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Stranded tourists want out of Siargao

By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

DEL CARMEN, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – This world-famous destination is now a nightmare for local and foreign tourists stranded because of super typhoon ‘Odette.’ They all want out, and quick, as there is no electricity, no internet and phone connection, and not enough water and food. ‘Odette’ made its first of nine landfalls in the Philippines in Siargao Island at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 16. “We have been here for Stranded tourists flock to the Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Siargao Island to wait two days already in the for flights that would take them out of the island battered by super typhoon ‘Odette.’ See OUT, page 15

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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) will be extending help to workers affected by Typhoon “Odette.” DOLE-10 Director Albert Gutib said during a press forum Tuesday that qualified individuals will get assistance under the agency’s “Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers” (TUPAD) program, which helps workers affected by calamities, typhoons, or man-made disasters. “Our affected workers due to the said typhoon will just have to go to our Public Employment Services Office or PESO, which are established at the local

government units like in the city, municipality or province, and are handled by the PESO managers,” he said. Under the program, beneficiaries will be employed for four hours a day for at least 10 days up to 30 days and will be paid based on the prevailing minimum wage in the region where they were hired. Gutib said the list of beneficiaries will be based on the data provided by the respective disaster risk reSee HELP, page 15

Electric coops linemen in Mindanao to spend Christmas, New Year in Odette ravaged areas By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

Misamis Oriental. Gov. Yevgeny Vincente 'Bambi" Emano hands out bouquet of flowers to Ms. Kuyamis 2022 candidates during the launching on Monday (Dec. 20) at the Provincial Capitol grounds. photo by gerry lee gorit

By NEF LUCZON, PNA

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--Aside from risks and difficulties they experienced in previous calamities, linemen of electric cooperatives in Mindanao deployed to restore power in Typhoon Odette’s devastated areas in Caraga region will spend Christmas and New Year again there. Gerne Ong, 39, a lineman of Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) in Tagum is however spared from

this new assignment as he was no longer part of the seven-man Nordeco Team sent to Surigao del Norte, Surigao City , Siargao Islands and Dinagat Islands. Affected electric cooperatives are Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperatives (Surneco), Siargao Island Electric Cooperative (Siarelco) and Dinagat Island Electric Cooperative (Dielco). They are part of Task Force Kapatid organized by Philippine Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc to help See LINEMEN, page 15

Linemen from Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) restoring the electric poles in Basey, Samar that was downed when Typhoon Ursula slammed the province in December 2019. (Nordeco file photo)

Marawi City- From left to right, Hon. Masbud A. Gaima II- MILG Acting City Director, Hon. Atty. Majul Usman Gandamra- Marawi City Mayor and Insp. Aminola Sarip Udasan- OIC City Fire Director of Marawi City, received token rewards on his bravery dedication on services to the people of Marawi City, during the presentation and deliberation in line with the Bureau of Fire Protection BARMM Marawi City that the total of establishment inspected Two Thousand (2,000), total fire code fees CY 2020 P1,223,724.50 (January- November, 2021) P1,164,375.75 and Total collection of Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000.00) also fire incident damages Total Cost of One Million and Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P1,500,00.00) were registered on 14 Barangays in Marawi City, during the PEACE and ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMIT last December 15, 2021 at City Hall Gymnasium, City Hall Compound, Marawi City. photo by sonny sudaria

DOLE readies TUPAD for ‘Odette’-hit regions The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is providing emergency employment to 25,000 informal sector workers affected by typhoon ‘Odette,’ which ravaged provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao last week. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Wednesday allocated P100 million for the flagship cash-for-work Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD)

to hardest-hit regions. The areas include Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas; Northern Mindanao; and Caraga regions. Each region will receive P20 million for the emergency employment of 5,000 beneficiaries, Bello said. “Workers, particularly those in the informal sector, will be given emergency employment for 10 days. They will help in clearing, de-clogging of canals, debris segrega-

tion, materials recovery, and other activities needed in the rehabilitation of their communities. Through this engagement, they will not only earn money but also help rebuild their lives and locality,” Bello said. To determine the eligible beneficiaries, Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns Director Ma. Karina Perida-Trayvilla said the DOLE will be profiling those affected by the calamity. See TUPAD, page 15

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National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño turns over donation of the personnel of NEDA-10 for Bangon VisMin Typhoon Odette donation drive, December 20 at 4th Infantry Division, Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City. (JAKA/PIA-10)

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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY --The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict Northern Mindanao (RTF-ELCAC) launched its donation drive for Typhoon Odette, dubbed "Bangon VisMin," December 20 to help affected families get basic necessities such as food, water and hygiene kits. “The RTF-ELCAC 10’s campaign has been successful in 2021, as a convergence effort with other agencies,

we are again coming together not just to end local communist armed conflict but also help our kababayans who are badly affected by Typhoon Odette,” says Philippine Army Commanding Chief Major General Romeo Brawner, Jr. "Bangon VisMin" donation drive aims to help affected families not just in the region but throughout Visayas and Mindanao that were badly affected by the typhoon. “While northern Min-

danao was also affected by Typhoon Odette, the level of affectation and even the damage is not as bad as the other areas in the country particularly CARAGA specifically Siargao, Dinagat, Surigao del Norte and Central Visayas particularly Cebu and Southern Leyte. Some of us were hurting because some have families that were affected, but, I know we still have within us the capacity to give,” National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)

Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño said. The task force has identified food, water and hygiene kits as priority needs. For donation, the drop off point is at the 4th Infantry Division, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City or call 0905-1730-158. (JAKA/ PIA-10)

WANTING to avoid the problems that confronted first responders and rescuers who were stymied by lack of available transport systems shortly after typhoon Odette’s onslaught, the BBM-Sara UniTeam eyes the expansion of the country’s Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) terminal system to expedite response time in calamity-hit areas. Former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos said that given the country’s archipelagic structure, the Philippines would require an effective means of distribution for disaster-related concerns such as delivery of relief goods and heavy equipment. “The country’s unique archipelagic layout is a challenge when it comes to disaster response. Island municipalities can be easily isolated for days, with help only being sent via airdrops and only in small quantities. We believe that by having more Ro-Ro routes, we can send help faster to these affected communities,” the tandem said. Also called the Philippine Nautical Highway System, Ro-Ro is a network of highways and ferry routes connecting the major islands of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

It was first opened to the public in 2003 during the term of then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. “Typhoon Odette has really devastated some parts in the country. We have seen this with our own eyes on the ground. Apart from providing food to the people, we need to restore electricity and telecommunications services,” Marcos said. “This can only be made possible by swift clearing operations using heavy and specialized equipment that at times need to be sourced outside of the disaster areas. This is the time when our Ro-Ro network can help,” he added. The UniTeam also said it had tapped its volunteer network all over the country to send help to the areas hit by Super Typhoon ‘Odette.’ On Sunday, Marcos Jr. went to Southern Leyte, Butuan, and Bohol to distribute help to affected communities. The UniTeam continued its relief mission in Siargao, Capiz, Negros Occidental and Masbate. Inspired by their relief efforts, some volunteers have already started conducting feeding programs in disasterhit communities such as those in Iloilo, according to a recent post on social media.

