Briefly Strictrulesmining DAVAO City – Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon has urged local government units (LGUs) Thursday to strictly enforce regulations in all mining activities in the province. In a statement, Malanyaon asserted the provincial government’s authority as an independent LGU over the mining operations in the province. In a meeting with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Wednesday, the governor examined the inventory of all existing mining tenements in the province and the status of mining operations and permits granted by the MGB.
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PAMULAK SA KADAYAWAN. Colorful floats adorned with flowers joining the Pamulak sa Kadayawan, a flower floatparade, were the crowd-drawers on Sunday (21 August 2022), capping the month-long celebration of the 2022 Kadayawan Festival of Davao City. MindaNews photos by MANMAN DEJETO
T HE Department of Energy (DOE) has scheduled a 60-day “competitive challenge” for coal operating contracts (COCs) originally applied for by Vintage-21 Coal Mining Corporation covering coal blocks in Lingig, Surigao Del Norte and Boston, Davao Oriental in Mindanao. In an ‘invitation for challenge’ issued by the energy department, it stipulated that opening of tenders to be submitted by interested investors will be by September 9 this year.
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Confusion and frustration marred the first day of the distribution here of educational cash assistance by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Soccsksargen region on ThousandsSaturday.ofresidents from this city and Sarangani province flocked to distribution kiosks set-up by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Soccsksargen region for the aid to indigent students at P1,000 for every elementary student, P2,000 for junior high student, P3,000 for every senior high school student and P4,000 for every college student to enable them to buy school supplies before classes start on August 22.
WOODEN ARK. A wooden ark under construction in Barangay Pasiagan, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. MindaNews photo by BONG S. SARMIENTO
Davao coffee DAVAO CITY – The World of Coffee (WOC) convention at the Milano Convention Center in Milan, Italy, has provided a venue for the Philippine coffee producers to shine internationally. Jeannelle Ellson, marketing specialist of the Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise (PhilCAFE) project, said Philippine coffee— especially the 25feedbackvariety—receivedRobustapositiveduringtheJune23-gathering.“WepromotedRobustathere,althoughwebroughtvariouscoffeevarietiestotheconvention.Italyisknownasespresso-basedwhenitcomestocoffee,buttheyadmirethetasteofourcoffeeandhavesetagoodimpressiononit,”EllsonsaidinaninterviewWednesday.
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The construction of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility here would not address the city’s problem on solid wastes, lawyer Mark Peñalver, executive director of the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), said. Reacting to the statement of Mayor Sebastian Duterte during his program over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) last Friday that the city needs to modernize its approach in dealing with solid wastes, Peñalver told
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Tribalopensvillage DAVAO City – The renovation of the Kadayawan Tribal Village in Magsaysay Park here has been fasttracked for its scheduled opening on August 5. One of the highlights of the 37th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival next month, the tribal village was built to showcase the rich culture and heritage of the city's 11 tribes. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, the Kadayawan Execom spokesperson, said the Kadayawan Tribal Village is “a way of educating the people about the way of living of the tribes living in the city of Davao.”
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By: Jeanette E. Quiboy Teacher III-Tina Elementary School Dumalinao 1 District-Division of Zamboanga del Sur One of the fundamentals of Filipino culture, bayanihan, is where Brigada Eskwela got its start. Parents, community leaders, government and non-government organizations, other civic groups, teachers, students, and all other people are invited to visit schools and participate in volunteer work as part of the DepEd program on Brigada Eskwela. The parent volunteers donate their time to sweep the yards, pull weeds, plant flowers, cut overgrown trees, and make small repairs to classrooms. Others paint the fences and flower pots to spruce up the surroundings and provide a welcome environment for the kids, who are the ones learning.Thecommunity took part as well. Facebook posts that showed representatives from the Municipal and Barangay Local Government Units volunteering their time and becoming involved backed this assertion. In addition to their physical assistance, they comply with the school's demands, such as transporting sand and gravel to the school grounds to maintain a safe and sanitary learning environment.
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Teachers as catalysts for social change
How do teachers perceive their roles in the society? Do they teach for the sake of earning a living or to bring people from darkness to light? Philosopher Theodore Brameld, principal proponent of reconstructionism, saw the possibility of either annihilation of mankind through technology or cruelty on humans. As a way of thwarting the potential realization of any of these threats, Brameld came up with his theory of reconstructionism.Reconstructionism believes that educators play a vital role in advocating social change. This movement urged teachers to become social activists. Their role as social activists is not to lead a protest against the government, but to open the eyes of children to the realities of social injustice and environmental issues that confront the present 2021-2022,ofpressingbecomeseenaction.tocurrentlyofnottheycontent,teacherssocietalskillsandmarryReconstructionismgeneration.aimstoboththeoryandpracticehonethecriticalthinkingofstudentsinrelationtoissues.Thismeansthatmustnotonlyteachthebutalsopracticewhatteach.Inotherwords,itisenoughtoinformthelearnersthedifferentissuesthatareconfrontingus;ithasbecoupledwithappropriateBasedonexperience,Ihavehowinterestedchildrenwhenpresentedwiththeissuesoftheworld.InonemyonlineclassesinschoolyearIusedasamotivation
he 37th Kadayawan sa Davao Festival celebration was generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) said Monday. Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr., the PRO-11 director, attributed the festival's success to the partnership of the city police, military, security force multipliers, city government and the community as a whole.
