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Andanar honors Melo Acuña’s role in growth of PH journalism By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS
PRESIDENTIAL Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar paid tribute to veteran journalist Melo Acuña, who passed away early Friday. “Today, we lost a good friend and veteran journalist with the passing of Melo Acuña. A reporter through and through, he continued his work of delivering news while already confined at the Quezon City General Hospital. He was a media man until his very last breath,” Andanar said in a press statement. Andanar also hailed Acuña as “one of the pillars” of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) who “played a pivotal role in the growth of Philippine journalism with his extensive experience throughout his career as an accredited broadcast journalist.” He also praised Acuña for being “frank and straightforward” when asking queries. “He (Acuña) was a dedicated journalist and a committed partner in disseminating truthful information
BTA-BARMM Member of Parliament Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan (P hoto courtesy of B angsamoro I nformation Office – BARMM)
Hospital for BARMM’s special area in NoCot proposed By NOEL PUNZALAN
COTABATO CITY – A lawmaker in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has proposed the establishment of a hospital that would serve the BARMM’s Special Geographic Area (SGA) in North Cotabato province. Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan, a member of the BARMM’s interim lawmaking Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), said Friday he filed BTA Bill 98 on the setting up of an initial 50-bed capacity Ustadz Hashim Salamat See PROPOSED, page 11
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ARMY OFFICIAL TO MAUTE REBEL GROUP
“Surrender or get killed” By SONY SUDARIA MDNN BARMM News Bureau and OSCAR LEDESMA MDNN Bukidnon News Bureau
LANAO DEL SUR - “We will never stop or even delay pursuing them. The only option they have is to surrender; otherwise, they will be slain and destroyed in our series of military operations.” This was the strongest warning made by Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Payapaya, commanding officer of the 51st Infantry Battalion based in this province.
Payapaya and his men were among the highlytrained combat operation warriors in the hunt of the remnants of the Maute Brothers who were killed in their failed attempt to get Marawi City under their command and control. The failed attempt of said terrorist group supported by Dawlah Islamiyah was also due to strong resistance of the Duterte administration’s high morale Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the PNP organization. On August 21, Colo-
nel Payapaya and his men encountered more than 30 members of Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) in a 3-hour exchange of bullets in the mountains between Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. The DI-MG was a splinter group, who were remnants of the killed Maute brothers, hiding in Lanao provinces. During said encounter, the military has reported no casualty on the government side. The rebel group retreated to the outskirts See ARMY, page 11
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Harm reduction investments benefits public health
INDUSTRY investments in harm reduction or better alternatives to combustible cigarettes will bring benefits to public health, according to a fund manager that focuses on long-term, high-quality investments in the fastmoving consumer goods industry. Mr. Jonathan Fell, founder of U.K.-based Ash Park, is referring to smokefree nicotine alternatives such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and Swedish snus. These
innovative devices are considered part of tobacco harm reduction, a strategy that aims to mitigate the impact of smoking on public health. “I think there’s a lot of upside from industry investment in harm reduction, if we can move the discourse beyond that ‘Big Tobacco’ mental model and refocus the conversation on a more open-minded conversation and look at what consumers want,” Mr. Fell, founder of U.K.-based Ash Park, said. Among the innovative See BENEFITS, page 11
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31 Camiguin child laborer parents get DOLE-10 livelihood opportunities MAMBAJAO, Camiguin -The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)10 through Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO) OIC-Chief Arlyn Z. Bael turned over the individual livelihood projects to the 31 parents of child laborers, August 19. Bael said Cam PFO personally turned over
two piglets and four halfsacked feeds to two out of 31 beneficiaries of Barangay Cabuan, Guinsiliban Municipality, amounting to P13,850 per beneficiary on their hog raising project. Safety and health protocols in the prevention of spread of COVID-19 virus were strictly observed. Gabriel Jadman, 54, one
PNP CHIEF VISIT. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar (left) and Mayor Joseph Evangelista have a brief talk during the former’s visit in Kidapawan City on Wednesday (Aug. 25, 2021) for a command conference with the North Cotabato police force. Eleazar vowed to look for funds for the upgrade and expansion of the city police office building. (Photo courtesy of Kidapawan CIO)
DOLE-10 Cam PFO staff (right) turns over piglets and feeds for the Hog Raising Project worth P13,850 to livelihood parent-beneficiary Jerry Jadman (leftmost), August 19 at Cabuan, Guinsiliban, Camiguin. (DOLE-PFO Camiguin)
PNP chief lauds Kidapawan LGU for full support to police By JOHN ANDREW TABUGOC
ference held at the City Hall after his ocular visit to the city police headquarters as part of his command visit here. “I laud the local government unit (LGU) here for its support in providing logistics to maximize police visibility in the city to deter crime and manage checkpoints to prevent the spread of Covid-19,” he said.
DOLE-10 Cam PFO OIC-Chief Arlyn Z. Bael (leftmost) leads the turnover of piglets and feeds for the Hog Raising Project worth P13,850 to livelihood parent-beneficiary Gabriel Jadman (sitting, center), August 19 at Cabuan, Guinsiliban, Camiguin. (DOLE-PFO Camiguin)
of the beneficiares said, “Dako akong pasalamat sa DOLE kay nahatagan ko ug dugang na pagkakitaan gawas sa akong pagpangisda. Dako kaayo ni nga tabang sa akong walo ka anak labina karon panahon sa pandemya.” (I am very grateful to DOLE for giving me additional income/livelihood
aside from fishing. This is a big help, especially to my eight children in this time of pandemic) Likewise, Jerry Jadma, another hog raising project beneficiary and a fisherman said, “Mapasalamaton ko sa DOLE kay isa ko sa nakadawat sa livelihood project, makahatag kini ug See GET, page 9
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, on Wednesday lauded the city government for its steadfast support to the local police and the campaign against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Eleazar personally commended Mayor Joseph Evangelista during the brief con-
meeting yesterday of the City Council committee on health and health insurance chaired by Councilor Maria Lourdes S. Gaane. This is in relation to the proposal of Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas for the security of tenure of the JO medical personnel who have been working at the JRBGH for a long time.
Mayuman said 17 appointments have already been issued and for transmittal to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) effective August 3, 2021, while another 13 new appointees are set for regularization. She said the HR Office has processed the regularization of some JO personnel starting July this
year. These include nurses, medical doctors and administrative positions assigned at the JRBGH, she added. However, Mayuman said not all job order employees can be accommodated. “We cannot also accommodate all the JO… JRBGH can create new positions but it should be
within PS limitation which will be assessed by the City Budget Office”, she said. She added that the JRBGH can still recommend employees for promotion which will be endorsed to the HRMO for further assessment. C ouncilor Cabanlas requested the HRMO to give updates on the 30
appointments for regularization for the committee to know the status of their employment. He, likewise, reminded the JRBGH thru Dr. Ramon Moreno to submit to the HRMO the additional list of names of eligible JO for regularization for inclusion in the city’s annual budget for 2022. (SP/JBDacer)
By CLAIRE GIGJE
gain an advantage. “MSU, as ICRC’s partner, is well-equipped and established to assist in the fulfillment of the ICRC’s mandate. Its partnership is
of mutual benefit, good for the university and good for the ICRC and finally, good for the entire people of this region,” he said.
See LAUDS, page 9
30 more nurses, med doctors appointed for permanent employment SEVENTEEN Job Order (JO) employees and 13 additional appointees currently serving at the cityowned. JR Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) have been issued appointments for permanent employment. This was confirmed by Mimsy Mayuman of the City Human Resource Office (HRMO) during the
MSU Exec VP says partnership with ICRC a mutual benefit MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus in the city underscored its partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Philippines as a relationship sharing mutual benefits. MSU executive vice president Dr. Rasid Paca conveyed that the university, prepared to aid its partner international organization, is settled in a win-win situation wherein the citizenry of the province of Lanao del Sur and Marawi City get to
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DA-BPI NorMin: No smuggled cabbage in the market CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry, Plant Quarantine Services (DA-BPI-PQS) in Northern Mindanao refutes the allegations of smuggled cabbage from China which were transported from Cagayan de Oro City and distributed to Metro Manila markets. Manuel A. Barradas, Regional Manager of DA-BPI PQS in Northern Mindanao bared on Friday, August 20, responding to said issue circulating in social media. “Based on our Domestic Movement Report for the months of July and August of this year, there is no cabbage supply coming from Region 10 for Metro Manila.” For July, 1 metric ton of cabbage was shipped to Siquijor, and 12metric tons were shipped to Iloilo (10MT) and Negros Occidental (2MT) for the month of August. Barradas further emphasized that DABPI Central Office in Manila has not
issued a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) on the importation of cabbage. “We have a strengthened quarantine measure in all ports (sea and air) of Region 10, complying to the Memorandum of DA Sec. William D. Dar in the intensification of the first border inspection, and mandatory (100
percent) inspection of incoming plants and plant products in the second border,” he added. DA-10 Regional Executive Director and Chair of the DA Regional Management Committee in Region 10 Carlene C. Collado directed a team to probe the said issue. Atty. Elvira Cruz, Custom District
Collector, Bureau of Customs, Collection District X committed for a steadfast vigilance against smuggling in response to Barradas’ letter request on the full implementation of Customs Administrative Order No. 2-2017 on the rules and regulations implementing RA No. 10845 otherwise known as “Agricultural
Smuggling Act of 2016”. “DA-BPI ensures that incoming agri products must comply with the phytosanitary measures to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases as well as the safety of the consuming public,” Barradas concluded. Meanwhile, Mr. Willie Mopon, chair of the Mindanao Agri Growers Multi-Purpose
Cooperative said, that Region 10 supplies Metro Manila market the Green Gold Variety from the municipalities of Talakag and Lantapan, Bukidnon, and Wakamine variety from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. He assures that cabbages sold in the markets are from local farms.#(ATCabig)
DA-BPI NorMin bares that no smuggled cabbage from China were transported from CdeO City and distributed to Metro Manila markets.
