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Hog raisers aid HOG RAISERS said the industry cannot withstand the volume of pork imports due to arrive based on the volume of approved import clearances. Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines, Inc. President Rolando E. Tambago said the volume of future imports, as indicated by the approved sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances (SPSICs) in the eight months to August, are “too much for the hog industry to take.” According to the Bureau of Animal Industry, pork imports with approved SPSICs amounted to 837,955.34 metric tons (MT) as of Aug. 31, from 276,424.23 MT a year earlier.

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MODERNIZED PUVs. Melvin Erederos (right), BUKTRAMCO sub-chairman for Cagayan de Oro, during the blessing of its modernized PUVs, 19 for the Bukidnon route and 18 for CDO route, in Barangay Bugo yesterday. photo by gerry lee gorit

Climate mitigation THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said it has funded $31.5 billion worth of climate mitigation projects since 2011, accounting for 78% of its climate-related financing. “Mitigation finance is dominated by the energy sector (60%), although there has been a recent significant upward trend in the transport sector,” the bank’s Independent Evaluation Board said in a review posted on its website Monday. Funding for adaptation projects, on the other hand, hit $8.7 billion 22%. The bank’s evaluation covered 688 projects approved between 2011 and 2020.

Smuggled cigars ZAMBOANGA City – Policemen and Bureau of Customs (BOC) operatives here seized some P4.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested eight suspects, a top police official announced Saturday. Col. Rexmel Reyes, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO), said the 2nd City Mobile Force Company and BOC operatives were on seaborne patrol when they intercepted two motorboats around 1 p.m. Friday near Manalipa Island, east of this city. Reyes said the motorboats, locally known as jungkong, were found to be loaded with 137 master cases of assorted smuggled cigarettes worth P4,795,000.

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In a webinar on Davao Investment Conference (ICon) 2021 Wednesday, NCC Group of Companies president and chief executive officer Lafayette Lim said Mindanao, particularly the Davao region, is now a big catalyst for growth for the Philippines. “Davao 20 years ago is so much different from Davao today,” he said. CATALYST/PAGE 10

Oro mayor thumbs down reopening of tourist spots, other businesses amid GCQ By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno thumbed down a proposed ordinance that sought to reopen spas, staycations and other indoor tourist attractions, as the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases extended the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions for the city until October 31. Moreno vetoed Resolution 2021-205 hours before the National IATF set the new quarantine levels across the country. The resolution, passed l a s t we e k by t h e C it y Council, sought to reopen internet cafes, sports centers, g ymnasiums, massage

parlors or spas, indoor facilities and entertainment establishments, white rafting and other tourism-related activities. These establishments have been reeling from heavy financial losses ever since the imposition of quarantine measures in March 2020. Moreno, however, said reopening these businesses should proceed with caution despite the decrease in coronavirus infections in the city in the past two weeks. The City Health Office registered a single case of COVID-19 infection on October 11, the lowest since the outbreak of triple-digit infections last September. GCQ/PAGE 10

OIL CARTEL? Fuel prices in Zamboanga City as of 12 October 2021. mindanews photo by frencie carreon

Zambo bizmen suspect cartel behind oil price hike, call for investigation By FRENCIE CARREON, MindaNews

Z A M B OA N G A C i t y – Businessmen in this city are suspecting that a cartel is behind the “constant price increase of fuel” in the past weeks and the “u n c o n s c i o n a b l y h i g h

fuel pump prices” even as petroleum prices soared all over the world because of short supply and high demand. Pedro Rufo S oliven, president of the Zamboanga

City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (ZCCCIFI), said that the oil price increase and the high pump prices locally “need to be investigated” as a chamber resolution said the latter was “tantamount to … economic SUSPECT/PAGE 10

THREE Mindanao-based Ateneo schools on Wednesday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to open more satellite registration centers for voters who have yet to register as the October 30 deadline nears. In a joint statement

released Wednesday, the Mi n d an a o C ons or t iu m o f At e n e o s ( M C A ) – composed of Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan – said they were willing to offer their campuses

as voter registration sites for registrants who can no longer be accommodated by Comelec, which has reportedly limited its daily registration quota to only 150 to 300 persons. Fr. Joel Tabora, Ateneo SITES/PAGE 10

Mindanao Ateneo schools offer campuses as registration sites

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BARMM hands over 100-bed Covid-19 isolation center in Lanao Sur COTABATO City – Health officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have turned over a 100bed isolation facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to Malabang, Lanao del Sur, the region’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced Thursday. Dr. Bashary Latiph, BARMM health minister, said the facility, amounting to some P25 million, was handed over to the management of the Dr. Serapio Montañer Memorial Hospital in Malabang on Wednesday. “The isolation facility will not only benefit Malabang constituents but all nearby municipalities of Lanao Del Sur amidst

the Covid-19 pandemic,” Latiph told reporters here in an interview. The BARMM’s Ministry of Public Works (MPW) funded the project, with the MOH taking charge of its operation, according to Dr. Ameril Usman, MOHBARMM director-general. In a separate interview, MPW Minister Eduard Guerra said the Covid-19 center is fully airconditioned with closed circuit television cameras and other conveniences to serve the coastal towns of Lanao del Sur such as Malabang, Kapatagan, Balabagan, Marogong, Butig, Picong and Sultan Naga Dimaporo. "We are changing the perception of the people CENTER/PAGE 11

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Bamboo shoots project in Manolo Fortich deal sealed

MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon --Agreement signing on the transfer of Shelf-Stable Giant Bamboo Shoots in Brine project to a women’s group in Manolo Fortich town was held recently. The project aims on improving the group's livelihood through bamboo shoots’ end products. The Technology Transfer Agreement is among University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines (USTP), Manolo Fortich town and its Women’s Federation. The technology called Shelf-Stable Giant Bamboo Shoots in Brine is developed by USTP Food Innovation Center that maximized the homegrown giant bamboo shoots in the mentioned

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town. According to Dr. Venessa A. Garcia, director of USTP Technology Promotions and Commercialization Office, the agreement will collaboratively empower

and transfer the lives of women and their respective community. “We are happy to share that we have planned and prepared capacitation activities which will help develop the university and

our partners on the needed skills set and technical capacitation in supporting the technical innovations at hand, the missing link of the academe and the industry, to mutually coPROJECT/PAGE 11

USTP leads the agreement signing on the transfer of Shelf-Stable Giant Bamboo Shoots in Brine project to a women’s group in Manolo Fortich town. (USTP)

SEC warns public vs. new 'fraudulent' money scheme

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DAVAO City – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Davao has warned the public on Wednesday against investing in the new money scheme called Repa Paluwagan. In a statement, the SEC-Davao clarified that the operation of the entity is a “Ponzi Scheme,” an investment fraud that involves the payment

of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by the new investors. Data from the Davao City Anti-Scam Unit (ASU) revealed that around 50 investors of the particular money scheme operation have filed complaints against its administrators. The complainants who invested more than P10 million revealed that the administrators have allegedly run off with their money. “This advisory is prompted by reports and inquiries received by the Commission from the public asking whether Repa/Repa Paluwagan with operations in Bohol, Davao, Bukidnon, and Cebu is registered with the Commission and if it can solicit investments from the public,” the SEC-Davao said in a statement. The SEC-Davao added that the Repa or Repa Paluwagan company does not appear as a registered corporation or partnership on their database. “Further, it is not [allowed] to solicit investments/placements from the public nor to issue investment contracts and other forms of securities since it has not secured prior registration and/or license from the Commission as prescribed under Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code,” the statement said.“We hope you can help us share this information to protect the investing public.” (PNA)

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Experience the Grand Lifestyle at the Grand Summit Hotel General Santos General Santos City, Philippines - opens its doors to Robinsons Hotel and Resorts first 4-star hotel with the launch of Grand Summit Hotel on October 15, 2021. Located just 30 minutes from General Santos International Airport and with close proximity to business districts and commercial centers, the hotel is expected to become the top hotel choice in the city. Creating Meaningful Connections With Robinsons Hotel and Resorts brand of exceptional service, Grand Summit Hotel is the smart choice for travelers who are looking for more than just a place to stay. More than a destination, Grand Summit

Hotel offers an experience. With its distinctly “Filipino” warmth and flair coupled with intuitive and personalized service, the hotel aims to build meaningful connections with its guests. Every touch point of your stay is as unforgettable as the beauty and warmth of General Santos and its people. Experience the Grand Lifestyle Grand Summit Hotel General Santos puts premium hospitality within reach with luxurious accommodations, elegant dining experience, firstclass amenities and superior customer service. • World Class Facilities and Amenities An exquisite balance

General Santos City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, GSC Tourism Council Chairperson Jane G. Rivera, and Congresswoman Shirlyn Banas-Nograles pays a visit to the Grand Summit Hotel on its blessing and pre-opening. They were welcomed by the President and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation, Mr. Frederick D. Go.

of style and comfort awaits the guests of Grand Summit Hotel. Equipped with world-class facilities and premium amenities, all 102 rooms and suites at the hotel are carefully-

designed to meet the evolving needs of its guests. As one of the best hotels in General Santos City, Grand Summit Hotel also puts convenience

and leisure at its priority. The hotel offers leisure facilities including a spa, gym and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy the pool and suite facilities by December 2021 meanwhile the ballroom, spa and other fitness center are scheduled to be open by 2nd half of 2022. For convenience, airport transfers and car rental services are also available upon request. • Dining In Elegance Dine in style every day at the Grand Summit Hotel’s all day dining restaurant, and enjoy a

wide range of cuisines at Café Summit! Café Summit brings the best of the region to give you a dining experience unlike any other. Situated in the Tuna Capital of the Philippines – General Santos City, Café Summit does not only offer this local favorite but provides a variety of choices from regional delicacies to international cuisines, the restaurant also caters to the different tastes and preferences of its guests. Apart from the exquisite dishes, they SUMMIT/PAGE 11

