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==School repairs on==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2014/05/20/school-repairs-343779
*Tuesday, May 20, 2014
:By Justin K. Vestil, Razel V. Cuizon and Rebelander S. Basilan
AT LEAST 359 classrooms in northern Cebu need to be replaced, while 1,809 others need repairs, but much of the work won’t be done in time for the opening of classes in June.
During the launch of the Brigada Eskwela in Bantayan Island yesterday, Department of Education (DepEd) 7 Director Carmelita Dulangon revealed that while most students are eager to go back to school on June 2, some of them will have to attend classes in damaged classrooms.
Northern Cebu’s schools need “more than a Band-Aid solution” after being damaged or, in some cases, ruined by the quake last Oct. 15 and typhoon Yolanda less than four weeks later.
Dulangon thanked non-government organizations and private groups for being willing to provide help, such as constructing new classrooms and repairing others.
The Brigada Eskwela, held every third week of May, encourages members of the community to help prepare schools for the reopening of classes.
Activities include repainting of classrooms, cleanup of school grounds and repairs of desks, chairs and other facilities. Commercial establishments are asked to donate materials like paint and cement, while students, parents and teachers volunteer to do the work.
This year’s Brigada, the first since the natural calamities that struck the Visayas last year, highlighted the fact that government can’t finish or pay for all the rehabilitation work on its own.
“I encourage the private sector to continue to support our schools,” said Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, in a message he delivered in his city’s Brigada Eskwela opening program.
In Cebu City, close to 700 classrooms in different schools need repairs, DepEd City Schools Division Superintendent Rhea Mar Angtud disclosed.
She said, though, that there will be enough classrooms when classes start next month.
Twenty-four classrooms damaged during the 7.2-magnitude earthquake are being repaired, and the work is expected to be completed by June, she said.
Safety checks
While private foundations, companies and government offices pledged to share their resources when schools in need, local officials also pointed out that safety measures have to be in place.
“We have looked into not only the aspect of cleanliness and sanitation of the schools but also the safety of the students because we have learned our lessons during the recent calamities,” Acting Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella told reporters.
He inspected emergency exits in the school buildings he visited to make sure students are safe in emergency situations.
He visited the elementary schools in Mabolo, Guadalupe, Labangon, Punta Princesa, Inayawan, Mambaling, Pardo, San Nicolas and Don Vicente Rama, as well as the Ramon Duterte National High School and Pardo National High School.
The DepEd reported that based on their assessment, Yolanda caused around P700 million in damage to public classrooms in northern Cebu.
The regional office is set to construct 28 classrooms. But the DepEd head office in Manila has plans to finance the construction of 400 classrooms in calamity-affected areas in the Visayas.
That will take time, Dulangon said, because the bidding process has to be followed.
Private help
In the meantime, private groups are pitching in.
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has committed to shoulder the construction of 61 classrooms and to repair 68 others.
In Cebu City, 446 elementary school classrooms need fixing. So do 245 classrooms in secondary school.
Superintendent Angtud and other DepEd personnel went around the city to check as the Brigada Eskwela proceeded.
In the Abellana National School (ANS), personnel and officials of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) pledged to give construction materials to repair damaged classrooms.
ANS Principal Severina Chin told Sun.Star Cebu that the BSP chose to adopt one classroom for a makeover. It also spearheaded the repairs and repainting of the entire structure, including the chairs and toilets.
“We are lucky to receive more pledges,” Chin added.
Chin said only minor repairs were needed in some of their classrooms since the buildings were all properly maintained.
ANS has 60 classrooms and 60 laboratory rooms.
Lacks rooms
After his inspection, Labella also said only minor repairs were needed in some schools and promised that City will help DepEd address the problem.
In Talisay City, school officials reported a shortage of classrooms in public schools spread throughout the city’s 22 barangays.
Dr. Woodrow Denuyo, Talisay City School Division superintendent, told Sun.Star Cebu that as of yesterday, they lacked 276 classrooms for the kindergarten, elementary and high school levels.
