Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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(L-R) Ms. Mieke Schrijver - PUM Country Coordinator, Mr. Ruben Vegafria - PUM Regional Coordinator, Mike Banos, and BWM Publisher Dante Sudaria meet at a coffeeshop in Cagayan de Oro City after a tour of the BWM Media Center.  

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These senior experts voluntarily devote their knowledge to execute short-term, solid consultancy projects on the workfloor. 
PUM stands for ‘Programma Uitzending Managers’ which is Dutch for ‘Manager Deployment Programme’. (www.pum.nl)

Photo by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy
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The CAGAYAN DE ORO TIMES

VOL1 No13 November 4-10, 2012
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DOLE conducts Caravan 
at Camiguin Lanzones Festival
by: Mildred E. Dablio, Labor Communications Officer

Cagayan de Oro City - The Department of Labor and Employment through its Camiguin Provincial Field Office via Officer-In-Charge Errol Natividad will facilitate government caravan on 24-26 October 2012 in line with festivities for the lanzones celebration.
In synchronization, the DOLE Regional Coordinating Committee (RCC) composed of its attached agencies in region joined the One-Stop-Shop of government services through the DOLE Caravan in Mambajao on 25-26 October at the UGMAD Site, Tourism Center, Mambajao, Camiguin. This a Provincial Government initiative of Governor Jurdin Jesus “Jj” M. Romualdo. Invited participants are the Mayors and Public Employment Service Officers (PESO) of its 5 Municipalities of Mambajao, Catarman, Sagay, Guinsiliban, and Mahinog and other workers and would-be entrants of the workforce.
Lanzones is a major fruit crop in the Philippines and the whole of Asia. In Northern Mindanao, Camiguin is reputed to produce the sweetest lanzones fruits. In turn the Province always pays tribute by holding the annual Lanzones Festival participated in by the local and foreign tourists. The prevailing good climate, soil of volcanic origin and other biotic factors are believed to favor the growth, yield, and taste of the fruit. CY 2012 festivities started 20th until the 28th October.
DOLE launched the Skills Registry System (SRS) for the Local Government Unit of Mahinog on 24 October 2012. SRS is a revised version of the National Manpower Registry System and a Labor Market Information (LMI) tool in pilot Local Government Units (LGU).
Mahinog Mayor, Alex R. Jajalla received one (1) set of desktop computer and printer for this purpose.
Mahinog is the 5th municipality of Camiguin composed of 13 barangays. In terms of communications technology, the area is already equipped with its own Camiguin Telephone Cooperative (CAMTECO) as its main internet provider, making the SRS program feasible for a reliable and updated registry of skills of the municipality and also for the entire province.
The said program requires the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in said LGUs to get the total list of skills and job vacancies suitable in the locality in the SRS form to capture the skills data from the registrants.
The accomplished form will then be encoded in the desktop computer with the embedded SRS program. The computers were sourced by DOLE and given without cost to the said LGUs. The data will then be accessed by the national government to assist in job-fit formulation and as a ready source of manpower of investors.
The Caravan will highlight the DOLE programs on Single ENtry Approach or SENA which is a conciliation-mediation approach of settling labor issues between management or vice versa; receiving of applications for the DOLE Special Program for the Employment of Students or SPES and the Alien Employment Program ; registration of Rural Workers’ Association (RWAs); assistance on availing the Youth Entrepreneurship Program, DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program; advocacy on Labor Standards and construction safety. 
RCC programs and services featured in the said Caravan is the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) through their assistance to the OFWs and their dependents on applications for death, disability, and dismemberment benefits; education and training program; repatriation services; family welfare and reintegration program; and welfare assistance.
Joining the team is Technical Education Skills and Development Administration (TESDA)’s advocacy on their offered vocation courses for enrollment.
Meanwhile the National Reintegration Center for OFWs or NRCO through the OWWA and the DOLE will be releasing livelihood assistance to some 18 OFW returnees of Catarman and Sagay municipalities from Hong Kong, Singapore, Lebanon, Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Taiwan.
The NRCO share worth PhP 10,000 each will be awarded to the said beneficiaries as a start-up or additional capital for individual livelihood projects or as establishment, restoration, and enhancement of their businesses on:
• sari-sari store:5 beneficiaries
• hog raising: 7
• native snack preparation:1
• garment making:1
• buy and sell (beauty products):1
• vulcanizing shop:1
• fish trading:1
• fast food:1
Joining forces, the LGU Mambajao through Mayor Ma. Luisa D. Romualdo also sponsored a Job Fair for applicants agreeing to join the workforce on 25 October 2012 also at the UGMAD Camiguin Tourism Center.
DOLE Regional Office No. 10 Director, Atty. Johnson G. Cañete, welcomed the invitation from the Province as support towards President Aquino III’s directive on labor and employment’s overarching goal of investing in our human resource to be more competitive and employable while promoting industrial peace based on social justice.

