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MisOr to build P90-M sports oval facility By NEF LUCZON

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The provincial government of Misamis Oriental will pursue its construction of a PHP90-million worth track and field oval facility in Balingasag town of the province as part of its sports development program. In a statement Friday, the provincial government said the fund will be sourced from the Special Education Fund of the provincial Local School Board and built within the compound of the Balingasag Central School. Jerome Mundo, head of the provincial public employment service office, said the facility was Governor Yevgeny Vicente Emano’s See BUILD, page 11

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Dr. Clarito Cairo, Jr. of DOH-10 Cancer Control Program says the Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month with the theme, “Malusog na Atay, Masayang Buhay,” is highly important in helping the general public be informed about these medical conditions and how to prevent them, January 20. (PIA-10)

DOH-10: Get tested, seek treatment for hepatitis By GABRIEL D. ANDRES

SPORTS FACILITY PLAN. Photo shows the perspective of the proposed track and field sports oval in the grounds of the Balingasag Central School in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, released on Friday (Jan. 21, 2022). The PHP90-million project is a flagship program of the provincial Local School Board, through the Special Education Fund. (Photo courtesy of MisOr PIO)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH)-10 urged Filipinos to get tested and avail of the government’s treatment programs against hepatitis and liver cancer during the Talakayan sa PIA, January 20 in observance of the Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month. Dr. Clarito Cairo, Jr. of

DOH-10 Cancer Control Program said the celebration with the theme, “Malusog na Atay, Masayang Buhay,” is highly important in helping the general public be informed about these medical conditions and how to prevent them. “Para sa kaalaman po ng lahat, ang viral hepatitis B at C ay konektado o pangunahing sanhi ng liver See SEEK, page 11

BYC, EAI-PH inks Memorandum of Understanding By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

C O TA B AT O C I T Y— Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) and the Equal Access International – Philippines (EAI-PH) signed on Tuesday, January 18, a partnership agreement for the implementation of a messaging hub project in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The ceremonial signing, which was held at Pagana Kutawato Native Restaurant, Cotabato City, was led by BYC Chairperson Marjanie

Macasalong and EAI-PH Country Director Ahmed Harris Pangcoga. Through the Memorandum of Understanding, both parties have agreed to be partners in the implementation of OURmindaNOW Kutawato Messaging Hub regional node — a mode of communication and information dissemination and a convergence platform for areas in the Bangsamoro region. Chairperson Macasalong said the BYC is with EAI– Philippines in recognizing the importance of providing

productive and meaningful spaces of active participation for youth in aspects of peace promotion and transforming violent extremism. Chairperson Macasalong noted that this generation’s challenge is building communities of youth who are resilient against brainwashing and distorted ideologies and preaching of extremist groups. “One significant step to that is mechanizing hybrid modes of communication and information (In photo (L-R) 2nd MP & BYC Chairperson Marjanie Macasalong & EAI-PH Country dissemination across the Director Ahmaed Harris Pangcoga (2nd-R) holds their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) they parties they signed on Tuesday, January 18,2022 to start their projects. region,” Chairperson See INKS, page 11

Cops nab US citizen in CdeO, arrest most wanted suspects in Bukidnon By SONNY SUDARIA MDNN Digital

POLICE authorities arrested an American citizen who was found to be coddling minors inside his condominium unit in Cagayan de Oro City. Lt. Col. Lemuel Gonda, acting chief of the Northern Mindanao Police - AntiCybercrime Unit (RACU10), said in an interview that they will be filing criminal charges against Sebastian Alexander Altamirano, who claimed to have a residence in Barangay Camaman-an. Gonda said police raided Altamirano’s condominium unit and found three minors aged 13, 16, and 17,

who were unrelated to him. Operatives also found from the suspect’s possession assorted gadgets that were allegedly used to exploit the three victims. He said the police acted on a complaint lodged by a 34-year-old mother.

Altamirano faces charges in violation of Republic Act (RA) 10364 or the “Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012” and RA 7610 or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and See ARREST, page 11

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Government inaugurates Pumping Bridge in Marawi

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The government inaugurated the third bridge project crossing Agus River that will serve as a vital link between the most affected area and other barangays of the city. Task Force B angon Marawi chairperson Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario, Department of Public Works and Highways-10 Regional Coordinator District Engr. Omar Diron and City Mayor Majul Gandamra led the inauguration ceremony of Agus Bridge III on Thursday, January 20. The rehabilitation of See INAUGURATES, page 11

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BOC Davao seizes P 28.87 M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes THE Bureau of Customs (B O C)-Por t of D avao seized 1,020 mastercases of smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of Php 28,872,000.00 on Jan. 18, 2022, at Davao International Container Terminal (DICT), Panabo City, Davao Del Norte. Derogatory information received from the BOC’s Intelligence Group revealed that the said shipment was originally declared as 1,077 packages of assorted items such as plastic wash basins, plastic chairs, drainer baskets and bond papers. However, physical inspec-

40 PWDs receive Restorative Devices from PGLDN By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

TUBOD, Lanao del Norte:Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo personally led the distribution of assistive devices such as 29 wheelchairs and 11 prosthetic legs to all present to over 40 persons with disabilities PWDs held at the Provincial Capitol Lobby Pigcarangan here. Provincial Information Officer said Dimaporo said that this is a yearly activity of the Provincial Government to provide assistance and a positive outlook to the PWDs of this province amidst the lingering effects of the pandemic, addSee RECEIVE, page 8

tion yielded positive for misdeclaration of smuggled cigarettes, containing 1000 master cases of Two Moon cigarettes and 20 master cases of Fort Menthol cigarettes were found. District Collector, Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria already issued a Warrant of Seizure and Detention against the shipment consigned to Essafrank Consumer Goods Trading for violating Section 117 and Section 1400 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). BOC assures the public See SEIZES, page 8

Presence of Omicron in Davao Region confirmed

DAVAO City -- The head of the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Davao Region Center for Health and Development bared that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been here since December 11, 2021 due to its high transmissibility and movement of people during the holidays, given the genome sequencing detected from the samples sent to the University of the PhilippinesPhilippine Genome Center in Manila. Dr. Rachel Joy Pasion, chief of the RESU of the Department of Health XI bared that out of the 35-specimen sent to the UP-PGC, five samples from Davao Region (In photo Lanao del Norte governor Imelda “Agging” Quibranza-Dimaporo standing holding microphone brief the 40 persons with disabilities before the distributions turned out to be that of the their assisted devices such as wheelchairs and leg prosthetics to the recipients held Omicron Variant. She revealed that all of at the Provincial Lobby Pigcarangan, here.(Contributed photo)

these patients were healed, but through genome sequencing it was found out that their COVID-19 infection was caused by the Omicron variant. Pasion said the person referred to as case number four underwent RT-PCR swab test last December 11, 2021 with her specimen sent to the UP-PGC only last December 23, 2021 and confirmed the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 infection. “Persons with flu-like symptoms must isolate right-away to prevent transmission,” she said. However, Pasion said the RT-PCR testing remains the gold-standard to confirm that one’s infection is COVID-19. See CONFIRMED, page 8

Caraga starts rehab of rice farms hit by ‘Odette’ By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture - Caraga (DA-13) on Thursday reported the arrival of 1,500 bags of certified seeds that will be distributed to rice farmers whose farms were devastated by Typhoon Odette. In a statement, the DA-13 said the certified rice seeds came from the agriculture offices in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) and Region 11 (Davao Region). “The arrival of the See STARTS, page 8