The city schools division plans to construct nine classrooms in public schools with the most number of students. These include the San Roque Elementary School, Bulacao National Elementary and High School, Tabunok Central School, Talisay Central School in Barangay Poblacion and Tapul National High School.
Denuyo said that instead of the usual single-storey classroom, they plan to construct three-storey classrooms to make the most of the limited space.
In Mandaue City, Mayor Cortes and DepEd Mandaue City Division Superintendent Virginia Zapanta led a ceremonial cleanup at the Subangdaku Elementary School.
Temporary setting
Among the establishments that support the Subangdaku Elementary School are the SM Hypermarket and Matimco Inc.
The school, which had more than 3,000 students last school year, was awarded best implementor of Brigada Eskwela in the country for two consecutive years.
The earthquake and typhoon damaged several school buildings in the city, forcing some teachers to hold classes in barangay gymnasiums.
The City Government has been partnering with nongovernment organizations like the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. and the Security Bank Foundation to address the city’s lack of classrooms.
Officials of the Subangdaku Elementary School hope to win a grand slam this year.
Principal Rosalina Gonzales said they start planning for the Brigada Eskwela as early as January.
But more than getting recognition, Zapanta said the main goal of the Brigada Eswela is to unite members of the community to address the needs of their school.
City councilors and Clean and Green workers of the City Hall also participated in yesterday’s activity, which was held simultaneously in schools across the city.
==Brigada Eskwela in Cebu Province starts today; DepEd-7 to focus on Yolanda-affected schools==
*Source: http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/19/1324816/brigada-eskwela-cebu-province-starts-today-deped-7-focus-yolanda
*Monday, May 19, 2014 12:00 am
:By Jean Marvette A. Demecillo (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines - The annual Brigada Eskwela program of  Department of  Education-7 will commence today.
DepEd-7 Director Carmelita Dulangon said they will focus on the repair of damaged school buildings in areas affected by super typhoon Yolanda that struck Central Visayas last year.
“Regional officials will have a caravan together with the local government officials of  Madridejos, Santa Fe, and Bantayan….  There will be simultaneous launching activities in the 19 schools division in Region7, pero special-lon gyod pag-adto sa region ang Bantayan Island” she said.
Dulangon said DepEd and other stakeholders will conduct clean-up activities there as preparation for the June 9 classes.
“Among tan-awon didto kumusta na intawon sila (We will see how they are faring there) in terms of their preparations for June kay daghan man kaayo ang naguba nga eskwelahan sa (because several schools were destroyed by) Yolanda,” she said, referring to the November 8 super typhoon that killed thousands of people and destroyed structures, including schools.
Dulangon said students affected during the onslaught of the super typhoon in Bantayan have finished their school year last March.
She urged parents who have children in public schools and volunteers to participate in ensuring that schools are okay for use already before classes begin.
Dulangon said DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro has directed all schools to immediately start classroom instruction on the very first day of classes and not have the students do clean-up activities.
She said DepEd is hoping to finish soon its school building rehabilitation efforts.
“For the reconstruction work, ongoing nami, we are just racing against time. But the process of bidding moagi man gud og (must comply with) COA rules, nga maoy makadala sa pagkalangay gamay (which causes delay in implementation),” she said.
“But we hope that early July, mahuman atong mga (we finish constructing all) buildings aron makasulod na gyud sila sa ilang (so students could already have their) classrooms,” she said, adding that 400 buildings were already constructed in the region.
She said before the major calamities struck the region, buildings were bid at P800, 000 each. But, after earthquakes, consecutive aftershocks, and typhoons, buildings are peg at P1 million.
Dulangon said this year’s Brigada Eskwela or National Schools Maintenance week will make schools become disaster-resilient so that students are assured of a safe place for learning.  She was thankful for “consistent partners” Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) in DepEd’s school rehabilitation and school building program.
Both RAFI and AFI have set aside millions in funds and donations in the repair and/or building of classrooms in northern Cebu schools affected by Yolanda last year.
“The whole country needs attention in introducing new school building designs nga resilient na sa bagyo or linog and naa pa gani mga sunog (against typhoons, earthquakes, and even fires),” she said.
