Lawyer, son died of suffocation: investigators
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 11:24 p.m.CAGAYAN DE ORO -- The Scene of the Crime Operatives (Soco) said Thursday that the lawyer who allegedly shot his three-year-old son before shooting himself early this week died of suffocation, not of gunshot wounds.
Senior Inspector Arnold Bernabe Bustarde of Soco said based on autopsy result, the victims -- Ray Vernie Fabre and his three-year-old son Arvy -- have no gunshot wounds.
Mayor mulls naming infrastructures in Oro
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:59 p.m.CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano is mulling to name the flyovers and bridges in the city for the public to remember them easily.
This came after the mayor received information that some people were complaining that they were confused of the bridges in the city.
Board approves hazardous waste disposal law
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:58 p.m.THE Provincial Board of Misamis Oriental approved on Monday a resolution urging all local chief executives of the province, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to regularly monitor and conduct surprise inspection to all public and private hospitals in the province to ensure proper disposal of hazardous wastes.
Board Member Jimmy E. Caiña, who authored the resolution, said among the hazardous wastes that should be disposed of properly are mercury, asbestos, cyanides and its compounds.
Lawmakers mull setting up of organ donations, transplant office
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:57 p.m.TWO lawmakers are proposing for the establishment of a national agency that will serve as an essential office for organ donations and transplant in the country.
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez (2nd district, Cagayan de Oro) and Representative Maximo Rodriguez (Abante Mindanao party-list) authored House Bill (HB) 5390 which will be known as “Organ Donation Act of 2011.”
NGOs to focus on ‘non-combat’ in Army’s ‘bayanihan’ plan
Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:56 p.m.REPRESENTATIVES of non-government organizations (NGOs) are now focusing on the “non-combat” dimension of the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP)-Bayanihan that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is implementing.
In a forum in Cagayan de Oro Wednesday, the NGOs said they hope to institutionalize the participation of the civil society and relevant agencies in monitoring the plan.
Tunnel discovered near Cagayan de Oro jail
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:46 p.m.CAGAYAN DE ORO -- Jail authorities managed to prevent a possible escape of inmates at the Cagayan de Oro City Jail in Lumbia following the discovery of an 86-meter tunnel under construction near the jail complex Tuesday afternoon.
City Jail Warden Superintendent Clint Russel Tangeres said the two-meter-wide tunnel is nearly complete when it was discovered.
Another Oro resident positive of HIV
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:33 p.m.ANOTHER male Kagay-anon is confirmed to have been infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), bringing to 27 the total number of persons in Cagayan de Oro who are infected with the virus.
This new development has reportedly prompted the Local Aids Council (LAC) to strengthen its campaign against HIV, the disease that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
High Court ruling gets nod from officials, church
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:33 p.m.THE Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to allow former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to leave the country and seek medical treatment abroad has gained approval from local and national officials.
Zambales Representative Mitos Magsaysay said the SC is the final arbiter of the law and the government should respect its decision and uphold it even if it is not favorable to them.
Health office holds ‘lakbay aral’ for Oro media
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:32 p.m.THE Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Mindanao will sponsor a “lakbay aral” for the media to five different hospitals in Bukidnon on November 17 and 18.
Jun Galban, DOH information officer, said “lakbay aral” is a good venue for the media to know the health initiatives of at least five hospitals in Bukidnon.
Immigration lists 6 undesirable aliens in NorMin
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:31 p.m.AT LEAST six foreign nationals have been included in the list of undesirable aliens of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Northern Mindanao as of October 31.
In his report to the Regional Law Enforcement and Coordinating Committee (RLECC), Florentino Diputado, alien control officer of BI in Northern Mindanao, said two of these undesirable aliens are Swedish nationals identified as Emil Andrea Solemo and Bo Stefan Sederholm who were convicted of Qualified Trafficking in Persons under Republic Act (RA) 9208.
‘City hospital’s’ budget allocation questioned
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 11:31 p.m.AN OPPOSITION legislator in Cagayan de Oro questioned the inclusion of the J.R. Borja Memorial Hospital (JRBMC) on the proposed 2012 budget, saying it is already declared as independent institution.
Councilor Edgar Cabanlas said there is no need for the City Government to allocate any funds for the needs of the hospital since it was declared as economic enterprise manned by private individuals.
Lawyer kills son, self
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:56 a.m.CAGAYAN DE ORO -- A lawyer allegedly shot his three-year-old son before shooting himself on Tuesday morning in Zone 2, Barangay Bayabas, this city.
The lawyer was identified by his younger brother as Ray Vernie Fabre, 41, a resident of Zone 5, Barangay Bonbon, who was with his son Arvy. They were found beyond recognition inside their vehicle when it burned after it overheated.
80 NPA rebels surrender
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:40 a.m.MARAMAG, Bukidnon -- At least 80 members of the New People’s Army (NPA), operating in San Fernando, Bukidnon, voluntarily surrendered to the government Tuesday inside the 8th Infantry Battalion’s (IB) camp of the Philippine Army at South Poblacion here.
The 80 rebel returnees were under the command of Benjamin “Ka Nonong” Salusad, former commanding officer of Sangay sa Platon Pampropaganda 3, Guerilla Front 6, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee.
'City hospital's' budget allocation questioned
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:28 a.m.A LEGISLATOR in Cagayan de Oro questioned the inclusion of the J.R. Borja Memorial Hospital (JRBMC) on the proposed 2012 budget, saying it is already declared as independent institution.
Councilor Edgar Cabanlas said there is no need for the City Government to allocate any funds for the needs of the hospital since it was declared as economic enterprise manned by private individuals.
Macanhan flyover opens
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:27 a.m.CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano said he felt relieved when the P117-million Macanhan flyover was successfully inaugurated on Tuesday.
