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By GENALYN D. KABILING

Malacañang cited yesterday the improved optimism among towards a better life this year, based on the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. In the survey conducted last June 3-6, 36 percent of the respon- dents expect their lives would im- prove in the next 12 months, while nine percent said otherwise. The net personal optimism reached a high of +27 in the June survey. “What is most significant is that, overall – nationally speaking, optimists at +36 outnumber pes- simists at -9 at a ratio of 4:1,” said Presidential Spokesman . (Turn to Page 13)

AGAINST DEMOLITION — Residents raise their fists and chant slogans after setting up a barricade to stop the scheduled demolition of their houses in Barangay South Triangle along Mother Ignacia Ave. in City. The residents made the move after receiving notice from the Quezon City government for them to vacate their houses within five days. (Mark Balmores) Bigger gov’t infra spending urged

for 2012 is only about half of the 550 By MARIO B. CASAYURAN 1 billion estimated by the World Bank (WB) for the country to become The national government should competitive. increase its infrastructure spending Based on the WB study the cur- in order for the Philippines to catch rent infrastructure funding of the up with its Asian neighbors. Philippines should be doubled from Senator Franklin M. Drilon, the current 2.5 percent of gross chairman of the Senate Finance domestic product (GDP) to about 5 Committee, said the proposed in- percent. frastructure spending of 1270 billion (Turn to Page 13)

D.O.J. RALLY — Protesters hold a rally in front of the Department of Justice building in Manila calling for the resignation of Justice Secretary . Story on Page 13. (LJ Pasion) Eastern diesel, Movie shot in Bohol gas prices cut making waves in US

Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, Las By ELLSON A. QUISMORIO By ROY C. MABASA Vegas, Seattle, and Portland. It will also be shown this month Independent oil player Eastern A Hollywood movie shot entirely in Albuquerque, Dallas, Minneapolis, Petroleum Philippines announced in the Philippines and featuring a Chicago, and Denver. JIMENEZ PRESS CON — New Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. yesterday afternoon a reduction in number of Filipino actors is currently Two theaters in West End Cinema (center) speaks during his first press conference since assuming office at the Department of Tourism building in Manila. With him are Tourism its pump prices by as much as R0.50 making waves in the United States. showed “Amigo” last September 2 Planning and Information Management Director Rolando Canizal (left) per liter. “Amigo,” which was shot en- and tickets in both theaters were and International Tourism Promotions Assistant Secretary Benito (Turn to Page 13) tirely in Bohol, is currently playing in (Turn to Page 13) Bengzon Jr. (right). Story on Page 13. (LJ Pasion)

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SCREENING COMPLETED — Interior and Local Government PEEPING LIVE LOBSTER GAVE L.B.C. • Anna Maria Perez de mostly cloudy w/ scattered Secretary , chairperson of the national screening HIM AWAY — This man walks out DEVELOPMENT Tagle on her Broadway Luzon rainshowers or thunderstorms committee, yesterday disclosed that the deliberations for the of a grocgrocery store as if BANK DEPOSITORS debut, ‘Godspell’ Autonomous Region in Muslim officers-in-charge mostly cloudy w/ scattered he didn’tdidn get anything WILL BE PAID positions were completed last week, and the shortlist may be withouwithout paying. And LOS ANGELES – “This is Visayas rainshowers or thunderstorms announced within the week. — Story on Page 2 one of the food items — The Philippine definitely a dream come true mostly cloudy w/ scattered was a live lobster, Deposit Insurance for me,” said Anna Maria Perez rainshowers or thunderstorms which he had Corp. yesterday de Tagle of her Broadway debut Mindanao ROSE OF TRALEE — Tara Talbot, a stuffed into his assured that it in “Godspell” which will begin Filipina-Irish and a secondary school teacherher mostly cloudy w/ scattered cargo shorts. will pay or settle preview performances on Manila rainshowers or thunderstorms in the Australian state of Queensland, was Read more October 13 and officially opens recently crowned International Rose of Traleelee all valid accounts ababout it in the on November 7 at the Circle Temperature Range: 23.0oC - 31.0oC for 2011, a competition which is celebrated “Ou“Outt ooff This World” of foreclosed LBC in the Square Theatre (1633 among Irish communities all over the world.rld. news.news. Development Bank. Broadway at 50th Street). Tides: High: 00 00 Sunrise: 5:45 a.m. — Story on Pagee 3 Low:Low 00 00 Sunset: 6:00 p.m.

