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Vol. 1 | No.16 | Cagayan de Oro City | November 25-December 1, 2012 P10.00

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OPOL, Misamis Oriental: Beyond the NNC awardBy SHAUN UY of Cagayan de Oro TIMES with GERRY L. GORIT of Mindanao Daily News and CHRISTINE CAbIASA of The Cagayan de oro TIMES

Opol has been effectively implementing its municipal nutrition program as seen in the continuing decline of its malnutrit ion rate in the last three years. It registered at 3.69% in 2009, to 2.72% in 2010 and further to 2.12% last year.

Mayor Yasay received the First Maintenance Award of the National nut r it ion Award 2012 at the PICC in Manila last November 9 from President Benigno Aquino III.

The awarding ceremony w a s a l s o g r a c e d b y A g r i c u l t u r e S e c r e t a r y P roceso A lca la , Hea l t h Secretary Enrique Ona and National Nutrition Council Assistant Secretary Maria Bernardita Flores.

Yasay was accompanied by Vice Mayor Chizarina M. Ortigoza, municipal health officer Dr. Mercado, MNAD Edgar Napinas and some employees of the municipal government.

“This recognition shows that we are on the right track in serving our constituents,” Yasay said, noting that the first time they were awarded was last year.

Furthermore, Yasay says “Kining nutrition program, wala ta niingon nga wala

nay mal nou r i shed (t h i s nutrition program, we are not saying that there are no more malnourished [kids]), the recognition given by the national government through t he Na t ion a l Nu t r i t ion Council indicates that we are on the right track on doing things as far as resolving the so-called malnutrition”.

The mayor said Opol keeps on looking for answers to community problems so that they can appropriate the necessary budget to solve these.

He said the key factor why there are poor people in the community is that they have not been given an opportunity to be educated, and that children don’t want to go to school i f thei r stomachs are empty.

“We are intensify ing our advocacy on backyard gardening,” Yasay said.

Backyard and zonal food production, micronutrient s u p p le m e n t a t io n , fo o d for tif ication, feeding and other initiatives contributed to the reduced prevalence of under-nutr ition among preschool children.

“ W he n ch i ld r e n se e their parents’ plant and eat vegetables then there is a strong possibility that the

children will follow their parents in doing what is right to eat,” he said.

Yasay states that the municipal nutrition council, municipal health office and barangay health workers are doing their best to control malnutrition in Opol.

“Bahala’g unsa kakapoy, unsa ka tedious ang resolving the so-called malnutrition in ou r municipal it y but seeing the parents of those malnourished kids helping the government in running the program, I think mao k a n a a n g m a k a p aw a l a s a a mong k a k ap oy, ug makahatag ug kadasig sa among kaugalingon.” Yasay adds.

F o r t h i s l a t e s t a c h i e ve m e n t , M i s a m i s Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano praised Mayor Yasay and the local government unit.

Emano supports the pro-poor programs of Opol, one of the municipalities under the second congressional district of Misamis Oriental.

From the 1,714 provinces, cities and municipalities, Opol is among the 22 LGUs awarded i n t he va r ious national nutrition awards this year and the only one in Misamis Oriental.

Mayor Dexter B. Yasay of Opol in Misamis Oriental shows his award from the National Nutrition Council at the PICC in Manila last November 9 from President Benigno Aquino III . NNC cited the local government unit under his leadership for its successful nutrition program in the municipality.

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System operator and transmission service provider National

Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) clarified that there has been no increase in transmission charges amidst reports that there will be an NGCP rate hike this November.

“NGCP’s annual maximum allowable revenue (MAR), which is billed in the form of transmission rates, is being fixed and approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on a yearly basis,” Spokesperson and Adviser for External Affairs Atty. Cynthia P. Alabanza explained.

Alabanza put in context reports that the higher cost of electricity is caused in part by higher transmission charges, particularly ancillary services costs incurred by NGCP from generators.

NGCP’s transmission charges are for Power

Delivery Service, System Operations, and Metering Services which recover, respectively, the cost of conveying electricity to or from the grid, the cost of SO services like communications and SCADA, and the cost metering facilities including software and hardware.

Ancillary Service (AS) charges, on the other hand, are pass-through charges that are not part of NGCP’s revenues. “Please note that the 39% increase in AS rates in Luzon (the comparison being made between September 2012 and October 2012 billing periods) is due to the increase in the market clearing prices for this type of service, which is a factor beyond our control,” Alabanza added.

AS, however, does not form part of NGCP’s approved transmission rate as it forms part

of the revenue of the generators that provide the AS service. She clarified that, “NGCP does not earn profits from the provision of ancillary services.

While it is NGCP who bills and collects ancillary services charges from end-users, as provisionally approved by the ERC, it remits the collection for ancillary services directly and entirely to the generators, from which these ancillary services are taken. NGCP earns nothing from this.”

NGCP, a privately owned company, continues to perform its mandate as transmission service provider with the full awareness of its nature as a public utility with attendant responsibilities to the public, and in full compliance with the rules and regulations of the regulator, and existing laws governing its operations.

After the successful ‘1st OFW & Family Summit 2011: Kabuhayan

Para sa Kinabukasan’ that attracted over 5,000 participants, the Villar Foundation and GoNegosyo will hold the ‘2nd OFW & Family Summit 2012: Hanep Na Ang Buhay Dahil May Hanap Buhay’ for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, from 7am to 4pm.

“We have seen how the first OFW summit has helped many of our OFWs and their relatives, so we will keep on doing this. Many of them have applied what they have learned from the talks they listened to, by putting up small businesses such as food stalls or venturing into franchising and direct selling among others,” said Cynthia Villar, Managing Director of the Villar Foundation.

The summit is focused on OFWs and their families, thus every aspect of the event—from the program to the exhibitors, is customized

to cater to their interests, requirements and concerns.

Various speakers and Villar herself (as keynote speaker) will provide OFWs and other attendees with insights and tips on entrepreneurship, from the basics of starting a business and to financing. Topics include: spotting business opportunities, financial literacy and presentation on other opportunities such as in franchising, direct selling, real estate salesmanship, product consignments, distributorship etc.

