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P15.00 2 weather disturbances unlikely to enter PAR: PAGASA By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA – Two weather disturbances – a low-pressure area (LPA) and a tropical storm (TS) – are unlikely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and AstroCriminal Investigation and Detection Group ( CIDG) Region X, Regional Advisory Group (RAG) induction of its new set of officers held at Dynasty nomical Services AdminCourt Hotel, Cagayan de Oro recently attended by PLTCOL SANDRO B SANTILLAN, PLTCOL EUGENE A BALUGO, PCOL CHOLIJUN P CADUYAC, istration (PAGASA) said Cag de Oro City council ROGER ABADAY, Iponan Brgy Capt and RAG President MAXIMO C. ALLORIN, PMAJ GILBERN F BANDERADO (second row) the LPA was last tracked at JIMMIE VINCENT OMAR SOMO, DERBIE FRIAS, MARK ANTHONY BRAZIL, RIKKI CABANLET, JEFERSON ABA, CARMEN ELIZABETH LEUNG, INAN 2,090 km. east-northeast of

Telcos, groups meet for underground cable system in Cag. de Oro, MisOr MONDARTE, GAMALIEL SALCEDO, REYNALD AMORTIZADO, RUPERTO DOMINGO, ALEXANDER TUYOR and MDN publisher DANTE SUDARIA.

By NEF LUCZON

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Telecommunication Commission in Northern Mindanao (NTC-10) has gathered officials from 16 telecom firms, organizations, and government offices for the proposed cable system modernization plans in this city and Misamis Oriental province. During their initial meeting here Tuesday, NTC-10 Director Teodoro Buenavista Jr. said the groups form part of the Cagayan de Oro Information Communication Technology (CDO ICT) Task Force created on August 5. Buenavista said the ICT Task Force will make a recommendation to the city government and improve the cable system as part of the previous Task Force “Hapsay Kable” initiative. Formed in 2017, the task force aims to get rid of

“spaghetti wires” overlapping in electric posts. Buenavista said the project’s second phase intends to introduce the underground cable system, in which an existing infrastructure was already installed under the Misamis Oriental Telephone System Inc. (Misortel). Buenavista said the task force will seek approval from Misortel on August 12 for the utilization of the underground cabling facility and hoped for its official launching in the transfer of cables and wires by the end of 2022. “There is no need to worry about floodwater (destroying the cables) because we will be using the highest grade materials which were used in large undersea networks crossing between countries,” he said, responding to concerns raised about the city’s flood-prone areas. Buenavista said there

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Rotary International District 3870 District Governor Elect (DGE) Gilda Go leads the feeding program in one of the Rotary project held recently in Cagayan de Oro . According to DGE Go to be a Rotarian means being ready to serve anywhere, anytime. Rotary is a way of life and it gives endless opportunities to serve everyone, young or old, rich or poor. “Leadership is service to others.” - Denise Morrison

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grants P6-M for BARMM turns over Covid-19 Aboitiz Davao Sur prov’l hospital treatment facility in Lanao Sur By CHE PALICTE

By APIPA BAGUMBARAN

LANAO DEL SUR (PIA)-The Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region i n Mu s l i m M i n d an a o (BARMM) turned over, on August 4, a Temporary Treatment Monitoring Facility (TTMF) in Barangay Daguan, municipality of Kapatagan, this province. The turnover was led by MOH Minister Dr. Zul Qarneyn Abas and Munici-

pal Vice Mayor Nazzrudin Maglangit, along with some MOH officials. The TTMF serves as an additional temporary isolation facility for possible suspected, probable, and confirmed COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. “The Department of Health expects the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country to increase in the coming months,” Abas See FACILITY, page 11

DAVAO CITY – The Therma South Inc. (TSI), Aboitiz Foundation, and Hedcor Sibulan Inc. have provided a three-year grant worth PHP6 million for the medical equipment of the Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital (DSPH) in Digos City. “Its goal is to support the DSPH in providing highquality healthcare to its patients,” a statement from the Provincial Information Office (PIO) said Wednesday.

The PIO said the grant, which includes the new Outpatient Department complex extension, hospital beds, stretchers, and improvement of the endoscopy room, was accepted by Governor Yvonne Cagas Tuesday. The grant, which started in 2019, is a collaboration between the AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation, in partnership with the provincial government. Through the funding, See GRANTS, page 11

Nation 47 Filipinos picked for Japan teaching program

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By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

MANILA – Forty-seven Filipinos were selected to be part of the 2022 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday. JET is a competitive program that allows foreigners, including Filipinos to live and teach in Japan. The Filipino participants this year, consisting of 46 assistant language teachers (ALTs) and one coordinator for international relations (CIR), are set to leave the Philippines on Aug. 14, 2022. ALTs will work in public or private schools, or local boards of education in the prefecture or municipality where they will be assigned and will assist in classes led by Japanese English teachers. The Embassy said the JAPAN-BOUND. The 2022 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program participants with Ambassador Kazuhiko number of Filipino JET Koshikawa and Mme. Yuko Koshikawa during the send-off reception in Makati last month. The Japanese Embassy on Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2022) said 47 Filipinos were selected to be part of the JET program. (Photo courtesy of Japan participants has increased Embassy in Manila) since it started in 2014, total-

ing 250 as of this posting. In a send-off reception hosted by Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa last month, the envoy hoped the 47 could further strengthen the people-to-people ties and linkages between Japan and the Philippines. “By design, the JET Program welcomes bright young talents from all over the world to local Japanese communities and schools. Promoting mutual trust and internationalization, participants become cultural ambassadors that bridge Japan to their home nations,” he said. “Filipino JETs do so well in this aspect, consistently paving avenues for stronger linkages between Japan and the Philippines. Our 47 ALTs and solo CIR this year are living evidence of the program’s impact and hope we will continue to walk on this path,” he added. See PICKED, page 10

SoKor Air Force’s ‘Black Eagles’ to hold airshow in PH Smart slams DITO’s PCC complaint as ‘forum shopping’ MANILA – The Republic By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) 53rd Air Demonstration Group, also known as the “Black Eagles”, will be performing over the Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga on August 15, highlighting the strong relations between the Philippines and South Korea. In an interview Wednesday, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Maynard Mariano said eight T-50Bs, the aerobatic version of the Mach 1.5 capable FA-50PH, would be treating Filipino air enthusiasts with their maneuvers over the skies of Basa Air Base. “Team composition will be eight T-50(B)s. They will be doing their repertoire. Exactly what it is, we just have to watch. The airshow highlights the strong partnership between the Philippines and South Korea. Their visit here is the last leg of the ‘Black Eagles’ before going home,” he said. The team has been performing over the skies of the

By RAYMOND CARL DELA CRUZ

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United Kingdom, Poland, and Egypt as part of their world tour this year. The “Black Eagles” permanent team was formed on Dec. 12, 1994, and flew six Cessna A-37B Dragonfly airplanes. The team disbanded temporarily after the 2007 Seoul Air Show and reformed upon the arrival of their new T-50B in 2010.

Ties between the Philippines and South Korea have been good since Manila deployed a sizable contingent to help Seoul in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The South Korean air force’s aerobatics team will hold a final rehearsal on Saturday ahead of the actual airshow. B ot h t h e re h e ars a l and actual air show can

be watched online via the PAF and 5th Fighter Wing Facebook pages. “As much as the PAF wants to accommodate everyone inside Basa Air Base for this event, the maximum capacity that the Base can handle has been met considering the safety and health protocol to prevent the spread of See HOLD, page 10

MANILA – Smart Commu ni c at i ons sl am me d the “abuse of dominance” complaint made by DITO Telecommunity before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) as “blatant forum shopping” for having an existing capacity petition with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Smart vice president for regulatory affairs Roy Ibay said Smart and DITO have an existing interconnection agreement which “Smart continues to honor” and the latter has requested additional interconnection capacity in a pending petition with the NTC. “DITO’s filing of the PCC complaint on the same subject matter is blatant forum-shopping,” Ibay said in a statement Tuesday. The statement came a day after DITO filed a complaint before the PCC, accusing Smart and Globe Telecom of abuse of market domi-

nance, resulting in as little as 20 to 30 percent of calls from DITO going through to users of the two larger companies. In the NTC petition, he said DITO asked for extra capacity for interconnection, citing congestion and “overutilization of trunks.” However, Smart asked DITO to clamp down on its users who have abused international simple resale (ISR) calls -- fraudulent international callers who make calls under local rates --before they provide extra capacity. “Simply put, DITO has failed to prevent its network from being misused for fraud, with DITO SIMs masking international calls as domestic, resulting in huge monetary losses for Smart,” he said. He said Smart, on its end, is able to track and block such illegal calls through “robust monitoring and fraud detection systems.” See SLAMS, page 10

