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NMMC’s conversion to 1,200 bed hospital gets Senate nod By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Senate approved, in third and final reading, the Rodriguez Bill converting the 600-bed Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) hospital to 1,200 bed. The approved House Bill 7974 was intended to upgrade the health care services and facilities of NMMC “to conform with and be commensurate to the bed capacity increase.” Deputy House Speaker Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, of Cagayan de Oro City, said on Thursday that HB 7974 also means more medical personnel, increase budget for personnel services, and maintenance and other operating expenses of the NMMC. See GETS, page 11

Photo show patients admitted outside the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC)hospital ward at the height of COVID -19 surged due to lack of hospital beds. The Senate approves the conversion of the 600-bed hospital to a 1,200-bwd capacity. Another photo shows a medical personnel employs an advance machine that could openly administer and process X-Ray on patient even outside the hospital. Photos by Cris Diaz

PDEA nabs 3 MILF members for illegal drugs By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor

MAGUINDANAO – A huge sachet of illegal drugs worth Php680,000 and an M14 rifle were seized by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from three men who claimed to be members

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of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) during an anti-drug operation in Datu Odin Sinsuat here on Monday. Also seized from the suspects were a Hyundai Accent car, a Suzuki multicab vehicle, and identification cards that were allegedly

issued by the MILF. Asnawi Salik, chief of PDEA Maguindanao, identified the suspects as Teng Saliguidan, 38, of Barangay Sta. Clara, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat; Omra Usop, 23, and Guiadzali Quituar Kedtag, 34, both residents of Barangay Elian, Datu

Saudi in Maguindanao. Salik said the three suspects were arrested during a joint anti-drug operation with police and military operatives in Barangay Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat on Monday at around 4:00p.m. “We placed them under See NABS, page 11

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Five workers of a communication firm were charged with theft for stealing the telephone cable wire of the state-owned Department of Information and Technology (DICT) in Bukidnon, Residents line up to buy lugaw from volunteers during the rally of VP Leni Robredo See FACE, page 11

at Plaza Divisoria on Tuesday afternoon. Lugaw is sold at P5.00 per serve. gerry lee gorit

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Marawi citizens thankful for heart, dental health services By CLAIRE GIGJE

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- Following the celebration of the National Heart and Dental Health Month with various medical services rendered Monday, February 21, citizens here conveyed their gratefulness as they benefited freely from them. Resident Mariam Bubong stressed that it was a wonderful time for them to know whether or not they have certain diseases like diabetes. “Nakakatulong sila sa amin dahil nalalaman namin kung may diabetes kami o anumang sakit. Inaanyayahan ko ang iba naming mga kasama na mag-avail ng mga ganito para malaman din nila kung may sakit ba sila,” she said. [They are helping beMedina Mayor Donato N. Chan, Vice Mayor Kim Michael P. Odchigue and Municipal Councilors facilitate the giving of cash assistance, galvanized iron, plywood, and nails to residents affected by the recent flash flood at the cause we would know if we Municipal Grounds in Medina, Misamis Oriental on Feb. 21, 2022. photo by gerry lee gorit have diabetes or any other

diseases. I am encouraging others to avail of this kind of service so that you will know if you have an illness.] Another resident Norainie Altao shared that now that she is pregnant, she found this moment a timely opportunity to have a health check. She said that amid the pandemic, she has to have a regular check-up so that her health will be assured in case she begins labor. With the positive impact of the delivered medical services, enjoying citizens hoped these would continue in a long run. “Sana tuloy-tuloy ito at maging regular na programa para sa mga indigent na hindi makaafford na pumunta sa mga pribadong ospital,” said Altao. [I hope this continues and becomes a regular See THANKFUL, page 10

BFAR-10 grants scholarships, fiberglass boats By REXCELLE L. TOLENTINO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Targeting to improve the fisheries sector, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-10 urges fisherfolk to fill-up the Municipal Fisherfolk Registration of local government units (LGUs) to avail various assistance like the fiberglass boats, and encourages the latter’s children and willing students to apply in their scholarship program. In 2021, BFAR allocated a P30,000-50,000 worth

per unit of fiberglass boats to congressional requests from Rep. Peter Unabia (100 units) and Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (100 units). This year, Camiguin received 64 units, and Misamis Oriental got 16 units of fiberglass boats, said Regional Director Teodoro Bacolod Jr. during the Lambo Dyes radio program, February 18. These recipients have not yet benefited from BFAR’s interventions in the past programs, as recorded from

the LGU fisherfolk registry. This April, boats will be provided to fisherfolk affected by typhoon Odette. Shif t f rom wo o den boats to fiberglass boats was implemented as these boats are plastic reinforced, designed to float better and are more disaster resilient during strong currents and storms. Components that come with the fiberglass boats are its machine and other fishing equipment such as nets. See GRANTS, page 10

Mambajao LGU and BFAR-10 distribute 15 fiberglass reinforced plastic boats to the town’s fisherfolk, February 17. (LGU Mambajao)

Police probe NPA links to suspected ‘extortionists’ nabbed in Cag. de Oro By FRANCK DICK ROSETE

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) on Tuesday began its probe on two arrested extortion suspects over their alleged links with the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. The duo was arrested through an entrapment in Sitio Capisnon, Barangay Kauswagan here on Monday. The CMFC identified the suspects as Jimboy Mahi-

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nay, 27, and Michael Bryan Fabela, 30, both of Zone 2B, Relocation Baluarte, Tagoloan town in Misamis Oriental. In an interview Tuesday, Maj. Ericson Sabanal, leader of the arresting team, said the suspects introduced themselves as NPA operatives to their victim, Fernan Montemor, 45, a taxi operation and cooperative president of Capisnon, Barangay Kauswagan. Sabanal said the suspects collected revolutionary funds from the victim.

Pol i c e i m me d i ately launched an entrapment after they received a tip from a resident about the extortion in the area. Sabanal said the suspects have been doing their extortion for two years now. “It has been two years already (of visiting the victim) and he (Tutor) just recently reported it to the police because they are worried about their safety,” he said. “They (two suspects) have already undergone interrogation and we are See PROBE, page 10

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DavOro gov’t pours P6-M projects in former NPA-infiltrated area By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY - Some PHP6 million worth of infrastructure projects have been poured into Sitio Puting Bato, Barangay Ngan, a former New People’s Army (NPA)-infiltrated area in Agri NorMin conducts the first leg of the harvest festival the municipality of Comfor the cluster Hybrid Rice techo demos, starting off in postela, the provincial govSouth Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon on February 11, ernment of Davao de Oro 2022. (DA-10)

Cluster hybrid rice harvest festival kicks off in Maramag town CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 commenced the first leg of the harvest festival for the cluster Hybrid Rice Technology Demonstration in South Poblacion, Maramag, here, February 11. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado said the cluster hybrid rice techno demo showcases different hybrid rice varieties, which aims to identify the most suitable variety in the locality and to determine the cost-benefit ratio of different hybrid rice varieties. In said town, 11 participating seed companies

with 17 hybrid rice varieties were planted in 35 hectares of land. Janet D. Lopez, DVM, DA-10 provincial operations center chief of Bukidnon, is grateful to the local government, seed companies, farmer associations, especially to the Patag Coroña Irrigators Association who hosted the techno demo, and the farmer-landowners who offered their lands to have the hybrid seeds planted for said techno demo. “We are thankful to those who made this techno demo possible because the results of this activity will greatly help the department in See HARVEST, page 8

said Wednesday. The finished projects, which were turned over on February 19, included a PHP3-million barangay health center, a PHP2-million daycare center, and a PHP1-million Level 2 water system. Sitio Puting Bato was considered conflict-affected

due to the area’s disadvantaged situation as it is situated 6.7 kilometers away from the town center amid poor road conditions. Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy said the projects were part of the strategic 4Ps+ program which stands for Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace, and Plus (Good

Governance). “The government is providing more community projects at a grassroots level to ensure that residents in the province get access to better living,” he said in a statement. Sitio Puting Bato leader Vicente Damalerio, along See POURS, page 8

Korean buyers visit cassava farms, offices of FCAs in Buk’non, MisOr

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Executives and representatives of a Korean company conducted farm and office visits to the different farmers, cooperatives, associations (FCAs), in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental set to finalize a partnership, with the latter supplying fresh cassava tubers. The Depar tment of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Investments (DTI-BOI) facilitated said visit to 13 FCAs, February 16-18, 2022. The s aid FCAs are from Malitbog, Salvacion, Kadingilan, Don Carlos, Pangantucan, Maramag, A Korean company visits the farms and offices of cassava-growing FCAs in Bukidnon Cabanglasan, Lantapan of and MisOr provinces, in the hopes of finalizing the latter’s supply of fresh cassava See VISIT, page 8

tubers. (DA-10)

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Charity always in our judgments

“JUDGE not that you may not be judged.” (Mt 7, 1) We have to understand these words of Christ well. It does not mean that we should not judge at all. In fact, in the succeeding verse of the gospel passage, Christ said: “For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged. And with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.” In fact, in the gospel of St. John, we hear Christ saying: “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge just judgment.” (7, 24) It’s clear that we have to be most careful in our judgments. We cannot be reckless about them, judging persons and things on the basis of instincts or feelings alone, or on some opinions, personal preferences, social trends, and even sophisticated theories and ideologies. What is clear is that whatever judgment we make, which is an unavoidable act we do all the time actually, it should be done properly, that is to say, to judge the way Christ himself would judge persons and things. We should shun making rash judgments. Judging is an unavoidable and indispensable operation of our intellect that is meant

to know people and things in general. So, we just have to learn to judge fairly, because that Christian injunction not to judge people refers more to when we judge people rashly or unfairly. It does not mean that we should not judge at all, because that would be impossible and would directly go against our God-given nature. To judge people fairly, we need to see to it that charity always prevails. And this can begin by always thinking well of everyone. The reason for this is simply the fact that we are all children of God. We are all object of his divine love that goes all the way to saving us from our sin by God becoming man and that God-man, Jesus Christ, accomplishing our redemption by bearing all our sins on the cross. Christ, who is the pattern of our humanity and the restorer of our damaged humanity, was always judging. He could even read minds of the people. That is why he many times was moved to compassion and mercy when he saw people in some state of misery, and at other times, to anger also when he saw people bristling with self-righteousness. All these reactions of Christ are

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a result of judgment. We all should strive to be persons of sound judgment. It’s an ideal whose importance, relevance and urgency are increasing these days, given the complicating conditions we are getting into. Let’s realize that we can only see, judge and know persons, events and things properly when we have a vibrant interior or spiritual life, a vital link not only with theories and principles, but with God himself. This is how wisdom is acquired, nourished and kept. This is how we can counsel others properly, seconding the will and ways of God in everything that happens in our life. Let’s never dare to emit judgments that are mere products of our own making. We have to make them always in the presence of God and motivated by nothing other than love for God and for everybody else. We have to continually check on the rectitude of our intention, and the correctness and timeliness of our words and deeds.

