BusinessWeek Mindanao (January 6-7, 2023)

China investments

THE state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Beijing, China has resulted in investment pledges of $22.8 billion from Chinese companies.

Malacañan Palace said Thursday President Marcos had a roundtable discussion with Chinese chief executive officers (CEOs) from various sectors, where they expressed their intentions to invest and expand in the Philippines.

Majority of these investment commitments bagged during the meeting will be in renewable energy with pledges amounting to $13.76 billion.

PH as leading economy

FOLLOWING the domestic economy’s contraction due to the pandemic, the Philippine economy started this year’s first quarter with a bang after sustaining its expansion following the glitch in the third quarter of the previous year.

Growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), rose by 8.2 percent year-on-year from January to March this year after 7.8 percent in the previous three months.

This is also a turn-around from the -3.8 percent same period in 2021, which is the last negative economic print for the economy since dipping to -16.9 percent in the second quarter of 2022.

SIM registration

THE National Telecommunications Commission in Northern Mindanao (NTC-10) urged telecommunication companies to invest more to prevent any system issues in the upcoming days in the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration.

Apart from investing on the security aspect to avoid any leakage in subscribers’ information, Teodoro Buenavista Jr., NTC-10 director, said telco companies must also focus on providing a better way of registration as it would definitely help their companies.

“I’m pretty sure that they are doing a lot of adjustments and readjustments because there are other telco companies that will welcome you if you cannot provide a better way of registration,” Buenavista said during his recent guest appearance in an online talk show here broadcast on Facebook.

Bangsa investments down by 54% in ‘2022

By BONG S. SARMIENTO

GENERAL Santos City – Investments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) plunged by at least half to P1.3 billion in 2022 from P2.8 billion the previous year, data from the Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) showed.

Mohammad Pasigan, BBOI chair, pointed out the investments registered last year also fell short by 36 percent from the P2 billion target for 2022.

Year-on-year, investments in the Bangsamoro region were down by almost 54 percent, with Pasigan attributing the decline “to different restrictions that were beyond our control.”

These restrictions included the requirements set by various BARMM ministries, time constraints and lack of manpower in the BBOI, he said.

“We need more personnel for investments and a more efficient structure conducive to facilitating investments in the BARMM,” Pasigan said in a statement.

For 2022, the investments registered with the BBOI included the Pagana Kutawato Corporation (P100 million), Hanabana

Construction and Equipment Corporation (P96 million), Usman Banana Farm (P278 million), Nama Concrete Philippines Corp. (P341 million), Mt. Kalatungan Agri-Ventures, Inc. (P223 million), Austrian Trade and Investments Group, Inc. (P170 million) and Kaltimex Rural Energy Corporation (P76 million).

These investments generated at least 1,052 jobs, the BBOI said.

Over the past years, agriculture has become the major investment haven in the Bangsamoro region due to its ideal agro-climactic conditions and fertile lands, Pasigan said.

However, for 2022, other investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and energy pushed through as investors realized their viability in the Bangsamoro region, he added.

DTI -11 rakes in P7-M sales in 2022 Mindanao Trade Expo

DAVAO City – The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-11), in partnership with the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation Inc., ended 2022 with a trade fair that raked in P7.2 million in sales. In a statement

Wednesday, DTI-11 Director Maria Belenda Ambi said the amount represents the total

sales for retail, booked and under negotiation. The MTE Christmas Edition, dubbed as “Buy Local By Lokals”, on Dec. 14 to 18 here was participated in by at least 130 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). “Their products range from fashion accessories to gifts, decors, and furniture and fixtures, and processed

food. The Buy Local By Lokals theme is based on the endless campaign of the agency to entice people in supporting local products,” Ambi said. At least 61 of the featured exhibitors from the region were Kapatid Mentor Me graduates, who occupied the 12 booths provided by DTI for each of

1 dead, 1.9K residents displaced in Lanao del Norte flooding

operations of the premier property developer and real estate pioneer in Davao City.

THE flooding caused by the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) on Monday has resulted in the death of an individual and the evacuation of thousands in Lanao del Norte province. Data released by Northern Mindanao’s Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Council (RDRRMC-10) on Tuesday identified the victim as an 8-year-old girl residing in Barangay Dalama, Baroy town. An initial report by RDRRMC-10 showed the victim died of drowning, with the Department of Health in Region 10 (DOH-10) tasked to verify other possible

casualties in the province. The province has evacuated 1,856 individuals, or 478 families as flooding occurred on Monday evening. Tubod municipality, the province's capital, has the most number of evacuees at 1,634 individuals or 376 families. On Tuesday, Tubod