House creates special committee on nuclear energy By FILANE MIKEE CERVANTES

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday created a special committee that will be tasked to tackle policies and programs relating to the production, utilization, and conservation

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of nuclear energy. During the plenary session, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos made the motion to create the Special Committee on Nuclear Energy. The panel, composed

of 25 members, will be led by Pangasinan Rep. Mark Cojuangco. The committee will also focus on the development of nuclear power infrastructure, as well as the interaction of other energy sources with nuclear energy as a reliable, cost-competitive, and environment-friendly energy source to ensure energy security consistent with the national interest and the State’s policy of freedom from nuclear weapons. In his manifestation, Cojuangco explained that nuclear energy is an energy source that is cheap, clean, and reliable, regardless of See CREATES, page 10

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AGGIE NEWS:

Agri 10 holds turnover of command ceremony CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) will be under the helm of Milo D. delos Reyes, serving as its Officer-in-Charge, Regional Executive Director (RED) effective August 8, 2022. In a turnover of command ceremony, held at the agency compound, outgoing RED Carlene C. Collado handed over the key of responsibility to Dir. delos Reyes, before the DA-10 workforce and former officials, Regional Management Committee members, and some guests from the local government units (LGUs). In his acceptance speech, OIC-RED delos Reyes said, that the move unexpectedly came, deeming that he is towards capping his professional career, but expressed that he accepts the designation. “With your coordination and cooperation [DA-10 personnel under outgoing RED Collado], patuloy natin ang sindi, tanglaw o ilaw, na mag-aapoy sa bawat puso ng bawat isa [sa pagsisilbi sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda].” Prior to his current assignment, the agri chief exec has been the DA national Corn program director since February 2021, and he also had stints as OIC-RED of DA-RFO VIII and OIC-RTD for Operations and Extension

DA-10 top management and personnel in attendance, welcome the newly designated OIC-RED of the agency in the person of Dir. Milo D. delos Reyes during the turnover of command ceremony.

of DA-RFO IV. Also citing region 10’s significant contribution to the total GDP for the year 2021 at 6.3%, Dir. delos Reyes extended to his fellow public servants in attendance, that in order to keep the flame of service, he urged them to follow the wisdom and guidance of his mentors saying: “To serve, mahalin natin ang ating mga taxpayers, ang publiko, farmers and fisherfolk, ang ating kapwa empleyado, ang inyong mga sarili, at lalung-lalo

na, unahin natin ang ating mga pamilya kasi nandito tayo para din sa kanila.” With President Marcos, who’s also concurrently the DA secretary, expecting for agriculture as the main drivers for growth and employment, he underscored for the DA-10 personnel and its attached bureaus and agencies, to brace themselves in implementing priority programs and projects, such as farm-to-market roads, Rice, Corn, Urban and Peri-

urban, and Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) programs, among others. On the same occasion, witnessed also is the turnover of command from Dir. Carmelita T. Bajarla to Audy G. Maagad as the OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations effective August 4, 2022. Meanwhile, outgoing RED Collado will return to his mother

unit at DA’s Internal Audit Service as its director. Similar to Dir. delos Reyes, the agri chief exec said, that as a good soldier within the government service, he will follow the top management’s orders, adding that he is one among the temporary tenants of the agency. “I have spent my six years [in DA-10], and I am very happy to serve you within this span of time. There were many changes that we have instituted, reforms

that we have established, and I hope that whatever support you gave me, you will extend the same support and even more to the new director,” he further remarked. Since his leadership, the agency has made significant strides in delivering agri interventions to mobilize and assist farmers in scaling their production and income. Among DA-10’s accomplishments include improved fund utilization; downpour of support to EO 70 that aims to curb insurgencies with Region 10 being the first to launch the OneDA adopt-acommunity; and the provision of agri machineries and livelihood assistance, livestock and poultry animals, and planting materials to military camps. Likewise, market strategies and linkages were strengthened thru the forged marketing agreements of farmer cooperatives, associations (FCAs) with big companies, and notably since 2021, the agency covered P81.5-million for delivery vehicles, reefer vans, trading post and food terminals, working capital, machineries and equipment to 9 FCAs, 14 LGUs and DA’s research stations. “As I leave this region and pass my baton to RED delos Reyes, may you [DA10 workforce] continue to be motivated and support his administration,” Dir. Collado concluded.# (JLO)

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Developing unity and consistency in our life

WHILE Christ was always patient, compassionate, merciful and the like with everyone, we cannot deny that there were occasions that he showed anger and expressed some lamentations. He even did this with his disciples, and especially with those self-righteous leading Jews of his time and those who converted the temple into a market place. In one occasion, while being invited for dinner by a Pharisee, he was criticized, at least interiorly by those around, for not observing the prescribed washing before the meal. That’s when he told the host, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside?” (cfr. Lk 11, 37-41) This gospel episode somehow warns us that we are always prone to fall into all kinds of formalism and legalism without the proper spirit and motive behind our actions, laws, culture, etc. It reminds us that we have to be truly consistent and to develop a certain unity of life that can only be achieved if we are with Christ, who is the pattern of our humanity and the savior of our damaged

humanity. Developing this consistency and unity of life should be an abiding concern for all of us. Even if we have to contend with many aspects and dimensions of our life, it is only one life that each of us has, not two or three. And thus, to build and keep our unity of life is a daily task of ours. We can neglect it only to our own serious risk and damage. Our life is not only biological that relies simply on our biological functions. Neither is it just purely physical or material that requires merely material nourishment. Our life has many more important aspects and dimensions that need to be integrated into one whole consistent thing. There’s the manual and intellectual, the active and contemplative, personal and social, the material and spiritual, the temporal and eternal, etc. And precisely because of our spiritual nature, we open ourselves to a supernatural level. That’s just how the cookie crumbles. Thus, we should also be aware of what is natural and supernatural in our life, the mundane and the sacred. We can manage to have this consistency and unity of life if we identify ourselves with Christ. Let’s remember

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what Christ said so clearly. He is the vine, we are the branches. We can only have life, let alone, consistency and fruitfulness in our life, if we are united to him. Outside of him, we can only expect death, inconsistency and sterility. Yes, only in and with Christ can we have the real principle of unity and fruitfulness in our life. We would be fooling ourselves if we fail to recognize this basic truth about ourselves. This, of course, is a truth of faith, not so much of science. And that’s where the problem lies. There is a crisis of faith in the world, especially involving those who rely more on their human abilities than on belief in Christ. We have to correct that predicament by realizing more deeply that our life is supposed to be a life with God since not only are we one of his creatures, but a creature that is meant to be his image and likeness. We are meant to be like God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. That’s how we can have consistency and unity of life.

PHIL-CHINA WATCH

US ‘forever wars’ ends with Pelosi-Tsai stunt

WHEN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called China’s military drills around Taiwan “significant escalation” he apparently forgets that in fact the US media speculated on worse scenarios, such as Pelosi’s plane being forced down on some airfield before reaching Taiwan. Some Western media even cheered on China to do it. China staged a calibrated series of actions aimed at delivering an unmistakable message to the US that things will no longer be the same if, when and after Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei. China’s four-day military drills simulating a blockade of Taiwan made sure Washington now clearly understands the message loud and clear. We need to flashback on a similar situation in 1995 when China, alarmed at a provocative invitation from Cornell University for Taiwan leader Lee Tenghui to speak on “Taiwan Democratization Experience”. Although the US State Department then opposed the Lee visit, the US Congress, then as now, forcibly allowed Lee to visit. China, then as now, conducted protest military

drills with accompanying missile test firings. The US in response staged the largest display of American military might in Asia since the Vietnam war with the USS Belleau Wood followed by the USS O’Brien and USS McClusky, and finally USS Nimitz transiting the Taiwan Strait from July on to December 1995. ‘Winning the battle without fighting’ This time around China’s military exercises positioned all around Taiwan effectively blockading the Taiwan island and cutting off civilian sea and air traffic in and out of Taiwan for the duration of the four-day military exercises, and firing off a dozen missiles as of this writing, some crossing over Taiwan island and some splashing down in Japan’s EEZ to the consternation of the US vassal. China’s final message in this aspect to both the US and the young, belligerent voters of Taiwan, the US can no longer sail its sea forces across the Taiwan Strait when China closes it, hence US security commitments are worthless. On top of that, China also banned up to 2,000 exports of Taiwan to China to re-