Kim’s Dream Politicians are all just blah, blah, blah

We Need Transformative Leaders, Not Transactional WE live in turbulent times not just because of the corona virus pandemic but because of gross social inequities, painful realities and threats brought about by social injustices, climate change and violent extremism. We need leaders who can listen deeply, speak responsibly and generate new societal commitments drawn from inner capacities and universal values so that they can become principled game-changers who can inspire others to commit to action. That is what a transformative leader is. Indeed, glaringly, there is a need to effect social transformation in a highly skewed pyramidal social order where only a few oligarchs are in control of the economy in cohort with powers-that-be. Whenever we decide to begin to work for social transformation, we begin with inquiries on what to change and the result we want to produce. First of all, we must ask where are we now socially, economically, ecologically and politically? Our country is oozing with ecological resources, in fact, the richest on earth but who controls? Who decides? Who profits?

As an agricultural country, any short or long term development can be won or lost through agriculture. Based on the recent study-research of the United Nations-Food Agricultural Organization (UN-FAO), agriculture in the Philippines has only contributed .02 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the last decade and the rural people are the number one victims of the on-going protracted war and climate change, the reason why 4 of 5 farmers have already left farming and have gone to the urban centers to work as janitors, drivers, waiters or what have you, thereby highly congesting the cities. Indeed, the rural people are now living in extreme poverty especially the five million rice farmers because of the Rice Tariffication Law that allows the entry of cheaply produced rice from neighboring Asian countries. While farmers especially in Thailand and Vietnam are producing rice at only P5 per kilo because they do organic sustainable agriculture, the Filipino farmers are producing rice at P15 to P20 per kilo because our farmers are buried

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deeply by the Department of Agriculture to conventional agriculture that is heavily dependent on the use of inorganic fertilizers, pesticide and herbicide, the reason why everyone is profiting from farming except those who work so hard under the excruciating heat of the sun and the coldness of the rains – the poor farmers. Candidates, please articulate your flatforms on how to liberate the rural people from extreme poverty? The family of Mr. Henry Sy, the owner of SM malls, is the number 76th richest family in the world for making the country the dumping ground of foreign products as about 95% of the products being sold in the malls came from different countries in the world as marketing favors corporate globalization. Don’t you know that every product sold in the Philippines passes at least five marketing layers? A Lipitor pill bought in New Delhi, India for only P0.35 is sold in the Philippine pharmacies See LEADERS, page 11

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Lacson-Sotto: R&D to unlock Filipino food growers’ potential

THE country can expect more research and development projects for agriculture and other technologies that would benefit Filipino farmers and fishermen once Partido Reporma presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III get the people’s mandate following the May 9 national elections. Lacson and Sotto stressed their support for the growth of the farming sector following campaign sorties in Nueva Ecija and Laguna, both food-producing provinces, whose farmers and fishermen have suffered under the effects of rampant agricultural smuggling and the COVID-19 pandemic. The longtime public servants also visited the

University of the Philippines Los Banos campus in Laguna on Tuesday, lauding the state learning institution for leading the way in R&D projects in agriculture and biotechnology. Lacson noted in his dialogue with small agricultural businessmen in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija that he and Sotto prefer to discuss issues directly with them so they get a pulse of the real situation on the ground, which are not apparent from a national level and would help them prepare legislation or government policy once they are elected as President and Vice President, respectively. “Dito, maganda ‘yung setting kasi iba naman ito. Sectoral kasi farmers, tapos ‘yung mga hog raisers, mga

maggugulay, mga vendors, kaya maganda. Mabuti rin ‘yon kasi na—at least na e-educate din kami kung ano ‘yung mga hinaing, ano ‘yung mga issues, especially sa mga local (businesses),” the former national police chief told Novo Ecijanos. [This (dialog) setting here is great because it’s different (from traditional campaigning). The sectoral (concerns) of farmers, hog raisers, vegetable growers, vendors, it’s great (to hear). It’s better for us because at least we are educated on what their concerns and issues are, especially for local (businesses).] With better research and development programs as endorsed by the government, Filipino food growers would be able to equal or surpass the production of outstanding farmers such as Danilo Bolos of Nueva Ecija, who has produced 300 cavans or 16.5 tons of rice on just one hectare of farmland, Lacson noted. Bolos was among the farmers present in the dialog organized by former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Pinol, a guest candidate for senator on the Lacson-Sotto ticket. “E, ‘di ba, tina-target lang natin ‘pag naka-100 (cavans) parang outstanding feat, pero ito, na-surpass niya (Bolos) ‘yon by producing 300 cavans or 16.5 tons. So, ‘yon ang parang standard na na-establish na dapat maabot ng mga ibang See UNLOCK, page 10

Ayala creates center for excellence in sports to support Filipino athletes MANILA – Ayala Corporation announced today the creation of the Ayala Center for Excellence in Sports, which aims to deploy the resources of the Ayala Group of Companies in support of the next generation of Filipino athlete. “The Ayala Group has long seen the impact that sports can have on many facets of its businesses. In fact a number of our senior executives have represented the country on national teams in different sports, including Ayala Land’s Chris Macasaet in men’s volleyball and AC Energy’s Jaime Urquijo in rugby,” said Jan Bengzon, the center’s program director. “We believe strongly that Filipinos deserve better access to world-class sports facilities across the country and will continue to work to find ways to support the next generation of Filipino athlete to achieve their full potential.” he added. The Center’s initial programs will include the redevelopment of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite, into a world-class See CREATES, page 10

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Annex 300-1.38

BIR Form No. 2803 Republic of the Philippines Department of Finance BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE Revenue Region No. 16 Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF SALE (For Real and/or Personal Property) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 and/or 213 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte on the 30th day of March 2022 (Wednesday), beginning at 1:30 to 3:30 PM of the said day, the following distrained and/or levied property of EST. OF RUFINO FLORENDO CASTILLO c/o Ms. Natividad Castillo Noel with address at Castillo Bldg., Quezon Ave. ext., Palao, Iligan City, as described below in satisfaction of his internal revenue taxes and penalties amounting to Five Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred Forty Five Pesos and Sixty Two Centavos (Php 577,345.62) due to the Republic of the Philippines per Assessment Notice No. RR16-101-223-2017 dated August 22, 2017 for Taxable Year 1990, plus all related expenses and costs of sales. DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) 1. Tax Declaration No.: H-110160 (01) Kind of Property: Residential Land Location: Liangan East, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 400.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Lot 975 Domingo Lumacad East: Barangay Road South: Lot 969 Guillermo Palangan West: Lot 973 Claudio Mutia

Floor Price:

Php 800,000.00

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Done in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines, this 14th day of February, 2022. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By: EMIR U. ABUTAZIL Authorized Internal Revenue Officer (Signature over Printed Name) Regional Director

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Annex 300-1.38

BIR Form No. 2803 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE REVENUE REGION NO. 16 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY NOTICE OF SALE (For Real and/or Personal Property) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 and/or 213 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte on the 30th day of March 2022 (Wednesday), beginning at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM of the said day, the following distrained and/or levied property of MR. ROLANDO S. UY with address at National Highway, Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, as described below in satisfaction of his internal revenue taxes and penalties amounting to Twenty Nine Million Six Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Five Pesos and Nineteen Centavos (Php 29,699,705.19) due to the Republic of the Philippines per Assessment Notice No. RR16101-113-2020 dated September 4, 2020 for Taxable Year 2016, plus all related expenses and costs of sales. DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) 1.

Transfer Certificate of Title: T-21,270 Tax Declaration No.: H-011012 (01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 7,329.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the N – Points 1 to 2 by Lot D-7 East: On the NE – Points 2 to 3 by Lot D-9 South: On the S – Points 3 to 4 by Lot D-15 and Points 4 to 5 by Lot D-14 West: And On the W – Points 5 to 1 by Lot D-11 all of the Subd. Plan

Floor Price:

Php 10,993,500.00

2. Transfer Certificate of Title: T-21,271 Tax Declaration No.: H-010977 (01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 2,014.00SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the N – Along line 4-1 by Lot D-6-C of the Subd. Plan East: On the E – Along line 1 – 2 by Lot D-7 (LRC) PSD – 61702 (Lot 52, CSD – 695) South: On the S – Along line 2 – 3 by Lot D-11 (LRC) PSD – 61702 (Lot 56 CAD 695) West: And on the W – Along line 304 by Lot D-5 (LRC) PSD – 61702 Lot 50 CSD 695

Floor Price:

Php 3,021,000.00

3. Transfer Certificate of Title: (T-21,272) 149-2017000745 Tax Declaration No.: H-011063 (01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 1,718.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the N – Along line 7-8 by Lot 31 (LRC) PSD – 61702 East: On the E – Along line 8-1 by Lot D-27-B; Along line 1-2 by Lot D-27-A; South: On the S – Along line 2-3 by Lot D-27-C both of the Subd. Plan; on the W – Along line 3-4 by Lot D – 28 West: (LRC) PSD-61702; along line 4-5-6 by Lot 27-E, Along line 6-7 by Lot D-27-D both of the Subd Plan

Floor Price:

Php 2,577,000.00

4. Transfer Certificate of Title: (T-21,273) 149-2017000746 Tax Declaration No.: H-011645 (01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 749.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the N – Along line 3-4 by Lot 17-H (National Highway) E – Along line 4-5 by Lot D-16, (LRC) East: S – Along line 2-3 Property of Juan Pandan South: W – Along line 1-2 by Lot D-17-F West: Along line 2-3 by Lot D-17-E, All of the Subdivision Plan

Floor Price:

Php 1,872,500.00

5. Transfer Certificate of Title: (T-21,274) 149-2020000325 Tax Declaration No.: H-010923 (01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 4,790.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the NE – Points 3-4 by the Property of Sixto Rico East: On the S – PTS. 4-5 by Lot D – 4 and PTS. 5 – 1 by Lot D – 3; South: On the SW – PTS. 1-2 by Lot D all of the Subd Plan West: And On the SW – PTS. 2 – 3 by Iligan Bay

Floor Price:

Php 7,185,000.00

6. Transfer Certificate of Title: (T-21,275) 149-2017000747 Tax Declaration No.: H-011653(01) Kind of Property: Land Location: Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 4,078.00 SQM Boundaries: North: Bounded on the N – PTS. 4-5 by Lot D-9 of the Subd. Plan East: On the NE – PTS. 5-1 by Property of Florencio Cruz South: On the SE – PTS. 1-2 by the Property of Juan Pandan West: And On the SW – PTS. 2-3 and NW – PTS., 3-4 by Lot D – 17 of Subd. Plan

