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Garbage woe over

THE continuous call of the residents of Cagayan de Oro has finally been addressed as the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) confirmed that the local government has a new garbage collector.

Engr. Armen Cuenca, CLENRO head, said the joint venture of Jomara Konstruckt Corporation/Tencil Construction Incorporated will now manage the garbage collection in the city in collaboration with CLENRO.

The Jomara Konstruckt Corporation is a Cebu-based company, while Tencil Construction Incorporated is based in this city.

Caraga’s inflation rate

BUTUAN City – The Philippine Statistics Authority in the Caraga Region (PSA-13) reported that inflation rate in the region slightly increased to 8.3% in February from 8.1% in January this year.

PSA-13 said the higher inflation rate last month was caused by the faster year-on-year growth rate in the index of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels at 11.6%, from 10.2% in the previous month.

Increased inflation rate in furnishings, household equipment, and routine household was also recorded last month at 3.2% from 2.3% in the previous month.

El Niño ready

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development in Northern Mindanao Region (DSWD-10) prepositioned

Friday 34,518 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to P23.4 million amid the looming drought-induced El Niño season.

In a statement Friday, the DSWD-10 said the FFPs delivered to local government units (LGUs) in the region as reserved supply in case calamities will occur.

The agency said the FFPs form part of the disaster management protocols for LGUs to provide augmentation to communities and families in need.

Massive brownout seen as power lack looms

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The ancillary services procurement agreements (ASPAs) pertain to the contracts for volume of power supply procured by NGCP to provide for electricity reserves needed in its operations of the country’s electricity network.

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has issued straightforward warning to consumers to brace for rotational blackouts after the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) has thumbed down its bid to extend monthly its existing ancillary services contracts.“NGCP warns the public of the possibility of intermittent power interruptions as ERC denies its request for monthon-month extensions on ancillary services agreements, while the competitive selection process is being undertaken,” the transmission firm said in a statement.

The competitive selection process or CSP refers to the auction that the company has

KAAMULAN ORNAMENTS. Members of the Umayamnon tribe from Cabanglasan, Bukidnon display necklaces and other body accessories made of beads at the Kaamulan site in Malaybalay City on Saturday, March 25. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO

SoCot to appeal CA ruling allowing open-pit mining

By BONG S. SARMIENTO MindaNews

Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. has committed to appeal the ruling of the Court of Appeals (CA) allowing open-pit mining method for large-scale mining projects, including the controversial $5.9 billion project in Tampakan town, Diocese of Marbel Bishop Cerilo Casicas said.

In a statement issued Saturday, Casicas disclosed that he and a small team from the diocese, and Tamayo held a closeddoor meeting following the confirmation that the CA had issued a decision favorable to large-scale mining projects eyeing to extract minerals using the open-pit mining method.

“(It was) a fruitful conversation,” the Bishop said of Thursday’s meeting held at

Low fares for PUVs with GPS: LTFRB-10

the governor’s office in this city.

The CA issued the ruling on August 22, 2022 validating the province’s prohibition on open-pit mining, which is contained in its landmark Environment Code approved in 2010. But the ban, the CA ruled, is limited only to smallscale mining operations.

“Further, it is clarified that

THE reduction of the minimum jeepney fare to P9 in Northern Mindanao next month will only be for public utility vehicles (PUVs) with Global Positioning System (GPS), the region’s Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-10) clarified on Monday.

LTFRB-10 Director

Amenoden Guro said implementation of the nationwide P9 minimum

fare is a continuation of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) service contracting program (SCP), now in its fourth stage.

Under the SCP, the DOTr subsidized the income of Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) operators, so they can provide free transport to commuters at the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Bukidnon farmers shine in 1st NorMin coffee tilt

By MINDANEWS

ILIGAN City — Seven farmers from the municipality of Pangantucan in Bukidnon dominated the first ever Northern Mindanao Coffee Quality Competition held earlier this month, according to the Department of Trade and Industry in Region 10 (DTI-10).

coffee beans getting an 87.13% rating from certified Q graders, the experts skilled in sensory evaluation of coffee, according to a statement emailed by DTI10 to MindaNews on Friday.

The awarding was held in Malaybalay City on March 18.

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Manolito Garces, of Barangay New Eden in Pangantucan, won first place in the Arabica category, his

The Q graders noted hints of “raisin, blueberry, winey, cherry, plum, berries, mango, and floral” while cupping Garces’s winning coffee, according to DTI-10.

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Lanao del Norte town's team wins in Ironman triathlon

DAVAO City – The team from Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), a town in Lanao del Norte province, emerged victorious in the team event of the Alveo Ironman 70.3mile triathlon race held here on Sunday.

Satar Salem, a member of the Tri SND Barracuda Team, said that although he did not place in the top three, the team won the "Tribu Maisugon" for their overall achievement, earning a P550,000 cash prize.

"My time dropped by 12 minutes because after the bike race transition, I was ready to run (for the marathon phase), but I forgot my race belt, so I had to go back one kilometer to get it," Salem said in a Facebook post on Monday.

Salem placed 4th in the Men's (M) 25-29 category, but his teammates dominated with Jailani Lamama taking first place, Abdul Rahman Toroganan in second place and 18th place in the overall Top Age Men Category, and Mohammad Hanin Maruhom in third place.

In the M18-24 category, Tri SND Barracuda's Kenneth Bonda finished first place and 11th in the overall Top Age Men Category, while teammate Jacob Rodriguez placed third.

Meanwhile, two groups from the Tri SND Barracuda also claimed the top two spots in the XRelay category.

The first group, which placed first in the XRelay and third place in the overall Relay Teams category, was

led by SND's Vice Mayor and biker Ulwan Dimaporo, runner Marlon Pabillaran, and swimmer Kiara Ramielle Eloy.

The second Barracuda group placed second in XRelay and sixth overall, composed of swimmer Necie Grace Bullecer, biker Al Fritz Gascon and runner Ramil Neri.

Probe on Ironman participant's death

Meanwhile, the city government is currently investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a 49-yearold swimming coach who participated in the Ironman 70.3 swimming leg of the event on Sunday.

The deceased, a Muslim, will be buried according to

Islamic rites on Monday.

“Together with the Ironman 70.3 organizers, we made sure to help the family of the deceased first and foremost. The city also extended assistance for the burial scheduled today,” said City Sports Development Division head Mikey Aportadera in an interview.

He emphasized that in the world of extreme sports, fatalities and injuries are unavoidable. However, he said the city aims to prevent such incidents and investigate

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

CCE-014-2023

the matter to gain clarity on what happened.

He added that there were numerous safety measures in place during the race and the incident may have been the result of circumstances beyond the security and safety cluster’s capacity.

Medical responders were able to resuscitate the swimmer and rushed him to the hospital, where he eventually succumbed to what was reported by a family member as a heart attack. (PNA)

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

March 20, 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 RUBEN YBAÑEZ ABAD has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in DATE OF BIRTH from “ OCTOBER 19, 1963 ” to “ OCTOBER 12, 1963 " in the certificate of live birth of RUBEN YBANEZ ABAD at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are BIENVINIDO N. ABAD and LEONITA B. YBANEZ

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than APRIL 04, 2023.

