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Quiboloy refers FBI cases as part of being the ‘APPOINTED SON OF GOD’ By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor

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(MDNN Digital) - Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy claimed that the charges filed against him by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are part of being the “Appointed Son of God” and are lies instigated by the “Devil.” Quiboloy, who is President Rodrigo Duterte’s close friend

and spiritual adviser, said it is difficult to be the ‘Appointed Son’ because people will still criticize and throw mud at you. “Mahirap ang ‘Appointed Son’ kasi ginagawa mo na ang kalooban ng lahat ng Ama, pero gagawin ka pang masama, pagwiwikaan ng masama, ididikit sa’yo ang lahat ng putik,” he said. Quiboloy, who founded the religious sect in 1985, explained

about persecution and accusations, quoting a verse from the Bible, Romans 8:35. “If we talk about persecution and accusations, Satan has hurled everything at me. But was the diamond shaken? Was the gold shaken? No!” he said. Quiboloy claimed he refused to defend himself against the FBI’s accusations.

11,871 workers in Davao lost jobs in 2021 due to pandemic credit to owner

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO CITY – As community restrictions eased, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)-Davao region said the number of workers who lost jobs in 2021 decreased to 11,871 coming from 566 companies whose operations were severely affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This is lower by 42% compared with 20,592 workers from 1,206 companies affected by the pandemic in 2020. NEDA-Davao direc-

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CdO inmate kills self in city jail facilities By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: A 23-year-old inmate in the city jail here reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the top of one of the buildings at the Lumbia Rehabilitation Center here Wednesday morning. Jail authorities identified the alleged suicide as Marjun Luntayaw, 23, who was rushed to the hospital here, but was declared dead on arrival by attending doctors. “An investigation is still going on the cause of the suicide,” Jail officials said. See KILLS, page 11

tor Maria Lourdes Lim said during a virtual press conference streamed over the Philippine Information Agency-Davao’s Facebook page that the total establishments included 450 companies that downsized operations leading to retrenchments, permanent closure of 85 firms, and temporary closure of 31 others. “The expected level of employment achieved in 2021 as well as lesser number of retrenched workers and business closures are signs that the region is achieving See LOST, page 11

State forces exhumed the decomposing body of Elmer Delarmente Maisog alias @Ebok/Tawtaw, Vice Commanding Officer of Guerilla Front 16, Northeastern Military Regional Command (NEMRC), New People’s Army (NPA), killed in an encounter in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. Contributed Photo

Military exhumes body of NPA rebel in AgNor By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

C A G AYA N D E O R O CITY: Government forces exhumed the body of a fallen communist rebel in a shallow grave in Agusan del Norte to allow the family to extend a decent burial. A military report Tuesday identified the slain rebel as Elmer Delarmente Mai-

sog alias @Ebok/Tawtaw, Vice Commanding Officer of Guerilla Front 16, Northeastern Military Regional Command (NEMRC), New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Rose Ann Mae U. Cordova, the Civil Military Officer of the army 29IB , said that the military and police exhumed the decomposing body of Maisog

in the hinterland village of Maraiging in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte Monday. Cordova said that the mikitary and pokice exhumed the body of Maisog, reportedly a resident of Bolhoon, a remote villxge of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, to allow the family to provide a decent burial to the dead rebel. for the

family to claim She said that a former rebel, known as “Dandan,” who surrendered four days ago led the military and the police to the shallow grave of Maisog who was left behind after an encounter with the state forces who were securing infrastructure projects in Agusan del Norte.

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Davao Covid TF urges residents to get booster shots By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY - The Davao City Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Task Force on Tuesday called on fully vaccinated residents to get their booster shots to achieve its target as the city has enough vaccines and vaccination sites. In a statement, Davao City Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson, Dr. Michelle Schlosser, said a total of 181,757 Dabawenyos have already received their antiCovid booster dose as of February 4. Of the number, she said the city still has a long way to go to achieve the target population immunity. “We want everyone to have their booster done. Since we are almost 100 percent of our population protection, what we are targeting is a total population of 1.8 million. So, we also target the same number for our booster doses,” Schlosser said. She noted that simultaneous with the booster dose rollout, the vaccination for the first and second dose is still ongoing. Data from the vaccination cluster revealed that the city government has administered a total of 1,289,103 for the first dose while 1,248,068 for the second dose. Schlosser also urged residents who wish to avail of the anti-Covid-19 vaccines to check the schedules of the vaccination sites being posted on the city government’s Facebook page. (PNA)

GIDA brgys thankful for health equipment from World Vision

By LOU ELLEN L. ANTONIO

Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao City COVID-19 Task Force (PNA file photo )

144 patients in CDO recover from Covid-19 By FRANCK DICK ROSETE

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The city government on Tuesday announced the recovery and eventual discharge from confinement of 144 coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients from different hospitals here. In an online briefer. Dr. Ted Yu Jr, city health office (CHO) medical officer, said three of the discharged patients were from the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC); and one from a Covid-19 facility in San Simon village, which is also under the supervision of NMMC.

The rest of the 140 patients were discharged from different infirmaries. With the huge single-day recovery of patients, Yu said Covid-19 cases admitted in hospitals decreased to 642 from 786. “In the different hospitals, the discharging process has been fast because most of the cases are mild,” Yu said. Mayor Oscar Moreno commended the effort of the hospitals and expressed hope that the reduction in admitted patients will have a big impact on the city’s total bed utilization rate for Covid-19 cases.

“It’s good to hear that the total admitted (Covid-19 cases) has gone down considerably, especially in hospitals where most of the cases are mild to moderate cases. That’s good news, he said. Yu said the city’s current total bed utilization rate is at 51.89 percent, noting a minimal decrease from the previous report of 52.64 percent. He noted that the Covid-19 average daily attack rate (ADAR) has had no movement for the past two days and remained at 28.84 percent; as well as on the See RECOVER, page 10

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The five identified geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) barangays here are thankful for the health equipment they received from World Vision Philippines. Noraisa Ali, a barangay health worker from Cadayonan 2, expressed gratitude to the organization for the support given to them through the Urban Child Protection Project. “Ang World Vision malaki ang tulong na nabigay sa aming barangay. Laking pasasalamat namin sa kanila,” she said. [World Vision has given a lot of help to our barangay. We are very grateful

to them.] She said it will no longer be difficult for the residents to get access to medical services because the health equipment is already available for their barangay. “Napakalaking tulong itong equipment kasi iyong iba hindi nila afford pumunta sa city hall o Amai Pakpak Medical Center kasi sa barangay meron ng tulong na ibinigay ng World Vision sa aming constituents,” she added. [This equipment is a huge help because the others cannot afford to go to the city hall or Amai Pakpak Medical Center because in the barangay there is already support See THANKFULL, page 10

World Vision project coordinator in Marawi Cecile Cenas turns over health equipment to a geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) barangay in Marawi City. (Angelo Dologmandin/ PIA Lanao del Sur)

DILG-10 supports measures to prevent COVID-19 spread amid poll activities

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY amid the conduct of election Local Government (DILG)-- To prevent the spread of campaign activities, the De- 10 exemplifies its support COVID-19 in the region partment of the Interior and to institutionalize the new normal in the conduct of rallies, meetings, motorcades and other campaign activities through signing of Regional COMELEC Campaign Committee (RCCC) Resolution NO. 2022-01 (S. 2022). As part of the RCCC, DILG-10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe reminded the need to prioritize one’s health and safety in the conduct of campaign acDILG-10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe reminds the tivities, especially that the need to prioritize one’s health and safety in the conduct pandemic is not yet over. of campaign activities, especially that the pandemic is not yet over. (DILG-10)

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Troops strengthen watch vs. remaining ASG bandits in Sulu By TEOFILO GARCIA, JR.