Lanao del Sur- A ceremonial of groundbreaking for the construction of municipal town hall for the municipality of Madalum, Lanao del Sur. A pledge of support during the proper program of the said project. From left to right, Hon. Mayor Mindalano, Hon. Minister Naguib G. Sinarimbo (MILG, BARMM), Hon. Usman “Palao” M. Sarangani Jr. Municipal Administrator of Mandalum, Lanao del Sur at Brgy. Dilausan, Mandalum, Lanao del Sur December 13, 2021. photo by sonny sudaria

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Andanar: US Embassy commits aid for VisMin MANILA - Presidential Communications O p e r at i ons O f f i c e (PC O O) S e cret ar y Martin Andanar along w it h ot he r P C O O executives met with United States Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Heather C. Variava on Tuesday, where the latter has committed to extend humanitarian aid to families in Visayas and Mindanao that were affected by Super Typhoon Odette. Secretary Andanar expressed his gratitude to the US Embassy’s generosity while other parts of the country are also responding to the calamity. “We’ve been calling on the public and to everyone to display genuine compassion and generosity to our kababayans who are seeking shelter and warmth after their homes were wrecked by the typhoon,” he said. “And we are very

thankful for the charity and support that the US Embassy and Chargé d'Affaires Variava has shown us in order to help those who are still in need of our assistance,” he added. The two officials met at the American official’s residence in Makati City. They also discussed new cooperation efforts, including the development of the Government Communication Academy (GCA). Chargé d'Affaires Variava is in favor of building cooperation efforts in communications, specifically to support the operations of the GCA. They also discussed communication education exchange to advance skills and experiences of FIlipino media workers, and the Philippines

participation in other US Capacity building projects. “I am thrilled for this possible cooperation that we will be having in the coming months. I hope that this will push through so that when we leave our

office next year, we can leave something for state media workers in PCOO,” Secretary Andanar said. Secretary Andanar previously bared that the PCOO plans to tie up with the Development

Academy of the Philippines (DAP), University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) and Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) in crafting programs for the GCA that will be attuned to the needs of state media

workers. Delegates include US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Mr. John Groch, Press Attache Ms. Heather Fabrikant, and Mr. Stephen Dove; and PCOO USec. Kristian Ablan and USec. George Apacible.

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Have You Ever Been in Love?

“Have You Ever Been in Love” is a song by Canadian recording artist Celine Dion, recorded first for her seventh English studio album A New Day Has Come (2002) and was later included on her eight English studio album One Heart (2003). The song is a power ballad, written by Anders Bagge, Peer Åström, Tom Nichols, Daryl Hall and Laila Bagge, while production was handled by Bagge & Peer. This song inspired me for today’s column. Far from typhoons, pandemics and other bad news. Falling in love with someone can feel exciting, even exhilarating. But over time, these feelings may settle into something that feels a little different. This love might seem mellow or calm. You might find yourself thinking “I love them” instead of “I’m in love with them.” This transformation doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with your relationship. Loving someone instead of feeling “in love” with them simply illustrates how feelings of love evolve over the course of a relationship, especially a long-term relationship. Love - a real life drama

sometimes that unfolds anytime, yet no one can explain. Ask yourself how or why love happens and you might get plenty of ideas but seldom a satisfying explanation. You might get a nervous giggle or a quick chuckle, a sleepless night or a never-ending palpitation of the heart, a red face, and appetitlessness. Worldwide innumerable lyricists wrote and are still writing being inspired by this phenomenon of love. And yes, back to Celine Delon: almost every composition tells us about love. Love, the inexplicable emotion that overpowers kings and queens and turns people either into philanthropists or misanthropes. Love, the first state of passionate affairs, that told us love stories like “Romeo and Juliet”, Antony and Cleopatra” or “King Edward and Mrs. Simpson”. Naranasan mo na bang umibig? The former Archbishop Fulton Sheet said a long time ago, “Love is the perfection of justice”. Aristoteles, the Greek philosopher added, “Even there is justice you also need friendship”. Saint Augustus remarked in those days, “Do what you like. If you love God, you’ll

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do nothing wrong”. Well, I guess there is something more than romance, changing kisses or gilic tasks or giving a bouquet of roses. There should be something more than looking for “the best way to win a man’s heart through his stomach” - and out come only the empty dishes. Love is in between two but also in the midst of many taking responsibility for a child, for a family, for a company or for an institution, for a public task or a new planted tree. Love can destroy agonizing bitterness which we easily develop against our enemies or people, who liked to be close to us but being disrespectful at the same time. As frustrated and hopeful as you may feel right now, with God’s love your life can be happier than you dreamed possible. The time after the coming of Jesus Christ is not a time of fear but of love. If you realize this, you’ll be able to experience all kinds of love that See LOVE, page 15

Kim’s Dream A Mockery of the Constitution and IPRA Law

Manobo-Pulangiyon Tribe: World’s Most Oppressed

IT was a shock to one of the authors of the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA Law), former Congressman Mohammad Omar Albano Fajardo and to his lovely wife, DTI Asec. Ameenah Fajardo to see more than one thousand families of the Manobo-Pulangiyon Tribe in extreme poverty living under shattered tents for five years now along the highway of Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon. Why? Because they were ousted from their 1,111 hectare-Ancestral Domain by a powerful multimillion pineapple plantation company, the Kiantig Development Corporation, owned and managed before by the incumbent Municipal Mayor of Quezon, Bukidnon, Hon. Pablo Lorenzo III who has all the means and strength to bar the tribe from recovering the said ancestral domain. It is only here in our country where you can find more than one thousand families living in so much hunger and poverty, eating only “kamote” once a day or nothing at all and the children are all malnourished suffering from different kind of diseases, drinking water in the river where they are swimming. The children have to be tied-up as three have already

been hit by running cars. All their utensils are taken out from garbage. The tribe has been struggling to reclaim back their rich ancestral domain where their ancestors are buried but has been transformed into plantation. The armed men of the corporation would threaten them as there were times when every night, the armed men would fire their guns using fear as a means to control or subdue them. Their painful narratives were listened to by Cong. Omar who categorically stated that ousting them from their ancestral domain is a mockery of the IPRA Law and violation of what the highest law of the land, the 1987 Constitution has provided for in Art. II, Section 10 that, “The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.” That’s how oppressed the Manobo-Pulangiyon is. Thus, the tribe has been advocating that justice be done ‘till heavens fall. For five years now, they have been shouting that in this country, be a mayor or a powerful corporation, no one is above the law; all must bow down to the majesty of the law because we follow

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the rule of law and not of men. Amidst morale collapse and religious apathy, it was astonishing to see kindreds who have come together to help the oppressed tribe regain back its dignity to be treated not as disposable wastes but as human beings, headed by no less than his Eminence, the amazing Arch. Tony Ledesma, S.J., and Bishop Noel Pedregosa. In numerous meetings attended by several agencies of government, i.e., DENR, NCIP & DAR together with legal luminaries , i.e., Atty. Lagamon, Atty. Eric Alajar, IBP National President, Atty. Bart Estrada, and PNP Officers, certificates came out issued by these agencies, giving legal credence and validity to the claim of the tribe that the 1,111 hectares belong to the tribe as its ancestral domain. These multi-agencies’ certification has recently merited a Certificate of Recognition of Ancestral Domain signed by no less than the Honorable NCIP National Chairperson, Sec. Allen A. Capuyan together with the six NCIP Commissioners. See TRIBE, page 15

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DA NorMin releases P1.8-M subsidy to rice farmers in Claveria town

Cluster hybrid rice techno demo seen to increase productivity

DA-10 through the RCEF-RFFA releases cash subsidy to around 357 rice farmers in Claveria, MisOr.