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Sleep walking Think a minute . . . This is a true stor y about an American president you probably have never heard of. In March, 1849, President James Polk was finishing his term as the U.S. president. The newly elected president, Zachary Taylor, was scheduled to start his term on 4 March. But 4 March, 1849 was a Sunday, and Zachary Taylor was a religious man; so he refused to take his oath of office on a Sunday. But according to the U.S. constitution, President Polk could not remain in office even one day longer than his fouryear term. So who would be the pre s i d e nt for t h at on e day? The U.S. constitution instructed that the head of the Senate would temporarily be president until the new president could take his oath of office. The head of the Senate at that time was David Atchison. So for those 24 hours—from 12:00 noon on 4 March until 12:00 noon on 5 March, 1849—David Atchison was the legal president of the United States . . . and the

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ORLAN R. RAVANERA As the 2022 election is fast approaching, the candidates are manifesting their desire to win through the outpourings of messages not so much on their stand on important issues, not so much on why there must be social change, not so much on the imperative need to debunk systems and structures breeding poverty, gross inequities and social injustice, not so much on empowering the poor and the oppressed to be unfettered from oligarchical control but more on their qualifications, i.e., kagalingan, katapangan,

Time to Dream & To Ask Soul-Searching Questions kahusayan and what have you. Let us be reminded that no less than the highest law of the land declared that “Sovereignty resides with the people and that all governmental powers emanate from them.” Let the people articulate that truism by articulating their dreams and to courageously ask the candidates on their stand on some soul-searching questions. Indeed, all of us must hold fast to dreams for when dreams die, life is just a broken winged-bird that cannot fly. It is great to have dreams for oneself; it is even greater and noble to have dreams for others especially for those whom we have all pledged to serve –our people. We who work for peace and development in this broken but beautiful island of Mindanao must have dreams for our people so as not to become automatons in this highly materialistic society. Let us therefore dream.

To dream that one day soon our struggling and oppressed people will scale the heights of progress, free from want and fear and living a decent and fully human life; To dream that one day our farmers will own the land they till and control the mode of production and marketing of their products; to enjoy the fruits of their labor for it is through the sweat of their brow that the land is made productive; that our fisherfolk will have greater access to our waters and not the computerized foreign trawlers which crane the seabed and destroying our corals; To dream that our vast plains and choicest of lands will yield fruits to feed the hungry in our own country and not those in foreign lands; that our natural resources – limited as they are – will not anymore be exploited, and if ever, to benefit the bulk of the people

and not just a few elites. To dream of the future with a vision of hope, social justice, freedom, peace and prosperity to our toiling people. All of these dreams are decidedly within our reach. Let us therefore work for the realization of these dreams. But even as we dream, let us ask some soul-searching questions. To start, let us collectively ask, isn’t it that many are working for the cause of the Filipino people – be they politicians, technocrats, polic y makers, traders, b a n k e r s , c o o p e r at i v e s , corporations, NGOs, development workers, leftists, rightists, centrists, or what have you? Isn’t it that they do not fall short of just anything (be it a program, a project, a course of action, or even mere plans and rhetoric) just to make life better for our people? However, despite all these QUESTIONS/PAGE 11

Degrees of danger A re a l ly d r amat i c and challenging headline.Well, I have adopted this headline f rom m a ny w or l d w i d e publications. I just couldn't think of anything better or different that will the world look like if we miss our climate targets? With the plans currently on the table, we are gearing up for an increase of 2.7 degrees Celsius. That would be much worse for the planet than adhering to the agreedupon Paris goal of 1.5 C. Sun rays glare from behind a thermometer showing over 40 degrees Celsius. The UN has warned we're on track to hit 2.7 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century. Time is running out. The

scale of action we need to protect the climate is huge, it has to happen fast, and the plans on the table are falling short. In 2015, almost all of the world's nations agreed to limit the temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 F) above pre industrial levels, and to aim for a limit of 1.5 C under the Paris Agreement.  So far, the actual commitments made to cut fossil fuel use and other measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere — if carried through — will only get us down to 2.7 C of warming, the UN has warned. At the end of this month, world leaders will meet in Glasgow for the 26th edition of the UN Climate Change

Conference. And the pressure is on to come up with much more radical measures to meet the Paris target. Record-breaking heat hit many countries this year, among them Canada, where the mercury spiked at nearly 50 C. But what difference does a fraction of a degree make? Well, a lot, according to the vast body of scientific research being done globally to assess the impacts of climate change.  With climate-induced disasters already happening across the globe, the scale of the problem can seem unmanageable. Yet while science does paint a bleak picture, it also shows that limiting warming by what

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KLAUS DORING seems like a tiny amount can save many millions of lives, protect vast areas of land from degradation and give other species a chance of survival. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) l at e s t re p or t , re l e a s e d DANGER/PAGE 11

Developing unity and consistency in our life JHAN TIAFAU HURST American President you likely have never heard of. But that’s not the whole story. President Polk’s last week in office was a very busy one. Senator David Atchison did not miss a day of work. Neither did he miss all the farewell celebrations and parties for President Polk. When Senator Atchison finally went to sleep late on Saturday night, 3 March, he was so exhausted he told his landlady not to awaken him for any reason at all. She faithfully followed his instructions not to wake him, not even in time for him to publicly take office as the U.S. President! In WALKING/PAGE 11

WHILE Christ was always pat ient, compassionate, m e rc i f u l a n d t h e l i k e with everyone, we cannot deny t hat t here were occasions that he showed anger and expressed some lamentations. He even did this with his disciples, and especially with those selfrighteous leading Jews of his time and t hose who converted the temple into a marketplace. On one occasion, while being invited for dinner by a Pharisee, he was criticized, at least interiorly by those around, for not observing the prescribed washing before the meal. That’s when he told the host, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside?” (cfr. Lk 11,37-41) T h i s gosp el e pi s o de

somehow warns us that we are always prone to fall into all kinds of formalism and legalism without the proper spirit and motive behind our actions, laws, culture, etc. It reminds us that we have to be truly consistent and to develop a certain unity of life that can only be achieved if we are with Christ, who is the pattern of our humanity and the savior of our damaged humanity. Developing this consistency and unity of life should be an abiding concern for all of us. Even if we have to contend with many aspects and dimensions of our life, it is only one life that each of us has, not two or three. And thus, to build and keep our unity of life is a daily task of ours. We can neglect it only to our own serious risk and damage. Ou r l i fe is not on ly biological that relies simply on our biological functions.

Neither is it just purely physical or material that requires merely material nourishment. Our life has many more i mp or t a nt a sp e c t s a nd dimensions that need to be integrated into one whole consistent thing. There’s the manual and intellectual, the active and contemplative, personal and social, the material and spiritual, the temporal and eternal, etc. And precisely because of our spiritual nature, we open ourselves to a supernatural level. That’s just how the cookie crumbles. Thus, we should also be aware of what is natural and supernatural in our life, the mundane and the sacred. We can manage to have this consistency and unity of life if we identify ourselves with Christ. Let’s remember what Christ said so clearly. He is the vine, we are the branches. We can only have

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ROY CIMAGALA life, let alone, consistency and fruitfulness in our life, if we are united to him. Outside of him, we can only expect death, inconsistency and sterility. Yes, only in and with Christ ca n we have t he real principle of unity and fruitfulness in our life. We would be fooling ourselves if we fail to recognize this basic truth about ourselves. This, of course, is a truth of faith, not so much of science. And that’s where UNITY/PAGE 11

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Gov’t continues work in restoring investor, business confidence MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday stressed the need to boost the confidence of investors to continue their business ventures here in the Philippines amid the ongoing pandemic. In an interview, Secretary Andanar said that efforts are being undertaken in order to reassure both consumers and businesses through addressing the inevitable impacts of the virus on people's livelihood and the economy. Earlier, the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) reported a survey result conveying that close to 26% of businesses have closed their operations, some of

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on what public hospital is, as it ser ves without boundaries," Guerra said, adding that “health service is for all.” Dr. Alinader D. Minalang, Lanao del Sur health chief, has lauded the MOH and MPW for the new isolation center. “We assure you of our continuing and unabated services to our constituents,”

them temporarily. And that there was a need to assist businesses in order to prevent closure of their respective operations. “Mahalaga po yung ating pagtutok sa recovery roadmap ng ating bansa from the negative effects of the pandemic. Marami po ang nawalan ng trabaho at maraming mga negosyante ang nawalan ng kumpyansa [It is important to focus on the recovery roadmap of our country from the negative effects of the pandemic. Many workers lost their jobs and many entrepreneurs lost their confidence],” he said. The PCOO chief noted that part of these efforts is offering upskilling programs through the Technical Education and Skills Development

Authority (TESDA) along with programs undertaken by the DTI. He said that the workers should feel secure about their jobs the same way entrepreneurs must feel he said. Aside from the Malabang confident in making is ol at i on f a c i l it y, b ot h Latiph and Guerra said their respective offices are also collaborating on the establishment of more health facilities across the region. “On top of these is the establishment of the RTPCR (reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction) laborator y inside the Maguindanao provincial hospital in Shariff Aguak town,” Latiph said. (PNA)

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investments in the local market. “We must work together with the President and follow his direction. Sapagkat ang importante po is that we lay the proper ground for the eventual recovery

of our nation [We must work together with the President and follow his direction. Because what is important is that we lay the proper ground for the eventual recovery of our nation],” he said. Secretary Andanar

said that nursing the economy doesn’t have to be tied with politics since President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has already withdrawn his bid to run for another position in the coming 2022 National Elections.

