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Misor tourism development measure hurdles House panel THE Committee on Tourism of the House of Representatives has recently approved a measure that aims to declare the province of Misamis Oriental as a tourism development area. Misamis Oriental Rep. Juliette Uy (2nd District), author of House Bill 2128, otherwise known as An Act Declaring the Province of Misamis Oriental as a Tourism Development Area and Appropriating Funds Therefor, profusely thanked Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Tourism Committee chair, for the panel’s approval of the measure. “In a nutshell, House Bill 2128 mandates the Department of Tourism (DOT) to accord priority development Misamis Oriental by declaring it a tourism development area. This means that the DOT, in coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other concerned agencies of the

government, shall prepare the necessary tourism spot development plan, provide for their development and maintenance, including improvement and restoration of sites, in conformity with set standards, the construction of appropriate tourism facilities and infrastructure that will ensure the preservation of the ecological balance and natural beauty of the area,” Uy said. The bill is in consonance with the policy of the State to promote a tourism industry that is economically viable, ecologically sustainable, participative, culturally sensitive, and equitable for local communities. “It is our shared responsibility to promote and develop tourism as a major socio-economic to create employment and livelihood opportunities, generate income and revenues, and eventually spread the benefits of tourism nationally Misamis Oriental Rep. Juliette Uy (2nd District) sponsors House Bill 2128 at the recent and locally,” Uy said. Committee on Tourism meeting that approved the said measure and endorsed it for See hurdles, page 5

plenary action.

PPI elects new set of officers Marking its 53rd anniversary as the country’s premier association of newspapers, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) elected a new board of trustees last May 23, at the opening of its two-day annual press forum in Manila. The election was held during PPI’s annual membership meeting, one of the highlights of the yearly event, held at H2O Hotel at the Manila Ocean Park. The commemorative press forum, now on its 21st year, is themed “ASEAN@50: Beyond the Headlines.” As in previous years, it bringst together representatives of Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo inducts the new set of officers of the Philippine Press PPI’s member publications, Institute. Mindanao Daily Editor in Chief Allan Mediante ( 3rd from left ) elected as comprising mainly community newspapers and a Vice President. supplied photo

number of national dailies. The newly elected regional trustees are Alex Rey Pal, publisher and editor-inchief of MetroPost, which is circulated in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental; and Dalmacio Grafil, publisher of Leyte Samar Daily Express, West Leyte Weekly Express, and Eastern Samar Bulletin. Serving their second and final year as PPI trustees are Amalia Cabusao, editor-in-chief of Mindanao Times; Joenald Rayos, publisher and editor-in-chief of Balikas, which is circulated in Batangas; Sonia Daoas, executive director of the Cordillera News Agency; See elects, page 5

Bishops on martial law: it must be temporary By Carolyn O. Arguillas of MindaNews

MINDANAO’S Catholic bishops acknowledged there are many fears about President Rodrigo Duterte’s May 23 declaration of martial law in Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities but for now, there are “no solid and sufficient facts to absolutely reject the declaration of Martial Law as morally reprehensible.” “But we are certainly agreed that Martial Law must be temporary,” the Bishops said in a statement dated May 26, as they vowed to “condemn any abuse of Martial Law and as in the See bishops, page 5

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Analyst says Maute Group more terrorist than extremist By Abs A. Abando, PNA

THERE is a difference between religious extremism and terrorism. This was pointed out by Singaporean political analyst, Dr. Rohan Gunaratna during the “Extremism and Martial Law Forum” aired on the People’s Television Network (PTV4) Friday night. Gunaratna was interviewed live via Skype during the program and was asked to distinguish ideological or religious extremism from terrorism. It has been a misconception among non-Islamic people that Islam preaches violence as invoked by radical groups, such as the Islamic State of Lanao formed by the Maute brothers and under the command of Isnilon Hapilon, he said. Gunaratna explained that there is such a thing as ideological extremism, which can be interpreted as a more conservative practice of religion, such as that imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, where women are not allowed to get an education and are required to be fully covered up in public. He however noted that Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (extreme right) joins National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperson the Islamic State of Lanao Jr. (third from right) and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (second from left, wearing DND ballcap) in a boodle fight a prior to Pres. Rodrigo See says, page 19

Duterte’s visit inside the 2nd Mechanized Battalion headquarters in Iligan City on Friday, May 26. PHOTO BY GERRY LEE GORIT

Should Filipinos fear martial law? By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata of PNA

“NEVER again,” some people, including millennials, said when they learned about President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao. While it cannot be denied that there were tragic stories during martial law under the late president Ferdinand Marcos, does it mean Filipinos should fear President Duterte’s declaration? PTV-4 aired a special forum called #DefendRepublic at 8 p.m. Friday to shed light on the martial law that the Chief Executive has declared in Mindanao.

Hosted by Aljo Bendijo and Kathy San Gabriel, the forum had a resident of Marawi City and political analysts to explain the situation and clarify the need for martial law. Princess Habibah SaripPaudac, a resident of Marawi City, described the place as a haven. “Masaya sa aming lugar. (People are happy in our place.) It is also cold there. We call it little Baguio,” she said, adding that the city caters to numerous businessmen, teachers and traders. That was before May 23, 2017, when the Maute Group brought violence

to Marawi City, killing innocent people, causing fears, burning houses and establishments, according to reports. The act was described as a form of violent extremism. To stop such violence and cruelty and to preserve public safety, the President declared martial law in Mindanao on the night of May 23. Section 18 Article 7 of the 1987 Constitution states that “the President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines, and whenever necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence,

invasion or rebellion”. During the forum, it was highlighted that martial law does not suspend the operation of the Constitution — civil courts and legislative assemblies will carry on. It was also said that the military has no jurisdiction over civilians. President Duterte earlier clarified that the declaration of martial law in Mindanao also serves as a preventive measure, so that violence will not spread to other parts of the country, especially in the Visayas, which is so close to Mindanao. Also, the President See fear, page 19

Marawi bishop remains hopeful of hostages’ safe return Marawi Bishop Edwin Angot dela Pena remains hopeful his vicar general Fr. Teresito “Chito” Suganob and 14 others would be released soon. He said they have already requested assistance from intermediaries who may be able to convince the Maute group leaders to free the hostages they took from St. Mary’s Cathedral at the heart of the city last Tuesday night. “The hostage takers have not called us again since Tuesday night,” De la Peña said. The prelate also expressed hope the armed group would favorably respond to

their request. He said they are overwhelmed by the prayers and expressions of support not only from the Philippines but from all parts of the world. Asked if the local Church would be able to extend relief to the internally displaced persons, he said it is “too early” because of sporadic firefights between government troops and the Maute group have continued. Media reports the Armed Forces of the Philippines have utilized its helicopters to neutralize the Maute group in Marawi City. (Melo M. Acuna/ CBCPNews)

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PIA brings ASEAN info in land transport terminals By Jeanevive Abangan of PIA-11

(Lower left photo: L-R TESDA Misamis Oriental Provincial Director Leo Vega Velez, Misamis Oriental Vice Governor Jose Mari G. Pelaez and Provincial Board Member/Misamis Oriental Chapter (LnB) President Leonard M. Winstanley.) VG PELAEZ ATTENDS LnB MISOR PROVINCIAL CONGRESS – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ recently attended the 2017 Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Misamis Oriental Provincial Congress with the theme: “Kaalaman ng Barangay, Susi ng Pagbabago ng Bayan.” He was invited to speak before 530 delegates of the Congress which was held at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. In his speech, Vice Governor Pelaez said that he fully supports House Bill 5359 entitled An Act Postponing the October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. It must be remembered that Vice Governor Pelaez and Provincial Board Member Jigjag Pelaez authored a Resolution which was passed last year by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan urging President Duterte and Congress to postpone the 2016 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Present during the event were Provincial Board Member LEONARD M. WINSTANLEY (LnB MisOr), TESDA Misamis Oriental Provincial Director LEO VEGA VELEZ and Provincial Tourism Consultant ATTY. JEFFREY SACLOT. The 2017 Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) is a three-day event participated by barangay officials from various cities and municipalities in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

73IB troops engage NPAs in DavSur town KIBLAWAN, Davao del Sur -- Troops from 73rd Infantry Battalion encountered members of New People’s Army in the afternoon of May 26, 2017 at Sitio Bulol Lumot, Brgy Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. At about 03:15 in the afternoon, while conducting patrol, the 1st Platoon of Alpha Company, 73IB led by 2Lt Jerson Sanchez engaged in a firefight with more or less ten NPA terrorists. After 30 minutes of intense exchange of fires, the NPA withdrew towards the provincial boundaries of Davao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat. No soldier was hurt while it is believed that the enemy

suffered casualties as evidenced by the bloodstains in the site of encounter. Left by fleeing NPA terrorists were one (1) landmine (Improvised Explosive Device) with trappings and other war materials including backpacks and subversive documents. Troops of 73IB are now in pursuit operation. “We will not hesitate to use legitimate force if deemed necessary in order to suppress and repel any NPA deeds. We are not letting our guards down as the NPA are still harassing the peaceful lives of the residences in the upland,” said 73IB Commander Lt Col Marion Angcao. (73IB)

DAVAO DEL NORTE -- Public transport terminals are also spaces for dissemination of information about the relevance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Having this in mind, Regional Director Efren F. Elbanbuena of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) XI brought the PIA Information Kiosk at the public land transport terminals in the City of Panabo and in the Municipality of Carmen in Davao del Norte. Attending the PIA Info Kiosk opening in Carmen, Elbanbuena explained that PIA aims to conduct a farreaching advocacy about the ASEAN by spreading information on it in conspicuous places in communities. “Maayo sa terminal kay daghang tawo, samtang nagapaabot nga makasakay, makabasa sa mga impormasyon. (It is good at terminal where there are a number of people. While waiting for a ride, they get the information.),” he said referring to some information education and communication (IEC) materials of national and local government agencies aside from IEC on ASEAN. He lauded the support of local chief executives (LCEs) for supporting PIA in setting up such information kiosks. C a r m e n Mu n i c i p a l Mayor Virginia Perandos vowed support for PIA to

sustain the Information Kiosk at the bus terminal, assuring Elbanbuena that the kiosk would be made secured. Municipal Information Officer Romulo Sambajon likewise assured PIA 11 to further improve the façade and surrounding where the Information Kiosk is placed. Meanwhile, Mayor Perandos pointed out that ordinary people also have the right to know more about ASEAN while giving appreciation for PIA for having gone an extra mile to inform and educate the wider public. “ Ki n i n a g h at a g u g higayon sa pag edukar ug pagpahibalo mahitungod sa ASEAN. (This gives opportunity for people to be educated and be informed about ASEAN.)” she told her constituents during the mini ASEAN Forum conducted after opening the PIA Information Kiosk. “Dapat dili lang ang professional ug ang naa sa publiko ang makahibalo kabahin sa ASEAN. Gani siguro, dili tanan professionals, nakabalo bahin sa ASEAN (ASEAN need not be known only by professionals and those in government. For not even all professional know about ASEAN.),” she said. Earlier, PIA 11 also had opened the information kiosk in the city of Panabo as well as conducted a mini forum on ASEAN at the

Panabo Public Land Transport Terminal. In both areas, PIA 11 chose to have an audience with stall vendors, tricycle drivers and micro producers of food products in discussing the benefits of ASEAN. It tagged along the involvement of the Davao del Norte field offices of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). PIA 11 also secured the participation and support of the Civil Military Operations (CMO) Battalion of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army which discussed the context of local peace in contribution to sustaining peace in ASEAN. On the other hand, Panabo City Mayor James Gamao viewed the opening of the Info Kiosk in Panabo as a way of forging a platform of collaboration with government agencies to “reach our dream to become an agri-industrial gateway”. Looking at ASEAN as a vantage point for wider opportunities, he made his constituents understand that embracing ASEAN expands the prospect of generating investments for development as well as extends friendship with neighbour countries. He thanked PIA for bringing information about ASEAN in Panabo. (PIA 11/ Jeanevive Duron Abangan PIA 11)

