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NorMin exportsNORTHERN Mindanao exports for the year 2011 was valued at US$1.064 billion, higher by 15 per-cent compared with the US$926.45 mi l l ion in 2010. Thus revealed Engr. Ceci l io Clarete, ch ief economic development specialist of National Eco-nomic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Re-gion 10, during the media forum on the regional economic situationer held at the NEDA Conference Room, recently. He sa id Buk idnon posted the largest in-crease of 97 percent, from US$58.21 mil l ion to US$114.94 mi l l ion, boosted primarily by the exports of sugarcane. Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental also reflected positive perfor-mances with US$303.25 million and US$541.40 million worth of exports, respectively.

High employmentZAMBOANGA City -- The National Statistics Office (NSO) said three Mind-anao regions are among the top five areas in the country that registered a high employment rate in January this year. This, as the NSO’s labor force survey for the month of January this year registered an employment rate of 92.8 percent which is slightly higher compared to the rating in January 2011 at 92.6 percent. The three Mindanao regions’ high employment rate in January this year are the Autonomous Re-gion in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), 97 percent; Zam-boanga Peninsula, 96.6 percent; and the Soccsk-sargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City), 96 percent.

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Lacierda said that in response to the President’s directive, the Mindanao Devel-opment Authority has already convened the stakeholders in the energy sector -- the cooperatives and the local government units (LGUs).

A NEW coffee shop starts brewing at the newest flush condotel in Cagayan de Oro. Figaro formally opens today, Mar. 23, at Uptown Condotel located near Xavi-er Estates Business Park, Fr. Masterson Avenue. Figaro provides a com-

By MIKE BAÑOS, Correspondent show aimed at raising funds for the economic upliftment of victims of the Tropical Storm Sendong disaster. The 1st Cagayan de Oro International Motor Show dubbed “HOTCARZ

SOCIAL Entrepreneurship projects have literally taken a new drift in Cagayan de Oro with the advent of what aims to be Northern Mindanao’s biggest motor

Deployment of available power barges orderedBy IRENE DOMINGO, Reporter

PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III has instructed the Mindanao Develop-

ment Authority to convene and address the power problems in Mindanao even as he ordered the augmentation of power barges available, Presidential Spokes-man Edwin Lacierda said on Wednesday.

Figaro starts brewing coffee at Uptown CondotelBy JOE PALABAO, Reporter fortable ambiance for coffee

lovers especially that the place is just near the world renowned Pueblo de Oro Golf Club, and several busi-ness outsourcing centers or call centers. It promises to serve the descriminating tastes of golfers, businessmen, and middle class residents of

Italpinas VP for Sales and Marketing Daniel R. dela Cruz meets with President & CEO Romolo V. Nati earlier this month at the Makati office to discuss new plans for the sale and marketing of Primavera Residences.

Primavera Residences looks up with appointment of new VP, Sales GroupTHINGS are looking bright for the Italo-Filipino joint venture group which is bring-ing Primavera Residences,

Northern Mindanao first truly eco—friendly building with the recent appointment of a new sales head to head its newly

organized independent sales group. ITALPINAS Euroasian De-

Land Transportation Franchising and Regu-latory Board (LTFRB) director Mandangan P. Darimbang showing the new provisional jeepney fare rates in Region 10.

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THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Region 10 has already started implementing the 50-centavo provisional fare increase for public utility

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Uptown Condotel. Uptown Condotel, on the other hand, is near completion. It is designed as a full service luxury hotel with all the comforts of home. It has a floor area that varies per unit, mini-mum floor area is 45 square meters and maximum of

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Zambo Norte’s P686-M rubber plantation to create 1,400 jobsSOME 1,400 new jobs are expected to be created as a P686 million rubber plantation project rolls out on a 2,000-hectare farm in Zamboanga del Norte, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).

Priorities Plan. Rubber is the key raw material of many products of the transportat ion, industrial, consumer and medical sectors. In the 2011 – 2016 roadmap of the local rub-ber industry, the goal is to have 200,000 hectares of plantation by 2016. As of 2010, 138,710 hectares were devoted to ribber

The proponent, Zan-orte Palm-Rubber Plan-tat ion, i s consider ing Dunlop, Bridgestone and Yokohama as buyers of its output. Rubber production is

expected to increase by 4.183 million kilograms annually as a result of the Zanorte venture, which was among the 24 proj-ects granted incentives as per the 2011 Investment

production, according to the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS). The BAS also said av-erage rubber yield is 2.9 metric tons. In 2010, Phil ippine rubber output was at least 395,000 metric tons and production centers were in mostly in Western Min-danao and Central Min-danao.

SME caravan in Iligan gains support from entrepreneurs

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provincial director, DTI Iligan City/Lanao del Norte Provincial Office. “We aimed at address-ing the key challenges and constraints that continue to prevent the SME sector from realizing full poten-tial in boosting the local economic growth,” added Paclipan. City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz, in his message, challenged the SMEs to move on as the City of Iligan experienced disaster that left hundreds of lives dead and missing, so with loss of property and liveli-hood which greatly affect the city’s economy. In his part, Lanao del Norte Provincial Direc-

ILIGAN City -- The Depart-ment of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 through its Provincial Office in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte gained support from the participants in this year’s conduct of small and medium-scale enter-prise (SME) caravan held at the Celadon Pension House, Pala-o, Iligan City last March 16. “We didn’t expect such number of participants of 250, as we only targeted 150 from Iligan City plus 50 slots for the Lanao del Norte participants,” ex-pressed Ruel B. Paclipan,

tor Lamberto B. Jos of the Technical Education and Skills Development Author-ity (TESDA) said that in view of the need to provide equitable access and provi-sion of TESDA programs to the growing Technical Vocational Education and Training clients, TESDA continues to undertake the government’s direct training provisions with four training modalities, the school-based, center-based, enterprised-based and community-based. The whole day event was in coordination with the Bureau of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development, Department of Trade and Industry.

Samal casino to re-open this yearDAVAO City -- Island Gar-den City of Samal mayor Aniano Antalan announced the re-opening of the casino resort, Ekran Berhad in the island this year. During the Visit Samal launching held at Paradise Resort on Mar. 17, the local official confirmed reports that the 250-hectare casino resort will finally help the island increase more tourist arrivals. It was in 1997 that this resort started operation of-fering hotel accommodation

of up to 300 rooms. “I have talked with the management of Ekran Ber-had and they have con-firmed its re-opening this year. The island will get P2 million per year from revenues,” Antalan said. With the coming in of new investments, the De-partment of Tourism with the local government of Samal is pushing for a cen-tral point of entry for guests coming from Davao City. Admittedly, both offices believe that access remains

a challenge for tourism to fully flourish in Samal. “We are eyeing the Davao Sta. Ana Wharf as a common jump off point. The Davao LGU is in the process of working on the documen-tation of ownership and the local chief executive expressed the desire to take over,” said DOT regional director Art Boncato Jr. Samal, although a city part of the Davao del Norte Province, holds most of its several jump off points in Davao City. Davao visitors have always included Samal Island as a point of destina-tion the moment they set foot in Davao. Thus, Boncato stressed the need for the comple-

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IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF SPEC. PRO. NO. 2011-203 ERRONEOUS ENTRY ON SEX IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH For: OF VANESSA DELIMA VILLAHERMOSA, CORRECTION OF ENTRYVANESSA DELIMA VILLAHERMOSA, Petitioner, -versus-

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Petitioner, through counsel, filed a verified Petition for Change of Gender in her Certificate of Live Birth from Male to Female. Finding said petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course. The Petitioner is hereby directed to cause this Order to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a duly accredited news-paper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, at her own expense. Let copies of this Order be posted in the Bulletin Board of City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, Bulletin Board of the Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, and the Bulletin Board of this Court. This case is set for hearing on May 10, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. at the Session Hall of this Court. The Civil Registrar and any person having or claiming any interest under the entries whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the Petition, or from the last date of Publication of such notice, file his/her opposition thereto. Let a copy of this Order be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, Office of the Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, the Petitioner and her counsel. AFTER petitioner’s documents in compliance with jurisdictional requirements are marked and declared complete, and there is NO OPPOSITION filed, petitioner should PRESENT EVIDENCE EX-PARTE before our Branch Clerk of Court, Atty. Edmundo V. Raagas, at 2:00 p.m of the same date above-mentioned. SO ORDERED.

Given this 9th day of February, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City.