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IF you’re planning to increase your school’s student enrollment, improving the education quality it delivers is an excellent way to start. Having an improved education qulaity will not just bring more students to your school, it’ll also make your school a reputable educational establishment, standing out amongst private schools in your city. So if your business plan is to improve your school’s education quality, revise educational programs based on industry changes. Of course, one of your school’s lengthy checklist of goals is to equip its students for their future and there’s no doubt about that. But as numerous studies suggest, changes are always bound to happen in various industries. When those changes arrive, the education that your school teaches can become outdated and to some degree, irrelevant. For that reason, you need to revise your school’s educational programs based on industry Aschnages.aschool principal, it’s your obligation to bridge the skills gap that has been an issue in our society. The skills gap refers to the mismatch of graduates’ competency and the employers’ requirements. Being able to equip students with the right knowledge and skillset is a significant criterion in delivering high quality education.
the picture of ruins caused by the Russian-Ukraine war in Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao subject. The lesson was about taking part in family prayer activities. I was surprised at how the children reacted upon seeing the photo. I sensed that everybody wanted to share their views and feelings regarding the existing conflict. So, those who were willing had the chance to speak up. When I asked them as to what they can do about the situation, they offered different solutions to the problem. Some said that they will send goods to help the Ukrainians, others said that they are willing to give financial help, while others said that they can pray for the country. This made me realize that it is in the nature of the children to promote justice and Criticalfairness. thinking is at the heart of reconstructionism. Not every educator is amenable to the prepositions of this theory. However, reconstructionism can surely provoke people to action which leads to the solution of social and environmental crises. As teachers, we need to present the realities of societal issues to children and facilitate their quest for solutions. As we teach them to respond to social and environmental issues, they not only think of solutions and act accordingly, but they also become catalysts for social change themselves.
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The financial institutions, who are partners with the schools, also contribute time, effort, and materials in the form of paint, paintbrushes, and other gardening equipment. The same was done by other physicallymaterialsotherlearningself-learningtheineveryoneorganizations,non-governmentalschoolalumni,andelseintheneighborhood.Ofcourse,thefront-runnersBrigadaEskwela'sbehaviorareteachers.Theypreparethemodules(SLMs),theactivitysheets(LAS),andreadingandinstructional(IMs)inadditiontocleaningandhelpingto clean the entire school. Teachers are also kept busy by the DepEd Program on Brigada Pagbasa as they assess each student's reading level at the beginning of the year. Then, reading resources were previously delivered to identified difficult students so they could practice reading. The desire to participate and assist, despite the pandemic, should never be underestimated. Indeed, the "Bayanihan" of the Filipino people is still there. With these preparations, this year's opening will undoubtedly be a success.
The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) kicked off Thursday its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) booster shots campaign here, with regional government servants as the first recipients. Dr. Muhammad Candao, the MOH health regulation division medical specialist, said regional employees may avail of the booster shots until Aug. 26 by visiting their office inside the BARMM compound here. “Our campaign against Covid-19 infections is ongoing. Even if we have the first and second doses of vaccines, we still need the booster shots,” Candao said of their campaign in support of the “PinasLakas” drive of the Department of Health (DOH). Sharing his personal experience with reporters, Candao said booster shots are adequate layers of protection against the virus. “Having two boosters shots, I did not experience any symptoms despite my exposures to virus carriers in the hospital in the past,” he said. With the PinasLakas launch, Candao said MOH-BARMM would continue to administer vaccines to anyone whether they are BARMM employees or not. “We will entertain anybody, we may have a target population but when anyone comes forward and submit herself or himself for booster shots, we are open. This is not exclusive, we want more people getting the shots,” he said. As of Aug. 15, MOH has fully vaccinated 1,622,158 individuals, or 53.94 percent of its 3.4 million target population. Active cases in the region also continue to decline, with 46 cases recorded in Cotabato City, 24 in Maguindanao, 13 in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City, 10 in Tawi-Tawi, 4 in Basilan and Lamitan City, and none in Sulu. (PNA)
Davao PNP lauds successful celebration of Kadayawan festivities
“The activation of the MultiAgency Coordinating Center that was used in real-time monitoring and assessment was also useful and necessary in the event's successful outcome,” Silo said in a statement. During the Aug. 15-21 Kadayawan festivities, at least 11,459 law enforcement personnel were deployed in the region to ensure public safety, particularly during the Pamulak Festival and Indakindak sa Kadalanan. “We thank the public for their relentless support. Their participation and cooperation play a great effort in making sure that the celebration of Kadayawan is safe, secured, and successful,” Silo said. The PRO-11 suspended the permit to carry firearms outside residences in the region from Aug. 14 until midnight of Aug. 22 in connection with the annual festivities. Only members of the police, military, and other law enforcement agencies performing official duties and in agency-prescribed uniforms were allowed to carry firearms.
He said aside from addressing the elevated inflation rate and interest rate differential with the US, further hikes in the BSP’s key rates are seen to address second-round effects, or the resulting events of elevated inflation, such as an increase in minimum transport fare and wages, and narrow the 12 percent in 2019.
HOWKISH statements from Philippine monetary authorities made Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research hike its policy rate increase projections for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) by end-2022 to 4.5 percent. Citing the 50 basis points increase in the BSP’s key rates last Aug. 18, Fitch Solutions, in a commentary released on Monday, said it revised upwards its earlier projection that the central bank’s key rates will end this year at 4.25 percent. “Inflation is likely to remain elevated relative to the BSP’s targeted range of 2.0 percent - 4.0 percent and we expect the central bank to tighten policy rate further to rein in inflation,” it said. The rate of price increases accelerated last July when it rose to 6.4 percent, the highest since October 2018. The average inflation in the first seven months this year stood at 4.7 percent. “We believe that the Philippines' economic resilience will also provide more room for the central bank to normalize its FORECAST monetary policy,” the report said. This, as the domestic economy continues to post expansion, albeit a slower pace for the second quarter of 2022 at 7.4 percent from 8.2 percent in the previous three months. Economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), averaged at 7.8 percent in the first half of this year, higher than the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent target. This made Fitch Solutions revised upwards its growth forecast for the country this year to 6.6 percent from 6.1 percent previously. “While we expect growth will likely slow in H222 (second half 2022) as a result of rising economic headwinds stemming from a softening global economic outlook, tightening monetary conditions, and elevated energy prices, the 2022 economic performance would still be stronger than the 5.6 percent recorded in 2021,” it said. Aside from hiking its key policy rates, the BSP also increased its average inflation forecast for 2022 from 5 to 5.2 percent, as Higalaay up
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Banks remained the preferred formal institution for saving money by a third of those with savings, followed by cooperatives and thefinancialFilipinostoinstitutions.microfinanceAccordingtheFIS,sixoutof10alteredtheirbehaviorduringpandemic.Filipinosstartedsaving more for emergencies (37 percent), began or increased their usage of online banking and digital payments (17 percent), and borrowed more (15 percent). The FIS also showed that of those with mobile phones and internet access in 2021, 60 percent performed financial transactions online, such as fund transfers and payments, which is a considerable jump from 17 percent in 2019. There are, however, challenges remaining for the financial inclusion agenda. The main barriers to account ownership, such as lack of income and transaction costs, persist. The lack of documents to open an account is still prevalent for a large segment of theMoreover,population.the survey found that over half of savers still keep their money at home. These challenges, more pronounced among lower income groups, highlight the importance of strengthening mechanisms that will support the financial resilience of the vulnerable segments of the population. “With the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 20222028, the BSP continues to work not only with other
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Over 50% of Pinoys now own financial transaction account M ORE than half of the country’s adult population now owns a financial account, according to the results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey (FIS). The survey results showed that account ownership surged to 56 percent in 2021, up from 29 percent in 2019. This increase is the highest two-year growth since the survey began in 2015. The expansion was spurred by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic accelerating the use of digital payments. “Amid the latest figures, the BSP will continue to broaden its efforts to foster the wider adoption of digital technology, which has effectively enabled the onboarding of more Filipinos into the formal financial system,” BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said in a statement Monday. The rise of account ownership was attributed to the uptake of e-money accounts, which climbed to 36 percent in 2021 from 8 percent in 2019. This became the most common type of account among adults in the middle class and low-income population, as well as with those aged 15 to 49 years old. Meanwhile, the share of adults with a bank account also rose, almost doubling to 23 percent in 2021 from Further hikes in BSP rates to back PH peso: economist
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Addressing the extreme volatility of the exchange rate is part of the central bank’s price stability mandate, Ricafort“Thissaid.would also help better manage/anchor both actual inflation and inflation expectations,” he added. The rate of price increases remains on the uptrend, with the July 2022 figure rising to 6.4 percent, the highest since OctoberRicafort2018.said the “weaker peso exchange rate is inflationary” and adds to the high cost of imported fuel and other commodities.