KALILANGAN, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao is pushing for increased rice production and sufficiency through cluster hybrid rice techno demo in Kalilangan, Bukidnon. “With this activity, the farmers will have the options to use hybrid rice varieties that will suit their areas. They will also learn new technologies to adopt, based on the practices of the different seed companies,” said DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado during the official launching of the activity on Monday, December 13. The different hybrid rice varieties will be showcased in a consolidated 8.6 hectares of the Gamaygamay Communal Irrigators Association (GCIA) in barangay Pamotolon of the said town. Aside from the use of high-yielding varieties, Dir. Collado added that the cluster rice farm will demonstrate irrigation technology, use of machinery, and pest/disease and nutrient management. Dir. Collado bared that

CL AVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Around 357 rice farmers of Claveria, Misamis Oriental received its financial assistance through the Department of Agriculture’s Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund - Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) program on December 10, 2021. DA-10 through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado has released a total amount of P1.8 million to the farmer-beneficiaries from the town’s 19 barangays who were enrolled in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) with landholdings of two hectares and below. DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga

led the distribution of the Intervention Monitoring Card (IMC) that will serve as identification and cash cards of the farmer-beneficiaries. “Malaking tulong sa aming sakahan ang natangap kong pera para sa abono at binhi,” shared Arlene P. Adina of barangay Punong. Claveria is a landlocked municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental with an estimated area of 420 hectares for rice farmlands. Supporting RTD Madriaga during the dist r ibut ion were DA-10 Provincia l O p erat ions Center Chief of Misamis Oriental, Chona H. Nacalaban with the PLGU MisOr and MLGU of said town.#(RDElloren)

DA-NorMin conducts a hybrid rice techno demo in Kalilangan, Bukidnon in a bid to contribute to increased rice production and sufficiency.

the agency will allocate around 45-50 thousand bags of hybrid rice seeds for Bukidnon in 2022 to bolster local rice production. It is also a quick res p ons e m e a s u re t h at addresses food security amidst the pandemic, focuses to intensify campaign for the adoption of hybrid rice technology among local farmers. He also urged the LGU to facilitate and organize other small rice farmers

to avail DA-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) farm machinery under the Rice Competitive Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Meanwhile, Kalilangan Municipal Agriculturist, Teresita F. Buhi-an said that the techno demo will motivate the farmers to plant the hybrid rice varieties adopting the recent technologies. Eleven participating seed companies include

SL Agritech, Corp., Seed Works, RAMGO International, Corp., LongPing, Leads Agri, Green and Grow, Inc., Davao Oriental Seed Producers Cooperative, Corteva Agriscience, Bioseed, Bayer, and AmTrac. The activity was in partnership with the LGU Kalilangan through Mayor Omaradji C. Pizarro, Municipal Agriculture Office and the farmer associations.# (EMBentulan)

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size by 2024. The commentary said that “despite the rapid increase in investment, the Philippines will remain one of APAC’s smallest cloud computing markets, with recent activity insufficient to significantly improve the country’s scarce terrestrial digital infrastructure.’ “That said, liberalizing the market should see an influx of international tech-players looking to monetize the Philippines’ long-term growth opportunity and we could see the country’s cloud computing market forecasts revised upwards,” it added. (PNA)

By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

OREIGN direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines are expected to increase following the passage in the Senate of a measure to liberalize several sectors including the telecommunication industry. In a commentary issued on Wednesday, Fitch Solutions said the measure is seen to improve investors’ appetite for the Philippines. “ The countr y has a highly conducive environment for technological uptake but is held back by nascent digital infrastructure. Increased foreign investment in the telecoms and tech sectors will serve the growth of such assets, particularly terrestrial fiber networks where coverage is particularly limited,” it said. To date, foreign ownership in public utilities in the country is only allowed up to 40 percent. The commentary noted that “downside risks to foreign investment and improvements to fixed networks include the Philippines’ proximity to escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, as well

as the appeal of mobile broadband.” It said the government has been enticing foreign investors through continued liberalization of FDI policies. Citing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, it said FDIs have slipped for the third consecutive year in 2020, by nearly 25 percent. With favorable demographics for having a large number of young population, the report said: “the Philippines is largely held back by underdeveloped digital infrastructure.” “Liberalising the environment for foreign investors is likely to encourage greater investment into maturing the countr y’s digital infrastructure, a requirement for tech-players looking to successfully capitalize on the Philippines’ conducive demographics,” it said. Allowing greater foreign investors’ participation in the domestic telco industry is seen to boost the country’s capacity to be among the fastest-growing cloud market in the region over the medium to around USD1.36 billion market

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Duterte adviser welcomes shortened period for boosters By KRIS CRISMUNDO, PNA

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion has lauded the Department of Health (DOH) for heeding the private sector’s call to shorten the interval time between the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. “We need to act fast by getting ahead before the immunity from the first two doses wane. We are in a good position to increase our protection and

keep our ‘Bakuna Bubble’ intact now that cases are low and vaccine supply is stable,” Concepcion said in a statement Wednesday. On Tuesday, the DOH approved to give a singledose booster as early as three months after the second dose for individuals that completed their AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, Sinovac, or Sputnik jabs, and as early as two months for those that received the single-dose Janssen vaccine. Last week, Concepcion and the OCTA Research

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A.9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A 9295.

CASE NO, 2021-097-CPC MBCA “PJR-3”

EDILBERTO V. CEPE Applicants. X--------------------------------X NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is an application for the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant to operate Her vessel MBCA “PJR-3” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

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Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 14 December 2021 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 29th day of November 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge MDN: Dec 23, 2021

Group called on the government to shorten the interval between the last dose and the booster shot to four months. This, as data suggest that the efficacy of Covid-19 jabs “significantly decreases at around five months” or sooner depending on the vaccine brand, OCTA Research Fellow Fr. Nicanor Austriaco said. “We are grateful that the DOH heard our call. We want to thank Sec. Charlie Galvez, Sec. Francisco Duque, Dr. Edsel Salvaña, and the vaccine expert panel including Dr. Gene Solante and FDA Director General Eric Domingo for approving the suggestion of the private sector to give the booster earlier,” Concepcion said. Concepcion added that speeding up the booster shots will help the country

to “secure a win against Covid-19”. “This call for early boosting is important to prevent Omicron from hitting us hard. Our numbers are very low now and continue to go down. This is not luck. This was planned so we must fortify our defenses with early boosting. We have now a lot of vaccines and if we don’t use them, these will expire,” Concepcion said. Earlier, National Task Force Against Covid-19 Assistant Secretary Wilben Mayor said while the national government is administering booster shots, it will continue to provide primary doses to those who have not received their jabs. The government targets to inoculate 54 million Filipinos by end of this year, Mayor added. (PNA)