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DSWD-10, Tubod LGU promote care for mental health among 4Ps parent leaders

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Military forces have been ordered to strengthen their monitoring against the remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the province of Sulu. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force (JTF)Sulu commander, issued the order Tuesday after the movement of ASG members has been monitored in the hinterlands of Patikul, Sulu recently. Troops of the 6th Special Forces Battalion have recovered two high-powered firearms and other war materiel as well as personnel belongings while checking the reported presence of the ASG bandits on Sunday in DSWD-10 along with the Local Government of Tubod, Lanao del Norte launches a seminar-workshop for all parent See WATCH, page 10

intense political rivalries, the huge presence of armed groups, private armies, and lawless elements. Areas of concern, on the other hand, are places that have a history of election-

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- In its efforts to continue to promote mental health among its beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 along with the Local Government of Tubod, Lanao del Norte launched a seminarworkshop for all parent leaders of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The one-day activity hopes to raise awareness on the importance of getting out of the considerable degree of fear, stress, and loneliness brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and other situations which are psycho-emotionally harmful to one’s development. Walida Azis, mental health and psycho-social support field officer of the Philippine Red Cross based in Iligan City, emphasized the importance of encouraging the adults, care providers, and other groups like the 4Ps Parent Leaders to talk openly about their feelings to get help from among their peers. Azis said each household members play a major role in preventing mental health conditions such as depression, loneliness, alcohol

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leaders of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). (DSWD-10)

Comelec-BARMM finalizing list of poll areas of concern By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

COTABATO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region i n Mu s l i m M i n d an a o (BARMM) is finalizing its

list of areas of concern in the region for the May 9 polls. Lawyer Renault Macarambon, Comelec-BARMM assistant regional director, said Wednesday they are reviewing all places in

the region that are up for classification as areas of immediate concern and areas of concern. “During election season in the BARMM, the security of voters, poll officials, and

the public is a major issue,” Macarambon said in an interview by reporters here. He said areas of immediate concern are barangays, municipalities, and provinces where violence is likely to occur due to

Publication Details MR. JAVIER FERNANDEZ ALVAREZ, a Spanish citizen, desires to apply as a GENERAL MANAGER in our Company, Misamis Oriental Rendering Corp., located at Zone 8, Upper Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City.

FOR PEACEFUL BARMM POLLS. Comelec-BARMM deputy regional director Renault Macarambon (left) and Brig. Gen. Arthur Cabalona, police director for BARMM (right), shown in these undated photos, vow to help ensure peaceful national and local balloting in the region. Election and police officials in the BARMM have started the series of their coordinated meetings Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2022) on election hotspots in the region. (Photo courtesy of Comelec-BARMM/PRO-BARMM)

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Social Justice: the struggle goes on

LET notice be served to one and all that unless social injustices are rectified in this country, Philippine elections will just rhetorical, illusion and a big “circus”. So honorable candidates, what are you platform to stop the massive commission of social injustices against our people? The Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008 (RA 9520) clearly states the policy of the State on Cooperatives, which is, “to foster the creation and growth of cooperatives as practical vehicle of promoting self-reliance and harnessing PEOPLE POWER towards the attainment of economic development and SOCIAL JUSTICE.” This piece of legislation hits the core of the problem in contemporaneous Philippine society which is social injustice that breeds hunger and poverty in a land oozing with human and ecological resources. Social injustice presents itself in the life of the people in many ways. Social injustice is where a few who are rich have much too much and the many who are poor have much too little. Social injustice is where the farmers do not own the land they are tilling; and if they do, do

not control the mode of production and the marketing of their products. This truism is even more glaring in the life of the peasantry, who all these years, has been tied-up to conventional agriculture that banks on the heavy use of chemicals to grow so-called HYVs (high yielding varieties). This brand of farming has impoverished those who do the back-breaking job of farming under the excruciating heat of the sun while enriching big agri-business corporations. Worse, the country has become the dumping ground of toxic chemicals which are already banned in other countries. It is quite a paradox that this agricultural country doesn’t even have food security despite years of brandishing all kind of modern agricultural technologies. In Northern Mindanao, the growth of agriculture, based on the NEDA’s report, is relatively high, which is about 9% to 11% annually; yet, poverty in the rural areas is increasing which is more than 50%. This means that growth in agriculture in this agriculturally-rich region has not trickled down to the bulk of the populace living in the rural areas but to a few agri-business corporations, usurers and

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compradors. Why will the farmers in Mindanao not be poor? Based on Studies, a bag of Ammonium Sulfate which is bought at P200 in Ukraine is being sold in Mindanao at P1,500 to P2,000 because everything sold in this country, from fertilizer to tractor, passes at least 5 to 7 marketing layers. How can they gain when their produce is bought at a very low price as they are victims of oppressive marketing system. Isn’t that social injustice? Social injustice is very glaring in the life of the nine (9) million memberconsumers of so-called E l e c t r i c C o op e r at ive s (ECs) in this country as these ECs are cooperatives in name only, based on a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in the case Philreca vs. Department of Finance. All these years, the member-consumers are paying for two items in their monthly billings which are, amortization of loans and re-investment. Such payments should form part of their share capital which when consolidated will reach a gargantuan See STRUGGLE, page 11

Hints and Traces

Taking care of our heart “From one’s heart, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” (Mk 7, 21-23)

WITH these words, Christ is practically telling us that we have to take good care of our heart, which means that we should anchor it on him, since we are supposed to be patterned after him as God’s image and likeness. Thus, in the Book of Proverbs, we have this invitation from God, “My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.” (23,26) This invitation should be clear in our mind and heart, and we should do everything to be able to correspond to that invitation properly. Nowadays when our heart is glutted with so many worldly things, it is really a tall order to say, yes, to this invitation. But with God’s grace, which we can always receive with due humility on our part, there is no doubt that we can do it. We have to remember that our heart is actually the very seat of our thoughts, desires and conscience. It’s

that part that contains our whole being, and therefore the most precious part we have. Our whole identity, both in its stable and dynamic states, is found in the heart. It’s the source of what our mouth would say. “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Mt 12,4). It is what gives the motives for our thoughts, desires, words and deeds. It’s also where we hear the voice of God as well as that of the devil, where we discern the spirit of God and that of the evil one. It’s where we make our decisions, promises, and commitments. It’s where the dynamics of our faith, hope, and charity is played out. But it can also be where merely worldly values, passing and relative, can dominate. Thus, it is where our interior struggle is done, where our choice of either God or ourselves is made. And if we want to be assured of the authenticity or sincerity of one’s thoughts, words and deeds, we normally ask if they really spring from one’s heart. But we should never forget that the heart is not self-generated. It is a creature, a creature of God who

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wants it to be like his, his image and likeness. It is meant to be vitally united with God who is its very life, its very power and all. Without God, the heart at least malfunctions, if not dies. We have to see to it that our heart is anchored on God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. He is the very source of our being, of our life. We are meant to be with him, though we can choose to stray from him due to the misuse of our freedom. Every day we have to see to it that indeed our heart is anchored on God. We should never let it float in any which way. We have to see to it that our heart increasingly gets united to God until it is fully identified with him. To be sure, we have all the means to achieve this goal. We have to constantly ask the question: “Where do I give my heart? To whom do I give myself completely?” And let’s be ready with the correct answer.