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Born in 1953, I started my life at a period when more babies have been entering the German population than never before. World War II, more or less the end of the world - as my late grandmother mostly describes that time - has ended eight years ago. It was not the end of everything. The world economic crises changed into another economical world wonder. During the Sixties, we looked upon the youth culture of Woodstock as a symbol - of the power of music, the pursuit of self expression, the values of peace, love and community, and the rejection of “the establishment” - even in the midst of torrential rain and an aftermath of foot-deep

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second half of my present life, “30” looks impossible young. And let’s be honest to ourselves: Aren’t we facing the same realities our parents did: Raising families, needs to pay for school et cetera et cetera? We have held fiercely to freethinking and the not traditional ways our parents - shaped by the “Depression”, World War II and much more - never got the luxury to feel. Those of us who have made good money, hold fewer illusions that a big house and a Mercedes (or any other brand!) in the garage are likely to bring happiness. But guys, what seems most precious to us nowadays is not career or success, but time and the freedom to do the things

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we love to do that hold meaning. Earnings through a job we don’t like might be painful; but isn’t it much more painful to wait for nothing while being fed by a friend? Failed marriages, difficult mid-life attempts, something that might pass away a family - yes, I think, we know the rarity of solid and long living relationships with a partner, with children or with a hard to find friend. We may even dare to speak the language that 30 See doring, page 19

The Striker

Battle in Marawi City

I watched intently the siege in Marawi City by the Maute group and the fighting that ensued with the combined team of police and Philippine Army. It was full of suspense and horror. EDITORIAL The TV coverage by some news media personALLAN M. MEDIANTE nel from Manila fascinated Editor-in-Chief me so much. It was like ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ watching the movies about Managing Editor Executive Editor World War II in the PhilipMARK FRANCISCO pines where hand-to-hand Lifestyle Editor combat man-to-man skirmishes taking place live in GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit actual fight to prove who Motoring Editor Photo Journalist is who in war. PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN I saw the action cov Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao ered by smokes, running Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING battle in the city streets of Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor Marawi, heard explosions of grenades, bombs and AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA rapid machine guns and Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant rifle fires while the voice of a broadcast journal RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO ists on top explaining the Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor situation. I imagine that ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI media people were right NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE in the middle of battle as CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 they were interviewing CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel

mud. I enjoyed our flower power peace generation with long hair. Yes, I confess, many times, I was really very cynical about my parent’s values. I really rejected anything that suggested tradition. By the way, that’s one thing, which can be observed also in the Philippines since a couple of years. I observed such changes since my first visit in the Philippines in 1976. Nowadays, I feel happy, if my nieces and nephews start listening again my ideas and ask my advise. The slogan “Never trust someone above 30” had to be abandoned since I crossed that divide myself. Now, hopefully at the

refugees about the incident. There were shouting, crying of women, children amid flying bullets just on top of their heads. I remember I was covering a live gunfight at a lumberyard along Sergio Osmena Street in Cagayan de Oro many years ago between policemen and robbers. I had to drop to the ground prone position to avoid being hit by bullets just a foot or two from my head. Then there was that battle in the mountain range of Opol, Misamis Oriental where I boarded an APC (Armored Personnel Carrie of the military while the action was raging. After a brief fight, I got out of the vehicle to count seven dead enemies unwittingly realizing later that fresh blood was oozing above me and directly into my head. I felt really bad but that was part of a journalist job covering a war zone.

The life of a journalist is at stake in such a situation and the worse thing is any mistake in reporting is blamed on our capability to write or report the action. This makes us as the first victim in war or peace. Further, when we die in battle, the people or government does not care - - as only members of our family would shed tears. No glory much less honor bestowed on us. In war or peace, we stay neutral. Our job is to write and inform the public of what is happening or just happened at our expense. The latest report from Marawi City was a total of 44 soldiers, terrorists and civilians killed in action. The combatants are observing when gunfire are low then all of a sudden, burst of renewed fighting zoomed into the battleground. Some of the fighters are running out of bullets or anything

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to win. The civilians too are running out of food, water and stamina to run away. They are engulfed by fears and hunger and some of them even pray for help that just could not come right away. In the midst of battle, rescuers and medical personnel are busy giving help to victims but to no avail. I urge everybody to pray for the end of battle in Marawi City. The ugly experiences of those involved are really horrible and it can happen to anyone of us. We pray for them and for peace in Mindanao. There is definitely no substitute for peace. BEN EMATA Bennex News Service

Think a minute

The Invisible Father

Think a minute… A 58-year-old man was sharing his memories of his father. He said his father had been a workaholic who was always busy with work and his own personal interests. He never came to his son’s sports games or activities. In fact, the son said his dad almost never spoke to him. By the time the son was 18 years old, in his last year of school, he’d become a very good football player. When his team qualified for the championship, he begged his father to finally come see him play this one time; so his dad promised he’d be there. On the day of the championship, the son was on

the field warming up just before the game when he saw his dad come into the stadium with two other men. Then, just before the game started, his dad left with his friends and never returned. It’s now been 40 years since that day, yet this 58-year-old son says the painful rejection and disappointment he felt as a teenager is still very real. When his father recently died at age 83, he stood alone next to his dad’s coffin at the funeral home and said: “Dad, we could have shared so much love and good times together, but I never knew you.” Thinking back on this man’s childhood, and especially that day of the football

game, I wonder what that father thought was more important than being there for his son. Was his time with business associates more important than caring and being interested in the success of his own son? That father let the years go by without doing his job at home. He failed in his most important responsibility as a father. A father has tremendous power and influence in the lives of his children. Studies have shown that the number one cause of troubled boys and young men is that they had fathers who didn’t really care. They didn’t spend time with their sons so they weren’t close

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to them. There are millions of invisible fathers like this. But “No man stands as tall, as when he stoops down to help his son.” How about you? Do you need to give more time and attention to your children? It’s never too late to change. Why not ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for your failures as a father? Then ask Him to help change you so you can become the caring, loving father your children need. Just Think a Minute…

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past will condemn it outright if it goes in the way of evil.” “Let us be vigilant,” said the statement released by Mindanao’s lone Cardinal, Orlando Quevedo, the Archbishop of Cotabato, “with the approval of the Bishops of Mindanao.” Quevedo was among the staunchest critics of martial law and the Marcos dictatorship. He was Bishop of Kidapawan when Italian priest Tullio Favali was gunned down by a paramilitary band led by Norberto Manero on April 11, 1985. Several church workers and parishioners from his Diocese were killed, arrested, tortured under martial law. Duterte signed Proclamation 216 in the Russian Federation on May 23, placing the entire Mindanao under a state of martial law “for a period not exceeding 60 days.” Duterte also suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus for the duration of martial law. The Bishops’ statement, “Pursue What Leads to Peace,” is addressed to all Mindanawons and not just the Catholic faithful who asked them for pastoral guidance on the issue of martial law. Mindanao has at least 21 Bishops for five Archdioceses, 14 Dioceses, a

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“Misamis Oriental offers various tourism potentials for seasoned travelers with its many nature parks, coastal areas and a multicultural population, it is the most convenient starting point towards the many attractions that the Northern Mindanao Region has to offer,” Uy added. The province also has historical and cultural attractions such as the century-old church in Jasaan town, the Vega ancestral home in Balingasag, Lagbas ancestral home in Sugbongcogon and the old municipal building in Initao which should all be classified as official tourist sites. “The advancement of tourism in the province will also bring about an improved peace and order situation brought about by a constituency that is gainfully employed in thriving

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Vicariate and a Prelature. The Bishops condemned the terroristic acts that have caused the loss of innocent lives, the burning of homes and public buildings, including a Protestant school dormitory and a Catholic Cathedral in Marawi City. They also condemned the “unconscionable kidnapping” of teachers and church personnel, including Fr. Teresito Suganob. They prayed for their safety and appealed to hostage-takers to “release all of them unharmed.” “The victims fear death but they also have the courage to give ultimate witness to Christ,” the Bishops said. The Bishops also prayed for “all the murdered innocent victims in Marawi” and asked the Lord to “protect all the families that have fled to safety.” Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, military spokesperson told a press conference in Davao City on Friday morning that as of end of Thursday, Day 3 of hte clashes, 31 terrorists have been killed and 13 government forces as well, two of them police personnel. ABS-CBN News Channel reported five civilians have been killed since Day One. “In the strongest terms we condemn terrorism in its various forms. It is an ideology that is totally against the tenets of any religion of peace. Especially so when terrorism is perpetrated

while our Muslim brothers and sisters are preparing for the holy month of Ramadhan,” the Bishops said. Terrorism, they said, distorts and falsifies the true meaning of any religion, destroys harmonious relationships among peoples of different faiths and “creates a world of suspicion and prejudice, of hatred and hostility.” Duterte’s martial law The Bishops said President Duterte’s to declare martial law in the entire Mindanao has been criticized as “reminiscent of the horrors of a past dictatorship” while others find it justified. Duterte on Wednesday said his martial law “would be no different from what President Marcos did” and that he would be “harsh.” The Bishops said they are aware that the problems of peace and order, of the continuing disruptive activities of other rebel groups, of criminality and drugs, of corruption and underdevelopment are in every nook and corner of Mindanao, and that these problems “go beyond the city limits of Marawi.” The Bishop said the Catholic faithful asked them for pastoral guidance regarding martial law, and that they are guided by the Sacred Scriptures and by the social teachings of the Church. They said St. Paul exhorts them to “pursue what leads to peace.”

tourism businesses,” Uy said. Meanwhile, other measures approved by the tourism panel are the following: House Bills 2010, 2014 and 2015 – Declaring the Sagrada Familia caves and Mts. Tapulao and Pinatubo in Zambales as ecotourism zones, appropriating funds therefor (Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla); House Bills 2111, 2488, 2489 and 2490 – Declaring certain parts of the Provinces of Palawan and Nueva Ecija as tourist destinations, providing for their development and appropriating funds therefor (Deputy Speaker and Palawan Rep. Frederick ‘Erick’ Abueg and Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing); House Bill 2468 – Declaring the Province of Lanao del Norte as tourism development area, appropriating funds therefor (Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo); and House Bill 2527 – Declaring Guinsau-

gon eco-adventure park in Southern Leyte as the Guinsaugon Eco-Adventure National Park (Rep. Roger ‘Oging’ Mercado).