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COKE - TESDA


Coke, TESDA launch S3TAR Program in MisOr

TESDA Regional Director Engr. Edgar A. Sales and Attorney Adel A. Tamano, Public Affairs and Communication Director of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation sign the memorandum of agreement for the S3TAR Program, October 18, 2012, Mallberry Suits, Cagayan de Oro City. 
PHOTOS BY: SHAUN UY

The Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources Program formally launched October 18, 2012 through a memorandum of agreement signed by and between Coca-Cola Philippines; Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the local governments of Cagayan de Oro, Jasaan - represented by Mayor Redentor S. Jardin (seated, 3rd from right) and Villanueva - represented by Kagawad Edwin C. Dagasuhan (seated, 4th from right), and SMI Learning Employment Success (SMILES) Foundation, Inc - represented by Manuel Floro (seated, 2nd from right). 

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Digital Art Exhibit


ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit: 
Renaissance of Cagay-anon Artists

Story and Photos by ROSELYN PAGLINAWAN


       A day before the launching of ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit- Molding Realities I was uncertain with how would I be able to feature the exhibit. Just to be honest, I didn’t have enough idea what’s a digital art exhibit is all about. Funny, I forgot I can G it. 
       Our professor used to remind us once we are hesitant we can simply Google it. In a tip of our hands we can get accessed to any information with today- high technologies and through Wi-Fi. 
       How about the unsung Artists in Cagayan de Oro? How would they be able to relay the message of existence which they have been craving for? You must be wondering by now but before that, what is Digital painting? Got an idea? According to Wikipedia it is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques such as watercolor, oils, impasto, etc. are applied using digital tools by means of a computer, a digitizing tablet and stylus, and software. 
       Friday, October 26, was the day I been waiting for, the Digital Art Exhibit. I was in a rush out of excitement. On the way, I found out I don’t have coins for Jeepney fare. Good thing, I dropped by on the food store to grab something for lunch. I arrived on time and there both of the artists were as kind and happy as they welcome my presence.
       Forgive me but in an instant my eyes were drawn totally to the digital paintings! As a senior Mass Communication Major, I also have an eye and heart when it comes to arts. Enticing isn’t it? I was thrilled with so much gladness! That’s how I felt as I saw each of the art pieces. There’s something so special about it that can’t be defined with a naked eye and words alone. Want to be captivated like I do? Let’s figured it out together!

 The Preparation
Shy Sevillano
        Meet Shy Sevillano. Meet the 22 years-old, bubbly event organizer, an ordinary College student, BSED major in English from Opol. Not only that, she’s also into photography and clothing line and a model of Fashion photo-shoot. Talking with her gave me a hint how importance this exhibit to her. “First, we made some sponsorship letters after that nag canvas mi for the printing and lights, said Estrada”


        Estrada also stressed that ARTmber event is good for 3 months. “Molding Realities” is their first event. Starting today October 26 to November, the 2nd event is titled “Dire Husi from November 14 to 21 and the third event is the Batik Art Exhibit from Dec. 14 to 22 in the same location at 2nd floor west concourse Limketkai Mall! “I’m excited with the outcome of this event,” she added.

The Theme- Molding Realities 
      Catchy! The theme itself creates questions, isn’t it? According to Fadi Ismail, artist, Sculptor and a professional fashion photographer, the theme means its molding reality because they use real people in their art and mold it to dreamy limits. 
      I’m one of a living proof. (Laugh) I was there and I know some of the famous model whose photos included in the ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit. Real photographs are painted and enhanced using Photoshop or any other drawing software. 
      I can guarantee, it’s not an easy job to do. It takes patience, perseverance, discipline, creativity and brilliant minds. Like Rhyan Casiño said that Arts can be express in any form. Read more...