Other learning modalities By BELINDA DONGGON PRIOLO Teacher III Butadon Elementary School Butadon, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

DEPED will not just depend on self-learning modules to ensure a more responsive basic education learning this academic year. We are stepping up the use of online and offline platforms as well as radio and television-based instructions as we embark on the second year of distance learning. L e ar n i ng f rom ou r

experiences in the previous year this time, the learning modality will not be solely d e p e nd e nt on pr inte d modules. Other modalities will be implemented whichever are feasible for our learners. Feasible modalities have been chosen by parents when they filled up the student’s enrollment and survey form.

The printed self-learning modules are still useful until this time for as long as they are secured. We will complement it with other learning modalities to make learning delivery more effective. The self-learning modules available in schools and field offices are also converted into DepEd television episodes

and radio-based lessons for flexibility of the modality. In the previous school year, DepEd TV produced 1,107 video lessons in the first quarter and 320 in the second quarter aligned with the most essential learning competencies. Education is a shared responsibility by our school, home and community.

INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT – A BEST PRACTICE OF OROQUIETA CITY DIVISION By: ESTHER A. OMONGOS School Principal II

To honor the hard work and sacrifices of teachers in moulding the minds of pupils/students especially in this time of Pandemic. World Teachers' Month is celebrated all over the world starting from September5 to October 5 every year. Tablon Elementary School spearhead by our dynamic principal Mrs.Rosemarie H. Dullente celebrates the said event on October 4,2021. The Grade six teachers facilitate the program following the minimum health standard.It starts with the grand entrance of teachers in the red carpet together with our AO sir PJ Antiga Amigo and

school principal.A short program follows where the pupils give tribute to the teachers through video. The celebration ends with a hope that this pandemic will end so that teachers with the learners can go back to normal lives.

The Division of Oroquieta City hosted just recently the live broadcast of Project NOAH (No Oroquietanon is Academically Handicapped) in BigaTen DepEd X Season 2 Episode on September 14, 2021, at Misamis Occidental National High School, Oroquieta City. The Episode showcased the achievements and best practices of the Division of Oroquieta City including the implementation of Integrative or Interdisciplinary Assessment to all learners in the division. This implementation of Integrative or Interdisciplinary assessment is in response to the announcement of “Academic Ease” which is stipulated in Memorandum OUCI-2020-307 Suggested Measures to Foster “Academic Ease” during the COVID-19. So, what then is integrative assessment and what is its impact to the learners and to the teachers as well? Lancaster University (2021) describes integrative assessment as an “assessment design that seeks to combine students’ learning from multiple modules and/or levels into a single assessment.” This design allows learners to demonstrate learning outcomes and to make connections

between knowledge and learning that span from various academic disciplines. Such assessment is synoptic, meaning that learners are required to connect knowledge and learning with multiple areas. Why implement? 1. Corona Virus is not yet fully contained. Pandemic still poses challenges to our education system. 2. DepEd ensures learning continuity amidst the challenges thru the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan which aims to produce holistic Filipino learners with 21st century skills; makes use of the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs); sets Learning Delivery Modalities which are responsive to the needs, contexts, circumstances, and diversity of learners, and sustains the delivery of Quality, Accessible, Relevant and Liberating (QARL) Education 3. Ensures Academic Ease for SY 2021-2022 where flexibility in the teaching-learning process based on Contextualization (Curriculum Planning, Implementation and Assessment) is applied. 4. Assessment should support learner’s

development and respond to varied contexts at this time meaning, it should be holistic, authentic, and competencybased, and it must also be integral for understanding student learning and achievement. Thus, integrative/interdisciplinary assessment must be given to learners as a means of adapting to the changes of distance learning processes. How is it done. Virtual trainings were conducted to group of teachers with their school heads and supervisors. This was monitored closely by the chief of the curriculum and implementation division together with his team. Teachers’ outputs underwent a series of quality assurance before the administration of the said assessment. For this school year 2021-2022, the full implementation will be pushed through and will start during the first quarter assessment. As we adopt distance learning, we try to lessen the academic burden of activities among our learners, through the implementation of Integrative Assessment, as part of our commitment to academic ease.

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NO MORE LOCKDOWNS IF PING BECOMES PRESIDENT Once he becomes President, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson plans to scrap lockdowns as a strategy in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Lacson notes that while the Philippines has had the world's longest lockdown, it has not prevented the spread of Covid, much less helped the country recover from its ill-effects. “We are seriously considering the idea that after June 30, 2022, we won't have a lockdown anymore because the lockdown approach is not working. There could be a better approach," he said at the Pandesal Forum on Thursday. Lacson strongly believes that all anti-Covid-19related policy decisions must be based on science and technology and should be data-driven. He added that strategies should not be on a trial-and-error approach. "As we go on, we adopt EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF EDGARDO SATUR SR., PARTITION AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY That during the lifetime EDGARDO SATUR SR. and a widower, he acquired real property covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-28806 situated in the Barrio of Gango, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (2,948) SQUARE METERS, entered into by and between his children, namely; DARLING RHONA S. PAJO, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Gango, Libona, Bukidnon; LUDEVICA S. VIRTUDAZO, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Gango, Libona, Bukidnon; RHONALYN S. JOSOL, of legal age , married, Filipino, and a resident of Gango, Libona, Bukidnon; DARLING MAE S. CATUBIG, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Gango, Libona, Bukidnon; EDGARDO B. SATUR, JR., of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Gango, Libona, Bukidnon; and SPOUSES RICHARD AND MARY JEAN CO TAN, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of 111-113 Tiano-Gomez Street, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the VENDEE. That Adjudicated of the Subdivided Lots among heirs are as follows: LOT 1132A containing an area of 599 SQUARE METERS to RHONALYN S. JOSOL, LOT 1132-B containing an area of 599 SQUARE METERS to LUDEVICA S. VIRTUDAZO, LOT 1132-C containing an area of 507 SQUARE METERS to DARLING RHONA S. PAJO, LOT 1132-D containing an area of 611 SQUARE METERS to EDGARDO SATUR, JR., LOT 1132-E containing an area of 260 SQUARE METERS to DARLING MAE S. CATUBIG, LOT 1132-F containing an area of 452 SQUARE METERS (ROAD LOT) CO-OWNERS PRO-INDIVISO, RHONALYN S. JOSOL, LUDEVICA S. VIRTUDAZO, DARLING RHONA S. PAJO, EDGARDO B. SATUR, JR. AND DARLING MAE S. CATUBIG, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 1,050,000.00), Philippine currency, EDGARDO SATUR, JR., hereby TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto the VENDEE, SPOUSES RICHARD AND MARY JEAN CO TAN, their heirs, assigns and successor-ininterest, LOT 1132-D ABSOLUTE AND IRREVOCABLE AND FREE FROM ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES, and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF EDGARDO SATUR SR., PARTITION AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY, as per DOC #4; PAGE #1; BOOK #3; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SYLVAN GERALD L. SABIO. BWM: Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2021

methods that work and reconsider those that don't. If we cannot be flexible, if we fail to adapt, nothing good will happen to us," he said. Lacson says effort must be poured into the more efficient rollout of vaccines, capacitating government hospitals, and the judicious use of public funds . He cites the use the off-budget "income" of government hospitals to defray the hospitalization expenses of Filipinos confined there. Lacson cited Nikkei Asia's COVID-19 Recovery Index listing the Philippines as last in infection control, vaccination and mobility, ranking it dead last among 121 countries.

The situation is further worsened by corruption and inefficiency in the purchase of Covid-related supplies. "We are punishing the economy with health efforts that do not work," he said. Talking Points for News Anchors and broadcast reporters (ENGLISH) - Lacson: The lockdown approach is not working. - Once he becomes President, Sen. Ping Lacson will scrap lockdowns as a strategy in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. - Lacson said that the Philippines has had the world's longest lockdown but it has not prevented the spread of Covid. - He strongly believes

that all anti-Covid-19related policy decisions must be based on science and technology and should be data-driven. - Lacson said efforts should focus on more efficient vaccine rollout,

capacitating government hospitals, and the wise use of public funds. - He cites the use the off-budget "income" of government hospitals to defray the hospitalization expenses of Filipinos

confined there. - Lacson cited Nikkei Asia's COVID-19 Recovery Index listing the Philippines as last in infection control, vaccination and mobility, ranking it dead last among 121 countries.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT By MS. APRIL FERNANDEZ, ILIGAN CITY, October 2021

Why should every office must have? Human resources is the set of people who make up the workforce of an organization, business sector, industry, or economy. A narrower concept is human capital, the knowledge and skills which the individuals command. Similar terms include manpower, labor, personnel, and associates or simply: people. T h e hu m a n - r e s o u r c e s department (HR department) of an organization performs human resource management, overseeing various aspects of employment, such as compliance with labor law and employment standards,

interviewing, administration of employee benefits, organizing of employee files with the required documents for future reference, and some aspects of recruitment (also known as talent acquisition) and employee off boarding. They serve as the link between an organization's management and its employees. In t he D ep ar t ment of Education a human resource is not only teaching or nonteaching link is needed to have a greater importance especially on the matter of camaraderie to every professional and humane partnership with his or her supervisor and even higher

A Glimpse on the Bichronous Modular Learning in the Primary Grades By: ELLA CLEOFE O. BARQUEZ – PASCO, MAEd T- III

