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Mga Ugok!

YAN ANG bansag ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa mga taong naghahanap o nagtatanong kung nasaan ang Presidente sa kasagsagan ng nakaraang Bagyong Rolly matapos na absent ito sa lahat ng briefing National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Nag-trending rin sa rte ang nasa NDRRMC holidays. social media ang hashtag briefing. Binuweltahan naman na “Nasaan Ang PanguIsa sa mga batikos kay ni Duterte ang mga bumlo” at umani ito ng sam- Duterte ay “natutulog” la- abatikos sa kanya. “Kaya ut-saring batikos mula mang ito sa kanyang ba- kami taga- probinsiya, we sa mga netizens na nag- hay sa Davao City mula ng travel almost with sasabing dapat si Dute- umuwi dahil sa mahabang Continue on page 3

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Mayors, pinagiingat! KIDAPAWAN CITY Pinagiingat ngayon ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang mga mayors laban sa mga extortionist at con-men na nagpapakilalang matataas na opisyal ng ahensya na

nagaalok ng ayuda para sa releasing ng Covid-19 emergency relief aid kapalit ng lagay o salapi. Sinabi ni DILG Undersecretary at Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya na marami silang natatanggap na mga report mula sa DILG

regional at field offices at mga local governments na nakatanggap sila ng texts at tawag mula sa mga impostor na nagpapanggap na opisyal ng DILG at mag-aalok ng Covid-19 assistance at saka Continue on page 3

Tulfo praised for helping 2 Tausugs

Mandatory DQR for all in Davao City Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan with Ediemar and Ronniemar Arabi. (Mindanao Examiner) SULU – Philanthropist and Governor Sakur Tan praised broadcaster Raffy Tulfo for aiding 2 natives of Sulu province

who complained against their employer in Pampanga province. The duo - Ediemar and Ronniemar Arabi –

sought help from Tulfo’s television program so they can claim their salaries. With the help of Tulfo, Continue on page 2

DAVAO CITY - Mayor Sara Duterte has issued Executive Order (E.O.) 60 mandating the use of Safe Davao QR (DQR) by all individuals, including non-residents, to hasten contact tracing in the local government’s efforts to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease. Duterte issued the order following the surge in Continue on page 2

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Mandatory DQR for all in Davao City Continued from page 1 Covid-19 cases due to several activities allowed under the Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). The Department of Health Davao Region reported that Davao City has over 1,000 active Covid-19 cases and since the outbreak of the pandemic in March, the total number of cases here reached nearly 4,000, but more than 2,600 of the, recovered from the disease, although 174 had died from it. Duterte said there is a need to control the spread of Covid-19 as beds at the Southern Philippines Medical Center and the Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities are now all occupied. “Tracing has encountered several challenges and needs to be continually improved. The paper and pen contact tracing form in establishments have severely compromised the privacy of data and is a potential source of transmission of the virus,” she said, adding that the DQR will help limit the movement of people to accessing only essential goods and services for work or business – in keeping with the community quarantine protocols. The DQR will also implement contactless data gathering and electronic storage of data while enforcing the prohibition on non-essential travels within the city. The E.O. 60 will strictly implement the No QR code, No Travel, or No Entry policy. The one-time permanent and unique DQR will be implemented as a pass for entry into and travel inside Davao City, provided that such travel is only for goods and accessing essential services or for work and business; as a pass at law enforcement checkpoints and barangay patrols implementing the prohibition on non-essential travel; and as a contact tracing log for entry and exit in all offices and establishments. Duterte reiterated that individuals must keep their DQR confidential and publicly posting it is strictly prohibited to prevent identity theft. The DQR must be stored in the email or a hard copy of it must be secured. However, airplane travellers shall register for two codes - their QR code for the exit at the Davao International Airport and their DQR. The order said all individuals must bring their DQR when leaving three meters away from their premises or gates as barangay personnel will randomly scan people within their area of