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‘Bossing’ Endorses Lacson-Sotto Tandem as the Leaders We Need February 9, 2022 (IMUS, Cavite) - No less than the “Bossing” has endorsed the tandem of Partido Reporma standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and his vice presidential bet Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as the country’s next chief public servants. Vic “Bossing” Sotto said he admires Lacson for his integrity, courage and solid track record in public service for the last 50 years. “Siyempre ang iboboto natin, walang iba kundi ang aking hinahangaang senador, si Senator Ping Lacson. (Of course, we will vote for no other than the senator I admire - Senator Ping Lacson),” Vic said at the proclamation rally of Lacson and Sotto here

Tuesday evening. “Ako ay hanga sa katapatan nitong taong ito katapatan sa pagbibigay ng serbisyong publiko. Nakita natin yan sa record niya. At pagdating sa katapangan di mo matatawaran. Kabitenyo, eh. Katapangan para labanan ang mga tiwali sa gobyerno, para labanan ang korapsyon sa gobyerno (I admire Lacson’s integrity in public service, as shown by his track record. And no one can question his Caviteño courage to fight wrongdoing such as crime and corruption),” he added. Lacson has repeatedly stressed that being the occupant of Malacañang means public service, pointing out in his speech late Tuesday See ENDORSES, page 9

SEC halts more illegal online lending operators MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered five illegal online lending operators to stop their operations without prior authorization from the commission. In an order issued February 3, the commission en banc directed Tacoloan, VCash, 365 Cash, SwipeCash, and BootCash to immediately cease and desist from operating, engaging in, carrying out, abetting, and/or promoting lending/financing businesses and related activities until they have incorporated and secured from the SEC their respective certificates of authority to operate

as a lending or financing company (CA). The companies, their agents, representatives and promoters, as well as the owners and operators of their hosting sites, were further enjoined to cease offering and advertising their lending business through the internet or any other media and to remove all materials involving such. The SEC issued the order after finding that none of the groups are registered as a corporation, nor have they secured CAs from the commission. Republic Act No. 9474, or the Lending Company Regulation Act of 2007

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IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE VESSEL MB “RUBY SL” 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. MROXI 2022-012-A MBCA “MB RUBY SL”

RUBY S. LAGURA, 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 the inclusion of the vessel MB “RUBY SL” to her fleet and to operate the vessel in a liner service for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 14 February 2022 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 28th day of January 2022 at Davao City, Philippines.

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(LCRA), requires persons or entities operating as lending companies to register as corporations and to secure from the SEC the necessary authority to operate. “(T)he commission finds and so holds that the issuance of a CDO (cease and desist order) is warranted in the instant case not only to stop the illegal act but also to prevent the continued fraud on the public who are led by the online lending operators to the belief that they are a legitimate business,” the SEC en banc said. “ The commission is duty-bound to strictly im-

plement the provisions of the (LCRA), ensure that public interest is at all times upheld and that the public is protected from persons who carry out unauthorized or illegal lending activities,” it said. In addition to their illegal operations, the SEC has also received complaints about the unfair debt collection practices of the online lending operators. This marks the second CDO against illegal lending operators that the SEC has issued for the year. The SEC earlier directed Goodpocket and EasyMoney Online Lending to stop all lending activities until

Mr. Lee, Gunil, Korean national desire to apply as Marketing Manager of the company B.H.G.M Philippines Inc. located at Julio Pacana St., Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City. Job Description 1. Keeping informed of marketing strategies and trends 2. Increasing brand awareness and market share 3. Generating new business leads. Job Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s/College Degree 2. Exceptional analytical and problem skills 3. Strong time management and organizational abilities Salary 43,000 monthly Ms. Lee, Hyejin, Korean national desire to apply as an Assistant Marketing Manager of the company B.H.G.M Philippines Inc. located at Julio Pacana St., Puntod, Cagayan De Oro City. Job Description 1. Collaborating with the marketing manager, internal teams, clients and partners on marketing strategy 2. Working closely with the sales and marketing department 3. Maintaining a marketing database Job Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s/College Degree 2. Ability to work effectively within a team and independently 3. Good organization skills Salary 40,000 monthly

they have secured the necessary licenses from the commission. To see the list of licensed lending and financing companies and their registration status, visit the lending

and financing companies corner on the SEC website at https://www.sec.gov.ph/ lending-companies-andfinancing-companies-2/ lending-companies-andfinancing-companies/. (PR)

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Security and Exchange Commission - Cagayan de Oro Extension Office (SEC-CDOEO) has issued a public advisory on 27 firms allegedly running “investment scams”. The advisory about the 27 suspicious investment firms without appropriate SEC licenses was posted on the Facebook page of

the Department of Trade and Industry-Bukidnon on Tuesday. In a statement, lawyer Frederick A. Enopia, SECCDEO officer-in-charge, said the majority of the identified entities utilize the online platforms through mobile applications to entice the public in various areas. Enopia also noted the prominence of Bukidnonbased “Wellcons Unlimited

System, Inc.” whose operations proliferate in areas of Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions. “S E C - C D O E O w a s alarmed by the prominence of the Wellcons’ presence in its jurisdiction throughout Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) and 13 (Caraga) by receiving numerous reports. The SEC -CDOEO then issued an advisory to warn the public from placing their

investments in the entity on Feb. 03, 2022,” Enopia said. In its articles of incorporation, Enopia said Wellcons’ primary purpose is to engage and carry on the business on the distribution of products on multi-level marketing, among others; provided that the corporation shall not solicit, accept or take investments or placements from the public neither shall it issue

DTI releases new SRP for basic goods, prime commodities CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the latest suggested retail price (SRP) list for basic goods and prime commodities. D u e to i nc re a s i ng prices of raw and packaging materials, production and other logistical costs, 73 Shelf Keeping Units (SKUs) or 40 food and 33 non-food items in the SRP list have price adjustments. The price increases are for selected canned sardines, powdered milk, bre a d, no o d l e s , s a lt , bottled water, processed canned meat and canned beef, laundry/detergent Given the ongoing pan- kept to a minimum to still soap, candles, toilet soap, demic, DTI ensured that ensure that consumers and battery. the price adjustments were have access to reasonably priced goods on the market.

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investment contracts. However, on its actual operations, SEC-CDOEO noted that Wellcons is involved in Binary and “Pangkabuhayan System” which has “double-your-money” schemes and guarantees huge returns on every purchase to its packages. It also offers incentives to every recruit by the members. “We are discouraging

the public to place their investments to these entities with advisories already because it is an indicator that the SEC has found out suspicious activities on investment-taking without the requirements to legally operate. Please protect your investment through your money or properties from the enticing individuals or groups with harmful See WARNS, page 9

Cebu Pacific reports 96% take-up of flexible options through its self-manage portal Reflects high passenger acceptance of CEB’s digital pivot

THE Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), announces that 96% of its passengers have availed of their preferred flexible option online, indicating how the traveling public has adjusted to the airline’s digital self-service capabilities. CEB has provided flexible options to its passengers with flights from January 10 to 31, 2022 to enable them to conveniently adjust their travel dates as needed. “It has always been in our core purpose to put our customers’ needs first that is why we came up with options and online enhancements to enable everyJuan to Fly Easy with CEB. We still believe this is the way forward for travel and now we are very happy to see that majority of our guests

have accepted our digital self-service platforms,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience. The airline has continuously enhanced its online platforms to ensure a convenient and seamless experience for everyJuan. Born out of this pandemic are improvements that include correcting misspelled names within 24 hours from flight booking, birthdate, nationality, and salutations; even contact details can now be updated by guests on their own through http://bit.ly/ CEBmanageflight. Apart from this, the airline has also enhanced its chatbot Charlie to allow passengers to get real-time answers to the most common questions. This shift is in line with CEB’s direction to have all-digital customer service operations after it announced the closure of its call centers in May 2021. “As we remain committed to continuous improvement, you can expect more enhancements from us that further support and enable a self-service journey for all,” added Iyog. Apart from its website enhancements, the airline has also deployed self-bag tagging kiosks in some of its key domestic destinations in support of its existing contactless flight guidelines to further minimize physical interactions between passengers and staff. CEB has attained 100% vaccination rate for its active flying crew through its very own employee vaccination program, JG Summit COVID Protect, and various partnerships with local government units in the country. It has already started its booster program to ensure the continued safety of its employees and passengers. See REPORTS, page 10

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Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano (right) holds an oolong tea seedling at the foot of Mt. Sumagaya Claveria, Misamis Oriental while Misamis Provincial Board Members Gerardo Sabal III (left) and Wayne Militante (center) looks on. Feb 2. 2022. photo by gerry lee gorit