Floor Price:

Php 10,195,000.00

MDN: Feb 24, Mar 3 & 10, 2022

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Wed-Thu, February 23-24, 2022

BUSINESS

Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

DTI-Davao City continues to develop more youth entreps DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) office here has vowed to continue with its interventions for the youth. In 2021, the agency dedicated 20 percent of its 118 Negosyo Center-based activities to this sector. This means that 24 of the 118 free webinars and training programs conducted last year were for the young generation, particularly those aged 15 to 35 years old. It is worth noting that DTI operates three Negosyos Centers in the city, which can be found in the following accessible locations: inside the local government unit’s Investment Promotion Center (near People’s Park); beside the Toril barangay hall; and within the Calinan district offices. With these facilities located strategically in the different parts of their area of jurisdiction, DTI-Davao City director Rachel S. Remitio shared that they can reach more clients, adding that they were able to serve 708 youth participants last year. “Most of these beneficiaries are students, which is a good sign that the young ones are interested to go into business. This further shows that they have the drive to learn the ropes of running an enterprise,” Remitio said. The local trade official said that the Negosyo Center activities for the youth sector were done in partnership See DEVELOP, page 9

Stocks index recovers as peso trades sideways By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANIL A – The main stocks index rebounded on Tuesday on news about a possible ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while the peso continued its sideways close against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.93 percent, or 68.66 points, to 7,440.91 points. All Shares followed with

a jump of 0.56 percent, or 21.85 points, to 3,938.51 points. Most of the sectoral indices also gained during the day, namely Holding Firms, 1.91 percent; Mining and Oil, 1.86 percent; Services, 1.14 percent; and Industrial, 0.45 percent. On the other hand, Property declined by 0.22 percent and Financials by 0.10 percent.

Volume reached 3.13 billion shares amounting to PHP12.85 billion. Decliners surpassed advancers at 98 to 94, while 54 shares were unchanged. “Philippine investors took bets on the back of news reports of the shortlived strong possibilities of a summit for a ceasefire and with (the) US market still on holiday,” said Luis Limlingan, Regina Capital

Development Corporation (RCDC) head of sales. Reports said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian soldiers to “maintain peace” in two breakaway regions in Eastern Ukraine after recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities. While investors remain cautious because of the geopolitical issues overseas, the

Philippine peso continues to keep its footing against the greenback and closed the day’s trade at 51.45 from the previous day’s 51.38 finish. It opened the day at 51.4 and traded between 51.48 and 51.4. Average level stood at 51.445. Volume rose to USD782.4 million from the previous day’s USD713.5 million. (PNA)

As loans to agri sector reach P247.85-B:

LANDBANK exceeds target with 3.2-M farmers, fishers assisted as of end-2021

MORE than 3.2 million farmers and fishers nationwide have received assistance from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) through loans, subsidies, and training programs—7% more than the state Bank’s threeyear commitment to assist three million by end-December 2021. “Assisting over 3.2 million farmers and fishers underscores LANDBANK’s intensified support to the agriculture sector. We will continue to promote recovery and renewed growth for agri players and other development industries, as part of our expanded and holistic approach in serving the nation,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Of the total farmers and fishers assisted, 2.32 million or 72% were support-

ed through LANDBANK’s regular loan programs, including lending programs administered for the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). As of 31 December 2021, LANDBANK has released a total of P11.95 billion for the benefit of 296,636 farmers and fishers under the programs administered for the DA. These include the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF), Socialized Credit Program under the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SCP-SIDA), Expanded Rice Credit Assistance under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ERCA-RCEF), Survival and Recovery Assistance (SURE Aid) Lending Program, and Expanded SURE Aid and Recovery Project (SURE

Aid COVID-19). In partnership with the DAR, LANDBANK has released P679.92 million to support 10,170 small farmers, particularly agrarian reform beneficiaries and small farm holders, under the Credit Assistance Program for Program Beneficiaries Development (CAP-PBD) and Expanded Assistance to Restore and Install Sustainable Enterprises for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and Small Farm Holders (E-ARISE-ARBs). The Bank also assisted a combined 796,311 beneficiaries under the DA’s Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RFFA) and Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers (FSRF) Programs, of which 62,020 also availed of the SURE Aid Program. The remaining 187,690 farmers and fishers received capacity building See TARGET, page 8

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Wed-Thu, February 23-24, 2022 For 2nd Public Auction

Loans Remediation and Recovery Division Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center 3rd Floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., Jr Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City

INVITATION TO BID

March 21, 2022

March 22, 2022

The Pag-IBIG Fund Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets shall conduct a second (2nd) sealed public auction for the sale of Acquired Asset properties at Pag-IBIG Fund Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center, Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City:

GENERAL GUIDELINES 1)

Interested parties are required to secure copies of OFFER TO BID (HQP-AAF-103 if individual bidder or HQP-AAF-238 if juridical entity) from the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Pag-IBIG Fund Valencia Members Service Branch, 3rd floor Robinson’s Place, Bagontaas, Valencia City or may download the form at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

GENERAL GUIDELINES 1)

Properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the bidder accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ies (including whether it is occupied or not).

Interested parties are required to secure copies of OFFER TO BID (HQP-AAF-103 if individual bidder or HQP-AAF-238 if juridical entity) from the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Members Service Branch, Kho Building, Jose Calo Aquino Avenue, Butuan City or may download the form at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

Properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the bidder accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ies (including whether it is occupied or not).

All interested buyers are encouraged to inspect the property/ies before tendering their offer/s. The list of the properties for public auction may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx.

Additional discounts shall be given to winning bidders depending on their chosen mode of purchase, as follows:

All interested buyers are encouraged to inspect the property/ies before tendering their offer/s. The list of the properties for public auction may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx.

Additional discounts shall be given to winning bidders depending on their chosen mode of purchase, as follows:

Bidders are also encouraged to visit our website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx five (5) days prior the actual auction date, to check whether there is any erratum posted on the list of properties posted under the sealed public auction. Bidders shall be required to register at the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Pag-IBIG Fund Valencia Members Service Branch, 3rd floor Robinson’s Place, Bagontaas, Valencia City. Only bid offers from registered bidders shall be accepted.

Bidders shall be required to register at the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Members Service Branch, Kho Building, Jose Calo Aquino Avenue, Butuan City. Only bid offers from registered bidders shall be accepted.

Acceptance of sealed bid offer/s shall be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Pag-IBIG Fund Butuan Members Service Branch, Kho Building, Jose Calo Aquino Avenue, Butuan City starting March 14 – 18, 2022. Bidders are advised to submit their proposals together with a photocopy of their valid Identification (ID) card and latest proof of income only on the scheduled date of batch. No proposals shall be accepted earlier or later than the scheduled date.

Bidders may designate their Authorized Representatives, provided they shall issue the following documents: a. Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for individual-bidder. The SPA for bidding may be downloaded at www. pagibigfund.gov.ph (Other properties for sale-Disposition of Acquired Assets for Public Auction). Also, if the bidder is based or is currently working abroad, SPA must be notarized at the Philippine Consular Office. b. Secretary’s Certificate for company-bidder. NOTE: The suggested template of the said documents may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

The bidder shall state in words and in figures the amount of his/her bid offer and his/her chosen mode of payment in the Offer to Bid form. The BID OFFER shall not be lower than the minimum bid set by the Fund. In the absence of a chosen mode of payment, the default mode of payment shall be long-term installment. Likewise, change on the winning bidder’s mode of payment shall not be allowed.

Acceptance of sealed bid offer/s shall be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Pag-IBIG Fund Valencia Members Service Branch, 3rd floor Robinson’s Place, Bagontaas, Valencia City starting March 14 – 18, 2022. Bidders are advised to submit their proposals together with a photocopy of their valid Identification (ID) card and latest proof of income only on the scheduled date of batch. No proposals shall be accepted earlier or later than the scheduled date.

Secretary’s Certificate for company-bidder.

NOTE: The suggested template of the said documents may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph. 9)

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The determination of winning bidders shall be on the following dates and details: Tranche Date of Opening of Bid Offer/s Location March 21, 2022 4th Flr.Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St.,Cagayan de Oro City 11)

The determination of winning bidders shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA). Attendance of the bidder/s in the venue is not required.

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The bidder who offers the highest bid shall be declared as the winner.

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In case there are identical offers constituting the highest bids, the tie shall be resolved by considering the Mode of Payment. The priority in terms of mode of payment shall be as follows: a. Cash; b. Short-Term Installment; c. Long-Term Installment.

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If there is still a tie after considering the mode of payment, it shall be resolved through toss coin. However, in case there are more than two (2) highest bidders, the tie shall be resolved through draw lots.

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The result of the sealed public auction shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www.pagibigfund. gov.ph. Bidders are encourage to check the result on the said website.

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Any notification sent by Pag-IBIG Fund through email or SMS shall be sufficient compliance to the notification requirements and presumed to be deemed received by the buyer. In this regard, the Bidder shall ensure that the contact number and email address indicated on the Offer to Bid are active. The bidder shall inform Pag-IBIG Fund immediately on any changes on his/ her contact number.

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The winning bidder shall be required to pay his/ her BID BOND equivalent to five percent (5%) of the BID OFFER and shall be paid within 3 working days after the publication of the winning bidders. It shall be in Philippine Currency and may be in the form of cash or manager’s check payable to Pag-IBIG Fund. It shall likewise serve as the down payment of the winning bidder.

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For bidders whose bid bond is in the form of a MANAGER’S CHECK, they are advised to adhere to the current Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) memorandum relative to the proper handling of checks: Do not staple, crumple, fold, bind or pin checks.

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Payment of the remaining ninety five percent (95%) bid offer balance may either be thru any of the following modes: a) Cash Payment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid not later than thirty (30) calendar days from date of signing of Deed of Conditional Sale (DCS). b) Short-Term Installment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid in equal monthly instalment and provided the chosen payment term shall not exceed twelve (12) months subject to an interest based on the Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for three-year fixing period. c) Long-Term Installment – payment shall be in the form of monthly amortization based on the approved term, which may be up to a maximum of thirty (30) years with the following considerations: c.1. Approval and term shall be subject to eligibility requirements stipulated under the Circular 428 Omnibus Guidelines on Sale of Pag-IBIG Fund Real and Other Properties Acquired; c.2. The amount shall be the bidder’s bid offer, net of 5% down payment; c.3. The bidder shall be required to file his/her Long-Term Installment application and pay the processing fee within thirty (30) calendar days upon receipt of Notice of Award: -Processing fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00); -Equity, if applicable; c.4. In case the Bid Offer, net of the five percent (5%) bid bond and additional discount, is still higher than the approved amount for Long Term Installment, the amount in excess shall be treated as equity. It shall be paid by the buyer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Notice of Conditional Approval of Sale (NCAS). c.5. Original Borrowers who wish to participate on the Sealed Public Auction sale shall not be allowed to avail long term installment as mode of payment. They may only submit offer thru cash or short-term installment basis. c.6. In case the application has been disapproved due to buyer’s fault, the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

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If the winning bidder fails or refuses to push through with the purchase of the property or fails to pay in full the remaining balance within 30 calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award (NOA), he shall lose his right as winning bidder and the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

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The Fund shall declare the next highest bidder as the winning bidder in case the sale to the original winning bidder is cancelled. He shall be required to pay a down payment of 5% of the offer price within 15 calendar days from notification and the remaining ninety five percent (95%) of his/her bid offer within the approved payment period. In the event there are two (2) or more complying bidders, the same rule on resolving ties shall be applied.