Exhibit stalls and booths would feature different businesses, companies and organizations which will showcase their products, services, business offerings among others, that can give OFWs and their families ideas or examples on where to invest their hard-earned

money.According to Villar,

providing OFWs and families with needed business know-how

can help them better handle their money. “We want OFWs and their families to have an entrepreneurial mindset, so they can invest their earnings or the remittances they get into

profitable endeavors. We want them to have success stories, not sob stories that we often hear from distressed OFWs.”

OFWs-turned-entrepreneurs are also invited to inspire the audience with their testimonials.

Like last year, one of the main highlights of the event is the

raffle prizes. The Villar Foundation will again raffle off a Camella house and lot. GoNegosyo will give away food cart

business packages. Livelihood or ‘kabuhayan’ packages such as Aling Puring sari-sari store items of Puregold, motorcycles from Motortrade, Kettle Korn franchises, among many more.

The Villar Foundation, through its Sagip OFW program, has been extending various forms of support and assistance to OFWs and their families including repatriation, livelihood packages, medical/burial assistance, scholarships and

skills-up trainings.“We in the

foundation through Sagip OFW wants to be there for OFWs, from rescuing them to abusive employers, repatriating them and

reintegrating them as productive members of the society. We have a soft spot for OFWs because our first client in our housing business was an OFW family. This will be a life-long advocacy for us,” cited Villar.

Corporate sponsors of the 2nd OFW and Family Summit include Vista Land, Camella Homes, Smart, Isuzu Motors, Motortrade, Kettle Food Corp., Avon and PLDT SME Nation. Institutional partners are Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) and Blas Ople Policy Center .

Media partners of the event are GMA, TV 5, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, People’s Journal, Abante, 96.3 EasyRock, Crossover 105.1, Tiger 22 Media Corp. (103.5 Wow FM, Magic 89.9, 99.5RT, Killer Bee, Wave 89.1, Jam 88.3), Love Radio, and DZRH.

Yearly summit to provide OFWs and families with business ideas and livelihood opportunities

Villar Foundation & GoNegosyo All Set for the 2nd OFW & Family Summit

2nd OFW AND FAMILY SUMMIT 2012 - Villar Foundation Managing Director Cynthia Villar invites OFWs and their families to join the 2nd OFW & Family Summit 2012 to be held on Nov. 22, 2012 at World Trade Center in Pasay City from 7am to 4pm to learn more about entrepreneurship, and gain business ideas and livelihood opportunities. With Villar are GoNegosyo Founder Joey Concepcion and GoNegosyo Exec. Director Ramon Lopez.

NGCP clarifies nature of transmission and ancillary services charges

Talk N’ Text taps Liceo, MUST for SineGaling

By ChRiStiNE h. CABiASA

To complement the i r campaign on hastening students’ skills on film making

and film production in Northern Mindanao, Talk N’ Text tapped Liceo de Cagayan University and Mindanao University of Science and Technology as one of their partner schools for SineGaling thru an orientation seminar at AVR 3, Liceo U on November 16.

According to Bong Agustin, renowned director, SineGaling is a storyline, scriptwriting, short film production boot popularity in selected Talk N’ Text partner schools nationwide with aims to teach students the process of short film production and cultivate young talents in the field of film production through coaching from experienced professionals.

“Ang gagawin dito ay mentoring, in which we as mentors will share our ideas

na dala ng mga experiences namin sa field. Ngayon pa lang masimulan niyo na dito, malay niyo dito kayo madiscover at maging sikat”, Agustin expressed.

SineGaling is a project of TVJuan in which they maximize and hone students’ talents on film making, directing, and the art of acting also through mentorship programs. “That’s why we wanna set up it here because we want to share it to you”, Agustin added.

“Malay niyo ito na ang big break n iyo d iba at masasabayan niyo ang mga bigating artista sa industriya”, TJ Valderama, a product of TVJuan said.

Fo r more in fo rmat ion about the mechanics for SineGaling, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/tvjuansinegaling or visit Liceo U and MUST.


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LGUs with Outstanding Local Nutrition Committees andBrgy Nutrition Scholars (BNS) receive awards in Bukidnon Story & Photos by CHRISTINE H. CAbIASA

(Center) Mrs BNS 2012 Jade Marie Samuya of don Carlos, (right) 1st Runner up Lucita Jumanoy of Lantapan, and (left) Marithes of Quezon

Engr. Zenaida Tondares, RNPC gives her inspirational message to the Barangay Nutrition Scholars

(center) Vice Governor Jose Ma Zubiri Jr is Given a plaque of recognition for his support to the Provincial Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2011-2016.

Around 648 BNSs of the Province of Bukidnon graced the event at Kaamulan Open Arts Theater, Malaybalay City

“The nutrition program’s success doesn’t only come from us, the sacrifices that you made will not be forgotten”, Hon. Jose Maria R Zubiri Jr., the Provincial Vice-Governor stressed in his message. The latter pointed the significant role of the BNSes and the local nutrition committees in the province’s efforts saying “You are our unsung heroes here in the Province of Bukidnon and I thank you all for that”.

Ms Estelita E Madjos- Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) of Bukidnon informed that around six hundred forty eight (648) Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) from the 20 municipalities and 2 cities of the province converged at Kaamulan for the awarding ceremony. Leading the awardees were Provincial Outstanding BNS Ms. Gemma C Ligan of Panalsalan, Maramag , Bukidnon; 2nd- Ms Marina M Mangubat of Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon; 3rd- Ms Predeswinda M Sarol of Sagbayan, Dangcagan; 4th- Ms Josephine Reconose of Sta Fe, Libona and 5th – Ms Lunesa E Rayon of Omagling, Malitbog , Bukidnon who received cash awards and Plaques of Recognition. The next 5 ranking outstandsing BNSes received Plaques of Recognition, viz : 6th place- Ms Grace U Tapasan of Spring, Kibawe; 7th- Ms Maricar Jumarolan of San Roque; 8th- Ms Norma C Enot of Kibogtok, Kadingilan ; 9th- Ms Delaida Magbanua of Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich and 10th- Ms Lindy U Balakid of Adtuyon, Pangantucan. These 10 ranking Outstanding BNSes were those who garnered above 80 Final Point Scores in the search done by the Provincial Evaluation Team led by Ms Lourdes Limocon-PHN of DepEd Provincial Office of Bukidnon as organized by the Provincial Nutrition Committee.

