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Longest flyover

No meat shortage DAVAO City – Amid the campaign against the African swine fever (ASF) in Davao Region, the Department of Agriculture – Region 11 (DA11) has assured there would be ample supply of pork meat and its by-products during the holiday season.

At a press briefing Thursday, Dr. Karl Laurence Pineda, DA-11 livestock division coordinator, said based on their monitoring, there is currently enough supply of pork meat available from local suppliers, but a spike in market prices is expected due to its high demand during the period.

“The farm gate price is at P140-P150. We have a lot of supply from the farms here in Davao Region but the supplier readies it for the Christmas season,” he said.

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ZAMBOANGA CITY – Lawmen have seized some PHP12.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a warehouse here, a top police official disclosed Saturday.

Col. Rexmel Reyes, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said the contraband was discovered Friday afternoon at a warehouse in Barangay Divisoria.

Reyes said operatives of the ZCPO’s Station 5 and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discovered the smuggled cigarettes a day after a portion of the warehouse caught fire.

TAGUM City - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday inaugurated here the longest flyover in Mindanao.

The 1.035-kilometer infrastructure, which cost PHP2.7 billion, is part of the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration.

The project which started construction in 2017 is located in the most strategic intersection in this city as it is the convergence point of all vehicular traffic from towns, municipalities, and cities traversed by two major road corridors: Daang Maharlika or the AgusanDavao Road and Surigao Davao Road.

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A VIEW FROM THE SEA. Fishermen catch fish along Pakiputan Strait, which divides Davao City and Samal Island. In the background are the almost completed condominium projects in Azuela Cove in Lanang, Davao City. mindanews photo

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AMBOANGA City – If Zamboangueños find Petron’s prices costly, then they should instead buy from independent gas stations.

This was the advice of Ramon Ang, president and chief executive officer of Petron, according to Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco.

“I was advised by Petron President Ramon Ang to patronize the independent suppliers with the goal of promoting competitive prices,” she said.

The mayor has asked Ang to compete and lower local prices in Zamboanga City by at least 10 pesos.

Ang verbally declined this at the House Committee Ways and Means Committee hearing on November 8, where he advised the drivers of jeepneys, taxis, buses and other public utility transports, including tricycles, to buy from the new players.

“They are now 40 percent in the industry,” Ang was quoted as GAS/PAGE 11

DA allots P157-M in subsidy to rice farmers in Region 12 GENERAL Santos City -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P157 million for the cash subsidy to farmers in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund-Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) program.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar said on Wednesday they have started the release of the P5,000 unconditional cash assistance, which will cover 31,000 rice farmers in the region’s four provinces and four cities.

He led on Tuesday afternoon the ceremonial launching of its rollout in Soccsksargen in a visit to Tantangan town, South Cotabato province.

Dar said the program mainly benefits smallholder rice farmers or those who are tilling farms with an area of two hectares and below.

“This is intended to assist rice farmers who are most badly affected [by the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law],” he said in a press conference here.

The RFFA was launched by the government to provide compensation for the projected income loss of rice farmers due to the drop in palay prices, which reached as low as P13 a kilo in the region in the past weeks.

The beneficiaries, who will receive the assistance through Land Bank SUBSIDY/PAGE 10

EASY FISHING. Using a speargun, this fisherman easily catches scabbard fish at Surigao City Port area. mindanews photo by roel n . catoto

As Kagay-anons embrace bicycles during pandemic, CDO prompted to create bike lanes

By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

THE COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many Kagayanons to shift to bicycle as their mode of transportation to work, prompting authorities to create a lane for bikers.

B e n e d i c t o R a m i r o, a d m i n ist r at ive of f i c e r of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), said the pilot project extended

from Rodelsa Circle to Velez Street in front of the Vicente de Lara Park.

“That is a total of two kilometers along the city’s busiest street,” Ramiro said.

The temporary bike lanes are on both sides of Velez Street.

Another bike lane was carved out along Vamenta Boulevard in Barangay Carmen.

The two lanes along Velez Street and Vamenta run

parallel to each other.

“The carving of more biking lanes were just halted because the Department of Public Works and Highways in Region 10 has yet to complete their projects on the proposed streets,” Ramiro said.

Eventually, the bike lanes would extend from Barangay Pa g atp at t o B ar ang ay Carmen in the city’s first district for a total of 39 BICYCLES/PAGE 10

Robinsons Mall to rise in Pagadian ROBINSONS MALLS will break ground on a new mall in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur on Friday (Nov. 19).

The mall operator said in a statement that Robinsons Place Pagadian will located within the vicinity of the city’s Capitol and famous landmarks Plaza Luz and Legislative Building.

“Its central location paves the way for more local entrepreneurs and businesses to capitalize on the city’s

growing market and booming economy,” Robinsons Malls said.

The mall will have a mix of local and international retail shops, a Food Hall, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Movieworld and Robinsons Department Store.

The design of Robinsons Place Pagadian will be inspired by the geometric shapes and colors of the traditional outrigger boat ROBINSONS/PAGE 10

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Guerrilla front in Bukidnon collapses; 11 leaders, members yield

FOLLOWING the Nov. 14 surrender of six members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPPNPA-NDF) in Bukidnon, another group of rebels surrendered to the military in Barangay Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon on November 17.

Citing demoralization within their ranks, 11 guerrillas including a child-soldier of the Guerilla Front (GF) Malayag under SubRegional Committee 2 (SRC2) of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC), surrendered to the Army's 88th Infantry Battalion, Military

Intelligence unit, and the 3rd Infantry Battalion.

The surrenderers were identified as Michael B. Mantikinon alias Kimay, commanding officer of Front Operations Command of GF Malayag; Irish B. Arcayan alias Trixie, political instructor and party wife alias Kimay; Garry B. Mantikinon alias Mikmik, team leader Alpha, Squad 2, GF Malayag; Rimmel R. Medado, alias Jerome, security officer, Squad 2, GF Malayag; Sitoy Gamot alias Dave, team leader Bravo, Squad 2, GF Malayag; James Abaton alias Paling, vice CO of Platoon 2, GF Malayag; Tisoy Tormis alias Jeckboy, GUERILLA/PAGE 9

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CDO to continue village vaccination

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HE CAGAYAN de Oro city health office (CHO) will extend the stay of vaccination centers in the barangays after observing an increase in the number of people who are eager to get the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine.

During Friday's online briefer, Dr. Teodoro Yu Jr., CHO medical officer, sought the public's patience as they began augmenting human resources to serve more people. "(Due) to the increase,

we are extending them (vaccination sites) from one to two weeks," he said in the vernacular.

In the barangay vaccination sites, the number of people getting inoculated daily is limited depending on the number of vaccine supplies provided by the Department of Health (DOH).

Since most of the business establishments complied with the city's "no vaccine, no entry" policy that started this month, an upsurge of people wanting to be

inoculated was noted.

With this, Yu said the CHO recorded a total of 679,967 vaccinated individuals as of November 18, with 398,691 individuals receiving the first dose, and 281,276 completing their second dose.

Booster shots Meanwhile, the DOH 10 (Northern Mindanao) earlier urged the public to get the booster Covid-19 vaccine shots once they are made available as they will remain free.

In an online conference, DOH-10

assistant director, Dr. Ellenietta Herundina Ma. Victoria Gamolo, said while researchers are still finding a cure for Covid-19, booster shots can be availed of from the government after the twodose primary shots.

"Covid-19 may continue around us as an endemic. Having booster shots may become similar to flu vaccines that we get every year, but it is not free," she said.

Gamolo also said there are ongoing studies on how often we get to have CONTINUE/PAGE 9

Normin gears LGUs on genderresponsive, child-friendly governance CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--Prioritizing children and women in the planning, budgeting, legislation and delivery of services of local government units (LGUs), the different councils for the said sectors held the regional orientation on the creation/reactivation of local committees on violence against women, VAW tool and Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), November 17.

"This orientation is very timely because it will strengthen our efforts and solidify our gains in the fight against human trafficking and violence against women and children," Department of Justice (DOJ)-10 Regional

Prosecutor Merlynn Barola-Uy said.

During the orientation, various agencies provided the regional situationer on the fight against VAW wherein for the online sexual exploitation and abuse of children (OSAEC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 reported that 72.22% of the victims are children, especially younger ones who tend to use social media and engage in unsupervised online activities.

The same goes for sexual exploitation wherein 66.66% of the victims are children who have been rescued from pimps or sex slavery. Also, from January to September

2021, majority of the victim-survivors rescued or referred on human trafficking are female (83.33%).

As of October 31, 2021, the Philippine National Police (PNP)-10 has recorded 625 violence against women (VAW) cases of which 129 are from Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City (182), Misamis Oriental (145), Misamis Occidental (70), Iligan City (49), Lanao del Norte (35), and Camiguin (15).

On the most prevalent crimes on VAWC from January 1-October 31, 2020, PNP-10 recorded 478 cases on RA 9262 or anti-VAWC, anti-rape law (57), acts of lasciviousness (55), rape-RPC (7), and theft (4). There are also 678 cases on violence against children recorded for January 1-October 31, 2021.

Meanwhile, for the Trafficking in Person (TIP) cases in Region 10, DOJ-10 recorded 207 cases filed in court of which 49 were convicted, 8 were acquitted, and 32 were dismissed in court as of November 10, 2021. There are also 10 cases filed in the prosecutor's office.

