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Sara-BBM vs. Duterte-Go T

ULUYAN NA ngang kinalaban ni Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio ang sariling ama nitong si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte matapos na makipagalyansa at tumakbo bilang vice presidential candidate ni Bongbong Marcos, ang anak ng diktador na si Ferdinand Marcos.

Ilang beses na rin position, ngunit tulad ng nag-anunsyo ng kandisinabi ni Sara na hindi style ng kanyang ama ay datura. ito tatakbo sa national sa huling sandali itong Continue on page 2

Over 5,000 take police exams in Sulu

Napaka-sweet nina Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at live-in partner nito si Honeylet Avanceña sa larawang ito ng presidential photographer na si King Rodriguez bago ang Christmas tree lighting sa Kalayaan Grounds ng Malacañan Palace nitong Disyembre 1.

Did Marcos Jr. serve his sentence?

By Antonio T. Carpio THE DECISION of the Court of Appeals (CA) convicting Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of criminal violation of the Tax Code became final and executory on Aug. 13, 2001. The fallo or dispos-

itive portion of the Court of Appeals decision ordered Marcos Jr. “to pay to the BIR the deficiency income taxes” and “to pay a fine of P2,000.00 for each Continue on page 9

OMICRON ‘New COVID-19 variant sparks global panic’

A Sulu provincial government photo shows Gov. Sakur Tan poses with the police examinations team headed by lawyer Esmael Panda, the NAPOLCOM assistant regional director.

SULU – Over 5,000 people took the three-day police entrance and promotional examinations in the

southern Philippine province of Sulu, Gov. Sakur Tan said.

Tan said the recent

God sends sign; Bong Go withdraws from presidential election SENATOR BONG Go, who is running for the presidency in next year’s polls, has withdrawn his candidacy on Tuesday, saying it is not yet his time to seek the top post.

His withdrawal from the elections has left the Continue on page 5

THE WORLD Health Organization has urged people to strictly follow public health protocols following the emergence of a new COVID-19 Continue on page 3

An old woman is tested for Covid-19 in Zamboanga City. (Mindanao Examiner)

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President Rodrigo Duterte with Senator Bong Go.

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Sara-BBM vs. Duterte-Go after leading a revolutionary movement that started our quest for liberty. But destiny had something different for him. Sa ngayon, handa po akong magsakripisyo alang-alang sa kapakanan ng ating bayan at ni Pangulong Duterte.

Simpleng probinsyano lamang po ako na binigyan ng pagkakataong magsilbi sa taumbayan. Hindi ko inambisyon na maging presidente. Puro serbisyo lang po ako. Dahil ang bisyo ko po ay magserbisyo.”

“Hindi rin po ako pulitiko. Hindi rin po ako

pong lalong maipit si Pangulong Duterte. Higit pa po sa tatay ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya. Matanda na po siya at marami na siyang naibigay sa bayan kung kaya’t ayaw ko nang dagdagan pa ang kanyang problema.

Nananatili akong tapat sa kanya at nangako akong sasamahan ko po siya habang buhay .

Iyon po ang ipinangako ko sa kanya noon pa man.”

“In the past few days po, I realized that my heart and mind are contradicting my own actions. Talagang nagre-resist po ang

country, and for the sake of unity among our supporters and leaders. Sa mga nagnanais maging Pangulo at iba pang gustong magsilbi sa bayan, sana po ay unahin niyo ang kapakanan at interes ng mga Pilipino. Handa naman kami ni Pangulong Duterte na suportahan ang sinuman na tunay na magseserbisyo, makapagpapatuloy at poprotekta sa Duterte legacy tungo sa mas komportable, ligtas at maginhawang buhay para sa ating mga anak.”

“Kung saan man po

Si presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos at running mate nitong si Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Mula sa Facebook page ni Marcos ang larawan at ito ang caption: "Gaya ng makasaysayang tulay ng San Juanico, pagbubuklod at pagkakaisa ang dala ng UNITEAM - daan para sa ating pag-unlad at tagumpay!"

Continued from page 1 Dahil sa kapasyahan ni Sara na pumanig kay Marcos ay tuluyang nahati ang puwersa ng orihinal na DDS o Duterte Diehard Supporters na nasa likod ni Duterte. Nais ni Duterte na magtambal sina Senador Bong Go at Sara, ngunit dahil kay Marcos nasira ang plano ni Duterte at ng PDP-Laban na siyang sumusuporta sa Pangulo at kay Go. Ilang beses na rin binanatan ni Duterte si Marcos, ngunit lantaran rin

portahan siya at si Marcos.