Newly listed solar firm vows to back gov’t RE efforts Following its initial public offering (IPO), Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corp. (SPNEC) has vowed to support government’s goal to increase renewable energy in the country. In a statement Wednesday, S olar Philippines founder Leandro Leviste said SPNEC is preparing an initial 1,000 hectares for a joint venture on solar power project. Leviste said the company is eyeing to partner with leading firms in the country for the solar plant joint venture. “We are preparing an initial 1,000 hectares for a joint venture with a partner who can help turn this plan

into a reality,” he said. He added that the projects of Solar Philippines are in response to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) target to increase the share of renewable energy in the country to 35 percent by 2030, translating to building over 20,000 megawatts of solar power projects. Last Friday, SPNEC’s IPO was oversubscribed at PHP5.3 billion from its PHP2.7 billion offering. The company plans to use the fund raised through the stock market to construct the first 50 MW out of the 500 MW projects and to acquire land for future expansions. See SOLAR, page 13

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In Dinagat province, ‘everywhere you will see houses flattened to the ground or their rooftops blown away’ By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

Humanitarian aid workers who arrived in the province of Dinagat Islands on Sunday were horrified to see houses flattened to the ground and landmarks, including its provincial capitol, destroyed by super typhoon ‘Odette.’ Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig, chair of the Balay Mindanaw Foundation said the Category 4 winds and rains of typhoon “Odette” destroyed 95 percent of the island-province’s estimated 22,000 houses. ‘Odette’ made its first landfall in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, and slammed across the province of Dinagat Islands, where it made its

second landfall in Cagdianao town. Manlupig said the provincial capitol of Dinagat and the house of Governor Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao were not spared. “Dinagat Islands has been leveled to the ground by Super Typhoon Odette,” Bag-ao posted on her social media page on Saturday, December 18, a little past 12 a.m. where she also appealed for “food, potable water, temporary shelters, fuel, hygiene kits, medical supplies,” and assistance in “restoring electricity, running water, and telecommunications.” “Our hospitals have also suffered significant The capitol of Dinagat Islands province in the capital town of San Jose, after super typhoon ‘Odette:’ roof ripped off, glass damage rendering some of windows and doors shattered, and the huge Christmas tree outside felled by the winds. Photo by KALOY MANLUPIG

them inoperable. The fields and boats of our farmers and fisherfolk have been decimated. Most of our commercial and cargo vessels, in spite of taking all necessary precautions, are now unsuitable for sea voyages effectively cutting us off from the rest of the country,” Bag-ao said in her message posted in Butuan City by a team she sent to mainland Mindanao to inform authorities about the urgent needs of her island-province. Super typhoon ‘Odette’ left behind a trail of destruction Balay Mindanaw’s rapid in the province of Dinagat Islands, including an estimated damage and needs assess95% of the province’s 22,000 house flattened to the ground ment, done with Goveror roofless. Photo by KALOY MANLUPIG R. A 9048Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

nor Bag-ao and other key provincial officials, placed the number of houses in the island at 22,000 in a population of 130,000 “Everywhere you will see houses flattened to the ground or their rooftops blown away,” said Manlupig whose team arrived in Dinagat on Sunday on board a Philippine Coast Guard boat, bringing with them food, water and SkyHydrant filtration system. He said the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office reported 15 deaths during the onslaught of ‘Odette.’

Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

dianao. Manlupig noted that cases of diarrhea have been reported as the island’s drinking water facilities suffered damages. “The island’s agriculture is gone. There is no food, no rice and no safe drinking water,” Manlupig said. He said unscrupulous traders are selling vegetables at 300 pesos per kilo and gasoline at 100 pesos per liter. Dinagat province is under Caraga region. In neighboring Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) See DINAGAT, page 13

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

R. A 9048Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City

Malupig said the sight of local disaster officials trying to salvage the one-month supply of soaked rice from their warehouse by cooking it into “lugaw” or porridge was heart-wrenching. “People still lined up to get their share of lugaw because there is no food,” he said. Manlupig said they were only able to see the damage in the capital town of San Jose because the roads going to the towns of Loreto, Basilisa, Tubajon, and Libjo were still inaccessible. He said they are still awaiting reports from Cag-

Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that ALMIRA A SUAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from DOMIE TO DOMICIANO JR in the Certificate live birth of DOMIE ARAÑAS SUAN who was born on January 9, 1980 at, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Josephine B. Arañas and Domiciano T. Susan. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2022.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that LITY ROSE LARGO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from FELIPE to ELENITO in the Certificate live birth of FELIPE OLIVAR ALIVIO who was born on May 11, 1961 at, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Teresa Legaspi Olivar and Saturino Lozano Alivio. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2022.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 10172 & Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that ARAPIA P. CAPAL has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to MALE and Change of First Name from HASSARODING to ANSARODIN in the Certificate live birth of HASSARODING PACASUM CAPAL who was born on 22 August 2005 at, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Arapia Malna Pacasum and Bolkia Malna Capal. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2022.

ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F MARTIL Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: December 16 & 23, 2021

ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F MARTIL Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: December 16 & 23, 2021 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALLEN JOHN R. GETES AND ERNA LOU B. AMORES-GETES,

MDN: December 16 & 23, 2021 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2021-128

ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F MARTIL Municipal Civil Registrar

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES RONIE I. QUITORIANO AND LELEBETH M. AYA-AY,

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-127

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES SUNNY BERNARDO JAVIER AND MYRNA DALUMPINES OBO-JAVIER,

CIVIL CASE NO.2021-130

ALLEN JOHN R. GETES AND ERNA LOU B. AMORES-GETES, Petitioners. x-----------------------------/ ORDER

RONIE I. QUITORIANO AND LELEBETH M. AYA-AY Petitioners. X--------------------------/ ORDER

SUNNY BERNARDO JAVIER AND MYRNA DALUMPINES OBO-JAVIER, Petitioners. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on March 5, 2016 at Maramag, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Block 24, Lot 7, Villa Angela Subd., Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Purok 3, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than four (4) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 5, 2016 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th of December, 2021.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 20, 2001 at Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Cabanglasan, Bukidnon and Sta. Filomena, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for nine (9) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 20, 2001 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th of December, 2021.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 16, 2008 at Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 5, Tambacan, Iligan City and Toril, Davao City, Davao del Sur, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than five (5) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 16, 2008 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th of December, 2021.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Dec. 16, 23 & 30, 2021

8 Laging Handa Communication Center established in typhoon-hit Siargao

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Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar and his crew from government media is back in Siargao on Monday morning to assist affected individuals and families and establish a more robust Laging Handa Communication Center. The whole island was one of the areas badly hit

by Super Typhoon Odette the previous week, where communications and electricity lines were damaged due to strong winds and heavy rains. Neighboring areas in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands were also not spared. During the Emergency NDRRMC Full Council Meeting last Friday, December 17, 2021, Secretary Andanar sought the

assistance of the Office of the Civil Defense to reach out to these areas and allow government media to report the situation on the ground. An initial assessment was done the next day, where PCOO and OCD personnel ferried satellite telecoms with the help of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). “My PCOO team and I are back in Siargao Island

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A, 9295.

CASE NO. MRO XI 21-098-CPC

MBCA “LUTANG LU TANG” 07 December 2021 to 06 January 2022

ANU NI MUS, INC., Applicant. X-----------------------------x

Before us is an application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, to operate the vessel MBCA “LUTANG LU TANG” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in the following routes and rates:

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 23 December 2021 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St, corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 7th day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A, 9295.

CASE NO. MRO XI 21-103-CPC

MBCA “GARLINES”

MORALINA M. CABUNITA, Applicant. X-----------------------------x

The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph

Done this 07th day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

PRO DIVE DAVAO INC, Applicants. X-----------------------------x NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is an application for the Amendment of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant for additional route of the vessel MBCA “PRO DIVE 1” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

IIN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A, 9295.