Alsons Dev is the real estate

DAVAO’S BANKEROHAN MARKET. Market goers flock to the vegetable section of the Bankerohan Market in Davao City on Thursday, 5 January 2023. MindaNews Photo

OFFSHORE MINING. Miners try to salvage gold from the silt carried into the sea in Barangay Masgad, Malimono town in Surigao del Norte. MindaNews

File photo by Roel N. Catoto

Caraga leaves 2022 with 94 Covid -19 cases, 62K total infections

BUTUAN City – Caraga Region reeled off from 2022 with 62,750 a cumulative coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) since the pandemic broke out over two years ago, entering the New Year with 94 remaining active cases. In a statement Wednesday, the regional Department of Health (DOH-13) office said the region recorded some 60,301 recoveries, with 2,355 Covid-19related deaths since March 2020. Of the total infections, DOH-13 said Agusan del Sur had 14,628 Covid-19 cases; Surigao del Sur, 9,474; Agusan del Norte, 5,236; Surigao del

Norte, 4,187; and Dinagat Islands, 1,751. Among cities in the region, Butuan topped with 15,265 cases; Surigao, 2,899; Bislig, 2,813; Bayugan, 2,496; Tandag, 2,295; and Cabadbaran, 1,706. From Dec. 25 to 31 last year, DOH-13 said only 37 new infections were recorded in the region. The new cases were recorded in Surigao del Sur with 12, Agusan del Sur (5), Surigao del Norte (2), Agusan del Norte (1) and none in Dinagat Islands. In the cities, Butuan had seven new cases; Bislig, Surigao, and Tandag with three cases each; and Bayugan

with one. “During the last week of 2022, only one recovery was recorded in the region and two Covid-19related deaths,” DOH13 said. The agency said it will continue to intensify its vaccination campaign in 2023, with the support of the local government units and other stakeholders. As of Dec. 29 last year, the region attained a 91.5 percent vaccination rate with 1,765,591 residents fully vaccinated. More than 3.9 million Covid-19 vaccines were also administered in the region in 2022, DOH13 said. (PNA)

BOC-Davao to release abandoned 'balikbayan' boxes

DAVAO City – The Bureau of Custom – Port of Davao (BOC-Davao) is releasing some 404 “balikbayan” boxes to their respective claimants through the city port here and the sub-port of Dadiangas, an official said Thursday. In a press briefing, Erastus Sandino Austria, BOCDavao district collector, said the move aims to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families

victimized by unscrupulous consolidators. This came after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the expedited release of abandoned "balikbayan" boxes to their consignees nationwide. At least 124 and 466 boxes have been claimed by consignees while 404 remain unclaimed, Austria said. At least 16 containers arrived at the Manila International Container Port

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The Joys of Teaching Young Minds

By: Eirene Mar B. Otom Teacher 3- Mangilay 1 Elementary School Siayan District-Division of Zamboanga del Norte

As a Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) graduate, I never imagined myself teaching Kindergarten students. But it was fate that brought me in front of the young kids. The rewards of instructing young minds are immeasurable. I need a bucket full of motivational strategies. I sometimes perform amusing tricks and play a variety of games to keep their attention and interest throughout the session. I also prepared myself with a variety of teaching and learning strategies. I introduce songs, dances, chants, and raps. These and other factors are critical for stimulating their minds to think, engaging them in the learning process, and ensuring that they learn.

I prepared the classroom environment in addition to

teaching and motivational strategies. I designed my room to be clean and conducive to learning. I even used informal set-ups to keep them engaged throughout the lesson and avoid boredom.

I also did a lot of selfpreparation. I had a lot of patience for them. I instilled in myself the importance of these young learning fellows being understood and loved. Their innocence appears mesmerizing, and their questioning abilities are at times unimaginable.

As I reflect on the events of the day, I find myself unintentionally smiling. If given the opportunity to become a grader teacher, I will undoubtedly decline. Nothing compares to the joy of teaching Kindergarten learners. It's easier to fill an empty cup than it is to empty it and then refill it.

(MICP) from a consolidator in June and July last year, and were abandoned on Aug. 11 of the same year. “The abandoned boxes were sent by the OFWs through unscrupulous consolidators or forwarding companies who agreed to deliver the packages to the consignee's address in the Philippines but no payment was made to local forwarders which have resulted in the nonsettlement of duties, taxes, and other charges due to BOC,” Austria said. He said balikbayan boxes neglected at Davao port can be claimed at their warehouse on Panabo Bypass Road in Barangay Cagangohan, Panabo City; and at the JJM Warehouse in Barangay Tambler, General

