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MNLF bats for RoSa COTABATO City – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said Monday it is backing the candidacy of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as vice president, days after the group also declared support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo.

“Yes, the MILF is supporting Mayor Sara Duterte's vice presidential bid,” lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, secretary-general of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the MILF’s political group, said in a statement Monday.

Sinarimbo's statement came after MILF chief Ahod “Murad’ Ebrahim, also UBJP president, bared to reporters last week that the party is also backing Mayor Sara.

Ease of doing biz DAVAO City – With the launch of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Office in this city on Wednesday, officials assured seamless government service and ease of doing business in Eastern Mindanao.

The newly-opened ARTA office here is the first in Mindanao, and the first to be established outside Luzon.

"We are fully supporting the vision of ARTA for the benefit of our constituents. We hope that your presence here can help streamline government processes for the business sector and strict implementation of anti-red tape," Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, acting city chief executive, said during the office's launching here.

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WESM-Mindanao pushed ahead of MVIP operation

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By MYRNA M. VELASCO, Contributor

HE Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Mindanao is being pu s h e d for c om m erc i a l operation in June this year, ahead of the energization of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconne ction Proje ct (MVIP), which is subsequently targeted by the fourth quarter.

According to Edward I. Olmedo, senior manager for Operations Planning and Modeling of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), a definitive recommendation on WESM-Mindanao’s planned commercial operation has already been forwarded to the Department of Energy.

“We had discussion with the DOE during the WESM-Mindanao review. We’re really looking at the final preparation for establishing WESM in Mindanao.

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RODEO. A rodeo competition in Malaybalay City. The province's cattle industry serves as a lifeblood for a number of local politicians. mindanews file photo by h . marcos c. mordeno

Davao's banana sector gets CAMPAIGN TRAIL production, marketing aid DAVAO City — Production and marketing assistance are some of the support that Davao Region's banana sector have been getting from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to help in its recovery.

In a press conference here Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said DA has provided PHP3 million marketing and public relations campaign fund to promote Philippine bananas

in Japan.

“Davao Region is the agribusiness capital of the country. Seeing that the banana industry has remained still in spite of the pandemic is a manifestation that agribusiness needs private sector to succeed,” Dar said.

He noted t hat t he Philippines still ranks as second-largest banana exp or ter in t he world, BANANA/PAGE 11

Seeding rate THE Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) is urging farmers to follow the recommended seeding rate in rice production for better yields and reduced production costs.

Seeding rate refers to the amount of rice seeds planted per hectare. DA-PhilRice recommends 40 kilograms (kg) per hectare for transplanted rice while 60-80kg per hectare is promoted for direct-seeded.

"When this is followed, rice plants grow healthier because it can receive sufficient sunlight and evenly absorb nutrients from the soil. It can also help produce productive tillers, which would mean higher yields.

This recommendation results in good yield and lower farm expenses," Rizal Corales, chief science research specialist at DA-PhilRice, explained in a statement on Tuesday.

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Green goes pink: environmental coalition backs Leni-Kiko tandem

By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews

KORONADAL City– With less than a week before the May 9 elections, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), a coalition of around 100 organizations across the country, threw its support Wednesday to the presidential bid of Vice

President Leni Robredo.

Rene Pamplona, ATM chair, said that green groups d e c i d e d t o tu r n pi n k , Robredo’s campaign color, because of her commitment to the environment. “[The decision to support her candidacy] was four months in the making.

B a s i c a l ly, t he b a s i s of our endorsement was the candidates’ anti-mining stance,” Pamplona said.

In Januar y, Robredo signed a “Green Covenant” with ATM, LILAK – Purple Ac t i on for Ind i ge nou s

Women, NASSA/CaritasPhi l E colog y Prog ram, H e a l t h C a r e Wi t h o u t Harm, Environmental Science Institute (ESI) – Miriam College, Philippine Permaculture Association and GreenAgenda-Leni.

“We ma ke a share d special commitment to a people-centered sustainable development that ensures food security and human rights, and preserves our country’s biodiversity, natural resources and ecological landscape for welfare of all,” the covenant read.

It a d d e d : “ We w i l l COALITION/PAGE 11

'MITING DE AVANCE'. The Team Unity in Misamis Oriental holds its 'Miting de Avance' and proclamation of its local bets in the bailiwick of its major political foes in the town of Tagoloan. Led by party head and gubernatorial candidate Juliette Uy and husband, Atty. Julio T. Uy, who is also eyeing as the province's second district representative.

Team Unity's standard bearer for Tagoloan is reelectionist mayor Enan Sabio, who toppled the long-reigning Emanos in the last elections. Emanos' patriarch, the late Vicente "Dongkoy" Y. Emano has been hailed as "King-maker" until his downfall in the last few election. Also proclaimed ad Team Unity candidates were Sabio's running mate Jerson Sabio and their entire slate for Sanggunian Bayan members.

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MNLF's support essential for peace, dev't in Mindanao: Sara DAVAO City – Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said Monday the endorsement of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is essential to the UniTeam's cause of bringing about peace and development in Mindanao and the rest of the country.

In a statement, the vice presidential contender thanked the MNLF for its support of her candidacy as well as for his running mate presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On April 25, Albakil ‘Thong’ Jikiri, current MNLF national vice chairman for military affairs, issued the group’s official statement in Zamboanga City urging their members to support the tandem and the rest of the candidates under Uniteam.

"Jikiri cited their confidence in the wisdom and sincerity

of both I and Mr. Marcos," Duterte said.

She said the MNLF’s support to the UniTeam will serve as a "solid foundation" in their pursuit of continued peace and development and "equality of rights and opportunities for the Moro community."

"As a Mindanawon, I will always protect and support the interest of Mindanao and its people, knowing the role of Mindanao in the growth of the entire country," she said.

Meanwhile, Muslimin Sema, chairman of the MNLF’s central committee, also supported the presidential daughter's bid for the vice presidency in the coming May 9 polls.

Sema said they have asked all of their families, members, and field commanders to vote for Duterte. (PNA)

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BG party-list 108 joins Muslims in Eid'l Fitr celebration

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HE Bisaya Gyud Party-list 108 joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid Al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

BG Partylist 108 first nominee Alelee Aguilar-Andanar expressed optimism that the Filipinos will draw inspiration from the Muslim community for their unwavering faith, and strength to move forward regardless of

challenges.

“Sa pagtatapos ng Ramadan, kasama niyo ang BG Partylist sa pagpapasalamat sa mga biyaya at lakas na ibinigay sa inyo ni Allah lalo na sa inyong isang buwang pag-aayuno,” she said.

She added: “Umaasa ako na ang okasyong ito ay magbibigay sa inyo ng panibagong simula at sigla sa pagharap sa ating bukas. Nawa’y maging inspirasyon pa kayo upang maging modelo hindi lamang

sa pananampalatayang Islam, kundi sa sangkatauhan."

Filipino Muslim in the country gathered on May 2 to express their devotion to Allah, offer their prayers, and feast with their family and relatives. Consequently, the Palace has declared May 3 a regular holiday in accordance with the religion’s celebration.

Second nominee lawyer Mico Clavano also greeted the Muslim community and said

that the celebration is an opportune time to express gratitude for the blessings given to them

by Allah.

“Marami mang hamon tayong hinarap, isa-isa natin silang nalampasan dahil sa ating pagkakaisa at pananampalataya.

Magsilbi sana tayong ehemplo ng tibay ng pananampalataya at pagiging maka-tao (There may be more challenges but we will hurdle them with opur unity and faith),” he said. (PR)

COTABATO City– Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim has called on constituents to embrace moral governance as the Muslim faithful celebrate Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of Ramadan Monday.

Speaking during the congregational prayer at the BARMM center here, Ebrahim said heeding the call for “moral governance” is supporting governance anchored on Islamic morality and spirituality.

“I ask all of you to support moral governance so our struggle for selfdetermination will truly succeed,” he said in the

vernacular.

He said the moral governance that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and BARMM have been promoting “will only succeed if we can implement the moral teachings of Islam and our God.” “We cannot do it in just one day, it will take time but we need to help each other to achieve our goal,” Ebrahim said. All of us are to obey moral governance because this is our responsibility to ourselves, our neighbors, and all of us."