CASE NO. MRO XI 21-101-CPC

MBCA “FHY”

LOLITO M. FUENTES, SR., Applicant. X-----------------------------x

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A, 9295.

CASE NO. MRO XI 21-096-CPC

MBCA “SAO”

NEREIDS, INC., Applicant. X-----------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING

Before us is an application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, to operate the vessel MBCA “FHY” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in the following routes and rates:

Before us is an application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, to operate the vessel MBCA “SAO” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in the following routes and rates:

The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 28 December 2021 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St, corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 09th day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

MDN: Dec 23, 2021

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 20 December 2021 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St, corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 06th day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

Before us is an application for Amendment of Certificate of Public Convenience, specifically, for the inclusion of the LCT THE VENUE to Its fleet, in a liner service for the carriage of passengers and cargoes only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, in the following route and rates:

MDN: Dec 23, 2021

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR CASE NO. 2021-099-A AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE INCLUSION OF LCT “THE VENUE” TO ITS FLEET FOR THE LCT “THE VENUE” CARRIAGE OF CARGOES ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295.

The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing.

MDN: Dec 23, 2021

MBCA “PRO DIVE 1”

See CENTER, page 13

NOTICE OF HEARING

Before us is an application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, to operate the vessel MBCA “GARLINES” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in the following routes and rates:

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

CASE NO. 2021-100-A

A satellite internet courtesy of the PCOO Laging Handa Crisis Communication will be established today at the Sayak Airport to complement the existing SAT Telecoms of the OCD and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). It will also allow PCOO, PTV, PNA, IBC, RTVM and Radyo Pilipinas to broadcast

DAVAO WESSJAY DEVELOPMENT CORP., Applicants. X------------------------------x

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR ADDITIONAL ROUTE FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295.

chief, the Sayak Airport in Siargao is packed with local residents and tourists taking their chances to catch the next available flight out of the island. A Laging Handa Panawagan Center at the Sayak Airport is ready for stranded individuals waiting for their ride home. A C130 is expected to arrive today to shuttle stranded tourists out of the island.

NOTICE OF HEARING

to bring food packs, assist stranded passengers, establish a more robust Laging Handa Communication Center, update our incommunicado kababayans stranded on the island about the national government’s efforts and to reach the still impassable communities in Burgos, San Isidro and Pilar,” Secretary Andanar said in his message today. According to the PCOO

In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph

Done this 07th day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 17 December 2021 at 2:00 PM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St, corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email.at mro11@marina.gov.ph

Done this 3rd day of December 2021 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

MDN: Dec 23, 2021

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Military, response teams from Davao Region deployed to Caraga Military personnel and teams from various government agencies working under the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the Davao Region (RDRRMC-11) were deployed on Wednesday to augment the workforce in the Caraga Region which was severely hit by Typhoon Odette. In a send-off ceremony held at the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao headquarters here, the team was composed of troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Eastern Mindanao Command, the

The City Hall of Davao. MindaNews file photo by MANMAN DEJETO

Army’s 10th Infantry Division (ID), Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao, Reserve Officers Legion of the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-11), Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Region 11, and the Provincial DRRMOs of Davao de Oro, and Davao del Sur. In an interview, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, the Eastmincom commander, said trucks loaded with food items from DSWD and non-food Items (family packs, blankets, and tents) will also be distributed

Davao City gets bomb threat Dabawenyos told D to stay alert amid low Covid-19 positivity rate

AVAO CITY – A still unidentified person left a letter on Tuesday at the City Hall containing a bomb threat, an official of the Public Safety Security Command Center (PSSCC) said. Retired Police Lt. Col. Angel Sumagaysay, PSSCC head, said in a text message Tuesday that personnel from Davao City Police Office and Task Force Davao are investigating to determine the identity of the person who left the “threat letter”. He said authorities

are not taking the threat lightly, stressing that each threat is a very serious matter. “There is an ongoing investigation to find out who left the threat letter at City Hall and whether it’s real,” he said. He added that business activities during the yuletide season will not be halted and assured Dabawenyos that the city remains “safe and secured” with security forces deployed to enforce peace and order. In an advisory posted on its Facebook page,

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA

the city government said that authorities are currently investigating two bomb threats. “Violent extremism is a scourge around the globe and Dabawenyos should, at all times, remain vigilant. On the other hand, threats may be politically motivated particularly from people who have evil intent,” it said. It encouraged the public to report immediately information about planned terror attacks and report any suspicious activities to Task Force Davao hotline numbers: 224-0911,

09992271111 (Smart) and 09171314333 (Globe). Sumagaysay told residents to nurture the “culture of security” to quell threats of terrorism. “We need the support of the public, most especially if they see something, they report… Let’s remain vigilant and support your security cluster,” he said. On S eptember 2, 2016, a bomb explosion at the Roxas Night Market in the city killed 15 persons and wounded 69 others. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

See CARAGA, page 13

By CHE PALICTE, PNA

The Davao City Task Force on the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Tuesday reminded Dabawenyos to remain vigilant and continue working together against the deadly disease even as the city reported no new Covid-19 cases over the weekend. For the second time since March 2020, no new Covid-19 cases were logged here on December 19. “Our goal is to heal as one. We really need each other to maximize our protection against Covid-19,”

R. A 9048Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Davao City Task Force Covid-19 spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser said in a statement through the City Information Office. She attributed this milestone to the management of the Covid-19 response and to the “multifactorial contribution of all the players in managing Covid-19”. “Through them, we were able to hit the latest tally of 92.5 percent coverage to reach the herd immunity for the first dose and 82.15 percent for fully vaccinated,” See ALERT, page 13

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JESSIE PATOLUMBON PARADERO - SCHEMBRI has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JESSIE PATOLUMBON PARADERO who was born on DECEMBER 24, 1985 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are ANATALIO PARADERO and MARCELINA PATOLUMBON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 31, 2021.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALMAYDAH T. AMPUAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from ALMIDA to ALMAYDAH in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALMIDA TAMAY AMPUAN who was born on 18 January 1997 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Tindos T. Tamay and Abdullah D. Ampuan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2022.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. VENUS SOLARITA BOKINGO MILITANTE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SOLARITA” to “MA. VENUS SOLARITA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SOLARITA SILONG BOKINGO who was born on December 22, 1962 at Butuan Maternity Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are PACIENCIA DALPIRADES SILONG and RUBEN TORRALBA BOKINGO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 6 January 2022.

(Sgd.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F MARTIL ACTING CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

MDN: December 23 & 30, 2021

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MARJOHN ORIAS ALVASITE AND OLGA THERESA S. GUINAYON-ALVASITE, MARJOHN ORIAS ALVASITE AND OLGA THERESA S. GUINAYON-ALVASITE, Petitioners. x-----------------------------/

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: December 23 & 30, 2021

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO.2021-128

Publication Notice

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ARMAN YEK ENGRESIAL AND HONEY GRACE TABULONG ENGRESIAL,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-133

CIVIL CASE NO.2021-132

ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 27, 2013 at Quezon, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Kiburiao, Quezon, Bukidnon and Purok 7, Tambacan, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for almost five (5) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 27, 2013 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 21st of December, 2021.