TO HELP YOU FIND A JOB OR BUY ANYTHING, ETC., READ MANILA BULLETIN ADVERTISEMENTS AND CLASSIFIED ADS Mindanao Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9 Globe’s vow Globe Telecom further strength- ens its commitment to be the leader in Information and Communica- tions Technology (ICT) in education MINDANAO (ICT4E) by providing select public NEWSBITS high school teachers in the Davao Re- gion with advanced skills that would ROAD NETWORK enhance the learning experience of their students. GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – Considering the importance of a The Department of Agriculture strong technology backbone in educa- (DA) has allocated some P40 tion, Globe brings to Davao its Global million for the development of Filipino Teachers (GFT) program – an alternate road network that an intensive 54-hour, six-day teacher would connect potential agri- training program that focuses on business production areas of the the proper use of ICT application for three municipalities in South Cotabato to various markets in school-centered classroom activi- Region 12. Reynaldo Legaste, ties. South Cotabato provincial agri- GFT is being conducted by culturist, said Agriculture Sec- Globe Bridging Communities (Globe retary endorsed BridgeCom) in partnership with the the proposed Tupi-Banga-T'boli Coalition for Better Education (CBE), road project’s immediate fund- and the Department of Education ing and implementation. The (DepEd). official said the planned road With the success that GFT network will cover various prime TIRURAY PUPILS — Dozens of underprivileged elementary pupils of the ethnic Tiruray tribe rest on top of agricultural production areas piled lumber after receiving school supplies from Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) acting achieved in Central Visayas where it and communities in the upland Governor Ansaruddin Alonto Adiong following the groundbreaking rites of a three-classroom school building was piloted in 2009, Globe deemed it in Barangay Kibukay in North Upi, Maguindanao. (Ali G. Macabalang) portions of the municipalities of relevant to replicate the program in Tupi, Banga, and T’boli in South other parts of the country. Cotabato. Globe has already launched GFT in North and Southern Luzon, Eastern BIRD WATCHING Adiong is Tiruray ‘big brother’ Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. “Globe understands that in this GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) modern society, technology is already – Veterinary personnel in South school ground. program, and intervening efforts an essential aspect of education but Cotabato have intensified their By ALI G. MACABALANG On the same rites, Adiong also for the early recovery of internally it is not enough to simply provide monitoring against the pos- inaugurated a school stage, replac- displaced persons, mostly in conflict- schools with the equipment. With sible entry of the H5N1 Avian NORTH UPI, Maguindanao – Indi- ing the dilapidated structure where affected towns of Maguindanao. GFT, we are transforming comput- Influenza or bird flu virus in the gent pupils of the equally underprivi- a teacher and some pupils stumbled Piang also expressed his gratitude ers and the Internet from just being province following the resur- gence of the deadly disease leged Katiguesen Elementary School and sustained minor fractures due for the education-uplifting partner- desktop sources of information into in several parts of Southeast in Barangay Kibukay here tagged to pot holes on its old wooden floor- ship of the ARMM and the Army’s 6th instruments of interactive teaching Asia. Dr. Raul Teves, Veterinar- the 39-year-old Ansaruddin Alonto ing. Infantry Division (6ID). and online collaboration,” said Yoly ian IV of the South Cotabato Adiong as a “caring big brother” in The ARMM chief executive, who “No person can line long without C. Crisanto, head for Globe Corporate Provincial Veterinary Office, said tribute to his being the first top ex- is set for replacement by an officer- water…and no child can have a bright Communications. they have launched a series ecutive of the Autonomous Region in in-charge to be installed by President future without proper education,” GFT is geared towards helping of random tests on chickens, Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to have Aquino on October 1, also drew appre- Piang said. teachers apply ICT in Project-based ducks, and other poultry species stepped on their village and poured ciation from villagers for launching After the ceremonies here, Adiong Learning Approaches (PBL) where in several parts of the province in the much-needed assistance. works on a water-impounding project and 6ID chief Brig. Gen. Rey