Moreover, Ebrahim lauded the Bangsamoro for observing health protocols during the observance of the fasting month.

“I hope we will all live up to what we have learned during the 30 days of fasting that kept our faith strong. “Happy Eid’l Fitr Mubarak to all of us,” he said. (PNA)

On Eid’l Fitr, BARMM residents urged to embrace moral governance

Pacquiao pays tribute to fallen journos in CDO

SEN. Manny Pacquiao paid tribute to journalists and other media workers who died in the line of duty before proceeding to his presidential campaign rally here over the weekend.

Pacquiao, together with his wife, Jinkee, and other senatorial candidates in his slate offered wreaths at the Press Freedom Monument at the Misamis Oriental capitol grounds on Saturday.

He was joined by members and officers of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club, Inc. (COPC).

"Part of our freedom and democracy is having a freedom to express and to have a free press," Pacquiao said.

His visit was also in support of the observance of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3.

Members of the COPC said Pacquiao is the first and so far, only one, among the 10 presidential aspirants to have visited the monument.

He paid a courtesy call on Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano before joining the campaign rally where he asked the public to give him a chance as he will TRIBUTE/PAGE 10

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Ayala Center For Excellence in Sports names 8 pioneering 'Atletang Ayala' MANILA -- Ayala Center For Excellence in Sports (ACES) on Saturday names eight national athletes selected for its pilot program Atletang Ayala.

Launched last March, ACES is part of Ayala's commitment to nationbuilding by providing holistic support to the country's emerging athletic Olympic bets. Ayala believes that sports can inspire and bring together a nation. Hence, through

ACES, Ayala finds a way to help the next generation of Filipino athletes achieve their full potential.

"Many of our athletes are already well on the way to becoming internationally competitive in this way. We would like to help support them, by building long-term relationships that will help them become the best they can be in both their athletic and postathletic careers," said

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation.

"We believe that this posture of investing in the long-term development of the individual, as both an athlete and as a person, is an effective and sustainable way to build success in Philippine national sports," he added The pioneering roster of Atletang Ayala includes: o Jasmine Alkhadi (29) Two-time Olympic

swimmer and SEAG gold medalist Double major degree holder in Marketing & Management (Hawaii) o Andrea Robles (25) First Filipino Gold Medalist at the Indoor Archery World Series Dean's Lister in Management (Ateneo de Manila University) o Prince Alejo (21) Youngest nationally ranked karateka

Ayala group welcomes pioneering 8 #AtletangAyala who will be representing Philippines in the upcoming SEA Games in Hanoi.

(L-R) Ayala Corp. Public Affairs Group Head Jose Rene Almendras, Ayala Corp. Corporate Resources Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer Francisco Romero Milan, Ayala Corp. Business Development and Innovation Head Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Xiandi Chua (Swimming), Prince Alejo (Karate), Jasmine Alkhaldi (Swimming), Ayala Corp. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, ACEN Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Risk Officer John Philip Orbeta, Ayala Land President & CEO Bernard Vincent Dy.

Studying Mechanical Engineering (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) o Pia Bidaure (24) World-ranked archer and SEAG medalist Studying Civil

Engineering (Siliman University) o Xiandi Chua (21) Nationally-ranked swimmer and SEAG silver medalist and Dean's Lister in AYALA/PAGE 11

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ORLAN R. RAVANERA It has been said that the most flawed of all of God’s creation is the Homo Sapiens (human beings) as such species were responsible in killing its own kind in 19th century alone at the tune of some 170 million human beings out of two world wars, and the cleansing of Pol Pot and Hitler not to mention the havoc brought by the Russian communism, Maoism and the Vietnam War. Not only that. The doomsday clock has been set at “one minute before midnight,” meaning, the world is now facing its 6th extinction. While the 5th extinction happened 63 million years ago as asteroids hit the earth erasing dinosaurs from existence, Climate Change which is Anthropogenic (man-made) is now threatening to end life on earth. Indeed, we are now in the 22nd year of the 21st century but we are not sure anymore if we can reach the 22nd century which is only 78 years from now because the homo sapiens’ wrong d e vel opme nt p ar a d i g m which is sacrificing the ecosystems and the people to the altar of greed and

profit.

Hu man it y is now suffering from collective insanity with world leaders as exemplified by Ronald Trump & Vladimir Putin who are without doubt governed by egoic mind.

The multitude are not only addicted to substances, television, cigarettes, alcohol but on compulsive thinking, buried deeply in unbridled materialism and consumerism and so much denigration of spirituality.

How will the world end?

Eit her t hroug h climate change or nuclear war?

But unknown to many, a new consciousness is now rising that is transforming the homo sapiens (human beings) into homo pacem (men and women for peace) or spiritus luminous (enlightened spirits). That consciousness is dawning upon humanity that the homo sapiens is not just form (body) but more as consciousness (a being), even prior to being born.

That being has been created by the Eternal Unseen Being in is His own image and l i ke ne ss but has opte d to l ive d e voi d of su ch connectedness with the great spaciousness and stillness of nature. We have forgotten the Buddha nature or the Christ within. It is time therefore to read the holiest of books that God Himself has written for humanity to have a great leap forward in the evolutionary process.

The holiest of books is not written by evangelists or well-known prophets but

one authored by the Creator Himself, evolving through billion of years, shown in the beauty of the universe.

Neither it is written in words nor in any language and is opened 24 hours a day and has no literacy requirement and can be well understood using not one but five senses.

That book is said to be a manifestation of the Unseen using the great void as its pages and the four elements of the Universe as its alphabets, namely, Fire, Water, Earth and Wind. It is called the Book of Nature written through the ages that contains all the mysteries of life and the laws that must be obeyed irrespective of race, color, belief, gender and class.

The 250 million stars in the cosmos can well speak of that element called Fire that touches us through the glorious sun. Every time the sun proclaims a new day, that bursting of the light in the horizon shows that darkness can only be had in the absence of light and no way can the darkness defeat the light. In the same breath that truth always prevails over lies, righteousness over diabolic acts, love over hate, the just over the unjust, and life over death. But we also read in that book that even the darkness has some good in it because it shows us the stars.

From that element called Water we have learned that flowing is the essence of life as to stagnate means diseases, sorrows and death.

For it to flow, it must seek a

lowly path as it gains more power by falling down. In the 70s during the height of the First Quarter Storm, we always heard the adage, “Let not a single drop of rain go out to the sea without serving the people.” There is also that cleansing and healing power of water. It has been said that sometimes the passions of the heart emit so much heat which only dies down through the cooling effect of the water we drink.

From the lowly Earth grows the mighty tree and the beautiful flower. It may contain all that rot but even the wise, the powerful and the beautiful have to return to the earth as their final destiny. The message is resoundingly clear: man has to continuously move on to seek his destiny but on l y by b e i n g hu m b l e can he be exalted. Once he flaunts his arrogance in utter disregard of the book of nature, he dictates his own death sentence.

He cannot continuously arrogate upon himself that false belief that he has been bestowed dominion over G o d’s creation. On the contrary, there is now the increasing consciousness of bio-equality recognizing the right to life of all God’s creation.

Collective insanity has been flaunted time and again that has caused so much destruction and suffering through world wars when t he e goi c m i nds e t and arrogance of leaders like MANKIND/PAGE 11

Are we ready for our new leaders?

Happiness: Mood or mode?

Thin k a minute… The extremely wealthy David Geffen was asked if now that he is a billionaire is he happy?

He laughed and answered: “Anyone who believes money makes you happy does not have money.” Rich people around the world will tell you that just having heaps of money itself cannot make you happy. In fact, it often brings you more worries, problems and stress. It’s a fact of life: “Happiness is not in things, it’s in us.”

The realities of life are basically the same for happy and unhappy people. Truly happy people do not have a magic button to get them out of problems and pain.

They just use everything that happens to make themselves and their life better, stronger and more satisfying.

“The happiest people are those who have no particular reason for being happy other than they have simply chosen to be.” They do not wait for events or other people to make them happy. Happiness is not your mood, it’s your mode of operating every day.

Your way of life. Your way of thinking, loving, and giving

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From Homo Sapiens to Homo Pacem or Espiritus Luminus

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THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST to others. It’s your way of working, playing, laughing, and enjoying each moment of life that you are given.

