laud and Baho.

Followed by the CDO beatbox, Patatas band and fire dancer who stir-up the crowd.E y e - P o p p i n g 3 D Paintings

“ I t g i ve s to u r i s t glimpse of historical view of Cagayan de Oro and people can have assimilated idea of what’s it’s like to be on water rafting,” said Mr. Nacarrio.

The excitement shows how they enjoyed what the 3D paintings can offer. First eye-catchy painting by artist, Jay R. Albia is the water rafting. I also had my chance when Rhyan Casiño, organizer, talent provider offered to take a photo of me wearing a life vest.

It feels so great like I was doing an actual water rafting and the photos shows 3 dimensional images that look so real.

Laudable! All of the three painting shows the essence of CDO like the Macahambus Bridge that offers a breathtaking view once photograph and of course the Oro Fish Folklore that offers a sea-like view.

Striking enough that even the Vice Mayor Acenas had his photo taken there with the human statues. It helps them appreciate the beauty of life looking at the paintings and their smile shows it. O p e n i n g P r o g r a m Continues Rain or Shine

Unexpected, the night hosts, city tourism officer Ms. Imma Rae Gatuslao was about to introduce the guest when it started to rain.

Everyone find a place to hide while some have their take home umbrella. I was left on the rain lucky enough a novel artist, Axelrose Casilac was there to assist me get a place to take cover for a while.

Not a burden at all! As the rain slowed down the program resumed. After the motivational speech of the Barangays officials, Vice Mayor Acenas lead the ribbon cutting. Then a priest was there for the blessing of the entire museum.

With the CDO Beatbox and the Patatas band performance leaded by Johnrey Yap stir-up the crowd with the stunning moves of the fire dancer, Miguel Quijada. The opening was indeed a success. “The outcome is a big potential, all we need is dream and believe,” said Casiño, the Executive Director of Dire Husi Initiatives Inc.

T h e p e r f o r m e r s could not be happier with the government getting involved in the making of the artists’ acknowledgement.

“We’re really honored to be invited here. We are also happy that the government is supporting the artists and musicians,” said Anthony Schubert Rara, Propietor and Violen Teacher of Tonic Hues Music Studio.

Eye-Popping 3D Painting Modern Art Museum Opening in CDO

By ROSELyN P. PAGLINAWAN

rhyan Casiño on a Macahambus bridge painting.

Vice Mayor Ian Acenas on a Macahambus bridge painting.

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Misamis Oriental’s Provincial Health Office does i t again. For the

third straight year, the PHO under the stewardship of Dr. Ignacio Moreno has been cited with a national award for excellence in health services.

For i ts third straight award in as many years, the Misamis Oriental Provincial Government cited Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ignacio B. Moreno for his selection as one of The Outstanding Filipino Physicians (TOFP) awardees for 2012. TOFP is organized by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines and San Miguel Corporation.

“I am very happy for Dr. Sonny and for our PHO! Proud of him too!” said Gov. Oscar S. Moreno. “This special award, coming as it does after a string of awards to the province and Dr. Nery, our hospital operations head, reinforces our resolve to upgrade both our hospital services and our public health initiatives.”

TOFP aims to insti l l patriotism among medical professionals by recognizing those who chose to serve their fellow Filipinos and offer their expertise to the needy. The search is anchored on the Jaycee tenet: “Serving and caring for our countrymen is the best works of life.”

TOFP 2012 Executive Director and TOFP 2008

MisOr Health Office scores Awards Grand Slam with TOFP

By Mike BañOS

Chairman Melandrew T. Velasco said that the major thrust for this year’s search was to strike a mix among outstanding physicians from Metro Manila and the rural or community doctors who are sacrificing and serving our countrymen who have been neglected in terms of proper health care due to the lack of medical practitioners.

Vice Gov. Norris C. Babiera presented Dr. Moreno with an Orlina-designed trophy for his selection as “Health Guardian of Mindanao”.

“Sonny Moreno has long served as the man behind and prime mover on health innovations program that earned the prestigious 2010 Galing Pook Award for Misor and choosing to serve his country first, as a true rural doctor,” Mr. Babiera noted. “He rightfully deserves this prestigious award.”

T h e 2 0 1 2 a w a r d i n g ceremony for TOFP was held December 5 at the Centennial Ballroom of the Manila Hotel with Vice-President Jejomar Binay as keynote speaker and Health Secretary Enrique Ona (himself a 2007 TOFP awardee), JCI Senate President Antonio H. Cerilles, San Miguel Corporation President and CEO Ramon S. Ang, and TOFP 2012 National Chairman Gonzalo T. Duque were also present.

Leading the 2012 TOFP awardees is former Health

Secretary Jaime Galvez Tan who was recognized as an “eminent Filipino physician” along with nonagenarian physician, Dr. Thelma N. Clemente of the Capitol Medical Hospital. Tan is being recognized for his unselfish efforts and dedication to serve and improve the lives of his countrymen with his personal tenet: “Country first. Self later.”

Other awardees and their citations included Dr. Julius Lecciones (Childhood Cancer Warrior), Dr. Edmyr M. Macabulos( Hal l of Famer Service Doctor from Pampanga), Dr. Rosendo Roque (Prenatal Birth Care Advocate from Quezon City), Dr. Romulo Lacson (Champion Doctor of Indigenous People in Pampanga), Dr. Erlinda de los Reyes (Hero ine Anesthesiologist of Negrenses), Dr. Josephine Jabonil lo (gender-inclusive Boholanos Fighter for Susta inable Reproductive Health), Dr.Yul Raquintan (Urban Rural Doctor of Quezon City who established a community clinic in Rizal province), Dr. Astom A. Fernando (general surgeon from San Fernando City, La Union) and Dr. Mary Ann Yasay Luis (ophthalmologist from Laoag City).

