‘ARMM experiment wasted taxpayer’s money’

nShaPublished : Tuesday, September 27, 2011 00:00 Written by : JEFFERSON ANTIPORDA REPORTER THE current Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) leadership is incapable of instituting reforms in the region because of its failure to act against its former officials responsible for various irregular transactions amounting to billions of taxpayers' money. At the same time Senator Franklin Drilon believes that the ARMM experiment, based on its performance for the past 20 years, can be considered a failure because the region remains one of the poorest in the country. Drilon, during the deliberation of the proposed 2012 ARMM budget conducted by the Senate Committee for Finance, asked officials of the region headed by acting Governor Ansaruddin Adiong, if they knew about the irregular transactions of the former officials of the region who are mostly members of the Ampatuan political clan and what did they do about it. Adiong for his part admitted that he did not do anything about it because he knows how powerful the Ampatuans are and that he believes that all actions made by the clan have the blessing of national government headed by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. "They (incumbent ARMM officilas) are afraid then, but instead of acting on the problem now they passed it on to the Department of Interior and Local Government DILG," Drilon said. The anomalous transactions, the Senator was referring to are various projects the ARMM implemented in 2008 to 2009 including the P1.4-billion spurious projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-ARMM). Too, there were questionable cash advances, fuel purchase and other questionable transactions. There was even a time when the regional government was able to release more than P100 million cash advances in a single day and approval of several projects that did not undergo proper bidding. Secretary Jesse Robredo and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima earlier announced the planned filing of cases against former ARMM Governor Zaldy Ampatuan for alleged misuse of funds amounting to P1 billion. P1B missing It was based on the Commission on Audit (COA) report indicating that of the P2.5 billion released to ARMM during Zaldy's term, about P1 billion was unaccounted for. The Senator also believes that the former administration knew about the irregularities and tolerated the Ampatuans. ARMM is asking P12.4 budget for next year but Drilon said the total allocation for the region for 2012 is P38.7 billion including the internal revenue (IRA) allotment, funding from other government agencies and the priority development assistance fund (PDAF). Since the establishment of ARMM 20 years ago, the national government has allotted P126.6 billion to ARMM and the biggest so far was during the time of the Ampatuans. The region remains the poorest in the country, and has the highest incidence of poverty, which also made Drilon conclude that the ARMM experiment in local autonomy and devolution of power is a failure. "If you look at the ARMM is today and the amount of money the government has allotted, it is the failure, because of the kind of leaders which have been selected in the region," he added. This is also the reason why the government is pushing for the postponement of the election in order to have an opportunity, space to institute reforms in the ARMM. The situation, according to the Senator is also frustrating on the part of the present administration because of the legal obstacle it is facing including the issuance of the temporary restraining order (TRO ) recently issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on the suspension of ARMM polls.

Army reserved officer apprehends by CIDG,HPT for illegal possession of firearm in Iligan

Top of Form Bottom of Form Top of Form Top of Form                                        MARIZ REVALES  Iligan City - An army reserved office was apprehended while driving without a driver's license, no crash helmet and no permit to carry for his firearm by Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Highway Patrol Team (HPT) at the National Highway Kalubihon, Barangay Dalipuga, over the weekend here. The suspect was identified as Jonathan Laride y Acidre, 29 years old, single, a resident of Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte driving his motorcycle color silver, Honda XRM bearing a plate number KH 6569 without a driver's license, having no OR/CR, crash helmet, and a permit to carry for his firearm, no  memorandum receipt or mission order from the Philippine Army authorizing him to carry firearm when  was flagged down by HPT Chief Police Inspector Ibra J. Rajah and his men while conducting a checkpoint and implementing the No Plate, No Travel Policy and a violation of RA 4136.  CIDG Provincial officer Police Chief Inspector Napoleon L. Carpio said the confiscated items from Laride were one (1)  .45 Caliber pistol with serial number 496855, one (1) magazine with seven (7) live ammunitions. Laride and the confiscated items were immediately brought at the CIDG office for proper documentation. Violation of  PD 1866 as amended by RA 8294 against  the suspect was filed through the inquest CC Nr 15625.