 The Artist’s Vision
      “I’m expecting that people will know God through this art exhibit. The message I want to convey to people will be seen and express through my art pieces and that is a message of love and hope.” 
      I was moved by heart as I heard these words uttered by a 35 year old artist, Rhyan Casiño, the executive director of Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc., Northern Mindanao Representative, National Commission for Culture and Arts- Committee on Visual Arts (NCCA-CVA).
      Amazing! Now we know Cagayan de Oro is not only a City of Golden Friendship but also a place of exceptional, talented artists. We just have to open our eyes to appreciate the arts they created and will be creating years from now.  
      Moreover, Casino is positive ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit wherein he hoped for everyone to appreciate what’s our City can offer. 
    “Our purpose through this exhibit is to promote digital art. Para ma-aware ang local, ug ang tourist, that Cagayan de Oro is not only limited in painting and photography but also in Digital painting. Arts can be express in any form”, he added.
     Ryan Casino is also the mentor of Rustie Quintana a famous young painter if you haven’t known him yet. He sings and a member of the 7 Tribes Band an indigenous percussionist, where the band won as the national finalist in the previous year, 2011 season of ABC 5’s Talentadong Pinoy. He also graduated fire dancing.
Lucky me, I got to meet Rustie during the exhibit. I did not recognize him at first but I got curious when he was introduced and I was right. He is the same Rustie whom I came to know from reading articles from Newspapers. He is simple, good-looking and down to earth person. 

 The Soulful Art-Getting to Know 
    “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures,” Henry Ward Beecher.
     Mirroring from this quote I can relate why Ryan Casiño presented his arts as way to reminds everyone that we are born to worship God as a righteous man. “I believe art is an expression for God’s Glory,” he said. 
Six of his digital paintings of a pregnant woman are powerful enough to catch the guests’ attention. The Fruit, The Word, Martyrs, The Spirit, Worship and last is The Cross. These titles’ alone indicates the artist is dedicated to send the message of God’s existence in people lives. “I want to walk in the purpose of God as a Christian,” he stated.
     Heart-stirring truth! I just found out the model of his art images was actually his wife; he was like walking on air, as he told me that his wife give birth to his new born son about 2 weeks ago. 
     Not only that, his baby boy is named “Dihug,” from the Visayan word “Gidihugan- Anointed). “My art exhibit is highly dedicated to my baby, my wife and to God,” he added.
If you are a parent or a father, you must have felt the same. All you want is to shout to the whole world how proud you are of finally becoming a dad. Ryan Casiño did well by sending a heart-warming message through his arts. “Artist is messenger,” he exclaimed. 
     Out of breath? You must be as I do as I start recalling the emotion I had looking the eye-popping piece of art. So hold on there’s more to go.

The Artists’ Fans
    Oh yeah! You’re right! People keep coming and they walk slowly taking their time to look at the arts hang on the wall. I could feel how the harmonies found in Ryan Casiño pieces of Arts captivated the audience. None has escape from child to adult; women and men enjoyed even the visual messages of the arts.
David John Payne - retired singer, song writer and a guitar player from New York State, USA together with his wife Marialyn Carvero visits ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit at 2nd floor west concourse Limketkai Mall. 
    “Very nice I like it a lot!” Words of Gladness by David John Payne retired singer, song writer and a guitar player from New York State, USA. Amazing, isn’t it? I was hesitant to approach him and his other half Marialyn Carvero, as they were happily capturing photographs of each other next to the art images.
Luckily, they were very friendly the smile I saw on their faces says a lot. Touch by their reaction towards the arts by Rhyan Casino, can’t help but ask them. I could sense how much they love and care for each other. We converse like we’ve known each other for a long time. 

