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CDO Mayor Klarex Uy confident police arrested real suspect in son’s killing

By FROILAN GALLARDO

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 2 Aug) – After being given a briefing, Mayor Rolando Uy said he believed the suspect arrested by the police for the killing of his son, Roland Sherwin, was not a “fall guy.”

Maj. Gerson Santanilla, commander of the Bulua police station, raises a picture of Edgardo Gaabucayan, one of the suspects in the killing of the son of Mayor Rolando Uy, during a press conference in Cagayan de Oro City Monday (1 August 2022) as the mayor (in white shirt) and Col. Aaron Mandia, city police director, listen. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO Uy told reporters Monday that he is confident the nabbed suspect, Edgardo

Gaabucayan, is part of the group who killed his son. “I saw the evidence and video that implicated him,” he added. The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) gave Uy a briefing on how the 59-year-old Gaabucayan was implicated in the November 11, 2021 killing of Roland Sherwin. Roland Sherwin, 45, a council member of Barangay Carmen, was shot and killed by gunmen in the familyowned quarry in Barangay Pagatpat. The gunmen also killed his employee, Samuel Pabalan, who was with the victim. Police brought Gaabucayan to Cagayan de Oro after they arrested him in his house in Purok 6, Barangay Cabasagan, Lala See REAL, page 11

MisOr to install complaint hotline vs. erring officials By Nef Luczon

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Misamis Oriental provincial government will establish a complaint hotline to accommodate and validate claims from constituents of unsatisfactory service and erring public servants. Governor Peter Unabia said Monday the hotline would be a localized version of hotline 8888, the Citizen’s Complaint Center, which was introduced during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “I have heard feedback about not giving a good service to the public. To validate the issue, we will be having a hotline,” he said. Unabia also said putting up a hotline that directly receives responses from the public is part of his administration’s agenda on participatory and consultative governance. He assured, however,

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OCD 10 initiates massive rescue drill By MARK FRANCISCO Misamis Oriental Governor Peter M. Unabia during the flag raising ceremony on Monday (August 1, 2022). (Image courtesy of Misamis Oriental PIO)

that the hotline will not entertain anonymous complaints. “What happened in 8888 is that several complaints were anonymous, and the local chief executives moved to create a team defending them against the anonymous complaints,” Unabia said. He also noted that personnel and officials at the provincial Capitol will undergo review, especially those under the job order or contractual arrange-

ments. “We will look into it if their assignment were merited on their expertise on the job or a political accommodation,” he said. The review of Capitol personnel, Unabia said, is in line with the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the “rightsizing” within the government agencies and instrumentalities, as mentioned in the latter’s first State of the Nation Address last week. (PNA)

TO culminate the National Disaster Resilience Month this July, the Office of Civil Defense (O CD) 10 galvanized dozens of rescue groups all over the region in a massive drill simulating a 7.2 magnitude quake in the city. Initiated by regional director Antonio Sugarol and assistant regional director Gilbert Conde, the drill was called Rescue M.A.R.C.H (Mass Assembly for Rescue and Care for Humanity).

It was a literal march of the rescuers which started at three points – Gusa, Bulua and upper Carmen – and culminated at Misamis Oriental Integrated Sports Center in a 1.5 kilometer-long walk with rescuers carrying the “wounded.” At t h e M i s a m i s Oriental Integrated Sports Center, there was a mock execution of the following incidents Friday mor ning: is olat ion and area assessment, mass casualty incident (basic life support and first aid), location i.e.

victim search, access, victim stabilization, extrication and handover to the appropriate medical personnel. According to Sugarol, Rescue M.A.R.C.H was to simulate a 7.2 magnitue quake that would happen in Cagayan de Oro City and how rescuers would respond to that event. The scenario presumes that roads and transp or tation would be unsafe or unavailable for use so rescuers would have to go on foot across the city to search for survivors.

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PBBM urges Filipinos to promote nat’l language with honor, love By Azer Parrocha P r e s i d e n t Fe r d i n a n d “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos to continue elevating the use of the Filipino language, noting that it is crucial to cultivating the country’s culture. Marcos said the Philippines’ national language is not only limited to Tagalog, but various native tongues aimed to unite Filipinos towards the advancement of a more prosperous and united nation. “Napapanahong paalalahanan natin ang ating mga sarili na ang Filipino ay hindi lim-

itado sa mga salitang likas lamang sa Tagalog, bagkus ay isang kalipunan ng iba’t ibang mga wika sa buong kapuluan, na naglalayong magbuklod sa ating lahat tungo sa pagsulong ng mas maunlad at nagkakaisang Republika (It is high time that we remind ourselves that Filipino is is not limited only to Tagalog, but is a group of different languages throughout the archipelago, which aims to unite all of us towards the advancement of more prosperous and united Republic),” he said in his Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa message. He underscored the importance of strengthening the President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (File photo)

Quake-hit families climb to 105,000: NDRRMC By Priam Nepomuceno

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday reported that the total number of families affected by last week’s magnitude 7 earthquake that rocked Northern Luzon has (File photo courtesy of Office of Abra Rep. Ching Bernos) climbed to 105,241. In its latest situation lent to 404,370 persons Region, Cagayan Valreport, the agency said living in 1,115 baran- ley and the Cordillera this figure is equivagays (villages) in Ilocos Administrative Region

ASSESSING THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN THE LIGHT OF THE NEW EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE By MARILOU L. LORA

As cited in the K to 12 Toolkit produced by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)-Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (INNOTECH), part of the Philippine Education For All (EFA) Plan of Action 2015 is Critical Task No. 5, “the expansion of basic education, targeting that by 2015, the Philippines has lengthened its cycle of basic education schooling to make it twelve years.” The Department of Education (DepEd) and allied stakeholders have responded to the urgent and critical need to improve the quality of basic education in the Philippines through a major education reform known as the K to 12, which means kindergarten and the six years of elementary and six years of secondary education. Thus, two more years of basic education was added to the then existing four-year high school program to extend the basic education from ten years to twelve years. Aside from two years in high school,

one year of kindergarten has now become part of basic education. This was the scenario sometime 2014. Fast forward to 2022 in the present day educational landscape, with the bitter realities of recovering from the losses of the national health emergency which is COVID-19, war among nations, rise of inflation rates and other economic issues, and the assumption into office of the majority president, then we have the clamors for a review of the K to 12. Were the perennial problems of the Philippine Educational System addressed? Was it all worth it? Needless to say, there were a lot of birth pains as we implemented of what would become the monumental transformation of the educational system to date. Four years later, after we produced our first college graduates from the K to 12, we take a step back, make some review and assessment as to the realities, effects and shortcomings of the system that we hoped could alleviate one way or

another, the lives of the common Juan dela Cruz. Taking the step back to carefully review and examine the end-result of the K to 12, we are then taken to the lives of our 1st batch of college graduates who we can rightfully brand as the Pioneers. Where are they now? How are they living their realities in congruence to the curriculum design they have undertaken under the K to 12? What are in store for them outside of the hallowed halls of learning? All of these questions must be appropriately addressed, all in the light of the new educational landscape. Now more than ever, we need to assess not just the surface realities of the lives that we are in, but somehow, along the way, the interplay of varied educational and situational factors must always come to the equation, in order to comprehensively and systematically have the clearer picture of the national affairs in relation to the educational gains we have accomplished thus far.

