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4th new Chancellor of MSU-Maguindanao assumed office By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

(Right) Former Chancellor Bai Soraya Q. Sinsuat hand-on the Mace Symbol of authority MSU-Maguindanao to Bai Dr. Bai Nejira Sinsuat Macalandong-Limbona as 4th new Chancellor during the turn-over ceremony held at University Training Center on January 4, 2021. (Photo supplied)

MAGUINDANAO: Dr. Bai Hejira Sinsuat McalandongLimbona assumed office after a formal turn-over ceremony was held yesterday January 4,2021 at the University Training Center where former Chancellor, Dr Bai Soraya Q. Sinsuat ,has officially bequeathed her command and responsibility to the newly elected

and appointed Chancellor of MSU-Maguindanao in accordance with the existing policy of the Board of Regents (BOR) as mandated by law. The ceremony was attended by top officials of the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat led by Congressman Datu Roonie Q .Sinsuat, Board Member Bimbo Q. Sinsuat, former barangay Captain Datu Jamael Q

Sinsuat, and other members of Sinsuat Family, including officials of the Development Academy of the BARMM and honored guests. The newly designated Vice Chancellors together with the faculty members and staff also witnessed the said event. The event was highlighted by giving awards and plaques to include tokens of appreciation to former

Chancellor Bai Soraya Sinsuat from the MSU-Maguindianao Faculty, Union, Staff Association , Colleges and Departments in grateful recognition of her excellent service to MSUMaguindanao. In her message Chancellor Limbona mentioned some significant pieces of advise from her parents, former Chancellor

Moreno: Full public compliance to protocols crucial in defeating virus CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- “If the people of Cagayan de Oro cooperate wholeheartedly and consistently (by fully complying with minimum public health protocols) then I have no doubt that we will prevail over COVID-19.” Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno voiced optimism over the low daily recorded average of COVID-19 cases in the city at the end of last month, which capped off both Christmas and New Year celebrations. “Right now our priority is to stop the virus from spreading and the city government cannot do this (without the public’s full support),” Moreno said. In her daily case update during Monday’s press Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno voices optimism over the low daily recorded briefing, acting City Health average of COVID-19 cases in the city at the end of last month, which capped off both See COMPLIANCE, page 11

See ASSUMED, page 11

Misor kicks off 2021 Kuyamis Festival By MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE

THE provincial government of Misamis Oriental officially commences the virtual activities of the 8th Kuyamis Festival and 91st Founding Anniversary of the province. During the flag raising rites, Governor Bambi Emano graces the ceremonial unveiling of this year’s festival. One of the highlights of this year’s festivity is the 8th Kuyamis Photo and Handicraft Exhibit at Centrio Ayala Mall Event Center. Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Misamis Oriental made

all the handicrafts with earnestness and passion highlighting the coconutproduct as the main design. Kuyamis Festival is staged every year as a Founding Anniversary of Misamis Oriental. Kuyamis is derived from the coconut, locally called “Kuyamis” which is plentiful all throughout the borders of Misamis Oriental. This time, precautionary measures are highly observed in all activities. “We will continue with the 8th Kuyamis Festival, See KUYAMIS, page 11

Christmas and New Year celebrations. (CIO)

Environment Groups launch activities for Zero Waste Month

PHILIPPINE environment groups belonging to the Break Free From Plastic movement launched their activities in the opening of the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month. The Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) is a global movement working towards a future free from plastic pollution. In a webinar held on

Tuesday titled “Ang Tira, Gawing Bongga!”, Jove Benosa, Zero Waste Campaigner of Ecowaste Coalition, said that the whole country generates over 40,000 tons of garbage per day not to mention the pile up of disposable face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “After the holiday festivities, we find our bins

filled to the brim again as if we are not yet throwing enough throughout the year. This is what we coined as “holitrash” meaning trash that we accumulate from the holiday season composed of disposable food containers, plastic and other packaging wastes, and food leftovers,” he bared. The virtual event talked

about Holiday Food Waste Management, Vegan Food Demonstration and Bokashi Technology. “Celebrations need not make the garbage situation worse. By consuming sustainably and by willfully segregating, reusing, recycling or composting discarded materials, we can all be part of the solution. See WASTE, page 11