In this year’s Monitoring

and Evaluation of the CY 2011 Loca l Leve l P l an Implementation (MELLPI) eighteen municipalities with scores above 80 points were recognized ,viz: 1st- Maramag - 97.86 ; 2nd- Pangantucan- 96.74; 3rd- Sumilao – 93.69; 4th- San Fernando – 93.49;

5th- Lantapan- 92.04; 6th – Cabanglasan- 90.68; followed by the municipalities of Dangcagan, Manolo Fortich, Kibawe, Malitbog, Talakag, Impasug-ong, Kitaotao and Baungon.

Continued maintenance of the Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) were conferred to the municipalities of Libona, Kadingilan, Quezon and Don Carlos; as well as to Malaybalay City.

T h e C i t y N u t r i t i o n Committee (MNC) Chaired by Mayor Leandro Jose H Catarata of Valencia was conferred the Plaque of Recognition for having earned the Green Banner Award (GBA) for the 2nd consecutive year based on the recently concluded regional evaluation team visit. The GBA is conferred by the National Nutrition Council to an LGU for its efficient and effective implementation of the local nutrition program using the MELLPI Guideline and evaluation tools.

The BNS is a community based nutrition worker deployed in every barangay as mandated by PD 1569. The evaluation of the BNS is a multi level activity done initially by the LGUs to ideally cover all BNSes in active service and who has served for two (2) consecutive years . The annual evaluation is a management strategy designed to ensure the performance of the tasks of the BNS , and, as basis for recognizing good performance at various levels.

The BNS is in the forefront at driving good nutrition programs and advocacies. They are behind the Barangay

Nutrition Committees Chaired by the Punong Barangays in fighting hunger and malnutrition through monitoring of good nutrition indicators such as Operation Timbang (OPT) and , guided by the results of monthly and quarterly follow up weighing activities. They also help monitor the condition of pregnant women and lactating mothers by linking the latter to health centers.

According to Engr. Zenaida T. Tondares, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, BNS evaluation and recognition is a regular annual activity o f many LGUs and i s spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council through the various Local Nutrition Commit tees . Mobi l iz ing communities to adopt good nutrition practices is important and must be mainstreamed in the implementation of local nutrition programs and projects .“ Reducing hunger and malnutrition is the Millennium Development Goal challenge No. 1 which the country hopes to achieve by 2016 ”, Tondares said.

“Malayba lay C i ty ’s outstanding BNS win as contender in the regional search”, Tondares added.

“Nagpasalamat pud ko kay giila mi sa NNC ug gitagaan ug pasidungog isip BNS, ang ako lang nga makatabang mi sa among barangay pinaagi sa pag-awhag sa mga tao nga musunod sa saktong nutrisyon alang sa ilang mga pamilya”, Arlyn Bongcas, City Outstnding BNS of Malaybalay who was also recognized in the Bukidnon event is officially proclaimed regional winner in this year’s search have expressed. ROBNS Bongcas incidentally placed 7th in this year’s national search. Ms Bongcas received the recognition during the National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (NNAC) at PICC on November 9.

The provincial government of the Bukidnon led by Governor Alex P Calingasan and Vice Gov. Jose Maria R Zubiri, Jr. gave recognition to municipal nutrition committees and outstanding Barangay Nutrition

Scholars (BNSs) of the Province of Bukidnon on October 30 at Kaamulan Folk Arts Open Theater, Malaybalay City.

(3rd from left) Ms. Arlyn C. Bongcas, 7th placer on this year search for National Outstanding BNS. With her, (from left) Ms. Estelita M Madjos –Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Vice Governor Jose Maria Zubiri,RNPC Zenaida T. tondares of NNC X, Provincial Administrator, Mr. Probo B. Antipasado (representative of Governor Alex P. Calingasan) and Mr. Alson Quimba, Provincial Agriculture.

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Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan bagged

number one in the 21st Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Regional elimination conducted by the National Statistics Office last November 20, 2012 at Chali Beach Resort, Cagayan de Oro.

It was participated by six Universities and three Colleges in region 10: Central Mindanao University of Bukidnon, Misamis University and La Salle University of

Misamis Occidental, Mindanao State University of Il igan City, Xavier University and Mindanao University of Science and Technology of Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin Polytechnic State College and Fatima College of Camiguin, Misamis Institute of technology, Inc of Ozamis City and Christ the King College de Maranding of Lanao del Norte.

PSQ Regional champ is 16 year old, Jay Nelson T. Corbita

BS Mechanical Engineering of XU, he will represent region 10 at the PSQ National Finals in Manila on December 4, 2012.

Second runner-up is Hudson E. Cordero 17, BS in Electrical Engineering of Xavier University and third runner-up: Ariel R. Balinas 17, BS Accountancy of Central Mindanao University.

The Board of Judges was chaired by the Commission on Higher Education 10 Assistant Regional

Director Mr. Juanito Demetrio, and members: Ms. Brenda Lynn M. Castro,Officer-In-Charge of the National Statistical Coordination Board 10 and Ms. Cristine M. Timog, Statistician I Bureau of Agriculture Statistics.

The PSQ is an annual search which aims to assess the competency and skills of all Fil ipino first-time freshmen students currently enrolled during the second semester of the school year 2012-

2013 in colleges and universities all over the country.

It also hopes to promote, enhance, and instil l awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of science, statistics in particular, among the students.

Lastly, it seeks to generate public awareness on the importance of statistics in all development-planning activities and win overall support for all government statistical activities.

Make way for the micro-enterprises of the

Xavier Ecoville Multipurpose Cooperative (XEMC).