ARMAN YEK ENGRESIAL AND HONEY GRACE TABULONG ENGRESIAL, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/

ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 25, 2012 at Lagundang, Bunawan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Tominobo, Iligan City and Purok 5A Linanot, Bunawan, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for ten (10) months now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 25, 2012 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd of December, 2021.

JOEL M. PELAYO AND JORELYN M. GODIO-PELAYO, Petitioners. x------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on May 8, 2001 at Parang, Maguindanao, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Block 9, Lot 31, Samatha Bago Gallera Subd., Davao City and Block 14, Lot 23, Deca Talomo Subd., Davao City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than fifteen (15) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 8, 2001 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd of December, 2021.

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SPNEC will be building a solar ranch in Nueva Ecija, which is eyed to be the largest solar project in Southeast Asia. The newly listed firm added that the development of a 60-kilometer transmission from Nueva Ecija to Bulacan will help the company to directly deliver solar power beyond Central Luzon but also to Greater Manila Area. “This project’s scale is both its advantage and disadvantage. Unlike 100 MW projects located next to existing transmission, this one will need to be at REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } CITY OF MALAYBALAY } AFFIDAVIT OF SALE-ADJUDICATION I, FEVIE R. MICABALO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of P-13 Hagkol, Valencia City, Province of Bukidnon, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state: 1. That I am the only heir, widow of EUGENE T. MICABALO, (deceased) who died without anu last will and testament on January 02, 2021 at Valencia City Bukidnon, as evidence by his death Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar. 2. That at the time of his death, the Deceased left a parcels of land situated at the Province of Bukidnon more particularly described as:

gigawatt-scale to justify the development of new transmission, which is why others have not sought to develop in this area. This is a bet on the demand for large-scale solar, and if such demand does come, this project can become larger than all the solar projects to date in the Philippines combined,” Leviste said. (Kris Crismundo/PNA)

Family Food packs will be boarded on a Philippine Navy’s BRP Ang Pangulo ship (ACS25). While there, the PCOO team will be providing updates of the affected areas, including Surigao City and Dinagat Islands. “The PCOO team is currently arranging a chopper ride to Surigao City and Dinagat for tomorrow, December 21, to bring food packs, establish a remote from page 8 LH Panawagan Center and LIVE continuously while to document the damages communication lines are caused by Typhoon Odette,” Secretary Andanar noted. still being fixed. Three Telescopic Truck Cranes are also on their way to Siargao, Surigao City and from page 7 Dinagat Islands to help in Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, the clearing operations and director of the National recovery efforts. Economic Development Secretary Andanar as- Authority said it would take sured the public that gov- a while for local government ernment intervention to all units to come up with the affected areas is currently damage reports. being undertaken. He also Cariño, who used to be bared more assistance from regional director of NEDAthe Department of Social Caraga, said affected towns Welfare and Development still have no communica(DSWD) which will ar- tions and are unreachable rive on December 22, 2021. by road and sea. “It will take a while for the numEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMET OF bers to sink in and for the ESTATE WITH PARTITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE long road to recovery to PRESENTS: begin.” (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews) This EXTRAJUDICIAL SET-

Dinagat...

Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SALE-ADJUDICATION, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 368; Page No. 74; Book No. LVII; Series of 2021. MDN: Dec. 16, 23 & 30, 2021

MDN: Dec. 16, 23 & 30, 2021

3. That pursuant to Rule 74 Sec. 7 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the abovedescribed Properties by means of this Affidavit and hereby files the same with the Register of Deed, Province of Bukidnon with the request that the said adjudication be made effective without judicial proceeding as prescribed by the aforementioned provision of the Rule of Court.

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TLEMET OF ESTATE WITH PARTITION, made and executed in the City of Malaybalay City by and between the following: DHONNABELLE LAKE BORRETA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Brgy. 4 Talakag, Bukidnon; MARK DOMINIC LAKE BORRETA, legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Brgy. 4 Talakag, Bukidnon’ That they are the only Children and heirs of the deceased Spouses DOMINGO PABUSTAN BORRETA and MARIBEL LAKE BORRETA as evidenced by Death Certificates issued by the Local Civil Registrar. That the deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; That the late Spouses DOMONGO PABUSTAN BORRETA and MARIBEL LAKE BORRETA left among others two (2) parcels of land more particularly described as: Parcel 1 KATIBAYAN NG ORIGINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-52100 A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 2169-A, Csd-10-018001 iden. To lot 10606, Cad 630-D situated at Barangay Dagundalahon, Municipality of Talakag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN (24,815) square meters. Parcel 2 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AT-33282 LOT : 6, Bsd-10-004557 (AR) PORTION OF LOT : Plan H-212763 LOCATION : Poblacion, Talakag, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao Containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVEN (8,207) Square meters, more or less. That we, heirs of the deceased hereby by this instrument adjudicate unto ourselves the above described parcel of land in the manner provided by the law of succession subject to the pertinent provision of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, and be shared equally, share and share alike in the manner provided and mandated by the pertinent laws of Succession; That the Heirs herein being their children are the only heirs of said decedents; That it is to best interest of the said HEIRS and of the estate of the above-named decedent, that the herein-above described parcel of land, be adjudicate unto, divided and partitioned by and among themselves; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMET OF ESTATE WITH PARTITION, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, PER Doc No. 169; Page No. 33; Book No. 57; Series of 2021.

PARCEL 1: TCT NO. 1332017001528, LOT 333-B CSD-10019052 containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR (144 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Bagonta-as, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 2: TCT NO. 1332020002899, LOT 484,- PLS-279 containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN (577 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Barangay Mailag, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 3: TCT NO. 1332021003802, LOT 483-A, PLAN NO. PSD-10-076423 containing an area of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT (308 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Barangay Mailag, City Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 4: TCT NO. 1332019002205, LOT 847-B, PSD-10026057 containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY (650 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Bagonta-as, Valencia City, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 5: TCT NO. 1332019002204, LOT 847-A, PSD-10026057 containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY (650 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Bagonta-as, Valencia City, Province OF Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 6: TCT NO. AT-35010, LOT 4211-G, PSD-10-065071 containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (5,683 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Barangay Isidro Municipality of Kitaotao, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; PARCEL 7: TCT NO. T-112044, LOT 30-B-3, PSD-10-046728 containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE (279 sqm.) SQUARE METERS situated at Barangay Hindangon, City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao.