A Misamis Oriental provincial tourism office staff member checks the displays made of coconut parts held at Centrio Mall. Cagayan de Oro City. The display is part of the 8th Kuyamis Festival celebration. Jan 4 & 8. 2021. photo by gerry lee gorit

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NEDA-10 conducts staff training for stronger Internal Quality Audit CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA)--The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10 conducted an online training course on Effective Internal Audit for ISO 9001:2015, December 28-29, 2020, to continually improve its operations and delivery of services. With more than 30 NEDA-10 and Regional Development Council–10 staff in attendance, the course aims to equip the staff with basic competencies on internal quality audit and prepare them to be internal auditors of the organization’s quality management system (QMS). The NEDA-X Management wants to ensure the availability of a pool of The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10 conducts an online well-trained internal quality training course on Effective Internal Audit for ISO 9001:2015, December 28-29, 2020, See CONDUCTS, page 10

to continually improve its operations and delivery of services. (NEDA 10)

DSWD releases additional Php10K grant to LAA families thru Starpay app MARAWI CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) -- With its continuing efforts to uplift the lives of the affected families in Marawi, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started releasing additional Php10,000 worth of Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) to 28,204 families from the less affected area (LAA) of the city. DSWD partnered with Starpay Corporation as a financial service provider through its smartphone

application. “Registration was already facilitated by Starpay Corporation and log-in details were distributed to the families through their nominated mobile numbers,” said DSWD Region X Director Mari-flor DollagaLibang. Starting December 28, 2020, 5,000 families were notified daily about the assistance. Libang further said that See RELEASES, page 10

PNP-10 reaffirms Normin peace, security initiatives By VINCENT PHILIP S. BAUTISTA

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA)--As the New Year begins in the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 contagion, the Philippine National Police (PNP)-10 reaffirms their peace and order campaign for 2021 and look back on their initiatives during the last quarter of 2020 to find the right balance between public health safety compliance, illegal drug activity policing, and economic

recovery in northern Mindanao. COVID-19 mitigation “At first, it was a challenge for our general public to internalize the health protocol standards since it was still new but as of now, in my observation the public has adapted these measures in our public spaces,” PNP10 Spokesperson PCapt. Francisco Sabud shared during Talakayan sa PIA, noting the paradigm shift when it comes to minimum

health safety protocol compliance for the mitigation of COVID-19 in region. Sabud reiterated that their role of imposing NIATF guidelines regarding COVID-19 prevention and containment has shifted from strictly establishing ‘BIDA Solusyon’ to now merely reminding and encouraging the general public for compliance, lauding establishments such as malls and businesses for proactively having marshals in

PNP-10 Spokesperson PCapt Francisco Sabud says during Talakayan sa PIA their initiatives in finding the right balance between public health safety compliance, illegal drug activity policing, ELCAC support, and economic recovery in northern Mindanao. (VPSB/PIA10)

ensuring health compliance for their patrons. Crime watch and war on drugs In terms of crime neutralization in the region, the PNP-10’s Enhance Managing Police Operation (EMPO) consistently have provincial directors present prevailing crimes in their area of responsibility to strategize and adjust police deployment in converging areas to cater