(SGD)FRIETCHIE

VIRTUDAZO-REYES

Municipal Civil Registrar I

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the late ALFREDO LUNDAY SUCDA, who died on December 22, 2006 in Valencia City Bukidnon; THAT, ALFREDO LUNDAY SUCDA , is the sole heir of Property owned by Spouses TOMAS LIGWATAN SUCDA who died on JULY 07, 1995 in Valencia City, Bukidnon; That, we are the legitimate and sole heirs of ALFREDO LUNDAY SUCDA and Spouses TOMAS LIGWATAN SUCDA/BEATRIZ LUNDAY SUCDA; THAT, said deceased died without any will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; THAT, said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain real property, situated in Valencia City with TCT NO. T-7836 and more particularly described as follows, to wit: A parcel of Land (PSU-6569), situated in the Barrio of Valencia. Mun. of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (239,883) SQUARE METERS, more or less is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Made and entered into this __ day of 2023 by and among: SERINA MANHINAMON SUCDA , of legal age, Filipino, widow, and with residence and postal address at Purok-5, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; EVELYN BEDRO SUCDA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and with residence and postal address Purok-5, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; JOEBEN MANHINAMON SUCDA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and with residence and postal address Purok-5, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; LEMUEL MANHINAMON SUCDA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and with residence and postal address Purok-5, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; DENNIS MANHINAMON SUCDA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and with residence and postal address Purok-5, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon as per Doc. No. 424; Page No. 86; Book No. 111; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDUARDO M. ANERDEZ JR.

BWM: Mar 22 & 29, 2023

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

CCE-013-2023

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

BWM Mar 29, Apr 5 &12, 2023

Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Errol John J. Reyes

March 20, 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 JULLY LUPAGUE LLEMIT has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of JULLY LUPAGUE LLEMIT at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are PAULINO ALAMAN LLEMIT and NILFA ABENSAY LUPAGUE

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than APRIL 04, 2023.

(SGD)FRIETCHIE VIRTUDAZO-REYES

Municipal Civil Registrar I

BWM: Mar 22 & 29, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the late Errol John J. Reyes who died intestate and without issue on 28 February 2022 in Cagayan de Oro City. Whereas Errol John J. Reyes is one of the legitimate heirs of Rosalinda J. Reyes who is one of the children of Rizalino N. Jacutin who died in Cagayan de Oro City without issue and intestate on 10 June 1978 while Pastora M. Jacutin also died without issue and intestate on 22 March 2001. Whereas Errol John J. Reyes as well as his grandparents Rizalino N. Jacutin and Pastora M. Jacutin, at the time of his death, left aliquot portions emanating from three parcels of land more particularly described as follows: 1. Lot No. 19038, situated in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of 106,036 square meters, more or less, embraced in Original Certificate of Title No. P-758, Free Patent No. 424267 of Registry of Deeds for Cagayan de Oro City. 2. Lot No. 866, Bsd-7124, situated in Libona, Bukidnon containing an area of 55,710 square meters more or less, embraced in Original Certificate of Title No. P-57, Homestead Patent No. V-3494 of the Registry of Deeds for Bukidnon. 3. Lot 22027 formerly Lot 19150-C, CAD 369-D, situated in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of 349 square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Declaration No. G-032198 issued by the City Assessor’s Office of Cagayan de Oro City are the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Errol John J. Reyes. Whereas, Errol John J. Reyes, at the time of his death, left a building situated in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City registered and tax declared in his name under TD No. G-289523. Made and executed by: The Heirs of Errol John J. Reyes, namely: Perla G. Reyes, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Purok 6, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; Ace Augustine G. Reyes, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 6, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; Earl John G. Reyes, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Purok 6, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; Arc Anthony G. Reyes, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Purok 6, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; and Azalea Theresa G. Reyes, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Purok 6, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City as per Doc No.183; Book No. 28; Page No. 37; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROBERT W. RAYPON.

Landbank-DBP merger to save gov't P5-B annually

Alternative Learning System (ALS) Enrolment: Still Open.

By Johnrill R. Generoso Teacher III CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL

THE proposed merger of the stateowned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is expected to result in savings of about P5 billion annually for the government.

The Alternative Learning System (ALS), Division of Cagayan de Oro and nationwide still accepts enrollment for Basic Literacy, Elementary, and Junior High School drop-outs/out-ofschool youths and adults. The Learners’ Information System (LIS) was re-open to give chances to those learners who are late enrolled and are willing to continue their Basic Education and complete their Elementary and Junior High School education through the Accreditation and Equivalency Program of the Alternative Learning System.

A learner is given a chance to graduate if he/she is willing to undergo the modular type of program delivery along with a face-to-face interaction and can cope up all the challenges especially in answering past modules

and competencies despite of being late in the program. The learners are guided and provided with the necessary modules along with all the requirements to make sure that the learner can comply all the requirements and pass the series of assessments. For this school year 2022-2023, there is no advisory whether learners shall register for a national accreditation exam or so called the A&E Exam however, qualified learners shall submit their portfolio and pass the portfolio assessment and evaluation by June 2023. This is an opportunity for the learners, who are dreaming to graduate in elementary and Junior High School. In order for a learner to be registered, he/she has to bring a photo-copy of his/ her PSA Birth Certificate or other certification signifying his /her identify. He has to

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visit any school nearest to their location or in the barangay and inquire for ALS enrollment. ALS is open to all out-of-school youth and adults ages from 12 years old for Basic Literacy Program and A&E Elementary while 16 years old and up for dropouts in Junior High School. ALS 2.0 offers a quality and accessible quality second chance education for everyone. ALS is inclusive in its program delivery. Implementers in the Division of Cagayan de Oro ensure that advocacy and social mobilization reach in various barangay to maximize awareness and encourage learners to enroll. ALS Program is available in several elementary and high schools and Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in select barangays with the help of the ALS partners and barangay officials.

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT SHERIFF

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

EJF File No. 2023-1311

UPON EXTRA-JUDICIAL PETITION FOR SALE under Act 3135 filed by BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (BPI) as Mortgagee/s, against Sps, JOVIC TANGAN LADERA and RAFAELA IGBALIC LADERA as mortgagor/s, with postal address at Block 24, Lot 26, Lessandra Subdivision, Gran Europa, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, is indebted to the mortgagee/s in the total amount of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN PESOS & 69/100 (Php429,119.69) exclusive of interest penalties and other charges as of the filing of this petition, the undersigned Sheriff or his duly authorized deputy will SELL at Public Auction Sale on April 12, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon, at the main entrance door of the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Hall of Justice, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the HIGHEST BIDDER, in CASH or Manager’s Check and in Philippine Currency the following real property, to wit:

TCT No. 137-2015003390

A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND situated in Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, (Lot 26, Block 24, Psd-10-060565, being a portion of Block 10, Psd 10-042845). located in the Lumbia, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, including all improvements thereon, containing as area of Sixty (60) sq. m., more or less.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and place, Prospective buyers/bidders are further informed that if the said scheduled date of public auction will be declared holiday, then the sale will be conducted on the next working day.

FURTHER buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the condition and registration of the herein-above described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

DONE this 6th day of March, 2023, in the City of Cagayan de Oro.

(SGD) ENRIQUE M. TALAG, JR. Sheriff IV

“For the projected operating cost savings due to the merger, (it) could reach at least P5.3 billion per year. So, for the next four years, at least P20 billion,” Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in a Palace press briefing on Tuesday.

The figures were presented during the sectoral meeting presided by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier in the day, he said.

Diokno said the projected savings “is even understated” because gains from the sale of DBP’s redundant assets, such

as its head office in Makati, a property in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, several branches, and equipment and licenses have not been incorporated in the computation.

“Now, the President expressed the desire to merge the two to make it the biggest bank in the country because of the recent financial developments abroad. And that’s really the best practice – the biggest bank usually is owned by the state globally,” he said.

Diokno said because both are universal banks, although Landbank is focused on the agriculture sector and DBP on industrial projects, “they do practically the same.”