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mind the misguided proIndependence groups that Taiwan prosperity depends on the PROC. After 27-years China has finally won the battle for the Taiwan Strait, achieving control over it against the US in what can be deemed a fulfillment of Sun Tzu’s “Winning the war without fighting” forcing the US now to seek de-escalation and resumption of dialogue and cooperation. This is a victory for the world, preventing further escalation of the US warmongering in the region. Sans outside intrusion, peaceful reunification inevitable Every nation seeks territorial integrity and national unity. Only the small DPP clique sustained by the US arms sales graft and distortion of history inculcated by media and the educational system (like Hong Kong) breeds a base among the youth. China buys over 40 percent of Taiwan’s export each year and growing. See STUNT, page 11

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Next-Generation Ford Ranger Delivers Smart Connectivity, Enhanced Capability and Worry-Free Ownership Experience • Customers get to enjoy worry-free ownership experience with a longer 5-year warranty, covering the next-gen Ranger for up to 5 years or total mileage of up to 150,000 kilometers, whichever comes first • The next-gen Ranger is bold and confident on the outside with a defined new grille, rear box side steps, wider track and wheelbase, embossed tailgate and LED taillamps, and C-clamp LED headlamps that give it that unmistakable ‘Built Ford Tough’ look • Cabin is completely redesigned with more comfort, technology, and functionality with the Ranger-first 8” digital instrument cluster, 10” or best-in-class 12” portrait touchscreen, 360-degree camera, and SYNC® 4A with Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto capability • An upgraded chassis and suspension, with a 50mm track width increase, ensure excellent ride and handling, whether riding with passengers, fully loaded with cargo or towing • Safety remains at the core of the next-gen Ranger with a suite of advanced driver-assist technologies that include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert & Braking and comes with standard 6 or 7 (for Wildtrak) airbags. MANILA, Philippines – Ford Philippines is launching today the much-awaited nextgeneration Ford Ranger, the smartest, most versatile, and most capable Ranger ever. The next-gen Ranger features improved capability and comfort, advanced technologies, and smart connectivity that deliver new and improved experiences to pick-up customers. Alongside the local launch, Ford Philippines is also announcing that the next-gen Ranger will come with a 5-year warranty to enhance the ownership experience. The longer warranty offering will cover the next-gen Ranger for up to 5 years or total mileage of up to 150,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. “We recognize that an important purchase consideration for our customers is vehicle ownership. That’s why we are launching the next-gen Ranger together with a longer warranty coverage to provide our customers with added protection and peace of mind. This is part of our commitment to enhance the Ford ownership experience as we continue to treat our customers like family,” shares Michael Breen, managing director, Ford Philippines. New Look, New Capabilities Visually, the next-generation Ranger is bold and confident, with a purposeful exterior that shares Ford’s global truck design DNA. The design features a defined new grille and signature C-clamp headlight treatment at the front while a subtle shoulder line down the sides incorporates new wheel-arches design that gives Ranger a sure-footed stance. For the first time, the next-gen Ranger is equipped with matrix LED headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System for the Wildtrak 4x4 variant. Consistent with the look in front, the LED taillamps

clamp onto the new tailgate, now proudly stamped with the RANGER badge. Beneath the new bodywork is an upgraded chassis riding on a wheelbase 50mm longer and a track 50mm wider than the previous Ranger. With new fenders and larger wheel arches, the next-gen Ranger has a more dramatic, sculpted appearance. The next-gen Ranger incorporates several intuitive designs, making the pick-up truck more user-friendly for any lifestyle. A rear box step makes accessing the cargo area easier and safer. Clamp pockets allows users to attach timber or tools to the tailgate work bench, which can also be concealed with spring loaded caps when not in use. In the Wildtrak model, the roof rails create even more space for oversized cargo. For easier tailgate operations, the next-generation Ranger has the Tailgate Lift Assist–enabling users to close the tailgate with just a light touch. Cargo organizing also comes with a new load box and tailgate protective capping for more grip and safety. Redesigned Interior and Enhanced Connectivity Inside, the next-gen Ranger is a step up from its previous iterations, using premium soft-touch materials to go with a roomy cabin. At the heart of the Ranger’s connective experience is the large 10-inch or best-in-class 12-inch touchscreen in the center stack. It complements the fully digital instrument panel and is loaded with Ford’s latest SYNC® 4A with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto capability. The next-gen Ranger is equipped with a 360-degree camera to make crossing and parking a breeze in tight urban spaces. The design team also created clever storage and useful features for owners, such

as digital owner’s manual, new climate system, and wireless charging. In addition, the door pockets are designed to carry more, the wide dash conceals an upper glovebox and there are storage bins under and behind the rear seats. Improved Ride and Handling To develop the ride and handling expected of a truck customer’s use for a wide range of work, family and play, Ford engineers focused on the fundamentals and made improvements on the chassis and suspension. They moved the front wheels forward by 50mm for a better approach angle and outboard for better off-road articulation, both of which improve the off-roading experience. They also shifted the rear suspension dampers outboard of the frame rails to give drivers and passengers a better ride both on- and off-road, no matter if they’re carrying heavy cargo for work,

or just taking the family out for dinner. Reliable Drivetrain and Drive Modes The next-gen Ranger gives customers a choice of engines to suit their needs and lifestyles. The 2.0L Bi-Turbo mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission is available on the 4x4 Wildtrak variant capable of 210PS of maximum power and 500Nm of maximum torque, while the 2.0L Single Turbo mated with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission is available for the other Ranger variants, capable of 170PS of maximum power and 405Nm of maximum torque. The next-gen Ford pickup also allows customers to explore new horizons through selectable drive modes that include Normal, Eco, Tow Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts and Sand. These drive modes allow the Ranger to tackle any destination and deliver opti-

mized performance for different surfaces, road conditions and vehicle usage. Smarter and Safer Than Ever Safety remains at the core

exceptional protection for everyone inside the vehicle. The next-gen Ranger also has an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (IOLM), a smart new feature that tells the owner when to have an oil change based on actual engine data, operating conditions, and owner driving habits. “With a bold look and design, premium interior, enhanced ride comfort, and outstanding new capabilities, the next-gen Ranger is set to once again define the pickup truck segment in the country. We’re truly excited to offer this amazing vehicle to our customers whose needs and lifestyles cut across work, play, and family,” adds Breen. Pricing and Colors The next-gen Ford Ranger will be available in eight (8) variants at a starting retail price of P1,198,000* for both 4x4 and 4x2 variants: The next-generation Ranger is available in Arctic White

of the next-gen Ranger with its suite of smart driver-assist technologies that include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, Lane Keeping System with Road Edge Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Aid & Lane Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Assist with Intersection, among others. It also comes with up to seven (7) airbags, providing

(except for Wildtrak), Absolute Black, Luxe Yellow (exclusive for Wildtrak), Snowflake White Pearl (exclusive for Wildtrak), Aluminum Metallic (except for Sport), Meteor Gray (except for XL), Blue Lightning (exclusive for Sport and XLT), and Sedona Orange (exclusive for Wildtrak and Sport). For more details, visit the Ford Philippines website or a Ford dealership near you. *Additional freight costs apply

Marcos admin ironing out policies for investments in energy By KRIS CRISMUNDO

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MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has met with other Cabinet members to iron out the country’s regulatory framework in the energy sector, DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla said Tuesday. In a virtual press conference, Lotilla said he had a virtual meeting with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, and Chief Presidential Legal

ENERGY GOALS. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles and Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla during the Department of Energy’s virtual press conference on Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2022). The officials discussed the Marcos administration’s energy goals for the country. (Screenshot from DOE virtual press conference )

Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Monday as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. instructed his legal cluster to provide clear policies for investors in the energy sector. “We are addressing that, that desire of the President to make sure that the investment climate and then the legal environment for investments in the upstream become absolutely clear,” he said. See IRONING, page 10

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writer who’s also having a hard time keeping his marriage afloat with Mylene (Chloe Jenna). In the condominium where they live, Jake meets his literary idol and famous novelist, Arman (Ricky Davao), and a young, attractive woman named Belle (Christine Bermas), who they thought as Arman’s daughter. Jake gets closer to Belle, immediately falls for her, and begins to have an affair. Arman and Mylene will eventually know about this secret affair, and soon enough, all the other secrets drop like bombs, including Arman and Belle’s true identities. These unexpected mishaps leave Jake confused and wondering.