“Any additional local policy rate hike/s in the coming months would still be largely a function of any further Fed rate hikes, more than anything else, given the impact on the global currency market,” he said. Ricafort said further jumps in the Fed rates, which would be between 2.25 percent and 2.50 percent, “would make the interest rate differential in favor of the US dollar and would still make the current 3.75 percent local policy rates unusually close to the Fed funds rates by then.” He said the off-cycle 75 basis points increase in the BSP rates in July was made partly to help stabilize the local currency, which at that time had slid to the 56-level against the US dollar.
AN economist has forecast further hikes in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key policy rates even with the 50 basis point increase on Thursday, citing the need to address interest rate differentials with the Federal Reserve. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort, in a report dated August 18, said the latest increase in the BSP’s key rates is a preemptive move as the Federal Open Market Committee is projected to hike the Fed’s key rates by 50 basis points to 75 basis points during its meeting on September 21.
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Do you live for some thing? Do live for some thing! Admittedly, this sounds like a very easy request. Already, Thomas a minute Are bored? It is a sad life when we “outlive enthusiasm” for it. That is why “Our big challenge is not to add years to our life, but life to our years.” That way “Our spirit will not grow gray before our hairDiddoes.”you ever really want something such as a promotion or new job, a good education, or a nice house? But after you got it, it lost its excitement and did not give you the lasting satisfaction you expected. Then you were left still wanting something more. And you wonder: “Is this as good as it gets? Is this basically all I can expect in life?” A successful businessman said: “I climbed all the way to the top and found there’s nothing there!” Even after he achieved everything he wanted, he was still empty and unhappy. When you are bored and unsatisfied, nothing in life is really worth your full energy and time. You don’t have a real passion and purpose for living. Well, guess what? You’re normal! We humans were made for such a high level of living and productivity that it is easy for us to get bored. And no one knows it better than our own Maker. That is why He gives us expectations and challenges to push us to reach our full potential. Animals can be satisfied just to eat, sleep, play a little and call that successful living. But we humans were made for much more than that! This is why Jesus says the only way we can have a full, satisfying life is when we spend our time and talents loving Him and others. We were created to give and make a difference in the world with our own unique abilities and personality. And it is simply THINK A MINUTE JHAN TIAFAU HURST
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HAVE MY SAY KLAUS DORING A Yahoo! Finance news item of Aug. 11, 2022 reports that "About 78.34 percent of re spondents from 22 countries believe the Chinese economy has become the engine of the world economy." This is from a survey of respond ents, averaging 39 years old, across the US, UK, Australia, Japan as well as developing countries Brazil, India, UAE and South Africa. A compelling 91.46 per cent of those polled from Africa extol China's eco nomic achievements and believe China has become the world's economic en gine; European respond ents follow with a share of 81.6 percent and 78.09 percent; and respondents from North America rank third with 78.09 percent. Overall, 76.23 percent of respondents expect China will play a crucial role in promoting global economic development.Asizeable34.55 percent believe the world will be “multipolar” in the future, while only 6.31 percent think the world will continue to be unipolar and dominated by the US while 56 per cent of respondents from all parts of the globe are certain that Western politi cians are scaremongering "the China Threat" due to their dismay and alarm over China's rise. Veritably, 61.29 percent support China’s vi sion of "a community with a shared future" to avoid conflict.Ibring these up as some Philippine bureaucrats, de fense officials and media people do not to appreci ate President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s initiative to engage strongly with China. Instead, they are making attempts to sabo tage PBBM by pushing the “China Threat” agenda of the US, promoting US-PH joint sea patrols, joint mili tary “Balikatan” drills, and fortifying the MDT, VFA and EDCA, all of which should be scrapped to ensure a peaceful Asia. China rail loan talks on trackThis brings us to the PHChina projects where the PBBM administration has overcome the very aggres sive disinformation war of the US on Chinese Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) for the Philippines, including the outright lies about the “debt trap” and “high interest rates”. On Aug. 15, the PBBM admin istration’s Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has finally resumed talks with a visit to Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian.