(Sg.) MARITES FILOMENA B. RANA-BERNALES Presiding Judge

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In the Matter of Petition for Issuance of MISC. CASE NO. 107Owner’s Duplicate Copy of OCT - P-10890Of the office of the Register of Deeds of Camiguin,

VIRGINIA D. SILAGAN, Petitioner, -versus-Atty. Alma Concepcion M. Parreño, in hercapacity as Ex-Officio Register of Deeds ofCamiguin, Respondent.x------------------------------------------------------- /

ORDER Petitioner, Virginia D. Silagan, of legal age, Filipino, married and resident of Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin, thru counsel, states that she is the vendee of a parcel of land owned and possessed by Cornelio Silagan, located at Barrio Tagdo, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, containing an area of 2,154 square meters covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-10890 duly registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Camiguin. That the owner’s duplicate copy of the OCT of the aforesaid parcel of land was lost and despite earnest effort to locate it, the same was of no avail. The fact of such loss was duly registered in the Office of the Registry of Deeds of Camiguin. That said title has not been delivered to any person or entity to secure pay-ment or performance of any obligation whatsoever. It is the main thrust of the petition that after hearing the Owner’s Duplicate of Original Certificate of Title which had been lost be declared null and void and a new Owner’s Duplicate of Original Certificate of Title No. P-10890 be issued in lieu thereof under the same terms and condition as contained in the original on file. The petition being sufficient in form and substance is hereby set for hearing on May 9, 2012 in this Court’s Session Hall, to start at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let copy of the petition together with all its annexes and of this Order be furnished. The Register of Deeds at Mambajao, Camiguin; The Administrator, Land Registration Authority at Quezon City; and Provincial Prosecutor of Camiguin. The Process Server of this Court is directed to post copies of this Order in the 1.) Bulletin Board – Public Market, Mambajao, Camiguin; 2.) Bulletin Board – Municipal Hall, Mambajao, Camiguin; 3.) Bulletin Board – Provincial Capitol, Mambajao, Camiguin; and 4.) Bulletin Board – this Court. Let copy of this Order be published at petitioner’s expense once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the date of hearing in any newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Camiguin. Any person or entity whose interests might be adversely affected by this proceeding may file written opposition within a reasonable time prior to the date of hearing and appear personally during the hearing to substantiate the same. SO ORDERED. Done at Mambajao, Camiguin, this 23rd day of February 2012.

(Sgd.) RUSTICO D. PADERANGA JudgeBWM: MARCH 9, 16, & 23, 2012

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side a concrete and conducive classroom with complete learn-ing materials and edu-cational toys – tools to provide quality edu-cation for pupils in their younger years. Imagine them learn-ing ABC and 123 while enjoying their right to a comfortable classroom in their younger years. Th is is what Hedcor dream of for its host schoolchildren as the 50-day construction of the Silid Pangarap for kindergarten is now on going. Hedcor broke ground the one-storey, two-classrooms school building last February 27 at Sibulan Elemen-tary School of Baran-gay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. “Th is is it! An an-swered prayer for our pupils in Sibulan to have a room condu-

Hedcor builds ‘Silid Pangarap’ for Sibulan pupils

HEDCOR Vice President for Mindanao operations Rolando Pacquiao and DepEd Division’s Officer in charge Dee Silva break ground last February 27 after the 45 kindergarten pupils of Sibulan Elementary School as a signal of the start of 60-day construction of their two-classroom school building. The building is funded by Hedcor Sibulan, Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.

cive for learning”, said DepEd Division’s OIC Ms. Dee Silva, aft er a plan of the building was presented to her. Hedcor Sibulan, Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI) – Aboitiz’s arm for social devel-opment, partnered with AGAPP (Aklat,

Gabay, Aruga Tungo sa Pag-angat at Pag-asa) program of Pres. Benigno Aquino III to have this P1.3 million-worth school building for kids. Hedcor vice presi-dent for Mindanao operations Rolando Pacquiao said “By the

opening of classes this June, pupils can start use the building”. “We will make sure to help the children of our host communities to have a good founda-tion. Th ey are our future employees in Hedcor”, Pacquiao added. Over 7 million pe-

sos worth of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) were already provided by Hedcor to host communities. Free medicines and health consultations to doctors during medi-cal missions, scholar-ship grants for educa-tion, and livelihood

are amongst Hedcor’s CSR initiatives. Hedcor, a subsidiary of AboitizPower, is the largest developer of run-of-river hydropow-er plants in Benguet, Ilocos Sur and Davao. Sibulan is host to the 42.5-megawatt Sibulan hydropower plant.

Pag-IBIG declares dividendsTHE Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees has approved the declaration of P8.491 bil-lion worth of dividends for 2011. This was announced by Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, who is concurrently Chairman of the Pag-IBIG

Board. According to the Vice President, the amount of dividends is equivalent to 71% of the Pag-IBIG’s net income for 2011. This shall be divided among the Fund’s 10.2 million members.

Fortified milk needed for healthier child developmentSCHOOLCHILDREN re-quire adequate nutritional supplementation to help them keep up with the de-mands of their increasingly active lives. Falling short of their daily requirements puts them at risk of laps-ing into poor mental and physical capacities that can

impair not just their health but also their own future. Milk provides parents with the easiest way to en-sure that their children get their much-needed nutri-tion. Different age levels of kids, though, call for different types of milk. For children aged seven and

up, the ideal type to drink is one that is fortified with vitamins and micronutrients – ingredients that are crucial for building strength and bodily resistance against infection. Fortified milk contains vitamins A, D, and B, along with iron, zinc, and other nutrients that give children a stronger immune system. This type of milk not only strengthens growing bones because of its vitamin D con-tent—essential for optimum calcium absorption—but also helps improve vision with vitamin A. All these essential nutri-ents, including zinc, iron, and vitamin C can be found in a glass of BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk Drink. Zinc is involved in major metabolic processes and in functions of many tissues,

and it plays a central and unique role in the function-ing of the immune system, as over 300 enzymes alone need zinc for proper bio-logical function. Iron is also essential for improving immunity, carrying oxygen to the body, boosting one’s energy level, and even pre-venting learning difficulty among children. Vitamin C rounds up the immune-building benefits of fortified milk, as it helps protect the body against oxidative dam-age, promotes resistance to infection, and helps in one’s recovery from stress. As a fortified milk vari-ant, BEAR BRAND Pow-dered Milk Drink helps growing children cope well with the demands of their active lives at school, at home, and outdoors. In its

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ventures like wind projects, Laviña said. “If all these projects come into play, then we will need approximately P5 billion in the next five years,” he said, referring to the equity contribution of Trans-Asia. “These new projects will increase generating capac-ity to 687 MW by 2017,” he added. Last year, the company had a power generation ca-pacity of 180 MW, which is expected to increase to 201 MW this year, 221 MW in 2013 and 341 MW in 2014. Profits of Trans-Asia surged to P408 million last year from P14.74 million the previous year on the back of higher trading revenues from its power business. Trans-Asia engages pri-marily in oil exploration, but has investments in cement

which include all annual dividend earnings under any of the following reasons: membership maturity after 20 years and after saving 240 monthly contributions; retirement; separation from service due to health rea-sons; permanent departure from the country; total dis-ability or insanity; or upon the death of the member where his legal heirs shall receive his total savings plus an additional death benefit of P6,000 or an amount equivalent to his total sav-ings, whichever is lower. “We take pride in the fact that the Pag-IBIG Fund has continued to sustain its financial growth through the years, making it one of the strongest and most stable financial institutions in the country today,” Atty. Berberabe continued. “Be-cause of the efforts of the management and staff of Pag-IBIG, we were able to register a gross income of P24.8 billion in 2011, 11% higher than our gross in-come level in 2010 and the biggest in 31 years. Our net income is at P11.959 billion, while our total asset level is now over P302 billion.” “But the Pag-IBIG Fund’s

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supplemented by the right food choices that parents must provide.” Estacio further explained that BEAR BRAND Pow-dered Milk Drink is not formulated for infants; it is targeted for growing children four years old and above. Furthermore, the product conforms to the standards set by the Food & Drug Administration, and is reg-istered and approved by the same agency. By knowing what kind of milk to give, along with establishing healthy eating habits, parents can lay the foundation for healthy diets that will enable their children to enjoy active and fulfi lled lives.