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THE statement that globalization creates a knowledge society because of so-called technological advancement is nothing but a myth. The glaring truism is that we are not living in a knowledge society if we don’t have the very basic choices that allow us to lead a human life, a life of dignity: allow us to know root causes of poverty and the ingredients, the systems and structures that perpetuate poverty in a land that is oozing with ecological resources. Indeed, for those who have dreamt, struggled, sacrificed and even died for it, social change has been so elusive all these years despite 14 years of Martial Law and two-people powered revolutions. The systems and structures perpetuating poverty, corruption, gross social inequity and social injustice are still as formidable as ever. Studies have shown that poverty in the Philippines is rooted not in the lack of resources but in the powerlessness of the people. Based on this truism, Dr. Soc Anthony del Rosario, PhD founded the Asian Business Cabletow Cooperative
Academy two decades ago to trailblaze an empowering path through education, capacitating especially those in the margins to draw them into the mainstream of development process. That empowering path to educate the sons and daughters of the Indigenous Peoples, the peasantry and the workers has now scaled the heights, graduating thousands of senior high school students, then going to college as scholars who are now professionals and who are now helping their respective rural communities to be liberated from the quagmire of poverty. Such is the essence of transformative education, the countervailing force against hunger, poverty and social injustice. That education to empower the poor and the vulnerable has become imperative. Based on the Study of the World Bank as reported by the Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, “in the Philippines, only .02 percent is the growth of the agriculture in the Gross Domestic Product in the last decade.” Poverty is indeed worse in
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the rural areas which is even aggravated by Climate Crisis as the ecological people are the victims of ecological degradation. According to the same Study, the rural people are the most affected by protracted war and violent extremism. As farming has become nonviable anymore, 3 out of 4 young farmers are leaving farming, going to the urban centers to work as janitors, drivers, waiters and what have you. ABCCA is that countervailing force against this bitter reality because of its efforts in effecting paradigm shift that is debunking conventional agriculture to advance sustainable agriculture. What is amazing is the efforts of ABCCA to empower the Indigenous Peoples who are now becoming the poorest of the poor. In fact, the ABCCA has included in its advocacy the liberation of the Indigenous Peoples from poverty and oppression. Those living in extreme poverty and whose lands have been illegally See EDUCATION, page 11
Letters from Davao
Reporma’s criteria didn’t spare Miriam REP. Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez seemed to be careless these days not only about his health but his utterances. He can be tactless with his off-the-cuff statements and this had brought him some troubles in the past and then …now. In a recent interview with ANC Christian Esguerra, Congressman Alvarez talked about the criteria which his Partido Reporma had in search for a leader in the 2022 (Presidential) elections. Bebot appeared to have difficulty articulating his points one cannot be certain whether he is weighing in his response carefully or is catching up his breath. But one thing I can say while watching that interview is that I am seeing a different Pantaleon Alvarez. If anyone thinks I am creating an intrigue then watch to believe. I have heard that set of criteria for the nth time. Alvarez had bannered in his “In Search of a Leader 2022” forums early this year. This was abbreviated, however, when he was hospitalized for what looked like a severe case of Covid-19. He survived that one and went on to resurrect Partido Reporma. How he convinced Senators Ping Lacson and Tito Sotto to join Reporma
and be the standard-bearers, meaning its candidates for President and Vice President, respectively, is still perplexing. Did Lacson and Sotto really believed that Partido Reporma is the ruling party in Davao Region? Oh well, this country is not actually short of strange bedfellows during election season. Alvarez criteria for a leader, during the launch of “In Search for a Leader 2022” reflected his subconscious detestation of Presodent Rodrigo Duterte and snide remarks on Davao City Mayor Inday Sara. During the interview with Christian Esguerra, Bebot sounded less combative as he evaded issues against Duterte: 1. May utak (with brain); 2. May kakayahan (with the capability); 3. Physically fit; 4. Has experience; and 5. Mentally and psychologically fit. Alvarez, however, went beyond the bounds of moral principles when he expounded on “mentally and psychologically fit”. I was expecting he will cite some cases of perennial candidates with weird platforms who filed their certificates of candidacy but are promptly disqualified by the Commission of Elections. But he went on to say “Mahirap
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naman yong may ‘trililling’ at may sayad ang utak” and went further by recalling the Presidential elections of 1992 which pitted Fidel Ramos of Lakas-NUCD against Miriam Defensor Santiago of People’s Reform Party. “Senator Santiago did not survive that,” Alvarez said. That one was a real shocker. What I know of is that Sen. Miriam is among the intelligent and courageous lawmakers we ever had. Her unblemished career in public service, which spanned the three branches of government, can stand scrutiny. Schooled in the most prestigious universities she brought honors to the country and was once named one of the most influential persons in the world. She was on her way to cap her legal career with a prestigious seat in the International Court of Justice but cancer came in the way. The youths love and adore her. Her witticism and crisp delivery of searing criticisms have yet to be equaled. She ran for President again in 2016. In See CRITERIA, page 11
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Secretary Andanar: Government putting more emphasis on dev’t, reportage of provinces MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday said that the government is providing more support for local development, likewise empowering local media in reporting relevant local news. In his interview, Secretary Andanar said that reporting in the Philippines is highly dominated by news focused on Metro Manila information, while relevant news from other provinces and regions is not highlighted. He stressed that such news coming from the national government should also be taken in the context of how Filipinos residing outside Metro Manila will be affected. He said that localizing context should also be considered. “Pagsugod nako sa paglingkod as PCOO Secretary, nagfocus gyud ko sa pagreach sa atong mga kauban sa media sa mga probinsya. Kay for such a long time ang focus man gud diri sa Metro Manila is diri lang sa Metro Manila [When I sat as the PCOO Secretary, we really focused on reaching out to media outfits in the provinces. Because for the longest time the focus of our news is here in Metro Manila],” he said.
Secretary Andanar recalled President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s support to decentralize governance and empower the local government. “Dili lang Manila ang Pilipinas [The Philippines is not Metro Manila alone],” noting that even on the PCOO, the government also shifted to building more infrastructure projects that will support the operations of government media in provinces. These projects include the state-of-the-art Mind-
anao Media Hub in Davao City which houses the regional arm of the People’s Television Network, Inc. (PTV), Philippine News Agency (PNA), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO), Radyo Pilipinas, and the Presidential Broadcast Staff – Radio Television Malacañang (PBS-RTVM) there. The same media facility will also be built in Mandaue City, Cebu which will be called the Visayas Media
Hub. Secretary Andanar said that the initial budget of P200 million has been approved for the construction of the building. The allocation will be included in PCOO’s budget next year. The promotion to deliver the information of the government to the people has resulted in a strengthened partnership with local media through the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP). “It has never been done before and now we are doing
it because of the political will of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” he said. Secretary Andanar also noted that the anticipated construction of the Government Communications Academy in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon is one of the tangible results of the first National Information Convention held in Davao City last 2018. He said that all these programs and initiatives form part of the government’s advocacy to empower local media.
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DAR chief swears in 67 Caraga employees
BUTUAN CITY -- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Brother John Castriciones has administered the oath of office to sixty-seven (67) newly promoted provincial and municipal officials after their appointments and promotions were issued by the agency. In his speech, Brother John reminded the employees of their responsibilities as public servants. “As you take your oath of office, may we all be reminded that our primary obligation is to serve our department with integrity and discharge your duties with utmost efficiency, honesty, and competence. As new officials, you are also duty-bound to work for the benefit of our clientele, especially the agrarian reform beneficiaries,” Brother John said. He challenged the employees to think out of the box. He said the mindset must be changed. “Gone are the days of traditional public service. I am not stuck in my airconditioned office giving out orders to everybody. I am not that kind of leader. See SWEARS, page 9
Bill resetting BARMM polls Most of PH experience cloudy to 2025 hurdles House panel skies, rains due to ITCZ By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA
By FILANE MIKEE CERVANTES
MANILA – A measure resetting to 2025 the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region i n Mu s l i m M i n d an a o (BARMM) elections initially set in 2022 has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. This came after the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, Committee on Muslim Affairs and Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity jointly approved the draft substitute bill postponing for three years the first regular BARMM elections during a virtual meeting on
Thursday. The approved measure was a consolidation of House Bills 8116, 8117, 8161, 8222 and 8277. Authors of the consolidated bills are Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Maguindanao Rep. Esmael Mangudadatu, Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo and Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab. The bill proposes that the BARMM elections, originally scheduled on the second Monday of May 2022, would be reset to 2025.