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The DOTR Secretary said that “the two officials discussed the resumption of talks on the major Chinafunded railway projects, including the PNR South Long-Haul Project (NorthSouth Commuter Railway), Subic-Clark Railway, and Mindanao Railway (TagumDavao-Digos),” as well as Philippines and Chinese Coast Guards Maritime cooperation, hasCesartionDepartmentfundingsiderill-informedofaffairscommunicationparticularlyandlegalcooperation.RegardingtheinsistencesomepoliticiansandothersectorstoconJapanasthesourceoffortheprojects,theofTransporta(DOTr)throughUsec.Chavezsaid,“Japanalreadyexposeditself so much...” In other words, Japan has little funds left for ODA to the Philippines. This is a fact we have repeatedly pointed out and I am glad the DOTr has finally and publicly explained this to the nation which had been confused for months now aboutThethis.revival of PH and China talks on another very vital project, the Joint OilGas 60/40 Deal favoring the Philippines is also in the works. Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte had appealed to his own gov ernment officials to ensure the talks fulfillment, but powerful vested interests blocked it with the inex plicable termination of the deal by Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin who has yet to show any document to back his verbal canard. In June, PNOC director Michael T. Macapagal noted that the PBBM is inclined to “overturn” the Locsin verbal decision given technical studies confirming rich oil and natural gas deposits the country needs for energy independence. The project will never push through without China’s concur rence so PBBM must steel his resolve and override the Philippine oligarchs and proceedFocus,apace.focus, focus There are countless and ceaseless pressures that threaten constantly to divide the President’s at tention; hence it is always timely to issue a reminder to focus, focus, focus, on the imperative of the times. Today, tomorrow and at least the next four years, it will be “Revive the economy... Stupid” that all Filipinos should keep in mind. The main enemy against Philippine economic recov ery and progress is imperial America who continues to sabotage the Philippines’ cooperation with China, the global engine for economic growth. We can see clearly the consistent pattern of information sabotage and political interference using Amboys (American boys) to waylay government and media.Even the UN General Assembly live appearance of PBBM was encouraged by the Philippine Ambassador to Washington, who has the ulterior motive of setting up a meeting between PBBM and Biden to upstage PBBM’s visit to China. Together, the local Foreign Affairs and Armed Forces Amboys are throwing in poisoned pro posals to spoil Philippine relations with Asean and China. It’s good PBBM has deftly announced this first state visits to be to Asean countries Singapore and Indonesia.Wewish PBBM the best in all his efforts to subdue the challenges to the nation’s recovery and pursue the path to prosperity, hence these observations for his
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ALLHOME the country’s pioneering one-stop full-line home center, is ramping up expansion as it banks on sustained optimism among consumers in the scenario.post-pandemic
“The country at large has thesaidMannyAllHomecentersinandpandemicseentoscenario.insustaineddemonstratedsuccessfullyanditsoptimismthepost-pandemicThereturnnormalcy–ascanbeintheconsistentalertlevelsthebriskincreasesfootfalltomallsandofcommerce,”chairmanB.VillarJr.inastatementtoPhilippineStock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday.Villar said the company’s performance still shows marked improvement over prepandemic levels despite prevailing circumstances in the “(This)country. is an increasingly tangible and welcome sign that things are only going to improve for AllHome,” he added. “People are returning to stores and spending more, and we fully intend to capitalize on this sustained optimism.”Itsfirst half 2022 reported net core profit of PHP525 million tracks 21 percent better than pre-pandemic performance in January to June Meanwhile,2019. AllHome president and chief executive officer Benjamin Therese Serrano expressed the chain’s
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The new school year has come, and it is somehow new. It is new for us, both teachers and learners. Why? Because we are in a period when it felt like the pandemic is over. We all know that when the coronavirus health crisis challenged our lives, we learned to live with restrictions, with limitations. These somehow applied changes to our perceptions. Moreover, now that we are in a period that we perceive that the pandemic is manageable, we feel like we want to do something that beyond the limitation.Forus teachers, we would want to upgrade our teaching to our learners, in a way that we want to fill in on what they have not ingest having the new way of learning for the past two years.However, we all know that the reality is the crisis is still there, checking the way we practice minimum standard health protocols in our daily life and watching for a loophole where it could probably enter. Hence, we cannot free ourselves yet from the limitations. We continue with putting space between chairs of our children in our limited classroom spaces, we continue wearing masks that force us to louder our voices during our delivery of instructions.Intheendof this all, we teachers have to be proactive. There is a need for us to release our creative juices to retain the effectiveness of our teaching and maintain the quality of education that our learners are receiving, having the thought that their future highly depends on what we are doing. There is a need for us to be resourceful, because this period is but a battle for us education warriors. Same to what a soldier is eyeing, we want to win this battle for the betterment of our country.
Consuelo National High School President Duterte signed RA 11713 which seeks to strengthen teacher education in the Philippines. This applies to teachers and school leaders in all public and private primary education institutions and all public and private technical education institutions (TEIs). This creates Teacher Education Centers of Excellence (Teacher Education-COEs) in strategic places in every region of the country. These are public or private colleges, institutes, schools, or agencies that may exist by themselves or within a university or college, that are engaged in providing academic training for both formal and nonformal preservice and continuing education of students, teachers, school leaders, and teacher education. It must have a “highly educated, professionally qualified and experienced faculty recognized in their fields of study, exhibiting best practices in excellence in the education sector, integrity, commitment, promotes Filipino culture, and dedicated to the philosophy, mission, vision, and goals of the institution and education.” It must also have the following: Well-selected students who manifest the talent and commitment to teaching, Adequate library, research, and study facilities, Competent administrative support staff, Innovative, well-planned, and relevant curriculum development, instruction, mentoring, and research programs, Adequate student services and development programs, Relevant extension services, linkages, and outreach programs, Percentage of graduates who pass the licensure examination for teachers and pursue a career in teaching, Graduates who become professionals in the education training and development sector, or leaders in the education sector, or both, Such other criteria as may be established and operationalized by the Council, which will be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and vicechaired by the chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It shall be reviewed and evaluated every three years to ensure that it continues to possess the criteria prescribed.
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“There is never a perfect solution, but what you accomplish here is avoiding excessive swings in prices,” he added.Earlier, Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) president Danilo Fausto said Marcos, who is also the Agriculture Secretary, has made the right decision to stop the importation of 300,000 MT of sugar as the milling season nears. Fausto said allowing sugar imports to enter the market will put those in the local sugar industry at disadvantage.Concepcion said “the importation plan that the President has directed is correct and can help us achieve a more inclusive economy. It will allow our small farmers to make a living.” (PNA)
It must conduct innovative and relevant pre-service and in-service teacher education and training programs, including alternative delivery programs, to ensure access to education, continuity of learning, and resilience of the education system that shall develop and produce teachers who shall provide quality education to learners. It shall organize and coordinate collaborative research on identified areas for systematic investigation in teacher education and serve as a teacher resource center for developing curricular or instructional materials. It shall likewise act as the central node for networking specific disciplines in teacher education in the region. It must provide professional assistance to TEIs if needed and encourage mutual support among TEIs in the region for upgrading and improving their programs.
