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Church groups in CDO, MisOr unify vs casino in Opol By FROILAN GALLARDO MindaNews

MINDEX Community Service. As part lof its commitment to serve, Mindanao Daily Express Transport Cooperative (MINDEX) in partnership with ZAKKA 2020, Inc., an anti-crime volunteer watchdog in Cagayan de Oro launched an outreach community service last January 9, 2022 . Beneficiaries were abandoned and homeless children, ages 7 to 16 of Calabrian Children’s Foundation Inc., operated and managed by the Calabrian priests and brothers in Brgy. Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City. On hand to deliver the goods and household items to the children were Board Secretary Ruffy Magbanua, Manager Arjay Felicilda and Treasurer Alexander Calonge.

Unvaxxed people will only be sent home, no arrests: DILG

By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CALIWAN

See UNIFY, page 11

Poor population in Normin estimated at 33.8% CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The proportion of poor individuals in Region 10 whose per capita income is not sufficient to meet their basic food and non-food needs or the poverty incidence among the region’s population was estimated

at 33.8 percent during the first semester of 2021. This translates to 1.72 million individuals in the region who lived below the poverty threshold estimated at P11,920, on the average, for a family of five per month in the first semester

of 2021. Meanwhile, subsistence incidence among population in the region or the proportion of Region 10 poor individuals whose income is not enough to meet even the basic food needs, was recorded at 15

MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday clarified that individuals who are unvaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will only be requested to go home and will not be arrested. Under the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resolution, unvaccinated individuals are mandated to remain in their residences at all times except for the procurement of essential goods and services, such as food, water, medical services, public utilities, and work. Many business leaders, medical groups, and organizations have been pushing for the restrictions to be implemented nationwide amid the spike in infections and the threat of the Omicron coronavirus variant. He noted that check- Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente B. Bambi Emano delivers his State of the points were installed to Province Address at rhe Provincial Capitol grounds Park on Jan. 10. 2022. photo by See SENT, page 11

CAGAYAN DE ORO -- Religious leaders are organizing a united front against a gambling casino in the neighboring town of Opol, Misamis Oriental which they say started operations without consulting their parishioners. Opol town parish priest Father Joel Oga said he would meet with his counterparts in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente to unify their opposition against The Grand Imperial Opol, a casino operated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in Barangay Taboc, Opol town. The casino, which started operating on December 19, 2021, is open daily “from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm,” according to the social media page of the the casino. “We were not properly consulted. We were misled

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percent or about 762,000 individuals whose income is below the monthly food threshold of P8,305 for a family of five for the same period. Among the families, poverty incidence for the same period was estimated at 26.2

percent, which is equivalent to around 312,000 poor families. Meanwhile, the proportion of food poor families was estimated at 10.9 percent or about 130,000 families who cannot afford even their basic food needs. (PSA-10/PIA-10)

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Cities/Provinces

Generic paracetamols also are effective -Pharmacists group

DAVAO CITY -- Generic paracetamols and anti-flu drugs are as effective as preferred leading brands says Philippine Pharmacists Association Davao Chapter (PPhA Davao) president Dr. Kenny James Merin. The PPhA Davao have gone on an information campaign to explain and educate the public on generic drugs as there is a current shortage of leading and preferred paracetamol and anti-flu drug brands. He says that there still available stocks of generic and alternative brands of paracetamol and anti-flu medicines, but people still go for the popular brands which caused the stock levels of these brands to be depleted.

Guesting at today’s (Jan. 7) One Davao Presser, Merin says people are still not aware of the Generics Act where people are given choices of their medicines based on generic names and these are as effective as branded ones. “One of the challenges for us pharmacists is to really explain to the public because it has been inculcated to us that branded are better than generic. At some point some products, yes but please remember that products like medicines a regulated by agencies like Food and Drug Administration. He says these generic medicines must reach a level of standards before they are sold to the market. See EFFECTIVE, page 10

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Responsive services, infra key to Camiguin’s survival amid COVID-19 CAMIGUIN -- “Our pandemic response in the island is heavily focused on responsive public health, unhampered infrastructure development, and accessible financial and material aid to each and every Camiguingnon.” In his State of the Province Address, January 7, Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo emphasized the local government’s ‘careful and conscientious’ crafting of COVID-19 response, making sure that there is a balance between the economy and health of the people. For years of battling with the adverse effects of COVID-19, Romualdo said the provincial government In his State of the Province Address, January 7, Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo cites along with the Office of the local government’s ‘careful and conscientious’ crafting of COVID-19 response, Congressman Xavier Jesus making sure that there is a balance between the economy and health of the people. See KEY, page 10

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DOH tags two Omicron variant cases in Normin

The Department of Health Center for Health Development for Northern Mindanao announces that two omicron cases are tagged in the region both returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) residing at Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City. (RDM/PIA-10)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Health Center for Health Development for Northern Mindanao (D OHCHDNM) announced during a press conference that the region is tagged with two cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19, both returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and residents of Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City. “Yesterday afternoon we were given a written information from the Central Office of DOH that two Omicron variant cases are now present in northern

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Mindanao, one in Iligan City and one in Cagayan de Oro City,” said DOH10 Regional Director Jose Llacuna, Jr. Omicron patient one, a seaman, unvaccinated, quarantined in Cebu, is tagged as recovered, and is currently at home in Iligan City. Meanwhile, patient two, a student, fully vaccinated, is still in quarantine in Manila but is expected to return to Cagayan de Oro City upon completion of isolation. “Our omicron case number one which is from Iligan falls is tagged as ‘recovered’

upon the release of the full genome sequencing result. The patient is asymptomatic. As a preventive measure, what we will do is to have a case investigation to ensure that the isolation period has been completed and contacts [of patient] are adequately identified and completed quarantine,” says DOH Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU) Chief Jasper Kent Ola. He added that retesting must be done but requarantine or isolation is no longer necessary unless the case is symptomatic upon location. They have already instructed the patient to stay at home and to be scheduled for re-swabbing. “Our tagging is based on where the patients will be coming home. What had been indicated is reported and tagged, not captured here in the region. Since they are returning overseas Filipino workers, they will come home here in our region which means preventive measures will be made if these patients will be tagged as not recovered,” Ola added. Meanwhile, per DOH report, COVID-19 active cases in the region increased with 224 cases as of January 6 with a high positivity rate See TAGS, page 10

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7,159 MisOcc rice farmers receive subsidy from DA NorMin

DA-10 and its employee association send relief assistance to R-13’s typhoon-stricken communities.

DA-NorMin sends relief assistance to typhoon-stricken communities in CARAGA C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY – Relief assistance from DA Northern Mindanao and its Employees Association has arrived in DA CARAGA in Butuan City, today December 28 for the TY Odette affected communities in Caraga. Four vehicles loaded with assorted relief assistance comprising of 758 packs of rice (5 kgs per pack), assorted vegetables (3.5 tons squash, 4 sacks potato, 2 sacks chayote, 6 tons banana) will benefit around 1,000 individuals in Dinagat Island and Surigao del Norte Province. Meanwhile, 1,000 gallons of water (20 liters each gallon) is on transit from Cagayan de Oro City.

DA-10 Regional Executive Carlene C. Collado said that four DA Mindanao regions will converge today in Butuan City to hand over the gathered assistance for the Caraga region, which was identified as the most affected region in Mindanao. Dir. Collado is grateful to the President of Jejor’s Construction Corporation, Mr. Jordan G. Tiu for lending their 10-wheeler truck in transporting the water gallons, the DA-10 employees, DA MultiPurpose Cooperative, and the Lantapan Vegetable Farmers Marketing Coop. for extending their assistance. # (ATC/Photo Credits: DA-10 and DA13)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - In continuing efforts to aid rice farmers, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) launched its third wave of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund - Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) program in Misamis Occidental starting Monday, December 27, 2021, in Tangub City. Around 829 qualified rice farmers from Bonifacio and Tangub City received a total of P4.145 million worth of financial assistance under the RCEF-RFFA program. Overall, 7,159 qualified rice farmers from the cities of Ozamiz, Tangub and Oroquieta, municipalities of Clarin, Panaon, Jimenez, Tudela, Lopez Jaena, Aloran, Sinacaban, Baliangao, Calamba, Concepcion, Sapang Dalaga, and Plaridel will benefit the program amounting to P37 million. DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga emphasized that the RFFA program is a special subsidy granted by DA to small rice farmers tilling

On December 27, Bonifacio ang Tangub City, MisOcc farmers receive cash subsidy from DA-NorMin under its RCEF-RFFA program.

two-hectare rice fields or lesser and are enrolled in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado shared, the department in partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), through the universal Storefront Services, Corp., each rice farmer will receive P5,000 and Interventions Monitoring

