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Mindanao job alert: Nestle needs an area nutrition manager

JOB OPENING IN MINDANAO – Mindanaoan is back to posting job openings in Mindanao. I know a lot of you out there have been sending me reminders through my contact form (thank you!) to post more job opportunities and I pledge to post more in the next few days.

For now, I would like to share this Mindanao job alert. If you think you or someone you know is qualified for this job, then go ahead and submit your application right away.

Nestle Philippines is in need of an area nutrition manager. The manager will do the rounds in North Luzon and Mindanao.

Qualifications: graduate of a 4-year science/medical related course, above average interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, proficiency with Windows programs, driving skills and excellent analytical, entrepreneurial and negotiation skills.

The ideal candidate must also have at least 3 years experience as an area head in a nutritional, pharmaceutical industry or related field.

Among the responsibilities of Nestle’s area nutrition manager are to manage performance of medical delegates in the assigned area, to identify and open new business opportunities and to synthesize key facts and figures of the area and execute an integrated plan to achieve business objectives.

If you’re interested to apply, submit your pertinent documents via email. You can send those to careers (at) ph.nestle.com

Alternatively, you can also apply online via Nestle Philippines’ official website.

Good luck Mindanaoan and don’t forget to let me know if you managed to get the job

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Mining company in Mindanao hires APO Hiking Society’s Danny Javier

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November 11, 2009

Advocacy, Business, Commentary, Controversial, Corporate, Cotabato, Culture, Davao City, Koronadal, Mindanaoan Update, News, Opinion, Sarangani, SoSCksargen, Soccksargen, Socsksargen, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Weird

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Yes, you read that right. A mining company operating in the Municipality of Tampakan has hired Danny Javier of the popular group APO Hiking Society. Javier is now a “strategist” for Sagittarius Mines, Inc., a gold and copper mine.

As a “strategist,” Javier is reportedly supposed to help SMI develop a “better image.” It can be recalled that the said mining company, which has business interests in three large areas in Mindanao namely South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur, has and still is facing strong opposition especially from the Church. A lot of non government organizations which advocate environmental sustainability have also expressed their opposition against the operation of Sagittarius Mines.

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What makes this development noteworthy is that Danny Javier of APO Hiking Society is part of a trio that also pushes for many pro-people issues. Javier and his mates Buboy Garovillo and Jim Paredes are known advocates of ecological conservation. They lead a lot of tree planting sessions and they also spread reminders about the environment and how society can help protect nature.

So of course, quite naturally, a lot of people now see Javier’s entry to SMI as being “inconsistent.”

So my question is…can we take this against Danny Javier?

While I’m dismayed that Javier accepted this job even though he’s supposed to be an environmentalist, I can also understand why he accepted the job offer. A job is a job. It provides food on the table. Whether Javier accepted the job for the sake of practicality or because he wanted to face another challenge in his life, I can understand and can cut him some slack. IMHO, we cannot take this against the guy. Again, a job is a job and he may also have “good” intentions. Hopefully.

Javier said that his father used to work in the mining industry so his new job as a “strategist” for Sagittarius Mines isn’t really something new for him. Instead, he’s taking his new role as a challenge.

The APO Hiking Society singer said that he will immerse himself in the communities very soon in order to have a deeper grasp of the Mindanao culture. He was also quoted as saying that he will ensure that the company complies with environmental standards.

How I wish that could be followed and done.

For now, I’ll give Danny Javier benefit of the doubt. Let him work and let him prove that he will really carry the voice of Mindanaoans – especially those from the B’laan tribes and other groups that will be affected by the operations of Sagittarius Mines – and that he will really raise the issues with the company execs.

In the meantime, let’s also take this as a challenge, fellow Mindanaoan. Companies are wiser these days. They can hire just about anyone who can be “the face” of their programs and business dealings. They can now all the more hire popular singers, actors, actresses and even boxers to speak in their behalf. Let’s not be swayed. Instead, let’s observe and listen. Apathy should no longer be a part of our lives.

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Meet Mindanao’s richest governors and mayors

Who says we here in Mindanao don’t have multimillionaires? The Island of Mindanao may still look rural to many but we have a lot of silent (and otherwise) multimillionaires here, mind you…and some of them are in office! Seriously. Meet Mindanao’s richest governors and mayors.

According to a Mindanews report, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario is STILL (meaning he was the richest last year) the richest governor in Mindanao with networth P408.94 million while Oroquieta City Mayor Jorge Almonte is the richest city mayor with networth P54.71 million as of yearend 2007, according to their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).

Here are the top 15 richest Mindanao provincial governors:

1. Davao del Norte’s Rodolfo del Rosario …………P408.94 million
2. Bukidnon’s Jose Ma. Zubiri…………………………. 103.42 M
3. Zamboanga Sibugay’s George Hover ……………100.63 M
4. Zamboanga del Norte’ Rolando Yebes…………… 43.18 M
5. Surigao del Norte’s Robert Ace Barbers………… 36.84 M
6. Camiguin’s Jurdin Jesus Romualdo………………… 32.25 M
7. North Cotabato’s Jesus Sacdalan…………………… 31.48 M
8. Surigao del Sur’s Vicente Pimentel…………………..29.96 M
9. Dinagat Island’s Glenda Ecleo…………………………..23.21 M
10. Sultan Kudarat’s Suharto Mangudadatu…………….21.06 M
11. Maguindanao’s Andal Ampatuan……………………… 18.50 M
12. Zamboanga del Sur’s Aurora Cerilles…………….……13.13 M
13. Misamis Oriental’s Oscar Moreno………………………..11.99 M
14. Agusan del Norte’s Erlpe John Amante …………… 5.04 M
15. Sarangani’s Miguel Rene Dominguez……………… .. 4.97 M