Naglabas rin ng pahayag si Sara at ito ang kanyang sinabi: “Matapos kong inilunsad ang aking kandidatura pagka-Bise Presidente ng Pilipinas, nanawagan po ako sa lahat ng sumusuporta ng administrasyong Duterte na magkaisa sa ating layunin na ipatuloy at palawakin pa ang mga magagandang nasimulan ng aking ama. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa inyong pagdinig sa aking hiling.”

“Now that Sen. Bong Go has declared his with-

ang pagtatanggol ni Sara kay Marcos laban sa ama at masigasig pang ikinakampnya ito upang masigurong mananalo si Marcos sa susunod na halalan.

Dahil sa mga pangyayari, naiipit ng husto si Go sa pagitan nina Duterte at Sara at nagdesisyon itong mag-withdraw na lamang ng kanyang kandidatura, ngunit hindi pa nito isinusimite sa Commission on Elections ang pormal na desisyon nito.

Si Go ay malapit sa kampo ni Honeylet Avanceña, ang kasalukuyang live-in partner ni Duterte, at kanang-kamay ng Pangulo.

Pilit naman hinihimok ni Sara ang mga tagasunod ni Duterte at Go na su-

drawal from the Presidential race and to quote him, “for the sake of unity among our supporters and leaders”, tuloy-tuloy na po tayo sa ating pagkakaisa kasama ang BBMSARA Uniteam upang tayo ay magtagumpay sa ating hangarin para sa bansa,” dagdag pa ni Sara sa pahayag na inilabas ni Lilon Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco, ang tagapag-salita nito.

Sakripisyo Walang reaksyon si Duterte sa sinabi ni Sara, ngunit naging madamdamin naman ang pahayag ni Go sa kanyang desisyon.

Ito ang pahayag ni Go: “Sa nagdaang mga araw, habang tumatagal at umiinit ang pulitika sa bansa, mas lalo akong napapaisip

kung ano ang mas makakabuti sa taumbayan, pati na rin kay Pangulong Duterte at sa aking pamilya. Lubos ang aking pasasalamat sa lahat ng supporters na walang tigil na nagtitiwala sa akin at kay Pangulong Duterte. Kaya gusto kong magpakatotoo sa inyong lahat at ayaw ko nang patagalin pa ang bigat ng nararamdaman ko.”

“Alam naman ng lahat na naging kandidato na po ako sa pagka-Bise Presidente sa loob ng mahigit isang buwan, 40 days to be

Napaka-sweet nina Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at live-in partner nito si Honeylet Avanceña sa larawang ito ng presidential photographer na si King Rodriguez bago ang Christmas tree lighting sa Kalayaan Grounds ng Malacañan Palace nitong Disyembre 1. nanggaling sa malaki o kilalang pamilya. Hindi ako nasanay sa madumi at mainit na klase nang pulitika. Marahil po’y hanggang dito lang po muna ako sa ngayon. Ayaw rin talaga ng aking pamilya.

Kaya naisip ko na siguro nga ay hindi ko pa panahon sa ngayon. Diyos lang ang nakakaalam kung kailan talaga ang tamang panahon ko. Ayaw ko rin

exact. Subalit, dahil sa mga pangyayaring hindi inaasahan, kailangan ko pong magpaubaya. Alam niyo, alam ng lahat yung aking hangaring makapagserbisyo sa ating kapwa Pilipino. Hindi na po kailangang itanong yan dahil talagang gusto ko, gusto kong makapagserbisyo sa kapwa Pilipino. Gusto kong tumulong na maging maginhawa po ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino at walang magutom.”

“Many times in our life, we are called upon to serve others but destiny has a way of turning things around. Just like the great Andres Bonifacio — the President who never was.

Bonifacio had every great opportunity to lead our country as our President

aking katawan, puso at isipan. Tao lang po ako na nasasaktan at napapagod din. Sa ngayon po, iyon po ang mga rason ko. That is why I am withdrawing from the race. Having said this, I leave my fate to God and the Filipino people as I vow to do my best every day to serve selflessly and tirelessly. I am willing to make the supreme sacrifice for the good of our

ako dadalhin ng aking tadhana, makakaasa po kayo na patuloy po akong tutulong, patuloy po akong magseserbisyo at patuloy po akong magmamalasakit sa aking kapwa Pilipino dahil mahal ko ang mga kababayan ko. Mahal ko po ang bansang ito. Maraming salamat, mga minamahal kong kababayan,” pagtatapos pa ni Go. (Mindanao Examiner)

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OMICRON ‘New COVID-19 variant sparks global panic’

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variant in Botswana in South Africa called “Omicron.”