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Interested parties may visit the Acquired Asset Unit and contact Mr. Don Dino D. Gonzalez, Sam Elijah T. Velez, Kristine Marie B. Dosdos, Kristel Bernados or you may contact tel. no. (08822) 722800, 09503530644. You may also email your inquiries for further details at cdohbc.lrrd2@pagibigfund.gov.ph.

PAG-IBIG FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITY THEREIN OR ACCEPT SUCH BIDS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE FUND. THE DECISION OF THE FUND IS FINAL AND BINDING. (sgd.) ENGR. NOLI D. ARMADA Chairman, Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets

MDN: Feb 24, 2022

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The determination of winning bidders shall be on the following dates and details: Tranche Date of Opening of Bid Offer/s Location March 22, 2022 4th Flr.Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St.,Cagayan de Oro City 11)

The determination of winning bidders shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA). Attendance of the bidder/s in the venue is not required.

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The bidder who offers the highest bid shall be declared as the winner.

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The result of the sealed public auction shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www.pagibigfund. gov.ph. Bidders are encourage to check the result on the said website.

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Wed-Thu, February 23-24, 2022 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late CARLITO LANDICHO PRDENTE, who died on 24 May 2021 at GS Doctors Hospital, General Santos City, left A parcel of land of the subdivision project (Lot 7, BLK. 9 of the subdivision plan PSD-11-023317, being a portion of Lot 1176-B-3-B-2-F-1 (LRC) PSD-182183), situated in Davao City. Bounded as follows: NE., along line 2-3 by Lot 530-B, PSD-2819; on the SE., along line 3-4 by Lot 6, BLK.9; on the SW., along line 4-1 by road Lot 8 (6.50 M. wide) ; on the NW., along line 1-2 by Lot 8 BLK.9, all of the subdivision plan. Containing an area of One Hundred Fifty (150) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 146-2014000138. A parcel of land (Lot 1, BLK. 8 of the consolidation Lot 8106, Pls-209-D-17 & Lot 2258 (1329) (H-V-292-D), LRC Record No. (F. Pat. & H. Pat), situated in the Poblacion, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the NE., points 5 to 1 by Lot 2, on the SE., points 1 to 2 by Lot 8, both Block 8, of the consolidation subdivision plan, on the SW., points 2 to 3 by National Highway (60.00 m. wide), and on the NW., points 3 to 5 by Road Lot 2, of the consolidation subdivision plan. Containing an area of Three Hundred Thirty Six (336) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-124956. A parcel of land (Lot 3-B, Psd-116312033588), being a portion of Lot 3, Block 14 (LRC) Pcs-17230, situated in theBarrio of Poblacion, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the NW., along line 3-4 by Road Lot 8, (LRC) Pcs-17230; on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot 3-C; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 3-A, both of the subdivision plan on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 4 Block 14 (LRC) Pcs-17230. Containing an area of One Hundred Thirty Six (136) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-99346. A parcel of land (Lot 7, Block 2 of the subdivision plan (LRC) being a portion of Lot 2240-D, (LRC) Psd-131860, LRC Record No. Free Patent), situated in the Barrio of Cenral, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the NE., points 4-1 by Lot 8; on the SE., points 1-2 by Lot 5, both of Block 2; on the SW., points 2 to 3 by Road Lot 8; and on the NW., points 3 to 4 by Lot 9, Block 2, all of the subdivision. Containing an area of Three Hundred (300) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55062. A parcel of land (Lot 8, Block 2 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-142240, being a portion of Lot 2240-D, (LRC) Psd-131860, LRC Record No. Free Patent), situated in the Barrio of Central, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the NE., points 3 to 4 by Road Lot 5; on the SE., points 4 to 1 by Lot 6, on the SW., points 1 to 2 by Lot 10, Block 2, all of the subdivision plan. Containing an area of Three Hundred (300) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-94526. A parcel of land (Lot 9, Block 2 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-142240, being a portion of Lot 2240-D, (LRC) Psd-131860, LRC Record No. Free Patent), situated in the Barrio of Central, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the NE., points 1 to 2 by Lot 10; on the SE., points 2 to 3 by Lot 7, both of the Block 2; on the SW., points 4 to 1 by Lot 11, Block 2, all of the subdivision plan. Containing an area of Three Hundred (300) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-111844. A parcel of land (Lot 11-B-1, of the subdivision plan Psd-12-036817 being a portion of Lot 11-B, (LRC) Psd-128017, situated in the Brgy. Poblacion, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato. Bounded on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 10, Pls-2147-D; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 11-H, (LRC) Psd-128017; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 11-B-2 of the subd. Plan. Containing an area of Two Hundred Sisty Nine (269) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-120727. A parcel of land (Lot 897-C-4-G, Psd-11-023024 being a portion of Lot-C-4, Psd-11-023024, situated in the Barrio of Lagao, City of General Santos City. Bounded on the N., along line 1-2 by Lot 897-C-5, Psd-11-020843; on the E., along line 2-3 by Lot 897-C-3, Psd-11-020843; on the S., along line 3-4 by Road; on the W., along line 4-1 by Lot 897-4-F of the subd. Plan. Containing an area of Two Hundred Seventy(270) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-120728. A parcel of land (Lot 893-B-4-B-6-F4-S-3-F, Psd-11-016905, being a portion of Lot 893-B-4-B-6-F-4-S-3, Psd-11-015084, situated in the Barrio of Lagao, City of General Santos City. Bounded on the N., along line 1-2 by Lot 893-B-4-B-6-F-4-S-3-G of the subdivision; on the E., along line 2-3 by Lot 893-B-4-B-6-F-4-S-2, Psd-11-015084; on the S., along line 3-4 by Road; on the W., along line 4-1 by Lot 893-B-4-B-6-F-4S-3-E of the subd. Plan. Containing an area of Two Hundred Eighty Three(283) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-57926. A parcel of land (Lot 36-B-2-C, Psd11-023362 being a portion of Lot 36-B-2, Psd-11-008627), situated in the Barrio of Makar, City of General Santos City. Bounded as follows on the NE., along line 1-2 by Existing Road; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 36-B-3, Psd-11-008627; on the SW., along line 4-5 by Lot 57 (LRC) Pcs-11711; on the NW., along line 4-1 bly Lot 36-B-2-B of the subd. Plan. Containing an area of Nine Hundred (900) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-95791. A parcel of agricultural land identified as Lot No. (1083) 917-PT, Pls-209-D, situated in Klinan 6, Polomolok, South Cotabato. Bounded on the North: NE & SE-ROAD LOT; ON THE EAST: NW-LOT 920; ON THE SOUTH; SW-LOT 917 (1083)-PT. Covered by Tax Declaration No. N-0700777. A parcel of land identified as Lot No. 9330-D with building, situated in Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato. Covered by Tax Declaration No. N-0109370, is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Waiver of Rights, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Alvy B. Damasco, per Doc No, 294; Page No. 60; Book No. 1; Seies of 2021. MDN: Feb 24, Mar 3 & 10, 2022

Infra, still an unfinished agenda in Mindanao: MinDA official DAVAO CITY – “Mindanao is still in the catch-up mode as compared to how Luzon has been moving and developing. Our infrastructure is still an unfinished agenda in Mindanao. Linking growth corridors with transport and logistics network still need to be pushed”, Mindanao Development Authority Deputy Executive Director Asec. Romeo Montenegro said in the One Davao Virtual Presser. The MinDA official shared the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data that Mindanao, despite being the source of 43% of the country’s total farm produce and the home of 36% of the country’s farm

area, is still host to 9 out of 10 poorest provinces in the country. Montenegro highlighted that many parts of Mindanao, especially in the Bangsamoro Region, do not have the necessary logistics support and infrastructure. “Most of our export products come from the Bangsamoro Region. Unfortunately, there is no processing center in most of these areas that’s why the products need to be transported to Davao City before going to several export destinations.” The MinDA will continue to push for the funding of infrastructure projects such

as seaports and airports which are most strategically needed and linked towards agricultural productivity of these areas. The MinDA is pushing for the completion of Mindanao missing links such as the Jas-Glan Road, Zamboanga West Coastal Road, Zamboanga del Sur Coastal Road, Kalamansig-Maitum Road, Kapalong-Talaingod Road, Tawi-Tawi Circumferential Roads etc. Among the priority public investments bannered by MinDA are the New Zamboanga International Airport, the Malassa Port Development in Tawi-Tawi, the Pol-

loc Port Development, the Davao Sasa port, the Davao International Airport, and the Mindanao Railway System. NEDA data showed that Mindanao gets 11.69% or Php551 billion out of the Php4.72 trillion Build,Build,Build Program. Mindanao is expected to have 4 completed BBB projects by 2022 worth P35.44 billion, equivalent to 17.44% of the P203.22 billion total Build, Build, Build projects targeted for completion by 2022. By 2023, another nine Build,Build,Build projects are set to be completed, amounting to P274 billion or 8.39%

of the P3.266 trillion total BBB projects. Mindanao gets a 21% share of pipelined projects or P223.29 billion out of the P1.086 trillion proposed BBB projects for funding. “If we don’t have major infrastructure projects such as ports and airports, the Mindanao Railway, and bridge projects, we won’t be able to achieve seamless movement of products. We are still far behind Luzon in terms of infra development. That’s why this continues to be an unfinished agenda in Mindanao,” Montenegro said. (PIA XI/Frances Mae Macapagat)