In computer language, what is your life’s “operating system?” How do you process and choose to respond to people and experiences that come in to your life each day? Do you see all the possibilities and purposes for your life? Do you daily focus on the good or the bad?

To have happiness, you must have the “attitude of gratitude.” A recent study showed that people who write down three good things in their life and why they are good, every day for just HAPPINESS/PAGE 11

THIS Monday, we will be electing to office our new set of National and local leaders.

Some will be leading us in the next 3 years while some for 6 years. Depending on how and what they will be doing or not doing, it can be the longest or the shortest 6 years for us Filipinos.

More often than not, the leaders are the ones asked about their readiness to assume their roles and duties as newly elected officials.

While it is very important for any elected leader, regardless of the level, to be 101% ready to do his/her job and carry the responsibilities that come with it, it is equally important for the Filipino citizens to ask ourselves the exact same question: Are We Ready for Our New Leaders? Because whether we like them or not, whether we voted for them or not, they will be our leaders for the next 3-6 years.

Are we ready to see those campaign promises delivered or be fooled again? All the beautiful and nice to hear promis es, ple dges, and grand plans and programs have all been professed and declared during the campaign sorties. All the candidates made declarations of their missions, even the

most mission impossible, just to win those votes. Based on all those assurances, all candidates will make excellent leaders. But we know that’s only 5% of what makes a politician...95% is what they do when the actual work starts. We want to be optimistic and believe that all the elected officials will deliver their campaign promises and that they will lead us and our country to a better tomorrow. For a great leader, 3-6 years are not enough but they believe that so many good things can already be done. On the other hand, there is the possibility that again, we see ourselves being fooled into voting for those who put 95% effort into making those commitments and guarantees and 5% into the actual work.

When this happens, it will be another wasted 6 years for the Filipinos. Are you sure that you’re electing someone who will truly deliver?

Are we ready to be led with clarity or with confusion?

Amidst all the uncertainties and confusion around us, all the misinformation and fake news flooding the social media, we look forward to having our leaders provide us with a clear direction as to

where we are going and why and what will be the benefits when we achieve what we hope to achieve. We expect our leaders to communicate with us in simple, plain, and honest manners. Filipinos deserve to know the truth.

We don’t need rhetorics, flowery but empty speeches from our leaders. Neither do we want our leaders giving vague and confusing messages. As we are still reeling from the aftermath of the pandemic, we need, more than ever, clear, and on-point communications coming from the top. Are you sure that you’re electing someone who is crystal clear about what needs to be done?

Are we re a dy to b e inspired or get frustrated? We vote for candidates because they inspire and excite us about the bright prospects of the future. We feel motivated, energetic, and passionate each time we elect new leaders because we strongly believe that they can bring us to a better tomorrow.

That they are the answers to our prayers for a better life. We look forward to the needed reforms and changes as well as the continuity of the existing programs t hat are work ing. Ne w

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JAY LEDESMA leadership should always be an improvement of the previous. But there is always that possibility of a choice gone wrong. Instead of being an inspiration, our leaders can also be the source of our biggest disappointment.

Their behaviors, actions, decisions, and principles can turn our excitement and eagerness into frustration and embarrassment. When we realized that everything that was said was mere c amp ai g n prop a g an d a , it can turn hopefuls into pessimists. Are you sure that you’re electing someone who can really be an inspiration to many?

Are we ready to move forward and support the new administration or stay in opposition? Unity is the central theme of all READY/PAGE 11

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HE further easing of pandemic restrictions pushed the country’s manufacturing performance in April 2022 to its peak in 53 months, S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reported Monday.

Philippine producers’ PMI hit 54.3 in April this year from a score of 53.2 in March.

Manufacturing performance last month was the highest

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since November 2017, reflecting a solid improvement in overall operating conditions.

S&P Global said the improvement in manufacturing conditions was supported by increased output and new orders, up for three straight months.

“As client demand strengthened, both output and new orders expanded at rates not seen over three years. Furthermore, upbeat

forecasts have resulted in a solid increase in stocks of inputs, with the sector moving towards recovery,” S&P Global economist Maryam Baluch said.

On the other hand, Baluch said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is driving higher shipping costs and slowing down demand from international markets.

“Although output growth picked up in April, global

headwinds, notably from (the) Russia-Ukraine war and lockdowns in China, led to further pressure on supply chains,” she added.

Meanwhile, Philippinebased manufacturers ended a 25-month period of job shedding as April data showed a stabilized number of workforce.

Business confidence is also at its four-month high in April as manufacturers are optimistic

EDC expands Mt. Apo geothermal facility by 3.6 MW

LOPEZ-LED Energy Development Corp. (EDC) has expanded its Mt. Apo geothermal facility with the launch of its 3.6-megawatt (MW) binary geothermal power plant on Wednesday.

The power plant, also known as M3, was synchronized to the Mindanao electricity grid on March 12 and passed compliance testing by system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines on March 25, the company said.

“Through our geothermal facilities here in Cotabato, which now includes M3, we are able to fulfill our revitalized mission to forge collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future in this part of our country,” said EDC Deputy Chief Operating Officer Jerome H. Cainglet in a media release.

EDC, a unit of listed First Gen Corp., held on Wednesday a launching ceremony at the power plant in Brgy. Ilomavis in Kidapawan City, Cotabato province.

Aside from providing clean and reliable power to the Mindanao grid, the project will also avoid around 25,000 tons of equivalent carbon dioxide yearly through the use of geothermal energy.

“The facility will make use of existing brine from EDC’s 103MW Mindanao 1 & 2 geothermal power facilities to generate additional energy without the need for additional drilling. Heat from the brine will be used to generate electricity by the new power plant before it is re-injected back to the reservoir,” the company said.

The power plant started construction during the pandemic,

with EDC ensuring the safety of workers through strict health and safety protocols.

Mr. Cainglet said the M3 plant is part of EDC’s commitment to continuously power Mindanao’s growing economy with 100% clean energy to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels such as coal.

EDC said the project also supported the local economy with up to 567 jobs, which were generated for nearby communities at the peak of construction.

It said the project is expected to provide additional benefits to the host local government units of Brgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, Cotabato province and Region 12, or SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos).

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for the next 12 months due to improvement in conditions related to the pandemic, stronger demand conditions, and rising output in the coming months.

“While strengthening client demand has been able to support the recovery so far, it will be important to see how growth momentum is sustained amid ongoing supply chain disruption and sharply rising costs,” Baluch added. (PNA)

Toyota recalls some hybrid RAV4, Lexus NX for stability control issue TOYOTA Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has issued a recall or special service campaign on 132 officially sold Lexus NX and RAV4 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) units due to an issue with their stability control system.

TMP said in an advisory released via the website of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on May 2 that the special service campaign covers 40 Lexus NX HEV units from the production period of Nov. 17, 2021 to March 31, 2022 and 92 RAV4 HEV units from the production period of Dec. 1, 2021 to April 1, 2022.

“We will perform reprogramming on [the] Brake Actuator ECU. The remedy will be performed at no cost to our customers,” said Bernardino C. Arevalo, TMP first vicepresident for customer service operations of the marketing division, in the advisory dated April 20.

According to the car manufacturer, the covered vehicles are equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC) system that is operated by a skid control ECU with a specific software logic.

However, due to an incorrect programming TOYOTA/PAGE 10

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Banking&Finance GSIS collection via Bayad hits P113-M

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TATE pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has already collected P113 million in loan payments after over 10 months of implementation of its partnership with Bayad (former Bayad Center).

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"Maraming salamat sa suporta ng aming miyembro at pensiyonado.

We have so far collected P113.33 million for 17,720 transactions with Bayad. Ito ay patunay na maginhawa, mabilis at ligtas ang transactions sa Bayad ," GSIS president

Bank deposits hit P16.2 trillion in 2021 TOTAL DEPOSITS with Philippine banks reached P16.2 trillion last year, reflecting the gradual recovery of the economy from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The total is higher by 9% than the P14.9 trillion recorded in 2020, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) said in a statement on Tuesday.