(CAR). However, the number of evacuation centers providing shelter to earthquake victims has dropped to 30, from Monday’s figure of 40. These facilities are now only sheltering 989 families or 3,319 individuals as some evacuees have started to return to their homes. The death toll from the tremor stands at nine, all from CAR while those injured are now at 376 -- 374 from CAR and two from Cagayan

use of the Filipino language as it shapes people’s culture and identity. “Ngayon, higit kailanman, panatilihin nating matatag ang ating lingwistikong pundasyon sa Filipino, dahil ang sarili nating wika ang ating magiging batayang lakas sa paglinang sa ating kultura habang nakikiayon sa agos ng makabagong panahon. Isaisip at isapuso natin na tayo lamang ang makapagpapatibay ng wikang taal sa ating Pagkakakilanlan (Now, more than ever, let’s keep our strong linguistic foundation in Filipino, because our own language will be our basic strength in developing our See URGES, page 11

Valley. Still undergoing validation are reports of one death and 18 injured in the Ilocos Region. Damaged houses were placed at 28,702 and these were reported in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, CAR, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Of this number, 28,289 were classified as “partially damaged” and 413 are “totally damaged”. The damage to agricultural infrastructure and equipment was

estimated at PHP15.2 million in CAR. The earthquake also left PHP4.5 million worth of damage to irrigation facilities in CAR. Meanwhile, infrastructure damage was placed at PHP1.25 billion in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, CAR and NCR. As of this posting, the amount of aid extended to the affected communities in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and CAR has reached around PHP51.3 million. (PNA)

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Luzon

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DENR reclassifies 4 Luzon caves for proper management Pangasinan backward runner archeological, cultural, his- and implement a national bids for Guinness record The Department of En- I to Class II. vironment and Natural Resources (DENR) has approved the reclassification of four caves in the provinces of Abra, Quezon, and Albay for proper management and conservation.

The DENR, through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), Regional and Provincial offices, reclassified from Class I to Class II the Ganway Cave in Barangay Malamsit, Peñarrubia town and the Quitinday Cave in Jovellar town, both in the province of Albay. Sung Wan Cave in Barangay Lawigue, Tayabas City, Quezon province was also reclassified from Class

Meanwhile, Palale Cave in Barangay Ibaba Palale in Tayabas City was moved from Class II to I. DENR refers to Class I caves as those with delicate and fragile geological formations, threatened species, and archeological and paleontological values. Caves under this category may only be used for “mapping, photography, educational, and scientific purposes” due to their natural values and hazardous conditions. These are closed for ecotourism activities. Meanwhile, Class II caves contain areas or portions with hazardous conditions and sensitive geological,

torical, and biological values or high-quality ecosystems. Caves under Class II can be used for guided educational tours and visits led by experienced cavers. DENR OIC Secretary Ernesto Adobo, Jr. said the classification of the caves is pursuant to the DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-29 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9072 or the National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act of 2001 to assess the value of the cave and ascertain its appropriate use. Under the law, the DENR is tasked to plan, develop,

Online Education Hinders Quality Education

By: MICHAEL E. ECOBEN The Department of de Oro, specifically in the of communication used Education (DepEd) faces Grade Six level, there are 55 by the teachers. Some of problems in the delivery pupils presently enrolled. the pupils have difficulty of quality education. Few However, According to the in comprehending English public schools have access class adviser, Mr. Michael E. instructions because not to strong wifi connection Ecoben, he encounters prob- all pupils can understand that can be used in online lems like outdated gadgets, easily English language”, classes. In the interview of slow internet connections, Mr. Ecoben said. The school is continuKritz to DepEd’s ICT Service and limited logistics. On Director Aida Yuvienco, she the pupils’ end, some of ously improving its quality said that “Only 26 percent the common issues are lim- education in online distance of public schools are con- ited internet connections, learning. Collaboration nected to the internet”, and disconnection of internet, and linkages among the she added that nearly 5,000 outdated gadgets, and lack shareholders, government, public schools in remote of communication between and other non-government areas do not even have ac- the pupils and the parents. agencies have reached out “Some issues that need to help these pupils who cess to electricity. In City Central School to be addressed in online want the best and quality in the Division of Cagayan education is the medium education.

program for the management, protection, and conservation of caves and cave resources. “Finding the middle ground where the critical importance of caves to the country’s biodiversity and the critical role they have to the nation’s socio-cultural heritage meet demonstrates the distinct mandate of the DENR to secure the sustainability of the country’s rich natural resources and their benefits to our people,” Adobo said. With nature-based ecotourism as a critical sector of the country’s tourism industry, Adobo pointed out that the pandemic “has highlighted the crucial role the DENR plays” in setting See CAVES, page 11

A 53-year-old Pangasinense will attempt to set a Guinness World Records for backward running this December. In a phone interview on Monday, Alfonso “Jojo” Bigay said the Guinness Book of World Records has accepted his application to beat the world record for fastest run backward 100 and 200-meter male category. “There is a go-signal from Guinness. It will probably happen this December at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) oval area in Lingayen town, Pangasinan,” he said. Bigay said he targets to beat the 13.6 seconds in 100 meters by Germany’s

Roland Wegner and 30.99 seconds in 200 meters by Spain’s Christian Rodriguez. “I wanted to prove that Filipinos can excel in the field of track events where height is might by breaking the existing Guinness backward running word record,” he said. Bigay was set for the bid last December but he was injured while training. Nonetheless, Bigay is continuing with his training to achieve his goal. “I am regularly training at the beachfront and at the NRSCC. I also do stationary bike backpedaling, skip rope, and many more. My sport doesn’t get that much attention because it See BIDS, page 11

BID FOR GUINNESS. Pangasinense Jojo Bigay trains in preparation for his bid for the Guinness World Records for fastest backward running. The bid will happen in December this year. (Photo courtesy of Jojo Bigay)

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Even Christ needed to pray “Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side of the sea, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone.” (Mt 14,22-23) As can be clearly seen in this gospel passage, even Christ had need to pray. As God, we can say that he had no need to pray. As man, of course, he had to. But Christ is one divine person. When he prayed, we have to understand that he prayed both as God and man. This consideration can only mean that prayer is an essential and indispensable element in God and man who has been created in God’s image and likeness. We need to realize that prayer is an essential and indispensable element in our life. Without prayer, we would actually violate our humanity. We need to understand that we need prayer more than we need air or water or food. Prayer is what connects us and likens us to God. Prayer is what makes our life a life with God as it should be. We should, therefore, cultivate a life of prayer, making prayer like an instinct, such that

whatever we are doing, whatever situation we may be in, we should be praying. To be sure, prayer can be done anytime, anywhere. Praying is not simply a matter of reciting some vocal prayers or participating in liturgical prayers. It is not only a matter of meditating on some truths of our faith. All of these are very important, of course, and highly recommended. They are the basics to learn if we wish to develop a working life of prayer. The ultimate prayer is when our very consciousness always has God in Christ through the Holy Spirit as its core. This may be described as contemplative prayer which will have its definitive state in heaven when we see God face to face and when our identification with him becomes perfect. This is when we will have the beatific vision. We have to understand that it’s when we pray, that is, when we truly pray and not just going through the motions of praying, that we would be engaging ourselves with the most important person in our life, God himself. He is absolutely our everything, without whom nothing and no one has any importance. It’s when we pray that

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we manage to relate who we are, what we have, what we do, etc. to our ultimate end which, to be sure, is not something only natural but is also supernatural. Nothing therefore can rival the importance of prayer. In other words, prayer is irreplaceable, unsubstitutable, indispensable. It’s never optional, though it has to be done freely if we want our prayer to be real prayer. The absolutely important thing that makes prayer real prayer is when we manage to give all our mind and heart to God in whatever thing we do or in whatever situation we may find ourselves in. That’s why St. Paul once said, “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thes 5,17) That’s simply because our whole life has to be a prayer, since it is meant to be in constant and intimate relationship with God. So, even our work and all our earthly concerns can be made into prayer as long as we have the proper motive and frame of mind.