responsibility to check on violation of the non-essential travel prohibition. Individuals aged 18 years old and below and above 65 will be issued DQR as part of the vulnerable sector to caution checkpoints, offices, and establishments. All employers are tasked to assist their employees or workers in applying for a DQR, particularly those without smartphones, no access to the internet, and a printer. It further said that criminal charges await those who will make and sell fake identities and registering for a DQR while any person caught tampering with and hacking the online link shall be prosecuted for cybercrimes. The audit personnel will cancel any DQR with fake information and the person holding the same upon reaching checkpoints will be detained for investigation and will face charges once the cancellation is found to be correct and in order. Duterte said since the DQR is free, Internet shops and business individuals may only charge a maximum cost of P15 when they offer the service of internet use, printing, and lamination of the DQR. Barangay personnel and all police stations assisting in the issuance of DQRs for individuals shall do so without charges and fees. The requirements need for DQR are the following: A clear photo of one valid ID or any of these Social Security System, Government Service Insurance System, Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card; Land Transportation Office driver’s license, student permit in card format; Professional Regulatory Commission ID; Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Integrated Department of Labor and Employment card; Commission on Elections voter’s ID or voter’s certification from the election officer; Philippine National Police firearms license; senior citizen ID; airman license issued August 2016; Philippine Postal ID issued November 2016 onwards; school ID; passport; Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of a birth certificate. A clear photo of the individual with the valid ID or birth certificate beside his face, a clear photo of the individual, facing the camera and showing the entire face, a valid mobile phone number and a valid email address. An individual can also apply for a DQR at the nearest police station in the absence of an ID or birth certificate. The police can decline

to issue a DQR once a person is found inconsistent in answering questions or cannot prove that the DQR will be used for essential travel. Once the requirements are completed, individual may access the DQR link https://safedavaoqr.davaoct.com. A smartphone with an Internet connection, tablet with an internet connection, or QR code scanning device/machine attached to a personal computer with an Internet connection may be used as DQR scanners. Other options for DQR checking if the Internet is not available include picture taking of the DQR, listing down of the text code/ alphanumeric code under DQR code, and then uploading the data once the online connection is re-established, using the traditional pen and paper method. But the offline solution is not encouraged as it could not be easily verified. The Task Force Davao (TFD) checkpoints are required to scan the DQRs of all individuals upon their entry while the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) shall conduct scanning at designated checkpoints. At checkpoints, documents that must be presented to prove essential travel are valid ID, employer/principal certification for those with no employer-employee relationship, business permit, or any other document to prove travel is to access essential goods and services or for work/business may be required by checkpoint personnel; and original receipt of items or services. Without any of these documents, “a convincing oral explanation may be admitted by checkpoint personnel”. Only barangay officials and personnel donning complete official uniforms are authorized to randomly scan individuals on the streets within their areas of responsibility along with other law enforcement personnel supporting the TFD, DCPO, and barangay checkpoints. All private and government offices, event venues, hospitals, hotels, malls, stores, groceries, minimarts, restaurants, carenderias or eateries, public markets or palengkes, places of worship, educational institutions, and all other offices, establishments, and organizations are mandated to prepare their online and offline scan for all individuals entering and exiting their areas. All records must be kept confidential and these can only be shared with the City Health Office. (With a report from Malou Cablinda.)

Tulfo praised for helping 2 Tausugs Continued from page 1 who contacted the Department of Labor and other concerned government agencies to act on the complaints, the pair was able to get their full salaries and eventually returned home to their hometown in Patikul town. They also met with Tan and thanked him for his financial assistance. Tan provided funds to the duo so they start their own livelihood in Patikul town. Tan, a well-respected leader in the South, thanked Tulfo for helping the two young men and even went on to speak on video to express his appreciation to the broadcaster’s efforts in aiding the Arabis. “Salamat Raffy Tulfo sa tulong mo dito sa mga constituents natin na taga-Patikul si Ronniemar at saka si Ediemar at nakuha nila yun dapat nilang kunin sa kumpanyang pinagta-trabahuhan nila doon sa Pampanga.” “So, may claims sila na hindi ibinigay (pero) ngayon nabigay na. Yun isa nakatanggap ng P23,000 plus at yun isa nakatanggap ng P25,000 plus. So Raffy Tulfo, thank you very much at Raffy Tulfo, itong mga taga-Patikul ang Daddy mo si (then) Major (Ramon) Tulfo (Sr. – Phil-

