BusinessWeek Mindanao (January 13-14, 2023)

Digitalization

THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said on Wednesday that it launched a five-year project to raise the level of digitalization at Philippine small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

MaryKay L. Carlson, United States ambassador to the Philippines, said during the launch event in Makati City that the Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED) project, with a budget of $18 million, will help Philippine SMEs engage in e-commerce.

“This partnership with the Philippine government aims to enable SMEs to participate safely, reliably and competitively in the country’s emerging e-commerce ecosystem,” Ms. Carlson said.

Crackdown vs

onion cartels

DAVAO City – Amid the soaring retail prices of red onions in the markets, a former Agriculture chief has pushed for the establishment of an onion experimental farm in Central Mindanao to help reintroduce onion farming in the country. In a Facebook post Monday, former Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the planned experimental onion farm would help boost local production. “The idea of reintroducing onion farming came about following my journeys to the vast countryside of Central Mindanao, where farmers told me that they planted onion in the past but gave up because of the low buying price,” he said.

Vis-Min highway?

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is not feasible to build a bridge connecting Mindanao and Visayas because the waters at the entrance of the Surigao Strait are too deep.

“It’s not feasible. Supposedly we could build that from Surigao to Southern Leyte pero malalim (but the water is too deep),” DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said.

“It’s not feasible for longspan bridges. The proven technology (is good for up to) 50 meters of water depth,” he added.

Ban on ‘sabong’ lifted after almost 3 years

By ANTONIO V. COLINA MindaNews

DAVAO City – The local government has lifted the ban on cockfighting that was blamed for the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mindanao last 2020, but also increased amusement tax on cockpit operators from 10 to 30 percent.

First District Councilor Bernard Al-ag said during an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Tuesday that increasing the taxes was one of the conditions to allow the galleras to resume operations after almost three years.

He said the local

government has estimated to generate between P25 million and P30 million in annual revenues from P10 million under the old tax regime imposed on the cockpit operators.

Al-ag said the local council approved on third

BARMM logs PH lowest inflation rate at 6.3%

DOE won’t rule out brownouts this year

By MYRNA M. VELASCO Contributor

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is trying to paint a scenario that Luzon grid will still have supply despite forecasts of strained reserves.

At the same time, the

agency stopped short of admitting that with just one major plant that will conk out, such incident will result in “red alert” or a scenario in the power system that could lead to service interruptions or rotational brownouts.

Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said that based on the current power supply-demand outlook for 2023, Luzon grid could be distressed with 12 incidents of ‘yellow alerts’ for eight months

CDO eyes intensified Covid, measles vax drive for kids

DAVAO City — Former Sarangani Governor Miguel Rene Alcantara Dominguez has joined the 60-year-old Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) as its new director who will oversee the business strategy and operations of the premier property developer and real estate pioneer in Davao City.

COTABATO City – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recorded the lowest inflation rate in the country in December last year at 6.3 percent, a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Trailing second-lowest are Region 12 or Soccsksargen Region and Region-4A or Calabarzon area at 7.1 percent. Region 5 or the Bicol Region has the third-lowest inflation

rate at 7.2 percent. The PSA also reported that Region 6 or Western Visayas got the highest inflation rate at 10.5 percent. Edward Donald Eloja, the PSA-BARMM chief statistical specialist, said the region’s inflation rate at 6.3 percent last month was slightly higher than 6.0 percent in November 2022. “The slight increase of an inflation rate to 0.3 percent in December compared to the previous

Alsons Dev is the real estate

THE Cagayan de Oro city government is targeting more children for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and measles immunization, an official said Monday. Dr. Inah Grace Chiu, the city’s medical director of the National Immunization Program, said the Department of Health in

Northern Mindanao Region (DOH-10) has directed the City Health Office (CHO) to target 70 percent full vaccination of children aged five to 11 years old in the Covid-19 drive. The DOH-10 also ordered a 100 percent first booster dose coverage for 12-17-year-olds in the same

drive. "Based on the DOHNorthern Mindanao report, this city has the second-lowest number of vaccinations for five to 11 years old, only 52.53 percent, in the whole region," Chiu said in a press briefing here. Under the recalibrated target population of 526,613

STO. NIÑO COSTUME. A craftsman prepares a new costume for Sto. Niño at his shop beside San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Wednesday, January 12. Devotees prepare for the feast of the religious icon on Sunday, January 15) MindaNews Photo

MUDDY TRACK. A rider carries his bike in the muddy uphill portion of the “Drive for the Future MTB XCO Cup” held in in Tubaran, Barangay Mandulog, Iligan City on Sunday, January 8, 2023. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA

CAAP turns over mngnt of 6 BARMM airports

COTABATO City – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assumed management and control of six airports in the region from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). In a statement Wednesday, Minister Paisalin Tago of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC-BARMM), said BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim received the documents from CAAP Intelligence and Investigation Division chief retired Brig. Gen. Dionisio Robles during a ceremony here Tuesday. The six airports now under BARMM supervision

are the Awang Airport in Maguindanao del Norte; Sanga-Sanga and Mapun Airports in Tawi-Tawi; smaller airports in Malabang and Wao, both in Lanao del Sur; and the Jolo Airport in Sulu. Tago admitted his office is facing a huge challenge with the airports now under BARMM control. “This development will show that we in BARMM can manage effectively and efficiently these vital infrastructures and government services,” he said. Robles expressed confidence that BARMM will efficiently manage the airports as one of the agents for development across the region. (PNA)

1 nabbed, P3-M smuggled cigars seized in Zambo Sur

ZAMBOANGA City –Authorities have arrested a suspect and seized more than PHP3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga del Sur province, a top police official said Wednesday. Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police CommandWestern Mindanao, said Aldwin Valendez was nabbed Tuesday morning

in Barangay Upper Campo Islam, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. Verceles said the 42-year-old suspect was arrested following a tip-off indicating that a shipment of smuggled cigarettes is set to arrive in

the village. “Valendez was caught in the act of unloading cartons of illegal cigarettes from a wing van truck,” he said in a statement. Verceles said the confiscated contraband consisted of 152 master cases of assorted

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brands of cigarettes worth P3,025,000. The suspect, vehicle and smuggled cigarettes were placed under the custody of the Labangan municipal police station for proper disposition. The shipment, which was believed to have come from Bukidnon, was the first to be confiscated by authorities this year in the Zamboanga Peninsula. (PNA)

ADDENDUM EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late HERMIONE NILA NAGAC PACANA, left certain real properties more particularly described as follows:

1. Tax Declaration No. G-087212: A parcel of land – Lot No. 1286-B-1-S. P situated in Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 60 square meters;

2. Tax Declaration No. G-089287: A parcel of land – Lot No. 1348C-4, remaining portion, situated in Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 333 square meters.