SoCot LGU vows to safeguard IPs from NPA exploitation KORONADAL CITY - The local government unit of T’boli in South Cotabato has vowed to safeguard its indigenous peoples (IP) community from the manipulation of communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. In a statement Wednesday, T’boli Mayor Dibu Tuan said they can carry out such undertaking through the mechanism of the government’s National Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTFELCAC). “The ideology of Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples’ ArmyNational Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) is a poison that destroys the culture

and tradition of the IPs,” he said. The mayor’s pronouncement came after the surrender on February 4 of two NPA rebels to the Army’s 11th Special Forces Company, 5th Special Forces Battalion in the area. The surrenderers were identified by the military only as alias Dagul, a political guide, and alias Tata, both of the Platoon Central, NPA Guerilla Front Musa, Far South Mindanao Region. Both are IPs and residents of nearby Lake Sebu town, Tuan said. The surrenderers brought along with them an M79 grenade launcher with five rounds of 40mm ammunition. With the help of Da-

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

By ROEL OSANO

MARIA L. MAGBANUA

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2022-01-0174

(2017-10-062)

UNEARTHED FIREARMS. Government troops unearth an M16 rifle and an M79 grenade launcher following the surrender of two New People’s Army rebels in T’boli, South Cotabato on Feb. 4, 2022. The T’boli town government has vowed to protect its indigenous peoples community following the surrender of the two rebels, both IP members, from the abuse of communist rebels. (Photo courtesy of 6ID)

gul, government troops M79 grenade launcher in were also able to unearth Barangay Laconon, T’boli. Brigadier General Pedro an arms cache containing an M16 rifle and another See VOWS, page 9 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

DENISE MATILDE C. DIGAL CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2022-01-0175

ANTONIO A. TAN

(2017-10-117)

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2022-01-0169 (2016-10-2292)

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2022-01-0189 (2016-10-1919)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: COGON MARKET TO APOVELBULUA TERMINAL and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 08th day of February 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 08th day of February 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

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MORE than P2 billion worth of farm products were sold this year through various marketing schemes the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has employed in its effort to set farmers free from the clutches of middlemen or traders who are buying their products at very low price. DAR Secretary Bernie Cruz said a total of 1,800 agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs) actively took park in the yearlong marketing ventures that yielded a total of 2.01 billion in gross sales as indicated in the consolidated report by the DAR-Support Services Office for the year 2021. The amount, Cruz said, is P600 million more than the P1.41 billion sold last year. “This is a big accomplishment for the Department as it helps boost the morale of farmers’ organizations to believe in themselves,” DAR Secretary Bernie Cruz said during the press conference at his office Friday. “It goes to show that each ARBO averages over a million-peso sales this year,” Cruz said. Undersecretary for Support Services, Atty. Emily Padilla echoed: “Building the confidence of farmers in themselves is what we are here for, it being the first step to motivating themselves to work harder towards uplifting their standards of living.” Padilla said the success of the DAR’s various marketing schemes for farmers’ products over the last two years is a good sign that the farmers are slowly but steadily learning the ropes of marketing their harvests, instead of relying on middlemen or traders, who are the ones enriching themselves at their expense. The first component of the DAR’s project: “PaSS-

Over for ARBold Move for Deliverance of ARBs from Covid 19,” or simply ARBold Move, topped the sales chart with P563,67 million. Here, ARBOs market their products initially in Covid 19-seriously affected areas where supply of basic commodities was running short. It has expanded in other areas. Coming in closely is the “Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP),” with P473.1 million. The participating ARBOs serve as suppliers of basic commodities to both public and private institutional buyers, among them are the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and government and private hospitals. The Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets and Mi c rof i n an c e ( L i n k S FarMM) comes in third, with P309.02 million; the Project ConVERGE (Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment) fourth, P196.21 million; and the Village Level Focused Enterprise Development (VLFED) project rounded up the top five with P133.9 million. Other DAR projects that have contributed to the cause are the Climate Resiliency Farm Productivity Support Project, P110.91 million; the Convergence on Livelihood Assistance for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Project (CLAAP), P108.32 million; the Farm Business School, P81.64 million; the ARBold Move-Component 2, P15.94 million; the ARBold Move-Component 3, P9.28 million; the Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD), P5.13 million; DAR-Pilmico partnership, P551,188 and, the DARSara municipal government partnership, P254,089.

DAVAO CITY – Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Ma. Delta Aguilar bared in a town hall meeting in Davao Region that the COVID19 virus has not spared the pediatric population. Dr. Aguilar presented that there are 1,380 total cases of confirmed COVID19 amongst children as recorded in the Southern Philippines Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. Of that number, 573 were recorded in 2020; 669 in 2021; and 138 in 2022. There was also a recorded 50 number of deaths amongst children due to COVID in the said facility. “Studies showed that COVID19 is really impacting children. Children who

have been infected with COVID19 found to have respiratory, cardiac, and neurodevelopmental issues along with cognitive and physical fatigue,” said Dr. Aguilar. The same specialist also noted that COVID19 also affects the child’s mental health and adds stress and adjustment difficulties to their lives. Other studies, she presented, is how children who get infected with COVID19 can also develop serious complications like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). It is a condition where different body parts become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys,

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that “the people may not be our masters, but definitely we are your servants.” Vic - who is also a successful businessman who runs his own production company - vouched as well for his brother, Senate President Sotto. Both are part of the “Dabarkads” of the longest-running noontime show “Eat Bulaga!” “Siya ang makakatulong ng ating Pangulong Ping para ayusin ang gobyerno, ayusin ang buhay nating lahat (Senate President Sotto will help our President Ping in fixing the ills of government and fixing the lives of us Filipinos),” he said. After his speech, Vic’s hands were raised in victory by the Lacson-Sotto tandem. Meanwhile, other “Dabarkads” also graced the rally, including Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola - as well as basketball superstar Marc Pingris. Supporters who physically attended the event observed health protocols and physical distancing, in line with Lacson’s policy of a disciplined campaign. During his speech, Lacson reiterated his promise to fix the ills of the government for the benefit of Filipinos (Aayusin ang Gobyerno, Aayusin ang Buhay ng Bawat Pilipino) and to go after crooks especially those in government (Uubusin ang Magnanakaw). He appealed anew to the Filipino people as well to choose their next leaders wisely, instead of picking a thief in government (Magnanakaw sa Gobyerno) who

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may end up robbing the people of their future. Lacson made a commitment to his fellow Caviteños to fulfill his promises through a combination of stern discipline and leadership by example. “Ako po ay humaharap sa inyo bilang isang kababayan, lehitimong taga-Imus, lehitimong taga-Cavite. Kapag ako pinagpala na maglingkod, hinding hindi ko kayo ipapahiya. Hinding hindi ko kayo bibiguin (I face you as a full-blooded son of Imus, Cavite. If I will be voted to serve, I will not embarrass you. I will not fail you)!” he said.

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intentions,” Enopia said. SEC provided the list of advisories on the firms as follows: Beastnessallday Corporation; Wellcons Unlimited Systems, Inc.; Astrazion International/ Astrazion Noble Task Community Foundation/ Astrazion Global Holdings Inc.; LMB Football; Qfx Markets Limited/Qfx Trade Limited/ Qfx Technology Services; Freecit/Freebit; SOS Venture; S.O.S System; PHtop; and the Future Farming/ Future Farming ICD/ Future Farming Ff Store. Also included are the Seymoure Paul Conceptualized Piggery Farming; Videospays; BF Football / BF Football Investment Platform FXD Philippines; Ignite Virtus International; Epic Trading; Cryptopayz; Ride2success Digital Marketing Services; Kaizen Unlimited Philippines; and the Pawis ng Pinoy Online Investment.