GMA artists join Iligan City's Diyandi festival

Sunstar Cagayan Friday, September 23, 2011 AFTER staging a series of successful events during the celebration of various festivals in Mindanao such as Davao City's Kadayawan Festival, Cagayan de Oro City's Kagay-an Festival and General Santos City's Tuna Festival, broadcast giant GMA Network is heading south once again, this time to add excitement to Iligan City 's Diyandi Festival on September 27 to 28. Kicking-off the two-day festivity at 2 p.m. Tuesday is the "Serbisyong Totoo Docu-Fest" from the country's most awarded broadcast news organization, GMA News and Public Affairs. Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos. Bannered by GMA News reporter Cesar Apolinario, who is also the co-host of GMA News TV's I Juander, the docu-fest will showcase some of GMA News and Public Affairs' topnotch and eye-opening documentaries at the mini-theater of MSU-Iligan institute of Technology. At 7 p.m., Kapusong Iliganons are in for a treat as Sam Pinto, one of the most sought-after Kapuso actresses, amuses them with her charm and talent as she performs her production number in the "Miss Iligan 2011" at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology Gym. Kapuso talent Victor Aliwalas will serve as host of the event. On Wednesday, at 7 a.m., Aliwalas will participate in the "Kapuso Diyandi Festival Float Parade" to escort the winners of Ms. Iligan 2011 in the float especially designed for the Kapuso Network. The parade is set to tour along the main streets of Iligan City. An impressive roster of stars that includes two of Protégé's high-profile and formidable mentors Rachel Ann Go and Jay-R, together with TJ Trinidad and Ynna Asistio of the new GMA Films horror-suspense movie The Road, and Bubble Gang's sexy actress-comedienne and Showbiz Central co-host Rufa Mae Quinto are all set to delight Kapusong Iliganons as they banner the "Kapuso Night" at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology Gym at 6 p.m. The event will be hosted by Bubble Gang's Moymoy Palaboy and GMA Cebu's Anna Maris Igpit. "The GMA Kapuso Network looks forward in joining this year's Diyandi Festival. On our second year as the festival's event partner, Iliganons can expect a merrier and more exciting Kapuso Night," said Oliver Amoroso, AVP for GMA Regional TV. The highlights of the festival can be seen via a TV Special airing on October 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on all eight regional stations of the network in Naga City, Dagupan City, Cebu City, Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City and General Santos City. (PR)

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DA turn over projects to Maigo town

By:MARIZ REVALES      Maigo, Lanao del  Norte- Agricultural town  of Maigo is a recipient of multi-million projects  from the Department of Agriculture (DA) particularly the Mindanao  Integrated Area Development  .     The MINCIADP coordinator director Carlota Madraiga and Regional Auditor were present to grace the blessing and turn over ceremony of the two projects worth more than three million.     Madraiga in her speech said that the five (500) meters Farm to Market Road(FMR) in Barangay Balagatasa is worth  3.3 million pesos  and another  project amounting to 953,000 pesos is the Multi Purpose Dryer Pavement  in which the municipality of Maigo provides ten percent of the amount as their counterpart.    "I congratulated mayor Paeng Rizalda for the completion of the projects even though we had just released only fifty percent of the total cost"  Madraiga said. She went further to say that for the year 2011 only Maigo was able to complete its projects.    Meanwhile , Mayor Rafael C. Rizalda expressed his thanks and gratitude to DA regional director Lealyn A. Ramos for the financial aid that would help barangay resident beneficiaries to address the problem of farmers in transporting their farm products. "This will address sustainable barangay development in Maigo. He added that the local government unit (LGU) of Maigo is playing the key role in contributing to the countryside scheme for more sustainable economy and implement its mandate.   He also disclosed that the LGU has news funds from the Department of Agriculture in carrying out livelihood programs such as the goat multipliers and women's livelihood project. "These projects were implemented and realized because of the full support of the local officials, all the residents of Maigo and to all DA personnel"Rizalda said.   The said blessing and turn- over of projects in Barangay Balagatasa started with a thanksgiving mass by Reverend Father Reggie Quijano, followed by a cutting of ribbon by director Madriaga along with the local and Barangay officials.  The invocation was led by Alice B. Paculba while Juvelyn Ranara led the National Anthem, Welcome address by Rolando Semacas, Balagatasa Barangay Captain who also expressed his gratitude to the people who provide the projects for its residents. Director Madriaga, Minciadp coordinator, Mayor Rizalda and other local officials made the turn-over ceremony.   Engineer Herlino Jumalon, President of Barangay Sigapod farmers' irrigators Association the beneficiary also made the response. Closing remarks was delivered by Counselor Noel Enriquez.