Ardo the core subject areas such as Math, for possible infection of the bird flu virus. “This is a precaution- “We consider him now our caring expected to end the residents’ rigors forged a Memorandum of Agreement Science, English, and HeKaSi (Heyo- ary measure since the province big brother…he is the first ARMM in fetching potable water from distant formalizing the seven-month part- grapiya, Kasaysayan, at Sibika), and is adjacent to the areas that are governor to have come to our remote springs in this hilly town. nership of the ARMM governance inter-disciplinary themes are embed- considered as highly vulnerable village and gave us assistance that Elder residents led by Mayor Ra- and the Army division’s Task Force ded across curriculum. for the possible entry of bird we will always treasure about him,” mon Piang described as “necessary” Bigkis Lahi (TFBL), which provides It demonstrates how ICT can flu,” he said. Grade 5 pupil Samuel Egas said in the provision of the additional school its soldiers’ free services in repairing provide teachers and students with Pilipino of Adiong and his visit to the building, a campus stage, school bags, and construction school buildings and more accurate and quicker access WATER PROJECT school Saturday. and the water-impounding project for other structures sought by villagers. to information, tools for easier and Egas is one of almost 100 elemen- the present and future welfare of the Adiong and Ardo were accompa- faster learning, and a chance to col- PANABO CITY (PIA) – Some 254 tary pupils provided with school bags local residents. nied by other ARMM and military laborate with the rest of the world. households in Barangay Tibungol containing pens, pencils, paper, and All such provisions drew subsidies officials, including Regional Educa- It was proven that by using ICT, here will soon benefit from an other supplies by a team led by Adiong from the ARMM governor’s special tion Secretary Baratucal Caudang there is increased teacher motivation adequate supply of safe drink- in conjunction with the groundbreak- purpose fund, which the regional chief and Executive Secretary Naguib and improved student memory reten- ing water courtesy of a 13- mil- ing ceremony of a three-classroom executive has been using partly for Sinarimbo, and TFBL head Lt. Col. tion and comprehension of various lion project from the Depart- ment of Agriculture (DA). The building project on the underserved his administration’s “adopt-a-school” Antonio Arriba. subjects. city government here recently spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony to start the construc- tion of a Potable Water System Mentor exams Mango forum (PWS) under the implementa- tion of the DA-Mindanao Rural PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) – Development Program (MRDP) del Sur – At least 39 educators from Stakeholders in the mango industry at Purok 3 in Barangay Tibun- Western Mindanao passed the National will focus on increasing the com- gol. The MRDP project that has a funding from the World Bank, Qualifying Examination for Principals petitiveness of Philippine mangoes in will have a water reservoir for (NQEP) given simultaneously in vari- export markets, and developing more the constituents of the village. ous testing centers in the country last production areas in Mindanao during school year by the Department of this year’s 13th National Mango Con- AGUSAN FEST Education (DepED). gress to be held this month. DepEd Region 9 Director Walter The congress, to run from Sep- CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del O. Albos said the NQEP was initiated tember 28 to 30 with the theme “Posi- Norte (PIA) – Preparations are by DepEd three years ago to eliminate tioning the Philippine Mango Strongly set for the “10th Baoto Festival the malpractice by some unscrupulous in the World Market,” will be held in 2011” in the province. The fes- field education executives of promoting Glan, Sarangani, an emerging mango tival pays tribute to the “baoto” teachers largely on the basis of “whom producer and tourist destination in or native dug-out canoe, which you know and not what you know” or southern Mindanao is the featured activity in the the so-called “palakasan” system. Fred Dumasis, president of the celebration. The 30K Paddling According to Albos, a DepEd an- Sarangani Federation of Fruit In- Competition in Lake Mainit is ECONOMIC PROSPECT — Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. (left) considered to be the longest nouncement said that a total of only and a respected business group leader (right) update the two leaders dustry Associations, Inc., said the of a Japanese delegation regarding the various business potentials paddling