Bukidnon has recorded the most number of archived cases with 32.

“Cases involving trafficking in persons (TIP) have been steadily rising in the region,” Lawyer Ruby Malanog of DOJ-10 said, citing that the region is a source, destination, and a major trans-shipment point of trafficked persons to be sent to other places.

Taking the lead on fight vs VAWC Carrying on the determination to protect women and children, GOVERNANCE/PAGE 9

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Amai Manabilang town exec grateful for SPDA's enlivenment

By CLAIRE GIGJE

AMAI MANABILANG, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--With the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) enlivened after its vision and mission stalled for a moment, the local chief executive of the municipality here expressed his gratefulness for the initiative that brought back the authority.

Municipal Mayor Jamal Manabilang stressed that past administrations had never given any attention

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Naawan bats for herd immunity

to the SPDA, and it is only at this time when it is magnified and land property under it is looked after for development.

"Ilang past administrations, hindi nila pinansin ang SPDA. Ilang taong patay ang lupa dahil hindi binibigyan pansin kaya ngayon, halos maiyak kami sa tuwa at saya dahil binigyan pansin ang SPDA," he said during the grand launching of the Agro-Industrial Development Program (AIDP) in his locality

Tuesday, November 16.

[Many past administrations, they did not give attention to the SPDA. The land has been dead for years because it was not given attention and now, we would like to cry in joy and happiness because the SPDA was given attention.]

Manabilang also conveyed his gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for taking extra effort to pursue the favorable program.

He further committed

his full support believing that the SPDA's programs will not only benefit the municipalities of Wao and Amai Manabilang all in the provinces of Lanao del Sur where its 26,000-hectare land property lies, but also the whole Bangsamoro region.

"Taas noo naming ipinagmamalaki na dito sa bayan ng Amai Manabilang, 100% ang aming suporta dahil hindi na ito bago sa amin…

May bago na namang GRATEFUL/PAGE 10

By MARK FRANCISCO

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental – Mayor Dennis Roa is dead serious for his municipality to achieve herd immunity before the end of the year.

It can be recalled that Misamis Oriental provincial health officer Jerie Calingasan announced on Thursday that the last batch of vaccines allocated for the province will culminate by November 26.

“Ang wala magpabakuna, ang mga residente na ang mangita og aha sila magpabakuna,” Calingasan was quoted as saying.

With this development,

Roa is batting for massive vaccination in almost all of the ten barangays in Naawan.

As of November 14, the municipality topped among 24 local government units in the province in the race for herd immunity with already 36.9 percent of its population inoculated.

Talisayan is at the bottom of the list at 16.2 percent.

With the impending deadline, Roa is not resting on his laurels.

“We are aiming for 70 percent herd immunity,” he said during an interview with this writer, Naawan having

a population of 22,444 residents as of 2020.

Roa’s call has not been in vain as many residents flocked to the on-site barangay vaccinations which started last November 15.

As of November 18, only 4,029 people in the municipality are vaccinated.

“Gusto ang mga tao diri magpa-vaccine kay eager na kaayo sila mosulod sa mga mall,” Roa said.

Shopping malls in the nearby cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro have already imposed a no vaccine-no entry policy.

Naawan, Misamis Oriental Mayor Dennis Roa poses for a selfie with residents of barangay Linangkayan eager for anti-Covid vaccination.

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Enough is enough of Oligarchical Control

KIM'S DREAM

So much has been said about people power, yet, the day-today life of the Filipinos speak otherwise! The truth is, the people are so powerless and their lack of power is the root cause of their poverty. For having no power to rectify social wrongs, social injustice looms in many ways and continues without let-up that imprisons the marginalized sectors inside the vicious cycle of dire poverty.

This truism is very glaring in the life of the Filipino farmers who are tilling the land not their own; and if they do, are held bondage to a mode of production that they do not control.

Even if they are able to increase their productivity,

they have yet to reckon with oppressive marketing system that rendered their farming non-viable.

Thus, everyone is profiting from farming – the fertilizer and chemical dealers, the financiers and usurers, the compradors and what have you – but never those who are breaking their backs to make the land productive, exposed to the excruciating heat of the sun and the lashing of the rains.

All these years, the Filipino farmers live in poverty, victims of conventional agriculture being promoted by a d e p a r t m e nt t h at seems subservient to the interest of big agri-business corporations.

Must not a farmer be in control of their farming, the seeds, the farm inputs? That should go with the profession, isn’t it? If lawyers have law books and carpenters have tools, what do the farmers have under their control?

Where are the indigenous seeds that they once have?

Why are they now under the mercy of the fertilizer dealers, of the growers of so-

called HYVs (high yielding varieties) that are tied-up to the use of heavy farming chemicals? Pity the poor farmers who pay P2,000 for a bag of Ammonium Sulfate that is bought in Ukraine for only P50 because everything that is sold in this country, from needle to fertilizer, passes at least 5 marketing layers.

That kind of powerlessness is seen in the life of the Filipino consumers that must dance to the shameless tune of the unbridle consumerism and materialism at their own expense. Why is this so? Look at our malls. We have become a dumping ground of finished products from all over the world, not to mention the fact that our country is the cheap source of raw material and of fruits that have been grown abundantly here at the expense of the environment and health of the people as their plantations ooze with the use of heavy chemicals.

There is a law of nature that says, “Everything goes somewhere else.” All these non-biodegradable toxic chemicals, while vanishing

in our sights, find their way in the water table, in the wind and ultimately, in our bodies.

One concrete manifestation not only of people’s lack of power but of social injustice is on the existence of so-called Electric Cooperatives that are giving light to their member consumers yet have put them in the dark with regards to issue of ownership. The Thirteen (13) million member-consumers are paying capital member contributions in the form of loan amortization and reinvestment which when consolidated will reach a gargantuan amount of more than one hundred billion pesos paid in the last 40 years. Are these contributions recognized as their capital shares? No. Isn’t it a great injustice?

Today, we are afraid that their dream to own and manage these multibillion electric utilities that they rightfully own will vanish in the air. It is now appearing that there is no more chance that these ECs ENOUGH/PAGE 11

So I see myself trying too - it's difficult to write about any topic in our daily life without mentioning COVID-19. I observe it within my own family in the Philippines.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many young people to move back in with their parents. Their lives have been turned upside down, and they've had to come to grips with feelings of failure and guilt. Being forced to move back home can lead to depression for some young people.

Boomerang children, or boomerang kids, are terms used to describe the phenomenon of an adult child returning home to live with their parents for economic reasons after a period of independent living.

In my own family, the

elderly tried to help as much as they could. The strong family ties are really amazing for me as a German expatriate living in the Philippines for good since 23 years now.

Some of my inlaws are staying abroad and trying to survive as much as they can.

Young people were hit particularly hard by the pandemic — especially those who had to move back in with their parents. For them the pandemic has meant a hit to their studies, more stress and a total loss of autonomy.

Ho m e s c h o o l i n g h a s students at their limits.

The situation varies across Europe i.e., when it comes to young adults choosing to live with their parents. That was the state of affairs before the pandemic as well: whereas

early independence is the norm for Scandinavians. EU statistics show that a different culture exists in southern and southeastern Europe. Every region has its own financial and cultural conditions.

Still teaching many times I feel like a man giving a lecture in an empty room, filmed for broadcast online, standing next to a T V screen while interacting and communicating with my students is very difficult. Bad or no internet connections makes it more difficult.

Various factors can have an impact on when and how young adults choose to set out on their own, from the job market, the familiar comforts of home and even tradition. But regardless of the circumstances, it's clear that one group has suffered

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Battling Boredom Think a minute . . . Are you bored? It is a sad life when we “outlive our enthusiasm” for it. That is why “Our big challenge is not to add years to our life, but life to our years.” That way “Our spirit will not grow gray before our hair does.”

Did you e ver re a l ly want something such as a promotion or new job, a good education, or a nice house?

But after you got it, it lost its excitement and did not give you the lasting satisfaction you expected. Then you were left still wanting something more. And you wonder: “Is this as good as it gets?

Is this basically all I can expect in life?” A successful businessman said: “I climbed all the way to the top and found there’s nothing there!”

Even after he achieved everything he wanted, he was still empty and unhappy.

When you are bored and unsatisfied, nothing in life is really worth your full energy and time. You don’t have a real passion and purpose for living. Well, guess what? You’re normal!

We humans were made for such a high level of living

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Boomerang kids

KLAUS DORING disproportionately during the pandemic.

Marginalized people, for instance those belonging to the LGBTIQ+ community, find it more difficult than others to cope with the situation at home. Similarly, lower income families living in small quarters have had to come to grips with the increased p otential for KIDS/PAGE 11

Dramatic decline in Covid cases in Muntinlupa City Good news from Muntinlupa

recipients are equivalent

Fresnedi reminded residents

record a steady decline in the local COVID-19 active cases. From October 1 to November 18, the number of active cases dropped by 93% from 988 to 68.

To date, there have been 27,554 confirmed cases in Muntinlupa City with 26,909 recoveries, 577 reported deaths, 65 suspect cases, and 484 probable cases.

L ast week, the city government started the vaccination of minors. As of Nov 17, 14,924 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given to minors aged 12 to 17 years old in Muntinlupa.

Of the total, 14,624 minors received their first dose and while 300 got their second dose, making them fully vaccinated. The first-dose

population of 55,391 of minors 12 to 17 years old in Muntinlupa.