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Philippines. The nominee must have engaged in his or her field of endeavor for a substantial part of his or her life with documented proof subject to verification by the TOYM secretariat. The nominee must have been engaged in contributing to humanitarian causes for a substantial part of his or her life with documented proof subject to verification by the TOYM sectetariat. The nominee must not be a past TOYM honoree or currently a national officer or paid staff of JCI Philippines and the TOYM Foundation.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH-2022-08-1586

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NORTHMIN VRB CORP. CASE NO. R10-EV-TH-2022-08-1585 Rep. by: WILLIAM JUDE L. VALDEHUEZA, Applicant/Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Two (02) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 10th day of August 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of One (01) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 10th day of August 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EMILIO JESUS N. WRIGHT AND SWEET NELLYVIT L. ESPINAS-WRIGHT,

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2022-091

EMILIO JESUS N. WRIGHT AND SWEET NELLYVIT L. ESPINAS-WRIGHT, Petitioners. x--------------------------------/

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES HENRY Z. BAYAL AND LEA MAE B. CABUYAO-BAYAL,

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-090

HENRY Z. BAYAL AND LEA MAE B. CABUYAO-BAYAL, Petitioners. x---------------------------/ ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on March 18, 2004 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident 27th St., Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Zone Gemini, Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than three (3) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 18, 2004 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd of August, 2022. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Aug 4, 11, & 18, 2022

ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 31, 1993 at Linamon, Lanao del Norte, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident Poblacion, Linamon, Lanao del Norte and Purok 2-B, Poblacion, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for five (5) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 31, 1993 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd of August, 2022. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Aug 4, 11, & 18, 2022

Mindanao New set of Caraga Local Chief Executives attends NEO Orientation Course in CdO

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NINETEEN newly-minted and seven comebacking municipal mayors from the Caraga region participated in the Program for Newly Elected Officials (NEOs) on August 3-4, 2022 in Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The Caraga participants were in a cluster with Region XI (Zamboanga Peninsula) and Region X (Northern Mindanao) for this course.

Mayors from Buenavista, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Tubay, Carmen, Nasipit, and Santiago of the Province of Agusan del Norte; San Francisco, Esperanza, Rosario, and San Luis of the Province of Agusan del Sur; Burgos, General Luna, Sta. Monica, Socorro, and Del Carmen of the Province of Surigao del Norte; Bayabas, Cagwait, Lanuza, Lingig, Madrid, San Agustin, San Miguel, Tagbina, and Tago of the Province of Surigao

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City

August 08, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to Philippine Fishing Vessels Safety Rules and Regulations (PFVSRR), NOTICE is hereby served to the public that the Owner, BENJAMIN D. TATA, with business address at Brgy. Sto. Niño, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental hereby sells, cedes, transfers and conveys the vessel described below: Name of Vessel : Official Number : CO/CPR Number : GT/NT : Length/Breadth/Depth (m) : Hull / Year Built :

FBca “BENJAMIN-2”, (TBR: “PICARDAL 1”) 11-0002138 0092059 / 0092058 9.99 / 6.79 19.00m / 2.10m / 1.25m Wood / 2008

unto MICHAEL C. PICARDAL with address at Fatima St., DDF Village, Mandug, Davao City per Deed of Sale executed on 22 July 2022, notarized by Atty. MARIONNE JOSEPHAS M. RETA and entered in the Notarial Registry as Doc. No. 50, Page No. 11, Book No. 59, Series of 2022. Any persons/entities who have interest in the above-mentioned vessel may submit their claims in writing to the Maritime Industry Authority, 2F AMQ Building, Dacudao, Agdao, Davao City with telephone no. (082) 224-6228 within seven (7) working days from date of this posting. ATTY. MAXIMO I. BAÑARES, JR.

del Sur; and Libjo of the Province of Dinagat Islands participated in the two-day orientation course. Among the highlights of the activity was the Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) Exhibit of the three regions and the showcasing of the knowledge products of the LGA, Department of Health, and Philippine Commission on Women. DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. himself opened the exhibit and gave a keynote message where he talked about the innovations he made during his time as Mayor of Mandaluyong City and reminded the participants to be good servants of the people. “Public money should always be spent for public purpose,” said Secretary Abalos. Exemplar Caraga leaders share success stories Governor Santiago Cane, Jr. of Agusan del Sur was among the sharers on the session about LGU Stories of Resilience, Recovery, and

MDN: Aug 11, 2022

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato Municipality: Polomolok

(complete name of petitioner)

a petition for change of first name from

“TERESA”

“ESTELA” in the

(first name to be changed) (new first name to be adopted)

birth certificate of TERESA LLOREN MANATAD who was born on

(complete name of document owner)

APRIL 23, 1966 at POLOMOLOK SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are

(complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

ELADIO MANATAD and INEZ LLOREN (name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 11, 2022.

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of South Cotabato Municipality of Polomolok

MDN: Aug 4, & 11, 2022

CFNCCE-

Date: August 8, 2022

(Sgd) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Aug 11 & 18, 2022

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

MDN: Aug 11 & 18, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FARHANAH A. ALIKHAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ALAIDAH” to “FARHANAH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALAIDAH SANGCOPAN ALIKHAN who was born on 30 MARCH 1994 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ALAIDAH B. SANGCOPAN and MONADI B. ALIKHAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 2022.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 & Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARY CHAME D. ARLANTE has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “M” to “FEMALE” and CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “CHAMI” to “MARY CHAME” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHAMI DONIO ARLANTE who was born on 24 JUNE 1983 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are LEAH E. DOMIO and ANTONIO L. ARLANTE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 2022. (Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

(Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar MDN: Aug 4, & 11, 2022

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato Municipality: Polomolok

R.A 9048 Form No. (LCRO) R.A 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: LANAO DEL NORTE City/Municipality: MATUNGAO

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R. A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that VIRGINIA H. DONAIRE has filed with this office a petition for

(complete name of petitioner)

change of first name from

“JANET”

(first name to be changed)

“LIEZL”

in the

(new first name to be adopted)

birth certificate of JANET BINEGA SACOR who was born on

(complete name of document owner)

JUNE 17, 1973 at POLOMOLOK SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are

(complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

PANFILO BUENAVENTURA SACOR and JOSEFINA HIDALGO BINEGA.

(name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 11, 2022.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Rule 7 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that HAYACINTH ACMAD SANGGACALA filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly his/her CHANGED OF GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of HAYACINTH ACMAD SANGGACALA who was born on 15TH of OCTOBER, 1999 at SOMIORANG, MATUNGAO LANAO DEL NORTE whose parents are FARHAN MAMBUAY SANGGACALA and ASLIAH ARIMAO ACMAD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 2022. (Sgd) ALICE P. SASAM Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd) ARAFAT I. TOCALO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Aug 4, & 11, 2022

(Sgd) SHIRLEY FE S. RATILLA Municipal Civil Registrar

R.A. 10172 & R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

MDN: Aug 4, & 11, 2022

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 & Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SALMAN FARISIE P. MUTI has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” and CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “FARISI” to “SALMAN FARISIE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FARISI PASANDALAN MUTI who was born on 03 NOVEMBER 1996 at PANTAO RAGAT, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are AMINAH T. PASANDALAN and CANAPI D. MUTI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 2022.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(SGD) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that Nestor Cabactulan Labadan has filed with this office a petition for Correction of Sex/Gender from “Female” to “Male” in the Birth Certificate of Nestor Cabactulan Labadan who was born on November 12, 1992 at Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Victor Galindez Labadan and Nenita Lacre Cabactulan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 17, 2022.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Municipality of Pantao Ragat Province of Lanao del Norte

MDN: Aug 4, & 11, 2022

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 serve to the public that LANY J. SINGALIVO-ALJAS has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s date of birth from “SEPTEMBER 25, 1976” to “SEPTEMBER 26, 1976” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LANIE JAURIQUE SINGALIVO born on SEPTEMBER 25, 1976 at POLOMOLOK SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are JUANITO S. SINGALIVO and LUZ D. JAURIQUE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 18, 2022.