Raffy Tulfo (Photo from his Facebook page) ippine Constabulary) ay dito rin naman sa amin, so maraming-maraming salamat sa pagtulong mo sa ating constituents dito sa Sulu, thank you,” Tan said. One of Tan’s aides said the governor has big heart for the poor and the youth, especially his constituents and has up to now provided scholarship grants to Muslim and Christian students alike. Just recently, Tan donated 23 pairs or basketball shoes to the youth in the village of Asturias in

Jolo town and told them: “Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time, and stay out of trouble.” Tan’s family members are also philanthropist and equally well-respected – from his wife, Nurunisah, to his children Vice Governor Toto Tan, Congressman Samier Tan and Congresswoman Shernee Tambut, Maimbung Mayor Shiela Hayudini and Shailani Mariwa. (Mindanao Examiner)

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Mga Ugok! Continued from page 1 regularity. Bakasyon, All Souls’ Day kaya nga ako nauwi, itong mga ugok naman, sabi wala ako. I was waiting for — just for the typhoon to pass. Then lumipad ako, nagpunta ako kanina sa ano.” “You know, kung wala kayong patay, okay lang. Kaming may mga patay, kailangan umuwi kami doon sa amin. Pero ngayon nandito na ako. Iyong nagsabi na wala ako dito kasi wala nasa probinsiya, so what’s your problem? Ang mga papeles pinadala ninyo diyan, tapos pirmahan ko, ipadala ko ulit. Eh machine lang naman iyan eh,” ani Duterte.

Tinutya pa nito ang mga bumabatikos sa kanya. “So, the fact na wala ako, nandito sa pag bagyo. Why? Do you want me to stand doon sa white sand (dolomite sa Manila Bay) ni (DENR Secretary) Roy Cimatu just to show that I am here? Kaming lahat wala because may bagyo eh. Ngayon, I was waiting for it to pass iyong tail end ng bagyo, then lumipad ako,” paliwanag pa ng Pangulo. Pagbalik sa Maynila mula Davao City, agad rin naman nitong binisita ang Albay na lubhang apektado ng Bagyong Rolly, ngunit batikos pa rin ang inabot nito sa social

media mula sa mga netizens na nagsabing “photo ops” lamang dahilan kung kaya’t naroon ito. Ipinag-tanggol naman ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque si Duterte kung bakit wala ang Pangulo sa lahat ng NDRRMC briefing. Masaya rin umano ang Pangulo sa naging tugon ng mga local governments at ahensya ng pamahalaan sa paghahanda sa pagdating ng Bagyong Rolly. “Bagama’t napakalakas nitong bagyong ito ay nagbunga po iyong ating disaster preparedness and the President is very happy to note that everyone did their job to warn peo-

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SM City Mindpro opens its door November 27 SM CITY Mindpro is set to open soon in Zamboanga and making it the 76th Supermall in the country and the seventh in Mindanao, but first in the western region of Zamboanga Peninsula. Strategically located in a 13,078 square meter site along La Purisima Street and Campaner Street in Barangay Zone III, the four-level shopping mall creates a unique identity along the city’s popular thoroughfare and within a short walk to the well-known Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza Pershing, Paseo Del Mar and nearby seaport. The new mall - which is set to open on November 27 - will house the SM Store and SM Supermarket as its major anchors. But SM City Mindpro will also bring to Zamboanga City a mix of SM mainstays like SM Appliance Center, ACE Hardware, Watsons, Surplus, Miniso, and Sports Central; as well as national and global brands in its 104 food and retail shops. In addition, eating out options include specialty restaurants, and international and local food chains. However, dining in the mall is experien-