DEED OF PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND DEED

OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that the above-named parties are the lawful co-owners and possessors of a real property with Transfer Certificate of title No. T-42751, situated at kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters. Is the subject of DEED OF PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND DEED OF SALE, made and entered into by and among: 1. FE VARIACION MARBAN, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Buko, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental; 2.) IMELDA VARIACION ABUGOTAL, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Toto Ext., Barangay 17, Gingoog City; 3.) JOANN V. MARBAN, of legal age. single, Filipino and a resident of Carmelites Hill, Camamanan, Cagayan de Oro City, representing as the sole heir of the late FLOR VARIACION MARBAN; 4.) HEIRS of the late ESPERIDION B. VARIACION, namely: a) Inocencia L. Variacion, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen; b) Vincent L. Variacion, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen C.) Annie V. Guanzon, of legal age, married. Filipino citizen; d) Vilma V. Quipanes, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen; e) Alvin L. Variacion, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen. All of said heirs are residing at Abellanosa - Vega Sts., District 2, Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City; and 5.) VIRGINIA VARIACION PADLA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and presently residing at 7245 Keating Terrace, Pensacola, Florida, USA. That furthermore, for and in consideration of the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 1,500,000.00) Philippine currency, to us in hand paid by DIOSDADO V. ABUGOTAL Jr., likewise of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Toto Extension, Barangay 17, Gingoog City and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by us to our entire satisfaction, we, Fe Variacion Marban, Imelda Variacion Abugotal, Joann Variacion Marban (representing as the sole heir of the late Flor Variacion Marban), heirs of Esperidion B. Variacion (namely; Inocencia L. Variacion, Vincent L. Variacion, Annie Guanzon, Vilma V. Quipanes, Alvin L. Variacion), and Virginia Variacion Padla, do hereby sell, cede, transfer and convey, as by these presents have SOLD, CEDED, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED unto said DIOSDADO V ABUGOTAL Jr., his heirs, successors and assigns, our respective One Fifth (1/5) share of the above-described parcel of land, free from all lien and/or encumbrance whatsoever. As per Doc No. 287; Page No. 58; Book No. 99; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENE ARTEMIO T. PACANA.

Dec. 23, 30 & Jan. 6, 2023

PH inflation may have peaked in December: BSP

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office X 2/F SEJOLIM Bldg., Gemilina St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. No. (088) 856-9105/ Telefax No. (088) 856-8410/ Email: mro10@marina.gov.ph

In re: Application

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY REGIONAL OFFICE X

NOTICE OF SALE OF VESSEL

Notice is hereby given that AJIS DIVE AND AQUA SPORTS INCORPORATED, with principal place of business at Lagoon Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin Province sold One (1) unit of Ro-Ro Passenger/Cargo Ship, MV "DOÑA PEPITA" with Official Number 10-0000224 to I-LINK FERRIES AND CHARTERS CORP., with principal place of business at Zone 2, Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental by virtue of Deed of Absolute Sale dated 13 December 2022 and corresponding Change of Vessel Name to MV "TRIPOLE 1” covered by the following certificates.

MV “DOÑA PEPITA”

Name of Certificate Certificate Registered Owner Date Issued

Certificate of Ownership REG - 0085574 AJIS DIVE AND AQUA SPORTS INCORPORATED 27 May 2022

Certificate of Philippine Registry

The Applicant is directed to cause the publication of this Order in a newspaper of regional circulation at least five (5) days before the date of hearing.

Applicant is directed to present the qualification, jurisdictional and documentary requirements. The hearing will be set on 10 January 2023 at two (2) o’clock in the afternoon at the MARINA R.O X Conferenc Room, 2nd Floor, SEJOLIM bldg., Gemilina Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

The Applicant is directed to file a Formal Offer of Exhibits (FOE) within five (5) days after the hearing.

WITNESS, the Honorable Administrator, ATTY. HERNANI N. FABIA, this 21st day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

By Authority of the MARINA Administrator (Per A.O. No. 20-21 dated 19 August 2021)

(SGD) ANNABELL P. LAGAS Regional Director

REG - 0085575 AJIS DIVE AND AQUA SPORTS INCORPORATED 27 May 2022

Any parties who may have claims/information in the above-mentioned vessel are advised to write:

The Regional Director

Maritime Industry Authority - Regional Office X 2/F SEJOLIM Bldg., Gemilina St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Tel. No. (088) 856-9105 / Telefax No. (088) 856-8410

E-mail address: mro10@marina.gov.ph within seven (7) working days from the date of publication of this notice published in compliance with MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 2013-02.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATOR: (Pursuant to MARINA Administrative Order No. 20-21 dated 19 August 2021) (SGD) ANNABELL P. LAGAS Regional Director

THE acceleration of the domestic rate of price increases to 8.1 percent in December 2022 is in line with the forecast that inflation could peak last month as risks remain on the upside, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Thursday.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the latest rate of increase of inflation figure is the fastest since November 2008 due mainly to the annual jumps in the food and energy prices.