Mang u d a d atu, w ho chairs the Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, clarified that the provision fixing the term of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) members until 2025 does not necessarily mean that whoever gets appointed would automatically enjoy their present term until the afternoon of June 30, 2025. He said the next President would be the appointing authority and would have the discretion on the term of office of the appointed BTA member. See RESETTING, page 9
MANILA – A huge part of the country will experience cloudy skies and rains due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, a weather forecaster said Friday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Isabela, Aurora, Bulacan, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.
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DTI MisOcc awards safety seal to 3 establishments in Ozamiz OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Occidental awarded the Safety Seal Certificate to Bryant Milling & Marketing Corporation and 2 Seven Eleven stores in Ozamiz City. “This program is a voluntary certification scheme, in a sense that we do not require establishments. But if you have this Safety Seal, this is an affirmation that they are compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government,” DTI Provincial Director Jane Tabucan said. She added that the implementation of the program was done by application, not reinforcement by any other agency and it reintegrates the contract tracing scheme the safety seal.ph Tabucan added that customers visiting certified business establishments are confident of being safe inside the store premises. Aside from DTI, the departments of labor, tourism, health, and the interior, plus the local government units (LGUs) are carrying out the Safety Seal inspection and assessment. For his part, Chief Operations Manager Brant T. See said, “Dako nakong kalipay ug pasalamat sa
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DTI MisOcc awards the Safety Seal Certificate to Bryant Milling & Marketing Corporation and 2 Seven-Eleven stores in Ozamiz City. ( SMRN/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)
DTI nga nadawat namo ning certificate of safety seal. Kini nagpamatuod lang nga nagbunga gyud atong paningkamot. Kini dako ning garbo sa among kompanya nga na-comply
ni namo. For almost 2 years of struggles from the pandemic bisag usa sa atong kauban sa trabaho wala gyud naigo sa COVID-19 so buot pasabot nagsunod gyud ta sa minimum health
protocols. (I am very happy and thankful to the DTI that we received this certificate of safety seal. It just proves that our efforts are really bearing fruits. It is a great
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tomation among industries globally. Patel said although 17 percent of jobs will be replaced by automation, 18 percent more jobs will be created in the labor market due to automation and higher productivity, which translates to a 1 percent net effect on future labor demand. “There can be a net positive effect on the labor in spite of automation,” he
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Over 40% of PH workforce needs reskilling amid automation
MANILA – As industries embrace automation with t he Four t h Indust r i a l Revolution (Industry 4.0), more than 40 percent of the Filipino workforce needs reskilling and upskilling. During the Manufacturing Summit Thursday, McKinsey Singapore’s Digital Capability Centre in Asia Pacific partner and leader Alpesh Patel said jobs in the Philippines will also be impacted by the shift to au-
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MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) now allows banks to sell foreign exchange to Filipinos who will send the funds to their relatives overseas. In a virtual briefing on Thursday, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said this is part of the latest foreign exchange reforms, under Circular No. 1124 dated Aug. 10, 2021 and which will take effect on September 13, aimed at making sure that foreign exchange liberalization will be in line with a bid to increase the share of digital payments and electronic financial transactions in the country. “This ensures that our policies are attuned with international and domestic market developments and responsive to the needs of the economy amid the prevalence of e-commerce transactions,” he said. For one, the latest reform permanently allows the electronic submission of documents and the use of electronic signatures to help clients meet the documentary requirements for foreign exchange transactions. Diokno said the circular also supports the sale of
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Far-flung schools in Lanao Norte receive STARBOOKS funding from DOST THE Department of Science and Technology-Lanao del Norte turned over science and technology assistance amounting to Php 397,520.00 through the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program to the Department of EducationLanao del Norte Division Office on August 13, 2021. The fund will be for the procurement and installation of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based OpenlyOperated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) to eight elementa-
ry and secondary schools in four municipalities under the Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev) Program in Lanao del Norte - District I. STARBOOKS is a DOSTScience and Technology Information Institute (DOSTSTII) developed technology that contains thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats (text and audio/ video) placed in specially designed “pods” set in a user-friendly interface. It is a standalone information kiosk; hence, information
Strategies that Help Students Manage Transition By RHOANNIE C. EVANGELISTA Teacher I Agusan National High School
Teachers often come to me with difficulties their students have when transitioning from one activity to another. Students can struggle with these skills due to challenges with sensory processing, such as emotional regulation, attention, and speech and language processing. Difficulties with transitioning may manifest in a variety of different behaviors, including avoidance, decreased attention, resistance, or fight-or-fight. Generally, with the support from their teachers and families, students are able to navigate these transitions, but some will have greater difficulty. If you notice major changes in your child’s behavior during this transition, then it is important to reach out to the school to find out what supports are available. These behavior changes can include acting out at home,
or withdrawing/being less social. The best thing that parents can do during these transitions is to be supportive and to listen to their children. Change is hard for kids. Whether it’s big changes like moving to other town or small one like moving from one activity to the next, transitions are hard. All children, and particularly those with special needs need a sense of predictability. Being prepared with transition strategies is the key. These may take place before, during, or after the transition. A good transition is not just quite and calm. It can be a mental break when needed. It can be refreshing. It can help us regroup. It can change the mood of the room. Best of all, the reward of smooth transitions is less chaos and more joy.
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Turnover of project fund to DepEd Lanao del Norte Divission Office attended by (from left to right) Ms. Rasmila M. Cosain-SEPS, Dr. Fatimah Asum-PSDS, Dr. Maria Eva Edon-Chief, CID, Edilberto L. Oplenaria, CESO V-SDS, Dr. Rosemarie T. Macesar-ASDS, Armando B. Pasok-AO V, Dr. Maria Carmela T. Ablin-Chief SGOD, and Dr. Belen Bastillada-EPS-Science
access is possible even without an internet connection. The identified recipient elementary and secondary schools were the (1) Tagoloan Integrated School, (2) Matampay Integrated School, (3) Pantar Central Elementar y School, (4) Maria Cristina Elementary School, (5) Tagoloan National High School, (6) Matungao National High School, (7) Pantar National High School, and (8) Balo-i National High School. The eight schools have a total of 6,474 enrollees for S.Y. 2020-2021. The eight identified schools are in four Municipalities under the CAPDev Program, namely Tagoloan, Baloi, Matungao, and Pantar. The CAPDev Program is a strategy of the Prov-
ince of Lanao del Norte to implement Executive Order 70 entitled “Institutionalizing the Whole-Of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework.” This program supports engagements with the residents to focus on working together for the betterment of the people and help sustain the unity of the Muslim and Christian residents in the province. Hence, the implementation of STARBOOKS will (1) respond to the need for improvement on students’ academic performance as well as (2) provide an in-
Administering a school By ARMANDO DIANG CABAHUG Administrative Assistant III
SCHOOL administration officers oversee the daily operations of schools. A school administrator’s specific responsibilities differ between divisions but often, these administrators are an important link between students and the barangays where they are located. School administration officers advocate for the students within their communities and set goals and objectives to further children’s education. School administrators who work in elementar y and high schools are also known as principals. They usually have master’s or doctoral degrees in educational leadership or administration. Public and private school administration professionals supervise teachers, counselors, coaches, librarians and support staff. A principal can also be respon-
sible for hiring and evaluating teachers, setting goals and objectives, communicating with parents, students and residents of the barangay where they are located and preparing budgets. Some of their activities include survey of the school system, improvement of classroom teaching, inservice education of teachers, selecting and organizing materials for instruction, researching the problems of teaching, determining the desirable physical condition of teaching and performing semi-administrative duties. School-based management aims to enable schools to manage their operation and resources in an effective and accountable manner so as to raise the standards of learning and teaching and thus improve the students’ learning outcomes.
novative method of learning for students enrolled and (3) support the Province’s CAPDev Program in alleviating the lives of the residents in conflictaffected areas. Since all eight identified schools are far-flung from the center of the province where internet connection has always been the challenge, the installation of STARBOOKS is considered one of the best solutions to aid the problem of access to more instructional materials. “It is with a grateful heart that I commend the Department of Science and Technology for its support to the delivery of quality education in the identified recipient schools to receive the STARBOOKS. With the funding support amounting to Php 397,520.00, the learners of the eight (8) recipient schools that are
guaranteed to be able to utilize high-level instructional materials for science, will have the best chance of improving their overall performance in science,” expressed by the Schools Division Superintendent Edilberto L. Oplenaria. Meanwhile, DOST Lanao del Norte – OIC Dorina Marie E. Ytang added, “The turned over fund will be for the procurement of computer sets and pods following the specifications provided by DOST-STII. In addition, I would like to add that students are not only the ones who will benefit the STARBOOKS but also teachers and other school staff. They can use STARBOOKS especially in finding more ways to traverse these different learning delivery modalities in this time of the pandemic,” (Hazel D. Entrampas, PA-CEST)
Cyber concerns on education By RHEZANI MARIE C. BALDO, Teacher III Labo Central School Division of Ozamiz City P-2, Labo, Ozamiz City
ANY WHERE in the world, education is consistently underfunded. And that’s why automation can play a critical part in keeping networks and data secure. Across industries, ransomware and cyberattacks have proliferated in the past year, largely due to the rapid shift to remote work and school. The education sector has been hit particularly hard. The 2020 calendar year saw a record-setting 408 publicly disclosed cybersecurity incidents in the K-12 sector. The unfortunate reality is that the problem isn’t going to go away. The threat landscape will continue to expand. And compounding this is the fact that division IT de-
partments are somewhat underfunded. This is where automation can play a key role. Organizations today know that the cost associated with the fallout of a successful attack is far greater than the cost and effort associated with attack prevention. Therefore in education cybersecurity and beyond, investing in comprehensive cybersecurity strategies not only protects sensitive data and infrastructure but can also help reduce costs down the line. However admittedly, DepEd faces substantial budget constraints, making it difficult to address the massive and growing problem of cybersecurity risk.