Brigada Eskwela is 2003 DepEd initiative that aims to encourage volunteers from all walks of life in the clean-up, repair, and repainting of classrooms and other school facilities in preparation for the school opening.
DepEd has scheduled the annual nationwide program every third week of May, or at least a week before the start of classes.
==US Navy team builds school bldgs in Cebu==
*Source: http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/18/1324503/us-navy-team-builds-school-bldgs-cebu
*Sunday, May 18, 2014 12:00 am
:By Bryner L. Diaz, JMO (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines -  A team of US Navy personnel will be setting up camp in the southern town of Sibonga for at least two months as team members build classrooms in the neighboring Carcar City.
The team was deployed by the US Embassy as part of America's continuing efforts to help rebuild communities affected by the October 15, 2013 earthquake and November 8, 2013 super typhoon.     
"The US Navy 30th Construction Regiment and the US Embassy forwarded and deployed US Navy Seabees personnel and construction equipment to the Philippines for the purpose of conducting humanitarian assistance projects in cooperation with US and Gov't. of the Phil. engineering units," reads the email from the Regional Public Safety Battalion -7.
The RPSB-7 camp in Barangay Bahay, Sibonga will house the team members. The team also needs the camp to serve as temporary Tent Farm Laydown and storage of the US Naval Construction Force  Civil Engineering Support Equipment.
The camp is the most suitable base for the personnel and their equipment because of its proximity to the construction site.
Yesterday morning, Supt. Clifford Gairanod, Battalion Commander of RPSB7 and Commander Joe Harder of the US Navy US 30th Construction Regiment, signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the RPSB camp.
The MOU will take effect immediately and will expire on August 15 once construction is finished.
==Migration info drive set in storm-hit areas in Cebu==
*Source:http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2014/05/17/migration-info-drive-set-in-storm-hit-areas-in-cebu/
*Saturday, May 17, 2014
:By Rachelle M. Nessia (rmn/PIA-Cebu/CFO)
CEBU CITY - An advocacy campaign to heighten community awareness on migration, illegal recruitment, and human trafficking will be rolled out in Yolanda-hit areas in northern Cebu.
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will hold a series of community education programs from May 18 to 23, 2014 in five identified local government units (LGU) in northern Cebu.
The information campaign will kick off in Madridejos on May 18 and 19, Bantayan on May 20, Santa Fe on May 21, San Remigio on May 22, and Medellin on May 23.
The information drive will include public assemblies attended by local officials, Sangguniang Kabataan, local civil registrar, police officials, and Public Employment Service Officers in the areas.
The campaign aims to assist prospective migrants in making informed decisions regarding settling abroad, and to generate community involvement on migration concerns, according to CFO Chairperson Sec. Imelda Nicolas in a letter.
The series of activities will also serve as venues to raise issues concerning migration, intermarriages, and existing government policies and programs directed against illegal recruitment and human trafficking.
==Pinoy investors take lead in Cebu projects – BOI==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2014/05/15/1323341/bogo-duathlon-set-sunday
*Friday, May 16, 2014 12:00 am
:By Carlo S. Lorenciana (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines - Statistics at the Board of Investments Cebu showed that Filipino investors account for 80 to 90 percent of investments registered in the province last year, while the remaining percentage comprised of foreign investors.
BOI Cebu officer-in-charge Philip T. Torres said that this development is something that must be appreciated as it shows that more and more Filipinos are now brave enough to invest their money in bigger ventures within the country.
Real estate investments
With real estate investments taking the lead, the local board recorded 18 projects last year, which amounted roughlyaround P8 billion that generated an estimated 3,400 jobs, Torres told The FREEMAN in an interview.
"There's really a market for housing," he said when asked on what motivates investors to choose property development. "This is a good development because not like before when they were afraid to take the risk. However, these companies also started small."
Out of the 18 projects, 13 of which were real estate or mass housing developments, while the rest included a P700- million tourism project in Bohol and agribusiness related projects, among others.