CSR advocate says National Leaders of Federalism should support MILF cause on ‘sub-state’

By MARIZ REVALES   A Mindanao-based active advocate of corporate social responsibility revealed that enlightened Christian leaders of various denominations have praised the "sub-state" concept proposed by the MILF which is akin to a political federal state.   Arnold Garbanzos, a corporate executive of Pioneer Insurance, an active civic leader, an exponent of the Gawad Kalinga project in the Lanao provinces and a strong advocate of CSR has told this reporter that the MILF proposal merits attention because of its timely applicability to the Philippine political situation.    In a recent email addressed to the civil society network, Garbanzos said, "The problem with the GRP-MILF peace talks today is that the scenario seems to be a 'Muslim against Christian' perspective or vice versa.  When in fact it is not the way it should be.  The more I listen to our Muslim brothers the more I understand the direction they are taking, a direction which is in consonance with the principles of Federalism-the right to be self-reliant, the right to be managers of their own resources and destiny."   Garbanzos said the concept of a sub-state is a virtual equivalent of a federal state, and he believes that the MILF is taking the right direction.  He said he has discussed the MILF proposal with some Christian leaders who also agreed to support the MILF cause.    "Of course my personal view on this matter is anchored on the principle that the MILF wants to remain as part of this Nation but under a Federal form of government.  I am against Balkanizing this nation and I do not agree that anyone of us should leave the Republic.  I want us all to be intact but each running his own province or state like a corporate enterprise-self determining, self-generating and self-maximizing without dependence on a 'feudal system'," he stressed. Recently, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) told a Mindanao-based Catholic Bishop that a "substate" is actually a federal system to be in place in Moro-dominated areas in Mindanao, as reported in CATHNEWS Philippines, a service of UCAN news.com.    Garbanzos said that he sent a communication to Senator Nene Pimentel and Chief Justice Puno to support the federalist stance of the MILF sub-state proposal.  A request was sent to CSOFP president Jun Tenorio for Senator Pimentel he said.   "The needs of the times dictates that we should be decentralized and each province or state be run like a responsible business unit-responsible for its own growth and destiny.  And I believe that the MILF is taking the right direction," he said.   "If Senator Pimentel and retired Chief Justice Puno take up the cudgels of the MILF and defend them in their federal stand, the whole world will listen.  Let us be good Samaritans and stand for the right cause.  America, Australia, Malaysia and Germany are federalist.  I do not see why the MILF should be denied their right to such progressive stand since they are still brother Filipinos supporting the Republic."   An advocate of interfaith practice and Christian-Muslim harmonious relations, Arnold Garbanzos is a former pastor of a Christian church but was recently adopted as Datu Mangompia by the Federated Royal Sultanate of the Philippines (ROSULPHIL) which is founded and headed by Aleem Sultan Ibrahim Camama, the highest-ranking Sultan in the country today.   Arnold is also a Rotarian leader and a Guinness World Record organizer for peace and reconciliation of the Tri-people. His adopted Muslim name is Nur Abdurahman and holds the royal title "Datu Mangompia sa Iligan-Pilimpinas." The title Mangompia means "reconciler of men and relationships."   Mindanao, he said means the "land of lakes" which is consistent with the description of a Ranaw Darrusalam, an abode of peace.   __________________________

65IB conducted “Chalk –Para kayTeacher” A gift giving activity in support to education