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Pacquiao wants a rematch with WBA champ Ugas in January 2022 By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor
BOXING CHAMP MANNY PACQUIAO is now open for the possibility of having a rematch with the Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas, whom he just lost via unanimous decision last August 21, at the TMobile Arena in Las Vegas Nevada. The boxing pride of the Philippines succumbed to Ugas heavy punches and clever fighting style that also puts his losses to eight overall. In an interview with Agence France Presse (AFP), Pacquiao said the EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF REGISTERED LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This instrument is made and executed this day of 28 September 2020 at Impasugong, Bukidnon, Philippines, by and between: THE HEIRS OF TRANQUILINO MELAY namely; ROSITA Y POLONIA, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, married and resident of Guihean, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; JOHNSLY M. YABAO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Purok 1 Intavas, Brgy. La Fortua HEIRS OF PACITA Y. DAGALO, as represented by ROSA D. GUMAYAO, of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Kalasungay, JAIME Y. DAGALO, of legal age, Filipino Citizen and a resident of Capitan Bayong, and, ROGER Y. DAGALO, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Capitan Bayong. HEIRS OF PURITA Y. LINTAWAHAN, as represented by EMILY L. ATIENZA, of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon, EDGARDO Y. LINTAWAHAN, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Anasagon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, JERRY Y. LINTAWAHAN, OF LEGAL AGE, Filipino citizen and a resident of Cogon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, JOSEPHINE L. BAYO, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Guihoon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; and RENATO Y. LINTAWAHAN, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon. HEIRS OF CLARITA Y. TAYTAYAN, as represented by FE T. DAO-ON, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-7, Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, ALBERT Y. TAYTAYAN, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-2 Kibenton, Impasugong, Bukidnon, and, RONNEL Y. INTA, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-7, Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Of which all are hereinafter called the HEIRS-VENDOR; -and FLORENCE A. ALDOVINO, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, hereinafter called the VENDEE; WITNESSETH: That the parties are the only legitimate heirs of deceased TRANQUILINO MELAY, who died on May 18, 1964, in Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, without any will and no debts, leaving a certain property described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-54535 Lot- 285-B, Psd-10-024391 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 285-B, Psd-10-024391, being a portion of Lot 285, Pls-169, Impasug-ong Public land Subd.) situated at barangay of Pob. Municipality of Impasug-ong, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HNDRED TWEKVE (11,612) square meters, more or less. That no personal property involved in this extra-judicial settlement. That FURTHER, DOR AND IN CINSIDERATION of the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 80,000.00), Philippine currency, to us in hand paid and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to our dull and complete satisfaction from the Vendee FLORENCE A. ALDOVINO of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, we do hereby Sell, Convey and Transfer by way of Deed of Absolute Sale of Portion of Registered Land unto the said Vendee, his heirs and assigns, all our rights and interests in the portion of land described above, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (1,235) square meters, more or less, location of which is agreed by the parties and in principle. IS SUBJECT FOR EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF REGISTERED LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. NEIL JAMES S. ACAL, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 281; Page No. 57; Book No. III; Series of 2020. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2021
rematch is very possible in January 2022 “Yes, I can come back in January. I will see about it,” says the Pacman. “I know I can rematch him if I want. I’ll just need to tell (promoter) Al Haymon. That would be no problem.” Ugas became a replacement a few days after, when the Pacman’s original opponent, Errol Spence, declined to continue the fight reportedly due to problems with his retina. Ugas also openly said that he has high respect for the boxing legend, and that, if the Filipino wanted a rematch, he would give it anytime. “I thanked him for giving me this great opportunity to box with him,” Ugas said, adding that his win against Manny EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE This AGREEMENT made and entered into this 31st day of March 2020, in Manolo Fortich, by and among: BIENVENIDA T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, Widow, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; VIRGENCITA T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, Single, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; FLORENCIO T. MACAPONDAG JR., of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; LILIA M. REMETICADO, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; GRACE M. MALON, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Camp Philipis, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; ORLANDO T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Iligan City; ALLAN T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; ROGER T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, single, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; BRYAN T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; NELSON T. MACAPONDAG, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Cagayan de Oro City; and, MYRA M. PAGALING, of legal age, Filipino, married, with residence and postal address at Davao City; WITNESSETH that: WHEREAS, we are the heirs of the deceased FLORENCIO U. MACAPONDAG SR. who died in February 14, 2014, at Cagayan de Oro City; WHEREAS, FLORENCIO U. MACAPONDAG SR. died intestate without Will or Testament, leaving no outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; WHEREAS, the deceased at the time of his death left a residential lot with improvement situated at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-48104, which is more particularly described as follows: LOT NO. 2049-G, csd-10-017014 Identical to Lot 10808, Csd-867 A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 2049-G, Csd-10-017014 iden. To Lot 10808, Cad867 situated at the Barangay of Damilag, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE (591) SQUAARE METERS. WIAVER OF RIGHTS WHEREAS, we BIENVENIDA T. MACAPONDAG, FLORENCIO T. MACAPONDAG JR., LILIA M. REMETICADO, GRACE M. MALON, ORLANDO T. MACAPONDAG, ALLAN T. MACAPONDAG, ROGER T. MACAPONDAG, BRYAN T. MACAPONDAG, NELSON T. MACAPONDAG, and MYRA M. PAGALING, has agreed and covenanted to CEDE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY, unto our co-heir VIRGENCITA T. MACAPONDAG, her heirs and assigns the full ownership and possession of the above-described property. Is subject for EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 338; Page No. 68; Book No. XXXIX; Series of 2020. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2021
Pacquiao could pave the way for bigger fights in the future. Pacquiao cannot believe that Ugas, which he considered a very easy target, would be able to defeat him in the ring. “Had it not for my problems with both legs, I could have moved around and stayed away from his power punches,” the Filipino champion narrated. Pacquiao said he has considered Ugas an easy opponent, but during the fight, Ugas showed to Pacquiao that he is the champion and definitely has the heart of the champion. “I will think about it because I can’t believe that one of the easiest opponents I ever faced in the ring defeated me,” said Pacquiao.