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Adrian Amatong, editorin-chief of Mindanao Observer; and Allan Mediante, editor-in-chief of Mindanao Daily News. Mediante was elected to take over the post vacated by Atty. Salvador Diputado as vice-chairperson of the PPI Board and who was one of the trustees for the Visayas. Diputado is now the regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture (Region VII). Cabusao and Rayos remain secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the PPI Board. Alfonso G. Pedroche, editor-in-chief of Pilipino Star Ngayon, was re-elected chairperson-president of the PPI. Completing the board is PPI executive director Ariel

Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato, officiates the mass during the feast of the Santo Nino in Midsayap, North Cotabato on January 19, 2014. Quevedo released the May 26 statement of the Bishops of Mindanao on martial law and the Marawi Crisis. MindaNews file photo by KEITH BACONGCO

Martial Law, the Bishops said, “is a means of last resort.” They posed several questions: “Are moral principles fulfilled? Were other means to resolve the deep and wide serious problems of Mindanao impractical and ineffective? Will the positive effects of Martial Law outweigh the negative effects? Will there be probability of success? Will it bring about a culture of accountability and end a culture of impunity? Will Martial Law increase human rights violations? Will Martial Law be abused for evil purposes?” The answers to many

questions are speculative, the Bishops said. “We have many fears,” they acknowledged, but added that at present, “we simply do not have solid and sufficient facts to absolutely reject the declaration of Martial Law as morally reprehensible. But we are certainly agreed that Martial Law must be temporary.” They exhorted everyone to be “calm in the face of Martial Law, to be obedient to the just commands of lawful authority, and not to provoke violent reaction.” They urged government to “remove the causes of terrorism, such as poverty

and injustice, through just and accountable governance focused solely on the common good.” The Bishops emphasized that the focus of every religion is “peace on earth, peace in heaven.” “Let us pursue together what leads to peace. Let all religious teachers and leaders quell the tendencies towards the terrorist ideology. Together let us pursue what leads to peace. Let us pray for peace and work for peace. God bless the people of Marawi. God bless all Mindanawons,” the Bishops added. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Sebellino. Other PPI trustees come from select member newspapers, namely, Manila Standard, Journal Group of Publications, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Malaya, and BusinessWorld. Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo is this year’s keynote speaker of the PPI annual press forum. She, along with an ethnic Karen journalist from Myanmar, will address the PPI members and guests on Thursday. The annual Civil Journalism Awards were also given during the final day of the PPI press forum. www.philpressinstitute.net

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048. a notice is hereby served to the public that JESSIBEL C. BAGOLOR has filed with this Office a petition for change of First Name from “MERLINDA” to “JESSIBEL” in her Certificate of live Birth, JESSIBEL G. CABONOC who was born on November 10, 1975 at Baungon. Bukidnon and whose parents are CARLITO CABONOC and MYRNA GAMAYON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than June 10. 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that WILMA B. VILLARTA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUNE NICOLE BERAL VILLARTA who was born on JUNE 6, 2000 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are DIOSDADO DURANO VILLARTA and WILMA PATAGOC BERAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 4, 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CONNIE B. MACALUA has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CONNIE BUCO MACALUA who was born on December 28, 1994 in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are RONNIE LIGAS MACALUA and NENA LICAME BUCO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 4, 2017.

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlunsod SPECIAL SESSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017

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its session assembled, that: SECTION I. Title – This ordinance shall be known as the “Iligan City Livestock Auction Market Ordinance”.

SECTION 2. – There shall be established at the City Slaughterhouse Complex, Sitio Merila, Barangay Ubaldo Laya a LivePRESENT: stock Auction Market to be known as the “Iligan City Livestock Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor, Auction Market”. Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member SECTION 3. Purposes – Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member a. To provide livestock farmers and traders in the city and Hon. Demosthenes R. Planado, Member neighbouring areas to have a venue or an auction market Hon. Ian C. Uy, Member where there is a well-established and orderly system of Hon. Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member trading that will be profitable for them and attractive to Hon. Bernard Y. Pacana, Member livestock buyers and where trading is based on accurate Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member and latest market information, transparent, open bidding Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Member and not being dictated by middlemen. Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, * Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member b. To ensure that livestock being traded are healthy and free from communicable diseases and fit for human consumpABSENT: tion. Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Member, (OB) Hon. Sorelie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member, (OB) c. To raise revenues for the City Government of Iligan Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member, through the imposition of proper fees and charges from (On Leave) livestock being traded in the city. *- Out during the deliberation d. To regulate the entry and movement of all livestock enRESOLUTION NO. 17-137 tering in the city from other cities and municipalities for easy monitoring, surveillance and inspection of the health WHEREAS, the lack of permanent Livestock Auction Market of animals to be traded. in Iligan City, forced animal traders coming to Iligan City to sell their livestock along national road and in different barangays e. To determine the volume of livestock traded in Iligan City. in the city; SECTION 4. Definition of Terms. As used in this ordinance, WHEREAS, enterprising animal traders in mini cargo-trucks the following terms and phrases shall mean as follows: have established illegal temporary animals selling stations in Barangays Buruun, SDantiago ang Tibanga by utilizing canals Livestock Auction – the selling of livestock by livestock and gutters or vacant ground as display site of animals for sale; traders to the livestock retailers of consumers. WHEREAS, this practice is bot only unsanitary due to the offensive smells of the animals’ urine and excreta, but traffic hazards as well as buyers have to mill around trucks in the road; WHEREAS, there is still an ample space in the 4 hectare Slaughterhouse Complex at Sitio Merila, Barangay Ubaldo Laya that can be utilized as Livestock Auction Market area. In fact, trading of large animals has been done there for years; WHEREAS, in order to give comfort to both the animal traders and buyers and in order for the city to get revenue from the livestock trading business, there is a need for Iligan City to establishe a permanent Livestock Auction Market; WHEREAS, in a public hearing conducted on September 19, 2016 attended by the city veterinarian , Head of EEDMO, Manager of Slaughterhouse, and some livestock retailers, they presented their suggestions , some of which were incorporated in the ordinance; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Demosthenes R. Plando, duly seconded by Member Eric M. Capitan; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan , that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6571

Handlers – duly registered individual middlemen who facilitate the buying and selling of livestock inside the auction market. Iligan City Livestock Auction Market – an auction market area situated at the Slaughterhouse Complex operated and maintained by the Iligan City Government , exclusively for the orderly trading of all kinds of animals. Large Animals - animals like cattle, carabao, horses and others which the City Government classify as such. Livestock – live animals being grown or raised by farmers or growers basically to be used as source of food and shall cover large and small animals as well as poultry. Poultry – farm products like chicken, ducks, geese and turkeys and other edible birds as maybe classified as such by the City Government. Retailers – persons engaged directly in the selling of livestock to consumers. Small animals – animals like goats, sheep and hogs other which the City Government classify as such. Traders - persons directly engaged in either buying or selling of livestock or poultry to retailers.

SECTION 5. Design Features of the Auction Market – The Iligan City Livestock Auction Market shall be an enclosed area provided with entrance and exit gates for livestock being traded by buyers and sellers and shall be open to the general public. It shall be provided with a building , an office, space for weighing scales, ramps, railings for the easy entry and weighing of animals, ticketing windows for payment of fees, comfort Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in rooms, among others. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ILIGAN CITY LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET (ICLAM), AT CITY SLAUGHTERHOUSE COMPLEX, SITIO MERILA, BARANGAY UBALDO LAYA, PRESCRIBING FEES THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PUPOSES.

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b. Owners not having the said certificates shall be required to secure the same from the City Treasures Office repre SECTION 6. The Iligan City Livestock Auction Market shall sentative who shall assigned right bin the auction market. be provided with holding area, sheds and pens for large and Owners must also secure a Barangay Certificate stipulatsmall animals as corrals and adequate sheds for buyers and ing that they are the rightful owner of the animals. sellers as well as for the general public. SECTION 7. Management and Manpower Complement – c. Large animals purchased by a buyer shall be charge with an owners transfer certificate and shall be made payable An auction Market Committee (AMC) shall be established and at the City Treasures Office representative assigned at shall be composed of the following: the Auction Market. Chairman: - City Mayor SECTION 14. Post Inspection and Exit of Traded Animals Vice Chairman: - SP Member – Chairman on Animals traded or boughtby the buyers shall be subject to post Market and Abattoir inspection as to the completeness of the documents, health, full payment of fees prior to loading or exit from the auction market Members: - City Legal Officer including other documents of the trader as maybe required by - City Veterinarian the Iligan City Livestock Auction Market Supervisor. - City Treasurer - EEMO Head SECTION 15.- Requirements to Participate in the Auction SECTION 8. – The AMC shall be empowered to manage the Market livestock auction market, hence it can set guidelines, procedures, rules and policies for smooth operations of the Iligan City a. Traders entering the livestock shall be duly accredited by the City Government and other government agencies Livestock Auction Market (ICLAM) taking into consideration the requiring the same. interest of the general public, the livestock growers and buyers or traders and the City Government. b. Buyers and sellers of livestock shall be required to pay all fees as prescribed in this ordinance and shall fill-up SECTION 9. – The operation and maintenance of the Iligan forms as maybe required by the AMC. City Livestock Auction Market shall be under the Economic Enterprise Development Management Office (EEDMO), however collection of fees shall be under the Office of the City Treasurer c. Handlers assisting the Livestock traders either buying or selling be registered with the Auction Market Committee. and checking on the quality of animals being auctioned and traded shall be under the City Veterinary Office (CVO). SECTION 16. Untraded Livestock- Untraded animals can SECTION 10. – Manpower Complement. In the operation of again be auctioned on another market day but shall not be the livestock auction market, it shall have the following man- exempted from payment entrance fee as prescribed in this power complement which shall be designated by the heads of ordinance. the respective offices involved in the operation. SECTION 17. Fees and Other Charges- There shall be SECTION 11. – Auction Market Day and Hours. Designated imposed the following fees: Auction Market days shall start at 5;00 AM and shall end at 3:00 P.M., everyday. a. Animals Entrance Fee: Large Animals -P10.00/ head Small Animals -P5.00/ head SECTION 12. – Entry and Trading of Livestock Poultry -P0.50.00/ head a. All animals large and small to be auctioned shall pass b. Ownership Certificate Issuance Fee -P100.00/ head through the designated entrance gate for inspection by c. Transfer of Ownership Issuance Fee - P100.00/ head the Livestock Inspector designated by the City Veterinary d. Veterinary Health Certificate/ Authority to Transport: Large Animals -P 50.00/ Head Officer for possible infection and contamination of cer- Small Animals -P 20.00/ Head tain diseases and subsequent quarantining of those with Poultry -P 2.00/ Head ailment and those in serious condition can be refused for the First 100 entrance or confiscated, it is reportable or affected with heads and P1.00 communicable diseases. for the succeeding Heads. b. Incoming animals inspected shall be marked or numbered on the side of their bodies after which they are graded e. Trader’s Registration/ Accreditation Fee- P 500.00/ Year (valid for one year) and shall be charged with entrance fees and be issued f. Retailer’s Registration/ Accreditation Fee -P 200.00/ Year with “Passed for Auctioned”. (valid for one year) c. Animals shall be subsequently weighed or graded with g. Handler Registration/ Accreditation Fee -P 100.00/ Year (valid for one year) their respective weights conspicuously printed on the sides of animals, in case not predictable, owners will be issued All other fees as prescribed under vASections 4N. 02, a stub showing individual weight(s) of the animal(s). Article N of the City Ordinance No. 10-5664 otherwise as the Amended Revenue Code of 2010 of Iligan City d. payment shall be made right after the weighing of the shall apply. animals. e. buyers and sellers shall agree upon themselves the price SECTION 18. Revenue Sharing with Barangay Ubaldo of the animals being traded taking into consideration the Laya on Animal Entrance Fee.- Revenue generated from the weights and the prevailing market prices duly posted Animal Entrance Fee shall be shared in the following manner: conspicuously in the auction market area. a. Ten Percent (10%) shall go to Barangay Ubaldo Laya SECTION 13. Additional Payment for the Auction of Large b. Ninety Percent (90%) shall go to City Government Animals a. Owners of the large animals shall be required to show SECTION 19. Prohibited Acts their respective ownership certificate before it can be

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d. Animals detained for non-payment after seventh day shall be subject to confiscation and ownership shall be by the City Government.

