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Mayoralty candidate nabbed as mastermind in Doc slay By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
The combined elments of the Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriential provincial police arrest Richard Gepte,51, a Vice Mayoralty candidate of Balingoan,. Misamis Oriental in Carmelite Monastery in Camaman-an, Cagayan De Oro City, as the alleged mastermind in the shooting to death of Dr. Raul Windton Andutan, Medical Director of Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital, on Dec. 2, 2021. Photo supplied
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The mastermind in the alleged killing of the top hospital exe cutive on December 2, 2021 here was collared Sunday in a Catholic monastery here. The suspect identified as Richard Gepte, 51, the vice mayoralty candidate of the municipal town of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro Police Chief Aaron Mandea said Monday. Mandea said that Gepte was served the warrant of arrest issued by the regional trial court at the Carmelite Monastery in Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City past noon Sunday. Prior to his arrest, Gepte reportedly sent feelers to surrender voluntarily with the assistance of his lawyer, Maj. Ivan Viñas, the spokesperson of the
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city police office here, said. He said that the combined elements of the Misamis Oriental and Cagayan De Oro City police served the warrant of arrest against Gepte with a murder case Docketed as Crim Case No. RCDO 2104166 CR with no bailbond recommended. Viñas said that Gepte was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the shooting to death of Dr. Raul Win-
ston Andutan, the medical director of Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital here. Andutan was gunned down along corner 12th 29th in Nazareth, a downtown village by riding in tandem gun-for-hire suspects who were arrested while frolicking in a beach resort in Balingoan, a day after the fatal shooting. The three suspects, who
were jailed, came from Bukidnon and pointed to a certain Rene Tortosa who reportedly conttacted them for P150,000. Tortosa, a former military man, has remained at large. The three suspects told the Mindanao Daily News that not one of them received the amount. The alleged motive in the shooting was land dispute, the police said.
Lanao del Norte Police and its partner, the Provincial Interfaith Council distributes on Thursday (January 20) assorted relief goods, rice and drinking water to residents of Barangay Sta. Cruz in Placer town, Surigao del Norte and Barangays Luna and Washington in Surigao City as part of its community outreach program and committment to support the community in need. (Photo courtesy: LDN PPO PCADU)
lands of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. When I became a regular NPA [member] in 2015, none of their promises happened. I did not attain a better future,” he said. Pepito surrendered to the Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) on January MANILA – The Securities The commission issued Goodpocket and Easymoney See WISHES, page 11 and Exchange Commis- the order after finding that See STOPS, page 11 sion (SEC) has ordered Goodpocket and Easymoney Lending Corporation to stop conducting lending operations without the necessary licenses from the commission. In an order issued January 18, the commission en banc directed Goodpocket and Easymoney to immediately cease and desist from engaging in, carrying out, promoting, and facilitating any lending activity/transaction until they have secured the necessary approval and authorization from the SEC. The companies, their owners, operators, promoters, representatives, and agents were further enjoined to cease from offering and advertising their lending RECOLLECTIONS. Isagani Pepito (right) shares his experiences with 1st Lt. Abigail business through the inF. Lorenzo of the 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) about his time as a member of the New ternet or any other media, People’s Army (NPA) in this undated photo. Pepito surrendered to the 8IB on Jan. 16, and to remove all materials 2022, as he claimed to have been demoralized and saw no future with the rebel group. involving such. (Photo courtesy of 8IB) By NEF LUCZON
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - A former unit leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) who started in the communist group as a young supply carrier said the group tricked him into believing a better life was in store for him if he joined the
movement. In a statement Friday, Isaganni Pepito, 35, claimed he was “deceived to join the armed struggle when he was still 28 years old.” “I am a former member of the youth sector organized by the NPA so that they will have couriers in the hinter-
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Cities/Provinces DTI Caraga vows to assist Odette-hit Camiguin to restrict San Francisco town in Surigao Norte movement
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SAN FRANCISCO, Surigao del Norte – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga, through Regional Director Gay Tidalgo, expressed its commitment to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that have been heavily affected by Typhoon Odette in this municipality. After its landfall in the province on December 16, 2021, Odette swiped off establishments, affecting 285 businesses in the municipality. “We are truly disheartened with what has happened and we cannot imagine how you manage to live by this reality that Odette has left,” said Tidalgo during the municipality’s Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan (RRP) Conference that was
attended by 45 potential funding agencies last January 19. Tidalgo assured that these MSMEs will be assisted through the Department’s livelihood seeding programs that will provide starter kits to “help MSMEs recover from their loss.” “We have so far profiled 200 MSMEs in San Francisco that will soon be provided with livelihood kits amounting to P8,000 each and we promise to soon profile the remaining 85 so that they may be assisted too,” RD Tidalgo said. Tidalgo also added that a special no-interest loan window under the Department’s financing arm Small Business Corporation (SB Corp), will soon be opened The Recovery and Rehabilitation plan of San Francisco, Surigao del Norte aims to to cater to the MSMEs and address socio-economic impacts of Typhoon Odette, including trade and commerce
NEW LIGHT PAWNSHOP Main: Gen. Capistrano Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City Branch: Don S. Osmeña St., Fronting Public Market, Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting February 4, 2022 (Friday) at 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since September 4, 2021. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT PAHIBALO Sa Pebrero 4, 2022 ang (Byernes) sa may 8:30 A.M. sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala ma lukat sa bulan sa Septyembre 4, 2021 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. ANG TAGDUMALA MDN: Jan 25, 2022 GREAT VALUE PAWNSHOP V. Castro St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting February 4, 2022 (Friday) at 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since September 4, 2021. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT PAHIBALO Sa Pebrero 4, 2022 ang (Byernes) sa may 8:30 A.M., sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:00 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala ma lukat sa bulan sa Septyembre 4, 2021 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. ANG TAGDUMALA MDN: Jan 25, 2022
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other agricultural and tourism-based businesses. To help in rebuilding the residents houses, DTI Caraga will also soon launch a Diskwento Caravan that will sell construction materials in a cheaper price. “We would want to commend the municipality of San Francisco for being the first municipality in the region to come up with this very comprehensive Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan after typhoon Odette hit,” Tidalgo said, adding that the plan will help the municipality rise again as it taps on the programs of
different government agencies. Said RRP aimed to address the social economic impacts of the typhoon especially on agriculture, livestock and poultry, fisheries, trade and commerce, association and cooperatives, tourism, and price control. “It is my strong desire to immediately restore the situation of the municipality back to its normal situation because watching the sufferings and hardships of my constituents every day is a burden in my heart; I am thankful to all of our
national government agencies who expressed their commitment to realize the indicative projects of this plan,” said Municipal Mayor Val Pinat. Pinat added that as of press time, 4,019 families in the municipality have lost their homes and properties, and are still sheltered in the evacuation centers, relying mainly on food ration. “Thousands of individuals in the municipality are jobless and have lost their main economic source of income. This is the reason why we crafted a systematic, See VOWS, page 9
of unvaxxed residents By NEF LUCZON
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The provincial government of Camiguin will impose another regulation that would limit the movements of residents not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In his radio program, Serbisyong PPR, on Friday night, Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said an order will be signed by Monday, January 24. He said those who are not fully vaccinated persons should remain in their residence at all times except when going to work or getting essential goods and services. Romualdo also said nonfully vaccinated persons going outside their residence for work must present appropriate identification and credentials such as company or office identification cards or employment certificates for employees, business permits for entrepreneurs, and barangay certification for farmers and fisherfolks. “Those unvaccinated individuals who will go outside their residence, you need to get a barangay pass so you’ll know if you are allowed to go outside of your residence,” Romualdo said in the vernacular. He said non-fully See RESTRICT, page 9
NCIP-MisOr streamlines gov’t services, programs for Higanoons By VINCENT PHILIP S. BAUTISTA
MISAMIS ORIENTAL — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-Misamis Oriental reaffirms its mandate of promoting and protecting the interests of the Indigenous People (IP) communities in the province as it balances tradition and health safety protocols to bring the full presence of the government amid the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic. “Ang atong NCIP-Misamis Oriental aktibo gyud nag-uban ug nagduyog sa programa sa atong Whole-
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of-Government approach kabarangayan, aron magnga muadto sa mga kabuki- padala ug mga basic services ran, sa mga hilit nga mga See SERVICES, page 9
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DSWD celebrates 71st year in service with ISO certification THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is celebrating its 71st year founding anniversary this January with an International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) certification affirming its quality standards in the delivery of social welfare and development programs and services.