A common thread that binds this year’s awardees is the fact that they have chosen to practice their medical profession in the country, despite great and very promising possibilities of attaining wealth and stature overseas. A number of this year’s TOFP awardees have even shared their expertise and medical services for free.

The Board of Judges for this year’s TOFP awards was headed by Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona as chairman, Dr. Rommel Cariño (the country’s miracle heart surgeon and 2008 TOFP awardee), Philippine Medical Association Secretary General Dr. Marianne Dobles, SMC Advocacy Manager Charles Owen and JCI Senate Philippines Immediate Past President Nelson Tan.

Dr. Moreno also extended this thanks and gratitude to the entire work force of the Provincial Government for their cooperation and support to the Provincial Health Office.

Misamis Oriental was awarded its first Galing Pook Award last March 17, 2011 by President Aquino in Malacañang in recognition of its outstanding health services program dubbed “Strategic Innovations for Government Hospitals”.

The LGU came up with Provincial and Municipal Investment Plans for Health through which surgeons are detailed to provincial-managed hospitals. A Memorandum of Agreement with the Mindanao Consort ium on Surgical Residency Training Program tapped the expertise of 31 multi-specialist staff from hospitals in Cagayan de Oro. The program substantially addressed the problems on hospital services and facilities faced by the province.

Among the innovative strategies the province adopted under the program were the outsourcing of supplemental funds f rom publ ic and private sources for facility development, established network connectivity to i m p r o v e r e f e r r a l s a n d communications, tapped medical societies, introduced a consignment scheme for medical supplies, established a pharmacy enterprise and logical work flows.

The Galing Pook Award is conferred to a pre-screened local government unit (LGU) as recognition of innovative practices in local governance. This was followed in 2011 by the selection of Dr. Ramon M. Nery, M.D., Chief of Hospital of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital-Balingasag and Executive Director of the Misamis Oriental Hospital Operations & Management Service (HOMS), Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Office as the TOFIL 2011 Awardee for Government and Public Service.

The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award is also a project of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines with the Insular Life Assurance Co., Limited. which aims to recognize outstanding men and women 41 years of age and over whose exemplary achievements are worthy of emulation and whose selfless

Dr. Ignacio “Sonny” Moreno, Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Officer, is awarded the JCI Senate The Outstanding Filipino Physician Award (TOFP) for 2012 from Vice Governor Norris C. Babiera as Board Member Emmanuel S. Mugot looks on. Dr. Moreno was unable to attend the Dec. 5 awarding in Manila because he was busy attending to the victims of Typhoon Pablo. (OVG photo)

dedication to their profession or vocation has resulted in significant contributions to the welfare of their countrymen and the country, as well as to the advancement of their respective fields of endeavor.

Dr. Nery heeded Gov. Moreno’s call to help the ailing healthcare system of Misamis Oriental in 2008. In 2010, the province won a Galing Pook Award for ‘Strategic Innovations’ instituted in its provincial hospitals including innovations to address the chronic lack of funds, medical specialists, medicines, and ancillary services in the province’s seven LGU-managed hospitals.

Foremost among these were the Surgicare Project which provided the services of trained surgeons and medical specialists; the Telehealth Project which enabled real-time online consultation and referrals through the internet; the Reagent Tie-Up Project which made laboratory services

available 24/7 and generated much needed revenues for the hospitals; the Pharmacy Enterprise Project which augmented the provincial hospitals budgets and made quality drugs and medicines more accessible and affordable through consignment; and the OWWA MisOrPH-Alubijid P r ov in c i a l H o s p i t a l , a pioneering endeavor which aims to provide hospital services not only to patients from the western part of the province but also to OFWs from all over Mindanao.

T h e t w o p r o v i n c i a l hospitals in Gingoog City and Balingasag direct ly managed by Dr. Nery since 2008 were consistently the top performing hospitals among the seven hospitals in the province in terms of services rendered and revenue generated. In recognition of his administrative savvy he was designated Head of Hospital Operations for the province in 2011.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO, Dec 19 – Nilo Acampado, 24, an oil palm plantation worker of Tingalan, Opol, MisOr never had an inkling that his plan to wed his live-in partner for two years Mericriz Etchinique, 21, will come true sooner than he expected. Nilo and Mericriz tied the marital knot along with 54 other young couples December 18 in a simple yet solemn church mass wedding ceremony held at the Our Lady of Guadalope Chapel, Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro City.Held for the first time, the church mass wedding was a noble initiative of A Brown Company Inc. (ABCI) through the effort of Annabelle P. Brown, board director and wife of Dr. Walter W. Brown, chair of ABCI. In her inspirational message, Mrs. Annabelle P. Brown urged the newly-married couples to embrace Christian values by living the virtues of fortitude, prudence and perseverance. “As new Christian couples, we

should exercise restraint coupled with calmness and controlled emotions when we deal with each other. Place God in the center of your married lives,” Mrs. Brown further urged the couples.Of the 55 couples, 46 belong to Service Partners Inc. (SPI), three from Envisage Security Agency Inc. (ESAI), while six were attached to A Brown’s subsidiaries. SPI serves as the manpower service provider of ABCI while ESAI is ABCI’s security provider.SPI President Yolanda M. Leon likewise shared during the reception program a piece of advice to the newlyweds: “put the fire out rather than fan the fire whenever things run out of control. If one gets mad, the other should stay calm, that’s the way to long and lasting relationship.”The mass wedding, officiated by Monsignor Boy Salvador, was attended by relatives, co-workers and friends of the couples .