Amidst this ongoing pandemic the world suffers, the Philippine government thru its trustees implemented a bichronous mode of learning in all stages of proper education. This, in line with the aim to measure and cope up with the current need, to provide adequate, if not substantial, education to students or learners. Bichronous modular learning in its strictest sense is the combination o r t h e i n c o r p o r at i o n of asynchronous and synchronous online learning. This provides students the chance to acquire proper education even in these pandemic times. It enables them to have real students' participation, no matter when and where, in the learning phase during the asynchronous part of the course and then engage in real-time exercises for the synchronous sessions. This of course in the area where they can gain access to an existing network where they can readily tap. The amount of the online learning blend varies with the course and the activities included in the course requirement in accordance with the standard set by the Department of Education and carried

position needed link to be able to achieved a harmonious and better situation to be able to know what is really needed to strengthen its function position, of which every part is a parcel of every department in the field of education ,this proves that with a responsible human resource , a co relation exist and help to a quality organization to function well and develop better workplace that will benefit student teacher relationship both in responsibilities and attention to learn more, particularly the students Human resource is needed t o f u n c t i on Profe s s i on a l Development that focuses on Develop Systems, Training and Career Development, Programs, Scholarship program policies and guidelines. Human resource is must find ways in Partnerships with Teacher Training Institutions (TEIs) with Performance Management Performance If it will be under the Human Resource Department, performance management system

must implement Reward and recognition programs, it will also focuses on Career Development, Employee’s Welfare, a Policy Guidelines on Leadership Development Programs that requires Retirement Programs In its histor y, Human resource management used to be referred to as "personnel administration." In the 1920s, personnel administration focused mostly on the aspects of hiring, evaluating, and compensating employees. However, they did not focus on any employment relationships at an organizational performance level or on the systematic relationships in any parties. This led to a lacked unifying paradigm in the field during this period According to an HR Magazine article, the first personnel management department started at the National Cash Register Co. in 1900. The owner, John Henry Patterson, organized a personnel department to deal with grievances, discharges and safety, and information for supervisors on new laws and

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

likewise to implement by the individual teachers or educators tasked to follow. Odd as it may seem, but as observed, both teachers and students, blessed and unblessed with facilities as in online connection technologies and gadgets, are clamoring to adopt the bichronous mode of learning. This, in turn, demands higher expectancy on the teachers' side as educators in developing a special technique and means to gain students' interest and participation in achieving the goal in response to the course requirement. Motivated by their love to impart knowledge and their dedication to their Godgiven profession, educators are optimistic that their endeavors would earn a fruitful meaning. So much so, with the students to acquire needed education for their sustenance to mend their future.

This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT is made and entered into this 24th of September, 2021 by and between: CYNTHIA GRACE E. LLANES, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Blk. 13 Lot 8, Xavier heights, Brgy. Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City. RIZZAH GRACE L. FERMANO, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Blk. 8 Lot 6, Villa Maria Subd., Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and RALPH LAWRENCE E. LLANES, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Blk. 13 Lot 8, Xavier Heights, Brgy. Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City. WITNESSETH, That: WHEREAS, we, CYNTHIA GRACE E. LLANES, RIZZAH GRACE L. FERMANO and RALPH LAWRENCE E. LLANES are the heirs of RAFAEL M. LLANES who died on June 25, 2021; WHEREAS RAFAEL M. LLANES died without leaving a will; WHEREAS the deceased left no debts; WHEREAS at the time of his death, the decedent left the personal and real properties; WHEREAS the personal property consists of a bank deposit in the amount of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN & 67/00 (1,574,310.67) PESOS Philippine Currency at East West Bank, Carmen Branch, Cagayan de Oro City. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and pursuant to SECTION 1 RULE 74 of the Rules of Court we, the heirs, hereby adjudicate in equal shares unto ourselves the personal property left by the deceased. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hands this 24th day of September, 2021 at Iligan City, Philippines.

practices after several strikes and employee lockouts. With its beginning and even now, particularly this time of evaluation shows the importance of effective management which leads to a greater outcome of employee satisfaction as well as encouraging employees to work together in order to achieve better educational programs and objectives. With a good and responsible and effective human resource management, the Department must focus both on the ideas of management of people in organizations from a macro management perspective like customers and competitors in a marketplace. This involves the focus on making the "employment relationship" fulfilling for both management and employees. Some research showed that employees can perform at a much higher rate of productivity when their supervisors and managers paid more attention to them. The Father of Human relations, Elton Mayo, was the first person to reinforce the importance of employee communications, cooperation, and involvement. His studies concluded that sometimes the human factors are more important than physical factors, such as quality of workplace c o n d i t i o n s . As a r e s u l t , individuals often place value more on how they feel. For example, a rewarding system in Human resource management, applied effectively, can further encourage employees to achieve their best performance. Human resource managers are in charge of every aspect of the employee life cycle in an organization. The responsibilities of HR include preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating. In t he D ep ar t ment of Education, The duties of a Human Resource Management Office includes planning, recruitment and selection process, evaluating the performance of teachers and non-teaching positions, and new applicant in both in a teaching and non-teaching positions HR also coordinates employee relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee/teachers counseling. The last job is regular maintenance, this job makes sure that the current HR files and databases are up to date (Ms. April Fernandez. Iligan city, October 2021)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff,

meters, as shown on the attached Sketch Plan and Narrative Technical Descriptions, and particularly described as follows:

22. However, since the subject property is covered by Section 112 of C.A. 141 and defendants are not entitled to compensation for the Affected Area-Easement of Right-of-Way, the provisional deposit representing the 100% BIR zonal value of the said affected area amounting to SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY PESOS (Php71,260.00) should remain in custodia legis until this case is resolved with finality.

SPL. CVL. ACTION NO. 068-07-2020

- versus –

– for –

Expropriation HEIRS OF SPOUSES NENITA G. JERUSALEM and GOMER JERUSALEM, namely: Gomer G. Jerusalem Jr., Rody G. Jerusalem, Roy G. Jerusalem, Marelyn G. Jerusalem, Merly Sauter, Marilou Jerusalem, Mercy Salatzki, and Jean J. Tibon, Defendants. x------------------------/ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: MERLYN J. SAUTER MARILOU JERUSALEM MERCY J. SALATZKI Brgy. Bulod, Tubod, Lanao del Norte G R E E T I N G S! WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, the Court issued an order granting the petitioner’s Motion to Serve Summons by Publication, which reads as follows: “On record is a Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Service of Summons by Publication to defendants Merlyn J. Sauter, Marilou Jerusalem and Mercy J. Salatzki. Finding the same motion to be proper and in order after plaintiff complied with the requirements of the rules, the same is hereby granted. Let a summons by publication be served to defendants Merlyn J. Sauter, Marilou Jerusalem and Mercy J. Salatzki whose last known address are respectively at Brgy. Bulod, Tubod, Lanao del Norte”

WHEREAS, Petition reads: COMPLAINT (With Urgent Prayer for Issuance of Writ of Possession)

Plaintiff, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), by counsel, respectfully states that: 1. Plaintiff is a private corporation created and existing under Philippine laws, with principal office address at NGCP Building, Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. It may be served with notices and other court processes through its Right-of-Way Department (ROWD) – Mindanao Division, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, copy furnished the afore-mentioned principal office. 2. Pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9511, plaintiff was granted a franchise to operate, manage and maintain, and in connection therewith, to engage in the business of conveying or transmitting electricity through a high-voltage back-bone system of interconnected transmission lines, substations and related facilities, systems operations, and other activities that are necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of a transmission system and to construct, install, finance, manage, improve, expand, operate, maintain, rehabilitate, repair and refurbish the present nationwide transmission system of the Republic of the Philippines. 3. Under Section 4 of the same law, NGCP was granted the power of eminent domain, subject to the requirements of the Constitution and existing laws. 4. Plaintiff is engaged in the business of transmitting electric power from the generating plants of power producers to distributors. As such, plaintiff’s business is imbued with public interest. 5. To address the country’s growing power demand and ensure continuous, reliable and efficient power supply, there is a need to interconnect the three (3) major power grids of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao into a single national grid. Aside from the sharing of systems reserve, the interconnection will also help optimize utilization of indigenous energy resources such as natural gas in Luzon, geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao. Owing to this necessity, plaintiff must immediately construct the transmission lines that will transmit power to distributors of electricity not only in Mindanao but also in Luzon and Visayas. This undertaking is for the use and benefit of the public and part of it is known as the MINDANAO-VISAYAS INTERCONNECTION PROJECT (MVIP), integral part of which is the KAUSWAGAN-LALA 230kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT (Project). 6. The said MVIP of NGCP is the first project certified by the Department of Energy (DOE) as an Energy Project of National Significance (EPNS) pursuant to R.A. 7638 of DOE Act of 1992, as amended, entitled to all the rights and privileges provided under Executive Order No. 30, series of 2017, as evidenced by the Certification dated 8 May 2018 issued by the Energy Investment Coordinating Council. It is targeted to be energized by December 2020. 7. Defendants HEIRS OF SPOUSES NENITA G. JERUSALEM AND GOMER JERUSALEM, SR., namely: Gomer G. Jerusalem Jr., Rody G. Jerusalem, Roy G. Jerusalem, Marelyn G. Jerusalem, Merly J. Sauter, Marilou Jerusalem, Mercy J. Salatzki, and Jean J. Tibon, are all of legal age and Filipinos. They may be served with notices, summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at their respective addresses, to wit:

8. The property subject of this complaint is a parcel of land, identified as Lot No. 1518, PLS-31 situated in Brgy. Bulod, Tubod, Lanao del Norte registered in the name of the late Nenita Geraldi married to Gomer Jerusalem per Original Certificate of Title No. P-1710 and declared in the name of Gomer Jerusalem per Tax Declaration No. H-050310 (22).

