May 25, 2006

Brgy. Kipit snubs cement company

Despite the recent festive welcome the Lolcim Cement Company hosted for the residents of Barangay Kipit, Labason, a barangay resolution objecting to the company’s plan to mine silica sand in the area was recently passed.

Barangay Councilor Smodgie Muksan authored the resolution which was strongly supported by the entire barangay. The barangay felt that Holcim’s presence in Kipit would surely affect the entire area especially that it is just adjacent to its very healthy Kipit river.

The resolution cited the strong support shown by the residents when they unanimously objected to the company’s intention despite the foods and the drinks offered to them during the consultative meeting. The meeting was attended by cultural minorities in the area and other residents of the neighboring barangay.

Moreover, the said resolution asked help from Gov. Rolando Yebes, congressman Cesar Jalosjos and Labason Mayor Wilfredo Balasi to stop Holcim’s plan to mine in the area. Acting on the resolution, Provincial Environment and Development Office Chief Atty Jes Gal Sarmiento Jr. directed Mr. Remelo Damuag to conduct an investigation as regards the mining of the silica sand in the area.

The PEDO chief disclosed that the province could not possibly declare its position regarding the matter unless it knows exactly what is going on in Barangay Kipit. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

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Sindangan Mayor accused of anomalies

The Sangguniang Bayan of Sindangan through Vice Mayor Wilma Matabalan recently received a letter-complaint which outlines the anomalies brought against Mayor Bert Macias allegedly committed namely: “fictitious employment,” “overpriced transactions” and “irregular appointment of an employee.”

The letter of complaint was just signed “concerned Sindanganons.” With the letter were documents to back up the said allegations which included daily time record of ghost employees, obligation slips, summary of payrolls, list of job order employees, etc.

The complainant urged the Sangguniang Bayan to immediately act on the complaint by conducting a thorough investigation on the said anomalies. It could be recalled that Mayor Bert Macias took over the mayoral post after Mayor Crescente Llorente was convicted of a case filed by Sindangan businessman Diamante. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

Stomp out poverty through BIBO

Once dubbed as one of the poorest province in the country, Zamboanga del Norte is seen to rise and shine through the Barangay Indigent Beneficiaries Organization or BIBO.

As more barangay officials took their oath of support to the governor’s program of poverty alleviation, Gov. Rolando Yebes is confident that the province will be moving up. In his message during the induction ceremony of BIBO officials last week, he accused the former administration of lack of focus, one reason why there are more poor people in the province.

He disclosed that the provincial government accumulated much money which the previous leaders just kept in the bank. The office of the Provincial Treasurer confirmed the presence of such big money which was just deposited in the bank which earned a 3% only interest.

The Provincial Governor accused the previous administration for ignoring the needs of invalid individuals because there are crutches, wheel chairs, walkers and canes which are just hidden in the provincial warehouse.

During his visit to Sibutad, a number o patient received free crutches, wheel chairs, etc. Mr. Ronilo Pacilan, chief of Community Development Assistant Unit disclosed that BIBO has now 40,000 members from the different towns of Zamboanga del Norte who have enjoyed the help extended by BIBO these days. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46) 

 An open letter
A Tribute to My Mother Liliosa Eway on Mother’s Day
Written by: Aileen Eway

Mother’s Day is coming, and what better way for me to express my deepest respect and love for my mother than by writing what she means to me.  I have broken my silence by creating this letter in an attempt to let you all understand that behind the title and the job City Accountant is a woman who deserves so much more than what she is getting right now from City Hall.

We come from very humble beginnings.  Both my parents experienced so many hardships in life.  There were times when they wavered from the weight of it all but their resolve never dimmed in the hopes of putting their children thru school.

Through it all, my mother taught me to live an honest life. To adhere to what is right and never allow oneself to be corrupted. She taught me to live life simply, to follow my dreams and ambitions without stepping on somebody else’’ toes. She allowed me to enjoy my life the best way that I can for she was never one to tie her children be her apron strings.