The doors for livelihood opportunities opened wider on November 8 during the ceremonial turnover of the Php 500,000.0 cooperative seed fund from the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) to Xavier Ecoville, the Xavier University-led resettlement community for Sendong survivors in Brgy. Lumbia.

The members can now start up their own businesses with initial capital from their

coop’s seed fund. Prior to the fund release,

they are required to submit a business proposal and load application during the processing period.

These will be reviewed for approval according to business feasibility. A credit committee will evaluate the members’ loan application.

Cherrie Barrios, XEMC Chairperson, assured PEF that the coop will do its best to make thriving microenterprises using the seed fund provided.

Xavier Ecoville Multipurpose Cooperative Receives Seed Fund from Peace and Equity FoundationStory and Photos by Xyla Mercedita e. Gualberto

(L-R) Roel Ravanera, XLRP Chair, Edwin Pelosas, CD Specialist, Cherrie Barrios XEMC Chair, Marilou Alfabeto, XEMC Manager and Bong Soto, PEF representative

PEF Representative Bong Soto gives his turnover message to the XEMC members

The oath taking ceremony of the XEMC officers led by Mr. Palosas of the Cooperative Development Authority

Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) RANKS # 1 in 2012 Philippine Statistics Quiz



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WORDS & NOTES by DEbbIE CAbAGUE

Although I grew up in a private subdivision in the city, I still

had the best Christmas seasons way back my younger years.

Every after past of December 16, together with my playmates we roam around the subdivision to make “caroling” on every house.

If I’m not mistaken there were more than five of us who did that to save up for our kids Christmas party in our block. We would sing two – three songs from “Kasadya ning taknaa” – “We wish you a Merry Christmas”.

We enjoyed those days just singing our hearts out without e v e n t h o r o u g h l y understanding the lyrics of those songs we sang.

As I have observed the recent Christmas seasons, carolers are becoming less and less, more adults from

other places are now singing, no longer kids in the neighborhood.

It makes me sad realizing the reality that technology has gone way too far in our lives, especially with kids.

I know for a fact that these kids are in internet cafés or facing their own laptops, iPads, etc. gaming.

For th is they do not only miss the fun but more importantly g r o w i n g h e a l t h y socially.

I n m y w o n d e r , i f k ids o f today’s g e n e r a t i o n k n o w about neighborhood Christmas caroling I found out that only few experienced it and my observation is right, they’re just too hooked up with online gaming.

Good for those who were able to do it, as feedback it’s one of the most unforgettable time during Christmas season because it’s fun singing with friends

and to be ran after dogs is more fun due to adrenaline rush.

When I asked my batch mates, majority said the same thing, doing neighborhood Christmas caroling is natural fun and it’s memorable because o f t h e p r e s e n c e o f d e a r f r i e n d s a n d u n e x p e c t e d experiences that made an impact to their lives.

N e i g h b o r h o o d Chr istmas carol ing is not totally gone, somehow it’s covered up with superf icial social activities.

It’s not only the kids that has gone crazy to this “techie world” we are living in, also us the adults, remember they copy what they see in us.

Though we adults d o n o t e n g a g e d into neighborhood Chr istmas carol ing anymore somehow we should be able to impart our natural ways of enjoying each

other’s presence and influencing them to more healthy social activities.

May I suggest for the local communities e spec ia l l y to the teens to organize “Christmas Caroling” within in your village/ subdivision wherein you will go around the community to sing, whether the home owners will give cash or goodies that will be fine, what’s important is the experience.

B y d o i n g t h i s am sure i t wi l l be enjoyable for all plus the new generation will appreciate natural social activities rather t h a n j u s t d o i n g Facebook most of the time.

So to all youngsters and feel ing young people out there, time to close your laptops, spend time with your friends and love ones in the natural way. Happy neighborhood Christmas Caroling!

Do you want to know how to tie a knot, play

an instrument, how to create embarrassing noises or some other seemingly senseless things to do? There’s an app for that!

Today, there are more than 250,000 smartphone apps (application software) out in the digital market for free or with a fee to choose from.

From very useful calculator and dictionary apps to downright weird ones like bad hair day predictor, fart sound generator, wart removal software, today’s mobile apps can be fun, silly,

educational or all at the same time!

I have downloaded apps that are entertaining, educational and helpful in my office and personal life. Every few weeks, there are apps that I delete and exchange with newer ones.

These are mostly games that get boring after a while. However, there are apps that got stuck with my iPad since the day that I got them like the calculator, the Facebook app, Instagram, dictionary, Skype, Google search, Audio memos and Gmail.

These apps on the go help me

while away my time and some are quick references when I am on the go. Customizing your smartphone or PC tablets can be fun and these days.

You can search for the apps that fit your lifestyle and voila, they are ready for you with just a flick of a finger!

There are thousands of free apps that you can download from the android market or the Apple app store, all you have to do is search for a particular category or browse through the latest top apps downloaded by users and try them for yourself.

Neighborhood Christmas Caroling… Is it gone?

It’s App to you!

1. Google Search app – it is the easiest way to browse though websites and images without having to go through your mobile net browser like Safari (for iPhone and iPad users)

2. Facebook app – who wouldn’t want to instantly connect on to Facebook? Although the interface is not as better laid out as the one you see on a regular browser, this one is good for those on the go.

3. Dictionary - always comes in handy. To check on proper spelling while making a letter or trying to figure out what a new word you bumped into meant, this one is for you!

You can also try logging on to blog sites and check out what apps are getting the most buzz.

Nowadays, by simply looking at a person’s gadget one can tell the personality of the owner by browsing

on what kind of apps they have.

Some take their gadgets way too seriously while others have smartphones that are as quirky as their character.

The limitless possibilities make the new smartphones

and tablets more useful and attractive to all generations of Android or IOS users worldwide.

You all have more than enough to change apps every minute and the choice is “app” to you!

Here are my suggested three free apps that I find useful for all ages and profession:

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TRAVERSING THE TOURISM HI-WAY

by: PED T. QUIAMJOT

HEALTH IN fOCUSby: Dr. Mary Jean Loreche

Grid conditions the minds

Noodles and the big C. What???