Strengthening Problem-Based Learning (PBL) among learners By CIELO MAR THERESE Q. ARAŃA
In this modern world, students are becoming more independent in learning. Teachers act as the facilitators of the classroom unlike in the previous time where the teachers are the center of the classroom who gave all the information and knowledge to the learners. It was a teacher-centered classroom. The learners today are different before. They are more aggressive and curious to learn by their own way. They learn more by doing. Aside from learning by doing, it is more interesting for them if they will be given tasks to solve on their own. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which complex real-world problems are used as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of facts and concepts. In addition, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for
working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning. Problem-Based Learning is an effective method in teaching Science. It helps develop the learners’ critical thinking, analysis, observation, and other scientific skills. However, any subject area can be adapted to PBL with a little creativity. While the core problems will differ in every subject areas. There are some characteristics of good PBL problems: it must motivate learners to seek out a deeper understanding of concepts; it should incorporate the content objectives in such a way as to connect it to previous courses/knowledge; it needs a level of complexity to ensure that the learners must work together to solve it; and it should be open-ended and engaging to draw learners into the problem. Teachers who engage this teaching strategies give the opportunity to the learners to make decisions, and formulate solutions to the given problem.
O ver the years, the DSWD has endeavored to ensure the delivery of appropriate and quality services to the poor, vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged sectors by constantly improving its systems and processess. Pursuing improvements and world class quality service Despite the challenges in the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DSWD continued to perform its mandate towards achieving world class quality service that is fully compliant with ISO standards and requirements. This year, the Department is expected to officially receive its Department-wide ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance Certificate - another milestone in DSWD’s history of dedicated commitment to public service excellence. The ISO certification covers two of the Department’s frontline services on Securing Travel Clearance for Minors Traveling Abroad and Disaster Data Request Processing, as well as all the essential support services of the Department, delivered by the General Administration and Support Services Group (GASSG) and the Information and
“Proud to be a GURO 21 Learner” By CHERRY MEH V. CABELTES Teacher II Dr. Gerardo Sabal Memorial NHS
Having journeyed through “Gearing Up and Responsible and Outstanding Teachers in Southeast Asia for the 21st Century” (Guro21) by SEAMEO INNOTECH is both a privilege and blessing. My Guro21 experience is an online course that was very enriching and worthwhile. There were numerous activities that I engaged in during the course. Some of which were participation in chat sessions held during Saturdays, studying the assigned modules, preparation and submission of module assignments, writing reflection paper and end-of-the-course action plan, manipulation of the computer during the chat sessions, preparation of course assignments, use of the Internet for sending, receiving and checking e-mails from our Flexible Learning Tutor (FLT) and uploading of the video to YouTube from classroom debate conducted. We also had some episodes of sharing personal teaching experiences, knowing respective teaching and learning situations from our co-learners and understanding the key course concepts presented from the humble sharing from the experiences of Dr. Augustine Cepe, our FLT. In general, the activities that we had throughout the course were very relevant towards personal and professional development of a 21st century teacher like me. Indeed, the course contents are very relevant and applicable in helping me to become an ideal teacher of the 21st century. With regards to the first module entitled “Equipping Teachers with Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Values for the 21st Century”, it is very relevant. I am confronted with various struggles and challenges to thrive in the educational context of the 21st century where I have to be equipped and ready to take on the challenge. With the course content, I could be able to equip myself with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will make me become competent. The second module is “Facilitating 21st Century Learning” means so much to me as a 21st century teacher. Through this module, I was able to understand better how I should and could be a subject matter expert, how could I truly be an effective facilitator of learning and how could I be an efficient classroom manager of the 21st century learning and teaching. Some challenges or difficulties that I encountered during the course is the unstable Internet connection, power interruption and time management that rooted from hectic schedule due to overlapping school activities and other
academic functions of a teacher. The unstable Internet connection during chat sessions and during the sending or passing of course assignments was indeed a challenge because I almost gave up to such and I almost lose my patience. Another difficulty I had to deal with was the regular power interruption. It stressed me because I got worried that I might be absent and how if the power would go out during the chat session. Luckily, that did not happen. I am of course very mindful that I have to manage my time wisely so I could fulfil my duties and responsibilities as a classroom adviser and so as well I could be able to accomplish the Guro 21 online course. However, it could not really be avoided that some extra-curricular functions should be accomplished. So I was so close to the lapse of time mismanagement. One of the significant learning insights that I have gained from the course is to never hesitate to learn new things, never stop learning and always find ways to become the best in the teaching and learning process. My enrolment in Guro 21 online course made me “unlearn”, “learn” and “relearn”. I acquired a lot of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that helped me become a 21st century teacher. I was also inspired by the thought that learning is lifetime, thus, I have to never cease from learning every single day. One more thing is that I was able to internalize how blessed I am to be a teacher. This mission that God have bestowed upon me is very special. And so, I have to constantly find ways for me to become the best so I could share more to my learners. I also realized that “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire”. I have to give my best to my learners. The areas related to 21st century literacies that I still need to improve is all the literacies because based on my PLLP, the level of competency I rated is “Good”. I have to improve on the Arts and Creativity by observing art exhibits which could somehow enrich my literacy on this. For the Ecoliteracy, I have to be more participative in the deeds towards mitigating climate change and other environmental issues. Another is on Cyberliteracy or Digital Literacy where I should be more open to new technologies that will help me in the teaching and learning process. Due to economic challenges, I also have to improve on Financial Literacy. With regards to Media Literacy, I have to be more informed on the veracity of information given by
media. To overcome stress in personal and professional instances, I should be more improved in Social or Emotional Literacy. Finally, for Globalization and Multi-Cultural Literacy, I have to improve my personal knowledge and experience on the many facets of cultural diversity to be able to address issues globally. As a general comment about my overall experience in the course, I have to say “Outstanding”. Based on the objectives and thrusts of the course Guro 21, all of the activities that I engaged in throughout the course were all relevant to the goal of becoming a competent 21st century teacher. The chat sessions were very productive with my co-learners giving their personal experiences where we all learned from it. The course requirements were very practical and easy to comply since the matrix or templates were provided and that were simple and comprehensive. Our class FLT in the person of Dr. Augustine Cepe made sense in giving his personal experiences on the matter at hand. He also recognized our comments and participation to the topic he ignites. In short, Dr. Cepe was such an effective tutor since he guided as in outpouring our ideas and he always made sure that the conversation we are having is really in line with the topic or question he wanted us to dwell in. Thus, the online modality of Guro21 course is convenient for all of us since we do not need to travel and meet in a venue in a period of time to join together in a class. Instead, by just a click and with the use of the Internet, we were able to get to know each other’s perspective online. I found the online modality a very high tech type of learning since it was yet my first time to enrol in an online course such as the Guro21. I was really amazed by how we learn virtually. Personally, I admire the course itself. I just have some other comments and suggestions that I hope could help for improving the content coverage and the way the course is delivered. I may suggest that a class may have only a maximum of five students so that there would be much focus in learning and sharing among the learners. I have observed in our class where we are about 15 except our FLT, too much ideas are poured in the chat session where the tendency is the FLT could not process the ideas of all the learners in the class. Aside from this suggestion, I have no other concern except for my commendation. The experience I got from Guro21 connotes lifetime gratitude since such made me become a 21st century teacher. Other than that, it reaffirmed my passion towards teaching.
Communications Technology Management Service (ICTMS). The scope shall then be expanded further by the first quarter of this year to include all of the DSWD’s frontline and non-frontline programs, in line with the Department’s efforts to standardize, streamline, and digitize its services. Recognizing quality public service The Department is celebrating its 71st year anniversary with a simple recognition of its employees, the Angels in Red Vest, through the awarding of the 2021 Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) winners. PRAISE is the Department’s program on rewards and incentives for service excellence, and its way of thanking exemplary staff for their dedication and hard work. The PRAISE recognition is especially significant in giving importance to the services provided by the DSWD employees, despite the health hazards posed by the pandemic. Many of the employees were infected with COVID-19 for being at the frontline service delivery. Meanwhile, as the country’s need for more SWD services was magnified by the pandemic and other disasters, the presence of DSWD partners and stake-
holders greatly helped in fulfilling the Department’s mandate. To show gratitude, the DSWD will be conducting a simple online awarding activity for its partners through the Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon
sa Bayan or the PaNaTa Ko sa Bayan Awards. The PaNaTA ko sa Bayan Awards is given to groups and individuals who have provided their services or shared their resources to further the SWD endeavors to assist See CELEBRATES, page 9
Regional Dialogue on the 1976 Tripoli Agreement and other signed peace agreements: Their impact implication framework for transitional justice and reconciliation MNLF CHAIRMAN WITH MUSLIMIN SEMA,AL-HAJ , MNLF Provincial Chairman Jalandoni Hassan, MNLF PARANG,SULU Municipal Chairman Abtajil Pintasan and youngest MNLF TAPUL,SULU Municipal Chairman SHARIF MUKTAR IBNO at Darul Amman Suite Datu Odin Sinsuat, Awang Maguindanao last January 7-8,2022. By Shammah Sunga MDN BARMM
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LIKE Christ, we should try to attract as many people as possible in order to lead them to Christ. In a sense, we should be like today’s influencers in the media and the cyberworld who with their gimmicks manage to go viral and trending with whatever messages they want to convey. Of course, we should do this with the proper rectitude of intention, which is that everything should be done for the glory of God and to truly help people in their spiritual life and in their relation with God and with everybody else. We have to rid ourselves of any ulterior motive. In the gospel, we can see how Christ managed to attract many people mainly due to his tremendous power of preaching and the miracles he made. But in all these, he always warned the people not to make him known. He did all the wonderful things trying his best to pass unnoticed. This can be observed, for example, in the gospel of Mark, chapter 3, verses 7 to 12. We need to realize more deeply that we are meant to have a universal sense of apostolate, of helping lead people back to God. Let’s always keep in mind that mandate Christ gave
to his apostles before he ascended into heaven. “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Mt 28,19-20) It’s a mandate that is actually meant for all the disciples of Christ and believers of God. We have to have a universal sense of apostolate. As one saint would put it, of 100 souls we should be interested in 100. For this purpose, we cannot exaggerate the need for us to master the teachings of Christ, the doctrine of our Christian faith. Of course, we can only achieve that if we make the effort to identify ourselves more closely with Christ, who is not only a historical character, but a living person who continues to guide us and to share his power with us. We also have to learn how to adapt our language to the mentality of the people, always taking note of their culture, their temperament, and all the other conditionings that describe them. Let’s remember that the Christian faith is full of mysteries that certainly are over our head, and the challenge is for us to know how to make them
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appreciated, loved and lived. Obviously, we always need to beg for God’s grace for this purpose. But we have to know how to convey the supernatural truths of our faith in a human and attractive way, without compromising the integrity of these truths. We should always be monitoring the developments of the world as we go along, so that we would know how to present the Christian doctrine in a way that flows with the wavelength of the people today, especially the young. This is when we can try to use appropriate memes and other catchy slogans, so popular these days. With rectitude of intention, let’s not be shy from making our evangelization to go viral and trending. Again, in all of these, we should never forget that the first means we have to use are the spiritual and supernatural ones: prayer, sacrifices, recourse to the sacraments, continuing study of doctrine and formation, etc.