31,124 minors, ages 12 to 17 have registered with MunCoVac. They represent 56 percent of the total population for the age group in the city.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for use in people 12 years old and above.

Last Friday, the city government also started administering booster shots.

However, due to the limited availability of vaccines, the boosters were initially limited to frontline health workers.

Despite the decline in Covid cases, Mayor Jaime R.

and to continue to observe basic health protocols – like frequent washing of hands, wearing face masks and observing physical distancing.

Emergency employment opportunities Labor Secretary Bello III recently turned over to the Muntinlupa city government personal protective equipment and tools to reduce work-related hazards during the conduct of various community-based projects. The donated items consisted of 50 wheel barrows , 250 pick mattocks, 250 shovels and 500 hard hats.

The donations were in line with DOLE’s Tulong Pangkabuhayan para sa mga Displaced/Disadvantaged Pe rs ons ( T U PA D ) – a

JHAN TIAFAU HURST City. The city continues to to 26 percent of the total not to let their guards down and productivity that it is easy for us to get bored. And no one knows it better than our own Maker. That is why He gives us expectations and challenges to push us to reach our full potential. Animals can be satisfied just to eat, sleep, play a little and call that successful living. But we humans were made for much more than that!

This is why Jesus says the only way we can have a full, satisfying life is when we spend our time and talents loving Him and others. We were created to give and make a difference in the world with our own unique abilities and personality. And it is simply common sense that your BOREDOM/PAGE 11

SPEAKING OUT

IGNACIO BUNYE community-based program which provides emergency employment for vulnerable individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The employment usually lasts for a minimum period of ten days.

Present during the turnover were Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresne di, Congressman Ruffy DECLINE/PAGE 11

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AirAsia PH to ramp up domestic flights in December

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ITH more local destinations easing travel restrictions, AirAsia Philippines will be ramping up its domestic flight frequencies starting December.

"AirAsia is highly optimistic on the pentup demand for air travel, especially during the peak months of December to January. Our 'Allstar' team is very much ready to welcome this significant development by increasing our flight frequencies in most of our key destinations while ensuring the

delivery of our world's best service on ground and in flight," AirAsia Philippines spokesperson Steve Dailisan told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday.

He said despite the easing of restrictions, the carrier will never stop reminding its guests to have a culture of safety across all touchpoints in their flights.

Data shows the flight frequencies of domestic destinations and their increase by December. * Manila Caticlan from 18x weekly to 28x weekly * Manila Iloilo from 4x

weekly to 7x weekly * Manila Tacloban from 14x weekly to 21x weekly * Manila Tagbilaran from 7x weekly to 11x weekly i * Manila Puerto Princesa from 3x weekly to 6x weekly * Manila Bacolod from twice weekly to 7x weekly * Manila Kalibo from 3x weekly to 7x weekly * Manila Cebu from 14x weekly to 21x weekly * Manila Cagayan from 4x weekly to 5x weekly in December AirAsia Philippines said it will retain the

Cebu Pacific rehiring retrenched cabin crew LOW-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Saturday announced it will rehire its retrenched cabin crew.

The carrier had to retrench about 1,300 employees last year, as the airline industry was among the hardest hit by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

CEB spokesperson Carmina Romero said while she cannot give the exact number of flight crew among the 1,300, the airline will prioritize those who were laid off.

"Cabin crew first for this. Hiring started yesterday," she told the Philippine News Agency.

Rehiring them comes

as the country eases travel restrictions to more destinations, and as CEB prepares for growth and recovery.

In a statement, CEB vice president for People and Admin Felix Lopez acknowledged the country's Covid-19 response, which he said has paved the way for "greater recovery" in the travel and aviation sectors.

"This in turn has brought about an uptick in travel demand and opened opportunities for us to hire additional cabin crew to support CEB's growth and recovery," he said.

The carrier has also announced that 100

percent of its flight crew were inoculated against Covid-19.

Meanwhile, Romero said CEB will fly Bacolod from Manila with fully vaccinated passengers every Tuesday and Thursday. The move is in support of the local government of Negros Occidental's vaccination drive.

From twice weekly, CEB will increase Bacolod flight frequencies to nine times weekly beginning November 15. Flights that are exclusively for fully vaccinated individuals are every Tuesday and Thursday, from Nov. 16, 2021 to Jan. 15, 2022.

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Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Northern Mindanao and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar meets with Initao town mayor Enerito Acain V today to dicuss updates on the various programs and advocacies of the Duterte administration. Also in photo is Philippine Information Agency 10 director Franklin Gumapon. PIA

Physical education in the Philippines

By VANESSA U. VALLAR Teacher I Opol National Secondary Technical School

ALTHOUGH the Filipinos had their own games, sports and folk dances prior to the coming of the Spaniards in 1521 and during the 300 years or so of Spanish occupation, these native games, sports and dances did not receive the encouragement which was given them subsequent to the implantation of American sovereignty.

The Spanish priests, who were the cultural arbiters and the intelligentsia believed that play was laziness and hence did not only discourage but suppressed it to a great extent. In their gatherings however, The Filipinos indulged in their

natives games, sports and dances in a more or less spontaneous mannter When the public school system was introduced in the Philippines at the beginning of the American sovereignty, a number of Americans soldiers who had studied in American colleges and universities were appointed teachers in the public schools throughout the country.

These teachers introduced American dances, games and sports in the public schools. With the introduction of these sports and games came a revival of interest in Filipino games, sports and dances.

current flight frequencies of the following destinations: Manila Davao 7x weekly, Manila Zamboanga 4x weekly, and Manila General Santos City twice weekly.

The airline will also resume international services beginning December 4, but only for

overseas Filipino workers and business travelers.

Once a week flight to Singapore and twice a week to Hong Kong will be offered.

Meanwhile, the carrier announced Wednesday that wearing of face shield is no longer required inside the aircraft. Health

and safety protocols will continue to be implemented.

Dailisan said they also plan to introduce a biometric technology, wherein facial recognition will be used instead of boarding passes. This will be pilot tested among the AirAsia employees. (PNA)

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ENATOR Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson promises to put a stop to ghost infrastructure projects through a geo-tagging system that he will implement within the first 100 days of his term when he becomes president in 2022.

Lacson said the geo-tagging system will also show his seriousness in imposing a zero-tolerance policy against erring contractors - and their benefactors.

"Integrity in our infrastructure spending must be built on transparency and accountability. I will institute a geo-tagging system to provide an open data visualization platform containing all public infrastructure projects. Lahat ng proyekto — kahit ghost projects

pa — makikita ng publiko (All projects, even ghost projects, will be visible to the public)," Lacson - the presidential standard bearer of Partido Reporma - said at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 47th Philippine Business Conference and Expo.

"We will impose zero tolerance to erring contractors and their benefactors," he added.

According to Lacson, spending on infrastructure provides the best value for the government’s money, but he stressed that the public must see tangible gains such as easing of traffic, reduction of transport costs, and connecting of people.

He added that he will sustain and continue infra spending for priority projects - such as those on transport

systems for food supply chain, interisland connectivity, regional food terminals and health facilities - by realistically setting targets that are time-bound and implementable.

Lacson said that he will also prioritize the creation of climateresilient infrastructure, and will stop the practice of the so-called "preventive maintenance," where contractors repeatedly fix roads that are not broken.

All these are linked with his efforts to invest in and implement a National Broadband Program to connect, unify and automate all government processes for "efficient business transactions, increased revenue collections, and eradication of corruption in all levels of our bureaucracy."

AC Logistics Partners with Glacier Megafridge Inc.; Breaks Ground for Cagayan de Oro Cold Chain Facility Manila, Philippines: AC Logistics Holdings Corp.

(AC Logistics) and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. (GMI) have signed a joint venture agreement to construct and operate a cold storage facility in Cagayan de Oro. GMI is one of the largest cold chain storage and logistical services provider in the Philippines. The company provides integrated cold chain operations including cold storage warehousing, blast freezing, inventory management, transport management, distribution, and logistics.

Arturo C. Yan, GMI President and CEO shares, “We envision a closed loop corridor that preserves and prolongs shelf life of both local and imported meat and poultry, fish catch and farm produce from traders, manufacturers and producers in and

around the region. This facility that we shall soon be operating in Cagayan de Oro dovetails with our objectives of bringing facilities closer to key sources of food, providing a prospect of better incomes for farmers and fishermen and providing safe, secure and sufficient products at stable prices to consumers.”

Ayala Corporation President and CEO Fernando Zobel de Ayala adds, “Food safety and security are top concerns for many Filipinos while limited market access and low incomes have kept generations of food producers struggling. I am delighted at the prospect of the Ayala group having a direct positive impact on our country’s food security through this partnership with GMI. This aligns perfectly with our group’s

Relearning health

By VANESSA U. VALLAR Teacher I Opol National Secondary Technical School

H E A LT H e d u c a t i o n is a social science t h at d r aw s f r o m t h e biological, environmental, psychological, physical and medical sciences to promote health and prevent disease, disability and premature death through educationdriven voluntary behavior change activities.

It is a profession of educating people about health. Areas within this profession encomp ass environmental health, intellectual health and spiritual health as well as sexual and reproductive health education.

Health education can be defined by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health.

However, there are multiple definitions of health, there

are also multiple definitions of health education.

