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UN backs labor sector COTABATO City – A United Nations UN) representative has vowed to support the labor sector of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the fledgling political entity continues to harness its regional resources, including its industries.

Gustavo Gonzales, the UN resident coordinator to the Philippines, gave the assurance as he said more than half of their development projects in the country are in the BARMM as part of its support to the southern Philippines peace process.

“This is what Mr. Gonzales told me when we had a meeting on Tuesday,” BARMM’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) Minister Romeo Sema echoed Gonzales in a statement on Wednesday, adding that 65 percent of UN’s development support projects are mostly in the Bangsamoro region.

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LOCAL court here had dismissed the cases against 17 NGO workers detained in Agusan del Sur for kidnapping and robbery charges almost six months ago, but their lawyers only got their copies of the decision on Wednesday morning, Dec. 1.

In his decision dismissing the cases and ordering the release of the accused, Judge Fernando Fudalan Jr., of the Regional Trial Court Branch 7 in Bayugan City said they have been detained for over a year without the “benefit of a speedy trial” following delays by the prosecution.

The 17 accused were mostly members of Karapatan,

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More Vis-Min flights PHILIPPINE Airlines, Inc. (PAL) announced on Monday that it would expand its services in the Visayas and Mindanao in anticipation of increased demand during the upcoming holiday season.

The flag carrier will resume services from Iloilo to Cebu and General Santos City on Dec. 7 and from Iloilo to Davao on Dec. 8.

“The expanded route network will increase connectivity between the Visayas and Mindanao just in time for the peak holiday season, enabling more people to reunite with families in their home provinces,” PAL said in an e-mailed statement.

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A l li ance of C oncer ne d Teachers, Kadamay and other organizations in Northern Mindanao.

Fudalan also assailed the use by the prosecution of “John Does” in the arrest war rants for t he NGO workers.

He said for “John Doe” warrants to be valid, they should have the description of

the appearance of the accused, which the prosecution failed to establish.

The decision was promulgated last June 10 but the lawyers of the accused only got their copies on Wednesday morning.

Thirty-five other accused, including former National Democratic Front consultant CASES/PAGE 6

‘Bayanihan’ vax drive boosts inoculation figures in CDO

Farmers' aid COTABATO Citg – Farmers’ cooperatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are seen to improve their productivity and revenue after receiving interventions from the region’s agriculture office.

On Wednesday, 22 different farmers’ cooperatives in the BARMM areas of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato City, and 63 villages in North Cotabato have received organic inputs and chemical supplies from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) during ceremonies at the MAFAR covered court here.

Other BARMM component areas set to receive the same farm inputs soon are the cities of Marawi and Lamitan, and the island provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

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GLITTERING LIGHTS. The municipal hall of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday night.

War-torn Lanao Norte town lights up Christmas display

mindanews photo by richel v . umel

THE average number of individuals being vaccinated daily in the city has improved since the three-day national coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination drive started on Monday, the local government said Wednesday.

Mayor Os car Moreno s aid via online conference before the "Bayanihan, Bakunahan" of the national government, the city only recorded an average of 10,000 individuals vaccinated daily.

But in the first two days of the three-day mass vaccination drive, the city has administered a total of 24,448 vaccines on November 29; and 29,183 on November 30, despite BOOST/PAGE 6

By RICHEL V. UMEL, MindaNews

KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte – This once war-torn municipality, usual hot spot in the war between government soldiers and Moro rebels since the 1970s, switched on its colorful Christmas display Wednesday evening, giving joy and hope to its Christian a n d Mu s l i m r e s i d e nt s as hundreds came to the municipal hall compound to witness the opening night after being locked down in their homes for almost two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The municipal hall façade was covered with multicolored Christmas lights.

Atop are the words “Sikad Pa Kauswagan” – short for Sustainable Integrated Kauswagan Development and Peace Agenda.

In March 2000, shortly

after the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) att acke d t he town and occupied its municipal government compound, tanks and other armored vehicles were stationed at the public plaza fronting the municipal hall. The attack prompted former President Joseph Estrada to declare an “all-out war” against the MILF, a war that spread in many parts of Mindanao and lasted several months.

B u t o n We d n e s d a y evening, excited residents, showing their vaccine cards, came to the municipal government compound to see fireworks, a giant Christmas tree and globe, and colorful lights radiating around the flagpole. Voices of local singers filled the air.

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PEACE MEMORIAL PARK. What used to be Padian (market) in Marawi City where ISIS-aligned militant leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute were killed is now a sprawling peace memorial park. photo by froilan gallardo

CDO execs warn jail time vs. using, making fake vax cards AUTHORITIES have warned individuals against using or manu f ac tu r ing f a ke vaccination cards following the arrest of a suspect caught counterfeiting the

government-issued document early this week.

In a phone interview Thursday, Maj. Evan Viñas, city police spokesperson, said those who would be convicted

of falsifying documents will both be penalized and imprisoned for a minimum of two years.

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MisOcc LGU extends full support for 'Bayanihan, Bakunahan' MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL--To ramp up COVID-19 vaccination in the country, 17 local government units (LGUs) of Misamis Occidental led by the city and municipal mayors, in coordination with their respective city and municipal health officers, frontliners, and volunteers, join the simultaneous inoculation of COVID-19 vaccine, November 29 until December 1, 2021.

Hundreds lined-up in order to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots at the 25 venues that were activated and used as vaccination sites.

Approximately 15,000 residents were vaccinated during the first day, while around 6,800 were vaccinated during the second day.