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Railways

AMONG the vital infrastructures that precede the growth momentum of advanced economies are roads, bridges, and railways. Movement of goods, mobility of people, and the speed and ease of transport are essential in achieving their development goals. During the frontier era of America otherwise known as the wild wild west, the pioneers rely mainly on horse-drawn carriages. California was famous not only for the gold rush but also for the fertility of the soil fit for agriculture. When the various states became united the eastern hemisphere would source food items from other states. Given the distance and terrain, the final solution was to build railways not only for passengers but for

cargoes. As an aside, Chinese labor was used to construct railways during those frontier times in America. That account for the many China town in the USA. Fast forward, railways became an important transport infrastructure as nations started to recover from the ruins of World War II. The more familiar to us is the Amtrak of USA and then the bullet train of Japan. When China began to reform its economy in 1978, among the vital investments were railways given the size of the land area and its population. The reforms drew investors from the US and Europe propelling a dizzying pace of growth that averaged nearly 10 percent a year. As a consequence, more than 800 million people have been lifted out of

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poverty. The railway system contributed immensely to the movement of people and goods. Today, China may have exceeded 20,000 kilometers of railway system using high-speed trains and the maglev generation of trains just like those of Japan. The high-speed trains made Amtrak jurassic. Closer to home, the Duterte administration under its “Build, Build, Build” program had put a premium on the country’s railway projects including LRTs and MRTs. We all know how decrepit MRTs and LRTs have become under the watch of the Aquino administration. The restoration of See RAILWAY, page 5

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Visayas

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SSS runs after contribution evaders in Tacloban By Sarwell Meniano The Social Security System (SSS) here has issued notices to five delinquent establishments as it conducted its second leg of the “Run After Contribution Evaders” (RACE) campaign on Monday. Mario Corro, SSS vice president for Visayas Cen-

tral 2 Division, said in an interview the notices sent to employers seek to raise awareness on the obligation of employers to pay contributions for their workers. “Most of the non-compliant establishments are small businesses with five or less employees. Since they are small, they presumed they’re not part of the social security coverage,” Corro told report-

ers. The SSS-Tacloban is set to visit more establishments outside the city as a way of helping employers and employees. “Even if we already issued a show-cause order, our strategy is persuasive since we understand their situation this pandemic. We just must see their intention to fulfill their obligations,”

Corro added. The campaign in Tacloban is part of a series of RACE operations nationwide, which aims to exact the continuous compliance of delinquent employers with their statutory obligations under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, ensure the social security coverage of members, and enhance SSS’ collection efficiency.

Under the law, an employer who fails or refuses to register their employees, deduct contributions from them, and/or fails to remit the same, including the employer’s share to the SSS, will be penalized by a fine of PHP5,000 to PHP20,000, and/or be imprisoned for six years and one day to 12 years, at the discretion of the court.

Employers are mandated by the Social Security Act to deduct from the salaries/ wages of employees their share in the monthly contribution, pay their own share of contributions including Employee’s Compensation, and remit these regularly. All employers must register with the SSS and report their employees for coverage. (PNA)

Iloilo City gov’t welcomes Negrenses assured of revival of Panay Railway sufficient supply of eggs By Perla Lena

and movement of goods and persons but my worry is the families that are here in the city,” said Mayor Jerry P. Treñas in a press conference on Monday.

– The Iloilo City government welcomed the proposed revival of the Panay Railway but recommended for its establishment outside of the metropolis. Based on the previous “I believe that railway will count of Iloilo City Urban help in the transportation Poor Affairs Office (ICU-

PAO) head Roy Firmeza, he said there are around 1,000 to 1,500 houses that need to be relocated should the project pushes through. The mayor said those that will be affected are not informal settlers but mostly renting. Although relocating the

RAILWAY. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas welcomes the revival of the railway system but proposed that it should be implemented outside of the city. In a press conference on Monday (Aug. 1, 2022), he said over 1,000 households need to be relocated for the project. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Government FB page)

affected households is the responsibility of the railway and not of the city government, yet the task would entail a big budget. “I will suggest that if the railway will be pushed through, it will be outside

of the city. By doing that we avoid displacing a lot of people,” he said, adding that the city already has a good road network. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during his first State of the

Philippine tech firms supporting digitalization of education By EMELIE B. BENTOLAN, Teacher III New Village Elementary School, Tambulig District Division of Zamboanga del Sur

GLOBE is ready to support the government’s digitalization efforts, particularly in education for which its broadband and technology solutions will serve as critical infrastructure. Their services are a good fit with the Marcos administration’s plan to digitalize government processes and provide universal connectivity which the President highlighted in his State of the Nation Address. The administration can count on the universe of Globe’s digital solutions from new technologies to provide innovative services to make its digitalization and connectivity goals a reality. President Marcos very much echoes Globe’s long existing programs on digital enablement, intellectual property and clean energy, reflecting their shared goal to see a Filipino nation

admired. This fuel their fire in consistently bringing reliable services and solutions toward digital enablement. Earlier, President Marcos has tasked the DICT to ensure digital connectivity across the archipelago. This will be done through the implementation of the National Broadband Plan, the common tower program, connecting our geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas via the government’s Broadband ng Masa project. These may be through a combination of terrestrial or submarine fiber optics, wireless and even satellite technology. Marcos also called for the deployment of breakthrough technologies such as quantum computing to revolutionize the way education and business as a whole is done.

Nation Address (SONA) on July 25 mentioned the integration of railway system, to include the Panay Railway Project, as vital part of the country’s transport and communications system. (PNA)

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The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Occidental has assured sufficient supply of eggs and stable prices in the wake of reports of possible shortage amid the continued threat posed by bird flu. Dr. Placeda Lemana, officer-in-charge of the PVO, said on Monday that major poultry growers and layers in the province have declared that their production alone can meet the local demand for eggs. “These major players produce 950,000 to 1 million pieces in a day. Consumers in Negros Occidental and Bacolod also require the same volume of eggs each day,” Lemana said over the provincial capitol’s Radyo Negrense. She added that vis-à-vis the province’s total population, the local demand for eggs reaches about 850,000 pieces daily. Lemana noted that PVO’s weekly prevailing market price monitoring shows minimal increase in the prices of eggs. “We have seen that for

ENOUGH SUPPLY. Eggs are sold in a public market in Negros Occidental.The Provincial Veterinary Office assured Negrenses on Monday (Aug. 1, 2022) of sufficient supply of eggs amid reports of possible shortage due to the threat of bird flu. (Photo courtesy of PVO-Negros Occidental)

eggs, the price increase is not significant. Even the price of salted eggs has decreased this week as shown in our report today, August 1,” she said. Citing PVO records, Lemana said an extra-large egg is priced at an average of PHP9.50, large is at PHP8.80, and small is sold at PHP7 each. The PVO chief said poultry industry players here export their produce to neighboring Negros Oriental and Panay while those from the same areas also bring in their produce to Negros Occidental. However, organized layers have committed to