Kim’s Dream Electoral Campaigns Should Dwell on Issues
Right of Suffrage Be Exercised for Social Change WHEN the wealth of information through the mainstream or social media focuses on personalities through rhetorical style and body languages of the candidates and not on issues, Philippines elections will just be a “big circus” as politicians will openup their floodgates of vast reservoir of funds to get the much-needed votes. That seems to be what is happening now. To those who will be running the country, may we ask three basic questions: Firstly, do you know where are we now – socially, economically and ecologically? Secondly, knowing the socio-economic and ecological realities besetting our people, where do we go from there? Thirdly, do you have concrete plans on how to get there? Unless these questions are responded to with concrete plans, platforms and roadmaps to effect social transformation to make life better for the people, especially the poor and the oppressed, the exercise of the right of suffrage of the Filipinos will just be palliative and no way can social change be had in a highly skewed, pyramidal societal order where eco-
nomic power is controlled by a few oligarchs. Indeed, for those who have dreamt, struggled, sacrificed and even died for it, social change has been so illusive all these years. If I may recall, at the time of the ”First Quarter Storm” in the early seventies, we had been shouting in the streets, “Let not a single drop of rain go out to the sea without serving the people! Ang Sambayanang Pilipino ay ang taga-gawa ng kasaysayan! Meron pa bang hihigit na pag-ibig ng isang nagmamahal sa bayan na handang iaalay ang buhay upang ang mga inaapi ay makamit ang tunay na kalayaan laban sa kahirapan?” It was during those golden days of student activism that the painful socio-economic-ecological realities were so glaring as our country then, even until now, has just being treated as a neo-colony of imperial powers. Those who were supported by these imperial powers and the oligarchs would almost always win elections. And when they were empowered to run the country, their loyalty to the imperial powers and oligarchs has remained as
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strong as ever. Let me go back to history. Sometime in 1900, in a meeting in the US Senate, Ms. Marites Vitug, in her book. “Power from the Forest,” narrated that there was this big debate on whether the US would continue its occupation in the Philippines or not? It was the thinking then that the US better leave the Philippines as a colony because it was difficult to have a colony situated in the other side of the globe; better colonize Cuba that is very near the US. The US Senate’s decision to leave the Philippines as a colony did not push through because of the statement of Senator Alfred Beviridge when he said, “We should maintain the Philippines as a colony because the 17 million-ha. Philippine dipterocarp forest, the finest on earth and rich in biodiversity, will supply the timber needs of the world for centuries to come.” And so we did as our country had indeed supplied the timber needs not only of the Americans See RIGHT, page 11
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Province-led hybrid rice techno demo launched in Malaybalay City
DA-NorMin extends cash subsidy to rice farmers in Mahinog, Camiguin.
208 Camiguin rice farmers receive DA’s cash subsidy MAHINOG, CAMIGUIN - The Department of Agriculture - Northern Mindanao (DA-10) conducted its second leg of distribution of cash subsidy under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund - Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA) program in Mahinog, Camiguin on Tuesday, December 7. In partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines and the Universal Storefront Services, Corp., a total of 208 qualified rice farmers with landholdings of two hectares and below, in Mahinog town received P5k each through DA’s RFFA program totaling P1.04 million. Mahinog town bears the biggest rice farm areas in said province with 281 hectares.
Nestor T. Tabamo, president of the Mahinog Irrigation Service Association said, the cash assistance will help him and his fellow farmers, especially for the payment of their hired workers and rentals of their farm machinery. Camiguin Provincial Operations Center Chief of DA-10, Chona H. Nacalaban led the distribution of the said cash subsidy and the Interventions Monitoring Card (IMC) that will serve as their identification card and a cash card for farmers’ access to possible future government interventions. The DA-10 through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado has scheduled the distribution of RCEF-RFFA to the farmers in other provinces of the region.# (EMBentulan)
MALAYBALAY CIT Y, BUKIDNON - The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) launched the Province-led Hybrid Rice Technology Demonstration in a bid to achieve rice sufficiency through the increased adoption of hybrid rice technology. In collaboration with 12 private seed companies, a farmers’ association, and the local government unit of Bukidnon, the activity will showcase 17 different seed varieties in barangay Violeta to be planted to a total of 37.5 hectares. DA-10 Hybrid Rice Techno Demo Project leader Karl Roman O. Wong emphasized, that said techno demo will provide farmers a wider selection of available hybrid seeds suitable in their respective areas. Farmers will be provided with input requirements as well as technical assistance following the package of technology recommended for a particular hybrid rice variety by the seed companies and rice institutions, Wong added. “ The featured high yielding varieties with their innovated technolo-
DA-NorMin launches a hybrid-rice techno demo with the aim to contribute to rice sufficiency through the increased adoption of hybrid rice technology.
gies will ensure the agrisector’s battlecry for an abundant har vest and projected high income of rice farmers towards a food secure country,” said Bukidnon Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Alson G. Quimba. He added, that the adoption of hy brid technology and coping with technological advancements are keys to
contributing to the rice sufficiency levels in the region and country. Lalawan Abohan Sawaga Simaya Communal Irrigators Association, Inc. Chair Dario C. Adalim expressed, “Sa pamamagitan ng mga techno demo ay malalaman kung anong tamang variety ng palay ang angkop sa aming lugar. Isa itong magandang estratehiya
upang mas tumaas pa ang aming kita lalo na ngayon sa gitna ng pandemya.” Reportedly, Bukidnon is one of the top 15 provinces in terms of hybrid rice seed users across the country. Also present during the activity were Malaybalay City Agriculturist, Remedios R. Sarzuelo and other DA rice program staff. # (JCAnito)
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Video Conferencing Tools: New Educational Platform By CARLA ANGINEEHL L. FLORES Teacher III Claveria Central School
THE C ovid-19 p andemic has necessitated new educational approaches to education. Schools, higher educational institutions, businesses, and learners have been severely limited to meet in indoor spaces. With the use of the technology, the connection between teachers and their students has been re-establish through greater adoption of video conferencing tools such as Google Meet, Google Teams, messenger, zoom and, a lot more. These are just some of the platforms used in delivering lessons to the students that both the teachers and the learners need to embrace in this new normal setting. It is not the usual learning scenario in school but instead, it’s a whole new thing for both teachers and students. Not only the students are learning but as well
as the teachers. Adjustments and adaptation to these new educational platforms only show that learning does not end inside the classroom, but it evolves as the need arises due to this pandemic. Without usual face-to-face interactions during the pandemic, teachers rely on the data submitted by the students to identify the students’ performance. Feedback and video conferencing communication tools built into learning management systems coupled with learning analytics allow teachers to measure and report student learning and better understand and optimize the impact of that learning. Accepting new means and dealing with it without hesitation is a challenge to the teachers as well as to the students and parents just to continue learning.
