BusinessWeek Mindanao (October 7-8, 2022)

Briefly Noche buena products

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is still studying the applications of manufacturers of Noche Buena goods for possible price adjustments for these seasonal products.

During the Laging Handa public briefing on Tuesday, DTI Assistant Secretary Ann Claire Cabochan said the department is in close coordination with the manufacturers regarding the supply and prices of products for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Cabochan said the DTI has requested the manufacturers to temper their price increases despite the rising oil and transportation costs, as well as the depreciation of the peso to ensure that Noche Buena products remain affordable for Filipinos.

September inflation up

THE consumer price index (CPI) for September this year rose 6.9 percent, which is mainly driven by faster food inflation, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.

In a press conference, PSA head and national statistician Undersecretary Dennis Mapa said the headline inflation last month was higher than the 6.3-percent rate in August 2022 and the 4.2-percent CPI in September 2021. Last month’s figure brought the average inflation rate from January to September this year to 5.1 percent.

Factories grow

THE country’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) in September 2022 improved to 52.9, the highest in three months, S&P Global reported Monday.

The manufacturing score last month was higher than the sector’s performance in August at 51.2.

The September survey also showed that increases in output and new orders, easing of price pressure, and manufacturers’ confidence for the next 12 months have supported the sector’s health despite the lower dhydroponics, and drip irrigation in the country

PH, Israel eye agri, food security collab

DAVAO City – Israel is eyeing collaboration with the Philippines on food security and agriculture.

“We are participating in the exhibition here (in Davao City) with Israeli companies that represent technologies and business practices, looking for opportunities to network with our counterparts in the private sector and the Philippine government,” Ambassador Ilan Fluss said at the 24th Davao Agri Trade Expo here.

He said that they are exploring whether they can establish businesses like biogas, dairy farming, hydroponics, and drip irrigation in the country.

Fluss said agriculture is the main focus of his efforts as the Israeli ambassador to the Philippines.

The ambassador said he has met President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

The Israel Economic Mission to the Philippines organized Israel’s first-ever country pavilion at the

APO Cement stops Davao operation

APO Cement Corporation, a subsidiary of Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc., announced temporary suspension of its operations at the Davao terminal stating the continued influx of cement imports, particularly those coming from Vietnam, has made it increasingly difficult to continue operating due to rising costs and decreased

volumes.

“Our operational costs in maintaining the Davao terminal have increased and continue to increase, while our volumes are decreasing due to the unabated entry of cement imports from Vietnam. Given these, we are constrained to suspend terminal operations in

CDO media join call for justice over killing of Mabasa

By FROILAN GALLARDO MindaNews

A BLACK cloth was draped over the Press Freedom Monument in Cagayan de Oro Thursday morning as local media groups joined the nationwide condemnation of the killing of radio commentator Percival Mabasa.

Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, was shot dead by two assailants on board

a motorcycle in Las Pinas City on Monday night. He was 63.

A staunch critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations, Mabasa is the second journalist killed under the current administration, after the stabbing of broadcaster Rey Blanco in Negros Oriental in September, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said.

Members of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) and the Philippine National Police 10 Press Corp also placed a tarp on the monument calling for justice for Lapid and other victims of media killings.

“The killing of Mabasa is deplorable. We join our colleagues in this nationwide public outcry,” COPC president Frank Mendez

JUSTICE FOR PERCY. A black cloth covers the Press Freedom Monument in Cagayan de Oro yesterday as local journalists join the nationwide outcry over the killing of Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO

MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL. Children join the festivities during a procession in honor of Iligan City’s patron saint, Michael the Archangel, during the “pagpakanaug” ritual, wherein the statue of St. Michael is brought down from its pedestal and paraded around city streets. MindaNews photo by RICHEL V. UMEL

Solon wants separate tourism ministry for BARMM

COTABATO City –The rapidly growing tourism industry in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) needs its own tourism ministry to focus on its development, a top lawmaker here said.

Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) - BARMM parliament member Amir Mawallil on Thursday filed BTA Bill No. 13 or “An Act Creating the Ministry of Tourism, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.” “The bill was filed to bring focus to the burgeoning tourism industry in the

autonomous region,” Mawallil said.

The BARMM tourism office forms part of the region’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism (MTIT). "The bill seeks to establish a separate ministry for tourism by dividing the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism (MTIT) into two ministries -- the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry,” he said.

Under the proposed measure, Mawallil said the MOT shall be responsible for promoting and developing tourism as a

revenue and employment generator. He said the MOT can facilitate in spreading the benefits of tourism across a wider segment of the Bangsamoro population.

Mawallil said he hoped that an MOT can act as a catalyst for

long-term growth of the region.

“The BARMM is strategically located in the Brunei DarussalamIndonesia-MalaysiaPhilippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMPEAGA). Its proximity to this sub-region in

the ASEAN makes it an exciting zone for investors to explore,” Mawallil said.

Across the country, the BARMM can be considered a unique region with its rich natural resources, history, cultural diversity

and beautiful landscapes, he said.