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 GILBERT D. SANCHEZ AND SUSAN T. MOCORRO-SANCHEZ, GILBERT D. SANCHEZ AND SUSAN T. MOCORRO-SANCHEZ, Petitioners. x-------------------------------/

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-009

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 Muslim rite on November 28, 2004 at Marawi City, 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 Fuentes, Iligan City and Riverside, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for almost three (3) 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 November 28, 2004 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 25, 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 31st of January, 2022.

MDN: February 3, 10 & 17, 2022

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Feb 3 & 10, 2022

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Balisi Jr, commander of the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade believes that the surrender of Dagul and companion is a big loss to the GF MUSA. “With this accomplishment, we are expecting more surrenders to happen in the next few days,” Balisi said in a separate statement on Wednesday. Major General Juvymax Uy, Army’s 6th Infantry Division commander, lauded the troops for the surrender of Dagul and Tata, as he also commended for the T’boli LGU’s support to the government’s deradicalization

campaign. “We are one with you in protecting your communities and families from the atrocities and exploitations of the NPAs,” Uy said Uy said the campaign to crush the NPA will continue for those who refuse to surrender. The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The Anti-Terrorism Council also formally designated the NDF as a terrorist organization on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA that was created in April 1973. (PNA)

brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. The vaccination for 5 to 11 year old roll-out in Davao Region will kick off on February 14, 2022. Department of Health XI Focal for the Vaccination Program Dr. Janis Olavides announced in the One Davao Virtual DEED OF SALE OF VEHICLE

Notice is hereby given that the late DANILO M. FLORES who died on January 15, 2022 at DOA-Medcore Hospital Zone II, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, left a bank deposit at Metrobank Toril, Davao City Branch amounting to EIGHTY THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO PESOS and 50 cent (P80,572.50) under Account No. 040-3-00488342-0. is subject Extrajudicial Settlement among the legitimate surviving heirs Before ATTY. CARLO MARTIN D. MARTEL Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 132; Page No. 28; Book No. 32; Series of 2022 MDN: Feb 10, 17 & 24, 2022

MDN: Jan 27, Feb 3 & 10, 2022

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malalag NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-03-2022 RA 10172

February 07, 2022

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that MANEN MANUCAY-DIOSO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MANEN MANOCAY at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are BONIFACIO ARELLANO MANUCAY and ESMERALDA LUANG VILLARIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 28, 2022.

(Sgd) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Magsaysay NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION January 28, 2022

(SGD) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

In compliance with publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that Rey Loque Bongado has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “Rene” to “Rey” in the Birth Certificate of Rene Loque Bongado who was born on June 1, 1965 at Cabubuhan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Pedro Bongado and Caridad Loque. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 10, 2022.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This instrument is executed and entered into by and between surviving heirs of the late ALBINO D. DONSIG and ESTENELY E. DONSIG Namely: 1. EDUARDO E. DONSIG, SR., Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 2. MAMERTO E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 3. DANILO E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 4. OSCAR E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 5. ALBINO E. DONSIG, JR., Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 6. JOSEPH E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 7. RICHARD E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 8. EVANGILINE E. DONSIG, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Pangantucan, Bukidnon; 9. ARLINE D. ALISNA, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the above-mentioned are the only legitimate surviving heirs of the deceased ALBINO D. DONSIG and ESTENELY E. DONSIG and they are to inherit by way of intestate succession; WHEREAS, ALBINO D. DONSIG on November 10, 2010, died intestate at Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, while ESTENELY E. DONSIG on October 28, 2011, died intestate at Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, leaving a of a property, embrace by Original Certificate of Title No. P-7107, located at Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, with the PORTION subject of this Extrajudcial Settlement measuring to TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVN (10,427) SQUARE METERS, specifically identified as LOT No. 1531-C, Psd-10-032427, now held in common by the undersigned sole and exclusive co-heirs, and is particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Lot : 1531-C, Psd-10-032427 Portion of Lot : 1531, Cad-653, Lantapan Cadastre Location : Bantuanon, Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao Area : TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (10,427) Square Meters, more or less WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligation due against the estate of said decedents; and WHEREAS, it is to best interest of the parties hereto to divide, partition and adjudicate between/ among themselves the entire estate particularly the real property above described extrajudicially in the manner and form herein after set forth; SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY We, the above-named heirs of ALBINO D. DONSIG and ESTENELY E. DONSIG, do hereby name, constitute, and appoint our sister, ARLINE D. ALISNA, to be our true and lawful attorney, for us, with power and authority and in our name, place and stead, to do the following acts: 1. To act as our representative for all the transactions pertaining to this Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Albino D. Donsig and Estenely E. Donsig; 2. To appear on our behalf before the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Registry of Deeds, and all other agency concerned with the processing of this Extrajudicial Settlement; 3. To execute, sign, submit and receive any documents, papers or instruments necessary in connection therewith; 4. To appear on our behalf, before private or government agencies or any appropriate agencies, for and in connection therewith; 5. To do all other acts necessary for the fulfillment of the above-mentioned acts. HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto our said attorney full powers and authority to do and perform all and every act requisite or necessary to carry into effect the foregoing authority to sign and as we could have been present, our attorney-in-fact may deem best beneficial, as fully with all intents and purposes as we might or could lawfully do It personally present, with full power of substitution and delegation to her assigns, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that our attorney or her substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE with SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORYNEY. Under the Notarial Registry of CARMILA CLAUDETTE BON BAGAY, NOTARY PUBLIC. Per Doc. No. 313; Page No. 64; Book No. VIII; Series of 2021.

married, Filipino and with residence at Magsaysay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon; ROSALIE SONEJA-TUTAS, of legal age, married, Filipino and with residence at Magsaysay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon; ALMA SONEJA-MENDOZA, of legal age, married, Filipino and with residence at Magsaysay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon; and HEIRS OF VIRGINIA SONEJA-SAPANTA namely: RUDOLFO SAPANTA (surviving husband) and ROSAVIR SAPANTA-LOTO (daughter), all of legal age, Filipino, and with residence at #65 Lydia St. Aguardiente Brgy. Sta. Monica, Novaliches, Quezon City, represented herein by ANGELINA SONEJA TUIBUEN through a duly executed Special Power of Attorney, herein attached as annex “C”; herein after known as the HEIRS. (The above-mentioned Heirs shall likewise be referred singly as “the Party” or Collectively referred to as “the Parties”, as the case may be.) WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, the Parties hereto have mutually agreed as follows, THAT: a.) The deceased CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCIO SONEJA, who died intestate on Nov. 19, 2015 who is a resident of Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon at the time of his death, AND LUCIO SONEJA, who died intestate on May 23, 1989 who is a resident of Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon at the time of his death leaving the following properties; a. A parcel of land located at Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon registered under their names, the same being co-owned by their surviving HEIRS, namely: BONITO SONEJA, ROGELIO SONEJA, LEONARDO RICO SONEJA, ANGELINA SONEJA-TUIBUEN, ROSALIE SONEJA-TUTAS, ALMA SONEJAMENDOZA, as part of their inheritance property, and mor particularly described as follows: TCT NO. T-32 708 Lot No. 1315, PLS 506-D Containing an area of SIXTY THOUSAND (60,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less. b. The heirs of VIRGINIA SONEJA-SAPANTA, WHO DIED INTESTATE ON March 26, 2014 who is a resident pf Virac, Catanduanes, Maramag, Bukidnon at the time of her death are participating in this instrument in representation of the said deceased CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCIO SONEJA. c. At the time of the death of deceased CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCOI SONEJA, they left no known debts and no will; The above-mentioned Heirs hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract and being the surviving heirs of the deceased CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCIO SONEJA are the only forced heirs of the herein decedent; d. It is to the best interest of the herein heirs and of the estate of the above-named decedent, that the above-described parcel of land be adjudicated by and among themselves. WAIVER OF RIGHTS We, LEONARDO RICO SINEJA and ROSALIE SONEJA-TUTAS being the surviving heirs of the late CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCIO SONEJA, do hereby waive, renounce, cede, transfer and convey as by these presents have WAIVED, RENOUNCED, CEDED, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED all of our share, rights, and/or interest on the abovedescribed properties (TCT NO. T-32 708, Lot No. 1315, PLS 506-D) in favor of all my co-heirs, their heirs, assigns, executors or administrators. Henceforth, We, LEONARDO RICO SONEJA and ROSALIE SONEJA-TUTAS have no more rights or interest over the above-described parcels of land; PARTITION AGREEMENT A.) NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, the herein Heirs agreed to partition the above-described parcels of land, under the following manner: a.) TO BONITO SONEJA: “A portion of Lot No. 1315, known as Lot No. 1315-E, PLS 506-D, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-32 708, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT (52,828 sq. m.) more or less; b.) TO ROGELIO SONEJA: “A portion of Lot No. 1315, known as Lot No. 1315-D, PLS 506-D, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-32 708, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (12,642 sq. m.) more or less; c.) TO ANGELINA SONEJA-TUIBUEN: “A portion of Lot No. 1315, known as Lot No. 1315-C, PLS 506-D, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-32 708, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (12,642 sq. m.) more or less; d.) TO HEIRS O VIRGINIA SONEJASAPANTA: “A portion of Lot No. 1315, known as Lot No. 1315-B, PLS 506-D, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-32 708, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (12,642 sq. m.) more or less; e.) TO ALMA SONEJA-MENDOZA: “A portion of Lot No. 1315, known as Lot No. 1315-A, PLS 506-D, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-32 708, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (12,642 sq. m.) more or less; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND PARTITION AGREEMENT. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. DAUGHNILEN S. JADAP-JAMILA, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 493; Page No. 100; Book No. I; Series of 2021.