Milk...from page 4its ongoing outreach program dubbed LAKI SA GATAS Nutrition Education Advo-cacy, which visits elementary students in public schools nationwide, BEAR BRAND regularly promotes the im-portance of having a sharp mind and a strong body to build a better future and attain their dreams in life. “Drinking fortifi ed milk must be a daily habit among schoolchildren because it is vital for overall health yet inexpensive to give,” said Jasmin Estacio, Consumer Marketing Manager for BEAR BRAND. “It must be part of a child’s daily diet,

“In effect, individual members’ savings have earned around 4.13% for the year. This is definitely higher than what any bank grants to their clients,” VP Binay added. Pag-IBIG Chief Executive Officer Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe explained that based on the Implement-ing Rules and Regulations of RA 9679 or the HDMF Law of 2009, the Board of Trustees is required to set aside an amount not less than 70% of Pag-IBIG’s an-nual net income to be paid to members in the form of dividends. “The dividend earnings are proportionately credited to the member’s total savings. We wish to clarify, however, that un-like dividends provided by other financing institution, Pag-IBIG dividends may be withdrawn only at time of membership maturity, together with the member’s personal contributions and the employer share” the CEO added. Dividend earnings are tax-free. Pag-IBIG members may withdraw their total savings

growth is not restricted to its finances. The past year was a year of changes, growth and action. Our efforts to provide quality service to our members have been recognized when Pag-IBIG became ISO 9001-2008 Certified in 2011, the first among key shelter agencies,” says Atty. Berberabe. “The members—the Filipino workers – are the direct beneficiaries of all the efforts of the Fund. Every increase in its income means higher dividend rates and bigger savings for the members. We reassure all our members that the Fund will continue to safeguard and ensure the growth of the savings that they have entrusted to us.”

Trans-Asia eyes P33B new power projectsTRANS-ASIA Oil and Energy Development Corp. is looking to invest P33 billion in new power projects over the next five years, a rank-ing company executive said. These new projects, which are currently under study, will allow the com-pany to generate almost 700 megawatts (MW) of power by 2017, said Roberto M. Laviña, executive vice-president and chief finance officer of Trans-Asia. “Total project cost is P33 billion under various assumptions for debt-to-equity level and participa-tion,” he added. For instance, the Trans-Asia is looking at the second line for the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. (SLTEC) worth P9.5 billion. SLTEC is a joint venture between Ayala Corp.’s AC Energy Holdings Inc. and Trans-Asia. SLTEC will

build a P13-billion, 135-MW circulating fluidized bed power plant in Calaca, Batangas. Laviña said the company is also conducting studies for the second phase of the Maibarara geothermal power plant in Calamba, Laguna and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The expansion might cost around P3 billion, he said. For North Mindanao, Trans-Asia wants to put up a coal-fired power plant to lessen the impact of the ongoing power crisis in the island. The company is also planning to undertake several renewable energy TRANS-ASIA/PAGE 14

Golden Stallion Suites opensBy GERRY L. GORIT, Reporter

THE newest plush hotel in Cagayan de Oro has opened its doors to visitors. Golden Stallion Suites, located at 21-27th St., Nazarateth, offers a variety of rooms for at different prices. Engineer Jimmy Eballe Caina Jr., president and gen-eral manager of the Golden Stallion Suites, said the furnishings of the hotel come from abroad. Caina said these and other amenities make the hotel different from others in the city. There are 23 rooms for single or double occupancy as well as family rooms from the second floor to the fourth floor of the building. Business guests are also welcome as the hotel pro-vides Internet services and a parking area for vehicles with a security guard. Room rates start from P700, P800, P900, P1,200, P1,300, P1,350, P1,400, The facade of the Golden Stallion Suites. The newest

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Replacement of 2G equipment in Davao OK in 2 yrs: GlobeGLOBE Telecom Inc. said last week it will finish in two years the replacement of all second-generation (2G) equipment installed in Davao with 3G and 4G transmitters to improve reliability, ease of access and seamless coverage. The Davao pilot project

is part of the cellular firm’s $790-million network-mod-ernization program aimed at enhancing customer ex-perience via a technologi-cally advanced network in partnership with Huawei of China and Alcatel Lucent. The network-modern-ization program, touted as

the most significant invest-ment of Globe in the last two decades, includes an all-IP infrastructure, per-vasive 3G coverage, double fiber-optics capacity, 4G and long-term evolution readiness, and overall qual-ity and resiliency.

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HIGH above the temperate mountains of Claveria, sun dried red Annatto fruits are ready for random picking. The fruits coming from small trees of 5 to 10 meters in height and similar in ap-pearance to the “Rambutan” are underrated. Many are left to rot in the elements and if not for some tropical birds and sparrows feasting on its seeds when it split open, the fruits usefulness to the modern dining has not been pass on to the new generations. Annatto which is called in the native language as Achiote is a fruit which contains little red seeds, green when unripe and turn to red when it ripens. It originated from South and Central America which was brought by the Span-iards to the Philippines in 1521 the same year when Conquistador Ferdinand Magellan planted the cross in Masao at the tip of Min-danao Island. Annatto oil is used for various cooking seasoning and dying of fabrics. To make the oil, heat vegetable oil and fry the dried seeds, be careful not to over roast the seeds. After, all the colors are transferred to the oil, set

aside and dry for its ap-plications. It can be bottled or rolled tightly into a dry banana leaves and cut up like a cake when ready for use. Annatto or Achiote is an ingredient in preparing our favorite “Humba” dish or “Kare- Kare”. In the Caribbean it is used much as a food in-gredients and flavoring for “Bacalao” or body painting for their Mardi Grass beach parties. The value of Achiote lies in its natural proper-ties. The fruit itself is not edible; it is the red-orange pulp covering the seeds that is used as a flavoring. It is non carcinogenic and available in many parts of the Philippines at a very low cost. In the US, Annatto is used to color the Velveeta cheese and Yogurts. It also goes to the natural coloring of our favorite pasta recipe called Spaghetti. Cuisines from North Eastern Mindanao are great-ly influenced by the Achiote flavoring. The “Sinangag” of Butuan and Surigao, diced pork butt with liver, carrots and potato sautéed with green or red pepper is made more peppery with a hint

of a nutmeg. In Central Luzon, “Sin-angag” is called “Menudo”. It comes always with Achiote seasoning and a favorite Kapampangan recipe. One of the traditional cottage industries of Tanza, Cavite is processing smoked sardines called “Tinapa” it is dyed with Achiote oil to prevent flies from feasting on the smoked fish dried along the sides of the main highway leading to Cavite City. In Mindanao the word “Tinapa” has another mean-ing that refers to sardines inside small round tin cans. A leading brand is endorsed popularly by a Boholano actor Cesar Montano. Culinary trends in the Philippines now are greatly influenced by global flavors with the convenience of travel and digital marketing and advertising. People of all nationali-ties come to the Philippines each bringing inter-action and exchange of culture, knowledge and taste. With the European flavors and other Asian taste exported to the world, we now have cuisines of various origins making their presence in our dining tables. We are bombarded with

print and television com-mercials that make us looks good with imported meat and ingredients with food seasonings derived from the West or sourced out from the East sold by many multinational food distribu-tors. Our endemic food ma-terials and ingredients that grow in our farms or back-yards are relegated to the “pang masa”. If one eats “malungay”, “sayote” or “maiz” one is “promdi” or identified with the poor. The proliferation of fast foods and franchising of international restaurants chains have practically changed the dining land-scape and relegated our heritage cuisines from the taste and palate of this gen-

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THINK a minute… Imagine that people around you were dying from a terrible disease only because they were not tested and treated with medicine early enough. Wouldn’t you want to be tested right away so you could get help before it was too late? Yet there is a serious disease that is worse than cancer or AIDS. And you can know today whether or not you have this deadly disease. Just take this quick test that could save your life. Number one: Is there someone with whom you’re very angry? A person who deeply hurt and wronged you? It could be someone in your family. A friend. Someone you work with.