Meanwhile, here are the top 24 richest Mindanao city mayors:

1. Tagum’s Rey Uy …………………….……………..P 66.93 M;

2. Zamboanga’s Celso Lobregat………………………. 49.64 M

3. Oroquieta’s Jorge Almonte…………………………. 40.15 M

4. Dipolog’s Evelyn Uy……………………………….. 29.39 M

5. Isabela’s Cherrylyn Akbar………………………….. 17.00 M

6. Tangub’s Philip Tan…………………………………. 14. 42 M

7. General Santos’ Pedro Acharon…………………….. 12.78 M

8. Davao’s Rodrigo Duterete…………………………… 9.68 M:

9. Lamitan’s Roderick Furigay…………………………. 8.60 M

10. El Salvador’s Emelita Almirante…………………….. 7.60 M

11. Mati’s Michelle Marie Denise Rabat………………… 7.56 M

12. Pagadian’s Samuel Co………………………………… 7.46 M;

13. Bislig’s Alberto Tan……………………………………6.76 M

14. Gingoog’s Ruth Guingona……………………………. 5.77 M

15. Iligan’s Lawrence Cruz………………………………..4.92 M;

16. Koronadal’s Fernando Miguel…………………………4.40 M;

17. Kidapawan’s Rodolfo Gantuangco……………………4.26 M

18. Tandag’s Alexander Pimentel………………………….3.13 M

19. Malaybalay’s Florencio Flores…………………………3.00 M

20. Tacurong’s Lino Montilla………………………………2.76 M

21. Cabadbaran’s Dale Corvera…………………………….2.09 M

22. Panabo’s Jose Silvosa……………………………………1:34 M;

23. Samals’ Aniano Antalan…………………………………1.10 M

24. Valencia’s Leandro Jose Catarata ……………………..1.02 M

Interestingly, six Mindanao governors allegedly didn’t have SALN records with the Ombudsman in Mindanao. They are Davao Oriental’s Corazon Malanyaon; Basilan’s Jum Jainuddin Akbar; Lanao del Norte’s Khalid Dimaporo; Lanao del Sur’s Mamintal Adiong, Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan and Tawi-tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali.

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Mindanao food aid from United Nations to continue – definitely good news!

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July 12, 2009

Advocacy, Announcements, BIMP-EAGA, Commentary, Food, Government, Headline, Mindanaoan Update, News, Sultan Kudarat, Surigao, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, armm, basilan, sulu, zamboanga peninsula

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MINDANAO – Thankfully, the Mindanao food aid from the United Nations World Food Program will continue! We Mindanaoans should really be thankful for this because the UN WFP food assistance can really help so many people especially those displaced by the recent conflicts here in Mindanao.

UN Resident Coordinator ad interim Dr. Soe Nyunt-U has reportedly announced that the delivery of food aid for Mindanao will resume once the travel restrictions imposed on their personnel are lifted. I’m hoping that the travel restrictions will be lifted very soon! So many families will really benefit from the UN WFP food assistance.

Accordingly, the travel restriction to Mindanao for UN World Food Program personnel was only for the week of July 6 and was a precautionary measure following the spate of bombings in Mindanao.

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This is exactly why experts say it’s worth investing in mining stocks this year

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January 19, 2009

Controversial, Cotabato, Mindanaoan Update, News, Opinion, Sarangani, Socsksargen, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat

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No need to look far, really. Central Mindanao is fast becoming the major hub of mining operations in the country. Just recently, a Filipino-owned company has sought from the regional Mines and Geosciences Bureau an exploration permit for copper, gold, and silver deposits in three provinces here in Mindanao. Tao Mohin Resources Corporation is the very first company to formally file an application for exploration permit this year.

And get this – Tao Mohin Resources Corporation shelled out not less than P800,000 just so they can be granted permit to explore 14,831.7 hectares. If the company is willing to pay that much just for “exploration,” you can just imagine just how much it’s willing to invest once it finds that pot of gold (and copper and silver!) The said company is reportedly keen on exploring the towns of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, Palimbang in Sultan Kudarat and Maitum in Sarangani Province.

Tao Mohin Resources Corporation comes at the heels of other mining companies that have already started operations here in Mindanao. In Tampakan, South Cotabato, Sagittarius Mines Inc. has successfully established its hold in the area. Investors have reportedly spent as much as US $100 Million dollars already for the so-called Tampakan Project. This is exactly why financial experts say that it’s worth investing in mining stocks this year. A lot of economists have high hopes for the Philippine mining industry and I guess the success of the industry largely rests upon the mining operations here in Mindanao.

While I’m all for development and a healthy economy, I still have a lot of reservations when it comes to mining. I’ve always had this impression that mining was for the rich and for the greedy and for those who don’t give a crap about Mother Nature. Let’s hope I’m wrong. Let’s hope that our government agencies know what they’re doing as they issue those permits. Let’s hope that amidst progress, there’s still balance…somehow.

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