“As a result of the merger, there will be savings and the merged banks will be stronger. And in

fact, one likely outcome of this is that maybe the interest rate that they will charge will be lower than (the existing rates) either of the two (banks) at the moment,” he added.

Diokno said Landbank is the bigger of the two with branches nationwide numbering about 752 compared to DBP’s 147.

He said they have mapped these branches “and maybe as a result of the merger, only 22 branches of DBP will be retained and that the plan is that Landbank will have a branch in all LGUs (local government units) in the Philippines.”

The merger of the two banks has been raised even in the past administration but did not push through for several reasons, such as their mandates. (PNA)

Serve Others -Even When You’re the Leader

Most leaders began as followers. Leadership results from mastery of a concept or idea as well as inspiring and motivating others to work toward a common goal. Good leaders have spent a significant amount of time in the trenches and will continue to do so even after they are promoted. Being a leader entails more than simply being the boss. It necessitates taking on more responsibilities than the team and working just as hard, if not harder. Unfortunately, leadership has a bad reputation. The image of someone sitting at a desk with their feet up, claiming work for themselves, leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The notion is that leaders don't need to work as hard anymore because they've already made their sacrifices. Sadly, this is how leadership earns a bad reputation. Additionally, some leaders fail to appreciate the effort put forth by the people they lead and lose sight of what it takes to work on the front lines. This may result in a rift between teammates and leaders in either scenario.

The most effective leaders never give up and have a heart for service. Great leaders serve others and work to understand

By: Julius N. Ubaub Principal I

the needs of the people they are leading, regardless of how high up on the leadership ladder they are. I consider these simple strategies for serving even as the leader; Don’t be afraid to do the work too, seek to determine what others need, and ask more questions.

Delegate, but do the work yourself - The best leaders make time to get alongside the people they serve and do the work themselves. Delegating is an important leadership function. You cannot lead if you are doing all the work, but it is critical to maintain morale and keep your skills sharp. You can do both by working alongside the people you lead and demonstrating that there is nothing too important for you to do. Never delegate anything that you are not willing to do yourself.

Determine what people require to make life easierThe people you lead have a lot on their plates. They, too, have lives outside of work. Keeping your finger on the pulse of what they require allows you to serve them while also earning their trust and respect. Great leaders recognize when their teams require assistance to make their

jobs easier or to compensate for problems they face outside of work. Stay in touch and in tune with your teams, and your leadership skills will improve exponentially.

Always ask questionsLeaders must impose a slew of policies and procedures on their teams. Whether it's your family or the people you lead at work, asking questions and soliciting feedback can make everyone feel heard and valued. Someone you lead may have an idea or a process that is superior to the one you devised. Great leaders incorporate their vast resources into their leadership. This includes asking the people they lead questions. You don't have all the answers as a leader, and utilizing the resources around you, including the minds of those you lead, will produce better results. Make sure to give credit where credit is due. Taking someone else's idea and claiming it as your own will damage your credibility as a leader more than anything else. Serving others is essential, even if you are the leader. No title is too high to bar someone from serving. There are numerous ways to lead and serve, and the two always go hand in hand.

21st Century Teacher as a Facilitator of Learning

It is evident that our learners really differ from each other, with this, it is a call for a teacher to provide good and effective teaching. Good teaching encompasses a process of facilitating learning rather than being the sole source of information and knowledge. Gone are those days when teacher operates under the traditional concept of teaching, but rather is meant to guide and assist students in learning for themselves. Teachers should develop a learning environment that is relevant to and reflective of the students' social, cultural, and linguistic experience. We can effectively function as facilitative teacher if we are attentive, genuine, understanding, respectful and knowledgeable. In

By Junily B. Superales Teacher III South I-A Central School

exchanged of being a facilitative teacher, learners will become more engaged in learning. Being a facilitative teacher will give them the confidence to participate in the learning process since having a facilitative learning environment emphasizes the uniquely personal and subjective nature of learning in which difference is good and desirable.

Teaching-learning process will also be more effective if we consider the different ways our learners learn. And the different learning styles of our learners will require us to be flexible teachers. As 21st century teachers, we should vary our teaching strategies to engage our learners to the desired outcome or objective. We should teach them the way they want to be taught

and not the way we want them to learn. Learners themselves should be directly engaged and involved in the learning process. We, teachers, should provide an environment where in they can engaged in active learning. As defined by the SEAMEO INNOTECH (2010), active learning is dynamic teaching and learning in which it facilitates an engaging process of reflection for the purpose of developing or enhancing skills and competencies. With this, teachers must be equipped enough with the different teaching strategies to cater the students’ learning styles and to elicit higher order thinking skills (HOTS). Teachers hold the key in facilitating learning and sharpening the thinking skills of the students.

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In his response to the letter of Dr. Anselmo Mercado, the President of the Concerned Parents, Teachers, Alumni and Communities (COPTAC), Rev. Father Arturo Sosa, S.J., the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, stated that “the points you presented have been considered and I thank you for sharing them as I appreciate how much you care for the University and the mission of education. Much discussion and deliberation has already been done on this subject, and approval by the Vatican has already been approved. This decision is final.”

the proposed development in Manresa because it would worsen the uncontrolled flooding whenever heavy rains occur. The resolution of Barangay Balulang endorsing the project was signed only by the Barangay Secretary and Barangay Chairman, and not by the five kagawads who represent the community.

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An environment that fosters learning

By: Elmer A. Llubia Teacher I Gitagum Central School

A positive learning environment is one of the most crucial components of a skills-based health education curriculum. You can create a productive learning environment by placing a high priority on participatory teaching and learning, as well as building trust and rapport with your students. To establish the foundation for developing trust that results in meaningful involvement and engagement in learning, you must first establish a learning environment in which all students feel respected, safeguarded, and supported.

The process of creating a positive learning environment starts with the teacher's own introspection, moves on to preparation, and then continues and changes as the curriculum is put into practice. The process of keeping a positive learning environment is ongoing, and you must constantly

This response to the strong opposition of COPTAC on the sale to Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) of the University campus -- the 6.3 hectares of the downtown main campus plus the 14 hectares of the developed Manresa campus -- is based on the premise that much “discussion and deliberation has already been done”. COPTAC asserts that the discussion has been limited and biased towards those who favor the transaction, that serious objections have not been duly considered, and that those who stand against the deal have been relegated as nuisance objectors whose points of view are unworthy to be heard. The authoritative declaration that the Vatican has approved the deal and that the “decision is final” is in itself a proof that opposition is being muzzled and further objections silenced. Should the decision of the Vatican prevail over the objections of the communities that would be affected by the deal? Consider these two groups opposed to the deal:

First, the Barangay Balulang community. Five barangay kagawads attest that no session was called to discuss and deliberate on the deal between Xavier and CLI. Barangay Balulang is situated at the foot of Manresa ridge. Had a session been held, the kagawads would have expressed that the community is against

Second, the concerned alumni, parents, teachers and staff of Xavier. It is commendable that Fr. Sosa recognizes the “care for the University and the mission of education” of this group. But COPTAC disagrees that the points presented have been duly considered. COPTAC has raised several points, but here, we will focus on just two of them.