Essentials of Effective School Administration

By Francisca Am-is Nardo ESP-III – Tambulig Central Elementary School Tambulig District-Division of Zamboanga del Sur

A successful school entails much more than just teaching. While good teaching and learning are indicators of a properly managed school, the administration that supports it is critical to providing a well-rounded education that includes the entire child.

An education that goes beyond simply imparting knowledge is supported by effective administration and operations.

As a school leader, the principal ensures that the learners' needs are met and that they receive the support they deserve.

Teachers must be allowed to focus on teaching by school administration. To ensure that the teaching and learning processes run as smoothly as possible, systems, policies, and procedures must be in place.

Accountability must be promoted by school administration. Principals must ensure that the school has well-documented processes, procedures, and

mechanisms in place to provide comprehensive school records reflecting students' academic and personal progress and development. Establishing communication channels with parents is also an important consideration.

Data must be extracted and analyzed by school administration for strategic decisions to be made. Effective data analysis must reveal the school's strengths and weaknesses to understand the knowledge and skills required to keep the school running. In addition, school leaders must adapt their processes to new knowledge and technology because everything is constantly changing.

Finally, all efforts are directed toward the learners, in accordance with the Department's directives. It is also necessary to seek the Divine's help, as everything must be done in His name and for His glory.

Are the subject of Addendum Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Estate, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Edith Abut Docdocil, per Doc. No. 277; Page No. 56; Book No. 183; Series of 2022.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JOS MENDEZ GUINGAO, JR. a.k.a JOSE MENDEZ GUINGAO JR. WITH DEED OF DONATION

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That JOSE MENDEZ GUINGAO JR. aka JOS MENDEZ GUINGAO, died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity and his only surviving heirs are hereinabove named and enumerated at the time of their death, they left one (1) real property with TCT NO. T-69959, A PARCEL OF LAND , situated in the district of Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN (216) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JOS MENDEZ GUINGAO, JR. a.k.a JOSE MENDEZ GUINGAO JR. WITH DEED OF DONATION. WHEREAS, MARYANN BRENDIA GUINGAO (Herein referred to as “DONOR”) authorized the above-attorney-in-fact TO EXECUTE a DEED OF DONATION in favor of JOS ANGEL BRENDIA GUINGAO her share in the abovementioned property; WHEREAS JOS ANGEL BRENDIA GUINGAO (Herein referred to as “DONEE”), likewise authorize the above-attorney-in-fact TO ACCEPT in his behalf, DEED OF DONATION executed in his favor by his mother MARYANN BRENDIA GUINGAO, involving the above-mentioned property; WHEREBY for and in consideration of the LOVE and AFFECTION which the DONEE inspire in the DONOR and as an act of liberality and generosity, the DONOR hereby voluntarily and freely gives, transfers and conveys, by way of DONATION executed to the said DONEE, their heirs, successors and the above Extrajudicial Partition, and its improvements free from all liens, encumbrances and charges of whatever kind and nature; that the DONEE is the sole child of the DONOR, filed by the heirs of JOSE MENDEZ GUINGAO JR. through LERIO BRENDIA PASAL As per Doc No. 481; Page No. 95; Book No. 1; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JASPER P. ALON.

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R. A 10172 Form No. (LCRO)

In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JESSEL P. CAYANO has filed this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Certificate of Live Birth. From FEMALE To MALE who was born on APRIL 14, 1987 at Gitagum, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are VICENTE E. CAYANO and LUCIA JACALAN PACAMALAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _________________.

(SGD) FRANCIS Y. MIGALBIO Municipal Civil Registrar

Banking & finance

PH gets 1-year extension to get out of FATF’s gray list

THE Philippines has been given another year, or until January 2024, to meet the requirements that will help it exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) gray list. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla on Tuesday told journalists that they missed the first deadline, which is this month. Medalla said the FATF committees or action groups have cited gains on legislations that aim to thwart money laundering and terrorist financing in the Philippines. He said the country got excellent ratings on the legislations, except on the Bank Secrecy Law. Medalla did not elaborate. However, he

said the FATF also cited the low number of cases filed against anti-money laundering and terrorist financing violator and their eventual conviction. He added this is the reason for the one-year extension for the government to review the implementation of its money laundering and terrorist financing law. Medalla, who chairs the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), said he already had meetings with Department of Justice (DOF) Secretary Crispin Remulla regarding the law’s implementation. “They said that if we’re only more diligent in having a system that truly brings out all the real

prosecution and conviction, the numbers will be much higher,” he said. The BSP chief said among the solutions to this issue include getting proof that the source of funds that rebels use came from terrorist financing. He cited as another example the bets submitted for electronic cock fighting or the electronic sabong (e-sabong), which is gambling. “The solution requires a wholeof-government approach, not just AMLC, not just DOJ but the law enforcement as well,” he added. Medalla is optimistic on the results of the meetings with DOJ. “I’m quite confident, given in the early meetings, the focus will

be there to try our best to typically increase the chances that by early next year, those problems have been met,” he said. Paris-based global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FAFT again placed the country under its gray list in 2021 after noting deficiencies on the implementation of the law that will prevent money laundering and terrorist financing activities. It first placed the Philippines on its gray list before the enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, and again in 2010 for failure to meet the deadline to have counter-terrorism financing laws. (PNA)

BSP sees over 6% growth for PH economy this year

BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla is optimistic of an above 6 percent growth for the domestic economy this 2023 amidst projected slower global output. During the Tuesday Club event in Mandaluyong City, Medalla said pent up demand in the tourism sector and car sales, among others,

remain high and continue to be served as the economy is reopened further. “The economy is strong and the pent-up demand will continue driving the economy this year,” he said. The government’s growth assumption for this year has been slashed from 6.5 to 8 percent to between 6 to 7 percent primarily due to the expected

slower growth in advanced economies. Economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), in the first three quarters of 2022 averaged at 7.7 percent, exceeding the 6.5 to 7.5 assumption of economic managers. Medalla said the 350 basis points uptick in the central bank’s key rates last year is not expected to immediately

hit domestic demand since people continue to spend following the lockdowns when the pandemic hit in 2020. He said demographic dividend is a plus for the economy because of a large number of the population that can be part of the labor sector, which helps economic

Bangko Sentral rules out rate cuts at next 2 meetings

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unlikely to cut policy rates in the immediate term, Governor Felipe M. Medalla said on Wednesday.