WHO defined health education as comprising of consciously constructed opportunities for learning involving some form of communication designed to improve health literacy including improving knowledge and developing life skills which are conducive to individual and community health.

A comprehensive health e duc at ion c ur r ic u lum consists of planned learning experiences that will help students achieve desirable attitudes and practices related to critical health issues. Some of these are emot iona l he a lt h and a p ositive s elf-image, appreciation, respect for and care of the human body and its vital organs, physical fitness, health issues of alcohol, etc.

sustainability thrusts and with the UN’s sustainable development goals”.

There is a shortage in capacity to meet the growth in the country’s

cold storage needs for food production and consumption. The current need to keep and preserve temperaturesensitive vaccines and

other healthcare products in cold storage facilities exacerbates the shortfall.

“We are grateful to Mr. Yan for allowing us to partner with him as we

believe his knowledge and experience in the industry is very important. This maiden venture into cold chain for AC Logistic FACILITY/PAGE 10

Glacier Megafridge Inc. and AC Logistics Holdings Corp. breaks ground for the GMAC cold chain facility in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City. Present were GMI President and CEO Arturo C. Yan, AC Logistics Chief Commercial Officer Norma P. Torres, and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno. The facility is expected to start operations in the latter part of 2022 and is envisioned to be an integral part of the supply chain of several companies and a key facility to support the development of Northern Mindanao.

“The New Normal Series: Theory vs. Actual Analysis of the New Normal Curriculum Guide” JOEMAR GOMEZ Teacher III Villanueva National High School

The Department of Education initiates the Learning Continuity Program (LCP) as their major response for committing to the continuity of education amid the crisis at the same time putting the priority on the health, safety, and well-being of the learners, teachers, and personnel. In their official statement, the said program also contains various key features; K-12 curriculum learning material adjustments, different modalities of delivery, and corresponding teacher and parent/guardian training. All of the modifications made by the department we re g u i d e d by a l l p ar t ne re d institutions and organizations. These were seen as essential steps for all involved substituents to adapt to the new normal.

With the fast-approaching opening of the classes, this system will be seen in action. The curriculum guide for this year is modified, fixated for a convenient approach, and aims an objective goal. Since we face the time of the pandemic, the majority of

the actual applications were phased out as pure performance shifts into online. The department has been transparent to the concern and is making good progress on making the new curriculum guide efficient despite lessening the actual approach.

Therefore, educators must not only engage in the set-theoretical approaches available for a certain application. Instead, doubly reinforce on making an impactful, actual teaching approach. To put it simply, they must learn the best strategic teaching styles that are as effective in face-to-face and personal scenario fit for online learning. This primary effort lies on how the teachers will relay the concept by not merely presenting it, but also attaining to translate it in actual mode. One prime example is video-making or video presentation.

Teachers use this visual and hearing approach for it contains the 'actual' information the students need to acquire. However, the true purpose of this style is often disregarded,

because some do not enforce actual and rather, stayed on the theoretical approach. We need to augment the actual approach, not to repeat the processes which can be manifested in the modules which in return, they can accomplish by themselves. The essence must rely on how the mechanics are presented and how not far it is during a personal account.

In terms of keeping the values of education, we are all hopeful and positive. The actual value instilling in this time may be quite difficult, but as educators, what we can do is to be constantly anchored to our core values, and uplift our skills on information distribution, as will be reflected in the students. In reality, the theory versus actual of the curriculum guide is not distant from achieving it. Since all learning approaches have been realigned and simplified into something conceivable, we just need to remember to maintain the presentation of actual, operational work despite only viewing it on a screen.

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Positive Education for the 21st Century

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT,BRANCH 21 12th Judicial Region Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD NAMED, JEROSE THEA UNDALOC, 2 years old, residing at Maranding, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte,

SPL PROC. NO. 21-575

SPS. JESSIE R. CABALLERO AND LOVELY ROSE R. CABALLERO,

Petitioner.

-Versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PAGADIAN CITY AND RUDYLYN R. UNDALOC,

Respondents. x---------------------------------------/ ORDER A verified petition for FOR ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD NAMED, JEROSE THEA UNDALOC, 2 years old, residing at Maranding, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, The petition alleges, viz;

1. That petitioners are husband and wife, 34 and 33 years old respectively, Filipino, and residents of Maranding, Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines and presently working as member of Philippine National Police and Public School Teacher respectively, copy of their marriage contract is attached as Annex “A” (now forming part of Court records); 2. That the respondent is a government official mandated by law to have control and custody of all records pertaining to live births and other registrable documents and as such he/she is being sued in his/her official capacity whose office address is located at City Hall, Pagadian City where he/she may be served with summons and other court processes. Respondent RUDYLYN R. UNDALOC is of legal age, single, Filipino and residing at Purok 3, Libertad, Butuan City, where she may be served with summons, court orders and legal processes;

3. That petitioners desire to legally adopt as their child, one JEROSE THEA UNDALOC, a minor, two (2) years of age, born out of wedlock in Pagadian City, now residing at Maranding, Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines together with petitioners, copy of her birth certificate is attached as Annex “B” (now forming part of Court records); 4. That the biological mother of said minor child is a relative of the petitioners, not affluent in life, she got pregnant without telling her parents about her pregnancy, jobless and was abandoned by her boyfriend right after the latter learned about her pregnancy; 5. Hence, immediately after she gave birth to her child, she decided to surrender and relinquish the parental custody of the child to herein petitioners, copy of parent’s consent is attached and made integral part hereof as Annex “C” (now forming part of Court records); 6. At the time the child’s custody was voluntarily surrendered by the mother to herein petitioners, the latter were childless despite having been married for about 5 years and have taken cared of said minor since the latter was only a day old, and petitioners have given said minor child the attention and love of a true and real parents;

7. That petitioners do not fall under the disqualifications of adoption as provided for by law and they are morally fit as well as physically and financially capable of giving the child a bright future, copy of petitioners’ barangay clearance, police clearance and medical certificate are attached and made integral part hereof as Annex “D” to “F” (now forming part of Court records); 8. That this adoption will certainly serve the best interests and well-being of the child; 9. Petitioners desire that if and when the instant petition is granted, the child shall be named JEROSE THEA RAPAL CABALLERO; 10. The names of petitioners’ witnesses and summary of their intended testimonies are as follows: Petitioner, LOVELY ROSE R. CABALLERO - She will testify on matters relative to their qualification to adopt the minor child. She will also testify that petitioners are financially capable of giving the child a bright future. Her judicial affidavit is hereby attached as Annex “G”.

Representative from MSWD - She will testify on the child study and home study that she will conduct and identify the report that she is going to prepare.

Petitioners’ documentary exhibits are as follows:

Marriage Certificate - Exh. “A” Birth Certificate of the minor child - Exh. “B”; Parent’s consent - Exh. “C” Barangay clearance, Police clearance and medical certificate - Judicial affidavit of petitioner - Exh. “G” Child study and Home study report - Exh. “H” and H-”; Others reserved.

Exh. “D,E,F”;

Finding the verified petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing to February 14, 2022 at 8:30 o'clock in the morning. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Lanao del Norte once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

The CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PAGADIAN CITY, RUDYLYN R. UNDALOC and any person who has an interest in the petition may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this order.

Further, let this Order be posted for Fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to the date of hearing on the bulletin board of the Municipal Hall of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, City Hall of Pagadian City and on the bulletin board of Barangay Dao, Pagadian City, Lanao del Norte where the child was alleged being born and on the bulletin board of this Court.

The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this order three (3) days before the scheduled hearing date.

Furnish copy of this Order to the Solicitor General, Makati City; the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Lanao del Norte; The Administrator and Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, East Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila; Atty. Eleuterio M. Obial, Jr., counsel for the Petitioner and the petitioner Sps Jessie R. Caballero and Lovely Rose R. Caballero.

SO ORDERED. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.

November 16, 2021.

SGD ALBERTO P. QUINTO Acting Presiding Judge

APQ/mhrb Copy furnished: The Honorable Solicitor General 134 Gen. Amorsolo St. Legaspi Village Makati City The Honorable Provincial Prosecutor Pigcarangan, Tubod Lanao del Norte The Administrator and Civil Registrar General Philippine Statistics Authority East Avenue, Quezon City Metro Manila Atty. Eleuterio M. Obial, Jr. Justine Farm Supply Bldg.

Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Sps Jessie R. Caballero and Lovely Rose R. Caballero Purok-7, Maranding, Kapatagan Lanao del Norte Ms. Rudylyn R. Undaloc Purok-3, Libertad, Butuan City BWM: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6, 2021

By: ALEX ABEJERO VENTERO Teacher III Agusan Elementary School

2 1 s t c e nt u r y t e a c h e r s need to serve as a guide or mentor for their students, not as the all-knowing sage providing them with a l l t h e i r i n f o r m at i o n .

With so much access to res ources of all kinds, children are invariably going to know more than teachers on different topics and be a step ahead of the technology in use.

Te a c h e r s n e e d t o b e empowered as facilitators and motivators for learning, so that they can empower their students in turn.

C r e at i v i t y i s a b o u t thinking through information in new ways, making new connections and coming up with innovative solutions to problems. Critical thinking is about ana ly z i ng i n for mat i on and c r it i qu i ng cl ai ms .

Communication is understanding things well enough to share them clearly with other p e o p l e . C o l l a b o r at i o n is about teamwork and the collective genius of a group that is more than the sum of its parts.