Among the sceneries considered national treasures in the region are Lake Lanao, the vast Sulu Sea, and the lush and untouched islands of Tawi-Tawi, Sulu and Basilan. (PNA)

Davao food terminal complex to operate Oct. 18

DAVAO City -- The Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) in Barangay Daliao, Toril will begin trading operations on Oct. 18, the City Agriculturist Office (CAGRO) said Wednesday. The DFTC, a PHP70-million project funded by the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11), will

serve as the city’s official wholesale trading facility for all fruits and vegetables. "With five hectares of land area, the wholesale facility is big enough to accommodate the bulk of agricultural produce in the city as well as those from neighboring regions," said CAGRO chief Edgardo Haspe in an interview Wednesday. The DFTC is equipped with a cold storage facility that has eight refrigerated containers, Haspe added. Once opened, all fruits and vegetables from neighboring regions will be directed through the DFTC before reaching the local retail markets. Farmers within the city, on the other

hand, will still be allowed to unload their produce in the public markets of Agdao, Bankerohan, Buhangin, Piapi, Matina Crossing, Calinan, Toril, Sasa, and Tibungco within a year of the DFTC’s operations. After this transition period, Haspe said all produce sourced within and outside the city’s borders will be unloaded at the DFTC. Since it will function as a wholesale market or "bagsakan" of agriculture goods, Haspe said the DFTC will be open 24/7. CAGRO, City Economic Enterprise, and the City Cooperative Development Office will have satellite offices within the facility to administer its operations

and safeguard the fair farm gate prices of produce. Haspe said prices will be easier to determine and monitor since all fruits and vegetables will be unloaded at the same facility, which will in turn help guarantee the best market conditions for farmers. “Our farmers will really know the current prevailing price in the market—price for retailing, for wholesale, and ultimately the farm gate price,” he said in the dialect. CAGRO has already coordinated with farmers associations and agriculture cooperatives to avoid the overproduction of vegetables and ensure supply all year, he added. (PNA)

Banking & finance

Remittances to support peso as year ends: NEDA exec

SEASONAL increase of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the last quarter of the year is expected to support the local currency, a National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) executive said.

During the virtual public briefing on Wednesday, NEDA Assistant Secretary Sarah Daway-Ducanes said the government has no control on the peso’s weakening.

Daway-Ducanes attributed the local unit’s slide to the policy rate normalization, particularly in the United

States (US).

She, however, said authorities expect the current performance of the peso to be temporary.

“Inaasahan namin na sa pagpasok ng mga remittances ngayong mga huling buwan ng taon ay makakatulong ito sa pag-stabilize ng halaga ng piso kontra dolyar (We expect that inflows of remittances in the latter part of the year will help stabilize the peso against the US dollar),” she added.

The local unit registered a fresh all-time low against the US dollar last Oct. 3 when it finished the trade at 59.00 to

a US dollar.

Meanwhile, remittance inflows are historically high in the last quarter of the year due to the holiday season and this is expected to give the local currency a breather in the last months of the year.

Aside from higher remittances, Daway-Ducanes said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla has indicated readiness to use available tools, such as the key policy rate or to join the foreign exchange market to help address the peso’s depreciation.

Monetary authorities

said foreign exchange in the country remains marketdetermined but the BSP joins the market to help address extreme volatility.

Daway-Ducanes said the peso’s long-term performance leans on the country’s fundamentals.

She added that amendments on several legislations, such as the Public Services Act (PSA), the Foreign Investments Act (FIA), and the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA), are expected to attract foreign investments and help stabilize the exchange rate. (PNA)

Ready for more policy actions as inflation up anew: BSP

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday reiterated its readiness to implement further monetary actions after domestic inflation resumed its uptick last September to 6.9 percent, the highest since October 2018.

The rate of price increases accelerated in the ninth month this year due mainly to higher food and non-alcoholic beverages index after a deceleration in the previous month to 6.3 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

reported.

The average inflation to date stood at 5.1 percent, way above the government’s 2-4 percent target rate.

In a statement, the BSP said the inflation rate last September is within its forecast rate target range of 6.6 to 7.4 percent for the month and is consistent with its assessment of “inflation remaining above target over the near term as price pressures broaden and signs of further adverse secondround effects emerge.”

“Upside risks continue

to dominate the inflation outlook in the near term,” it said.

The BSP said risk drivers include the “potential impact of higher global non-oil prices, pending petitions for further transport fare hikes, the impact of weather disturbances on prices of food items, as well as the sharp increase in the price of sugar.”

However, it said these factors are expected to be countered by weaker-thanexpected global economic recovery.

“Nevertheless, inflation risks are seen to be broadly balanced in the medium-term as global commodity prices ease going forward,” it added.

The central bank said its latest monetary policy decisions “are intended to bring inflation and inflation expectations back to the target to ensure the balanced and sustainable growth of the economy in the medium term.”

“The BSP is prepared to take further policy actions

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Bangko Sentral vows to address financial market disruptions

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging market players to remain responsible amidst the latest developments in the financial market since volatilities are causing currencies, among others, to weaken.

On Monday, the peso posted another record-low close against the greenback after it finished the trade at 59.00, which authorities and analysts traced to US dollar’s strength given the sustained hikes in the Federal Reserve’s key rates.

The local currency, however, recovered on Tuesday and finished the trade at 58.65 to a US dollar.

In a statement, the BSP said it is “taking steps to manage any disruption in our financial market.”

The central bank said it is “look(ing) forward to servicing all legitimate dollar transactions”, adding “the USD (US dollar) spot market remains open and active while forwards and repo (repurchase) are available facilities.”

“All of these can move the economy forward by supporting the financial leg underpinning economic activity and allowing for an orderly settlement of USD obligations,” it said.

The BSP said it is committed to enhancing the well-being of Filipinos through a financial system that addresses the funding needs of the public while managing risks.

“We ask those who have the means not to take advantage of changing market conditions. This does not help the Philippine peso; it does not help the Philippines,” it said. “What we can do is to bring all transactions into an organized and accessible formal market that offers consumer protection.”