Marawi City- The 65IB conducted a gift giving activity in support to education entitled "Chalk Para kay Teacher" with thirty seven (37) boxes  of chalk to Dr. Gloria Galo-Darimbang ,Assistant Schools Divison held at the Department of Education (DepEd) Divison of Lanao del Sur District 2-A based at Datu Alkader  Street here .  The 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion 9th Infantry Division Philippine Army led by LTC Siegred J. Espina INF (GSC) PA currently under the operational control of 103rd brigade 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division PA.   The theme activity was: "Stalwart troopers on their 8th years of excellence in Public Service to the Community" was participated by the available personnel principals and supervisors of DepEd Division of Lanao del Sur District 2-A headed by Dr. Gloria Galo-Darimbang who later rendered her short and congratulatory message to the Stalwart Troopers on the celebration of their 8th Founding anniversary.   Meanwhile, LTC Espina discussed on the role of Philippine Army in the communityhe emphasized that soldiers are public servants and every incentive pay received by the soldiers comes from th taxes of the Filipino people and every Filipino people should experience  the same standards of  services irrespective of where they live. He also discussed about the online internet open document with regards to the strategic plan of the government in pursuing peace and development  in community or the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) "Bayanihan". He stressed out that the AFP is constitutionally mandated to protect the people and the state. On the other hand, the involvement of the military in  the internal security is continuing and the AFP have been given the lead role in addressing armed threats to internal security .While gain have been achieved by the achieved by the AFP a purely military solution is inadequate the security  concerns being addressed are  many –sided with their armed capability being only one of their components. For these to be effctively addressed a complementary and concerted effort from all stakeholders is necessary. Espina said that IPSP "Bayanihan" is not the AFP's plan alone. It does not exist in a vacuum. The AFP and other sector of the government have anchored on the national security guidance, national defense, policies and is and must be done in conjunction and harmony with other  government policies forpeace security and development.   "Thus, through initiating gift giving activity the Philippine Army had established a full support from the educators to win the peace in order to help the others in the community and to create an environment  conducive for sustainable development  and just and lasting peace.(Captain Orlando Gil C Marquez)

Silsilah Foundation in Support of the 65IB conducted a Symposium on Dangerous Drug Prevention

By; Captain Orlando  Gil Marqqquez Jr (INF)PA    MSU CAMPUS, Marawi  City-  The Silsilah  Forum -Marawi  Silsilah  Dialogue Movement (Silsilah Foundation) in support of the 65th Infantry (Stalwart ) Battalion 9ID PA conducted a Symposium on Dangerous Drug and Prevention and Transformative  Youth Leadership held at Acedemic Complex of Mindanao State University here last September 11,2011.   The 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion 9th Infantry Division Philiippine Army led by LTC Seigred J Espina  INF (GSC) PA currently under the operational control of 103rd Brigade 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division Philippine Army supported the Silsilah Forum-Marawi  Silsilah Dialogue Movement  (Silsilah Foundation) during the conduct of the Symposium on  Dangerous Drug and Preventive and Transformative Youth Leaders:Building Peace and Developing Communities.   The activity was participated by more or less One Hundred Thirty (130) participants composed from the different student organizations of Mindanao State Universsity headed by Ms Melodia S.Udtuhan the Christian coordinator of Silsilah Foundation –Marawi and Mr.Jihan  S. Bacug the Muslim Coordinator of Silsilah .   The Program was devided into two(2) sessions the lecture on Dangerous Drug Awareness and Prevention during the morning session and the lecture  on Transformative Youth Leadership and Development in the afternoon session. The Silsilah Forum—Marawi is a non-government organization aiming for the promotion of Muslim-Christian dialogue in the conflict araes of Mindanao and other parts of the counntry. The movement has many forums or chapters widely distrubuted in the key areas of the island. As part of the Silsilah work many programs  and projets were launched in coordination with other entities in both the government and non-government ranks to virtually solved the conflict in Mindanao and to promote the establishment of permanent peace and harmony among the culturally-diverse people in the country.  Topic discussed were the Drug advocayaand salient Provision of the Dangerous Druggspresented by Capt OrlandoGil C Marquez Jr (INF)PA and the III Effect of Dangerous presented by Pfc Geraredo T Bergonia (INF) PA.The guest speakers along with the project coordinator aand participantscoming from thedifferent Student Organizations  of the MSU sucessfully discussed and leaned the lecture on the topics discussed by the open forum.   Thus through initiating Symposium on Dangerous Drug and Prevention and Transformative Youth Leadership the Philippine Army had established  a complete liason with the different student based organizations and bridged the gap between soldiers and youth sectors in order to have positive attitude towards law enforcement.