Growing up with this level of technolog y means growing up with a completely unprecedented amount of information at your fingertips. There are kids who have never been more than a few seconds away from the answers to their questions, with ever ything just a quick s e arch aw ay. T he y are able to teach themselves about any topic they are interested in without even leaving their bedroom.

T h e c u r re nt c oh or t of students come from Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

Thes e two generations have grown up with advanced technolog y as a given in their homes and classrooms. They are digital natives, as comfortable using apps and code as their grandparents were flipping pages.

Generations Z and Alpha are also the most internationally c o n n e c t e d i n h i s t o r y.

They encounter people online from all over the world and can easily

make friends on the other side of the planet b e fore t he y h ave e ve n l e f t t h e i r h o m e s t at e .

Schools and parents are also increasingly offering children and young people the opportunity to travel, creating a truly borderless experience of learning.

The students in ou r s c h o o l s t o d ay a re intelligent, independent and extremely capable.

They are skilled with technology and comfortable with global and intercultural c o m m u n i c a t i o n . We can exp e c t t hat f uture g e n e r at i o n s a r e g o i n g to have even more experience in these areas.

A 21st century education is about giving students the skills they need to succeed in t his ne w world and helping them grow the conf idence to prac tice t h o s e s k i l l s . Wi t h s o much information readily available to them, 21st century skills focus more on making sense of that information, sharing and using it in smart ways.

“The Lingering ‘Norm’ of Cheating” JOEMAR GOMEZ Teacher III Villanueva National High School

Schools stand as a cultivation ground of values for realizing individual progress of holistic development of intrapersonal and interpersonal self that is morally fitting in the face of society. Values Education has been relevant in our learning attainments, existing since the early years up until the tertiary level. The constitution has also been transparent, requisitely commits all institutions to develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, and vocational efficiency, and teach the duties of citizenship, according to the 1935 Philippine Constitution, Art. XIV, Sec. 8. In general, all schools regardless of where their centers of achievements and excellence lie, always necessitate the propagation of learners through the constant reinforcement of righteous manner of conduct and values; norms wherein they are accepted by the society, and at the same time, respectful to other co-existence.

Cheating is the ability of students to commit a dishonest act as a means to find an easy way out due to being in a situation in which one cannot help one’s self out on his/her own. There are many reasons why students cheat but the main reasons are all likely caused by one thing: pressure. This could be coming from all sorts of peers, whether from the teacher, parents, and even to the self. Students tend to cheat because it’s likely the means of obtaining what they lack. And to sustain ones’ stability, they’re either at no choice for themselves but to go through the dishonest path.

Despite the goals of our educational agency, and the many shared core values and missions of each institution, the efforts to pursue a fully-valued, honest environment is still not under control by the totality. Cheating has somewhat become a hanger-on norm, perhaps, existing in every consciousness and journey throughout memory. The majority of the students probably encountered firsthand cheating, or if not, at least witnessed this kind of act amongst their groups. There have been countless ways of implementations

in which schools and several teachers have done to minimize and be in control of the occurrence of cheating; however, this seeming fact is now being viewed as a culture, a hugely disregarded for most of the time phenomenon and is being treated as a norm. It is said that humans are genetically outlined to always go off for an easier way.

But this shouldn't be taken as a case to save the excuse of being phased as human nature.

Generally, cheating is the tendency of the lack of self-preservation and discipline. Also, it has become an excuse for depending too much on the outsourcing environment in most cases. The teacher can only do so much as to control and constantly establish the moral code of honestly towards acquiring the must-values to be learned. I believe everyone who belongs to each one’s surroundings has obligations to fulfill and that is to promote honesty at all times. this is crucial in the teacher/school pressure, there must be an understanding and effective moral initiative, one way or another. Because the only way to straighten out inconsistencies is to have cooperation on both sides.

In the end, it all falls into the individual’s ability to discern his or her actions. It's up to one’s perception of how he/she would apply all the values being implied unto one and how one would situate oneself to be a better person. To say cheating is a norm in schools shouldn't be an excuse, because of the occurrence being often disregarded or unmanaged, it becomes an arduous task to undergo reformation. Yet this also doesn't mean this should be accepted as a norm while it's happening within our eyes. There might be a failure in the internalization of values set and required at some point, but at the end of the day, all of us know what matters the most. All school communities, educators, parents, and learners must bear this in mind: It’s not all about the achievements.

Aside from the learnings, it's the value that counts. Do not push each side to exert up to each respective limit.

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Guerilla... from page 2

team leader, Squad 1, GF Malayag; Okaris Gibangon alias Tambok, medic squad 2, GF Malayag; Juvelyn Arellano alias Maymay, medic, squad 1, GF Malayag; Shiela Manaay alias Ella, security officer, Squad 2, GF Malayag; and Benjamin O. Arcayan alias Frenz.

Some five M16A1 rifles and an M203 grenade launcher, as well as explosives and ammunition, were also surrendered by the communist terrorists.

T h e y a d m itte d t h at losing their leaders and the continuous focused military operations of the 4ID troops EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE LATE CELEDONIO T. EDURIA and DELFINA P. EDURIA With RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late CELEDONIO T. EDURIA and DELFINA P. EDURIA, who died on August 9, 2012 and April 22, 2011 all at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City who died without will and no debts; the decedent left a parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. G-013036 situated at Bantiles, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE LATE CELEDONIO T. EDURIA and DELFINA P. EDURIA With RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION, filed by the heirs of CELEDONIO T. EDURIA and DELFINA P. EDURIA, per DOC #401; PAGE #81; BOOK #67; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. PERSEVERANDO L. ARAÑA, JR. BWM: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

forced them to flee, and prevented them to organize and recruit to regain control and influence over their target barangays.

Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., commander of the 4ID, said GF Malayag has been virtually dismantled as the surrenderers were the only remaining members and leaders in the group.

Brawner said it is the final blow that will end GF Malayag, as the surrenderers have chosen to abandon the armed struggle.

The arrest of alias Migs, their guerilla front secretary, the death of NPA leader, Ka Oris, and the surrender of six others eventually led to their decision to return to the government fold.

Brawner said GF Malayag is under SRC2 of the NCMRC, led by Bernie M. Sinunta alias Boboy, the intel officer/vice CO of SRC 2, who surrendered

to 88IB last Sunday, the same group where the six CNTs belong to.

GF Malayag has suffered major defeats after two encounters with government troops last September 8 and 10 that resulted in 4 guerrillas being killed, 14 captured, and 22 firearms seized.

The group’s woes were aggravated when their leader, Ramil Banawan alias Migs/ Kim/Edukaw, was arrested together with Marcelito Bandigan alias Niks/Raymond, the team leader of Squad 1, last October 25 this year.

“I am elated with this very significant development because this is the result of our relentless campaign against the said terrorist group in the Pantaron Mountain Ranges covering Malaybalay City, San Fernando, and Cabanglasan Bukidnon. I commend the 88IB and 403rd Brigade, as well as the intelligence units,

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE VICTOR C. COLITA

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JONALD BALNIG ABALDE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late VICTOR C. COLITA who died on October 18, 2021 at Polymedic Plaza Hsopital Cagayan de Oro City, said deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; the deceased at the time of his death left a savings account in amounting to 488,118.39 at Development Bank of the PhilippinesCapistrano Branch, Cagayan de Oro City, under his company name POWER FACTOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES with the Account No. 00-5-19571811-6 and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE VICTOR C. COLITA, filed by the heirs of VICTOR C. COLITA, per DOC #325; PAGE #61; BOOK #219; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI.

That the late ANTONIO OLIVEROSy BACSARSA and REMEDIOS OLIVEROS y DADULO who died on December 1, 2015 and July 6, 2016 both in Cagayan de Oro City, respectively, without will and without unpaid debts; at the time of their death left a parcels of land with 1. TCT No. 34198 situated at Barrio sambulawan, Municipality of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FORTYONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (41,523) square meters, more or less, 2. TCT No. 39983 situated at Molugan, El Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY (15,580) square meters, more or less, 3. TCT No. 40198 situated at Sambulawan, El Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (6,656) square meters, more or less, 4. OCT NO. P-10208 situated in the Sitio of Kilosong, Barangay of Magting, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY NINE (3,899) square meters, more or less, 5.

OCT No. P-10209 situated in the Sitio of Cabiling, Barangay of Tupsan, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (1,642) SQUARE METERS, 6. OCT No. P-10210 situated in the Barangay of Benhaan, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (2,315) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of ANTONIO OLIVEROSy BACSARSA and REMEDIOS OLIVEROS y DADULO, per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #51; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGARDO T. RAAGAS.