CDO marks 5K jabs for kids aged 5-11 By FRANCK DICK ROSETE and NEF LUCZON

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - In just a week since the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old was rolled out, the city has inoculated a total of 5,248 for the first dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine. During Tuesday’s online briefer, Dr. Ted Yu Jr., medical officer of the City Health Office (CHO) said the local government unit (LGU) achieved the figure since they started the pediatric vaccination here on February 14. On Monday alone, the Department of Health No r t h e r n M i n d a n a o’s (DOH-10) Covid-19 vaccination team inoculated a total of 522 children. Despite the 5,000-mark on vaccinated children, Yu said the LGU local still needs to work double-time as they have a target population of 98,893 for children aged five to 11 years old. The target population was based on the master list of enrolled students to all public and private schools in the city. As of Tuesday, the local government tallied over 10,000 children who availed of the city’s Covid-19 vaccination pre-registration. The CHO data from March 15, 2021 to Feb. 14, 2022 showed the city has recorded 743 children aged 5 to 11 years old who have been infected by Covid-19. Other than the 5 to 11 age group vaccination, the LGU has also fully vacci-

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trainings through the LANDBANK Countryside Development Foundation, Inc. (LCDFI). Agricultural loans LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to the agriculture sector reached P247.85 billion as of 31 December 2021,

PEDIA JAB. A healthcare worker prepares to inoculate a girl against the coronavirus disease 2019 during the launch of vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old in Cagayan de Oro City on Feb. 14, 2022. In a week, the city logged more than 5,000 inoculations under the youngest pedia category. (Photo courtesy of CDO CIO)

nated 531,106 individuals from the older population in the city. This is equivalent to 89.52 percent of the total target population of 599,929. Of the fully vaccinated, 95,881 individuals have received their booster shots and 25,051 individuals have received their first dose. Yu urged the public to get vaccinated to help reduce the daily Covid-19 cases being detected in the city. Low Covid-19 cases This month, the city has again experienced fewer active Covid-19 cases. As of February 21, the city only recorded 10 new

Covid-19 cases, bringing the total cumulative cases in Cagayan de Oro to 25,479. Aside from the low number of new cases, the city also reported 258 new recoveries, bringing the total to 23,315 recoveries and reducing the total active cases to 1,245. Deaths related to Covid-19 stand at 919. Other NorMin provinces, LGUs In Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Dr. Khadafi Mapandi, an official of the LGU’s CHO, said vaccines for children are clinically safe and parents should not be worried. “This vaccine is safe as

the Food and Drugs Administration has given an emergency use authorization (EUA) to the vaccines especially itong [this] Pfizer na nabigyan ng EUA na (which has secured an EUA and is) safe for children,” she said. Although parents are not compelled to submit their kids to vaccination, Mapandi said vaccines can protect them against Covid-19. The city government of Marawi, through the CHO, also launched its Kids Resbakuna on Monday. In Iligan City, the same call for parents to encourage

allowing their children to get inoculated was made by the LGU. One of the parents who allowed her twins to get the Covid-19 vaccine was Cherry Mae Paragados, of Barangay Santiago. She said her twins have comorbidity linked to asthma, and the reason she allowed her children vaccinated was that she and her husband were afraid their children might get Covid-19. One of Iligan City’s vaccination sites includes the Adventist Medical Center, which is open every

or 4.31% higher from the P237.62 billion tally by end2020. Of this number, P38.83 billion directly benefitted small farmers and fishers, including those which were channeled through cooperatives and farmers’ associations, rural financial institutions and other conduits. A total of P155.66 billion

supported small, medium, and large agribusiness enterprises, while the remaining P53.36 billion aided agri-aqua related projects of local government units (LGUs) and governmentowned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). In terms of economic activities, P60.4 billion of LANDBANK’s total agri

loans financed crops, livestock, and fisheries, while P88.25 billion was channeled for agri-processing and trading. The remaining P99.19 billion backed the construction and improvement of essential infrastructure such as public markets, farm-tomarket roads, warehouses, cold storages, irrigation systems, and slaughterhouses.

LANDBANK continues to support the agriculture sector as part of its social mandate of promoting countryside development, alongside servicing the financial needs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), countryside financial institutions (CFIs), local government units (LGUs), and government institutions.

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with the academe. Specifically, these schools included the Holy Cross College of Calinan, St. Peters College of Toril, Lyceum of the Philippines, Davao Central College, Ateneo de Davao University, Malayan Colleges of Mindanao, Lyceum of the Philippines University, University of Southeastern Philippines, University of Mindanao, and Philippine Women’s’ College (PWC) Davao. “The pandemic could have dampened our spirit, but we can always choose to look at the brighter side of it. There are opportunities we can tap, and we can learn a new thing or to while trying to develop a business concept. This is what we exactly adopted in our interventions for the youth,” Remitio said. Likewise, she emphasized that by providing them with knowledge beyond the four corners of their classrooms, they are being prepared for the realities and expectations of entrepreneurship. “This can help them take on baby steps when starting their entrepreneurial journey,” she said. Some of the topics discussed were digital entrepreneurship and marketing, social media management and marketing, basic information related to

setting up a business, as well as consumer education. “These webinars aimed to capacitate the youth on how to start and maximize the available digital resources in doing business, and their relevance in the new normal set-up,” Remitio said. Aside from the academerequested activities, several beneficiaries also attended those which the Negosyo Centers conducted regularly, such as How to Invest in the Philippine Stock Market, Entrepreneurial Capacity Building (Mindsetting and Marketing), and orientations on Intellectual Property Philippines services and on packaging and labeling. There were webinars, too, from DTI’s public and private sector partners. The Philippine Franchise Association, GCash, Lazada, Food Panda, and Knights of Online Marketers were tapped during the Pinoy MSME Week series of webinars in July 2021. Furthermore, highlighting the 2021 interventions for the youth was the regional virtual business pitching competition wherein four schools from Davao City joined. They presented their business ideas anchored on the theme “Sustainable Consumption and Production.” The Lyceum of the Philippines – Junior College Davao bagged the Best in Business Pitching, with their idea of

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARPIA D. SALIC has files with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “KHARDAWI” to “HUSSIEN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KHARDAWI SALIC DISOMIMBA who was born on 28 January 2003 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ARPIA M. SALIC and CADATO JR. P. DISOMIMBA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2022.

(Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL Acting City Civil Registrar

Wed-Thu, February 23-24, 2022 LearnerDirect. This is an elearning platform that addresses the needs of those with learning disabilities. “The pitching tilt aimed to promote the youth’s creativity and develop their ability to implement innovation and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset. These business opportunities are expected to create a social impact by addressing certain pressing concerns,” Remitio said. For this year, DTI-Davao City is determined to reach other than in-school youth, PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LORENZ BABIA DENOSO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of LORENZ BABIA DENOSO who was born on SEPTEMER 26, 2000 at AGORA, LAPASAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are Roland Gundaya Denoso and Violeta Zambrano Babia. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 5, 2022.

(Sgd) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 24 & Mar 3, 2022

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NIZA MAE R. TABUCLIN has files with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “NERIZALDY FATIMAH” to “NIZA MAE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NERIZALDY FATIMAH ROMANO TABUCLIN who was born on 17 October 2002 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ELIZALDY S. ROMANO and NESTOR A. TABUCLIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2022.

(Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 24 & Mar 3, 2022

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

MDN: Feb 24 & Mar 3, 2022

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE – 018-2022 (R.A. 10172)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) City of Iligan………………….……) BOARD RESOLUTION No. 01 Series of 2021 Resolution for cessation of the Pagilidan O Illana Educators for Life, Inc. WHEREAS, the PAGILIDAN O ILLANA EDUCATORS FOR LIFE, INC., is a legitimate non-stock non profit Corporation duly registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, with the, Philippines; WHEREAS, the primary purposes of the said corporation have already been attained; WHEREAS, in the Annual Meeting of the Corporation on November 27, 2021 held at its principal address, it was agreed and unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees to close the operation of PAGILIDAN O ILLANA EDUCATORS FOR LIFE, INC., effective on December 31, 2021; The approval of the board of Trustees present are confirmed below. VALERIANO G. MURILLO President (TIN#196-391-221-000)

MONA DEL MAR MURILLO Secretary (TIN#196-391-239-000)

NARCISO D. ARINGOY Vice President (TIN # 144-260-088-000)

JULIUS S.HAGANAS Treasure (TIN#919-899-913-000)

WHEREFORE, upon unanimous decision, IT IS RESOLVED AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED to close the operation of PAGILIDAN O ILLANA EDUCATORS FOR LIFE, INC., effective December 31, 2021. RESOLVED FURTHER THAT, Mrs. Vivian B. Aringoy is authorized to transact and to sign for and in behalf of the said corporation to pertinent papers or documents and do all such acts, deeds and things as maybe necessary for its closure of business in the Bureau of Internal Revenue of Iligan City, Philippines. Carried Unanimously ….. ________________________________________________________________________ I hereby certify as to the correctness of the above-quoted resolution MONA DEL MAR MURILLO Secretary Attested by: VALERIANO G. MURILLO President SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _JAN 24_ day of _2022_ Affiant exhibiting to me their Tax Identification No. DOC. NO 232 PAGE NO.47 BOOK NO. LXXX SERIES OF 2022

who are members of the Davao City Association for Youth Development (DCAYD). This alliance, which was organized in October 2021, brings together various government line agencies, and representatives of the private sector, academe, nongovernment organizations, and youth groups. By 2022, DTI-Davao City will start implementing activities for the out-of-school youth as well. This is in line with the vision and goals of the alliance: making them active participants of the city’s

MDN: Feb. 17, 24, & Mar 3, 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 JEANNILD ESCOBILLA BERNALDEZ has field with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JEANNILD ESCABILLA BERNALDEZ, who was born on 16 April 88 at Obrero B-18 P-6, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ROLLY YAR BERNALDEZ AND JEANETTE VISTAL ESCABILLA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 3 March 2022.

(Sgd) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 17 & 24, 2022

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 DOUIE MARC T. GALISTE AND ALMA D. PALMOS-GALISTE,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-018

DOUIE MARC T. GALISTE AND ALMA D. PALMOS-GALISTE, 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 3, 2012 at Quezon 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 Brgy. Pugaan, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte & Mahayahay, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than seven (7) 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 3, 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 March 11, 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 14th of February, 2022.