The Province of Misamis Occidental is one with the nation in achieving herd immunity as the local government unit and its residents take part in the Bayanihan Bakunahan.

The initiative aims to administer millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the general population, including minors aged 12-17 years old in the country.

Meanwhile, those who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to visit the nearest vaccination sites in their respective LGUs as soon as possible.

Declared as National COVID-19 Vaccination Days, the activity aims to boost vaccine coverage and actively engage the stakeholders from all

The Province of Misamis Occidental joins the November 29 kickoff of the nationwide Bayanihan, Bakunahan national vaccination campaign, which aims to inoculate millions of Filipinos until December 1 to protect them from the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19. (IPHO)

sectors to support the national government’s goal of providing a safe and healthy Christmas in the country. (DILG10/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)

NTF-ELCAC budget cut to affect 147 barangays in Normin CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--“Abolishing the NTF-ELCAC is uncalled for and unjust to the vulnerable sector.”

This is the statement of Cabanglasan Mayor Renante V. Inocando, one of the recipient municipalities of the FY 2022 Local Government Support Fund Support to Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP), in relation to the Senate’s decision to slash the 2022 funding of said program, affecting 147 Northern Mindanao barangays.

On November 9, the Senate of the Philippines, with their power to deliberate and approve funding of programs that aims to improve the lives of the people, unfortunately slashed the proposed P24-billion budget of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC)

leaving it with just about P4 billion in 2022.

Some Senators said they want to shift the budget for the allowances and benefits of the health care workers - an equally important sector as those in the insurgent-prone Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), who have longed for the government’s support even in this time of pandemic.

With the reduction of funds, the identified beneficiary barangays are once again deprived of government support, further widening the gap between the government and its conflict-vulnerable people.

The SBDP, whose end goal is to address the development gap, give P20-million to each barangay for the funding of their various priority projects such as farm-to-market roads,

potable water systems, health stations, and other livelihood projects. These projects were identified by the residents themselves based on their needs through the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) False hopes, broken promises In northern Mindanao, 147 barangays will be denied the opportunity for progress if SBDP funds are slashed, leaving these people ‘false hopes, broken promises’ from the government.

Through the program, the barangays that are less fortunate become a priority. Since the signing of Executive Order (EO) 70 of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Task Force has achieved various accomplishments and undertakings in implementing grassroots­­ projects and eliminating the 53-year reign of insurgency in the country.

Further, Inocando called out the opposition and challenged them to immerse themselves on the ground to experience the realities that have been happening from these less privileged villages.

“I hope that the people will see the efforts of the national government, especially our leaders in the senate and congress on how important these projects are. I hope they will realize that this program has always been for the people, the poorest, the lowest,” the mayor shared strongly.

Stories of hope, trust While some people do not know the stories of hope and trust unfolding on the ground, some of the 2021 SBDP beneficiaries are loud enough to amplify their voices in support of the program.

Punong Barangay Alejandro O. Sarajeno of Owayan, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental shared that in his 20 years BUDGET/PAGE 7

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NCCA, PCEP celebrate Philippine th cultural symbols with 9 DIWANG CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) sets the 9th DIWANG: Sagisag Kultura ng Filipinas competition grand national finals, December 8, 2021.

DIWANG: Sagisag Kultura ng Filipinas is a competition that started

LACSON: CHINA’S CONTROL OVER WPS A HUNGER ISSUE Presidential candidate, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stresses the need to secure the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, saying that it’s not only a matter of territory but also of food security.

“Malinaw na hindi lamang ito usapin ng pag-aangkin ng ating teritoryo. Usapin din ito sa sikmura ng ating mga kababayan,” said Lacson in a weekly Meet the Press forum that he hosts with running mate, Senate President Tito Sotto.

Lacson said that based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, 7.5 million Filipinos are deprived of fish every year because of the inability of fishermen “to fish in our own waters due to unabated harassment by Chinese Coast Guard and their militia vessels.”

“That is why kailangan matalakay ang Senate Bill 2289,” Lacson said, talking about a bill filed by Sen. Sotto to map out the Philippine maritime zone.

For his part, Lacson has filed Senate Resolution 954, which condemns China’s bullying over the West Philippine Sea, particularly in Ayungin Shoal and Pag-asa Island.

To reiterate the Philippines’ possession of these disputed territories, Lacson recently proposed national budget amendments for its development. His proposed amendments include some P300 million to improve the facilities, such as the creation of a 2-storey dorm building and the procurement of marine and scientific equipment.

in 2013 as a flagship project of the NCCA’s sub-commission on Cultural Dissemination implemented by the Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd).

DIWANG aims to highlight the symbols of Filipino culture in the hopes of reigniting the Filipinos’ deep appreciation for national identity.

Four competitions are lined up for this year's DIWANG namely, the Gawad PCEP Para sa Pinakamahusay na Video Lesson ng Gurong Mag-aaral, Diwang Paskuhan: A Christmas Songwriting Development and Competition, which is in partnership with the Philippine Madrigal Singers.

The other two competitions are the Balagtasan, which is a Filipino form of poetic

joust expressing thoughts are reasoning through speech and derived from the name of Francisco Balagtas, and the Culturebased Module Making.