The spread of the new

Flights from ‘red list’ countries cancelled due to Omicron FILIPINO WORKERS who are bound for countries included in the Philippines' so-called 'red list' due to the threat of the new Covid-19 variant called Omicron will not be able to travel to their host nations for now after the government cancelled all flights to those places, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said.

“Based on the latest IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) resolution, the national government said all international flights from countries with cases of Omicron are cancelled.

Since they are on the red list, all incoming flights are cancelled and once all international flights are cancelled, there will

be no outbound flights as well. Our OFWs bound for these countries are barred from leaving as per IATF resolution,” said POEA chief Bernard Olalia.

From Nov.28-Dec. 15, the entry of travellers from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy into the country is prohibited.

Only Filipinos returning to the country via government-initiated or non-government-initiated repatriation and Bayanihan Flights may be allowed entry subject to the prevailing entry, testing, and quarantine protocols for 'red list'

countries/jurisdictions/ territories.

Olalia said OFWs who are taking their Christmas vacation from 'red list' countries will be allowed in the country subject to health protocols. “We also have protocols for those coming from those countries. It is very important because they will be home for Christmas. If you come from that country, if the flight is government-initiated or NGO-initiated, you will be allowed to land here, if you are OFWs. We have quarantine protocols where you have to undergo quarantine for 14 days and test for Covid-19 before they are allowed to return to your provinces,” he said. (Ferdinand Patinio)

variant sent countries and territories into high alert after Omicron variant was detected in more than a dozen countries – Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Island of Reunion.

WHO said the most effective steps individuals can take to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus is to keep a physical distance of at least one meter from others; wear a well-fitting mask; open windows to improve ventilation; avoid poorly ventilated or crowded spaces; keep hands clean; cough or sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue; and get vaccinated when it’s their turn.

The Omicron has been designated a “Variant of Concern,” and there are several actions WHO recommends countries to undertake, including enhancing surveillance and sequencing of cases; sharing genome sequences on publicly available databases, such as GISAID; reporting initial cases or clusters to WHO; performing field investigations and laboratory assessments to better understand if Omicron has different transmission or disease characteristics, or impacts effectiveness of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics or public health and social measures.

“Countries should continue to implement effective public health measures to reduce COVID-19 circulation overall, using a risk analysis and science-based approach. They should increase some public health and medical capacities to manage an increase in cases. WHO is providing countries with support and guidance for both readiness and response. In addition, it is vitally important that inequities in access to COVID-19 vaccines are urgently addressed to ensure that vulnerable groups everywhere, including health workers and older persons, receive

their first and second doses, alongside equitable access to treatment and diagnostics,” WHO said.

Omicron has several mutations that may have an impact on how it behaves and how easily it spreads or the severity of illness it causes.

WHO said researchers in South Africa and around the world are conducting studies to better understand many aspects of Omicron and will continue to share the findings of these studies as they become available. It is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible compared to other variants, including Delta. The number of people testing positive has risen in areas of South Africa affected by this variant, but epidemiologic studies are underway to understand if it is because of Omicron or other factors.

According to WHO, it is not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta. Preliminary data suggests that there are increasing rates of hospitalization in South Africa, but this may be due to increasing overall numbers of people becoming infected, rather than a result of specific infection with Omicron.

“There is currently no information to suggest that symptoms associated with Omicron are different from those from other variants.

Initial reported infections were among university students—younger individuals who tend to have more mild disease—but understanding the level of severity of the Omicron variant will take days to several weeks.

All variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant that is dominant worldwide, can cause severe disease or death, in particular for the most vulnerable people, and thus prevention is always key,” WHO said.

But WHO explained that preliminary evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of reinfection with Omicron (people who have previously had COVID-19 could become reinfected more easily with Omicron), as compared to

other variants of concern, but information is limited.

More information on this will become available in the coming days and weeks.

WHO said it is working with technical partners to understand the potential impact of this variant on our existing countermeasures, including vaccines.

It said vaccines remain critical to reducing severe disease and death, including against the dominant circulating variant, Delta.

Current vaccines remain effective against severe disease and death.

“The widely used PCR tests continue to detect infection, including infection with Omicron, as we have seen with other variants as well. Studies are ongoing to determine whether there is any impact on other types of tests, including rapid antigen detection tests. Corticosteroids and IL6 Receptor Blockers will still be effective for managing patients with severe COVID-19.

Other treatments will be assessed to see if they are still as effective given the changes to parts of the virus in the Omicron variant,” it said.