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BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late JONALD BALNIG ABALDE, who died intestate on April 10, 2017 at Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Cagayan de Oro City; that the late, JONALD BALNIG ABALDE, at the time of his death, left a certain parcel of land with TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-163300 situated in Carmen, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THREE POINT FORTY (253.40) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JONALD BALNIG ABALDE, filed by the heirs of JONALD BALNIG ABALDE, per DOC #35; PAGE #7; BOOK #IV; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III. BWM: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec. 6, 2021

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MANUEL D. TRIBUNAL and RUFA ABONITALLA TRIBUNAL who died sometime on October 2, 2011 and March 20, 2011, respectively in Gumamela st., Greymar subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; that the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain real property with Transfer certificate of Title No. T-30189 situated in the dist. Of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE (2,921) Square meters, more or less, that for and consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P100,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, in hand paid by CECILIO B. LIMBAGA JR., of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Phase 3-A, Block 3, Lot 26, Villa Trinitas Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, and acknowledged to have been received by the above-named heirs and to their complete satisfaction, said heirs, by these presents, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, absolute and unconditionally unto the said CECILIO B. LIMBAGA, JR. his heirs and assigns and successors in interest, a portion consisting of FIVE HUNDRED (500) SQUARE METERS, more or less of the above-described real property, together with all the existing improvements thereon free from all liens and encumbrances and more particularly described, to wit: and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION, filed by the heirs of MANUEL D. TRIBUNAL and RUFA ABONITALLA TRIBUNAL, per DOC #22583; PAGE #17; BOOK#XLV; Series of 2017 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JERSON S. LEYSON.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORENCIO NUÑEZ AND BENITA NUÑEZ WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FLORENCIO NUÑEZ, who died intestate on July 7, 2021, in Zone 1 Poblacion, Claveria, Mis Or.; and BENITA NUÑEZ who died on January 12, 2010 in Poblacion, Claveria, Mis. Or., (“Decedents”), without a will a evidenced by the Certificate of Death attached hereto as Annex “A”; at the time of his death, left a real property with Tax Declaration No. 0812000100511 containing an area of 5041 square meters more or less, to negotiate and enter into a Lease Agreement with DITO TELECOMMUNITY CORPORATION, a corporation duly organized and establishment under Philippine Laws and with principal office address at 11th Floor, Udenna Tower, Rizal Drive Cor. 4th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City herein represented by its authorized representative, MGEN RODOLFO D. SANTIAGO AFP (Ret,), over the above-described property on such terms and condition as may be deemed reasonable by our said Attorney-in-fact, including stipulations in the Lease Agreement that the monthly rental and other consideration/s on the lease shall be paid by check to be issued in the name of PABLO B. NUÑEZ, who shall issue an acknowledgment receipt thereof upon receipt of the corresponding payments, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORENCIO NUÑEZ AND BENITA NUÑEZ WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of FLORENCIO NUÑEZ and BENITA NUÑEZ, per DOC #335; PAGE #67; BOOK #CXXII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

for another victory. They worked tirelessly with civilians in order to attain this success,” Brawner said.

“On the other hand, we welcome Ka Kimay’s decision to heed the government’s call for peace. We have proven to them the Army’s professionalism and respect for human rights. Your Army has been true to its commitment to ensure the safety of those who surrender.

They will be provided with necessary assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program, and help them build their lives anew with their loved ones,” he added.

Brawner underlined the significant milestone that not only the people of Bukidnon have longed for but all peaceloving people, hence, they can live peacefully after several years of being threatened and exploited.

“This is history in the making. Bukidnon will finally be free from the clutches of the CPP-NPA-NDF. Truly, the end of the communist terrorist group in Bukidnon is happening. Meanwhile, we will exploit our gains and intensify our military operations. This is the best time to push further and harder in order to finally eradicate the whole NCMRC and continue our pivot against the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) in the Caraga region,” he added.

The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

The NDF has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the AntiTerrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and separate part” of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PR) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late PATRICIA PAGAYAMAN died intestate in San Antonio, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, leaving certain parcel of property with Tax Declaration No. 0206734 situated at San Antonio, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (4,959) square meters, more or less, that for and in consideration of the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND (Php 30,000.00) PESOS, in hand paid by the herein vendee, GLADYS V. ARNADO, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the herein HEIRS-VENDORS, and to their complete satisfaction, the VENDORS hereby sell, transfer and convey to the herein, VENDEE, to her heirs, assigns and successor-in-interest, portion of said parcel of land constituting the share of Aurea V. Ganzan, Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters more or less, as particularly described above, free from all liens and encumbrances and further the VENDORS warrant their title and right over the abovedescribed real property, and shall defend the right of the VENDEE over the same against any claim of any third party; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PATRICIA PAGAYAMAN, per DOC #116; PAGE #24; BOOK #X; Series of 2009 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

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Lawyer Khristine Kay Lazarito Calingin of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Normin Office, cited ways on strengthening the delivery of services for VAW victim-survivors and in improving their helpseeking behavior through VAW mapping.

C alingin added that through VAW mapping, LGUs can ascertain the forms of VAW services they can cover and whether they are geographically concentrated in a specific locality. It is also a way to produce a resource directory of VAW services.

The VAW mapping tool will comprise the LGU demographics, existing VAW mechanisms, programs and services, challenges, and recommendations.

For their part, Michelle Espedido of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 underscored the guidelines in monitoring the functionality of local committees on anti-trafficking and VAWC (LCAT-VAWC).

Espedido said the LCATVAWC shall be assessed in the organization, meetings, policies, plans and budget, and accomplishments.

For the establishment, strengthening and monitoring of LCPCs at all levels, Espedido said DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2021-039 was created to ensure that children’s rights and welfare are mainstreamed in the LGUs’ development plans.

LCPCs will be rated based on organizational sustainability, policies and plans for children, budget for the BCPC, and service delivery monitoring and management for children. The functionality will be defined as basic or attaining a rating of 20% below, progressive EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE

(21-50%), mature (51-79%), and ideal (80-100%).

The orientation is part of the lined up activities in celebration of the National Children's Month, 18-Day Campaign to End VAW and the 10th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week.

(RTP/PIA-10)

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booster Covid-19 vaccines until a definitive cure is available in the market.

On November 16, the DOH national office announced that it would begin rolling out booster shots for health care workers.

Gamolo said for the regions, they are targeting to implement the next phase before the end of this month as they have to prepare the necessary logistics.

"For now, we still have vaccine supply for primary doses. We don't have the supply for booster shots yet," she said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jose Llacuna, DOH-10 director, reminded the public that the Covid-19 vaccines are supplementary protection, as there is no absolute protection to date.

"Nonetheless, the guarantee (of the vaccine) is you will not reach a stage of severe (health) crisis (once you get infected with Covid-19), or (be) put into intensive care unit," he said.

Llacuna said Northern Mindanao has achieved about 32.38 percent out of the 70 percent population protection requirement, constituting about 3.55 million individuals who have been vaccinated.

(PNA)

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called Vinta.

“The mall facade will showcase an eye-catching symmetry creating a playful and colorful imagery that mirrors the iconic vessels,” Robinsons Malls said.

BE IT KNOWN TO ALL MEN THAT: That the late of MACARIA TABOCLAON ABALDE and JOSE ABALDE, who are all now deceased and all without any debts and without any wills; the decedents left a parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. G-141237 situated in Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 1.4580 has., for and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,485,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt whereof in cash and in full satisfaction and receipt by the all the HEIRS, in hand paid by WILLIAM T. CO, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Quezon City, “the HEIRS” hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS and CONVEYS, absolutely and unconditionally unto WILLIAM T. CO, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Quezon City, his assigns, executors, administrators, and successors, the parcel of land described above with an area of FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY (14,580) square meters, together with all improvements, if any, in a manner that is absolute and irrevocable, free from any and all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, and subject to the subdivision plan attached herein, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE, filed by the heirs of MACARIA TABOCLAON ABALDE and JOSE ABALDE, per DOC #228; PAGE #46; BOOK #104; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHESTER C. CASTAÑOS. BWM: November 15, 22 & 29, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTIES WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late PEDRITO L. CLOA who died on March 9, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City without leaving any will; that the deceased at the time of his death left certain real properties with I- Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-111771 situated in the Barrio of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINETY EIGHT (98) square meters, more or less, II- Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-111772 situated in the Barrio of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area NINETY SEVEN (97) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTIES WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PEDRITO L. CLOA, in favor of GILBERT LLIDO and LYDIA LLIDO, per DOC #357; PAGE #72; BOOK #68; Series of 2014 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENE ARTEMIO T. PACANA. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

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kilometers, he said.

In t he city’s s econd district, Ramiro said the bike lane will start at the Cagayan de Oro port area in Barangay Macabalan and wind up all the way to Barangay Macasandig for a total of 38 kilometers.

There is a proposal, too, to have bike lanes to link Barangay Bugo to Barangay Bonbon using the city coastal road system.

Ramiro said Cagayan de Oro, like other urban centers in the country, is embracing bicycles in their urban planning.

He said that 29 percent of the 110,000 labor force in the city have resorted to biking to their places of work.

“Many workers think biking is the safest way to go to work rather than c om mut i ng w h e re you are prone to COVID-19 infections,” Ramiro said.

Aside f rom workers who rely on their bikes to commute to work, many residents have turned to cycling for recreation and healthy lifestyle, he noted.

The rise of the number of cyclists prompted the city government to plan for more bike lanes in the next five years.

“C agayan de Oro is reshaping our urban infrastructure by building safe bicycle lanes and parking lots that can sustain a healthier environment,” Ramiro said.

The new bike lanes in the city drew mixed reactions from cyclists and workers who bike to work.

Kristian Dave Achondo, graphic designer for local newspaper Mindanao Gold Star Daily, said he started biking to work when the COVID-19 pandemic started in April 2020.

“I found biking to work very convenient and it is safer than commuting in public utility vehicles,” the 31-year old Achondo.

It takes only 30 minutes to weave through the traffic to his place of work in Barangay Lapasan from his house in Barangay Macasandig, eight kilometers apart.