Last December’s inflation rate was within the central bank’s 7.8 to 8.6 percent forecast for the month and brought the average inflation last year to 5.8 percent, way beyond the government’s 2 to 4 percent target band.

“This is consistent with the assessment of elevated inflation could peak in December 2022 before decelerating in the succeeding months due to easing global oil and nonoil prices, negative base effects, and as the impact of BSP’s cumulative policy rate adjustments work its way to the economy,” the BSP said in a statement.

The BSP said although

risks to inflation are on the upside this year, these “are seen to be broadly balanced in 2024.”

It attributed the risks to the elevated global food prices due to higher fertilizer prices and supply chain constraints as well as trade restrictions in the domestic front.

The BSP also cited higher prices of fruit and vegetable due to the impact of weather disturbances, higher sugar prices, pending transport fare hike petitions, as well as potential wage hikes.

However, these factors are expected to be countered by the weaker-than-expected recovery of the global economy.

BSP said it “remains prepared to take all monetary policy action necessary to bring inflation back to a target-consistent path over the medium term.”

“The BSP also continues to support the timely implementation of nonmonetary government measures to mitigate the impact of persistent supplyside pressures on inflation,” it added.

In a report, Rizal

From Russia with Love

Think a minute...This is a true Russian love story. Nadya von Meck was the wealthiest woman in Moscow. But all of her money and fortune could not comfort her after her husband died. She then escaped inside her luxurious home and tried to heal her broken heart by playing the music she loved on her piano.

At the same time in the city of Moscow was a 36-yearold composer named Peter Tchaikovsky. He had no idea that his music had begun to restore hope and love to the heart of this lonely widow. Nadya felt that he understood her pain and feelings, and had masterfully turned them into the most soothing and stirring music she had ever heard.

But Nadya’s infatuation with Peter’s music was also attracting her to him personally. She learned from his friends about his interests, and later paid Tchaikovsky to write more music. Nadya, in fact, became his #1 supporter.

Over time she also became his closest confidant and companion who inspired him to create some of history’s most romantic music. For 14 years they found love in each other. In fact, Tchaikovsky’s passionate music was written

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for none other than his Nadya, the love of his life.

Then one day they suddenly ended their relationship, and no one knows for certain why. After that, neither of them lived long without the other.

Nadya quickly lost her health and Peter died speaking her name. Yet their secrets live on in their love letters to each other. That is all we know of them. For 14 years they expressed their feelings for each other in letters. Amazingly, the famous relationship of Peter Tchaikovsky and Nadya von Meck, which produced some of the world’s most romantic music, was from two lovers who never once met face to face!

But the fact is real love must be lived “up close and personal,” not just in romantic

opinion Kim’s

The Poor Farmers: The Unsung Heroes

Out of Their Labor, They Feed the Nation But Now Hungry

The Philippines is an agricultural country, any short or long-term development can be won or lost through agriculture as 75% of the people are living in the rural areas who are directly or indirectly subsisting on farming as their livelihood. But it is so painful to note that based on the Study of the United Nations-Food & Agricultural Organization (UN-FAO), Philippine Agriculture has only contributed .02% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the last decade. In fact, of the 4 young farmers, 3 have already left farming and have gone to the urban areas to work as janitors, drivers, waiters or what have you.

In fact, everyone is profiting from farming, i.e., the fertilizer and seed dealers, the compradors, the usurers, but not those who are doing the backbreaking job of farming –the poor farmers. This is so because everything sold in this country passes at least 5 marketing layers, that a bag of fertilizer bought in Ukraine at only P100 per bag is sold in Mindanao at about P2,000. While their crops such as rice and corn are bought cheaply by compradors (middlemen) but sold much higher when such reaches the consumers. That’s how flawed our marketing system is to the detriment of our poor farmers. Farming in our country is so much tied-up to Conventional Agriculture, the reason why

the peasantry is wallowing in poverty. Who controls? Who profits? Who decides? Not the farmers but the oligarchs who control everything, i.e., seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, marketing, etc. It is only in our country where before the farmers were in control of seeds such as the indigenous native rice varieties like Azucena, Denorado which can be grown organically and were very healthy but these were replaced by so-called High Yielding Varieties (HIVs) that cannot be grown without the use of chemicals. Such began during the time of then Sec. Arturo Tanco who was then the Secretary of Agriculture who came from Planters’ Product as Manager prior to his being DA Secretary – thus, MASAGANA Programs began and the control of farming shifted from the peasantry to Trans-National Corporations. I know this very well because I was then the Chief Information Officer of the DA in Region 10, thus, I resigned.