At the present, WHO said it is coordinating with a large number of researchers around the world to better understand Omicron. Studies currently underway or underway shortly include assessments of transmissibility, severity of infection (including symptoms), performance of vaccines and diagnostic tests, and effectiveness of treatments.

WHO encourages countries to contribute to the collection and sharing of hospitalized patient data through the WHO COVID-19 Clinical Data Platform to rapidly describe clinical characteristics and patient outcomes.

“More information will emerge in the coming days and weeks. WHO’s TAG-VE will continue to monitor and evaluate the data as it becomes available and assess how mutations in Omicron alter the behaviour of the virus,” it said, adding WHO will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

(Zamboanga Post)

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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, Maimbung Municipal Government, Rep. Shernee Tambut, Noenyrie Asiri, and Aziz Salapuddin)

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Over 5,000 take police exams in Sulu

A Sulu provincial government photo shows the examinees during the police entrance and promotional examinations held at the Mindanao State University.

Continued from page 1 Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) for holding the examinations in the province.

“I would like to thank all of you for your service to the people of Sulu. Maraming Salamat sa inyong sakripisyo, Sana maulit pa ito. Malaking bagay ang ginawa ninyo para sa amin mahigit five thousand ang binigyan niyo ng oportunidad na maging pulis,” Tan told lawyer Esmael Panda, the NAPOLCOM assistant regional director.

More than 5,000 locals took the police examination and over 500

policemen have taken the promotional examination held at the Sulu National High School and the Mindanao State University.

Panda also praised Tan for the support of the provincial government in holding the simultaneous examinations. “Thank you Sir (Tan) for your hospitality and generous accommodation to our team,” he said, adding the entrance and promotional examinations were the first in the country. “Hindi pa po ito nagawa sa buong Pilipinas.”

Tan is the biggest supporter of the police and

military in Sulu, and has even donated five hectares of land for the construction of a police headquarters in Maimbung town. He also lauded police forces and soldiers for their hardwork in securing the peace in Sulu, one of five provinces under the Muslim autonomous region.

“Our governance is dependent on the police organization doing its function,” he said.

The provincial government has been the top provider of logistical and other financial support to the police forces in Sulu.

(Mindanao Examiner)

Continued from page 1 ruling PDP-Laban with no official candidates in both the presidency and the vide presidency, although Go filed his candidacy under the political party called Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan where President Rodrigo Duterte is also running for a Senate seat.

Go said even his family does not want him to run for the presidency.

“Ayaw rin talaga ng aking pamilya kaya naisip ko na siguro ay hindi ko pa panahon sa ngayon. Diyos lang ang nakakaalam kung kailan ang tamang panahon. Ayaw ko ring maipit si Pangulong Duterte higit pa sa tatay ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya–matanda na po siya at marami na rin siyang naibigay para sa bayan, ayaw ko na pong dagdagan pa ang kanyang problema.

Nananatili akong tapat sa kanya at nangako akong sasamahan ko po siya habambuhay,” he said.

“Talagang nagre-resist ang aking katawan, puso, at isipan. Tao lang po ako na nasasaktan at napapagod din at sa ngayon, yun ang mga rason ko. That is why I am withdrawing from the race. I am willing to make the supreme sacrifice for the good of our country and for the sake of unity among our supporters,” he added.

Just recently, lawyer Melvin Matibag, the secretary general of PDP-Laban, said Go was not backing out. “No, Senator Bong Go is not backing out from the presidential race at tuloy na tuloy ito,” Matibag told the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner.

There were talks that Go may slide down to give way for Bongbong Marcos, whose running mate is presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, Lakas-Christian Muslim

Democrats, Hugpong ng Pagbabago and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino have forged an alliance and are behind Marcos-Duterte tandem.

Go previously said he was willing to “make the supreme sacrifice for the good of our country, and for the sake of unity among our supporters and leaders.” Go, a member of the PDP-Laban, told reporters on November 24 that he was waiting for a sign from God whether to pursue his candidacy or not after saying that he still cannot believe that he is running for the presidency.

Duterte pushed Go to run for the presidency and even endorsed his daughter to be Go’s vice presidential, but not Marcos.

Matibag said dozens of provincial governors are supporting Go’s candidacy following a meeting at the Presidential palace on November 24. Go also issued a statement on November 25 and below is the full text of his pronouncement: “Running for the Presidency is something I have never dreamed of.