tial, not only because of the exciting food choices, but also because of its four levels of restaurants, which give diners the opportunity to choose among the best. Along with the food tenant partners, SM City Mindpro will introduce new dining experiences using touch-free, cashless payment services. The mall will also bring great entertainment to Zamboanga with its state-of-theart four cinemas with 414 seating capacity. Shoppers and diners will also enjoy the best of local brands like Bay Tal Mal, Turkish Grille Plus, Casa Velyn, South Avenue, Kape Sur, and other brands such as Pancake House, Macao Imperial Tea, Cinnabon, Gong Cha, Hap Chan, Pretzelmaker, Bigby’s, Uniqlo, Owndays, Anello, Wristpod, Karimadon, Suarez and Sons, Lay Bare Waxing Salon, and more. SM City Mindpro said it would follow strict implementation of minimum health standards using advanced, touchfree technology – creating a seamless shopping experience for all. Ensuring shoppers of safest malling fun experience, it will im-

plement policies, which are aligned to the government’s effort in preventing the spread of Covid-19 such as “No Face Mask, No Face Shield, No Entry”, body temperature check using thermal scanners, disinfectant mats and alcohol in all the mall’s entrances, observance of social distancing, and mall sanitation. Making SM City Mindpro a haven of safe and innovative community space that enforces a high-standard hygiene check, the mall will use Trace Together, which is an end-to-end contact tracing solution to fight the spread of coronavirus disease. Mall-goers will be required to participate in Trace Together wherein they must scan the QR code at the mall entrances using their mobile device and declare information like name, address, mobile phone number, and health condition status. For customers’ convenience, SM City Mindpro has six levels of semi-automated parking system with 481 car slots, 12 PWD slots, 53 motorcycle slots, bike racks, as well as tourist transport terminals. (With a report from Zamboanga Post)

ple, to evacuate, to prepare evacuation centers, to preposition supplies, to preposition equipment para ma-repair ang mga kalsada. So, iyan po ang importante - na pinaghandaan natin nang mabuti itong bagyo,” ani

Roque. “The President is very happy to note that everyone did their job to warn people, to evacuate, to prepare evacuation centers, to preposition supplies, to preposition equipment para mapre-

pare ang mga kalsada. Yan po ang importante, na pinaghandaan natin nang mabuti ang bagyong ito,” dagdag pa nito. Umabot sa mahigit 20 umano ang nasawi sa Bagyong Rolly. (Mindanao Examiner)

Mayors, pinagiingat! Continued from page 1 manghihingi ng salapi. “Pinapayuhan po natin ang ating mga LGUs at ang publiko na mag-ingat sa mga walanghiyang mandurugas na sindikato na nagpapakilalang DILG at nangingikil ng pera kapalit ng umano’y ayuda,” ani Malaya. “Kahit po ang inyong lingkod ay ilang beses ng ginamit ang pangalan para makapanloko. Kailanman ay hindi tayo nanghihingi ng pera sa kahit sinong Mayor, Vice-Mayor, o kapitan kapalit ng serbisyo publiko na binibigay ng DILG,” dagdag pa nito. Sa isang report sa DILG ni Mayor Danilo Diamante ng bayan ng Tuburan sa Cebu, sinabi nito na siya ay nakatanggap ng tawag mula sa isang nagpakilalalang DILG Undersecretary at humihingi ng pera para diumano sa shipping ng 1,500 kaban ng bigas na ibibigay bilang assistance sa kanyang bayan. Nakatanggap din si

Malaya ng mga report ukol dito mula kay DILG CALABARZON Regional Director Ariel Iglesia, Mayor Rachel Ubana ng bayan ng Lopez sa Quezon province at Mayor Nacional Mercado ng Maasin City sa Southern Leyte, gayun rin mula kay Mayor Melina Requinto ng bayan ng Estancia sa Iloilo. “Halos pare-pareho ang istilo ng sindikatong ito. Tatawag at magpakilalang DILG, magbibigay kunwari ng tulong na bigas o iba pang supporta ngayong COVID-19 at sa huli ay manghihingi ng pera para sa transportasyon at iba pang gastusin,” paliwanag pa ni Malaya. Sinabi nito na inalerto na ng DILG ang Philippine National Police- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) sa modus operandi at iniimbestigahan na umano ito. “Kung sinuman sa inyo ang makatanggap ng tawag o texts sa mga taong nagpakilalang ako