DAILY our national newspapers are coming up with screaming headlines on the Manuel Amalillo “Investment scam”.

It is a hot topic like magic that makes money grow and disappear on thin air leaving thousands of investors empty handed.

For the make believers dream of earning high returns but only to wake up as if it is the end of the world losing hard earned money from retirement benefits or sale of real estate properties.

The public feels the revulsion even if we are not the victims because we did not have the money to invest but because it is matter of public trust that is played to our countrymen many are retirees and in the twilight of their lives.

How did these

scammers manage to manipulate the victim’s minds cunningly to entrust their money? Did the investors know that even in the publicly listed companies licensed by the government to do business it pays only the fair returns and there is no guarantee that investments cannot go wrong?

How much more for an unknown company without the necessary SEC registration to operate and granted only by a mere Mayors Permit can guarantee returns?

There must be an insider who has the influence in aiding the operation escape the eyes of the regulators and the scrutiny of the investors?

What made the

public trust this “investment” company who pledge higher interest rates that triple the bank interest rates of this country? There is no guarantee for quick rich formulas unless the money is invested in

the high yielding shares in the stock market.

Stock traders knows when to buy and anticipate when to sell when economies turns sour.

But it does not pay such astronomical interest rates that should put doubt on the legitimacy of the Aman Features business.

Money is a motivator and it makes people blind to get rich quickly.

This is the same psychology used in gambling to attract players roll their luck.

Whoever thinks of this get rich quickly strategy knows when to strike fast and hit the vulnerability of the investor’s grid?

It takes guile and absence of conscience to deceive unsuspecting innocent investors.

This is a lesson of insurmountable magnitude to make people realize the danger of pyramid investment scheme.

Let us not fan the situation for the victims to take the law into their hands but let us not wait also for the government to get the perpetrators fast to answer for their crimes.

This is scenario of public administration

and the failure to inform for those who govern to enhance the public minds to use the banking system as one of the conduit for investment.

Banks have various financial products that can serve and protect the public.

Government can also embark on training retirees on entrepreneurship to make the elderly continuously productive by legally investing on the right business.

The long arm of the law must get hold of the perpetrators who mastermind this ponzi investment crime even if takes the whole Armed Forces of the Philippines because this an economic sabotage of the highest proportion that puts the ability of our trusted officials to enforce the laws and govern?

How did these scammers manage to manipulate the victim’s minds cunningly to entrust their money?

NOODLES have become a way of life, particularly for the busy people.

Who among us mortals has not embraced noodles and made them part of our meals? But, how safe are our noodles?

Recently, the Department of Health through its Food and Drugs Administration ( FDA ), recalled noodles that are Korean made, as these were discovered to contain Benzopyrene.

Benzopyrenes are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, considered to be a carcinogen.

A carcinogen is a substance, a chemical or any factor that

can cause mutations or alterations in the cells, through its DNA ( which contains the genetic materials ), the effect of which is the UNCONTROLLED GROWTH of defective cells.

Of course, there are other factors like exposure to radiation, certain infectious agents like Hepatitis B, Papillomavirus and genetic reasons for having the Big C.

For now, our focus is on Benzopyrene, as related to our favourite noodles.

Benzopyrene is found in coal tar ( after volcanic eruptions ), exhaust fumes , in cigarette smoke, wood smoke and from burnt,

over cooked foods. Imagine the fumes

that one gets to inhale while barbecuing with all that fat dripping on blistering charcoal! The exposure is multiplied as the chemical becomes condensed and form part of that barbecued or char broiled food, that you so love ( oops, am not against BBQ- am a fan of it too ).

Accordingly, the level of Benzopyrene in a pack of Korean noodles is 0.4- 1.6 parts per billion, which is almost similar to the amount seen in a smoked fish ( another favourite of mine ).

And, for the level to become significant, one must consume 60 cups/ packs of noodles

for the Benzopyrene level to approximate that of having smoked 10 sticks of cigarette ( Hmmmm).

This is associated with Big C’s of the lungs, gastric or skin.

It is worth noting that, Big C’s in 90-95% of cases are attributed to lifestyle and environmental factors, with only 5-10% caused by genetic factors.

If the cause is genetic, there isn’t much we can do, but, the bigger number is PREVENTABLE.

This, we can surely do something to minimize if not totally get away from having the Big C, an opportunity to determine our future.

It is a matter of

choice: a diet that is balanced and highly nutritious, increasing physical activity instead of being potato couches, avoidance of alcohol and cigarette smoking, ensuring that our cars are not smoke belchers, are but a few of what we can determine to do.

Balance and correct information are important tools, to guide one in arriving at what we call as INFORMED CHOICE. Choosing healthy is your gift to yourself, while being responsible for your actions that can impact other people’s lives, is your gift to others...

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Ignatius “Shooty” P. Suarez, 20, was first year in B.S. Criminology when the Typhoon Sendong caused great damage in Barangay Balulang in the early morning of December 17, 2011. These damaged his house of 14 years and remain submerged in mud waste deep.

All his parents’ savings were gone.

“There is debris and rubbish all around,” Shooty says. “ We were compelled to occupy again the house after three days of back breaking clean up job. We endured several months without water, and only a candle to light at night”.

Barangay Balulang, a heavy strickened area of Cagayan de Oro City, slowly recover with the outpouring of help from civic organizations. The families subsisted for

months on donations and relief goods for survival.

Shooty had to stop going to college to give way to his 2 younger siblings. During this time, his parents were jobless.

The future looks bleak. But instead of accepting his fate, he found a ray of light through the Summer Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

A neighbor, working at PESO-Cagayan de Oro, enrolled Shooty in the SPES Program which supports the citys’ poor students, out-of-school youths and Sendong victims to work their way to school.

Thus, Shooty found himself among the first batch to work under the Golden Arches program of Mc Donald’s from June 21 to August 31, 2012. As service crew in Divisoria

branch, he gets a minimum wage plus GSIS coverage on top of a free meal. For 52 days work, he received P14,872. McDonalds paid 60% of the amount while DOLE-Misamis Oriental West paid 40% of the stipend.