By: Alma T. Resuma Mohon Elementary School Mohon, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
G O Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion supports the plan of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to import up to 150,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar only if the supply is depleted by October.
It must develop high standards of conduct in research and innovation on teacher education, publish research papers in local or international refereed journals, and facilitate their accessibility and dissemination to TEIs and concerned agencies.
Teaching as a Multifaceted Profession
The new law establishes a Teacher Education Scholarship Program (TESP) for deserving basic education graduate and tertiary level students to pursue undergraduate teacher education degree programs in all Teacher Education-COEs. It institutionalizes the National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) to provide quality professional development programs on teacher education to in-service teachers, school leaders, and other teaching-related personnel in all primary education institutions.Thiswillimprove the technical, vocational and livelihood education because of the improvements in the Teacher education institution and scholarships that are being enjoyed by Technical Vocational and Livelihood inclined students.
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Concepcion also backed the President’s decision to block the 300,000 MT sugar importation but instead limiting the volume and timing of importing the approachcommodity.“ThePresident’swillprotect both the consumer and the farmer,” he Concepcionsaid. said calibrated importation will allow the market “to see if the price levels start to go down” as harvest and milling season is approaching.
to combine your academic and professional life in one set. You must combine your academic and professional life to the greatest extent possible so that your time is focused on helping students the most.It is crucial that you put in the time as a teacher. You will spend the majority of your day, and your energy on teaching. Spend the time getting to know your students and make sure that you will learn as much as you can from them. Your students may make or break many careers based on the amount of knowledge and skills they received fromTheyou. teaching industry is rife with brilliant, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals. These are perfect candidates who are looking for employment in any field, and teaching is no exception. If you are willing to put in the effort, you will receive many exciting, challenging, and successful years as a teacher. Skills - Strong Communication Skills - Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels Attributes: -Strong technical, legal, and financial acumen with respect to commercial matters. - Strong Ethical Conduct - Problem Solving - Leadership Skills - Interpersonal Skills - Presentation Skills Interested applicant may send their application at recruitment@gnpk.com.ph
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beingalone,inaddedAllHomeundeterred.strategyAllHome’scapabilityconfidencecircumstances,milestonetowardsoperationalimplementingdeterminationcontinuedinitsstrategiesits100-storeby2026.“DespiteprevailingourinourtoimplementexpansionremainsTodate,hasalreadyfivenewlocationsthefirsthalfof2022withthehighlightournewestlarge format store in Davao,” sheSerranosaid. said basket sizes in AllHome stores are up 5 percent versus the same period last year –an indicator that customers continue to be confident in their spending.Anotable trend observed by regional think tank Euromonitor during the pandemic was the migration from urban city centers to the countryside, with consumers –including the upper class– seeking space further from identified centers of activity, shifting their sights on rest houses and holiday homes away from the city. (PR)
RA 11713 Excellence in Teacher Education Act
Winning the battle for our learners’ future
Working as a teacher is great but teaching as a multifaceted profession offers numerous advantages beyond the traditional teaching job. The job as a teacher involves a number of challenges. You must be
By: Jefferson C. Cena District ALS DepEdKinoguitanCoordinatorDistrictMisamisOriental
DONE this 8th day of August, 2022 in the City of Cagayan de Oro. (SGD) ENRIQUE M. TALAG, JR. Sheriff IV
Chief Executive Officer Acmad Rizaldy P. Moti, meanwhile, stated that members can expect more services to be made available via the Virtual Pag-IBIG Mobile App over the coming weeks. These services include online application for housing and cash loans, as well as online payments.
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT SHERIFF ALIAS SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2020-879 UPON EXTRA-JUDICIAL PETITION FOR SALE under Act 3135 filed by FIRST STANDARD FINANCE CORPORATION , as Mortgagee/s, against DINA G. CLARITO and JOHANNAH MARIE T. JOSE married to KENNY D. JOSE, as mortgagor/s, and a resident of Lot 19, Block 14, Maandig Village, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, the indebtedness of the mortgagor/s with the mortgagee/s as of July 16, 2020 amounted to SIX MILLION TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR PESOS & 34/100 (P6,277,954.34), exclusive on interest, penalty charges, attorneys fees and other litigation expenses, the undersigned Sheriff or his duly authorized deputy will SELL at Public Auction Sale on September 15, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon at the main entrance door of the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Hall of Justice, Cagayan de Oro City, to the HIGHEST BIDDER, in CASH or Manager's Check and in Philippine Currency the following real property, to wit:
P ag-IBIG members can now view their Pag-IBIG Savings and annual dividends, payments history, and loan balance and dues using their mobile phones with the launch of the agency's official mobile app - the Virtual Pag-IBIG Mobile App - its top officials announced Thursday (18 August).
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Cagayan de Oro City, July 25, 2022 THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF BY: (SGD) ALDEN V. SAMBAAN Sheriff IV
A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 19-S of the Subd. Plan, (LRC) PSD-45555, being a portion of Lot 19, (LRC) PSD-41896, LRC CAD. Record No. 1561) Situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of One Hundred Eighty (180) sq. m. more or less., including all of the improvements Allthereon.sealed bits must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and Prospectiveplace. buyers/bidders are further informed that if the said scheduled date of public auction will be declared holiday. then the sale will be conducted on the next working FURTHERday.buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the condition and registration of the herein-above described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.
“Pag-IBIG Fund continues to bring its services closer to its members, this time through the use of information technology. The Virtual Pag-IBIG Mobile App is among our many ways of adhering to the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to make Pag-IBIG’s services and benefits even more accessible to our members,” said Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Fund11-memberas(DHSUD),DevelopmentwhoserveschairpersonofthePag-IBIGBoardofTrustees.
HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN PESOS & 38/100 (P2,046,737.38) Philippine Currency, including interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff will SELL at Public Auction on September 12, 2022 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of RTC Branch 41, 2nd flr., Goldridge Bldg., Mastersons Avenue cor. P.N. Roa., Sr., Avenue Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit:
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF-2021-1152 Upon Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118. Filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND(Pag-ibig), a government financial institution duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Republic Act. No. 9679 with principal office at Petron Mega Plaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, with branch office at Pag-IBIG fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against ABDUL MACAINDIG AMER , of legal age, Filipino, single, with postal address at Lot 5240-F-2-C Zone 7 Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of April 22, 2022 amounts to TWO MILLION FORTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-136-2017000683 LOT : 5240-F-2-C, PSD-10-059180 PORTION OF LOT : 5240-F-2, PSD-10-037863
LAND USE : Orchard LOCATION : Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindano AREA : TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE (293) SQ.M. more or less Including all improvements found thereon.
“We developed the Virtual Pag-IBIG Mobile App following the success of our online service facility, the Virtual Pag-IBIG, which has now served over 3.6 million members since its launch in 2019. And, just like our online service facility, we shall continuously develop our mobile app to have our full range of services so that it can provide all our members another safe, convenient and secure means of accessing their Pag-IBIG benefits, 24/7. With the Virtual PagIBIG Mobile App, we are truly bringing Pag-IBIG Fund’s services to the palm of our members’ hands,” Moti said. The Virtual PagIBIG Mobile App is now available via Google Play at onshallvirtualpagibigapp,&raii=pagibigfund.virtualpagibigappdetails?id=pagibigfund.google.com/store/apps/https://play.andsoonbeavailabletheAppleAppStore.
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. 137-2014002428
Pag-IBIG launches official mobile app
Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Title and Tax Declaration hereinabove described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.
The mobile app allows members to view their Pag-IBIG Savings and annual dividends, confirm savings remitted and loan payments made through all channels, and monitor their loan balances and due dates. The mobile app can be accessed by members using their Virtual PagIBIG accounts to ensure data protection and security.Pag-IBIG Fund
MAKING FINE BEVERAGES CORP. 213 Banawe Street, Brgy. Manresa, Quezon City, Philippines EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FERNANDO BORRES and REMEDIOS BORRES on May 10, 1997 and October 11, 2007 all at Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, died intestate leaving a certain parcel of land with TCT No. C-8760 situated at Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN (9,319) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, filed by the heirs of FERNANDO BORRES and REMEDIOS BORRES, per DOC #340; PAGE #68; BOOK #48; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROWELL B. VALLEDOR. BWM: Aug. 17, 24, & 31, 2022
But Peñalver countered by saying that Japan has a “strict monitoring system” for its WTE facilities and strict implementation of waste management at source with a tedious segregation process.“In the Philippines, we cannot even monitor the implementation of the NEAPP list, how much more monitoring toxins emitted by the incineration facility,” he said.
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MindaNews on Sunday that modernization “is good as long as it does not create another problem.”
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ERRATUM Notice of Hearing the exact Applicant name WILLIAM TRANSPORT SERVICE Rep.By WILLIAM JUDE L.VALDEHUEZA With the Case No R10-NC-PA-TH 2022-07-1550 not as OurpublishApology LTFRB -X- CDOC procedures,” the DOE said. Interested applicants are required to submit three complete sets of legal, technical and financial documents for evaluation by the Review and Evaluation Committee (REC).They are likewise apprised that their submissions on the prescribed criteria shall be the basis of evaluation and assessment if they would be able to beat the offer of the original proponent.
ERRATUM In connection with the publication of DEED OF OFSETTLEMENTEXTRAJUDICIALOFTHEESTATETHELATE CERARDO K. PASARDAN, SR., late CERARDO K. PASARDAN, SR., published June 22, 29, & July 06, 2022 the correct name of the late should be GERARDO K. PASARDAN not as published.OURAPOLOGY
“There are already good practices in the city that the government can invest in, such as the communitybased solid waste management projects in barangays Mintal and Tacunan and the Toril Kalambuan Association. These are initiatives the city should invest in and help replicate in the whole city,” he said.
nearby Alabel town in Sarangani province.Rowena Alido, who was trying to get assistance for her two children, complained that she was given the runaround. A DSWD staff at the Unihub kiosk told her to go to the Dadiangas South Elementary School, but found the school closed. Alido went back to the kiosk at the hub but was told it was already cut off time and she could no longer be served. Alido, like the others who stayed on long queues, was hoping to have her children –an elementary pupil and a high school student, be included in the list of beneficiaries. At least two Alabel residents fainted under the scorching sun while waiting in line and were treated at a DSWD ambulance that was on standby. In Koronadal City, hundreds of residents formed queues before daybreak. As soon as the DSWD office opened, residents jostled, pushed and shoved one another in their attempt to be the first to be attended to.
Peñalver said the plastic waste problem “could be reduced if the city complies with the law.”
Peñalver said that the problem with the proposed WTE facility, which the mayor is pushing, is that it would release toxins as it burns up wastes to produce power, threatening air quality, water, food and human Hehealth.said the problem lies with the enforcement of existing environmental laws, specifically the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (ESWMA), which seeks to reduce the solid waste generated in the country.
“Before Davao City invests in unsustainable solutions in solid waste management, it should ensure genuine compliance with the spirit of ESWMA and its related laws,” he said.