MDN: Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 2022

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

socio-economic development endeavors. “Even in the middle of a pandemic, we have remained committed to implementing continuously the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) while we intend to involve more young people in entrepreneurship. We will do our best to deliver the needed assistance and tailor-fit these to augur their growth,” Remitio concluded. N O T I C E NOTICE is hereby given that A Deed is made into by and between the HEIRS OF ESTEBAN BAILO namely: CLEOFAS BAILO,PONCIANO BAILO, AUROA BAILO, all Filipinos,of age and residents of Compol, Catarman Camiguin and herein referred to as the heirs. NESTOR L.BAILO,MARCELINO L.BAILO,NELVA B.CAÑA,GUALBERTO L.BAILO, VIRGINIA B.SAGAOSAO,HEIDE B.SAGLIBA,VIOLITA B.ARANDING,AURORA B.MAGALLANES and NILO L.BAILO,all Filipinos, of legal ages,and residents of Compol Catarman Camiguin herein referred to as the Vendors-heirs; and MARLYN A. LIEBRAND, Filipino, of legal age,married,and a resident of Balanagan 2, Dimataling 7032, Zamboanga del sur, herein referred to as the vendee.. That the subject of this Deed is a portion of Lot No.1970 - D - 3 with an area of 29,382 Sq.M. under T.D.No. C1008012597, with TCT No.1342017000156, situated in Compol Catarman Camiguin, That this is an inherited land by the heirs of ESTEBAN BAILO being the surviving ascendants ESTEBAN BAILO who both died instestate long time ago and to the best of their knowledge left no debts and obligations chargeable to the INTESTATE ESTATE. That pursuant to the LAW ON INTESTATE SUCCESSION,the above-named Vendors-heirs to the exclusion of all others shall acquire inherit and adjudicate to the themselves the said parcel,Lot No.1970-D-3, That for and in consideration of the sum of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (600,000.00) in Philippine currency in hand paid by the vendee MARLYN A. LIEBRAND, Filipino of age,married and with residence and postal address in Balanagan 2, Dimataling 7032, Zamboanga del sur, Do hereby CEDE,SELL,CONVEY and TRANSFER unto the Vendee MARLYN A.LIEBRAND, the described parcel of Lot No. 1970-D-3, containing an area of 6,274 Square meters as indicated in the sketch plan - the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale of Portion of a Parcel of Land. Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty. AVELINO P.ORSENO JR. Per Doc. No.181; Page No.318; Book No. 12; Series of 2022. MDN: Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 2022 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED JAYSON P. TANJAY WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extra-judicial Settlement Estate with Special Power of Attorney, made and executed by and between: THELMA G. TANJAY, of legal age, widow of the late JAYSON P. TANJAY, Filipino, a resident of Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereinafter known as the HEIR-ATTORNEY-IN-FACT; CHILDREN: (1) FRITZ ANGELICA T. VALIENTE, of legal age, married, Filipino, a resident of Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereinafter known as the HEIR-PRINCIPAL; and (2) CARLA DOMINIQUE G. TANJAY, of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereinafter known as the HEIR-PRINCIPAL; WITNESSETH; WHEREAS, the above-named HEIRS are the surviving spouse and legitimate children of the late JAYSON P. TANJAY, who died intestate and leaving without a will on November 18, 2004 at St Joseph Southern Bukidnon Hospital, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines; WHEREAS, the above-mentioned deceased left a real property consisting of a parcel of land described as follows: “KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-61781” “…ang lupaing nasa Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon na may kabuuang sukat na 574 metro kuwadrado, na ngayon ay may tiyakang hangganan at inilalarawan sa likod nito…. (PAGLALARAWANG TEKNIKAL) Lot 2995 Case- 3 PLS 98 EXT TIE LINE: N75-35 W; 616.52 m from BLLM #18, PLS 98 EXT, Maramag Public Land Subd. To Corner 1 Lot; THENCE: AREA: FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR (574) SQUARE METERS. WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; WHEREAS, it is to be the best interest of the parties hereto to divide and partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate extra judicially, in the form and manner hereinafter set forth; WHEREAS, invoking the provisions of Rule 74, Section 1, of the Rules of the Court, the parties hereto do by these presents agree to divide and partition the entire estate above-described, adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, the same to and among themselves in pro indiviso equal shares, subject however, to the liabilities impose by Rule 74, Section 4, of the Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years; NOW THERFORE we, FRITZ ANGELICA T. VALIENTE AND CARLA DOMINIQUE G. TANJAY, by these presents do hereby NAME, CONSTITUTE AND APPOINT our mother THELMA G. TANJAY, to be our true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact, for, us in our place and stead, to do perform the following acts and deeds, to wit: To represent us and act in our behalf in the processing of the Estate Tax and application for Tax Amnesty pertaining to the above-described parcel of land with Registry of Deeds (ROD), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and other pertinent government offices, including the power and authority to sign any or all papers, receive the same, and all other acts in connection with this authority. HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto our said Heir-Attorney-in-fact, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and things, whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that our attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED JAYSON P. TANJAY WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHRISTINE G. ANGIT, Notary Public per Doc No. 447; Page No. 91; Book No. I; Series of 2021. MDN: Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 2022

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

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 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, AURORA S. ACAPULCO, widow, JOEL S. ACAPULCO, EVELYN ACAPULCO-VALIENTE, JOVEL S. ACAPULCO; all are residents of Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; LUZ ACAPULCO-BALOYOS; a resident of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; and LEONOR ACAPULCO-LADESMA, a resident of Blk. 4, Lot 10, Carmenville Subdivision, Casisang. Malaybalay City; all are Filipinos, and all are of legal ages; all are married; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties are the wife, the children and sole heirs of the deceased VICTORIANO V. ACAPULCO who died in Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon on May 16, 2005, without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death, left the following real properties covered by Original Certification of Title No. AO-11305 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon, more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2757, SWO-42001, C-10 of the Bukidnon Resettlement Project). Situated in CAniyuan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN (9,910) SQUARE METERS:” “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2758, SWO-42001, C-10 of the Bukidnon Resettlement Project). Situated in Canituan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED (55,400) SQUARE METERS:” That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That a true copy of this extrajudicial settlement had been published once a week for three consecutive weeks, a general circulation in the Province of Bukidnon; That pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of legal age, they have agreed to divide, EQUALY, as they hereby divide and adjudicate the real properties above-described; That they hereby affirm that they executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person, that they hereby receive their just and proper share and have no claim or demand against each other. In the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAYMON CHARL O. GAMBOA, Notary Public per Doc No. 128; Page No. 26; Book No. LXVIII; Series of 2021. MDN: Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 2022

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT made and entered into this 9th day of January, 2021, in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines by and between: BERNADETE S. BINAYAO, of legal age, married (Wife), Filipino, residing at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; LYSANDRA S. BINAYAO, of legal age, single (Daughter), residing at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; KARLO ANSELMO S. BINAYAO, of legal age, single (Son), residing at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH, that: WHEREAS, we are the sole heirs of the deceased Carl O. Binayao, who died on October 23, 2020, at Cagayan de Oro City, copy of his death certificate is hereto attached as Annex “A”; WHEREAS, Carl O. Binayao, died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; WHEREAS, Carl O. Binayao, is the absolute and registered owner of two parcels of land located at Kalasungay. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon covered by Original and Transfer Certificates o Title No. OCT P-58313 and TCT T-87730, respectively, of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon, and a residential building more particularly describe as follow: KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-58313 TAX DECLARATION NO. F-011113 “A parcel of land Lot 3927 Case-2 Cad 864, Malaybalay Cadastre, located at Kalasungay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN (397) sq. meters more or less.” TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-87730 TAX DECLARATION NO F-011112 “A parcel of land Lot 4, Pcs-10-003236 being a portion of Lot 194-A, 194-B, 194-C, 194-D, 194-E, all of Psd 10-024070(AR) & 194, Pls-800 Malaybalay Public Land Subd. Located at Kalasungay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Mindanao. Containing an area of FOURTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE (14,151) sq. m. more or less.” TAX DECLARATION NO. F-011114 “A two (2) storey building type III-E located at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City Bukidnon. WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 74, Sec 1 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and being with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the properties described above, in equal shares as CO-OWNERS. The parties agree to publish this instrument in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Malaybalay and Province of Bukidnon once a week for three consecutive weeks. In the remote event that any other property of the decedent should ever be found which is not included herein above, the HEIRS hereto further agree as they do so agree to settle and distribute the same in like manner and proportion as herein established and disposed. That the HEIRS hereby covenant and further warrant that should there be preterition or omission of one, some, or all of the compulsory heirs in the direct line, whether living or not at the time of the execution of this Deed, will not invalidate/nullify the terms and conditions of this Deed. Instead, the HEIRS shall proportionately oblige themselves to pay to the omitted Heirs or the latters’ heir(s) the share which belongs to him/them, in accordance with the rules of succession under the Civil Code of the Philippines. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANNA MARIE RONOLO BERGADO, Notary Public per Doc No. 359; Page No. 71; Book No II; Series of 2021. MDN: Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3, 2022

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Payao was also received by each association, a fish reef device that provides fishermen a target area to fish. About 1 to 2 weeks are also spent training the recipients to assess and evaluate the technical feasibility of fisherfolk in handling the boats. BFAR-10 offers these support not only to those who have registered to their municipalities, but also to individual fisherfolk. Bacolod also assured that these interventions have been fully assessed and studied before implementation. “We conduct assessment sa mga mananagat, dili pataka og hatag. Ang amo, kung unsa gyud ang appropriate for that place nga need sa atong mananagat, mao among ihatag. We have the technology, atong tabangan nga ma-improve ilang existing karon nga pamaagi,” Bacolod said. (We conduct assessments with fisherfolks, so we will not give impractical

support. What’s appropriate and needed is what we will provide. We have the technology, so we have to help improve the existing practices of the fisherfolk) BFAR scholarship program To increase productivity and income for fisherfolk, BFAR-10 does not only provide equipment to fisherfolk in the region but also a four-year educational grant to study Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BS-FAR) offered in MSU Naawan, MSU Marawi, and MSU Zamboanga. BFAR’s Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) is categorized as Fisherfolk children educational grant for fisherfolk children, Fisheries industry leader (top 10 students of a class), and the Indigenous cultural communities. These recipients are only expected to maintain a 3.0 grade or a 75 mark. A monthly stipend of P5,000 is also given, together with book allowance, thesis assistance, and graduation

School Leaders Role in Addressing the Economic Challenges Face by Some Pupils who Belong to Economically Marginalized Society By ESTERIA G. WAGA Teacher III City Central School