o sinuman sa DILG top officials, magsumbong at makipag-ugnayan po kayo agad sa pinakamalapit na police station para mahuli at maparusahan ang mga impostor na ito,” wika ni Malaya. Ipinaliwanag rin ni Malaya na niruruta ng DILG ang mga official communication sa mga DILG regional at field offices, at sa mga LGUs sa pamamagitan ng official channels at hindi sa texts o Tawag sa cell phone o telepono. Pinayuhan nito ang mga LGUs na maging maingat at i-verify muna kapag makikipag-usap sa mga taong nagsasabing konektado sa DILG. “Sa mga nasa malalayong munisipyo at kabarangayan, magtungo po kayo kaagad sa pinakamalapit na police station o DILG field office para makasiguro at hindi kayo malinlang ng mga scammer na ito,” wika nito. (Zamboanga Post. With a report from Rhoderick Beñez)

Covid strategies i-apply sa Pagadian

Si Pagadian City Mayor Sammy Co ug Secretary Melquiades Feliciano (Inter-Agency Task Force Deputy Implementer for Visayas) ug kauban sa local government. (Asenso Pagadian) PAGADIAN CITY - Pagka-abot gikan sa kaulohan nakig pulong diretso si General Melquiades Feliciano (Inter-Agency Task Force Deputy Implementer for Visayas) kang Pagadian City Mayor Sammy Co kauban ang Local IATF arun tuki ang sitwasyon sa Covid-19 sa

syudad. Gibutyag ni Feliciano nga ang iyang pag-anhi sa syudad ay mandu ni President Rodrigo Duterte pinaagi kang Senator Bong Go kay gi-request kini mismo ni Co arun ma-oversee ang mga strategies nga gihimo sa syudad og i-apply dinhi ang mga

successful strategies pud nga gihimo nila didto sa Cebu City nga na contain og na control nila ang COVID-19. Nagpasalamat si Co sa panahon, higayon, kaalam, og sa eksperiyensiya nga gi-ambit ni Feliciano dinhi. (Mindanao Examiner. Asenso Pagadian)

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Sulu Pictures in the News Sulu provincial government at work. This is where your taxes go. (Photos from the Office of the Provincial Governor, Jaques Tutong, Task Force Covid-19, and Jolo Municipal Government)

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DOT Secretary Bernadette Puyat and other officials show the copy of the MOU they signed recently during a virtual meeting. TO UPGRADE tourism education and skills training in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU with various government agencies. DOT Secretary Bernadette Puyat said the MOU was signed recently with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI). Puyat said the MOU marks an important milestone in Tourism Human Capital Development in the country because this will institutionalize the harmonization efforts of the government sector, the academe and the tourism industry. “Through the signing of this MOU, we can work towards the strengthening of

industry-led education and training, which will standardize academic and practical instructions with the end result of producing world-class tourism professionals,” Puyat said. She said one of the MOU’s highlights is to have DepEd through its K-to-12 Basic Education Program - introduce the technical and vocational education in public schools for junior and senior high school curricula, which includes tourism skills training. Puyat noted the need for harmonization of tourism education and skills training toward its goal of honing students for the demands of the industry. “We hope that this convergence will pave the way to a seamless transition from Senior High School to Higher Education, ensuring that our students are ready when they enter the industry,” she said. The MOU, she added, will also pave the way for strengthening collaboration among

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concerned agencies and the private sector in developing and promoting Education Tourism as one of the tourism product offerings of the Philippines under the National Tourism Development Plan 2016 to 2022, and support the implementation of the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals. Puyat stressed that the DOT shall implement and coordinate programs and projects to develop and enhance tourism manpower skills in the Philippines and strengthen linkages and partnerships between academe and industry. “With this MOU, you can count on the DOT to work tirelessly with other government agencies concerned and industry stakeholders in the development of agreed tourism industry training regulations,” she said. (With reports from Rhoderick Beñez and Malou Cablinda.)