      They share with me the story of how they met here in Cagayan and that they are expecting their first baby to be born in a few months. “We are expecting my first child, a blessing from God. I’m happy to see these arts because my wife also have ultra sound photo of our baby in Facebook.  
     Oops, I have to remain poise! I remember my co-writer Christine Cabiasa expression, “Please Control.” We used to laugh hearing her said that but I never thought I could apply that during my interview, my first interview with the adorable couple as one of Cagayan de Oro Times Correspondent. I’m so honored. 
     Not yet, it’s not a goodbye! Be inspired with the next mind- blowing Digital painting. Not to boast but Cagayan de Oro has what it takes to be a productive society. You could be one of the gifted artist’s who’s reading this right now. I know you smile. Yes you are! According to Pablo Picasso that every child is an artist it could mean that everyone is an artist in their own way.
‘Gold Rush’ by FADI ISMAIL, Model: Novel Rabino
     Meet the artist Fadi Ismail with his new gallant style of Digital painting. I too was amaze that he is an all-around artist. He can be a sculptor, Fashion Photographer, and a painter. Like Casino he exhibited astonishing digital art images. The vertigo, space, mute and the most popular, totemic, gold rush, focus, and envisage. 
Stunned with the high-class creativity of his paintings, I observed carefully how everyone reacts to each of it.  
      Many have come but among the guests two of them caught my attention. They were capturing each of the images using an iPad. I saw how excited they were and proudly took photos of each other like in a movie wherein best friends or celebrities on the red carpet pose for the paparazzi. I asked how they like it.
      “Gusto nako ang ‘Focus’ na painting coz full syag emotion, mura pod syag angel,” said Alexandra Gabon, HRM, a student from COC. 
      “One of my favorite is the ‘Gold Rush.’ It’s like it makes me hide my problems in life by looking at it,” said Ms. Pajo, IT from Tagoloan College.
       The artist himself, Rustie liked ‘Tetomic’ as according to him it is well painted and mysterious. Even the event organizer has her owned preference like Rustie she likes ‘Tetomic.’ “I love that painting because the details, strokes and the emotions are strong.” 

‘Envisage’ by FADI ISMAIL, Model: Mai Mardiie
       Count me in; I get an eyeful when I came across with the painting ‘Envisage’. I thought I was there only to observe but I wasn’t. Envisage means envision of future. Naks! It sounds a lot me, a complete dreamer. One more thing I like is when you look beyond its visual image it represents a strong person who never gives up on life even after a massive storm, like the Cagay-anons who rose back 10 times stronger after the Typhoon Sendong. 
‘Totemic’ by FADI ISMAIL, Model: John Paul Ocat
       That’s us Filipinos we have that unshaken spirit of survival. We don’t only dream we also fought for that dreams to come true. That’s why I called ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit a “Renaissance (Rebirth) of Cagay-anon Artist’s because it’s the right time for Cagay-anons artist to be recognized and appreciated. “We are open more some criticism we will accept even a negative criticism to learn and give our best for our future exhibit,” said Fadi Ismail.

ARTmber Digital Art Exhibit - Models
      Had enough? Wait, as you go over the images, you might think the models are somewhat foreign or celebrities. Actually not, they are the aspiring photo-shoot models of XFM Photography by Fadi Ismail here in CDO. One of them is Mai Mardiie; look closely at the image titled ‘Space’ doesn’t she looks like Angel Locsin? 

      Another piece of art by Fadi Ismail called ‘Focus,’ seems to be foreign but the model is a pure Cagay-anon with a name Novel Rabino. 
‘Focus’ by FADI ISMAIL, Model: Novel Rabino
     Here comes the famous ‘Tetomic’ painting, the model is John Paul Ocat, 17 also a Fashion model at KVN Model Management, International Studies at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan and a resident from Bugo. 
     “Wow! It’s such an honor to be part of this exhibit. Sir Fadi Ismail is such a breathtaking artist. His works and creations are one of kind. As one of his models, I am so privileged. I mean, not being conceited, but not all can be part of this one of a kind exhibit. Together with my photo are more great photos in different arrays. But still standing these two feet of mine on the ground, I thank Sir Fadi for getting me as one of his models and create a masterpiece. 
     God bless and more power to Sir Fadi and to you guys,” said John Paul Ocat. 
     That’s the spirit! We need guts to be where we aim to be. What I can say is be a messenger and let’s support Cagay-anons artists and aspiring models.