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to the incidents. “As of December, we have high murder case rates in Northern Mindanao, two in Bukidnon, one in Misor, two in Lanao Del Norte, one Misamis Occidental, and one in Iligan. We also have three homicide cases in Bukidnon, one in Iligan, and one in MisOr,” Sabud shared. He also disclosed that they have found a surge of rape cases at the start of the COVID-19 quarantine stayat-home order, especially in domestic households in remote areas with minors comprising most of the victim statistics. “These crimes we have gathered are already filed in prosecutors’ office and are now awaiting trial,” Sabud said. Further, due to the shift of digitalization in adaption of COVID-19 protocols, the PNP-10 regional anti-cybercrime group are working overtime in ensuring the protection of minors from exploitation, online scam-

mers, and online fraud. To boost policing capabilities, Sabud said their modernization program for 2020 included in the establishment of a grandstand accommodating 500 persons in their Police Regional Office, and the renovation of their main building in camp Alagar. “In terms of our new supplies and issues, our Misamis Occidental stations have the most 4 x 4 patrol cars, all of the provinces are also issued with new patrol mobiles, communication equipment, and firearms, especially our mobile forces, the regional mobile force battalion,” he added. In-line with the administration’s war against drugs, Sabud shared that they have conducted 44 illegal operations in the whole of region 10 and have arrested 66 individuals, with only 3 armed confrontations. Seizing an estimated of weight of 270,245 grams amounting to P1,409,266 in their See REAFFIRMS, page 10

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By LORENS ZILLER, Vice President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

SOME of the main factors when making important decisions like the place of an investment or the location to live and to raise your children are based on certain fears and necessities we humans have. One of the leading drivers is for decision making is certainly the psychological necessity to be part of a community, to be near your family, to feel membership to a group, a trait especially important in a catholic society like in the Philippines. The other most important factor is the feeling of safety and the preservation of life. We all desire to live in a secure and protected environment far from potential threats. That&#39;s

why many choose to live in a condominium where security is monitored with CCTV cameras and armed guards at the entrance. As important as the just mentioned feeling of security is the one of perceived personal safety, health and well being especially important when we are growing older. The vicinity to a healthcare facility for example gives us an added layer of perceived safety and security. We probably have all had the thought about â&#x20AC;&#x153;what if something happensâ&#x20AC;? and analysed how far it would take to the nearest hospital. That thought sprouts also when families discuss the options for childbirth and where this new creature

should see the light. The vicinity of the hospital and family become most often the crucial decision factor for many decisions we make. When discussing about the many benefits and advantages of living in Uptown Cagayan de Oro we always mention the beauty of the landscape, the amazing views, the lush tropical vegetation, the cooler climate, the golf course, the various indoor and outdoor dining facilities, the malls and shopping areas, the easy access to all parts of the city, the wide roads, the conveniently located multi-purpose buildings and condominiu ms , t he v ar i ou s subdivisions but we rarely talk about the vicinity and avail-

ability of hospital facilities. People in Uptown CdO have somehow come to terms with the fact that hospitals are located a little further in downtown and this fact is now fortunately going to change very soon when the new St. Francis Doctors Hospital and Medical Center will finally open its doors in 2021. This 8-storey private healthcare facility finally fills in a strategic void in Uptown CdO and will give its residents the needed sense of personal safety and care they have been longing for. This new medical facility will be located just on Masterson Avenue just in front of the main gate of Xavier Estates and less than 5 minutes from SM

City and Primavera Residences and Primavera City in Uptown CdO. Strategically located in the poshest part of town it will cater to all residents of Cagayan de Oro as well as to patients from the surrounding areas of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte. In fact many provincial businessmen, politicians and VIPs have their second family homes in

Uptown CdO where most often their kids go to school and their parents and grand parents visit from time to time. These ver y often have a need to stay in the city especially when t he re are c e r t ai n medical conditions that require frequent doctors and hospital visits. So blessed be the presence of this upcoming hospital for the peace of mind of our residents.