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RICE SEEDS FOR REHAB. The Department of Agriculture in Caraga reported Thursday (Jan. 20, 2022) the arrival of 1,500 bags of certified rice seeds that will be used to rehabilitate rice farms in the region. The agency said some PHP116 million worth of rice crops alone were destroyed when Typhoon Odette hit Caraga in December last year. (Photo courtesy of DA-13)

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OneDA unifies food security, logistics plan for NorMin CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies, bureaus, and corporations in Northern Mindanao met on Wednesday, January 12, to craft a unified Regional Food Security and Logistics Plan for the year 2022. DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado called on the said gathering in response to the identified action areas to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, African Swine Fever, and Typhoon Odette on the region’s food production and movement of basic food commodities. The plan is guided by the region’s supply and demand situation with the ultimate goal of

food availability and affordability. The key activities of the said plan include the continuation of the issuance of food passes, improvement and mobilization of Kadiwa, close monitoring of planting and production areas, ascertaining NFA buffer stocks, availability of buffer seeds stocks (rice, corn, and vegetables) for the wet season. Further, fast-tracking of TY Odette rehabilitation programs and projects, minimizing impediments to free flow of goods especially to TY Odette-affected areas, strategic campaigns for urban, vertical, and backyard gardening,

Agri dept in NorMin together with its attached bureaus, agencies and corporations convene to come up a unified Reg’l. Food Security and Logistics Plan for CY 2022 that would overall direct collective efforts in uplifting the lives of farmers and fisherfolk amid the ongoing pandemic.

and coordination with concerned stakeholders to augment cargo allocation for hogs from the region to Luzon. DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for

Operations Carlota S. Madriaga said the services of the OneDA agencies should remain unhampered despite the challenges faced by the agriculture sector. “The pandemic

is not ending any soon. We need to learn to live with the virus. We need to be resilient,” she said. RTD Madriaga emphasized that to be resilient, there is a need to come up

with a Food Security Plan that will direct the collective actions in achieving the goals of uplifting the lives of the region’s farmers and fisherfolk in the new normal era.#(ATalib)

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Social Change to Democratize Wealth & Power

AS the Pandemic has put the country in so much disarray, it has become imperative for all of us Filipinos to have even a little reflection on the socio, economic. political and ecological realities besetting our country. Even prior to the pandemic, the Social Weather Station, in a survey disclosed that 17 million Filipinos are subsisting on $1/day while 43 million on $2/day. It also disclosed that 15% of household heads reported that their families had experienced hunger, without having anything to eat, at least once in the last three months. In Northern Mindanao, The Mindanao Daily in its January 11 issue bannered that the “poor population in the region has reached 33.8% or some 1.72 million individuals living below the poverty threshold. Around 312,000 poor families and some 130,000 families cannot afford their basic food needs.” As stated by development experts, “despite years, efforts and funds to fight it, abject poverty continues to afflict our country such that it has become a second skin to more than a third of our people. We have made no significant headways in improving our quality of life. Poverty is one of the main culprits behind the sad tale that is told too much too often- the thief to many a child’s dreams. We have to reverse the poverty trend which is worse in Mindanao that is suffering high poverty gap ratios than the rest of the country. In fact, 14 of the poorest provinces in the country are found in Mindanao.

Many of the children about 85% are malnourished, a great paradox in an island that has been described as “food basket,” and where 2/3 of total exports are coming from. The 200,000-ha. plantations in Mindanao are the ones supplying the consumerists’ needs of the people in advanced countries, i.e., pineapple, banana, palm oil, etc. but we cannot even satisfy the basic staple needs of the people, i.e., rice and milk. With the onslaught of the pandemic and typhoon Odette, there is now an unprecedented demand for food, water, shelter and job for some nine million Filipinos,” as indicated in the Human Development Indicators. Our survival as a people is now at stake. Our country has already lost our ecological security, the Philippines being the 4th worst hit by climate change in the whole world based on the UN Disaster Risk Index. We have no more food security as our ecological people particularly the peasantry and the fisherfolk, especially the young ones have already left farming and fishing, to work in the urban centers that are now becoming highly congested. Indeed, farming has become economically non-viable anymore as during the height of the harvest seasons, because of Rice Tariffication Law, millions of tons of cheaply produced rice are being dumped in our country through corporate globalization. Based on the study of the UN-FAO, the rural people are the primary victims of the ongoing protracted war/armed conflict

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and of climate change. Despite these painful realities, all focus is now on the “big circus” called Philippine elections that saw politicians doing gimmicks of opening-up the “floodgates” of their fund reservoir to finance campaign shows that would include movie stars and assembling their political machineries for massive propaganda and vote-buying. Such outpouring of funds is easily recovered once they are back in power. We must now discard all illusions that such exercise of our right of suffrage will make a difference in effecting the much needed social transformation. Let us not be deceived by the gospel of information and disinformation as elections in this country are just seeing the outpourings of illusions through body languages and rhetorical style, centered on personalities and never on platforms on social transformation. It is only by harnessing the collective power of the people that social change can be had. But first the people must be well-informed and conscienticized. But how? Many journalists for telling the truth have already been killed or charged in court or license to operate cancelled as in the case of the ABS-CBN. Indeed, VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS (The Truth shall set us free}. Be that as it may, we must now all wake-up and be conscienticized knowing that the See POWER, page 11

Have my say

A National Law Library LAW Libraries are within courts, agencies, and legislative bodies to serve the legal information needs of their employees. Some government law libraries also serve the practicing bar and public. A Law Library is a collection of legal materials such as Case Laws, Constitutions, Legislations, Legal Articles, Reporting Journals, Parliamentary Proceedings, legal. monographs, treatises, Judicial & Administrative decisions and other legal resources. I remember my time as Managing Editor for law magazines in Berlin and New York. I found it highly-interesting to browse through hundreds of pages. Today online services help a lot. Elaborate indexes guide lawyers where to look when dealing with an issue. No one can know even a frac-

tion of all the laws of his or her nation. In the Old Testament laws recorded in Leviticus and Exodus, just to mention these two, seem dull and long-winded. These were the entire set of laws , as far as I can tell you. Their most striking feature to a lawyer is brevity and simplicity. You don’t have to study law to understand them. In comparison with laws from other countries at that time, the Old Testament made a considerable advance. Indeed, these laws have greatly influenced laws of our days: People were more important than property. There was no class system, The punishment fit the crime. Sexuality mattered. The poor and the weak had protection. Yes, attitudes as well as actions mattered. One of my favorite quotations from Leviticus is 19:33-34: “When