School leadership is at the top of the Department of Education’s list of things that need to be done to improve education. It has a significant impact on school performance since it impacts teachers’ motivations and abilities and the atmosphere and economy in which they operate. School leaders must be influential in promoting the efficiency and equity of educational offerings. Changes in academic governance and school environments have impacted how school leaders function during this challenging time—the pandemic outbreak. On the one hand, there are efforts toward greater decentralization, autonomy, and greater responsibility; on the other hand, new approaches of teaching and learning and more diverse pupils are changing the duties and responsibilities of individuals in positions of leadership. The school administration has altered dramatically due to these changes and our fiscal predicament. As more people consider it, it becomes more characterized by specific activities such as administrative and managerial jobs, financial and human resource management, public relations, quality assurance, leadership for improving teaching and learning, etc. This is due to a large amount of work, insufficient preparation and training, and a lack of support and benefits for individuals who work in the sector. School leadership is now crucial in educational institutions due to these changes. Increasing was a reconsideration of what and how school administrators do their jobs—giving others school leadership roles—learning the skills required to operate a school efficiently. It is critical to increasing school leadership’s overall quality while ensuring sustainability. Given the economic demographics of our school’s pupils, I believe the prevalent narrative outlined above should emphasize the duties of school leaders in tackling some of these concerns. Is our school reconsidering education to assist students experiencing financial difficulties? (Those who belong to a minority group)? We believe that there are considerable inequalities in educational attainment between students from wealthy families and those from low-income families. People with a higher education level live longer, healthier lives than those

with a lower level of education, and their offspring are more likely to succeed in their jobs. Even when other factors such as income are considered, this remains true. Barriers to educational success for economically disadvantaged students frequently result in inequities in their communities that are comparable to, if not worse than, those faced by other groups. These are the reasons why our school has appealed for collaboration from our local governments, foundations, and community members who can all work together to help our students achieve a solid education, regardless of their socioeconomic status. It is critical for our school to consider how we can affect change in our community. It is vital to consider who will benefit, who will be harmed, and the longterm consequences of policies and institutions that make it simpler for everyone to learn more to have a decent education. We then make sure to enlist the assistance of a diverse group of people. It is critical to make beneficial changes by collaborating with local leaders, partners, community members, and residents in low-income communities. Ensuring that everyone has a say in how one’s community develops its education makes it feasible to close disparities in learning outcomes and improve the school’s population’s education. We form long-term strategic alliances. Making genuine connections between groups and organizations that care about learning and equity can help our community grow more powerful and accomplish both short- and long-term educational and equity gains. We think about conveying our most important messages to the people who will significantly impact our aims. People are more inclined to do anything when we say something and say it in a specific way. More importantly, it is expected in our school that we will need to collaborate if we are to assist some of our economically disadvantaged students. When we are in need, everyone in our community will come to our aid. And, to reach our aim, we never lose sight of the fact that we are all in this together. And as teachers, we have many opportunities to demonstrate our strengths as long as it is for the children’s sake, who are the hope of yesterday’s dream.

allowance to each scholar. Currently, there are 110 FSP recipients and 26 incoming scholars for the school year. To inquire and apply, one may visit the bureau’s provincial fisheries offices. (RLT/PIA-10)

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program for the indigent who cannot afford to go to private hospitals.] Among the services rendered during the observance of the National Heart and Dental Health Month were provision of body mass index, hemoglobin AC1 testing, and distribution of dental health kits. (CRG/ PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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now waiting for the results. They introduced themselves as NPA members,” Sabanal added. The suspects are currently detained at the CMFC custodial facility and robbery-extortion charges have been filed against them before the city prosecutor’s office. The Communist Party of the Philippines - NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The National Democratic Front (NDF) has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA)

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with the other barangay officials, expressed their gratitude as they formally accepted the projects implemented by the provincial government.

“We thank the provincial government for providing us a school that would help our youth fulfill their studies. The health center is very helpful, especially for pregnant women and we now have access to clean and potable water,” he said in the vernacular. Due to the relentless efforts and convergence of various government agencies, Damalerio said their place has been freed from NPA influence and has been transformed into a progressive area. The Communist Party of the Philippines - 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 National Democratic Front 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)

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providing our farmers the better seeds suitable in your area,” she said. Lopez also emphasized that conducting a techno demo is in support of the modernization pillar of the ‘OneDA reform agenda’, which includes the promotion of new technology such as hybrid rice seeds in attaining a prosperous and resilient Philippines with empowered farmers and fisherfolk. Meanwhile, Karl Roman O. Wong, the project leader of the rice techno demo under the agency’s Rice Program, said a farmer’s forum will also be conducted in March, to present the gathered data and the results of said activity. Further, a consultation

TAILORING TEACHING TO THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS By: JULIE PEARL S. BARTOLABA

Effective teachers understand instinctively that learning depends on providing individuals with challenges and learning opportunities appropriate to their current levels of attainment. In other words, they know intuitively how to meet learners at their points of need. They know that leaming is unlikely when assigned tasks are so easy that they present no challenge or so difficult that they cause leamers to give up in despair. Instead they provide carefully designed stretch challenges that are just beyond Individuals’ comfort zones-in what Vygotsky called the ‘zone of proximal development. In any given year of school, students achievement levels vary by the equivalent of five or six years of school, meaning that students of the same age and year level are at very different points in their learning and have very different learning needs. Some students require significant remedial support: others are unlikely to be challenged or extended by year-level

curriculum expectations. Effective teachers are sensitive and responsive to this variability in students levels of educational attainment and progress. They work to ensure that every learner is presented with an appropriate level of challenge, including already high-achieving students. Again, it is not difficult to visualize the opposite of such practice undifferentiated teaching that makes no attempt to accommodate the different starting points and learning needs of individuals, delivers the same content to all students, and judges success in terms of the same learning goal (mastery of the body of taught content). Research suggests that differentiation is a challenge for some teachers, especially in secondary schools. It is likely that many less-advanced students in our schools are being given material for which they are not yet ready, and many more-advanced students are being given material that fails to challenge or extend them.

between farmers and technicians will also ensue in said forum. The next leg of the harvest festival for cluster hybrid rice techno demo will soon be conducted in the cities of Valencia and Malaybalay, and Kalilangan town clusters. Gracing the said activity are Bukidnon Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Jacqueline Julia Lagamon and staff, officials of the municipal LGU of Maramag, officials, farmers, and residents of South Poblacion and DA-10 staff. (DA-10/ PIA-10/Bukidnon)

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Bukidnon, and Claveria of Misamis Oriental, who have beforehand signified their intent to supply to the Korean’s targeted tapioca manufacturing starch plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. During the field visits, the Korean team met the chairpersons and other farmer-leaders of the different FCAs, where they have laid out their terms and conditions, for the eventual sealing of a marketing agreement between said parties. With the presence of the Korean investors, DA-10 Regional Executive Director expressed that farmers can also avail loan assistance from the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), DA’s credit arm, in aid to the needed added logistics and capital that the FCAs may need for such marketing opportunity. “This year, the agency continues to implement several projects that are already in the pipeline, to help raise agricultural productivity, resiliency, and access to more market linkages for farmers in the region,” Collado said. The Cassava Program of the Field Operations Divi-

sion, the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division of DA-10, and DTI-BOI facilitated the second batch visit of the Korean buyers. (DA-10/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

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magsasaka. Kung ganoon tayo, pwede tayong maging rice sufficient,” Lacson said. [Isn’t it that our farmers often target just 100 (cavans per harvest) and consider that an outstanding feat, but here, Bolos surpassed it by producing 300 cavans or 16.5 tons. So that’s the standard established that our other farmers should be able to reach, If it’s like that, then we can be rice sufficient.] An engineer who worked for over two decades in Saudi Arabia, Bolos has farmed for over 30 years, and registered 339.81 cavans of palay (unhusked rice) per hectare in the 2020 cropping season, according to a Philippine News Agency report. He was among thousands of farmers who joined t he “Mas ag anang Ani 300” (MA300), a program launched by hybrid rice producer SL Agritech, and said he joined the program to prove that hybridization along with modern farming technology promises a future to young people.

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training center for national athletes in partnership with Ayala Land. The Center will also be launching the Atletang Ayala program, which will provide support and opportunities for individual national athletes who are aspiring to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. These programs are expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2022. READ MINDANAO DAILY NEWS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB http://www.mindanaodailynews.com

Developing Teamwork: Ways We Can Work Together to Get Through COVID-19 JANICE LOURDES S. RESURRECCION Head Teacher III Loguilo Elementary School, Loguilo, Alubijid East District, Misamis Oriental

We’ve been dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 for over a year. We’re still being tested in ways we didn’t expect. Our job situations have altered, our children’s and family members’ schedules have changed, and our social lives have been thrown off. Teamwork is one of our social and emotional skills that has proven to be really useful. Collaboration, empathy, helpfulness, trust, and trustworthiness are all shown in teamwork. “We’re all in this together,” is the message we’re hearing all over the place. This sentiment exemplifies key qualities of teamwork, such as working together, assisting one another, and empathizing with others’ experiences. These talents may be more necessar y than ever before, but we should not overlook their importance in ever yday situations. Regardless, our current

circumstance provides us with a fantastic opportunity to put our teamwork skills to the test, which will surely pay off in the long run. We are being forced to work, study, and engage with others in new ways as a result of the current pandemic. Despite the fact that we’re all in this together, everyone’s COVID-19 experience is unique. Some people have been impacted particularly hard by the virus, losing employment and loved ones, while others have had less traumatic experiences. It’s an excellent time to start new endeavors. It’s a great time to put your teamwork abilities to the test by reaching out and assisting your community. Despite the social distance, many projects can be completed at home or with the help of technology. Students can use this worksheet to brainstorm ideas to assist others during these trying times.

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at P50; that a bag of fertilizer bought in Ukraine at only P50 per bag is sold in Mindanao at P800? That is a great social injustice to the Filipino consumers but is there any candidate who will stop that? On the environment, please Mr. candidate, tell us your plan on climate change as the Philippine is the 4th worse hit country in the world by ecological turbulence. We are now in the state of planetary emergency as our country has long lost its ecological integrity. In fact, we are now facing ecological crisis that unless soon averted will lead to societal collapse. After losing 17 million hectare of our natural forest in just a century, there is no way stopping the rampaging waters that wreck havoc what ever it finds in its path be life, limb, or properties as shown by the latest Typhoon Odette. We also vehemently decry the lifting of the ban on the open-pit mining which was correctly banned then by the late DENR Secretary Gina Lopez. We have seen the “wounds” of the mountain terrains where rivers traverse as thousands if not millions of tons of top soil have been carried by the rivers to the sea, thus, killing marine and fishery resources. Don’t you know Mr. Candidate that of the 13 majors bays in the country, 10 are already biologically dead and the coastal communities are now the poorest of the poor? Please tell DENR Secretary Cimatu not to lift the ban on the open pit mining! Candidates, please know that the forests, rivers, agricultural lands, bays and all those that form the ecosystems will outlast us for we are just transient occupants of the earth. Each passing generation has the absolute responsibility therefore to nurture and enrich these life support systems which are only ours to protect for those who will come after us. It behooves upon all of us to use these God-given resources in such a manner as not to jeopardize the ability of the coming generations to provide for their own needs. Candidates, how compassionate, altruistic and emphatic are you, knowing that the 13 million Indigenous Peoples in our country are now living in extreme poverty because their ancestral domains have been illegally land grabbed, as there are massive enclosure of the commons (forests, land, water, genetic diversity) brought about by corporate globalization in cohort with rich and powerful oligarchs? Hundreds of IP leaders have been subjected to Extra Judicial Killings (EJKs), tortures and red tagging every time they would resist and protect their land and water rights. Instilling fear is a means to subdue them that would include the kill-

ing of a 5-yr. old boy and a pregnant woman. As a transformative leader, how would you bring back the rule of law knowing that the very law enacted in 1997 ( the Indigenous People Rights Act or IPRA Law) to protect the IPs’ rights, has been grossly violated. Do you have any plan on how to liberate the poor IPs from poverty and oppression. Please be informed honorable Candidates that the IPs are human beings and not disposable wastes! Since 2016, outpourings of narratives of AGAW LUPA, AGAW TUBIG AT AGAW BUHAY by tribal chieftains have already been televised, aired and published but no justice has been done, thus, they are now asking “kami po ba ay tao or basura?” Puro kayo blah, blah, blah. Don’t you feel the pains of the poor and the oppressed IPs? Indeed, elections in this country can be likened to a “big circus,” full of illusions, body languages and all rhetorical. After elections, there may be “changing of the guards,” but the systems and structures breeding poverty and gross inequities are still as formidable as ever. Those candidates financed by the oligarchs almost always win as indeed, economic power begets political power! We need transformational leaders, not transactional!