PCEP Director Dr. Joseph J. Cristobal said during a recent online presser, “Ang kultura po ay bahagi ng araw araw nating ginagawa, kaya ang kultura rin ang magiging sandigan ng ating kaunlaran sa personal na buhay, sa tagumpay, ito CELEBRATE/PAGE 7

The 9th Diwang: Saigisag Kultura ng Filipinas Competition virtual presser, November 26, 2021, discussed the Philippine Cultural Symbols and the competition. The panel included Program Director Dr. Joseph ‘Sonny’ Cristobal; competition component heads- Prof. Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes for GAWAD PCEP, 2. Prof. Mark Anthony Carpio for Diwang Paskuhan, Dr. Vim Nadera for Balagtasan, and Dr. Orlando B. Magno for Culture-based Module Making. (PIA-10)

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ORLAN R. RAVANERA It was then midnight on July 15, 2021 when four armed men under the cover of darkness came at Sitio Tagbak,Talakag, secretly looking outside the windows of the Training Center of the Mt. KitangladMt . K a l a t u n g a n R a n g e Agricultural Cooperative of the Higaonon-ManoboTalaandig (HIMATA) Tribe whose mission was to kill outrightly two passionate and brave leaders of the tribe – Datu Modesto Pucol and wife, Bae Saluday Pucol – who have been all these years resisting against attempts to illegally grab the 39,000 Ancestral Domain of the HIMATA Tribe by influential entities in cohort with powerthat-be. But the two coupleleaders, despite threats to life, continue to courageously protect their land rights including water rights that have already been violated.

As the couple were fast asleep, suddenly the dogs started barking, thus, the two wokeup and on all the lights that awaken all in the nearby neighborhood. All the lights surrounding the Training Center were switched on which illuminated not only

the training center but the surrounding areas as well.

Suddenly, the four would-be killers ran to the road nearby and rode in their stand-by motorcycles and went away.

The switching ON of the lights, drove the would-be killers away!

The amazing light did save the lives of these courageous IP leaders! If there were no illumination, the coupleleaders of the two-thousandmember tribal cooperative could have by now joined their murdered colleagues who have already leaped to the Great Beyond for resisting land grabbing. In fact, in the last 5 years, 63 IP leaders have been killed in the Province of Bukidnon alone, featured in three episodes by an amazing journalist, Mr. Ceazar Soriano in PTV4 Program, Magandang Gabi Pilipinas entitled, “AGAW LUPA, AGAW BUHAY.” Perhaps, the would-be killers were surprised why the Training Center and surrounding neighborhood composed of some 30 houses, which were before covered by darkness, suddenly got the much needed illumination?

A week before, no less than Mr. Richard Young, the Senior Consultant of the Commission on Climate Change came upon the invitation of the cooperatives of the Indigenous Peoples, especially the Chairman of the Igpanayadug Ta Abaga sa Bayug (Protect Mindamora Falls) Agricultural C ooperative headed by Su l t a n Ab d u l A m or a n

who is half-Higaonon, half Maranao, the commander of the Special Task Force of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) from Camp Argam, Lanao del Sur. A month before that, Sultan Amoran wrote His Excellency informing him that a water energy corporation in cohort with a local government unit is entering Mindamora Falls to put-up a hydro-power plant, started making pathway and cutting the trees that is destroying Abaga sa Bayug which for them is sacred.

For the Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao, the beauty that is Mindamora Falls is a reflection of MAGBABAYA (Creator) as creation is a reflection of the Creator.

In fact, from where ever the tribe may be residing, be it in Bukidnon, Davao or Caraga, they will face Mindamora Falls ever y time they pray. Thus, they were so aghast when just for profit-motive, a powerful corporation will sacrifice God’s amazing creation to the altar of greed and profit.

That for them is unacceptable, telling the President in their letter “na handa po kaming magpakamatay at pumatay para ma hinto ang pagyurak sa ganda at sagrado ng kalikasan.” That was then the mission of Mr. Richard Young, to inter-act with the IP leaders especially with Sultan Amoran and to bring to the attention of different agencies of government the problems and issues of the Indigenous Peoples. Well, that would-be “war” did not happen as that

water energy corporation and the concerned local government unit refrained from converting the Falls into hydro-power plant.

To optimize the visit of the Senior Climate Change Consultant, we toured the hinterlands of Bukidnon to inter-act with other tribal communities including the Mt. Kitanglad-Mt.Kalatungan Agri Cooperative headed by Datu Modesto Pucol. In that first meeting with them with Richard Young, there were outpourings of narratives by tribal chieftains on how their land and water rights had been violated. Datu Ben Anoos narrated that sometime in 2005, the LGU of Talakag transformed the continuous flowing of natural water in their Ancestral Domain in Mirayon, converting their wonderful spring into a water system that since 2005 has been supplying the water needs of the people in Talakag but not a single centavo was paid to the tribe. That is a violation of the Indigenous Peoples’ Right Act but until now such has not been rectified. Mr. Young was also informed on the red-tagging techniques employed against the tribes as a means of grabbing their ancestral domains. In fact, one chieftain was arrested and “nabitay” in a nearby military camp for being tagged as NPA by a barangay captain who had grabbed his land.

Fortunately, such arresting incident did not happen again after verification that redLIGHT/PAGE 7

Some eschatological considerations

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Secret weapon Think a minute . . . Years ago a woman was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest honor an American civilian can receive. This was all the more amazing since she was not even an American! Mrs. Josefina Guerrero was from the Phi lippines, w here she became known simply as Joey.

Joey was a young, pretty and outgoing lady who was well-known in her home city of Manila, and her husband was a successful medical student. Everything seemed to be going her way. Then World War II started.