Maybe it happened a long time ago, but you’re still angry and bitter toward them. Number two: Do you blame someone else for your problems? Your parents? Your husband or wife? You think it is other people’s fault why you’re not happy and successful. Maybe you even blame God for not helping you like you think He should. Number three: Do you find yourself getting angry at someone today because that person reminds you of someone else who wronged and hurt you in the past? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re suffering from the deadly disease of unfor-

giveness. Your only cure is to forgive that person who wronged and hurt you. You need to do it today—before this disease turns into hate and bitterness that destroys you inside. Doctors tell us that anger and unforgive-ness can cause high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, headaches, arthritis, and many other diseases. Un-forgiveness will also destroy your marriage, family, and all of your other relation-ships. But worst of all, if you will not forgive that other person, then God cannot forgive you. Jesus Christ warns us that if our heart is closed to give love and forgiveness to others, then it is also closed and can-

not receive God’s gift of forgiveness. So for your own sake, won’t you ask Jesus to forgive and heal your heart today? Then, you can finally be free to forgive others and enjoy the healthy, happy new life Jesus wants to give you. Just Think a Minute…

Erwin L. Pepino

THE term Rubric originally referred to instructions (of-ten written in red) for con-ducting religious services, but in the mid 1990s was given this new meaning by the education community according to Wikipedia. Overall, Rubrics is a set of criteria typically linked to learning objectives or simply instructions which in my contemplation can also be structured as guide-lines on how we should tra-verse and overcome human challenges. It is clear that standards in living our life to its maximum potential may be varied yet would have a common ground as to what really can create

lasting meaning and impact. In this column, we will ex-plore various steps and set of proven strategies that can bring about positive change through vibrant discussion on specific topics based on eclectic knowledge on the different rubrics of life by people of different achieve-ments and stature… To start our journey, let me share first my own simple criteria which I con-stantly check every waking moment candidly taken from my initials, ELP. I have studied and observed various qualities of men from different walks of life and came to realize that everything I need to do to

be personally successful can be anchored to my initials which would lead me to perpetually remember them. They are ; Enthusiasm, Love, and Purpose. Firstly, lets talk about the fuel that powers any individual to perform their level best which is…Enthu-siasm. People specially in our proactive generation often find themselves del-uged with self-help books to improve their character. A lot would seem to end-lessly attend motivational seminars and spend good money just to find out the secrets of becoming great at what they do. However, despite the seminars ,books,

and instructional videos on self-improvement still, their personal abyss keeps on going deeper and even-tually they become helpless in their quest for greatness. If only we stop searching

from the outside and look within, then we can truly understand that anything we do can result to stunning success if we just choose to be enthusiastic. A person can be a genius in his craft and would have all the re-sources to get to the top yet without the fire to do things passionately there’s no way he will make it. Enthusiasm then should be engrained in our character that even in our most unglorified acts, we still exemplify such at-titude. This was very well stated by Mary Kay Ash when she said; “A mediocre idea that generates enthusi-asm will go further than a great idea that inspires no

one.” Secondly, Love…one of the most written topic of all ages yet least understood by many. Love in general is the ultimate virtue that teaches individual to understand and find the goodness in the worst of every being. I believe that we can make our life easier if we can just genuinely appreciate each other rather than look for faults and glorify it. Some are busy searching for the weaknesses of others as if there’s a grand prize waiting for them when in fact, the most award winning thing to do on earth is… loving. It is undeniably priceless.

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Stones: Are they for real?

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The usual presentation when one has stone/s in the gallbladder is pain in the right or middle upper ab-domen, which is described either as sharp, cramping or dull that may spread to the back or below the right shoulder. It usually occurs after a fatty meal. There may be fever and chills, nausea and vomiting, and if there is obstruction in the flow of bile, as when the stone lodges in the common bile duct, then jaundice or yellowing of the skin and sclera may occur. However, there are in-stances too when the pa-tient may not feel anything at all, and would only know that he/ she has a stone aft er

an Xray or ultrasound is done in the abdomen. We oft en hear the Th ree F’s for gallstone: Female, Forty and Fat. Th is simply means that, being female, with age above 40 and is overweight or obese places one at high risk already. Although in actual practice, men who are overweight and at that age level do develop gallstones too. Knowing the risk fac-tors can alert us and make us aware that once again, diet and keeping a healthy weight is a factor for good in keeping us healthy and safe from the possibility of developing that not so wanted stones. Which brings to mind also the question of; are

there alternative therapies that are proven to dissolve or cure gallstones? Although, there are pro-ponents for some medica-tions and supplements, I would still say that, the mainstay in the treatment of gallstones is surgery. Surgical intervention is indicated for those patients who are symptomatic. Th ere are options one can choose from and it may range from the traditional and classical open wide incision technique or what is now a popular procedure known as Laparoscopic or small incision technique. Th e latter two will entail a shorter hospital stay (pa-tient may be discharged after an overnight stay

only), and may resume work immediately. When done by an Ex-pert, complications arising from the procedure is not much of a worry. It is best to discuss openly with your Attending Physician these options in order that you may have that intelligent decision.

EACH time I open a gall-bladder for examination, after it is removed by our Surgeon Friends, and find-ing a stone or several of them, I would tell my Tech-nician: if these were for real, the owners of these stones would have made a fortune from them! And if, so, then we should welcome these gallstones. But as it is, gallstone formation isn’t normal and can cause severe pain that it may be considered an emergency. The gallbladder is a small organ that concen-trates bile, which aids in digestion. Normal bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve cholesterol, but when one’s diet has a high fat high cholesterol con-

tent, then the bile present in the gallbladder may not be able to dissolve them and thus form crystals, presenting either as sand like or as hard pebble like deposits. Stones or crystals may also result when bile con-tains too much bilirubin, a chemical that is pro-duced when the body breaks down red blood cells, which occurs in cer-tain conditions like liver cirrhosis, certain blood disorders and in cases of infections affecting the biliary tract. When the gallbladder fails to empty correctly, there may be concentration also of the bile which can likewise result in the formation of these crystals.

our nutrition as Asian or Filipi-nos? Bad when the Philippines medical journals, shows younger people affl icted with diabetes and high blood pressure. Worst, when young people dies early in our country. Per-haps there should be a review of the benefi ts of natural and sustainable food ingredients that must be pursued by our health authorities?

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eration. Filipino children today prefer to eat French fries compared to Banana “Saba” or Ice Cream rather than” Sago” and “Gula-man”. Some quarters call it global-ization, but good or bad, it has created a tip of imbalance to

in living. Ponder on this, for in life sometimes it’s not how fast you are going but where you are heading that matters. Today, I can honestly say that I’m still striving to follow my rubric in living my life each moment. I stumbled a lot and failed a myriad of times yet with ELP in my heart I will endeav-our to start the day believing it’s a great day, appreciating everyone I meet, and acting towards my goal in life which is to touch lives…not too many but hopefully more! Peace profound!

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THE House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure providing protection, security and benefi ts to whistle-blowers in a bid to curtail graft and corruption in government. House Bill 5715, to be known as the “Whistleblower Protection, Security and Benefi t Act of 2011,” seeks to safeguard national inter-est through the prosecution of corrupt and erring public offi cials and employees and promote good governance. Party-list Rep. Teddy Casino of Bayan Muna, author of the bill, said an honest-to-goodness measure protecting whistleblowers should be enacted to attract more people to denounce corrupt government offi cials. “It is imperative that a mecha-nism be set up to secure the person of a whistleblower and counter the stigma of ostracism so that the potential whistleblower or informant on graft and corrupt activities will not hesitate to come out in the open,” said co-author and Rep. Neri Javier Colmenares, also of Bayan Muna. Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara, the third author of the measure, said the government needs a new institutional mecha-nism for integrity and accountability to eliminate scandals and restore credibility in public service. “The litmus test for such reforms is the government’s treatment of whistleblowers. Those ‘who blow the whistle’ are most often fi red and ostracized by friends and co-workers. They are accused of having a grievance with their employer or trying to profi t from their accusations,” Angara said. Marikina Rep. Marcelino Teo-doro of Marikina City said the bill will provide suffi cient protection to witnesses of misconduct who will likely experience retaliation from their superiors whom they have exposed. “The fear generated by such retaliation creates a chilling effect on the willingness of the people to come forward,” Teodoro said. The bill defines a whistle-blower as an informant or any person who has privileged or personal knowledge or access to data, events or information of any conduct constituting graft and corruption. It mandates that a whistleblower shall be admitted into the Whistleblower’s Program of the Offi ce of the Ombudsman in accordance with rules and regulations of the Act. The Offi ce of the Ombuds-man is granted additional pow-ers and functions relative to the implementation and enforcement. The bill requires execution of a Memorandum of Agreement setting the whistleblowers’ responsibility before the whistleblower can be given protection under the pro-gram. A breach of that agreement shall be a ground for termination of the protection provided under the Act. A whistleblower who has made a disclosure shall not be subject to any liability whether under an administrative, civil, criminal or other proceedings for making such disclosure. The bill also penalizes with a 12-year jail term those committing acts of reprisal against a whistleblower-employee. The penalty of perpetual dis-qualifi cation from holding public office shall be imposed if the offender is a public officer or employee. The co-authors are Reps. Niel Tupas, Jr. (5th District, Iloilo), Joseph Emilio Abaya (1st District, Cavite), Rufus Rodri-guez (2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City), Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao, Inc.), Ma. Rachel Arenas (3rd District, Pangasinan), Gabriel Luis Quisumbing (6th District, Cebu) and Salvador Escudero III (1st District, Sorsogon).

