City Finance Department Part 2 REALTY TAX DIVISION --------------------------------- Corazon Candilas Arsenia Ocular Inday Bequilla Aldrin Meliza Victor Ajan Cesar Mendoza Enerio Ranario Leo Vasallo Evelyn Baal Marites Enerio Lilia Am-Is Evelyn Labis-Chief,Realty Tax Division Ofelia Nagac Emma Zulita Pablita Maglangit Pinky Rodriguez Sally Reyes Limbania Mae Cababaros Zaldy Cabrezos Rebecca Tablando Gomer Galanida Telen Salvador Tito Biol Flor Gabuli BUSINESS TAX DIVISION ----------------------------- Felimon Teves Gangga Beverly Canoy Judith Lacson Ermenia Abbu Alex Salon Reynaldo Pabito-Chief,Business Tax Division Elvis Reyes Charisse Montes Michael Bravo Rey Torres Alvin Paigna Carmecita Magdronal Eddie Balabag Ellen Moriente Felicidad Tiosen Elaine Brown Lani Mistula Yayay Tata Wabe Analie Ranile Nene Laga Joseph Delia Poncardas Alvina Dalapo Lucia Nagac Kit Monterola Joan Abecia Ofelia Valiente Filipinas Aquino Pamela Jane Arda Karen Joy Dabatian Laila Daba Alora Dabatian Eugene Estipona Melicend Mesias Chloe Dalogdog Olympia Lavatoria Glenford Dingal Vivian Emano Lou Baconga Gina Lao Fritzie Paclijan Wilmer Cabala Irene Tubeo Julius Ramos Teresita Adecer Angeles Nanol Larry Joy Zagado TAX INSPECTION DIVISION -------------------------------- Liz Jadap- Chief,Tax Inspection Division Vicente Quina Lolita Joy Legaspi Rosie Mendoza Purificacion Escol Rolly Eugene Libarnes Lando Ybanez Thelma Nagac Phoebe Abella Lyndon Sumaylo Emily Entira Sarah Biol Jason Cabaraban Violeta Buna EXAMINATION AND REVIEW DIVISION -------------------------------------------- Gina Racines Rhodora Aguirre Marydou Paumar- Chief,Tax Inspection Division Tata Cayetuna Sylvette Bagaipo Loloy Tan TAX MAPPING DIVISION ---------------------------- Glenford Labial Conchita delos Arcos Leyte Caga- Chief,Tax Mapping Division Roy Villarin Eugene Apolinario Narciso Bacor Jerome Dalay Nenita Licayan COMPUTER DIVISION ------------------------ Cecille Abbu Tata Ligsanan Ramon Mendoza- Chief,Computer Division venus Espino Noel Collado Oneil Mistula Rey Villamor RECORDS DIVISION ----------------------- Judith Piano-Chief, Records Division Merlyn Cenas TREASURY OPERATION AND REVIEW DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------ Eulalie Roa Flora Alba-Chief,Treasury Operation And Review Division Nelly Mendoza Danaly Abaday Raul Vamenta CASH DISBURSEMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------- Teresita Pulmon Melchie Malazarte- Chief,Cash Disbursement Division CASH DIVISION -------------- Alexis Akut Judith Valmorida- Chief,Cash Division Edna Paasa Pixie Vallar Arturo Ucat Emalyn Lim Bernadette FUND CONTROL DIVISION ------------------------------ Daisy Reyes Elsie Cabaraban ACCOUNTABLES SECTION ---------------------------- Mark Yaranon Edna Yanez-Chief,Accountables Section Amando Tedted

CITY TREASURER

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Lino D. Daral

ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER

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Dixon Baconga

ASSISTANT OPERATION OFFICER

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Nena S. Salon

City Finance Department Part 1

Suddenly,an employee of the Civil Service Commissions Office Stepped out of the door and handed papers to the 24 examinees.With my fingers crossed,i waited for the result of my exam but my name was not called.There were only 6 of us left inside a small room and i was hopeless.Jesus! how would i explain this to my father? I was nervous.I could feel my heart beating fast against my rib cage while i was grasping for air inside a poorly ventilated room.

"Shyyen...congratulations! you passed the exam," said a stout woman in her mid 40's and gave the remaining 5 examinees a smile and later closed the door behind us.

I rushed home to see my sickly father who was reading a Holy Bible.I showed him the paper that looked like a bank check and he kissed me and thanked me.My father was the most loving and humble father in the world.When he knew that he was dying,he retired from work early and adviced me to take the Civil Service Exam and he introduced me to Vice-Mayor Vicente Yap Emano who was at that time the Mayor of the city of Cagayan de Oro.Luckily,he accepted me in his administration eventhough he read in my application letter that i am related to a politician who was in the other party.Anyway,i strongly despised political issues.

Working in the local government for more than 6 years and assigned at different divisions,i believe that i am a flexible person.To audit collections was my first job at the Treasury Operation And Review Division.It was never easy as counting 1 to 3.I made sure that my eyes were focused on the official receipts and balance the amounts paid reflected on the official receipts to the computerized and manual abstracts if not i had to repeat the same process before concluding that it was an under remittance or over remittance.Then,i was assigned at Realty Tax Division.I used to type clearances for taxpayers who would like to avail a loan in the bank,or would like to acquire a land title,exemption from taxes,or tranfer a parcel of land.At other times,i walked in kilometers under a piercing heat and walked on rough roads to locate addresses as well as deliver bills to delinquent taxpayers.And assigned at Business Tax Division last year,i audited and made abstracts manually for the collections from the Public Market vendors.And lately,i was assigned at Tax Inspection Division,i checked movie goers by every tickets sold in the premiere and deluxe section of the cinema as well as checked on film classification and hopefully next week i would send out final demands to different establishment owners who failed to secure business permits.My job was never boring.