“While the pandemic may have been an unpleasant wake-up call for many Filipinos, it has highlighted the importance of saving for the future and emergencies,” PDIC President Roberto B. Tan said.

The increase in deposit value was driven mainly by accounts with balances of above P5 million.

The PDIC said the number of domestic deposit accounts increased by 8.8% to 87.1 million in 2021 from 80.1 million in the prior year. This was driven by deposits with balances of P5,000 and below as well as rising savings deposits.

“With more banks offering basic deposit accounts, saving money in banks becomes much easier and practical,” Mr. Tan said.

Basic deposit accounts were introduced by the central bank in 2018

to help make financial services more accessible to unbanked and underserved Filipinos.

This type of account has a low opening amount capped at P100, no maintaining balance requirement, no dormancy charges and has a maximum balance limit of P50,000.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hopes that 70% of Filipino adults will own a transaction account, whether in banks or e-wallets, by 2023.

As domestic deposits grew, insurance coverage up to a maximum of P500,000 per depositor per bank rose 3% to P3.2 trillion. This is equivalent to 19.5% of total domestic deposits.

PDIC data showed the deposit insurance system fully covered 96.8% or 84.3 million of domestic accounts. This increased by 8.9% compared with the 77.4 million seen in 2020.

The deposit insurance system fully covered 96.8% or 84.3 million of domestic deposit accounts, higher by 8.9% than the 77.4 million accounts in 2020, PDIC added.

There are 506 banks operating in the Philippines as of Dec. 31, 2021. All lenders operating in the country are PDIC members.

BPI to spend more on digitization BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will continue to digitize its services while mitigating cybersecurity risks as more customers are now at ease with online transactions.

“I think for 2022, our budget for digital spending or technology is about 50% higher than that of 2021. A lot of that is going into cybersecurity,” BPI President Chief Executive Officer Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco said at a media briefing following their virtual annual stockholders’ meeting on Thursday.

The Ayala-led lender in 2021 spent P9 billion or about 9% of its total revenues in 2021 for technology and digital

initiatives, it said in a statement. This was to build and improve customer platforms and to onboard partners for its open banking business.

BPI Chief Operating Officer Ramon L. Jocson said they have been boosting the bank’s internal capacity as well as going into partnerships to boost their cybersecurity defense.

“The elements of cybersecurity that we spend on essentially is on monitoring and collaboration, and that’s through our cybersecurity operation center, which is connected with BAP’s (Bankers Association of the Philippines) BPI/PAGE 10

and general manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said in a statement Tuesday.

GSIS's collections include P36.06 million for 5,144 conso-loan accounts; P26.26 million for 2,018 GSIS Financial Assistance Loan accounts; P16.05 million for 2,396 Multipurpose Loan accounts; and P12.95 million for 3,395 emergency loan accounts, among others.

"Kaagapay kayo ng GSIS sa pangangalaga ng ating pondo sa pamamagitan ng pagpapabuti ng aming collection efficiency," Macasaet added.

To date, the GSIS has accredited 3,003 Bayad outlets to accept payments for loans in advance, that

are underpaid, delayed or unpaid, or in-default or unpaid for more than six months.

Loan balances payable through Bayad include Enhanced Salary Loan; Emergency Loan Assistance; Summer One Month Salary Loan; eCard Cash Advance; Enhanced Consolidated Loan; Emergency Loan; Home Emergency Loan Program; Study Now, Pay Later Loan; Fly PAL, Pay Later Loan; Educational Assistance Loan; Stock Purchase Loan; Regular Policy Loan; Optional Policy Loan; GSIS Financial Assistance Loan; Program for Restructuring and Repayment of Debts; Multi-Purpose Loan; Computer Loan; and

other upcoming GSIS loans.

To settle loans through Bayad, members only need to present the SMS notifications received from GSIS, or loan balances reflected in the electronic GSIS Member Online (eGSISMO) or in the GSIS Touch mobile app.

They then need to fill out a Bayad form for their full name, business partner (BP) number, and loan type, among others.

Loan borrowers who pay through any of Bayad's payment collection sites will receive a text message to confirm receipt of their payment.

They may also check their loan payment records via eGSISMO or

GSIS Touch. GSIS will also email a copy of their official receipt.

Loan payments from members are also now accepted through the online apps of Union Bank of the Philippines and Land Bank of the Philippines.

"Simula Mayo, magdadagdag pa tayo ng around 10,000 overthe-counter payment outlets at online payment channels mula sa iba't ibang external payment service providers.

Tatanggapin na rin ang monthly rentals payments sa mga nag-avail ng Lease with Option to Buy at loan payments mula sa mga inactive members.

Patuloy po naming ilalapit ang aming serbisyo sa inyo," Macasaet said. (PR)

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Globe names Raul Macatangay as new CIO Leading digital solutions platform Globe has appointed Raul Macatangay as Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective May 1, 2022. Macatangay was previously the company’s vice president for financial control.

Returning to Globe five years ago, Macatangay has more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles. He occupied key positions in Information

Technology, Technology Risk Consulting, System Implementation, Business Transformation, Customer Intelligence and Analytics, Marketing, Research, Finance, and Enterprise Risk Management.

His commitment to the company’s vision allows Macatangay to remain customer-driven, guided by customer insights, the competitive landscape, trends, profitability, operational feasibility, and

integrity.

“Raul is a hands-on analytics executive and an expert in analyzing, mining, visualizing, and presenting data into insights to take informed action. We believe that his knowledge and skills will further help Globe plan strategically and execute flawlessly,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO. Outgoing CIO Carlo Malana will be taking on a new challenge as Chief

Executive Officer (CEO) of KarmanEdge Inc., Globe’s joint venture partnership with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) and Ayala Corporation.

Graduating magna cum laude at the University of Santo Tomas, Macatangay has led Globe’s Postpaid Business and Devices, Portfolio Management, Business Intelligence, Revenue Assurance, and Internal Audit for Wireline and Carrier Business,

Cebu Pacific boosts passenger capacity to Legazpi with Airbus flights The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has resumed its jet operations at the Bicol International Airport (BIA) starting May 1, 2022, making more seats available for everyJuan in time for the summer peak travel period.

CEB flight 5J 321, an Airbus 320, departed Manila at 3:40am, and landed at the Bicol International Airport at 4:39 am on May 1. It was welcomed with a water cannon salute.

“Since the new airport opened in October last year, we have been operating our 78-seater ATR or turbo propeller type

aircraft. The addition of jet flights will enable CEB to serve more passengers with our Airbus fleet while continuously contributing to tourism and economic growth of the Bicol region,” said Xander Lao, Chief Commercial Officer at Cebu Pacific.

CEB currently flies up to five (5) times daily on the Manila – Legazpi – Manila route. It also operates flights between Cebu and Legazpi up to four (4) times weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Cebu Pacific operates the widest domestic network

in the Philippines covering 34 destinations, on top of its 14 international destinations. Its 76-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.

CEB continues to offer its guaranteed low fares to stimulate travel across its widest domestic network. It implements a multilayered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew, 90% of whom have been boosted – all to ensure its every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.

Allanah Ley Maagad and Ellaine Castorico shine during the Santacruzan held at Gaisano City Mall in Cagayan de Oro City last April 24. JAY VALMONTE PHOTOGRAPHIE

Business Centers and Stores.

In these various roles, Macatangay delivered profitable and competitive results, including market share gains, and working with high-performing teams.

Macatangay has also served as Vice President,

Marketing Controller and Head for Customer Analytics of One Food Group Management Services, Inc.; Head for Product Marketing for TV and Audio Video Business of Samsung Electronics Philippines; and Director for Technology Risk Consulting of SGV & Co.

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Brillante Mendoza brings us another thriller in Pusoy

NAAWAN WATERSTARS CONQUERS BUKIDNON SWIM MEET

By KAREN D. ILOGON, Master Teacher I Naawan Central School Naawan, Misamis Oriental

The NAAWAN WATERSTARS Swimming Team brought home the bacon after bagging the medals in the recent LEMODA NOVICE FRIENDSHIP SWIM MEET last April 30, 2022 held in Valencia City, Bukidnon. It was participated by different swimming teams from Iligan, Bukidnon, Ozamis, Cagayan de Oro and others. Prior to the meet, the team trained hard to perfect the necessary preparations to ensure winning the game. Empowered by their desires and driven by their winning spirit, they have entered the competition ready and determined to showcase their abilities while bringing the banner of their team and the town of Naawan, Misamis Oriental.