As market conditions around the world are challenging, the BSP said “working together allows us to sustain our functioning financial market while appropriately managing the developing risks.” (PNA)

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Ka Percy Lapid: The Truth Can Never Be Silenced

KIM'S DREAM

free). During these most chal lenging times amidst morale collapse and the continu ing dissemination of gospel of lies and misinformation as the truth is always kept hidden especially if it runs counter to the interest of the powers-that-be, let us have a listening ear to what Veritas (truth) has to say poetically:

people are awakened, they will finally fight for what is right, what is true and what is just and no way can they be defeated. Let notice be served to one and all that EL PUEBLO UNIDO, NO MAS CERA VINCIDO. (The people united, can never be defeated!)”

their families behind just to find jobs in other countries. He had been asking, WHO CONTROLS? WHO DE CIDES? WHO BENEFITS?

Only a few oligarchs, cartel and conglomerates!

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Mr. Percival Mabasa, the hard-hitting commentator known as Ka Percy Lapid was brutally killed by ridingin-tandem killers inside his car at about 8:30 pm on October 3, 2022 inside his residential compound in Las Piñas when he was about to leave to the radio station to do his daily job as hard hitting radio broadcastercommentator. Ka Percy was very popular with thousands if not millions of avid listen ers who were so amazed of his courage to tell the truth, not minding the series of libel cases and threats to his life. He would dare to tell the truth despite all the risks and dangers to his life in a country where some 187 journalists had already been killed since 1986 as the Philippines has the biggest number of journalists killed in the world.

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Indeed, there is no greater grandeur sight on earth than these brave journalists who had willingly given-up their lives in the name of truth, firmly believing of the bibli cal tenet of “Vertitas Liberabit Vos” (the truth shall set us

“My name is Veritas. So simple is my language. Man kind runs after me because I am a precious possession. But to the rule of the corrupt officials and oppressors, I am a threat, thus I have to be silenced. In fact, 187 journal ists had already been killed to silence them for speaking in my behalf. But there will always be lovers of truth who could not live without me as exemplified by my beloved Ka Percy Lapid. So painful to lose a warrior for truth who has no fear of death as death is just an illusion because Ka Percy is consciousness that is eternal. Now Veritas is being silenced. But in the silence of my grave, these oppressors do not know that I am gaining strength. As the Filipino people are now seeking the truth and are becoming conscienticized on the socio-economic-politicalecological realities, the poor, the downtrodden and the op pressed are now undergoing an awakening process. Soon, they will be enlightened to harness their collective power to unfetter those in bondage from the fallacies of life to banner the truism: VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS (the truth shall set us free!}. When the

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Chance or Choice

Think a minute… There was a man who owned the only hair salon in his little town. He cut and styled the hair of almost everybody, so his small business was very successful. Then one day a big modern hair salon moved to town right across the street from his little shop. This new, big salon advertised in the newspapers and posted signs everywhere that read: “$6 haircuts! Everything for ONLY $6!”

Soon almost all of his customers began going to the new salon across the street for $6 haircuts. He knew he could never afford to beat this big salon’s price of only $6. But then he thought of a way to turn things around and win his customers back. He put up a big sign in front of his hair salon which read: “We FIX $6 haircuts!”

We all face challenges and tough times, but it is those of us who manage our difficulties positively and wisely who end up succeeding in life. It’s not luck that controls your life! It’s your own choices that make you and your family happy, successful and peaceful. Remember: “Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.” No matter what happens these people keep going, because sooner or later “tough people win over tough times.” So “When the stormy sea is raging, it is no time

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to jump ship.”

Difficult situations can actually make us a better, deeper person—just like the opposing wind makes the tree grow stronger, deeper roots. As one guy said after he went through a hard and painful time: “I learned lessons I didn’t know I needed to learn.” To his benefit, he chose to have a humble, teachable heart willing to learn those lessons.

Remember, the same heat that melts butter hardens clay. The difference is their response. How do you respond? How do you handle the heat of problems, pressures and pain in your life?

No matter which way the ball bounces, it’s still your game—if you choose to stay in the game.

Today, if you will ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and life, He can start working everything,

I dedicate this simple poem to Ka Percy who had leaped to the Great Beyond for telling the truth. I firmly believe that for everything there is a purpose as stated biblically. In fact, his death may be the long awaited catalyst for social transfor mation for people, planet, prosperity and peace. And why not? Don’t you know that in a Democratic and Republican State, Press Free dom is the State’s 4th power in addition to the State’s three powers which are Executive, Legislative and Judiciary? No way therefore can the oligar chical power that may be in control as economic power begets political power, can perpetuate its stranglehold through elitist rule even if elections in this country follow the rule of money.

Ka Percy had been a very courageous advocate for truth, for equity, for social justice and of empowering the poor and the oppressed in a a highly skewed pyramidal societal order where only 200 super-rich families control the economy. He had been asking, in a country oozing with ecological resources, why are the majority wal lowing in poverty? In fact, millions of Filipinos have left

Contrary to the consti tutional provision that “the State shall promote social jus tice,” social injustice looms in so many ways. It is seen in the life of the 13 million member-consumer-owners (MCOs) of so-called Elec tric Cooperatives which are cooperatives in name only as declared by no less than the Supreme Court as the MCOs’ share of capital of more than one trillion pesos have not been recognized all these years. It is seen in the life of peasantry tilling the land not their own and if they own the land, they do not control the mode of production and marketing. Social injustice is also seen in the life of Filipino consumers who are victims of oppressive marketing system as ninety per cent of products sold in this country are imported and are passing at least 5 marketing layers, i.e., a bag of fertilizer bought in Ukraine at only P50 is being sold in Mindanao at P1,500; a Lipitor pill bought in New Delhi, India at P0.35 is sold in our pharmacies at P50? Why was the Rice Tariffication Law been passed that has allowed the entry of cheaply grown rice to enter our country?