(Ruffy Magbanua)

A BROWN Group hosts church mass wedding for 55 couples

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—MyPhone, in cooperation with the Phil ippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the local city government of Quezon City will be joining hands in sharing the joy of Christmas with indigent Filipino children from Quezon City through the “100, 000 Toys for 100, 000 Kids,” – a mini-concert and toy gift-giving activity which will be held at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

According to Mr. Richie de Quina, Vice President for Marketing and Business Development of MyPhone, the initiative is the Filipino mobile phone company’s way of sharing the spirit of Christmas with the less fortunate.

“It is MyPhone’s fifth Christmas as the first and leading Filipino mobile phone brand in the country this year. We feel that we have been blessed so much; we ought to somehow share it. We wanted to take this chance to make Christmas more fun for those who have less in life and I believe the indigent children are the perfect beneficiaries because Christmas is still for the children,” he said.

MyPhone paired up with PBA and the Office of Quezon City Vice Mayor Josephine Belmonte to mount the event. Aside from having PBA players

hand the 100, 000 toy gifts to children age seven to twelve, former Rivermaya vocalist Jayson Fernandez and MyPhone celebrity endorsers will also perform a mini-concert at the charity event.

A history of helpingChari ty is not a new

for MyPhone. S ince i ts es tab l i shment in 2007 , MyPhone has always prided itself as a Filipino company for the Filipinos, committed to providing quality products and services that uplift Filipino pride and way of life.

The company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm cal led MyHeart has been actively mobilizing its networks and resources to support worthy advocacies that are in line with its corporate philosophy.

In 2010, the company launched the MyPhone MyLotto campaign—a raffle contest that doubles as a CSR program. The campaign gives MyPhone patrons a chance to win up to Php 1, 000, 000 cash prize while enabling them to make a donation of the same amount to the charity of their choice.

A year after, the company launched the “My School House, My Teacher, My Hero” in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) through which it

pledged to donate one school house every month for the next five years. The campaign aims to help alleviate the quality of education in the country through increasing the number of schools while recognizing the heroic efforts of local school teachers.

To date, MyPhone has already donated schools in Taguig, Iligan, Capiz, Quezon City, Siquijor and Cagayan de Oro through the “My School House, My Teacher, My Hero” project.

All CSR efforts of the company are centered on either promoting Fil ipino pride or alleviating lives of Filipinos. This is because Mr. David Lim, founder and CEO of MySolid Technologies and Devices Corp. which distributes MyPhone is a firm believer of the Philippines and the Filipinos.

Partnership with PBAIn fact, among the recent

endeavors of MyPhone is a partnership with PBA. The mobile phone company showed support to the Filipino athletes of the basketball league by coming up with specially-made PBA phones which contains exclusive statistics, information and various other contents about PBA and its players. The partnership aims to raise pride for our country’s professional

basketball playersby promoting them through the MyPhone handsets.

It is also through this MyPhone-PBA partnership that the initial agreements regarding the joint charity event were made. Very soon after making MyPhone the “official phone of PBA,” Mr. de Quina of MyPhone and Ms. Rose Montreal of PBA were already scheduling the gift-giving activity.

“MyPhone, PBA also does charity projects through our ALAGANG PBA and we believe

that the best way to stage a project as big as this [100, 000 toys for 100, 000 kids] is to partner with the MyPhone. MyPhone is perhaps the best partner PBA ever had and it shares the same big heart [as PBA],” shares Ms Montreal of PBA.

Local government supportT h e s e a r c h f o r

beneficiaries led MyPhone and PBA to the office of QC Vice Mayor Belmonte who gladly and quickly mobilized her people to search and

gather potential beneficiaries for the toys from the different areas in Quezon City. Vice Mayor Belmonte also arranged for logistics and manpower support for the“100, 000 Toys for 100, 000 Kids”.

“I truly feel the Christmas spirit ablaze as we –MyPhone, PBA and the Quezon City government –work hard together for this event to happen. And this is why I know we can make this Christmas so much better for the kids,” concludes Mr. de Quina.

MyPhone and PBa To Spread Christmas Cheers through Charity

with Richie de Quina, Commissioner Chito Salud, Doug Kramer, Arwind Santos (PBA image)

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Every year, most of us are busy listing down the things we want to achieve once another

12-month cycle runs, but have we considered making that New Year’s list of resolutions greener? I really do hope so.

Visualizing and putting our thoughts in writing is a good way to set the pace and check our progress and a greater way to do this annual checklist is to make it environment-conscious. This way, we are making our lives even more fruitful and in tune with nature.

It’s really quite easy. All we have to do is try to weigh things and see if they can harm us, other people and the environment. Let’s take some examples and you might want to consider them as part of your own list of things to achieve!1. Less junk, more organic.