Rodriguez

Schools exemptions from VAT soughtLEGISLATORS are push-ing for the immediate approval of a bill seek-ing to exempt from the value-added tax (VAT) of goods purchased by educational institutions and services rendered by their suppliers and service providers.Pwersa ng Masang Pili-pino Rep. Rufus Rodri-guez of Cagayan de Oro City, one of the authors of House Bill 5916, said the costly tuition is aggra-vated by the VAT, which is being passed on to the schools by their suppliers of goods and services.

“ The VAT is then passed on by schools to the students which make it more difficult for them to afford the exorbitant tuition,” said Rodriguez. Rodriguez said the bill underscored the im-portance the families are giving to education. “This is the reason even if families can barely eat three meals a day, parents and working students often forego other needs just to pay for education,” Rodriguez said. The bill seeks to amend Republic Act 8424, or the Tax Reform Act of 1997,

by exempting from VAT the goods and services acquired by educational institutions. Co-authored by Rodri-guez’s brother Party-list Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr. of Abante Mindanao, the measure sought the amendment of Section 109 (M) of RA 8424 so that VAT-exempt transactions shall also include educa-tional services rendered by duly accredited private and government educa-tional institutions, includ-ing all goods purchased and services rendered to the said educational

institutions by suppliers and service providers, respectively. At present, the law only provides that educational

services rendered by duly accredited private and government educational institutions shall be VAT-exempt.

Whistleblower bill hurdles 2nd reading in House

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Republic of the PhilippinesRegional Trial Court of Misamis Oriental

10th Judicial RegionBranch – 20

Cagayan de Oro City2012-120

IN RE: IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 2012-022ENTRY IN THE BIRTH RECORD OF MINORBRYAN TAJALE LANZADERAS THEINFORMATION OF DATE/PLACE PARENTMARRIAGE FROM AUGUST 16, 1994 ATTIDMAN, HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SURTO NO MARRIAGE, AND LEGITIMATION,

MARILOU T. LANZADERAS, Mother/Petitioners,

-versus-

THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DEORO CITY and ENERIO LANZADERAS, Respondents.x-------------------------------------------------------------- /

ORDER

This is a petition for correction of entries in the birth certificate of petitioner’s child as to the entry on the information of place/date of marriage of parents from August 16, 1994 Tidman, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur to No Marriage, the child having born out of wedlock as petitioner was married only on May 28, 1998 at Bislig, Surigao del Sur and likewise the legitimation thereof for the subject child. Finding the same to be in proper form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing on May 8, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning before this court at the Hall of Justice, Cagayan de Oro City. Let copy of this order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental and the City of Cagayan de Oro after a raffle to be conducted by the office of the Executive Judge. The Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City or any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from the notice of petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto. Furnish the office of the Solicitor General and the City Prosecutor copy of this order and the petition for their information and guidance. SO ORDERED. Done this 22nd day of February, 2012, at Cagayan de Oro City.

(Sgd.) BONIFACIO M. MACABAYA Presiding JudgeBWM: MARCH 9, 16, & 23, 2012

Republic of the PhilippinesREGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL

10th Judicial RegionBranch 44

Initao, Misamis Oriental

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SPEC. PROC. NO. 2012-1060FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THERECORD OF BIRTH AT THE OFFICE OF THELOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, CHANGING THE ENTRY FOR THE SEX OF THE PETITIONERFROM MALE TO FEMALE; AND THE FIRSTNAME OF THE PETITIONER FROMHERO LINE TO HEROLINE,

HEROLINE R. MORALLAS, Petitioner,

-versus-

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OFLUGAIT, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent.x---------------------------------------------- /

ORDER

Let this case be heard on May 3, 2012 at 8:00 o’clock, at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the certificate of live birth whose cancellation/correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Further, let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal Hall, Lugait, Misamis Oriental.

Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned.

SO ORDERED.

Initao, Misamis Oriental, March 8, 2012.

(Sgd.) ARTHUR L. ABUNDIENTE Acting Presiding JudgeBWM: MARCH 16, 23, & 30, 2012

New police stations in MisorBy RONNIE FRANCIS M. CARIAGA, Contributor

POLICE Chief Superintendent Jufel C. Adriatico, Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 Regional Direc-tor, invites all interested and qualified bidders to

apply for eligibility and to bid for the contracts in the construction of standard police stations in Gingoog City and Libertad, as well as for the construction of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Grandstand in Camp Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City.

offices and departments of local government units. Most often, these stations are prone to terrorist attacks and harassments. Over the past two to three years, the construction of some police stations in the region under the PNP standard requirements were completed and formally turned-over to concerned local government units. Chiefs of police of the re-maining municipalities and component cities were ad-

Th e construction of police stations forms part of the continuing program of the PNP to enhance the quality of its services and relation-

ships with the community. In Northern Mindanao, PCSupt. Adriatico observed that there are still a lot of police stations attached to

vised to coordinate closely with their respective mayors and local officials to look for possible lots where police stations can be constructed. Interested bidders are further advised to visit www.pnppro10.org and www.philgeps.net for further inquiries related to their applications for eligibility. The chairman of PRO-10 Bid and Awards Committee is PCSupt. Catalino B. Ro-driguez Jr, Deputy Regional Director for Administration.

SP Member Oliver Actub

Misor dads mourn death of colleagueTHE Provincial Board of Misamis Oriental ap-proved on Monday a resolution expressing the Provincial Govern-ment’s deepest grief for the untimely demise of Board Member Oliver S. Actub and conveying its heartfelt sympathy and condolence to his family and relatives. In a resolution au-thored by the body, it said the death of Actub is a great loss to the province because of his remarkable accomplish-ments not only as a mu-nicipal mayor of Opol but as board of director of the Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Cooperative (Moresco) and member of the Pro-vincial Board. It also said that Ac-

tub’s courage and dedi-cation to public service can apparently be mani-fested through his pro-active participation in all phases of legislation in the board wherein he authored significant legislative measures to help provide and accel-erate social progress to the province’s impover-ished and marginalized masses. Related to this, a nec-rological service will be held at the Provincial Capitol on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Funeral service will follow on Thursday morning at the Di-vine Shepherd Memo-rial Park in Barangay Bulua. (Courtesy of Sunstar-Cagayan de Oro)

Coca-Cola gives livelihood for retirees, retrenched employees

By GLENFORD C. LABIALContributor

Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) in holding a seminar on Career Opportunity Fair with the focused session on Livelihood Plan Develop-ment Workshop (a sequel to Introduction to Livelihood) held recently in Cagayan de Oro City. The team, spearheaded by Leila P. Labor, Supervis-ing Labor and Employment Officer (LEO) together with Bernadette P. Hallazgo, LEO III, presented the con-

A WELL-KNOWN soft drink multinational will be holding a seminar for its retirees and retrenched employees on entrepreneur-ial undertakings as their source of income. The local government unit of Western Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro is supporting the initia-tive of Coca-Cola Bottlers

cept on Entrepreneurial and Development Program (EDP) participated in by 15 retirees and retrenched employees. Providing preparatory measures prior to retirement through seminar is an excel-lent initiative by the CCBPI Management with the par-ticipation of the different government agencies like the Department Of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for livelihood, Pag-IBIG

Fund, Social Security Sys-tems (SSS) and PhilHealth for social benefits, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Au-thority (TESDA) for skills training, said Labor. She further said the re-integration of livelihood training program will equip the participants with new knowledge and skills and provide alternative employ-ability options and income generation.

Region 10 employment up in 2011By APIPA P. BAGUMBARAN

Contributor10, said the region achieved an employment rate of 96.1 percent last year, a marginal increase of 0.3 percentage points from the employ-ment rate a year ago. He said the results of the October 2011 round of survey estimated the num-ber of employed persons at 1.958 million, with about 38,000 more jobs added since 2010. Conversely, the under-

LABOR and employment indicators in Northern Mindanao posted posi-tive improvements in the year 2011, an offi cial of the National Economic and Development (NEDA) in Region 10 said. Engr. Cecilio Clarete, chief economic develop-ment specialist of NEDA-

employment rate declined by 3.2 percentage points, from 26.1 percent to 22.9 percent, refl ecting an abso-lute decline in the number of underemployed persons in the region by 51,000. Clarete said about 90 out of 100 persons employed during the year were in the services and agriculture sectors while the remaining ten were in the industry sector.