Card (IMC) which can be used as an identification card and cash card. Meanwhile, Misamis O ccident a l G over nor Philip Tan express ed his appreciation for the financial assistance his farmer-constituents have received. “We are grateful for having been granted with the cash assistance of DA10, and we hope that the department will continue to give its support to our

farmers and the locals to utilize the money on essential needs,” the governor said. Leading the program is RTD Carlota S. Madriaga, MisOcc. Governor Philip T. Tan, Tangub Mayor Jennifer Tan, Provincial Agriculturist Dennis Leopoldo, DA- 10 Rice Focal Person Chona H. Nacalaban, Chief, POC MisOcc. Sansen O. Tejano and the city local government unit of Tangub.#(RDElloren)

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The State of Environmental Crimes

IT has been said that in this country, no one is above the law; all must bow down to the majesty of the law because we follow the rule of law and not of men! Tell that to the marines! No such thing as rule of law on environment. A century or so ago, our country had some 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest very rich in megadiversity, oozing with billions of flora and fauna that were endemic in a tropical country. Such was reinforced by a study of Dr. Larry Heaney, an environmentalist from California, USA who came in the eighties and stayed somewhere in Mt. Kitanglad Range for three months. He was so astonished to see monkeyeating eagles hovering above against the backdrop of flowering plants and radiating trees, i.e., almaciga, red lauan, mahogany, narra, etc., which were the finest in the world. As Dr. Heaney’s study concluded, “ the number of flora and fauna what found in the 5,000-ha. Mr. Kitanglad Range is greater compared to those found in one-billion hectare continent of North America. Visiting Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Kalatungan Range in Talakag, Bukidnon, it was so frustrating to see some 200,000 hectares denuded areas after six logging com-

panies, i.e, TIPI, Roa & Sons, Valderama, Remedios Fortich, Vicmar, Desty Eleazar, etc. massively logged our forest ecosystem without let-up in total violation of existing laws. Don’t you know that our forest ecosystem is well protected by existing laws that are prohibiting the cutting of trees in forest areas that have an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above sea level or in topography with slope having 50% gradient. These notwithstanding, laws were enacted then prohibiting logging of the finest of trees that were found only in the Philippines. There was no stopping the powerful loggers then who had formed a strong cabal of vested interest. These loggers who would earn as much as 400 million pesos in one shipment of logs alone, were even elected to high positions as mayors, governors, congressmen and even as senators. Of course, such gargantuan raking had also been shared to offices of government mandated to enforce environmental laws, to law enforcers and even to judges. In the nineties, during the height of our human barricades against logging to stop some 50 10-wheeler logging trucks passing the thoroughfares of Cagayan de Oro

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from 12midnight to 4am when Cagay-anons were fast asleep, one personnel manning the check-points confessed to us after being asked why these checkpoints were allowing the passage of these logging trucks carrying illegally cut logs, “each truck is paying the checkpoint 5,000 pesos.” If 50 trucks were paying 5,000 pesos per check-point, about 250 thousand pesos were being pocketed by these personnel. How about that agency mandated to enforce environmental laws? After we arrested three logging trucks owned by the late 2nd Lt. Desty Eleazar, he bragged to me that no way can I stop him and shouting “90% of the personnel working in that office are under my payroll.” Well, I was not surprised then. Everytime we arrest logging trucks carrying illegally cut logs, those trucks that we have apprehended were readily released the following day. Thus, from then on, logging trucks that we apprehended were turned-over to friends in the Air Force, particularly to Abel Idusma, a good friend working with the Air Force then. That was how we lost See CRIMES, page 11

Unruffled

Omicron variant: close to home

WITH Level 3 now in place in vulnerable areas where the latest Omicron variant is spreading its sting like wildfire, Cagayan de Oro may soon join the fray if the surges are not controlled, nor squared off to a manageable level. As a drastic measure, Malacanang had ordered the arrest of unvaccinated individuals who violate the IATF’s stay home policy. Already the world have made tremendous strides against coronavirus disease, yet new variants are keeping us at bay as we straddle for herd immunity. That said, the newest variant is on a rampage and without let up. And new cases have been recorded and had hit a thousand-fold, worldwide. But here’s the catch: this Omicron variant from Africa may become a source of herd immunity, according to a Filipino-American Priest turned Biologist who was earlier offered by Malacanang to lead the country’s health agency. Omicron is milder, and once felt, anyone could be immune of getting Covid

19 virus. Filipino-American scientist Fr. Nicanor Austriaco sees this scenario of Onmicron presence as prelude to the end of corona virus. He also hopes to beat the coronavirus with a vaccine being developed by his team using baker’s yeast. By using bio-engineered yeast, the common singlecelled fungal cells, Fr. Austriaco, a Catholic priestturned Scientist hopes to transform Covid 19 into a common cold. The goal from this scrappy vaccine is not to prevent us from getting Covid, he says. It’s actually to prevent us from getting severe Covid that will require hospitalisation. With all sorts of vaccines coming in by plane loads, pretty soon, life will be back to old normal. But health experts say it will take a year and a half before a normalcy is felt and enjoyed on a global scale. It is unclear though what percentage of our population needs to be vaccinated, or recovered from COVID-19 before herd immunity kicks in.

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Between 60-70 percent and then as high as 90 percent based on health models are seen to receive vaccination within this year. Let us pray that these numbers are not just plain and simple guesswork. As to how many people can get vaccinated and how willing they are to take risk is another thing to ponder. After all, we have yet to find ways as to how fast vaccines can get through in the four corners of the archipelago. We are making progress in that direction, yet the effort is still peanuts. Vaccines come in trickles. We need more in millions of vials. This is our wish for everyone to get vaccinated soonest possible time, regardless of the brand, be it moderna, sinovac, sputnik or astraZeneca. As the song goes: Let’s get it on! (ruffy44_ph2000yahoo. com)

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Dominguez thanks Duterte, Congress for amended retail trade law MANILA – Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III lauded President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Congress for the enactment into law of a measure backed by the Department of Finance (DOF) that seeks to further liberalize the Philippine economy and open the country to more foreign direct investments (FDIs) and job creation. “As we continue our path

to recovery, the economic liberalization bills either passed or being considered by our lawmakers will be crucial to bringing in much needed foreign investments that would supercharge the economy and create a lot more jobs for Filipinos, more so at this time when the country is recovering from the pandemic-induced global health and financial crises,” Dominguez said.

Republic Act (RA) No. 11595, which amended the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA), was signed into law by the President in December and was released by the Palace last week. Dominguez said the provisions of this measure will simplify and ease restrictions for foreign retailers that wish to set up shop in the Philippines. RA 11595 is one of the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III

three investor-friendly measures endorsed by President Duterte and whose passage had been pushed in the Congress by Dominguez and the rest of the Chief Executive’s economic team. The two others are the amendatory bills to the Public Services Act (PSA) and the Foreign Investment Act (FIA). The bicameral See THANKS, page 10

Economic losses under Level 3 temporary By JOANN VILLANUEVA

GOVERNOR DIOKNO UNVEILS HISTORICAL MARKER ON CHINA BANK’S BINONDO BUILDING. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno (center) unveiled a historical marker on China Bank’s Binondo Business Center in time for the bank’s 101st Anniversary Celebration. The site of the bank’s original headquarters in 1920s at the corner of Juan Luna and Dasmariñas Streets, the Binondo Business Center successfully underwent a restoration project, gaining the National Museum’s certification as an important cultural property and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ nod marking the Binondo Center as a heritage site. With the Governor are (from left) BSP Assistant Governor Amenah Pangandaman, former China Bank president and current advisor to the Board Ricardo Chua, China Bank President William Whang, China Bank Chief Finance Officer Patrick Cheng, NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante, and National Museum Deputy Director General Atty. Rosenne Flores-Avila (not in photo).

MANILA – Placing the National Capital Region Plus back on Alert Level 3 due rising coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases is seen to result in a weekly gross value added (GVA) loss of around PHP3 billion, economic managers said. The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), in a statement issued on Friday, however, believes that “this is a temporary setback and is a necessary adjustment in view of the new Covid variant.” “As we previously said, we are in a better position to manage possible spikes. We have enough vaccines and funding for booster shots; we have increased hospital capacity; we now resort to granular lockdowns; and, from all indications, the Omicron variant results in less severe cases, especially

to those who are fully vaccinated,” the statement said. GVA is the value of output less the value of intermediate consumption. It is a measure of the contribution to Gross Domestic Product by an individual producer, industry, or sector. The NCR , Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna are under Alert Level until January 15. Also under the same classification are Baguio City, City of Santiago in Isabela, Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Angeles City in Pampanga, Naga City in Camarines Sur, and LapuLapu City in Cebu. On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported the further rise of daily Covid-19 cases to 21,819 from 17,220 the day before. DBCC said it is “closely monitoring the impact of See LOSSES, page 10

BOC earns P555-M from public auctions in 2021 By FERDINAND PATINIO

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MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has generated more than PHP500 million from the public auction of more than 2,400 overstaying containers last year. Citing latest data released on Thursday, the BOC said its Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group, together with the Auction and Cargo Disposal (ACD) Division and the ACD units of all collection districts nationwide, was able to dispose of 2,407 containers through condemnation and auction in 2021. The BOC said the public auctions generated PHP555,443,841.75 in earnings from 1,257 containers carrying assorted items, such as rice and galvanized steel. The remaining 1,150 containers of used clothing, rotten food items, used oil, used furniture, and other valueless used articles were condemned