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Alert... from page 9

Schlosser said. She added that education and information campaigns play a major role in the success of the city’s Covid-19 management and response. Schlosser thanked the leadership of Mayor Sara Z. Duterte, who chairs the Davao City Task Force Covid-19; Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte; city councilors; barangay leaders; the city’s health care workers; and volunteers from both public and private sectors for contributing and cooperating with the city’s strategies to contain the spread of the infection. Schlosser earlier bared that the city had just hit its lowest Covid-19 positivity rate since March 2020, at 0.5 percent. “We are happy since our Covid-19 cases have remained low. Our positivity rate is also low and we don’t have any case of new variant,” Schlosser added. She also urged the Dabawenyos to continue adhering to the minimum public health standards, such as the regular wearing of face masks, social distancing, proper hand hygiene, and getting themselves vaccinated as ways to protect them from the coronavirus. (PNA)

Lacson Pushes 2-Pronged Approach to Speed Up ‘Odette’ Relief Efforts An initial Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) that can help pinpoint areas to prioritize relief efforts on one hand, and calling on the international community for relief assistance on the other. This is the two-pronged formula that can ensure Filipinos affected by Typhoon Odette will get their much-needed assistance, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and who served as Presidential Assistant on Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR), said these will complement the initial steps taken by the government to address the situation. “It is imperative that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), expedite the submission of their initial PDNA (Post Disaster Needs Assessment), in order to have an accurate data-driven information on the ground so the national government can prioritize relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts and assistance to the hardest hit communities,” he said. “For its part, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) may also call on the international community of nations for relief assistance just like how they responded to Haiyan (Yolanda) eight years ago,” he added. Lacson noted the designation of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista as the interim crisis manager is one move toward the right direction. But he added the NDRRMC must

Caraga... from page 9

to the affected communities in the Caraga Region. “This is in coordination with RDRRMC- 11 and the contingents that will help in the relief, search and rescue operations,” he said. He added that around 10 teams were already deployed on Tuesday to Surigao. “This is a big group because there are teams already

convene soonest to make sure that the agencies involved in relief work are on the same page. “In calamities like this, putting somebody overall in charge is the best and right thing to do. Also, the NDRRMC will need to convene ASAP,” he said. During his stint as PARR, Lacson put together the Yolanda Comprehensive Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan (CRRP) to serve as a basis for immediate government interventions in the affected areas. The CRRP also facilitates international donor assistance and provides Projects, Programs, and Activities (PPAs) to meet the needs as identified in the PDNA (ground verified information from the OCD). As PARR from 2013 to 2015, Lacson had seen first-hand what challenges a massive catastrophe can bring to government, the private sector and affected communities. As chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Lacson also heads the Joint Oversight Committee on the NDRRMC Act of 2010. “This is beyond a policy or a legislative issue already. The issue of implementation is a big factor, too. We have to systematically approach the way we plan, prepare, deploy, recover and rebuild from any disaster whether natural or man-made. Given its whole-of-nation, multi-sectoral nature, I believe a more experienced, more hands-on President will go a long way in ensuring that better policies and strategies, better planning, a more coordinated response, and more institutional and sustainable mechanisms are all put in place,” he said.

deployed from 4ID and this 10ID is just an augmentation. We have deployed sufficient forces in Siargao Island, Surigao, and Dinagat Islands,” Almerol said. He said the badly-hit areas needed immediate response especially in conducting search and rescue operations as well as relief operations. “Everything was destroyed and they need help. Most of the roofs of their houses

were ruined and we need to extend help in constructing their shelter,” Almerol said. Almerol said they remain committed to helping rebuild the houses as well as the lives of those affected. “That’s why our troops are on this because we need to address their problem. This may take time because there is huge destruction and there is a need for rehabilitation and construction,” he said. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. THERESA BUSA LATORRE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “CARIDAD MARITIES” to “MA. THERESA”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of CARIDAD MARITES ALAGABAN BUSA who was born on March 29, 1963 at Davao Maternity Hospital, Davao City, Davao, Philippines and whose parents are ANDRES FORTON BUSA AND REBECCA ALGARME ALAGABAN.

Date: December 14, 2021

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 30 December 2021.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. ¬2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R. A. 10172), Notice is hereby serve to the public that GIBEY ARCONADA BERDAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GIBEY ARCONADA BERDAN born on OCTOBER 19, 2001 at POLOMOLOK SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are JIMMY LACONSE BERDAN and CECILIA LUABLE ARCONADA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 24, 2021.

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Tribe... from page 4

After five long years of advocacy and legal struggle, the long-awaited Certification was issued on the 6th day of October 2021, much to the rejoice of the tribe and to all those who have been fighting for justice. As categorically stated in the Certificate of Recognition of Ancestral Domain, “WHEREAS, pursuant to the mandate of the 1987 Constitution to their ancestral domains, respect and preserve their culture and ensure their economic, social and cultural well-beings and in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8371 otherwise known as Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA} OF 1997, the Indigenous Cultural Community known as the Manobo-Pulangiyon Indigenous Peoples (IPs) is hereby RECOGNIZED as the rightful owner and possessor of a certain ancestral domain situated in Barangay San Jose and portion of Barangay Butong, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon, containing an area of 1,111.4040 hectares, more or less.” So, with that concrete and categorical proof of ownership, have the more than one thousand tribal families now entered their ancestral domain? NO! When the chieftains have recently served notice to the corporation of that Certification printed in a tarpaulin, that notice has been torn-off into shreds by the armed guards as ordered “daw” by the higher ups. Hon. Secretary Capuyan – your Certificate Sir is not followed but instead shred-off into pieces! Isn’t that a great disrespect? Well, there are those who cannot moderate their greed, feeding upon the flesh of the poor and the oppressed for massive raking! How oppressed are our Indigenous Peoples? When I invited Mr. Ceazar Soriano of PTV4 to document issues besetting the IPs in Mindanao early this year, he had shown three episodes in his program, Magandang Gabi Pilipinas entitled, AGAW LUPA, AGAW BUHAY. Here is the summary based on the IPs’ narratives: Since2016, a total of 92 individuals have fallen victims to extra judicial killings with around 160 victims of frustrated EJKs; 227 IPs have been illegally arrested, detained and abducted and 27 reported being subjected to torture.” As reported, “Indigenous lands have become battlegrounds of conflict pitting communities against powerful forces that aim to grab these lands and resources to advance their political and economic interest in support of an agenda that is driven by corporate greed. Dispossession and displacement of IP communities from their own ancestral lands continue unabated despite the recognition of IP

rights in national as well as international human rights law.” Well, the ManoboPulangiyon’s story is perhaps just a “tip of the iceberg.” Mga politikong kandidato, ang gagaling ninyo magsalita. Please take note that the poorest of the poor now and the most oppressed are the Indigenous Peoples! Are you the right leaders to run the country? How will you liberate the 12-15 million IPs from poverty and oppression? Please remember this biblical truism: You will be judged by the Almighty NOT on power, fame or wealth but on how you have served the least of our brethren – the poor and oppressed IPs!

Love... from page 4

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airport, but we got no word yet from the airport authorities or from local officials,” said a foreigner at the Sayak Airport here. Several tourists have been staying at the airport for days now, to take the chance at getting a seat on a military aircraft or on mercy flights. Roemer Juan, who was at the airport on Tuesday morning said he had been staying there for two nights to wait for the C-130 flight. Juan says he understands the situation. “We have also to understand that they are bringing in relief goods for the people suffering,” said Juan who opened his restobar, El Lobo, a few weeks ago in General Luna town. The restobar was severely damaged. “I need to go to Manila but I’ll come back soon,” he said. Josepina Nuñez, Civil Aviation Airport manag-