Iniiwasan ko ang posisyon na ito, but fate -- as I said -- has a way of turning things around. Nagdesisyon ang partido at si Pangulong Duterte and I accepted the challenge. At present, I continue to seek guidance from the Divine Being for I believe that the Presidency is a matter of destiny. Kung para sayo yan, para talaga sayo yan. Nakakataba ng puso yung suporta at hindi po namin kakalimutan yan pero totoong tao po ako at sinasabi ko lang ang totoong nararamdaman ko.”

“Naging kandidato na ako as Vice President for about 40 days hanggang sa nangyari po ang hindi natin inaasahan. At dahil sa mahal ko at ayaw kong masaktan si Pangulong Duterte at ang kanyang

pamilya ay kinailangan ko pong magpaubaya. But in the past few days po, I realized that my heart and mind are contradicting my own actions. Tao lang po ako na nasasaktan at napapagod din. O baka dahil sadyang napakarumi at ganun kainit lang talaga ang pulitika. Talagang nagreresist po ang aking katawan, puso at isipan.

Pati po ang aking pamilya ay nahihirapan.”

“Ako naman po ay isang probinsyano lamang na binigyan ng pagkakataon ng Panginoon at ng mamamayang Pilipino na makapagserbisyo po sa inyo. Hindi po ako isang pulitiko. Hindi ako nanggaling sa malaki o kilalang pamilya. I am only a simple public servant from the province na walang ibang hangad kundi ang magserbisyo po sa aking kapwa tao. Pero sa ngayon, baka hindi ko pa po panahon. Ako yung taong handang magsakripisyo para wala nang maipit, masaktan at mamroblema. Ayoko na pong mahirapan si Pangulo at yung mga supporters natin.

Mahal ko po si Pangulong Duterte. Matanda na rin po siya at ayaw ko siyang bigyan pa ng dagdag na problema.”

“Having said this, I leave my fate to God and the Filipino people as I vow to do my best every day to serve selflessly and tirelessly. I am willing to make the supreme sacrifice for the good of our country, and for the sake of unity among our supporters and leaders. Marami namang paraan upang makatulong sa ating kapwa Pilipino. Ako naman, kahit saan man ako ipadpad ng aking tadhana, patuloy po akong magseserbisyo. Kung anuman ang aking magiging desisyon, ipapasa-Diyos ko na lang ang lahat alang-alang sa kung ano ang makakabuti sa bayan.” (Mindanao Examiner)

Mga asawa pwede na unyang di magamit sa apelyido sa ilang bana PAGADIAN CITY Aprobado na sa Ubos Balay Balay-oranan ang balaodnon nga naghatag og kagawasan sa mga asawa nga dili ganahan mugamit sa apelyido sa ilang bana ug ipagtibabaw ang iyang pangalan ug apelyido sa pagkadalaga.

Kini human nga gipaboran sa 277 ka mga kongresista ang House Bill No. 10456 sa ikatulo og katapusang pagbasa.

Hinoon, ipasa pa sa Sena-

do ang aprobadong balaodnon aron tukion ug susamang aprobahan sa dili pa kini ipasa sa Presidente aron iyang pirmahan ug hingpit nang mahimong balaod.

Ubos sa Article 370 sa atong Civil Code ang mga babayeng maminyo adunay tulo ka pagpilian sa pagamit sa apelyido sa ilang bana. Una, pwede nga ang asawa mugamit sa iyang pangalan ug apelyido sa pagkadalaga unya idugang ang apely-

ido sa iyang bana.

Ikaduha, pwede nga pangan sa babaye unya apelyido sa iyang bana ug ang ikatulo, mao ang pagamit sa kompletong pangan sa bana apan butangan ug Mrs. Kung hingpit na unyang kining mahimong balaod mao na unya kini ang ikaupat nga papilian sa mga babaye magminyo ilabi na niadtong gusto gamiton ang ilang apelyido sa pagkadalaga. (Atty.

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Bong Go has until May 9 to ‘formally’ withdraw candidacy

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Go’s political party, the Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS), said it respects Go’s decision, and continues to support him.

“Yan po ang naging desisyon niya and we have to respect it. Mag-uusap pa kami sa partido para tahakin ang susunod naming hakbang kasama ang Pangulo at si Senator Bong Go,” said PDDS’ Greco Belgica in a text message to the Manila Times. (Mindanao Examiner)

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Divers, photographers troop to Misamis dive festival

The Department of Tourism releases two underwater photographs taken in Misamis Oriental province.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Underwater photographers and divers continued to arrive in this northern Mindanao province following the launching of the Misamis Oriental Dive Festival.

The festival was launched on November 25 and will run until January next year, according to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat.

She said the festival was launched by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Philippine Commission on Sports and Scuba Diving, the provincial government and the municipalities of the Gingoog Bay Alliance, and local dive

stakeholders of Misamis Oriental.