“I’m ruling out the cuts in the very short run and I’m not ruling out the increases. But maybe the increases will not be as large as it used to be,” he told reporters during the launch of a US-backed project for small businesses.

“(It is) too early to tell but at the same time, this early, I think the likelihood that we will not do anything in the next two meetings is quite low,” he added.

On Tuesday, the BSP chief flagged a 25-basis-point (bp) or 50-bp rate increase at its Feb. 16 meeting, citing the need to anchor inflation expectations.

The Monetary Board raised borrowing costs by 350 bps in 2022 to curb inflation and support the peso.

This brought the policy rate to a 14-year high of 5.5%.

Asked if the BSP is considering a pause in tightening this year, Mr. Medalla said, “It’s too early to say. There are so many things still going on. As I said, if the US is doing 50 basis points, one can argue that it’s not a good idea not to hike.”

“The best-case scenario is maybe two more 50 (bps)

by the Fed. I don’t know how long it will last but sooner or later, I think when it becomes

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ERROL A. LIZASO, leaving parcels of land, more particularly described as follows:

1. Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-4582 – “A parcel of land, Lot No. 43638, Cad-237, situated at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 770 square meters, more or less;

2. Transfer Certificate of Title T-53552 – “A parcel of land, Lot No. 1, Block 19, Pcs-10-001504, being a portion of Lot 1 & 2, Psu-242399, Lot 4,5, & 6, Psu-141813, situated at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of 300 square meters, more or less;

3. KOT/OCT/TCT/CLOA P-32146 – “A parcel of land, Lot No. 717, Cad867, C-1, situated at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of 326 square meters, more or less; and

4. Tax Declaration No. 15-00103623 – Kind of Property: Building, Description: One Family Dwelling, Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of the Court of the Philippine Supreme Court, the parties hereto do, by these presents, agree to settle and partition extra-judicially the above-described property and adjudicate the same among themselves, are the subject of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of the Estate Among Heirs, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Asis G. Cubillan, per Doc. No. 414; Page No. 84; Book No. LXXVIII; Series of 2022.

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A Work in Progress

Think a minute… Michael Jordan is considered by most to be the greatest basketball player ever. His coach, Phil Jackson, said he knew he could not teach Jordan anything more on actual playing skills, but Jackson could help Jordan improve his leadership skills. So Jackson began teaching Jordan to lead and help his teammates become their best also. And it worked! Their team, the Chicago Bulls, became one of the most successful basketball teams in history.

Great artists become great because they spend years improving their abilities. Centuries ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes studied under a master teacher. After several years of daily labor, young Timanthes painted a beautiful work of art. He was so pleased with his painting that he spent days looking at it.

One morning he arrived to find his prized work totally wiped away with paint. Timanthes was shocked when his teacher admitted he had destroyed the painting. His teacher said: “I did it for your own good and future success. That painting was stopping your progress. You need to

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start a new painting and try to do better.” Fortunately Timanthes took his teacher’s advice, and went on to paint what today is regarded as one of the greatest paintings from that era of history: the Sacrifice of Iphigenia.

Before today’s worldfamous cellist Yo Yo Ma, was the legendary musician Pablo Casals. He was celebrating his 95th birthday when a reporter asked him: “Mr. Casals, you are 95-years-old and the greatest cellist who ever lived. Why do you still practice 6 hours a day?” Casals answered, “Because I am still improving.”

The exciting, best way to live and not become bored is to keep learning throughout your lifetime. You are always “a work in progress.” A wise man said: “No one can be

McCarthy’s challenge opinion

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Rockingham, North Carolina— The infighting instigated by stubborn conservatives specifically in the Republican Party in the US Congress glued me to the news last week.

The daily news feed about the intense fight for the US House Speaker post led me to Google it to verify if this was the first time there was multiple voting rounds for the speakership and sure enough, Google didn’t disappoint me. The search engine told me that were similar incidents in 1923 and as far back as 1863.

The election of Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy of California ended the rule of Democrat lawmaker Nancy Pelosi and many thought that McCarthy’s victory was fraught with compromises made with the extreme right wing of the Republican party. Then again, wheeling and dealing remains a facet in US politics, more so and even much worse back home in the Philippines.

This notion was fostered by the US mainstream media who pointed to McCarthy’s connections to former president Donald Trump as evidence of their contention. And of course it didn’t help any that McCarthy credited Trump’s influence in the Republican party as

instrumental for his victory in the US House speakership post.

What’s critical about the post is that the House Speaker establishes the legislative agenda and calendar or schedules deliberations on legislative measures proposed by the incumbent administration at the White House. Hence why there’s so much attention given to the race coming as it is in another upcoming election year specifically 2024.

But I disagree that the five-day Capitol drama which included a near-brawl among Republican legislators signals a return to the Trump era and with it the heated and polarizing political crossfire between Republicans and Democrats.

Despite how rough it went, the election of McCarthy into the speakership post showed that the election process in the US still works. Both moderate and even right wing Republicans agreed to disagree on issues like the USMexico border and the budget. The so-called ‘extreme right wing’ of the Republican party wanted real change, not the institutional ‘big government role’ on everything from security to the COVID-19

response that Democrats heavily promoted.

The fraction that held out in voting for McCarthy were part of the ‘House Freedom Caucus’ who stood their ground until the 14th vote. No concessions were also admitted to by either side insofar as courting lawmakers’ votes are concerned. But again, that’s politics for you and us average folk.

It also reminds me of that quote by the late president that his loyalty to his political party ends when his loyalty to the country begins. Also, unlike the US, the House speaker’s post in the Philippines is elected by the party of the incumbent president.

I’m not fluent in English and I had to learn both written and spoken English before immigrating to the US. Yet back home in the Philippines not a few Pinoys prefer to communicate in their native Filipino which could either be Tagalog or Visayan.