R.A. 10172 & R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

See ATTENDS, page 10

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Magsaysay

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

a bright future for your beloved constituents in your municipalities as you will be guided by your crystal blueprint on good governance,” said Director Famacion. The Program for NEOs provides harmonized and holistic capacity

DILG Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth Famacion, CESO III encouraged the NEOs in her welcome message to achieve their mandate of developing self-reliant communities especially in the face of full devolution. “Your presence signifies RA 9048 Form 10.1 (LCRO)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R. A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ESTELA MANATAD CABUCOS has filed with this office

Revitalization: Winning in the Era of COVID-19. Former Mayor and Incumbent Vice Mayor Ma. Liza L. Evangelista of the Municipality of Sibagat also shared about Bridging Leadership on Health, particularly their undertakings in the LGU.

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DdO’s tourism wellness loop bounces back BEING one of the province’s economic driver that attracts a big number of tourist visits, Davao de Oro’s tourism wellness loop bounces back from the unfavorable changes brought by the pandemic over the past two (2) years. Recently, the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro through the PAOTourism Division headed by Senior Tourism Officer Christine Dompor, visited some of the tourism destinations of the province together with the Provincial Administrator Fatima Mon-

tejo. The team conducted a site inspection to assess and measure possible interventions from the provincial government to further intensify the service quality offered by the wellness loop. The team visited ten (10) tourism facilities on

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, AIOLITA L. CASIMERO, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City; MYRNA L. LOREJO, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; ROSALIE L. GALUA, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City; JUDITH L. CAPOQUIAN, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; ROBERT B. LABOR, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Macaopao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; VICKY L. LANDAR, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City; DANNY B. LABOR, of legal age, Filipino, Married and a resident of Kalilangan, Bukidnon. HEIRS OF ALFONSO B. LABOR namely: GERALDINE i. LABOR, JONATHAN NIEL I. LABOR and MARK ANTHONY I. LABOR, of legal age, Filipino, Single/Married and a resident of Kalilangan, Bukidnon, do hereby declare as follows: 1. That the above-named parties are the legitimate children and the sole and compulsory heirs of the deceased namely; (1). ANTONIO RAPISTA LABOR who died on February 15, 2012 t Kalilangan, Bukidnon; (2) VIOLETA BABON LABOR, who died on January 10, 2009 at Kalilangan, Bukidnon; (3) ALFONSO BABON LABOR who died on April 4, 2005 at Kalilangan Bukidnon; 2. That the above-stated deceased died intestate, without leaving any Last Will or Testament and without leaving any debts or accounts whatsoever; 3. That the deceased left ONE (1) parcel of land which is more particularly described as follows: Tax Declaration No. : 08-010-00068 Title No. : AO 1959 Location : Macaopao,Kalilangan, Bukidnon Area : 78, 697 square meters 4. That we hereby affirm that we have executed this instrument out of our own free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our person, and that we have hereby received our just and proper share and have no more claim or demand against each other in connection with the adjudication of the above-described parcel of land including all improvements; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU, Notary Public per Doc No. 142; Page No. 29; Book No. 13; Series of 2020; MDN: Aug. 4,11 & 18, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Saturday (August 6, 2022): Bilawa Hot Waterfalls in Brgy. Mainit and Pagkokorowan Gaw Bukanan in Maco, Lake Leonard (Danao) Aqua Eco Park in Brgy. New Leyte, Maco, NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses CRISPINO C. LINDONG who died on December 18, 2020 at Purok Hillside, Brgy. Klinan 6, Polomolok South Cotabato left, “A parcel of land known as Lot 1020-PT, Survey PLS-247-D located at Silway 7, Polomolok South Cotabato, containing an area of TWENTY THOUSAND (20,000) square meters, covered by Tax Declaration No. N-1900037”. “A parcel of land known as Lot 2946-E, Survey PSD-12—032439 located at Lerio St., Poblacion Polomolok South Cotabato, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO (142) square meters, covered by TCT No. T-117824 with Residential Bldg. Lot 2946-PT, covered by Tax Declaration No. N-0107921.” is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of estate of the deceased person with Waiver of Right under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Eduardo Pescadero, Per Doc. No. 416, Page No. 82, Book No. 145, Series of 2020.

MICHAEL ANTHONY J. MAPUTE AND DARYL BANSAG ACOSTA, Petitioners. x----------------------------/

DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OF BANK DEPOSITS WITH INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Deed of Assignment of Bank Deposits with Indemnity Agreement (the “Deed”) made and entered into at CDO City, Mis. Or, on this 19th day of July 2022 by: MYRNA S. ROBLE, IAN LOUIE S. ROBLE, MYLU ABIGAIL S. ROBLE all legal age, Filipino/s, with residence and postal address) (hereinafter referred to as “Heirs” regardless of number) In favor of {BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES ISLANDS or BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc. or BPI Direct Banko, Inc} a banking corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with its principal place of business at ______________________(hereinafter referred to as the Bank”); WHEREAS, on 2/22/2021, LUCITO M. ROBLE, of legal age, single/ married (“Deceased”) died without leaving a will or survived by the Heirs; At the time of his/her death, said Deceased maintained with the Bank the following deposit accounts, Current Acct., Account No. 8990000736 Branch: Georgetown, Amount: P 12,097.03 and has been the subject of an DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OF BANK DEPOSITS WITH INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, filed by the heirs of LUCITO M. ROBLE, per DOC #414; PAGE #83; BOOK #10; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. KATHLENE G. GONZALES-JAPUZ.

That the late ARMANDO GALES ABUCEJO died on May 17, 2021 at Sarangani Bay Specialist Medical Center Inc., Makar Junction National Highway, Barangay Apopong, General Santos City; at the time of his death left parcels of land with Tax Declaration No. 26958 situated at Lapasan, B-53, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of One Hundred (100) Square Meters, Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-13503 situated in the Barrio of Molugan, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six (8,386) Square Meters, Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-48976 situated in the District of Canitoan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Three Hundred Seventy Six (376) Square Meters, more or less, Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-134171 situated in the Barrio of Indahag, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Two Hundred (200) Square Meters, more or less, Transfer Certificate of Title No. 20154 situated in Barrio of Manaba, Municipality of Garcia-Hernandez, Bohol, containing an area of Two Hundred and Eleven (211) square meters, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of ARMANDO GALES ABUCEJO, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. XIMENA NAVA.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late CARNELIO WAGA and MAXIMA CABABAN, who died intestate or without a Will sometime in 1930 and 1934, at Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City, that the late CORNELIO WAGA and MAXIMA CABABAN, left a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. RO-585 situated in the Barrio of Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-)ne (7,841) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of CARNELIO WAGA and MAXIMA CABABAN, in favor of BAYANI BAAL, per DOC#198; PAGE #40; BOOK #XXXVIII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CONCHITO J. OCLARIT.

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DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late BELLYSANDE S. ACAS who died intestate on August 22, 2020, the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-70414, Tax Declaration No. G-151574 situated in the Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Seven Hundred (700) square meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS AND SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF BELLYSANDE S. ACAS, filed by the heirs of BELLYSANDE S. ACAS, per DOC #319; PAGE #64; BOOK #23; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO Q. LICO. MDN: 4,11 & 18, 2022

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses SOFIA V. SERVIDAD AND VICENTE S. SERVIDAD who died on August 15, 2010 and September 2, 2014 respectively at Brgy. Cannery Site, Polomolok South Cotabato left a “A parcel of land known and identified as Lot No. 34-B-9-H-1-I-7, Psd11-068083, being a portion of Lot No. 34-B-9-H-1-I, Psd-11-066282, situated in the Bo. of Dole Cannery, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (272) hectares, more or less.” is the subject of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of estate of the late spouses SOFIA V. SERVIDAD and VICENTE S. SERVIDAD with Waiver of Rights under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jette Roy Gustilo Sanchez per Doc. No. 110, Page No. 23, Book No. LX, series of 2022. MDN: 4,11 & 18, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FE LABIS RAJAL who died AUGUST 12, 2021 at Initao, Misamis Oriental, and intestate leaving certain bank count with BANK NAME- PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB), BANK LOCATION- CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, ACCOUNT NUMBER-410410023069, ACCOUNT NAME- FE LABIS RAJAL, ACCOUNT TYPE- SAVINGS, AMOUNT- 57, 509.07, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of FE LABIS RAJAL, per DOC #447; PAGE #90; BOOK #205; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TIBURCIO M. PALASAN, JR.