REMATCH. Filipino boxing pride Manny Pacquiao wants to have a rematch with the Cuban boxer, Yordenis Ugas, the reigning and defending WBA Featherweight champion who defeated him last August 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ugas welcomes Pacquiao’s
PNP 10 launches community partnership with 4th ID POLICE Regional Office 10- PBGEN ROLANDO B ANDUYAN, Regional Director launches the comEXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We: PANFILA J. BOGO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 4, Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon; MARIVIC J. TECSON, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Siyahon, Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; CONDRADO M. JUSTOL, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of P4, Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon; JUAN M. JUSTOL, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 5, Pol-oton, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; MARGARITO M. JUSTOL, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bangahan, Cuenca, Batangas; RENITA J. DELEGENCIA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Zone 9, Sinayon, Santa Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; GREGORIO M. JUSTOL, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 6, Poblacion, Kitaotao, Bukidnon; and, ROSIE J. ABAO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon, on our own volition, declare as follows: That we are the legitimate children and the only surviving heirs of the deceased INOCENCIA M. JUSTOL, who died on January 12, 2015 at Purok 4, Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon; That the deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament, and without any known outstanding debts or accounts; That the deceased left a parcel of land covered by OCT no. AO-12209 particularly described as follows: Lot: 15, Blk. 5, Csd-9813-D Being a portion of: Lot 965, Maramag Public Land Subdivision, PLS-506-D Land Use: Homelot Location: Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon Area: SIX HUNDRED (600) sq. m. more or less That FURTHER, we, PANFILA J. BOGO, MARIVIC J. TECSON, CONDRADO M. JUSTOL, JUAN M. JUSTOL, MARGARITO M. JUSTOL, RENITA J. DELEGENCIA, GREGORIO M. JUSTOL, for and in consideration of the sum ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by us to our full and complete satisfaction, we do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto spouses BERNARD G. ABAO and ROSIE J. ABAO, both of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon, their heirs , assigns and successors-in-interests, the above described parcel of land including all improvements found and standing threat. Is subject for EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of MANUELITO A. MASONGSONG, NOTARY PUBLIC. Per Doc. No. 336; Page No. 67; Book No. 49; Series of 2021 MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2021
munity partnership dubbed educate the Barangay Level peace and order and public as “Tambayayong” and Ba- Local Government Unit on safety in their locality. See LAUNCHES, page 11 rangay Peace Summit this the functions to maintain afternoon at Camp 1Lt Vicente G Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. The “ Tambayayong” serve as the operational framework to achieve an end state of forging the efforts and unite the PNP, AFP, Barangays, Advisory Council and Security Alliances. Likewise the Barangay Peace Summit in the area of PRO 10 aims to EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE DECEASED SEVERINO A. MAXIMO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That We, LEONILA R. MAXIMO of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Kiara Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; ALMALYN M. PANAONGON, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 6, Mauswagon Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; REY R. MAXIMO, ARNEL R. MAXIMO, ROMMEL R. MAXIMO, NELSON R. MAXIMO, RUEL R. MAXIMO, and ROLIE R. MAXIMO all of legal ages, Filipino, all married and resident of Kiara Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the legitimate surviving heirs of the late SEVERINO A. MAXIMO who died on March 1, 2018 at Kiara Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines. That the deceased died without any will, and the surviving heirs are as follows LEONILA R. MAXIMO, ALMALYN M. PANAONGON, REY R. MAXIMO, ARNEL R. MAXIMO, ROMMEL R. MAXIMO, NELSON R. MAXIMO, RUEL R. MAXIMO, and ROLIE R. MAXIMO all legitimate heirs; THAT THE DESCRIBED LEFT NO DEBTS; THAT THE DECEASED LEFT A PARCEL OF LAND AT KIARA DON CARLOS, BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES and more particularly described as follows; “a parcel of land containing an area of SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE (64,439) square meters. Identified as Lot No. 871 PLS-561. Covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-3817” That the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree to divide and settle among themselves the above-described property; That the same is free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; That the above-described property is not tenanted or leased to anybody; Is subject for EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE DECEASED SEVERINO A. MAXIMO. Under the Notarial Registry of LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 213; Page No. 43; Book No. CXXII; Series of 2021. MDN: Aug 31, Sept 7 & 14, 2021
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said. Among the sectors that can be highly automated include accommodation and food services, transportation and warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, wholesale trade, and construction. “What does that mean? We will need to redesign the future of work for Industry 4.0 And how that would look like? If we think about the Industry 4.0, it is you are digitizing role, digitizing
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foreign exchange to support the government’s infrastructure projects, as well as funding of the peso deposit accounts for foreigners with peso receipts related to trade transactions. “These reforms are expected to facilitate FX (foreign exchange) transactions which, along with other key market reforms, may help contribute to the country’s
activities that were previously purely operational,” Patel said. He said new skills that needed to be acquired are related to data science. Among sectors in the Philippines, Patel identified that manufacturing has the highest potential of automation at 61 percent. This is followed by transportation and storage at 55 percent, accommodation and food services at 54 percent, agriculture at 48 percent, and retail and wholesale at 48 percent. (PNA) continued economic expansion,” he said. The central bank started liberalizing its foreign exchange policies in the 1990s to promote a marketoriented environment and help sustain the economy’s expansion. Diokno said this bid “is done by ensuring that the country foreign exchange regulatory framework remains appropriate to the needs of a dynamic and expanding economy.” (PNA)
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dugang income sa among pamilya ug akong lima ka anak. Ako gyud ning ipalambo ang gitugyan sa akoa.” (I am thankful to DOLE for having received this livelihood project as additional income to my family and five children. I will really make sure this project will grow) Bael encouraged the beneficiaries to ensure the growth and sustainability of the projects so that a larger number of people would benefit from them. Moreover, she emphasized the beneficiaries’ corresponding responsibilities and accountabilities relied the success of the projects. “Alagaan nato ang gihatag sa gobyerno aron kini makatabang sa pagpadayon sa panginabuhi ug makatabang sa pagpa-eskwela sa mga kabataan,” Bael said. (Take good care of the livelihood projects the government has given you to promote employment and so you can send your children to school) The livelihood assistance is provided thru the Kabuhayan Para sa mga Magulang ng Batang Manggagawa (KASAMA) Livelihood Project for Families of Child Laborers. KASAMA is a project of DOLE, which contributes in the prevention and elimination of child labor by providing families of child laborers access to decent livelihood opportunities for enhanced income. (DOLE-Camiguin/ PIA-10/Camiguin)
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Last year, the Kidapawan police force emerged as “Most Outstanding Component City Police Unit” in Region 12 (Soccsksargen). Evangelista requested the PNP chief to allocate PHP5 million to fund the expansion of the existing EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTELEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late WILLIAM J. THAG, who died intestate on May 27, 2007 in Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased left a certain parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14546 situated at Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN (107) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTELEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of WILLIAM J. THAG, per DOC #468; PAGE #94; BOOK #90; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2021
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late NARCISO GO, who died on November 26, 2015 at Lapasan, CDOC, that said deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts, that the deceased left a certain parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-23318 situated in the Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (226) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of NARCISO GO, per DOC #337; PAGE #68; BOOK #88; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2021
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police station. “He (Eleazar) assured us that he would look for funds from the PNP office to improve our police station building with essential amenities,” he added. Meanwhile, Eleazar urged the local police force, including non-uniformed personnel, to implement the “Intensified Cleanliness Policy” and execute actions based on ethical standards. “It is not necessary that our facility is new. This is your second home so we must clean and take care of our facility,” he said. “Discipline must be basic in every police personnel.” Eleazar also visited the Cotabato Police Provincial Office in Barangay Amas and had a brief meeting with North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco and police chief, Col. Henry Villar. (PNA)
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With their partnership, Paca expressed his gratefulness to the organization for its past contribution to the affected lives in the city and its province after the historic armed conflict transpired four years ago. “We cannot thank you enough for alleviating the suffering of our people. We are the lucky recipients of your mandate. The Mindanao State University, in return, recognizes your great contribution to Marawi helping [our] people by partnering with you and allowing you to establish your temporary satellite office herein MSU library,” said Paca. The ICRC together with the university’s King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS) launched the book “Articles on Islam and International Humanitarian EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late SPS. BONIFACIO B. RUITA and JOVITA V. ALONSO who died on September 19, 1991 and Aug. 13, 1988 in Cagayan de Oro City, without a will and with no known debts; the decedents left two (2) parcels of land with Transfer Certificate of Titles Nos. T-6463 situated at Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (1,395) Square Meters, more or less and T-19059 situated at Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIX (1,506) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of SPS. BONIFACIO B. RUITA and JOVITA V. ALONSO, in favor of NEOPACE INCORPORATED, per DOC #396; PAGE #80; BOOK #1; Series of 2006 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BENJAMIN B. SURPOSA. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2021
Law” Wednesday, August 25, which the executive vice president found beyond significant and crucial in their context considering the translation into Islam was spearheaded by their own seven tapped translators. As the connection between the two partners continues to grow, Paca now looks forward to a possibility that the eleven campuses of the MSU strategically established throughout Mindanao will also be completely engaged in ICRC’s initiatives soon. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)
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Mangudadatu said the current BARMM and the national government have yet to fully deliver the goods provided in the CAB and organic law. The former three-termer Maguindanao governor believes that had it not been for the Covid-19 pandemic, the foundation of BARMM shall have been laid down perfectly. (PNA)
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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF DECEASED NICASIO NGASO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: Thaw we: 1. ISOLDE NGASO, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Opol, Misamis Oriental; 2. ERLINDA N. TUBO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Indulang, Talakag, Bukidnon; 3. DANILO S. NGASO, of legal age Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 2, Colawingon, Talakag, Bukidnon; 4. JUDITH N. BUSTILLO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Lingion, Talakag, Bukidnon; 5. DANTE S. NGASO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 6, Colawingon, Talakag, Bukidnon; All of the foregoing hereinafter called the HEIRS; WHEREAS, herein NICASIO NGASO died intestate without leaving a will on Auguts 13, 1999 at Indulang, Talakag, Bukidnon; WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of said NICASIO NGASO he left as his intestate estate parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land, identified as Lot 3090, Cad-630-D, situated at Indulang, Talakag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (27,765) square meters, more or less, covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-46327; WHEREAS, no known debt of deceased NICASIO NGASO have not been settled to date; WHEREAS, no person have filed any claim, whether formal of informal, against the above intestate estates; WHEREAS, the above named heirs ar the sole and only surviving heirs of deceased NICASIO NGASO; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF DECEASED NICASIO NGASO. Under the Notarial Registry of, ATTY. ANASTACIO C. ROSOS, JR., Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 02; Page No. 02; Book No. 995; Series of 2019. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2021
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That the late EDDIE A. ABEJERO, who died intestate on May 18, 1980, and MILKISEDIC ABEJERO, who died intestate on May 30, 2011 at Barangay 25, Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased left a certain parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-137-2014002683 situated at Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of EDDIE A. ABEJERO and MILKISEDIC ABEJERO, per DOC #42; PAGE #80; BOOK #91; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2021
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
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I want action. If I want you to do something that is very difficult, I want you to see that even your secretary is doing it too,” Brother John said. For his part, DAR-Caraga regional director Leomides Villareal, urged the employees to practice vigilance in their new duties and become image builders and important players in the agrarian from page 5 reform department. Atmospheric, Geophysical “In this time of the and Astronomical Services pandemic, our farmers are EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF frontliners too. That is why ESTATEOF THE DECEASED we need to serve them well LORETO E. HELBERO
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late RUEL M. YAP, who died intestate on April 3, 2003 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the deceased left one (1) parcel of land, more particularly described hereunder: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-16865 Lot No. 2624, Pls-799 (Lot No. 1, Cas-10-000142-D) “A Parcel of Land, Lot No. 2624, Pls-799, (LOT No. 1, Ccs-10-000142-D) situated in the Barrio of Natumolan, Municipality of Tagoloan, Province of Misamis Oriental, is the Subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and entered into by: LUCILLE A. YAP, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of New Zealand, hereinafter referred to as the HEIR/WIFE; RUEL A. YAP, JR., of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Australia, hereinafter referred to as the HEIR/SON; ROSARIO LORA A. YAP, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Australia, hereinafter referred to as the HEIR/DAUGHTER; As per Doc. No.496; Page No. 100; Book No. 1; Series of 2021; under Notary Public of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III.