Participating the competition will not be possible without the help from the very supportive Naawan Mayor Dennis Roa , Governor Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano, Gingoog City Vice Mayor Peter “Sr. Pedro” Unabia, TESDA PTC-Bukidnon Administrator Raymundo Pacana for the accommodation, Dr. Elnor Caseres Roa and Vice Chancellor Gergie Ambato, Coach Edward Maut and Coach Jay Philmore Ansale and to the parents who never even once doubt the swimmers in achieving their goal. In summary, the NAAWAN WATERSTARS Swimming Team brought home forty-one (41) Gold medals, fifty-eight (58) Silver medals, thirty-two (32) Bronze medals with a total of one hundred thirty-one (131) medals all in all. The names of the awardees are the following:

Indeed, the collective effort of these people and the perseverance of the young dreamers resulted to attaining the target of being the OVERALL CHAMPION. Once again, they have proven that with proper training, goalsetting and unwavering support from the government and our families, we can realize our dreams no matter how hard the challenges may be.

ARE you willing to bet everything for money and power? VIVA Films and award-winning Director/Producer Brillante Mendoza bring you “PUSOY,” the story of a young man who’s good in hustling, better in gambling, and the best in women. Coming this May 27 on VIVAMAX. “PUSOY” is the story of Popoy (Vince Rillon), an ambitious young bodyguard who works at one of the most notorious gambling dens owned by Rodolfo (Baron Geisler), a combative and disagreeable man and managed by Xandra (Janelle Tee), Rodolfo’s mistress. Popoy works hard for Rodolfo, but he also dreams of taking over the gambling den one day.

He finally gets the push he needs when he falls in love with Mika (Angeli Khang), Rodolfo’s new mistress.

When Rodolfo kills a powerful politician’s son, the gang needs to raise a huge amount of money to be given to a General for their protection. When their lives are put in grave danger, they begin questioning their loyalty to the gang.

Aside from seasoned actor Baron Geisler, the “PUSOY” cast is brimming with young and talented actors and actresses.

There’s Vince Rillon, who has appeared on television series and films including those helmed

by Cannes Best Director Brillante Mendoza such as “Captive,” “MaRosa,” “Amo,” and “Resbak.” He also starred in VIVAMAX originals such as “Siklo,” “Sisid”, “L” and recently “Kaliwaan”. Then, there’s Angeli Khang, Vivamax’s K-Krush who starred in chart-topping VIVAMAX originals such as “Taya,” “Mahjong Nights,” “Eva” and “Silip sa Apoy.” Joining the cast is former Miss Earth Philippines 2019 and former Wowowin host Janelle Tee of Putahe.

Produced by one

of the most prominent and important Filipino filmmakers today, who’s widely known as the 62nd Cannes Film Festival Best Director, Brillante Mendoza; and directed by another award-winning director Daniel R. Palacio, “PUSOY” is definitely a must-see film this year.

Find out who will win in the deadly bet of greed and power, when you watch “PUSOY”. Streaming online on March 18 on VIVAMAX Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Vietnam, Brunei, Maldives, Australia, New

Zealand, Canada, the USA, the Middle East and Europe. And get the best VIVAMAX viewing quality with TV casting.

For local subscriptions, you can subscribe using the VIVAMAX app and for P149, you can watchall-you-can for 1 month, and you can pay using your Debit or Credit card, GCash, or PayPal account that’s linked on your Google, Apple and Huawei App Gallery account.

You can also subscribe online at www.vivamax. net, select a plan and you can pay through PayMaya, Debit or Credit card, GCash, GrabPay or at any PUSOY/PAGE 10

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DOT revamps tourism industry via 'Colors of Mindanao'

By JAN ALBERT K. ARAÑA

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched its newest promotional campaign project dubbed, "Colors of Mindanao," to showcase various inter-regional and intra-regional travel circuits of northern Mindanao, Davao region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Socksargen and Caraga, May 2 at Chali Beach Resort, here.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BULUA TERMINAL PATAG APOVEL COGON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (BUTPACOTSCO) Rep. by: JEROME MAGTRAYO Applicant/Petitioner CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ 2021-03-1265 (R10-EV-CC-PUJ-2020-12-3602)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/ petition and to add Three (03) unit/s to their previous Petition for Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: BULUA TERMINAL- PATAG- COGON MARKET AND VICE VERSA. This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on May 11, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/ her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of May 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER BWM: May 6, 2022

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late PEDRITO BAYLIN ABREGANA who died intestate on March 19, 2022 at Cagayan de Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza, Cagayan de Oro City; during his lifetime, the decedent left a certain sum of money deposited at the Landbank of the Philippines located in Capistrano Branch, Cagayan de Oro City, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of PEDRITO BAYLIN ABREGANA, per DOC #151; PAGE #31; BOOK #III; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROY I. MACUA. BWM: May 6, 13 & 20, 2022

Hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT)-10, the program was launched alongside various regional directors nationwide, assistant secretaries, and undersecretary of the department.

“This is the first time that the whole of Mindanao is united under one banner, and what a colorful banner it is. Each hue represents a tourism product that is part of an inter- or intra-regional serpent. This campaign is timely and significant as we open the Philippines to international tourism,” said DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat.

The "Colors of Mindanao" aims to show the world that the island has more to offer in terms of tourist spots, succulent culinary dishes, and culture.

Such is also created to end the stigma that was brought by previous reports of unfortunate events, safety concerns, and wars that made an impression of a chaotic island.

“It is high time for the world and the locals to see the true colors of Mindanao.

The entire concept of the EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE DOTHY AVANCEÑA-ESTRELLA WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late DOTHY AVANCEÑAESTRELLA who died intestate on April 17, 2015 in Cagayan de Oro City, the deceased DOTHY AVANCEÑAESTRELLA owned and left behind a parcel of residential land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 1372012008733 situated in Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of EIGHTY EIGHT AND SEVENTY FIVE HUNDRETHS (88.75) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE DOTHY AVANCEÑA-ESTRELLA WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of DOTHY AVANCEÑAESTRELLA, in favor of DONNA AVANCEÑA ESTRELLA, per DOC #483; PAGE #98; BOOK #127; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FELIX D. LACUBTAN. BWM: May 6, 13 & 20, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RAY QUIZO CLAVANO

Department of Tourism officials during the launching of Colors of Mindanao, May 2, 2022, Chali Beach Resort, Cagayan de Oro City. (JAKA/PIA-10)

Colors of Mindanao comes from the heart of the native Mindanaoans who want nothing more but to show the true colors of an island they so well love to everyone around the globe,” said DOT Undersecretary for Mindanao Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar.

As the country opens its door once again to the new normal, the department aims to draw more tourists and show the beautiful, majestic, and colorful tourist EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE MILA LINAAC WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MILA LINAAC, who died intestate on March 18, 2015 in Buenavista, Baungon Bukidnon, and GLEN LINAAC who died intestate on December 02, 2021 in Buenavista, Baungon Bukidnon, that the said deceased at the time of her death she left parcel of land “CORN LAND” with Transfer Certificate of Title No. AO12321 situated in Barangay Buenavista, Municipality of Baungon, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY (2,290) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE MILA LINAAC WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND, filed by the heirs of MILA LINAAC, in favor of HAZEL B. MAGHANOY, per DOC #254; PAGE #51; BOOK #X; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III. BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

spots that Mindanao can offer.