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USTP launches masterplan for 3 S&T Parks CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines System (USTP) recently launched its masterplan for the upcoming Science and Technology Parks to be situated in three sites, namely the AGILA (Alubijid, Gitagum, Laguindingan), Claveria Agropolis, and Villanueva S&T Park. The launching was held during the Science and Industry Summit which gathered researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers and planners, USTP community and its partners. “The theme of our Science and Industry Summit is “Trailblazing Innovation Ecosystems in Northern Mindanao.” In this summit, we hope to foster and share our knowledge in Science and Industry,” said USTP Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Maria Elena L. Paulma. Nat i ona l E c onom i c Development Authority (NEDA)-10 Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Carino also expressed support to the said endeavor saying, “In our effort to establish a one-stop government center, the Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao which is the highest policy-making body of the region approved the proposed Regional Government Center within the USTP property in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.” To support this, the USTP prepared three volumes of the AGILA S&T Park Land Use Infrastructure Plan detailing the profile and situation analysis

report, development framework and the masterplan, she added. She also mentioned that in her capacity, it is also her responsibility to ensure the feasibility and viability as well as the potentials of the proposed location. Event Speaker Dr. Malcolm Parry OBE of University of Surrey of the United Kingdom shared the idea behind the growing number of S&T Parks across many countries. He said Science achieved a growing impor tance among society through the years and it arrived to the point that universities are working in teams with the industry to build long satellites, and even in helping take control of COVID-19 virus spread. Parry also said many universities are already working on Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing and also regional-related projects such as improving on a more productive Agriculture and collaboration with the commercial sector. Having this, he shared that governments are pushing universities to extend their roles from generating and sharing knowledge to taking a more active role in serving the needs of industry and society to support economic community development. This is the reason for many public funding research applications. He said in response to meeting these challenges, a growing number of universities establish Science and Technology parks. “We

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in an interview here Friday. He said it took some seven months for school officials and administrators to come up with the decision. “It is a shared responsibility. We are ready to implement the F2F classes,” he said. On Thursday, representatives from various offices in the BARMM signed an Inter-Ministry Memorandum Circular (IMMC) for the limited F2F learning modality in the region. The offices that inked the IMMC included the

USTP System President Ambrosio B. Cultura II, in his speech, shared that the S & T Parks in Northern Mindanao would trailblaze the innovation ecosystem.

are here today to reflect and celebrate the expansion of families of the S&T Parks and congratulate USTP for this vision,” he said. Moreover, USTP System President Ambrosio B. Cultura II said the S&T Parks in northern Mindanao would trailblaze the innovation ecosystem. He said, “This is our vision. To create the innovation triangle through the establishment of the three S&T Parks in Northern Mindanao that would trailblaze the Innovation ecosystem. This is the longterm development plan of the USTP to sustain the innovation ecosystem in the region and calls for even stronger collaboration with the AIGC.” The Villanueva S&T Park will be situated in the area of PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PIA) with 5 hectares of land area. Cultura said this park will champion in industry partnerships, training, fac-

The Science and Industry Summit gathered researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers and planners, USTP community and its partners.

ulty immersions, among others. On the other hand, the Agropolis S&T Park will be situated in USTP Claveria and has a land area of 66 hectare. This eyes to champion smart agriculture. Cultura shared that the USTP AGILA S&T Park is the embodiment of the S&T Park. This will address

BARMM educ office to resume F2F classes in select areas COTABATO CITY – Education officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), backed by other government agencies in the region, are gearing up for the resumption of in-person classes next month. “A series of meetings and consultations with various sectors in the region led to this decision for limited face-to-face (F2F) classes in selected pilot schools,” Minister Mohagher Iqbal of the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) - BARMM, said

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PREPPING UP. Four leading Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) agencies, including the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE). sign a memorandum of agreement in Cotabato City on Thursday (Jan. 20, 2022) for the scheduled resumption of in-person classes in the BARMM. Officials said preparations are underway for the resumption of face-to-face classes in the region on Feb. 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of MBHTE-BARMM)

food security, energy sufficiency, information and communications, health and well-being, infrastructure and transportation, and technological innovations. “For AGILA S&T Park, the Research and Development Office, the first infrastructure was completed last August, while the other constructions are still ongoing,” he said. Further, these parks will be established following the components of the

Quadruple Helix model of collaboration. The key players for development are the academe, government, industry and the communities. “Together, let us dream, invent, and create a world that the next generation can relish as we make our world more adaptive and resilient by establishing the innovation ecosystem in this part of the country,” Cultura said. (USTP/PIA10)

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RCEP to boost PH digital economy and BPO sector

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Faster internet connection fulfilled under Duterte admin By KRIS CRISMUNDO

MANILA – The Duterte administration has delivered its promise of faster internet connection for Filipinos even before its term ends this year. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Jeremiah Belgica said Friday the whole-of-government approach of simplifying the process of putting up telecommunications infrastructure facilitated improvements in the speed of fixed broadband and mobile data in the country. This, as Ookla reported that the country’s mobile internet download speed increased to 19.20 megabits

per second (Mbps) in December last year from 18.68 Mbps in November, while fixed broadband download speed improved to 50.26 Mbps from 46.44 Mbps in the same period. “It is with great pride that we recognize the collaborative efforts of the telecommunication sector and our government agencies in continuously providing streamlined guidelines for the issuance of permits, licenses, and certificates for the construction of Shared Passive Telecommunications Tower Infrastructure (PTTIs),” Belgica said in a statement. Last month, ARTA along

WITH the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement early this year, the legal and institutional regime for the ten-member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), (File photo) as well as Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and New with the Department of Zealand will be further Information and Comstrengthened in such a way munications Technology, that more transparent and Department of the Interior stable rules can be relied and Local Government, Deupon by businesses and partment of Human Settleinvestors engaged in the ments and Urban Develope-commerce and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. According to Trade Assistant Secretary Allan B. Gepty, RCEP provides a comprehensive Chapter on E-Commerce intended to create a conducive environment for electronic transactions, promote cross border trade online, and foster cooperation and capacity building in the region. RCEP is also the first FTA of the Philippines with comprehensive provisions on E-Commerce. From a business perspective, the Chapter ensures that covered businesses will not be required to transfer or relocate computing facilities as a pre-condition for establishing presence in the region, and that the A worker disinfects a bus inside the Yanson Group of Bus Companies compound in Brgy. Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday (Jan. 16. 2022) as the IATF has put the cross-border transfer of See ECONOMY, page 8

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city under Alert Level 3 due to the rising COVID-19 cases.

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ment, Department of Public Works and Highways, and other key agencies issued a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) on pole, fiber ducts, and cable laying. This was the third JMC

of ARTA related to the telecommunications sector, which aims to simplify processes in the government in terms of giving permits and licenses for telco infrastructure throughout the country. “The steady increase in internet speed continues to boost the competitiveness of our country in our regional and global community. I believe that by the end of the term of this Administration, the President would have fulfilled his promise to the people of a better and faster internet connection and services,” the ARTA chief added. See FULFILLED, page 9

DBP backs green energy projects MANILA – State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has provided PHP2.1-billion in funding support for two hydro-energy projects that aim to augment power supply for the Luzon and Visayas grids, a top official said. In a statement Thursday, DBP president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Herbosa said the loans to Matuno River Development Corporation (MRDC) and Taft Hydroenergy Corporation (THEC), both majority-owned by Magis Energy Holdings Corporation

(MEHC), were extended under the Financing Utilities for Sustainable Energy Development (FUSED). “With these projects, we hope to accelerate the use of renewable power resources and increase the country’s green energy mix,’’ Herbosa said. “Green financing can ensure that sustainable socio-economic development can be achieved while protecting the environment.” DBP is the fifth-largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy -See BACKS, page 9

DTI chief says vaccination saves lives, jobs By KRIS CRISMUNDO

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MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez believes that vaccines will not only save lives during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic but also jobs for Filipinos. During the launch of “Resbakuna sa Botika” at Southstar Drug in Marikina City Thursday, Lopez highlighted the critical role of vaccines in helping the economy to remain open despite the surge in Covid-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. “We now see in Omicron, cases increased to 35,000 but only below 2,000 are severe and critical. During Delta (surge), that immediately rose to 3,000 to 4,000 cases, but now it is only at 2,000,” he said in Filipino. Government data show that as of January 16, around 1,780 cases were severe and critical despite active Covid-19 cases climbing to 287,856. During this period, the

‘RESBAKUNA SA BOTIKA’. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez gives his message during the launch of “Resbakuna sa Botika” at the Southstar Drug branch in Bayan-Bayanan Ave. in Barangay Concepcion Uno, Marikina City on Thursday (Jan. 20, 2022). The new vaccination initiative aims to bring booster shots closer to the public. (Screenshot from PTV)

country has achieved its target of fully vaccinating 54 million individuals. Last September 9 when the country was experiencing the spike in cases due to Delta strain, active cases reached 166,672 with 3,473

severe and critical cases. Lopez said the country can now afford to stay in Alert Level 3 due to the higher vaccination rate despite the Omicron surge as health facilities are not congested.