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or destroyed accordingly. It added that the containers were forfeited after seizure or abandonment proceedings under Sections 1139 and 1141 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, which provides for the conditions and modes of disposition, respectively. Under Customs Ad-

ministrative Order 172019, cargoes that were not withdrawn within the regulatory period of 30 calendar days from the payment of duties, taxes, and other charges shall be deemed abandoned, unless covered by duly issued alert order, and upon the finality of the Decree of Abandonment. The Bureau

shall then determine the proper disposition through auction, condemnation, or donation. The disposition activities also resulted in efficient trade facilitation by eliminating port and yard congestion and ensuring the smooth flow of business within the agency. (PNA)

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Lacson to voters: ‘Track record matters, not promises that are made to be broken’ THE sense of apathy among Filipino voters these days is palpable, insofar as Partido Reporma chairman and standard-bearer Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson is concerned, acknowledging the sad reality that there are people who easily fall for the empty promises of some candidates. Lacson shared these thoughts in an interview over DWIZ radio on Saturday. He was asked about the seeming lack of interest of the electorate in addressing the issue of corruption, since no politician in the history of politics in the country was able to solve this problem anyway. The three-term senator, who has a long history of exposing widespread corruption in government through his privilege speeches in the Senate that led to the prosecution of some personalities, is aware that issues like these do get often ignored by the public at the expense of good governance. “Maski may nakakaaway ako, talagang nagbabantay ako ng corruption. Karamihan ng mga privilege speeches ko ay mula’t sapul, hindi ba, tungkol sa maling paggastos ng kaban ng bayan? … Importante ang track record,” Lacson told broadcast journalist Cely O. Bueno on the program

‘Usapang Senado. (At the risk of making more enemies, I have been guarding against corruption. Most of the privilege speeches I delivered ever since were about the reckless spending of public funds, right? … Track record is important.) “Paliwanag ako nang paliwanag, kung hindi naman kayo interesado makinig, at ang gusto niyo lang marinig ‘yung mga mabababaw na isyu na halata mo naman ‘yung pangako hindi kayang pangatawanan ay nasa sa inyo,” the presidential aspirant added. (I keep explaining [about deeper issues], but if you [as voters] are not interested to listen because you would rather pay attention to shallow discussions [of some politicians] replete with promises that were obviously made to be broken, it’s up to you.) Lacson refused to attribute this frustrating situation to lack of communication. While he recognizes that there may be problems between the one who gives the message, and the one who is supposed to receive it, a sea change probably needs to happen for better understanding to take place. “Kasi hindi natin siniseryoso masyado e. Para bang [sinasabi]: ‘Sige na,

ganyan talaga kalakaran e.’ Pagka ganoon kasi ‘yung attitude, wala talaga tayong pupuntahan, Cely. Mahirap talaga. Kami alam namin ‘yung mga basic problems, alam namin kung gaano kalaki ang problema,” he noted. (Because we choose not to take it seriously [the issue of corruption] anymore. It’s like saying, ‘well, it is what it is. The system has always been like that.’ If we keep that kind of attitude, then we really have nowhere else to go, Cely. It is really difficult. Because we know what the basic problems are, we know how big of a problem it is.) “Kaya tayo baon sa utang ay [kasi] hindi natin naa-appreciate (The reason why we never seem to get out of our [national] debt is because we never learned to appreciate [small victories in the fight against corruption]),” Lacson lamented. To the disaffected voters, who keep complaining that all presidential aspirants are the same—only good at making promises every election season but have no plans to deliver after— Lacson advised them to go beyond these promises and look at what they have already accomplished instead. “Sabi nga nila, kasi panahon ng kampanya, pangako

dito pangako doon. Ang sagot ko naman doon ‘ang tagal ko nang ginagawa ‘yan.’ Sa tinagal-tagal ko sa serbisyo—mula doon sa military, sa police, sa legislature—ni minsan hindi ako tumanggap ng suhol,” the Partido Reporma chief said.

(They say, ‘oh, because it’s campaign period; promises here, promises there.’ My response to that: ‘I have always been doing this [fighting corruption].’ In my long years of public service— from the military, police and the legislature—not once did I ever accept a bribe.)

Lacson is seeking the presidency in the upcoming 2022 national elections, campaigning under the platforms of good governance and political reforms to eliminate corruption, in a bid to fix what’s wrong with the government to improve the lives of Filipinos.

years, with P24.7 billion set aside for 2022, as it works to improve the learning environment by adapting to the new normal. The budget is 5% higher than the P23.2 billion budget for 2021. For Basic Education, the MBHTE continues to strive for school-based management and operations; provide MOOE for regular operation of all schools and divisions across the BARMM; provide all public school learners with health and nutrition services to allow them to reach their full educational potential and ensure the wellness

of Bangsamoro education personnel; and implement and strengthen the flagship of the ministry for “No child shall be left behind.” In the higher education sector, the education ministry will provide assistance to qualified senior high school and alternative learning system graduates. For the technical education sector, MBHTE is pursuing a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Scholarship Program that encompasses both community-based and institution-based training programs that seek to address the specific skills needs of the communities and promote employment through entrepreneurial, self-employment, and service-oriented activities. Madaris Education has two (2) programs for 2022: Madaris Standards and Provision, and the Madaris Asatidz Program. To ensure uninterrupted educational services, the BARMM’s education ministry will continue to employ provisional teachers. The ministry also includes the provision of learners’ and teachers’ kits, armchairs, and learning materials. COVID-19 response plan and improving healthcare system

The Bangsamoro government has been continuously providing response measures to the post-threats of the virus. By prioritizing the provision of furniture and fixtures, implementing the COVID Response Plan, and achieving regional herd immunity, the health ministry intends to improve the operations of BARMM hospitals. The ministry allocated a budget for the development of barangay health stations, medical scholarship program for medical doctors and midwives, financial assistance for barangay health workers, and construction of offices in the special geographic area. They also set aside funds for medicine and vaccines to ensure that children and adults in the region are protected. To increase the services of MOH to the communities, the Ministry also plans to construct field offices in BARMM’s special geographic area. More infrastructure projects The MPW’s centerpiece of intervention next year, the Road Network and other Public Infrastructure Facilities Program, aims to

Bangsamoro Parliament OKs 2022 BARMM budget COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Parliament passed the proposed P79.862 billion 2022 budget of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, a 6% increase from the total fund source amounting to P75.6 billion in 2021. By a vote of 59-0-0, members of Parliament approved the Bangsamoro Expenditure Program for 2022 on third and final reading, an hour after the plenary passed the measure on second reading. The BEP was certified as urgent by BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim, in effect waiving the three-day mandatory interval between the second and third reading of measures. The 2022 budget proposal is contained in Cabinet Bill 155, entitled “An Act Appropriating Funds for the Operation of the Bangsamoro Government from January 1 to December 31, 2022 and for other purposes.” According to Atty. Ubaida Pacasem, deputy minister of Finance, Budget, and Management, the budget would be utilized to spur recovery initiatives from the COVID-19 economic recession. The operations budget for 2022 will cover regular

activities directly addressing the ministries’ and offices’ mandates, such as purchasing goods and services for day-to-day operations; delivering public services; conducting basic governance; or providing general management and supervision of the entire Bangsamoro Government. The top ten ministries and offices with the highest budget allocations for next year are: the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, P24.7 billion; Ministry of Public Works, P16.3 billion; Office of the Chief Minister, P8 billion; Ministry of Health,

P4.6 billion; Bangsamoro Transition Authority, P3 billion; Ministry of Social Services and Development, P2.6 billion; Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform, P1.5 billion; Ministry of Interior and Local Government, P1.2 billion; Ministry of Human Settlement and Development, P814 million; and Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy, P642 million. Strengthening learning environment in the new normal The MBHTE has received the biggest chunk of the budget for the past two