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VOL1 No13 November 4-10, 2012
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Sendong Memorial - Villar Foundation



Villar honors Sendong victims with Memorial

story by CHRISTINE CABIASA | photos by SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY


The Sendong Memorial. Golden Haven Memorial Park, Cagayan de Oro City
To honor the memory of the Sendong victims, Senator Manny Villar and Cynthia Villar of the Villar Foundation led the blessing and dedication ceremony of the Sendong Memorial at Golden Haven Memorial Park, Bulua, October 25.
The 716-square meter Sendong Memorial is made up of travertine and black granite base and features an ascending circular marker in the middle, accented with a water fountain.
It has 13 pillars carved with names of confirmed dead people and identified casualties caused by typhoon Sendong.
Cynthia Villar,
Chairman and Managing Director
of Villar Foundation
“Through the Sendong Memorial, may we be able to help you pay homage to the memory of your departed ones. The memorial will stand there as a lasting tribute, not to the death, but to the lives of those whom we have lost, to the people who helped Cagayan de Oro recover and to remind us that we should take care of our environment to prevent disasters in the future”, Cynthia Villar, Chairman and Managing Director of Villar Foundation said.
Villar adds that typhoon Sendong is a result of climate change and deforestation, which shows a pressing need for Filipinos to protect the environment. “The memorial also serves as a reminder of the bitter lessons learned from the tragedy, particularly those concerning environment protection.”
Villar also recognized the efforts of the local government for its immediate actions and preventive measures done including the dredging of the Cagayan de Oro River.
Local officials, rescuers, survivors, donors and benefactors who have helped the victims both from public and private sectors, members of religious group, people from different academic institutions, and families and relatives of the Sendong victims were present to witness the event.
Las Pinas former  Rep. Cynthia Villar Managing Director of the  Villar Foundation, Rep. Isidro Lico of Ating Koop Party List , Senator Manny Villar, Cagayan de Oro City Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas , Misamis Oriental Second District  Representative Bambi Emano, and Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Dante Pajo lead the inaugural cutting of ribbon of the Sendong  Memorial on Thursday with CDO Archbishop Antonio Ledesma.  

Remembering that fateful day of December 17, 2011, typhoon Sendong hit Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City and killed more than 1,200 people, hundreds missing, causing P1.3B damage to agriculture, infrastructures, and properties.
“Sakit gihapon para sa amo ang nahitabo pero unsaon taman inanha ang kinabuhi, kaluoy sa Ginoo wala mi namatyan pero sakit ug kasubo gayud ang among naagian ug karun pinaagi ana nga memorial, mahinumduman gihapon namu sila” (it still hurts us about what happened, but that’s life, thank God, no one died in our family but it hurts us and we feel sorrowful for what we’ve been through, but with this memorial, we will remember them), Lucita Benanlao, one of the Sendong victims shared.  


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En route to the cyber national highways



En route to the cyber national highways

story by OWEN JAEN
Photo Courtesy of REVO ADAN

The cyber-highway just got real.
Thanks to the innovation in local transportation, free wireless fidelity (wifi) networks can now be accessed while inside a public bus!
That’s definitely good news for people who can’t get rid of their mobile devices (including myself).
Checking mails, updating Facebook statuses, tweeting on Twitter and posting on your Instagram is even more convenient.
Finally, we now have alternative entertainment aside from the piped-in music and movies.
This development in the use of wireless technology is a welcome change for commuters.
With the recent bad road conditions due to subsequent road maintenance and constructions popping up everywhere, it’s great to have a temporary distraction from the clogging traffic.
Here in Mindanao, this is a great way to access the internet and become productive while spending idle hours on the road.
Photo Courtesy of REVO ADAN
This added service has been available in other countries for quite some time now and since its introduction recently, it is getting good reviews from commuters locally.
I have personally tried the system and it works fast only on certain areas since it depends on the availability of the mobile signal of the service provider.
From Cagayan de Oro to Butuan for example, there are still a few areas that are considered dead spots and wifi signal becomes unavailable.
Nevertheless, the experience is still quite fascinating and useful as well. For the workaholics, emails can be made, sent and received while hitting the road.
Other possible functions for this wireless convenience for mobile devices are location services to help navigate and acquaint your selves with your current geographical position and familiar the nearest towns and provinces.
It can also become an emergency communication system to inform rescue units of current location as well as warn authorities of possible or ongoing danger while onboard.
On the fun side, taking snapshots of sceneries one passes by and instantly posting it on the internet is a clever way to inform friends of your journey.
The downside? It is undeniably straining to the eyes and may cause motion sickness, so use wifi on the bus moderately.
I have enjoyed the experience and had a dizzying spell the first time so on my second trip, I knew better.
Connecting with friends, business partners and loved ones just got better and the road towards a more interconnected global superhighway is just waiting round the bend.
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