“If our hospitals are not full, we will not lockdown. When there is no lockdown, employment continues, growth and re-opening of our economy continues,” he added. See SAYS, page 9

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THE Social Security System (SSS) is once again urging its members, pensioners, and employers to use its online services as the country continues to record a high number of COVID-19 cases. SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said transacting with the SSS using its online channels is the simplest, safest, and most convenient option for SSS stakeholders. “Through our online channels, our stakeholders can avail of our services without the need to go out of their homes or offices, minimizing their risk of exposure to COVID-19,” Ignacio said. Among SSS’ online channels are the My.SSS Portal at www.sss.gov.ph, SSS Mobile App, and uSSSap Tayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph. Using the My.SSS Portal, members, pensioners, and employers can access their SSS information including contributions, loans, and status of benefit claims or reimbursement; open the Disbursement Account Enrollment Module (DAEM) and Benefit Re-Disbursement Module (BRM); and generate Payment Reference Numbers (PRNs) for contributions and loans. Members may also submit Maternity Notifications (for individual members), Maternity Benefit Applications and Adjustment of Maternity Benefit, Sickness Benefit Applications, Funeral Benefit Applications, Retirement Benefit Applications (subject to qualifying conditions for online filing), Salary Loan Applications, Calamity Loan Applications, and Pension Loan Applications (for renewal), among others. On the other hand, employers may also submit Contribution Collection Lists (R3), Employment Reports (R1A), Loan Collection Lists (ML2), SS Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications, and Maternity Benefit Reimbursement Applications; and certify their employees’ Retirement Benefit and Salary Loan Applications, among others. Currently, there are over 30 member services and nearly 20 employer services available in the My.SSS Portal. Some of these services can also be accessed through

the SSS Mobile App. Meanwhile, the uSSSap Tayo Portal, a self-service platform, enables SSS stakeholders and the public to conveniently find relevant SSS information to answer their questions and access a facility to communicate with the SSS for their additional concerns. The uSSSap Tayo Portal has three sections, namely the Knowledgebase Section, which contains information about SSS programs and services, including a getting started guide, stepby-step and how-to articles, and troubleshooting information; the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Section, where users can access answers to common SSS queries; and the Viewing and Submission of Tickets Section that allow users to check the status of their concerns or create additional tickets. Online and alternative payment channels for SSS contributions and loans are also available. One of which is through the SSS Mobile App, wherein self-employed, voluntary, and Overseas Filipino Worker members can pay their contributions using their PayMaya account, GCash account, Credit Card/Debit Card, or Bank of the Philippine Islands account. Information about SSS online and alternative payment channels can be found in the Knowledgebase Section of the uSSSap Tayo Portal. To know more about SSS’ various online services, members and employers may also access https://bit. ly/expreSSS, follow “Philippine Social Security System – SSS” on Facebook, “mysssph” on Instagram or YouTube, “PHLSSS” on Twitter, or join SSS’ Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates.”

January 21, 2022 - A victim of poverty, and a victim of bullying due to “disinformation.” This is the latest sad twist in the case of Lolo Narding Floro, who went viral after he was arrested for stealing three sacks of mangoes from a property in Asingan town in Pangasinan. Partido Reporma Chairman and standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson bared Thursday that there is a second victim in the case - Robert Hong, the caretaker of the lot from where the mangoes were taken. Hong - who lodged a complaint against Floro for stealing three sacks of mangoes in April last year - is now in hiding after the story of Floro became viral, as he is now being bullied by bloggers and netizens, noted Lacson, who initiated his own investigation in Asingan town on Thursday. “Before offering any assistance to resolve Lolo Narding’s problem, I would like to know the facts first,” Lacson said. “Both Lolo Narding and Robert are victims. Lolo Narding can be considered a victim of poverty, while Robert, the new caretaker and complainant represent-

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ing the owner of the lot, is a truck driver who now cannot go to work because of the bad publicity generated by the story of Lolo Narding’s plight. Thus he is also a victim - in this case, of bullying stemming from unintended inaccurate information,” Lacson said, citing initial information reaching him. Lacson said his investigation showed Hong, as caretaker of the property, filed a complaint against Floro for stealing three sacks of mangoes before selling

them in the local talipapa (market) in April 2021. “Robert’s family says he is willing to settle but requests that the apparent disinformation be rectified. Meanwhile, Lolo Narding couldn’t settle with the property owner through the caretaker because he already spent the proceeds in the amount of P7,000,” he said, even as he noted the Public Information Office of Asingan town has apologized to Hong for the bashing he has suffered online. “This should also be an

eye-opener for us. On social media, things may not always be what they seem at first glance,” Lacson added. On the other hand, Lacson lamented that Lolo Narding’s case was a microcosm of Philippine society where the poor who steal out of necessity are arrested quickly while the wealthy and corrupt remain scotfree. “May nagnanakaw out of necessity. Ako naniniwala na kung ganoon ang reason, they deserve a second chance. Ang nakakagalit ng loob, ang nagnakaw ng malaking halaga sa pera ng gobyerno (There are those who steal out of poverty and necessity and I believe they deserve a second chance. But what makes my blood boil are those who steal huge amounts of money, and from public funds to boot),” he said in an interview on Bombo Radyo Philippines Thursday morning. Lacson said the first step to correct this is to clean the bureaucracy of corruption so the criminal justice system may be implemented fairly and properly. But this must be accompanied by a change in mindset on the part of the people - to demand accountability from public servants.

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MANILA – The printing of the official ballots for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections started Thursday night, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez said. Jimenez said the first set of about 60,000 ballots to be printed are for the Local Absentee Voting (LAV). “Printing of official Local Absentee Voting ballots will begin tonight (approximately 7 p.m.) at the National Printing Office (in See BEGINS, page 9

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: DIPOLOG CITY TO PAGADIAN CITY via PULAWAN, DAPITAN CITY, OZAMIS CITY and vice versa with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 16, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: DIPOLOG CITY TO PAGADIAN CITY via OZAMIS CITY and vice versa with the use of NINE (9) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 16, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: DIPOLOG CITY TO PAGADIAN CITY via OZAMIS CITY and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 16, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: DIPOLOG CITY TO PAGADIAN CITY via OZAMIS CITY and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 16, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 9, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/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 20th day of January 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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that it will remain vigilant in protecting the country’s borders against the entry of smuggled goods including cigarettes which disrupt the tobacco industry and defrauds the government of rightful revenues. (PR/ BOC - Davao)