That’s how oppressed our farmers are. But the farmers’ oppression is even much worse in Sitio Kibaritan, Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon as they are now living in extreme poverty and oppressed by men in uniform. Their farms planted with different crops, i.e., corn, root-crops, sugar cane, vegetables, etc. are being buck-hoed, tructored and griddered. As documented by their Cooperative, the Kibaritan

Farmers Higaonon Tribe Agriculture Cooperative, some 160 farming families are the victims and the total damage to them amounted to some two million pesos already in just the past two years. Their crops which were about to be harvested which is the source of their livelihood and food were totally damaged. Such horrible oppression is a great violation of their LABOR RIGHT as well as their human right. Such horrendous act runs counter to the Constitutional provision that “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law.” Such is also a great social injustice which is contrary to another Constitutional provision that “The state shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.”

Their cooperative is now shouting for social justice and seeking assistance with sense of urgency from agencies of government which are mandated to help the peasantry, i.e., DENR, DA, DAR, CHR, etc. But until now, no assistance came. In fact, these agencies, instead of helping them, sided in favor of the oppressors.

In the case of DENR, it signed a Memorandum of Agreement with DND paying three geodetic firms as narrated by Atty. Ban Micheal Pacuribot Chief Legal Officer DENR Region X some 20 million pesos for the conduct of a Relocation Survey that surrendered the farmers’ land as part of the

military reservation which became the basis of the destruction of their farms. In the case of the DAR, while documents have shown that their farms belong to what has been described as Alienable and Disposable (A&D) which is under the jurisdiction of the DAR, yet, no comment or protest that has been raised on the conduct of the Relocation Survey. In the case of the DA, it has released P299,650 fund to the Mindanao Army Training Group (MATG) in Kibaritan adhering to ELCAC initiative based on the false allegation that there are some 100 FR (former rebels) in Kibaritan. In the case of the Commission of Human Rights (CHR), such office is inutile in protecting the human rights not only of the oppressed farmers but of the five innocent children who on March 25, 2016 were victims of the blasting of an UXO (Unidentified Explosive Ordnance), killing outrightly three children and seriously wounding two children. Glaringly, the horrible incident happened because of the gross negligence of the men

Our fears, failures and sense of abandonment

THAT rather amusing gospel story of the apostles frozen with fear when they were in the middle of a raging sea and saw a figure that later turned out to be Christ walking on the water (cfr. Mk 6, 45-52) tells us what to do with our unavoidable fears and failures. We need to develop a healthy sense of abandonment in the ever solicitous providence of God over our life.

To be sure, Christ never fails us, though, again, his ways may not be what we expect or even want. What we have to do is to develop the habit of always referring everything to God, especially when we find ourselves in situations of fear and helplessness. He is always there for us.

We need to know how to handle and deal with our fears that are unavoidable in our life. Fear is an emotion that we need to educate also. It just cannot be on its own, guided only by our spontaneous judgments and reactions, and appearing

when it’s not supposed to, and not appearing when it’s supposed to. It has to be grounded and oriented properly, expressing the sublimity of our dignity as persons and children of God.

Let’s remember that among the gifts of the Holy Spirit is the fear of the Lord. It’s the good and healthy fear of a child who is afraid to offend his father. It’s a filial fear, not a servile one. It’s one that, instead of being tempted to run away from God, would rather motivate one to get closer to him. It’s the fear of losing God, even if we may have offended him and have to do something to atone and repair.

With all the things that we have to contend with in this life, we certainly need to have a healthy sense of trust in God’s loving and wise providence, abandoning ourselves in his will and ways that often are mysterious to us and can appear to be contrary to what we would like to

have.

A healthy spirit of abandonment in God’s hands is necessary even as we exhaust all possible human means to achieve our goals or simply to tackle all the challenges, trials and predicaments of our life. We should never forget this truth of our faith.

In this life, we need to acquire a good, healthy sporting spirit, because life is actually like a game. Yes, life is like a game. We set out to pursue a goal, we have to follow certain rules, we are given some means, tools and instruments, we are primed to win and we do our best, but losses can come, and yet, we just have to move on.

Woe to us when we get stuck with our defeats and failures, developing a loser’s mentality. That would be the epic fail that puts a period and a finis in a hanging narrative, when a comma, a colon or semicolon would have sufficed.

We need a sporting spirit because life’s true

HINTS AND TRACES

failure can come only when we choose not to have hope. That happens when our vision and understanding of things is narrow and limited, confined only to the here and now and ignorant of the transcendent reality of the spiritual and supernatural world.