Joey and her friends offered to help the U.S. prisoners of war by bringing them food, clothing, medicine, and important messages. Later Joey even volunteered to serve as a spy and, in fact, became one of the most effective spies the Americans ever had. On her first mission she explored and drew maps of enemy camps. Her only weapons were paper and pencil which she used to record everything she saw behind enemy lines.

One of Joey’s nearly

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST impossible missions took her on foot through 56 miles of enemy territory, including minefields and enemy camps. It was this kind of bravery and skill on her many missions that earned her great respect from the American soldiers who gave her the affectionate nickname, Joey.

What is most amazing is that during those three years of her highly successful career as a spy in enemy territory, Joey was never caught or even searched one time! But there was a special reason she was able to achieve such a remarkable record as a wartime spy who saved thousands of American WEAPON/PAGE 7

We should not be surprised that as we end the liturgical year, the readings of the Mass these days focus on the end times. They are not meant to scare us but rather to encourage us to be properly prepared and to really lock our attention on what are truly essential in our life. This is when we have to make what we can refer to as some eschatological considerations.

We have to examine ourselves on how prepared we are to meet our death, which some saints have af fectionately called as “Sister Death,” b ecause if we go by our Christian faith, death is actually just a transition from our earthly life of being created and redeemed by God to our definitive eternal life with God who wants to share his life with us, we being his image and likeness, his children.

Talking about proper preparation, we have to realize that this is none other our spiritual preparedness.

It is what gives us the full picture of our life and destiny, opening ourselves to a supernatural life with God. We are no mere creatures of nature. We have been made in the image and likeness of God, elevated to be children of his in Christ.

Our spiritual preparedness takes us to a higher ground, giving us a glimpse of what is beyond our human horizons and natural limits. This is not to mention the corrections it will make to our inadequate if not erroneous understanding of our life here on earth.

It affords us an apocalyptic worldview, because it unveils and reveals, which is what apocalypse means, the true meaning and purpose of our life. In other words, with this kind of preparedness, anything can happen in the world, and we can still manage to come out safe and sound, in the ultimate sense of the words.

As a consequence of pu r s u i ng ou r s pi r itu a l preparation, we need to

learn how we can relate our earthly and temporal concerns to our ultimate spiritual and supernatural goal. In short, we have to know how to connect time with eternity.

We have to overcome our narrow-mindedness or blindness with respect to the spiritual and supernatural goal of our life, because no matter how much we ignore it, we cannot deny the fact that the full dimensions of our life go beyond the temporal, the material and natural. We are also meant for the eternal, spiritual and supernatural.

And the way to do that is simply to live as fully as possible, in the richness of their practical implications, those divine gifts of faith, hope and charity. All the other human virtues and v a lu e s t h at w e pu r s u e in our life here on earth should be animated by these theological virtues.

It is through these gifts of faith, hope and charity that we get connected with

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ROY CIMAGALA God who actually always intervenes in our life since he is still creating and redeeming us. We are still a work in progress. We are not yet a finished product.

Our correspondence to God’s abiding interventions in our life is through these virtues of faith, hope and charity.

This is how we can connect our time with the eternity of God. The fact that we can think and reason out, wish and desire, choose or not, love or not, are clear indications that we are not meant only for the here and now, the tangible and the worldly.

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Eva to warm up your December evenings AS the cold nights of December approaches, a girl named Eva will turn the heat up as she arrives on Vivamax.

Eva is an erotic-drama movie featuring Vivamax’s K-Krush Angeli Khang, fresh from the massive success of her first lead role in Mahjong Nights. This time, she plays the role of Eva, a young housemaid who is sexually curious and is willing to try anything to explore and satisfy her libido.

Because of this curiosity, she finds herself, one night, in a threesome with her boss, Victoria (Sab Aggabao), and Lauro (Marco Gomez), a neighbor’s houseboy who she often has sexual encounters with. This one careless night leads Eva to have confusions about her feelings and makes her choose between Victoria and Lauro Joining Angeli in this film by Jeffrey Hidalgo are vivamax hottest stars.

A hunk actor known for his roles in Maria and Encounter, Ivan Padilla plays the role of Andrew, a model who will have a steamy sexual encounter

with Eva’s lady boss. Pornstar 2’s Sab Aggabao is Victoria, the seductive and sexually liberated boss. The star of Silab and House Tour, Marco Gomez plays Lauro, a young houseboy who feeds Eva’s sexual desires.

In one of her interviews, Angeli expressed her gratitude for the opportunities coming her way, “Sobrang nakaka-flatter talaga. Thankfully na-deliver

ko lahat… I’m thankful din na nakita nila yung potential ko and sobrang thankful ako na na-appreciate nila yung efforts ko…” (I’m very flattered, thankful that I was able to deliver well… I’m thankful that they can see my potential and appreciate my efforts.)

Eva is directed by actor, singer Jeffrey Hidalgo. Aside from being oncam, he has also proven his talent for

directing both in television and movies, he even had nominations from two of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the Philippines, FAMAS awards and Star Award for movies.

Hidalgo will once again show his talent in storytelling as Eva arrives on our screens.

Get to know Eva and her sinful world as it premieres on Vivamax this December 24, 2021.

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Sulong Edukalidad

By ALLAN PAUL V. PABELLAN

WITH the future uncertain due to the rise of advanced technologies, Sulong EduKalidad program is the DepEd’s move to innovate the Philippine education system in response to a world drastically changing.

Civilization can only move for ward through innovation. We must start teaching innovation not in the university level but in the Basic Education level.