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This year, BOI Cebu is expecting that the real estate sector will still dominate the whole investment pie and may even surpass last year's recorded P8 billion total investment.
Torres said that to date, the board has already registered one agriculture-based project that amounts to P400 million; a pending application of one hospital investor from Manila; a more than a billion worth of hotel project in Mandaue City; and an approved three housing projects that would cost more than a billion.
For now, the board could not yet determine how much the investments would cost as it differs every year.
For now, there are still many pending applications at the BOI as they are still waiting for the documents and endorsement from other government agencies for the completion of the project.
A more focused IPP
On the other hand, the BOI recently released this year's Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) with now only seven preferred business activities, which is fewer compared to last year's 13.
Torres explained that the board aims to have a more specific and focused sectors and identify the industries that need the government's tax and fiscal incentives, adding that others only need policy changes.
He added that employment generation is one of the major criteria for an economic activity to pass BOI's requirement.
Most of the projects the board has supported are high value ones like the energy which covers exploration, development, utilization of energy and power generation.
But energy-related project only employs few workers, Torres said, emphasizing that the manufacturing sector is considered to be the biggest employment generator.
He said that although investments in the manufacturing sector seems low, it creates a lot of jobs and has a multiplier effect.
The BOI has recognized the manufacturing sector as one of the preferred activities in the new IPP.
The 2013 IPP has 13 preferred activities: agriculture or agribusiness and fishery; creative industries or knowledge-based services; shipbuilding; mass housing; iron and steel; energy; infrastructure; research and development; green projects; motor vehicles; strategic projects; hospital or medical services; and disaster prevention, mitigation and recovery projects.
However, the BOI has delisted six of these, creating a new priority list that comprises: the manufacturing, agribusiness and fishery, services, economic and low-cost housing, energy, public infrastructure and logistics and PPP projects.
The information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) is one sector that has been removed from this year's priorities.
However, Torres explained that most of IT-BPM companies are registered with the Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA) and that these are out of the board's control.
While other sectors could be listed in the exports list because they produce export products, he added.
The public-private partnership of the government, being part of the list, are also given tax holidays, Torres said.
The BOI also grants tax holidays to those involved in export activities that cover the manufacture of export products, services exports and activities in support of exporters.
==Bogo duathlon set this Sunday==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2014/05/15/1323341/bogo-duathlon-set-sunday
*Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:00 am
:By Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines -  Cebuano elite athletes will once again see action in the second staging of Bogo City Duathlon Trail Challenge this Sunday in Bogo City.
The two-in-one event, features paved and trail route race compose of 8K run followed by 30K bike and another 8K run to the finish line.
The five classes include men’s 18-32, 33-45, 46-and above, female open and relay. The relay will be a male and female tandem as a team.
For those who are interested, one can enlist at Olives Motor Spare Parts in Bogo, through Jorge Ponce at Ibabao, Estancia, Mandaue and Southpeaks Outdoor Shop also in Mandaue City.
Entry fee is pegged at P800 inclusive of a singlet and snacks.Race briefing is set this Saturday at the Bogo Sports Complex in Nailon, Bogo.
This event is part of Bogo's tourism promotion efforts after the town was hit by super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year.
==More oil found in Aloguinsan==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/14/1322923/more-oil-found-aloguinsan
*Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:00 am
:By Gregg M. Rubio, JMO (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines -  Gas2Grid Limited has announced that the percentage of oil found in the swabbing operations in Olango, Aloguinsan has increased.
In a report to the Department of Energy, the company said 95 PSI wellhead pressure was recorded morning on Monday and Tuesday after the well was shut-in overnight.
Yesterday morning, the gas reportedly flared for 35 minutes before subsiding.
Associated gas has also reportedly broken out of the oil as the back-pressure on the oil bearing formation is reduced.
Swabbing fluid from the production tubing and lowering the fluid level reduces the back-pressure on the oil bearing formations and, as this is being done, the percentage of oil recovered and the production rate will likely increase.
"It will likely take several more days before an initial oil production rate can be determined," the company's statement read.
Gas2Grid Limited advised Monday that the Malolos-1 swabbing unit began operations over the weekend and oil has already been produced to the surface.