a. No livestock shall be traded or auctioned outside the SECTION 22. Amendments and Revision of Fees and Other premises of the auction market. Charges- The Auction Market Committee shall be empowered b. No facilities of the auction market before or after the to increase the fees and other charges., Provide it shall not be scheduled market day shall be operated or used like the more than a total of 20% of the existing charges for that year weighing scales. Ramps, pens or sheds without prior ap- and provided the increase shall be done not more than twice proval of the AMC Supervisor and without the payment a year and Provided Further that such increases shall be with the approval of the City’s Chief Executive and duly approved of fees as prescribed for in this ordinance. by the Sangguniang Panglungsod. c. No trader shall be allowed to transact his/ her business or be allowed to participate in auction unless he/ she is SECTION 23. Information System- The Iligan City Aucduly accredited by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) tion Market Committee shall also be empowered to revise its and by the City Government of Iligan and he/ she shall bidding procedures provided that revision shall be subject to carry his accrediti0on document, business permit from approval by the Chief Executive of the City. the Iligan City Government, shipping permit document from the point of origin and corresponding veterinary SECTION 24. The Auction Market Committee shall place in health certificate from the point of origin of the livestock. writing and in bulletin board situated in conspicuous places in He/she shall show them to the AMC Supervisor or the the market the detailed bidding procedures for the information and guidance of the participating public and it shall be both proper authorities during auction market days. English and in local dialect. d. No middleman. Handler is allowed inside the premises of the auction market unless he/ she is duly accredited. SECTION 25. It shall also place in conspicuous places in prevailing market prices and livestock being traded for the e. Handler or middlemen shall at all times wear prescribed guidance of all those who will participate in the auction market. uniform and proper identification cards. SECTION 26. All existing ordinances, resolution, executive f. No animal or poultry shall be allowed entrance of the orders found to be consistent with the provision of this ordiauction market unless it has been inspected or cleared nance are hereby considered repealed or modified and those by the livestock inspector or duly authorized representa- applicable shall remain in force. tive of the City Veterinary Office and have paid the cor SECTION 27. Separability Clause- If for any reason, any responding fees. provision, section or part of this Code is declared not valid by g. Feeding of excess water on animals shall be prohibited a Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect or impair the remaining provision, sections or part thereof and any other act that will deceive the buyers. which shall remain or continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 20. Special Provisions SECTION 28. Effectivity- This Ordinance shall take effect a. Animals caught being traded outside the auction market’s ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set premises shall be detained in the auction market and forth by law. shall be released only after paying the required fees with (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, corresponding penalties. Those not redeemed within 48 “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; hours shall be subject to auction or sale with the proceeds ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, to the City Government. “Yes”; SIACOR, “Out” and SO-ONG, “Yes”). b. Unhealthy animals or those with serious diseases and unfit for slaughter as declared by the representative of CARRIED Unanimously. the City Veterinary Office is subject to outright quarantine ----------------------------------or confiscation depending upon their health condition. c. Auction Market personnel, seller, buyer or middlemen creating trouble or committing action inimical to the auction market like dishonesty, price manipulation, tampering of scales shall be a sufficient ground for him/ her to be banned from the premises of the auction market, without prejudice to the filing of criminal or administrative cases depending on the infraction or illegal act committed.

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member- author.

SECTION 21. Penalties and Surcharges

VERIFIED:

a. Confiscated or detained livestock being traded outside thwe premises of the auction market, shall be charged with additional 50% of the prescribed fees.

ATTY. ARTHUR L. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian

DEMOSTHENES R. PLANDO Member- Author

b. Refusal to comply with the abovementioned provisions CERTIFIED: shall mean defiance of the authorities and the animals JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ shall be detained and can only be released after payment City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer of additional 25 %. Beyond this period, additional 50% per day shall be charged. c. If at the end of the auction market day there are animals with unpaid fees, same shall be detained and can only be released after payment of additional 25% per day for the next three days. Beyond this period additional 50% per day shall be charge. Victor Ozarraga Teves

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Suzuki Super Carry showcased at the Pahiyas Festival Pioneer compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines joined the Lucbanons in celebrating the most colorful Pahiyas festival last May 15 in Lucban, Quezon, which was attended by at least 3 million people, Suzuki’s participation and presence is geared toward complementing the booming agricultural business and local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the province. By creating a booth that showcases the different variants of Suzuki’s first entry into the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, the Lucbanons and festivalgoers were able to witness the several ways the Euro 4-certified DDiS Turbo Diesel-engine equipped Super Carry can support the load required for different business needs such as cargo and people transport with the Super Carry Cargo Carrier, Cargo Van (CV), Utility Van (UV) and Jeepney Body (JB) variants. The all-white Super Carry units stood out among the rows of vibrant houses adorned with kiping (rice wafers), fruits, vegetables and local handicrafts during thePahiyas Grand Parade, which also included beauties, higantes, farmers, carabaos, marching bands and floats. A “Libreng Sakay” initiative enabled festival-goers to experience first-hand the features and functions of the Suzuki Super Carry. At the Super Carry booth, games and other fun activities greeted visitors and locals alike. Former AFFI President and Ink-All-You-Can CEO and Leapreneur Mr. Jerry Ilao conducted a free business seminar about entrepreneurship. “It is with great

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Biblical reflection

Moment The Gospel Of Jesus Christ (May29, 2017-Monday) John 6:30-35”So they said to Him, “What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do you perform? “Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, `HE GAVE THEM

BREAD OUT OF HEAVEN TO EAT.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of

heaven, and gives life to the world.” Then they said to Him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst: Hebrews 13:8”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and

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Ordinance

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN ooOoo

Office of the Sangguniang Bayan EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 34TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, HELD ON MARCH 27, 2017, AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL. Present : Hon. Syremae N. Emano - Councilor , Presiding Officer Hon. Chicque C. Co - Councilor Hon. Decoroso D. Ragandang - Councilor Hon. Cathyln V. Alfante - Councilor Hon. Ignacio L. Factura, II - Councilor Hon. Roger S. Achas - Councilor Hon. Arturo C. Casiño, III - Councilor Hon. Felipe C. Valdehuesa, Jr. - Councilor Hon. Marlon J. Bolanio - Liga ng mga Barangay President Absent :

Hon. Robinson V. Sabio - Vice Mayor ORDINANCE NO. 24, S. 2017

“AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STI, HIV AND AIDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL.” WHEREAS, the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition that recognizes no territorial, social, political and economic boundaries for which there is no known cure. The gravity of the AIDS threat demands strong State action today, thus, the Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental shall strictly adhere to the following national and international policies and principles;

A. The Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental recognizes the alarming effect of STI, HIV and AIDS and it will meet the challenges of preventing and controlling the spread of these infections;

B. The Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental recognizes HIV and AIDS and other STI’s as major health threats in the country and worldwide;

C. Republic Act No. 8504, entitled “An Act Promulgating Policies and Prescribing Measures for the Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS in the Philippines” declared the following policies:

1. The state shall promote public awareness about the causes, modes of transmission, consequences, and means of prevention and control of HIV and AIDS through a comprehensive, municipality educational and information campaign organized and conducted by the Municipality. Such campaigns shall promote value formation and employ scientifically proven approaches, focus on the family as a basic social unit and be carried out all academic and training centers, workplaces and communities. This program shall involve individuals and groups who are concerned with the regulation of HIV.

2. The state shall extend to every person suspected or was known to be infected with HIV and AIDS full protection of his/her human rights and civil liabilities. Towards this end:

a. Compulsory HIV testing shall be discouraged; b. The right to privacy of individuals with HIV shall be guaranteed; c. Discrimination in all its forms and subtleties, against individuals with HIV or persons perceived or suspected of having HIV, shall be considered inimical to individuals and national interest; and d. Provision of basic health and social services for individuals with HIV shall be assured.

3. The state shall positively address and seek to eradicate conditions that aggravate the spread of HIV infection, including but not limited to poverty, gender and inequality, prostitution, marginalization, drug abuse and ignorance.

4. The state shall recognize the potential role of affected individuals in propagating vital information and educational messages about HIV and AIDS and shall utilize their experience to warn the public of the disease.

A. Presidential Executive Order No. 273 approved and adopted the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development which directs all government agencies at the national, regional and local levels to take appropriate steps to ensure that the policies, program, projects and strategies outlined thereat are fully implemented; B. Section 1, Article III, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.”; D. Section 11, Article II, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human right.”; E. Section 15, Article II, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.”;

WHEREAS, one of the major concerns of the Municipal Government of Tagoloan is to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of its constituents; WHEREAS, there is a potential rapid increase of new infections because of high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI’s); inadequate access to STI treatment and poor health-seeking behavior; instances of casual sex among young people; emerging problem of injecting drug users, a high percentage of which reportedly share injecting equipment; incorrect and inconsistent preventive measures; WHEREAS, it is very important that HIV infection be treated appropriately as mitigating measures in controlling the proliferation of the opportunistic infections. HIV prevention efforts are the key to avoiding an explosion of the aforementioned infection; WHEREAS, efforts have also been under way to localize the response to the epidemic by forming and energizing AIDS councils; NOW THEREFORE, after proper deliberation on the matter and on motion of Councilor Ignacio L. Factura, II, duly seconded by Councilor Cathlyn V. alfante, it was resolved as the body does hereby, RESOLVED, to enact as the body does hereby enact the following Ordinance:

SECTION 3. TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TMHAC) The TMHAC created under Municipal Ordinance No. 28, s. 2017, is a multisectoral council committed to unify responsive effort on the prevention, care and control of STI, HIV and AIDS among the general population especially the marginalized and reduction of its impact on the community. Among others, the following are the tasks and functions of the TMHAC:

“AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF STI, HIV AND AIDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL.”

BE IT ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Bayan of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, that: ARTICLE I TITLE AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

SECTION 1. TITLE – This ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Promulgating Policies and Measures for the Prevention and Control of STI, HIV and AIDS in the Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.”

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – As used in this Ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows:

a) ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) – refers to a health condition where there is a deficiency of the immune system that stems from infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV, making an individual susceptible to opportunistic infections; b) ANTI-RETROVIRAL (ARV) – refers to the treatment that stops or suppresses viral replication or replications