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this project would not have been realized without the help of the two active Congressmen , Congressman Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo of the Ist District and Congressman Abdullah D. Dimaporoof the 2nd District , Lanao del Norte. Provincial . “I’m hoping that these restorative devices make you happy and help you with your daily tasks.” Governor Dimaporo said. As her birthday threat, Governor Dimaporo also gave the beneficiaries food packs, cash gifts, including toys for those children beneficiaries. Aside from singing a ‘Happy Birthday, some beneficiaries also offered Governor Dimaporo a song that she genuinely enjoyed,

which made her also sing one of their favorite song of Congressman Dimaporo. One of the recipients, Mr. Dario Gabonada of Lanipao, expressed his heartfelt thanks to Governor Dimaporo and said, “ We are very happy for what we have received today. It just proves that you never forget us, the PWD sector. Hoping that this practice will continue to serve many more people with impairments and difficulties like me.’’ Together with the two active Congressmen, Governor Dimaporo assured the PWDs of their constant support to uphold their lives and value their existence. She also commended the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office spearheaded by Ms. Annabelle Mendez and Mr. Diode Alota, the PWD Federated President, for their continued efforts and initiatives in acquiring those customized wheelchairs and prosthetic legs from TAHANANG WALANG HAGDANAN in Manila. It is a rehabilitation and skills training center founded to provide skills training and special education to persons with

Importance of digital skills among teachers By BOBBY A. MORAL

The digital skills that teachers need have long moved on from just being able to use word processing and spreadsheets software. Digital skills that 21st century teachers should have included cloud storage and sharing solutions, social media, web editing, image editing, presentation software, and general multimedia. Classroom education is increasingly moving away from lecturing at learners to a more collaborative project based model and digital technology plays a fundamental role in this. Despite the many benefits of using the Internet and other digital technologies there are also a number of dangers that pupils face. Cyberbullying, IT security and identity theft are all areas

which teachers should have a good knowledge of in order to be able to help learners deal with issues if they arise – and to encourage them to be responsible Web users. The overall aim is that pupils become responsible and resilient users of technology, able to make confident and safe use of the web and of other internet-based services, and able to detect and deal with issues when they arise. Whether one is a pupil, a teacher, an employee or simply a citizen, we should all have the right – and the means – to be resilient users of technology. This is a situation mirrored throughout the world as the rapid development in digital technologies has left many educators struggling to keep up.

Staying ‘physically fit’ and ‘active’ in the new normal By ALVIN V. DABLO Consuelo National High School

Physical activity can provide immediate benefits. Physical activity can help boost your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen your focus- benefits that can be especially important during stressful times. Moreover, physical activity can also help you live a longer, healthier life by reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. During stressful times, it is important to remember that some physical activity is better than none. Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. And of course, with the alternative work arrangements being implemented, in which we have now the privilege to work at the comfort of our homes, we must really consider trying and doing physical activities and breaks every now and then, it could be as simple

as walking and trying home workouts as possible. In this time of pandemic, we are all managing additional stress related to the growth of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential to threaten the health of ourselves, our families, and our communities. Please, let us consider using and doing physical activity and exercise as a strategy to maintain health during this stressful period. Although many things may feel beyond our control right now, we do have the ability to be creative and to build physical activity and exercise into each of our days. We may even look back on this difficult time as the turning point when we learned new ways to build our emotional resilience, and more so, our physical health.

disabilities. “As we embark on another challenging year, brought by this new variant - the Omicron, let us help each other protect one another. Though this Omicron may not affect us severely, especially those vaccinated, with its rapid spread, it could still hit our population and economy. “ Governor Dimaporo added.

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She revealed treatment of patients with Omicron variant will continue to be treated just like any other COVID-19 infection. Pasion told the public to complete the booster shots of the vaccination to ensure added protection from being infected with COVID-19 whereby preventing severe and critical hospital confinement. She advised everyone to continue observing the minimum public health protocols like wearing of face masks properly, handhygiene using soap, water and alcohol, social distancing, vaccination and booster shots. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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certified seeds is part of the commitment of the DA Mindanao cluster regional offices for rehabilitation efforts of the rice farming sector in the Caraga region,” it said. To complement the rice seeds, the DA-13 said it will also provide some 685 bags of certified rice seeds, 200 bags of hybrid rice seeds, and 156 bags of registered seeds. The interventions of DA-13 to the rice farmers will be coordinated with the local government units

through the provincial and municipal agriculture offices. The agency said the Philippine Rice Research Institute – Agusan, through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Seed Program, has also distributed 884 bags of certified seeds to the affected rice farmers in Butuan City, and 994 bags to Remedios T. Romualdez town in Agusan del Norte last week. Also last week, the DA-13 said a total of 3,292 farmers in Butuan City received PHP5,000 cash assistance through the RCEF - Rice Farmers Financial Assistance Program. In its initial January 3 report, the DA-13 said around PHP1.78 billion worth of crops were destroyed by “Odette” in the region. The agency said the region’s rice sector alone has incurred some PHP116 million worth of losses due to the recent typhoon. (PNA)

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MBHTE-BARMM; t he Ministry of the Interior and Local Government; the Ministry of Social Services and Development; and the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority. Iqbal said the policy will support other BARMM ministries and the school division offices who patiently prepared to accept once the learners in their school classrooms under the new normal. For the past two years, the MBHTE has been implementing distance learning modalities since the declaration of the pandemic. Under the IMMC, the ministries will look into the coverage of Kinder to Grade 12 for the face-to-face learning modality pilot;

Taking care of our mental health in this time of pandemic By BRANDON D. DONATOS Teacher II Consuelo National High School

The COVID-19 pandemic has led teachers to an unpredictable scenario where the lockdown situation has accelerated the shift from traditional to online educational methods, and relationships have been altered by the avoidance of direct contact with the others, with implications for their mental health. Physical activity seemed to be a factor that could prevent mental disorders such as anxiety or depression in this peculiar situation. Between the unpredictability, the isolation and the newfound challenges in reaching their learners – not only the mental health experts worry but everyone is also struggling – what little mental health support is extended to teachers feels like nowhere near enough. As this pandemic encompasses a big challenge to the education system around the world, our teachers, our learning facilitators, and the prime movers of education are also suffering and struggling. Thus, it is very vital that we should intensify awareness on the mental health of our

teachers, as their state of mind and body will greatly affect their work performance. One significant strategy is to boost our physical activity. As we spend hours in a day and even in the wee hours of the night just to finish all the reports and deliverables on our assigned tasks, it is very important that we as teachers and education prime movers should do various physical exercises and activities in order to keep our minds and bodies healthy and active. With this, studies show that it can be concluded from previous experiences that physical activity and exercise could help to mitigate the effects caused by the current pandemic on the mental and physical health of citizens worldwide. According to Amatriain-Fernández (2020), being physically active should be highly recommended considering that physical activity could help in preventing psychological or mood disorders and improving the quality of life by decreasing the negative psychosocial effects of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

the use of Adaptive Learning Modality (ALM) as a learning approach; and the inclusion of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (ISAL) in the learning sessions. Iqbal said the MBHTE and the schools’ division offices will implement strict health and safety protocols and other critical directives from the BARMM Inter-Agency Task Force on Covid-19 for the safety of the teachers, students, and their families. Alfadhar Pajiji, MBHTE deputy minister and focal person for the F2F, said the public schools have undergone School Readiness Assessment and School Safety Assessment Tool as benchmarks for the final list of schools in the pilot of F2F classes. The target date for the piloting of F2F classes will be on February 14, he said. (PNA)0