One, CLI unceremoniously dug up and removed from Manresa the graves of, among others, Fr. William Masterson, the founder of Manresa itself and the many institutions within it, Fr. Francis Madigan, the founder of the Research Institute for Mindanao Culture, and Fr. Francisco Demetrio, the founder of Museo de Oro. To CLI, the removal of the cemetery is a non-issue, it is just part of the process of clearing up the area to make room for the planned development. Those appalled by this action are sentimental people who harken with nostalgia to Xavier’s glorious past. To the concerned alumni, teachers, and staff, this action is symbolic of CLI’s disrespect for Xavier’s past, its foundation, values and mission. How could Xavier move forward when its founders, who we should be grateful for, are considered simply as hindrances to building of a gleaming commercial center for the future? What values underlie such action? Would the envisioned future still adhere to Xavier’s mission of nurturing the students to be “men and women for others”, the objective that the late Bishop James Hayes, S.J., D.D. had in mind when land was

Two, CLI has not taken serious and adequate considerations for the environmental impact of the development in Manresa. COPTAC asserts that the City Ordinance reclassifying the Manresa as mix use and high-density residential area is defective and did not follow proper procedure for its reclassification. While CLI’s submissions indicate that planned development would have minimal impact on the environment, COPTAC’s analysis found that CLI’s assertions are based on selective reading of environmental studies of the area. Serious warnings about the fragility of the soil and the dangers of constructions of highrise buildings in the plateau where Manresa is located have been minimized, if not totally ignored.

The agricultural spaces in Manresa contribute to ecological conservation needed by the city for open and wooded areas. With some 200,000 hectares denuded in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, one-inch of rainfall from there means one-meter high water upon reaching the 200 hectare-urban center. Ten-inch rainfall means 10 meter-high flood. Somehow the mini-forest in Manresa serves as a “shield.” Thousands will die particularly in Balulang when another Sendong hits the city. Thus, the imperative to protect the mini-forest in Manresa. Millions of species in our planet are becoming extinct, and the plans for Manresa would contribute to this extinction and to the destruction of the species’ habitat. Has the Vatican not been informed that such transaction will give way to the destruction of the mini-forest in Manresa? An earlier study indicated 40 species of birds identified in the Manresa area would become extinct when

mini-forest is demolished. While 40 species may seem a small number, Xavier would lose its moral authority in preaching the protection of earth’s environment if it allows the development that would contribute to their extinction. Xavier should position itself to lead in the mitigation of the effects of climate change that Pope Francis called for in his Encyclical Letter, to heed his appeal to hear the cry of the poor and of the earth!

To sum up, the clear inference from the response that COPTAC received from Fr. Sosa is: these two groups and their concerns do not matter. We get the message that in comparison to those who favor the deal, mainly the rich business and powerful people, these communities are powerless, and thus, not worthy of being heard. This leaves the concerned alumni to conclude that Xavier has succumbed to the trend of commercialization, an indication that Xavier sees the only path towards the university’s financial stability is to sell its land for commercial purposes. This is reinforced by Cebu Landmasters Inc. Facebook advertisement for the XU Masterson Campus and Manresa Town. Clearly, this constitutes pre-selling that is prohibited before obtaining the License to Sell from DHSUD. The University’s transformation into the image of commercialism runs counter to its very essence. When money becomes the overarching consideration, what happens to the mission

consider new ways to do so while keeping in mind how students perceive it.

Like curriculum design, a healthy learning environment requires thought and planning. It's crucial to monitor your methods and adjust them as necessary to meet the shifting needs of your students. Both students and classrooms differ from one another. You need to be aware of the variety in your classes (such as personalities, dynamics, interests, strengths, and learning styles) and adapt your teaching methods to meet the needs of your students.

Keep in mind that demands from students may change over the course of a semester, term, or year. Planning ahead is important but bear in mind that as you get to know your students, you might need to adjust your strategies to make sure that everyone feels safe, respected, and supported.

Changes or/and challenges

"I have nothing to offer but blood, tears and sweat!" The former British statesman Sir Winstin L. Churchill (1874-1965) said this in 1940 - certainly in a very sad interrelation during World War II.

Blood, tears and sweat also are there because of changes and challenges in our daily life. Yes, how many times does our life challenge us to a duel? I am not talking about the provocative or defiant people around us who just love to block or eventually want to change our lives into negativism. These people just make "much ado about nothing" (thank

you William Shakespeare for this quotation!). These people carry their curt and not-binding smile, but for a long time, these people didn't try even a single step in the direction of changes and challenges.

The rest is silence. And allow me to quote Shakespeare again: "There are more things in heaven and earth. Horatio, then are dreamt of in your philosophy!"

Every change means a challenge. Changes in life are always important and necessary. Let's alter or make a difference; let's put one thing for another; let's shift, let's quit one

state for another, let's take fresh clothing! Change is a transformation from the old to the new, from negative to positive, from ignorance to knowledge, from doubts and worries to understanding and awareness, from fear to faith, from death to growth, from sadness to happiness, from "I cannot" to " I can"!

Nothing is permanent except a change. A change cannot be avoided, even if we close our eyes. A change can be only delayed. Let's open our eyes and take the challenge to be successful in life. Those who fail to change are history. We

can't always achieve new results using the old ways.

Burn the "Lock Fat" away - and maybe one day we awake one morning and find ourselves happy after experiencing times of blood, tears and sweat.

Nothing comes from anything...

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UAE becomes Ayala Land’s growing int’l market

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

– Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the largest property developer in the Philippines, recently marked its 10th anniversary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a growth of 157 percent, surpassing all other international sales and making it the company’s fastest-growing international market.

With a diversified real estate portfolio and growing demand for investments from overseas Filipinos and foreigners from the Middle East region, ALI has registered AED7 billion income in the UAE in 2022, compared to AED2.7 billion a year earlier.

ALI's overall reservation sales rose to PHP104.9 billion, a 14 percent year-on-year increase, with UAE-based Filipinos leading the pack as the most active buyers.

Globally, the surge in sales from overseas Filipinos and

foreigners rose by 59 percent and 39 percent, respectively.

This, along with the full reopening of the Philippine economy, enabled ALI to post a consolidated revenue of P126.2 billion, 19 percent higher than the previous year. Its net income stood at P18.6 billion, 52 percent higher.

ALI Executive Vice President Anna Maria Margarita Dy, who led the high delegation visit from the company to the UAE, said empowering overseas Filipinos through smart investments “is not just a commitment, it’s a responsibility.”

“That is why Ayala Land is proud to be at the forefront of securing a brighter future for them. We are also very pleased to see a growing number of foreign investors from the UAE, which is truly a world-class cosmopolitan and commercial hub. As we mark

How AI impacts learning

By SHARON A. REGULAR Teacher III Vicente N. Chavez Memorial Central School

THE artificial intelligence (AI) sector in education is growing and is expected to reach $4 billion by 2024 but it will be interesting to see how this is going to affect students. Particularly with COVID-19 right now, the education sector is one of many which has been completely transformed. Remote learning is the new normal for students to learn new skills during lockdown. But this isn’t wholly convenient for us and it may not be the most efficient method to ensure education for all the children at school. This model isn’t as effective as being at school as it relies on both the student and teachers to be fully motivated over the

screen and there are risks that online teaching may severely impact a big group of children’s education in many ways than we can ever imagine.

AI can help teachers who have also been thrown into unknown territory who are inundated with online teaching and evaluation of children’s development in a way they have never done before. In fact, there is a data analytic software where all students are required to do is take a picture of their work and the AI algorithm will automatically grade students’ works in certain subjects and even provide feedback into which teachers can look into.

Garbage Segregation Sorting Machine Using Arduino

By NATHALIE JOY G. CASILDO IT Faculty College of Information Science and Computing Central Mindanao University

WASTES which are thrown on water areas are the main causes of water pollution. It greatly impacts the life on water and the place it is surrounding. People going on water to collect wastes can sometimes be dangerous and risky for their health.