Yet try as they might, Pinoys should eventually learn to respect the English language for what it is, namely the lingua franca of most First World countries. And for those who stubbornly resist and insist on speaking in Filipino, the problem of accurately

translating English to Filipino can get quite messy.

As an example, my husband Ronnie Dennis had problems with Philippine Airlines where he booked our trip. I had to be beside him to translate the Filipino language of whoever was on the next line. It felt frustrating and yet I sympathize with the other Filipino on the line.

But in fairness the first male agent who assisted us was a great communicator and if succeeding agents weren’t up to speed. The country’s airlines should exert more effort to service foreigners especially those with strong ties to the Philippines. By doing this, chances are we improve our knowledge of their culture and build a strong, loyal base of followers and audiences across the world.

ANDAM MAMATAY NGA NAAY BARUGANAN KAYSA MAMATAY SA GUTOM

After long years of living in extreme poverty, hunger and oppression, the 168 farmers from Sitio Kibaritan, Malinao, Bukidnon who are members of the Kibaritan Farmers Higaonon Tribe Agriculture Cooperative have finally decided not to die out of hunger and oppression but if necessary, to die bravely standing for what is right, what is just and what is true!

They could not take it any longer after three of their children were killed due to the explosion of an UXO (Unidentified Explosive Ordnance) as the men in uniform converted Sitio Kibaritan as part of the 42,265 hectare-military reservation. A firing range has been established which was just 100 meters away from the Elementary School where an UXO exploded on March 25,2016 which caused the death of three children and the serious wounding of two more who were playing in the danger zone in the absence of a warning or danger sign. Isn’t that gross negligence on the part of the military officials concerned? That happened 7 years ago but until now no justice has been done, especially to the father of the victims Mr. Rodelio Waminal. No greater pain there is than a father competing with the dogs in picking-up the blasted parts of his children’s bodies, shouting in despair WHY? WHY? WHY?

Until now, no responsible officers or military personnel who conducted the military exercises were held accountable on the deaths of Lloyd Pasague, Dheilmar Waminal and Redgie Waminal, the three children who senselessly lost their lives thru the gross negligence of the military whose constitutional duty is to protect them. Such horrible incidence runs counter to what is constitutionally declared, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law. Commission of

Human Rights where are you?

The continuing firing of guns and blasting of cannons beginning early dawn has created so much fear especially to the children, finding themselves hiding beneath the bed or under the table, many of whom don’t want to go to school anymore. The children are shouting in fear and are panicking every time there are firing of guns and cannons. What seems unbelievable is the on-going apathy of the head teacher of the Elementary School named Ms. Rica Nunez, who won’t even make a stand to oppose on the psychological harm done to the pupils. BAKIT? AH TAKOT KASI O WALANG PAGMAMAHAL SA MGA KABATAAN NA NAGAARAL? I am so puzzled why the DepEd has not opposed the establishment of a firing range near the School.

Lives were lost through gross negligence but no justice done!!! It is only in Kibaritan where a “firing range” goes on very near the school. Let me tell you more about the Sitio in clear categorical term how a beautiful community was transformed into a horrible place.

Since the 1950’s up to the present, Sitio Kibaritan has been a thriving civilian community. The area is fully developed into agricultural production as the source of livelihood for the residents. It is a peaceful farming community with great contributions to the local economy with its production of corn, sugar cane and other crops. It is a community with more or less 160 households, with a total population of 620. There is a Day Care Center, an Elementary School with 6 teachers and 200 students, two chapels, and other indications of civilian institutions. The DENR, in recent years, through a series of Issuances has certified that these parcels of land occupied and cultivated by members of

the cooperative are Alienable and Disposable, and included the same for distribution to the farmers.

Thus, legally, if only their prior right has been recognized, no way can the 195 hectares that they have been tilling for more than 50, 60 & 70 years can be issued by the DENR & DND, a relocation survey that erroneously transformed their farms as part of the military reservation. Worse, a Special Patent has been released by the DENR that open-up the 195 ha. to be the subject for titling applied personally not by them but the new comers.

“BAKIT

NA

SINASABI PA NINYO

WALANG OCCUPANT

DOON? BAKIT? TO JUSTIFY THE AWARDING OF OUR LAND TO THE APPLICANT OFFICERS?

What is so painful is the continuous destruction of their farms which are planted with various crops such as corn, root crops, sugar cane, etc. which have been tractored, buck-hoed or griddered by military men as ordered by their superiors. How dare their lands have been landgrabbed using pronouncement of military reservation as an alibi? They are puzzled why their land have been convered into farming projects in cohort with the Department of Agriculture, even granting MATG DA’s fund of ₱299,650, adhering to the ELCAC initiatives of government, on the basis of their being red-tagged as FR (former rebels)?

What is so shocking and puzzling is their discovery and the DND and the DENR have signed a Memorandum of Agreement subjecting their land to a Relocation Survey paying three firms some twenty million pesos to put border markers (muhon) to justify the conversion of their land as part of the reservation without even including important stakeholders such as the LGU of Kalilangan and the participation of

the DAR as their land has already been classified as Alienable and Disposable. They were even shock to know that a false information was given by the DENR Regional Office that there are no occupant in the 195-ha. area to justify DENR’s position that the land be a part of the military reservation. “ANO PALA SILA MGA BASURA? THEY NOW HARNESS THEIR COLLECTIVE POWER TO HARNESS THEIR COLLECTIVE POTENTIALS TO CORRECT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SOCIAL WRONGS THROUGH PEOPLE POWER. THOUSANDS ARE NOW SUPPORTING THEM INCLUDING THE CHURCH, PEOPLE’s ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AND NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS.

Lately, they were rejoicing because the Sangguniang Bayan through the amazing leadership of Vice Mayor Joel Padsing, Sr. has issued three resolutions addressed to the Mindanao Army Training Group to stop the continuing firing of cannons and guns, the stoppage of the destruction of their crops and that MATG should follow the principle of transparency by publicly putting up billboards on government projects. It so discouraging to know that such resolutions were not at all given due respect by the MATG.

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PH external trade eases in November

THE country’s external trade in November 2022 eased on month-on-month basis, but trade deficit slightly went up.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday that the country’s total trade in November amounted to $17.88 billion, lower by 4.5 percent from the previous month’s external trade of $18.73 billion.