Future trend of education By ROSELYN BERNIDO Education Program Specialist II DepEd Camiguin
OUR world is changing fast. The pace of change, particularly when it comes to new technologies, means the half-life of skills is shrinking fast. The days of a “job for life” are gone forever. The education sector must adapt in line with this shift and reflect the fact that the essential, in-demand skills of the future will be very different from what has been taught in the past. In other words, what we teach has to change. Furthermore, how we teach must also change to reflect the rapid digitization that is taking place across all industries, not just education. Education – at all levels – must evolve to teach children the skills they need to thrive in our changing world. Many of the jobs
today’s schoolchildren will work in don’t even exist yet. Global citizenship skills (including awareness of the wider world, and sustainability). Innovation and creativity skills (including problemsolving and analytical thinking). Technology skills (including data science and programming, which I believe should be offered as a language option as standard). Interpersonal skills (including emotional intelligence, empathy, cooperation and social awareness). As machines are able to automate more and more workplace tasks, our inherently human social and emotional skills will become hard currency in the workplaces of the future.
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BSP and PPMI launch PESONet Multi-Batch Settlement
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Payments Management, Inc. (PPMI) launched the Multiple Batch Settle-
ment (MBS) facility of the PESONet electronic fund transfer service, marking another milestone in the country’s digital payments
Getting to the Point of Teaching and Learning By CHERRY EVE A. ARAZO T-III Mimbuli Elementary School District of Salay
Distance learning, as a learning delivery modality in response to learning continuity in the Philippines is indeed an educational challenge. Whether online or in print, there is always a struggle of delivering instruction especially in the lower grade level of basic education. In the Department of Education, the most expedient way for teachers to connect with learners in time of COVID-19 pandemic would be modules in print. Hence, the Self Learning Modules (SLMs) are prepared for learners according to the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). These competencies are organized as to meet the grade level standards of learners. Guided with these competencies, modules are set to have a weekly instructional goal to achieve. If learners have to catch up with the set competencies, then teachers have to make sure that learners are ready for the next level of competencies. However in most real cases, learners could have a hard time coping up the competencies in a typical weekly basis of compliance in module-activities. This makes the teaching-learning situation in modular distance learning complicated. Moreover, if assumed that learning is continued in the implementation of Distance Learning Modality in the Department of Education, then how come learners still have difficulty reading at their expected grade level? In fact, these learners may have complied the requirements in the module activities, while ignoring the basic foundation of learning, which is reading. In particular, read-
ing is certainly a major concern in the first three grade levels in basic education. In this time of modular paced of learning, the ability to read must be given attention. If learners know how to read, then the teacher can be confident about taking the modules by the learners, themselves without having the full control of module responses by the parents, guardians or some household memebers. Also, with all the learning areas in the Self Learning Modules to be complied by the learner who is having difficulty reading, learning cannot be continued or move forward if hindered by poor reading ability of learners. Hence, an act of complying modules with learners who cannot or having difficulty reading is just a dramatic scene portrayed in modular distance learning modality in print. The effort by both teachers and learners to take responsibility to learning is important. While the teacher conforms to the curriculum set by the department, it is also his deliberate responsibility to do more for his learners in the pursuit of quality education. Also, learners who are taking the modular distance learning in print must seriously take his part in learning, without depending fully on parents or home learning facilitators to do the activities in the modules. With school program initiatives such as reading programs that aid learning in time of pandemic, learners could be helped in terms of reading difficulties. Hence quality learning is possible, and still attainable in time of pandemic.
HOTS integration in pursuing quality education By FAITH DELA PENA BARCELONA Teacher III Dalirig Elementary School
ANY responses system allows teachers to engage every student and makes the classroom highly interactive. One of the main 21st century components that teachers want their students to use is higher-order thinking. This is when students use complex ways to think about what they are learning. Higher-order thinking takes thinking to a whole new level. Students using it are understanding higher levels rather than just memorizing facts. They would have to understand the facts, infer them, and connect them to other concepts. Help students understand what higher-order thinking is. Explain to them what it is
and why they need it. Help them understand their own strengths and challenges. You can do this by showing them how they can ask themselves good questions. That leads us to the next strategy. Lead students through the process of how to connect one concept to another. By doing this you are teaching them to connect what they already know with what they are learning. This level of thinking will help students learn to make connections whenever it is possible, which will help them gain even more understanding. For example, let’s say that the concept they are learning is “Chinese New Year.” An even broader concept would be “holidays.”
transformation journey. The MBS, which went live this morning, increases PESONet’s daily batch settlement to two cycles in a banking day. PESONet used to have only one batch settlement of fund transfers at the end of the banking day. “This new feature enhances the user experience as it allows faster crediting of funds to the recipient’s account. PESONet MBS allows for better risk management
for participating banks and electronic money issuers as settlement of transactions may be divided within two cycles in a banking day,” said BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno. The morning and end of day settlement cycles of PESONet fund transfers also seek to address the demand of the business community for shorter clearing intervals. “With PESONet MBS, See SETTLEMENT, page 9
“Parent-Teacher Partnership in the time of COVID-19” JAMAICA SCARLET T NABONG Patrocinio Elementary School Teacher III
It’s obvious to note that COVID-19 has seve rely impacted education practices. As we enter the 2020–2021 school year, teachers, students and parents will embark on a new journey with unforeseeable challenges. With these new challenges, it’s more important than ever that teachers and parents collaborate to help their children progress without delay. When parents and teachers work as partners, children do better in school and at home. ... When working together as partners, it’s been found that parents and teachers communicate more effectively, develop
stronger relationships with one another and develop skills to support children’s behaviors and learning. When parents are working in partnership with teachers, they can contribute to the learning and well-being of their children. The demands of the education system in the ‘new normal’ require parents to play a multifaceted role in minimising the impact of the pandemic on their children’s academic performance and well-being. With this, teachers are always thankful for all the parents effort in thier childrens learning specially in this time of new normal.
Readiness on Teacher’s Digital Strategies During Pandemic By EMMA CONCEPCION T. SOGO-AN Teacher I Dr. Gerardo Sabal Memorial National High School
THROUGHOUT the COVID-19 pandemic, monumental shifts in education affected teaching and learning. Teachers continuously adapt to new environments by growing their technical skills, reevaluating instructional practices, and embracing a variety of tools and innovative strategies to best meet student needs. Students also improved their technical skills, demonstrating autonomy and flexibility, showcasing their resilience and proficiently navigating the virtual learning environment. Teachers accept the challenge as an opportunity to leverage new learning and inspire continued growth. What our team didn’t know was how we were going to accomplish this. With concerns about students’ social and emotional well-being and the learning loss that was being discussed across the nation, teachers and staff were working harder than
ever. We needed a strategy that allowed our district to see past the obstacles and find the silver linings of the pandemic’s lasting impact on education. Deped strategized the leveraging flexible learning environments and self-paced learning to provide small group instruction and meet individual student needs. Zoom helps us offer virtual meetings, providing flexible access for families and students to meet with teachers. Empowering teachers and students to build safe, healthy and just communities by addressing various forms of inequity. These guiding principles became the foundation for our district-wide professional learning, providing teachers with best practices for blended learning, establishing consistency among digital resources, and creating culture and conditions to empower world-class learners.
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Lacson: Integrity is My Most Prized Possession
Cayetano number 1 sa survey NANGUNA si dating Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano sa senatorial survey na isinagawa sa social media ng isang survey firm na naka base sa Davao City. Ang survey ay isinagawa ng University of MindanaoInstitute of Popular Opinion mula Dec.21 hanggang Dec. 28, 2021. Ito ay tinawag na “The Filipino social media users from different regions of the Philippines.” Ayon sa UM-IPO, ang survey ay ipinatupad online dahil bawal pa ang physical contact dahil sa pagsipa ng COVID-19 cases. Tinarget ng survey ang mga social media users na pinili sa
pamamagitan ng sponsored ads sa Facebook at Instagram. Nakakuha si Cayetano ng 35% sa naturang survey na sinundan nina Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero 34.4 percent, dating DPWH sec. Mark Villar 33.4 percent, House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda 32.6 percent, tv host Raffy Tulfo 26.9, re-electionist Senators “Migz” Zubiri 26.6 percent, Joel Villanueva 26.4 percent, Sherwin Gatchalian 25 percent, dating VP Jejomar Binay 24.1 percent, Robin Padilla 24.5 percent, Jinggoy Estrada 19.7 percent, See SURVEY, page 9
January 23, 2022 - Integrity is the most prized possession of Partido Reporma Chairman and standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson. Lacson said he has nurtured this trait throughout his life - including more than 50 years in public service, as a law enforcer and as a lawmaker. “Yan ang aking pinagmamalaki. Ni minsan hindi ako tumanggap ng suhol kapalit ang serbisyo publiko. Yan ang aking most prized possession in this lifetime (My integrity is what I am proud of. I never accepted any bribe throughout my public service. So it is my most prized possession in this lifetime),” he said in The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews aired Saturday evening. As a law enforcer for 30 years, Lacson maintained a “No-Take” policy, rejecting hush and grease money from gambling lords as well as suppliers
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER Oroquieta City City of Good Life January 7, 2022 NOTICE OF TIME FOR COLLECTION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 NOTICE is hereby served that pursuant to Sections 249 and 250 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as “The Local Government Code of 1991”, the owner of the real property or the person having legal interest therein may pay the basic real property tax and the additional tax for Special Education Fund (SEF) due thereon for the calendar year 2022 without interest in four (4) equal installments as follows: 1st installment --- on or before the thirty-first (31st) of March 2022 2nd installment --- on or before the thirtieth (30th) of June 2022 3rd installment --- on or before the thirtieth (30th) of September 2022 4th installment --- on or before the thirty-first (31st) of December 2022 A ten percent (10%) discount is allowed if the basic real property tax and the additional tax accruing to the SEF are paid on time in accordance with the above prescribed schedule of payment.