My mother is far from perfect, like all of us she has her flaws and weaknesses. However, one thing I know for sure is that my mother is so damn good at her job as a City Accountant. Some people see her as overly strict – all I can say is that my mother is a stickler for the right process.  She knows her job by heart. She follows all the proper procedures including all pertinent attachments, receipts, justifications etc. in short, she is not one to sign indiscriminately just to get the papers off her table or to get some people off her back.  Rather, my mother will be the one person who will question you if you ask her to sing something that isn’t really up and honest.  Why?  Because my mother KNOWS her job. She will never sign something that is obviously lacking, obviously corrupt, and obviously WRONG.

However, we live in a very imperfect world, where the corrupt always rule, where the powers that be will never hesitate to step on your toes, on your person, and spat in your face and make gleeful noises once they get the upper hand.  Like the bully in the school yard, they take offense it you go against their wishes. They threaten, they oppress, and most of all they take delight in putting other people down.

My heart aches every time I hear my motheR’s plight inside City Hall because she was just doing her duties and functions as a City Accountant property – no more no less.  She is not a one woman crusade fighting against corrupt people; rather she is an astute accountant who adheres to the law.  A law that states explicitly what a “LUXURY CAR” is; a law that states explicitly that: “NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT THE DELIVERY OF GOODS FIRST”.  A law that allows for checks and balances in our governemt, but is blatantly being ignored.

They do not fear either because of arrogance or because of ignorance.  They hide behind the verses of the bible never seeing the irony of it all.  The bible will not protect you if you put your hand inside the cookie jar – it condemns your.  For if you break the law of men, if you become a dishonest man, shouldn’t if follow that you are also breaking the law of God?

So what have they done? Yet again, they stripped my mother of her function as a City Accountant.  Removing her from the office, putting in her stead a person who is not even a CPA.

They do this by giving my mother a memo – asking her to do what? (To quote directly from the memo)

1. Initiate a Comprehensive Study of Rationalize Fiscal Accounting Measures as well as feasibility of their effective implementation.

2. Formulate Responsive and Transitional Actions for immediate implementation including the feasibility of establishing Internal Control system.

3. Assist and Advise the Office of the Local Chief Executive in decision making functions on Fiscal Administration and Revenue-Generating Measures.

Such big words, I wonder how long they had to think to get this memo done?  Didn’t the City pay half a million pesos sometime ago for a Consultation to do Comprehensive Study on Revenue System and Fiscal Administration of the City?  Why do it all over again?  Above all, why ask the INCUMBENT City Accountant to that of establishing an Internal Control System?  It is far too incongruous, not to mention the words “Assist and advice” seems a bit hilarious.  Since when did they take the advice of my mother in complying with the necessary requirements in procuring those luxury cars???  As well as those instances where their greed becomes glaringly obvious???

The written words of the memo would seem well and good at first glance, but at a closer inspection they fall apart like a castle made of cards.  First, let us examine where they are going to transfer my mother – their self-proclaimed “Advisor” – to the executive office.  Behind her back they make fun that she is going to be “stationed” outside the office of the Mayor.  Specially, the LOBBY – where it is hot, full of people going in and out, and not to mention full of “puppets” who have nothing better to do but look over other people’s shoulders.  How then can my mother work in this kind of environment?  Second, who did they assign to replace my mother?  Is this person capable, not to mention fully qualified? I just wonder.  This scheme oozes with malice and pettiness – no other words to describe it.

I cannot help but be angered by the arrogance of City Hall. I would have kept my silence and, together with my family, bear this injustice along with such personal things that they have been saying against my mother all along.  But their arrogance is such that it is already risking my mother’s health!  And for that, I cannot hold my silence any longer.

My mother cannot work in such terrible conditions or else her blood pressure would to up.  I do not know about them, but my mother is precious to us.  I hope that the people responsible for this scheme will pause for awhile and take stock…that behind the title “City Accountant” is a human being, a woman who bore four children, a woman who got where she is right now by sheer hard work strength of her will and brains.  I cannot say the same for them who like the proverbial fly on top of the carabao’s back is acting like the “king” of the city.