Despite the decline in total trade during the month, balance of trade in goods incurred a higher deficit amounting to $3.68 billion from $3.31 billion in October 2022.

Both exports and imports decreased in November.

Export revenues fell by 7.9 percent month-on-month to $7.1 billion from $7.7 billion, while imports slipped by 2.2 percent to $10.78 billion from $11.02 billion.

Year-on-year, total trade in November rose by 3.6 percent from $17.26 billion in the same month in 2021.

Trade deficit narrowed by 21.9 percent from $4.71 billion in November 2021.

For the same period,

exports rose 13.2 percent from $6.27 billion while imports slipped by 1.9 percent from $10.98 billion.

“Of the top 10 major commodity groups, five recorded annual increases in terms of the value of exports,” PSA said.

Leading the exports growth in November last year were mineral products, increasing by 51 percent; ignition wiring set and other wiring sets used in vehicles, aircrafts and ships, up by 23.1 percent; electronic products, up by 22.9 percent; cathodes and sections of cathode, of refined copper, up by 8.7 percent; and other manufactured goods, up by 4.8 percent.

Biggest losers in export revenues were coconut oil, which plunged by 35.2 percent; metal components, down by 19.2 percent; and chemicals, down by 15.1 percent.

Electronic products remained the Philippines’ top export in November 2022, accounting for 64.3 percent of the total export revenues.

“The year-to-date annual total export earnings --that is from January to November 2022-- amounted to $73.17 billion. This represents an annual increase of 7.0 percent from the year-to-date annual total export value of $68.37 billion in January to November 2021,” PSA added.

Top export destinations for Philippine goods in November last year were Hong Kong, United States, Japan, China and Singapore.

Meanwhile, imports declined in November 2022 mainly due to the 10.1-percent decrease in imports of electronic products, which was also the top imported goods in the said month.

Other major commodity groups that contributed to the decline include transport equipment, down by 8.8 percent; cereals and cereal preparation, down by 5.9 percent; and industrial machinery and equipment, down by 3.5 percent.

Top import sources of the country in November 2022 were China, Indonesia, Japan, US and South Korea. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE OFFICE Region X Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Email address: arrs fo10@dswd.gov.ph

IN RE: PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF DOMESTIC ADMIN ADOPTION CASE (HANNAH PRAJES) (TO NO. RACCO X-DAA-2022-0002-IP-002 KNOWN THEREAFTER AS (XochitI Tolibas Prajes)

Aljer B. Prajes/Alma Jane T. Prajes

ORDER

DATE: December 20, 2022

A verified petition for the adoption of Hannah Prajes filed by the petitioners through the Regional Alternatives Child Care Office (RACCO) praying that the after due notice, publication and appearances, a judgement be rendered to the effect that the minor Hannah Prajes be declared for all legal intents and purposes the legitimate child of the petitioners and that the name of the child be change particularly to appear as XochitI Tolibas Prajes

Finding the said Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the name be set for Mandatory Appearance on January 20, 2023 at 1: 30 in the afternoon to be held at RACCO X, Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Any interested party may appear and may file an opposite/complaint supported by evidence to the National Authority for child Care (NACC), through the RACCO where the Petition was filed. The complaint will be subjected for verification and further investigation

Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the Petitioners once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to Section 31 of R A No. 11642 of the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.

Vehicle assemblers surpass PH industry target for 2022

THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reported that their combined sales in 2022 stood at 352,596 units from 268,488 vehicles sold in 2021, increasing by 31.3 percent.

In a statement Wednesday,

CAMPI president Rommel Gutierrez said vehicle manufacturers have surpassed the overall target of the country’s automotive industry for 2022, which is at 336,000 units.

The group of vehicle importers has yet to report its total sales for 2022.

“With this, CAMPI-TMA sales alone has exceeded the total industry sales forecast of 336,000 units – strong evidence that the industry has recovered from the impact of the pandemic and other external challenges,” Gutierrez added.

5-year program to boost SME digitization launched

THE Philippine government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Wednesday a five-year program that will accelerate and boost digitalization among Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

The USAID-funded Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED) targets to expand SMEs’ participation in the digital economy by helping them to innovate and adopt digital technology solutions that are safe, reliable and affordable.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-002-2023 CFN-001-2023 January 11, 2023

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that LORNA DULANAS TIMTIM has filed with this Office, a petition for the change of first name from “ WILMA ” to “ LORNA ” and correction of entry in BIRTH DATE from “SEPTEMBER 03, 1964 ” to “ SEPTEMBER 10, 1964” in the certificate of live birth of WILMA PAJO DULANAS at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are FELIMON A. DULANAS and LUISA Q. PAJO Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 25, 2023.

VIRTUDAZO-REYES Municipal Civil Registrar I

SPEED also enjoins the private sector, especially financial technology companies, to expand the use of e-payment systems.

It also aims to improve the integration of e-commerce

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the deceased PEDRO A. TAN , who died last October 16, 2011, that said deceased died without any will and left no debts; that at the time of his death, left a certain real property, A PARCEL OF LAND with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-10180, Lot no. 10, Block 9, Psd-102917, situated in the District of Patag, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FORTYTHREE (443) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of PEDRO A. TAN. AS PER Doc. No. 354; Page No. 72; Book No. XXXVIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANGELINO A. GALEON.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF VIRGINIA S. BERLOS AND ERNESTO E. BERLOS SR.

F.