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Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late RENOMEL B. RIVAS the lawful owner of a certain Utility Vehicle which is more particular described as follows: Make: Honda, Motor No. KSWOOE150605, Series: CCG125WHF, Serial/Chassis No. KSWOO150528, Type of Body: TC HIRE, Plate No. LD-54619, Year Model: 2016 File No. 1101-00000216645, Denomination: Tricycle, C.R. No. 186778333, that for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy Five Thousand (75,000.00) pesos, Philippine Currency, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged to my entire satisfaction, I HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY BY WAY OF ABSOLUTE SELL unto DAVE A. LIBRE, of legal age, Filipino with address at Purok Bayabas, San Miguel, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, Before ATTY. JOVITO PALAMINE ARQUITA ECE,REB,REA, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 114; Page No. 024; Book No. XX; Series of 2021.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF Late DANILO M. FLORES

Presser yesterday that all infected”. (PIA XI/Frances provinces, cities, and mu- Mae Macapagat) nicipalities in the region EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE will simultaneously start INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE LATE DECEASED CORAZON L. SONEJA AND on Monday (Feb 14). LUCIO SONEJA WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Dr. Aguilar highlighted AND PARTITION AGREEMENT that COVID vaccination in KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: Extrajudicial Settlement of the Intestate kids is actually a cocoon EstateThis of the Deceased CORAZON SONEJA LUCIO SONEJA with waiver of Rights and protection to those who AND Partition Agreement (the Instrument) is made and entered into this 08 MAY 2021, in the Province of cannot be vaccinated yet. Philippines by and between the HEIRS “Aside from protecting Bukidnon, OF DECEASED CORAZON SONEJA AND LUCIO namely: the child from getting a SONEJA, BONITO SONEJA, of legal age, Filipino with residence at Sitio Kamase, Brgy. Quiot severe disease or death, and Pardo, Cebu City, represented herein by ANGELINA vaccination also protects SONEJA TUIBUEN through a duly executed Special Power of Attorney, herein attached as annex “A”; family members, includROGELIO SONEJA, of legal age, Filipino and residence at Phase 8A PKG11 Block 185 Lot ing siblings who are not with exess, Bagongsilang Caloocan City, represented by ANGELINA SONEJA TUIBUEN through eligible for vaccination and herein a duly executed Special Power of Attorney, herein as annex “B”; family members who may attachedLEONARDO RICO SONEJA, of legal age, be at increased risk of get- married, Filipino and with residence at Magsaysay Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon; ting very sick if they are ANGELINA SONEJA-TUIBUEN, of legal age,

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RA 9048 Form 10.1 (LCRO)

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172) Notice is hereby served to the public that VENUS B. BRAVO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARVE JOICE BINGHAY BRAVO at DSPH, Digos City and whose parents are Armando R. Bravo and Venus L. Binghay. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 17, 2022.

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Further, the list also had Paidtunes; Walletpays; Cryptostakers/ CryptoStakers.Com; Trust Legacy International / Trust Legacy Internation; Outrace “Play To Earn”; Tunegaga / Tunegaga; and Up-Mass Innovative Marketing Corporation / Umim Corporation as deceptive firms. The SEC has encouraged the public to submit any reports from investors or prospective clients regarding the entities with advisories that can be reported through the agency’s enforcement and investor protection department through the email address: epd@sec. go.ph. (PNA)

(Sgd) SHIRLEY FE S. RATILLA Municipal Civil Registrar

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF ALBINO D. DONSIG and ESTENELY E. DONSIG with SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORYNEY

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two-week growth rate that also remained at 20 percent. CHO data showed that 519 positive cases from the total admitted patients in hospitals are city residents, while 123 cases are nonCagayan de Oro residents. The 123 non-city residents are composed of 83 positive cases from Misamis Oriental, 34 from Bukidnon, two from Lanao del Norte and one case respectively from Iligan City, Camiguin, Butuan City and Lanao del Sur. Meanwhile, the city government also reported

110 new detected Covid-19 cases, which is lower than the past few days average of 300 new cases. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the city has recorded a cumulative 24,953 total Covid-19 cases, 20,647 recoveries, 3,410 active cases, 896 deaths. (PNA)

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“We are enjoining our political parties, organizers, and as well as the public who will be involved in the conduct of election campaign activities, to be mindful in every activity that they will conduct and attend to,” said

A CALL FOR PERSONALIZE AND CUSTOMIZE LEARNING JANSTIF C. MEDALLA LORENZO TAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LORENZO TAN, TANGUB CITY

The current education system is fragmented and students’ needs are often obscured as learners shift from one educational level or setting to another. As people learn in a variety of ways and may take multiple pathways to skills acquisition, education must be reorganized around each ‘learner’s journey. Personalization occurs through collaboration. It provides for more rapid sharing of innovation and good practice, and quickly captures information about learners’ aptitudes and progress. Personalized and customized learning are not an ‘add-on’ but a different way to undertake educational endeavors and includes peer-topeer self-organized learning. With personalized learning, individuals approach problems in their own way, grasp ideas at their own pace, and respond differently to multiple forms of feedback. Effective twenty-first century teachers cultivate students’ individual sense of wonder and inspire them to explore different applications for the

knowledge and skills they have learned. The purpose of personalized and customized learning is to get away from the ‘lesson’ by designing projectbased forms of learning. Lessons no longer have to adhere to the ‘one-size-fitsall’ approach characteristic of traditional education systems. This approach helps individuals to invest in their learning and make it a habit, rather than viewing it as an activity forced upon them. Effective twenty-first century teachers create regular opportunities for students to select the types of experiences they want to further their own learning. The motivation and capacity to learn independently is crucial to personalization, because it reduces dependence on the teacher and traditional class-based styles of instruction. Individuals’ innate thirst for learning requires that education reinforce their capacities for selfreflection and motivation. Personalized and customized learning are ideal medium to enable such growth.