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by providing them with the necessary support services and empowering them with knowledge in farming and entrepreneurship. You also have a vital role to play in promoting our farmers’ interest and because of this you must respond with vigor to perform your job effectively,” Villareal said. He also challenged the new appointees to be responsive in performing their duties for the good of the provinces they are in, and the Caraga region.
Administration (PAGASA) said. He added that partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail over the rest of the country. \Isolated rain showers are also likely due to thunderstorms. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will continue to prevail over the entire archipelago. Aurelio said no low pressure area and weather disturbance are currently being monitored both inside and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. (PNA)
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had COVID-19 so that means we really follow the minimum health protocols) See added that all employees of Bryant Milling and Marketing are all vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccines. Meanwhile, DTI MisOcc Consumers Protection Division Maritess Alcampado challenged all the business establishments, especially those establishments under DTI to apply online. REBUPLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON ) S.S. x------------------------------------x
WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I, SUSAN D. COLEGIO, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Pobalcion, Damulog, Bukidnon after having been duly sworn into in accordance with law, depose and state: 1. That I am the ONLY surviving heir of the deceased spouses SYLVESTRE P. DAG-UM who both died without any last will and testament on 19 November 2020 ay Kibawe, Bukidnon and JUANITA B. DAG-UM who died without any last will and on 1 June 2008 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Copies of their Death Certificate are hereto attached as “ANNEX-A” and “ANNEX-B”. 2. That at the time of their death, they had left no debts, liabilities or obligations to any persons, agency or institution; 3. That above-mentioned deceased persons at the time of their death left the following properties: A. A parcel of land covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. CARP2014002206, Lot 158-122, Csd 10-021946, with an area of Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-six (11,276) square meters, more or less, located at Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, more particularly described as: Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. CARP2014002206 Lot 158-122, Csd 10-021946 A parcel of land, Lot 158-122, Csd 10-021946 situated at Barangay Dalwangan, City of Malaybalay , Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Area: ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX (11,276) SQUARE METERS. B. A parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14953 with an area of Four Hundred Ninety-Seven (497) square meters, more or less, located at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines, more particularly described as: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14953 Lot J-a, Psd-10-002318 A parcel of land (Lot J-1, Psd-10002318, being a portion of Lot J, (LRC) Psd-30560, situated in the Barrio of Sumpong, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of Four Hundred Ninety-Seven (497) square meters, more or less. Is subject for AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. GEFFERD E. QUIA-OT, Notary Public for Bukidnon. Per Doc. No. 187; Page No. 38; Book No. III; Series of 2021.
That We, REBECCA G. GELBERO, of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident of Panadtalan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines; JEANA G. MAYOLA, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Anahawon, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, LIZA H. PAMOR, WENCO H. GELBERO, CANDELARIA G. BUTIL, MA. ISIDRA G. CARAVAJAL, SARAH G. GARAN, TERESITA G. CAPANAY and WELMER H. HILBERO, all of legal ages, married, Filipino and residents of Panadtalan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, do hereby freely and spontaneously declare and manifest; DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late LORETO E. HELBERO who died on February 29, 2016 at Panadtalan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows; REBECCA G. GELBERO, JEANA G. MAYOLA, LIZA H. PAMOR, WENCO H. GELBERO, CANDELARIA G. BUTIL, MA. ISIDRA G. CARVAJAL, SARAH G. GARAN, TERESITA G. CAPANAY and WELMER H. HILBERO all legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts; That the deceased left a parcel of land located at Panadtalan Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows; “A parcel of land containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE (15,545) square meters. Identified as Lot No. 165-CPSD-10-007333 (OLT). Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-121139.” That the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree to divide and settle among themselves the above-described property; WAIVER OF RIGHTS That We hereby voluntarily, renounce, relinquish, and waive assign my rights and interest of my share in the above-mention parcel of land in favor of TERESITA G. CAPANAY to the above-described land all improvement found therein; That the same is free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; That the above-described property is not tenanted or leased to anybody; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATEOF THE DECEASED LORETO E. HELBERO WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS. Under the Notarial registry of LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 290; Page No. 57; Book No. CXXIII; Series of 2021.
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She said the head office evaluates the application and downloads the prescreened establishments to the regional office for distribution to provincial offices. DTI’s jurisdictions include supermarkets, groceries, membership shopping clubs, convenience stores, hardware stores, logistics service outlets, barbershops, and salons, service and repair shops. Establishments interested to apply can do a self-assessment by opening the website dti.gov.ph/safety seal. This is the 12th establishment of the province of Misamis Occidental to be awarded the Safety Seal Certificate by DTI. (SMRN/ PIA-10/Misamis Occidental) EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH WAIVER KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT, is made and entered into in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, by and between: 1. LUZVIMINDA CASERES LAGAMAYO, of legal age, widow and a resident of Purok 1. Barangay Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; 2. CORAZON CASERES LAGAMAYO, of legal age, single and a resident of Purok 1, Barangay Canituan, Kalilanan, Bukidnon; 3. JACQUELYN LAGAMAYO-ABUHAN, of legal age, married and a resident of Purok 1, Barangay Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; 4. LUCY LAGAMAYO-HOLUB, of legal age, married and a resident of 411 Ferry Rd. Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22405, USA; and 5. CRISMIN JOY CASERES LAGAMAYO, of legal age, single and a resident of Purok 1, Barangay Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH Whereas, on June 26, 2013, CRESENTE L. LAGAMAYO died intestate in Cagayan de Oro Medical Hospital, Cagayan de Oro City, leaving real properties covered by TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. T-31501 and ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AO 12389 which properties are more briefly described as follows: A. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-31501 “A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, Cadastral Lot No. (2742) 838; PLS-507-D, situated in Barangay of Canituan, Municipality of Kalilangan, Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of SIXTY THOUSAND (60,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” B. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AO 12389 “A PARCEL OF RESIDENTIAL LAND, Cadastral Lot No. 14, Blk.-61, situated in Barangay of West Poblacion, Municipality of Kalilangan, Porvince of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the compulsory and legitimate heirs of the decedent CRESENTE L. LAGAMAYO entitled to succeed to his estate, they being his wife and children; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of said decedent; and WHEREAS, it is to the best interests of the parties hereto to divide, partition and adjudicate between and among themselves, the entire estate particularly the real properties above described extra-judicially in equal share which properties shall be further waived, ceded, alienated and transferred, as follows:
NOTICE is hereby given that The estate of the late ERNANIE CASTILLO CABURAL who died on July 29, 2020 at Digos Doctors Hospital, Inc. Kiagot, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines; leaving a Saving Account No. 0331-3196-00, Passbook No. 4453113, Land Bank Digos City Branch; is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR of the late ERNANIE CASTILLO CABURAL, among the legitimate surviving heir, by means of Public Documents executed on Jun 17, 2021, Before ATTY. CARLO MARTIN D. MARTEL, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 405; Page No. 82; Book No. 21; Series of 2021
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FELIPE T. APOLO consisting a parcel of land known as Lot No. 4715-1, Bsd-13-002231 AR being a portion of Lot No. 4715, Pls-67 with a whole area of 8,200 square meters located at Tagapua, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur registered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14058 in the Registry of Deeds in the Province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines is the subject of Extrajudicial Adjudication and Settlement Among Heirs with Deed of Absolute Sale under the notarial registry of Atty. Lyndon J. Romero per Doc No. 36, Page No.8, Book No.LII, Series of 2021.
A. To JACQUELYN LAGAMAYOABUHAN, a parcel of agricultural land covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-31501 and containing an area of SIXTY THOUSAND (60,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less, including all the improvements as may be found thereon; and B. To LUZVIMINDA CASERES LAGAMAYO, a parcel of residential lot covered by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AO 12389 and containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, more or less, including all improvements as may be found thereon. That the parties hereby waive all rights, interests, privileges, and benefits of the above-described properties in favor of one of their siblings, JACQUELYN LAGAMAYO-ABUHAN, and also in favor of that of their mother, LUZVIMINDA CASERES LAGAMAYO, free from all liens and encumbrances and further warrant their title and right over the above-described real properties, and shall defend the rights of JACQUELYN LAGAMAYO-ABUHAN and LUZVIMINDA CASERES LAGAMAYO over the same against any claim/claims of whatever nature by any third party. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH WAIVER. under the Notarial Registry of RAMIL PAO ACOL, Notary Public. Per Doc No. 396; Page No. 80; Book No. 115; Series of 2020.