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AMONG all our heroes, Dr. Jose Rizal, whose martyrdom we commemorated five days ago, is without any doubt the most written about. But one can never get tired leafing through Rizaliana materials. There is always something new, something interesting to learn about him. Here are some interesting bits and pieces: Rizal was cool-headed but there was a time when he almost fought a duel with two other famous kababayans – Antonio Luna and Wenceslao Retana. Rizal and Luna almost dueled because of a girl – Nelly Boustead, a beautiful mestiza of English and Spanish descent. Luna felt that he had the first claim on Nelly Boustead but Boustead appeared to be becoming infatuated with Rizal. In fact, Boustead later became one of the many girlfriends of Rizal. In one boys’ night out, Luna reportedly got drunk and said nasty things about Boustead. There are different versions of who challenged whom. Luna was known for his fiery temper and could have challenged Rizal. But Rizal was not one who would back out in defending his or a friend’s

honor. Cooler heads were reported to have intervened. When Luna regained sobriety, he realized his mistake and apologized to Rizal. Luna’s brother, Juan, also apologized to Rizal. Philippine history could have been drastically altered had the duel taken place. The two were good both with the sword. Had the duel taken place, it would certainly have been fatal to either or both. In the case of Wenceslao Retana, Rizal was offended by an article written by the historian. In the offensive article, Retana hinted that the Rizals were ejected by the Spanish authorities from their ancestral property in Biñan for non-payment of taxes. Retana subsequently issued a public apology and the duel was called off. Retana and Rizal later became very good friends. During his years in Germany, Rizal was known to frequent beerhouses. The German variety, of course, was not the seedy kind. It was more like a clubhouse of German students. Rizal frequented them not just for the beer but also to practise his German. Because of Rizal’s close association with the painter

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Juan Luna, Rizal became part of two of Luna’s immortal paintings. In “Blood Compact”, a mural which is prominently displayed at the entrance of the Malacanan ceremonial hall, the forearm of one of the parties to the blood compact was supposed to have been modeled after Rizal’s. In “Parisian Life”, (now displayed at the National Museum of Fine Arts) Rizal was one of three gentlemen featured in the background. The other two were the painter himself, Luna, and Ariston Bautista Lin. A very prolific writer, Rizal wrote two immortal novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. He also authored 18 poems, the most famous of which is Mi Ultimo Adios. Rizal hid the manuscript of Mi Ultimo Adios inside an alcohol lamp which was later turned over to his families. Another possible obra maestra, but irretrievably lost, was hidden inside the sole of his shoes. Alas, the shoes were destroyed by the elements when, after See DUEL, page 11

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New Year 2021: Road to recovery or relapse HAPPY New Year! As to how we traditionally welcome the start of a new year, we are again full of hope and anticipation for a better one. And considering what we went through in 2020, we are one in praying and wishing that 2021 will be a better year for us, for our families, for the Filipinos, and for the whole world! But is 2021 really going to be the year when we recover from the ill effects of the pandemic? Or will we see a relapse into our early COVID days? Much of the optimism is coming from the fact that anti-Covid vaccines are already available or will be made available for many by the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2021. The United Kingdom was the first to administer the vaccines to its select citizens. Other countries have followed suit. Back home, it was recently announced that our own members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) have been administered vaccines from China, though with some “drama” along the way. Though these vaccines should not be considered a panacea (cure-all), they are believed to prevent infectious diseases. With these vaccines administered to the

majority of the Filipinos ( and other nationalities, for that matter), we can be more comfortable and confident to totally open our economy again. More businesses will be operational which translates to higher employment which translates to better income in the pocket and more food on the table. And that is why we need to observe all the health protocols so we can maintain our good health and ready for the vaccine. Regardless of the efficacy and effectiveness of those vaccines, they will not matter anymore if we are already infected. Another metric that is making us optimistic about 2021 is the stock market performance. Even with our economy partially open, we see encouraging movements in our stock markets. Though they are still below the pre- COVID price range, we have seen growth from where it was at the onset of the pandemic. PSEI last March 19, which was the start of the lockdown, was at 4,623 and was down YTD at -38.06% (vs YTD 2019). As of this writing, the market has bounced back to 7,109 which is a 54% growth from the March 2019 level. Versus the same period last year, it’s just now at -7.20%. Meaning,