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information by electronic means must also be respected and will continue to be unhampered to facilitate conduct of business. “While this rule is not absolute as it is subject to certain exceptions such as essential security interests and legitimate public policy objectives, having this kind of stability will encourage more investments in the country particularly in the BPO sector whose transactions are mostly cross border and require an enabling environment to provide digital services. This also means more employment opportunities for Filipinos”, said Asec. Gepty. From a consumer perspective, RCEP recognizes the importance of adopting and maintaining transparent and effective consumer protection measures for electronic commerce as well as other measures con-

ducive to the development of consumer confidence. In line with this, the RCEP requires parties to adopt or maintain laws or regulations to ensure protection of consumers against fraudulent and misleading practices that cause harm or potential harm to such consumers. The Chapter also requires parties to ensure protection of personal information of e-commerce users including through online consumer protection. To complement this regime, RCEP also has a Chapter on Intellectual Property that provides, among others, a balanced and inclusive approach to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The commitments and obligations include harmonizing the protections and enforcement of intellectual property rights including provisions relating to technological protection measures and enforcement in the digital environment. “That is why it is imperative for the country to be part of this mega trade deal if we want to strengthen our niche in the BPO sector and build more opportunities in the digital economy”, Gepty further emphasized. Services is one of the strongest and fastest-growing sectors of the Philippine economy. As of the third quarter of 2021, the sector accounted for 63.9 percent of the country’s GDP, maintaining its post as the top contributor to GDP relative to the agriculture and manufacturing sector. Professional and business services, where the BPO sector is classified, increased by 11.5 percent compared to the same period in 2020, demonstrating further growth in economic activity.

Intensifying student leadership amidst the pandemic By KIRBY L. RAIZ Consuelo National High School

Due to the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic, teachers and schools are continuously forced to adapt in order to safely educate students. Indeed, educators are in the midst of one of the most challenging and overwhelming times in the academe history. Without face-to-face classes, students also are being affected with this change, everyone is. By now, it is evident that the global pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for school leaders. Although, School Heads are used to handling smaller crises such as fights in the hallway, irate students, and disagreements, but with this pandemic, school leaders have never dealt with a crisis of this scale and this scope for this long. However, amidst the pandemic, the Department of Education still intensifies student leadership through various programs, projects, and activities through the Youth Formation Division. Although, leading through

uncertainty can be dauntingthere are no easy solutions, and often no clear paths to follow. How do we lead when we can’t predict what’s going to happen next? Uncertainty requires leaders, especially student leaders, to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing situation, and to draw on different skills and types of leadership. When faced with uncertainty, school leaders need to deal with immediate, while remaining focused on the future, in order to achieve the best possible teaching and learning environment, and positive outcomes for students. With this, let us hold on to our faith that everything will be okay in the right time. While waiting for that time, let us all be positive, patient, and resilient along the way. Our dear students are also dealing with their personal struggles aside from the academic challenges, thus, let us be each other’s inspiration and aspiration to continue life amidst uncertainties and difficulties.

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He also emphasized the need for the country for better and faster internet connection, especially in the far-flung areas, amid the pandemic. “The upward trend of the connectivity coincides with the growing demand for faster internet activity among the Filipinos in the new normal as most of our transactions nowadays are done online,” Belgica said. He said ARTA will continue to step up its efforts and will push for innovation to improve the government’s way of doing business with the transacting public. (PNA)

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infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; environment; social services and community development. Herbosa said proceeds of the PHP1.1-billion loan to MRDC were used for the construction of an 8-megawatt (MW) hydro-

energy power plant located in Barangay San Rafael in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, which is expected to generate an additional 42-gigawatt hours (GWh) for the Luzon Grid via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). He said the PHP1-billion loan to THEC was utilized to build a 16-MW hydropower project in Tubig River, Brgy. San Rafael in Taft, Eastern Samar, which would supply 70GWh to the Visayas grid to help address the inadequate supply of stable and affordable electricity in the region particularly in Samar Island and Leyte province. “Despite the constraints posed by the pandemic, commissioning of both projects is already in the planning stage, and commercial operations will soon commence,” Herbosa said. As of end-October 2021, DBP has released a total of PHP41.57 billion in credit assistance under its FUSED program for energy-related projects across various regions in the country. (PR)

Saturday, January 22, 2022

DENR says new sanitary landfill in Marawi to operate soon By CLAIRE GIGJE

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-10 Clearance and Permitting Division Legal Section Attorney and Solid Waste Management focal Abbas Lao discusses to Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Chairperson Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario and Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra other infrastructures to be built in the area where the sanitary landfill will operate. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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The DTI chief also urged Filipinos to avail the booster shots now available for free in pharmacies in Metro Manila through the newly launched “Resbakuna sa Botika”. On Thursday, the govern-

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

CASE NO. MROXI 22-009-CPC

MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE” MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 3” MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 4” MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 5”

Before us is an application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, to operate the vessels MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE”, MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 3”, MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 4”, MBCA “YMC OCEAN BREEZE 5” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in the following routes and rates:

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Bldg., Dacudao Ave. Cor. Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE & TRANSFER / CONVEYANCE/ ASSIGNMENT OF THE VESSELS, ML “PALBROS 2” TBR: MM ST. PHILIP-2 (PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 (G) OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND SECTION III.1 AND 2 OF THE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177, SERIES OF 2002,

CASE NO. MROXI 22-001-ST

NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is the above-titled PETITION which was filed on the 05 November 2021 before this Authority. The herein petitioner is the VENDEE of the vessel, ML “PALBROS 2” TBR: MM ST. PHILIP-2 which was bought from ALFREDO O. PALACIO on October 06, 2021. Notice is hereby given that the said PETITION will be heard by this Authority on 31 January 2022 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Conference Room of MARINA R.O. XI, 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula Street, Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general or regional circulation at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing.

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 28 January 2022 at 10:00AM at the Conference Room of MARINA ROXI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 17th day of January 2022 at Davao City, Philippines.

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

Done this 17th day of January 2022 at Davao City, Philippines. By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021) (Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021) (Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

MDN: Jan 22, 2022

CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-004

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service.

JULIETA B. PERUELO, Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-12-548 Petitioner. (2016-XI-00548)

FILOMENA C. CRUSPERO, CaseNo.R11-EV-PJ-2021-12-439 Petitioner. (2006-XI-00439)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE NO. 11 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 20, 2021. In the petition filed on December 1, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, December 3, 2021.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: LASANG VIA SASA and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 29, 2021. In the petition filed on December 9, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, December 10, 2021.

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director MDN: Jan 22, 2022

MDN: Jan 22, 2022

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JERRY L. ORTEGA AND DEBONNE GRACE S. MACABUGTO,

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ment and partner pharmacies pilot tested the “Resbakuna sa Botika” in the National Capital Region, bringing booster shots closer to the public. The government targets to expand this initiative throughout the country after a week of pilot run. (PNA)

WILSON C. BUGHAO, Applicants. X-------------------------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING

Section Attorney and Solid Waste Management focal Abbas Lao said they target to open the facility in the last week of April this year. Such was affirmed by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Chairperson Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario as he stated that this is a significant initiative under the rehabilitation effort. “We were told by the contractor and DENR authorities that this will be

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Bldg., Dacudao Ave. Cor. Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) PURSUANT TO R.A. 9259 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9259. YENNA MARIE P. CELI, Applicants. X-------------------------------------------------x

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-10 guaranteed that the new sanitary landfill lying in Brgy. Malimono in Marawi City and Brgy. Kasayanan in the municipality of Kapai in the province of Lanao del Sur will operate soon. DENR-10 Clearance and Permitting Division Legal

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES NETSFEL GUTIERREZ AQUINO AND EUDESSA B. REDONDO-AQUINO,

JERRY L. ORTEGA AND DEBONNE GRACE S. MACABUGTO, Petitioners. x------------------------------/ ORDER

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2022-005 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALNEDO BAUTISTA RUSIANA AND HAZEL DAHAN MARABE-RUSIANA, ALNEDO BAUTISTA RUSIANA AND HAZEL DAHAN MARABE-RUSIANA, Petitioners. x------------------------------/ ORDER

CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-003

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 June 11, 2014 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Cabanglasan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than six (6) 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 June 11, 2014 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 4, 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 11th of January, 2022.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 9, 2010 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 15, Kubayan Phase 1, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Purok 6, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 9, 2010 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th of January, 2022.