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

NCIP turned over project Epanaw’s three (3) coffee table books (CTBs) to the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California THE National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), through Ethnographic Commissioner for Central Mindanao Bo-i Jennifer Pia Sibug-Las, turned over its Project Epanaw’s Three (3) Coffee Table Books (CTBs) to Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer at 447 Sutter Street, 6th Floor, Philippine Center Building, San Francisco, California last 09 December 2021. This is the second Philippine Consulate in the United States of America (USA) to have had officially received the set of CTBs which aim to promote awareness on the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), their cultures and traditions, and their Ancestral Domains (ADs) in the Philippines. Commissioner Las stated clearly that the purposes of her visit to the PH Consulate were to have a courtesy call for the official turnover of the CTBs and to discuss possible areas of cooperation whereby both agencies of government can work together to deliver their mandates to promote PhilEXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made and entered into by and among: JESUSA C. VALIENTE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; ELEUTERIO D. CABURNAY, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan. Bukidnon; VILMA C. LUIS, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; GENOVIVA C. TORRES, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 4, Kipaducan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon; -Witnesseth, That WHEREAS, the above-named parties are the heirs of decedent JOVITA CABURNAY and the co-owners of a parcel of land covered under Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-7329 containing a total area ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (171) SQUARE METERS more or less and which are more particularly described as follows, to wit: “ A PARCEL OF LAND, LOT NO.2415, CAD-1106-D, Case-10, Kadingilan Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Baroy, Municipality of Kadingilan, Province of Bukidnon, island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (171) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” WHEREAS, the decedent died intestate on January 20, 2016, copy of her death certificate is herein attached; WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 970 of the Civil Code of the Philippines, and all being with full capacity to contract, we, JESUSA VALIENTE, ELEUTERIO CABURNAY, VILMA C. LUIS and GENOVIVA C. TORRES do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves our share over the land described above, in equal shares pro indiviso; WHEREAS, the CO-OWNERS/HEIRS/ VENDORS are desirous in selling the said property with all its improvements and that VENDEE, NANCY C. MONDOYO is willing to buy the same from herein VENDORS; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P150,00.00), Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by us to our full and complete satisfaction, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY, and TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto NANCY C. MONDOYO of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, and to its assigns and successors-in-interests, all our rights, interests and participation over the above-described parcels of land including all the improvements found thereon; That VENDORS finally warrants that the above described parcel of land are truly their own, that the same are free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever at the time of sale, that the same are not tenanted to anybody. Is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JONALYN D. VILLACURA, Notary Public, per Doc No. 482; Page No. 100; Book No. XIX; Series of 2021. MDN: Jan 11, 18 & 25, 2022

ippine culture specifically on the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines within Consul General Ferrer’s consular jurisdiction in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Northern Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Northern California. She further mentioned that the project was the brainchild of NCIP Chairperson, Secretary Allen Capuyan, who is very grateful for the opportunity given to the agency by the Philippine Consulates/Embassy in the US, with the assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as the lead facilitator for coordination. NCIP is reiterating in ever y opportunity that through the Project Epanaw, it seeks to pay tribute and memorialize the identities and rituals of the Indigenous Peoples as well as to highlight the importance of protecting their ADs. The first CTB, “Pagkilala” (Recognize), showcases the profiles of ICCs/IPs. It contains information about their history, location, and overview of their social and daily lives. The second CTB, “Paggalang” (Respect), features festivals and rituals that the ICCs/IPs practice in relation to important events such as birth and death, agricultural cycle, and the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: TRINIDAD P. BELLONES, widow, HANNA BELLONED-ASOY and MARINESSA BELLONES-GALILEA; both are married, all are of legal ages, all are Filipinos and all are residents of Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties is the children and sole heirs of the deceased MARIO R. BELLONES who died in Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon on March 9, 2009; That the deceased died intestate, without Testament and without leaving any debts whatsoever; That the deceased left the following real property which are all conjugal and owned in common, the herein described property bearing Original Certificate of Title No. AO-8677 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 11, Blk. 12, Ccs391, Bukidnon Settlement Project) located at Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area EIGHT HUNDRED (800) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” 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 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 as they hereby divide, equally 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. WITNESSETH FURTHER: That we, TRINIDAD P. BELLONES and MARINESSA BELLONES-GALILEA, for our part, do hereby WAIVE our right, interest and participation over the parcel of land covered by OCT No. AO-8677, known as Lot 11, Blk.12, Ccs391 containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED (800) SQUARE METERS, more or less above-described in favor of HANNA BELLONES-ASOY; That we hereby warrant our title unto the said HANNA BELLONES-ASOY and the henceforth, she shall have exclusive right ownership and possession, over the parcel of land above-described, free from all liens and encumbrances. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAYMON CHARL U. GAMBOA, Notary Public, per Doc No. 215; Page No. 43; Book No. LXX; Series of 2021. MDN: Jan 11, 18 & 25, 2022

sacred and profane. While the third CTB, “Pagtaguyod” (Promote), contains tourist destinations, protected areas, critical infrastructures, and natural resources in Ancestral Domains. The NCIP, in fact, partnered with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the publication of Project Epanaw which had already been distributed widely all over the Philippines particularly to all NCIP employees, all Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), National Government Agencies (NGAs), and Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Officials of Local Government Units (LGUs), educational institutions, and other stakeholders in the country. Consul General Ferrer along with Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona shared the information that San Francisco Bay Area is highly populated of Filipino Americans whose active participation is apparent during events that showcase the respective cultures and traditions of the Filipino people especially during the Filipino-American History Month in October to commemorate the arrival of the first known Filipinos, then known as Indios Luzones, in the Americas. During this celebration, Fil-Am community organizations hold different activities to remind and reconnect Fili-

(From L-R) Vice Consul Adrian Audrey Baccay, Deputy Consul General Raquel Solano, Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer, NCIP Commissioner Jennifer Pia S. Las and Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona

pinos in the state regarding their original heritage in the country from which their roots were originated. They further stated that: “There is also a trend amongst young Fil-Ams to put into their respective lens the need to patronize and advocate in the market the commerce of products that are made in the Philippines especially those that have been produced by ICCs/ IPs.” This way, they are able to connect to their roots not as part of the Asian community as a whole but most importantly that of their Philippine ancestry and kinship so much so that this may be an avenue where both agencies can

work together to provide platform for the Indigenous Peoples artisans to actually showcase and sell their creations. They also discussed possible requests that may come from Museums and schools within the state to further the advocacy of introducing the Philippine Indigenous Peoples to the world, their beauty and contribution to sustainable peace and development by providing them sets of CTBs that may be displayed in each institution for public consumption. Commissioner Las responded in the affirmative that if there are requests coming from the abovementioned entities,

the NCIP will not hesitate to provide copies of the CTBs simply because the TPB has allocated additional budget for the mass reproduction and distribution. Additional platform was also offered that would address, on top of it all, if NCIP has not yet exhausted all means in traditional media like television, the Philippine Consulate will facilitate the showing of all NCIP Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP) materials in their LED screen at their lobby or other places where they are connected with to further the promotion of the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.

SURIGAO CITY – Alongside the continuing efforts of government instrumentalities to answer the im-

mediate needs of Caraga Region residents badly hit by Typhoon Odette last month are civic organizations, private groups, and

individuals who pooled their resources and went to affected communities. Among these civic organizations is the Lions

Club International (LCI) that conducted a two-day distribution activity In Surigao City, Surigao del Norte

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

Civic groups complement gov’t relief efforts for ‘Odette’ victims By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

GORGONIO F. BUAQUINA II Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH2022-01-0040

VICENTE DELA TORRE Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH2021-06-2084

PEDRO LAMOSTE DAQUIPIL Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH2021-05-1820

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RITCHEL MAYANI Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ2021-05-1821

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE SERVICE on the route: within OROQUIETA CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND MINDANAO AND VICE VERSA and with the use of Four (04) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of One (01) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND MINDANAO AND VICE VERSA and with the use of One (01) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- SUAREZ AND VICE VERSA and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 15th day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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improve road connectivity and attract investors from the private sector, local government units, and other associations and cooperatives to invest in the Bangsamoro region for the processing, handling, and distribution of agricultural products, particularly in the region’s rural areas. This project aims to construct 570.75 kilometers of road in BARMM, which will be allocated among several municipalities and provinces. The MPW also targets the construction of 54 bridges as part of BARMM’s infrastructure to carry raw materials and finished goods and services. The Flood Management Pro-

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during the weekend. The group distributed 600 food packs contained in pails, 600 water containers, and 365 gallons of potable water to affected residents in the villages of Barangays Sabang, Mabua, San Juan, and Mapawa. The food packs contained three kilos of rice, canned goods, coffee, and noodles. One-hundred solar lamps and 100 solar chargers were likewise given away during the last week of December. Charles Darwin Javellana, governor of LCI District 301E in Mindanao, said their chapters in General Santos City, Bukidnon, Zamboanga, Davao City, Surigao City, Cabadbaran City, Ozamis City, and the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte made their relief efforts possible. “This is an initiative of LCI through the Lions Club International Foundation under the Sagip (Save) Surigao Unified Project to help our brothers and sisters who were greatly devastated by Typhoon Odette,” Javellana told the Philippine News Agency on Sunday. More aid will be coming in as 5,000 food packs worth over PHP1 million contained in a 20-footer container van are enroute to Surigao City Port. “These coming relief goods will be distributed to Dinagat

gram entails the construction of 99 flood control and drainage systems, as well as 32 slope and shore protection measures. These investments will aid in improving flood management (flood mitigation and flood preparedness) to protect vulnerable communities and increase climate change resilience. The MPW is also committed to strengthening the water systems in the region by providing a safe, sustainable, and sufficient water supply for drinking. The Water Supply Program targets the implementation of 139 water systems. The Port Rehabilitation Program will help with the expansion of the region’s business and tourism industries. A total of 31 seaports will be rehabilitated or built as part of the program.