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AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR of the late ERNANIE CASTILLO CABURAL
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Phil Sports Commission renames weightlifting gym to honor Hidilyn Diaz’s heroism in sports By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor
MINDANAO - To give more meaningful memories to the historic first Olympic gold for the country after 97 years, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has renamed a weightlifting gym in honor of Tokyo Olympic Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. Inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the national team’s training gym will now be known as “Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Gym. The PSC also announced that other weightlifting practice venues will also bear the names of the PSC’s “Hall of Famers,” it was learned. “Most of the sports heroes to be honored with
this development are enshrined Philippine Sports Hall of Famers, with the exception of Hidilyn Diaz whose indelible mark in Philippine sports history as the first Olympic gold medalist makes it a no-brainer to name the weightlifting gym at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex as Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Gym,” the PSC said in a statement Thursday. Meanwhile, the Rizal Memorial Tennis Court will be renamed also as Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Court, in honor of the Filipino legend in tennis. Ampon won 25 career titles including championships in the gold medals in the Far Eastern Games, Pan American Games and the Asian Games. Not only that, the RMSC Swimming Pool will be known as Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool. The renaming of the swimming pool was in honor of the country’s first Olympic medalist who captured bronze in 1932. Also renamed was the RMSC Track Stadium which
will now be known as Simeon Toribio Track Stadium. The renaming was in honor of the high jumper who won bronze in the 1932 olympics. “These athletes have given the honor to the country with their work in sports, we hope to keep their legacies alive for this and next generations. We want to pique the interest of the people who will read about or visit the facility. Who is Teofilo Yldefonso? What did Felicisimo Ampon do that this venue is named to him?” said PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez told reporters. Other practice facilities will also be renamed in the future, the PSC said. In related news, rewards and accolades continue to take center stage in honor of the heroism of Diaz’s who astoundingly lifted 127kg that catapulted her to victory and fame. The following are among the cash incentives and privileges accorded to Hidilyn after her historic gold finish in Tokyo Olympics. As of August 25 - List of rewards already turned
over to HIDILYN DIAZ (per press releases): a. 10M from MVP b. 10M from RSA c. 10M from PSC (RA 10699) d. 5M from Pagcor e. 5M from Dennis Uy* f. 3M from OP g. 3M from Mikee Romero h. 2.5M from Zambo City* i. Eastwood condo from Megaworld worth 14M j. Fully furnished house & lot in Zamboanga City from NHA k. Tagaytay house & lot from POC worth 5M l. House & lot from Century Properties worth 4M m. Kia Stonic from Ayala Group n. Foton Transvan from UAAGI o. Skydrive Sport from Suzuki Phils. p. 2 Chick n Juicy chicken rotisserie franchise outlets from SMC q. Free lifetime fuel from Phoenix Petroleum r. Free lifetime flight miles from PAL s. Free lifetime membership in Tagaytay Highlands
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land grabbed are now being assisted by ABCCA to be restored back to their ancestral domain. What is so amazing is how ABCCA adopted to the so-called “New Normal” in advancing transformative education to the senior high school students especially during this time when the whole world is not safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has now some 3,200 students who have availed of television sets and allowances to go into daily virtual way of education. Even those living in the hinterlands particularly the sons and daughters of the Indigenous People have become scholars of ABCCA’s virtual education – a great inspiration to the IP communities whose young generations are now facing a brighter future! In building a knowledge society thru ABCCA, what comes to one’s mind are the poetic lines of Rabindranath Tagore when he said, “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free, where the world is not broken down by narrow domestic walls, in that heaven of freedom my Father, let my people awake.” These poetic lines by India’s great poet is now reverberating as ABCCA takes the empowering path. That Indian struggle against the British Empire where the “sun does not set,” ABCCA’s stand whatever be the odds, be it against empire or conditions that degrade human dignity such as poverty or even against the coronavirus pandemic, the people at the end will always prevail through conscientization or through transformative education. Indeed, if India has Satyagraha (Love-force) that put down an empire to its knees, the Philippines has ABCCA to effect transformative education for people, planet, prosperity and peace!
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a final debate among the contenders, it was the turn of candidate Rodrigo R. Duterte to ask Sen. Miriam D. Santiago a question: “I am facing a woman who could become the President of this country. What can I ask of you? It is an insult to ask a question of such a learned woman. My question, Ma’am, is how are you today?” That’s how the man who became President looked up to and addressed Lady Miriam.
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MGEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR, Commander, 4ID, PA, Engr Erwin P Bollozos, Chairman, Regional Advisory Council 10, Hon. Yam Lam Lim, ABC President, CDO and Mr Dino Ortiz, Pres. of Guardian International Public and Dir Arnel M Agabe, CESO III, Regional Director, DILG 10 were the Guest during the activity. “Our commitment in this community partnership will work on providing all our constituents a safer place to live, visit, invest, and work. In any endeavor that involves the good of the greater populist, know that you have every soldier of the Diamond Division. You have the Diamond super support in this endeavor.” MGen Brawner Jr said. “We are as one in working towards peace and safety amidst all the trials and limitations that we are facing especially with the pandemic right now. We look forward for a more efficient, effective collaboration among us.” Dir. Arnel M Agabe, CESO III, Regional Director of DILG 10 said. Other guests also share their strong pledge of commitment in response to PRO 10 community partnership the “Tambayayong” and Barangay Peace Summit in our campaign to fight against criminality, illegal drugs, disaster preparedness and response, antiinsurgency/terrorism to ensure the safety and security of the public. “Your Higalang Pulis is always committed to enforce the law down to barangay level to maintain peace and order and
public safety. And as always, the PNP is here not as your master but as your servant and we always do this para sa bayan ” PBGEN ANDUYAN said. PBGEN ROLANDO B ANDUYAN, extends his gratitude to all the stakeholders, law enforcement partners, Association of Barangay Chairman in R10 who joins PRO 10 launching of Tambayayong. RPIO PRO10
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MGEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR, Commander, 4ID, PA, Engr Erwin P Bollozos, Chairman, Regional Advisory Council 10, Hon. Yam Lam Lim, ABC President, CDO and Mr Dino Ortiz, Pres. of Guardian International Public and Dir Arnel M Agabe, CESO III, Regional Director, DILG 10 were the Guest during the activity. “Our commitment in this community partnership will work on providing all our constituents a safer place to live, visit, invest, and work. In any endeavor that involves the good of the greater populist, know that you have every soldier of the Diamond Division. You have the Diamond super support in this endeavor.” MGen Brawner Jr said. “We are as one in working towards peace and safety amidst all the trials and limitations that we are facing especially with the pandemic right now. We look forward for a more efficient, effective collaboration among us.” Dir. Arnel M Agabe, CESO III, Regional Director of DILG 10 said. Other guests also share their strong pledge of commitment in response to PRO 10 community partnership the “Tambayayong” and Barangay Peace Summit in our campaign to fight against criminality, illegal drugs, disaster preparedness and response, antiinsurgency/terrorism to ensure the safety and security of the public. “Your Higalang Pulis is always committed to enforce the law down to barangay level to maintain peace and order and public safety. And as always, the PNP is here not as your master but as your servant and we always do this para sa bayan ” PBGEN ANDUYAN said. PBGEN ROLANDO B ANDUYAN, extends his gratitude to all the stakeholders, law enforcement partners, Association of Barangay Chairman in R10 who joins PRO 10 launching of Tambayayong. RPIO PRO10
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Memorial Hospital in Pikit, North Cotabato. “The reason why I proposed for the construction of the hospital in North Cotabato is that, currently, there is no such facility in the SGA that will serve some 200,000 Bangsamoro constituents there,” Dipatuan said. The SGA comprises the 63 villages in six towns of North Cotabato that opted to join the fledgling BARMM political entity during a two-part plebiscite held in January and February 2019. In the same manner, he also filed BTA Bill 97 for the construction of the 50-bed Ghazali Jaafar Memorial Hospital in Barangay Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao that shares a border with North Cotabato. “The two proposed hospitals would help each other cater to
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 the Bangsamoro people in the SGA-BARMM,” Dipatuan said in a statement. He added that he also filed BA Bill Nos. 100 and 101 specifically to convert the Datu Sakilan Memorial Hospital in Tawi-Tawi, and Buluan District Hospital in Maguindanao from Level I to Level II hospitals, with a 100-bed capacity. Dipatuan noted that some medical facilities in the autonomous territory had reached critical bed count due to the surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients being hospitalized lately. Aside from reaching capacity limits, he said medical staffing in hospitals has also been a longstanding problem since the start of the pandemic. (PNA)
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to the public,” Andanar said. “Melo will be remembered for his informative platter shows, which have let us connect with different key information sources on important issues.” Andanar also expressed appreciation for Acuña’s participation in the PCOO’s programs, including the Laging Handa briefing and Roque’s virtual presser. He said members of the media will keep Acuna’s memories “close to [their] hearts”. “As someone who has devoted his life to journalism, Melo will be truly missed, especially by those whose lives he has touched and those he has served through his love for his profession,” Andanar said. “We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, loved ones, friends, and colleagues of Melo Acuña for his passing. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque also expressed sympathies over the death of Acuña. “I will remember you for asking insightful questions, framed in context and always delivered with respect and sensitivity, not just for the institution but for the people who watch the briefing,” Roque said in a statement posted on his official Facebook page. Acuña passed away at 2:30 a.m. four days after he was admitted to the Quezon City General Hospital, his wife Ma. Jhona announced on Friday morning. The family requested privacy during this time. Acuña started his official journalism career when he landed a job at DWCW-GTV in Lucena where he wrote news, did field reports, and handled late evening platter shows. He worked full-time at DWGW-IBC in Legazpi City and became a stringer for Reuters and a correspondent for Manila Bulletin from 1980 onward. In 1994, he joined DZRVRadio Veritas and covered various government agencies, such as the departments of defense, trade and industry, energy, the interior and local government, transportation, Commission on Human Rights, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court until he became the station manager in 2004. He joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines media office in 2007 and became a correspondent for China Radio International from 2010 to 2018. In 2018, he began writing for Asia Pacific Daily and has covered the Palace, defense, foreign affairs, business and trade, health, and energy beats. (PNA)
DAY OUT. A structure for plants at the Neopolitan Business Park in Fairview, Quezon City is the perfect place to spend time for these two on Friday (Aug. 27, 2021). Fitness enthusiasts usually flock to the park every weekend but somebody must remind the staff that children should not be allowed out under modified enhanced community quarantine guidelines. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)
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Lanao provinces as the ground troops were also supported by their air artillery and fighter planes of the Philippine Air Force. Brig. Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo, 103rd Infantry Brigade and JTG HARIBON commander added that the highly-trained and special forces of the 51st Infantry Battalion have also encountered the terror group on August 15th led by a certain Abubakar aka Abu Zacaria. “We have received reports from the residents on the presence of the armed group, and the military units operating within the area responded quickly to the reports,” Gen. Cuerpo reported. Meanwhile, Major General Gene M. Ponio, the 1ID and JTF ZAMPELAN commander, challenged and urged the people to report to the police or military any suspicious-looking people that may only disrupt the peace and prosperity in their respective barangays. “We assure the public that we will respond to their call 24/7 to secure and protect them from any threats and to sustain the peace and progress in our area of responsibility,” Ponio concluded.