race in the Philip- 924 out of close to 10,000 examinees or conference will provide updates on and opportunities during their five-day study and inspection in the pines for three-seater dug-out some 9.5 percent passed the examina- export market requirements, the lat- city. (Mike U. Crismundo) canoes. The municipality of tion, which gave a 90 percentile as the est production technologies, and best Jabonga will host the big event passing mark based on the total stan- production practices. with the support of other nearby dard score obtained by the takers. It will also showcase areas in Min- municipalities, like Kitcharao, The DepEd announcement identi- danao with the potential for mango Santiago, and Tubay, which are fied the top 10 NQEP qualifiers from Banguingui attractions production. gifted with sceneries as they are Region 9 as Pedrita Pampora who About 500 growers, processors, embraced by mountain ranges placed first with a rating of 99.69, fol- atmosphere here to the majority of consolidators, exporters, and ancil- and surrounded by the lake – By NONOY E. LACSON perfect for the said festival. lowed by Arnel Jajan – 99.57, Jones C. residents who belong to the Bangun- lary service providers from across Torres – 99.56, Jennifer T. Bulalon – gui tribe. the country are expected to attend 99.31, Rysa C. Arellano – 99.30, Helen de BANGUINGUI, Sulu – The munic- As this developed, Sahidulla spon- the three-day congress. SCHOOL PAPER Leon – 99.10, Maria Fe. T. Valera – 98.25, ipal government here has embarked sored a “bancarera” or pumpboat “We would like to highlight this DIPOLOG CITY (PIA) – A total of Fe Josol – 97.95, Ailen L. Poncho with on a massive promotion of its tourism racing here over the weekend and sub-region, especially Sarangani, as 166 school paper advisers from 97.84, and Fe Butac – 97.62. potentials aimed at persuading local invited top government officials, po- a viable location for off-season mango the schools divisions of Zam- The national examination for el- and foreign tourists to visit this town lice and military officers, including production,” said Dumasis. boanga del Norte, and the cities ementary and secondary school prin- for their vacation. some travel agents from Zamboanga Japan and Hong Kong remain of Dipolog, Dapitan, and Isabela cipals, Albos said, constituted 170 test According to Mayor Abdulwahid City to witness the natural beauty of the biggest buyers of Philippine have participated in a two-day items equitably distributed across Sahidulla, they have many tourism the island. mangoes, accounting for 51 and 31 workshop on campus newspa- nine performance areas or leadership destinations to offer, like the 14 island- The local chief executive here percent, respectively, of the country's pering conducted here by the experience of school heads. villages of Bakkaan, Bangalaw, Da- also disclosed that the “untouched mango exports, according to a recent Region-9 office of the Depart- Albos said these include school nao, Dungon, Kahikukuk, Poblacion forested areas” of this town is also report by the Mindanao Fruit Indus- ment of Education (DepED-9). Regional English Supervisor leadership, instructional leadership, Luuk, North Paarol, Sigumbal, South serving as the home of the Philippine try Council (MinFruit). Visminda Valde said the work- creating a student-centered learning Paarol, Tabialan, Tainga-Bakkao or eagle and other endangered species, Other countries where Philip- shop focused on page layout/ climate, professional human re- (Talinga-bakau), Tambun-bubu, Tat- while the mangrove areas around the pine mangoes have gained a market design, which the school papers source development, parent involve- talan, and Tinutungan. island are also serving as habitat of foothold are South Korea, the United in Region-9 are found wanting. ment and building community, school Sahidulla said the 14 villages are various species of fish. States, Singapore, and China. She said the school papers from management and daily operations, literally surrounded by white sand Other coastal areas of the town Luzon remains the country’s pri- this region could hardly bring personal integrity and interpersonal beaches and pristine waters coupled are also being utilized by the marginal mary producer of carabao mangoes, home awards in page layout/de- sensitivity, English language profi- with panoramic views of various is- sea farmers for planting seaweeds accounting for 64 percent of produc- sign in the national school paper ciency and reading comprehension. lands and islets of this town. and high-value shell products, Sahi- tion, while Mindanao accounts for 23 competitions. (Tony Pe. Rimando) As he attributed the peaceful dulla said. percent, according to MinFruit.