‘’Educational Recovery: Coping and Healing’’ By: ANNE LLORAINE RIVAS-GOLEZ

As the school year 2022-2023 approaches, schools are getting ready for the post pandemic limited face-to-face classes. Looking back, the COVID Pandemic caused abrupt and profound changes in our way of life and the worst shock that we could ever imagine. In our educational system, it destabilized our schools with the longest closures and the dark period of reduced economic activity. All these are contributory factors to learning loss and crisis to human development. As schools play an important role globally, the pandemic not only resulted learning loss, but it also compromised the children’s well-being and development as schools provide essential services like deworming and vaccinations, feeding programs, protection to the children’s rights and psycho-social support for their mental health. With the opening of classes this August 22, 2022, announced by our new DepEd Secretary, Honorable Vice-President Sarah Duterte-Carpio, it is simply not

enough that educational institutions re-open its doors. Our learners need our utmost support to help them re-adjust and catch up on the learnings that were left behind after COVID. Our beloved teachers would also adapt once more to the new normal version 2.0 post pandemic classes, and once again, plan effective teaching approaches and re-orient parents and students on the reforms and implementation of the new educational system. One of the challenges that we are about to face is that some of our learners have learning deficits. For some who did not have the capacity of learning online or did not have electronic gadgets as learning support materials, modular learning was their only option to continue but the big question there is how well do they understand the concepts given on the Self Learning Modules (SLMs)? We might require remedial instruction such as recapitulation thus, ensuring that they have really understood the lesson.

One more challenge that I see as a teacher myself is that since we are put into this situation wherein, we must address the tremendous losses of teaching time, teachers will need to have trainings, coaching and other means of support to get things done. Two years of experiencing the COVID Pandemic swiftly pass us by, it had an impact to the whole world. I picture it as an asteroid that hit planet Earth, it left us with a hole – a space in learning that teachers will have to fill in. ‘’Time heals all wounds’’. That road to recovery would be a long and winding road. It would take up years even decades to fully grasp healing. We all must extend our patience since it is not done overnight. We must deliver our best efforts and initiatives to help each other cope with all these hardships. More so, we have to stay positive so that the damage existed would no longer control and hinder our learners’ dreams and aspirations in life.

not export eggs in case the province will experience tight supply, Lemana said. Negros Occidental is currently enforcing a ban on the entry of live birds and poultry products from areas with reported bird flu cases. Banned are domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, semen, and manure. “Eggs are among those that can bring bird flu to the province. We are just protecting our PHP8-billion poultry,” Lemana added. (PNA)

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maintenance contractors by the Duterte government had increased the number of coaches which now run twice the speed. I had a chance to talk with DOTr Usec Cesar Chavez recently and he revealed that additional coaches for MRT 3 will be fielded starting this August. This, he assured, will solve the long queue of passengers. In his SONA, Pres. Ferdinand “BBM” Marcos, Jr. mentioned three railway projects which were suspended on account of funding requirements. These are the Bulacan to Clark, Calamba to Bicol, and the Davao segment of the Mindanao Railway System. Chavez said the renegotiation of loans either from China or Japan would proceed after being given the green light by the National Economic and Development Authority. He said that the order of PBBM is clear and direct: “FULL SPEED AHEAD!” Contrary to rumors from skeptics, the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment of the MRS is ongoing. Usec Chavez revealed that funds for the acquisition of roads-right-of way are available. In fact there were already disbursements made. He, moreover, said he wants to fast-track the RRW so that the moment the loan is secured, procurements will follow. Usec Chavez is an action man. Now that he was given the task that would focus on railways with fullbacking of PBBM and DOTr Sec. Jaime Bautista every problem that crops up will always have a solution.

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Oil firms adjust fuel, LPG prices By Kris Crismundo

Oil companies announced adjustments on prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petroleum products at the start of August. Petron said it cut LPG prices by PHP2.05 per kilogram and PHP1.15 per liter for AutoLPG. Petron’s price rollback started at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. “These reflect the international contract price of LPG for the month of August,” Petron said. Eastern Petroleum also said it will slash Eastern EC Gas LPG by PHP1.70 per kilogram. With the rollback, prices of regular 11-kilogram LPG decreased by PHP18.70 to PHP22.55 this month. LPG prices have gone down for four consecutive months.

JUPITER CABLE. Local and provincial government officials from Daet, Camarines Norte pose with executives of PLDT-Smart during the inauguration of the Jupiter Cable System landing station in the town on July 12, 2022. The cable system has been fired up since Friday (July 29, 2022) and is seen to boost the country’s international data capacity and image as an investment destination. (Photo courtesy of PLDT)

Jupiter cable: PH’s newest data link to US, Japan now online By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz

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Meanwhile, oil firms will adjust fuel prices starting Tuesday morning. Cleanfuel, Eastern Petroleum, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell said they will

roll back diesel prices by PHP0.60 per liter and will implement an increase of PHP0.75 per liter for gasoline products. Seaoil and Shell will also

slash kerosene prices by PHP0.75 per liter. Other oil industry players are expected to follow suit. (PNA)

Airlines welcome Marcos plan to build more international airports By Ma. Cristina Arayata

Local carriers on Monday welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s plan to upgrade the airports and build more international airports in the country. In his first State of the Nation Address, Marcos said doing so would improve connectivity to strategic locations. Further, this would help decongest the bottleneck in the country’s main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. “That’s good news for airlines! We look forward to better airports because that will make travel more convenient and enjoyable for passengers,” Cebu Pacific (CEB) spokesperson Carmina Romero told the Philippine News Agency. Earlier this month, CEB chief commercial officer Xander Lao expressed his hope that the Marcos administration would continue investments in airports, and well as training of air traffic controllers. “We need to increase the capacity so that more flights can be accommodated to and from the country,” he said. In a statement, Philippine Airlines chief operations officer Stanley Ng agreed with Marcos that the construction of new international airports will help boost tourism targets, and generate economic growth

The newest international cable system in the Philippines went officially online after PLDT launched the system on Friday. In a statement, PLDT said the Jupiter Cable system has been “fired up” and is seen to “immensely boost” the country’s international data capacity and advance digital infrastructure. “The 14,000-km. Jupiter Cable system is the newest international gateway connecting the Philippines directly from PLDT’s cable landing station in Daet, Camarines Norte to Japan and the US West Coast,” it said. The cable system, it said, would triple PLDT’s international capacity to 60 Terabits per second and is seen to be especially useful since a bulk of Internet content and services accessed by Filipinos are from servers in the US and Japan.

“The capacity offered by Jupiter is expected to help promote the Philippines to global hyper scalers and position the country as the new digital hub in the Asia-Pacific,” the statement added. “Hyper scalers” are usually cloud service providers that use hyper-scale computing, an agile method of processing data that can quickly go up and down depending on data traffic. This computing method can be used in data centers and the cloud to accommodate fluctuating demand. By increasing the country’s international data capacity, it said the Jupiter cable would enhance the country’s image as an investment destination. The cable system was launched in a celebration at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, led by PLDT chairman Manuel Pangilinan. See DATA, page 10

Digital versus face to face in all aspects that will create employment opportunities in the aviation and tourism industries. “New access roads will help these economic benefits to flow into local communities. As industry stakeholders, we welcome and support these plans announced by President Marcos in his SONA,” he said. Budget airline AirAsia Philippines said it supports the administration’s vision for better, reliable, and safe air transport through infrastructural development, particularly the improvement of the existing airports and the establishment of new ones. The airline said it will remain aggressive and competitive in domestic and international air travel and cargo as it serves a greater number of Filipino travelers and overseas Filipino

workers, spokesperson Steve Dailisan said. “The Marcos administration can expect AirAsia to support its vision by adhering to the highest standards of safety in all of its flights; and facilitate fleet and route expansion to cater to the

growing demand of passenger and cargo traffic in the different provinces,” he added. Dailisan said the airline will complement the administration’s vision with strategic collaborations See PLAN, page 10

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IN the adult world, there’s a general understanding that while digital communication is powerful, it must never replace face to face conversations. That said, you can search Google right now and find thousands of articles that discuss how digital communication is recognized as the primary method of interaction for business leaders today. How do you balance these two things then without sacrificing clarity or staying up to date? While there is a time and place for both methods of communication, each has its pros and cons. Digital communication is convenient. Written digital communication (email, SMS or other messaging

platforms) offers an immediate method of expression while also generating a record of the conversation for later reference. No more need to ask people to repeat themselves. Not to mention how challenging in-person dialogue can be in terms of schedule availability and distance between parties. In the distributed workplaces of today, team proximity is becoming more and more of a luxury. That said, it’s often hard to get facetime with a colleague even when you’re in the same office especially if they’re more invested in answering emails or participating in lengthy teleconferences.