The notion of innovation, the desire for knowledge, of cre at ing s omet hing helpful of what is going

on around us has to be inculcated to our learners.

We have to change the way we teach our learners.

We h a v e t o p r e p a r e t hem for a world t hat is drastically changing.

There is the importance of t he ongoing D epE d innovation in raising the quality of the country’s basic education to address the challenge to change the way learners are taught, to produce a new breed of learners, to upgrade the capacity of teachers and to improve facilities and

equipment.

Su l ong E du Ka l i d a d focuses on four aggressive reforms in Basic Education: K-12 curriculum review and update, improving le ar ning environment, teachers upskilling and reskilling and engagement of stakeholders for support and collaboration.

Along with this, DepEd has started changing its learners assessment approach from fact-based questions to real-world problem solving and application.

Instructional Leadership amidst Pandemic By: MARIA SHIELA B. CARTILLA Head Teacher II San Francisco Elementary School Balingasag Central District

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused both unprecedented disruptions and massive changes to education. The landscape of teaching and learning has changed for the School Year 2020-2021. The huge impact is the prohibition of face-toface classes. Thus, it shifted focus to delivering education remotely through various Distance Learning Delivery Mo d a l i t i e s ( D L D M s ) .

With the paradigm shift of learning landscape, the instructional supervision a ls o p ave d its way to Alter nat ive C lassro om Observations for SY 20202021 due to the absence of or limited capacity for face-to-face classro om observation as stated in a supplemental document on the RPMS School Year 2020-2021 in the time of COVID-19. It emphasized

d i st an c e i nst r u c t i on a l supervision to minimize spread of corona virus.

The Alternative Classroom Observations Manual for SY 2020-2021 tends to guide teachers and other instructional supervisors on the conduct of distance instructional supervision for School Year 2021-2022 until everyone is safe during this pandemic.

There are three options of classroom observation during the difficulties of the health crises brought by the COVID 19 pandemic.

The DepEd Central Office p a s s i on at e l y d e s i g n e d this alternative classroom obser vation via online platform. First, conducting online class using google meet, zoom or any platform, which is in the convenience of the learners and teachers.

Second, the recorded video

lesson of the teacher in the actual classroom with instructional materials in the absence of the learners.

Third, through LAC session in which the TVBI or RBI of the teacher will be presented and the LAC committee will give suggestions for the improvement of the lesson. They will also give commendation for t he e xe mpl ar y l e ss on presentation of the teacher.

Whatever option the teacher is comfortable, the instructional leadership of the school head and other instructional supervisor have significant impact for the success of the teacher teaching performance.

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Penal Code states that the penalty for falsification by a private individual and use of falsified documents is “prision correccional” in its medium and maximum periods and a fine of not more than PHP5,000 shall be imposed.

“I am also appealing to the public not to patronize these makers of fake vaccination cards and to avail of this document only at authorized agencies like the Department of Health and the city government,” Viñas said.

O n Nove mb e r 2 9 , a team from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Northern Mindanao (CIDG-10) arrested a woman accepting marked money in exchange for a fake vaccination card.

The CIDG-10, however, did not disclose the name of the suspect or her details.

Her name and her eyes were blocked out from a photo of her that was posted on the CIDG-10 Facebook page.

The agenc y said the suspect was arrested at Zone 7, Barangay Bulua around 3 p.m. that day.

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE OF PORTION OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late Sps. EXEQUILA A. BANAAG, who died intestate on June 15, 2011 at Lagonglong, Mis. Or. And LUCRECIO BANAAG who died intestate on July 25, 1991 at Lagonglong, Mis. Or., of a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-5330, situated in Cabebehan, Taboc, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of TWENTY THOUSAND AND THIRTY (20,030) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE OF PORTION OF LAND, that for and in consideration of the amount of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) Philippine Currency, paid to herein PARTITIONERS, VENDORS by the herein VENDEE and the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and confessed, do by these presents, SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely unto the said VENDEE, her heirs successors and assigns the portion of parcel of land above-described including all the improvements existing thereon which PORTION containing an area of NINE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT (998) square meters, more or less, filed by the heirs of Sps. EXEQUILA A. BANAAG and LUCRECIO BANAAG, in favor of SPS. BENJAMIN B. CUBERO and ANIOLINA C. CUBERO, per DOC #499; PAGE #100; BOOK #XLVII; Series of 2018 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TEOFREDO C. ROJAS. BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2021

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Confiscated during the operation were two marked P100 bills, a set of bills totaling P2,500, five fake vaccination cards, a laptop, a printer, a laminating machine, and a paper cutter.

A vaccination card is a document that indicates a person’s vaccination record essentially detailing the date of the inoculation and the brand of vaccine that was administered.

Mayor Oscar Moreno earlier put out a warning that those involved in the forge r y of v a c c i n at i on cards and the people who pay for and use them are not only victimizing their families, neighbors, and city residents but also themselves for risking their safety to potential infection.

"I hope these people ( f a ke v a c c i n at i on c ard manufacturers and users) realize that they’re not only deceiving themselves but ot h e r p e op l e . T h e vaccination is for everyone’s protection (and rather than find loopholes) they should be vaccinated. What good will it do for them if they do this? God forbid if they do get infected and they infect their families?” Moreno said.

The city health office earlier warned city residents not to buy or manufacture fake vaccination cards or else they would be penalized.