The total area sought to be expropriated consists of 10,180 square

the ministerial duty of the trial court to issue the writ of possession in favor of the plaintiff, without need of any further hearing. Therefore, the Honorable Court can already immediately issue to the plaintiff an order to take possession of the property and start the implementation of the project.

Machine copies of the BIR zonal valuation and Report on the Count of Improvements are attached and made as integral parts of this complaint. 10. A careful scrutiny of Original Certificate of Title No. P-1,710 shows that it was issued by virtue of a free patent pursuant to Commonwealth Act (CA) No. 141. As such, it is subject to all conditions and public easements and servitudes recognized and prescribed by law, especially those mentioned in Sections 109, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 114 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended. 11. provide:

Sections 111 and 112 (as amended by P.D. 1361) of C.A. 141

“Sec. 111 – All persons receiving title to lands under the provision of this Act shall hold such lands subject to the provisions hereof and to the same public servitudes as exist upon lands owned by private persons xxx. "SEC. 112. Said land shall further be subject to a right-of-way not exceeding sixty (60) meters in width for public highways, railroads, irrigation ditches, aqueducts, telegraph and telephone lines, airport runways, xxx and similar works as the Government or any public or quasi-public service or enterprise xxx may reasonably require for carrying on their business, with damages for the improvements only. “Government officials charged with the prosecution of these projects or their representatives are authorized to take immediate possession of the portion of the property subject of the lien as soon as the need arises and after due notice to the owners. xxx" (Emphasis supplied) 12. Such legal easement has been consistently recognized and applied by the Supreme Court in a long line of cases, where it ruled that a landowner whose property is subject to the legal easement imposed by Section 112 of C.A. 141 is not entitled to compensation for the portion thereof covered by the 60-meter easement of right-of-way, except only for the value of the existing improvements that will be affected. 13. Considering that plaintiff is a private corporation performing a public service, it is a quasi-public entity entitled to enforce such easement of right-of-way of up to 60 meters in width on the subject property without cost, except for the improvements that will be damaged by the project. 14. As shown in the aforementioned said sketch plan, plaintiff’s project merely imposes a ten (40)-meter wide easement of right-of-way over the subject property, which is well within the sixty (60)-meter wide easement reserved under Section 112 of C.A. 141. 15. To enable plaintiff to construct and maintain the Project, it is both necessary and urgent to enforce an easement of right-of-way pursuant to Section 112 of C.A. 141 and/or acquire the portion of the subject property, to ensure stability and reliability of the power supply in Mindanao and other regions of the country. 16. Plaintiff negotiated with defendants, informing them of its intention to take immediate possession of Lot No. 1518, PLS-31 for the implementation of its project. Plaintiff likewise offered defendants the value of the improvements to be affected by its project and the acquisition cost for Affected Area-Tower Site. However, no agreement was reached between the parties. Hence, plaintiff has no other recourse but to file the instant complaint. 17. Sec. 13 of R.A. 11361 provides that Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure governs plaintiff’s expropriation cases. Under Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff may already enter and possess the subject property during the pendency of the expropriation case. 18. Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure states that: “SEC. 2. Entry of plaintiff upon depositing value with authorized government depositary. — Upon the filing of the complaint or at any time thereafter and after due notice to the defendant, the plaintiff shall have the right to take or enter upon the possession of the real property involved if he deposits with the authorized government depositary an amount equivalent to the assessed value of the property for purposes of taxation to be held by such bank subject to the orders of the court. Such deposit shall be in money, unless in lieu thereof the court authorizes the deposit of a certificate of deposit of a government bank of the Republic of the Philippines payable on demand to the authorized government depositary.” (Emphasis supplied) 19. Without prejudice to the applicability of Section 112 of CA No. 141, plaintiff hereby serves for purposes of the issuance of writ of possession, simultaneous with the filing of the instant Complaint, a Notice to Take Possession upon defendants and shall deposit with the Honorable Court the total amount of FOUR HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE PESOS AND 94/100 (Php409,969.94), equivalent to 100% BIR zonal value of the total affected area of the subject property, plus the cost of improvements to be affected by the Project. Such total amount to be deposited by plaintiff includes the 100% BIR zonal value of the Affected Area-Easement of Right-of-Way amounting to Php71,260, which defendants are not entitled to receive by virtue of Section 112 of CA 141, but plaintiff is willing to deposit only for purposes of issuance of writ of possession. 20. Notwithstanding that R.A. 10752 does not specifically apply to plaintiff, it shall deposit the said amount with this Honorable Court consistent with the purpose of the said law and OCA Circular No. 113-2019 to simplify the deposit requirement in expropriation cases for the benefit of the defendants and in the interest of immediate implementation of projects intended to benefit the public. 21. Upon deposit of the provisional amount, plaintiff would have fully complied with the requirements for the issuance of a writ of possession as mandated by law. In a long line of cases and in accordance with OCA Circular No. 113-2019, once the above requirements are complied with it, it becomes

23. Plaintiff intends to present three (3) witnesses, namely: a) Engr. Herminigildo D. Itoc, b) Engr. Nolito L. Notar, and c) Arthur J. Bongcawil to establish, among others, NGCP’s authority to exercise the power of eminent domain, the propriety of its exercise in this case, and the bases for the determination of the just compensation. Copies of their Judicial Affidavits (with attached Exhibits “A” to “M”) are attached as Annexes B, C and D and made an integral part hereof. Plaintiff intends to present additional witnesses if necessary. PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, plaintiff most respectfully prays that this Honorable Court: 1. ISSUE a Writ of Possession in plaintiff’s favor authorizing it to enter and take possession of the portion of the property subject of this complaint that will be affected by the construction and implementation of the Project, with a total area of 10,180 square meters, more or less, described in paragraphs 8 and 9 hereof; order all defendants to vacate the portion of the subject property; and direct the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist plaintiff in the implementation of the said writ of possession so that project construction can immediately commence even during the pendency of the case; 2. ISSUE an Order of Expropriation declaring the existence of a legal easement imposed by Section 112 of C.A. No. 141 over Lot No. 1518, PLS-31 and confirming plaintiff’s lawful right to enforce such easement of right-of-way, to take possession of and to occupy the 10,180-square meter portion of defendants’ property as specified in paragraphs 8 and 9 hereof; 3. ISSUE a Judgment declaring and confirming plaintiff’s lawful right to enforce an easement of right-of-way, take possession of and occupy the 10,180-meter Affected Area-Easement of Right-of-Way of defendants’ Lot No. 1518, PLS-31 as specified in paragraphs 8 and 9 hereof, for the construction and implementation of the Project, at no cost, except for the value of the improvements affected by plaintiff’s project; 4. DIRECT the Office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Tubod, Lanao del Norte to return the amount of Php71,260.00 deposited by plaintiff once the Honorable Court confirms that defendants are not entitled to compensation for the 10,180-square meter Affected Area-Easement of Right-of-Way, as specified in paragraphs 8 and 9 hereof, pursuant to Section 112 of the Commonwealth Act No. 141 and applicable jurisprudence; 5. DIRECT: a. The Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to register and annotate the Order of Expropriation and Judgment on the OCT No. P-1,710 or any certificate of title that may hereafter be issued covering the property subject of this case; b. The Municipal Assessor of Tubod and/or Provincial Assessor of Lanao del Norte to cancel Tax Declaration No. H-050310 (22) and issue new and separate tax declaration in the name of plaintiff covering the portion of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein.

Plaintiff prays for other relief just and equitable under the premises.

Iligan City for Tubod, Lanao del Norte, __________, 2020.

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Power Center, Quezon Avenue cor. BIR Road Diliman, Quezon City By: LUIS MANUEL U. BUGAYONG PTR No. 9344633 – 01/06/2020 – Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 010191/Rizal Chapter MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012003 Roll of Attorneys No. 38002 GORDON S. MONTOJO PTR No. 9344642 – 01/06/2020 – Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 010193/Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012024 Roll of Attorneys No. 44910 JULES BOY R. VALDEZ PTR No. 9344639 – 01/06/2020 - Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 012616/ 03-28-2014 / Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012045 / 07-09-2018 Roll of Attorney’s No. 63350

By:

RIGHT-OF-WAY DEPARTMENT – MINDANAO DIVISION NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Maria Cristina, Iligan City KERTH JOSSEF M. ABLANQUE PTR No. 9357974 – 01/02/2020 – Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 012019 MCLE Compliance No. VI-0011641 Roll of Attorneys No. 60170 JUNELLA G. LIMPANGOG-ABARQUEZ PTR No. 9360825 – 12/12/19 – Iligan City IBP No. 099828 – 12/26/19 – Iligan City MCLE Compliance No. V-0022527 Roll of Attorneys No. 58980

NOW THEREFORE, the above mentioned Defendants are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, her ANSWER to the abovequoted petition within sixty (60) days from publication of the summons and to serve copy of the said answer upon petitioner’s counsel at his given address indicated in the petition. Defendants are further reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a Motion to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer. Tubod, Lanao del Norte, September 1, 2021.