Multi-sectoral response The Office of the Chief Minister has a budget of P8 billion for 2022 as it continues its legacy of responding to the immediate needs of the Bangsamoro people. The Quick Response Fund and Marawi Rehabilitation Program got the bulk of the OCM’s budget for 2022. Among the programs and projects of the OCM are: Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan (KAPYANAN); Social Enterprise and Economic Development; Strengthening Community Governance, Peace, and Development; Water and Sanitation and Health; Tulong Alay sa Bangsamorong Nangangailangan (TABANG); Ayudang Medikal mula sa Bangsamoro Government (AMBaG), and the provision of decent housing.

Islands, one of the severely-hit areas here in Caraga Region,” Javellana said. A coordination meeting with Dinagat Islands Vice Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. was already facilitated for the smooth transportation and distribution of relief goods. “Two days after the typhoon, I was already visiting Surigao City for assessment and distribution activities. So far, from December 18 last year, this is the biggest distribution activity we have conducted here in Surigao City,” Javellana said. RJ Parada, LCI Surigao City president, was thankful for the aid provided to distressed residents. “The LCI has been providing aid here days after the typhoon. We are thankful for this continued effort to help,” Parada said in a separate interview. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MANUEL B. BAHIRING AND EVY DADOLA-BAHIRING,

The OCM also plans to implement various infrastructure projects and support the 47 non-IRA barangays. Source of Funds The Bangsamoro government’s main source of revenue is the Block Grant, which is automatically appropriated in the General Appropriations Act to the Bangsamoro (GAAB) and released immediately and comprehensively to the Bangsamoro Government. This is equal to 5% of the net national internal revenue tax collection of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the third fiscal year preceding the current SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late ADELINA M. BENDIJO, died intestate leaving a certain a parcel of land with TCT No. T-176018 situated at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of EIGHTY ONE (81) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, filed by the heirs of ADELINA M. BENDIJO, per DOC #296; PAGE #60; BOOK #31; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROWELL B. VALLEDOR.

That the late BERNARDO LABIS who died last march 30, 1947 and TECLA F. LABIS who died lst September 20, 2004 and intestate which has her residence at the time of his demise, leaving certain real property, with Tax Declaration No. 02-006068 situated at the Barrio of Taytay, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, and Island of Mindanao, containing a total area of TWELVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED (12,700) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of BERNARDO LABIS, per DOC #366; PAGE #74; BOOK #LXIX; Series of 2017 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TIBURCIO M. PALASAN, JR.

MDN: Dec. 28, Jan. 4 & 11, 2022

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

RANDOM EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-135

MANUEL B. BAHIRING AND EVY DADOLA-BAHIRING, 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 April 30, 2005 at Cabuyao, Laguna, 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 Pala-o, Iligan City and Cabuyao, Laguna, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for ten (10) 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 April 30, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 28, 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 29th of December, 2021.

MDN: Jan 4, 11 & 18, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

This Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Sale made and executed into by and between:

MARGARITA SABERON DEGAMO, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Toril, Davao City. FE SABERON DAUG-DAUG, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Toril, Davao City; ALICIA SABERON INHAMBRE, of legal age, Filipino, married to Remulo Inhambre, and a resident of Toril, Davao City; FELIPE SABERON, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Toril, Davao City; HRS. OF PABLO SABERON, represented by ALELI SABERON and ELLA CECILIA SABERON, both of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Toril, Davao City; HRS. OF ALFREDO SABERON, represented by CONRADA SABERON, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Toril, Davao City; All are of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Toril, Davao City. WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties are the legitimate children and sole heirs of FELICIANO SABERON, who died in Toril, Davao City on May 11, 1985 and CATALINA M. SABERON, who died in Toril, Davao City on December 10, 1987 without any will; That the said deceased at the time of their death, left a certain parcel of land which was awarded to Feliciano Saberon identified as Lot 6, Block 52 of the Townsite, Toril, Davao City containing an area of 527 square meters, described as follows: “A parcel of land (Lot 6, Block 52 of the consolidation and subdivision plan Pcs-4790, being a portion of the consolidation of Lot 192-B, Psd-39842, Lot 193-A-1, Psd-11403 and Lot 196-B-2-B, Bsd-20144, L.R.C. Cad. Record No.), situated in Toril, Davao City, Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN (527) SQUARE METERS.” That no personal property are involved in this extra-judicial settlement; That the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the parties agree to divide and adjudicate among themselves the above-described land in the manner of the following: Margarita Saberon Degamo - 88 sq.m. Fe Saberon Daug-daug - 88 sq.m. Alicia Saberon Inhambre - 88 sq.m. Hrs. of Pablo Saberon - 88 sq.m. Aleli Saberon & Ella Cecilia Saberon - 88 sq.m. Hrs. of Alfredi Saberon - 88 sq.m. Conrada Saberon - 88 sq.m. Felipe Saberon - 87 sq.m. DEED OF SALE That in consideration of the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND (Php 18,000,000) PESOS, Philippine Currency, receipt in full of which is hereby acknowledged to their entire satisfaction, hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS, and CONVEY their respective shares unto their co-heir CONRADA SABERON, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Toril, Davao City which parcel of land is free from all licensed encumbrances whatsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this May 18, 1998 at Davao City, Philippines. BEFORE ME a notary public for and in Davao City this May 18, 1998 personally appeared: Name: Com. Tax Cert. No. Issued on/at: Margarita S. Degamo 02636783, March 26, 1998, Toril, D.C. Fe S. Daug-daug 02636781, March 26, 1998, Toril, D.C. Alicia S. Inhambre 02636782, March 26, 1998, Toril, D.C. Felipe Saberon 02636784, March 26, 1998, Toril, D.C. Alleli Saberon 8104386, Jan. 15, 1998, Davao City Ella Cecilia Saberon 255725, Jan. 15, 1998, Davao City Conrada Saberon 02636853, March 26, 1998, Toril, D.C. known to me and be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and deed. Doc. No. 466; Page No. 95; Book No. LIX; Series of 1998. ARTURO T. PINEDA Notary Public Until Dec. 31, 1999 Ptr No. 2812823-1-5-98 TIN-105-299-056 MDN: Jan 4, 11 & 18, 2022

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that EMJAY L. PUSOD has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth EMJAY LUNGTAD PUSOD who was born 04, OCTOBER 2002 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte whose parents are GEMMA D. LUNGTAD and JEMCY C. PUSOD Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2022.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RONALD E. REMULLO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ERLINDA” to “JULIET” in the Certificate live of birth ERLINDA LACANO BELDAD who was born on JULY 29, 1973 at, Iligan Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are FELICITAS M. LACANO and FRANCISCO O. BELDAD. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2022.

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(Sgd) ATTY.YUSSIP DON JUSTINE F. MARTIL Acting city Civil Registrar

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(Sgd) ATTY.YUSSIP DON JUSTINE F. MARTIL ACTING City Civil Registrar

fiscal year. The Special Development Fund, as stated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law, has become a source of funds for Bangsamoro development.(LTAIS-Public Information, DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ALETA AMORA BACANG AND DOMINADOR RUBIO BACANG, who died intestate sometime on August 24, 2021 and January 06, 2020, that during their lifetime, the late ALETA AMORA BACANG was bonafide member of SECURITY BANK, Osmeña Branch, Cagayan de Oro City with Savings Account No. 0000026050226 and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of ALETA AMORA BACANG AND DOMINADOR RUBIO BACANG, per DOC #396; PAGE #80; BOOK #XXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROLAND E. COLLADO. MDN: Jan 4, 11 & 18, 2022 EXTRAJUDICIAL PATITION WITH DEED OF ABSOUTE SALE OF PARCEL LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with sale, made and entered into by and among: MICHELLE CLAIRE E. VELAYO, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of 149 Gov. PF Espiritu, Panapaan 1, Bacoor City, and MARY CHRISTY E. VELAYO, represented by MARIA MORENO I. VILLAMOR, Filipino, of legal age, married and a rsient of Purok 13, Poblacion, Panlibutn Bridge, Encabo Compound, Valencia City, Bukidnon, by virtue of Special Power of Attorney, DECLARE AND MANIFEST That the above-named parties, all of legal age, Filipino, are the legitimate children of the late ESTRELLA B. ENCABO-VELAYO, who died on December 7, 2015 at Valencia Bukidnon; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain parcels land located at Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-84131 Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (133) SQUARE METERS, More or less. No. T-75859 Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, More or less. 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. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PATITION WITH DEED OF ABSOUTE SALE OF PARCEL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUNIE ESTO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 199; Page No. 41; Book No. XXXVI; Series of 2021. MDN: Jan 4, 11 & 18, 2022 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF THE DECEASEDSPOUSES PILAR C. PALMA AND CLEMENTE T. PALMA