(PNA) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late BENITO LABIANO SR. died on June 2, 1948, MARIA L. RAAGAS, died on March 10, 1980, AGRIPINA LLAMIS LABIANO, died on May 27, 1982, and died single, no issue and no children, ROSARIO LABIANO LAGO, died on April 17, 1984, EPIFANIO LABIANO, died on June 3, 1979, died single, no issue and children and BENITO LLAMIS LABINAO, died on October 6, 1962, all in Cagayan de Oro City, died intestate leaving two (2) parcels of land with Parcel 1-OCT No. RO-577 situated in the Barrio of Bayabas, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (5,859) Square Meters, more or less, OCT No. 7479 situated in the Barrio of Bayabas, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT (3,458) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, filed by the heirs of BENITO LABIANO SR., MARIA L. RAAGAS, AGRIPINA LLAMIS LABIANO, ROSARIO LABIANO LAGO, EPIFANIO LABIANO, BENITO LLAMIS LABINAO, per DOC #268; PAGE #54; BOOK #36; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROWELL B. VALLEDOR. BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2021

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Alfredo Mapano, are still detained in Agusan del Sur to answer murder charges filed against them.

Mapano was arrested on Nov. 27 last year at the PHIVIDEC compound in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental where he was working as a corporate social responsibility officer.

Known collectively as the “Sibagat cases,” the arrest of the 52 NGO workers sent shock waves to human rights advocates here.

The military filed the cases against the 52 NGO workers after New People’s Army rebels raided a paramilitary camp in Barangay Tubigon, Sibagat town in Agusan del Sur last Feb. 19, 2019.

Two soldiers and 12 members of the Civilian Armed Force Geographical Unit were taken hostage by the rebels but were released unharmed later.

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Archbishop Emeritus Antonio Ledesma, co-convenor of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform hailed the court’s decision to release the NGO workers.

“They were vindicated by the decision,” Ledesma said.

Now that they are freed, Ledesma said the NGO workers can now continue their humanitarian work in their respective places.

He said news of the decision was timely because it came a day before the start of the celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace on Thursday. (Froilan Gallardo/ MindaNews)

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a technical glitch that caused delays on Monday.

"We are hoping these figures will get higher today (Dec. 1), with at least (another) 50,000," Moreno said.

He said the city has vaccinated 800,000 individuals and needs 200,000 more to reach the one-million mark,

which also serves as an indicator of hitting the minimum population protection figures.

Meanwhile, Dr. Teodoro Yu Jr., medical officer of the city health office, said some vaccination sites even extended their operation until 8:30 p.m. on the second day to cater to the rest of the individuals who lined up for their first dose inoculation.

He said there are still senior citizens under the A2 category, and individuals with co-morbidities under A3, who have not yet been vaccinated, and urged them to get the jabs during the three-day vaccination drive.

"To the friends and relatives of these senior citizens, explain and guide them about the relevance and importance of getting the vaccines for their protection," Yu said. (PNA)

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“It’s nice seeing all these, considering we miss Christmas last year with the lockdowns,” said Randy Queruela, 52, a resident

of Upper Tacub.

“Together we fought and survived for almost two years fighting the unseen enemy, COVID-19,” Mayor Rommel C. Arnado said in his message.

“This is a symbol of peace, hope and strength. We thus celebrate life together and thank God that we survived in spite of the hardship and trials. Let us pray for the eventual recovery of our economy,” the mayor added.

He noted that Kauswagan has not recorded any COVID-19 cases the past 10 days.

Arnado hoped that most of the residents will be fully vaccinated “to achieve herd immunity before the end of December.”

The following day, the muni cip a l gove r nme nt distributed rice and grocery items to residents as part of its Christmas offering.

Noraisa Bansil, 50, of Baraason, said she received five kilos of rice and various grocery items. “I’m glad they treat us Muslims and Christians equally during this season,” she added.

(Richel V. Umel / MindaNews)

School Leadership Challenges in Times of Pandemic MA. SHERWIN C. ALDUHEZA Principal I Tangub City National High School

When COVID 19 hit the world, the economy was hampered, so with the educational system.

The virus kills so many people, rich and poor, young and old, educated and not educated.

All government leaders were in trouble. There was no way to treat the virus. In schools, it is the role of principals and head teachers to take the lead. At the start of the pandemic, teachers, learners and educational leaders were forced to stay at home.

The crucial role of leaders in the time of pandemic is felt by ever ybody. In just one wrong decision, lives of so many people may be put to risk. Aside from thinking EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late GERT LEIBLING, who died in Mambajao, Camiguin on July 1, 2021 without any will; that the said deceased at the time of his death left PERSONAL PROPERTIES described as follows; a. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK USD SAVING PERSONAL account with account No. 403160026152; b. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK TOP DOLLARS 5 YRS account with account no.

0240316000003319; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of GERT LEIBLING, per DOC #473; PAGE #95; BOOK #XIV; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CARLO C. BORROMEO. BWM: December 1, 8 & 15, 2021

also of their safety, leaders are also has the responsibility of thinking and deciding on what is best for every one in the school. There’s no other way for p arents, le ar ners and teachers than to trust their leaders that they would take their responsibility and accountability in coming out with decisions. Along with t r ust ing, le aders must b e more transparent about their plans, Their plans should be communicated to everyone inside the organization. In that way, all must move to a common direction.