Water is important in daily lives, not just for humans, but also for all the living organisms in the planet. The fact that 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water, there are vast supplies of water that can be used in the world. But as time goes by, that supply of clean water is not enough for humans or living organisms to use

a decade of presence in the UAE, we reaffirm our promise to continue enriching lives of more Filipinos and making Philippines a preferred real estate investment destination for all,” she said.

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver said:

“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Ayala Land on its 10th anniversary and express my hope that Filipinos in the UAE would continue to make wise investments, particularly in the property sector, to ensure that the fruits of their labor are put to optimal use.”

Bing Gumboc, president of Ayala Land International Sales, Inc. (ALISI), said: “As we witness the UAE's

Year of Sustainability, we at Ayala Land are also excited to showcase how Ayala Land integrates ecoefficient practices into all of its developments, from responsible land acquisition and green building design to sustainable construction practices and management.”

Dy highlighted ALI’s sustainable developments in her keynote speech at The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects Summit & Awards in the Middle East on March 17.

ALISI also showcased in-demand investment opportunities in the Philippines, one of the fastestgrowing economies in Asia, in a series of roadshows from

Mathematics For Life –Take It and Love It

By Jasmine Cahoy-Garcia Teacher III City Central School

Life is basically related to Mathematics. Why? It is because a person needs certain qualities like reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills that are fostered in Math. And it is a fact that Mathematics is needed by people every day to count and measure. But Filipino children, not all, find it so challenging (Maria Hazelle Peclaro, et.al., 2019, ResearchGate).

Basic Math involves whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, ratio and proportion, percent, patterns, plain and solid figures, and algebraic expressions and equations. There are four operations that are done with the number sense– addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These are fundamental operations to be able to

make use of numbers. For instance, whole numbers are used for counting, measuring and calculating especially by engineers to construct buildings and roads, and doctors for blood counts and medicines. Fractions tell the portions of a whole needed for a mixture by the bakers. For decimals, they are used while dealing with money, weight and height because they are always not whole numbers especially when conversions from peso to dollar, grams to kilograms, centimeters to meters are done.

Though difficult and complicated as it may be, mathematics can be learned and loved if you just think for it was once said that “education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think” (Albert Einstein).

Creative subjects contribute to a well-rounded education

By BRENT RAULLY A. OLACO Teacher III Luz Banzon Integrated School

because of the waters that are slowly being surrounded by the wastes and continuously spreading to the different water areas.

Water waste is one of the main problems around the world caused by humans.

Polluted water areas are one of the major problems to wildlife and humans which puts risk to our health and life. That is why further study on how to reduce water wastes is important. An Arduino-based garbage collector is a trash can-like wireless controlled floating prototype that helps in collecting wastes in water areas.

WORKING in the arts helps learners to develop creative problem solving skills. Teaching through the arts can present difficult concept visually, making them more easy to understand. Art instruction helps children with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision making, risk taking and inventiveness. Visual art teaches learners about color, layout, perspective and balance – all techniques that are necessary in presentations (visual, digital) of academic work.

Integrating art with other disciplines reaches students who may not otherwise be engaged in classwork. Arts

March 17 to 19 in Swissotel Al Ghurair in Dubai and continuing the series of events from March 24 to 26 in the Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

“Filipinos in the UAE have become more empowered today more than ever. And foreign investors’ confidence has strengthened over the years. Key to that is Ayala Land’s developments that are designed to cater to their evolving needs and dynamic lifestyles. We're proud to be part of their journey and look forward to creating more homes that they'll love,” ALISI regional head Manuel Arbues said.

According to a national survey by The Filipino Times presented at the Global

Business Forum during Expo 2020 in Dubai, an overwhelming 96 percent of Filipinos in the UAE expressed positivity towards the continuous expansion and prosperity of the UAE economy in the next 12 months.

The survey also revealed that 89 percent of respondents are confident that their companies' growth will result in increased salaries or compensation packages the following year.

A significant 80 percent of Filipinos residing in the UAE have expressed a strong interest in investing within the next year, bolstered by increased income and improved financial knowledge. (PNA)

CCS Pride : SEAL OF EXCELLENCE Awardees

By: Loviesa A. Palaca

City Central School (CCS

) is known to be the center of excellence as it produces wholesome pupils with excellent minds. With this comes the mentors, school heads and personnel with outstanding performances and garnered the 2022 CDO SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARDEES on December 6, 2022 at Chali Beach Resort.

Grade 6 teacher Loviesa

A. Palaca, Grade 2 teacher

Eva J. Pacas, Kinder teacher Christine E. Eduave, SPED teacher Grace F. Macalam ,and ALS teacher Julie A. Ceniza were recognized as

“Outstanding Teachers

Moreover, Charito R. Jaraula and Anne Francis T. Singh, PhD were honored as “Outstanding School Heads in the afore-stated event. Similarly, John Rey J. Alguso, ADAS-III, received the “Outstanding Personnel” award thereat. Attending the ceremony with great pride are Shirley A. Merida, District Supervisor and Duque A. Caguindangan, Principal III/School Lead Principal.

Truly Indeed…. CCS tagged as “The Home of the Champions”.

and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity;

That during the lifetime of the deceased he is the absolute lawful owner of one building located at Zone 4, Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City with Tax Declaration No. G-082029 named owners as Spouses Mario and Maribel Jadap;

That the HEIRS herein are the only forced heirs of the said decedent;

That we, the heirs of the deceased hereby by this instrument adjudicate unto ourselves the abovedescribed building in the manner provided and mandated by the pertinent laws of Succession;

That the provision of New Civil Code of the Philippines particularly Articles 1621-1623 had been already complied with;

experiences boost critical thinking, teaching students to take the time to be more careful and thorough in how they observe the world. The arts provide challengers for learners at all levels. Art education connects students with their own culture as well as with the wider world. Young people who participate regularly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair or to win an award for writing an essay or poem than children who do not participate. That is why arts integration is so important.

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RE: In the matter of application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate the ship, MV "FRANCISCO NO. 1" in a liner service for the carriage of passengers and cargoes / rolling cargoes, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its 2014 Amendments to the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

ST. BENEDICT OCEAN SHIPPING LINES CORP.,

CASE NO. MRO10-2023-003 Applicant. X ------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

This refers to the application for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate the ship, MV "FRANCISCO NO. 1" in a liner service observing the following routes, sailing frequencies, schedule of trips and rates, to wit:

FOR LINER OPERATION:

Name of Ships

MV "FRANCISCO NO. 1"

Service/s offered / to be offered:

For transportation of passengers and cargoes / rolling cargoes Routes to be served:

BENONI, MAHINOG, CAMIGUIN — BALINGOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL AND VICE VERSA

SAILING FREQUENCY (IES)/ SCHEDULE:

City Central School to Conduct Extra-Curricular Activities

By Johnrill R. Generoso Teacher III CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL

City Central School will conduct in-person extra-curricular activities after an order was released to allow in-person activities as stipulated in DepEd Order 003, s.2023 from DepEd central office, Manila.

Teachers and pupils are excited to participate in various extra-curricular activities inside and outside the school. Recently, the school conducted several competitions and other extracurricular activities which includes scouting activities for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. According to our teachers, our learners are thirsty for outdoor activities to shift and create balance in their physical, mental, and emotional development. They have been waiting for this opportunity as it was a culture to conduct both curricular and extracurricular activities in the schools. An example of an on-going activities conducted

in the school are the school and district level Festival of Talents competition in different categories. This competition aims to showcase skills and talents of our learners in culture and arts, and technology. Some of the component areas are on ICT, English and Filipino –Read-A-Thon, folk dancing, fruit and vegetable carving in Home Economics, Sign Language and Interpretation in Special Education, and Sining ng Tanghalan.