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and contractors transacting with the Philippine National Police. He also declined reward money from grateful relatives of kidnap victims he rescued. In 18 years in the Senate, Lacson rejected his pork barrel allocations as well as lobby money
from some sectors in exchange for “favorable” legislation. Lacson also pointed out he has tasted power and knows how to fight the temptations that come with it. “I’ve tasted power and I know how to handle power through personal
experience. Hindi ako abusado at hindi ako corrupt na government official. Yan ang pwede kong ipagmamalaki (I’ve tasted power and I know how to handle it through personal experience. I am not abusive or corrupt. That is something I can be proud of ),” he said.
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Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Region 10 Oroquieta City City of Good Life Telephone No. (088) 564-0734; eMail – sp_oroquieta@yahoo.com EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THIS CITY HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, OROQUIETA TOWN CENTER, CANUBAY, OROQUIETA CITY ON NOVEMBER 22, 2021 On motion presented by the Majority Floor Leader, Honorable Isaias U. Claros, Jr., and without objection, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Oroquieta approved the following Ordinance on Third and Final Reading. CITY ORDINANCE NO. 901-2021 Principal Author: Hon. Jessie S. Amboang Co-Authors: Hon. Alfredo Y. Bolleno Jr., Hon. Aileen M. Taladua, Hon. Noel B. Undag Sr., Hon. Isaias U. Claros Jr. & Hon. Vincent J. Guantero ORGANIC AGRICULTURE ORDINANCE OF OROQUIETA CITY WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 115111, “An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10068 or Organic Agriculture of 2010” so provides that, SECTION 1. Section 2 of RA 10068, otherwise known as “An Act Providing for the Development and Promotion of Organic Agriculture in the Philippines and for Other Purposes’, is hereby amended, to read as follows: “SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, propagate, develop further and implement the practice of organic agriculture in the Philippines that will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity and farmer’s income, reduce pollution and destruction of the environment, prevent depletion of natural resources, encourage the participation of indigenous organic farmers in promoting their sustainable practices, further protect the health of farmers, consumers, and the general public, save on imported farm inputs and promote food self-sufficiency…x x x ; WHEREAS, R.A. No. 115111, SEC 2. Section 3 of R.A. No. 10068 is likewise hereby amended to read as follows: “SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows: xxx; (v) Participatory Organic Certificate refers to a document proof that a core PGS group is compliant with the requirements, standards and norms of organic farming/agriculture. It shall be issued by a government agency or by an authorized OCB… xxx; WHEREAS, Section 14 of RA 10068 recognizes the pivotal role of the Local Government Units (LGUs) as front liners in the implementation and enumerates the roles and responsibilities, such as, but not limited to the creation of local technical committees, and issuance of ordinances and/or resolutions approving and adopting organic agriculture program in their locality; WHEREAS, Section 24.5 of the IRR of RA 10068 mandates the LGUs, together with the government financing institutes (GFIs), to put up and provide guarantee funds for small organic farmers, artisanal fisher folks and indigenous people; WHEREAS, Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 01, dated 31 March 2018 jointly issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) has reiterated and clarified the roles and responsibilities of the LGUs in propagating and developing further the practice of Organic Agriculture in the Philippines as embodied in the earlier DILG - DA JMC No. 2, series of 2013; WHEREAS, lower greenhouse gas emissions for crop production and enhanced carbon sequestration, coupled with additional benefits of biodiversity and other environmental services, make organic agriculture a farming method with many advantages and considerable potential for mitigating and adopting to climate change (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations); WHEREAS, this Sanguniang Panlungsod acknowledges organic agriculture as a prime component in the sustainable economic development of the city; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AS IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OROQUIETA, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, that: Section 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Organic Agriculture Ordinance of Oroquieta City.” Section 2. Objectives: a. To institutionalize locally the R.A. No. 10068, otherwise known as the “Organic Agriculture Act of 2010”; b. To help achieve food security in the City by increasing pest resistance and healthy soil ecosystem in farm lands benefitting both end consumers and farmers with increase and healthier yields at less production cost; and c. To answer the global call for responsible and sustainable farming as mitigation to the adverse effects of climate change. Section 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) Organic - refers to the particular farming and processing systems, described in the standards and not in the classical chemical sense. The term “organic” is synonymous in other languages to “biological” or “ecological”. It is also a labelling term that denotes products considered organic based on the Philippine National Standards for organic agriculture. (b) Organic agriculture - includes all agricultural systems that promote the ecologically sound, socially acceptable, economically viable and technically feasible production of food and fibers. Organic agriculture dramatically reduces external inputs by refraining from the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. It also covers areas such as, but not limited to, soil fertility management, varietal breeding and selection under chemical and pesticide-free conditions, the use of biotechnology and other cultural practices that are consistent with the principles and policies of this Ordinance, and enhance productivity without destroying the soil and harming farmers, consumers and the environment as defined by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM): Provided, that the biotechnology herein referred to shall not include genetically modified organisms or GMOs. (c) Organic production system - is a system designed to: (1) (2 (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(9)
Enhance biological diversity within the whole system; increase solid biological activity; maintain long-term solid fertility; recycle wastes of plant and animal origin in order to return nutrients to the land, thus minimizing the use of non-renewable Resources; rely on renewable resources in locally organized agricultural Systems; promote the healthy use of soil, water and air as well as minimize all forms of pollution thereto that may result from agricultural practices; develop and promote the use of biotechnology in agriculture; handle agricultural products with emphasis on careful processing methods in order to maintain the organic integrity and vital qualities of the product at all stages; and, become established on any existing farm through a period of conversion, the appropriate length of which is determined by site-specific factors such as the history of the land, and type of crops and livestock to be produced.
(d) Certification - is the procedure by which a government agency or an organic certifying body (OCB) provides written or equivalent assurance that farms, or production and processing systems, conform to organic standards as mandated in R.A. No. 115111. (e) Accreditation - is the procedure by which a government agency having jurisdiction formally recognizes the competence of an OCB to provide inspection and certification services. (f) Organic Certifying Body (OCB) - refers to a legal entity accredited by a government agency to perform inspection and certification activities. (g) Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) - refers to a locallyfocused quality assurance system which is developed and practiced by people actually engaged in organic agriculture. It is built on a foundation of trust, social network and knowledge and exchange. It is used to certify producers and farmers as actual and active practitioners of organic agriculture. (h) Participatory Organic Certificate - refers to a documentary
proof, with a three (3) year validity, that a core PGS group is compliant with the requirements, standards and norms of organic farming/agriculture. It shall be issued by a government agency or by an authorized OCB, after the conduct of an investigation and certification activity on the application for certification by the core PGS group. (i) Small farmer/fisherfolk - refers to those utilizing not more than five (5) hectares of land for the purpose of, or in combination of, crop production, aquaculture, and poultry/livestock raising. Provided, that the poultry/livestock shall not exceed the following: - poultry - 1,000 layers or 5,000 broilers - swine/native pigs - 10 sow or 20 fatteners - cattle - 10 fatteners or 5 breeders - dairy - 10 milking cows - goat, sheep and other ruminants - 50 heads Section 4. Organic Agriculture Focal Person. — To carry out the policy and the program provided in this Ordinance, an Organic Agriculture Focal Person shall be appointed by the City Agriculture and Fisheries Officer among the ranks of the City Agriculture and Fisheries Office. Section 5. Roles and Responsibilities of the Organic Agriculture Focal Person. — (a) Formulate policies, plans, programs and projects to develop and promote organic agriculture, production, processing and trade; (b) Oversee the successful implementation of the Oroquieta City Organic Agriculture Roadmap (OCOAR); (c) Identify sources of financing to expand organic agriculture; (d) Monitor and evaluate the performance of programs for appropriate incentives; (e) Undertake measures for the recognition of local certification of organic products through the PGS; (h) Submit annual and other periodic reports to the Sangguniang Panlungsod through the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries; (i) Promulgate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purposes and objectives of this Ordinance; and, (j) Perform such other functions as may be necessary for its effective operations and for the continued enhancement, growth or development of organic agriculture. Section 6. Organic Agriculture Roadmap. - The City Agriculture and Fisheries Office shall craft the City’s Organic Agriculture Roadmap anchored on the National Organic Agriculture Program document. The roadmap shall be submitted for approval to the Sangguniang Panlungsod. The roadmap should at least be for three (3) years. Section 7. Annual Report. — The City Agriculture and Fisheries Office shall render an annual report to the Sangguniang Panlungsod on the accomplishments of programs under the City Organic Agriculture Roadmap. A review on the viability of the program/s shall be made by the Committee of Agriculture and Fisheries after three (3) years of implementation. Section 8. Sangguniang Panlungsod Oversight Committee. — The Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be the oversight committee for purposes of this Ordinance. The CAF shall review and approve the implementing rules and regulations of this Ordinance and also perform the following functions: (a) Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of this Ordinance. (b) Review the proper implementation of the programs on organic agriculture and the use of its funds; and (c) Such other functions it deems necessary. Section 9. Availability of Trading Post and Marketing Support for Organic Product and Input Producers — The City Mayor shall establish and maintain, as far as practicable, at least one (1) trading post or stall/outlet for organic food, non-food products and inputs at the City public market and/ or other centers of trading and local business activities. The City government shall likewise promote and help market locally produced/processed organic products and inputs to, but not limited to, regional or national agricultural trading shows, expos, and hubs. Section 10. Organic Agriculture in the Formal and Non-formal Sectors. — The City Government, through the DepED and in coordination with concerned government agencies, NGOs and private institutions, shall encourage and strengthen the integration of organic agriculture concerns in schools at all levels. Sustainable organic agriculture garden systems shall be promoted and established with organic farm inputs to be provided by the CAFO at every start of the school year or semester. To attain sustainability, workshops and trainings on