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if you invested P 100,000 last March and stayed invested, your P 100,000 has grown to PhP154,000 by now. Imagine those who placed by the hundreds of thousands or millions. No wonder, the rich become richer during the crisis. We have not seen the full recovery of the market. So much room for growth just to equal the pre-COVID level. With the vaccines and full opening of our economy, we can look forward to better days. But as all financial experts will say, we already have to be “IN” the market before it’s full upswing...that means now. But while we anticipate a bounce back this 2021, there are also some indications that things may take a turn to a relapse. Our health officials are expecting a surge in the number of new COVID cases after all the Christmas and New Year festivities. Left and right, we see all health protocols being violated and dismissed. Some are even initiated by our elected officials. More LGUs are concerned that See RECOVERY, page 11

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SSS’ scheduled contribution rate increase to ensure continuous delivery of social security protection THE Social Security System (SSS) on Monday said that the scheduled increase in its contribution rate and minimum and maximum monthly salary credits (MSCs) is to ensure the continuous delivery of social security protection to its members and their beneficiaries. SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio said that the SSS has been listening to the clamor of various labor groups and members to defer the said mandated increases; however, the move is designed to protect the fund life of the SSS. “We understand the plight of our covered employers and members, but, at the same time, it is our duty to secure the longterm viability of the SSS fund entrusted to us for the continuous delivery of SSS benefits to our current and future members, as well as their beneficiaries,” Ignacio said. “Moreover, these scheduled reforms are pursuant to Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. Thus, we are bound by law to implement it,” she added. This January 2021, the SSS contribution rate was increased to 13 percent from the previous 12 percent. On the other hand, the minimum monthly salary credit (MSC) has been raised to P3,000 from P2,000 (except

for Kasambahay and OFW members whose minimum MSC will remain at P1,000 and P8,000, respectively), while the maximum MSC is set at P25,000 from P20,000. For employed members, land-based OFW members in countries with Bilateral Labor Agreements (BLAs) with the Philippines, and sea-based OFW members, the additional one percent will be divided between them and their employers, bringing the contribution rate breakdown to 8.5 percent for employers and 4.5 percent for them. To illustrate, a member paying under the P10,000 MSC will now pay a monthly contribution of P1,300, which is P100 higher than the P1,200 in 2020. Suppose the member is employed, a land-based OFW in a country with a BLA with the Philippines or a sea-based OFW. In that case, the P100 additional contribution will be divided as P50 from their employers for a total employer share of P850 and P50 from them for a total member share of P450. While the MSC to be considered for the computation of benefits under the regular social security program is capped at P20,000, contributions pertaining to the MSC in excess of P20,000 will go to the Workers’ Investment See INCREASE, page 9

Inline imageThe Lanao del Sur gov Mamintal “Bombit” A. Adiong Jr. explains to LGUs units officials the vital role of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) adopted the 20-year Provincial Development and Physical Framework (PDPFP) as it works towards its vision of a green, bountiful, progressive, equitable, and prosperous province.

Lanao del Sur PDC adopts 20-year development plan By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

IN line with the Provincial/Local Planning and Expenditure Management (P/LPEM) guidelines of the National Economic and Development Authority, the PDPFP 2020-2040 dubbed “Vision 2040: Panagontaman Ko Kathagompiya a Ingëd a Ranaw” consists of seven sectoral goals governance, environment, economic, infrastructure, social, culture, and peace and security. Azrifa Mamutuk, head of the team that crafted the plan, said the 20-year provincial development and physical framework is

the first of its kind in the Bangsamoro region. “The PDPFP 2020-2040 is the mother plan of all development plans of the province. Under the plan, we want a green and environment-friendly province, a food secure province kung saan walang nagugutom, an equitable province na pantay-pantay lahat ng tao at lahat may ‘say’ sa mga ginagawa ng gobyerno, at higit sa lahat isang prosperous, progressive, at peaceful na Lanao del Sur,” she further said. The PDPFP clustered the province into four functional and production See ADOPTS, page 10