Both the agricultural employment and services employment increased by 1.4 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively, while industry employment has decreased by 6.5 percent, he further said. It also shows that the services sector provided more employment than agriculture, thus, reducing the underemployment as earlier noted, he added.

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mentation of both Davao and Samal in the aspect of tourism promotion as both would benefit from the growth of the other. Samal city administra-tor Cleto Bravo Gales said both cities share a common resource which is the Davao Gulf. This makes one good reason for both cities to plan and work together.

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P1,550 and P1,650. Interior decorations of the rooms are designed to make the guests comfort-able. The classy restaurant caters to discerning tastes. Still under construction is a swimming pool on the rooftop, which when fin-ished will provide a unique experience for the hotel’s guests.

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mobile Internet access. “This is an unprecedent-ed undertaking which will set the industry benchmark for the most technologi-cally advanced network that radically enhances customer experience, dra-matically increases capac-ity, and effectively manages cost,” said Globe President Ernest Cu. He noted that several companies claim to undergo transformation but have never done it in a scale such as this one. “This initiative is ex-pected to bring aggressive growth prospects, savings in capital spending and expenses, as well as opera-tional efficiencies from the synergy among Globe and our partners, Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent,” Cu said.

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Once completed, Globe envisions a robust and re-silient network that can provide an unparalleled customer experience to truly set the company apart from competition. The new Globe network and information-technology systems are not only de-signed to address all current customer needs but would also have the capacity and capability for more sophis-ticated use of mobile and broadband technologies. Globe said its customers can look forward to vastly improved call quality under pervasive 3G coverage, rare dropped calls, and instan-taneous SMS delivery, as well as enjoy blazingly fast

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITHDEED OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of MR. ELIAS D. BONITA, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDOR, for and in consideration of the sum of SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 65, 000.00) in hand paid by MR. EDWIN O. BONITA, also of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE does hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto EDWIN O. BONITA the vendee, his heirs and assigns a certain parcel of land located at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon including any improvement that may be found thereon in the pos-session of the vendor which parcel of agricultural land is described as follows; A parcel of agricultural Land with an area of ONE THOUSAND (1,000) sq.m. located at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon covered by TCT, T-92094 Cad. Lot 2, Pcs-10-002650, Assessors lot 22-042 under Tax Declaration No. 29797 is the Subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE to Mr. EDWIN O. BONITA, as per Doc. No. 230; Page No. 46; Book No. VII; Series of 2010, under Notary Public of Atty. MELITO U. MARQUINO.

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Cagayan de Oro” is slated for March 30-April 1, 2012 at the SM City Cagayan de Oro Car Park Building and the Pueblo de Oro Business Park Grounds. “Th is is a non-profi t major fundraiser that would serve as a portal for the automotive industry to manifest their sup-port and channel their contri-butions and donations to the victims of Tropical Storm Sen-dong in cash, kind, services or empty 1.5L or 2L PET Bottles,” said Elmer Francisco, president of ROUTE 11 (1111 Motor Corp.), an automotive service center which is spearheading the show with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber), SM City CDO, Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation, eFF - Elmer Francisco Foundation and MyShelter Foundation. As a social entrepreneur-ship venture, the exhibit aims to raise funds for the Isang Litrong Liwanag Project and the Sendongpreneur project of the Oro Chamber and eFF-Elmer Francisco Foundation. “All of the show’s the pro-ceeds will be for the benefi t of the three projects,” Mr. Francisco added. “HOTCARZ is a motor show series that started in 2006 at Las Piñas City to promote brand new and pre-owned vehicles, automotive spare parts, accessories, consumables and aft er sales services; thus, uplift ing the whole automo-tive industry,” Mr. Francisco recalls. The CDO show would feature dressed-up show cars/bikes in competition; aft ermar-

reliable houses,” Mr. Francisco said. eFF is coordinating with various government and non-government organizations such as DSWD-Department of Social Welfare Develop-ment, CSWD-City Social Welfare Development, DTI-Department of Trade and Industry, DOLE-Department of Labor and Employment, OB-Operation Blessing, CRS-Catholic Relief Service, HRC-Humanitarian Response Con-sortium, IDRN-International Disaster Response Network, ILO-International Labor Organization of the United Nations, UNDP-United Na-tions Development Program, Child Fund International and the UNFPA-United Nations Population Fund.

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“Power barges that can be moved to Mindanao are being offered by the private sector to provide temporary relief but will not be moved unless they are appropriately contracted,” Mr. Lacierda said at a Palace briefing on Wednesday. He said that there was no decision yet on whether the power barges would be contracted by the govern-ment or the private power distributors. Currently, a 200-mega-watt (MW) capacity power barge owned by Therma Ma-rine, Inc. is already in use, he said. In its Web site, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the private sector operator of the state-owned trans-mission grid, noted that Mindanao lacks reserves amounting to at least 190 MW, given that the system capacity of Mindanao is at 1,084 MW and yet utiliza-tion usually peaks at 1,274 MW. Meanwhile, the Depart-ment of Energy (DOE) plans to create a new avenue to help solve the power prob-lems of the Mindanao grid. Energy Undersecretary Josefina Patricia Asirit said in an interview on Tuesday that they are looking at set-ting up a pseudo or hybrid market, which, unlike the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), could help bring in new and much-needed generating capacities in the Mindanao grid. Asirit added that inves-tors needed to have a market where they could sell their output. “However, besides en-couraging new investors to put up power plants in Mindanao, this envisioned market will also provide

Lacierda said the Mind-anao Development Author-ity had also conferred with the congressional leaders in Mindanao and coordinated with the Department of Energy (DOE). Malacañang also con-firmed that power barges are being considered as a stopgap measure to augment the power supply and ease the intermittent power out-ages in Mindanao, even as a hydro plant in Bukidnon will likely not be privatized. Lacierda indicated that stakeholders are currently looking at “short-term mea-sures” to resolve the power lack in Mindanao, such as bringing in power plants installed on a deck barge, as confirmed by the Depart-ment of Energy (DoE).

existing generators and industries with embedded generators a market where they could sell their output and their excess capacities, respectively,” she said. Asirit said this planned market would include all generating capacities that may be made available to consumers. In the next six years, the DOE also expects about 1,055 megawatts of new capacity to be added in the Mindanao grid. Data from the depart-ment showed that 797 MW or bulk of the expected capacity are from indicative projects or those in differ-ent project development stages. The DOE said only 258 MW are committed power projects that have secured needed permits and clear-ances from various agen-cies and concerned local governments and are in the process of financial closing. It added that the 8-MW Cabulig hydroelectric pow-er plant of Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. is ex-pected to come on stream by December this year. Green Power Bukidnon’s 35-MW biomass project is scheduled to start opera-tions in 2013, which is the only power plant expected to start commercial opera-tions next year. The DOE said that 650 MW will come in by 2014, which include the 300 MW coal-fired power plant of Aboitiz Power Corp. in Davao, 100 MW from Conal Holdings of the Alcantara Group representing the first phase of its coal-fired power project in Sarangani, 50 MW from Energy De-velopment Corp.’s (EDC) Mindanao geothermal proj-

ect, and 200 MW from the expansion of the Steag State Power’s coal plant in Misamis Oriental.

Fare...from page 1utility jeepneys effective Wednesday, Mar. 21. LTFRB-10 reg iona l director Mandangan P. Darimbang said the fare adjustment was based on the petition filed by various transport groups following the series of increase in the prices of petroleum products. Darimbang said there was no need for fare matrix because the 50-centavo hike is just an “add-on.” “There will be no ad-ditional charge for every kilometre after the first five kilometres,” Darimbang said. For Region 10, the new provisional minimum fare rates are P8.00 for regu-lar passengers and for se-nior citizen, student and disabled discounted fare P6.50, all for the first 4 kilometers. No increase for every succeeding kilometre. But Darimbang said jeepney operators or driv-ers are required to get a copy of the new fare rate and have it posted in their respective units as a guide for passengers. “The provisional fare hike will be in effect while the LTFRB is still deliber-ating on the “main” peti-tion for a P2 fare hike,” he added. Earlier, LTFRB spokes-person Sonia del Mundo said the LTFRB considers a petition to hike jeepney fares as “urgent.” However, she said, a petition for a P2 increase to the current minimum fare for jeepneys is still undergoing public hearings and consultations. In its petition, the trans-port groups said they could no longer cope with the rising prices of fuel and spare parts. However, Darimbang said that jeepney opera-tors will be required to roll back the minimum fare once diesel prices go back to P45 per liter.