Thu-Sat, December 23-25, 2021 er, told MindaNews that stranded passengers should understand the situation. “The airport has been severely damaged, communication is down and we are fast-tracking the repair of our communication tower and vital facilities,” she said. For several days, stranded tourists waiting at the airport could not find anything to eat or drink. Food stalls were set set up only on Monday. Boat ride and mercy flights Several humanitarian flights have landed here carrying relief goods. A team from the Philippine Red Cross arrived this morning on board Airswift. Several tourists have been able to fly to Manila on the plane that brought relief goods to Siargao. The day after the typhoon hit the island, tourists started fleeing Siargao by taking the boat bound for Barangay Hayanggabon in Claver town in Surigao del Norte but boat operators charged them from 1,500 pesos to 3,000 pesos. “Instead motabang sa mga tawo, nagsamantala sila sa higayon” (Instead of helping the people, they are taking advantage of the situation), resident Bryan Cubero said. “We will establish communication GSAT for Libreng Tawag (Free Calls), conduct an assessment of the damages and needs,” said Pive Flor Tabique, technical officer and Chapter Development Office. He said they have a few medicines, first aid kits and will set up a first aid station. A team from GreenPeace also arrived on a Sunlight flight, to install solar panels for two resorts so people can start charging their phones and flash lights. An internet connection via satellite has been set up at two resorts now in General Luna while a charging station was offered by an ice plant in Barangay Consuelo also in General Luna. (Roel N. Catoto / MindaNews)

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duction management councils in each local government unit. Aside from workers affected by calamities and disasters, the DOLE-10 is also helping workers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The agency has already released about PHP867 mil-

lion to 162,882 beneficiaries in the region through the Covid-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP), Abot Kamay ang Pagtulong (AKAP), and Tabang Overseas Filipino Workers. NorMin helps Caraga At a press conference Monday, the Region 10 Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) expanded its call for donations and continued its relief operations in typhoon Odetteravaged communities in the two Surigao provinces in the Caraga Region. RTF-ELCAC member Myla Aurora Faye Cariño, director of the National Economic Development Authority in Region 10, said even before the call for donations was made, other government agencies have already extended help. “It may take two to four months to recover, so we need investments,” she said. RTF-ELCAC Technical Working Group chairperson, BGen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander of the 403d Infantry Brigade, said the Armed Forces of the Philippines has already mobilized its units in delivering relief goods and equipment to help the recovery efforts in the affected areas. “Since December 18, a C295 aircraft carrying 2,000 food packs were sent from Metro Manila to Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, another carried 350 pounds on the same day,” he said. Barandon also said the presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo, which once served as a Covid-19 facility in 2020, will serve as a floating hospital and will arrive at the docks of Surigao del Norte on December 22. Col. Ian Noel Ignes, Asst. Chief of Staff of Civil-Military Operations of the 4th Infantry Division, said the Satellite Battalion was already mobilized in typhoon-affected areas so that stable communication within government agencies is established. ‘Bayanihan’ Meanwhile, the private sector and concerned citizens also called for the “bayanihan” (cooperation) spirit in helping affected residents. Donna Ocampo, events organizer and former ABSCBN Northern Mindanao manager, led the “Operation Hatud ug Tanang, Sundo ug Kauban” along with her friends and colleagues. The group’s aim was to deliver relief packs and help

stranded people return to their homes. Relief operations were also organized by Mindanao Development Authority, in partnership with the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Alumni Association, Father Saturnino Urios Univ (FSUU) Foundation, Premier Group of Co., and Hakbang Pilipinas. The different Mindanao chapters of the Junior Chamber International and the Rotary Club have also rolled out fundraising drives. (PNA)

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restore power lines in the areas in Caraga hardest hit by the powerful storm. Ong spent his birthday on December 24, Christmas and New Year in 2019 when he was part of what the electric cooperatives called “warriors of light” assigned in Samar in the aftermath of Typhoon Ursula. He experienced a near death accident in Basey, Samar when the electric post that he climbed to fix the electrical wires suddenly bended down and almost thrown him away had he not clanged tightly to the top of the pole. Ong was also sent to Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 and Marawi energy rehabilitation task force in 2005 where a lineman from Bukidnon was killed after he fell from the pole and landed on a sharp iron grill. The Nordeco linemen were told to stay in their areas of assignment for 15 days starting December 20. Aside from Nordeco , other electric cooperatives in Mindanao that deployed linemen are from South Cotabato I Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO I) South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO) Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO) and Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO). According to a report by Philreca, Task Force Kapatid sent 18 teams to Caraga. At least 7 more electric cooperatives are expected to send in more teams in the days to come. “ We c o u l d n o t b e prouder of our warriors of light and their respective families who are willing to sacrifice their personal convenience for the benefit

of others who have been affected by this calamity – this is Bayanihan at its best,” said Presley C. De Jesus, president and party-list representative of Philreca. According to a Philreca , these batches of linemen are only the “first wave” of Task Force Kapatid contingents – more groups are expected to be mobilized and deployed. For its part, the Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative (Aselco) will not be part of the first batch since their linemen still restoring energy in the northern towns of the province which were also hit by the typhoon. Leah Fe Estillore, chief of Aselco’s Corporate Affairs and Communications Department and Institutional Services Department, said while the electric cooperative has yet to send linemen their main office of this town served as command center for relief operations services for the typhoon victims.

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“The TUPAD program is institutionalized. This is what we implement every time there is a calamity, typhoon, and disasters, including human-made calamities. We will profile those affected by the calamity, particularly our informal sector workers,” said Trayvilla. Amid the ongoing pandemic and the devastation caused by calamities, Bello stressed the labor department is intensifying the implementation of its emergency employment program. “TUPAD is a significant amelioration program. Every time we attend pay-out ceremonies, I can see the happiness and pride in our beneficiaries. Because these are not dole outs, these are jobs that we provide them,” Bello said. A community-based amelioration program, TUPAD provides emergency employment for displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers for a minimum period of 10 days to a maximum of 30 days, depending on the nature of work to be performed. The salary of beneficiaries is based on the prevailing minimum wage in the region and is coursed through a money remittance service provider.

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Dingdong Dantes battles John Arcilla in A Hard Day

THIS Christmas, only one survives. VIVA Films presents its Official Entry to the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival, A HARD DAY. Starring Primetime Actor and two-time MMFF Best Actor, Dingdong Dantes and 2021 Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup Best Actor, John Arcilla a.k.a Heneral Luna. Detective Edmund Villon (Dingdong Dantes) is having a hard day and the following events happen to him in less than 24 hours: His mother passed away. He and his coworkers are investigated by police inspectors over alleged embezzlement. Then on his way to his mother's funeral, he drives recklessly and commits a

fatal hit and run. He tries to cover-up the accident by hiding the man's corpse in his deceased mother's coffin. After the burial, Lt. Ace “Alas” Franco (John Arcilla) out of nowhere, starts giving Villon threats and warnings. He is about to expose Villon’s crime if he does not get what he wants from him - the corpse of the man that Villon hit. A HARD DAY is the Philippine adaptation of the 2014 South Korean Crime Action film with the same title, starring Lee Sun-Kyun (Parasite). The film was an official selection at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival’s Director’s Fortnight. A HARD DAY also received numerous

awards from several award-giving bodies in South Korea, including the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards where they won the Best Actor and Best Director awards. An award-winning

movie like A HARD DAY only deserves an adaptation by awardwinning actors and director. That’s why Director Lawrence Fajardo chose two of the best and finest actors

in Philippine cinema, Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla. Through the years, Dingdong Dantes has earned several acting awards for film and television, which includes two

Best Actor Awards from the Metro Manila Film Festival for his role in “Segunda Mano” and “One More Try.” John Arcilla is also a Philippine Cinema pride with his latest win at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. John received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for the movie “On the Job: The Missing Eight.” Movie fans are sure to get a treat from the stellar performances of the actors, up to the film’s hard-hitting action and suspense. So don’t forget to watch VIVA Films’ official entry to the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival, A HARD DAY, showing on December 25, in cinemas nationwide.