Don’t you know that farmers in Vietnam and Thailand are producing rice at only P5 per

The art of holy insistence

YES, there is such thing as the art of holy insis tence. This was shown, for example, in that story Christ told his disciples about some one who went to his friend-store-owner in the middle of the night asking for bread because a friend of his just ar rived and was hungry. He was refused at first by the store-owner, but due to his insistence, he was given what he asked for. (cfr. Lk 11,5-13)

The lesson Christ wanted to impart to his disciples in this par ticular gospel is encap sulated in these words of his: “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, re ceives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

And the reason why such insistence is rec ommended is because God is always a father

who can never be indif ferent to the needs of men. He may ask us for some requirements or choose to test us for a time, but he in the end will always give what is best for us. This point was articulated by Christ in a most dramatic way when he said:

“What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Fa ther in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?”

This truth of our faith is also highlighted in that gospel episode about a Canaanite woman who begged Christ to drive the demon that vexed her daughter. (cfr. Mt 15,21-18) Christ at first did not respond favor ably. He even sounded harsh on her. But due to the faith-driven in

sistence of the woman, Christ finally gave in.

We should just be insistent in our peti tions to God. No mat ter how hard or even impossible our requests would seem, we should not hesitate to go to God to present such petition. God will always listen and answers us in the way that is best for us, which may not be the one we like or expect.

We should never think that we are both ering God by asking for some favors. Our prayers will never go un noticed with God who is all generous with us. In fact, he will give us much more than what we may be asking for.

So, let’s just be in sistent and persevering in our prayer. Besides, doing so will eventually give us new lights, in sights and impulses that will leave us amazed at the goodness and kind ness of God, his mercy and all-embracing love. It will rekindle or at

least fan into a flame our dying fire of love for God and for others.

When we persevere in meditating on the words of God found in the gospel, for example, we would be astonished at how old familiar pas sages and ideas acquire new meaning and open to us practically a whole new world of insights that can inspire us to action and different ini tiatives.

And if God seems to ignore us, we have to realize that he is simply testing us for a number of reasons—to strength en our faith, to purify our intentions, to grow in the other virtues, etc.

JUN AYENSA

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PBBM, biz leaders discuss power, ease of doing business

FILIPINO Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCII) vice president Cecilio Pedro said Wednesday their group’s two-hour dialogue with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has centered on issues of power and ease of doing business in the country.

During the Pandesal Forum in Quezon City, Pedro said the Filipino and Chinese business leaders’ meeting with Marcos last Sept. 30 solidified the business group’s support to the initiatives of the government to usher the economy into the new normal.

“My impression is the

President is serious in helping the business sector to continue their business in the Philippines. He wants more expansion from the business sector, especially from the local investors first,” he said in mixed English and Filipino.

Pedro said Marcos believes that boosting the confidence of local businesses in expanding in the country will help in attracting foreign investors to put up their operations here.

“Confidence of the local businessmen will enhance investments from foreign companies… He (Marcos)

wants the local businessmen to show first the interest since the pandemic is about to end as we move to the new normal, and the new normal entails investments from the business sector,” he added.

Pedro said Marcos told their group that resolving the power situation in the country is a priority of his administration.

Earlier, the administration expressed that it aims to expand and harness indigenous energy resources to achieve the longterm goal of energy security, affordable power rates, and accessible clean energy for Filipinos.

For the part of the business sector, Pedro said the FFCCII told Marcos the need to further improve doing business in the country.

Pedro said the business group recommended to the Chief Executive that the country should have a one-stop shop for all the requirements and processes in starting a business in the country.

“In order for the investors to set up here, we need to eliminate red tape,” he added.

Pedro said the Philippines should look into the best practices of neighboring countries like Thailand,

DTI intensifies crackdown on uncertified products

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has strengthened its enforcement mandate to wipe out uncertified products in the country following the inspection operations of the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) in September.

The DTI reported Tuesday that its enforcement teams clamped down 81,649 pieces of uncertified tires for automotive vehicles, G.I. steel pipes, deformed steel bars, and low carbon steel wires amounting to P14.78 million in Cebu.

Some 1,765 uncertified light-emitting diodes (LED)

lamps, plasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC) electrical tapes, plugs, socket-outlets, snap switches, BI/GI steel pipes, low carbon steel wires, pipes (uPVC) for potable water supply, uPVC rigid electrical conduit, ceramic plumbing fixtures (sanitary wares), leadacid storage batteries, inner tubes for tires, and tires for automotive vehicles worth P830,520 were also cracked down in Davao del Norte last month.

In the cities of Malolos and Meycauayan in Bulacan, the DTI found 1,472 pieces of uncertified low carbon steel wires, tires for automotive

vehicles, and lead acid storage batteries valuing at P1.63 million.

Twenty-three out of 37 enterprises that were inspected by FTEB were found to be noncompliant to the Philippine Standard Certification Mark Schemes, and were issued notices of violations.

“The DTI and its provincial and regional offices are one in ensuring that only certified products are being sold in the market; hence, as part of our regular function, all of our enforcement teams regularly go out to check products under the mandatory certification,” DTI Undersecretary for

Virtual classrooms

By GAY B. PUNDAY, Teacher III

INTEGRATED and remote education was one of the proposed plans before the spread of the coronavirus. This technology is of great importance to ensure that the students’ time is not wasted due to recent developments. We must adapt this technique, benefit from the communication infrastructure and activate all e-learning means.

Students must trust their abilities in the self-learning process and take advantage

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of the time while not neglecting the importance of the educational environment. Remote e-learning is not limited to lessons taught by the teachers through platforms.

Students can take part in several activities that can enrich their learning experience in addition to simultaneous virtual lessons attended by students and teachers at the same time because there are other lessons that students can watch, pause and watch again at

any time.

The new technique also features activities that allow students to interact in the presence of their teacher or even in his/her absence. Such activities aim to promote students’ understanding of a certain concept and provide them with opportunity to discuss and benefit from each other.