The festival, Puyat said, gathers dive professionals, underwater photographers, and marine life enthusiasts from various parts of the country to join its key events such as the Underwater Photography Webinar and Competition, the Dive Spotters’ Training, the Dive Tourism Awareness Seminar, and the Scubasurero and Coastal Clean-up.

Provincial Tourism Officer Jeffrey Saclot said this is the first time that dive tourism is launched in Misamis Oriental, adding “without this initiative, we would not have been able to start the promotion of our dive potentials. This event is indeed paving the way to make Misamis Oriental included in the main dive tourism events in the future.” (Mindanao Examiner, PIA)

Did Marcos Jr. serve his sentence?

By Antonio T. Carpio Continued from page 1 charge xxx for failure to file income tax return for 1982, 1983 and 1984; and a fine of P30,000.00 xxx for failure to file income tax return for 1985, with surcharges.”

Section 12 of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC) provides that any person convicted of a “crime involving moral turpitude shall be disqualified to be a candidate and to hold any public office.” Such disqualification is “removed xxx after the expiration of a period of five years from his service of sentence.”

If the penalty is only payment of reparation and fine, the convict is deemed to have served his sentence upon payment of the reparation and fine. Since the CA decision ordered Marcos Jr. to pay reparation, which is the deficiency income tax, plus fine, the question arises if Marcos Jr. had paid the deficiency income tax and fine, and when.

In his Answer to the Petition to cancel his certificate of candidacy (COC), Marcos Jr. claims that the CA’s fallo “does not specify the particular deficiency income tax which appellant therein is required to pay.” In effect the Answer judicially admits that Marcos Jr. has not paid the deficiency income tax up to now. Moreover, while the Answer admits that the order to pay the fine, as distinguished from the deficiency income tax, is unambiguous, the Answer does not state that Marcos Jr. had paid the fine. Even assuming that Marcos Jr. did pay the fine, the failure to pay the deficiency income tax means he still has not served his sentence. Consequently, Marcos Jr.’s disqualification to run for public office remains in effect up to now.

Marcos Jr. cannot claim that the CA’s order does not specify the particular deficiency income tax because this deficiency, as stated in the CA decision, was the subject of a stipulation of facts between the prosecution and Marcos Jr. With the stipulation of facts, Marcos Jr. judicially admitted his liability to pay the deficiency income tax as stated in the stipulation of facts.

The Answer of Marcos Jr., however, raises the defense that the crime for which he was convicted does not involve moral turpitude because he was only fined for non-filing of income tax returns, which he asserts does not involve moral turpitude. Thus, Marcos Jr. claims he cannot be disqualified under Section 12 of the OEC which requires a crime involving moral turpitude. There are many reasons why the non-filing of income tax returns, particularly if done repeatedly over several years as in the case of Marcos Jr., constitutes moral turpitude. Moreover, the Petition to cancel Marcos Jr.’s COC also advances another separate and independent ground— that Marcos Jr. is “perpetually disqualified” to hold public office for conviction of “any crime” under the Tax Code.

Section 253 of the Tax Code mandates that a public officer shall be “perpetually disqualified from holding public office” if he is “convicted of any crime penalized by this Code.” It is immaterial whether or not the crime involves moral turpitude. It is also immaterial if the sentence has been served as the disqualification is perpetual. The Answer of Marcos Jr. is completely silent on this second separate and independent ground for his disqualification. Thus, the material averments in the Petition relating to this second ground, not having been specifically denied by Marcos Jr., are deemed admitted.

The Petition to cancel COC ultimately turns on the question of whether Marcos Jr. is disqualified to hold public office under either Section 12 of the OEC or Section 253 of the Tax Code. If he is disqualified under either, then he made a material misrepresentation in his COC when he claimed he is eligible to run for public office when in fact he is not eligible due to his disqualification, thus warranting the cancellation of his COC. If he is not disqualified under either provision, then his COC cannot be canceled since he did not make any material misrepresentation. ( Philippine Daily Inquirer / acarpio@inquirer.com.ph)

Paano Palabasin ang Plema Ni Dr. Willie T. Ong

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ng plema (mucus) ay may mahalagang ginagampanan sa pagtanggal ng mga hindi kanais-nais na bagay sa ating baga. Para sa mga malusog na tao, ang lining sa daanan ng hangin sa baga ay may manipis na layer ng mucus na tinatawag na mucus blanket. Ito ang pumipigil sa alikabok, bacteria, at iba pang particles na makasira sa baga. Ang mucus ng isang malusog na tao ay dahan-dahan umaakyat para mailabas ang plema.