“Nakatabang ang SPES sa among mga bayrunun. Ang tunga sa akong kita gihatag nako sa akong mama.” he said. (What I get from SPES was a big help to pay bills and allowances of my brothers. I hand over half of the salary to my mother).

Everything went well, and things even got better. He was absorbed as a regular employee of McDonald’s after the SPES contract ended. Thus, he decided to go back to college. From his income, his account with Capitol University was almost paid in full.

Shooty says he is positive that by first semester next

year he would be back in school. He is thankful for all the people who helped him persevere during the most trying times.

“Ang SPES maoy nagpalutaw kanako. Naghatag kini ug oportunidad nga makapadayun ko puhon sa akong eskwela. Naabrihan akong huna-huna unsa ang responsibilidad. Duna gyud diay kahayag sa mangit-ngit nga tunel. Hayag-hayag na ang akong ugma. “ (SPES kept me afloat. It gave me possibility to pursue college. It made me a responsible person. I believe there is light after a dark tunnel. My future looks bright again.)

Shooty had already informed McDonald’s management of his intention to enroll in 2013. He now looks forward to a new beginning as a working student and to make up for the lost semesters.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The SPES Program is what it is all about helping the youth like Ignatius “Shooty” P. Suarez hold fast to his dream.

McDonald’s partners with DOLE to employ poor students and out of school youth in the country under the SPES Program.

Assigned at Gaisano Mall, Gene Mark D. Javier (first right), also a SPES beneficiary, with Shooty (rear left) worked 6 hours a day for education.

A light in the SPES Program

The Regional Development Counci l of Northern Mindanao (RDC-X) and

Regional TESD Committee (RTESDC-X) in collaboration with TESDA Region X recently he ld the R-X Indus t ry Consultation for the Skills Requirements in 2012 to 2016.

Major players in the industry sector actively participated in the consultation workshop validating the skills requirements in the five provinces of Region X. According to the RDC-X, represented by the Social Development Committee Co-Chair Mr. Jordan Ian G. Apat, the consultation is a laudable move by the RTESDC-X and RDC-X in linking skills supply to the industry to draw realistic data on

the forecasted five-year skills need of the major industries in the region.

The consultation gained the support of the key stakeholders of the Tech-Voc sector including the representatives from various sectoral groups of the private sector. Dir. Edgar A. Sales, TESDA-X OIC Regional Director, shared that the consultation spawned solid support from industry sector which bear the credibility to share their reputable knowledge on the development trends and projected skills demands in Northern Mindanao.

The workshop is also held in observance of the Dual Training System (DTS) week celebration which is

held annually to highlight the role of the industry sector in generating quality TVET graduates.

Dir. Sales said, “We are indebted to the RDC-X members, the Regional TESD Committee members and the multi-sectoral groups from the labor, industry, TVET Institutions, NGOs and other partners from the private sector for their full support to the activity.”

He further stated that the TVET sector offers promising opportunities and interventions that can truly make a dent in the development of Northern Mindanao specifically for the government’s thrust in generating more jobs and more skilled workforce.

Good news! More skilled workers and technical Vocational education and training (tVet) trainers-assessors in region X are expected to benefit from the recently announced extended period (until december 15, 2012) of the National tVet competency assessment and certification (Natcac) Program previously declared to end on october 26, 2012.

NAtCAC is a simultaneous nationwide conduct of competency assessment and certification in identified key qualifications which will be offered FREE OF ChARGE funded by the training for Work Scholarship Program (tWSP).

this is certainly an avenue that provides opportunity to skilled workers, tVEt trainers-assessors and Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)/Filipino Expatriates who wanted to upgrade their level of skills competency thereby gaining more chances of better employment.

All interested applicants must right away secure and submit the duly accomplished application form, self-assessment guide, three (3) passport-sized pictures with name written at the back and forward these to the nearest tESDA Provincial Office.

For inquiries and specific details, please contact or visit your nearest tESDA Provincial Office or Assessment Centers.

Skills demand in five years in NorthMin identified by industry champions

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Pioneer mortgage servicing company bFS continues to

provide ways to reach balikatan account holders throughout the country.

Since assuming the B a l i k a t a n p o r t f o l i o of 52 ,000 de l inquent accounts from the National home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NhMFC) in 2005, BFS has been working to resolve these long-standing housing loan obligations.

B F S h a s r e g i o n a l coverage that relies on field coverage employing a strategy of periodic face-to-face visits conducted by qu a l i f i e d account specialists, bringing the BFS office to its clients, so to speak. For its Mindanao outreach program, BFS account specialists recently conducted door-to-door visits in General Santos

City to discuss resolution programs, pricing, and special offers including its Panalo Max campaign.

Panalo Max is BFS’ most recent offer of affordable sett lement pr ic ing to q u a l i f i e d b o r r o w e r s including 100% waiver of penalties, up to 100% interest condonation, and in some instances, even settlement amounts below principal.

“C onduc t ing t hes e monthly f ield visits is strategic to us rather than just relying on our physical brick-and-mortar pre s e n c e an d on l i n e coverage. Our accounts are w ide ly d i sp ers e d throughout the country. We go to our borrowers and do not wait for them to come to us. Borrowers, in fact, appreciate this personal interaction at their door steps, because

it is an opportunity to ask questions about the status of their individual accounts and clarify options in the comfort of their own homes,” explains Ma. Louella ilustre, BFS head of Account Management Department.

“During our visits in General Santos City, we touched base with over 1 ,000 b or rowers and continue to keep in touch with them to find ways to resolve their accounts,” she continues. in our small way, we are helping make homeowners of these borrowers who would have otherwise never been able to own the properties. it’s always a happy day at BFS when an account is resolved and we hand over a tCt.”

Amabel S errano, a resident of Gensanville in General Santos City shares, “i availed of Panalo

Max because it is a rare opportunity to be given the chance to resolve an outstanding housing loan at a discount. i’m now on my way to finally owning my house after being delinquent all these years, thanks to BFS.”