Agabe. The Minimum Public Health Standards must continually be practiced as people do not want another surge of COVID-19 cases in the region, he added. Also known as the “Resolution proving for a Standard Template Institutionalizing the New Normal in the Conduct on In-Person Campaign; Rallies; Caucuses, Meetings and Conventions; Motorcades and Caravans; and Miting de Avance in Connection with the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections,” the said Resolution provides guidelines to be observed in areas per category level, based on the Alert Level prescribed by the IATF-MEID. The RCCC is tasked to implement the provisions of COMELEC Resolution No. 10732, mainly, to monitor the conduct of election campaign activities in the entire region. Further, in pursuance thereof shall strictly implement safety protocols and other applicable guidelines as prescribed by the COMELEC and IATF. The RCCC, chaired by the COMELEC’s Regional Election Director, is composed of the Regional Directors of the DILG 10 and Philippine National Police (PNP)-10, and the Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (4ID, PA). (DILG-10/PIA-10)

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provided by World Vision to our constituents.] The World Vision recently turned over five examination hospital beds, five weighing scales for infants, five Detecto weighing scales, 500 Blood Uric Acid strips, and 500 blood glucose strips to barangays Tuca Ambolong, Rapasun, Cadayonan 1, Cadayonan

2, and Malimono. (LELA/ areas for classification, now and then we conduct an asPIA Lanao del Sur) sessment with our security sectors,” Macarambon added from page 3 in the vernacular. BARMM comprises the Barangay Tanum, Patikul provinces of Maguindanao, town. The ASG bandits hur- Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu riedly fled upon sensing the and Tawi-Tawi; the cities arrival of the government of Cotabato, Marawi and Lamitan; and the 63 viltroops. “I directed all military lages in six towns of North units in the area to intensify Cotabato. The presence of the Dawfurther their monitoring in the direction of the fleeing lah Islamiya terror group, enemies (ASG bandits) and the Abu Sayyaf Group in the establish blockade on their western part of BARMM, possible withdrawal routes,” private armed groups, the Bangsamoro Islamic FreeGonzales said. Gonzales, who is also dom Fighters, and other the Army’s 11th Infantry lawless groups are among Division (ID) commander, the issues being discussed said the high-powered fire- by military and police auarms recovered in Barangay thorities in the region. Macarambon said regular Tanum, Patikul included an M14 rifle and an M16 rifle meetings and assessment of security matters will eat up with ammunition. He said the troops also most of the time of Comelec recovered a bandolier, a personnel as part of the solar panel, seven assorted poll body’s efforts to ensure subscriber identification the May 9 elections will module (SIM) cards, a ham- be peaceful, orderly, and mock, backpack, combat acceptable to all. “This is our main obshirt, poncho, a Qur’an, alcohol, combs, scissors, jective, orderly, peaceful, nail cutter, and face mask. and safe national and local Gonzales noted that the elections in the region,” he movements of the bandit added. He said the Comelec group came a few days after two ASG members have provincial and municipal surrendered in Barangay offices in the region will soon launch “Oplan Baklas” Bonbong, Patikul. Jumsa Sari and his broth- a campaign to remove unauer, Aizal, have surrendered thorized campaign materials and handed over two Garand of candidates for both local rifles on February 3 to the and national posts. Macarambon has ap1103rd Infantry Brigade pealed to all candidates and based in Patikul. Gonzales said the two their supporters to remove surrenderers have admit- their unauthorized propated to having participated ganda materials displayed in the September 21, 2015 outside common poster kidnapping of foreigners areas. “Campaign posters must and Filipinos in the Island not be nailed on trees, but City of Samal, Davao del only in Comelec identified Norte. (PNA) common poster areas,” he added. from page 3 Brig. Gen. Arthur Carelated incidents in the past. balona, newly installed “We are still in the pro- police regional director cess of finalizing our list of for BARMM, also assured the public that the police, as Comelec deputies, will ensure that the upcoming

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polls in the region will be peaceful and orderly. Cabalona urged his subordinates to contribute to the national government’s desire to come up with credible and problem-free elections. (PNA)

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drug use, and suicidal behavior, adding that the people with such underlying health conditions shall be open to their friends or family where they belong. Social Welfare Officer Van Rickrein Solivio of 4Ps in Lanao del Norte disclosed that members of the Municipal Action Team in Tubod, Lanao del Norte initiated the activity in its efforts to promote mental health awareness among parent leaders and beneficiaries of the program. With the help of the LGU Tubod through Mayor Leoncio Bagol, a total of 48 4Ps Parent Leaders finished the seminar at TBCC of the said town. (DSWD-10/PIA10)

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Education and Technology by JANETTE L. ORCIA, T-III, Lugait CS

Education is penned by philosophers and teachers throughout the ages as a kind of lifelong-learning process. It is not limited to schools, courses and formal training. One never stops learning. To stop learning is like stopping fully living. One only exists if one stops learning. The one who humbly learns, unlearn, or correct himself or herself, has access to improvement will inherit a life a part from those who refuse to learn. When one pursues education, he or she pursues growth. That person has the potential to evolve and fully be alive. Technology is life-saving and work-enhancing means to efficiently accomplish the end or completing goals. Technology has and will always be the bridge in facilitating desirable results in almost any field of profession, vocation or expertise. Because of it, many a task, invention or innovation no matter how huge are realized and will be developed

in order to provide ease, convenience and remarkable speed to any human being living in the planet. Our life as we know it and our manner of doing things have changed tremendously. If we merge education with technology, we will have amazing learning outcomes and visible instructional productivity. We know for sure that traditional teaching, the one with the teacher-centered format or teacher-dominated class setting is a ‘dinosaur thing,’ a thing of the past in the quickly-turning era of the twenty first century. It is not that human instructors will be replaced by technology. People are still the best mentors. And teachers who are fully utilizing the advantage of technology greatly impacts learning and engages learners or students of any age. It is even gaining more momentum in these times. Technology is undeniably a powerful medium to bring about effective 21st century education services.

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for SM through the years. These donations will definitely go a long way,” said RD Dollaga-Libang. SM Foundation Inc. through its Operation Tulong Express collaborates with DSWD in reaching its host communities to provide support and immediate relief in times of calamities, and amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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amount of more than P100 billion pesos. Computations would disclose that for being a member in the past 30 or 40 years, each member-consumer should already have contributed about P50,000 as his/her capital contribution, yet, until now, the same has not been recognized as such. Worse, no recording has been done. This is now the subject of a class suit filed by the member-consumers in the Supreme Court. Social injustice has been and is being committed against our Indigenous People. Once upon a time, they were in control of the natural resource in this beautiful but broken island of Mindanao. At present, according to the Study of the Development Academy of the Philippines, 70% of the choicest of lands are in the hands of Trans-National Corporations as plantations. As if that is not yet enough, more foreign corporations in cohort with power-that-be are coming in converting the remaining ancestral lands as plantations for bio-fuel. Social injustice in all its forms must now be stopped. By nature, nurture and by law, cooperatives are the ones to countervail against social injustices and to harness the people’s collective power to rectify social wrongs. Thus, the struggle for social justice now looms. As it is from the sweat of their brows that the land is made productive, the farmers must own the land they are tilling through agrarian reform. But agrarian reform will not be successful unless the beneficiaries are organized into cooperatives for them to have access and control over their newly acquired land and the much needed support services. Through their cooperatives, the farmers must have control over the mode of production by shifting towards sustainable agriculture. To unfetter themselves from conventional agriculture, they are now manufacturing their own organic fertilizer. To debunk the oppressive marketing system, their cooperatives ERRATUM In connection for Notice of Publication on ABIGAIL T. RAMOS petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth published last January 6, & 13, 2022 the Correct should be 07 JUNE 1974, not as published. OUR APOLOGY

are now into cooperative marketing to erase the many marketing layers. There is now a very strong advocacy to convert the so-called ECs into genuine cooperatives where ownership and management will be democratized not beholden to any cartel or super-agency of government. This is based on the philosophy that is anchored on the universal purpose of property that if you are the user, then you must be the owner because electricity has become a basic need, like food, water and air. No one should profit from the use of these fundamental needs as these are means to life. The Lumads are now organizing themselves into cooperatives so that they can have access and control over their resources. This is based on the truism that the natives of ecologically-rich Mindanao are poor because they are powerless to have access and control over their resources. Hopefully, through their cooperatives they will be able to harness PEOPLE POWER to achieve SOCIAL JUSTICE to free themselves from the quagmire of poverty. Cooperatives are the last bastion of democracy for social justice through peaceful and legal means.