Spain’s Cristhian Naranjo Gómez was crowned Caballero Universal 2021 during the pag Represent... from page 8 eant’s finale that took place at the Hotel Venetur Margarita in Venezuela. He bested twelve other contestants for the title, including the host candidate, Luis Bermudez, who was named Virrey (Viceroy). With this new development, Andre will be the first ever male Kagay-anon contestant to rep resent the Philippines as well as Asia in an international pageant. Andre was tagged as one of the early favorites among the 33 aspirants during the Mr. Phil ippines International pageant last June, and was the youngest candidate at 19, winning the fol lowing Pageant Awards: Darling of the Press, top 15 in the Modern National Costume contest, and was also chosen as one of the 5 models for the collaboration of world global fashion icons Michael Cinco Couture and Jojo Bragain Shoes, and one of the Faces of David Salon and DermaWorld. Andre is the third of four sons of businessman Oliver John and former commercial model and entrepreneur Mags Cue of MAGS Fashion Apparel. His siblings are Patrick, Paolo and younger brother Anton. He is a Senior High School graduate of Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. With this remarkable showing in his first ever pageant, Andre flashed the fashion genes of his mom Mags well, who was cited as one of Best Dressed Women of the Philippines in 2013 by the Philippine Cancer Society, whom PCS Honorary Chair Imelda Cojuanco describes as “accom plished in their chosen passion yet remain humble; driven yet compassionate.”Andrewillattempt to give the Philippines its first back-to-back wins in the Mister Teen Inter national pageant as the reigning titlists are both from the Philip pines- Vaughan Justice of Tacloban City and Carissa Neuel Finn Pono of Ormoc Active...City. from page 8 changes minimizeto exposure to harmful pollutants,” said Ramanan Raghavendran, Managing Partner Amasia.at “We’re very excited to continue our support of Clarity through this next chapter, and co-lead this round with our close friends at the ACTIVE Fund.” “Air pollution is a health, climate, and environmental justice problem that will escalate in the coming years and, indeed, decades. This problem is increasingly pressing globally, and especially in emerging markets where solutions must be swift, precise, and affordable. We are keen to see Clarity’s technology empowering superior air quality monitoring: better data for better decisions from both the public and private sectors. Our investment in Clarity builds on our commitment to environmental sustainability while at the same time backing a rapidly growing business addressing a huge market,” said Minette Navarrete, President of Kickstart Ventures, the firm responsible for the ACTIVE Fund. She will be joining Clarity’s Board of
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF WARSITA PAGARANMAGTO/PANFILO MAGTO WITH ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late WARSITA PAGARANMAGTO , who died with no issue and without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during her lifetime and who remains registered and declared owner of the herein described parcel of land, under Lot No. 4663, KOT P-16398, T.D. 03001110540, located at San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, containing an area of 457 sq.m., is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Warsita Pagaran-Magto/Panfilo Magto with Assignment of Ownership, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Eduardo E. Chan, per Doc. No. 118; Page No. 24; Book No. XXI; Series of 2022. BWM Aug. 10,17,24, 2022
BWM Aug. 24, 31, & Sept. 7, 2022 government agencies but also with private sector and development partners to achieve our shared vision of accelerating financial inclusion toward broad-based growth and financial resilience,” Medalla said. Account...(PR) from page 3 negative interest rate returns. He added that while nonmonetary measures are seen to address supply constraints that push inflation higher, it “could be complemented by outright policy rate hike/s.” (PNA) Hikes... from page 3 monetary authorities forecast the continued increase of domestic inflation rate until the fourth quarter of this year. Fitch Solutions forecasts domestic inflation rate to average at 5.6 percent this year “implying our expectations for inflation to remain well above the 4 percent ceiling of the BSP’s target throughout the rest of the year.” “Against the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and adverse weather conditions in several food-producing countries in the region, energy and food prices will continue to be a significant source of upward price pressure in the Philippines,” it said. The unit of Fitch Group said the key rate hike decisions of central banks around the globe has added depreciation pressures on currencies. “This will likely prompt the BSP to hike rates Forecast... from page 3 further in order to safeguard external stability,” it said. The local currency has been touching the 56-level against the US dollar since last week and eventually close at this level on Monday. (PNA) common sense that your Maker is the only One Who can show you what is worth your time and abilities and how to fill your place in the world. Something that you know is making a difference in the lives of people around you. Are you fully satisfied with your life? Do you love how you’re living? Won’t you ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and way of life each and every day? He is the only One Who can give you your true passion and purpose for living—so you will not have to battle boredom in your life again. Just think a minute . . . from page 4 Supports... from page 4 consideration. This information is likewise for readers to consider, propagating these messages of great urgency and import to their friends and groups on social understandmedia. this recent develop ment. It is our main objective to maintain a good working relation ship with the international pag eants we hold country franchises of. Rest assured, we will still send a Philippine representative to Mister Teen International next year.”
DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:ThisDeed of Absolute Sale is entered into by and between: ERLINDA BALANCAR WAGNER , of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Masterson Avenue, Upper Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City (by virtue of her “AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF THE SOLE HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF KARL WAGNER” executed on March 14, 2022, a copy thereof is hereto appended as ANNEX “A”) hereinafter called the VENDOR and ROMEO D. BALANCAR, of legal age,Filipino, married, and a resident of Masterson Avenue, Upper Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called the VENDEE; WITNESSETH, that: The VENDOR is the owner in fee simple of the one (1) parcel of residential land with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-187970 situated at Upper Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINE (109) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, per DOC #375; PAGE #075; BOOK #153; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANGELES ROA ACHAS. BWM: Aug. 17, 24, & 31, 2022
The Notice of Hearing Applicant Name DONSALS EXPRESS CORPORATION Rep.by:DONALD REY S. ELLARINA With the exact case no R10-NC -PA-UV 202-041626 not us publish Our Apology LTFRB - X -CDOC
“Each application shall cover only one pre-defined area of interest with corresponding number of coal blocks as nominated and published,” the tender notice stated. The energy department further specified that “only exploration word program in the application for COC (coal operating contract) that conforms to the work program documentation, shall be accepted.”
“We can still see a lot of plastic coffee stirrers and (soft drink) straws used in establishments and sold in the markets and groceries. Hence, there is a gap in the implementation,” he said.Duterte revealed meeting Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Gonzaga in Manila recently, with whom he discussed the plan of the city government to pursue a WTE project. “Nag express ko sa ilaha nga dili ta pwede mag abri og landfill kay regressive sya and naa man tay mga options and…ana gani ko sa ilaha, if we have an opportunity to improve or modernize, ngano dili man?” he said.Duterte said that if there are sufficient resources, the local government wants to have a WTE project because the city does not want “to remain too conventional or traditional” on the method in dealing with the solid waste problem. Addressing the concerns of some environmental advocates, Duterte said the city would be employing the technology developed by the Japanese who, he said, are “very sensitive to environmental impacts.”