organic farm inputs production shall be provided to participating schools by the CAFO. Section 11. Participatory Guarantee System (PGS). The PGS shall be the mechanism by which small farmers/fisherfolks, their farms/associations/ cooperatives shall be certified as engaged in organic agriculture and as producers of organic agriculture products. The Participatory Organic certification from a government agency or an Organic Certifying Body organized in accordance with R.A. 11511, shall be promoted and accepted. Section 12. Incentives. — The city government shall extend incentives for the production and propagation of organic farm inputs by maximizing their use in all city government and city government-supported agricultural production, research and demonstration programs. Incentives shall also be provided to core PGS group whose farms have been duly certified as compliant to the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS). Further, cash reward may be given in the annual recognition of the best organic farm, produce and inputs in the city. CAFO shall also assist organic farmers and inputs producers in acquiring adequate financial including but not limited to loans, technical, marketing, and other services and resources. Section 13. Organic Agriculture Month . – The city shall observe every November of each year as Organic Agriculture Month. Festivities involving but not limited to organic agriculture products showcase and competition shall be held during this month. Section 14. Barangay Executive Committees. — Every Barangay Chief Executive shall likewise, insofar as practicable, form a barangay technical committee for purposes of implementing activities in line with the Oroquieta City Organic Agriculture Program within each barangay. A barangay local government unit (BLGU) that intends to shift its area of responsibility to organic agriculture, must ensure that local industries have been adequately informed and consulted and that a viable plan to ensure supply for vulnerable industries is in place. The City Mayor shall monitor implementation of and compliance with this Ordinance within the BLGU’s respective jurisdictions. Section 15. Appropriations and Funding. — The City Government of Oroquieta shall appropriate an initial amount of Two Million Pesos (PHP 2,000,000.00) for the implementation of this Ordinance, subject to an additional annual allocation of such amount as may be deemed necessary and requisite. The City Agriculture and Fisheries Office is authorized to solicit and accept assistance or facilities in the form of grants from individuals and entities here and abroad, and to utilize these funds and resources for purposes of this Ordinance, subject to the usual budget, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Section 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of this Ordinance, the City Agriculture and Fisheries Office shall, upon consultation with all Barangay Officials, relevant government agencies, private sector, farmer NGOs and POs, craft and promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this Ordinance: Provided, that failure to issue rules and regulations shall not in any manner, affect the executory nature of the provisions of this Ordinance. Section 17. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby, shall remain in full force and effect. Section 18. Repealing Clause. — All ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 19. Effectivity. — This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval, proper posting and publication. APPROVED: November 22, 2021. ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OROQUIETA, on Third and Final Reading in its regular session held on November 22, 2021.
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nga maalagad nila ug mga program diin matagaan sila og pagtagad nga mahatagan pud og mga proyekto sa atong gobyerno,” said NCIP-10 Misamis Oriental Provincial Officer Fundador Binahon Jr during the CORDS-X podcast, January 22. (Our NCIP-Misamis Oriental is very active and joins in the program of our whole of government approach to reach the hinterlands, to the remote barangays, so we can deliver basic services and programs where they can be helped and cared for, and be given our government projects) Covering 23 towns, 2 cities, and 1 highly urbanized city, Bihanon said they are now focusing on streamlining their services to the 347,502 IPs to ensure their Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan is still continuing despite the global health crisis. With scheduled visits to far-flung areas, the NCIPMisOr conducts Information activities and updates on the importance of the government’s vaccination drive against the COVID-19 contagion and peace initiatives against the Communist Terrorist Group-New People’s Army (CTG-NPA) while gathering the concerns of issues across various IP communities to reaffirm their 11 building blocks of IP ancestral domain. “Ako naghinaut nga ang NCIP matuman namo ang among mandato sa pagprotektar ug pag-promote sa inyong kaayohan ug sa
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vaccinated persons who will be buying essential goods or availing of essential services must present a barangay pass indicating the purpose of their travel before they are allowed to go out. Unvaccinated persons shall also be prohibited from leisure or social trips to malls, shops, resorts, and other similar establishments and venues. All establishments and venues shall require proof of Covid-19 vaccination from guests or customers before being allowed entry. As of January 21, the province has recorded 19 Covid-19 confirmed cases. Since March 2020, there have been 1,689 recoveries and 185 deaths due to Covid-19 in the province. (PNA) Publication Notice
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Alubijid NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0001-2022 In compliance with Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SATURNINO DATU LUCENA has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “JULIAN” to “SATURNINO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of “JULIAN DATU LUCENA” who was born on JAN. 31, 1966 at Tugas, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are FRANCISCO MORTIRA LUCENA and GERTRUDES RAMOS DATU. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 1, 2022.
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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 PAQUITO P. CHAVEZ, JR. AND JONALYN G. MENDEZ-CHAVEZ, PAQUITO P. CHAVEZ, JR. AND JONALYN G. MENDEZ-CHAVEZ, Petitioners. x------------------------------/
CIVIL CASE NO.2022-006
ORDER
Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 18, 2002 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Purok 29 Zone 11, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than fourteen (14) 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 July 18, 2002 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 14th of January, 2022.
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inyong maayong panglawas pinagi sa pag-respeto sa inyong mga tinuohan ug tradisyon, ug naghinaut kami ang gobyerno pinaagi sa NCIP nga magkig-uban kami ug magkig-alayon kami kaninyo (Indigenous People) aron sa kalambuan, alang sa nasudnon na panaghiusa,” he said. (The NCIP will fulfill our mandate to protect and promote your (Indigenous People) well-being by respecting your beliefs and traditions, and for you with the government through NCIP to join us and work together. we work with you (IPs) for development, for national unity). (VPSB/ PIA-10/Misamis Oriental)
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the Department. Moreover, as a symbolic commemoration of the growth of DSWD over more than seven decades now, the Department is conducting an adopt-andgrow-a-plant activity among its participating employees. The activity encourages EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS
all Angels in Red Vest to be a significant example and advocate of environmental protection, as the Department aims to be an exemplar of its “Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo”.
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businesses can manage their cashflows better. For example, a business can ensure timely crediting of payroll funds since PESONet MBS allows the transfer of funds and the receipt of the same by employees within the same banking day,” explained the Governor. “Since funds are made available earlier, PESONet MBS can cut production cycle time that boosts economic productivity.” With more frequent settlement cycles under PESONet MBS, person-to-government payments made via EGov Pay will also be improved. EGov Pay is an online facility that allows citizens to pay taxes and other fees due to government institutions, including permits and fees. “A growing volume of pension, social security benEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THES PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate among Heirs with waiver of Rights entered into by and among the Heirs of JIMMY UBATAY ARAGONCILLO of San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon; PARTIES: 1. ROSELA MONTECALVO ARAGONCILLO, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon; 2. JIMROSE MONTECALVO ARAGONCILLO, of legal age, single, Filipino, with residence at San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon; Hereinafter referred to as Heirs; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on August 20, 2021 Jimmy Aragoncillo died intestate in BPH-Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, leaving the following real property. a.) Transfer Certificate of Title No. 133-2018002731 A parcel of land, Lot No. 9-E, PSD-10070376, portion of Lot 9, PCS-10-001394 (AR), situated in the Brgy. of San Jose, Mun. of Quezon, Prov. Of Bukidnon. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY (620) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. b.) Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-49234 A parcel of land, Lot No. 95, Ces-10001077 identical to lot 7983, Cad-895-D situated at Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (133) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent, they being the legitimate surviving heirs of said decedent; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of said decedent; and WHEREAS, it is to the best interest of the parties hereto divide and partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate extra-judicially, in the form and manner hereinafter set forth; WAIVER OF RIGHTS That after serious consideration and deliberation and by reason of gratuity, affection and generosity, I JIMROSE MONTECALVO ARAGONCILLO is waiving all my rights and interest over said parcels of land in favor to my mother ROSELA MONTECALVO ARAGONCILLO, who possesses necessary qualifications as lawful beneficiary. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MICHAEL L. CUTOR, CPA, NOTARY PUBLIC. Per Doc. No. 130; Page No. 27; Book No. 3; Series of 2021.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: TRINIDAD P. BELLONES, widow, HANNA BELLONED-ASOY and MARINESSA BELLONES-GALILEA; both are married, all are of legal ages, all are Filipinos and all are residents of Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties is the children and sole heirs of the deceased MARIO R. BELLONES who died in Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon on March 9, 2009; That the deceased died intestate, without Testament and without leaving any debts whatsoever; That the deceased left the following real property which are all conjugal and owned in common, the herein described property bearing Original Certificate of Title No. AO-8677 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 11, Blk. 12, Ccs391, Bukidnon Settlement Project) located at Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area EIGHT HUNDRED (800) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of legal age, they have agreed to divide as they hereby divide, equally and adjudicate the real properties above-described. That they hereby affirm that they executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person, that they hereby receive their just and proper share and have no claim or demand against each other. WITNESSETH FURTHER: That we, TRINIDAD P. BELLONES and MARINESSA BELLONES-GALILEA, for our part, do hereby WAIVE our right, interest and participation over the parcel of land covered by OCT No. AO-8677, known as Lot 11, Blk.12, Ccs391 containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED (800) SQUARE METERS, more or less above-described in favor of HANNA BELLONES-ASOY; That we hereby warrant our title unto the said HANNA BELLONES-ASOY and the henceforth, she shall have exclusive right ownership and possession, over the parcel of land above-described, free from all liens and encumbrances. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAYMON CHARL U. GAMBOA, Notary Public, per Doc No. 215; Page No. 43; Book No. LXX; Series of 2021.