Extracurricular activities play a significant role in a pupil’s development. It provides opportunities for leaners to learn new skills and values, make friends, and have fun.

Learners can also develop an essential life skill such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. Another activity that pupils and learners are eager to participate with is the scouting program and activities. The Girl

Scouts and Boy Scouts Program of City Central School had begun which inspired learners’ spirit to prepare themselves for any upcoming scouting activities. Scouting is another form of program that allow our children to learn new sets of skills especially desirable values as emphasized in the scout oath and law.

It has been a culture in DepEd to conduct extracurricular activities in school with the school year, however, due to pandemic these activities were conducted late. City Central School is getting livelier everyday due to various practices and performances performed after class hours which inspired both teachers and learners to work hard and bring home the bacon during competitions. CCS learners always brought back the glory of the school and wave its pride as the “Home of the Champions”.

Teaching Determination to Students

By: LEVI A. DEL PUERTO Teacher I Canitoan National High School

Determination is one of the most crucial traits kids may learn. This is the capacity to persevere through a task even when it becomes demanding or difficult. Success in school and in life depends on determination, which may be taught to kids from an early age. You have the chance to assist your students in acquiring this critical skill as a teacher.

A growth attitude is one of the essential elements of tenacity. Students therefore have the belief that their skills may be improved with effort and persistence. By applauding effort and development rather than just the outcome, you can support this way of thinking. Children will never learn perseverance if they never confront problems, therefore when a student completes a

task, you should instead say, "I can see that you worked really hard on this, and it paid off." Provide kids the chance to take on challenging assignments, but make sure they aren't too challenging that they lose motivation. For example, you might ask them to complete a project that requires research, critical thinking, and creativity. Provide support and guidance as needed, but encourage them to work through the challenges on their own.

It's crucial to set an example for children to follow, as they pick up a lot from the adults in their environment. Tell tales of instances when you encountered difficulties and how you overcome them.

Talk to your students about your efforts to overcome challenges you have in the classroom. When you exhibit

tenacity in your own life, you are imparting valuable knowledge to your students. Another key aspect of resolve is perseverance. This entails pushing forward in the face of obstacles or delayed progress towards a goal. Teach your students the value of perseverance and give them coping mechanisms for those times when they want to give up. You may instruct them, for instance, to divide a large goal into smaller, more doable chores or to take a break and return to the activity later when you have new insight. To sum up, having a strong sense of determination is essential for success in both school and in life. You are providing elementary school pupils a useful skill that will benefit them throughout their lives if you educate them how to be determined.

Innovation of Instructional Materials

By CARMELITA T. HALASAN Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School

INNOVATIVE learning materials are learning materials that are more flexible in accordance with the needs of students. Flexibility considers and takes into account various aspects that include student characteristics including intellectual, emotional and spiritual abilities as well as obstacles in learning.

that should make their job easier and bring additional value to their students.

provide insightful feedback. In a word, this tool is a virtual classroom that's always open.

The Applicant shall cause the publication of this notice of hearing once in a newspaper of regional circulation at least five (5) days before the date of hearing.

The Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be held on 03 April 2023 at two (2) o’clock in the afternoon at the MARINA R.O. x Conference Room, 2nd Floor, SEJOLIM bldg.., Gemilina Streeet, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

Any opposition or comment to the application shall be filed and ensure its receipt by this Office at least three (3) days before the scheduled hearing. Opposition or comment to the application shall only serve to aid MARINA in the evaluation of the merits of the application and shall not make the filer a party to the proceeding.

The Applicant shall be required to file a Formal Offer of Exhibits (FOE) within five (5) days after the date of hearing. WITNESS, the Administrator, ATTY. HERNANI N. FABIA, this 28th day of March 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATOR (Pursuant to A.O. No. 20-21 dated 19 August 2021)

Grabbing students’ attention and keeping everyone active during the class is very important, but also very difficult to accomplish. In order to make classes more interactive, fun, and educative at the same time, teachers should pay attention to new teaching methods and tools. These tools can help both teachers and students, allow them easier access to learning materials, faster and more effective grading, etc. For those teachers that are looking for a new way to improve their class, here are 5 tools

This Google service allows teachers to organize their class, interact with students, grade their work, check on their progress, and much more. Because it’s available on smart devices and only requires a Google account, Google Classroom brings in a certain amount of flexibility to both teacher and students alike.

It works pretty simply; the teacher creates a class and invites students to join by sending them an invitation via Gmail. The students then join the class and they have instant access to all the materials that the teacher provides. Moreover, the teacher is able to create quizzes, assign essays, tests, even create a class calendar with important dates, so students could always stay updated, etc. The teacher has access to students' ongoing work and has the ability to

Some students are talented writers and have no problem with creating any type of written content. However, not all of the students are the future Hemmingway and often struggle with essays and other written assignments. Editing services can help students with their term papers, book reviews, research papers, proofreading, etc. These types of online services allow students to take some of the load off, in case they have too much on their hands. Additionally, the proofreading feature allows students to learn from their mistakes and get better at spelling and grammar.

However, this tool is not only for those that are not gifted writers. International students can also achieve more and progress faster with the help of online editing services.

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has been carrying out so it can procure power supply that can be allotted as ancillary services or reserves – that way, the power transmission network can be operated reliably – and there’s also a reserve that can be readily dispatched when there is sudden loss of capacity in the system.

The company specified “the Philippine transmission grid shall be vulnerable to power interruptions resulting from an artificial lack of ancillary services. Without an existing ASPA, NGCP cannot nominate power plants to provide the critical services.”

The transmission firm indicated it had already formally corresponded with the Department of Energy (DOE) “asking it to intervene in the issue, and avert avoidable power interruptions.”

NGCP expounded that “the ERC’s refusal came after NGCP concluded the acceptance and opening of bids for ancillary services (AS) on March 14, 15 and 16, 2023 for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, respectively.”

The company emphasized that it is still “evaluating the bids and expects to formally award contracts to winning bidders no later than April 18, 2023.”

It explained that the ASPAs resulting from the CSP “shall still be subjected to the approval of the ERC,” emphasizing that given the regulatory evaluations and approvals that its ASPA applications will have to go through, there is no certainly that these procured power reserves can save the power system from outages – especially with surges in demand during the summer months.

“With the regulatory processes that applications of this nature need to undergo, a provisional approval for the new ASPAs resulting from the AS-CSP may not be expected earlier than June 2023,” transmission firm said.

NGCP recounted that many of its AS agreements have actually expired already, hence, it has been resorting to “month on month extensions of our existing agreements to ensure the sufficiency of services while the procurement process is ongoing.”

When asked for comment, ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta said the regulatory agency “awaits NGCP’s filing of a motion for reconsideration, which is provided for under the Revised Rules of Practice of the Commission so we can officially revisit our ruling.”

The company stated these ancillary services “are necessary for NGCP to manage power fluctuations to ensure the quality and reliability of power flowing through its system.”

It qualified that if these reliability needs in the power system are “not managed properly, fluctuations can cause damage to sensitive equipment, or even automatic load dropping (ALD) if the fluctuations are severe enough to pose a danger to the transmission system as a whole.”

NGCP stressed “with this disappointing development, our hands are tied. If we sign interim extensions, we expect the ERC to issue us yet another show cause order. If we do not, we will be unnecessarily subjecting consumers connected to the grid to avoidable and damaging fluctuations or worse, interruptions.”