of a retrovirus like HIV thereby slowing down the progression of infection; c) TAGOLOAN BARANGAY HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TBHAC) – refers to the central advisory, planning and policy making body for the comprehensive and integrated STI, HIV AND AIDS prevention and control program at the Barangay level; d) CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSO) – refer to groups of non-government and non-commercial individuals or legal entities that are engaged in non-coerced collective action around shared interests, purpose and values; e) COMPULSORY HIV TESTING – refers to HIV testing imposed upon an individual characterized by lack of consent, use of force or intimidation, the use of testing as a prerequisite for employment or other purposes, and other circumstances where informed choice is absent; f) CONFIDENTIALITY OF HIV STATUS – refers to the relationship of trust and confidence created or existing between a patient or a person living with HIV and his attending physician, consulting medical specialist, nurse, medical technologist and all other health workers or personnel involved in any counseling, testing or professional care of the former. It also applies to any person who, in any official capacity, has acquired or may have acquired such confidential information. For the purpose of this Ordinance, any person who comes by, in any manner, the information of a person’s HIV status shall be under pain of penalty be bound by the same confidentiality herein defined; g) DISCRIMINATION – refers to unfair or unjust treatment that distinguishes, excludes, restricts, or shows preferences based on any ground such as sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, disability, ethnicity, and HIV status, whether actual or perceived, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment, or exercise by all persons similarly situated, of all rights and freedoms. This definition shall include discrimination against individuals undergoing HIV-related tests regardless of the outcome of the test(s); h) ENTERTAINER – refers to a person who is employed in an entertainment establishments who render entertainment services to and/or directly interacts with customers such as Guest Relations Officer (GRO), dancers, masseuses, masseurs, cocktail waitresses and other similar occupations. The term “entertainers”, for purposes of this Ordinance, includes both registered and non-registered entertainers; i) ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT – refers to an establishment such as bars, nightclubs, disco house, cocktail lounges, massage clinics, videoke bar/pub houses who engage in providing recreation and entertainment to its customers. An entertainment establishment is one which has secured permit to operate and complied with all protocols as mandated by this Ordinance and/or other pertinent regulations in the Municipality of Tagoloan. Otherwise, the entertainment establishment is deemed non-registered; j) GENDER EXPRESSION – refers to how a person publicly presents one’s gender. This can include behavior and outward appearance such as dress, hair, make-up, body language and voice. A person’s chosen name and pronoun are also common ways of expressing gender; k) GENDER IDENTITY – refers to each person’s deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender that may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth, including the person’s function by medical, surgical and other means, and other expressions of gender, including dress, speech, and mannerisms; l) HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER – refers to an individual who is accredited by the government to provide preventive, curative, promotional or rehabilitative health care service in the municipality; m) HIGH RISK BEVAHIOR – refers to person’s frequent involvement in certain activities that increase the risk of transmitting or acquiring HIV; n) HIV TESTING– refers to any facility-based, mobile medical procedure or community-based testing that is conducted to determine the presence or absence of HIV anti-bodies in a person’s body. HIV testing is confidential, voluntary in nature and must be accompanied by counseling prior to, and after the testing, and conducted only with the informed consent of the person; o) HIV TRANSMISSION – refers to the transfer of HIV from an infected person to an uninfected individual, most commonly through unprotected, penetrative sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, sharing of intravenous needles and during child birth delivery; p) HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) – refers to the virus which causes AIDS; q) INFORMED CONSENT – refers to a voluntary agreement of a person to undergo or be subjected to a procedure based of full information; r) INFORMATION EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) MATERIALS – refers to any written and or printed materials for the purpose of information dissemination thereby educating the public; s) MINOR – refers to a person who is below Eighteen (18) years of age; t) TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TMHAC) – refers to the central advisory, planning and policy making body for the comprehensive and integrated STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control program at the municipal level; u) OPERATOR – refers to an individual who has a direct control and supervision of the employees working within the establishment he or she may or may not be the same person granted the permit/license to operate an entertainment establishment; v) OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS – creating opportunity for microorganisms not usually capable of producing disease to become capable. People living with HIV are particularly susceptible to such infections; w) PEER EDUCATOR – refers to a person who, belonging to the same community, gives support and education to co-workers and friends and to others with their same peer group. Peer educators must be trained by an accredited institution; x) PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV (PLHIV) – refers to an individual whose HIV test indicates that he/she is infected with HIV; y) POST-TEST COUNSELING – refers to the process of providing risk-education information and emotional support to a person who submitted to HIV testing at the time that the test result is released; z) PRE-TEST COUNSELING - refers to process of providing individual information on the biomedical aspects of STI, HIV and AIDS and emotional support to any psychologist implications of undergoing HIV testing and the test result itself before he/she is subjected to the test; aa) PROPHYLACTIC – refers to an agent or devise such as condom, used to prevent the transmission of STIs, including HIV and AIDS; bb) SEXUAL ORIENTATION – refers to each person’s capacity to profound, emotional, affectional, and sexual attraction to and intimate and sexual relations with individuals of a different gender, or the same gender, or more than one gender; cc) SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STI) – refers to any infection that may be acquired or passed through sexual contract; dd) STI, HIV AND AIDS MONITORING – refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of STI, HIV and AIDS infection and the pattern of its spread; ee) STI, HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL – refers to the measures aimed at protecting noninfected persons from contracting HIV and minimizing the impact of the condition of persons living with HIV; ff) STIGMA – refers to the dynamic devaluation and dehumanization of an individual in the eyes of others which may be based on attributes that are arbitrarily defined by others as discreditable or unworthy and which result in discrimination when acted upon, whether it is done on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation and gender identity, health status or any other arbitrary categorization; gg) TRANSGENDER – refers to persons who identify themselves in a different gender rather than that assigned to them at birth. They may express their identity differently to that expected of the gender roles assigned to them at birth. Transgender persons often identify themselves in ways that are locally, socially, culturally, religiously, or spiritually defined; hh) VOLUNTARY HIV TESTING – refers to HIV testing done on an individual who, after having undergone pre-test counseling, willingly submits himself/herself to such test; ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TMHAC)

ORDINANCE NO. 24, S. 2017

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a. Recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan in the formulation/development of policy, program conceptualization, planning and monitoring towards the prevention and control of STI, HIV and AIDS; b. Recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan enactment of ordinances and resolutions that shall assist in the control and prevention including the provision of care and support of people living with HIV; c. Collaborate in establishing, mobilizing, and strengthening linkages at the local, national, international government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders involved in the STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control programs; d. The council is primarily a Policy making body and implementation of AIDS-related activities shall be mainstreamed, institutionalized and carried out by the respective mandated agencies; e. Monitor in the implementation of this Ordinance and other policies approved and adopted by TMHAC; f. Accredit applications of certain organizations relevant to the STI, HIV and AIDS program; g. May source-out funds to the national, international government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) necessary for the implementation of the STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control program; h. Formulate and submit project proposals to the national, international government agencies and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) necessary of the STI, HIV and AIDS program; i. Ensure the implementation of the policies and measures set forth by this Ordinance and the related programs of the Municipality; j. Review and approve planned education and information dissemination and activities; See Ordinance, page 15

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Ordinance

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on STI, HIV and AIDS shall utilize the local dialect to encourage and facilitate easy understanding of terms and concepts. Modules on STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control shall be subjected to review by the Municipal AIDS Council. Proper consultations shall be held among heads, leaders and representatives of respective groups, organizations, institutions and individuals who are targets for application of any course content, scope and methodology.

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k. Encourages registered entertainment establishment owners/operators to actively participate in the prevention and control of STI, HIV and AIDS; l. Monitor the activities of PEER Educators in the public and private institutions including schools, barangay communities, entertainment establishments, companies and other industry working in and for Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. m. Review reports submitted by other agencies and committees and make recommendation; n. Create procedural requirements, forms and standards and amend these in furtherance of a more efficient system of compliance to policies and provisions set forth in this ordinance; o. Formulate, review and monitor progress of the annual Work Plan that implements this Ordinance. Suck work plan must indicate corresponding budget allocation for its programs and project; p. Conduct periodic review of related policies; q. Advocate for the passage of related policies and budget proposals for the HIV programs and services in the Municipality; r. Represent as a subcommittee in the local health board; s. Participate in the conduct of joint inspections of entertainment establishments by the Municipal government related to the implementation of the Municipal’s STI, HIV and AIDS program; t. Create Volunteer Groups as an arm for the prevention, control, information dissemination and education to the community; u. Representations - Members may designate a representative to represent them in their absence;

SECTION 4. MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION OF THE TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TMHAC) – The Tagoloan Municipal HIV AIDS Council shall be composed of following: A. PERMANENT MEMBERS: 1. Office of the Municipal Mayor as Chairperson 2. Municipal Health Office as Co-Chairperson 3. Office of the Municipal Vice Mayor 4. Office of the Councilor for Health 5. Sagguniang Bayan Chairman, Committee on Health 6. Association of Barangay Captain Chairman 7. Sagguniang Bayan Chairman, Committee on Tourism 8. Sagguniang Kabataan Federation President 9. Task Force Youth Development (TFYD) Federation President 10. Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippine (PYAP) Federation President 11. DOH Representative 12. Municipal Planning and Development Officer 13. Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer 14. Public Health Nurse 15. Public Employment Service Office 16. Business Permits and Licensing Office 17. Manpower and Development Officer 18. School District Supervisor 19. Parish Priest 20. One (1) active Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) presently accredited by the Municipality 21. One (1) Overseas Filipino Worker/Dependent OFW (OFW/DOFW) per accredited Organization by the MAC B. NON-PERMANENT MEMBERS: 1. Representative from the Association of Entertainment Owners 2. Representative from the Municipal Budget Department, Non-Governmental Organizations, Private Sector, with related mandate to STI, HIV and AIDS programs

The MAC may, from time to time, expand or reduce its membership as the need arises.

C. SECRETARIAT OF TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TMHAC).

B. AVAILABILITY AND VISIBILITY OF MATERIALS ON STI, HIV AND AIDS – It shall be required for all registered entertainment establishments, hotels, lodging houses and others to make information materials on STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control available within the premises and to provide such information materials when requested by customers specifically guidance on the correct use of condom. Information materials shall either be those sourced from government or those that are endorsed by government, such as but not limited to those from DOH and/or the Municipality. These entertainment establishments are likewise required to make STI, HIV and AIDS posters visible in strategic locations within their premises. SECTION 13. STI, HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION SCHOOLS – In the Municipality of Tagoloan, the Department of Education (CHED) shall take the lead in information dissemination and popularized on the nature of STI, HIV and AIDS and its prevention, utilizing standardized information provided by the Municipal Health Office in all Schools and other indigenous learning system including non-formal system of education. All teachers and instructors of said STI, HIV and AIDS courses shall be required to undergo seminar or training on STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control. SECTION 14. EDUCATION IN THE WORKPLACE – Managers, supervisors and employees in workplaces shall be provided with the standardized basic information and instruction on STI, HIV and AIDS which shall include topics on confidentiality in the workplace, attitude towards employees and workers living with HIV. Managers, supervisors and employees in workplaces should be informed about this Ordinance, as well as Republic Act 8504. SECTION 15. INFORMATION CAMPAIGN FOR TOURISTS AND TRANSIENTS- Information material on the modes of transmission, prevention, and consequences of HIV infection shall be adequately provided at all entry and exit points and possible tourist destinations/places. SECTION 16. PEER EDUCATION PROGRAM – The Municipal Health Office shall establish a Peer Education Program as a strategy to effect behavior change and empower communities and key population groups to adopt changes that support risk reduction, prevent HIV transmission, and increase uptake of services among key populations including those in close settings. The design of the program shall adhere to culturallyacceptable and gender-sensitive norms and based on good formative analysis of the local situation. SECTION 17. PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF STI, HIV AND AIDS SUPPLIES – The Municipal Health Office shall procure and distribute to health facilities and monitor the usage of STI, HIV and AIDS supplies for the whole municipality. The MHO shall coordinate with all appropriate barangay offices to plan and implement this procurement and distribution program. The supply and budget allotments shall be based on, among others, the current levels and projections of STI, HIV and AIDS prevalence among the general public and most at-risk populations. ARTICLE IV REFERRAL, TESTING, COUNSELING AND CONFIDENTIALITY SECTION 18. VOLUNTARY HIV TESTING – As a policy, the Municipality shall encourage voluntary HIV testing. Written consent from the person taking the test must be obtained before HIV testing. If the person is below Eighteen (18) years of age or is mentally incapacitated, such consent shall be obtained from the child’s parents, legal guardian, or whenever applicable, from the licensed social worker, licensed health service providers, or a DOH-accredited health service provider assigned to provide health services to a child. HIV testing and counselling shall be made available to a minor who requests to undergo testing and counselling and other related services under any of the following conditions:

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The secretariat shall be designated by the Tagoloan Municipal HIV AIDS Council.

1. FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIAT OF TAGOLOAN MUNICIPAL HIV AIDS COUNCIL:

The secretariat of the council shall perform the following functions: a) Coordinate the activities of the council b) Shall keep all records of the council c) Record minutes during meetings and document other activities of the council d) Serve as the center of communication by receiving and disseminating information from and to the members of the council e) Perform other secretariat functions as may be assigned by the chairman of the council

2. COMPENSATION AND REMUNERATION OF THE SECRETARIAT OF THE COUNCIL- Secretariat of the Tagoloan Municipal HIV AIDS Council shall perform his or her duties as such and shall be entitled to the necessary traveling expenses, allowances or honorarium chargeable against the funds of the TMHAC depending upon the availability of funds, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations. The same shall apply to the secretariat’s members. ARTICLE III STI, HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL POLICIES

SECTION 6. STI, HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION – STI, HIV and AIDS, including topics on confidentiality and reduction or elimination of stigma and discrimination shall be provided in the workplace, academic and training institutions and communities in the Municipality. SECTION 7. STI, HIV AND AIDS INFORMATION AS A HEALTH SERVICE – STI, HIV and AIDS education and information dissemination shall form part of the delivery of health services by health practitioners, workers and personnel. The knowledge and capabilities of all public health workers shall be enhanced to include skills for proper information dissemination and education on STI, HIV and AIDS. It shall likewise be considered a civic duty of health providers in the private sectors to make available to the public such information necessary to control the spread of STI, HIV and AIDS and to correct common misconceptions about these infections. The training of health workers shall include discussions on HIV-related ethical issues such as confidentiality, informed consent and the duty to private treatment. SECTION 8. PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION BY HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS – No health service provider or other staff, assisting or directly providing medical services/examinations to clients shall be insensitive and/or inhumane in their treatment of their patients/clients. Health service providers shall inform the patient/client of his/her right to file charges for abuses committed against them. SECTION 9. MISINFORMATION ON STI, HIV AND AIDS – Misinformation on STI, HIV and AIDS, purporting to be a cure, treatment or a fail-safe prophylactic for HIV infection, which includes false and misleading advertisement and claims in any of the multimedia or the promotional marketing of drugs, device, agents or procedures without prior approval from the proper government agencies and without the requisite medical and scientific basis, including marking and indications in drugs and devices or agents, shall be prohibited. SECTION 10. PROTECTION OF HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ANY FORM OF HARASSMENT IN THE CONDUCT OF THEIR DUTIES – Any person involved in the provision of STI, HIV and AIDS services, including peer educators, shall be protected from malicious suit, arrest or prosecution arising from civil, criminal or administrative liability, on the basis of their delivery of such services in HIV prevention, or in relation to the legitimate exercises of protective custody of children, whenever applicable. This immunity does not cover acts which are committed in violation of this Ordinance. SECTION 11. SEXUAL ABSTINENCE, MUTUAL FIDELITY AND USE OF CONDOM – Sexual abstinence, mutual fidelity and use of condom shall be emphasized in all STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control strategies. SECTION 12. AVAILABILITY OF PROPHYLACTICS AND OTHER INFORMATION MATERIALS a. STI, HIV AND AIDS GENDER SENSITIVE IEC MATERIALS AND EDUCATION MODULES- IEC materials shall be designed appropriate to the needs and culture of groups being targeted in the campaign. Literatures

The child expresses the intention to submit to HIV testing and counselling and other related services; Reasonable efforts were undertaken to locate, provide counselling to, and obtain consent of parents, but the parents are absent or cannot be located, or otherwise refuse to give their consent. In this case, consent shall be obtained from the child’s legal guardian or whenever applicable, from licensed social worker, licensed health service providers or a DOH accredited health service provider assigned to provide health services to a child. The licensed social worker, health care provider or other health care professional shall determine if the child is “higher risk HIV exposure” as defined in this Ordinance, and that the conduct of the testing and counseling is in the child’s best interest and welfare. In instances where parents of the minor were located and parents refused to give consent, social worker or healthcare provider shall execute an attestation that he/she has found the parents and advised them of the risks of not allowing their minor child to get tested. In every circumstance, proper counseling shall be conducted by a social worker, a healthcare provider, trained peer educator or other health care professional accredited by the DOH or DSWD.

SECTION 19. COMPULSORY HIV TESTING – Compulsory HIV testing shall be allowed only in the following instances. Compulsory testing for other purpose other than herein enumerated shall not be followed.

A. GENERAL POLICIES SECTION 5. STI, HIV AND AIDS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN THE COMMUNITIES – Local government units, in collaboration with the Municipal Health Office, shall conduct an educational and information campaign on STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and control down to the Barangay level.

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When it is necessary to test a person who is charged with any of the offenses punishable under Articles 264, 266, 3334, and 338 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 8353, otherwise known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997; When it is necessary to resolve relevant issues under Executive Order No. 209, otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines, specifically, Article 45 (6) and 46 (3) thereof; As a prerequisite in the donation of blood and in compliance with the provision of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise known as the Organ Donation Act and Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise known as the National Blood Services Act.

SECTION 20. REFERRAL SYSTEM – There shall be an appropriate referral system established and a proper authority shall likewise be recognized in the municipality. Referrals to testing centers, hospitals, clinics and laboratories offering HIV testing services shall be done by the Municipal Health Officer. SECTION 21. PRE-TEST AND POST TEST COUNSELING- Pre-test and post test counseling shall be conducted to persons who want to avail of the HIV testing services. However, training on counseling must be conducted before a person can do the counseling services. Provided further the counselor shall meet the standards set by the DOH. SECTION 22. CONFIDENTAILITY – The confidentiality and privacy of any individual who has been tested for HIV, exposed to HIV, has HIV infection or HIV and AIDS-related illnesses, or was treated for AIDS-related illnesses and died due to AIDS or suspected AIDS-related deaths shall be guaranteed. SECTION 23. MEDICAL CONFIDENTALITY – All health professionals, medical instructors, workers, employers, recruitment agencies, insurance companies, data encoders, and other custodians of any medical record, file, data, or test results are directed to strictly observe confidentiality in the handling of all medical information, particularly the identity and status of persons living with HIV. SECTION 24. EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATE OF CONFIDENTIALITY – Medical confidentiality shall not be considered breached in the following case:

When complying with reportorial requirements in conjunction with the AIDS WATCH Programs established under the Department of Health to determine and monitor the magnitude and progression of HIV infection in the Philippines, and for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy and efficacy of the countermeasures being employed; When informing other health workers directly involved or about to be involved in the treatment or care of a person living with HIV and AIDS: provided, that such treatment or care carry the risk of HIV transmission; provided, further, that such workers shall be obliged to maintain the shared medical information confidentiality; When responding to subpoena duces tecum and subpoena ad testificandum issued by a Court with jurisdiction over a legal proceeding where the main issue is the HIV status of an individual; provided, that the confidential medical record shall be properly sealed by its lawful custodian after being doublechecked for accuracy by the head of the office or department, hand delivered, and personally opened by the judge; provided further, that the judicial proceedings be held in executive session;

SECTION 25. RELEASE OF HIV-RELATED TEST RESULTS – The result of a confirmatory HIV test shall be released only by a trained health worker, who provides pre-test and post-test counseling only to the individual who submitted to the test. If the patient is a minor, an orphan, or is mentally incapacitated, the result may be released to either of the patient’s parents, legal guardian, or a duly-assigned licensed social worker, whichever is applicable. If the parents of the minor refused consent but the test is nevertheless continued, the results will be released to the minor with the assistance of the accredited health worker See ordinance, page 16

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SECTION 38. PENALTIES – The corresponding penalties shall be imposed upon:

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who provided him/her with counselling. ARTICLE V DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND PRACTICES

SECTION 26. DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND PRACTICES – The following are discriminatory acts and practices and shall be prohibited in the Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental:

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Discrimination in the Workplace – The rejection of job application, termination of employment, or other discriminatory policies in hiring, provision of employment and other related benefits, promotion or assignment of an individual solely or partially the basis of actual, perceived, or suspected HIV status; Discrimination in Learning Institutions – Refusal of admission, expulsion, segregation, imposition of harsher disciplinary action, or denial of benefits or services, of a student or a prospective student solely or partially on the basis of actual, perceived or suspected HIV status; Restrictions on housing or lodging solely or partially on the basis of actual, perceived or suspected HIV status; Inhibition from Public Participation – Prohibition on the right to seek an elective or appointive public office solely or partially on the basis of actual, perceived or suspected HIV status; Discrimination in Hospitals and Health Institutions – Denial of health services, or be charged with a high fee, on the basis of actual, perceived or suspected HIV status; Denial of Burial Services – Denial of embalming and burial services for a deceased person who had HIV and AIDS or who was known, suspected or perceived to be HIV positive; Denial of Insurance or Health Maintenance Coverage – No person living with HIV shall be denied or deprived of private health insurance by a Health Maintenance Organization and private life insurance coverage by a life insurance company on the basis of the person’s HIV status.

a. Any person who violated the provision on protection of health service providers (Section 10) shall, upon conviction, suffer the penalty of a fine of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00), or imprisonment of One (1) month, or both, at the discretion of the court. Provided, that if the person who violates this provision is a law enforcement agent or a public official, administrative sanction may be imposed, in addition to imprisonment and/or fine, at the discretion of the court; b. Any person who violates Section 17 (Voluntary HIV Testing) of this Ordinance by forcibly testing, or requiring the HIV testing of an individual in accessing services or rights shall, upon conviction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of one (1) month and/or a fine of one Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) at the discretion of the court, and without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanction such as suspension or revocation of business permit, business license or accreditation, and professional license; c. Any person, natural or juridical, who violates Section 26 (DUTY OF EMPLOYERS, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND HEADS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OR TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY) shall, upon conviction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of one (1) month and/or a fine of one Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) at the discretion of the court, and without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanction such as suspension or revocation of business permit, business license or accreditation, and professional license; d. Any person, natural or juridical, who shall violate any of the provisions under ARTICLE V (DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND PRACTICES) shall, upon conviction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of one (1) month and/or a fine of one Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) at the discretion of the court, and without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanction such as suspension or revocation of business permit, business license or accreditation, and professional license; e. Any person who has obtained knowledge of confidential HIV and AIDS information and uses such information to malign or cause damage, injury or loss to another person shall face liability under Articles 19, 20, 21 and 26 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines; ARTICLE X APPROPRIATION

SECTION 27. DUTY OF EMPLOYERS, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND HEADS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OR TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY – It shall be the duty of private employers, heads of government officers and head of public and private academic or training institutions to prevent or deter acts of discrimination against person living with HIV and to provide procedures for the resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of discrimination.

SECTION 39. APPROPRIATION – An amount of 100,000.00 from the executive budget of the next calendar year and every year thereafter shall be allotted for the implementation of this Ordinance.

ARTICLE VI CREATION OF THE TAGOLOAN BARANGAY HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TBHAC)

SECTION 40. COLLECTION OF PENALTIES – All collections by the Municipal Treasurer’s Office pursuant to Article IX of this Ordinance shall be deposited in a Trust Fund.

SECTION 28. COMPOSITION OF THE TAGOLOAN BARANGAY HIV AIDS COUNCIL (TBHAC). The Tagoloan Barangay HIV AIDS Council shall be composed of following:

ARTICLE XII FINAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE XI TRUST FUND

SECTION 41. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS – Within Six (6) months after it is fully re-enacted, the TMSAC shall formulate and issue the appropriate Rules and Regulations necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance.

PERMANENT MEMBERS: 1. Punong Barangay – Chairman 2. Sangguninang Bayan Chairman, Committee on Health - Vice Chairman 3. Sangguninang Bayan Chairman, Committee on Tourism 4. Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman 5. Task Force Youth Development President 6. Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines President 7. Rural Health Midwife 8. School Principal 9. One (1) Overseas Filipino Worker/Dependent OFW (OFW/DOFW) per accredited Organization by the TBHAC 10. One (1) Barangay Health Worker 11. Purok Chairman of the Barangay 12. Senior Citizens Representative 13. Religious Sector Representative 14. NGO Representative

The TBHAC may, from time to time, expand or reduce its membership as the need arises.

Nays: N o n e

SECTION 42. REPEALING CLAUSE – All ordinances, local issuance, or rules inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, or modified accordingly. SECTION 43. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If for any reason, any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby, shall continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 44. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval of the Sanggunian Bayan. Voting for the foregoing Ordinance were as follows: Ayes: Councilors Chicque C. Co, Decoroso D. Ragandang, Cathlyn V. Alfante, Ignacio L. Factura II, Roger S. Achas, Arturo C. Casiño III, Felipe C. Valdehuesa Jr. and Marlon J. Bolanio.

SECTION 29. REPRESENTATIONS - Members may designate a representative to represent them in their absence.