And so, to them I say this: If you do not fear comeuppance in this lifetime then know that it will come visit you one way or the other.  Right now I have nothing but contempt for those people who think they can get away with everything all because they are in power or riding on top of the carabao.  You should feel ashamed of yourselves for using your power against somebody who is just doing an honest job.

I cannot believe that your mother did not teach you the same things that my mother has taught me.  Look upon this day and remember the teachings of your mother.  Think back, for I will not believe that your mother taught you to crush and step on people just so you can get your own way.  Relearn your past and your parent’s humble pasts and see where you are wrong.  And I pray that you will have the humility needed to become a great servant.

Remember: Behind the title City Accountant is a MOTHER and behind her is a family that supports her all the way. She may mean nothing to you, but to us she is everything. (Some parts are edited for legal purposes) (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

Miss Zanorte to join nat’l beauty pageant

Miss Zanorte 2006 will be the official entry of the province to the Bb. Pilipinas title competition this year.

This was disclosed by Mr. Ronilo Pacilan, Provincial Information Office, during the press conference with the 25 candidates vying for the Miss ZANORTE 2006 title. Mr.Pacilan disclosed further that the winning beauty will receive a cash prize and will enjoy an employment for one year since she will be the province’s ambassadress of goodwill.

The second public exposure of these candidates will be on Mayo 30 during the opening day of the Hudyaka sa Zanorte Festival.

This will be a costume parade for the candidates. The winning beauty shall be crowned on June 6, 2006 at the Zanorte Sports Complex. ( www.hudyaka.zamboangadelnorte.com ) (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

Provincial Hospital has no Surgeon –Dr. Cunanan

Although the Provincial Capitol recently declared its need for more medical doctors, even lured them with more attractive pay and added benefits, the Provincial Integrated Hospital still lacks doctors, surgeons especially.

Dr. Chita Cunanan, Chief of Hospital, recently reported to Gov. Rolando Yebes the need for surgeons. She pointed out that the hospital is helpless when wounded patient who need operation are admitted.

For the moment, Dr. Cunanan said, the provincial governor issued a memorandum to all other surgeons who are on duty in other hospitals in the province to be at ZNIPHO on rotation basis. With Dr. Regil Bael and Dr. Nataa now detailed at the hospital, doctors now number to 13.

However, Dr. Cunanan still worried over the lack of a general surgeon who is required by law of a secondary hospital like the IPHO. Gov. Yebes recently directed the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to adopt measures in order to contract private doctors to serve hospitals in the province in answer to this crisis.

Dr. Cunanan subscribed to the governor’s plan since this has already been adopted by other government hospitals. The doctors and other employees of the Provincial hospital who have been devolved to the provincial government from the Department of Health in 1992 have not yet received the benefits as outlined in the Marna Carta for Health Workers.

They only receive subsistence allowance since other benefits are not yet implemented. For the first time, Dr. Cunanan disclosed, the doctors receive their hazard pay this year.  Other benefits like night differential, holiday pay and other benefits are not yet enjoyed by these doctors.

The hospital chief further disclosed that the doctor’s pay at present is not attractive since they only receive P15T but take home only P13T minus deductions. However, with the governor’s blessing to allow them to go on private practice during their free time. Dr. Cunanan foresaw a better life for government doctors. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

More benefit package for gov’t docs seen

Who still wish to work abroad if doctors are given higher pay and more benefits? Boar member Cedric Adriatico disclosed that Gov. Rolando Yebes has already directed the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to study measures which could hold any government doctor to serve his own province.

BM Adriatico is the chairman, Community on Health and member, ZANORTE Local Health Board. Earlier, Gov. Yebes expressed his worries over the loss of many government doctors who are currently lured to serve other countries due to the attractive pay.

In order to solve the problem, BM Adriatico said, Gov. Yebes has directed the SP to adopt measures to hold the doctors, including a possible scholarship program for medical doctors. Moreover, a contracting scheme for private practitioners to serve government hospitals may also be adopted to combat this brain drain phenomenon, including government doctors to go on private practice to augment their income.