NOTICE is hereby given that VIRGINIA S. BERLOS, who died on 04 July 2011 at Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital, Palao, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte; died intestate, without a Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; That the deceased left the following property with: ONE-HALF (1/2) SHARE OF TCT NO. C-10962, situated in Argayoso, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FORTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR (49,484) SQ. M. Is the subject of E XTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF VIRGINIA S. BERLOS AND ERNESTO E. BERLOS SR. WE, the HEIRS OF VIRGINIA S. BERLOS AND ERNESTO E. BERLOS SR, namely: CHERRY LYN S. BERLOS, single, resident of Dumigpi Cpd. Centro St., Lawang Bato, Valenzuela City; ERNESTO S. BERLOS JR., single, resident at Purok 11, Tambacan, Iligan City; ERVIN S. BERLOS, single, resident of 130 Kasiyahan St., Don Antonio Hts Holy Spirit, Quezon City; EUGENE S. BERLOS, single, resident of Cagayan de Oro City; RITZEL S. BERLOS, single, resident of Bayug Island, Island, Iligan City; all of legal ages, Filipinos, and hereinafter referred to as HEIRS; That the other half of the above-described property belongs to Ritzel S. Berlos; filed by the heirs of VIRGINIA BERLOS AND ERNESTO E. BERLOS SR. As per Doc. No. 90; Page No. 18; Book No. 14; Series of 2017 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIA LEONITA Q. GO.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

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- 2022-09-1787 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: from CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from the said place to ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Three (03) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on January 25, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of January 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of January 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

(SGD) RAMEL

JAMEN Regional Alternative Child Care Officer Regional Director

FRIETCHIE

reading the ordinance increasing taxes on cockpit operators in the first week of December, which Mayor Sebastian Duterte subsequently signed on December 23.

He said operators prodded the incumbent local chief executive to lift the ban.

Former mayor and now Vice President Sara Duterte banned cockfighting in the city in April 2020 when several individuals got infected with COVID-19 after attending the six-cock derby for the “Araw ng Davao” celebration at the New Davao Matina Gallera in March, making it the “Ground Zero” for the outbreak in Mindanao.

Aside from tax collections, Al-ag added that the local economy is expected to benefit from the resumption of “sabong” as hundreds of derby-goers from different parts of the country would come to this city to participate in national derbies.

He said derby is an “economic stimulant” that would help the city restart the economy and boost tourism.

“The effect is not just [on tax collections] because derby-goers would come to Davao by the hundreds, and they need to check in at hotels, eat at restaurants, and shop,” Al-ag said.

The city has eight galleras.

He added that they need to secure business permits from the city government before they can resume operations.

The councilor said the higher taxes have yet to take effect after publication.

He said that a new system will be put in place to make sure that right taxes are collected from the operators and avoid them from under declaring the payment of taxes to the city.

Al-ag said gallera operators have been directed to ensure that derbies will not worsen traffic congestion.

17); May (weeks 18 to 21); June (weeks 22 and 23); September (week 35); October (week 42); and November (week 47).

The DOE official qualified that in the projections, there is no “red alert” being seen yet, although the forced outages of plants integrated into the GOMP only accounted for 500 to 600 megawatts – which is way too low compared to actual incidents of unplanned shutdowns of power plants through the years that have been hitting as high as 2,000 to 3,500MW, especially during the critical months of summer.

When asked by the media if plant outages could worsen Luzon grid’s condition into red alerts and prospectively trigger rotational brownouts, Guevara responded, “yes, but we’re hoping we don’t have outages.”

She further indicated that with just one large plant that would fail suddenly, the grid will already be hammered into a “red alert” state.

Currently, the biggest generating unit in the Luzon grid is 668MW, which is the capacity of one unit of the Dinginin coalfired power plant.

Guevara similarly affirmed that the “yellow alert incidents” in the grid, as well as the planned shift to diesel-fired generation, will precipitate hike in power rates. In turn, such tariff spikes will be reflected as increases in the electric bills of Filipino consumers.

She noted “running diesel power plants is very expensive and it will mean an increase in cost per kilowatt-hour, thus, we suggest demand-side management,” or a scheme wherein end-users will embrace conservation as a lifestyle choice; and for them to deploy energy-efficient equipment and appliances through the chain of their business operations or in their homes.

For the habitually-delinquent generation companies (GenCos), it is deemed that there is no incentive for them to strive for “zero plant outages” because even the simultaneous plant shutdowns they caused in the 2013 “perfect storm” affliction in the Luzon grid will now have to be compensated with cost recoveries, as sanctioned by a court ruling.

flourish. Continued gains of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is also expected to bolster domestic growth, he added. The BPO sector, which benefits from the availability of young and English-proficient Filipinos, is among the factors that prop up the economy. Since it started around two decades ago, the sector placed the country as among the top 2 leading contact center outsourcing destination in the world, employing over 1.3 million workers and contributing around 9 percent in the economy’s annual output. Medalla said the increased infrastructure spending of both the private and the public sectors are expected to further lift the economy given the longterm effect of having adequate infrastructure. The Marcos administration intends to keep expenditures on infrastructure to account to around 5 percent of GDP, sustaining its rise from the previous administration. (PNA)

Baruganan... from page 4 BSP... from page 3 Bangko... from page 3

NG AMING MGA PANANIM. IYAN PO AY AMING PAGKAIN AT KABUHAYAN. GUSTO BA TALAGA NINYO KAMING MAMATAY SA GUTOM? WALA KAYONG PUSO, WALA KAYONG AWA! PERO BAGO KAMI MAMATAY SA GUTOM, MANININDIGAN MUNA KAMI SA AMING KARAPATAN! HANDA PO KAMING MAMATAY NA MAY PANININDINGAN!

“KAYONG MGA NASA GOBYERNO, MERON BA KAYONG MGA KONSENSIYA

AT PANININDIGAN!? DENR, BAKIT NINYO KAMI GINAGANITO? CHR, ANONG PANINIDIGAN NINYO SA PAGSIRA NG AMING MAKATAONG KARAPATAN? DA, BAKIT IBINIGAY NINYO SA MILITARY ANG NARARAPAT PARA SA AMIN BILANG MAGSASAKA?

MGA KABABAYAN, ANO BA ITONG NANGYAYARI SA ATING BAYAN?

clear that (their) inflation is returning to desirable levels, they will reverse, but I do not see that happening that quickly,” he said.

The US Federal Reserve cut rates by 425 bps last year, bringing its policy rate to 4.25-4.5%.

“But in our case, our inflation will normalize by the third quarter. By the way, we will begin to see it already in the month-on-month [comparison]. But to see it on the year-on-year [comparison], we may have to wait till the third quarter,” the BSP chief said.

Inflation accelerated to a 14year high of 8.1% in December, bringing the full-year average to 5.8%.

“What we want to guarantee is monetary policy will not be the source of inflation, monetary policy is responding to inflation,” he added.