Abstention: N o n e

SECTION 30. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS –The Tagoloan Barangay HIV AIDS Council (TBHAC) shall have the following powers and functions:

Recommend to the Sangguniang Barangay in the formulation/development of policy, program conceptualization, planning and monitoring towards the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS at the Barangay level. Recommend to the Sangguniang Barangay enactment of ordinances and resolutions that shall assist in the control and prevention including the provision of care and support of people living with HIV/ AIDS at the Barangay level. Take the lead in undertaking information, education and communication campaign on HIV/AIDS prevention and control program at the Barangay level. Monitor in the implementation of this ordinance and other policies approved and adopted by TMHAC/ TBHAC. Accredited applications of certain organizations relevant to the STI, HIV and AIDS program at the Barangay level. Create Volunteer Groups as an arm for the prevention, control, information dissemination and education to the community. ARTICLE VII SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

SECTION 31. COMMUNITY–BASED SERVICES – The Municipality in coordination and cooperation with concerned government agencies, non-government organizations, persons living with HIV and groups most at risk of HIV infection shall provide community- based STI, HIV and AIDS prevention and care services. SECTION 32. LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS AND TRAININGS- Trainings for livelihood programs, self help cooperative programs shall be made accessible and available to all persons with HIV and AIDS. Persons living with HIV and AIDS shall not be deprived of full participation in any livelihood, self-help and cooperative programs for reason of their health condition. SECTION 33. INTEGRATION OF STI, HIV and AIDS PROGRAM TO THE MUNICIPAL/BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – STI, HIV and AIDS program shall be incorporated to the Municipal Development Plan and Barangay Development Plan for the formulation of a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable policy and program particularly but not limited to the prevention, control, information and dissemination and education. SECTION 34. ORGANIZING/STRENGTHENING OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS AND DEPENDENTS (OFW/ DOFW) – Organizing/strengthening of overseas Filipino Workers and Dependents shall be pursued for database establishment and coordinate with the TMAC/BAC for the program implementation. The Organization shall register, be accredited and apply for membership to the MAC/BAC. SECTION 35. CREATION OF VOLUNTEER GROUPS – Volunteer groups can be created by the TMAC/BAC for the prevention, control information dissemination and education to the community. The volunteer group shall undergo training on capacity building, counseling, trainers, training, EIC conceptualization, formulation and dissemination. SECTION 36. VOLUNTEER NON-GOVERNMENT ORAGNIZATIONS (NGOs)- Volunteer non-government organizations shall support in the implementation, sourcing-out of funds and providing technical capabilities particularly but not limited to trainings of the Volunteer Groups. ARTICLE VIII STI, HIV AND AIDS MONITORING SECTION 37. MONITORING PROGRAM AND REPORTING MECHANISMS – The Tagoloan Municipal AIDS Council shall develop a comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS monitoring program and reporting procedures on the magnitude and progression of STI, HIV and AIDS monitoring program and reporting procedures on the magnitude and progression of HIV infection in the Municipality. ARTICLE IX PENALTIES

ADOPTED in the Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines this 27th day of March 2017.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: CARRIED: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance.

(Sgd.) MS. MYRNA CAGAANAN COSIN SB Secretary SANGGUNIAN MEMBERS: (Absent) (Sgd.) HON. ROBINSON V. SABIO (Sgd.) HON. CHICQUE C. CO Municipal Vice Mayor Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) HON. DECOROSO D. RAGANDANG (Sgd.) HON. CATHLYN V. ALFANTE Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) HON. IGNACIO L. FACTURA, II (Sgd.) HON. ROGER S. ACHAS Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) HON. ARTURO C. CASIÑO, III (Sgd.) HON. FELIPE C. VALDEHUESA, JR. Municipal Councilor Municipal Councilor (Sgd.) HON. MARLON J. BOLANIO Liga ng mga Barangay President

ATTESTED:

(Sgd.) HON. SYREMAE NERI EMANO Municipal Councilor Presiding Officer

APPROVED:

(Sgd.) HON. HECKERT HERNANDO JUDE V. EMANO Municipal Mayor

MDN: May 29, 2017

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Troops ordered to protect mosques amid terror threats ZAMBOANGA CITY -Government troops have been ordered to secure mosques and other places of worships amid threat from extremist groups as the observance of the holy month of Ramadhan started on Saturday. “All our personnel in Western Mindanao [Command] (Westmincom) were ordered to carry out security measures to ensure that the vicinity of mosques (masjids) will be secured and the Islamic faithful are free to go there to exercise their religion,” said Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Westmincom chief. In his Ramadhan message, Galvez also assured that the military was taking all necessary precautions to prevent collateral damages in its efforts to flush-out remaining members of the Maute group in Marawi City. Ramadhan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayers for the followers of Islam. “As fighting continues in Marawi, our units are constrained to launch airstrikes to identified specific targets occupied by the Maute/ISIS

terrorist group,” Galvez said. “The terrorists actions prevent their fellow Muslims to peacefully and solemnly observe Ramadhan by continuing to occupy buildings and structures in Marawi City. They serve to impede our troops in restoring peace and order in that city,” he said. “These terrorists atrocities continue (to) sow terror and confusion even to noncombatant Muslims and Christians. Establishments remain non-operational and government services unavailable causing extreme

deprivation and hardships to the people,” he added. He said normally, a Ramadan break was granted to Muslim soldiers but for now they need to give their share of sacrifices to ensure that Islam believers from Marawi City could return home soon and observe Ramadhan. He added Muslim soldiers were given time to practice their faith but were ordered to be on assignment. He vowed they would not allow the Maute group to ruin the lives of the See ORDERED, page 19

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG THE HEIRS

RA. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao Occidental City/Municipality: Malita NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARNOLD LUMADAS ROSALES has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from ARNOLFO to ARNOLD in the birth certificate of ARNOLFO LUMADAS ROSALES who was born on DECEMBER 18, 1965 at Malita, Davao and whose parents are ARNOLD SEGOVIA ROSALES and LEONCIA TUNGON LUMADAS Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 15, 2017 (SGD.) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 29 & June 5, 2017

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Province of: North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 9048/RA 10172 CCE-0030-2017 R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao Occidental City/Municipality: Malita

Date: May 24, 2017

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 GUidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOUVANIE AQUINO MAS has filed with this Office a petition for correction in the entry of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOUVANIE AQUINO MAS who was born on July 10, 1986 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Pablito C. Mas and Nelia T. Aquino. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 13, 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARCELINO ZOSA ALCASIN JR. has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from DANNY to MARCELINO JR. in the birth certificate of DANNY ZOSA ALCASIN who was born on January 2, 1971 at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are MARCELINO ALCASIN and LUCIA ZOSA Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 15, 2017.

(SGD.) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

(SGD.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar MDN: May 22 & 29, 2017

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala

Date: 12 May 2017 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: 19 May 2017

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROBERT C. CUROB has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ROBERTO” to “ROBERT” in the Birth Certificate of ROBERTO LLANOS CORAB who was born on August 2, 1965 at Digos, Davao and whose parents are Roque B. Curob and Salome L. Cambalon. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than June 06, 2017. Issued this 17th day of May 2017 at Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CCE-0025-2017/RA.9048/RA. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that JOSEPHINE L. TEJADA has filed with this Office a correction of Entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of JOSEPHINE L. TEJADA who was born on 4 September 1993 at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are Erma C. Lumangyao and Ludivino P. Tejada. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 30 May 2017. (SGD.) GERSON M. MUDANZA II Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: May 22 & 29, 2017

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 09 Hail of Justice, Marawi City

ABDUL JALIL MA-AMOR ELIAS, Petitioner, - versus - THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY AND THE NATIONAL STATISTICIAN AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), Respondents. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

SPECIAL PROC. NO. 2439-17

ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition for the Cancellation of the Certificate of Live Birth of one Abdul Jalil Ma-amor Elias. Petitioner has two Certificates of Live Birth, one was registered under Registry No. 2003¬3133 and another under Registry No. 2016014389. Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 2003-3133 contained an erroneous entry such as his middle name was entered therein as Mosara instead of Ma-amor. Petitioner has been consistently and habitually using Ma-amor as his middle name in all of his transactions and records. Petitioner is praying for the cancellation of his birth certificate under Registry No. 2003-3133. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing on July 6, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Marawi City and iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City , or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let copies of this Order be posted, also at the expense of the petitioner, for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing at the following areas: 1.) Bulletin Board of the City Hall of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 2.) Bulletin Board of Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur ; and 3.) the Bulletin Board of this Court. Serve copies of this Order, and copies of the Petition dated March 2, 2017 and its annexes, to the Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, the Honorable Solicitor General, OSG, Makati City; and the Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, April 3, 2017. Amien (SGD.) SITTIE LAARNI R. UMPA Presiding Judge MDN: May 15, 22 & 29, 2017

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 09 Hail of Justice, Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF RAKIM SUMAYAN LININDING REGISTERED IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF MARAWI CITY,

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ABDUL JALIL MA-AMOR ELIAS REGISTERED IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF MARAWI CITY,

MDN: May 29, June 5 & 12, 2017

MDN: May 29 & June 5, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

Notice is hereby given that the intestate of the deceased ANACLETO SINCO who died on April 20, 2013 at Motosawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur and CONSOLACION SARAJINA who died on November 8, 2016 at Motasawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur; that the deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain real property situated Motosawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of land known as Lot No. 7371, PLS18, being N. 17-31 W., 5642 From BLLM 33, Mp; Containing an area of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN (61,267) square meters; is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG THE HEIRS; made and entered and executed by and among: VIVINCIA CINCO-RESPONTE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Motosawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur; PRIMITIVA CINCO-LASULA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Motosawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur; SATURNINO S. CINCO, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Motosawa, Bigong, Zamboanga del Sur; that no personal properties are involved in this extra judicial settlement. That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; that the parties hereto, being the surviving heirs and with full capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to partition, divide and adjudicate or settle among themselves the above-described parcel of land IN PRO INDIVISO shares; Under Notary Public of ATTY. LUIS A. BERSALES, JR.; as per Doc No. 364; Page No. 72; Book No; XXIII; Series of 2017.

KHALID SUMAYAN LININDING, Petitioner, - versus - THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY AND THE NATIONAL STATISTICIAN AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), Respondents. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

SPECIAL PROC. NO. 2434-17

ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition for the Cancellation of the Certificate of Live Birth of one Khalid Sumayan Lininding. Petitioner has two Certificates of Live Birth, one was registered under Registry No. 2004¬-4628 and another under Registry No. 20087819. Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 2004-4628 contained erroneous entries namely: 1.) Petitioner’s first name was entered therein as Rakim instead of Khalid and 2.) Petitioner’s date of birth was erroneously entered therein as August 16, 1954 instead of August 16, 1952. Petitioner was born on August 16, 1952 and has been consistently and habitually using the same in all of his transactions and records. Petitioner is praying for the cancellation of his birth certificate under Registry No. 2004-4628. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing on June 29, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Marawi City and Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City , or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let copies of this Order be posted, also at the expense of the petitioner, for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing at the following areas: 1.) Bulletin Board of the City Hall of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 2. ) Bulletin Board of Civil Registrar of Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur ; and 3.) the Bulletin Board of this Court. Serve copies of this Order, and copies of the Petition dated February 7, 2017 and its annexes, to the Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, the Honorable Solicitor General, OSG, Makati City; and the Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, February 20, 2017.