"It is one hundred percent safe to travel to Mindanao and it awaits those who want to discover and experience its richness," said Puyat. (JAKA/PIA-10) EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES FERNANDO MAGTAGAD AND FORTONATA CAAY MAGTAGAD WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late SPOUSES FERNANDO MAGTAGAD, who died intestate on April 17, 1990 and FORTONATA CAAY MAGTAGAD, who died intestate on February 03, 1978 both died in Purok 32 Zone 13, behind Village, Maria Cristina, Iligan City; that the said deceased at the time of his death left Parcel of land “Agricultural Land” with Tax Declaration No. 23-0011-00590 situated in Punta Silum, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN (12, 810) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES FERNANDO MAGTAGAD AND FORTONATA CAAY MAGTAGAD WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND, filed by the heirs of SPOUSES FERNANDO MAGTAGAD and FORTONATA CAAY MAGTAGAD, in favor of LORENZO PACARAT MAGHANOY JR., per DOC #253; PAGE #51; BOOK #X; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III. BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late ANTONINA V. DUKINAY who died on Feb. 5, 2010, at Kalugmanan Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, that the said deceased, at the time of her death left a certain real property, with Original Certificate of Title No. P-51338 situated in Kalugmanan Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO (37,282) SQ.M. More or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE, filed by the heirs of ANTONINA V. DUKINAY, in favor of ERIC S. DIAZ and GINA MARIE P. DIAZ, per DOC #441; PAGE #88; BOOK #XVIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

That the late RAY QUIZO CLAVANO, died on 15 July 2019 without leaving any last will and testament, the decedent at the time of his death left CONJUGAL interest and therefore only Fifty Percent (50%) of the total value is subject to estate tax in the following bank accounts situated in Branches in Cagayan de Oro City, in the Philippines with Bank Name: UCPB branch Cogon, Metrobank branch Gaisano CM Recto, Metrobank branch JR Borja and Metrobank branch JR Borja and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RAY QUIZO CLAVANO, filed by the heirs of RAY QUIZO CLAVANO, per DOC #495; PAGE #99; BOOK #219; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI.

That the late TEOFISTA P. ANLAGAN who died on August 17, 2001 at Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, that said deceased died intestate and without leaving any will and testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor or any person or entity, that the deceased left a parcel of land with OCT No. P-6954 situated in the Barrio of Kalugmanan, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (28,569) square meters, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of TEOFISTA P. ANLAGAN, in favor of ERIC S. DIAZ and GINA MARIE P. DIAZ, per DOC #51; PAGE #7; BOOK #XIX; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

That the late MARCOS SUGONGAN who died on May 29, 2007, Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and ARCITA SUG-ONGAN, who died on June 9, 1997 at Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon without any will and testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor or any person or entity, that during their life time, our said predecessor was the owner of parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-21803 LOT 3677, CAD 867 situated of Barrio Kalugmanan, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (34,237) square meters, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of MARCOS SUG-ONGAN, in favor of ERIC S. DIAZ and GINA MARIE P. DIAZ, per DOC #450; PAGE #90; BOOK #XVIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

BWM: April 22, 29 & May 6, 2022

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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E-Teachers By: ANGELINE B. CABANILLA Teacher I Naawan Central School

Teachers have the most difficulty adjusting to the shift from traditional classroom instruction to modular distance learning.

Particularly in primary school, where the teachinglearning process is crucial.

Now that the pandemic has arrived, it is tough for teachers to reach out to students.

Te a c h e r s b e c o m e extra, extra patient and extraordinary. They were patient after two years in the new normal. They were able to adapt the change and

go along with progress and productivity. By creating different interventions such as crafting of additional worksheets, provide reading booklets and supplementary videos. It ensures that learning experiences are still meaningful and relevant in the real-world situation. It makes learning and teaching consistent.

Indeed, teachers find all the ways to cater the needs of the learners. Be it in the four-walled classrooms, at home or even in google classrooms or in zoom.

How the pandemic affects elementary students JESSIE P. BONGOLTO Cogon Elementary School

TEACHERS and parents can expect to see academics like reading develop hand in hand with social and emotional maturity. For t h o s e you ng re a d e rs , especially kindergarten and first graders, virtual learning can’t give them everything they need. The children need to be in classrooms.

After the effects of the pandemic, the gap of falling behind is growing.

A lot of kids who were on the borderline before all the virtual stuff have fallen behind. We can see just how wide the gulf has become for students who have spent two years in pandemic schooling.

The last time most

second graders had the kind of instruction that lends itself to mastering reading skills was the first half of 2019. It’s no secret that early academics across the country took a hit during the pandemic: closures, masks and distance learning changed the way students learned to read and it often wasn’t as good as what they had in person.

For young students to fully recover will take more than picking up where they left off two years ago.

Experts point to the social, emotional and behavioral skills that cascade into reading and warn against the temptation to rush things along.

TEACHERTIKTOKERS: TEACHERS IN TIKTOK By: ROLDAN H. CORIMO T-1 Naawan Central School

TikTok is a 15-second video-sharing software that allows users to make and share videos on any subject from genres like dance, jokes, pranks, and entertainment. If you have a TikTok account, your “For You Page” probably came across with teachers shaking off to the new dance craze, dubbing famous movie lines, stitching the latest memes, sharing day to day activities, and doing what they do best-teaching.

Yes, teachers are teaching in TikTok. Teacher Aizie (@teacher_ aizie) is one. Watching her explains Common Pinoy Eng lish Mist a kes and Subject- Verb Agreement is a total learning experience.

Another #teachertiktoker with over 200 thousand followers is Teacher Athena (@teacherathena1988), an English Teacher based in Taiwan. She articulately teaches proper word pronunciation. Reading

Phonetic Symbols is her cup of tea. Teacher Myra Caguete (@pinayenglishteacher) with a staggering almost 500 thousand followers extends her passion to teach in the video-sharing app.

She has videos on Phrasal Verbs, Prepositions, and a playlist of Tiktok quizzes.

T he s e 3 te a che rs are only some of many who chose to step out from the traditional classrooms to a new platform of teaching.

In this time of the pandemic, where schools have no in-person classes, these #teachertiktokers were of a great help to the learners. Their huge following and thousands of views speaks volume. They break boundaries as they cater to a wider audience, teaching not only their learners but also those who watch their videos. They shape a new paradigm of the teaching and learning process. They are truly game changers.

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ser ve, protect, and help Filipinos improve their lives.

“We should open our eyes because every election, I am d i s g u ste d. Eve r y election, politicians have wonderful promises, but why is the Filipino people still suffering?” he said in Filipino.

Lt. Col. Ariel Philip Pontillas, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, said they deployed about 100 police personnel to provide security assistance and ensure the observance of minimum public health standards against Covid-19.

(With a report from Nef Luczon/PNA)

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c y b e r s e c u r it y i n c i d e nt database and with the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) also,” Mr. Jocson said.

“The second level is we spend on threat intelligence analytics. We get different feeds from different providers around the world, such that if there are any vulnerabilities, we are immediately notified,” he added.

Mr. Jocson said they als o inc ur increment al costs for on-boarding clients due to expenses related to analytics and multi-factor authentication.

“We will continue to reinvent banking so that we can better ser ve the evolving needs of our clients.

Digitalization, customer obsession and sustainability remain to be our focus as we move forward to a postpandemic environment,” Mr. AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION That the late PIEDAD LAGOPADILLA who died intestate on April 6, 2009 at Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City; that at the time of his death, she was the sole direct intestate heiress of her father TEODOLO LAGO estate located at Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, known as Lot No. 12207 and decreed under Cadastral Decree No. 756723 issued on August 28, 1941 in Cadastral Case No. 27, GLRO Cadastral Record No. 1592, with an area of 7, 100 square meters, and has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION, filed by the heirs of PIEDAD LAGO-PADILLA, per DOC #1; PAGE #1; BOOK #40; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REYNALDO A. VITORILLO. BWM: April 29, May 6 & 13, 2022

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ESLA OMONGOS MUGOT who died on May 23, 2016 in Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City; at the time of their death, left parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02-013210 situated at Poblacion El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY ONE (61) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND filed by the heirs of ESLA OMONGOS MUGOT, in favor NELFA OMONGOS MUGOT, per DOC #262; PAGE #53; BOOK #V; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III. BWM: April 29, May 6 & 13, 2022

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Limcaoco said.

Meanwhile, BPI Chief Financial Officer Maria Theresa D. Marcial-Javier said the looming monetary policy tightening of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will help boost interest income from loans.

“It’s just a matter of time before we see the central bank hiking interest rates, and that’s good for our balance sheet. That’s good for approximately 70-80% of our loan book, which we expect to reprice higher as we see higher interest rates,” she said.

Ms. Marcial-Javier said they also expect a significant reduction in provisions this year, which could also become a significant earnings driver for the year as asset quality improves.