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Magpapayat ng Tamang Paraan 1. Sa mga nanay, sa palengke pa lamang piliin ang mga karne na konti lang ang taba. Ihiwalay ang taba sa laman bago pa ito iluto. 2. Mas healthy ang pag-ihaw at pag-steam ng pagkain kaysa sa laging pag-prito sa mantika. Puwede mag-ihaw ng karne o mag-steam ng mga gulay tulad ng talong, okra at talbos. Kung gusto ng healthy na sawsawan sa gulay, subukan ang suka, na nakapapayat pa. 3. Sa paggamit naman ng mantika, konti lang ang ilagay. Tandaan natin na may calories ang mantika at puwede itong magpataas ng inyong kolesterol. 4. Sa pagtimpla ng

pagkain, hinay-hinay lang sa paglagay ng asin. Ang asin ang kalaban ng mga may altapresyon at may sakit sa puso. Kapag sobra ka sa asin puwede kang mag-high blood at magmamanas pa ang inyong paa. 5. Kapag naghahanda ng pagkain, bumili nitong maliit na plato. Ito iyung 9 inches na plato at huwag bumili ng 12 inches. Kailangan masanay ang ating pag-iisip na konti lang ang iyong isasandok na pagkain. 6. At kung ano ang inilagay mo sa plato, iyon lang ang kainin. Bawal ang dukut-dukot o second serving. Mga nanay, huwag piloting ubusin ang tirang pagkain. Tataba kayo niyan.

7. Bago mag-umpisa kumain, puwede ka munang uminom ng 1 basong tubig para mabusog ka ng kaunti. Puwede ding uminom ng clear soup. Kapag umiinom tayo ng mga likido, medyo nakukumbimsi natin ang ating utak na nabubusog na tayo. 8. Magbawas sa pagkain ng kanin. Kung dati at 2 cups ng kanin ang kinakain, gawin na lang 1 cup rice. 9. Huling payo. Dahan-dahanin lang ang pagpapapayat. Huwag gutumin ang sarili. Kumain ng pakonti-konti sa buong araw, tulad ng mansanas, saging o pandesal, para laging may lamang ang inyong tiyan.

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November 9-15, 2020

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Tourism alive in Cebu

EBU - More tourists are expected to visit Aloguinsan town in southern Cebu as the roads leading to its famous tourist destinations are finally completed. The inauguration Director Shalimar Hofer Tamano. above-water adventures. The Bojo of the 2.967-kilometer Bojo-KantTamano said Garcia provided River Cruise, in particular, was abugon road also coincided with P60 million funding for the road lead- hailed as the world’s top 100 sustainthe reopening of Aloguinsan’s ing to the Bojo River Cruise. able destinations for three consectourism activities, especially its This year, the Office of Deputy utive years from 2016 to 2018 as it Bojo River Cruise, a 1.4-kilome- Speaker Pablo John Garcia represent- showed that nature and people can ter boat cruise that ends at the ing 3rd district of Cebu provided P135 coexist to protect each other. mouth of Tañon Strait. million funding for the remaining Garcia, who had been inThe more than P200 million road stretch leading to Hermit’s Cove strumental in the opening of the road project, which was started in Kantabugon. “Gisugdan ni January, river cruise during her first term, during Governor Gwendolyn Gar- paspas kaayo. Congratulations Gov. reminisced how this enchanting cia’s term as congresswoman in Gwen and Cong. PJ,” Tamano said. site was given international accopartnership with the Department The Garcia siblings also inau- lade for being the best community of Tourism and the Department gurated the new bridge in Barangay eco-tourism project. of Public Works and Highways Bojo prior to the Bojo-Kantabugon She gave credit to the role of (DPWH), was recently inaugurated. inauguration. They then proceeded former Aloguinsan mayor Cynthia “Mosamot kadaghan ang to the inauguration and ground- Moreno for her steadfast commitatong turista ani kay dali na lang breaking of the road concreting and ment to push the Bojo River Cruise ang access. Problema nato sauna improvement of the Zaragosa-Ro- and the locals, especially the fishang access pero karon sayon na sario Road Section in Aloguinsan, erfolks and various people’s orgaang pag anhi,” Aloguinsan Mayor which is part of the governor’s 2020 nizations, for their work. “Basta Cesare Ignatius Moreno said as he road infrastructure projects. maningkamot ug nagkahiusa og thanked Garcia for making AloguAside from the river cruise, paningkamot pagkanindot gyud sa insanon’s long-held dream a reality. Aloguinsan is also known for the resulta. I believe this is really the “Sometimes we call this the Hermit’s Cove or the Kantabugon best example of a community based last mile. The purpose of the part- Beach which boasts of its stretch of eco-tourism project,” Garcia said. nership of the Office of the Con- white beach and a view of Mount The tour guides were once gressman, DOT-7, the national of- Kanlaon in Negros Island. fisherfolks who relied not just on fice and DPWH is really sumpayon Jewel in our midst fishing but making salt and cutting ang destinasyon sa tourism spots The Bojo River Cruise opening mangroves to sell them as charcoal sa existing roads, mao gitawag siya was historic as the site underscores and firewood. But this all changed nga final kilometers na lang,” said Cebu’s tourism landscape which when the Bojo River cruise was Department of Tourism Regional boasts of underwater activities to launched in 2009. During the boat ride, guests are treated to an enjoyable tale of the history of the site, and legends of mythical fairies that once resided in stones and caves in the mountains that engulf the river. Tour guides also name with ease the 24 varieties of mangroves, including their scientific names. “This was the result of the community coming together in