Emano said he was very grateful to UKC Builders, the contractor of the flyover, for completing the project on time which he hoped would erase all negative comments from some residents.
Religious group supports province’s smoke-free campaign
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:22 a.m.OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental – The Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) vowed to support the advocacy of Misamis Occidental’s anti-smoking campaign.
This, after the Provincial Government here intensified its advocacy against smoking as it launched the Smoke-Free Misamis Occidental Campaign in response to a recently approved anti-smoking ordinance by the Provincial Board.
DENR inks MOA with Camiguin for eco-tourism projects
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:22 a.m.THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Northern Mindanao recently entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the province of Camiguin and the municipality of Guinsiliban for the conservation of two eco-tourism sites.
The partner local government units (LGUs) were represented by the Provincial Government of Camiguin led by Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo with Guinsiliban Mayor Helenio N. Abecia.
Police probe ‘beating’ on 2 junior cops
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:46 p.m.NEWLY installed Philippine National Police (PNP)-Northern Mindanao director Chief Superintendent Jufel Adriatico has reportedly formed a special investigation committee that would investigate the alleged beating incident on two junior policemen.
A source from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Northern Mindanao disclosed that the said committee is headed by the chief of staff Senior Superintendent Virgilio Ranes.
Council to deliberate Oro’s 2012 budget
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:45 p.m.THE City Council of Cagayan de Oro, which was constituted as a committee of the whole, is set to conduct a marathon hearing on November 16 on the proposed 2012 budget earlier submitted by Mayor Vicente Emano.
Councilor Simeon Licayan, chair of the City Council’s committee on ways and means, is set to preside over the budget deliberations.
Lawmaker calls for abolition of losing GOCCs, GFIs
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:45 p.m.WITH the discovery of underperforming and losing government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) and government financial institutions (GFIs), two lawmakers are proposing for their removal in line with the Aquino administration’s austerity measures.
Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez (2nd district, Cagayan de Oro) authored House Bill 2867 with Representative Maximo Rodriguez (Abante Mindanao) as co-author that seeks for the abolition of at least 32 GOCCs and GFIs.
Farmers’ issues to be tackled at MisOr towns’ aggie offices
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:44 p.m.THE Provincial Board of Misamis Oriental approved on Monday a resolution requesting the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Northern Mindanao, through its Municipal Agrarian Reform Officers (Maros) in the province, to entertain formal and valid complaints of all farmers.
The resolution was proposed by the Committee on Agriculture chaired by Board Member Benedict Lagbas.
Board to prioritize social services, health in 2012 budget
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 11:43 p.m.THE Provincial Board of Misamis Oriental will reportedly prioritize the budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social services, infrastructure, health and education in today’s (Tuesday) deliberation of the 2012 provincial budget at the board’s session hall.
Provincial Board Member Jesus M. Jardin, chairperson of the board’s committee on finance, said he expects the budget hearing will be more “constructive for good projects and programs” since it would be open to the public.
P119-M Macanhan flyover to open Tuesday
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 12:10 a.m.THE P119-million Macanhan flyover will be inaugurated Tuesday, November 15, despite some minor glitches the City Government has been working like the road right of way.
Mayor Vicente Emano announced Sunday the flyover will be made available to the public for travel use right after the inauguration at 9:30 a.m.
Tourism board now accepts ‘Halad sa Pasko’ entries
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 12:09 a.m.THE City Tourism Board of Cagayan de Oro is once again holding its yearly “Halad sa Pasko” competitions and now accepts entries.
The competitions will include “Bangga sa Daygon” and “Indgay sa Parol”.
Quakes hit Bukidnon anew
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:25 p.m.MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon -- As residents still grappled from the magnitude-5.2 earthquake that hit Valencia City last Monday, panic once again ruled over them as another quake hit the province around 8:24 a.m. Thursday.
The tremor was recorded at intensity 2.
Council okays law protecting students
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:25 p.m.THE City Council committee on police, fire and public safety is granting more protection to students passing Cagayan de Oro City's overpasses.
The move is in response to reports that students of Regional Science High School (RSHS) in Barangay Gusa were victimized by criminal elements while passing through the overpass of the said area.
Lawmakers want probe on Civil Aeronautics Board's budget
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:24 p.m.ALARMED over alleged misused of funds intended to uplift the status of women at the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), two lawmakers are proposing for an inquiry on the issue.
In a House resolution, Representatives Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district, Cagayan de Oro) and Maximo Rodriguez of Abante Mindanao party-list directed the House committee on good government to conduct an investigation on the reports that CAB's gender and development (GAD) fund for 2010 was used properly.
3 die in vehicular accident
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:21 p.m.THREE men died while three others were injured when the multicab they were riding collided with a trailer truck on Friday dawn in Zone 4, Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
The fatalities were identified as Carlito Muga, 50; Ronel Akyatan, 31; and a certain Nelcar Licuanan, 28, all residents of Barangay Damilag, Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon. The three didn't reach the hospital alive due to severe injuries.
Provincial Board to deliberate 2012 budget
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:15 p.m.THE Provincial Board of Misamis Oriental is set to deliberate the 2012 budget on Tuesday morning at its session hall.
The deliberation will tackle on the finances that will be allocated to the different agencies and offices of the province, particularly on health, education, infrastructure and other expenses.
Cops nab suspected drugs dealer
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 11:52 p.m.TWO suspected dealers of illegal drugs were arrested by joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Northern Mindanao and Misamis Oriental Provincial Police Office in separate buy-bust operations in Misamis Oriental and Iligan City on Wednesday morning.
Arrested were Marites T. Macapanton, 54, and Analiza D. Amabao, who are both in the police’s drug watch list.