An indispensable ingredient of this healthy sporting spirit is the sense of acceptance and abandonment that we need to deliberately cultivate. This does not come automatically, as if it’s part of our genes. We have to develop them./PN

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PH, China sign MOU on e-commerce

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday the Philippines and China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on electronic commerce to strengthen cooperation in this sector.

During the state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to China this week, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao signed the MOU on E-Commerce on Wednesday.

Under the MOU, the two countries vowed to promote trade of high-quality featured products and services; pursue business exchange between micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and e-commerce platforms, startups and logistics service providers; and to share best practices and innovative experiences in utilizing e-commerce.

"This agreement will facilitate the sharing of experiences, best practices, critical information and policies related to trade and e-commerce. We look

forward to interventions that will promote consumer and merchant protection, intellectual property, data security and privacy laws. This MOU will be beneficial in building the capacity of our local businesses to cope with the modernizing business sector," Pascual said.

He added the MOU is also aligned with the agenda of the E-Commerce Philippine 2022 Roadmap, which aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation and market access through trade agreements and cooperation programs with major e-commerce trading partners.

The MOU will also push for capacity building programs to improve MSMEs’ knowledge and skills to maximize their potential in e-commerce.

Through the MOU, the Working Group on Electronic Commerce between Manila and Beijing will be established as a focal point of coordination for the two parties. (PNA)

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How extra-curricular activity helps Students in school

By: REY J. TACASTACAS Head Teacher II Cagawasan Elementary School Kibawe East District, Kibawe, Bukidnon

Children who participate in extracurricular activities at school are frequently more involved there as well. Although it may not seem like an obvious advantage, knowing that there will be something extra every week will certainly encourage your child to work more when reviewing or completing homework. Through these activities, students will have the chance to develop their sense of collaboration, individual and group responsibility, physical stamina and endurance, competitive spirit, cultural awareness, and sense of belonging. A well-rounded education includes extracurricular activities because they give students the chance to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting and serve as a means of reinforcing classroom lessons.

Participating in extracurricular activities can

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

DATE: December 20, 2022

Petitioners X-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x

ORDER

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.

(SGD) RAMEL F. JAMEN Regional Alternative Child Care Officer Regional Director

improve a child's general academic performance. The pupils' brain function is thought to be improved by engaging in enjoyable activities. Additionally, it was shown that playing high-intensity school sports like football, athletics, and badminton can assist kids develop their stamina and provide them an advantage when taking exams. Kids who participated in extracurricular activities had better academic aspirations and favorable attitudes toward themselves, their school, and other people.

Typically, children barely have any free time after school because of how busy it is during the day. However, once a youngster participates in an extracurricular activity they enjoy, they naturally find the time to do it outside of their academic obligations. Making time for their interests will teach them time management skills and make them more effective workers.

Teaching after the Pandemic

By: Fervyl P. Esparaguera Teacher 3- Mangilay 1 Elementary School Siayan District-Division of Zamboanga del Norte

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in all sectors of society. Its impact on education is also felt, and it has impacted the learners who are at the center of the educational process.

Teachers, as facilitators of the teaching-learning process, have not been immune to the pandemic. As classes resume, a slew of new challenges await. Teachers are bombarded with a plethora of issues to address, ranging from literacy and numeracy skills that are not grade-level appropriate to poor students' social skills as a result of distance learning, where they are deprived of the opportunity to mingle with other people.

Teachers, on the other hand, have proven to be resilient in the face of the pandemic. The learners' poor reading skills were addressed by implementing a reading program in which they created reading materials

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and assigned reading sessions to struggling readers. Intensifying reading programs have been proposed as a solution to the problem of students' reading skills.

Meanwhile, numeracy skills were addressed by providing instructional materials and directing them to websites where they could watch educational videos. Teachers may also resort to creating flashcards and other similar materials for students to use at home.

The introduction of group games aided in the development of the students' social skills. It's a way for them to de-stress as they experience being a winner. When luck does not favor them, the students must also endure the agony of losing.

Finally, despite the pandemic, the teachers are always optimistic that a solution will be found. God never abandons those who trust in Him!

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 39 Cagayan de Oro City @ rtc1cdo039@judiciary.gov.ph 09173218984 (incoming calls only)

NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING

Four (1,774) square meters, more or less, to be sufficient in the form and substance, the same is set for hearing on 25 July 2023 at 9:30am , hereby requiring all those who may have interest over said parcel of land to appear on such time and place, and show cause why the application should not be granted.

Let copies of this Notice be published, at the expense of the applicant, in the Official Gazette, and once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental. Let copies hereof with the Petition attached be posted at the bulletin boards of the following offices and buildings, to wit: Municipal Hall of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Hall of Tambobong, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, where the land subject of this application is situated, and this Court, for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing.