Swabbing operations commenced early Saturday evening and continued for most of Sunday.
Some delays were experienced Sunday when some material was lodged in the tubing, which affected swabbing efficiency.
Oil was first produced late Sunday morning and increased in amount with each swab run with the balance of the fluid produced being drill water, which filled the tubing before the commencement of swabbing operations.
The extended oil production testing program aims to gather sufficient technical information to confirm commerciality of the Malolos Oil Field to justify the DOE's awarding a 25-year production period and leading to full field appraisal and development.
The company maintained proving commercial production at Malolos Oil Field will have a very significant impact on the value of the company and will benefit the Philippine economy.
==Int’l firm eyes $1B project in Cebu==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/13/1322559/intl-firm-eyes-1b-project-cebu
*Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:00 am
:By Gregg M. Rubio (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines - Emirati company Global Sphere is interested to invest in a project worth at least $1 billion in Cebu.
Executives of the company paid a courtesy visit to Governor Hilario Davide III and Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama yesterday together with Fourth District Representative Benhur Salimbangon.
Salimbangon said the local chief executives have proposed that the company invest in the North-South Cebu Highway or the Trans-Axial Highway project, which is a brainchild of the late vice governor Gregorio Sanchez Jr.
Davide told the group the 300-kilometer project is also one of the proposed major projects of his administration.
He said the project, which includes the roads connecting the different municipalities from the highway, is estimated to cost P50 billion.
“They are willing to finance. The company is asking that the project to be undertaken by the company should not be less than $1 billion,” Salimbangon said.
Davide earlier vowed to pursue the Trans-Axial Highway project that will connect both ends of the province and help spur development in small towns, as well as decongest Metro Cebu’s urban area.
Salimbangon, for his part, filed a bill in Congress supporting the plan of Sanchez, his former colleague at the Cebu Provincial Board.
Salimbangon said Global Sphere is also looking at the possibility of putting up an oil refinery and an airport in the Fourth District.
“We have to conduct the study where the refinery should be located and they will be the one to put this refinery,” he said.
“Mao na among gi-studyhan karon unsay mga requirements sa government for them to put these projects,” he added.
Davide clarified nothing concrete has been arrived at and that the meeting yesterday was but an exchange of minds.
Global Sphere was established more than 14 years ago and is associated with European and American companies that help arrange funds to commercial companies or governments in building large projects in different fields in the construction and oil sectors, among others.
Global Sphere finance procedures are led and controlled by the top 10 banks in the world.
According to its website, Global Sphere is capable of financing projects that worth tens of billions worldwide. Its member teams are also members of the Bar Association and have dealt with many international contracts.
==CCCI lines up activities for business month 2014==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-business/2014/05/12/1322216/ccci-lines-activities-business-month-2014
*Monday, May 12, 2014 12:00 am
:By Carlo S. Lorenciana (The Freeman)
CEBU, Philippines - This year's Cebu Business Month is focused on preparing Cebu for the 2015 ASEAN Economic Integration opportunities, spurring further its business growth to compete globally.
CBM 2014 organizers have lined up various activities that aim to sustain the development of the business community and to see the future of Cebu in the coming integrated economy.
"What we're trying to do is to offer activities that have ASEAN flavor," said Lito Maderazo, ASEAN Integration chair and past chamber president. "We're now in the process of creating a road map particularly on the economic drivers of Cebu."
Maderazo said the chamber wants to identify on what prospects Cebu could have and prepare it for the challenges in the integration, citing ASEAN's goals to support free flow of goods, cooperation and strong region and global economies.
The involvement of the government and other agencies is crucial in creating a plan for integration, he noted.
CBM Overall Chair Felix Tiukinhoy, Jr. said the Philippines particularly Cebu is now facing the challenges--and opportunities--ahead of the 2015's integration, the main reason of having the event themed as "ASEAN 2015 and Beyond".
The activities, he added, want to highlight and focus attention to Cebu's bright future: "Our collective existence has become a key driver of the national development and progress."