BM Adriatico pointed out that the benefit package may include the giving of their professional fees which was abolished in the past and was included in their income under the general fund. For the moment, he disclosed that Gov. Yebes issued a memorandum requesting doctors serving in the district hospitals of the province to act as support group as need for more doctors are seen in the Integrated Provincial Hospital. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

Zandidap Boy Scouts bldg to be constructed

During its executive board meeting recently, the officials of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Zanorte-Dipolog-Dapitan approved the resolution for the construction of the new ZANDIDAP BSP building.

BM Joseph Brendo Ajero, 1st Vice Chairman of the ZANDIDAP Council said that the new building shall be at its old site inside the Zamboanga del Norte Sports Complex. The said building shall be funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or PAGCOR which had already turned over amount to the provincial governor.

BM Ajero revealed that ZANDIDAP Council will send a delegation to the BIMP – EAGA Jamboree or Brunei – Indonesia – Philippines-East Asian Growth Area on May 26-June 2 in Davao. More or less 50 boy scouts will compose the delegation. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

No joint session until now
Dapitan, Dipolog tourism council’s blamed

Whatever happened to the planned joint session of Dapitan and Dipolog SP’s as regards to the tourism industry talks?

In his consultation with the Sangguniang Panlungsod members, City Councilor Ricky Mejorada found out that the blame rests upon the two tourism councils of Dipolog and Dapitan. Earlier, Vice Mayor Patri ‘Jing’ Chan wondered why the Dipolog City Council had not made an effort for the conduct of the joint session of both councils.

Vice Mayor Chan disclosed that after they have accepted the invitation of the Dipolog SP to discuss tourism matters, there was no more move to make the session happen. Committee Chairman on Tourism Alton Ratificar of the Dipolog SP revealed that he and Councilor Horacio Velasco had decided to meet first with Vice Mayor Chan and City Councilor Apple Marie Agolong first to discuss issues to be taken up during the joint session.

However, Councilor Ratificar pointed out, the two officials were on leave, adding that it was then agreed that the tourism councils of Dipolog and Dapitan were tasked to suggest recommendations as to the issues to be discussed during the joint session.

“I remember this was the last communication sent to Captain City,” councilor Ratificar recalled.

This was further affirmed by Councilor Julius Napigquit who also remembered that the SP moved that the tourism councils of both cities shall make the recommendation.

During its recent session, the Dipolog SP passed a resolution urging the city tourism council to submit the recommendations so that both cities can hold their joint session. The Dipolog Tourism Council is presently chaired by City First lady Evelyn Uy. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

30 STUDENTS PASSED 2006 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING EXAMS.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEDRO) 9, Zamboanga City has released the names of the 30 lucky students who passed the 2006 National Scholarship Qualifying Examinations held at Saint Vincent's College, Dipolog City last March 5, 2006.

They are: 1)   DHARMDAS, Adrienne Kelvin Grace P., 2)   ONTOLAN, Catherne Eloise B., 3)   JARAPAN, Gice Marie J., 4    LUMANTA, Josephine Sharon A., 5)   OROSA, Miriam Mae J., 6)   TORRES, Veronica Deniece Mae C., 7)   GUIANG, John Rigor lC., 8)   DAPITON, Jason A., 9)   LUCHE, Brian G., 10) ESTARES, Gerry C., 11) BAGOR, Sunshine O., 12) CACHO, Jonabelle G., 13) REAL, Mirzah Ro N., 14) COLANGGO, John Rey G., 15) EMPEYNADO, Amafel Meg C., 16) TACMO, Shiela T., 17) KALKBRENNER, Katrin Ermie S., 18) PACARO, Mary June B., 19) ESTOMATA, Maria Sheila  H., 20) HAMILI, Louvenice P., 21) MORTA, Ermilyn T., 22) PACARO, Loida B., 23) VIDAD, Joan M., 24) MERAVELES, Alvin Paul D., 25) MORA, Vanna Faye B., 26) SALUDSOD, Kathryn  Zyra N., 27) DAPITON, Johnry R., 28) ELUMBARING, Mary Ann A., 29) FAELDIN, Loraine G., 30) NARZABAL, Grace A.