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the ban on open-pit mining does not apply to large-scale mining operations of the said province, particularly the Tampakan project,” the ruling by the CA’s 23rd Division based in Cagayan de Oro stated.

The Tampakan project, touted as the largest untapped copper and gold minefield in Southeast Asia, is being developed by Sagittarius Mines, Inc., which revealed that the most viable method to extract the shallow minerals is through open-pit mining.

The Philippine government granted a Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) to SMI in 1995. The 25-year FTAA was set to expire on March 21, 2020, but was extended by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau for 12 years – or until March 21, 2032 – in an order issued June 8, 2016 but made known only in January 2020.

The FTAA is subject to renewal for another 25 years.

Based on the firm’s Mine Project Feasibility Study in 2010, the Tampakan Project could yield an average annual production of 370,000 metric tons of copper and 360,000 ounces of gold. The life of the mine was pegged at 17 years. The provincial ban on open-pit mining has been a stumbling block for the Tampakan Project, which is named after the town where the minerals are located.

Casicas said Tamayo committed to explore legal options toward appealing the CA decision limiting the scope of the open pit mining ban.

The governor also promised to lobby the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to honor the province’s open-pit mining ban not just on small-scale mining but large-scale mining operations like the Tampakan project.

According to the Diocese’s statement, the governor assured the Bishop that he was “anti-open pit mining, including large-scale mining.”

“The people of South Cotabato opposing the Tampakan mining project are hopeful that the governor will maintain his opposition to open-pit mining, which is an environmentally destructive mining method. We will hold him to his promises and assurances that he has made to us,” Casicas said.

About two weeks ago, the prelate prodded the governor’s office for clarification over reports that the CA had already rendered a decision on the appeal against the decision of Regional Trial Court Branch 24 Judge Vicente Peña rendered in October 2020, which upheld the open-pit mining ban as a valid exercise of the police power of the province.

“Section 22 (b), which bans openpit mining in the province of South Cotabato is not invalid, but rather legal and consistent with DAO (Department Administrative Order) 2017-10 (issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources), the Local Government Code (of the Philippines) and above all the Constitution,” the judge had ruled.

The provincial government received a copy of the CA decision on September 15, 2022 but no announcement was made about the

City Central School Goes Online

By Johnrill R. Generoso Teacher III CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL

City Central School desires to make education more relevant and effective for the learners through quality and efficient delivery of instruction.

The school subscribed to an internet connection in three different internet providers in the city using the MOOE Fund and school canteen funds. The school administrators give their full support to the teachers and pupils through internet subscriptions. Internet was installed in every building and grade level making the entire school internet connected. The school hopes to give a quality instruction for the learners and address the gap in education.

Administrators believe that an internet connection is very important for teachers and pupils. It can improve the quality of education and

ruling until Casicas blew the whistle in another statement furnished to MindaNews last Thursday.

During the meeting with the governor, Casicas reiterated the importance of upholding the full extent of the Environmental Code, which covers large-scale open-pit mining.

The Social Action Center of the Diocese of Marbel was part of the movement that pushed for the environmental ordinance.

In May 2022, the landmark provincial ban on open-pit mining was lifted by the previous set of Sangguniang Panlalawigan or provincial board, stirring public outrage in the province with the local Catholic church leading peaceful street protests.

Two weeks later, Tamayo vetoed the measure, even as he claimed that “it won’t have a bearing after all” to the Tampakan project.

“With or without a veto, their [large-scale] mining operation can proceed because the local government is not the one giving them the permit. They have obtained a permit from the national government,” Tamayo told reporters inside the capitol after addressing the thousands of anti-open pit mining protesters in front of the provincial government compound on June 1, 2022.

The governor also noted that a national law supersedes a local legislation, apparently referring to Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 that allows openpit mining method across the country.

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This year, the “libreng sakay” or free ride scheme implemented by the government will no longer be available but instead will be replaced by the reduced P9 fare from the current P12 minimum fare for PUJs here.

Guro said the national government has continued the SCP implementation since there is a leftover of P600 million from the previous years.

“There is an excess of P600 million from phase 3 [of the SCP], so to liquidate that amount, the government

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has decided to consume it through the implementation of phase 4,” he said.

Of the said P600 million budget for the SCP phase 4 nationwide, P60 million was allocated for this city and P17 million for Iligan City.

Only PUJ units that are installed with GPS features are eligible for the SCP for real-time monitoring of the volume of passengers, he added.

The clarification came after concerns from both commuters and drivers reached his office regarding the reduced fare, adding that there were some confusion and speculation on the implementation of the service contracting program’s fourth cycle.

“Most of the PUJs that have GPS are the modernized units, so they can avail of the SCP Phase 4. However, if a traditional jeepney has an installed GPS then it can also be eligible for the SCP,” Guro said.

Under the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG), transport cooperatives or corporations are only allowed to operate if their PUJ units are equipped with GPS, dashboard cameras, and an automatic fare collection system, among others.

Luzminda Escobidal, manager of the PN Roa Canitoan Transport Cooperative (Ponstransco) operating here, said the P9 fare is advantageous to passengers.

She assured that Ponstransco, being one of the first groups here to comply with the PUV modernization program, is ready for the SCP Phase 4 implementation as all their modernized PUJ units are OFG-compliant. (PNA)

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The other Pangantucan farmers who won in the Arabica category were from Barangay Pigtauranan, namely, Aiza Inahan (second), Arnold Pina (third), and Marion Inahan (fourth).

Placing fifth was Joannah Dumaquita, of the MILALITTRA Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (MILFACO) of Barangay Miarayon in Talakag, Bukidnon; while sixth was Aurora Chiong of Claveria in

Misamis Oriental.

In the Robusta category, yet another Pigtauranan farmer won first place: Primitiva Mahumot, with a rating of 84.38%, with cupping notes of “apple, honey, yellow cherry, grapefruit, unripe mulberry, pineapple, clove, and molasses.”

Other winners in the Robusta category from Pigtauranan in Pangantucan were Ranel Balatero in second place and Marvin Dagohoy in fourth place.

Noel Duyongan from Kibenton in the municipality of Impasugong, Bukidnon placed third while Dennis Ong from Claveria, Misamis Oriental placed fifth.

“The Regional Coffee Quality Competition aims to identify and promote the best quality coffee in Northern Mindanao. It evaluates, assesses, and provides a platform to showcase the variety of the region’s quality coffee,” DTI-10 said.

The competition was held on March 14-17 at the coffee cupping laboratory of Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Maramag, Bukidnon.

Twenty-one Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental were submitted as official entries, according to DTI-10.

The competition was organized by the Regional Coffee Council of Region 10, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10, Rural Agro-enterprise Partnerships for Inclusive Development (RAPID) Growth Project, ACDI/VOCA

Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise (PhilCAFE), Department of AgriculturePhilippine Rural Development Project, Department of Agriculture (USDA), and CMU.

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B. CANO

Vatican...

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of teaching the importance of serving the least of our brethren, in empowering the poor and the oppressed - all for the greater glory of God, which the University has trailblazed all these years, not only in the Philippines but in South East Asia?

All these years, Xavier University has done so much in our world that is under strain as poverty continues to plague communities and families. Climate change threatens our very own survival; conflicts are raging and inequalities are deepening. These crises will only worsen unless we unfetter ourselves from unbridled commercialism, materialism and consumerism brought about by the growth-at-all-cost development strategy.