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

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 October 21, 2006 at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Block 14 Lot 10, NHA P1, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Block 11 Lot 14, Fatima Westplain Subd., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than twelve (12) 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 October 21, 2006 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 4th of January, 2022.

MDN: Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2022

NETSFEL GUTIERREZ AQUINO AND EUDESSA B. REDONDO-AQUINO, Petitioners. x------------------------------/ ORDER

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jan 8, 15 & 22, 2022

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Vivamax kicks off 2022 with Lulu

IN 2022, get ready for some girl to girl romance! “Lulu”, a girl love series written and directed by the box-office director of Kita Kita, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, is premiering on Vivamax on January 23rd, the fourth Sunday of 2022. It introduces the fresh and exciting team-up of sultry actress Rhen Escaño (Adan, The Other Wife, Paraluman) as Sophie and newcomer Rita Martinez (The Voice Philippines season 2 semifinalist, LGBTQIA+ Advocate) as Abi. Devastated by a breakup, the naturally bubbly and outspoken Sophie wants to disconnect from the world.

After deactivating her social media accounts, she escapes to her beach front AirBnB house, also meaning to rehabilitate it. But everything she does is turning out to be a disaster. In fact, Sophie believes that in all her 25 years of existence, she has not done anything right. But when Abi arrives in her house and walks into her life, it all feels just right. Abi is a 30-year-old soft butch, a talented cook, and a guitarist in an indie band. She is someone who’s got her life all planned out. But for a change, Abi goes on a journey where she just wants to be spontaneous. That is how she stumbles upon

Sophie’s AirBnB. When the two meet, sparks fly and they can’t resist falling in love with each other. Composed of eight episodes, “Lulu” will show how Sophie and Abi handle their relationship as exes come back, old pains resurface and secrets are revealed. In an interview, Director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo shared that she had conceptualized the story of “Lulu” a long time ago and was just waiting for the right time to proceed with scriptwriting and make the story come alive on screen. Thanks to Viva, girl love and boy love stories are not considered taboo, thus

giving this award-winning writer and director the opportunity to share this realistic story and be enjoyed by open-minded viewers. In Lulu, you’ll see a bubbly and quirky Rhen, which is very far from her sexy roles in her past projects. Director Sigrid also pointed out that “Lulu” is not heavy drama that is usually associated with lesbian love stories. It is actually a romantic comedy. Director Sigrid elaborates, “I wanted Lulu to be light. I want to focus doon sa individual struggles nila and love is secondary. And it will come naturally. Of course, we will tackle ’yong mga issues pero very, very subtle. It’s more of parang every-day life ng lesbian community.” Through this series, director Sigrid wants viewers to know the fun side of lesbian women. “Masayahin din sila,” she reiterates. Rhen and Rita are both excited for the viewers to witness the love between Sophie and Abi. Rhen believes that there is nothing wrong with this kind of love because love knows no gender. As for Rita, she feels flattered for being given this special role. It’s no secret that she belongs to the lesbian community in real life. And just like her character Abi, she is also a chef and plays for an indie band. Go to web.vivamax.net or download the app and subscribe via Google Play Store, Huawei App Gallery and App Store.

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few oligarchs running the country will leave no stone unturned to continue their massive raking through the massive control of the economy. Indeed, economic power begets political power – thus, these oligarchs are the ones financing these candidates by the hundreds of millions, if not billions of pesos. These candidates are pretending to be poor yet they appear on TV many times over every now and then, highly financed by these oligarchs. Let notice be served to one and all that “in a Republican and Democratic State, power lies with the people and all governmental powers emanate from them.” Let us now exercise that power to effect social transformation and to restructure a highly skewed and pyramidal societal order! Indeed, only through people empowerment can social transformation be had because THE PEOPLE UNITED, CAN NEVER BE DEFEATED even by powerful oligarchs who have dried-up our resources at the expense of the people and the environment. PAKI TANONG PO SI SENATOR VILLAR BAKIT NIYA PINASA ANG RICE TARIFFICATION LAW THAT HAS EMPOVERISHED SOME FIVE MILLIION RICE FARMERs? In fact, many have committed suicide dahil baon na sa utang. AH, DAHIL BA SIYA AY ISANG OLIGARCH DIN? SAMBAYANANG PILIPINO, HOY GISING!

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vaccination sites across the country. MedEthix, a member of AC Health, was the first to bring Molnupiravir in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Molnupiravir is an oral antiviral treatment for mild cases of COVID-19 among high-risk adult populations, and is now available upon prescription across the AC Health Network - through Healthway, QualiMed and HealthNow.

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cancer. Kapag magagamot po natin ang hepatitis B at C, tiyak po na mababawasan po natin ang insidente ng liver cancer,” Cairo said. (For the information of everybody, the viral hepatitis B and C are also connected or a cause of liver cancer. If we are able to treat hepatitis B and C, we can prevent liver cancer) He further added that drinking of alcohol in excessive amounts is one of the leading causes of hepatitis aside from mother-to-baby transmission and druginduced hepatitis. That said, he advised against heavy drinking and reiterated the importance of getting tested and proper treatment. For patients with chronic hepatitis, Cairo said the

government provides treatment and assistance for said condition. “Para sa hepatitis B, C, may mga gamot na po tayong binibigay na libre sa DOH. Kaya wala na pong dahilan ang ating mga kababayang may sakit na hindi makapagpagamot,” Cairo said. (For hepatitis B, C, DOH provides free medicines to those who are in need. Thus, there is no reason for those who are sick not to treat their illness) At present, DOH-10 provides support for hepatitis and liver cancer treatment to hospitals in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Cotabato, and Zamboanga. As the year progresses, DOH-10 aims to improve and strengthen the capacities of northern Mindanao health centers to treat such medical conditions. (GDA/PIA-10)

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Agus Bridge III, also known to locals as the Pumping Bridge, costs P79.5 million and has a total length of 70 meters and a width of 15 meters. It now consists of four lanes replacing the old two-lane bridge damaged by the Marawi siege in 2017. Engr. Diron said the completion of the Pumping Bridge would be beneficial as it will reduce traffic congestion in the city particularly in entering the most affected area. The repair and widening of the bridge is part of the rehabilitation efforts for the war-torn city. It was funded under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management - Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Program. The other two bridges on Agus River, Agus I bridge (Banggolo Bridge) and Agus II bridge (Matampay Bridge) were earlier opened to traffic. Gandamra expressed his gratitude and excitement for the completion of the Pumping Bridge stressing the importance of such infrastructure in providing better access for the internally displaced persons when they enter ground zero. “Despite the challenges that we are facing right now, like nitong pandemya, ay patuloy pa rin ang ating gobyerno na ginagawa ang kanilang commitment na binigay sa atin dito sa Marawi City. Ako’y nagpapasalamat ng lubos sa Task Force Bangon Marawi