Ngunit para sa mga taong malakas manigarilyo, at may sakit sa baga, ang ganitong paglilinis ng baga ay humihina. Dahil dito, ang mucus ay naiipon sa baga at nagiging madikit at madilaw. Ito ang nagiging dahilan para mahirapan huminga.

Heto ang mga tips para maalis ang plema: 1. Uminom ng 8-10

baso ng tubig kada araw para mabawasang ang madikit na plema at madali itong mailabas. Uminom ng mucolytic, gaya ng carbocisteine o ambroxol capsules. Ang mga gamot na ito ay maaaring makapagpabago sa plema.

2. Ang tamang pag-ubo ay nakaupo ng deretso at bahagyang pasulong. Habang umuubo, suportahan ito sa paglagay ng kamay sa tuhod o paglagay ng siko sa armrest. Sa kabilang banda, mahirap umobo kapag nakahiga.

3.

Subukan ang pag-langhap ng steam.

Mag-pakulo ng dalawang tasa ng malinis na tubig at ilagay sa malaking bowl.

Italukbong sa ulo ang tuwalya at saka langhapin ang usok. Ang isa pang pwedeng gawin ay buksan ang hot shower ng banyo at langhapin ang usok.

4. Subukan ang pagtapik sa likod o chest clapping.

Gamit ang mga kamay, iporma ito ng patatsulok. Pagtapos ay marahang tapikin ang likod para maglikha ng

marahang tunog. Tapikin ang itaas at gitnang bahagi ng likod para matulungan na lumuwag ang madikit na plema. Ang ganitong paraan ay mainam sa mga bata na mayroong pulmonya.

5. Isang paalala: Para maprotektahan ang inyong likod sa pagka-pwersa, subukan ang marahang pagubo sa halip na isahang malakas na pag-ubo. Kung nakaramdam na ikaw ay babahing, subukan na kumapit sa upuan, mesa o dingding para masuportahan ang likod sa biglaang pag-ubo o pag-bahing.

6. Matulog na gamit ang 2 unan para hindi mag-ipon ng plema sa lalamunan at baga.

7. Sa huli, mag-patingin sa doktor para malaman ang pinagmulan ng ulo.

Kung kayo ay naninigarilyo, ito na ang oras para kayo ay huminto sa paninigarilyo. Tandaan na panatilihin ang inyong baga na malinis at malusog, para kayo ay makahinga ng maayos.

Organic Kopi Luwak or Civet coffee isn’t really pricey

KIDAPAWAN CITY Coffee lovers in the Philippines may now enjoy the best and the most expensive coffee in the world - Kopi Luwak - but not as pricey as every connoisseurs think.

Kopi Luwak is a coffee that consists of partially digested coffee cherries, which have been eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet. The cherries are fermented as they pass through a civet’s intestines, and after being defecated

with other fecal matter, they are collected.

In Manila, a kilogram of Civet coffee sells for as high as P15,000 and over $500 dollars abroad.

But Kopi Luwak can now be enjoyed by every coffee lovers for as low as P150 for a 16 oz. cup that comes with a drip bag, ground organic Civet coffee beans, two packets of brown sugar and a stirrer in a beautiful Kraft paper bag – thanks to the Mindanao Civet Coffee

seller in Zamboanga City.

The new market player in the coffee business, although small, is now offering affordable organic Kopi Luwak – sourced and picked by farmers from the highlands of Mindanao, cleaned and dried and roasted to perfection to give coffee lovers that distinct aroma of Civet coffee berries – chocolaty and nutty and smooth bodied brewed drink.

Mindanao Civet Coffee, which started as a home reseller of coffee beans, now offers organic Kopi Luwak in 250 grams ground Civet coffee and 250 grams Civet coffee beans – all medium roasted to perfection.

Kopi Luwak is also available now in 3rd Cup Café at LM Metro Hotel in Zamboanga City, and resellers in Luzon, Cebu and other parts of Mindanao.

The Mindanao Civet Coffee is a favorite among travellers and tourists and coffee connoisseurs. And for those who wanted the perfect gift for all occasions, Kopi Luwak is the best choice.

And those who are interested to resell or perhaps enjoy a daily hot cup or cold brew of Kopi Luwak may call the Mindanao Civet Coffee at this mobile number 09153976197. (AJC)

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Four new postcards launched in Cebu

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HE PHILIPPINE Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has launched four new postcards during the 1st Visayas Art Fair held at Montebello Hotel in Cebu City.