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non-combustible nicotine delivery systems is Philip Morris International’s heated tobacco product IQOS. The IQOS device heats tobacco sticks called HEETS without burning it to release an aerosol, not smoke. Scientific studies found that it’s the burning process, and not the nicotine, that produces the harmful chemicals which causes smoking related diseases. Last year, IQOS devices and HEETS were made available for adults 21 years old and above in the pilot area of Metro Manila. The online store IQOS.com recently expanded its coverage to include delivery of the heated tobacco device and heat sticks to key areas in Minadanao including
Davao City, General Santos City, Palomok, Cagayan de Oro City, Opol, El Salvador, Tagoloan and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental. “You can see that the market is putting a much higher valuation on companies that are making that transition away from combustible products. And of course, the companies and their executives notice that too and it’s reflected in the incentive plans of a couple of them,” said Mr. Fell. Prof. David Sweanor, advisory committee chair of the University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law and Policy in Canada, said technology has shaped the tobacco industry, as more consumers are switching to innovative nicotine products that are considered less harmful than combustible cigarettes. “We see a tremendous number of consumers are very willing to move to these products, if the products are available, they have decent information. And the global market for cigarettes is approaching a trillion US dollars a year with over a billion users,” said Prof. Sweanor. Prof. Sweanor has been actively involved in tobacco and health policy issues since the beginning of the 1980s and has worked globally, and with numerous groups, including the International Union Against Cancer, World Health Organization, World Bank and the Pan American Health Organization and played a key role in achieving many global precedents in tobacco policy. He now focuses much of his tobacco and nicotine related efforts on risk reduction strategies. Prof. Sweanor cited the need to study the tobacco industry as it undergoes a process of transformation. “I think we need to be studying the industry, we need to be looking at the new players, we need to understand this is a very dynamic situation. And we need to try to shape that through intelligent regulation, through having an intelligent discourse to look at how did we transform other industries like what’s going on with the automotive industry
now, moving with the internal combustion engines? “ he said. “What happened to move from unsanitary to sanitary food, from snake oil to science-based pharmaceutical products? How did we transform all these other industries? What are the lessons in that for us? And what can we do by understanding how this industry operates, but also understanding who’s the industry? What’s the difference between companies that are selling tobacco products and companies that are selling alternative products? What’s the difference between cigarettes and non-combustible tobacco products? What are the divisions between the different companies? What are the divisions within the different companies? “ Prof. Sweanor said. He said, however, there remains a lot of misconception about alternative products. “Much of mainstream tobacco control thought that vaping was a plot by Big Tobacco, these new evil geniuses, and it had to be attacked. And the best thing we could do, would be to attack these alternative products. You’re not recognizing what they were doing was really protecting the cigarette market, which is where these companies made massively higher profit margins on a sustainable basis. So, it was a failure to grasp the reality of what’s going on,” he said. Prof. Sweanor said the easiest way to incentivize the companies to transform and do more, is to stop banning the alternatives. “There’s tremendous potential in all of these markets, you know, and anybody who thinks that new technology cannot be acceptable in low and middle income countries needs to understand what happened with smartphones. I mean, just take away the bans, give an incentive for people to move in this direction,” he said. “So, the innovation is going to happen. It’s a question of do we try to turn that to the advantage of public health? Do we have sensible regulatory regimes that help us reduce cigarette smoking more rapidly? “ said Prof. Sweanor.
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FEATURE
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Filinvest rolls out its employee vaccination program in Northern Mindanao and CARAGA
Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) kicks off its free employee vaccination program in Northern Mindanao and CARAGA on August 24, 26, and 27 at the power plant site of subsidiary FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The Filinvest Vaccination Program (FilVax) aims to fully vaccinate around 15,000 employees within the Filinvest group all over the country, including drivers, messengers, utility workers, and security guards. “FilVax is the Filinvest conglomerate’s effort to support the National Government’s vaccination program as we continue working towards a COVID-free Philippines. Keeping our employees, third-party providers, and clients safe is a top priority in ensuring that our communities, workspaces, and business interfaces are safe and healthy for all. Our goal is to have 100% of employees receive their second dose on/
FilVax. FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) employees get their first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine during its vaccination rollout at its power plant facility in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.
or before the 4th Quarter of 2021,” said Francis Gotianun, Director of Filinvest Land, Inc. The FDC Misamis vaccina-
tion hub seeks to inoculate more than 600 workers and partners, catering to power plant personnel and those from One Oasis CDO, East-
West Bank, and TROO from the provinces of Bukidnon, Surigao del Norte, and Agusan del Norte. Through the help of the Rural Health Unit of the Municipality of Villanueva supported by its local chief executive, 50% of the target vaccinees got their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on the first day of the vaccination rollout. “We are incredibly grateful for the LGU Villanueva for generously lending us time and resources for the vaccination rollout of our employees. We assure the LGU of Villanueva that we will continue to show our support and assistance in their development efforts, to the best of our ability, as we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic together,” said Juan Eugenio L. Roxas, President and CEO of FDC Misamis. The rollout is part of the 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
procured by the Filinvest Group for the whole conglomerate. The Mindanao leg followed the successful launch of the Luzon leg last August 4, in its first mega vaccination center in Festival Mall Filinvest City, Muntinlupa. The FilVax program is one of several efforts under the broader #FILFreeFILSafe campaign, a comprehensive set of initiatives to promote health and safety among its employees and stakeholders. The stringent implementation of protocols, along with many innovations in various processes, has allowed Filinvest’s businesses to operate efficiently under the new normal, especially its power plant facility, which continuously meets the demands of customers by providing unimpeded access to electricity. During the program’s launch, Roxas took the chance to express his gratitude to the men and women of FDC Misamis. “My sincere apprecia-
tion to the employees who volunteered to stay at work to keep our facility running despite the risks; and now, are doing their part to keep their workplace, families, this community safe. Good job to everyone who made this vaccination rollout possible. I am proud to say that FDC Misamis is the first power plant site in Mindanao that has successfully implemented offsite vaccination and the second among Filinvest subsidiaries after Filinvest Alabang,” said Roxas. FDC Misamis, a whollyowned subsidiary of Filinvest’s utilities and infrastructure arm, FDC Utilities, Inc. (FDCUI), runs a 3x135-MW circulating fluidized bed coal thermal plant in Villanueva. The facility has been delivering steady and cost-effective power since it began commercial operations in 2016. Throughout the epidemic, the firm is critical to maintaining the stability of the Mindanao grid.
Officials of FDC Misamis and the Rural Health Unit of the Municipality of Villanueva come together for the power firm’s employee vaccination program.