Saturday, January 22, 2022 saging Hub regional node where they will co-initiate regional peace and development activities as well as collaborate with the technical working group (TWG) of the regional node in the co-implementation of said activities. EAI–Philippines is an international non-profit organization engaged in implementing innovative media and community outreach programs that inspire social change in Peacebuilding and Transforming Extremism, Championing Gender Equality and from page 1 Women’s Empowerment; and Governance and Civic Macasalong added. “Through the OURmind- Engagement. (BYC PR Unit) aNOW Kutawato Messaging Hub, we can make greater heights in responding to this from page 1 specific context,” Chairper- Discrimination Act.” son Macasalong noted. Gonda said the suspect EAI-PH Country Direc- is now being detained at tor Ahmed Harris Pangcoga the Cagayan de Oro City said, “This technology of Police Station 5 in Barangay messaging hub originated Macabalan while the minors from one of the program were first turned over to interventions that sought to the Women and Children establish a platform where Protection Desk and then organizations and individu- later, to their mother. als representing different Meanwhile, police units sectors of the society [are] in Bukidnon province arable to talk and work to- rested two “most wanted” gether using information suspects facing separate gathered to try to respond murder charges. to issues that affect them.” Maj. Kevin Bangsoy, “The collaboration will acting police chief of the result in a more effective Baungon Municipal Police and efficient implementa- Office, reported on Tuestion of the programs and day the arrest of Julieto projects and in the devel- Gempisaw, considered as the opment of a system for second most wanted person providing proper informa- in Northern Mindanao. tion pathways, advisories, Bangsoy said authorities communication tools, and arrested Gempisaw on Januconvergence opportunities ary 16 at around 5:00a.m. in the promotion of peace in Barangay Mabunga, and development, as well Baungon town through a as in the prevention and warrant issued by Presidtransformation of violent ing Judge Jose Yamut of the extremism affecting both Regional Trial Court (RTC) urban and rural commu- Branch 11. nities within the region,” Gempisaw, 48, a laborer, Pangcoga emphasized. has a pending murder case Also present during the for allegedly killing Reneboy ceremonial signing were Cole, 19, a member of the BYC Commissioners Nasse- Citizen Armed Force Georudin Dunding representing graphical Unit, on Mar. 25, Maguindanao with Cotabato 2014. City and Special Geographic Gempisaw was also the Areas; Pratima Samsaraji fourth most wanted person representing Tawi-Tawi; at the provincial level and and Mohammad Faizal Alih the top at the municipal representing Sulu. level. A similar signing was On the same day, authorialso simultaneously held ties at the Manolo Fortich between the EAI-PH and municipal police arrested Mindanao State University Jimboy Libres, 30, conMaguindanao’s Institute for sidered as the Top 1 most Peace and Development in wanted person at the muMindanao (MSU-IPDM) nicipal level, for a murder headed by the University case pending at the RTC Chancellor Bai Hejira Nefer- Branch 11. titi Limbona. Maj. Carlito Chua, sta BYC and MSU–Magu- tion commander of the indanao will co-host the Manolo Fortich Municipal implementation of the OUR- Police Office, said Libres, a mindaNOW Kutawato Mes- farmer, was apprehended in at Department of Public Works and Highways na sila ang implementing agency ng proyektong ito, [Despite the challenges that we are facing right now, like this pandemic, our government is still doing its commitment given to us here in Marawi City. I am very grateful to Task Force Bangon Marawi and the Department of Public Works and Highways as the implementing agency of this project],” said Gandamra. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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A new sanitary landfill located in Brgy. Malimono in Marawi City and Brgy. Kasayanan in the municipality of Kapai, Lanao del Sur is seen to operate in the last week of April this year. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources through the Environmental Management Bureau-10, this will last for 25 to 40 years depending on the waste volume. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/ PIA-Lanao del Sur)

Sitio Pulog, Barangay San Miguel. Libres is the principal suspect in the death of Mario Fabrigas, 61, on Aug. 21, 2021, in Barangay Maluko. Based on the police report, the victim was fixing his fence when he was allegedly shot several times on his chest by the suspect over a land dispute.

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plan so the youth may not only excel academically but also through sports. “That’s why he provided a track and field (project) in the first district (of Misamis Oriental), of which oval is rubberized, in preparation for their sports division meets, regional meets, or the Palarong Pambansa (National Sports Competition),” he said. The groundbreaking and its target completion have yet to be announced within the year. (PNA)

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operational by the end of April. This is a very big and laudable project,” he said. Del Rosario also assured that the sanitary landfill will be safe, free from health hazards, and environment friendly because of the technology applied to put it up successfully. As per the computation

of the DENR, the landfill which amounted to almost P300 million will last for about 25 to 40 years depending on the volume of the wastes that will be sent. Lao further said that among the infrastructures constructed in the area are nine cells where wastes will be compacted, hazardous cell, guardhouse, administrative building, cafeteria, dormitory, weighbridge, motor pool and wash bay, powerhouse, and segregation, leachate, and composting facilities. City Mayor Majul Gandamra conveyed that after this project is operationalized, the current dumpsite in Brgy. Papandayan in the city will be closed and rehabilitated into an ecopark. The new sanitary landfill can accommodate not only the wastes from the city but also neighboring places. “Ito ang magiging central sanitary landfill at pwede rin ma-cater dito ang nearby municipalities na wala pang sanitary landfill, subject to agreement with kung sino ang gustong mag-utilize [This will be the central facility and nearby municipalities which do not have sanitary landfill can also be catered here, subject to agreement with those who want to utilize]. We are open for that,” said Gandamra. (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

AC Health boosts ‘Resbakuna sa Botika’ for qualified citizens at select Generika, Healthway, and QualiMed branches MANILA -- Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) is opening its doors to priority groups during the week-long pilot of the “Resbakuna sa Botika” program of the National Task Force Against COVID-19 beginning Thursday, January 20. Generika Drugstore’s branch in Signal Village, Taguig City was opened as a pilot site for “Resbakuna sa Botika.” QualiMed Clinic - Makati and Healthway Multi-Specialty Center Manila will also open their doors on January 21, as pilot clinic sites to priority groups who want to avail of COVID-19 vaccine shots. During this weeklong program, each of the branches will be allocated 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccines by their partner LGUs. Individuals 18 years old and above - except for senior citizens and people with comorbidities - can pre-register, in coordination with their LGU, and avail

of their shots. “We are grateful for another opportunity to partner with the government to make vaccines even more accessible to our fellow Filipinos,” said Paolo Borromeo, President & CEO of AC Health. “The ‘Resbakuna sa Botika’ is an important initiative to refocus our vaccination strategy as a country. By expanding vaccinations to pharmacies and even clinics, we can make it more convenient for people to get their vaccines. We believe this model will be a good strategy to ensure continued access to vaccines in the future, and we look forward to having more of our drugstores and clinics as vaccination sites,” Borromeo added. AC Health, through its COVIDShield Program, has administered over 660,000 doses of the COVID19 vac- Generika Drugstore, a member of AC Health, kicks off the group’s participation in the “Resbakuna sa Botika” pilot cine in its more than 30 in their Signal Village branch in Taguig City. Present during the event is Sec. Vince Dizon, Presidential Adviser for See BOOSTS, page 11

COVID-19 Response.