Panalo Max has been extended up to January 31, 2013 to enable qualified borrowers to avail of the benefits of the program. BFS also took into account the recent calamities which af fected thousands of Filipino families, including Balikatan borrowers.

“Since assuming the Balikatan portfolio, we’ve helped more than 25,000 famil ies resolve their housing loans,” shares ilustre. “Our outreach programs contr ibuted significantly to pipelining these resolutions for the company.”

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BFS Reaches Out to Balikatan Account Holders in General Santos City

CAGAYAN DE ORO --- In line with their corporate social responsibility in advocating the delivery of quality education, SM Foundation Inc., in partnership with SM Primeholdings Inc., and the BDO Foundation turns over one-storey-four-classrooms to Grade Six pupils of Lumbia Central School, November 16.

SM Foundation Executive Director Linda Atayde states that this is in response to the Donate-a-School program under the Department of Education.

“Lumbia Central School is the third beneficiary school here in Cagayan de Oro after Macasandig and Mambuaya in which we had an initial approach to the DepEd and had data from them, in which it showed also that this school needs rehabilitation since it was greatly affected by typhoon Sendong last December, the reason also why we chose this school”, Atayde adds.

The one-s to rey- four-classrooms are equipped with one toilet each, 200 pieces of

armchairs, desk sets, teachers’ tables, and electric fans. “This is also for the convenience of the Grade Six pupils, so that the time they will enter their new classrooms they will have big smiles”, Atayde shares.

After typhoon Sendong, the pupil population of Lumbia Central School doubled since settlers from Xavier EcoVille, some from Macasandig and Indahag, transferred to LCS.

According to Conniebel Nistal, Lumbia Central School principal, their pupil population doubled and this means that they need more classrooms also. ”We are very lucky that SM Foundation and BDO Foundation chose us as their recipient, it is a big help for us especially to our Grade Six pupils”, Nistal stressed.

“We hope they will build memories here and that they will take care of these so that the next generation will still benefit. May they enjoy the facilities and maintain cleanliness in the classrooms”, Atayde said.

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Established less than a year ago, Thrive CDO, a non-stock, non-profit organization aimed to raise awareness against breast cancer has had an increasing number of supporters all over the city.

From ordinary citizens to society bigwigs, Thrive CDO has found an ally.

One of the newfound friends of the advocacy group came in the form of a Doctor and a Lawyer, two seemingly distinct personalities working in two polar opposite worlds have found each other to work on one goal – to help raise funds to sustain the programs of Thrive CDO.

Dr. Mavy De Leon, a fashion designer and resident doctor of Sabal Hospital and Atty. Sam Tan, a lawyer, social figure and entrepreneur teamed up to perform in a night of music and laughter in a one night only engagement dubbed as Doctoring the Law at the Rodelsa Hall this coming December 15, 2012, 7:30 in the evening.

The duo together with other

artists in Cagayan de Oro formed Friends of Thrive CDO, a support group to the organization that promises to mount events and programs geared in helping Thrive CDO become sustainable.

Heading the club is CDO Fashion Designer Benjie S. Manuel with members, Theater Director and artist Owen Jaen; writer and artist Arlyn Baqui; singer and voice coach Kirt David Mercado and performing artist Ian Nuer.

They are hoping to gather more people to help them in this worthwhile cause and band together to fight the big C.

Doctoring the Law, the comedy musical is the first of a series of ventures of Friends of Thrive CDO.

The show is directed by Owen Jaen and is written by Arlyn Baqui with special performances by Kirt David Mercado and Ian Nuer.

There are no tickets to the show but a minimum donation of P300 is appreciated. To reserve a seat or to know more about the concert, please call Ms. Alma at 09178238500.

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Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan is opening its gates to the public from Nov 29 to Dec 1 for the annual Xavier Festival Days celebration.having its annual Xavier Festival Days with the Theme Xavier Engage – Reinforcing Resilience.

This year’s Xavier Days is a call to social action. The four-day event festivities highlight the outstanding resilience of the Kagay-anon spirit and Xavier’s own advocacy on environmental protection and conservation. It is also a challenge for everyone to stand up and engage for the good of society, especially for the care of Mother Nature.

In remembrance of last year’s Sendong, the Xavier Engage Festival

Night on opening night will be dedicated to the survivors. The I Move Concert happening right after will celebrate the faith and oneness shown by Kagay-anons and people from across the country and the world in helping their fellow citizens. Lanterns will be flown bearing messages of hope and resilience.

Apart from the Presentations, Events and Competitions, this year’s Xavier Engage calls for Social Action, with the Filipino trait of resiliency, everyone is thereby challenged to Stand up and Engage for the good of Society especially for the care of Mother Nature. Also, this year is the International Year of Faith, where we are called to

renew our spirit and deepen our relationship with the Lord, to live out every moment in faith, hope and love.

A salient feature of this year’s Xavier Days is the use of energy-saving LED light series and Compact Fluorescent Lights to decorate and light up the campus.

There will also be a Bike Caravan in the morning of Nov 29. The XU community will go around downtown CdeO on their bikes, trikes and rollerblades to promote the ecological benefits of using non-motorized transportation.

Other must-see events include performances from the different colleges and units, game shows, walk-in movies, ball games,

theatrical plays, fireworks display and many other fun activities for family and friends.

A complete schedule of activities is posted on the XU Festival Days Facebook page.

Starts November 28th and will last until December 1st This year’s XUFD pays tribute to the Survivors of last year’s devastating Typhoon Sendong and the outstanding resiliency of the Kagay-anon Spirit.

This year’s theme is Xavier Engage: Reinforcing Resiliency remembering the tragedy that brought Cagayan de Oro to its knees and the year started with destruction, loss and trauma. Yet the nation banded together, in cooperation with different

groups especially Xavier University’s Tabang Sendong, the City showed to the nation and to the world how fast we rise up from the damage that Sendong brought to Cagayan de Oro. For 2012, Xavier Days alludes to water; the element we all could agree has been very significant recently. It showed us that it can take as much as it can give. But it also showed us how inextricably linked we all are – humans, plants, and animals, from the ridge to the river to the reef.