For more information, see or call Ms. Teresita A. Pinili-SEPS Chairman, Scholarship Program, CHEDRO 9, Baliwasan Chico, Zamboanga City at telephone no. (062) 991-7648 or (062) 991-7649. (CHED 9/PIA, The New Nandau, Vol. XV No. 46)

Mindanao Star Editorial
Well learned lessons

One can see the stars in its darkest hours and this goes too with the saying that one can learn things through the mistakes of others.

The Police Provincial Command Office of Zamboanga del Norte under the direction of PNP Provincial Director P/SSupt. Mario Fermindoza has totally learned its lessons by what has transpired in Sapangdalaga recently.

Members of the New People’s Army barging effortlessly in Sapangdalaga police station with ease do not only depict a quarter lowly guarded but also a station manned with lax personnel.

COP Salado of Sapangdalaga should have known better because as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, police men should be alert as they ought to be keen at all times in solving crimes and other heinous offenses.

In ZaNorte, the province is fully guarded now as an eagle guards her eaglets. At least this is what the PD of ZaNorte has conveyed to members of the media recently.

In an interview, Fermindoza assures the public that everyone in the Police Provincial Command is highly aware of the rebel group’s modus operande and is ready for any uncalled for incidents that might transpire.

This is great news for ZaNorteans, indeed, but it is not time to be joyous yet. Two thumbs-up for the provincial director but rebel groups should not be the only basis for such strict security.  Crimes and other heinous offenses are also worth the reason.

If the government continues to be this smart and is one step ahead over these leftists as Fermindoza has done recently, surely incidents such as in Sapangdalaga and Tolon, Rizal will never occur again. (Mindanao Star, Vol.II No.15)

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The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSBD) reported this week that the country’s annual population growth went down to a rate of 1.95 percent last year from 2.1 percent in the previous five years.

Economic authorities saw the deceleration as a positive indicator for the economic burdens of Filipino families to ease, paving the way for more opportunities and for better food, education and health. Government officials were also optimistic that the country’s poverty-reduction goal could be achieved with this positive sign.

The Philippines which is the world’s twelfth most populous country, has for its medium-term target a growth rate of 1.94 percent, to which the latest population growth rate was nearing such a goal. Statistics from the population office of the provincial government also showed that Zamboanga del Norte’s annual population growth rate in 1995–2000 was 1.42 percent, compared to 2.46 percent in 1990–1995 and to 2.68 percent in 1980 to 1990.

The office has no data yet on the province’s population growth rate for the period 2000–2005. But a population program officer at the provincial population office was positive that the annual population growth rate of the province these recent years would not be greater than 1.42 percent. This population program officer believed that for economic reasons most of the people today would prefer small families.

“With the high cost of living nowadays, it’s not a joke to raise children who need to be fed, clothed and educated,” the population officer stressed. (PIA, Dipolog Chronicle, Vol.V No.46)

Festival mopadayon gikan Mayo ngadto Hulyo
PAGSALABUK GIBUKSAN NA

Usa ka dakung parada ang gipahigayon Biyernes sa hapon, May 12 libot sa mga nanag-unang kadalanan dinhi sa dakbayan nga nagtimaan nga ang tinuig nga Pagsalabuk Festival sa

Dipolog gibuksan na ug kining pagsaulog sugod ning bulan sa Mayo ug molungtad ngadto sa Hulyo.

THE JALOSJOS’ HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO WORRY about…

I would like to apologize to the avid reader of my column for failing to write it for two straight weeks due to my urgent, unexpected trip to Manila. Here, I’m back again and I cannot resist writing because I am already infected (a term which is less harmful than addicted) with it.