The postcards com- Jordan Clarkson; billiard legend versary of the arrival of Christimemorate the outstanding Efren Reyes; iconic Filipino fast- anity; 500th anniversary of the achievements of Filipinos in food chain mascot Jollibee; and Battle of Mactan; and the Mudifferent fields: Cebuanos Kenneth Cobonpue, a rillo-Velarde map, known as the • Living Legends: World-re- furniture designer; and Monique “mother of Philippine maps”. nowned Filipinos Series I, fea- Lhuillier, a fashion designer.

Postmaster General Norman turing bowling world champi• The country’s first Olym- Fulgencio and Presidential Ason Paeng Nepomuceno; Chess pic gold medalist, Zamboangueña sistant for the Visayas, Secretary grandmaster Eugene Torre; the- weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz; Michael Dino, graced the recent atre actress and singer Lea Sa• Miss Universe titlists: Gloria launching of the postcards. longa; innovator and technology Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtz“Post Office is at the forefront entrepreneur Diosdado Banatao; bach, and Catriona Gray of change. Apart from the usual fashion designer and entre• Postcards highlighting delivery of mails and parcels, this preneur Josie Natori; National Cebu: Quincentennial com- time we will be the bearer of good Basketball Association player memorations of the 500th anni- news, hope, and inspiration to mil-

Cebu’s economic recovery seen to benefit amusement parks

Anjo World amusement park workers in Cebu disinfect their facilities.

Businessman Chester Lim, owner of Anjo World Theme Park, says they support the provincial government’s efforts to reopen the economy.

CEBU CITY – An amusement park operator in Cebu has expressed optimism about the continued economic recovery that would also benefit recreation and theme parks amid moves to ease restrictions and allow more mobility.

Cebuano businessman

Chester Lim, president of Anjo World Theme Park in southern Cebu’s Minglanilla town, said they fully support the thrust of the provincial government to open up Cebu to revive jobs and help businesses. “Anjo World is one with the province standing up again so the economy will recover,” he said in

an interview.

Lim, who is also president of the Philippine Retailers Association in Cebu, said while the two-year-old theme park has since reopened to the public, they recognize the importance of ensuring the safety of their guests and staff, in compliance with government mandates. “We continue to adopt the standard health and safety protocols to ensure the welfare of our guests and staff. Let us all enjoy the festivities this season brings with our family and loved ones,” he said.

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, he said the amusement hit 15,000 visitors daily. Lim was optimistic the foot traffic would increase as they now operate 70% of their capacity as allowed by the government. Since it opened two years ago, Anjo World has become a new tourist draw in the southern part of Cebu. (Carlo Lorenciana)

A photo released by the Philippine Postal Corporation shows a woman holding the set of new postcards featuring Cebuanos Kenneth Cobonpue, a furniture designer, and Monique Lhuillier, a fashion designer, and the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, Zamboangueña weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz. lions of our countrymen in every part of the world,” Fulgencio said.

“As the pandemic subsides, maybe this is the perfect time to inject a breath of fresh air, appreciate the artistic talents of our countrymen, and introduce a new generation of stamps and postcards recognizing the true

Philippine treasure, the most valuable asset of our country - the Filipino people,” he added.

Each new generation postcard has a high paper quality print of 135 gsm (grams per square meter), with glossy and matte finish, new improved size of 250 millimeter (mm; width) by

Cebu mulls full vaccination by next month

Photo shows residents in the mountain village of Pulangbato in Cebu City during the three-day vaccination drive held from Nov.29-Dec.1. (Cebu City PIO) CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama is mulling a massive vaccination campaign in all 80 villages here which aims to inoculate over a million local residents by next month.

Rama said the threeday vaccination program held from Nov.29-Dec.1 was

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150 mm (height), and is rectangular, except for the Living Legends series.

The special stamps and the postcards can be purchased at the Cebu City Central Post Office and the Manila Central Post Office shop at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. (Cebu Examiner)

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a huge success with residents wanting more inoculation campaigns to protect them from the deadly Covid-19 disease.

The mayor also cited the convergence between the business community through the Cebu Chamber of Com-

Cebu

merce and Industry and the Association of Barangay Council here for the successful vaccination drive.

“By January, all of us will become immune from Covid-19 then we will fully open the economy. We’ll not be back to the situation before wherein we open then we close because of surge in cases,” Rama said.

Rama called on residents who have not been inoculated to get vaccinated and help prevent the spread of the respiratory disease.

The mayor said those who would not submit themselves to vaccination should produce a medical certificate signed by a public doctor, as well as a notarized affidavit, citing their reasons for not getting a Covid-19 jab. (John Rey Saavedra)

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