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challenges that a farmer has to surmount in their respective farming ven-tures, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Offi ce 10 (DA-10) through the Regional Agriculture and Fisher-ies Information Divi-sion (RAFID) has pro-duced 97 graduates on the School-on-the-Air (SOA) program. A modular discussion aired over the radio that seeks to convey agricul-tural topics to farmers in far-flung areas, the three-month long SOA on Organic Agriculture formally culminated through a graduation rite on March 9, 2012 at the Macapagal Training Center of this municipal-ity. Th e program was aired over radio station Radio Natin, Love Radio FM from December 2011 to February 2012 as it aimed to advance organic farming as a lifestyle to guarantee food security and self-suffi ciency while upholding an ecological-ly-sound environment, improving the health of producers and consumers alike, and augmenting the income of farmers within the province. Accordingly, it would contribute in the agency’s clamor in propelling and implementing organic ag-riculture practices within the country as mandated in Republic Act No. 10068 or the Organic Agricul-ture Act of 2010, which is principally authored by no less than Agricul-ture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala. Farmer-graduates came from the munici-palities of Baroy, Kapa-

SOA on Organic Agriculture in LDN. Despite technological advancements, the radio remains a potent tool in bring-ing significant agricultural lessons to farmers located in remotes areas in the province of Lanao del Norte through the DA-10’s SOA program. Top photo shows the department’s latest batch of SOA graduates. Bottom left photo shows DA-10 RAFID Division Chief Mary Grace B. Sta. Elena gleefully handing over a certificate of completion to one of the farmer-graduates. Right photo shows valedictorian Agnes B. Padua extending his heartfelt gratitude for the agency’s program that allows farmers like her to learn a healthier way of farming right at the comforts of her own home.

More farmers learn Organic Farming through SOAtagan, Tubod and Sapad, wherein Agnes B. Padua claimed the coveted top spot aft er complying a series of quizzes and the final assessment exam with distinguished marks. Next to Padua in the honor roll is Fe B. Pan-tinople (2nd honors), Severa S. Bacaling (3rd), Margarita B. Santarita (4th), Marcelita B. Slayan (5th), Merlyn C. Rosal (6th), Teresita T. Calago (7th), Myrna M. Calago (8th), Elisa A. Macalisang (9th) and Teresita M. Bacalso (10th). In attendance to confi rm the graduating class is DA-10 RAFID Chief Mary Grace B. Sta. Elena, who put to mind the farmer-graduates to apply and replicate the knowledge, particularly on technologies obtained from the department. Otherwise, she added that their learning will not measure up to the eff orts exerted behind the people of the program, if and when, they will not employ them in their respective farms. During the graduation ceremony, DA-10 likewise conferred the honorees with plaques of recogni-tion and one bag of corn seeds, apiece. Meanwhile, participating students, municipalities, agricul-turists and technicians were given certifi cates of completion and recogni-tion, assorted vegetable seeds, sprinklers and other freebies, courtesy from the agency and the province’s agriculture of-fi ce (PAOs). Also joining the occa-sion is Provincial Agricul-turist Letecia G. Ditucalan and Sangguniang Pan-lalawigan member and Vice Chairman on the Committee of Agriculture Honorable Tawamtawam M. Cauntongan. For this year, DA-10 RAFID is targeting to conduct a total of three SOA programs which intends to bring agricul-tural impact to around 600 farmer-benefi ciaries and an additional of two regular Agri-Pinoy radio programs. Furthermore, the divi-sion would carry on in initiating such program in coordination with the diff erent agriculture of-fi ces in the various prov-inces within the region. # (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

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WHELIENS TELLO GANCEŇA, SPL. PROC. NO. 225-07-2012 (i) Petitioner, - for – - versus – Correction of EntriesLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OFTUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent.x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

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A verified petition for correction of entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of Wheliens Tello Ganceňa as to her gender/sex which was erroneously entered as MALE instead of FEMALE, her true sex/gender, etc was filed before this Court on February 22, 2012, praying among others that after notice and hearing, an Order be issued directing the respondent to effect the corrections sought for. Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Ba-rangay Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. She was born on October 24, 1992 at Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte and her birth was duly registered at the Respondent’s office. However, under the entry of “Sex”, the one entered is “MALE” instead of “FEMALE”, her true and correct sex. That under entry No. 6, her mother’s first name was erroneously entered as MELAMIE, instead of MELAME, without “I”. That such erroneous entries may have been inadver-tently done by the one who entered the facts of her birth. That she had never undergone sex transplant neither to submit for medical operation to change her sex. That she filed the instant petition as pauper litigant in accordance with OCA Circular No. 121-2007. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of the case to May 4, 2012 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted. Furnish copy of this Order to the office of the Solicitor General at Makati City, Office of the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Public Attorney’s office in Tubod, Lanao del Norte and to the petitioner, Wheliens T. Gancena whose address is at Pualas, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to BUSI-NESSWEEK MINDANAO for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense, to comply with the requirements of the Rules. SO ORDERED. Tubod, Lanao del Norte. February 24, 2012. (Sgd.) ALAN L. FLORES Presiding JudgeBWM: March 23, 30 & April 9, 2012

manufacturing, coal trading and power generation. Trans-Asia also holds Service Contract (SC) 6A and 6B in Northwest Pala-wan, SC 14 (Tara Block) and SC 14B-1 (North Matinloc) in Northwest Palawan, SC 51 in the East Visayan Basin, SC 55 in Southwest Palawan and SC 69 in the Visayas Basin. Each service contract has a predevelopment term of three years and a 25-year development stage, which may be extended for another 25 years.

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for those in search of blissful retreat. Pearl Farm Beach Re-sort is a private paradise located in the quiet side of Samal Island. The re-sort attracts guests due to its unspoiled tropical beauty. The resort is actually a former pearl farm where white-lipped oysters are cultivated. This tropical island paradise is situated in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao, Philip-pines. The resort’s accommo-dations are built around the contour of the is-land which all affords a spectacular view of the sea. The rooms are designed to reflect the tribal ethos of Mind-anao. There is a total of seventy- three accommodations that divided into guestrooms,

ESCAPE to an island hideaway that makes your dream tropical holiday come true. Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Davao, Philippines is your ulti-mate vacation destination with its secluded location and charming cottage accommodations. Surrounded by pris-tine white beaches and unspoiled exotic splendor teeming with life, our resort beckons you to experience a different kind of pampering with its signature hospitality. Nestled in the idyl-lic islands of Samal & Malipano, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a former cultivation farm for luxu-rious south sea pearls. Now, it continues its essence of prime luxury as a premier destination resort of Fuego Hotels and as a perfect hideaway

suites, cottages on stilts and executive villas. All the rooms have air-condi-tioning, private balcony/deck, cable TV, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, mini bar, private toilet and bath with hot and cold shower, room safe and telephone. Pearl Farm Beach Re-sort has and in-house spa which is the Ylang-Ylang Spa that offers guests a chance to indulge in soothing treatments us-ing only natural ingredi-ents that are known for their healing and wellness benefits. Meetings and other corporate affairs are accommodated by the resort through their funct ion rooms and boardrooms that have complete facilities for such functions. The function rooms

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also cater receptions, parties, debuts, reunions and the like. The Maranao Restau-rant features Filipino and International cuisines and specializes in fresh seafoods while the Parola Bar lets the guests enjoy their cocktails while en-joying the view of the sea and nearby islands. Activities at the resort include wind surfing, water polo, jet and water skiing, banana boat rides, scuba diving, sea kaya-

king, hobie cats, wave running and lawn tennis. There are two swim-ming pools at the resort as well as shops where guests can buy souvenirs and essentials. For the guests’ con-venience, the following services like city trans-fers, currency exchange, laundry service, room service and wake-up calls are offered. Safe deposit boxes are available. Upon guest’s request, airport transfers and babysitting

can be arranged. City tours to Davao’s famous attractions can also be arranged. The tours may include visits to Eden Nature Park, Crocodile Park, Philippine Eagle Center, Davao Wildwater Adven-ture, GAP Farm, Japanese Tunnel, Davao Museum, Malagos Garden resort, Katibawasan Hot Springs and Falls, Ardent Hot Springs, Mount Apo, Old Cataman Church Ruins, Lon Wa Temple, Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Shrine and the San Pedro Cathedral. Pearl Farm Beach Resort can be reached through Davao City and from there, a short ferry ride to the resort follows. Transfers can be ar-ranged at the resort upon booking and check out. There is a regular boat transfer from the Davao Marina to the resort and back. Boat transfers take approximately one hour.