Publication, and Media Relations Division) AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR Notice is hereby given that sometime on July 25, 2011 at Cagayan de Oro City, JESUS BUNTAG POJAS, died leaving intestates a parcel of land more particularly described and bounded, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 19103-B-2-G-1, Psd104305-017777, situated at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) square meters, more or less and embraced in TCT No. T-79756, and covered for taxation purposes under Tax Decl. No. G-032814; and “A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE, made of simi concrete located at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City and covered for taxation purposes under Tax Decl. No/ G-032814. Are the subjects of AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR. That I, BIENVENIDA S. POJAS, of legal age, widow, Filipino and resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say: that I am the only surviving heir of the said decedent being his wife. That it is to my best interest as well as of the herein-above described parcel of land and residential building of the above named decedent that the same be adjudicated unto and in my favor. As Per Doc. No. 292; Page No. 59; Book No. 35; Series of 2021; under Notary Public of ATTY. ROWELL B. VALLEDOR. MDN: Dec. 28, Jan. 4 & 11, 2022 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Sale made and entered into by and between: 1. MARCELINA P. GAMAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of P-1B Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 2. LUZ MARIO P. GAMAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of P-1B Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 3. RENEGELIO P. GAMAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of P-1B Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; 4. ALMA GAMAS-GUIMBA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Zone-4 Kibenton, Impasug-ong Bukidnon; 5. NANITA P. GAMAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of P-1B Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; and 6. ANNALYN GAMAS-QUEER, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of P-1B Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH That the above-named HEIRS are the only surviving and lawful heirs of LUCIANO GAMAS, who died intestate without living a Will or Testament. That the deceased at the time of his death, left two (2) parcels of land and more particularly described and bounded as follows: 1. “A parcel of land identified as Lot 48-A, Psd-10-009850 (OLT), situated in barrio of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIX (30,906) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. ET-1757 with Tax Declaration No. 02-11-10422.” and 2. “A parcel of land situated of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon containing an area of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO (35, 762) square meters, more or less. Covered by Tax Declaration No. 02-11-2475.” That, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO T. GAPOL, Notary Public, per Doc No. 304; Page No. 62; Book No. CXCIX; Series of 2021.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among heirs of the deceased Spouses Pilar C. Palma, made and executed by and among: LEONARDA P. GANHURAN, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residences and postal address at Purok 5, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon; PONCIANA P. DURAN, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Purok 8, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon; PRIMA P. LACUBTAN, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Purok 1, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon; JOSE ELMAR C. PALMA, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Zone 3, Kalasungay, Malayalay City, Bukidnon; GENA P. MONTERO, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Purok 2, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon; ESTELLA P. MUÑASQUE, of legal age, married, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Purok 7, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, all hereinafter known as the HEIRS’s; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties, all of legal age, the only legitimate children of the late spouses, PILAR C. PALMA, who died on December 08, 2014 at Maramag, Bukidnon and CLEMENTE C. PALMA who died on April 4, 2021 at Valencia City, Bukidnon, who both died without any will: That the said deceased at the time of their death, left the following property/ies, to wit: (1) “A parcel of residential land, covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-55825, known as lot 6955-A, Csd-10-018289, iden. To Lot No. 9251, Pls-98 Ext., situated at North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE METERS” (2) “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-8792, known as Lot No. 652, Pls-98, situated at North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FIFTYONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIX (51,506) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” (3) “A parcel of residential land, covered by Tax Declation No. F-022545, known as Lot No.7979-A, Csd-10-018634-D, ient. To Lot No. 1996-C, Csd10-012695, portion of lot no. 1996, Pls-98 Ext. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (256) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” (4) “A parcel of residential land, covered by Tax Declaration No. 6225, known as Lot No. 2168, Pls-98 Ext., situated at Springside, Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon with an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, together with the improvement thereon.” (5) “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. AO-5107, known as Lot No. 690, Pls-98 Ext., situated at Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of SEVENTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY (70,890) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR. GAITERA, Notary Public. Per Doc No. 379; Page No. 79; Book No. 1; Series of 2021

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, DEMETRIA D. JAGUALING, of legal age, Filipino, widow and resident of -4 San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, and JULIUS D. JAGUALIG, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of P-2, San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, do hereby freely and spontaneously declare and manifest; DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late Dominico Jagualing who died on June 21, 1991 at P-4 San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows; DEMETRIA D. JAGUALING and JULIUS D. JAGUALING, both legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts That the deceased left a parcel of land located at San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly as follows; “A parcel of land containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND FORTY-SEVEN (8,047) square meters. Identified as Lot No. 132-B, Psd-10-023790(AR). Covered by TCT No. AT-3919. That the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree to divide and settle among themselves the above-described property; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (100,000.00) Philippine Currency, to me in hand paid by RICHEL B. SUMAYA, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of P-2 San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY, absolutely and unconditionally his/her heirs and assigns that portion of land including all improvement found therein located at San Nicolas, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the same is free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; That the above-described property is not tenanted or leased to anybody; Is subject for EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED DOMINICO JAGUALIN WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public. Per Not. Reg. No. 122; Page No. 25; Book No. LXXVII; Series of 2013.

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Merin says one must buy these generic and alternative brands from legitimate pharmacies manned by a licensed pharmacist which can explain the similarities of generic and branded. He says their association can assure the public of the quality of these generic and alternative brands. Merin said that generic medicines when they are sold have a certificate of product registration. It attests that your product upon undergoing quality control testing has passed international standards. (PIA-XI/ RG Alama)

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Romualdo has rolled out COVID-19 programs that would amount to P122 million. About P34 million has been augmented to the Camiguin General Hospital (CGH) to cover the hospital’s operations during the surge. From the said amount, P20 million was used to purchase drugs and medicines, medical supplies including personal protective equipment (P27 million), accommodation and food expenses of CGH employees found positive of COVID-19 (P2 million), medical oxygen and purchase of additional 225 cylinder tanks (P 2 million), and refill for oxygen tanks (8 million). The province has also completed the Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF) in October 2021 that is built to provide decent and comfortable

quarantine facilities for asymptomatic cases. Rep. Romualdo was also able to secure P10 million for the purchase of equipment and construction of a reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) laboratory from the Department of Health (DOH) fund. “We have exhausted all possible available means within a short period of time to strengthen our health sector. We have done this to be a relevant part of the solution,” Romualdo said. Infra as Camiguin’s lifeline Romualdo considered their infrastructure program as the main engine of growth of the local economy that provided much-needed economic stimulus throughout the pandemic. “A majority of 75 farmto-market and tourism roads, bridges, educationrelated structures, as well as rainwater collection system projects funded in 2020 are valued at close to P950 million and have already been completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),” Romualdo said. In 2021, 65 out of 91 projects valued at P1 billion have already been completed and these include the construction of Dinangasan River Control, rehabilitation of various multi-purpose, and construction of various local roads. Among the ongoing projects of DPWH include the Camiguin Gymnasium and the new hospital building. Infrastructure projects are also implemented by the Provincial Engineering Office with a total amount of

Stress management during the pandemic By MARY ROCHA E. GOLOSINO Teacher III

WHILE the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation is primarily a health problem, other sectors are also starting to experience its impacts such as education. While people are busy taking care of their physical health to avoid contracting the virus, many Filipinos – including teachers, students and their parents – also suffer from mental health problems. Mental disorders are not uncommon, it’s like the physical illness we have. COVID-19 does not only cause physical health concerns but also psychological disorders. The pandemic is really stressful to almost everyone and is actually the reason why there is an increase in depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders, including suicide. There is about a 25.7 percent surge in the country’s suicide incidence in 2020. The stress from the current situation is also a challenge for educators, students, and their parents who have to cope with alternative learning delivery modalities and new ways of doing things. Mental health and physical health are two inseparable things that one must care about for their own wellbeing.

Positive mental health promotes a longer life, slows the aging process, and helps provide a better prognosis when illness strikes. Thus, productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, the ability to adapt to change, and cope with adversities are vital in keeping a healthy mind. Time management, physical activities, relaxation training, continued social support and communication, and proper diet and nutrition are some recommended methods to help ease stress. Having a list of activities or memories that make one happy, and seven to eight hours of sleep are also handy in managing stress and achieving good mental health. In stress management, you cannot manage something that you do not know. So 90 percent of stress management relies on becoming aware of what stresses you. Stressors may come from you, from your family or from work but it is not the number of stressors you have, it is the way you carry them. Another key to prevent or solve mental disorders – aside from medical intervention and a healthy lifestyle – is to understand its concept.