Try to avoid as many junk foods as possible. As much as you can, snob beverages that is harmful for your body. Besides these drinks are sold in plastic bottles, tin cans or foil packs that may be recycled but usually ends up mixed with the rest of the garbage pile and are left there for good. They

eat up space in the landfill and add increases possibility of unwanted weight gain. Both are never good. What’s worse, eating junk food in fast food chains more often contributes to more disposable food packs and utensils ending up in the garbage can.2. Walk, run, hike or bike

If you are only going to the next two blocks or maybe a few floors up, why not walk instead of taking the public vehicles and walk up the flight of stairs instead of the elevator. The extra effort you make helps burn calories and you are helping lower carbon emission and consumption of energy as well. Walking, hiking and biking especially if done in the company of good friends or your life partner are an enjoyable bonding moment. 3. Upcycle stuff

Who says upcycling is just for science projects? Upcycling is using a disposed or pre-used material for another purpose. Make hydroponic vegetable gardens from used 1liter soda bottles or other creative ways to bring to life other useless items in the house. Ask your family members to help out

in segregating, planning and implementing these upcycling projects. This will make the task lighter and more fun for everyone.4. No way, sachet

Have you noticed that we have sachets for almost anything? These fascinations for sachets are becoming reasons for more trash piling up. Just think of it, if one person buys a sachet of shampoo, another sachet for a conditioner, a sachet of cooking oil, hair gel, toothpaste, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, lotion and countless others, he has accumulated quite a number of garbage by his lonesome. Multiply it to how many more sachet users out there then we are indeed in big trouble.5. Greenlight is right

Buying energy saving light bulbs and replacing the old incandescent and fluorescent light is a right move. These bulbs are more energy efficient and cooler. Also, turning the lights on areas that are only needed also saves up electricity and lowers your monthly bills. Minimizing the use of gadgets and appliances that are less important also helps in easing

your budgetary woes and the environment too.6. Bag to basicsThe lowly “bayong” is now a “sosy” must-have. Join this green fashion revolution and ditch the plastic shoppings for an earth-friendly organic bag. If the bayong is too bulky for your taste, foldable canvas bags being sold by major shopping centers and souvenir shops can be your alternative. Going green is really in, so don’t feel ashamed. Head to the market with a groovy eco-bag and you help save the world in return.I am also quite busy drafting and finalizing my achievable, person and earth-friendly New Year’s resolution. I hope you make yours more sensitive to the times as well. Then before 2013 will end, we will take a look back on our checklist and see what we have accomplished and what needs to be improved.A resolution is not just a chore but a commitment to one’s self and to the world as well. Make yours count!Happy Holidays readers, may your 2013 be as fruitful as ever. Cheers!

by OWeN jaeNALA MODE

Editor’s Note

A GREEN RESOLUTION

THE long wait is over. The RH Bill legislation, House Bill No. 4244, to recall has been in Congress for the last twelve months. It has been advocated for 13 years by the previous Lawmakers of the 13th and 14th Congress. For many years it hangs the life of our poor families over women’s rights to birth control and contraception’s and support from the government for maternal health care over the stand favored by the Catholic Church that preaches life and the right to be born? Many of the legislators who purportedly support and cast the “Yes” votes and finally approved the controversial bill have spoken defeating the pro-life advocates which draws their strength from the Church backed doctrines. Some quarters alleged that “money change hands during the debate period orchestrated by the multinational drug companies who were suspected of lobbying for the passage of the bill”. The Church on the other hand has “threatened” that the legislators who will support the RH Bill will suffer the backlash in the coming 2013 Elections? Could this be the reason for the delay and why it took time to submit HB No. 4244 to a plenary conference for fear of losing during the division of the house? The same fear for the RH Bill proponents over their apprehensions and the risk of antagonizing the Church and losing the votes of their constituents in the next year’s election? In fact there were those who abstained by intentionally making their absence during the voting at the lower house?

The President himself who was pushing for the passage of this bill has called on Congress for a dinner conference in Malacañang that has elicited varied reactions from the legislators who wanted their own appreciation of the bill and

not the point of view of the President. Few legislators decided to boycott the invitation but many were confident that irrespective of the call of the President, the controversial House Bill must really be passed with their conscience convinced that it is what we need to alleviate our country from poverty due to inequities and over population.

The separation of power between the church and the state has been enshrined in the old and new constitutions that this country has ever had and were the basis of many legislation that made up our laws. But it seems the power and influence of the church dating back to the Spanish colonization until today remains deeply rooted and embedded in our culture. The influence could have derailed approval of the controversial bill. A big percentage among us Filipinos is represented by 96% Catholics and the rest are shared by other denominations. We can see how powerful and influential the Catholic Church in shaping the government? They can make a President a political obscure they can also bring down a regime. The downfall of Marcos and Estrada were clear examples of the influence wielded by the Church.

History tells us time and again, that the Clergy may dictate the affair of the state. The Shah of Iran was overthrown by the Ayatollahs which catapulted the Muslim fundamentalist to rule Iran. When new revolutions erupt it is disguised as religious inspired to draw support from the majority. When it triumphs, religions dictate the rules behind the benevolence of a sect which continues to wield the influence. But times have started to change in the Philippines political setting. It appears that it is no longer the pragmatic thinking that influences political decisions. There is no such thing as a Catholic vote in the Philippines but maybe a regional preference for a

particular candidate that has established a bailiwick. Politicians win in election due to name recall, political machineries and performance. A powerful politician believes that he need not go to confession or receive Holy Communion to win votes. There are many progressive minds in politics who can balance their stand with patronage and economics. Some of our legislators who have gone to Harvard Law Schools or to a Wharton School of Economics are manifesting changes and articulate their views on new legislation. Many progressive and independent minded Legislators are emerging from our lawmakers who do not bind their conscience to religion but only to their constituents and their personal interests.