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

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

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

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The Marigold HotelVelez cor. Luna Sts, CDO

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Marco ResortTel. No. 732182 / 855-220

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

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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

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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

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Apple Tree Resort and HotelTaboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental,

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SM Prime–Gawad Kalinga to build villages in CdO, CaviteSM Prime Holdings, Inc. and Gawad Kalinga recent-ly signed a Memorandum of Agreement to build a total of 300 homes in SM-GK Villages in Cagayan de Oro and Dasmariñas, Cavite. Two hundred homes will be built in Cagayan de Oro in SM’s ongoing efforts for the rehabilitation of the victims of typhoon Send-ong. Another one hundred homes are earmarked for Dasmariñas, Cavite in a continuous effort of em-powering communities towards self-reliance and

sustainability. The project brings to-gether once again SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through its SM Cares Program and Gawad Kalinga in their joint efforts for improving the quality of living for poverty-stricken families. These GK Villages will serve as physical platforms in putting together model communities guided by Ga-wad Kalinga’s Development model. The partnership will not only build homes, but also highlight programs on infrastructure, com-munity building, health,

food sufficiency, child and youth development, the environment and social entrepreneurship. These will be the second and third SM-GK Vil-lages, respectively in the joint partnership. The first SM-GK Village was built in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City in time for the celebration of SM City North EDSA’s 25th Anni-versary; whose Breaking the Poverty Chain cam-paign received the Interna-tional Council of Shopping Centers Foundation’s Asia Community Award.

SM Prime Holdings President Hans Sy and Gawad Kalinga Executive Director Jose Luis Oqui-ñena recently formalized the partnership by signing the MOA at the SM Prime Corporate Offices in the Mall of Asia complex. SM Supermalls President An-nie Garcia, Vice President for Operations Glenn Ang, SM Prime Vice President Ryan San Juan, Gawad Kalinga Partnerships Man-ager Tito Cajulis and GK Executive Assistant Anela Reyes joined them in the event.

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How to overcome ‘fear’ of our pastTHE past is given a lot of importance in our lives. The meaning we give to the word, “past”, can determine how much power it has over who we are, what happens in the present and how we see our future. But in reality, the connection we make between the past and the present is an illusion. The past is some-thing that happened and now has nothing to do with the present or future. Two different people can experience the same event, but have their own individual perception of what happened. Their memories and feelings will be uniquely their own. So what occurred does not result in only one outcome. There are an endless number of responses that one could have to the same event. It is important to understand that you do not need to give the past any special attention that is ultimately going to interfere with how you live in the present and move on to the future. Fear, negativity, reac-tions and emotions are all shaped by our ego during situations from our past. You could be walking down the street, notice a car that looks just like that of your ex-boyfriend and suddenly be transported back in time. Your human ego takes you to a place where you experience once again the fight you had when he didn’t call, how he

was unfaithful to you, or the fight that you had with your former employer, who questions your loyalty to the company and mistreated you in some way. The problem with reacting to present events by focusing on negativity evoked from what happened at an earlier time, is that we will attract more situations into our lives that recreate negative emotions and memories. Do you really want to feel awful and always be controlled by something that has already happened? One often hears, “The past is the past. You can’t change it.” But that statement is mis-leading. You cannot rectify the supposed “wrongs” of your past, but you can change your perception. When you glean something positive from a negative instance, you alter that part of the past. Our thoughts create our reality. Although heartbreaks, finan-cial hardships and loss of jobs can seem like disasters, they can be blessings in disguise. Rather than think, “Wow! I was such a loser because I couldn’t keep a job,” focus on something good that came out of the experience. “ Perhaps losing a job.” It is important to remem-ber that every single situation has brought you to where you are at this pushed you into learning a more inter-esting jobs. By shifting your

thoughts and feelings, you are on your way to attracting positive people, situations and experiences into your life. Transform yourself into being a new you. When a Negative Memory Creeps Up, Change It. Daydream about how you would have liked the event to unfold while keeping in mind that you can-not change another person. Focus on feeling excited or happy, rather than on being upset about something that happened. Imagine feeling relieved that you did not get that job because it really wasn’t right for you. Believe that breaking up with your ex was the right thing to do for the wellbeing of you both. Change the Beliefs You Created From Past Events. Do you believe that love is hard? Do you believe you will always have financial diffi-culty? Change these beliefs. Visualize yourself laughing at those beliefs. Isn’t it silly to think that the Universe doesn’t want you to have success like other people? Isn’t it hilarious that we gave so much power over to an-other person or situation that it altered our thoughts? Embrace the belief that you have the power to change it all for your highest good. We have learned our les-sons from our Experiences right? What did you learn from negative experiences?

What did you gain? Remem-ber to focus on the positive. Do not think about how you spent two weeks on the couch watching tv or eating junk foods, because some guy or gal didn’t want you. Instead, relax into the mental state where you had those “aha” moments. By focusing on the lessons, you’ll be attracting more “aha” mo-ments about the past and your current situations. Th is place of clarity and acceptance will bring peace. Overall, don’t be a slave to your past. Remember that you will magnetize whatever you focus on. What do you want to come into your life? A relationship? A new friend? A new car? New job? Em-power yourself to overcome old futile feelings and beliefs. By arriving at a place of inner harmony, you will consistently attract what you want into your life and manifest your highest good.

business. He was also won multiple awards with some of the country’s premier realty and development companies such as Top Seller Business Partner, Top Broker, Top Sales Manager of the Year and Winner Circle. Mr. dela Cruz is confi dent sales of Italpinas’ flagship project Primavera Residences at the Pueblo de Oro Busi-ness Park would signifi cantly increase in the near future with the creation of the new sales group. Mr. Rodolfo L. Menes, senior vice president and general manager of Pueblo de Oro Development Cor-poration (PODC) and Ms. Ara Solidum, PODC Senior Product Manager who at-tended the meeting shared their insights and confi dence Italpinas would continue

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97 square meters with a total of 48 residential and commercial units. Each unit is fully furnished with luxurious and international standard amenities. The new condotel has superb interior designs that match with its grand lobby. Uptown Condotel is a hotel with a registra-tion desk, cleaning services and amiable and efficient chambermaids. It has an ample, safe and exclusive parking lots, 24 hours CCTV and security, free WI-FI Zone. Elegant amenities like, exclusive conference rooms and func-tion area, Sports Bar, Coffee Shop and Business Lounge.

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Design & Eco-Development Corporation recently an-nounced the appointment of Mr. Daniel R. dela Cruz as its Vice President for Sales and Marketing during its First Brokers Business Meeting held March 10, 2012 at the Dynasty Hotel and Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City. Mr. dela Cruz has a di-ploma in Real Estate Manage-ment from the De La Salle University- College of St. Benilde and Professional Sales Management from Ateneo de Manila University. He is a Certifi ed Inter-national Property Specialist (CIPS) of the National As-sociation of Realtors, Philip-pines and has over 10 years experience in the real estate

Primavera’s brisk sales in Cagayan de Oro. Mr. Romolo Nati, ITAL-PINAS President and Chief Executive Offi cer expressed his pleasure in welcoming the Brokers and Agents who believed in Primavera Resi-dences’ unique concept as the fi rst eco-friendly condomin-ium in Northern Mindanao. Designed by the inter-nationally awarded Italian architectural fi rm based in Rome headed by Mr. Nati, Primavera Residences was commended last year as “One Of Th e Best Condo Develop-ments” in the Philippines by the South East Asia Property Awards (SEAPA) in Singa-pore, construction for the Tower 1 of the 10 storey twin towers was capped this month with the fi rst units scheduled for delivery later this year.

It has superior service – free shuttle service to airport, SM Mall, Golf Course and Country Club. It is at Up-town Condotel that guests and tenants are given the best service and live in a high speed and real time of their business transactions.

The east side veran-das offer the landscape of the beauty of nature, the breaking of dawn, view the beautiful sunrise and enjoy the site at dusk-the bustling and vibrant thoroughfares along Fr. Masterson’s Av-enue.

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