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efits and government aid considered as an electronic have been disbursed digi- alternative to paper-based tally through PESONet. In check payments. 2021, the value of SSS disbursements coursed through REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES} OF BUKIDNON } S.S PESONet reached P158.47 PROVINCE CITY OF MALAYBALAY } billion and there is room AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY for further growth with the SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF launch of these digital iniDECEASED SPOUSES ANTONIO tiatives,” added Governor G. SIHAGAN and RESTITUTA SIHAGAN Diokno. I, ESPEDITA S. TAMULA, of legal age, Launched in November Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Alanib, Lantapan, Bukidnon , after having 2017, PESONet is the first been duly sworn to in accordance with law automated clearing house do hereby deposes and says that: 1. I am the only sole and surviving under the National Retail heir of spouses Antonio G. Sihagan and Restituta Sihagan, who died Payment System. It can be REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES } PROVINCE OF BUKDINON } S.S. MUNICIPALITY OF DON CARLOS} AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, ANITA E. MARQUEZ, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Cabadiangan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby depose and say; That I am the surviving spouse of the deceased LOPE G. MARQUEZ, who died on July 29, 2021 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the aforementioned decedents left no will and debts; That the late LOPE G. MARQUEZ has a saving account at BDO NETWORK BANK. That virtue of Rule 74 of the Rules of the Court section 1, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the Savings Account at BDO NETWORK BANK. That this affidavit is being executed to attest the truth and the fact that I am the sole surviving heir of the deceased LOPE G. MARQUEZ. Is subject for AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION. Under the Notarial Registry of LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 60; Page No. 12; Book No. CXXVI; Series of 2022.
intestate on 16 June 1948 at Alanib, Lantapan, Bukidnon and November 22, 2000 at Lantapan, Bukidnon, respectively. Attached are copies of their Death Certificates, and are made an integral part of this Affidavit as Annex “A” and “B”; 2. That at time of the demised of spouses they left no known debt; the decedents left a certain parcel of land covered by Original Certificate of Title No. AO-11085, located at Alanib, Lantapan, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of land known as (Lot 7198, Cad0653, Lantapan Cadastre, being a portion of Lot 4963, Cad 653)X x x. Containing an area of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY (28,520) square meters, more or less.” Is subject for AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE. Under the Notarial registry of ATTY. RENDON P. SANGALANG, NOTARY PUBLIC. Per Doc. No. 475; Page No. 095; Book No. L; Series of 2020. MDN: Jan 25, FEB 1 & 8, 2022
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MELQUISEDEC M. SALCEDA
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made and entered into by and among: JESUSA C. VALIENTE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; ELEUTERIO D. CABURNAY, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan. Bukidnon; VILMA C. LUIS, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; GENOVIVA C. TORRES, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 4, Kipaducan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon; -Witnesseth, ThatWHEREAS, the above-named parties are the heirs of decedent JOVITA CABURNAY and the co-owners of a parcel of land covered under Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-7329 containing a total area ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (171) SQUARE METERS more or less and which are more particularly described as follows, to wit: “ A PARCEL OF LAND, LOT NO.2415, CAD-1106-D, Case-10, Kadingilan Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Baroy, Municipality of Kadingilan, Province of Bukidnon, island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (171) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” WHEREAS, the decedent died intestate on January 20, 2016, copy of her death certificate is herein attached; WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 970 of the Civil Code of the Philippines, and all being with full capacity to contract, we, JESUSA VALIENTE, ELEUTERIO CABURNAY, VILMA C. LUIS and GENOVIVA C. TORRES do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves our share over the land described above, in equal shares pro indiviso; WHEREAS, the CO-OWNERS/HEIRS/ VENDORS are desirous in selling the said property with all its improvements and that VENDEE, NANCY C. MONDOYO is willing to buy the same from herein VENDORS; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P150,00.00), Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by us to our full and complete satisfaction, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY, and TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto NANCY C. MONDOYO of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Purok 3, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, and to its assigns and successors-in-interests, all our rights, interests and participation over the above-described parcels of land including all the improvements found thereon; That VENDORS finally warrants that the above described parcel of land are truly their own, that the same are free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever at the time of sale, that the same are not tenanted to anybody. Is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JONALYN D. VILLACURA, Notary Public, per Doc No. 482; Page No. 100; Book No. XIX; Series of 2021.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement, made and entered into by and among: LUDIMA D. SALCEDA, Filipino citizen, of legal age, widow and with residence and postal address at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon; ARIEL D. SALCEDA, Filipino citizen, of legal age, single and with residence and postal address at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon; DALIA S. MADULA, Filipino citizen, of legal age, married and with residence and postal address at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon; ROSE D. SALCEDA, Filipino citizen, of legal age and with residence and postal address at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties, all of age, are the legitimate sole and exclusive Heirs of the late MELQUISEDEC M. SALCEDA who died on December 6, 2013 at Victoria, British Columbia, without any will; That the said deceased, at the time of his death left a certain real property situated at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: PARCEL NO. I “A parcel of land identified as Lot 281, Pls-279, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THREE (603) square meters, more or less. Covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-1571 and Tax Declaration No. G-02-0002-08895” PARCEL NO. II “A parcel of land identified as Lot 1212, Pls-279 (Identical to Lot 22-1, Csd10-020078, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR (1,834) square meters, more or less. Covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-68421 and Tax Declaration No. 22-002-64587.” That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the partied hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to adjudicate, as they hereby adjudicate, among themselves, EQUALLY AND PROINDIVISO, the above-described real estate, to wit: A parcel of land identified as Lot 281,Pls-279, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THREE (603) square meters, more or less and covered by Katibyan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-1571 and Tax Declaration No. G-02-0002-08895. That furthermore, the parties hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real estate in the following manner, to wit: To ROSE D. SALCEDA – a parcel of land identified as Lot 1212, Pls-279 (identical to Lot 22-14, Csd-10-020078, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR (1,834) square meters and covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-68421 and Tax Declaration no. 22-002-64587. Is subject for DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE. Under the Notarial registry of Atty. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 175; Page No. 36; Book 42; Series of 2021.