Our today’s discussion is first focused and based on factual and true events that happened in the First Congressional District where Cely J. Carreon is sitting as its Congresswoman. My sources who are intimate friends of the Congresswoman all told me that Cely ambitioned to run for the gubernatorial seat against the incumbent well-mannered governor Rolando E. Yebes this coming election because of the continued and sustained prodding from his husband Ex-Mayor of Dapitan City Rodol Carreon (aside from other key players). However, my sources said, the Big Brother in the Bilibid doesn’t bite Cely’s proposal. That is why she directs her ire to Governor Lando with numerous pabikil, all aimed at destroying the superb performance and person of the governor. With this information, many of us immediately feel pity of a woman (a political figure at that) whose dispatch of power is being directed by her now powerless husband. Can this be rightly called a reversal case of Samson and Delilah— where Samson, the powerful man, is being made powerless by Delilah, the beautiful woman! Handsomeness of a man or beauty of a woman really kills, di ba? Haaaa…ha…ha…!!!

“But what made Nonong, the Big Brother, set aside his sister’s (Cely) proposal?” I asked my spies.

“Nonong doesn’t like to see even the shadow of Cely’s husband Rodol, not only that he is matinumanon sa iyang gusto kay magbuho siya’g iya but also because he betrayed then Dapitan’s mayoralty candidate Dominador Jalosjos, Nonong’s look-alike brother. Instead of helping his brother in-law during the last election, Rodol surreptitiously made an underground to favor Jun’s opponent, James Adasa”.

“Well, that is understandable because ‘blood is sticker than water’. Rodol and James are first cousins, while Jun is Rodol’s brother-in-law merely. And because of this fact, silent grudge between Mayor Jun and the Big Brother, in one side, and Ex-mayor Rodol and his obedient wife Cely, on the other, builds up until that incident where Mayor Jun, who lost his temper, together with his fully armed men rushed to Cely’s residence in San Nicholas, Dapitan City and incited a fight (or, battle was it?) against Rodol. But Cely hugged his beloved husband who was at that time very much interested also to accept Jun’s invitation. As time passed by slowly, heads became cooler and the expected didn’t happen.”, my sources said.

Well, this proves true the dictum: “Love knows no boundary of fear” and the lyric of a song: “Love will keep us alive”! He…he…he…!!! With Cely now being an “outcast” of his Big Brother, it is now certain that Second District Congressman Matoy Barinaga, who continuously prods the Big Brother for his blessings to run against Gov. Lando, courtesy of Cely’s intercession, will carry over the flag of her ambition.

However, in another development, General Prospero Noble, Jr. is now very ready to face the 3rd District Congressman Ceasar Jalosjos in this coming election. Many of Noble’s men who are my spies also told me that the fine General should not and could not just be underestimated by the Jalosjoses. Not that he is a brave Army General,  he has also the 3 G’s: guns, gold, goons! Should the General really run against Ceasar this coming election, I can now smell blood in the Third District! Gob forbid!!!

Businessman Rosendo “Dodoy” Labadlabad, on the other hand, is not at all feverish, contrary to his surname “Labadlabad”. He has a lot of gold! And guns and goons, too! The man is said to be ever-ready to face anybody for the congressional seat in the Second District!!! But what about Ex-governor Isagani S. Amatong? Would he be running against Dodoy and SP Majority Floor Leader Ric “Nocnoc” Mejorada?

My spy says “Gani won’t go for the Second District’s Congressional seat. He is instead very much interested in the mayoralty seat of Dipolog City”. What? This is unbelievable! Does my spy want me to think that Evelyn Uy, the City’s ChiBeau (Chinese Beauty) First Lady, will just be running like chicken away from Gani? Well…well…well… so be it!

A certain General Bert Elumbaring, a retired PNP General, is now groomed by the Barinaga-Amatong’s group to run for the First District’s Congressional seat against the Hot-tempered Congresswoman, my spy said. Accordingly’ the fine general has also the 3 G’s. Should this happen, Cely has a lot of things to worry. My spy said the general has already been given the blessings by a retired general who is very close to Gloria Labandera that whatever this general asked from the President, the President gives.