On Earth Day, April 22, COPTAC invites Xavier University -- its students and their parents, the faculty and staff and all its alumni who are for or against the deal between Xavier and CLI – and residents of Cagayan de Oro to stand up for Mother Earth. In this collective action, we hope that Xavier University, Cebu Landmaster Inc and their officials would respond to concerns expressed here, and for the Vatican to reconsider COPTAC’s appeal.

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Notice is hereby given that the late FELICIDAD D. ABEJUELA, who died on October 12, 2013 at Tambo Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, without any will. That the said deceased FELICIDAD D. ABEJUELA died intestate without leaving any known debt which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during her death were all paid and/or settled; That the said deceased at the time of her death, left a parcel of land situated a Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: "A PARCEL OF LAND, identified as Lot No. 39249, Cad-237 (Lot-38666-A, Csd-104305-007182-D), situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (515) Square Meters, more or less and is more particularly described in Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-134382” is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. That being now all of lawful ages, for our own benefit, invoking the provisions of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, by virtue of these presents, we do hereby extra-judicially settle and adjudicate unto and among ourselves, the abovedescribed parcel of land together with all the improvements existing thereon, subject however to the provisions of third persons or creditors, if any there be, who might have been deprived of their rights or participation as such by virtue hereof; That by these presents, herein HEIRS and CO-OWNERS, do hereby EXTRA-JUDICIALLY SETTLE and PARTITION, as they actually EXTRAJUDCIALLY SETTLED, PARTITIONED and SEGREGATED among CO-OWNERS the abovedescribed Parcel of land in accordance with the provisions of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court. That for and in consideration of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php500,000.00) Philippine Currency, that the HEIRS/VENDORS received in their full SATISFACTION, HEREIN HEIRS/VENDORS do hereby absolutely end completely SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, as they actually SOLD, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED the above-described parcel of land with including all improvements found thereon unto and in favor ROSALIE P. BROWNING, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of B-2, L-3, Arroville Subd., Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, herein after called as the VENDEE, her heirs, interest, assignees, executors, administrators and/or to any person acting legally in her behalf free from liens and encumbrances whatsoever nature. Made and entered into by and between the HRS. OF LATE FELICIDAD D. ABEJUELA, & RODIGO M. ABEJUELA, NAMELY, 1. VIRGINIA

A. LINSAHAN, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 2. ROBERTO D. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 3. REYNALDO

D. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 4. ALMANSOR D. ABEJUELA, (deceased), herein represented by his heirs, namely:

a) VIRGINIA B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; b) MAGINDA B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; c) CLOTY B. YABUT, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; d) ANABE B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; e) JEMAR B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; f) CHARIE B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; g) SHIELA B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; h) ROBIN B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Indahag Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; i) KEY JONES B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; j) HARVEY B. ABEJUELA, (minor) herein represented by his mother: VIRGINIA B. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 5. ELSIE D. ABEJUELA of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 6. NORMA A. PABILLARAN, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 7. ELIZABETH D. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, single and, a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 8. ARTURO D. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of B-11, L-3, Xavier Ecoville, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 9. AMADEO D. ABEJUELA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 10. REBECCA A. FELICILDA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; and, 11. HELEN A. SABELA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tambo, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, all herein after called as the HEIRS/VENDORS, as per Doc No. 270; Page No. 54; Book No. CXII, Series of 2020. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JORGE E. MAGDAONG, JR. BWM

Notice is hereby given that the late SISINIO B. CANO (hereinafter referred to as "DECEASED" for brevity) who respectively died without any will on August 5, 2021, at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oreintal, Philippines (A copy of their death certificate are attached hereto as Annexes "A");

THAT, the DECEASED , at the time of their death, left the following properties: I. Real Properties 1. TCT NO. T-104286; Location of Property Casisang, Malaybalay City; Land Area 200 sq.m.; Registered Owner SISINIO

B. CANO ; 2. TCT NO. TD NO. 85586; Location of Property Macasandig

Cagayan de Oro City; Land Area 500 sq.m.; Registered Owner SISINIO B.

CANO. II Personal Properties 1. A motor vehicle particularly described as follows:

MAKE Toyota SERIES FORTUNER

2.4L 4 ENGINE No. 2GDC358747

MV FILE No. 1001-00000317046 CR No. 312715292 OR No. 2094936141

CHASIS No. MHFJB8GS31553004

PLATE No. KAB7567. 2. A firearm particularly described as follows:

CALIBER 9MM KIND/MAKE PISTOL/ BRWG SERIAL No. 245NR54452

Firearn ID No. FA-64060-2 LTOPF ID No. 20151-DBC00573-0-PRO10 are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF SISINIO

B. CANO. Made and entered into in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, by and between the following: 1. JULALEE P. CANO, legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

2. GERARDO ANTONIO P. CANO, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City; 3. PAOLO

MIGUEL P. CANO, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City: and 4. NICOLO LORENZO

P. CANO, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City; WITNESSETH THAT: THAT, the above-enumerated parties (hereinafter referred to as "HEIRS" for brevity) are the surviving heirs of the late SISINIO

B. CANO. THAT pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the HEIRS, being with full capacity to contract and inherit in accordance with law, do hereby adjudicate unto themselves the above-described properties in to FOUR (4) equal and proportionate shares subject to the following:

Notice is hereby given that the late PATRICIO N. ABECIA AND BEATRIZ C. ABECIA who died intestate on March 9, 2005 and on May 17, 1995, respectively at South (Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin, their place of residence at the time of their demise, leaving: O RGETO C. ABECIA, ALBERTO C. ABECIA and NIETO C. ABECIA as their only surviving heirs: That the deceased SPOUSES PATRICIO N. ABECIA AND BEATRIZ C. ABECIA left among their heirs Two (2) parcels of land particularly described as follows: I A PARCEL OF LAND where the ancestral house and the farm is situated in South Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin; II A PARCEL OF LAND (1435, Psd-10-00059747187, being a portion of Lot 1435, (LRC) Pcs11987, LRC Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN (407) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-24117 registered in the name of PATRICIO N. ABECIA married to BEATRIZ C. ABECIA are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON. Made and entered into by and among: ORGETO C. ABECIA, 79 years old, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of South Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin; ALBERTO C. ABECIA, 81 years old, married legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of South Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin; -AND - NIETO C. ABECIA, 64 years old, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Salcedo Compound, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. WITNESSETH : That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children and sole heirs of SPOUSES PATRICIO N. ABECIA AND BEATRIZ C.ABECIA. That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the parties hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these: presents, agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate, among themselves, the above-described real estate in the manner following:

NAME:

1. JULALEE P. CANO SHARE: 1/4

NAME: 2. GERARDO ANTONIO P. CANO SHARE: 1/4

NAME: 3. PAOLO

MIGUEL P. CANO SHARE: 1/4

NAME: 4. NICOLO LORENZO P. CANO SHARE:

1/4. THAT to the best knowledge and information of the above-named HEIRS, the said DECEASED, at the time of their death, left no debts whatsoever; THAT, the HEIRS shall equally be liable for the payment of estate taxes, legal and notarial fees, and all other charges necessary for the settlement of the estate of the DECEASED; As per Doc No.

To: ORGETO C. ABECIA and ALBERTO C. ABECIA, the following description, to be apportioned by them equally: A PARCEL OF LAND where the ancestral house and the farm is situated in South Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin;

To: NIETO C. ABECIA, the following description: A PARCEL OF LAND (1435, Psd10-00059747187, being a portion of Lot 1435, (LRC) Pcs-11987, LRC Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN (407) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-24117 registered in the name of PATRICIO N. ABECIA married to BEATRIZ C. ABECIA. As per Doc No. 361; Page No. 79; Book No. 1; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALAN A. GULTIA.

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