Silsilah Foundation in Support of the 65IB conducted a symposium on Dangerous Drug prevention

Captain Orlando Gil C Marquez MSU Campus Marawi City -   The Silsilah Forum-Marawi Silsilah Dialogue Movement (Silsilah Foundation) in support of the 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion, 91D, PA conducted a symposium on Dangerous Drug and Prevention and Trans formative Youth Leadership held at Academic Complex of  Mindanao State University Marawi city on September 11 2011. The 65th Infantry (STALWART) Battalion 9th Infantry Division Philippine Army led by LTC SEIGRED J ESPINA INF (GSC) PA currently under the operational control of 103rd Brigade1st Infantry (TABK) Division Philippine Army supported the Silsilah Forum-Marawi Silsilah Dialogue Movement (Silsilah Foundation) during the conduct of the symposium on Dangerous  Drug and Prevention and Transforming Youth leaders. with the theme Transforming youth leaders;building peace and developing communities held at the Academic complex of Mindanao state University.Marawi city on September 11,2011

CIDG’s Flagship Project Oplan “Sagip Angel” successfully rescued sex slave

MAR SABATE and MARIZ REVALES     Iligan City - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has successfully rescued 14 years old sex slave here recently.   In a report by CIDG Iligan City that on September 14, 2011 at about 2:00pm, elements of the CIDG team composed of SPO1 Harry Sadiwa an PO2 Eugene Gallana in coordination with Mary Joy lacuna of Bantay Bata Center parent, conducted police operation on dubbed as "Sagip Angel" and successfully rescued    Nene )not her real  name,14 years old at the residence of the alleged suspect in this city.   The report said that upon the complaint of the mother's victim, who appeared personally at the office of CIDG located at Camp Tomas Cabili, Tipanoy, Iligan City revealed that her daughter Nene was raped and abducted by her husband, and was brought to the area where she was sexually abused several times when she was still 11 years old up to present time.   CIDG Provincial Chief said that the case for rape in relation to RA7610 is being prepared for filing before the City Prosecutor's Office of Iligan City.

Twi-Tawi set to host kamahardikaan-By NoNoy Lacson

Tawi-Tawi set to host 'Kamahardikaan' By NONOY E. LACSON September 13, 2011, 5:07pm BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines – This town is now in festive mode after the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi declared Tuesday that "all systems are go" for the holding of the "Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi" festival as part of the celebration of the province's 38th founding anniversary. Tawi-Tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali said the celebration, which will start from September 24 to 27, will feature a colorful parade showcasing the various ethnic groups and tribes in the province. Muslim vendors selling various kinds of exotic fruits and colorful hand-woven materials have already positioned themselves along the busy commercial district of this town. With the theme "Sustaining Peace and Responsive Local Governance: Paving the Way to a Progressive Tawi-Tawi," Sahali said the 38th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi is an annual event that brings together the people of the province in this capital town to commemorate its creation, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 302, dated September 11, 1973. Sahali said this year's celebration will be simple but meaningful, and full of entertainment for the local and foreign visitors, and for the people of the entire province as well. The provincial government has also lined up several interesting activities for this year, like the most awaited beauty pageant, sports competition, Qur'an reading competition, and cultural shows that will feature the colorful ethnic cultures of the Sama, Badjao, Jama Mapun, and the Tausug tribes. Sahali said that most of the activities are centered on the eco-tourism program of the provincial government, including environmental protection, and health agenda, aimed at attracting local and national investors to venture in the province. Another highlight of the celebration is the "Agar-Agar Festival" that gives emphasis on the number one product of the province – seaweeds. The province is located in the southernmost of the country, sharing sea borders with the Malaysian State of Sabah, and the Indonesian Kalimantan province. To the northeast lies the province of Sulu, and to the west is Sabah.