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“Why? If you’re gold, even if you are thrown into the mud, if you’re a diamond and you are thrown into the mud and sink there, will you turn into mud yourself? No! You remain gold, you remain diamond. You don’t have to prove that you are gold, that you are diamond,” he said. On January 31, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a poster that showed Quiboloy was wanted for “conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, and sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion; conspiracy; bulk cash smuggling.” The FBI said Quiboloy uses the aliases “the appointed son of God,” “Sir,” “Pastor” and “ACQ.” The FBI also released separate wanted posters for Kingdom of Jesus Christ top officials Teresita Dandan and Helen Panilag. Federal authorities said Quiboloy, Dandan and Panilag are all in the Philippines and that those who

Thursday, February 10, 2022 might have any information about them may contact the local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. The wanted list was released after Quiboloy and the two others were indicted in November 2021 by a US federal grand jury in California for allegedly forcing girls and young women to have sex with him to save them from “eternal damnation.” “It is alleged that females were recruited to work as personal assistants, or ‘pastorals,’ for Quiboloy and that the victims prepared his meals, cleaned his residences, gave him massages and were required to have sex with Quiboloy in what the pastorals called ‘night duty’,” according to the FBI wanted poster. The FBI said Quiboloy is wanted for his “alleged participation in a labor trafficking scheme that brought church members to the United States via fraudulently obtained visas and forced the members to solicit donations for a bogus charity, donations that actually were used to finance church operations and the lavish lifestyles of its leaders.” According to the FBI, members who were successful at soliciting funds were forced into “sham marriages” or secure fake student visas to continue their solicitation efforts. But Quiboloy’s lawyer Ferdinand Topacio questioned the timing of the FBI’s release of the wanted poster, saying it was intended to indirectly discredit Duterte and undermine the vice presidential bid of his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, in the May elections. “ The timing of this poster’s release is very suspicious. The federal jury indictment was made on November 10, 2021. There was also a warrant issued on that day. Without going into the merit, the timing of the release of this poster is very suspect. Why did they wait until now when the elections are starting? It doesn’t make sense. The only logical reason here is that they are using the closeness of Pastor Quiboloy to President Duterte to indirectly bring Duterte down,” Topacio said. In November 2005, Quiboloy was sued by a former church member for allegedly brainwashing and holding her young daughter against

her will. Online news organization Rappler also interviewed former members of the church who explained how Quiboloy personally abused female members of the church, both sexually and verbally, under the guise of his supposed divinity. But Topacio denied all these, saying these are former members who have absconded either with funds or broke the rules of the kingdom either with morality or ethics or other inappropriate behavior. “They’re now being investigated, but they went into hiding and even went to other countries,” he said. According to his followers, Quiboloy has no wife and children but he has what they call “spiritual wives.” Duterte has not issued any statements on Quiboloy’s case but Secretary Menardo Guevarra of the Department of Justice (DOJ) said they have not received any official extradition request for Quiboloy and his associates from American authorities. The DOJ said it would process Quiboloy’s extradition if the US requests for it despite his close association with Duterte. “If we receive the request, we will do our job within the bounds of the law and processes in our department, regardless of the personality involved,” said Atty. George Ortha II, DOJ’s chief state counsel. Guevarra added that yielding any Filipino national to a foreign authority should not be done motu proprio, or automatically, but must be coursed through the proper diplomatic channels. “The process is governed by the Philippine-US Extradition Treaty. The US State Department makes the extradition request. I’m sure the FBI knows where Quiboloy is. I’m also sure that the FBI knows the proper legal procedure to enable the US justice system to acquire jurisdiction over him,” he said.

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its pre pandemic employment numbers,” she said. Lim added that the majority of the companies affected were from agriculture, forestry and fishery sector (AFFS), particularly the banana plantations in the region; and other services, including membership in organizations, repair of

computers and personal and household goods. “As these establishments continue to cope with lingering effects of pandemic, the top reason for termination of workers was the financial losses that these establishments continue to experience in 2021,” she said. Lim said the region saw improvement in employment figures last year. She reported that the region was able to sustain high employment rates between the first and third quarters of 2021 within the range of 94.6% to 95% “due to reopening and sustained business operations as the spread of COVID-19 was contained.” She said the third quarter employment rate of 2021 was almost at par with prepandemic level during the first quarter of 2020 at 95.4%. In 2020, the region posted an employment rate of 95.4% in the first quarter, decreased significantly to 82.1% in the second quarter, and slightly improved to 92% in the third quarter, she said. “The said containment was attributed to massive vaccination drive by both the private and public sectors during the end of 2021 that yielded at 66.6% coverage for fully vaccinated individuals in Davao region, particularly for Davao City, we recorded a 90.2% vaccination coverage as recorded by DOH-Davao,” she said. She said as less restrictions in people mobility were observed in 2021, more

quality jobs were generated as reflected in the region’s underemployment rates which declined significantly to 9% in the second quarter. However, she said the underemployment rate increased to 17.8% in the third quarter of 2021. Despite the challenges confronting the region, she said the agency remained optimistic that it will continue to expand employment opportunities with the implementation of prevent, detect, isolate, treat, reintegrate, accelerated vaccination or PDITR-V of the Regional Task Force against COVID-19. “This strategy essentially includes measures such as the aggressive promoting and enforcement of minimum public health standards and imposition of granular lockdowns instead of quarantine to whole areas,” she said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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Luntayaw reportedly jumped out from the second floor of the jail’s building number two, which resulted to his death. Jail officials and inmates were jolted from the sudden thud on the ground, which later turned out to be Luntayaw Jail authorities rushed Luntayaw to a public hospital for treatment but it was too late. Luntayaw’s body now lies at the hospital’s morgue waiting to be claimed by family members.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

SM turns over shoes and sanitizers to DSWD R-10 COMMITTED to help the less fortunate and vulnerable communities, SM City Cagayan de Oro and SM CDO Downtown Premier through the SM Store and SM Foundation donated shoes and sanitizers to DSWD Region 10 recently. A total of 8,757 pairs of black shoes and 1,011 sanitizers were turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The donations were accepted by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga-Libang and Project Development Officer III Potri Jallila Taha. “We are always grateful See SHOES, page 11

Meljoydee’s homemade ice cream now available in CDO By MARK FRANCISCO

THE yummiest homemade ice cream from Maramag, Bukidnon is now available here in Cagayan de Oro City. Genovian Bakeshop, which is located at San Agustin Valley Homes in barangay Canitoan, is the exclusive distributor of all Meljoydee’s variants here. It was learned that Meljoydee’s homemade ice cream has been enjoyed by patrons in Maramag, Bukidnon since 1980 due to its distinctive taste. Homemade made ice cream is smoother and tastes fresher too. And because you’re not forced to use unhealthy levels of fat as you would with no churn ice creams, the flavors can come through stronger and brighter. Meljoydee’s comes in the following flavors: mango,

ube, pandan, durian, strawberry, cookies & cream and chocolate in the following sizes: stick, cup, pint, onehalf gallon and liter. They do sell ice buko, too. For pickups (individual or via Maxim), Genovian Bakeshop is located at Block 2 Lot 2, San Agustin Valley Homes in front of Familia Apartments Building B. You may reserve your orders a he ad t hroug h 09656123733 anytime between sunrise to sundown Mondays through Saturdays. And while enjoying your yummy ice cream, don’t forget too to pair it with Genovian Bakeshop products such as Spanish bread, cheese de sal, ube cheese de sal, ham and cheese and pan de coco. They also sell tablea, robusta and arabica coffee by the packs. Reserve now!