Applicant is further ordered to furnish a copy of this Notice and the Petition to the Office of the Solicitor General, the Office of the Registrar of Deeds of the Province of Misamis Oriental, the Land Registration Authority and to the occupants and adjoining owners of the lot subject of this Petition at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing.

SO ORDERED. Cagayan de Oro City, 27 October 2022.

(SGD)MARITES FILOMENA B. RANA-BERNALES Presiding Judge

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Pasigan said his office had exerted more efforts in promoting investments by conducting BARMMwide Strategic Investment Priorities Plan consultations and even went out of its way to attract investors through business coaching and investment facilitation.

According to him, the BARMM “should not take the plunge in investment as something negative.”

“We should see this as a challenge,” Pasigan said.

He encouraged domestic and foreign investors to put up business in the BARMM, citing the more stable peace and order situation in the region headed by Interim Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim.

The BARMM covers the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and TawiTawi, the cities of Marawi, Lamitan and Cotabato, and 63 villages from six towns in North Cotabato known as the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area.

The creation of the Bangsamoro region is the key component of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, which the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front forged in 2014 after 17 years of peace negotiations.

The BARMM was created in January 2019 following a plebiscite that ratified Republic Act 11054 or the Organic Law for the BARMM.

floodwaters. "The local chief executive, who is also the MDRRMC (Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council) chairperson, is authorized to exercise powers and perform functions which are essential to the maintenance of peace and order, and safety of the populace, especially during disasters," Cabahug said. Meanwhile, parts of Misamis Occidental province have experienced anew incidents of flooding. Local reports said floods hit once more hit Ozamiz City and Tudela town, which were both submerged in floodwaters last month. (PNA)

denominator effects that could mathematically lead to slower year-on-year inflation in the coming months of 2023.”

Ricafort forecasts the average inflation this year to slow to around 4.5 to 5.5 percent partly on the decline in global oil prices and other commodities.

“Inflation could go back to below (the) 4 percent upper end of the target as early as the latter part of 2023 but the average for 2023 could still be above the said inflation target,” he added.

in uniform who did not even give a danger warning of the presence of explosives about 50 meters away from the Elementary School which was transformed into a “firing range.” CHR, your office is not only inutile but insensitive!

the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, loyalty and effectivity, act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.”

DTI for each of its six provincial and field offices throughout the Davao Region. “The key goal here is to boost their entrepreneurial capacity through improved access to mentorship, money and market,” Ambi added. To prepare small-scale entrepreneurs for trade fairs and widen their markets, DTI11 has provided them with intensive product development packages, seminars and training activities, she said. “We at DTI ensure that we provide interventions according to our MSMEs’ needs. Aside from our in-house specialists on the different facets of the business, we have also partnered with various industry leaders and experts to prepare and improve them more,” she said. As of December 2022, DTI 11 has assisted a total of 26,036 MSMEs in the region or some 103 percent of the agency's annual target. (PNA)

Santos City for the sub-port of Dadiangas. “No fees will be charged, but claimants will need to present two valid government-issued identification cards, proof of shipping documents, a photocopy of the sender's passport, and an authorization letter if boxes are received by their representatives,” Austria said. For consignees who cannot personally claim their boxes, Austria said BOC will have them delivered for free. Criminal cases Meanwhile, Austria noted that the BOC had filed criminal cases against the forwarding companies which allegedly abandoned balikbayan box deliveries. He said balikbayan boxes sent by qualified OFWs are exempted from payment provided that the boxes are coursed through freight forwarders. Austria added that qualified Filipinos while abroad can send up to three times with a total declared value not exceeding PHP150,000 of all three balikbayan boxes in a year, provided it contains only personal and household effects, and not in commercial quantity. The forwarded items should not also be regulated and restricted, and should be authorized by the regulating agency, he said. Luxury items that are excluded in the privilege exemption shall be subject to payment of duties and taxes and should have complied with the law and undergone proper customs clearance. Austria said boxes kept in the warehouses can be claimed Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PNA)

Ricafort forecasts inflation to go back within target level, or even below 3 percent, in 2024, which could possibly result in cuts in the central bank’s key policy rates, which have been hiked by 350 basis points since May 2022. (PNA)

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love songs and letters. That is why God became a real person: to show His love for us “up close and personal,” so we could know what He is really like, and learn to love Him for who He really is. There is nothing more He can do to show us how much He loves us, and how much He wants to share His life with us in a daily personal relationship. So once and for all, won’t you open your heart and ask Jesus to become the Lord and Love of your life? Only then can His real love and power begin changing everything in your life. Just think a minute…