Meanwhile, an HSBC economist said he expects the BSP to pause tightening once the benchmark rate hits 6.25%, as inflation eases.

month in the BARMM was primarily due to the increase in the indices of two commodity groups,” he said. He identified the commodity groups that posted increases as those of food and non-alcoholic beverages at 8.5 percent in December compared to 7.6 percent in November; and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels at 3.2 percent compared to 2.9 percent in November. Eloja also reported that BARMM has recorded an average monthly inflation rate of 4.1 percent in 2022. Lanao del Sur still recorded the highest inflation rate in December 2022 among BARMM provinces at 8.7 percent, followed by TawiTawi (7.3 percent), Basilan (6.6 percent), Sulu (5.4 percent), and Maguindanao (4.8 percent). PSABARMM said Cotabato City's inflation rate increased to 5.3 percent in December compared to 4.2 percent in November 2022. (PNA)

BARMM... from page 1 DEO... from page 1

months this year; or a condition in the power system entailing insufficiency of power reserves.

“Factoring in the forced outages of 500 to 600MW for the entire year, along with the operation of existing power plants and committed power plants, the Luzon grid is projected to have zero red alert and 12 yellow alerts,” she said.

The “yellow alert” incidents plotted in the Grid Operating and Maintenance Program (GOMP) approved by the DOE are expected to occur in the months of March (week 11); April (weeks 13 and

Chiu said the CHO has vaccinated a total of 92,977 individuals. Of the number, 71,432 children aged five to 11-years-old received vaccination. However, only 37,523 out of the 71,432 children of the age group were fully vaccinated with the twodose shots. Despite this, the city vaccinated 1.4 million individuals since the start of the inoculation drives in 2021. The city has a 728,402 population according to Philippine Statistics Authority, but CHO has extended its vaccination in nearby towns and provinces. Meanwhile, the CHO is also imposing its active campaign on measles vaccination in the barangays. Chiu said the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a low turnout for children aged 9 to 24-months-old in the measles immunization drive. Booster shots for measles are also made available for individuals aged 14 to 45 years old, she added. Dr. Rachel Dilla, the CHO head, expressed apprehension that the city might experience a measles epidemic because of low vaccination turnout. "There is a chance of death for those who will not be immunized, so I encourage the parents to get their children vaccinated with anti-measles doses in their barangay health centers," she said. (PNA)

“We do think the BSP will hike interest rates by 25 bps in each of the next three rate-setting meetings until closing at 6.25%. It’s really just a matter of inflation. We think December inflation has already peaked, so it’s a matter of how fast it will decline,” HSBC ASEAN Economist Aris Dacanay said at a virtual media briefing.

Victor A. Abola, an economist at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), told a separate briefing the BSP would likely not be as aggressive with tightening as it was in 2022.

“I think the main cue is the inflation rate. They will be looking at how persistent food inflation is. The highest (the BSP) could go is 50 bps, but realistically it would pause at 25 bps. It will not follow the US because the situation is quite different from ours,” he said.

PLEASE WAKE-UP TO THE FALLACIES OF LIFE!!!!! DIBA SABI NG ATING MAHAL NA HESUKRISTO, MAHALIN NATIN ANG ATING KAPWA LALO NA YONG MGA NAAAPI? MATAGAL NA PO KAMING APING-API!! NASAAN KAYO? BAKIT NAGBINGIBINGIHAN KAYO SA AMING MGA HINAING. INALISAN NA KAMI NG KARAPATAN AT NILAPASTANGAN PA NILA ANG AMING MGA KABUHAYAN AT MAY TATLONG BATA PANG NAGBUHIS NG BUHAY NA HANGGANG NGAYON WALA PARING HUSTISYA. INDEED, IN THIS COUNTRY NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW; THAT ALL MUST BOW DOWN TO THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW BECAUSE WE FOLLOW THE RULE OF LAW AND NOT OF MEN! THAT IS A BIG LIE! WHAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWED BY YOU IS THE RULE OF THE GUN, POWER AND MONEY! GISING NA PO ANG SAMBAYANANG FILIPINO. MATAGAL NA TAYONG NILOLOKO. MEDIA NASAAN KAYO. DIBA VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS? PANAHON NA UPANG ISAWALAT AT MANININDIGAN SA KATOTOHANAN!

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

truly happy and feel good about himself if he only does enough to survive. Animals are satisfied with simply surviving, not human beings.” There is always room for improvement. But it is completely up to us whether or not we choose to continue improving our heart, character, relationships, mind and career.

It is only with God in control that your possibilities are unlimited. If you will put your heart and life in His hands, Jesus can help you with His power each day to keep improving every area of your life, so you can become all that He created you to be. Just think a minute…

NOTICE is hereby given that deceased, LINO PAGAPULAAN SALCEDO, who died intestate on MARCH 26, 2019 in Cagayan de Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza, National Highway, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, left without any will and testament; That said deceased, at the time of his death, left BANK DEPOSIT in LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE (LBP) under Account Number 3146-1770-68; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and entered into by and among: That we are the surviving legal heirs of and sole heir of the late, LINO PAGAPULAAN SALCEDO, namely: ROGELIA JANIO SALCEDO – surviving spouse, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow, residing at # 168 Zone 8, Blue Barracks, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; and children, namely: REXJOY JANIO SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of #168 Zone 8, Blue Barracks, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; MARIES BAMBIE SALCEDO ABELLA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of #168 Zone 8, Blue Barracks, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; and GERLIN SALCEDO ANDAYA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of Zone 7, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the Heirs. That the parties hereto being legal heirs and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to adjudicate, as they hereby adjudicate, the above-mentioned BANK DEPOSIT to ROGELIA JANIO SALCEDO under Account Number 3146286231; filed by the heirs of LINO PAGAPULAN SALCEDO. As per Doc. No. 421; Page No. 85; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III.

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platforms in the logistics supply chain.

During the SPEED launching in Makati City, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the USAID program will support the agency’s goal of scaling micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by helping them overcome the constraints in accessing technology.

“Digitalized MSMEs can operate more efficiently, reduce costs, reach bigger markets and earn more profits,” Pascual said.

He added that DTI has been rolling out programs to support MSME’s digitalization, such as launching the e-commerce roadmap and working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology in building a free e-commerce platform, among others.

DTI is also implementing the Big Brother-Small Brother Digitalization Project that digitalize supply chains including SMEs, with Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal Inc. (NVAT) as a pilot site to roll out the end-to-end e-commerce platform.