He said, however, that going through the designated bike lanes along Velez Street is a different story.

Achondo said cycling in the biking lanes is like driving through a maze of parked vehicles and rude jeepney drivers even as the

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RTA is implementing a strict no-parking policy along the bike lanes. “ Ve h i c l e s p a r k e d ever ywhere along the designated lanes and jeepney drivers are rude enough that they would pull to a stop to pick a passenger,” Achondo said.

The drivers, he said, flagrantly violate the noparking policy despite the presence of RTA traffic enforcers.

“Parking is clearly illegal but they violate the noparking policy every day,” he said.

Achondo’s sentiments are shared by riders Lloyd Russel Sapida and Jaser Pamalan, who work for a well-known food delivery company here.

Sapida said he would be extra careful when cycling in these biking lanes.

“Vehicles would suddenly pull to a stop or you find a parked car blocking the lanes. You will figure in a traffic accident if you are not careful,” the 19-year-old working student said.

Pam a l an s ai d a c ar bumped him on the rear of his bicycle while negotiating the bike lanes.

“The driver told me he did not see me when he suddenly pulled to a stop. Luckily I had only a few scratches,” said the father of two children.

Despite the dangers of cycling around the city, Pamalan said he continues to deliver food because he earns enough to feed his wife and children.

He said the RTA should conduct more traffic seminars for the drivers to respect the bikers.

He urged the RTA to put up more bike lane markers, install delineators to separate the bike lanes from vehicular traffic, and put visible traffic signs.

“Drivers here are so rude against bikers like us. They think they are the kings of the road,” Pamalan lamented.

Teejay Gallardo, a local entrepreneur, also bikes to his store every day ever since COVID-19 infections swelled in the city.

He brings extra clothes when he bikes the fourkilometer distance from his home in Barangay Kauswagan to his shop in the downtown area, then change into new clothes and park his bike in a small parking area he and other bikers rented for space.

Gallardo said the entire routine is convenient for him because he no longer

need to ride jeepneys full of passengers.

“These days we have to be extra careful. The virus is still out there,” he pointed out.

Like other bikers, Gallardo is careful when cycling the streets, especially the portion when he has to bike through the national highway.

He s a i d o n s e v e r a l occasions, he found himself sandwiched between two big trucks at the intersections.

As more people here embraced cycling, enthusiasts find Cagayan de Oro and the neighboring provinces offering some of the best rides in the country.

Lory Gacusan, a housewife, said there might be no other city in the country where one can enjoy her morning coffee and get out to enjoy the rides.

“There is no rush here. I can be on the bike trails in 20 minutes from my house,” she said.

Gacusan said the city has a lot to offer for cycling enthusiasts, like the Mapawa range and Camarahan Ridge which have mountain trails to satisfy the adventurous riders.

She and her husband took on cycling as a recreation when the pandemic started last year.

Gacusan said they are now engaging on longer loops, like the one via Talakag, Lantapan, Malaybalay City (all in Bukidnon) to Cagayan de Oro – a distance of 175 kilometers.

“It’s a very exciting ride and a challenge for women riders,” she said.

Gacusan said they are now planning to bike all the way to General Santos City on the southern tip of Mindanao and back. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines cash cards, are those listed under the registry system for basic sectors in agriculture.

The national government has allotted P7.6 billion from the excess rice tariffs in 2019 and 2020 to assist 1.5 million farmers in the country.

Dennis Arpia, DA-Region 12 executive director, said they are currently processing the release of the cash assistance to farmers in other parts of the region.

He s aid t he y have scheduled the distribution

in the coming weeks to all municipalities and provinces in the area. “ We’re t a r g e t i n g t o complete the distribution before the end of the year,” he said.

In this city, the assistance program will benefit a total of 340 registered rice farmers and with combined grants amounting to P1.5 million.

The agency said it has allotted P65 million for the ongoing rollout in South Cotabato, which will cover 13,014 rice farmers.

Dar, who is on a two-day swing in Region 12, also led the turnover in Tantangan town of P57.8 million in loan assistance approved by the Agricultural Credit Policy Council to qualified farmers’ groups and various farm machinery.

He personally handed over here on Tuesday night various supplies and equipment to improve the veterinary diagnostics in Region 12 in line with the fight against African Swine Fever.

On Wednesday morning, Dar graced the turnover of five completed farm-tomarket road projects situated in barangays of San Jose, Upper Labay, Mabuhay, Katangawan, and Tinagacan here.

The road projects, which have a combined length of three kilometers, are worth P44 million. (MindaNews)

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dumating na project kung saan makikinabang hindi lang ang Amai Manabilang, hindi lang ang mamamayan ng Wao, kung hindi ang buong BARMM," said Manabilang.

[It is with great pride that here in the town of Amai Manabilang, we commit our 100% support because this is not new to us. Another project is here again that will benefit not only Amai Manabilang, not only the citizens of Wao but also the entire BARMM] Currently, the municipality of Amai Manabilang possesses hectares of banana and coffee plantations and sees to start its 5,000-hectare bamboo plantation next year. (CRG/ PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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embodies our aspiration to help meet our country’s need for these types of facilities and services. Cold storage and delivery capabilities in the AC Logistics group will

open synergies with our various operating companies.

It will enable us to better serve our country’s growing need for logistical cold chain service delivery in present and emerging industries and business ecosystems.” said Rene D. Almendras, AC Logistics President and CEO. A groundbreaking ceremony for the cold chain facility was held on November 18, 2021, at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro. It is strategically situated to s er vice the needs of various local and multinational companies in Northern Mindanao.

The facility is expected to commence operations in the latter part of 2022 and is envisioned to be an integral Mr. OGUINE, SAMUEL Nigerian citizen, desire to apply as Diesel Mechanic in ASISHA INTL. CORP. located at Patag 6th Division Cagayan de Oro City.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of diesel powered engines.

• Diagnostic tests on vehicles.

• Check vehicles gauge performance and maintaining detailed records.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Nigerian National.

• Has an experience as Diesel Mechanic • Has good communication skills.

• Ages 25-32 years old.

SALARY: • Php 20k Monthly -------------------------------------------------------------Mr. OGBUAGO, RAYMOND Nigerian citizen, desire to apply as Equipment Director in ASISHA INTL. CORP. located at Patag 6th Division Cagayan de Oro City.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • Directs the management of company equipment including procurement activities, preventative maintenance.

• R e p a i r / r e p l a c e m e n t a n d s a f e t y assurance. Manages the records, licenses, inspections, warrantees, and service agreements for the organization's equipment and tools.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Nigerian National.

• Has an experience as Equipment director.

• Has good communication skills.

• Ages 25-35 years old, Male only SALARY • Php 20k Monthly -------------------------------------------------------------Mr. ONYEKWERE, TOCHI MARKSYLVER Nigerian citizen, desire to apply as Automatic Transmission Technician in ASISHA INTL. CORP. located at Patag 6th Division Cagayan de Oro City.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • Diagnose cause of malfunction engine.

• Removes and disassembles transmission unit and performs repair.

• Examines vehicles to determine if

part of the supply chain of several companies and a key facility to support the region’s development.

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additionally safety or service work is required.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Chinese National • Has an experience as Automatic Transmission Technician • Ages 22-30 years old, Male only.

SALARY • Php 20k Monthly -------------------------------------------------------------Mr. DURU, HENRY IKEDI Nigerian citizen, desire to apply as Engine Mechanic Inspector, in ASISHA INTL. CORP. located at Patag 6th Division Cagayan de Oro City.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • To inspect engine vehicles to ensure the emission standards.

• Inspect accessories, air brakes and electrical circuits.

• To check for damage, broken headlines, leaks.

• Provide 24/7 support troubleshoot equipment problems.

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• Has an experience as engine mechanic inspector.

• Has good communication skills.

• Ages 28-36 years old.

SALARY: • Php 20k Monthly -------------------------------------------------------------Mr. KE, YICAN Chinese citizen, desire to apply as Fleet Manager, in ASISHA INTL. CORP. located at Patag 6th Division Cagayan de Oro City.

JOB DESCRIPTION: • To schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.

• To manage other employees.

• To analyze the effectiveness of operations.

• Provide 24/7 support transportation activities.

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Maker is the only One Who can show you what is worth your time and abilities and how to fill your place in the world. Something that you know is making a difference in the lives of people around you.

Are you fully satisfied with your life? Do you love how you’re living? Won’t you ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and way of life each and every day? He is the only One Who can give you your true passion and purpose for living—so you will not have to battle boredom in your life again.

Just think a minute.

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be converted anymore as genuine cooperatives. The lobbying of the much feared energy Cartel has made sure of that. I guess their greed to control these utilities came from a concrete analysis that those who would control electricity, the key industry, will also control big business that they also own.

It is disheartening to note that during these days of political exercises, you always hear the words people power from those who by their acts, are rendering the people powerless.

Beware of these leaders and be conscious to where we put power. You put power in the hands of the loggers, you witnessed the vanishing of the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest that we once have. This is because they have been empowered to log the forest by virtue of political patronage.

You put power in the hands of the Cartels and the Oligarchs, then you will experience so much poverty in the land of the plenty.