For the challengers, the department had imposed a nonrefundable fee of P200,000 per area, to be paid by the applicant “upon submission of the application and its supporting documents,” and payment can be done either by cash or manager’s/company cheque payable to the DOE. The exploration and development of indigenous coal resources had been among the investment areas being pushed by the DOE, so the country can increase its output on this resource extraction because this is not only beneficial for domestic power applications, but also for other industries such as in cement, steel and other facets of manufacturing. Despite the country’s targeted shift in the power mix that will rebalance the portfolio of thermal power and renewable energy by 2035 and 2040, the energy department indicated that extraction of the country’s coal resources would still be a gainful venture, primarily in meeting the long-term fuel needs of key industries.Currently, the country’s biggest commercial coal mine is Semirara, but its production is still way too low to satiate he overall requirements of the country, even those of the coal-fed plants of the power from page 1
“The worst plan,” resident Harriet Corpuz said of the distribution scheme. She said distribution should have been done in schools with the children bringing the requirements. The DSWD requires the presentation of a valid ID, school ID or enrollment form. Another resident said “the money you will get from the DSWD will not be enough for medicine if you get sick from staying for hours under the sun.”
Peñalver added that the planned construction of a WTE facility would be “useless and counterproductive” unless the local government strictly complies with the ESWMA.
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Peñalver, an environmental lawyer, noted the law has yet to be “fully implemented” 22 years after it tookTheeffect.law, he said, requires the identification of non-environmentally acceptable products and packaging (NEAPP), but the National Solid Waste Solve... from page 1
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE ThatPRESENTS:thelateLUCITO MINGO ROBLE who died on February 22, 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City; died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; was the owner/ co-owner of parcel of land with TCT No. 140-2013000215 situated in the Barangay of Pulot, Ozamiz City, Province of Misamis Occidental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE (293) square meters, more or less, TCT No. (T-47783) 131-2022000868 situated in the Barangay of Tawagan, City of Pagadian, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of One Thousand (1,000) square meters, more or less, TCT No. P-12,530 situated in the Barangay of Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Six Hundred (600) square meters, more or less, Tax Declaration No. 04000504723 situated in Candulawan/04, City of Talisay, Cebu and containing an area of One Hundred Twenty-Five (125) square meters, more or less, Tax Declaration No. 0815000722207 situated in Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, and containing an area of Three Hundred Forty-Three (343) square meters, more or less, Tax Declaration No. 0815000730583 situated in Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental and containing an area of of Eighty Five (85) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of LUCITO MINGO ROBLE, per DOC #462; PAGE #93; BOOK #10; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. KATHLENE G. GONZALES-JAPUZ.
There are three designated areas of distribution in this city to accommodate the influx of beneficiaries from this city and nearby Sarangani province, said a staff at the kiosk at the Unihub in the downtown area. This is to avoid crowding at the DSWD field office, she said. Many of the hopeful beneficiaries spent the night in front of these offices, yet many of them went home empty handed, lamented a female resident from Confusion... from page 1
Directors, advising Clarity's regional expansion in Southeast AyalaAsia. is the first Philippine conglomerate to commit to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050.
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Management Commission, through Resolution No. 1428, released the list in 2021 that includes “only plastic coffee stirrers and soft drink straws,” which “is not enough to address the plastic problem in the country.”
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“The Mister Internation al Philippines Organization is pleased to announce that ANDRE CUE @andrecue75 will represent the Philip Andre John Cue will be the first Asian and PH contestant in the Caballero Universal Pageant in Venezula this November. Meet Caballero universal 2021 (Screen
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“Andre possesses the qualifications and the stand ards set by Caballero Uni versal. The Organization did not think twice to appoint Andre as this opportunity will open the doors for Filipinos and Asians to show what we have in the international stage.”
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In a special announce ment, Mister International Philippines (MIP) National Director Atty. Manuel Del dio posted:
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Andre Cue to represent the Philippines & Asia in Caballero Universal Pageant
Clarity Movement Co. Raises US$9.6M Series A+
In an announcement posted in its social media page dated 21 August 2022, MIP explained its selection of Andre, who will not only be representing the Philip pines for the first time ever in this pageant, but will also be making history as Asia’s first ever contestant:
larity Movement Co. (Clarity), a global environmental sensing and data platform company empowering the world to combat air pollution and climate change, today announced it successfully closed a US$9.6M Series A+ funding round.
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are integrating climate change and air pollution strategies to enhanceddeliver benefits for climate change mitigation. The Greater London Authority, for workedinstance,with Clarity to build out one of the densest air quality monitoring networks in the world to inform their air pollution and emission reduction policies, and the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District recently unveiled the largest air quality monitoring network of any systemschool in the United States to better prepare for rising wildfire smoke episodes. In Asia,Philippines’the Quezon City Government partnered with Clarity to expand air quality tomonitoringmarginalized and vulnerable communities through Clarity nodes. Clarity networks can incorporate add-on modules to supplement data collected with additional air pollutant measurements. The first three add-on modules, for Wind, Ozone, andCarbon,Black were introduced in 2021 in response to customer demand.
What Investors Say “We realized that 24 Clarity nodes would cost the same as it takes to maintain one mile of highway for a single year. At relatively low cost, governments and businesses can determine the kind of pollutants in the air, the concentration of these pollutants, and where they are coming from. Accurate and locally relevant data are critical in catalyzing behavior
By Tito Mike pines this November in Caballero Universal. This is the first time that Team Filipinas will send a candi date in this competition, not to mention in Asia. With everyone’s prayer and en couragement we are certain that we can get the crown!
“The Mister Interna tional Philippines Organiza tion has recently acquired the Philippine franchise for Caballero Universal that will be hosted in Caracas, Venezuela this coming No vember, 2022.”
“As a result, we have to assign a delegate for the said pageant who is still unscheduled to compete within the year.”
“Our motivation is simple – if you can’t measure it, you can’t fix it,” explained David Lu, CEO of Clarity. “Air pollution is one of the greatest risks to global health and a major contributingfactor to climate change. We focus on providing localized, realtime and accurate air quality data by combining the latest technology advances and our expertise to make our solutions cost-effective, easy to implement, and accurate.”
I t’s not just the rainy season, but it’s true that when it rains, it pours! The accolades continue to pour in for Andre John Cue who was recently tagged as Mister Teen Inter national by Mister International Philippines, and has now been chosen as the country’s bet to the Caballero Universal pageant in Venezuela.