In the same event, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said the SPEED program will complement the central bank’s initiatives to facilitate MSMEs’ adoption of digital payments and financial services.

“The success of SPEED has the potential to promote a more inclusive digital economy toward, as we learn from the pandemic, a more resilient Philippine economy that promotes a higher quality of life for many, if not, most Filipinos,” Medalla added.

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the USAID-led program will help in creating a robust digital economy in the country.

“I ask everyone today to work together with us with this vision to realize digital technology that increases productivity, encourages innovation, promotes inclusive growth, catalyzes economic development, creates job opportunities, and empowers all — including and especially, the most vulnerable,” Carlson said. (PNA)

SME... from page 5 Vehicle... from page 5

Commercial vehicles supported the sales of local assemblers last year, which grew by 45.6 percent to 266,699 units from 183,228 units in 2021.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FELIX BANUAG ALARCON who died on February 24, 2013 in Cagayan de Oro City; that said deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that at the time of his death, left a certain real property RESIDENTIAL BUILDING with Tax Declaration No. 02-024389, A One story Residential Building, situated at Barangay of Cogon, city of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. With an assessed value of Php 20, 150. 00; A parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02-015981 and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-50538 Situated at Brgy. Of Cogon, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (159) sq.m, A parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02-000433 and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-36430, Situated at Barangay. Of Cogon, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (126) sq.m, A parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02016159 and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-54694, Situated at Barangay Of Cogon, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) sq.m., A parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02-017672, situated at Barangay of Hinigdaan, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDED THIRTY SIX (58, 536) sq. m., A parcel of land with Tax Declaration no. 0817001510290 and Orginal Certificate of title No. 2013000105 situated at Barangay of Tugasnon, Muncipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN (12,816) sq.m. more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of FELIX BANUAG ALARCON, As per Doc. No. 331; Page No. 66; Book No. XIX; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

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On the other hand, passenger car sales had an uptick of 0.7 percent, selling 85,897 units in 2022 from 85,260 units in its previous year.

“The continued expansion of the economy, creation of new jobs and opportunities is just as important as ensuring that no pandemic disruption occurs anew this year. Nonetheless, the industry will continue to capitalize on the growing market demand for new motor vehicles,” Gutierrez said.

Meanwhile, sales for December 2022 alone jumped by 33.8 percent to 37,259 units from 27,846 units in the same month in 2021.

“Meantime, it is worth mentioning that the 37,000-level figure was recorded back in 2017. Achieving it again brings us renewed optimism for a better year ahead for the auto industry,” he added.

Both passenger car and commercial vehicle segments improved their sales by 2 percent and 47.7 percent, respectively.

December 2022 sales of passenger cars reached 8,614 units from 8,447 units a year ago, while commercial vehicle sales increased to 28,645 units from 19,399 units for the same period.

Top selling vehicles last year were Toyota, with a market share of 49 percent; Mitsubishi, with 15 percent market share; Ford, with 7 percent market share; Nissan, with 6 percent market share; and Suzuki, with 5.7 percent market share. (PNA)

Kuyamis... from page 8

With the new PAGLAUM MisOr-RISE CDO Cup, delegates from the different local government units in the province and Cagayan de Oro City compete in sports like badminton, chess, lawn tennis, volleyball, and table tennis for a week to show off their skills and build stronger relationships with their peers.

Unabia said he will support the events and activities of the Cagayan de Oro, and both local chief executives assure their respective constituents that more collaboration will happen for the betterment of the two LGUs. (JAKA/PIA-10/MISAMIS ORIENTAL)

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late ALLAN C. AQUIÑO, who died on March 20, 2021 at Poblacion, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental said deceased died intestate, without will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity. That the deceased left a capital property, A PARCEL OF LAND with Tax Declaration No. 0801002407124, situated at VillaFelipa, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (5,957) square meters. And has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, That We have agreed and it is hereby agreed to sell a portion from the remaining portion of Lot 656, CAD 556-D (Lot 656-B-CSD10-021550-D) comprising an area of SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN (716) square meters more or less, including all the improvements found therein, free from all liens and encumbrances with the following technical description; In favor of JOAN A. APARENTE-SENTON, Filipino, of legal age, married with residence and postal address at 208 Maple Lane, Sebring, U.S.A. 33876 duly represented by JOEBELLE A. POSAS, Filipino, of legal age, single, with residence and postal address at Purok 2, Upper Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte 8600, by virtue of Special Power of Attorney dated 13th day of October 2021 By Notary Public KAREN L. GRIFFIN, COMMISSION #HH 068586 EXPIRES: December 19, 2024 City of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, U.S.A. That by virtue of these presents, and for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND (P150,000.00), pesos receipt of which is hereby acknowledge in full, WE hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER AND CONVEY ABSOLUTELY, unto JOAN APARENTE-SENTON, her heirs and assigns the above described SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN (716) square meters, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; filed by the heirs of ALLAN C. AQUIÑO. As per Doc No.597; Page No. 220; Book No. XIII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHARLITO AWITEN SABUGA-A.

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10th Kuyamis Festival sets history with PAGLAUM MisOr-RISE CDO Cup

By Jan Albert K. Araña

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA)--The 10-year celebration of the Kuyamis Festival set history as the provincial government of Misamis Oriental and the city government of Cagayan de Oro City

For the first time since the Kuyamis Festival began, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro City helped the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental celebrate this year's Kuyamis Festival and 93rd Charter Day Anniversary by launching the first PAGLAUM MisOr-RISE CDO Cup.

"Kaning sport activities, kani siya ang sinugdanan sa atong mahimong paghinagalaay; sa atoang gilantaw na harmonious relationship dinhi magsugod ang atoang panag-uban with the City of Cagayan de Oro through this sport celebration," Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter M. Unabia said.

(These sports activities are the start of our friendship, which we see as a harmonious relationship. This is the start of our partnership with the city of Cagayan de Oro through this sports celebration)

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Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy light the friendship cauldron to signal the start of the PAGLAUM MisOr-RISE CDO Cup. (Explore MisOr)

This year's Kuyamis Festival and 93rd Charter Day Anniversary saw the launch of the first ever PAGLAUM MisOr-RISE CDO Cup. (CDOIO)

worked together to celebrate the festivities through sports activities from January 9 to 13.