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BOC-Davao exceeds July 2022 target by P1.19-B By Che Palicte

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Davao has exceeded its July 2022 revenue collection target by PHP1.19 billion, an official said Tuesday. In a statement, Erastus Sandino Austria, BOC-Davao district collector, said the agency managed

to collect PHP4.54 billion pesos in revenue, which is 35.55 percent higher than it s a ss i g ne d t arge t of PHP3.35 billion, posting a surplus of PHP1.19 billion last month. Au s t r i a s ai d t h e re ve nu e su r plu s i s also higher by 0.22 percent compared to the 2021 July collec-

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tion performance of PHP3.55 billion. “It is the highest revenue surplus recorded for the year 2022,” he said. Austria said the achievement was made p ossible through the strengthened collab oration and dialogues between its employees and stakeholders who

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continue to transact at the port. “I c om me nd t he performance of Collection District 12 for their untiring excellent ser vice. Also, I t h an ke d t h e p or t’s stakeholders for their trust and support of the BOC reforms and programs,” he said. (PNA)

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3 high-value suspects nabbed, over P1.5-M shabu seized in Caraga By Alexander Lopez Three high-value targets (HVTs) were arrested while more than PHP1.5 million worth of shabu were seized in separate buy-busts in this city and Agusan del Sur, a police official said Monday. Brigadier Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr., Police Regional Office director in Caraga (PRO-13), said Sunday’s anti-drug operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Collared in Barangay Doongan here were Teodoro Saavedra Dalugdog, 35, a businessman, and Richard Bogwat, 32. The duo yielded a total of 145 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP986,000. On July 25, the PDEA-13 and the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office also arrested Leny Balongag in a buy-bust conducted in Purok

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By Nef Luczon The City Health Office (CHO) on Monday said heart attacks and animal bites were the two most recorded health cases in 2021 here.

average cases. As to morbidity, or health cases that did not result in death, animal bites topped the category with 1,360 on average in 2021, or 362.82 on average from 2016 to 2020. “ The city had spent PHP7 million (in the previous year) for the purchase of anti-rabies vaccines, and were able to treat around 10,000 bites,” Dilla said. She reminded the public to be more responsible owners as she observed that some laws and ordinances referring to the owner’s accountability particularly on stray dogs were seldom observed. Next to animal bites, hypertension came in second with 282 average cases in 2021, and 363 in the five-year average. (PNA)

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Dr. Rachel Dilla, head of the CHO, said heart attack was the top cause of mortality with an average case of 202.23 last year, and 127.58 deaths in a five-year average from 2016 to 2020. “This means that there are 28 deaths weekly because of heart attack,” Dilla said in a media briefing here. Deaths related to Covid-19 ranked second on the ARRESTED DUO. Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives conduct an accounting on the PHP986,000 shabu data in 2021, with 172.53. drugs seized from two suspects in Butuan City on Sunday (July 31, 2022). Authorities also seized on July 25 some PHP560,000 Hypertension or high worth of illegal drugs in Barangay Maygatasan, Bayugan City. (Photo courtesy of PRO-13) blood strokes would rank 6, Barangay Maygatasan, “Engaging in illegal drug Caramat vowed the PRO-13 third in 2021 with 132.3 trading will only lead you to and PDEA-13 will continue Bayugan City. prison, as simple possession to conduct intelligence opCaramat said Balongag of these illegal substances is erations on drug dealers and yielded some 70 grams of a misdemeanor offense,” the users to eliminate the supply By JOCELYN D. BACULIO, of illegal drugs across the shabu worth PHP560,000. police official said. Teacher III region. (PNA) New Village Elementary

Agriculture in the spotlight AGRICULTURAL groups welcomed the commitment of President Marcos to modernize farms and provide support to farmers through subsidized farm inputs in his first SONA. Farm inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, feeds and fuel are critical to the sector’s productivity. The Russia-Ukraine war and the lingering effects of the

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inputs which is hoped to lower cost of production and increase productivity. The President also said his administration would prioritize the modernization of the agriculture sector and provide loans for farmers to help secure an increased volume of quality products and aid in the country’s food security. The sector will await

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the implementation of those promises which are for now squarely on the President’s shoulders as he is the concurrent secretary of agriculture. The country’s agriculture sector is one of the favorites when it comes to being buttered up by politicians. The current secretary must not make promises he cannot keep.

11. ML UNION SITE P-5 Union Site District Andres Soriano Ave. Brgy. Mangagoy, Bislig Surigao del Sur 12. ML BAROBO POBLACION P-5 Pob. Barobo, Surigao Sur 13. ML BAROBO Purok 4, Pob. Barobo, Surigao Sur 14. ML MARAVILLE Purok 6A, Maraville Village, Tabon, Bislig City 15. ML SAN ROQUE BISLIG Purok 6, San Roque, Bislig City

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IF you’ve never taught English to absolute beginners before, the idea of spending a whole lesson communicating with students who don’t understand a word you’re saying sounds a bit daunting. Any ESL teacher can tell you that teaching absolute beginners is slightly different from teaching other classes. Sure, it’s challenging but it can also be one of the most fun and rewarding levels to teach to. At this level, every new word your students learn counts and the best way to teach is to get creative and even a little silly. Make learning English fun. That’s why it’s best to prepare yourself. Luckily, there are many TEFL courses out there to help

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you teach English as a foreign language. But either way, here are seven ways to start teaching English to beginners’ step by step: Break up lessons and categorize vocabulary. Repeat everything. Use plenty of props. Embrace your inner mine. Check for understanding. Get into group activities. Give plenty of encouragement. Think about how hard it is to learn a foreign language. It can be overwhelming at first. Learning English is no easy task. ESL students need structure. Try creating lesson plans with small activities broken down into manageable chunks to help them absorb everything.