Amien (SGD.) SITTIE LAARNI R. UMPA Presiding Judge MDN: May 15, 22 & 29, 2017

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, notice hereby served to the public that CECILIA P. LAO has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “BERNARDITA” to “CECILIA” in the birth certificate of BERNARDITA OCAB PERONG who was born on June 18, 1966 at KUMALARANG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR and whose parents are NICOLAS PERONG and LYDIA OCAB. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 05 June 2017. (SGD.) GERSON M. MUDANZA II Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 22 & 29, 2017

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 09 Hall of Justice, Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF NADJMIA MA-AMOR MACASASA REGISTERED IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF MARAWI CITY, NADJMIA MA-AMOR MACASASA, Petitioner, - versus - THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY AND THE NATIONAL STATISTICIAN AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), Respondents. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

SPECIAL PROC. NO. 2438-17

ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition for the Cancellation of the Certificate of Live Birth of one Nadjmia Ma-amor Macasasa. Petitioner has two Certificates of Live Birth, one was registered under Registry No. 88¬643 and another under Registry No. 99-185. Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 88-643 contained an erroneous entry such as her first name was entered therein as Nadzmiah instead of Nadjmia. Petitioner has been consistently and habitually using Nadjmia as her first name in all of her transactions and records. Petitioner is praying for the cancellation of her birth certificate under Registry No. 88-643. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing on July 6, 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Marawi City and Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let copies of this Order be posted, also at the expense of the petitioner, for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing at the following areas: 1.) Bulletin Board of the City Hall of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 2. ) Bulletin Board of Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur ; and 3.) the Bulletin Board of this Court. Serve copies of this Order, and copies of the Petition dated March 1, 2017 and its annexes, to the Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, the Honorable Solicitor General, OSG, Makati City; and the Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, April 3, 2017. Amien (SGD.) SITTIE LAARNI R. UMPA Presiding Judge MDN: May 15, 22 & 29, 2017

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Pres. Duterte vows full support for troops fighting Maute P reside n t R o d r i g o Duterte has promised full support for government troops fighting the Maute group in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province. “May full support kayo sa akin. (You have my full support.) I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel to look for money to see you through,” President Duterte told members of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Maria Cristina, Iligan City last Friday. SURGICAL STRIKES. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Resti- In his speech before the tuto Padilla Jr. answers questions during a press briefing at the Royal Mandaya Hotel soldiers, he vowed that his in Davao City on Friday (May 26, 0217). He revealed that the military launched surgi- administration will provide cal airstrikes against positions of Maute group to flush out militants in Marawi City. everything they need. presidential photo “And because we have the

weapons and the equipment, and we have the air assets to help you, we will try our very best na magamit lahat (to use all of them) to protect you at the time when you are fighting,” President Duterte said. The Chief Executive also said he would take full responsibility for the outcome of martial law in Mindanao. “Sasamahan ko kayo (I will be with you)... If you go down, I go down. But for this martial law and the consequences of martial law and the ramifications of martial law, I and I alone would be responsible. Tra-

baho lang kayo. Ako na ang bahala (Just do your job and I will take care of the rest),” he said. For the wounded soldiers, the President said there is a modernized hospital for them and that he has bought all the equipment needed. President Duterte later proceeded to the Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital in Iligan City to visit 29 soldiers who were wounded in action, extending each a PHP100,000 check, part of the assistance they would receive. He then went to St. Peter’s See vows, page 19

Foreign terrorists in Marawi clash into illegal drug trade DAVAO CITY — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Restituto Padilla confirmed that foreign terrorists were among those who aided the Maute Group in the siege of Marawi City. “There are certain foreign elements here who have been in the country for a long time, aiding these terrorists in skills related to terrorism, primarily of bomb-making,” Gen. Padilla said. According to Padilla, there have been reports of 12 Maute members neutralized in the on-going clearing operations, half of them were Singaporean, Indonesian and Malaysian nationals. “Some have been here a long time, some of whom have been here helping, teaching, aiding, connecting them and linking these groups,” said Padilla. While they have yet to confirm the identities of those foreign terrorists who

have only just entered the country, the general said that those who have resided here may have been “trying to escape the long arm of the law in their respective countries.” He also added that most of the members of the Maute Group have been involved in illegal drugs to generate money and purchase artillery. “The president is right. They are involved in drugs,” he said. “In many of the instances where their camps have been overtaken by our troops, there is evidence of the presence of drug paraphernalia, particularly with this Maute Group, such that our soldiers have been reporting that they’ve been fighting suicidally, meaning, without any regard for their own safety and like zombies.” On the other hand, a total number of 11 soldiers and two policemen were killed Members of Task Force Davao inspect the trunk of a vehicle entering a checkpoint in Sirawan, Toril District, Davao as of Saturday midnight, City on Friday (26 May 2017) as part of the heightened security measures of the city following the declaration of See clash, page 19

martial law for the whole of Mindanao.

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MPACs with missile provisions now in Davao City The country’s first three multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC), with provisions for missile armament, finally arrived at the Sasa Wharf in Davao City Friday noon. This was confirmed by Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, Capt. Lued Lincuna, to the Philippine News Agency (PNA). The MPACs left Naval Base Heracles Alano in

Sangley Point, Cavite City last Monday for Sasa Wharf where they will be among the highlights of the Navy’s 119th founding anniversary on May 31, along with the brand-new BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602), the country’s second strategic sealift vessel. Along the way, the MPACs passed several ports to refuel and re-provision,

and conducted endurance and speed runs, as well as a series of maneuvers at sea to familiarize the crew with the brand-new equipment, Lincuna said. The boats were formally turned over and commissioned into the Philippine Fleet during a short ceremony at Naval Base Heracleo Alano last May 22. These MPACs are the

Mark III models and are considerably more advance than the six Mark I and IIs currently in the inventory. Lincuna said the MPACs, with hull numbers BA-488, BA-489, and BA-491, were commissioned and quickly sent off to Davao City by Philippine Fleet commander, Rear Adm. Gaudencio Collado, after a ceremony at the Capt. Moya Boat

Landing. The PN spokesperson said the MPACs will form the 3rd Boat Attack Division of the Philippine Fleet’s Littoral Combat Force. These MPACs, constructed by the Subic Bay-based Propmech Corp., will be armed with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.’s Spike ER (extended range) in anti-ship mode.

They are capable of penetrating 1,000 mm. (39 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor and have a maximum range of five miles. PN flag-officer-in-command, Vice Adm. Ronald Joseph Mercado, said installation of the missile systems will follow shortly. “(The MPACs) are only the platforms; installation See missile, page 19

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led by the Mautes, is not an extremist group. “They are a terrorist group because they have killed civilians. They have burned churches so they have demonstrated that they have gone beyond the phase of extremism into violence and this is now a terrorist organization and the state will have to deal with them in order to contain, isolate and eliminate the threat so they do not pose a future security threat to the Philippines,” Gunaratna emphasized. During the discussion, it was mentioned that a trademark of terrorist groups around the world is taking action against “soft targets” — civilians and non-military infrastructure. This brings to mind the Davao City Night Market bomb blast in September last year that killed 15 persons and wounded about 69 others. A few weeks after the incident, defense officials presented to the media three members of the Maute Group said to be responsible for the blast. Gunaratna further said that what happened in Marawi City was not a failure of intelligence, citing that since 2014, there has been information on the existence of the Maute Group. “Last year, Isnilon Hapilon came from Basilan and he linked up with Omar and Abdullah Maute. So, I believe it is not intelligence failure. It is a failure to appreciate intelligence and government has to double up their capabilities to appreciate intelligence,” he said. “Unfor tunately, t he previous government did not acknowledge that ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) was recruiting and even government officials were saying there was no ISIS.” Since Tuesday, several hostages were reportedly taken by the group, among them a Catholic priest. The Catholic Church in Marawi City was burned down and several structures have been damaged, including a transmission tower, causing power outage in the city. Two ambulance drivers were killed and their vehicles commandeered by the group. A senior police officer was also killed at a checkpoint manned by the Maute. The violence has resulted in loss of life of both innocent civilians and government troops and has forced residents to flee to neighboring cities for their safety. Those in the Muslim faith have professed that Islam is not about violence as some groups would like to portray and besmirch its good name. Native Maranaws from Marawi are saddened by the fact that their beautiful and peaceful city has become a battleground, especially on the eve of the

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fasting month of Ramadan. Gunaratna said President Rodrigo Duterte’s recognition of ISIS presence in the Philippines is critical to the solution. The analyst also noted that although the country’s military and police personnel are capable, they need to undergo re-training as they are dealing with terrorism. They have to upgrade both their skills and equipment in fighting terrorism, he said. (PNA)

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emphasized that martial law is the key to stopping violent extremism. Sarip-Paudac said residents of Marawi City were shocked. “They just saw people were running... Everything happened in one day (May 23). All they knew was people were running, and that created panic,” she narrated. As a resident of Marawi, she said she could not fathom why the peaceful city became a target. The crisis forced residents to flee their homes. She said she felt sad because on May 26, Muslims start observing the fasting month of Ramadan and residents of Marawi City have no place to come home to. Maranaoans, she said, would love to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in their homes, together with their families. Sarip-Paudac also expressed concern for other Maranaoan families, wondering if they are safe. Clearing operations are ongoing. The Armed Forces of the Philippines believes that the Maute Group’s leader, Isnilon Hapilon, is still there. Political analysts in the panel said the Maute Group has a big following. On the need for martial law, it was noted that President Duterte’s declaration is different from Marcos’. Earlier, the government, through Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza, noted that President Duterte’s martial law declaration does not intend to deprive anyone of his/her freedom and rights. Furthermore, the declaration covers only Mindanao. (PNA)

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Filipinos and “give Islam a bad name”. “It is in this light that there is a need to deliberately employ forces and air assets to target with precision selected, identified, and already isolated terrorist locations,” he said. The fighting in Marawi City started on May 23 when the Maute group members laid siege after the troops raided the hideout of Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon, who is being protected by the

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group. The fighting escalated as Maute group members have occupied several establishments and took civilians, including a priest, as hostages. Galvez asked for the understanding of the Muslims, particularly the internally displaced persons, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front affected by the Marawi incident. President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the entire Mindanao under martial law to prevent the spread of conflict and arrest terrorists and their protectors. To date, 31 Maute group members and 11 soldiers were been killed since the fighting erupted in Marawi City. (TPGJR/DWTW/PNA)

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Sergio Sudaria

HE year was 1942. Fierce fighting broke out between the Japanese forces and Filipino guerillas embedded with the United States armed forces in Asturias, Cebu. In the course of the fighting, 24-year-old Sergio Sudaria was separated from the group. Alone and weary with no food in sight, Sudaria walked miles and miles in the desolate jungle of Asturias. With no compass in hand, Sudaria did not care where his feet would take him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as long as he could find food. Then he found a bird humming. Sudaria slowly probed on where the sound came from. And there he saw it. The singing bird was good news. Not because it lullabied him but because Sudaria wanted it as its meal. And so he began attempting to catch it. But each time, the cunning feathery animal would hop and fly away. So Sudaria would follow it. And followed and followed he did whichever direction the animal hopped and flew. Until Sudaria stumbled back onto his platoon where rations abound. It was that moment in 1942 that Sudaria was given a second chance at life. Today, Sudaria is still living at 100 years old. It is with this feat that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) honored him as a centenarian. In a simple rite at the Claveria municipal hall last May 26, Sudaria was given a token by DSWD 10 representative

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Rosanna Akut. The emotional Sudaria accepted the token with deep gratitude while recalling that harrowing event in his life more than 70 years ago. For after that second chance in life, the war had ended. And

Sudaria settled down, bringing his children to Mindanao, first in Damulog, Bukidnon in 1964 and later in 1973 in barangay Patrocinio, Claveria, Misamis Oriental where he has called home for the past 40 years. Blessed with eight children, Sudaria

became a farmer and tilling the soil for corn crops. Fast forward to 2017, Sudaria is now blessed with almost 200 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great

grandchildren. Yet he remains to be healthy and even manages to walk without a cane, exercising within the confines of his neighborhood everyday accompanied

by two of his greatgrandchildren. Sudaria is indeed living a long life. All because God made that bird tease him, hopping and flying until he reached his platoon.