Apart from the Presentations, Events and Competitions, this year’s Xavier Engage calls for Social Action, with the Filipino trait of resiliency, everyone is thereby challenged to Stand up

and Engage for the good of Society especially for the care of Mother Nature. Also, this year is the International Year of Faith, where we are called to renew our spirit and deepen our relationship with the Lord, to live out every moment in faith, hope and love.

The 4-day Event is a chance to witness the School’s showcase of talents, performances from the different Colleges and Other Units. Also, Must-go Walk-in-Movies, theatrical plays, Friendly Ball games, Competitions and other the Expositions such as academic exhibits, a plethora food and apparel stalls, and the classic crowd-gathering horror house await the XUFD goers.

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Cagayan de Oro City – DISEASES are seen as the ultimate threat of the animal industry, thus, the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) through the Livestock Sector Division in collaboration with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), recently spearheaded a Regional Philippine Animal Health Information System (Phil-AHIS) Conference at the Harbor Lights Hotel, in this city.

Phil-AHIS is a computer-based and centralized databank system that can generate standard, fast and site-specific reports for animal health information. In which, all these are directed towards crafting wise decisions among stakeholders, including field workers, researchers, farmers, policy makers and animal health experts in strengthening the animal industry.

Significant reports that can be generated from the system include, but not limited to in disclosing the number of farmers and animals served by the agency along with its partners. These can also show the common diseases, afflicting animals throughout Northern Mindanao, in which they are further categorized into types and species.

As the agriculture department seeks to have an enhanced animal disease information management, the meeting particularly aimed to warrant an abiding education among field and report officers on animal diseases detection, control and prevention as well as to cater to animal health emergencies, especially during disease outbreaks.

Likewise, it intended to guarantee the proper course in data submission, characterized

by timely and accurate reports from the grassroots level to the municipal, city or provincial veterinary offices to the regional level and finally to the BAI national office.

Salient points raised during the conference include the body’s request for the focal personnel in the writing of comprehensive symptoms in animal cases, so as to make appropriate diagnosis in the treatment of animals. Moreso, the issue in committing errors in the input of data was also discussed.

As response, the body has agreed that such instances should be rightly done as the Phil-AHIS would not only address the possible multiplicity of animal diseases, but also create a positive or even worse, negative outlook for the animal industry.

Recognizing the availability

and accessibility of Phil-AHIS as a centralized animal information management system, the body has likewise underscored that it is only fitting to avoid making the abovementioned mistakes in order to avert market downfall, especially among small-scale animal raisers.

Consequently, the body has likewise appealed to undergo re-tooling trainings relevant to the use and management of the Phil-AHIS as they deem that this will minimize the margins of inaccuracies in the reports.

With the improvement in employing the system throughout the region, it is anticipated that there will be immediate and suitable disease detection, control and prevention leading to the reduction or ideally, the elimination of animal diseases. (Joanne L. Olson, DA-10)

Phil-AHIS team members’ meet in R10

Reg’l. Phil-AHIS Conference. Nearly a hundred animal experts, field and report officers have convened in the hopes of maximizing the benefits of using a computer-based and centralized databank system on animal health information such as the Phil-AHIS. This gesture is an essential undertaking for managing disease problems and conveying a favorable stance in the animal industry. Experts in attendance were Marites Gealone, Phil-AHIS overall coordinator (left) and Ma. Gracia D. Flores, DVM of the BAI.

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Exuding with confidence and the all-too-familiar Padilla charm, Daniel

Padilla faced the press yesterday for his launch as the newest endorser of the first and leading Filipino dual-SIM phone brand in the country—MyPhone.

Since his debut in the show business through the youth-oriented show, Growing Up, Daniel’s popularity continues to rise exponentially. He was already able to make a name for himself, outside the Padilla’s influence and is currently one of the hottest teen heartthrob and recording artist in the industry.

In his launch as MyPhone endorser, Daniel was warmly welcomed by no less than the MyPhone owner, Mr. David S. Lim and MyPhone President Jaime R. Alcantara themselves.

“It is our pleasure to welcome Daniel Padilla in the MyPhone family. He is one of the brightest stars of his generation. And since our company has much hope in the Filipino youth, we believe Daniel will be of great help in espousing our campaigns and advocacy

among people his age,” says Mr. Alcantara.

The Filipino mobile phone company prides itself not only for being a market leader in the local mobile communications landscape, but also for its advocacy of promoting Pinoy pride. Thus, the decision to pick Daniel as its newest brand ambassador goes beyond strengthening MyPhone’s hold to the youth market in which the young actor and recording artist’s impact is undeniably huge.

“We believe that Daniel is the personification of what Pinoys should be; confident, smart, talented and proud to be a pure-blooded Filipino,” says Richie de Quina, MyPhone’s VP for Marketing and Business Development.

Upon becoming a MyPhone brand ambassador, Daniel Padilla now joins his loveteam partner Kathryn Bernardo, and fellow Princess and I actor, Enrique Gil. Also among MyPhone endorsers are Kapamilya stars Julia Montes, Martin del Rosario, Sam Conception; Kapuso celebrities Janine Gutierrez, Derrick Monasterio, Bea Binene, Barbie Forteza, and many more.

Daniel Padilla Joins the MyPhone Family

(Seated L-R) Jaime Alcantara: President, MyPhone, Karla Estrada: Actress, Daniel Padilla: Actor (newest endorser of MyPhone) and Richie De Quina: Vice President, Business Development Sales & Marketing, MyPhone. Photo by ALBERT LEGASPI

(Standing L-R) Jaime Alcantara: President, MyPhone, Karla Estrada: Actress, Elena Lim: Chairman Emeritus, Solid Group Incorporated, Daniel Padilla: Actor (newest endorser of MyPhone) and Richie De Quina: Vice President, Business Development Sales & Marketing, MyPhone. Photo by ALBERT LEGASPI

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