Getting the most in any organization or for any country is to unlock the people’s potential as the key to any success which also holds true in the government. Former President Fidel V. Ramos calls this as “people’s empowerment.” When people’s talents are not channeled correctly or put to use, their behavior can seriously compromise the success of an organization. The same as when a vote in Congress is rush to favor some quarters over some controversial issues plaguing our daily lives, people can take on to procrastination, gossips and manipulations. It even once put a senior Senator at the receiving end for “plagiarism” of arguments sideswiping the important issues to a question of ethics. When the Clergy continue to manifests its hold in the government, perhaps at the end, the country could be the loser as their agitations could be divisive? To recall our political science subjects in college, we were thought that in any democracy, the people are the greatest assets. Their performance and attitude towards a government can result to the success or failure of any country.

Church Doctrines and Economics at the Crossroad

TRAVERSING THE TOURISM HI-WAY

by: PeD T. QuiaMjOT

This week marks the 20th issue of The Cagayan de Oro TIMES. We are thankful for the support that our readers and advertisers have given us despite being a very young publication.

I personally thank our write staff and photojournalists for putting in all that you can to tell great stories. Thank you also to the opinion makers that we have, I am your most avid reader.

In the spirit of Christmas, I would like to congratulate ALL of CDO media personalities, outlets, and photojournalists, correspondents, marketing staff and all those who pitched in and made 2012 a very colorful year in stories and visuals, congratulations also to the bloggers and social media advocates for making the web "flood" with information.

Hey, we survived that 12-21-12 thing, didn’t we? Looking 2013 straight in the eye, we shall move forward and visualize a more colorful and exciting year ahead.

Once again Daghang Salamat!

Merry Christmas to all of you from us at THE CAGAYAN DE ORO TIMES!!!

Inyong higala,

Shaun

Agriculture UpdatesDecember 23-29, 2012 | 7CAGAYANTIMES

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Malaybalay City, Bukidnon – Nearly two hundred farmers of Cabanglasan, Don Carlos, Impasug-ong, Lantapan, Quezon and Malaybalay City has recently completed the course on Good Agricultural Practices for Corn (GAP-Corn) through the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) School-on-the Air (SOA) program. “Our enrolment in the SOA program was indeed worthwhile. We were able to derive important ideas to improve our traditional ways of planting corn,” said one of the enrollees during the post-evaluation test of the said program. “New technologies in corn farming were taught to us without spending a single peso. We only need to rise early and listen attentively to the discussions on-air and take note the important points which are necessary for us to produce quality harvest and gain profit. Because of this, we are very grateful to DA for having this program,” class valedictorian Ethel M. Ravelo of Capinonan, Cabanglasan added in her valedictory address during the

program’s graduation rites on November 15, 2012 held at the Kaamulan Folk Arts Theater, this city.Being the class valedictorian, DA entitled Ravelo three bags of open-pollinated corn seeds while other honor students received one bag each. Aside from the plaque of recognition, an experiential learning tour in the Province of Misamis Occidental was indulged by the top ten graduates as additional reward to their active participation and commendable performance during the program. The top ten graduates who joined Ravelo in the tour are Analyn C. Aredidon of Cabanglasan, Renelyn C. Penonia (Malaybalay City), Azucena C. Rivera (Lantapan), R o n a l i s a T. M a c a b a l e (Cabanglasan), Zosima B. Canillo (Quezon), Marietta C. Capin (Malaybalay City), Leonora A. Guevarra (Quezon), Julieth P. Daang (Lantapan) and Carlo Magno O. Abellanosa (Don Carlos).DA-10 Regional Technical Director Lester A. Jaducana urged the graduates to apply and

share their learning with other farmers. Likewise, Governor Alex P. Calingasan commended the farmers’ eagerness to learn new farming technologies and further encouraged them to continue supporting the programs of the DA. The program was hosted by Provincial Information Officer Ms. Roselle L. Flores over dxMB-RMN, Malaybalay City every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 to 5:00 in the morning from August to November 2012. On-air discussions include different topics such as the detection, risks and prevention of mycotoxin infection and adoption of organic farming technology, among others. Also present during the occasion are Regional Corn Program Coordinator Larry E. Paraluman, Regional Information Officer Mary Grace B. Sta Elena together with RAFID staff, and Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Alson G. Quimba together with the Municipal Agriculturists and Agricultural Technicians. (RUTHCELI O. ALfECHE, DA-10)

SOA generates 163 graduates anew

Ethel M. Ravelo (right) happily reaps the fruit of her labor after three months of listening on the radio to learn the code of good agricultural practices for corn through the school-on-the air program of the DA, wherein she emerged as the class valedictorian. With her on stage is DA-10 RTD Lester A. Jaducana (left) and Governor Alex P. Calingasan (center).

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In order to facilitate linkages between farmers and financing credit institutions to ultimately boost agricultural production, the Department of Agriculture- 10 (DA-10) through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) in coordination with the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) held a forum on Agri-finance Credit in this city.

According to Ms. Honey Gladys S. Valledor, DA-AMAD 10 OIC Chief the activity aims to impart and update farmers and other agri-clienteles on the available agricultural credit opportunities within the government and to provide pertinent information on how to access such windows.

ACPC is tasked to synchronize all credit policies and programs in support to DA’s priority programs as stipulated in Executive Order 113. With the ratification of the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 (RA 8435), the umbrella financing program for the agriculture and fisheries sector of the DA was also created and known as the Agro-Industry Modernization Credit and Financing Program (AMCFP).