The Department of Education with the leadership of Secretary Leonor Briones felt that education must not stop even in the midst of the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late SANCHO P. NAMOCATCAT, Sr., died intestate at Danatag, Baungon, Bukidnon on August 8, 2011, leaving a parcel of land with OCT No. E-18280 situated at Imbatug, Baungon, Bukidnon, containing an area of 199 square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE, filed by the heirs of SANCHO P. NAMOCATCAT, Sr., in favor of MARY N. FLORES, per DOC #313; PAGE #63; BOOK #39; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REYNALDO A. VITORILLO. BWM: Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2021

pandemic. There should be a way that while students are staying at home, they can still have the chance of continuing learning. This gave way to the birth of the Basic EducationLearning Continuity Plan.

The pandemic compelled ever yone to enable remote working. Working from home, skeletal work arrangement, virtual conferences and meetings become a common vocabulary. Leaders then need to update themselves, they need to support their personnel to adopt to a more digital way of working.

Educational leaders have to now take many such tough decisions. Whether it is to restructure and realign the school’s workforce, identify new ways of teaching,identify

other modalities aside from face to face learning. School leaders must decide properly whether to go on modular learning modality, online learning, radio-based instruction, television-based instruction or blended learning modality.

Decisions must be based on results of surveys conducted.

Because learning modalities change d, re a lig nment of finances that would fit on the current needs. The road ahead involves taking several new and tough decisions. These have to be taken with integrity, intention, and without guilt.

However, school leaders have to ensure that while learning continues, learners, teachers and other school staff are protected in terms of health, safety and well-being.

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tagging was just a means of grabbing the IP’s land.

During those meetings, Mr. Richard Young did not only showed his compassionate heart to the poor and oppressed IPs but manifested his never-ending kindness as he would end every meeting and visit with bulb distribution as his gifts to the poor IPs. Thousands of bulbs had been distributed.

These are not just ordinary bulks as these bulbs called Rytelight are eco-friendly, climate change sensitive, healthy, can last for more than five years, locally made and cheaper than imported bulbs from China. Now hundreds EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MILLARDO M. SUYO and GRETA B. SUYO, that on June 09, 1997 at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, and on January 02, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City, died intestate respectively without leaving a Will that the decedents at the time of death, left certain real properties with Property No. 1 with Original Certificate of Title No. P-15551 situated Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SIXTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY TWO (16,632) square meters, more or less, Property No. 2 Original Certificate of Title No. P-12949 situated at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of NINE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (959) square meters, more or less, Property No. 3 Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-9383 situated at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (524) square meters, more or less, Property No. 4 Tax Declaration Certificate No. 22-0007-00084 situated at mat-I, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (7,500) square meters, more or less, Property No. 5 Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-8508 situated at Barrio Mat-I Naawan Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (17,355) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of MILLARDO M. SUYO and GRETA B. SUYO, per DOC #142; PAGE #29; BOOK #18; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU. BWM: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late SILVERIO BAGARES MACARANDAN AND ANGELA FABRIA LABIS who died respectively on November 10, 1981 and October 29, 1989 decedents are the owner in fee simple of a parcel land with Decree of Registration No. 740267 situated in the Barrio of Molugan, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY (32,450) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, for and in consideration of the engagement of the parties of the legal services of ATTY. FRANCO P. ESPINO, the parties hereto have hereunto voluntarily, consciously and absolutely waive their rights and interest over the Five Thousand (5,000) square meters, portion of Lot 10294 unto and in favor of ATTY. FRANCO P. ESPINO, who legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of La Miranda Crest, Gran Europa, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, his heirs, successors and assigns, filed by the heirs of SILVERIO BAGARES MACARANDAN AND NAGELA FABRIA LABIS, per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #XXXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CONCHITO J. OCLARIT. BWM: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2021

of IP tribal communities are illuminated by these wonderful lights and even did save lives! What a miracle!

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lives. Joey had a weakness that she used as her secret weapon to help win the war: she had leprosy!

You may have what you think is a weakness, but God can help you find the way to use it for your success by helping others around you and making a difference in the world. Won’t you ask Him to take full charge of your life? Only He can truly lead you into the successful and satisfying life He has planned for you. Just think a minute.

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light setup, follow spotlight, “moving heads”, church/aisle decor I.e. fresh flowers with carpet, entrance arch, bridal car with decor, invitation, wedding host, wedding cake, LED wall, photo booth, d e ss e r t st at i on , s moke machine, party poppers, magnetic album, wall frame and two pieces sparkular.

On the other hand, the debut package consists of choice of hotel venue, free one makeup room, planning and coordination, predebut

photo with AVP, free one set attire predebut shoot, free hair and makeup (predebut), photo on the day, video highlights on the day, hair and makeup for debutant on the day, gown, free use of robe, parents’ attire, reception decoration, ceiling decor with chandeliers, couch for couple, dance floor, entrance decor, table centerpieces, complete light setup, follow spotlight, “moving heads”, entrance arch, invitation, host, party poppers, smoke machine and three-layered cake.

Pampering offerings at Gorgeous Nail Salon include gel or regular pedicure (with nail art), gel or regular manicure (with nail art), signature foot spa, nail extension, rebond, Brazilian blowout, color, hair and makeup, Balayage, hot oil, haircut and shampoo and blow dry.

If you’re looking for a f f ord a b l e y e t t r u s t e d wedding services, choose PMC Bridal Gallery and Gorgeous Hair Salon!

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din ang dapat na maging sandigan ng ating bansang Pilipinas para ito ay tunay na umunlad.”

(Culture is part of our daily life, culture is what we should lean on for

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personal development and success, our country, Philippines, should lean on culture for it to thrive.)

Cristobal said Sagisag Ku l t u r a n g F i l i p i n a s should be able to motivate students, teachers, businesspersons, and the public and integrate these to their profession, arts, or what they do for a living.