FLORENCE O. PEROCHO Legal Researcher II/OIC – Clerk of Court

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION SPL. CVL. ACTION NO. 061-07-2020 OF THE PHILIPPINES, Plaintiff, – for – - versus – Expropriation HEIRS OF REMEDIOS GAGARRA, Namely: Alfredo G. Rulona, Nicolas G. Rulona, Melecia R. Guevarra, Norma R. Antonio, Arturo G. Rulona, Santos G. Rulona, Efren G. Rulona, and Ordanita R. Mañigos; HEIRS OF HERMINIGILDO GAGARRA, Namely: Elizabeth O. Gagarra, Hope G. Lazarro, Charity G. Villano, Faith G. Villoria, Sherwin Gagarra and Zenbie Stuart Gagarra, Defendants. x---------------------------/ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: HOPE G. LAZARRO CHARITY G. VILLANO FAITH G. VILLORIA SHERWIN GAGARRA Brgy. Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte G R E E T I N G S! WHEREAS, on June 30, 2021, the Court issued an order granting the petitioner’s Motion to Serve Summons by Publication, the dispositive portion of which reads as follows: “When this case was called for hearing, only party-plaintiff is in Cout. Atty. Palad, counsel for the plaintiff manifested that they have filed a Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Summons by Publication. Finding the same to be meritorious, the same is hereby granted. Let an order be issued allowing the plaintiff to effect service of summons by publication.”

WHEREAS, Petition reads: COMPLAINT (With Urgent Prayer for Issuance of Writ of Possession) Plaintiff, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), by counsel, respectfully states that:

1. Plaintiff is a private corporation created and existing under Philippine laws, with principal office address at NGCP Building, Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. It may be served with notices and other court processes through its Right-of-Way Department (ROWD) – Mindanao Division, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, copy furnished the afore-mentioned principal office. 2. Pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9511, plaintiff was granted a franchise to operate, manage and maintain, and in connection therewith, to engage in the business of conveying or transmitting electricity through a high-voltage back-bone system of interconnected transmission lines, substations and related facilities, systems operations, and other activities that are necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of a transmission system and to construct, install, finance, manage, improve, expand, operate, maintain, rehabilitate, repair and refurbish the present nationwide transmission system of the Republic of the Philippines. 3. Under Section 4 of the same law, NGCP was granted the power of eminent domain, subject to the requirements of the Constitution and existing laws. 4. Plaintiff is engaged in the business of transmitting electric power from the generating plants of power producers to distributors. As such, plaintiff’s business is imbued with public interest. 5. To address the country’s growing power demand and ensure continuous, reliable and efficient power supply, there is a need to interconnect the three (3) major power grids of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao into a single national grid. Aside from the sharing of systems reserve, the interconnection will also help optimize utilization of indigenous energy resources such as natural gas in Luzon, geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao. Owing to this necessity, plaintiff must immediately construct the transmission lines that will transmit power to distributors of electricity not only in Mindanao but also in Luzon and Visayas. This undertaking is for the use and benefit of the public and part of it is known as the MINDANAO-VISAYAS INTERCONNECTION PROJECT (MVIP), integral part of which is theKOLAMBUGAN-LALA 20kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT (Project).

12. Section 13 of R.A. 11361 provides that Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure governs plaintiff’s expropriation cases. Under Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff may already enter and possess the subject property during the pendency of the expropriation case.

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14. In compliance with the notice requirement, plaintiff hereby serves, simultaneous with the filing of the instant Complaint, a Notice to Take Possession (Annex “H”) upon the defendants. 15. To comply with the deposit requirement, plaintiff, notwithstanding that R.A. 10752 does not specifically apply to it, shall deposit with the Honorable Court an amount equivalent to the 100% of the BIR zonal value of the land sought to be expropriated plus the cost of the affected improvements, in the total amount of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY PESOS AND 85/100 (Php110,620.85) consistent with the purpose of the said law and OCA Circular No. 113-2019 to simplify the deposit requirement in expropriation cases for the benefit of the defendants and in the interest of immediate implementation of projects intended to benefit the public. 16. Upon deposit of the provisional amount, plaintiff would have fully complied with the requirements for the issuance of a writ of possession as mandated by law. 17. In a long line of cases and pursuant to OCA Circular No. 113-2019, once the above requirements are complied with it, it becomes the ministerial duty of the trial court to issue the writ of possession in favor of the plaintiff, without need of any further hearing. Therefore, the Honorable Court can already immediately issue to the plaintiff an order to take possession of the property and start the implementation of the project. PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, plaintiff most respectfully prays that this Honorable Court:

1. ISSUE a Writ of Possession in plaintiff’s favor; authorizing plaintiff to enter and take possession of the property subject of this complaint that will be affected by the construction and implementation of the Project, consisting of a total area of 2,021 square meters, more or less, as described in paragraph 9 hereof; demolish the affected structures standing therein; order all defendants to vacate the same; direct the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist plaintiff in the implementation of the said writ of possession so that project construction can immediately commence even during the pendency of the case and/or for the conduct of the counting of affected improvements, if necessary; 2. ISSUE an Order of Expropriation declaring that plaintiff has a lawful right to take possession and acquire the affected property specified in paragraph 9hereof; 3. After the determination of just compensation, to authorize the payment thereof by plaintiff to the defendants after deducting the capital gains and documentary stamp taxes for the transfer of the affected portion ofLot 6527B, PSD-123508-020585, in the name of plaintiff, all other outstanding taxes under the National Internal Revenue Code, and all outstanding realty taxes and dues under the Local Government Code, which plaintiff shall remit to the Government; 4. ISSUE a judgment after determination of just compensation, declaring plaintiff as the lawful owner of the affected portion of Lot 6527-B, PSD-123508-020585consisting of a total area of 2,021square meters, more or less, described in paragraph9hereof; 5. DIRECT: a. The Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to register the Order of Expropriation and Judgment on the TCT No. T-16,970and issue a new transfer certificate of title in the name of the plaintiff with respect to the portions of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein. b. The Municipal Assessor of Kolambugan and/or Provincial Assessor of Lanao del Norte to cancel Tax Declaration No.H-020486 (07)and issue new and separate tax declaration covering the portions of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein.

Plaintiff prays for other relief just and equitable under the premises.

Quezon City for Tubod, Lanao del Norte, __________, 2020. NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Power Center, Quezon Avenue cor. BIR Road Diliman, Quezon City

By:

LUIS MANUEL U. BUGAYONG PTR No. 9344633 – 01/06/2020 – Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 010191/Rizal Chapter MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012003 Roll of Attorneys No. 38002

6. The said MVIP of NGCP is the first project certified by the Department of Energy (DOE) as an Energy Project of National Significance (EPNS) pursuant to R.A. 7638 of DOE Act of 1992, as amended, entitled to all the rights and privileges provided under Executive Order No. 30, series of 2017, as evidenced by DOE Certification dated 8 May 2018 attached as Annex “A”. It is targeted to be energized by December 2020.

GORDON S. MONTOJO PTR No. 9344642 – 01/06/2020 – Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 010193/Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012024 Roll of Attorneys No. 44910

7. Defendants HEIRS OF REMEDIOS GAGARRA, namely: Alfredo G. Rulona, Nicolas G. Rulona, Melecia R. Guevarra Norma R. Antonio, Arturo G. Rulona, Santos G. Rulona, Efren G. Rulona, and Ordanita R. Mañigos, are all of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Isabela City, Basilan Province, where they may be served with notices, summons, and other processes of this Honorable Court.

JULES BOY R. VALDEZ PTR No. 9344639–01/06/2020 - Quezon City IBP Lifetime No. 012616/ 03-28-2014 / Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. VI-12616 / 07-09-2018 Roll of Attorney’s No. 63350

8. Defendants HEIRS OF HERMINIGILDO GAGARRA, namely: Elizabeth O. Gaggara, Hope G. Lazarro, Charity G. Villano, Faith G. Villoria, Sherwin Gagarra and Zenbie Stuart Gagarra, are likewise all of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Brgy. Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, where they may be served with notices, summons, and other processes of this Honorable Court. 9. Plaintiff intends to expropriate portion of a parcel of land, identified as Lot No. 6527-B, PSD-123508020585 situated in Brgy. Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. The said lot isregistered in the name of Heirs of Remedios Gagarra represented by Nicolas Rolona per Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-16,970 and declared in the name of the late Herminigildo Gagarra, per Tax Declaration No. H-020486 (07), respectively. It is more particularly described below together with the affected area sought to be expropriated consisting of 2,021 square meters, as shown in the attached Sketch Plan and Technical Descriptions.

Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure states that: “SEC. 2. Entry of plaintiff upon depositing value with authorized government depositary. – Upon the filing of the complaint or at any time thereafter and after due notice to the defendant, the plaintiff shall have the right to takeor enter upon the possession of the real property involved if he deposits with the authorized government depositary an amount equivalent to the assessed value of the property for purposes of taxation to be held by such bank subject to the orders of the court. Such deposit shall be in money, unless in lieu thereof the court authorizes the deposit of a certificate of deposit of agovernment bank of the Republic of the Philippines payable on demand to the authorized government depositary.” [Emphasis supplied]

RIGHT-OF-WAY DEPARTMENT – MINDANAO DIVISION NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Maria Cristina, Iligan City By: KERTH JOSSEF M. ABLANQUE PTR No. 9357974 – 01/02/2020 – Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 012019 MCLE Compliance No. VI-0011641 Roll of Attorneys No. 60170 JUNELLA G. LIMPANGOG-ABARQUEZ PTR No. 9360825 – 12/12/19– Iligan City IBP No. 099828 – 12/26/19 – Iligan City MCLE Compliance No. V-0022527 Roll of Attorneys No. 58980

Machine copies of the BIR Zonal Valuation applicable to the subject property and Report on the Count of Improvements are attached and made as integral parts of this complaint. 10. To enable plaintiff to construct and maintain the Project, it is both necessary and urgent to acquire, upon payment of just compensation, the portion of the defendants’ property, to ensure stability and reliability of the power supply in Mindanao and other regions of the country. 11. Plaintiff negotiated with defendants, through Elizabeth Gagarra and Zenbie Stuart Gagarra, for the acquisition of the affected portion of the subject property and to pay the cost of improvements therein that may be damaged by the construction of the transmission line project. However, no agreement was reached between the parties.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, August 4, 2021.