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Bonbon National High School addresses Least Mastered Competencies Through School Bridging Program By WENNIE RUTHSEN C. PILAPIL

In the preparation for the opening of classes, Bonbon National High School has come up with a program to address the pressing concerns in the field of education. Along with the different subjects taught, one of its concerns is the student’s coping mechanism particularly in Mathematics. The School Bridging Program is a school initiative which focuses only on Mathematics subject. Learners who have difficulties are the top-most priority in this program. In general, the school bridging program is perceived to allow the students to master the least mastered competencies from their previous grade level will which help them understand better their lesson and competencies on their current grade level. DepEd’s mantra on no child left behind was challenged that caused massive adjustments made especially in the mode of learning deliveries. Various learning modalities were crafted and implemented to ensure the delivery of education despite the crisis. Majority of

schools in the Department of Education (DepEd) implemented Modular (print) Distance Learning Modality. DepEd developed various Learning Distance Modalities (LDMs) to facilitate learning in remote set-up. DepEd adopted and implemented the flexible model of blended learning amidst many oppositions of its implementation due to the impending risks of opening the classes for the academic year (Anzaldo, 2021). The different learning modalities are the following: Modular (Printed), Modular (Digitized), Online, Educational TV, Radio-Based Instruction, Home Schooling and Blended Learning. Aside from the irrefutable concerns on the opening of classes amidst pandemic, the implementation of modular instruction fostered various challenges to teachers, students, parents, and the community in general. The study of Dangle & Sumaoang (2020) stated that the main challenge with Distance Learning (DL) were the lack of school funding in the production

and delivery of modules, students’ struggle with selfstudying, and parents’ lack of knowledge to academically guide their child/children. Hence, there were struggles associated with the use of modular distance learning. In Bonbon National High School (BNHS), the modular (printed) distance learning modality was implemented in the Academic Year 2020-2021 and bichronous modality were made available to the learners in 2021-2022. Given the current situation, the Division of Cagayan de Oro envisions to implement the pilot testing of the limited face-to-face classes in August of the current Academic Year. This gave rise to the concern that learners proceed to higher levels of learning without even mastering the said competencies. With this, BNHS developed the School Bridging Program (SBP) to address this gap. SBP is a school-initiated program that is designed to address the LMCs across curriculum.

Values Education and Its Significance By: Franklin L. Cabatingan District ALS Coordinator Alubijid East District DepEd Misamis Oriental

Values are positive teachings that are provided to assist us in choosing the right path in life. Every parent wants their child to learn these things. These are even referred to as “positive characteristics.” A person who is instilled with good values grows up to be a responsible person who can distinguish between right and wrong. He is also able to make better decisions in life. Values are the most important thing to an individual. Everyone loves someone who has good values because they care about others and act ethically. Based on the values he adopts, a person can determine what is right and wrong. It facilitates decision-making at various stages of life. A person with high moral values is more likely to make sound decisions than others. Values provide us with clear goals in life. A person with good values can take better control of their lives. If a person wishes to have a strong character, he must

have values such as honesty, loyalty, dependability, efficiency, consistency, compassion, determination, and courage. Values are always helpful in shaping our personalities. People need to uphold moral principles if you want a better society. In society, values are highly significant. These individuals will promote society and improve the quality of life for everybody. Additionally, values are always based on a variety of factors. Even if they have existed for millennia and are universal across civilizations, certain values may be different. It may be unique to a society or era. Women with high moral standards used to be expected to stay at home and keep their thoughts to themselves, but this notion has evolved with time. Our morals are mostly shaped by the culture and society around us. We learn values as children and carry them with us throughout our lives. Family is always the most important source

of values for us. Values are constant and rarely change. A person’s values are always recognizable. It always has an impact on a person’s attitude and general demeanor. Even though we are all aware of how essential morals are, individuals these days are frequently distracted by the pursuit of wealth and a comfortable living. When they should be learning about moral principles, children are instead taught how to defend themselves and live in a hostile environment. Their academic performance and other activities take precedence over their values. Instead of instilling a good sportsmanship spirit in them and teaching them values such as integrity, compassion, and patience, parents and teachers teach them how to compete and win by any means. Children always look up to their elderly as role models, and it is unfortunate that today’s elderly lack values. As a result, the children learn the same.

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Farmer coop takes Kadiwa on Wheels in marketing farmers’ produce

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DARFO 10) tapped the Lantapan Vegetable Farmers Marketing Cooperative (LVFMC) in aiding farmers to market their produce through the Kadiwa on Wheels. According to DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, the said initiative is in collaboration with the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Bukidnon through its agriculture office and the Municipal Agriculture’s Office of Lantapan.

DA-10 taps LVFMC to help farmers market their produce through the Kadiwa on Wheels.

LVFMC Marketing Director Ranchumd Pensahan Luna shared that their cooperative has been assisting local tomato farmers

Public School Teachers Retirees Need a Sense of Purpose By: Rosario Del Rosario- Saldua Ph.D Teacher lll City Central School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

Being a teacher, is one of the most rewarding job in the world. We have the ability to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. How do teachers keep their sense of purpose as they approach retirement? How do they ensure a solid financial foundation? And how do we get there? According to a psychology professor who studies mental health and retirement, planning for a successful retirement entails more than just financial goals and strategies. “Retirement satisfaction is linked to the same factors that are involved in work satisfaction.” “Having a sense of purpose and contact with people outside of the family,” says Kevin Kelloway, a psychology professor at the University of Guelph, Ontario Canada. . At City Central School, two teachers in our Grade V level have retired as of the end of July 2022. They are happy because they are no longer burdened by tedious paperwork, but they are also sad because it is part of their daily routine to get up early and go to work. Nonetheless, they will miss their jobs and their colleagues. In a series of studies on mental health and retirement, he and co-author Julian Barling, a psychology professor at

Queen’s University in Kingston, discovered that money does not predict happiness as well as other factors. This leads me to believe that retirees, even if they are already retired, they know how to balance their lives. I believe that having a sense of purpose makes people happier. For example, it wouldn’t hurt to have concrete plans, at least in the early stages of retirement, rather than saying something vague and general like “well, I can travel.” According to Kelloway, there isn’t a lot of research on the quality of retirement. “he find a lot of comparisons between retired people and employed people.” As a result, we tend to define retirement as not working, and we don’t think about what we’ll do in retirement—we think about what we won’t do.” Teachers who are still serving devote the majority of their time to their work and careers. They focus their thoughts and energies on their careers rather than retirement. But I’m sure retirees have already planned their activities now that they aren’t under the stress of work and can do things they couldn’t do while in the service. My salute to all retirees. God bless you in your next life Journey.

in gaining market opportunities. “With the oversupply of tomatoes in Bukidnon, we encourage

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Among the guests were Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan John Uy, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Japan Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko, and US Ambassador MaryKay Loss Carlson. To date, PLDT has access to 15 international submarine cable networks and wants to expand

local farmers to collaborate with us to gain market for their produce,” he shared. It can also be recalled that the cooperative received

one hauling truck worth P1.9 million pesos in June, this year through DA’s Enhanced Kadiwa program. The LVFMC

further with two more – the Asia Direct Cable and the APRICOT cable system, both expected to be completed in the next two years. (PNA)

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The Impact of Education on Life Quality By: JUDITH B. DELA CRUZ Teacher III Claveria Central School

There is an old axiom that says that good quality education is the key to a successful and fulfilling life. This axiom could never be further from the truth, especially now in the 21st century when competition for existing career positions is increasingly high. As a result, the importance of a quality education in protecting the future has increased. It is common known that a strong educational foundation is a ticket to a rewarding and well-paying profession in the government or business. A better career in the future is positively correlated with receiving an education of high caliber. Because occupations come with benefits like compensation and promotion, having a better career is one of the best methods to ensure that your quality of life is adequate. It is also clear that edu-

cation can be expected to enhance my quality of life in terms of professional peers and friends that I will be interacting with in my career endeavors. Friends and peers are a good source of social support and stability, not to mention that education will open up doors and facilitate interaction with people of high integrity and character. In terms of being able to make their own decisions, being aware of current environmental issues and difficulties, managing their own and their family’s health issues, and being viewed as a role model by society, an enlightened person will live a good quality life. Education is essential for living a successful and full life in the future because these are concerns that can only improve quality of life and life satisfaction.

from page 12 owned and administered by them. Barangays Acmac, Ditucalan,San Roque, Luinab, Upper Hinaplanon, and Ubaldo Laya Acmac shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Reoublic Act No 7160 otherwise known as Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, Siao added.

has an existing marketing agreement with Agri Global Ventures, Inc., which was linked by the department. To which, LVFMC general manager Joel T. Rivera shared, that said intervention will greatly enhance their Kadiwa operations. With the onset of the pandemic, the conduct of the Kadiwa has been renewed in order to directly link farmer-producers to their market, thus selling agrifishery products at affordable prices due to reduced trading layers.# (Aiza Mae B. Manto)

This is why I am in favor of the Barangay and SK Elections being held on May 8,2023 as has been suggested by newly -elected Quezon City Rep Ralph Tulfo . I agree with his rationale and the few months of postponment fron Dec 5 ,2022 to May 8,2023 is just enough time for the COMELEC to make needed preparations, Siao said Iligan City is growing in population and the necessity of creating new barangay stems from population growth.