The political alignment and arrangement of the Barinaga-Amatong’s camp is a thing that the Jalosjoses, who seek to control the political machinery of this province, should worry about. With Matoy Barinaga for Governor, Berto Uy for Vice Governor, General Noble in the Third District, General Elumbaring in the First, and moneyed Dodoy Labadlabad in the Second District… na, maglabad gyud ang ulo sa mga Jalosjos niini. Indeed, this is a formidable political force or grouping!!!

If I have to make this unsolicited advice for the Jalosjoses, I would say that there is nothing more imperative than making your group cogent and strong. Throw away internal political bickering of your own group, especially that of molesting our good governor of the province! Gov. Lando is a political asset!

Throw out those double-crossers from your own group! And most of all, throw away Matoy Barinaga before it’s too late. Kung naulog-ulogan ni Matoy kaniadto si Brogs Dalman ug Nonong Jalosjos, it’s but high time that Jalosjoses should not fall trapped again by this beguiling POLITICAL KASILI. Kung ugaling ang mga Jalosjos magpaulog-ulog pa ni Matoy nga siya ang suportahan pagka-gobernador, ang mahitabo niini mao nga magkatawa siya kay magsakay siya sa duha ka bangka — ang bangka sa grupo ni Nonong ug ang bangka sa grupo ni Gani.

Pastilang hayahaya ni Matoy niini. Kini ang posibling susamang buhaton ni Matoy ngadto ni Big Brother para makalingkod lang siya pagka-gobernador. Apan kung musanong lang si Nonong sa iyang gisaad ni Gob. Lando nga pahumanon sa iyang tulo ka termino, nan dinhi na gyud makatilaw ug kapildihon si KASILI.

KASILI gyud ni si Matoy! Not only very bright, but veryyyyyy opportunistic!!! He…he…he… (The New Nandau, Vol. XV No. 46)

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   DIPOLOGNON TODAY

PRESS FREEDOM: The Turning Point
Edwin G. Bernedo
Three Main Reasons for the Cause of Poverty

First is our position. We are the children of God; we have the blood of Christ in us. We can come boldly to the throne of Christ and claim our inheritance. Every one of us has an inheritance but we are like a child who doesn’t claim the inheritance because we lack the knowledge. The devil has been trying all ways to stop us from knowing our position in Christ.  God is not against His children being blessed and rich but He is against when we allow money or blessing to control us.

If we can claim the forgiveness of our sins through the blood of Jesus, if we can claim the healing of God by His stripes and to have faith with our Lord Jesus Christ, then we can claim the blessing of God in our life through His poverty. As it is written, He became poor so that we can be rich.

Next is our thought.  Nobody had told Adam, that he was naked, God and the devil did not do that but Adam’s perception changed when he sinned and he thought he was naked.  Since then, mankind has a wrong perception of them. They think that they are poor because of the poor environment they were brought up. They think they are useless because nobody has told them that they are good.  Our text for this reason is in Genesis 3:10-11, which says… so he said, I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid because I was naked and I hid myself.  And He said, who told you that you were naked?  Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?

We shall meditate on the word of God day and night; our mind will be renewed and transformed.  This will make our way prosperous and in all things that we do, we shall have good success.

The final reason for the cause of poverty is confession. God has given us the power to curse.  Our confession is very vital in our Christian walk. Whatever good things that come forth from our mouth it shall come to pass and whatever negative things that comes forth from our mouth it shall come to pass too. The devil has no authority over us but our negative confession allows him to have power over us. When we confess or say something negative, it gives the devil the power and authority to act on the words we said. Have faith in God, confess or say things according or in line with the word of God.

If you are living in poverty, living in sickness, living in guilt, living a defeated life then it is time to check your position, your thought, and your confession. We must know who we are in Christ and what He made the righteousness of God in Christ, we are the heir of Christ and we can claim the promises of God in the Bible. We should begin to think highly of ourselves as a child of God.

N.B.

If you want to learn and understand the Bible. Please text me, 09173823169.  I will be willing to start a Bible study in your house or office. (Press Freedom, Vol. XVIII No. 46)

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