Actress-Politician distributes books- Sun Star CDO

ALMA Moreno-Salic, councilor of Parañaque and president of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL), was in Cagayan de Oro on Friday to personally turn over around 3,000 books to chairpersons of the city and provincial councilors league. Moreno-Salic, the first lady councilor elected as president of PCL, said the book giving initiative is part of the 18th PCL anniversary, which focuses on prioritizing quality and relevant education to produce productive children in the future. Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos. The actress-politician turned over the books to City Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, PCL chair for Cagayan de Oro, and Provincial Board Member Arish Canonigo, PCL chair for Misamis Oriental. The books that were turned over were Readiness Workbooks for Grade One pupils that would be equally distributed to intended beneficiaries in city and the province. Moreno-Salic said they recently delivered books to Tawi-Tawi, Parañaque and Pasay. "I will personally deliver another 3,000 books transcribed in Arabic to Marawi today," said Moreno-Salic, whose husband hails from Marawi City. As part of the celebration, she said they will hold a Mass on Sunday to be aired live over ABS-CBN and other activities related to climate change. "We will also be active in saving Mother Earth before my term as president ends this year," Moreno-Salic said. CAGAYAN DE ORO. Former actress Alma Moreno, now Philippine Councilors League President, was in Cagayan de Oro City Friday to distribute elementary books to schools. (Joey P. Nacalaban) The PCL was first conceived in 1989. On July 15, 1989, the Metro Manila Councilors League held its first National Capital Region Councilors Assembly at the Quezon City Sports Club with the theme "Local Autonomy: Key to National Progress and Stability." Immediately thereafter, the officers encouraged all the councilors outside Metro Manila to organize regional and provincial federations. (NJM) Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on September 03, 2011.

Lasureco warded by NEA fo Herculen efforts

LASURECO General Manager, Sultan Ashary Maongco (Photo by Jong Cadion) MARAWI CITY - Perseverance is another word for success following the two years of remarkable efforts under the new management of the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) to transform the constantly poor performing cooperative, its consumers are now benefiting the improved reliable and efficient services it offers. These efforts were acknowledged by the National Electrification Administration (NEA). NEA is a state-run agency mandated to monitor the performance of the Rural Electric Cooperatives nationwide and during the EC Lumens Awards held on April 9, 2010 at Tagaytay Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City the five excellent performing electric cooperatives awards were given to LASURECO. The five awards namely Special Citation for Attaining 100% Barangay Energization; Special Citation for the Most Number of Barangays Energized for the Year, Model Headquarters Facilities Award (Mindanao), EC with the Highest Percentage Reduction in System Loss for the Year and EC with the Most Improved Corporate Image for 2009. LASURECO General Manager, Sultan Ashary Maongco, also took home a Commendation awarded to a General Manager for exceptional performance for having transformed a perennial ailing EC into a Powering Excellent EC. "We commend Team Lasureco for investing in enhancing the public image of the cooperative through institutionalization of member consumers, management restructuring, improved operational systems and procedures, excellent office layout and facilities and presentable officials and employees", said  NEA Administrator Edita S. Bueno. "Lasureco has contributed much in the successful implementation of the Rural Electrification Program in the country. With the energization of 142 barangays in 2009, the most by an electric cooperative in one year, it has attained the 100% barangay electrification level. The availability of electricity in the Lasureco coverage area will help ensure the socio-economic uplift and in the maintenance of smooth peace and order situation," the Administrator added. Team Lasureco took the challenge of rehabilitating the struggling EC. The team has employed strategies that included among others, teamwork, a holistic approach in the Integrated Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) designed to revitalize the coop for a period of three years and the organization of a Multi-Sectoral Interim Board of Directors composed of prominent personalities in the government, nongovernment organizations, traditional leaders and the academe, each representing a certain sector or organization or government official – all which resulted to the turnaround of the cooperative. (By Jong Cadion)

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