During Communications Secretary Martin Andanar’s show, Clanelmie Bahade, SK Federation President of Villanueva, said that for 2021, they have a program called “Tulong Edukasyon sa Kabataan” in which virtual activities will be crafted to divert the youth’s attention from doing outdoor activities such as basketball among others. She reminded that COVID is still here and that we should remain vigilant. She calls on the youth to have discipline amid this pandemic and to pray. (JMORucat)

Piñol seeks RTL Amendments

DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is seeking the amendment of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to assure farmers that the market will not be flooded with imported rice when they harvest. “Earlier today, local radio station DXND asked me in a live interview on what should be done to avert a looming world rice supply crisis as Vietnam, the Philippines’ main source of rice, has itself started importing rice from India. I made two simple recommendations based on my experience as a local government executive, former Agriculture Secretary, and most of all, as a farmer,” he said. Apart from the amendment of RTL, the MinDA chair also seek at using an 1. ML Iligan 2 Branch Bongabong Bldg.cor. B.S Ong & Badelles St. Mahayahay,Iligan City 2. ML Iligan 4 Branch B.Labao cor. Sabayle St., Iligan City 3. ML Iligan 6 Branch Nunez Bldg. Quezon Ave., Iligan City 4. ML Iligan 7 Branch Autida Bldg.Roxas Ave., Iligan City 5. ML Quezon Aballe Branch Quezon Ave. Extn.VillaVerde, Iligan City 6. ML Consunji Branch cor. Agoncillo-Consunji Sts., Iligan City 7. ML Tibanga Branch Nat’l. Hi-way Tibanga, Iligan City 8. ML Tambo Branch Tambo Hi-way beside Red C Bldg. Iligan City 9. ML Kiwalan Branch G/F Bldg. Prk. 7 Kiwalan, Iligan City 10. ML Luga-it Branch Nat’l Hi-way Mabini St. Lugait, Mis. Or. 11. ML Manticao Branch Poblacion Manticao, Mis. Or. 12. ML Naawan Branch Prk. 6 Poblacion Naawan, Mis. Or. 13. ML Initao Branch Prk. 14 Nat’l Hi-way Pob. Initao , Mis. Or.

Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol. (PNA file photo)

amended Magna Carta for Small Farmers as the legal leg, government could set a ‘palay’ farm gate price of PHP20 per kilo to be followed by both the National Food Authority (NFA) and the commercial traders. Piñol added that if such recommendations are considered, the farmers will immediately start plowing

1. ML Iligan 1 Branch Quezon Ave., Iligan City 2. ML Iligan 3 Branch Mercado St.Poblacion ,Iligan City 3. ML Iligan 5 Branch San Miguel Street, Iligan City 4. ML Tambacan Branch Pontoy Bldg. Prk. 11 Tambacan Iligan City 5. ML Mahayahay Branch Roxas Ave.Mahayahay, Iligan City 6. ML Suarz Branch Zone Virgo Suarez, Iligan City 7. ML Robinsons Branch Robinsons Place Level 2 Unit 231 Macapagal Ave.Tubod,Iligan City 8. ML Linamon Branch Poblacion Linamon,Lanao del Norte 9. ML Bacolod Branch Prk. 3 Pob.Bacolod,Lanao del Norte 10. ML Kauswagan Branch Poblacion Kauswagan Lanao del Norte 11. ML Maigo Branch Nat’l Hi-way Poblacion Lanao del Norte

the fields to plant rice because they know they will make money. “To avert an impending world rice supply crisis, however, these recommendations must be implemented right away,” he said. He also recounted that in early 2000 when the price of milled rice went through the roof and the Philippines

had to import rice at over $1,000 per metric ton. “With the farm gate price of Palay hitting historic high, almost all available spaces, including the road allowance along the national highway were planted with rice. The point is if the rice farmer knows he will make money and he will be protected by the government, he would not even wait for the free seeds or fertilizer or the ridiculous “cash and food aid” being distributed by the Department of Agriculture (DA),” Piñol stressed. Those who are saying that we do not have the area to plant rice should join me in my journeys to the countryside in Mindanao and I will gladly show them the vast unutilized plains around the Agusan Marsh, Liguasan Marsh, and Lake