FLORENCE O. PEROCHO Legal Researcher II/OIC – Clerk of Court

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Lim said the infrastructure, coastal roads, and inter-island bridges being built in the southern Philippines have improved the transportation and logistics in the region. “Investments in power, water, and telecommunications have greatly improved the region’s readiness to take on increased development. Economic zones and modern industrial centers are also rising left and right,” he added. Lim said many education institutions have established their schools in Mindanao, especially in Davao region, which will translate to additional skilled workers in the region. He said the Davao region is a strategic location for businesses as the region positions itself to be a vital gateway not only for local businesses but also for the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia– Malaysia–Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). “Saying ‘give Mindanao a chance’ is outdated and is no longer true. Overlooking Mindanao and taking it for granted is a bad business decision. If you want to lay your cards right, join us here in Mindanao and and let’s grow and prosper together,” he added. (PNA)

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Balulang, Bulua, Consolacion and Bonbon. Yu said the new cases were detected from the specimens collected from September 1 to 3. “Seven are women and the two are males,” Yu said adding the patients and their close contacts have been placed in the isolation units. Yu said the new cases brought the number of Delta variant cases in Cagayan de Oro to 91 but 81 have fully recovered while eight have died. He said two Delta variant cases are still under observation in a city isolation unit. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

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“We must proceed with c au t i o n ,” Mo r e n o s a i d i n explaining why he vetoed the ordinance during his daily press briefing Wednesday. Still, the proposed ordinance was considered “null” with the extension of the GCQ with heightened restrictions until October 31. The quarantine status covers Cagayan de Oro and the adjoining province of Misamis Oriental. Under the guidelines, indoor sports courts and venues, indoor tourist attractions and tourismoriented activities like staycations are not allowed. To make matters worse, CHO’s Dr. Ted Yu announced during last Wednesday’s briefing that nine new cases of the Delta variant were detected in Barangays Tignapoloan, Camaman-an,

sabotage.” The prices of diesel fuel here today have gone up to P55.15 at Caltex/Chevron, P59.05 at Z-Oil, P57.08 at Shell, P55.09 at Seaoil, and P54.89 at Phoenix. According to two gas boys (Neil and Amil) from two different gas stations asked by MindaNews Tuesday afternoon, the price increases have been weekly, the amount ranging from one to two pesos per liter. But gas operator Oliver Ong said they “have no control over the pricing” as they only “get advice from the oil companies.” According to a report released by the Department of Energy (DoE) in its website, fuel prices are highest in Zamboanga City as of Oct. 5. RON 91 (regular) gasoline, for instance, averages at P61.97 in this city while diesel is at P54.51. In Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur, prices are only at P57.54 and P49.90, respectively. Prices are even much cheaper in Davao City: regular gasoline is P56.13 while diesel averages P47.48. In Cagayan de Oro, prices are at P57.90 and P49.49, respectively. “We have no i d e a w hy Zamboanga City has higher price compared to other cities in Mindanao. Actually, we [local gas operators] are not allowed to set our own price,” said Ong, who is also a chamber member. In an inter view, Soliven said colleagues in the industry “complain and lament about the unconscionably high fuel pump

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That the late BABIOLO B. APUT, who died in Lapad, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental on May 30, 2020, that the said deceased, at the time of his death, left a certain real property with Lot 36258, Cad-237 situated in the Barrio of Lapad, Municipality of Laguindingan, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THREE (26,803) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, filed by the heirs of BABIOLO B. APUT, as per DOC #54; PAGE #11; BOOK #VII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MICHELE N. ANAYRON. BWM: Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2021

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prices in Zamboanga City” that they have been bringing the issue to Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and other regional and national government agencies. He said they requested for an investigation since June 30 but the DoE has no action yet. The Regional Development C ouncil’s (RD C) Economic Development Committee (EdCom), which Soliven chairs, passed a resolution endorsing to RDC IX to urgently request DoE to investigate the high fuel pump prices in the city. The ZCCCIFI said it already observed as early as May this year the disparity in fuel pump costs. The high fuel prices, the group said, added to the cost of living and cost of doing business in Zamboanga City. “It added difficulty to the many sufferings endured by the people of Zamboanga, especially in this time of pandemic,” said Soliven. The chamber, in its resolution, pointed out that Zamboanga’s fuel price is more than five pesos per liter compared to other cities in Mindanao. “The total monthly demand of Zamboanga City amounts to millions of liters; and that the cumulative difference that is drained from the local economy of Zamboanga City is tantamount to, if not outright, economic sabotage,” the ZCCCIFI said. The EdCom chairman said the “deregulation [of petroleum prices] is not a license to charge exorbitantly with impunity.” He expressed hope that at some point, the government, or at least the DoE, would come in “to protect the interest of its citizenry.” On September 20, another letter was sent by RDC IX Chairperson and Zamboanga del Sur Governor Victor Yu to Secretary Cusi and also to Philippine Competition Commissioner (PCC) Arsenio Balisacan this time asking the DoE and PCC to investigate the unusually high fuel pump prices in Zamboanga City. Soliven expressed that national and local officials “seem oblivious that this has a great impact on our cost of doing business and competitive index.” (Frencie Carreon / MindaNews)

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de Davao president, echoed the growing frustration of Filipino voters who are finding it difficult to get registered, saying, “the registration cap per day dispirits especially the first-time voters instead of encouraging them”. “We received reports showing that some Comelec centers do not only close earlier than the extended registration hour of 7:00 PM but also disrespect the fast-tracking mechanisms by not making use of the online pre-registration forms,” Tabora added. The MCA noted that out of the 73 million qualified Filipino voters, around 61 million have so far registered. “Around 10 million, many of these are young p eople, are still unable to register for various reasons including the risk brought by the (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic,” the MCA said. Fr. Karel San Juan, Ateneo de Zamboanga president, said the right to vote and the right to health are equally important. “Ensuring that people are able to cast their votes and securing their safety from (Covid-19) are both goods to be preserved. Disenfranchisement needs to be avoided as we must avoid the deadly virus,” San Juan said. F r. M a r s Ta n , X a v i e r University president, meanwhile assured the public that minimum health standards will be observed if the Comelec decides to tap Ateneo schools as its voter

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That the late BIENVENIDO CARTAGENA and PEPITA YANEZ CARTAGENA who died on January 16, 2009 and April 11, 1980, at Barangay Baikingon, Cagayan de Oro City, the deceased at the time of his death, left a parcel of land with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE T-147379 situated at Baikingon, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of BIENVENIDO CARTAGENA and PEPITA YANEZ CARTAGENA, as per DOC #233; PAGE #47; BOOK #75; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. VINCENT CROMWELL V. SERIÑA.

That the late SPOUSES VICTORIO M. RAGMAC and CRISANTA S. RAGMAC died last April 21, 1983 and June 7, 1963 without any Last Will and Testament and to the best knowledge and information of the VENDORS, the said decedents left no debts; that SPOUSES VICTORIO M. RAGMAC and CRISANTA S. RAGMAC left a parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 02-002852 situated at Barangay Bolisong, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY THREE (9,743) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of SPOUSES VICTORIO M. RAGMAC and CRISANTA S. RAGMAC, as per DOC #163; PAGE #33; BOOK #XXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAN ELSON G. ORQUILLAS.

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That the late HILARION B. CALAMBA & NECITAS L. CALAMBA who died intestate at Mambajao, Camiguin; that the deceased spouses left a parcel of land with Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-8569 situated at Volcan, Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINE (1,609) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH AND SALE, filed by the heirs of HILARION B. CALAMBA & NECITAS L. CALAMBA, in favor of EVELYN M. LANGILAO, per DOC #183; PAGE #19; BOOK #XVIII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BERNA GIFT C. GONZAGA-DIMACALING.

That the late VALENTIN E. ACENAS who died intestate on April 17, 2020, in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, that the deceased left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. TCT-138-2019000082, Tax Declaration No. F-043118, situated in Brgy. Lunotan, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TEN (32,510) square meters, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of VALENTINE E. ACENAS, in favor of MARIA AISSA C. AQUINO, per DOC #227; PAGE #46; BOOK #1;Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JOHN RAPHAEL M. PELINGGON.

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voters for the 2022 national and local elections and committed to campaign for a more vigorous registration activity in their respective spheres of operation. The MCA has also amplified the call for the timely release of the 2022 election guidelines so that the nation can start preparing given the challenges of the pandemic. “These appeals to the Comelec were expressed part of their effort to revive a 1969 consortium of the three Ateneos in Mindanao,” it added. (PNA)

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That the late ROMERICO T. ROXAS, who died intestate on ______, respectively without leaving any last Will and Testament, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, the said decedent at the time of her demise, left behind personal properties with OCT NO. OE148 situated at Lapad, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 13,040 square meters-Agricultural, registered to JESUS ROXAS, and OCT NO. OE-149 situated at Lapad, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 305 square meters-Agricultural, registered to JESUS ROXAS, NOW, TEHREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and invoking the provision of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, the parties hereto have agreed as they here-by do so agree to divide, partition and adjudicate the above estate among themselves in the following manner and proportion, to wit: FOR CONSTANCIA G. ROXAS and LORNA R. DIVINAGRACIA, OCT OE148 situated at Lapad, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 13,040 square meters-Agricultural, registered to JESUS ROXAS, and OCT NO. OE-149 situated at Lapad, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 305 square meters-Agricultural, registered to JESUS ROXAS, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, filed by the heirs of ROMERICO T. ROXAS, per DOC #373; PAGE #75; BOOK #VIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MAYNARD EUGENIO C. YLAGAN.