Tourists can now visit and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery in Bojo River as Governor Gwen Garcia formally reopened Aloguinsan town’s tourism industry. The Bojo River Cruise is one of the world’s top 100 sustainable destinations since 2016 until 2018 that showed how nature and people coexist to protect each other. (Tonee Despojo) order to make something better of what they already had and to make something better of their lives. Dinhi mismo sa Aloguinsan, we have a jewel in our midst. Let us treasure this,” Garcia said. Open to all Moreno said that since August, local tourists have been slowly coming back to the town, but they had to refuse them entry because this was still not allowed by the Province. At the time, Cebu province has only opened tourism activities in Moalboal, Oslob and Barili and later on Cordova, Camotes Group of Islands, and Bantayan Island. “From this day forward, di na ta mubalibad. We will now welcome them with open arms,” Garcia said. Since the issuance of Executive Order 20-A which laid down the Province’s tourism-related protocols, more and more tourism spots in Cebu have been re-opened.

Gwen opens Boljoon road CEBU GOV. Gwendolyn Garcia led the opening ceremony of the newly improved one-kilometer Poblacion-Dalayday-San Antonio road section in Boljoon town and is now open for public use. The opening of the P11.9 million road project coincided with the town’s 414th Founding Anniversary. Stretching a total of 14.7 kilometers, the entire Poblacion-Dalayday-San Antonio road will be concreted next year as funding for this is included in the P15 billion proposed budget for 2021, according to Garcia. One of the Garcia’s priority projects is to improve 880 kilometers of provincial roads in the entire Cebu following national standards of 6.1 meters in width and 9 inches in thickness. In her speech, the governor recalled visiting Boljoon’s Stations

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of the Holy Cross in 2019 located in the then narrow and rough Poblacion-Dalayday road section. “Duna gyu’y hinungdan nganong nahitabo to nga naabot ko diri unya nagkita mi si Mayor (Derama) ug Tata Salvador (2nd District PB Member Jose Mari Salvador). Nakaingon gyud ko adto nga ‘Ginoo, kon tugotan nga modaug ko ako gyud ning atimanon ning maong karsada,” she said. Garcia earlier led the ground breaking of the P55.1 million second phase of the road project covering four kilometers. Second District Representative Wilfredo Caminero also expressed his gratitude and confidence to Garcia’s passion and dedication to serve the Cebuanos. “Salamat kaayo sa grasya Gov. Gwen kay ako mismo nakasaksi gyud unsa kalisud moagi ning dalana sa una. Magkurog ang akong tuhod. Magdungaw pa og kimba. Tinuod

gyud na nga dili mahimong magsugat ang mga sakyanan dinhing dapita sa una. Apan karon lapad na,” he said. Board Member Edsel Galeos, representing the 2nd District of Cebu, vowed to work even harder to support the priority programs of Garcia which include road concreting, waterworks, hospital upgrade, and rural electrification. “Atong abagan ang paningkamot ni Gov. Gwen nga ibalik ang nindot nato nga mga karsada nga duna gyuy lined ditch or canal on both sides,” he said. Boljoon Mayor Merlou Derama also thanked Garcia for the newly improved road that benefits residents of the town’s mountain barangays. “Dili gyud ikalimod kon unsa kadako kining gasa nga gihatag ni Gov Gwen nato dinhi sa Boljoon labi na niadtong gikan sa bukid maghatod og abot dinhi sa patag,” Derama said. Garcia also led the ribbon-cut-