“You might have heard the news about the Hanjin [Heavy Industries and Construction] transaction, and that will allow us to reduce our NPL (nonperforming loan) level by around 10 basis points,” Ms. Marcial said.

Embattled Hanjin has been acquired by US-based private equity firm Cerberus Frontier.

BPI is among the local banks that have exposure to the Korean shipbuilder.

said accounts for 20% of the country’s total installed renewable energy capacity.

Its 1,181-MW geothermal portfolio is said to account for 62% of the country’s total installed geothermal capacity.

The Philippines is the third largest geothermal producer in the world.

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It w i l l a l s o b e n e f it i n d i ge n ou s p e op l e s i n barangays Ilomavis, Balabag and Kawayan in the form of the government-mandated Energy Regulations No. 1-94 funds, which give to host communities an equivalent one centavo per kilowatt-hour of total electricity sales.

ED C has more than 1,480 MW of installed energy capacity, which it Extrajudicial Settlement among Heirs with Special Power of Attorney KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late NESTOR A. MORENO who died last December 4, 2021, intestate without Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that the deceased left among others a SAVINGS ACCOUNT with Land Bank, and has been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement among Heirs with Special Power of Attorney, filed by the heirs of NESTOR A. MORENO, per DOC #78; PAGE #16; BOOK #CXXXIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. DALE BRYAN D. MORDENO. BWM: April 29, May 6 & 13, 2022

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of the skid control ECU software, the VSC will not return to the default “on” setting at any subsequent ignition cycle after a particular set of inputs from the driver.

TMP said the issue can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC and the ignition is turned off and then turned back on while the brake pedal is still depressed.

The car manufacturer said the issue could increase the risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.

“If VSC does not return to the default ‘on’ setting because the precise operating inputs were carried out and the driver also does not recognize the warning light to manually reactivate the VSC system, then operating the vehicle with an inoperative VSC system could increase the risk of a crash in certain driving conditions,” the advisory said. from page 8

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Major stakeholders and witnesses show off the signed memorandum of agreement entered into by and between the Northern Mindanao Federation of Transport Cooperatives and the Kulago Farmers Association, Inc. for the 10-hectare joint treegrowing project in Sitio Pamalihi, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City. (OTC)

OTC, CDA hail transport fed, farmers CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--Federated transport cooperatives here have found a way to sustain and earn for their members -- the tree-planting requirement imposed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), through Memorandum Circular 2020-076, popularly dubbed, “Plant Trees, Get PUV Franchise.”

The Northern Mindanao Federation of Transport Cooperatives (NOMFED TRANSCO) thought of not just planting, but rather growing and making income out of planting a selected variety of trees.

LTFRB Memorandum Circular 2020-076 has required franchise applicants to plant one tree for every unit being registered. This translates to thousands of trees being planted annually.

Taking effect starting December 1, 2020, tree planting is now a requirement when applying for or renewing transport franchises for all public utility vehicles. Initially, MC 2020-076 covers all applicants for the issuance of a new certificate of public convenience (CPC) with at least 10 units, including both corporations and cooperatives applying for extension of their existing franchises.

The LTFRB estimates some 50,000 trees were planted in the first three months of implementation of the new LTFRB order, and, eventually, the new policy will cover all applicants with a minimum of 10 units that will have transactions with the LTFRB. Nationwide, LTFRB lists some 170,000 public utility jeepneys or PUJs, 26,000 utility vans as UV express units, 25,000 public utility buses (PUBs) and 35,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS).

But the MOA by and between NOMFED and Kulago farmers strikes a difference between mere planting and growing trees, It is that the latter earns for themselves.

Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) OIC-Chairman

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF THE LATE LEILA C. MANANGGIT WITH DEED OF DONATION

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late BRIGIDA SALON who died intestate on April 03, 2018 in Purok 4, Portulin, Medina, Misamis Oriental at the time of her death the said decedent left a parcel of land situated in CIVOLEG, Barangay Lunotan Gingoog City, Tax Declaration No. F-017975 containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND (15,000) square meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF A DECEASED PERSON AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of BRIGIDA SALON, in favor of RICKY L. CANATOY, per DOC #217; PAGE #42; BOOK #XIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO L. REVELO.

That the late LEILA C. MANANGGIT who died on May 6, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City; left the following parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-59509 situated in the District of Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN (311) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF THE LATE LEILA C. MANANGGIT WITH DEED OF DONATION, filed by the heirs of LEILA C. MANANGGIT, per DOC #137; PAGE #29; BOOK #465; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. DIOGENES B. APAO, JR.

That the late RUBE P. EDURIA who died on February 28, 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City who died without will and no debts and the son of the deceased spouses Celedonio T. Eduria and Delfina P. Eduria who died on August 9, 2012 and April 22, 2011 all at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, the lawful owner of a parcel of land situated at Bantiles, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City covered by Tax Declaration No. G-013036 under Cadastral Lot No. 19681-CAD-269-D and has been the subject of an OF THE LATE RUBE P. EDURIA WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of RUBE P. EDURIA, per DOC #240; PAGE #48; BOOK #12;Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. PERSEVERANDO L. ARAÑA, JR.

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and Executive Director Engr. Eugene M. Pabualan, who mediated in the tree-growing deal, said both parties have inked an agreement, where the planting is sustained and the income derived from their undertaking benefits both the transport federation and the farmers’ group.

“We are happy that after a series of meetings, the agreement was inked and entered into by and between the two parties on the 13th of April 2022, between Northern Mindanao Federation of Transport Cooperatives, a group of transport cooperatives in Region 10 organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, represented by its chairman, Melvin L. Erederos, and the Kulago Farmers Association, Inc., a community-based and forestry management association, with principal address in Sitio Pamalihi, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, and represented by Robert C Questadio,” Pabualan said.

With the signing of the MOA, both parties are expected to operate under formal partnership agreement in growing fruit trees in the CBFM area of Kulago farmers in Pamalihi, Cagayan de Oro City, with a total area of 10 hectares of parcel of land, Pabualan said.

Both parties have agreed to the following: NOMFED will shoulder all the expenses to be incurred in seedings, land preparation, planting, growing, harvesting, bunk house, barn, water, lights and any other expenditures related to the project; NOMFED is free to supervise the progress of the project any time with the Kulago farmers.

Kulago Farmers Association, on the other hand, will submit the proposed expenses of the project to NOMFED; it is responsible in hiring and management of the workers for the project; the farmers’ group will be responsible for canvassing and buying of the seedlings to be planted; it is also responsible for the management of land preparation, planting, growing, harvesting and the whole project, in general.

Pabualan said under the

agreement, both parties will receive their respective share of the proceeds of the product based on the percentage to be agreed upon.

The agreement has a term of 25 years, renewable by mutual consent.

Engr. Pabualan and Edwin Pelosas, senior chief, Supervision Examination Section of the Cooperative Development Authority in Region 10, stood as witnesses to the signing of the MOA, held at Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

"Cooperativism is not just for economy and social involvement. It is also for environmental protection, like this (MOA signing)," Pelosas said.

“As business organization, cooperatives have what is called a Statutory Reserve. Three percent of which is intended for Community Development Fund (CDF); and, it is here where the cooperative can provide for the needs specified under the MOA,” Pelosas explained.

The LTFRB announced that the implementing rules and regulations governing the tree-planting activity include securing proof of compliance and corresponding photographs of the trees that they planted as part of their application requirements.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has also proposed that tree planting be one of the mandatory requirements to secure transport franchises, licenses and permits, as a contribution of the transport sector in the reforestation program of the government.

Implementers will also have to coordinate with the local government unit, where they hold business or the concerned area office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for purposes of proof of compliance.

Failure to attach the new requirements means that their application will not be accepted.

Successive natural disasters have called for drastic yet coordinated measures among government agencies, tying up with the private sector. (LTFRB-10/PIA-10)

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one week, are happier and healthier for 6 months to a year! Just by daily counting your blessings one-by-one.

Victor Frankl survived Auschwitz, the horrifying Nazi death camp where h i s pre g n ant w i fe w a s murdered. He said: “Nazis can take everything from me, including my life. But they can never take away my choice to be happy.”