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registration sites. “Schools would employ the same safety protocols as to when they opened their doors to help out in the vaccination rollout,” Tan said, adding, “exploring mobile registration activities to remote areas can also be an option to make registration accessible to voters in the margins.” The presidents of the three Ateneo universities in Mindanao urged the Comelec to also partner with other universities and colleges to increase the number of satellite voter registration centers even more. The three presidents also lauded the passage of Republic Act 11591 or the law that fixes the last day of registration of

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: WE, CHRISTIAN KURT C. BARDILAS and SARA SUE C. BARDILAS, both legal age, Filipino citizens, married and single, and a resident of Blk. 3 Lot 15 PNR Subd., Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental, respectively, hereby freely and voluntarily declare and state that: 1. We are the legal and sole heirs of the deceases CARMEN C. BARDILAS, who died on August 29, 2021 at Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental; 2. The deceased died intestate, without leaving any Last Will and Testament, and without any outstanding debts; 3. The deceased left the following property/ies to wit: a. Bank account maintained with Banco de Oro (BDO) branch of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City in the amount of __________________ Plus interest accruing; 4. Pursuant to Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the above described property/ies in equal shares pro-indiviso; 5. That true copy of this Extra-Judicial Settlement had been published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation as certified by the said newspaper, hereto attached as ANNEX “A” to form as an integral parts hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto affixed our hands and signatures below this SEP. 28, 2021 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

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fact, Senator Atchison was so tired that he slept all day Sunday through noon on Monday, 5 March. David Atchison, President of the United States, actually slept through his entire term of office! What a record and legacy! Sadly, some of us almost sleep through our entire lifetime. Not physically, of course. But we “sleepwalk through life” by simply going through the motions and routine of surviving from one day to the next. This is tragic since we are made to live a fully purposeful and passionate life that makes a difference in the world. Today, won’t you ask Jesus to take full charge of your life? He will give you your real purpose and passion He created you for, plus the power you need to daily live it. His way is the only way you will not have to “sleepwalk” through one more day of your life. Just think a minute.

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good intentions, efforts and funds to finance all these development programs, why is it that the lot of our people has not improved but has instead worsened? (Based on an ADB Study, the Philippines has the most prevalent rate of poverty in East Asia.) Tanong ng mamamayan, “talaga po bang 11.6 trillion pesos na ang ating utang at ngayong p ana hon ng p and e my a na marami ang nawlan ng trabaho, nagugutom, namamat ay at b aon s a kahirapan, talaga bang grabe ang nangyaring korupsyon hindi lamang milyon pero EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF BENJAMIN AMONTOS TAGAM JR., WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF GRACE V. TAGAM KNO W A LL MEN BY T HESE PRESENTS: That the late BENJAMIN AMONTOS TAGAM JR., (deceased) was married to GRACE V. TAGAM and the spouses were endowed with two (2) children, namely: HANTHONY CYREY V. TAGAM and KEANU PAULO V. TAGAM; BENJAMIN AMONTOS TAGAM JR., died intestate or without a will on July 14, 2019 in Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. Upon his death, he left payable debts at Social Housing Finance Corp. (SHFC) under the name of Association Villview Lumbia Homeowners Association, Inc. Located at Lumbia Cagayan de Oro City with Account No. 31411740075 with an Outstanding Principal Balance in the total amount of Forty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty One and Sixty Nine Centavos (P44,881.69) and without any issue before and during the marriage; WHEREAS, the above-named parties are now the heirs and co-owners of said parcels of land more particularly described as follows: Lot Area: 141.36 square meters, Location: Villview, Lumbia Homeowners Association, Registered Name: Benjamin Amontos Tagam Jr., Lot No.: Blk No. 4, Lot No. 5 and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF BENJAMIN AMONTOS TAGAM JR., WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF GRACE V. TAGAM, filed by the heirs of BENJAMIN AMONTOS TAGAM JR., per DOC #384; PAGE #77; BOOK #58; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUVY IND V. ARUBIO. BWM: Oct. 1, 8 & 15, 2021

na k a k ay an i g na bi lyon na dapat sana ay nagamit upang matulungan ang mga frontliners at mabawasan ang kahirapan?” The truth is, a noted social scientist has observed that the persistent and intractable condition of underde velopment that characterizes our country is an indictment of the nation’s development programs. Indeed, why? Is it because of block capitalism that puts some 50 families and big corporations in control of our economy? Is it because our country is still a neo-colony which makes it politically and economically subservient to foreign powers? How about the neo-liberal development paradigm that makes our country dumping ground of foreign products that are flooding our markets and our malls? How about the presence of TNCs which take advantage of our natural resources and cheap labor? Is it because our ecosystems are now seriously impaired with almost all our forest gone and our waters continue to be poisoned by factory wastes and farm chemicals? Is it because our people are powerless? If so, then it is about time to put power where it rightfully belongs – with the people. Indeed, it is time to make some reflections because in the final analysis, all the outpourings of so called d e vel opme nt pro g r ams will just be palliatives if they do not touch on the real problems besetting our country. It is my firm belief that unless we find the correct answers to these disturbing questions, the quest for social change will just be an illusion! Candidates, unless you answer these soul-searching questions, you better tearof f your C er t if ic ate of Candidacy! You are nothing but a beast working for selfaggrandizement!

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i n Au g u s t , t h e g l o b a l temperature has already risen by 1.07 C since the industrial revolution. And we can already see that just 1 degree of warming has had a massive impact.  Yes, and once again I disapp ear into my airconditioned office to continue writing this column. Not a great decision. Sure, I agree with you my dear readers,

Well, a little bit of warming means a lot of rain. The latest IPCC report says the kind of "extreme rainfall event" that, before the industrial revolution would occur once every 10 years, is now happening about 30% more often. At 1.5 degrees of warming, the risk goes up by 50% — and the severity of the event increases too, becoming 10.5% wetter. At 2 degrees, such an event becomes 70% more likely, and 14% wetter.  Longer, drier droughts do we want this? While some regions of the planet will get wetter, others will get drier, with equally catastrophic results. In 2018, the IPCC said limiting global warming to 1.5 C compared to 2 C could mean half as many people exposed to water stress.  In its latest report, the IPCC says what would have been once-a-decade droughts before the Industrial Revolution are now 70% more likely. At 1.5 C they become twice as frequent, and at 2 degrees, they will happen 2.4 times as often. According to the Carbon Brief, globally, the average length of a drought goes up by two months with 1.5 degrees of warming, by four months at 2 degrees, and a whopping 10 months at 3 degrees of warming. In 2019, the World Food Programme said that 2.2 million people in Central America's "dry corridor" had suffered crop losses due to drought and five consecutive years of erratic weather. In February this year, that figure went up to nearly 8 million, partly as a result of the economic impact of the pandemic, which compounded "years of extreme climate events," but also as a result of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, which hit Central America in November 2020. How much worse things get in the region will depend on the climate action we take. According to Carbon Brief, at 1.5 degrees of warming, the average length of droughts in Central America will extend by five months, at 2 degrees of warming by eight months, and at 3 degrees by 19 months.  And alongside drought come heatwaves and the perfect conditions for the kind of fires that have roared everywhere. from California to Southern Europe and Indonesia to Australia, over recent years. The IPCC says limiting warming to 1.5 C compared to 2 C could reduce the number of people

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frequently exposed to extreme heat waves by about 420 million. If these figures are mindboggling, the human cost of these apparently small increments in warming is almost impossible to comprehend. The lives destroyed, hunger, homelessness and poverty, mean unquantifiable suffering. And they will exacerbate or precipitate political tensions in ways we can't predict, leading to conflicts we can still only guess at. What we do know for sure, is that when it comes to climate change, appathly small numbers can make all the difference. I am writing this column on October 14, 2021. Just while watching the sky and feeling the impossible heat in my body and soul. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmailcom or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my blog www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com. from page 4 the problem lies. There is a crisis of faith in the world, especially involving those who rely more on t heir human abilities than on belief in Christ. We have to correct that predicament by realizing more deeply that our life is supposed to be a life with God since not only are we one of his creatures, but a creature that is meant to be his image and likeness. We are meant to be like God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. That’s how we can have consistency and unity of life. Email: roycimagala@ gmail.com

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exist and benefit from each other’s strength, now has a platform,” she said. She also expressed her gratitude to the partners for the commitment and journeying with them, paving way for the development of the various innovations of the university. Moreover, Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System president, said innovations can help entities withstand the unprecedented challenges

brought about the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said it is just the emergence of new challenges that the USTP System as a Science and Technology university thrives to introduce innovations as a solution with the aim to create meaningful impact to the community it serves. “This virtual signing ceremony of technology transfer agreement by the U ST P, mu n i c ip a l it y of Manolo Fortich and Manolo Fortich Women’s Federation is a manifestation of how collaboration partnered with collaboration are essential in fortifying food safety and security in the region, especially these challenges given by COVID-19 pandemic,” Cultura said. He also assured partners that USTP will continue to work with them and show support as they undertake activities related to the implementation of the ShelfStable Giant Bamboo Shoots in Brine technology. Further, he emphasized that through innovation and constant collaboration, they will all be able to address the emerging challenge brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially concerning the food safety and security and the livelihood of the community they serve. “We may sustain the momentum we cre ate d together through active collaboration and continue to explore new opportunities to innovate,” he ended. The technology transfer is in line with USTP's mission to extend assistance to communities through its expertise in research and innovation. For his part, Manolo Fortich Municipal Mayor Clive D. Quiño thanked the partners for giving their municipality, especially their women’s group, an opportunity to improve their livelihood through this project. (IJBD/PIA-10)

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