The remote e-learning platforms present various tools to measure and evaluate the extent to which students are understanding the lessons.

What adults can do to address mental health

By: ROSALITA P. ESTAÑO Linabu Integrated School

MENTAL health issues in children and teenagers have been steadily increasing over the last decade or so. However, in the last two years — in part related to the pandemic — there has been a significant increase in teens who are facing mental health difficulties.

Why is this happening, and what can parent and other adults do to best support the teens in their lives?

It can be all too easy for adults to forget or downplay

how stressful the teen years really are. The standard teen experience can be a chaotic environment. No one who is depressed wants to feel depressed, but teenagers especially struggle with modifying their emotions.

At puberty, some parts of teens’ brains are fully developed, like the part responsible for generating emotions — but other functions are still in development, including the ability to manage and regulate those emotions.

In other words, teens have big feelings that they can’t always figure out how to deal with. In short, it can be hard to be a teenager even in the best of times — and the last few years haven’t represented the best of times.

We know children benefit from stability, structure, routine and the support of trusting adults, but during the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in overall instability and changing structures.

Consumer Protection Group Ruth Castelo said.

Castelo said DTI’s market monitoring aims to ensure that only safe and reliable consumer products are being sold in the market.

From January to August this year, the agency has clamped down 113,825 pieces of products that are noncompliant with the Mandatory Product Certification Schemes. These products amounted to P34.35 million.

The Bureau of Product Standards regulates 111 products and systems that are under Mandatory Product Certification Schemes, which include the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/ or Safety Certification Mark Licensing Scheme and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Certification Scheme.

“The DTI enjoins consumers to report retailers, distributors, and manufacturers that sell necessities above their SRPs, through the Consumer Care Hotline at DTI (1-384) or consumercare@dti.gov.ph,” DTI said. (PNA)

Vietnam, Indonesia, and China wherein there is a onestop shop for investors that will help them in setting up their business in the country.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority offers such service. However, the business should be export-oriented and should be located within an economic zone.

Earlier, Marcos thanked

the Filipino-Chinese business group for heeding the call to work with his administration in accelerating the country’s recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

“We are pleased they have eagerly responded to our call for a whole-of-nation approach to addressing this immense and arduous task,” Marcos said. (PNA)

NEDA chief cites agri, mining as PH growth drivers

SOCIOECONOMIC Planning

Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Thursday cited agriculture as a vital growth driver for the country, while mining industry should be further explored to increase its contribution to the economy.

"We have to reinvigorate agriculture, thus that the high price of food affect everyone and influence the movement of the economy," he said in a statement during the Philippine economic briefing in New York.

Balisacan, who is also the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief, said agriculture is an "obvious" growth driver for the economy as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has pronounced

that this is a priority sector of his administration.

He said responsible mining is a major source of economic growth and the government should promote this industry.

"As we understand from our Environment Secretary, only 6 percent of extractable resources have been mined. There's so much room for expanding that and transform that wealth into other forms of wealth," he added.

The country has been pitching investments in green metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper to American investors as part of the Department of Trade and Industry's "Make It Happen in the Philippines" investment

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF LAGONGLONG -oOo-

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, notice is hereby served to the public that _ ALEXIE JOSE R. UNGAB _ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from _ALIXIE_ to _ALEXIE JOSE_ in the Birth Certificate of _ALIXIE RANCES UNGAB_ who was born on _November 9, 1969 at _Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental_ and whose parents are _RAYMUNDO UNGAB_ and _NYMPHA T. RANCES. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _____________.

(SGD) ERIC O. MABELIN Municipal Civil Registrar

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My Success Story as a School leader

By:CYRIL H. DALUGDUG T-III/School-In-Charge

STA. ANA NATL HIGH SCHOOL-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

I aided math teachers in the delivery of their lessons as a mathematics leader at Sta. Ana National High School. I showed them how to succeed in the classroom and be a strong instructional leader there. Additionally, I assist teachers in coaching math competitions that have resulted in division-level medals and awards. Besides improving their classroom performance, my math teachers.

I'm a sports fanatic in general, and I've created champions and medalists in the chess world. I also gave novice teachers advice on how to teach chess. In addition to leading the math department, I also chaired and oversee the Department of Education's

main program: school activities. I also assisted our principal's projects by working with our school's leader.

During my six-month tenure as the school's head, I was able to improve the school's academic performance significantly and enhance physical appearance and inspire teachers to adapt their teaching strategies, both of which had a major impact on students' academic achievement. In order to meet the needs of learners that go beyond what the school can provide, I was able to improve cooperation between the stakeholders, including the Barangay and Municipal local governments. I was able to assist struggling teachers with

their instructional issues and other concerns as a classroom adviser.

Currently, I am the School-In-Charge of STA. ANA NATL HIGH SCHOOLSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. I continue to perform effectively in my role as a school administrator, and I am motivated to support my teachers where they need it. My advocacy is to prioritize the teaching and learning process while reducing extracurricular activities, as directed by Sara Z. Duterte, secretary of our Department of Education. I support teachers that focus on teaching students the fundamentals of reading and functional literacy.

This is it — #AngSignNaHanapMo to achieve your beauty goals

Whether it’s for the long-awaited promotion at work, or for the right moment to take action, or when to go on a self-care break, Filipinas are constantly looking out for signs.

Homegrown beauty power brand Silka showed women everywhere the sign that their beauty goals are well within reach, at their first live event in three years — the recentlyheld launch of Silka’s #AngSignNaHanapMo campaign.

The event highlighted the importance of recognizing green flags in finding the right beauty partner in the journey to look our best.