Under the AMCFP, there are four programs with varied types of financing schemes that can cater to different types of agi-clients. These include: Cooperatives Agri-Lending Program (CALP) with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP); Agri-Microfinance Program for Small Farmers and Fisherfolk (AMP) with People’s Credit and Finance

Corporation (PCFC); AMCFP-Cooperative Banks Agri-Lending Program (AMCFP-CBAP); and DA-ACPC – Land Bank Sikat Saka Program.

Prior to the implementation of AFMA, Mr. Norman S. Kraft, ACPC Director for Public Affairs Information Service revealed that most often than not, projects are only focused in providing financing assistance for production inputs. With AMCFP, he added, everything is covered from pre-production to postharvest.

Likewise, services offered and financing schemes of the Agricultural Guarantee Fund Pool (AGFP) and credit financing institutions in the region such as First Valley Bank, Land Bank of the Philippines and Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental were also presented in the forum.

To finally link the participants with the various financing institutions, a credit-matching activity was also conducted at the end of the forum. With the activity at hand, DA-ACPC would be able to match organizations based on their business profile as to the financing institution fit to cater their specific needs.

For interested credit applicants you may contact the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (DA-AMAD 10) through the Regional Agri-Credit Desk Officer Ms. Honey Gladys S. Valledor with telephone numbers 856-2753 to 55, local 211.

(VANESSA MAE S. SIANO, DA-RAFID 10)

AGRI-FINANCING CREDIT FORUM. F a r m e r ’s a s s o c i a t i o n s a n d cooperatives, organization2 and agribusiness coordinators in Region 10 gains information on the available credit opportunities that they can access in support to the government’s thrust of increased agricultural production to attain food security. Mr. Norman S. Kraft (right), ACPC Director for Public Affairs Information Service facilitates the credit-matching activity that links potential borrowers to financing credit institutions deemed fit to cater their specific needs.

12 brgys in CDO to benefit from P4.8M-worth food

terminal projectA year after typhoon Sendong

hit Cagayan de Oro City and left millions worth of damage in properties and agriculture, the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10) headed by Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos (right) awarded a P4.8M-worth of food terminal project to the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro City headed by City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano (left) and accompanied by City Councilor Annie Y. Daba (center) on December 17, 2012 at the Cagayan de Oro City Hall.

This will benefit 12 barangays in the city including barangays Mambuaya, Canitoan, Iponan, Balubal, Gusa, Tablon, Kauswagan, Baikingon, Agusan, Indahag, Bayanga and Balulang.

Each barangay received P 400,000 worth of Barangay Food Terminal (BFT) Project in which P 100,000 is allotted for the construction of the BFT, P 100,000 for the initial operational capital and P 200,000 for the provision of equipment such as chest freezer, chiller, digital weighing and cash register. The said project is seen to provide additional income for local agricultural producers and to assure convenience for the local consumers as to the proximity of their source of food.

City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano expressed his gratitude to the DA and is hopeful for a stronger partnership with the agency in the future. (VaNeSSa Mae S. SiaNO, DA-RAFID 10)

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For inquiries, employers may visit their nearest DOLE Provincial field Offices, as follows:1. 3rd Floor Gonzalo Go Building, Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, telephone number (088)8571930;2. Corner Motoomull & Dugenio Sts., Gingoog City, tel. no. (8842)7051;3. Francisca Square, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, tel. no. (8822)740941;4. Provincial Ground, in front of DPWH, Malaybalay City, tel. no. (88)8133401;5. Second Floor B & B Building, Brgy. Mahayahay, Iligan City, tel. no. (63)2216683;6. Calamba Building, Rosario Rosales Street, Mambajao, Camiguin, tel. no. (88)3870481;7. Second Floor NMCREL Building, Independence corner Marapao Sts., Lower Langcangan, Oroquieta City, tel. no. (88)53103468. Third Floor Saavedra Bldg., Rizal Avenue corner Washington Street, Ozamiz City

Villar Social institute for Poverty alleviation and Governance innaguration

Cynthia Villar’s Message

MRS. CYNTHIA VILLAR led the inauguration of the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar Sipag) December 14 which will serve as a home for Filipinos especially for Las Piñas City residents to raise them out of poverty.

It was truly a great day for Sen. Manny Villar who is celebrating his birthday today. Timed with the celebration is the inauguration of the Villar SIPAG Center. According to former Las Pinas Representative (and likely future Senator) Cynthia Villar, who is chair and managing director of the Villar Foundation, the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance will serve as home of all their efforts and endeavors to help people rise out of poverty.

Villar SIPAG Center will feature among others: Poverty Alleviation Museum, SIPAG Poverty Knowledge Management Center, Nacionalista Party Museum, Reception Hall, Mini-Theater, Offices, Archives and Training Rooms.

The Villar Foundation, through its various livelihood-generation and skills training initiatives, has played an active role in poverty alleviation for 20 years already, says Cynthia. Its barangay-based livelihood enterprises now provide income to over 500 families and other parts of the country, where it has established more than 50 pilot projects.

Villar said the institution was set up in their effort to reach out to even more people who need guidance, training, information, inspiration and skills to lift them out of poverty. The inauguration was followed with the celebration of the 7th parol festival.

Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat! Natutuwa kaming makasama kayong lahat sa inauguration ng ating Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance o SIPAG.Bakit SIPAG? Kami— si Senador Manny Villar at ang aming pamilya, ay naniniwala na ang kasipagan ay susi sa pag-ahon ng isang tao mula sa kahirapan. Sipag at tiyaga—iyan ang mga katangian na pinahahalagahan namin at naging malaking bahagi rin ng aming pag-angat sa buhay—personal man o publiko.Ang Vi l l a r S IPAG ay magsisilbing tahanan ng masipag na pagpupunyagi ng ating mga mahihirap na mga kababayan—ang mga out-of-school youths, ang mga kababaihan, ang mga OFWs, ang mga walang ng trabaho at kahit sino pa man na nangangailangan ng kaalaman, impormasyon,

pagsasanay, oportunidad, patnubay at inspirasyon upang makaahon sa kahirapan.M a r a m i s a a t i n a n g nangangarap at umaasa na ang kahirapan, pagdating nga panahon, ay makikita na lamang sa mga museo. At sana ay hindi na makakaranas ang mga darating na henerasyon ng kahirapan. Ngunit hindi tayo pwede maghintay lang na dumating na lang ang pinakaasam na panahon na yan. Kailangan natin kumilos upang makamit iyan.Kung kaya ang Villar SIPAG ay hindi lamang museo ng mga larawan, dokumento, libro at iba pa. Ngunit meron din naman ng mga iyan dito—sa ating Poverty Alleviation Museum dahil ito ay magiging sentro rin ng pananaliksik tungkol sa iba’t ibang aspeto ng kahirapan. Dahil ang ating kaalaman ukol sa kahirapan ang magiging gabay natin sa paghanap ng solusyon.Ang Villar SIPAG ay magiging

sentro ng mga aksyon at aktibidad na konektado sa pagsugpo sa kahirapan. Katulad ng binanggit ko kanina, magiging tahanan ito ng ating pagpupunyagi laban sa kahirapan. Bukas ang pinto ng gusal ing ito sa lahat ng ating mga masisipag na kababayan na gustong magpursigi na iangat ang antas ng kanilang pamumuhay. Tutulungan namin sila dito.Ang lahat ng bahagi ng gusaling ito ay pinag-isipan at itinayo upang maging kapakina-pakinabang sa ating layunin na labanan ang kahirapan.A n g S I PA G P o v e r t y Knowledge Management Center ay magsisilbing library kung saan iipunin ang mga reference at reading mater ia ls na maaar ing gamitin ng publiko, lalong lalo na ng mga estudyante, iskolar, mamamahayag (press people) at iba pang grupo

na nais manaliksik tungkol sa paglaban sa kahirapan (poverty reduction), usaping pangkabuhayan (livelihood generation), pagnenegosyo at iba pang katulad na mga paksa.Ang mga Training Rooms ay gagamitin upang magbigay na kaukulang kaalaman at pagsasanay sa at ing mga kababayan tungkol sa oportunidad na pang-hanapbuhay, pagnenegosyo at iba pang pagkakakitaan nila. Mag-iimbita tayo ng mga eksperto upang turuan sila.A n g M i n i T h e a t e r a t Reception Hall ay magiging venue ng mga pagtitipon at mga programa (conferences, conventions, performances o symposium) na tumatalakay pa rin sa isyu ng kahirapan. Maaari tayo magkaroon diyan ng mga film-showing at iba pang events o gatherings.Samantala, may itinayo rin tayo na Nacionalista Party Museum na magpapakita

n g m g a m e m o r a b i l i a , dokumento, larawan at iba pa ng itinuturing na ‘oldest political party’ ng ating bansa. Napakagandang pagbabalik-tanaw iyan sa mga naging lider ng partido—ang kanilang mga accomplishments—at syempre ang mga naging pagpupunyagi rin ng mga miyembro nito.“Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat’ ang popular na motto ng Nacionalista Party, naayon sa paninindigan na ipaglaban ang kapakanan ng bayan, higit sa ano pa man na interest, ay ang pagnanais din na palayain mula sa kahirapan ang ating kapwa Pilipino. Iyang kalayaan na yan ang kinakailangan natin sa panahon na ito at matagal ng minimithi ng marami sa atin.Ang Vi l l a r S IPAG ay tahanan nating lahat—ang mga mahihirap na gustong makalaya mula sa kahirapan; ang mga indibidwal at mga organisasyon na gus to

tulungan ang mga mahihirap; ang mga public servants na layunin at tungkulin na iahon sa kahirapan ang ating mga naghihikahos na mga kababayan. Lahat kayo ay welcome dito…Hangad namin na ang Villar SIPAG magiging saksi rin sa tagumpay ng lahat ng ating mga pagpupursigi at pagpupunyagi upang labanan at tapusin ang kahirapan, pagdating ng panahon. At ang mga nagsipagtagumpay na sa buhay dahil sa Villar SIPAG ay sila naman ang aakay at gagabay sa iba na makaahon din sa hirap. Kapag mas maraming tao ang nagtutulungan, ang tanikala ng kahirapan na pumapatay sa pangarap ng marami nating mga kababayan ay magiging tanikala ng pagtutulungan na muling magbibigay sa kanila ng pag-asa.

Magandang umaga sa inyong lahat!

DOLE-10 urges company to pay 13th month pay to employees by December 24, 2012

By: MilDreD e. DaBliO, Labor Communications Officer

Cagayan de Oro City --- The Department of Labor and Employment reminds all employers in the private sector to pay the 13th Month Pay of their employees, regardless of the nature of their employment and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid, not later than Monday, 24 December 2012, as stated in Department Advisory No. 2, Series of 2012, signed by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.