For his part, CCCI President Ma. Teresa Chan cited the two disasters that hit the Visayas region last year made the preparation for the month-long event more challenging, even saying it's getting bigger and bolder this time.
She said the chamber continues to support the trade and industry in Cebu leading to a sustainable progress, which it hopes would help create more jobs, reduce poverty and improve the lives of the Cebuanos.
"CBM has become a great venue not only for Cebu as a business hub in the Philippines," she noted, "but also to promote and introduce our programs and advocacies."
The programs will focus on improving the different industries that include the information and communications technology, tourism and investment promotion, business process outsourcing, creative industries and entrepreneurship.
For one, entrepreneurship seminars are expected to teach small entrepreneurs and homegrown businesses on how to build a national brand and join the nationwide market, said Apolinar Suarez, Jr., entrepreneurship chairman.
"We put some programs that these entrepreneurs can really do something about," he further said. "The essence of this is like 'What you can do as an entrepreneur?'."
He added members of the micro, small and medium enterprises have to understand the implications, threats and opportunities of the AEC: "We penetrate the MSMEs because we see that they need our help."
Local players are challenged to become a partner of choice of global companies coming into the Philippines.
"Stay towards being a potential global company," Suarez stressed.
Moreover, the chamber is also looking at building infrastructure what will sustain the good condition of Cebu's tourism industry and foreign direct investments, revealed Consul SabinoDapat who chairs the tourism and investment promotions.
"If we want to be competitive, we need to develop infrastructure," he said, adding the major businesses in Cebu are tourism, export and the ICT.
Meanwhile, Tiukinhoy said the city and provincial government continue to support the organization's activities and the success of Cebu's business society.
In fact, CCCI is partnering with the Department of Manpower Development and Placement to have a local job fair during the business month celebration to improve employment.
Industry players and stakeholders from the government, academe and other sectors will discuss the impact of the integration on ICT and BPM industry through a conference and expo.
Another CBM event, the Startup Weekend will gather marketers, entrepreneurs, developers, startup enthusiasts and designers to share ideas and build relationship.
Other activities to expect include Regional Franchise Expo, job fairs, run for a cause, discussion on the Cebu-based creative industries' position on the ASEAN integration, etc.
Other events will strengthen the capacities of Cebu-based businesses and support its business environment, the CCCI said.
==FSTP teaches farmers eco-friendly pest control==
*Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2014/05/11/fstp-teaches-farmers-eco-friendly-pest-control-342314
*Sunday, May 11, 2014
:(OCP)
CEBU farmers are learning how to use insects to kill pests and other environment-friendly pest management practices.
Cebu Provincial Agriculture Office Chief Roldan Sarajena said farmers who undergo training under the Capitol’s Farmer Scientist Training Program (FSTP) learn pest management and organic farming, among others.
One of the farming practices taught under the FSTP is the use of Trichogramma or mini wasps, which destroy the eggs of corn borers.
Sarajena said that by using Trichogramma, farmers avoid chemical pesticides that are toxic and hazardous to the environment and human health.
:Eggs
He said farmers can obtain mature eggs of Trichogramma at the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Crop Protection Center in Mandaue City.
Trichogramma as biological insecticide is used in the United States, Europe, Russia and China.
Aside from use of Trichogramma, the FSTP also teaches farmers about intercropping, introduction of different varieties of corn seeds, planting density approaches and detasseling.
Detasseling, or removing the tassels on top of the corn, is one way to create a hybrid variety of corn.
The practice involves planting two varieties of corn on a field. The tassels of two corn varieties are placed together on the ground so that one variety can fertilize the other and create a hybrid type.
Sarajena said farmer-trainees go through four months of hands-on training by Capitol consultant Dr. Romulo Davide, an agriculturist.
About 200 farmers completed FSTP training under Davide early this year.
==Capitol to launch massive campaign against catching endangered species==
==Capitol to launch massive campaign against catching endangered species==
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/10/1321469/capitol-launch-massive-campaign-against-catching-endangered-species
*Source:http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/05/10/1321469/capitol-launch-massive-campaign-against-catching-endangered-species
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