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URC enhances community support programs UNIVERSAL Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability and security, as the country grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our company is building its sustainability roadmap alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This includes responsible sourcing, production, consumption and developing the capabilities of communities for better
livelihood,” said Laurent Levan, URC’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External Affairs. KABALIKAT VILLAGE HUB URC’s AgroIndustrial Group has rolled out its Kabalikat Village Hub, wherein anyone can start their own business by running a “hub” that a neighborhood can turn to for their food needs. URC supplies these hubs with its wide range of premium-quality products, including fresh meats and eggs, processed meats, and GMA Kapuso Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (left) Rikki Escudero-Catibog together with URC Flour and Bread Division Managing Director Ellison Lee check the bread-and-bike livelihood package from Baker John for the Bike for Good beneficiaries.
even pet care needs. These hubs, in turn, become a source of livelihood for households. They likewise provide communities around them access to products that can be ordered online and delivered quickly. This lessens health risks to everyone. BIKE FOR GOOD Late last year, the company’s Flour Division partnered with GMA Kapuso Foundation for its Bike for Good campaign. Bicycles, as well as Baker John bread business start-up packages, were awarded to several families who were nominated to be new community sellers. PROJECT SALIG Under its Sugar and Renewables Division (SURE), URC’s Project Salig aims to help address needs and challenges faced by sugar cane farmers in Negros Occidental, Negros
Oriental, Batangas, Iloilo and Cagayan Valley. The program offers farming assistance and support to planters – from land preparation, to planting, to harvesting. This includes: providing fertilizer assistance, cane hauling trucks, tractor services, and other farm equipment needs; conducting seminars on good farming practices; distributing high-yield variety cane point in the Dispersal Program; and setting up sugar cane nurseries in mill sites. POTATO FARMING In partnership with the government, URC provides potato farmers with quality seeds, training and research access to increase their yields. That has helped tide them over amid disruptions in food supply chains and guaranteed a stable supply of potatoes for consumers. In addition, URC has been supporting initiatives that promote health and conservation. It had repurposed parts of its production line to manufacture some 100,000 reusable face shields, which the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) donated to frontline health workers. URC’s community efforts extend to Thailand, where its subsidiary donated more than 3.4 million baht (P5 million) in medical supplies, basic necessities and snacks, and distributed Covid-19 survival first-aid boxes to communities across the country. “We believe that these initiatives are beneficial to everyone as one of our values is putting people first,” said Levan. “Consistent as well with URC’s goals as we work towards being a sustainable global enterprise.”
Benguet farmers harvesting potatoes
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of the whole world. But our ecological wealth does not stop at the shorelines as the Philippine Archipelago has been called by Dr. Kent Carpenter, the President of the United Nations-Food Agricultural Organization as the “Center of the center of marine life on earth.” But through “muro-ami,” Japanese trawlers had raked our seas of marine life during the years of Martial Law. Presently, powerful China is raking our West Philippine Sea, in gross violation of our sovereignty, based on the United Nation’s Arbitral Ruling. This time, another Imperial Power – China – is wrecking havoc in our country not to mention the gargantuan profiting done through alleged massive corruption of some 63 billion pesos in the choice of a Chinese Corporation Pharmally at the time when the country is in so much disarray brought about by the Pandemic Indeed, poverty, gross inequities and social injustices have remained as formidable as ever especially in resource-rich Mindanao aptly described as “food basket” where many are paradoxically hungry and malnourished and where hundreds of thousands of families where rendered homeless due to Typhoon “Odette.” Our “blessed land” is oozing with ecological wealth – be on above and below the ground and in our vast archipelago, but the question is WHO CONTROLS? WHO DECIDES? WHO PROFITS? Not the Filipinos but the imperial powers, the global corporations and the oligarchs? Our candidates have been brandishing that they are for the poor and the oppressed! No Sir! They are for the oligarchs as these candidates are being supported by hundreds of millions, if not billions, by the oligarchs. These candidates are claiming to be poor yet appearing now at then on TV financed by these oligarchs! Let notice be served to one and all that our country is now in a very critical state be it socially, economically and ecologically against the backdrop worsening climate change and violent extremism. We already have lost our ecological integrity and food security. Poverty has become “second skin” to the Filipinos and social injustice looms in so many ways in a highly stratified social structure controlled by a few elites. As always, economic power begets political power! That should not be allowed anymore. We must now exercise our right of suffrage in line with our Constitutional mandate that “Sovereignty resides with the people and all governmental powers emanate from them.” So, wily politicians, please dwell on issues and not on body languages, rhetorical style
and illusions otherwise you are just wasting our time!
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have been conducting lending activities despite not being registered as a corporation. Accordingly, both companies have no certificates of authority to operate as a lending or financing company. Republic Act 9474, or the Lending Company Regulation Act of 2007 (LCRA), requires persons or entities operating as lending companies to register as corporations and to secure from the SEC the necessary authority to operate. “Thus, the act of these online lending operators in offering and providing loans to the public constitutes actual fraud which was intentionally employed to lead the public into the belief that they are legally authorized to engage in the lending business which is not and has never been the case,” the commission en banc said. The SEC has received complaints about the companies’ unfair collection processes, including the posting of libelous statements against borrowers on social media and the sending of such statements to their phone contacts. “The acts of these unregistered online lending operators in illegally offering and providing loans to the public, charging high interest rates, and subjecting its debtors to unfair treatment through abusive and even libelous language in collecting the loaned amount, have no place in a society that is governed by and faithfully adheres to positive laws,” it added. The SEC continues to monitor lending and financing companies for their compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. To date, the commission has canceled the licenses of 36 financing/lending companies due to various violations of applicable rules and regulations. It has also revoked the certificate of registration of a total of 2,081 lending companies for their failure to secure the requisite certificate of authority, pursuant to the LCRA. In total, 60 online lending applications have been ordered to cease operations for lack of authority to operate as a lending or financing company.
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DA’s SAAD Program grants agricultural assistance to insurgency-free barangays in DdO DAVAO DE ORO Province -- 20, 000 hills of derived abaca plantlets were received by some insurgency-free communities in Davao de Oro through the Department of Agriculture RFO-XI Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program on January 17-18, 2022. The distribution of the assistance was facilitated by the Provincial Agriculturist’s Office (PAGRO) of DdO to four (4) Farmers’ Associations (FA), all from insurgency-free barangays; Katipunan Upland Community Multipurpose Farmers Association and Parasanon Multipurpose Farmers CoTo see the list of licensed lending and financing companies and their registration status, one can visit the lending and financing companies corner on the SEC website at https://www.sec.gov.ph/ lending-companies-andfinancing-companies-2/ lending-companies-andfinancing-companies. (PR)
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He was the team leader of Team Baking, Squad 1, Platoon Dario, Guerilla Front 89, Sub-Regional Committee 2, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (GF89, SRC2, NCMRC). The Army said Pepito was one of the remnants of the GF89 that was officially declared dismantled last November 23, 2021. Pepito lamented that he has yet to get back his wife, Tata Almahan, a former medic of the GF89 and now the medic of the Regional Sentro De Grabidad Compaq, NCMRC, who is still in the mountains and suffering from heart disease. “I hope that my wife will be able to return and surrender to the government to receive treatment and for our family to be reunited,” he said in the vernacular. Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus, 8IB Commander, welcomed the decision of Pepito to return to the folds of the law because the Army was able to save another life “from the grasps, destruction, and death brought by the armed struggle.” “We continue our call to the remaining CNTs (Communist NPA Terrorists) that
they come down from the mountains and accept the assistance and programs of the government for your peaceful and happy future,” he said. Social aid Meanwhile, four former rebels, and 159 Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit- Active Auxiliary (CAA) received financial and food assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office - Northern Mindanao (DSWD-10) last January 17 to 18, 2022 at the Cedar Springs, Barangay Impalutao, Impasugong, Bukidnon. D S W D - 1 0 d i re c t or Mari-flor A Dollaga said the agency will take care of the former rebels and their families, even as it encouraged the remaining communist rebels to surrender as well. Abner Guilosan, former platoon leader, Platoon 1, Headquarters Force Neo, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, was one of the beneficiaries who acknowledged the efforts of the national government. Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander of the 403rd Brigade, during his speech, said the CAAs and former rebels in Maramag, Bukidnon have already been given the same financial and food assistance from the DSWD. “We really appreciate the angels in red vest headed by Dir. Dollaga for always heeding our call-in providing aid not only to our FRs but also to our CAAs who are the partners of our soldiers in the implementation of Executive Order 70,” he said. (PNA)
operative in Maragusan, Las Arenas Farmers Association, and Honor Maligaya Maraco Mahogany Paradise Farmers’ Association, from Pantukan. Each FA received a total of 5,000 hills of abaca plantlets that will help its members to upgrade their farming as one of their sources of living.
The eradication of insurgency in areas formerly labeled as strongholds of communists supports some of the most important foundations of community development such as education and tourism. Where there is peace, there is progress. (JA, PAO-IPRD, photos by PAGRO DdO)
Teachers’ attitudes toward diverse learners By CIELO MAR THERESE Q. ARAŃA
In the public school setting, it is usually composed of diverse learners. These learners include from ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse families and communities of lower socioeconomic status. Having a diverse group of pupils simply means recognizing that all the people are unique in their own way. Their differences could consist of their reading level, athletic ability, cultural background, personality, religious beliefs, and so on. Every pupil is unique. One of the greatest strengths of education is the widespread commitment to making sure all pupils’ individual needs are met so that they can pursue their interests and reach their fullest potential. Teachers’ attitudes toward diverse learners mean understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious
beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Sometimes, teachers expect high from their pupils that they address beliefs that lead to lower expectations of diverse pupils and persistently teach challenging curriculum. They associate engaging curriculum with the knowledge, skills, values, and concerns that pupils bring with them from their home and community. Other practices include cooperative learning, extended dialogues to develop language and thinking skills, explicit teaching of cognitive strategies, and the use of technology to enhance instruction. Teachers also develop relationships with their pupils. Communicating with parents, and invite them into their children’s learning process can be helpful in dealing with diverse learners to understand deeply of their backgrounds. Working together, teachers, parents, and administrators can make significant progress in supporting diverse learners.
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