Won’t you make that life-changing choice to be a happy person today and every day of your life?

Ask the Giver of life and happiness to take charge of your heart and way of living? Only God the Son can guarantee your lasting satisfaction and peace that no one can take away from you. Just think a minute.

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the candidates’ campaign messages. They are all calling for unification, collaboration, a n d c o o p e r at i o n f ro m ever yone, regardless of political color. The objective is to unite every Filipino into supporting whoever will be elected, towards the achievement of the common goal of making our country a better place to live in. We may have not voted and like the elected leaders but we still have the responsibility to help, in our own ways, uplift our country. It’s okay to be critical of the new leadership. We need to be alert and vigilant on potential wrong decisions, misdeeds, abuses, and injustices that the new leadership may commit.

We need to shout out the names of the officials who are “sleeping" on their jobs.

But while doing this, we also need to acknowledge and support the programs that are proving to be beneficial.

There’s a big difference between criticizing, where we only see and say all negative things, and critiquing, where we see both the positive and negative sides of things.

It’s also different to be a blind loyalist, who justifies even the wrongdoings. Are you ready to be a supporter and a critique of the new leadership?

Picture which of the above are you most likely prepared and ready to experience in the next 6 years, under the leadership of our newly elected officials. Come May 9, we are given the chance to choose the rightful leaders who will make it happen for you. Let your choice be heard. Do not throw away the chance to change!

force! Live now, there is no other moment than now.

Leave the past especially the pain bodies. Do not be troubled by the future. The only time is Now. Often disregarded, even the unseen Wind has its own story to tell as its fundamental role is only recognized in its absence.

How can one live without air to breath yet it is always taken for granted, like our love ones whom we have more often than not, taken for granted, yet so integral to us that we cannot live, in fact, without them.

T h e b o ok of n atu re presents laws which are very easy to understand but have been violated all these years. It says that everything is inter-connected. When forests are denuded, soil erodes forming silts which are carried by the rivers to the sea, destroying the coral reefs which are the habitats of fish and other marine life.

This scenario gives credence to that saying that what evil deeds man does in the uplands are felt by those in the coastal communities.

The worsening ecological disasters are the concrete e vidence of w hy it has become imperative for us to now give high reverence to that book as indeed, there is no such thing as free meal in nature. Feel the oneness and sacredness of all of God’s creation. That is true love.

partnerships.

Me anw hi le, Pi lipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA) executive director Stephen Antig expressed his gratitude to the agency for creating an avenue to sustain the recovery of the banana industry.

“We thank the DA for its commitment and support for the banana industry.

The domestic banana industry is optimistic that the marketing campaign would enable producers to secure the support of Japanese consumers in our bid to adjust prices,” Antig said. (PNA)

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mainly because of Davao Region's contribution into the industry.

"We thank you, our active partners, for your dedication and commitment in producing high quality bananas despite these challenges,” he said.

He assured that the agenc y's programs and support for the banana industr y will continue, especially in production and marketing, in coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs) and farming communities.

Thirty-five banana companies earlier met with DA officials in Davao City to discuss other areas of

Hopefully that happens on or before June, but we’ll get more of a feel on the final declaration of DOE if that pushes through,” he said.

The IEMOP executive pointed out “We would want WESM to operate already in Mindanao before the energization of MVIP, because there would be a lot of hurdles on transactions if there would be exchange of power between Visayas and Mindanao and the WESM is not yet there.”

To date, IEMOP Manager for Registration and Stakeholder Services Katrina Garcia-Amuyot indicated that the number of registered participants in the Mindanao power spot market already surpassed 50-percent vis-àvis qualified players in the grid.

“We have more than 50 percent that are fully registered out of the total expected of about 58 out of 96. And then we continuously coordinate with them (trading participants), so they can complete their registration requirements,” she noted.

Olmedo added if the spot market in Mindanao is already on commercial st ate, t he t r ans a c t i ons involving exchange of power will be handled by WESM “ That’s what IEMOP is recommending – that we do WESM in Mindanao even before the energization of MVIP, so we’ll wait for the final decision of the DOE,” said Olmedo.

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Once the targeted June commercial operation has been firmed up, “We have enough time before the energization (of MVIP), so we’ll not end up problematic relative to transactions on the exchange of power between the two grids.”

The P52-billion MVIP u nd e r t a k ing of s y ste m operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will connect Visayas and Mindanao grids — and this will also be integrated with the Luzon and Visayas grids; hence, that will ultimately realize the country’s bid for having a fully linked-up national grid.

It was stated by IEMOP that the new target set for MVIP’s energization will be October this year and injection of capacity into the interconnected power grids may be ramped up until December.

There is currently surplus capacity in Mindanao grid that once exported to Visayas could also be successively injected into Luzon grid, which is now wobbling through tight supply conditions.

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ATM, which was formed in 2004 to challenge the aggressive promotion of large-scale mining in the country, also endorsed the vice presidential bid of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Robredo’s running mate, Pamplona said.

F o r s e n a t o r s , AT M declared support for Robredo party’s core members, namely, reelectionist Senators Risa Hontiveros and Leila de Lima, former Sen. Sonny Trillanes, former Rep. Teddy Baguilat, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, lawyer Alex Lacson and labor leader Sonny Matula, according to ATM’s sample ballot sent to this reporter.

The group also backed the senatorial bids of Partido

Lakas ng Masa (PLM) bets Atty. Luke Espiritu, Roy C a b o n e g ro a n d D av i d D’Angelo.

Reelectionist Senator Joel Villanueva, a guest candidate of Robredo’s party, and former Bayan Muna partylist Rep. Neri Colmenares also got the support of ATM. For partylist, ATM backed the bid of PLM. Marbel Bishop Cerilo Casicas, who is leading t he opp osit ion against open-pit mining in South Cotabato, earlier stressed the importance of making the environment a pressing issue for the May 9 polls.

“Definitely, the Diocese of Marbel will make mining and the environment an important issue during the coming elections. It will be part of the discernment in choosing the candidates,” the prelate said.

Cu r re nt l y, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato is deliberating on a proposal to lift the openpit mining ban imposed in the province 12 years ago.

The prohibition on openpit mining hampered the bid of Sagittarius Mines, Inc. to extract the Tampakan project, the largest untapped copper and gold minefield in Southeast Asia.

Casicas repeatedly asked the provincial board to keep the ban on open-pit mining. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews)

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Business Entrepreneurship (De La Salle University) o Nat Perez (26) Philippines' top foil fencer A s p i r i n g entrepreneur o Abby Bidaure (20) Wo r l d - r a n k e d national archer and Studying Psychology (University of St. La Salle - Bacolod) o Noel Jose (25) World-ranked fencer Cum Laude graduate in BS Physical Education (University of Santo Tomas) E ach At let ang Ayala under went a rigorous s c re e n i ng pro c e ss t h at lasted for a month. "We wanted to make sure that athletes in the program were as accomplished and committed to their

professiona l c are ers as to their athletic careers.

We were amazed to find many applicants exhibited precisely those levels of commitment, in each of those areas. The 8 selected are, in our view, the best partners, professionally and athletically," said Jan Bengzon, ACES Program Director.

Under the Atletang Ayala pro g r am , p ar t i c ip at i ng Ayala Group companies will offer full- salaried employment opportunities at part-time hours to the selected national athletes while they train for the 2022 Asian Games and the 2024 Olympics.

Athletes selected for the program will also be given free access to the worldclass training facilities of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub (AVSH) in Cavite, which features a 400m track oval built in accordance with the standards of the International Association of Athletics Federations, a FINA-standard Olympic size swimming pool, and an indoor training facility equipped with a spor ts science laboratory.

AVSH f a c i l it i e s c a n accommodate training for track/athletics, aquatics, cycling, triathlon, football, rugby, and frisbee.

F u r t h e r, A C E S h a s partnered with De La Salle University to offer free enrollment in a selection of courses. This benefit w i l l e nabl e at h l e te s to m at r i c u l at e i n D L SU ' s world-class programs, eventually earning degrees that will support their career development.

Each Atletang Ayala will be offered a yearly contract that provides for the above benefits and can be renewed annually until the 2024 Olympics, contingent on the attainment of clear performance measures.

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