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by 200% since 2016,” shared Jane Co, Vice President for Marketing of Cosmetique Asia Corp, the company behind Silka. “This is a sign of good things to come for the brand, as we continue working towards our vision to provide Filipinas with quality products that make them look and feel their best.”

to keep it bright and radiant despite back-toback commitments. She further added that all women deserve alagang Silka for their skin.

“All signs point to Sue becoming an even bigger star than she is now,” Apple de Belen, Silka’s Senior Brand Manager said. “Beauty and talent aside, what

makes her stand out is that she knows how to take good care of herself.”

Sue shared that she’s very happy to be part of the Silka Family, a sentiment echoed by Janssen Co, Chief Operating Officer of Cosmetique Asia Corp.

“We hope you all welcome Sue to the

Silka Family as we did,” he quipped. He also thanked Silka’s loyal users, for the “privilege na magbigay-alaga sa inyo.”

Ito na #AngSignNaHanapMo — try Silka Green Papaya Soap today and achieve your beauty goals in just 7 days.

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What is the track record of your beauty partner in delivering good and fast results?

Known for affordable high-quality skincare products with its signature alaga, Silka continues to help more Filipinas achieve fairer and brighter skin with Silka Green Papaya Soap with VitaRich Actives.

Green papaya enzymes gently exfoliate dead cells that make skin look dull, while the antioxidant properties

of Vitamin E strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and improve overall skin condition. Also enriched with D-Panthenol that nourishes the skin, the re-formulated Silka Green Papaya Soap reveals fairer, brighter, and softer skin in just 7 days — without dryness or stings caused by other harsh products.

“Since it was introduced in 2002, Silka Green Papaya Soap has been gaining acceptance in the market, and it has grown

During the event, Silka’s newest endorser Sue Ramirez was also presented to guests. A talented actress and singer, Sue is wellrecognized for her appeal and signature spunk.

In her interview, Sue revealed that she tries her best to go on “selfcare breaks” when she sees signs like dullness or dryness on her skin. After being catapulted to superstardom by her breakout role in the hit series, “The Broken Marriage Vow,” her schedule has become incredibly hectic — so she relies on Silka Green Papaya Soap to take care of her skin,

Classroom environment promotes quality education

By GAY B. PUNDAY, Teacher III Labo Central School Division of Ozamiz City

CLASSROOM climate is the classroom environment, the social climate, the emotional and physical aspects of the classroom. It’s the idea that teachers influence student growth and behavior. The student’s behavior affects peer interaction – the responsibility of influencing these behaviors is placed with the instructor.

The way the instructor organizes the classroom must lead to a positive environment rather than a destructive and/or an environment

that is not conducive to learning. Teachers must learn to guide their students, not to alienate them. The safety of the student’s wellbeing is paramount in their development of social ties with peers and their instructor.

As education becomes more inclusive, teachers need to become more aware of how to organize groups of students and how the students are arranged that can lead to a favorable environment. Well-organized classrooms

are an important component to classroom functions as it leads to more dialogue and formative assessment.

Students with SPED needs tend to feel more excluded from the other students in the classroom. SPED students include those with behavioral problems and those with learning benefits.

Students who do not have disadvantages are more inclined to participate as they feel more like they belong and have a higher belief in their academic abilities.

Influence of school in child development

By: ALLAN HORIDA GUIBONE Teacher I Bugo Central School

Today's youth are preparing to become tomorrow's adults and citizens. The quality of the current educational system reflects the expansion, which is parallel to the future of our nation. Young, impressionable brains need to be captivated with curiosity, and schools need to provide them the tools they need to become better people.

It is generally acknowledged that education plays a significant role in determining a person's personality and approach to life's challenges. In schools, there has been a tidal change due to the shift in emphasis from bookish knowledge to life knowledge. People are becoming more open to the idea that education is essential for well-rounded growth rather than merely a way to earn degrees and

succeed financially in life. Our cognitive capacities must be developed, and a healthy mental process must be encouraged through education. Education, along with food, clothing, and shelter, is a basic human need in the modern, competitive world.

As social reflect the larger society and as reciprocal agents of change in individuals and communities, schools play a crucial role in the development of children and young people. As a result, schools can act as a safeguard that fosters security, inspiration, ties, and support for good student results. A youngster spends the majority of their time at school starting in the early years. The years that kids spend in school are regarded as being the most important for their

development. As a result, parents should take great caution while selecting a school for their kids. The school should be in charge of the children's moral, spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural growth in addition to their academic development.

A child's emotional and social characteristics serve as significant foundations for their development in all other domains. A student's ability to engage and socialize with others is greatly aided by their school. The best approach to assist a youngster in speaking up boldly on social concerns is through activities like debates, skits, and speech that are arranged in schools. The child's future and environment are greatly influenced by their socialization and comprehension of social life.

This is it — #AngSignNaHanapMo to achieve your beauty goals

L to R: Jeff Roxas, Apple de Belen, Henni Co-Yu, Juanita Co, Sue Ramirez, Jioie Ragel, Jane Co, Janssen Co, Timothy Chuongco

L to R: Hennie Co-Yu, Juanita Co, Sue Ramirez, Jane Co, Janssen Co

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kilo as they are following sustainable organic farming while the 5 million Filipino rice farmers who all these years have been tied-up to conventional agriculture are producing rice at least P15 per kilo? Because of that law, many farmers have commit ted suicide “dahil na baon sa utang.” That’s the reason why then DA Sec. Piinol tendered his resignation.

That’s how powerful the oligarchs are in this coun try, even controlling water and electricity which are means to life, for heavy rak ing. As means to life, water and electricity must be co operativized, to be owned and managed by the MCOs (member-consumer-own ers) as being done in other countries. But water and electricity are controlled by the oligarchs masquerading as cooperatives.