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

The glaring apathy and inaction of the abovementioned government agencies run contrary to the Constitutional provision in Art. XI, Sec. 1, which categorically stated that, “Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees, must at all times, be accountable to

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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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;

Mesdames and Sirs, your lives of service must be a light amidst the darkness as the present issues of corruption continue to affect the civil service. Several reasons for these issues still exist because of the deeply rooted problems like nepotism, cronyism, militarization, political patronage as well

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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as lack of transparency and accountability. Pity the poor and oppressed farmers in Sitio Kibaritan, Malinao, Bukidnon who are in dire need of your services as mandated by no less than the highest law of the land.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MODESTO CAGALAWAN WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the deceased, MODESTO CAGALAWAN, who died intestate on JULY 04, 1959 at Opol, Misamis Oriental. At the time of his death left a Parcel Land with TAX DECLARATION NO. 081500121169, situated in the Barangay of Patag, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY THREE (17,763) square meters. And has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MODESTO CAGALAWAN WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. That for and in consideration of the sum of THRE E HUN DRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY [Php 350,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the HEIRS/SELLERS/VENDORS after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER or VEND'EE the HEIRS/ SELLERS/VENDORS hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described parcel of land only a portion containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAN D SEVEN HUN DRED SIXTY THREE (17,763) square meters, more or less in favor of the BUYERS or VENDEE their heirs, assigns or successorsin-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any thirdparty claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted, filed by the heirs of MODESTO CAGALAWAN. As per Doc No. 152; Page No. 31; Book No. XXIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III.

Mayor Dionisio Cabahug Jr., issued an executive order suspending work in private and government agencies after 12 of the town's barangays have been submerged in

Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort attributed the possibility that inflation could have peaked last December to “greater odds due to the seasonal increase in demand/holiday spending during the month.”

He said domestic inflation rate could still accelerate until “early February 2023 or shortly before the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine (war) on February 24, 2022 that led to higher inflation base/

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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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.

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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DEED OF PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND DEED OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that deceased, TROADIA VARIACION left real property with Transfer of Certificate of Title No. T-7919, a parcel of Land (Lot 765-B of subdivision plan [LRC] Psd-46736, situated in Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED (500) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Is the subject of DEED OF PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND DEED OF SALE. That furthermore, for and in consideration of the sum of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) Philippine currency, to us in hand paid by VINCENT L. VARIACION, likewise of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Abellanosa-Vega Sts., Consolacion, Cagayan De Oro City and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by us to our entire satisfaction, we, Fe Variacion Marban, Imelda Variacion Abugotal, Joann Variacion Marban (representing as the sole heir of the late Flor Variacion Marban), heirs of Esperidion B. Variacion (namely; Inocencia L. Variacion, Vincent L. Variacion, Annie Guanzon, Vilma V. Quipanes, Alvin L. Variacion), and Virginia Variacion Padla, do hereby sell, cede, transfer and convey. as by these presents have SOLD, CEDED, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED unto said VINCENT L. VARIACION, his heirs, successors and assigns, our respective One-Fifth (1/5) share of the above-described parcel of land, free from all lien and/or encumbrance whatsoever, filed by the heirs of TROADIA VARIACION. As Per Doc No. 286; Page No. 58; Book No. 99; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENE ARTEMIO T. PACANA.

Dec. 23, 30 & Jan. 6, 2023

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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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. As per Doc No. 481; Page No. 95; Book No. 1; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JASPER P. ALON. BWM Dec. 30, 2022, Jan 6 & 13, 2023

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Smart is first to set up assisted SIM registration booths across PH

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications has set up assisted SIM Registration booths and touchpoints to help facilitate SIM Registration for all subscribers needing assistance across the Philippines.

Smart is the first telco to set up assisted SIM registration booths and touchpoints in several areas in Luzon, Iloilo, Cebu, and the Davao Region, in collaboration with local government units, partner stores, and regional and provincial distributors.

On Jan. 5, PLDT and Smart FVP and Group Corporate Communications Head Cathy Yang joined Philippine Information Agency Region XI's twin fora on Jan. 5 for Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental to encourage subscribers to register.

"Register your SIMs now, and help prevent scammers and predators online. We look forward to further collaboration with

local government units and partners on-ground across the Philippines, helping hasten our SIM Registration process," said Yang.

As of 8 a.m. of Jan. 5, some 6,296,811 Smart Communications, Inc. Prepaid, Smart Bro, and TNTph subscribers; 316,225 Postpaid users; and 100,596 corporate customers, or a total of 6.71 million subscribers had registered their SIMs on the Smart network.

New and existing Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers may also access Smart’s SIM registration portal through smart.com.ph/simreg, while Postpaid subscribers can simply text YES to 5858 to confirm their registration.