Improving Science Literacy By: JANICE S. BERIGAY Teacher III Baliwagan NHS

RESEARCH has shown that despite all efforts, most college science courses give students only a fragmented understanding of fundamental scientific concepts. The teaching method reinforces memorization of isolated facts proceeding from one textbook chapter to the next without necessarily making connections between them instead of learning how to use the information and connect those facts meaningfully. The ability to make these connections is important beyond the classroom as well because it’s the basis of science literacy – the ability to use scientific knowledge to accurately evaluate information and make decisions based on evidence. We found that even though most of the student shad

not been given similar opportunities that would prepare them to make those links, activities like these can help if they are made part of the curriculum. A large body of research shows that traditional science education for both science and non-majors doesn’t do a good job of teaching science students how to apply their scientific knowledge and explain things that they may not have learned about directly. Three-dimensional learning emphasizes that teaching, learning and assessing of college studnets must involve the use of fundamental ideas within a discipline. It must also involve tools and rules that support students in making connections within and between disciplines.

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life support and first aid), location i.e. victim search, access, victim stabilization, extrication and handover to the appropriate medical personnel. According to Sugarol, Rescue M.A.R.C.H was to simulate a 7.2 magnitue quake that would happen in Cagayan de Oro City and how rescuers would respond to that event. The scenario presumes that roads and transportation would be unsafe or unavailable for use so rescuers would have to go on foot across the city to search for survivors.

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“What happened in 8888 is that several complaints were anonymous, and the local chief executives moved to create a team defending them against the anonymous complaints,” Unabia said. He also noted that personnel and officials at the provincial Capitol will undergo review, especially those under the job order or contractual arrangements. “We will look into it if their assignment were merited on their expertise on the job or a political accommodation,” he said. The review of Capitol personnel, Unabia said, is in line with the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the “rightsizing” within the gov-

The Value of Life in Education By WENNIE RUTHSEN C. PILAPIL

“The object of EDUCATION is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” Robert M. Hutchins Bonbon National High School in its eleventh year of service to the community is ready for the opening of classes this August. In DepEd Order No.34, s.2022, the Vice-President and Education Secretary, Sara Duterte gave directives to all schools both public and private to conduct face-to-face classes in August and will have its full operation in November. Guided by the principle and the DepEd Order, Bonbon National High School is now ready with the strict implementation of the IATF protocols to ensure safety of all the learners and school personnel. The school support services is a serious component of forming a Positive School Discipline culture as we face the challenges this year. These services support students and families by addressing the underlying issues, such as academic and behavioural problem

that contribute to discipline. These services can identify risk factors for young children, and provide early intervention services. The earlier in life these services are provided, the better the results for students. School services include school adjustment and guidance counsellors and special education supports. Education though vital appears critical when students and parents are situated under instructional conditions which are new and unique. Students are vulnerable to regression when service is removed, reduced or modified. Bonbon National High School is committed to serve its stakeholders with quality education as per the DepEd’s Vision and Mission. The teachers are competent and fullyequipped in their field of expertise. They extract the best that they can give to their respective learners both in academics and values. Bonbon National High School not just value education but life itself.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Magsaysay NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LORIDELLE LAMOSTE ABONALES has filed with this office a petition for Change of gender from “Male“ to “Female” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Loridelle Lamoste Abonales who was born on November 14, 2000 at Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Lorenzo Rojas Abonales and Delia Diolata Lamoste. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 21, 2022.

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ernment agencies and instrumentalities, as mentioned in the latter’s first State of the Nation Address last week. (PNA)

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town in Lanao del Norte last Saturday. Gaabucayan did not talk to reporters and only claimed to the police that he was an alleged former member of the dreaded liquidation squad of the New People’s Army (NPA), the Sparrow Unit. Uy told reporters he did not meet and talked with Gaabucayan, who is now at the Maharlika police detention cell. “I do not feel any hatred against him. I leave the investigation to the police. I trust them to bring the killers of my son to justice,” Uy said. He said his family would give out the P4-million bounty they offered as soon as he is satisfied that justice was achieved. “I know the case would be solved soon because the police has not stopped their investigation,” Uy said. Major Gerson Santanilla, commander of the Bulua police station, said they are still looking for the second gunman who shot and killed Roland Sherwin. Santanilla said Gaabucayan was the one who shot 75-yearold Pabalan, the caretaker of the Uy family quarry site in Zone 1, Barangay Pagatpat, this city. He admitted that they are having a hard time finding the second gunman “because there are no witness who saw him.” Santanilla said a witness, a dump truck driver, was able to identify Gaabucayan as he saw him gun down Pabalan. The police officer said the witness was confident of the identity of Gaabucayan, who even helped him find a parking space for the dump truck he was driving. In an interview three days after the killing, Major Evan Viñas, COCPO spokesperson, said investigators came to a conclusion that there were two gunmen when they found two different shells and bullets from the crime scene last November 11. Viñas said crime scene investigators found five of the six bullets in Uy’s body were fired from the same gun while the sixth bullet was from another pistol, the weapon used on Pabalan. Col. Aaron Mandia, city police

director, said they also established the motive as personal grudge and is still investigating the reported involvement of a contractor. “The killing of Sherwin was a personal grudge, not politically motivated,” Mandia said, dismissing speculations that it had something to do with the elections last May. Uy said that sometime in 2018, his late son confided to him that he had a quarrel with a contractor whose operations he had stopped for allegedly damaging the barangay roads in Pagatpat. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

is not popular but I want to do this to bring honor and pride to our province and the country as well. I thank my sponsors today for believing in me and my goal,” he said. He appealed to Pangasineses for moral support as their presence and cheers will keep his adrenaline up to beat the world record. Meanwhile, Bigay encouraged the youths to try his backward running sport, which is twice beneficial as the usual running sport. Bigay started as a track runner before he became a backward runner in 1991. (PNA)

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the standards on the development of the country’s natural resources, like water bodies and caves, according to their beneficial uses. “These initiatives set a road to more resilient and regenerative nature-based tourism practices that illustrate their natural resilience and, as a result, enable the public to enjoy these natural assets in perpetuity,” Adobo added. Before their reclassification, the caves have been assessed for safety and supply of oxygen, high endemism and presence of threats

