METROPOST MUSLIM....FROM P. 3


The talks covered the Muslim complete religion as well as responsibility and knowledge of Allah’s purpose for everyone, and for each one to conduct a religious activity when they return home.


The activity was previously held nationwide in just one setting, however, this time, it was divided into 11 zones due to lack of venue, although all zonal maswaras are held in October, said Sultan Tati.


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to protect them and respect their rights.


Police (PNP) acting provincial director for Negros Oriental, meanwhile, had allayed apprehensions by some quarters over the staging of a Muslim “johoor”.


The Philippine National


Infantry Division of the Philippine Army based in Jamindan, Capiz, was one of the guest lecturers on Thursday during the johoor. He understands that the johoor is like conducting a retreat for Christians to be nearer to God, and this is a tradition of Islam being held regularly.


participants in the past but because of the crisis in Marawi City, this time, the activities are limited to just the locals. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Jon Aying, the commander of the 3rd


There were foreign


Sr. Supt. Edwin Portento has assured the public that tight security measures are in place to ensure the safety of everyone, especially with the ongoing UNIGAMES in the provincial capital, Dumaguete City.


comes as some quarters had raised concerns over the “johoor”, noting that a similar activity was held in Marawi City shortly before the siege, and reports later said that gathering was penetrated by “ISIS members”. But the provincial police


Portento’s assurance


director explained that the Islamic prayer meeting is under close monitoring and its organizers have in fact coordinated with the authorities since the activity was still on the drawing board.


Maj. Gen. Aying thanked the Muslim communities here for the trust in inviting him as a guest lecturer. This also goes to show


Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo (seated 2nd from left) declares with pride that the city is ready to host the Southeast Asian Beach Handball for men and women on November 2-6, which is the first time to be held in the country. Philippine Handball Federation Program Jana Franquelli Director (seated, 3rd from left) said that Dumaguete City was chosen as the venue of the championships featuring powerhouse teams Thailand and Vietnam in recognition of the city’s strategic location, excellent record of hosting sports events, quality facilities and supportive local government. In photo (seated left to right) are Councilor Lilani Ramon, Mayor Remollo, Franquelli, Assistant City Administrator Dinno Depositario and Coordinator Manolito Zaldivar. Standing are the members of the Philippine Team: Wayne Nathaniel Tee Ten, John Gabriel Pascual, Josef Maximillan Valdez, Ramon Adriene Apolinar, Al Jun Esguerra, Reyjel Paranaque, Florence Caro, James Gabriel De Castro, Luzviminda Pacubas and Cristina Caro. (Photo by PIO)


that they have confidence in the military who can provide protection and security to the Muslims, Aying stressed. According to the Army commander, they are also obliged to provide them with security as he stressed peaceful co-existence and respect with every different religion.


In his message to the participants, he assured that for as long as there is mutual understanding and respect, that the military will be there


“We don’t want to offend them. They have the right to freedom of assembly and we have to respect that”, he said. According to Portento, while plans were not yet final on the Islamic gathering in Dauin, the PNP had already mapped out a security contingency plan, in coordination with other security forces such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines to include the Army and Navy, the Coast Guard, the intelligence community and the provincial Joint Task Force Leon Kilat. To ensure everyone’s


safety, the profiles of the participants have been


forwarded to higher headquarters for verification, he said. Also, strict measures are in


place, such as the confinement of the participants to the venue for the duration of the prayer meeting, the issuance of identification cards for the activity, detailed pick-up and drop-off of participants from their port of entry, such as the airport, sea port and bus terminals to the venue and vice versa, and the assurance from organizers that not one of them would be billeted at a hotel, he added.


meeting and therefore they are expected to be at the activity venue rather than at hotels, Portento pointed out. (Juancho Gallarde and Judy Flores Partlow/PNA)


After all, this is a prayer


Teams from Manila and the provinces clash at the Perdices Coliseum during the 22nd University Games which concluded yesterday. (Photo by PIO)


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It says, simply, “Salamat,” and is now my most cherished possession.


months, we were cautiously optimistic as Liza Mae continued her chemotherapy and treatment. But, lately, it all became too much for her system, as her body couldn’t keep up with the constant infections and need for blood transfusions, all made worse by how weakened she was from chemo. The realistic options for her care began to disappear, as did my hopes for a happy ending for Liza Mae. I began receiving messaged


Still in compliance to the directive of Mayor Felipe Antonio “Ipe” Remollo, the members of the City’s Rescue 348 responded and cleared the Rizal Boulevard of the fallen acacia tree in front of a hotel to ensure the safety of the public. The city will try to save the centuries old tree while an artist offers to create masterpiece of the severed parts of the acacia. (Photo by PIO)


like, “The tumor is really becoming bigger. Liza Mae for now is in their house. She was transfused one bag of blood and another bag was to be given, but she declined. She opted to just go home to see her family.”


fighter. Though we want her to see a pain specialist, she doesn’t want to see any doctor anymore.”


And, “Liza Mae is such a


“In spite of the condition, Liza Mae is happy now as her father arrived and is with her.” “She mentioned she wants to go to a park to have a picnic. Weather here is rainy, hoping we can have sunshine within this week so we can do it.” Right now, Liza Mae is at home among family, as comfortable as possible and waiting to go home.


Over the next couple of JOYOUSLY....FROM P. 5


our children, hiding them from problems, always on the rescue even when the difficulty involved is too elementary -- these acts are sure ways of making our children become eternal parasites and frightened imbeciles. Therefore, if you want your


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Remollo is expected to release financial assistance to validated and qualified affected residents.


children to become productive citizens when they grow up, if you want them to become decisive and intelligent adults, if you want your kids to become courageous warriors in life who know how to bounce back from every failure -- take away that spoon!


It’s hard to accept, and I only wish there was more I could do to help her.


City Planning and Development Coordinator Engr. Leonides Caro and Engr. Wilfredo Oira of CEO both admitted that the damage caused by Typhoon Paolo was much greater than what was sustained during Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011, which also unleashed flash floods cutting or burying several villages across Negros Oriental causing deaths and injuries.


If nothing else, I want her to know that she’s loved by so many people. I don’t want her to be scared, and I want her to know that she’s not alone. Maybe we can help, after


all.


Could you join me in wishing her well?


Please email me your regards, warm thoughts, and prayers for Liza Mae to hi@ NormSchriever.com. You can even make a card or draw a picture, take a photo of it, and send it to me. I’ll make sure that she gets them all through the folks at Everlasting Hope and her mother.


heart, thank you for caring, and let’s all hope for some sunshine for Liza Mae.


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From the bottom of my


Caro believes that many boulder dikes and spillways were destryoed due to the large trees that were uprooted in the uplands wreaking havoc to the city as logs and boulders smashed the infrastructure made of concrete and steel that eventually collapsed allowing flood waters to inundate the homes and communities along the river banks. The rehabilitation and reconstruction work of flood control projects along Ocoy River is expected to cost P14.8 million particularly for the boulder dike from Candau-ay to Camanjac septage area. It is proposed that thirteen (13) rehabilitation and reconstruction of boulder dikes or spillways dikes along Banica river will be undertaken by the local government in the following areas: boulder dike near Foundation University area, spillway dike going to BIR, at Villa Fortunata, Mananquil Subdivision, Habitat Candau-ay, El Pueblo, Scandinavian, Grotto Candau-ay and JICA bridge. (PIO)


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