Normally,local government employees especially in the Department Of Finance are assigned at different divisions.The system made us more flexible and it helped us to learn how to work under pressure.Assigned at different divisions,i can say that i have gained friends both professionally and personally.Happiness in the workplace on the other hand is not just about promotions but also in building and maintaining a good relationship with co-workers.I belong to the lowest position in the government,however,my respect dwell on the person's character and not blindsided by their stature in the society.The following names listed below are co-workers i respect and appreciate in my workplace.They are flexible,accomodating, and are intellectually superior.If you would like to come and invest in the City of Cagayan de Oro expect lengthy conversations with all your inquiries answered.

Give A Personalized Gift

At last! my daughter's examinations were over,however,she was expecting a gift from me in return of her high grades in school.To keep her motivated to study,i have to reward her with a gift.As a mother,i want only the best for my kid but there were also things to ponder and consider ,like my time and my money.I browsed on eBay yesterday and i saw a gift that i really liked.Oh! my God,my jaw dropped and my eyes popped out when i saw the current bid of the gift item starts at 50 excluding the shipping cost. "Damn,that is too much--I will not gamble 50 dollars if i can purchase quality gift items somewhere else,"I muttered. But luckily,i browsed on GiftsForYouNow.com.They offer personalized gift items for as low as 50 dollars and the shipping is also free when an order reach 50 dollars.Now,this is just the kind where i would get my teeth into. Halloween is fast approaching,why don't you visit GiftsForYouNow.com and grab a trick and treat bag for your kids and reward them a candy?I am sure your kids will love it as much as this cute teddy bear that I will reward to my little angel.

Don't Ever Try it

I arrived at half-past nine this morning from Initao National Park.I had a great time with my relatives and friends.We went hiking,snorkeling and boating.It was indeed an exhilarating experience;finally,I have seen the Centennial tree,dear God,it even grew more taller than the last time i saw it.But when i came back i laid like vegetable in between the sheets;while my daughter was in her school uniform.Seeing her in school uniform reminded me of her dirty socks left unwash at the bottom sink.With my eyes half closed,i called my little darling and ordered a band aid from the store.She was extremely curious .To match her curiosity,She took a flight onto the store and came back with a band aid in hand.Lazily,i attached the band aid on her toes.And she went to school with knitted eyebrows ,she wore a sandal and carried a bag so small,she walked in staccato like she was in tow.And i was guilty but it was just that i was so sleepy -- dont ever try it!

Anyway,i should leave you now with pictures taken in Initao National Park.I need to finish washing those dirty socks or i'll never earn her eyeballs.She was ignoring me this afternoon,dah.

How To Get Rid Of Annoying Friends

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas let your heart be light from now on your troubles will be out of sight, yeah..."

The song was played several times in the mall where my colleague,a very good friend of mine, and i have been working together as movie checkers.Upon hearing it,he related to me a story of how he lost his old friends after christmas.

At exactly 12 o'clock midnight,his family gathered around a small table for " noche buena" and altogether they bowed and thanked God for all the wonderful blessings they received.They thanked God for the promotion of his mother who was now janitress 2 and his 58 year old sister's engagement to a 27 year old man.Meanwhile,a knocked on the door interrupted their conversation with God.He stood up and opened the door and warmly welcomed a flood of fashionable old friends.He greeted and hugged everyone.But like sharks dined on swimmers,his friends dined on his feather fashion statement,and before he knew it his friends left and ignored him forever.

He gave these pictures to me and he smiled and said,"Shyyen,do not ever insert a pea...cock."

Initao National Park Part 2

"Do you know that we are going again to National Park?"Veronica asked,her eyes showing excitement.

"Yes,i've heard from Mark last night that we are going to National Park as soon as tito will arrive,it is his favorite spot and besides 4 days is not a long way off,"i said reassuringly,"Oh!boy,im really excited."I said,while preparing for a cup of coffee.

"I miss the place,i want to see the Centennial tree again.How high do you think is it these days?"

"It was approximately 20 meters high,i guess higher than Eiffel tower now ." I said, and handed her a cup of coffee.

"I can still remember the small hole leading to the Liza cave,it was vast once inside, but there was only a little amout of air that passes through the cave.I remember Taptap farted and everyone ran and covered their noses."She said,and laughed out loud.

"Can i borrow those pictures taken in Initao National Park?"

"Why?of course!"She exclaimed.

She took a sip of her hot coffee and stepped out of the room.

These pictures were taken in Initao National Park in April 1999.It is one of the hot spots in Misamis Oriental.If you are the kind of person who seeks adventure then why not visit the place some time?Bring along some friends,relatives,neighborhood or even your dog Sparky.

Initao National Park Part 1

While walking on the road one day,I could see the trees gracefully dancing with the wind,and the only sound i could hear was total silence.The clouds hovered far above and the faded light of the moon served as my only consolation.

Deeply thinking,I failed to notice an excavation and i fell 6 feet under.I tried to look for a way out but it seemed like i have put on blinders.I shouted for help,suddenly,i heard footsteps coming toward my direction.I looked at her squarely and i began to see the face of a stirrer,a swindler, a puppet master.

I saw piercing eyes.And hers are eyes that are meant to deceive innocent souls.Inspite of her vile breath and monstrous character she thrusted her hand,however,i was hesitant for a moment.

I cried out as a hand closed around my shoulder shaking me.

"Shyyen,wake up.Veronica's here.She wants to talk to you and she says it can't wait."

I blinked my sister into focus" What?What time is it?"

"Almost eleven-you slept late last night.I did'nt want to wake you because i heard you up last night."

"Tell her I'll be right down."