P82.4 million. The provincial government also provides employment with the construction of the new provincial capitol and the upgrade of several tourist sites with a P435 million budget. “With no major economic activity in the island for the past two years, our infrastructure program remains a lifeline for the province,” the governor said. Despite the pandemic, the provincial government was still able to get a spot in the recent Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI) as it is hailed as the Third Most Competitive Province, proving its resiliency and capacity to rise above challenges. (RTP/ PIA-10/Camiguin)

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of 27.35%. DOH-10 also monitored a two week growth rate increase at 213.24%. However, infection rate is still low risk with average daily attack rate of 0.29% or less than 1% per 100,000 population. Overall, the region’s risk level is at moderate level. (JAKA/PIA-10)

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committee (bicam) report on the amendments to the FIA was ratified by both Houses on Dec. 7, 2021 and is currently pending review by the Office of the President (OP). Meanwhile, the Senate and House have passed their respective versions of the bill amending the PSA, but still has to go through bicameral proceedings before being ratified by both chambers and then submitted to the President for his approval. Under RA 11595, the minimum paid-up capital requirement for foreign corporations planning to do business here was lowered from PHP125 million to PHP25 million. The qualification requirements were also simplified by removing required net worth, number of retailing branches, and retailing

track record conditions. “By lowering the minimum paid-up capital and simplifying the qualification requirements for foreign retailers, the amendments will significantly aid in incentivizing foreign retailers to come in and create jobs. This will also enhance competition among enterprises, which will be beneficial to our consumers by providing more choices at lower and more competitive prices,” Dominguez said. “ These are welcome changes from the previous rule that disproportionately favored already-large enterprises, prevented diverse smaller investors such as startups from entering the Philippine retail market, and complicated compliance for foreign retailers,” he added. The new law also encourages foreign retailers to have a stock inventory of products that are made in the Philippines. “This will help protect our country’s small local manufacturers and encourage retailers to provide opportunities for locally-made products, despite being foreign-owned. We hope this will also aid in generating much needed employment and income for Filipinos,” Dominguez said. He thanked Congress for writing the law and ensuring its benefits to the country and its constituents. “We deeply express our gratitude to our legislators for their determination in passing the amendments to the Retail Trade Liberalization Act. We also look forward to continuously working with them on the enactment of the remaining two economic liberalization bills,” he said. Dominguez also extolled the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for pushing the passage of the economic liberalization bills, along with the rest of the Economic Development Cluster (EDC) of the Cabinet. “We thank President Duterte for his timely approval of the proposed law and our fellow economic

Bida Project Year 2 By CECILIA T. ABAYON Teacher III Gracia Elementary School

THE beneficiaries of the project are bona-fide students of Gracia Elementary School in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental identified by their teacheradviser as delayed in getting and returning their modules two weeks. Based on the SY 202021 result, 27 students or 77 percent of the project successful or only eight students left behind. The project was successful. Teachers felt satisfied. Parents who helped felt accomplished. So much happiness was felt by the sponsor because they helped a lot to motivate these parents and students. BIDA Project was effective and helpful to pupils who belonged to learners at risk of dropping or LARDO. Every time a BIDA parent or partner returns and gets the modules, the student receives

a ticket with corresponding points. Each module returned has a corresponding point of 50. Each ticket has corresponding goods equivalent to its points. Redemption of reward valid within this school year only SY 2021-2022. BIDA stands for Best Involvement and Achievement Project. Aside from the parents, there are BIDA drivers and community helpers who deliver the modules under Module Mo Angkas Ko, thereby making them eligible for the points as well. These community helpers constitute neighbors of the students, habal-habal drivers, youth group volunteers, sitio leaders and barangay health workers or anybody in the barangay who wants to help. The goods are redeemed in the BIDA Store.

managers in the executive branch for leading the push to further liberalize our economy,” he said. (PR)

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the elevated number of Covid-19 cases” in the NCR and its neighboring provinces. The statement also said the signing of the 2022 national budget, which it said is “the country’s main fiscal stimulus” given the volume of budgetary support for Covid response and the economic recovery, is expected to accelerate government spending and help the economy bounce back. “The FY (fiscal year) 2022 GAA (General Appropriations Act) will prioritize programs, activities, and projects that seek to sustain the administration’s efforts to effectively respond to the challenges brought about by the pandemic. Alongside this, the extended validity of the FY 2021 GAA will serve as an added fiscal stimulus that will support NGAs (national government agencies) and LGUs

(local government un its) in continuing to accelerate the implementation of Covid-19 recovery measures,” it said. The statement explained that this year’s national budget and the extension of last year’s national funding program “will help strengthen the country’s resilience against the emergence of new variants and future economic shocks.” “The economic prospects for 2022 remain promising, but we urge everyone to play their part in the recovery by getting vaccinated, availing of booster shots, and strictly adhering to the minimum public health standards to help support the gradual and safe reopening of the economy,” it added. The DBCC, created in 1970, is tasked primarily to review and approve the macroeconomic targets, revenue projections, borrowing level, aggregate budget level, and expenditure priorities and recommend to the Cabinet and the President the consolidated public sector financial position and the national government fiscal program. (PNA)

Teaching as a profession By JAMAICA SCARLET T NABONG T-III Patrocinio Elementary School Claveria, Misamis Oriental

THE importance of individual teachers has emerged in sharp focus over the past decade, with compelling evidence that teachers have large effects on a range of student outcomes. Wide variability in teacher effectiveness, both across and within schools, highlights the persistent challenge of providing students with access to high-quality teachers. However, traditional efforts to increase teacher quality through professional development have been largely ineffective. That may be changing, as a new form of personal development, teacher coaching, has emerged to disrupt the personal development industry. Historically, personal development has been dominated by daylong seminars that took teachers out of the classroom and delivered the same tips and tricks

to an entire department, grade level, or school. But as research has found, these programs to have little or no effect on teacher quality. Some training has shifted to a customized, smallerscale approach: instructional coaching, whereby an expert mentor works one-to-one with teachers to provide a steady stream of feedback and suggest new techniques based on frequent classroom observations. By the 2015‒16 school year, 27 percent of public K‒12 schools reported having a reading coach on staff, 18 percent had a math coach, and 24 percent had a general instructional coach. Researchers have studied individualized coaching programs for decades, but only began to evaluate their effects using randomized control trials in the last dozen years.

Optimal learning By GLORIA B. SAYSON Secondary School Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

OPTIMAL learning refers to learning attained when the learner can command the new information to create valuable outcomes. Research indicates that optimal learning is achieved when teachers use the gradual release of responsibility model of instruction. It is commended that teachers employ this model as they plan for and deliver literacy instruction. It is important to remember that this model is not linear. In an optimal learning environment, the social and emotional elements of learning are prioritized and understood to be the foundation of academic success and personal well being. Optimal learning environments reflect a belief

that all students can achieve high standards. Effective teaching and learning can only happen when an optimal learning environment is in place. Optimal learning environments begin with a positive, productive school climate and provide intellectually and emotionally safe, stimulating classroom communities that are personalized and co-constructed by adults and students. They are characterized by kind, caring and respectful adult, adultstudent and peer relationships that cultivate a sense of belonging and foster academic, social and emotional skills. Optimal learning environments reflect a belief that all students can achieve high standards.

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from page 4 our natural wealth above the ground, the forest ecosystem, the richest on earth – all in violations of existing laws. But our natural wealth is even richer under the ground, oozing with ores and mineral only found in our country. Cagayan de Oro, for example, is called “de Oro” because of its tremendous ore and mineral deposits. As the Presiding Officer of Task Force Kinaiyahan formed in consonance with the Writ of Kalisasan issued by the Court of Appeals in 2013 to stop illegal logging and illegal mining in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and Lanao Provinces, we were so aghast to see in the mining camps of these illegal miners during our law enforcement operation, bombs, AK-47 and Armalites. Three Chinese holders only of tourist visa were arrested. Where are they now? Well, we were shocked to know that they were just detained for one week. They were released and allowed to go back to China accompanied by a high ranking official. Well, again, where is the rule of law? But the natural wealth of our country does not only stop at the shorelines. The Philippine archipelago has been described Dr. Kent Carpenter, the President of the United Nations-Food and Agricultural Organization as the “Center of the center of marine life on earth.” But not anymore. Glaring is the state of environmental crimes committed against the Filipino people. During the Martial Law period, Japanese trawling vessels had been raking our seas called “muro-ami.” As the Philippine archipelago is so vast to protect by our Naval Force, it has become a “dumping ground” of toxic and highly radiated garbage from Canada, Japan, Australia and South Korea. What remains of our marine and fishery resources are being taken advantaged by powerful China as the West Philippine Sea is now the subject of exploitation by Chinese being back-up by the Chinese Navy. Such illegal Chinese intrusion is a glaring violation of our sovereignty as ruled by the United Nations’ Arbitral Ruling. What is so painful in the truism that the poorest of the poor now are our coastal communities due to the demise of our fishery and marine life. Don’t you know that 10 pf the 13 major bays in the Philippines are now biologically dead; of the 25 major rivers, 15 are already dried-up due to deforestation that killed our watersheds. Again, we have lost our fishery and marine resources because of the crimes committed against our coastal communities. We have lost the grandeur of the bays because all the environmental laws that were enacted to protect our fishery and marine resources were violated. Don’t you know that all industries along the bays are just treating the bays as their “waste pits?” Many of these industries operating without anti-pollution device, that’s the reason why every one and then our seas are turning yellow or red. During my stint as head of an environmental NGO, we have put-up coastal guardhouses to protect the bays from the intrusion of big commercial fishing boats that are raking the bays at the expense of the poor fisherfolk. Many of these commercial fishing boats are owned by powerful

people. The state of the crimes committed against GAIA (Mother Earth) must now be courageously stopped. All of these environmental crimes are robbing the future generations of their inheritance. Killing the integrity of the environment is a crime against the future generations. Indeed, we have not inherited the environment from our parents but we owe these to our children. But at the rate that we have massacred life forms, be it in the land or in the sea, we have committed the heinous and unprecedented crimes against nature and against humanity. It has now become imperative to bring back the rule of law or we will all perish!