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-094

ORDER

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

S U M M O N S BY PUBLICATION PAYMAN JADERI Sadra City, Shiraz, Iran

G R E E T I N G S: By virtue of the Court Order dated August 10, 2022, You are hereby required to appear or file with this court within ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through counsel or with the assistance of the Clerk of Court at Shari’a Circuit Court, 3/F Engineering Building, Diesel Tech., Tubod Hi-way, Iligan City your answer to the petition filed by your wife (MARIAM RACQUEL V. TORIBIO), which substance she prays for a grant for Divorce by Faskh on the Grounds of failure to perform Marital failure to support and Unusual cruel conduct.. You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer upon petitioner at her residence at # 1 Gannaban St., Brgy., Bagumbayan, Ilagan City, Isabela. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the Court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgment shall be rendered. Iligan City, Philippines, August 11, 2022.

MDN: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2022

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of Real Estate with Sale is executed by and between: ANTONIETA N. BAGUHIN, ROMEO NAMBATAC and JUANA N. LANTONG, all of legal age, Filipino, and residents of Purok 3, Balila, Lantapan, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the “HEIR-SELLER”; -andMERLYN S. PAGTALUNAN, of legal age, Filipino, married to ALDRYN O. PAGTALUNAN, and a resident of Purok 1. Balila, Lantapan, Bukidnon hereinafter referred to as the “BUYER”; WITNESSETH WHEREAS, we, HEIR-SELLERS, are the only surviving heirs of our late parents, FRANCISCO NAMBATAC, who died on January 03, 2008 at Balila, Lantapan, Bukidnon and FLORENTINA NAMBATAC, who died on March 04, 2005 at Balila, Lantapan, Bukidnon; WHEREAS, the deceased spouses, FRANCISCO NAMBATAC and FLORENTINA NAMBATAC, died intestate, without leaving their will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; WHEREAS, the deceased spouses, FRANCISCO NAMBTAC and FLORENTINA NAMBATAC, are the absolute and registered owner of a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-38870, and more particularly described as follows: “A parcel of land (Lot 57-C-2-D-2, Psd-101310-018514, being a portion of Lot 57-C-2-D-, Psd-101310-018514) situated in the barangay Balila, Municipality of Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (634) Square Meters, more or less.” WHEREAS, in view of the above facts and circumstances, we, the HEIRSELLERS are therefore co-owners, and to terminate co-ownership over the same, we hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the above-described property in pro indiviso sharing pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippines, subject to the liabilities imposed by Section 4, of the same Rule. FURTHER, for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSNAD PESOS (Php25,000.00) of which total receipt has been acknowledge and confess by the HEIR-SELLERS, the HEIR-SELLERS hereby sell, cede, convey and absolutely transfer to the BUYERS, in and irrevocable and absolute manner, a portion of the abovedescribed parcel of land, specifically TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY (280) Square Meters, all of HEIR-SELLERS’ rights and interest thereto, and with all the improvements standing thereon. 2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES- The HEIR-SELLERS warrant and represent to the BUYERS that: 2.1 HEIR-SELLERS have clean, valid absolute and merchantable title to the subject property, and that the same is not subject to any existing or threatened claims, suit or litigation, or to any tenancy, land transfer or agrarian reform laws; 2.2 BUYERS shall have peaceful possession of the subject property and HEIR-SELLERS shall defend, at their expense, the title to the subject property against any and all claims interposed by and all person or persons whomsoever; 2.3 The property is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE FRANCISCO NAMBATAC WITH SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENDON P. SANGALANG, Notary Public per Doc No. 254; Page No. 51; Book No. LXV; Series of 2021; MDN: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2022

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

MARIAM RACQUEL V. TORIBIO, CIVIL CASE N0. 2021-126 Petitioner, FOR: Divorce by Faskh on the - Versus - Grounds of failure to perform Marital failure to support and Unusual cruel conduct. PAYMAN JADERI, Respondent x----------------------------/

TO:

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE THE LATE FRANCISCO NAMBATAC WITH SALE

MDN: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2022

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 9, 2011 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident Zone 5, BCT, Brgy. 10, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Ma. Cristina, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for almost eleven (11) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 9, 2011 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on September 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 9th of August, 2022.

MDN: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE OF BERNARDO S. CELESTIAL WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT is made and entered into in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, by and among: SALLY PANAL CELESTIAL, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow, a resident of Purok 9, Dabong-dabong, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; and CHERRIE MAE CELESTIAL PEDRIÑA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to EMMANUEL H. PEDRIÑA, a resident of Purok 9, Dabong-dabong, Valencia City, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred as VENDOR-HEIRS; and SPS. MERFRE JUN L. BELTRAN and JAZEL A. BELTRAN, of legal age, Filipino citizen, resident of Purok 7, Dabong-dabong, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred as VENDEES. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the VENDORS-HEIRS are the legal heirs of BERNARDO S. CELESTIAL who died intestate on March 30, 2012 at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon. He died without leaving any will and Testament at the time of his death; WHEREAS, BERNARDO S. CELESTIAL, during his lifetime together with his wife Sally Panal Celestial, acquired a parcel of land and more particularly described as follows to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. EO-1223 Lot 371, Pls-275 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 371, Pls-275, Mailag Colony Public Land Subdivision, being a portion of Lot 23, Pls-275) situated in the Barangay of Colonia, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIXTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR (16,974) Square Meters more or less. That ever since the death of BERNARDO S. CELESTIAL, the above-named VENDORS-HEIRS possessed and enjoyed the above-described property in common, being the absolute co-owners therefore. WHEREAS, there are no personal properties involved in this extrajudicial settlement; WHEREAS, the late deceased died intestate, and had left no known debts and obligations; FURTHERMORE, for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,00.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt of which in full and in cash, is hereby acknowledge by the VENDORS-HEIRS by these presents do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CEDE and CONVEY in a manner absolute and irrevocable unto the said VENDEES, their heirs, successors, administrator and assigns, all of the VENDORS-HEIRS, rights, title, interest and participation over the above-described property together with all the improvements found therein, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, not tenanted nor under lease to anybody and that the VENDORS-HEIRS hereby warrant unto the said VENDEES and their property. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and being with full capacity to contract, and in the best interest of the parties, we do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CEDE and CONVEY unto SPS. MERFRE JUN L. BELTRAN and JAZEL A. BELTRAN, the above-described property; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE OF BERNARDO S. CELESTIAL WITHDEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. GEAN YVISH R. LADESMA, Notary Public per Doc No. 153; Page No. 32; Book No. XIV; Series of 2019

Tambo Viewdeck+Cafe, Garden, and De Oro Suites Tagbibinta Falls, MaraguSee BOUNCES, page 10 san, Maragusan Eco Solid EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION Waste Management Park, AMONG HEIRS AND Pyalitan Falls, Maragusan, SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF BELLYSANDE S. ACAS Mt. Patong Sea of Clouds, Angel Farm and Flower

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MICHAEL C. ANGELO AND MARILOU T. PAQUIBO-ANGELO, MICHAEL C. ANGELO AND MARILOU T. PAQUIBO-ANGELO, Petitioners. x----------------------------/

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-088

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on March 2, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident Block 35 Lot 43, Villa Angela Subd., Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Block 3 Lot 14, Westgate Subd., Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Orienta, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than six (6) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 2, 2013 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on August 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 26th of July, 2022.

NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court II MDN: Jul 28, Aug 4 & 11, 2022

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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vid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and other rainy season infections; therefore, we invite everybody to watch the airshow via live streaming to be posted at the Philippine Air Force and 5th Fighter Wing official Facebook pages,” the PAF said in its Facebook page. (PNA)

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda of building new power plants in the next six years of his administration. In his State of the Nation Address in July, Marcos reiterated his earlier position that it is time to re-examine the government’s strategy toward building nuclear power plants in the Philippines. “In the area of nuclear power, there have been new technologies developed that allow smaller scale modular nuclear plants and other derivations thereof,” he said. “We will comply, of course, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations for nuclear power plants as they have been strengthened after Fukushima.” (PNA)

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Taonang Brigada Eskwela RHEA FE CASINO-CAILING TEACHER I HINAPLANAN ES district CLAVERIA WEST DISTRICT

Isa sa mga kaabang-abang na yugto sa pagsisimula ng pasukan ay ang paglunsad ng DepEd sa taonang Brigada Eskwela. Ito ay hudyat ng pagsisimula ng taon ng may pagtutulungan at kolaborasyon ng paaralan at komunidad. Nahuhubog ang kaniya-kaniyang katangian sa pagkakawang-gawa sa pagtulong na maihanda ang eskwelahan sa pagpasok ng mga kabataan. Ang boluntarismong pagtugon sa tawag ng paaralan ay isa sa mga kasiya-siyang bahagi na ginagampanan natin taon-taon. Hindi man ito mandatoryong pag anyaya na makisali o pakikilahok, ngunit nagdudulot ito ng kagalakan sa puso na makapag lingkod sa ating mga kabataan at guro. Ano-ano ba ang mga gawain tuwing may Brigada Eskwela? Ito ay mga gawaing katulad ng paglilinis sa loob at labas ng klasrum, pagkukumpuni sa mga sirang bagay at pagpapaganda sa buong paaralan. Ang pagbibigay at pag ukol ng oras ay maituturing na isang malaking sakripisyo para sa ating mga kabataan at mga guro na papasok sa pasukan. Ang pagtulong sa pamamagitan ng perang halaga ay isa rin sa malaking bahagi ng tagumpay ng paaralan na

mailalaan sa pagpapaganda at pagsasasaayos ng mga bagay na nangangailangan ng pinansyal, ito’y upang mas maging maginhawa at ligtas ang mga kabataan sa buong taon ng pag-aaral. Sino-sino ba ang mga kalahok? Ito ang panahon kung saan, ang mga kabahagi o community helpers’ ng pamayanan tulad ng ating mga kasundalohan at kapulisan, opisyal ng LGU/ barangay at iba pang mga grupong nais makiisa, pribado man o publikong sektor sa lipunan ay nabibigyan ng pagkakataon na maihandog kahit sa maliit na paraan ang kanilang suporta sa mga kabataan. Ang maliit na oras na naigugol ay maituturing na napakalaking kontribusyon. Ang tagumpay sa likod ng implementasyon ng Brigada Eskwela ay nakasalalay sa pagtutulungan at kolaborasyon ng mga skul heads, mga guro, mga magulang, mga kawani ng gobyerno; lokal man o nasyonal, mga pribadong grupo at katulong sa pamayanan pati na rin ang mga kabataang mag-aaral. Tagumpay ng isa ay tagumpay ng lahat. At sa iyong pakikiisa, maipapakita mo ang iyong lakas at pagpapahalaga sa mga kabataang magpapaunlad ng ating bayan.

Tamano said bringing up the ISR issue on the abuse of dominance complaint is an “admission” that they are making interconnection subject to their request for compensation. Tamano said Section 15 (C) of the Philippine Competition Act deems abuse of dominant position when a dominant entity makes a “transaction subject to acceptance by the other parties of other obligations which, by their nature or according to commercial usage, have no connection with the transaction.” Revealing the issues on ISR calls to the public, he said, is also a “disclosure of confidential business information” that is a violation of the PCC’s rules and noted that DITO has now a right to respond. He said the illegal ISR calls were made by third parties -- with DITO “equally” a victim -- and that there are also ISR calls from Smart to DITO. “It is not true that DITO has not taken steps to stop ISR calls to Smart. We have the data and the facts to show the steps undertaken by DITO to minimize these ISR calls,” he said. On the issue of forum shopping, he said the petition with the NTC is for violations of the Telecom Policy Act and their memorandums while complaints with the PCC are for violations of the Philippine Competition Act. “There is no forum shopping in this case,” he said. Following Ibay’s statement that PLDT built a big portion of DITO’s infrastructure, Tamano said such infrastructure was “paid for by DITO.” “And the building of that infrastructure was done in compliance with the legal mandate for interconnection and not to help DITO fulfill its commitments to

the NTC and Congress,” Tamano said. In response to a similar PCC complaint, Globe earlier asked the NTC to penalize DITO for interconnection violations amounting to PHP622 million. The penalty was due to ISR calls made using a DITO SIM to the Globe network which bypassed proper voice traffic channels, resulting in international calls being billed as a local calls. (PNA)

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The DOE chief said that providing a certain, stable, and clear regulatory framework will attract muchneeded investments in the energy sector. Lotilla said exploring and utilizing indigenous energy sources is part of DOE’s strategies to achieve energy security, accessible and affordable energy, and shifting to a sustainable low-carbon future. He added the country has untapped energy sources that will need capital from the private sector, in which the government can facilitate by providing clear policies. “The President indicated that he wants to have all legal and policy issues… over investments in the upstream (be) clarified fully. And we will be sharing with you as soon as the way forward has been cleared by the legal cluster. But I want to assure you that we are on track towards the resolution on a number of these uncertainties,” Lotilla said. In a Facebook post, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Marcos has directed Lotilla to find ways to boost the country’s energy sector. “Kasama natin kanina si Department of Energy Philippines Secretary Raphael Lotilla at sinabi niya na target ng ating pamahalaan na bumuo ng mga hakbang

Kids, it’s time to go to school. Let’s move on! By: ROSARIO D. SALDUA Ph.D City Central School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

Are you eager to start your face-to-face classes again, kids? We educators are eager and prepared to welcome you as well. Infact we have our Brigada Eskwela, it is a comprehensive program with a focus on providing access to a quality of education It’s physical component of Brigada Eskwela sa Paghahanda, which is a few weeks’ worth of school maintenance and small to medium repair for the resumption of inperson classes, with the help of the teachers, parents and stakeholder. DepEd Order 34, Series of 2022, which was signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio, all public and private schools must hold faceto-face lessons beginning on November 2, 2022. In accordance with DepEd Order 34, public schools were required to complete the following tasks on the aforementioned dates in order to prepare for the start of classes for SY 2022-2023: From July 25, 2022, to

August 22, 2022, enrollment From August 1 to 26, 2022, Brigada Eskwela On August 15, 2022, Oplan Balik Eskwela The DepEd also stated that it will implement any of the following alternatives up to October 31, 2022 to provide schools sufficient time to gradually shift into in-person classes: - Five days of in-person instruction - Blended education - Complete distance education So kids, what are you waiting for? You are fully informed. We shall always keep in mind the importance of physical distancing, using of face mask, hand washing, the use of alcohol, and staying home when sick in order to keep everyone healthy. When these measures are combined with proper ventilation, testing and screening, and contact tracing within the school community, the results are even better.

upang mabawasan ang pagiging dependent ng Pilipinas sa mga power resource na mula sa ibang bansa. Ito ay utos mismo ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa Kagawaran ng Enerhiya (I was with Department of Energy Philippines Secretary Raphael Lotilla earlier today and he announced the administration’s plan to look for ways to make the Philippines less dependent from other countries’ power resources. That is the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the Department of Energy),” she said. This, as Cruz-Angeles cited the DOE’s report which found that the country’s energy imports were at 56.8 percent. “Ay on s a d at o s n g DOE, nasa 56.8 percent ng kinakailangang enerhiya ng bansa ay imported, samantalang nasa 43.2 percent naman ang mula mismo sa ating bansa (Based on the DOE data, 56.8 percent of the country’s energy use are imported, while 43.2 percent come from our country),” Cruz-Angeles said. Marcos, in his first State of the Nation Address delivered on July 25, underscored the need to build new power plants to raise the country’s energy supply. (With report from Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos/PNA)

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development interventions to assist newly-elected LCEs in effectively transitioning from campaigning to governing their respective LGUs. This particularly activity is the first learning intervention under Component 2: Jumpstarting Local Governance which focused on helping the NEOs to navigate well their First 100 Days in office and explore strategic and transformational actions to improve the leadership and management capacities of their local government towards better services and performance. Director Famacion was

joined by Assistant Regional Director Donald Seronay, Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) Chief Ray Gregory Jaranilla, and Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) Chief Annabel F. Yangson who also served as moderator of Module 3: Advancing Local Governance Performance: Solution-Seeking Sessions and Module 4: Transformational and Futuristic Leadership: Setting Your Governance in Motion.