1. ML Kolambugan Branch Prk.2 Pob. Kolambugan,Lanao del Norte 2. ML Tubod 1 Branch Crossing Poblacion Tubod,Lanao del Norte 3. ML Tubod 2 Branch Quezon Ave. Tubod, Lanao del Norte 4. ML Malingao Branch Prk. 5 Malingao, Lanao del Norte 5. ML Lala Branch Prk. 2 Lala Proper, Lanao del Norte 6. ML Salvador Branch Poblacion Salvador, Lanao del Norte 7. ML Maranding 1 Branch Salvador Road Maranding,Lanao del Norte 8. ML Maranding 2 Branch Nat’l Hi-way Maranding,Lanao del Norte 9. ML Maranding Ipil-Ipil Branch Sagario Bldg.Prk. Ipil-Ipil Maranding Lala Lanao del Norte 10. ML Maranding Santol Branch Nat’l Hi-way Prk. Santol Maranding Lanao del Norte

1. ML Kapatagan 1 Branch Public Market Kapatagan Lanao del Norte 2. ML Kapatagan 2 Branch Gymnasium Kapatagan Lanao del Norte 3. ML Aranaydo Kapatagan Branch Aranaydo St.Public Market Pob. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte 4. ML SND 1 Branch Canete Bldg. SND,Lanao del Norte 5. ML SND 2 Branch Poblacion SND,Lanao del Norte 6. ML Balabagan Branch Pob. Balabagan, Lanao del Sur 7. ML Mananayo Malabang Branch Mananayo Malabang, Lanao del Sur 8. ML Malabang 1 Branch Camp Jas Malabang, Lanao del Sur 9. ML Malabang 2 Branch Chinatoiwn Malabang, Lanao del Sur 10. ML Malabang 3 Branch Poblacion Malabang, Lanao del Sur 11. ML Malabang 4 Branch Campo Muslim Malabang Lanao del Sur 12. ML Daguan Branch Daguan Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur

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1. ML Camague Branch Macapagal Ave.Camague Iligan City 2. ML Baloi Branch Prk. 1 Brgy.NAngka,Baloi Lanao del Norte 3. ML Marawi Branch HRM Bldg.Amai Pakpak Marawi City, Lanao del Sur 4. ML Malutlut Branch Basak Malutlut, Marawi City Lanao del Sur 5. ML MSU Marawi Branch Old Agi 1st St.MSU Compound Marawi City, Lanao del Sur

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Phoenix strengthens thrust for digital with online flash sale PHOENIX Petroleum further reinforced its push for the digital platform by offering discounted fuel vouchers through Limitless, an app-based loyalty program. Last December 28, Phoenix fuel vouchers in P1,000, P500, and P100 denominations were offered on the Limitless app at 80% off during the independent oil player’s first digital flash sale. “As our brand further evolves, we have also innovated the way we offer our products and conduct our promos. Incorporating e-commerce into our business has been pivotal, especially this year when safety has been of prime concern,” said Phoenix President Henry Albert Fadullon. “By partnering