These are just some of the semblance of truism, a “tip of the iceberg” (one-tenth seen, nine-tenth hidden) that our journalists are trying to rectify through the awaken ing process. But in the case of Ka Percy, he went as far as divulging and exposing corruption, describing the corrupt officials as vultures who are victimizing the poor without let-up. Thus, he had to be silenced for telling the truth and is now in the loving embrace of God! Ka Percy, where ever you are now, you have exemplified a courageous life who will ingly sacrificed your life to liberate the people from lies and misinformation, to you our firm salute and warm embrace.

Cancer...

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of the year.

Last August, AC Health entered into a value partnership with Siemens Healthineers, the leading provider in healthcare systems. This partnership, which will provide the 100-bed cancer hospital with technical expertise and technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, further strengthens the hospital’s vision of providing quality, accessible and affordable cancer services to a broader base of Filipinos. The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is part of Ayala Corporation's P10 billion healthcare investment. It will offer a complete range of cancer services from screening, diagnosis, treatment to post-cancer care. It will be equipped with chemotherapy chairs, operating theaters, and state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, optimized for cancer screening, diagnosis, and

treatment.

Strategically located in Taguig City, the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is expected to be completed by mid-2023.

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including your difficulties and disappointments, together for your good and lasting happiness. Won’t you choose to start living

His way every day? You’ve got nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain! Just think a minute…

Anew...

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to bring inflation toward a target-consistent path over the medium term, consistent with its primary objective to promote price stability,” it said.

The BSP also called for timely non-monetary government interventions to address persistent supply-side pressures.

“The BSP will continue to carefully monitor and assess pertinent economic developments that could affect the price dynamics and growth prospects of the country,” it added. (PNA)

Drivers...

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campaign.

Balisacn said the country has to revive its manufacturing sector as this is a good source of quality jobs and has a tremendous impact on poverty reduction.

The economist cited tourism and information technology and business process management, along with health and pharmaceutical industry, as lowhanging fruit for the economy.

Other major growth drivers for the country include construction due to the huge housing backlogs, public-private partnerships, and connectivity. (PNA)

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Davao Agri Trade Expo from Sept. 29 to 30 as support to ensure food security in the Philippines,

“With more than 80 B2B meetings on the first day of the expo, we hope to see new partnerships growing between Israeli and Filipino companies on agriculture,” Tomer Heyvi, head of the Economic Mission, said.

Fluss, Honorary Consul Jorge Marques, and Tomer Heyvi met Sen. Cynthia Villar in the expo. During the meeting, Israeli companies introduced themselves and their products and services offered.

Villar cited the Davao Agri Trade Expo. The event, she said, offers opportunities to further develop agribusiness and fortify the collaboration between the government and farmers in Mindanao.

DATE is one of the largest and most established agribusiness expos in the Southern Philippines.

The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) has been organizing the event for several years.

Israel thanked the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the collaboration and warm welcome.

Among the more than 70 participating exhibitors from various industries in the agriculture, business, cattle, dairy, poultry, pigs, and highvalue crops sector were five Israeli enterprises led by their economic office.

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explained Edwin Hufemia, VP for Supply Chain in a statement Monday, Oct. 3.

The Davao terminal had a dispatching capacity estimated at 25,000 bags daily.

“This suspension of our operations in the Davao terminal will allow us to continue focusing on efficiently running our plant and other terminals and warehouses in order to cope with these current challenges,” Hufemia added.

A petition for antidumping filed by local cement manufacturers against imported cement from Vietnam is pending before the Tariff Commission. The Department of Trade Industry (DTI) imposed provisional anti-dumping duties last year on specific cement brands imported from Vietnam after conducting a preliminary determination on antidumping.

Hufemia, however, stressed they remain committed to supporting the country’s development program and support the administration’s Build, Better, More infrastructure program.

He also assured the public that there will be no disruption on the supply and delivery of our cement,”

APO Cement Corporation, whose cement manufacturing plant is located in Naga City, Cebu, is one of the principal operating subsidiaries of Cemex Holdings Philippines, Inc

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said.

Mendez urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to direct the police and other law enforcement agencies to investigate and find the killers as quickly as possible.

“The culture of impunity in the country has made members of the press easy targets by vested interest groups who want to hide the truth,” he said.

PNP Press Corp president Michael Bustamante also condemned the killing of Mabasa and called on the police to put the perpetrators behind bars.

“The murder of Percy is an attack on the right to freedom of expression,” Bustamante said.

Mendez said the press club also urged Marcos to activate the Presidential Task Force on Media Security so it can help in the investigation of Mabasa’s killing.

Former President Rodrigo

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late RESTITUTA A. VITORILLO and FRANCISCO D. VITORILLO SR. on May 19, 2008 & February 23, 2021 died intestate at Cagayan de Oro City, leaving an estate located at Gango, Libona, Bukidnon with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-2557 containing an area of 23.9158 hectares, a portion of the said property has been sold to RONAN PAUL PAGADUAN with an area of 19,796 square meters, the parties have agreed , as hereby agree, to adjudicate among themselves the remaining 21.9402 hectares of the above described real estate, and TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FRANCISCO VITORILLO PORTION OF LOT H-167122, PLS-12 situated at Barangay Kiliog, City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINETEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SIX (19,796) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of RESTITUTA A. VITORILLO and FRANCISCO D. VITORILLO SR., per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #93; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

BWM: Oct. 7,14, & 21, 2022

Duterte formed the Presidential Task Force on Media Security in 2016 to provide protection to media practitioners.

The Cagayan de Oro media is no stranger to threats on their lives.

Local radio block-time anchor Federico Gempesaw, 62, was shot dead by gunmen in Barangay Carmen on June 29 this year.