“Kapag ang kultura ay hindi naging pundasyon ng ating edukasyon mula basic hanggang college, magiging weak ang ating m g a p a n a n aw at h i n d i pakikinabangan ng ating sambayanan, lipunan at bansa ang ating propesyon kung ang ating natutunan ay hindi na kas andig s a a t i n g k u l t u r a ,” s a i d Cristobal.

(If culture is not the foundation of our basic to college education, our vision becomes weak, and our countr y and people will not benefit from it if what we learned is not anchored on culture.)

T he S ag is ag Ku ltu r a ng Filipinas (Philippine Cultural Symbols) can be downloaded via ncca.gov. ph/phi lippine-c u ltura leducation-program-pcep/ sagisag-kultura/ The Culture-based Module Making was open to subjects in Basic Education (Grade 1-10), Senior High School Core Curriculum Subjects, Senior High School Applied Track Subjects, Specialized Subjects and t he Sp e cia l Prog ram in the Arts.

T he top 1 0 mo du l e s will b e awarded during the Grand National finals and the winners will each receive P10,000, a trophy and certificate of recognition.

For his par t, R amon Abrera, education pro g r a m s up e r v i s or of DepEd-10, said there are three entries to represent northern Mindanao in the C u l t u r e - b a s e d Mo d u l e Ma k i n g c o mp e t i t i o n – from Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz City, and Lanao del Norte.

T h e 9 t h D I WA N G : Sagisag Kultura ng Filipinas Grand National Finals will be done, online, through Zoom, December 8, 2021 at 1 : 0 0 p. m . v i a P C E P F B L i v e @ p c e p of f i c i a l .

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of experience ser ving his community, it is the first time he felt the g ov e r n m e nt’s p re s e n c e due to the program.

“Sa akong pag serbisyo isip usa ka Barangay Captain sulod sa baynte (20) ka tuig, karun pa namo nabati nga aduna g yu’y d a ko nga p agt agad ang gobyerno tungo d aning programa nga dugay na gyud namo gipangandoy.

Dako among pasalamat kay matagamtam nagyud namo ang dalan ug tubig nga wa namo natagamtaman kaniadto.” ( I n my 2 0 y e a r s o f public service, it is only now that we have felt that the national government took notice of us. Through this program that we have longed for, we are ver y thankful because we will now have t he ro ad and water we used to hope to receive) “ S a l u d o u g mapasalamaton gyud ko sa atong Presidente tungod sa iyang Executive Order 70 hilabi na sa SBDP. Iya gyud nabati ang problema sa insurhensiya, health, ug tanan pang gikinahanglan sa among barangay,” said Hon. Felix Agocoy, punong barangay of Barangay Looc, Salay, Misamis Oriental.

(I salute and thank the President because of his Executive Order 70, most

7 especially his SBDP. He really sensed our problems - insurgency, health, and all other priority needs of our barangay) “We have to endure the muddy and rocky road to transport our crops since t h is is ou r on ly me ans of sur vival. S ometimes, d u r i n g r a i ny d ay s , w e need to pass through a floodwater. We don’t have a choice but to continue the life we are used to for the sake of our family. But now that this [SBDP] program has come to our barangay, I am confident that we will no longer experience these difficulties,” said Christian Dave Talian, a resident o f B a r a n g ay L i ro n g a n , Talakag, Bukidnon.

As of press time, the chamber targets to approve the budget on final reading by the end of the month.

It aims to hold then the bicameral conference committee on December 2-4, 2021, after which the proposed national budget will be ratified.

“Our local government units have done much in the development of their constituents, and we can still do more through this program. The SBDP funds will support the LGUs in their pursuit for sustainable peace and development,” said Department of t h e Int e r i or an d L o c a l Government (DILG)-10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe. (DILG-10/PIA-10)

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Of weddings and pampering

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EDDING planners in Cagayan de Oro abound here and there. Beauty pampering services likewise peddle almost everywhere. But if

you combine those two in a one-stop shop offering, that will definitely be eyecatching.

And this is what innovative entrepreneur and beauty enthusiast

Julie Ann Yee Cassion did exactly. After six successful years with PMC Bridal Gallery, Julie Ann has diversified her business and created Gorgeous Nail Salon.

“In many years of experience as an events organizer, I have observed that my wedding clients need something more than the usual package: pampering. So usually weeks or days before their big day, brides need to be pampered. That is why Gorgeous Nail Salon was born,” Julie Ann said.

No wonder that PMC Bridal Gallery and Gorgeous Nail Salon are mere doors apart - they complement each other.

Both are located along Capistrano corner Mabini streets, this city.

PMC Bridal Gallery offers four bridal packages (diamond, platinum, economy and intimate) and a birthday debut celebration package. The diamond is the most premium package which consists of hotel and venue good for 100 persons with

the use of one makeup room, planning and coordination, prenuptial photo with AVP, save the date video, three sets of attire for the prenup, free footwear and accessories, photo same day edit, same day edit video, hair and makeup on the wedding day, hair and airbrush makeup for the bride, first user bridal gown free use for the bride, robe, first user suit for the groom,

best man and maid of honor attire, attire for four groom’s men and four bridesmaids, upper attire for the bearers of the ring, coin and Bible, flower girls’ attire with basket, attire for both parents, veil, cord, cushion, reception decoration, ceiling decor with chanedeliers, couch for the couple, dance floor, entrance decor, table centerpieces, complete WEDDINGS/PAGE 7