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ting ceremony and blessing of the town’s newly renovated “Balay Lungsod” or municipal hall worth P9.750 million funded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government Bohol Earthquake Assistance Funds. Municipal Treasurer Ruben Niere said the municipal hall was severely hit by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on October 15, 2013. With its epicenter located in Inabanga, Bohol, the tremor was also felt in Cebu Province, especially in the southeastern towns, affecting many churches and other historical sites. Joining Garcia in the ceremonies were Caminero, Galeos, Derama, former Mayor Teresita Celis, Vice Mayor Ervin Villanueva, Provincial Engineering Office Chief Hector Jamora, contractor Jonathan Quirante of Quirante Construction, Alcoy Mayor Michael Sestoso, and other local officials. (Eleanor Valeros)

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For the 43-members of the Bojo Aloguinsan EcoTourism Association (Baetas), it was a day of jubilation and gratitude as this signaled the revival of their livelihood. Tour guides earn an average of P200 to P300 a day prior to the pandemic. During peak season, they earn as much as P600 a day. “Nagpasalamat gyud mi pag-ayo kang Gov sa pagbalik sa river cruise,” said 48-yearold widow Marivic Arcaya. When the tourism industry was put to a halt at the onset of the pandemic, Arcaya, a mother of four, resorted to planting vegetables in their backyard for her family’s subsistence. Baetas President Rudney Carcuevas said when the lockdown was implemented in March, they distributed one sack of rice to each of their members. They also encouraged them to find ways to survive as their organization did not have enough funds to support them. For eight months, members went back to fishing and sold vegetables and other goods to survive. “Nalipay na lang sad mi bisag di daghan ang guests, (basta) naa siya makita namo nga income,” Carcuevas said. Because restrictions on carrying capacity is only 50 percent, the river cruise can only accommodate 30 to 40 guests a day or a drop from their previous average of 70 persons. Entrance fee to the river cruise remains at P20. Guests can book their tour to the Bojo River Cruise, Hermit’s Cove and other tourist accommodations in Aloguinsan through discover.cebu.gov.ph. Last month, Garcia said local tourists should not be given a hard time by requiring them with many documentary travel requirements and even announced that there are no age restrictions for Cebuanos who wish to visit renowned tourist spots in the province. Garcia also announced the formal re-opening of tourism in the

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charming and breath-taking Bantayan Island, considered as the “Paradise of the North.” She said guests are required to present their confirmed booking at hotels and resorts upon embarking at the ports. These confirmed bookings will also serve as requirement for the purchase of the two-way boat ticket in going to the island tourism sites. Garcia said every Cebuano, regardless of their age, can visit any tourism sites in Cebu since the province is already under Modified General Community Quarantine. She underscored that reopening tourism is a priority as millions of Cebuanos whose income and livelihood were lost have been suffering since the start of the lockdown in March. “I don’t think anyone can accuse me now that I am making light of Covid-19. Because I have suffered through Covid-19 and I continue to suffer because I have lost two brothers. And I continue to suffer as governor when I see the suffering of the Cebuanos precisely because of these restrictions that have been imposed for Covid-19. Apan nia ko, to tell you and to sound the clarion call that Bantayan Island and the municipalities of Sta. Fe, Bantayan and Madridejos are open for the tourism business,” Garcia said. Last month, the islands in Cebu and the Visayas have been named Top Island in Asia, leading three other Philippine islands in the Top 10 of the Condé Nast Traveler’s (CNT) 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. CNTraveler is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine published by Condé Nast. The magazine invited 600,000 travelers to vote online for the Top Islands in six areas such as Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, the Caribbean and the Atlantic, Africa and the Indian Ocean, Europe, and North America. (Vanessa L. Almeda)

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