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in Maragusan. In Barangay Mainit, Maco, local officials led by Brgy. Captain Michelle Lim welcomed the provincial team led by PA Montejo. It is where the Bilawa Hot Spring is located and is one of the top earning and mostly visited Community-Based Ecotourism destinations with over 200 coop-members. Recently, the province was able to have its 10% share of revenue for its three (3) months of operation amounting to PhP600, 000. These tourism destinations not only popularized Davao de Oro in the market, but it also served as a gateway for more job opportunities for the locals. Its revamp from the pandemic generated more incomegenerating revenues and established cooperatives with its local workforce such as farmers, fisherfolks, mountain and boat guides, and caterers. The team also met with Mayor Angelito J. Cabalquinto of Maragusan, and discussed plans for infrastructure provisions and other necessities in some tourism sites in Maragusan. Recently, the tourism division of the province in partnership with the provincial health office conducted a Covid-19 vaccination drive to various tourism facilities to further secure its operations amidst the pandemic. (PR/Davao de Oro Information Office)

A personal farewell to fully online education

By EMELIE B. BENTOLAN, Teacher III New Village Elementary School, Tambulig District Division of Zamboanga del Sur

I was fortunate to have been given the chance to teach again under the more workable conditions of the fully online setup but the challenges that came with it became evident right away. One of the challenges that stood out was how difficult it was to get to know my students individually. I was fortunate to have been given the chance to teach again under the more workable conditions of the fully online setup but the challenges that came with it became evident right away. One of the challenges that stood out was how difficult it was to get to know my students individually. I believe my reduced ability to individualize my teaching style and to personalize interactional and motivational approaches significantly af-

fected my effectiveness as a learning facilitator. It is quite difficult to know a person much more so to know how to effectively interact with and motivate a student based solely on how the person uses chat boxes. This is often a limitation that teachers need to work with because chat boxes are what many students including those who claim to have Internet connection problems end up using as their primary medium for class participation. This brings us to the next challenge: the tedious process of reading through these chat boxes. I have had class discussions where I was only able to read answers to questions half an hour after they had been asked. This was not due to a lack of attention to the chat box.

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Sans external meddling this destines, over time, peaceful reintegration of Taiwan with China. The Western Powers led by the US have for centuries sought to contain China, abort its rise and spearheading of Asia’s rise. Taiwan and other islands around its southern belly have been key containment points. The US attacked Taiwan in 1867, the US supported Japan’s invasion of Taiwan in 1874, sold weapons to Japan in the 1st Sino-Japanese that forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. It has only been 73 years from China’s 1949 Revolution to this day, China has risen from one of the poorest, backward nation to the world’s top economy, at par overall in military power with the main powers, at the cutting edge in many fields of technology, and most importantly leading the world to a harmonious “Community of Shared Future for Mankind” – the alternative to the West’s “forever wars”. The Pelosi charade allowed China to assert its ascendance, then it upped the ante cutting off military dialogue talks, cooperation on climate change and direct sanctions on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and family highlighting the transgressions and lies from the non-existent Tiananmen Square massacre, Hong Kong HR violations and Xinjiang “genocide” which UNCHR chief Michelle Bachelet recently debunked. With the latest diplomatic and geopolitical shock moves emanating from the Pelosi-Taiwan Straits crisis came the opportunity for China to turn the tables on the US. Now it is the US seeking “de-escalation” of China’s crescendo of punitive diplomatic, economic and political measures against the US. China will now always negotiate with the US from a firm position of strength. Asia, world safer: Philippines, China, US The Philippines has been used by the US for many decades as a cohort to US imperialist wars in Asia from the Korean to the Vietnam Wars. President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr. gradually broke the dependency relations with the US culminating in the opening up the socialist states and the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1975. Eleven years passed after the PH-China entente, the US ousted Marcos Sr. in a 1986 “regime change”. The return with Cory Aquino to neo-colonial status survived 30 years until 2016 when the Filipino nation voted President Rodrigo R. Duterte who thereupon declared “separation” from the US. Succeeding Duterte is President Marcos Jr. who has declared China as the

country’s “strongest partner”. China in the past decade has been passive in the face of abusive US pressure and intimidation, from containment by 800 US military bases ringing its periphery, the US “Pivot to Asia” shift of 60 percent of its military to Asia, the slanders on the 1989 Tiananmen events, four Taiwan Strait crises, 2019 Hong Kong “democracy” riots, the Xinjiang genocide lie, and the “Trade War” disruption. This has changed. The geopolitical and military equation in Asia vis-à-vis Western imperialism has culminated in a decision “war without fighting” victor for the peaceful Asian power China against the 100-years domination of Asia by the war-mongering US. This Pelosi-Tsai stunt begins the final decline of US power in Asia which makes it safer now to continue its economic recovery and pursuit of prosperity. President Marcos Jr. reads the signs correctly President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in unequivocal terms, by words and deeds, stressed the intention to “elevate PH-China ties to a higher level” while still keeping cordial relations with the US receiving all its diplomatic representations and in the talks with visiting US State Secretary Antony Blinken, Marcos Jr. told him, “The Mutual Defense Treaty is in constant evolution, I’d like to think of it.” Marcos Jr. is more Sphinx-like with the Americans than President Rodrigo R. Duterte certainly ever was who spoke to them like a sledgehammer. Marcos Jr. is certainly more inscrutable than President Ferdinand Marcos when he told the US Congress that Filipinos would already be dying while the US Congress debated if they would abide by the commitment under the MDT. The Philippines echoes as its foreign policy “friend to all, enemy to none”, but is that true reflection of independence? Aristotle said, “A friend to all is a friend to none” in that “one cannot have with all the people the same relationship that is based in virtue and character.” Isn’t it time the Philippines choose the “good friend”? We have had 100 years to judge the US, enough time to declare an enemy of peace as an enemy of all.

Thursday, August 11, 2022 To achieve this, the Philippines must begin the final disengagement from the warmongering and fading superpower, and be one with the Mankind’s campaign to build a new world of ”forever peace” against the West’s “forever wars”. This begins by finally ending the scam that is the Mutual Defense Treaty and vanishing the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Office of the Press Secretary.

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extreme northern Luzon. “It has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, and it could possibly recurve and not enter PAR,” weather forecaster Grace Castañeda said. Castañeda added that the LPA has no direct effect on the country while the TS, with the international name “Mulan”, has a slim chance of entering PAR. “However, it enhances the southwest monsoon, which will bring rains over parts of Luzon,” Castañeda said. On Wednesday, the southwest monsoon is forecast to cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the provinces of Zambales and Bataan and the Kalayaan Islands, as well as the Ilocos region. Flash floods or landslides are likely during moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila and the

rest of the country will have isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas will prevail over the western section of Luzon. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas. (PNA)

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said. As such, the Health Minister encouraged residents of the province to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 stressing that ‘public health is all about precaution.’ He also called on the public not to entertain misinformation about the government’s vaccination program but rather to get information from government authorities. (APB/ PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

time was PHP168 million, the second phase was PHP260 million for the expansion,” Guinguing said, adding that back then, the underground lines used “jelly-filled” cables for the analog telephone system. With the modernization plan, Buenavista said Misortel can be upgraded to become a value-added service provider once transformed into a fiber-cable-based internet provider with the help of the Department of Information and Communications Technology. (PNA)

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Cagas said they hope to increase the resident’s access to high-quality healthcare, and support the province’s ongoing recovery from the

impacts of the pandemic in 2020 and the series of earthquakes in 2019. “It is our obligation towards one another to make this wonderful health institution thrive and eventually reach the Level III status. Thank you TSI for your generosity,” she said. Meanwhile, Dr. Razo Cagas, DSPH chief of hospital, said the assistance will help contribute to the shared vision of DSPH and the provincial government in making the hospital into a Level lll facility. “We already have enough specialists to provide services in Davao del Sur. The time will come that we don’t have to refer patients anymore to Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City,” he said. (PNA)

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be minimal digging for expanded infrastructure installation because modern boring equipment will be used. “I would also bring this up to RDC (Regional Development Council-10) and the DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways-10) that whenever there are infrastructure projects, the designs should include an underground cable line ready to be installed,” he said. Rene Guinguing, former Misortel manager now assigned to the Misamis Oriental Environmental and Natural Resources Office, said Misortel’s underground facility created in 1991 remains in good condition and capable of modern upgrades. “Its first phase cost at the

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE – 198-2022 (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 EDSEL MACAPAL TRADIO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EDSEL DENORO MACAPAL, who was born on 4 Dec. 87 at Maibu, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are RAYMUNDO OSINA MACAPAL AND AMALIA LAMBUYOG DENORO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 August 2022.

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