The Press Freedom Monument in front of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club at the Misamis Oriental capitol grounds was built in 2009 to honor fallen journalists in the Philippines.

ERRATUM

In connection with the publication of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF BLASITO BENTULAN BAGUIO WITH WAIVER AND ASSIGNMENT IN FAVORS OF THE CHILDREN, Late BLASITO BENTULAN BAGUIO published Aug. 26, Sept. 2, & 9, 2022 the correct Doc. No. should be Doc No. 443; not as published.

OUR APOLOGY

BWM: OCT. 7, 2022

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ELLAINE DACOBOR IBOT who died on February 15, 2020 has an existing savings account with EASTWEST Bank-Velez, Cagayan de Oro City, WHEREAS, we, ELIGIO E. DACOBOR, SR., and LUZ P. DACOBOR (whose personal circumstances are mentioned above) agreed and covenanted to CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto our co-heir TEODORO B. IBOT, JR (whose personal circumstances are mentioned above), full ownership and possession of the above-described savings account with Eastwest Bank. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, waives and renounces as by these, we hereby WAIVE and RENOUNCE our share, rights and participation over the above-described savings account in favor of our sonin-law TEODORO B. IBOT, JR. and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER, filed by the heirs of ELLAINE DACOBOR IBOT, per DOC #320; PAGE #64; BOOK #4; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MOHAMMAD HUSSIEN B. LUCMAN.

BWM: Oct. 7,14, & 21, 2022

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late RUDY J. BACOL who died on February 10, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased at the time of his death is the registered owner of a motor vehicle with Make and Type: Hyundai Starex Van; Engine No.: D4BBV543475; MV File No.: 150400000019638; Plate No.: LMW 511; C.R. No.: 10244873.2 dated 01.02.2012, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of RUDY J. BACOL, per DOC #247; PAGE #50; BOOK #184; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDITH ABUT DOCDOCIL.

BWM: Oct. 7,14, & 21, 2022

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Is made and executed by and among their heirs, to wit: (1) FRANCISCA PANDAN CULTURA-LIGAN (Deceased) and represented by her children namely: JIMMY CULTURALIGAN; JESSIE CULTURA-LIGAN; RUTH CULTURA-LIGAN; and MARY CULTURA-LIGAN (2) ROMULO PANDAN CULTURA (Deceased) and represented by his children namely: JOAN G. CULTURA; JEREMY G. CULTURA; and TWINKLE G. CULTURA.

(3) ROGELIO PANDAN CULTURA (Deceased), and represented by his children, namely: RONILO CULTURA; RAIN CULTURA; and VENUS CULTURA (4) FLORINA PANDAN CULTURA (Deceased) and represented in this act by her niece JOAN DE GRACIA CULTURA (5) ISABELITA PANDAN CULTURA (6) RAUL PANDAN CULTURA (7) FELICITAS PANDAN CULTURASHAFFER, That the late Rodulfo Cultura who died intestate on July 18, 1993 and Juana Pandan Cultura who died intestate on May 6, 1998, at Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines, during their lifetime they left A parcel of an agricultural land under Tax Declaration No. 0205955; identified as Cadastral Lot No. 449, Cad 556D, Magsaysay Cadastre, situated at Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 43, 964 square meters, more or less, A parcel of an agricultural land, under Tax Declaration No. 0206200; identified as Cadastral Lot No. 414, Cad-556-D, Magsaysay Cadastre, containing an area of 11, 308 square meters, more or less, A parcel of an agricultural land under Tax Declaration No. 0206203; identified as Cadastral Lot No. 413, Cad-556-D, Magsaysay Cadastre, situated at Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 18,728 square meters, more or less, A parcel of an agricultural land under Tax Declaration No. 0205959; identified as Cadastral Lot No. 388, Cad-556-D, Magsaysay Cadastre, situated at Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 46,800 square meters, and A parcel of an agricultural land under Tax Declaration No. 0206174; identified as Lot Cadastral Lot No. 426, Cad-556-D, Magsaysay Cadastre, containing an area of 32,715 square meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSONS AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND QUITCLAIM, filed by the heirs of Rodulfo Cultura and Juana Pandan Cultura, per DOC # 737; PAGE#147;BOOK# XIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO L. REVELO.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSONS AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND QUITCLAIM

AC Health's cancer hospital is midway through completion

MANILA – AC Health's vision of building the country's first comprehensive cancer specialty hospital is coming to life. Last week, officials of AC Health and their partners led the topping off ceremony of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in South Union Drive, Arca South, Taguig City.

Paolo Borromeo, AC Health President & CEO.

“A year ago, we were gathered on this same site to break ground for our shared vision of providing quality oncology

care to more Filipinos. Today, we mark another milestone with this topping off ceremony, as we near this goal,” said

“This is a result of the collective hard work of everyone who has been working on the hospital –our Medical Advisory Council, our partners in Siemens Healthineers and Varian-CTSI, and our Healthway Cancer Care Hospital core team. We are excited to see the plans for the hospital come to fruition and are incredibly thankful for the tremendous support we are receiving from more and more medical practitioners, patients, and communities,” he added. According to Borromeo, the first major cancer equipment will be delivered to the site by the end Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is located at South Union Drive, Arca South, Taguig City

Healthway Cancer Care Hospital Chairman of the Medical Advisory Council Dr. Conrado Lorenzo III, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital Medical Director Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital Chief Operating Officer Jenara Ong, AC Health President & CEO Paolo Borromeo, Varian Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Multidisciplinary Oncology Amy Hay, Siemens Healthineers President & Managing Director Juan Miguel Tan, Healthway Cancer Care Hospital Chief Finance Officer Ruby Chiong.