We m u s t t h e r e f o r e PUT POWER WHERE IT RIGHTFULLY BELONGS, T HAT I S , W I T H T H E PEOPLE – AND TO REMAIN THERE! Let us therefore serve notice to one and all: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH OF OLIGARCHICAL CONTROL especially of water and electricity as these are means to life and must not be the subject of massive profiteering by the oligarchs and cartel. During elections, these oligarchs will again finance candidates who after winning will surely advance the financiers’ interest and not of the Filipino people.

Indeed, economic power begets political power!

own space, she voiced out, are seen as important steps for a successful transition to adulthood. If those goals aren't achieved, she said, those affected may suffer from feelings of failure.

For some of my nieces and nephews, being back home wasn't easy. It certainly was a stressful situation. The biggest challenge "was the simple fact that they're my parents. In their eyes, you'll always be their child, no matter how old you are."

How to deal with this new situation: Accept that we're all adults. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilipppines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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from page 4 Biazon; Muntinlupa City Administrator, Engr. Allan A. Cachuela; Muntinlupa City PESO Manager Glenda Zamora-Aniñon, DOLEBureau of Workers with Special Concerns Director, Atty. Ma. Karina PeridaTr a y v i l l a ; D O L E - N C R Regional Director, Atty. Sarah Buena S. Mirasol; and DOLENCR MUNTAPARLAS Field Office Director Leonides P. Castillon, Jr., NPU Director Ramon Navarra from the Of f ice of S enator Ris a Hontiveros, and other local officials.

Simultaneous with the ceremony, an orientation for the 45 beneficiaries of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) and 236 beneficiaries of TUPAD was facilitated

by PESO Manager Glenda Z. Aniñon. The activity was part of the pre-employment requirement to prepare the program recipients for eventual deployment.

In aid of the country’s economic recovery In a determined effort to boost social enterprises (SEs), the Ayala group recently inaugurated the Alagang Ayala Land Center at the Trinoma. The center will showcase the “Sinag Sari-Sari Social Enterprise Store”. This joint project of Alagang Ayala Land and BPI Foundation, together with Bayan Academy, aims to support the growth of social enterprises, create livelihood and jobs and aid in the country’s recovery.

BPI Foundation and Bayan Academy organized the

participating BPI Sinag merchants, who are social e nt r e p r e n e u r s h e l p i n g local and marginalized communities. Alagang Ayala Land provides market access in rent-free spaces in more than 30 Ayala malls across the country.

Ayala Malls President Chris Maglanoc, ALI Board Director Tony Aquino, ALI President/CEO Bobby Dy, Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, BPI President/CEO TG Limcaoco, Bayan Academy Chairman/President Prof.

Jay Bernardo, BPI Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Cathy Santamaria, and BPI Vice President and Deputy Head of Marketing Mariana Zobel de Ayala graced the center’s opening last Nov. 11.

SSS unemployment benefits T he S o c i a l S e c u r it y System (SSS) has granted P869.99 million worth of unemployment benefits to 67,937 members for the period January to September 2021. This was announced

by SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio.

The benefit is in addition to the SSS-administered programs as mandated under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. This covers employees including kas ambahays and OFW members who were separated from their respective employments.

Members affected by involuntary separation due to the installation of laborsaving devices, redundancy, retrenchment or downsizing, business closure or cessation of operations , and disease/ illness of the employee whose cont inue d employ ment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to his or his coemployee’s healthy may apply for this benefit. Economic downturn and natural or human-induced calamities/ disasters such as the Covid-19 pandemic are also considered as involuntary separation.

A member must have paid at least 36 monthly contributions, 12 months of which should be within the 18-month period preceding the involuntary separation.

A member should not be over 60 years at the time of involuntary separation. A lower age limit is provided for mineworkers (50) and racehorse jockeys (55).

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conflict.

India i.e. fears 'lost generation' of students.

Jennifer Caputo, a sociologist at the University of Chicago who has surveyed "boomerang kids" in the United States, found that those who were forced to return due to COVID, in particular, more frequently showed symptoms of depression.

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To c o m p l e m e n t i t s shift towards renewable energy, Globe has deployed over 7,400 green network solutions to achieve energy and resource efficiency in its cell sites. These solutions use cleaner fuel with lower emissions, consume less diesel fuel, and provide energ y-efficient heat removal.

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Looking ahead to fortify its climate action efforts, Globe formally expressed its support to the globallyrecognized Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) in January. Along with more than 1,800 companies worldwide, Globe supports the framework set by TCFD and is committed to following recommendations towards effective climaterelated disclosures.

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Local businessman Oliver Ong, who manages two Petron Gas Stations here, said: “It’s a deregulated oil industry. Pump prices reflect world market trends. It’s good that gasoline prices will be rolled back this week.”

Fuel prices are set to be lowered Tuesday nationwide as the city’s COVID-19 status shifts from Modified E n h a n c e d C o m mu n i t y Quarantine (MECQ) to General C ommunity Quarantine (GCQ).

The decrease is based on t he Me an of Pl att s Singapore (MOPS), the major price assessment agency for Southeast Asia, which has a trajectory of Value Added Tax Inclusive (VATINC) Price Trend as of November 10, 2021 to an increase of thirty centavos (P0.30) Automotive Diesel Oil (ADO) and a seventysix-centavo (P0.76) decrease in motor gas (MOGAS).

However, this decrease is not due to the complaints, which were formally raised by the Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Ong said.

“As a general rule, MOPS is the basis of weekly price movements. Other factors are the dollar exchange rate and refining, if applicable, distribution and other allied costs,” Ong said.

But a DOE report published in its website said that in Mindanao, fuel prices are highest in Zamboanga City as of Nov. 9.

RON 91 (regular) g a s ol i n e, for i ns t an c e, av e r a g e s at P 6 6 . 5 3 i n this city while diesel is at P56.83. In Pagadian City in Z amb oanga del Sur, prices are only at P62.23 and P52.60, respectively.

In Davao City, regular gasoline is P59.52 while diesel averages P50.04. In Cagayan de Oro City, prices are at P62.23 and P51.65, respectively.

City Hall first met the local dealers on November 5 with representatives of the Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the series of talks initiated at the request of Mayor Climaco to address high gasoline prices in Zamboanga City.

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the city or neighboring areas that increase handling costs and freight,” Climaco said.

Rino Abad, direc tor of the DOE’s Oil Industry Management Bureau, said during his meeting with Climaco, business chamber officers, and other City Hall key players that per records of the Mindanao Field Office, there are two fuel depots in the city – one is owned

by Pet ron C or p orat ion in Campo Islam, Lower Calarian, which has the bigger storage capacity as well as the nearest to Zamboanga’s commercial center, and the other by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines in Talisayan.

DOE records likewise re ve a l t hat t wo ot he rs function as retail service stations, namely, Minsu Oil Caltex (which has a storage facility) owned by Abduzakur Tan and San Jose Super Shell Station owned by Delfin Saavedra.

Outside the city, the two other depots nearest are quite far: Delta Petroleum Specialist Corporation in Dipolog City, about 315 kms away, and Chevron Philippines, Inc. in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, 388 kms away.

Abad said that while there are 56 registered retail stations, 11 of these are independent suppliers.

While Petron’s Ang said that these independent s up p l i e r s c ompr i s e 4 0 percent of the country’s oil industry, they still make up only 20 percent of the industry in Zamboanga City.

Nilo Geroche, director of the DOE’s Mindanao Field Office, admitted that only 56 of the city’s 80 or so gas stations have been issued with certifications of compliance after deregulation.

The local government and the Philippine Competition Commission are now looking into the fuel market to ensure competition, Climaco said. (Frencie Carreon / MindaNews)

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Globe’s climate action strategy cited in GSMA COP26 Digital Hub Globe’s efforts to support the United Nations’ climate action movement were cited by GSMA in its COP26 Digital Hub as an example of how the telcos can actively reduce their company’s emissions to support the campaign.

The GSMA, the international mobile industry organization, has included Globe’s climate action strategy as a case study which may serve as a guide or inspiration to other players.

The GSMA’s digital platform for the #MobileNetZero campaign seeks to raise awareness and provide insights on the mobile industry’s path towards lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Net Zero no later than 2050 through the collective efforts of mobile network operators

around the world.

“We are honored that the GSMA has recognized our decarbonization journey. There is still much work to be done.

Globe is fully committed to doing its share towards responsible and sustainable business practices to achieve this common goal,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

In June 2021, Globe became the first and only Philippine company listed by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) to commit to Business Ambition for 1.5 and has officially joined as a participant of the Race to Zero. The company has been a supporter of the #RacetoZero global campaign, spearheaded

by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and COP26 Presidency, and the GSMA, since its launch in 2020.

Globe’s commitment to establish science-based targets and net-zero emissions by 2050 is in line

with the Paris Agreement and #RacetoZero Campaign. The Paris agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.

Race to Zero is the UNbacked global campaign rallying non-state actors to take rigorous and

immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver a healthier, fairer zero carbon world by 2050.

As part of its #MobileNetZero campaign, the GSMA also called on business leaders and policymakers to harness the potential

of mobile connectivity and smart technology to achieve Net Zero by 2050. New research by the GSMA together with the Carbon Trust, showed smart technology could contribute 40% of the required carbon emissions savings required by 2030 but are significantly underused by energyintensive industries.

Globe recognizes the need for energy efficiency and its integral part of the company’s network transformation and climate action strategies.

With this, the company has laid the groundwork to pilot and certify an Energy Management System (ISO 50001) in some of these facilities, aiming to eventually roll out for enterprisewide implementation.

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