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from page 1 into believing that it was just an ordinary office,” he said. In a meeting last Wednesday with Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Jose Cabantan and Opol residents, Oga said the parish leaders vowed to oppose the casino operations and start a signature campaign this week. He said the Bishop is expected to issue another pastoral letter and lead the signature campaign throughout the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental and Camiguin. IFI Bishop Felixberto Calang said Bishop Redeemer Yanez of Libertad diocese will meet their priests this week to discuss the ways in which they can manifest their opposition to the casino operations. Calang said the casino, located less than 300 meters from their church in Barangay Taboc, is an affront to their faith which is staunchly anti-casino. “IFI strongly opposes any form of gambling. Casino as a game of chance is also gambling,” Calang said. The Cagayan de Oro archdiocese and the IFI have sizable followers in Opol town, just a few minutes away from Cagayan de Oro City. The two religious groups were responsible for blocking the efforts of PAGCOR to open a gambling casino in Cagayan de Oro in 1993. Monsignor Rey Monsanto, a member of the arcdiocese’s Presbyterial Council and a veteran in the battles against PAGCOR, warned that the religious sector would be treading on uncharted territory in their opposition against the casino in Opol. “This time we are in a COVID-19 pandemic and organizing parishioners to picket the casino will not be a good idea considering the health protocols,” Monsanto said. He noted that COVID-19 has rendered street demonstrations useless as a muscle flexing effort by the religious sector. He said the religious sector should find innovative means to oppose the casino like using social media. Opol town Mayor Maximo Seno said he approved the op-

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 eration of the casino based on the a resolution made by the town council on July 10, 2017. The council chaired by former Vice Mayor Chizarina Ortigoza unanimously approved the request by PAGCOR because it opens the municipality to a “vibrant tourism industry and increasing revenes.” (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews) from page 1 restrict the mobility of the unvaccinated people in light of the rapid rise of Covid-19 cases believed to be caused by the highly transmissive Omicron variant. “Ang ating mga barangay captains at mga kapulisan ay magsasagawa ng mga checkpoints. Kung ikaw ay hindi bakunado, pauuwiin ka, ‘yun lang naman. Pero kung ikaw ay magre-resist ay talagang sapilitan kang iuuwi (Our barangay chairmen and the police will set up checkpoints. If you are unvaccinated, you will be asked to go home, that’s all. But if you resist, you will really be forcibly brought back home),’’ Año said in a

television interview. He, however, said the arrest of the defiant unvaccinated people by barangay officials should only be a “last resort’’ and must be enforced “within the bounds of the law”. Año, meanwhile, warned that those in possession of fake vaccination cards can be charged. “Yes. Pupuwede na siyang hulihin diyan sapagkat caught in the act siya na meron siyang dala dala na fake na document (Yes, they can now be apprehended there because they were caught in the act of being in the possession of fake documents),’’ said Año. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police also reported that 85 areas across the country are under granular lockdown -- 76 in the National Capital Region, five in Mimaropa, two in Cagayan Valley, and one each in Ilocos and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Latest data from the PNP showed that 14 areas are under the jurisdiction of the Northern Police District and one each for the Manila Police

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

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MARIO BANTILAN NARITA Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH2022-01-0039

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE SERVICE on the route: within OROQUIETA CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of Six (06) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 11, 2021

HANNIE AND JOY TRUCKING SERVICES Rep. By: RONNIE SY LIM Applicant/Petitioner.

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH2022-01-0041 2021-05-1821

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE SERVICE on the route: within OZAMIS CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND MINDANAO AND VICE VERSA and with the use of Six (06) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 26, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 7th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 11, 2021

District and Southern Police District. Around 188 members of the PNP and 216 force multipliers are working hand in hand to ensure compliance with lockdown and quarantine rules. Metro Manila and its adjacent provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna are under Alert Level 3 until January 15 due to soaring

coronavirus infections. On Sunday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 28,707 new Covid-19 infections, the highest singleday tally since the pandemic started in March 2020. Some 16,803 or 59 percent of new infections were recorded in Metro Manila, increasing the country’s active cases to 128,114, and overall caseload to 2,965,447. (PNA)

Letter to the parents By EMMA CONCEPCION T. SOGO-AN Teacher I Dr. Gerardo Sabal Memorial National High School

To My Dear Parents: Greetings to all amidst the pandemic. May everyone be in good shape – physically and psychologically. I fully understand we are in the situation of uncertainties. Uncertain of what will be in our tomorrow, no genius mind and brave heart can ever tell. No assurance of when will be the ending this story. Nobody is exempted though, rich, or poor, famous, or not meaning the whole world feels the blue but this does not mean we have put down ourselves and do nothing. Instead, let us be in one boat, roaring in one river no matter how big the waves and how many times we bump on big rocks still we must continue roaring together for our common goal to reach the end part of the angry river. Of course, along the way, we lose heart, anxious, doubtful, careless and being pessimist. My encouragement to you all is not to do the counterflow of our roaring in the river. Only we must be very careful along the way that we may reach the end part. Carry a brave heart, focus mind, and listen to one voice of command. The reality of the situation, the Face to Face Learning, the most awaited date of all is past approaching. Remember, we are in one boat on this day let us not lose heart instead be focus, be optimistic, look for the brighter side and make adjustment of the recent situation. This day millions of young minds are excited to go to school though parents are in state of anxiousness. I tell you parents, do not be anxious instead be vigilant and mindful to take all the precautionary measures and follow the minimum health requirement commanded us by the Department of Health for our children to be safe. Do not neglect education and please do not deprive your children the right to be educated. As stated in the Philippine Constitution 1987 Article XIV Section 1 – The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Let us not allow this school year to pass without sending our children to school. The Government and the Department of Education assures us that education will continue amidst this pandemic. Let us learn to live with COVID 19 virus by thinking positively that all these things will come to pass. COVID 19 cannot stop education. The Department of Education is offering different learning modalities suited for the learners like Online Learning for learners with gadgets and internet connections, Modular Learning for learners handed with modules, Through Radio and Television. Teachers are equipped and trained how to handle classes with these learning modalities. Now parents take heart, send your children to school, cooperate and be optimistic. Let’s SulongEdukalidad. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Emma Concepcion T. Sogo-an DepEd Teacher

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5th Normin labor-employment summit highlights academe’s prio courses C AG AYA N DE ORO CITY -- A total of 912 grade 10 learners from different schools and universities in northern Mindanao virtually convened during the 5th labor and employment summit cum virtual career coaching to address the academe sector’s invitation to discuss the priority courses from

2022-2025 in preparation of their tertiary education. The said summit was in coordination with the Career and Counselor Advocates (CCA)-10 and the Public Employment Service Office of Cagayan de Oro City (PESO CDO City) that drew the biggest gathering of Indus-

trial Peace Council (ITC), December 23, 2021. Regional Director Albert E. Gutib said the aim of the activity is to increase the awareness of viewers on workers’ and employers’ rights and responsibilities, work ethics, values and skills; cultivate better cooperative labor management relations and attainment of decent and productive work; and present the priority courses in northern Mindanao to grade 10 learners. “A forum in line with the implementation of the labor standards and other current related policy issuances as well as creating better understanding in maintaining industrial peace and social-economic development in Northern Mindanao,” Gutib said. DOLE Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III detailed the opportunity to be heard and be listened by the government, management, and labor sectors. To further expound the theme, “Tripartism: Embracing New Normal through Resiliency,” Bello reiterated the need to collectively address the challenges of the pandemic on top of existing issues that sectors are facing. Further, he emphasized that the convergence of tripartite partners is the best time to plan ahead for the labor force that is future-ready.

Department of Education-10 Regional Director Arturo Bayocot commended the organizers saying, “This is a meaningful and strategic reinforcement to our schools’ career guidance program.” Bayocot further said career planning is in preparation of the learners for life-long learning and the opportunity to assess their competencies and position towards future work. For her part, CCA10 President Dr. Eleanor Yap-Buot said, “It is in this context that our advocates, through PESO CDO City, may be able to provide priority courses to the students for their choice of careers in preparation for their entry to the workforce.” Statistician II Hannah Marie Areza provided the needed information on LMI to orient the participants on the current trends in the regional labor market and how it was affected by the health crisis while Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-10 Education Supervisor II Engr. Elmer Lopez discussed the priority courses. Me anw hi le, Me d ical Officer IV Dr. Elma Oclarit from the Department of Health (DOH) discussed the topic “Impact of Vaccination” and urged everyone to get vaccinated. (DOLE-10/ PIA-10)

Naawan, Misamis Oriental Mayor Dennis Roa proudly poses with his municipality’s entry in the 9th Kuyamis Festival of the provincial government.