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Wednesday. Meanwhile, children can get vaccinated at Robinsons Place Iligan on Friday and Saturday. All vaccination sites are open between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Meanwhile, in Misamis Occidental province, 17 LGUs have activated 21 more vaccination sites from February 10 to 11. The focus for the round of vaccination drive in the province was the dispensation of primary doses for unvaccinated A2 or senior citizens, unvaccinated A5 population, and individuals due for booster shots. The province inoculated a total of 8,419 individuals coming from different priority groups during the two-day vaccination drive. (PNA)

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Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Civil Services (CSC) in determining the additional plantilla positions. Located in Cagayan de Oro City, the a state-owned NMMC hospital is the COVID 19 referral hospital in Northern Mindanao and the most advance public hospital in the region in terms of medical facilities and health personnel. Rodriguez said NMMC caters to patients not only from Cagayan de Oro City but also region-wide. “I am very thankful that the Senate approved my proposal. This will significantly help the NMMC to accommodate more patients, especially at this time of COVID-19 pandemic,” Rodriguez said. The Rodriguez bill was transmitted to Malacañang for enactment as law by President Rodrigo Duterte. Once President Duterte signs the approved bill into law, the NMMC budget of P 1.4 billion for 2022 would double to P2 billion in 2023. Six years ago, the NMMC increased its bed capacity from 300 to 600 beds through the efforts and the Republic Act 10677.

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surveillance for at least three weeks before this successful operation,” Salik said. The three suspects were reportedly distributing illegal drugs and firearms in Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat areas. Salik said the three are facing charges in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and Republic Act 10591 for illegal possession of firearms and explosives. The three alleged MILF members are now detained at the PDEA-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao custodial facility in Cotabato City. However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the MILF denied knowing the arrested suspects. “We have no legitimate members with those names,” the MILF said, citing that illegal drugs for the MILF is haram, or something that is forbidden in Islamic law.

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He said that the proposed measure directs the Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with the Department of

the police said Wednesday. The suspects, Adam Dehera y Industan, 47, of P-11 Lumbo, Valencia City, Jevirtte Fabricante y Lapuz,

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Loren Legarda calls for stricter implementation of Environment, Entrepreneurship laws for pandemic recovery SENATORIAL candidate and Antique representative Loren Legarda said that stricter implementations on laws involving the environment and businesses involving small and medium enterprises can help the country recover from the pandemic. During an interview on Politikscoop, Legarda was asked about three concerns candidates should address; environment, economy, and health. She cited some of the laws and bills she authored that were to address these concerns. “Sa pandemic recovery kailangan po, una, alagaan ang kalikasan at kapaligiran. In my three terms I was able to author, co-author, and sponsor 10 environmental laws,” Legarda said. “Mula sa karagatan, sa tubig, sa ating air quality, sa ating solid waste, ang mahalaga dito ‘yong istriktong implementasyon at ‘yung oversight function ng Congress, at ‘yung pagpopondo ng mga batas na ito. Ito po’y papa-igtingin ko.” “Pangalawa po, sa ekonomiya. Gaya po ng binanggit ko, sa micro enterprises and small business, na siyang 99% ng ekonomiya. The backbone of the Philippine economy is small business, kaya nga po ‘yung DTI Shared Service facilities, ‘yung DOLE Pangkabuhayan, ‘yung sustainable livelihood program para sa 4P families – ito po’y maliliit na programa ng gobyerno na dapat ipagsama-sama sa isang Pangkabuhayan Law, para po taon-taon ito’y mapondohan for our pandemic recovery. And that’s what I’m doing and will continue to do.” She also cited the importance of the “One Tablet, One Student Act” which will help

many students for their online classes once enacted into law, and the institutionalization of social services for employment, like DOLE Tupad Cash for Work. Legarda also emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship playing a key role in the country’s economic recovery. “Why is this important? Hindi naman po lahat kailangan maging empleyado. The others, may desire maging self-employed – magkaroon ng maliit na negosyo. Gaya doon sa amin sa Antique, hanggang kagabi kausap ko si Mario Manzano ng Bagtason Loomweavers. ‘Yung mga lumang patadyong, ina-up-cycle nila. Yung kanilang mga bariw na weeds sa bundok ng Pandan, Antique ginagawang mga bags. So, may talento ang tao para kumita at gawin ang kanilang skills at natural resources na sustainable para magkaroon ng income. ‘Yun ang purpose ng aking Barangay Employment and Entrepreneurship Service Office Bill, para po pa-igtingin natin ang grassroots economy,” she said. Legarda, who is making a comeback attempt in the Senate, said that it’s important

to go down ‘to the grassroots,’ which led her to relaunch the LOREN sa Bawat Barangay that she started in 1998. “Sa pagbalik ko sa Senado, on my fourth term, I will focus on LOREN sa Bawat Barangay dahil ang ating pag-ahon mula sa pandemya ay dapat galing sa barangay level: barangay health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, hanggang sa paghihiwalay ng basura, hanggang sa growing your own food, hanggang sa pag-protekta ng ating mga ilog at karagatan,” Legarda said. “Everything should be local, everything sa barangay level. Maski anong ganda ng batas na ginagawa namin sa national, kung hindi po ito naiintindihan ng lokal; kung hindi po ini-implement ito hanggang sa barangay level, ay sayang lang po ang ating magagandang isinulat na batas.” “LOREN sa Bawat Barangay is not my name only. That is Livelihood, Opportunity to Raise Employment and Entrepreneurship Nationwide. Ito po’y nilulunsad nating muli para ipakita po ang kahalagahan ng local, not politics, but local sustainable governance.” Currently, Legarda places third in the latest Senatorial preference surveys.

29, of P-15 Musuan, Maramag, Jefrason Moneva y Gargar, 23, of P-3B Kahaponan, Valencia City, Roberto Lozada Jr y Calugas, 25, of P-2 Sto Nino, Malaybalay City and Vincent Dorman y Lacibal, 21, of P-11 Poblacion, Valencia City, all of BukIdnon were reportedly caught Sunday afternoon. Lt. Ruel Literatus, of the Kibawe Municipal Police, said the DICT personnel caught the suspects in the act of cutting the main DICT telephone wire on post 095 to 097 in Kibawe, Bukidnon. Literatus said that during the initial police investigation, the suspects turned out to be employees of the

Valencia City-based FiberHome (Wuhan FiberHome International Technologies Phils. Inc. He said that the Kibawe police has impounded the suspect’s service vehicles, a white Mitsubishi L300 vehicle with plate number AAI3582, registered to Phesco Incorporated owned by FiberHome, and a white Suzuki Mini Van bearing plate number MAV2576, registered to Grooswood Realty Inc. also owned by FiberHome. Also recovered from the suspects were a total of 150-meter long telephone cable wire with an wstimated value of P50,000, one piece

metal saw, and two steel ladders, Literatus said. The suspects were now in the custody of the Kibawe municipal police.

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of the ways The SM Store reaches out to the communities. Other store based projects include Donate-ABook, Share-A-Toy, Share Shoes, Share-A-Gift, and Gamot Para sa Kapwa. Sharing is not just about donating, it is about making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Come and Share Your Extras at all branches of The SM Store!

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Share Your Extras at the SM Store

NOW is the best time to clear the clutter, clean your closets, and share your extras with the less fortunate in the SM Store’s Share Your Extras campaign. A joint project of The SM Store in partnership with SM Foundation and local Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shoppers can donate their slightly used or brand new clothes (tops and bottoms) for infants

to adults. All the items collected will be for the benefit of those affected by the recent Typhoon Odette. Shoppers can drop off their donations or purchase new ones from The SM Store until February 15 in all branches in Metro Manila, and from February 1 to 28 in the rest of the stores nationwide. Each donation will entitle shoppers to a P100 discount coupon voucher

courtesy of The SM Store. The discount coupon can be redeemed at any The SM Store branch, from January 15, 2022 until February 28, 2023 with a minimum P1000 single-receipt purchase of any denim item from SM Woman, GTW Urban, Just Jeans, Code Blue, and SMYTH.

Share Your Extras is by Typhoon Odette, which Visayas, and Mindanao. Share Your Extras is one part of the annual donation has displaced thousands drive of The SM Store and of families in Mimaropa, See SHARE, page 11 SM Foundation. Previous beneficiaries included communities in need such as in Marawi, Isabela, and many other communities across the country. As mentioned earlier, this year’s campaign will benefit families affected

These kids from San Bartolome De Novaliches Parish were one of the beneficiaries of the Share Your Extras campaign.

These girls happily display their brand -new slippers from The SM Store courtesy of Share Your Extras project.

This young boy from San Bartolome De Novaliches Parish is happy to receive this new pair of slippers from the Share Your Extras project turn-over.

RTWPB-X AND ECC REU-10’s SUCCESSFUL CONVERGENCE ON 7S OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND UPDATES ON EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PROGRAM The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – X (RTWPB-X), in partnership with the Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) – Regional Extension Unit 10 conducted a webinar on the following topic: RTWPB-X: “7S of Good Housekeeping: Setting the Pathway to a Safe Workplace in the Period of Pandemic;” and ECC: “Updates on Employees Compensation Program (ECP)”. The 7S of Good Housekeeping module is designed to assist MSMEs on productivity improvement program through the good housekeeping and workplace organization, and help them implement and comply workplace safety and health protocols through the 7S mechanism in the period of pandemic while the ECP is a government program designed to provide a compensation package to public and private employees in the event of work-related sickness, injury or death. The webinar was conducted on January 18, 2022 and was well attended by one hundred eighty seven (187) participants from various stakeholders in the region.

Make a difference by sharing your slippers and clothes in The SM Store and SM Foundation’s Share Your Extras campaign.