S e c r e t a r y B a l d o z emphasizes that Presidential Decree No. 851 and its implementing rules and regulations, entitled to receive the 13th month pay, he/she should have rendered work for at least one (1) month during the calendar year.

The 13th month pay shall not be less than one-twelfth

(1/12) of the total basic salary earned by the employee in a calendar year.

formula: Total Basic Salary earned during the year = Proportionate 13th Month

Resigned or separated employees or whose services are terminated at any time before the time of payment of 13th month pay, are entitled to this monetary benefit in proportion to the length of time they have worked during the year, reckoned from the time they started working during the calendar year up to the time of their resignation or termination from service.

The pro-rated computation shall also apply to the newly-hired employees during the calendar year.

DOLE Regional Director

Johnson G. Cañete clarified that the two (2) months of maternity leave for the female employees are not included in the computation of the 13th month pay, since they have no earnings from the company for the said period.

Employers shall submit report of their compliance with the 13th month pay law to the Regional Office not later than 15 January 2013.

The report shall contain the following:1.Name of establishment, 2.Address, 3.Principal product/business, 4.Total employment, 5.Total number of workers benefitted, 6.Amount granted per employee, 7.Total amount of benefits granted, 8.Name, position, & telephone number of the person giving the information



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(L-R) Writer Ms. Arlyn Baqui, guest performer Mr. Ian Nuer, Dr. Mavy de Leon, Atty. Sam Tan, guest performer Mr. David Kirt Mercado, and director Mr. Owen Jaen take centerstage as “Doctoring the Law” marks a successful benefit show for the THRIVE CDO foundation. Known as “Friends of THRIVE”, they launched the “one-night-only” benefit show to help raise funds for cancer awareness. The show is staged at the Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University.

Dr. Mavy de leon & atty. Sam Tan, singing finale song “Somewhere” during the “Doctoring the law” benefit show at the rodelsa hall.

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MEMOrIAL WALL AT GASTON PArk uNVEILED Mayor Vicente Emano, assisted by JCI Sen. Gean Tulang-Cesar unveils the Sendong Memorial Wall, built by the JCI Bai Lawanen and partners at the Gaston Park, on which the names of those who perished during the Sendong ordeal are inscribed. The unveiling was one of several activities conducted during the 1st Commemmoration of TS Sendong, December 17,2012.

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Academe-based research will play a major role in the updating of the Medium Term Regional Development Plan for Northern Mindanao (Region X).

During the 2012 Research Utilization Forum on Regional Development Studies held 12 December 2012 at the Nat iona l Economic and D e velopment Aut hor ity Region X conference room, the academe presented four studies for consideration.

“ R e s e a r c h m a k e s possible evidence-based policy making,” said Leon M. Dacanay, Jr., NEDA-X r e g i o n a l d i r e c t o r a n d vice chair of the Regional Development Counci l-X ( R D C - X ) . “ K n o w l e d g e generated from research g u i d e s p l a n n e r s a n d policymakers in prioritizing i s sues in p l anning and

investment programming. In genera l the research agenda has been determined by asking researchers in academe to at least get the headings that we have and make their recommendations on the specific topics.”

A m o n g t h e s t u d i e s presented in the forum were “Survey of the Cagayan de Oro River: Impact on Regional Development Initiative” by Dr. Edgar Allan C. Po, Ph.D. (Xavier University/Ateneo de Cagayan); “Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change of Lowland Rice G r o w e r s i n B u k i d n o n , Philippines: A Micro Level Analysis” by Dr. Celso C. Taut ho, Ph . D. ( C e nt r a l M i n d a n a o Un i v e r s i t y ) ; “Development of Refining Protocol for Waste Cooking Oi l Biodiesel : Inf luence on Engine Brake Power,

Thermal Ef f ic ienc y and Emission Characteristics” by Dr. Greg M. Cubio, DoE (Xavier University/Ateneo de Cagayan) and “Analysis of Local Electronic Governance ( E - G o v ) D e v e l o p m e n t a n d L o c a l G ov e r n a n c e Performance of the LGUs in Region X” by Dr. Jutchel L. Nayra, DPA (Bukidnon State University).

E a r l i e r, t h e a g e n c y formulated the Northern M i n d a n a o R e g i o n a l D e v e l o p m e nt R e s e a r c h Agenda 2012-2016 with the tagline “Our Agenda. Research it.”

“ The for mu l at ion of the Regional Development Research Agenda (RDRA) 2012-2016 is guided by the national government’s goal of inclusive growth, as well as the region’s vision of being the leading industrial core

and trade center in Southern Philippines,” Mr. Dacanay added. “It a lso takes its cue from the development issues and challenges and policy gaps identified in the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan (RDP).

Northern Mindanao is the first and only NEDA regional office so far to formulate an RDRA.

“This is the first time this has been done in the re g i on and i s pu re ly a regional initiative to put more meaning in the (MDTP) t a r g e t s ,” M r. D a c a n a y said. “We should have the evidence base to guide our policy making. Next, we shall look into more sub-sectors to mainstream many of the researches already being undertaken by the academe. We want to get them onboard.”

NEDA firms up RDP with Research Utilization ForumBy Mike BañOS

NEDA-X Leon Dacanay Jr. presents the regional Development research Agenda 2012-2016 to participants to the first ever research utilization Forum in region X held Dec. 12, 2012 at the NEDA -X Conference room. (Photo by MIkE BAñOS)


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Cagayan Times (December 23-29, 2012 Issue)