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culture while adapting to the current of modern times. Let’s be mindful and take to our heart that only us can strengthen the language of our genuine identity,” he added. Marcos also enjoined the public to uphold the intellectualization of the Filipino language, reminding them that speaking a foreign language is not a measure of intelligence or success. “Inaasahan ang bawat isa na makilahok sa intelektuwalisasyon ng Filipino, nang sa gayon ay mabago na sa ating kamalayan na ang pagsasalita ng banyagang wika ay hindi ang natatanging pamantayan ng karunungan (“Everyone is expected to participate in the intellectualization of Filipino, so that it would change in our consciousness that one’s ability to speak a foreign language is not the only measure of intelligence),” he said. He expressed confidence that the country’s future will be “enriched, encouraged, and enlightened” if Filipinos promote their national language with “honor and love.” Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa or National Language Month is celebrated every August pursuant to Proclamation 1041 signed by the late former president Fidel V. Ramos on July 15, 1997. The celebration coincides with the birth month of the late former president Manuel Quezon, the father of the Philippine national language. He was born on Aug. 19, 1878. This year’s observance carries the theme “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Kasangkapan sa Pagtuklas at Paglikha”. (PNA)

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RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

RA 9048 Form 10.1(LCRO)

Tue-Wed, August 2-3, 2022

(Sgd.) SHIRLEY FE S. RATILLA Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF MULONDO OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. No. 9048 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement under Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, notice is hereby served to the public that RACHEL ZORAYAH P. NAGASANGCAAN has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name of his daughter from “SHAMINA SINAB” to “SHAMINA JEHAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SHAMINA SINAB NAGA SANGCAAN who was born on 01 OCTOBER 1994 at Mulondo, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are RACHEL SORAYAH PORDILLO NAGA and ABONAIM DATUMANONG SANGCAAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than 11 August 2022. MDN: Jul 26 & Aug 2, 2022

(Sgd.) RAISALAM D. MARANGIT Municipal Civil Registrar

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and hazards, safety of its areas as potential ecotourism sites, and absence of hazardous conditions. DENR-BMB OIC-Director Natividad Bernardino said DENR field offices have conducted a re-assessment prior to the reclassification through their cave assessment teams to evaluate changes in the cave and cave resources. “Caves harbor unique fauna, some of which can be sources of raw materials for food, while others such as bats contribute to pollination that provide food for people and other animals,” Bernardino said. She reminded the public to follow the protocols for safe caving. “Visit tourism centers and ask for Department of Tourismaccredited cave guides who will help in navigating caves safely,” Bernardino said. “Wear proper caving attire and follow proper cave decorum to minimize the impact of ecotourism on caves, as well as ensure visitor safety.” (PR)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: July 29, 2022 CCE-0017-2022 R.A. 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 CALYLE VILLARTA CABALLERO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CALYLE VILLARTA CABALLERO who was born on 16 SEPTEMBER 2003 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are RANDY ENDRINA CABALLERO and MERLITA BLANCO VILLARTA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office. (SGD) HELEN JAO-PANES Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Aug. 2, & 9, 2022

RA 9048 Form 10.1(LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Magsaysay NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CHERYL ANN SALIMBOT CARLOS has filed with this office a petition for Change of gender from “Male” to “Female” in the Certificate of Live Birth of Cheryl Ann Salimbot Carlos who was born on December 1, 1983 at Kiabo, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Gerardo Espino Carlos and Cecelia Gerongco Salimbot. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 8, 2022. MDN: Jul 26 & Aug 2, 2022

(Sgd.) SHIRLEY FE S. RATILLA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Mayor Siao File HB 7775 BILL Creating New Six Barangays in Iligan City By ASANGAN T. MADALE

creation of Barangay San Roque and Barangay Ubaldo Laya respectively, which ratified creation of said Barangays as proclaimed by the plebecite Board of Canvassers shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebecite requirenent under section 10 of Republic Act NO 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, The lawmaker emphasize in his bill that with regards to the incumbent Barangays officials of Acmac Ditucalan, San Roque, Luinab, Upper Hinaplanon, and Ubaldo Laya shall continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected and qualified. As to public infrastructure and facilities, all existing public infra and facilities for public use within the territorial boundaries of the newly-created Barangays shall continue to be

ormer congressman Frederick W Siao Lone district of Iligan City who is now the mayor of this city awaits the lapsed approval of HB No. 7775 he filed during the regular Session of the 18th Congress an Act creating six barangays Acmac, Ditucalan, San Roque, Luinab,Upper Hinaplanon and Ubaldo Laya, all in the Iligan City. Siao told the Manila Times that under Section 3 of the Act, the plebescite conducted and supervised by the Comelec pursuant to Iligan City Ordinance No. 1821 dated November 18, 1988 for the creation of Barangay Ditucalan 1934 dated February 5, 1991 for the creation of Barangay Luinab,1945 dated March 20, 1991for the creation Barangay Hinaplanon, 1931, 1932 and 1946 all dated July 22, 1991 for the In photo Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao (Contributed photo)

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Cagayan de Oro River’s ‘reawakened’ mythical Kugtong fish By Nef Luczon

It was already high noon but Isidro Sabanal and his group of handymen, focused and with gusto, continued refurbishing two of the four boats at Cagayan River’s docking site at the side of Barangay Carmen here. Isidro, along with his partner, Pretty, has been a caretaker of the dragon boats that were used for racing in major events in the city such as the Chinese New Year and the Higalaay Festival. In other occasions, the boats are rented for some racing events outside the city. But this year, Isidro will not be fitting the traditional dragon heads and tails. Instead, he will be attaching the golden heads and tails of the “Kugtong”—the city’s mythical water creature. Although “Kugtong” is a Visayan term for large grouper fish, its name has a mythical significance in the legend of the giant “Oro” fish that bears this city’s name. Various verbal accounts of this legendary gigantic fish have been retold from

one generation to another, but the most common was that it was once residing in the Cagayan de Oro River beneath the St. Augustine Cathedral, either sleeping or guarding treasures. Legend has it that once it was awakened, the people in the city could feel tremors or earthquakes. During the Higalaay Festival in August this year, the legend of the “Kugtong” is reawakened as the annual dragon boat racing is renamed a “Kugtong Boat Racing.” Reimagine John Asuncion, founder of Dragon Boat Kagayan and the organizer of the race, said in an interview Thursday that this is one way to “reimagine” dragon boat racing. “We will use the Kugtong heads during fiesta races so that there will be local relevance,” he said. Asuncion solicited the help of renowned local artist, Nicolas Aca, who is also the chairperson of the City’s Historical and Cultural Commission. Aca said his design is

LEGENDARY CREATURE. Cagayan de Oro City’s mythical ‘Kugtong, which has been part of local folklore, is given an artistic interpretation r by renowned artist Nicolas Aca, who is also head of the City’s Historical and Cultural Commission. The heads and tails of Kugtong will replace the traditional dragons of the dragon boats in preparation for the upcoming ‘Higalaay’ Festival race in August. (PNA photo by Nef Luczon)

based on his interpretation of the legend that he grew up with. Promote local folklore In constructing the creature’s heads and tails, he said styrofoam-based materials and some mixture of fiberglass were used. The lightweight output was then painted with a golden color that can withstand the river’s water

currents. “It’s one way to promote our local folklore in the city. Sadly, the newer generations were preoccupied with social media that they tend to forget the myths and legends of our city,” Aca said. Even in the simple design of the “Kugtong,” he hopes to rekindle the younger generations of their Kagay-anon

identity. Cagayan de Oro has grown to become one of the highlyurbanized cities with a diverse population coming from different regions. Aca also approved the idea that Kugtong represents the symbol of the modern city of diverse people and culture, and golden opportunities. (PNA)