Contribution hike to benefit SSS members: Ignacio By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – Social Security System’s (SSS) contribution rate hike starting January 2021 will benefit its members since claims will be based on their contributions, SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora Ignacio said. D u r i ng t h e L ag i ng Handa briefing aired over state-owned PTV-4 Tuesday, Ignacio said they are implementing the increase in contribution rate and the minimum and maximum monthly salary credits in accordance with Republic Act 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018. “Gusto rin po namin kayong tulungan na maibigay sa inyo yung tamang benepisyo na kakailangan ninyo sa pandemic na ito. (We want to help you receive the benefits that you will need during this pandemic),” she said. Under RA 11199, SSS See HIKE, page 9

with Limitless and offering our discounted vouchers online, our customers were treated to a big discount without them having to line up at the stations. It’s safer, and also more convenient because the vouchers can be redeemed anytime,” he added. Exclusive to Limitless members, the online sale gave customers the chance to avail of discounted vouchers, which have no expiry, and can be used at participating Phoenix retail stations upon refueling. Over P1 million worth of Phoenix fuel vouchers were sold during the flash sale, which is estimated to have attracted over 2,200 new Limitless members in the A motorist redeems his discounted fuel voucher at a Phoenix gas station through the course of two days. See ONLINE, page 9

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BSP statement on the medium-term view on inflation

THE December 2020 inflation of 3.5 percent was within the BSP’s forecast range of 2.9 – 3.7 percent. The latest inflation outturn brings the average full-year inflation for 2020 to 2.6 percent, which is well within the national government’s target of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point. The BSP continues to expect inflation to settle within the target range over the policy horizon. The recent uptrend in inflation is seen to be largely transitory reflecting the short-term impact of weathSee VIEW, page 9

CCC on Financing the Earth’s Assets: Support Sustainable Finance Based on Natural Wealth MANILA, 4 January 2020 – A report titled, “Financing the Earth’s Assets: The Case for Mangroves as a Naturebased Climate Solution” reveals that regeneration of mangrove forests around the world could result in an $11.8 billion return by 2040 if carbon markets reflected the true value of nature. The report, issued by Earth Security in December 2020, makes a strong investment case for tapping the potential of mangroves in the fight against climate change. As a carbon asset, mangrove forests have the potential to unlock 380 million tCO2 of sequestration by 2040. Five key markets that were identified for mangroves are nature-based investment funds, blue bonds (a subset of the green and climate bonds market), insurance, carbon market investors, and philanthropy. Long valued as a natural Part of the 4,871 hectares of contiguous mangrove stand in the municipality of Del Carmen in Siargao. Photo from See ASSETS, page 11

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DTI partners with the Cebu Provincial Government in rebuilding Cebu’s economy

IN response to the COVID-19 health crisis that resulted to the extensive loss of jobs and incomes, the Cebu Provincial Government, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-7) and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), launched the “SUGBO Negosyo” livelihood assistance for microentrepreneurs. Initially inspired by the DTI’s Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo

sa Barangay (LSP-NSB), the Cebu Provincial Government initiated one of the biggest LGU-led economic stimulus efforts intended specifically for spurring entrepreneurial activities in the countryside by allocating a hefty P100 million budget for the SUGBO Negosyo Program. Under the Sugbo Negosyo initiative, the Department of Trade and Industry – Cebu Provincial Office (DTI-CPO) through its Negosyo Center Business

Counsellors and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) staff, shall provide assistance to those who have lost their jobs and businesses due to the COVID 19 health crisis. The assistance shall be through financial aid called the SUGBO Negosyo Kits amounting to Php 10,000 (Category A); Php 20,000 (Category B); and Php 50,000 (Category C) which can be used by entrepreneurs to purchase See ECONOMY, page 11

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

BANYUHAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : AILENE M. UY 2020-12-3699

BANYUHAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : AILENE M. UY 2020-12-3700

BANYUHAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : AILENE M. UY 2020-12-3702

NOTICE OF HEARING

CAGAYAN BIOS TAXI TRANSPORT CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX SERVICE COOPERATIVE (CBITTSCO) 2020-12-3646 Rep. by : AINODEN M. ODAL

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of THIRTEEN (13) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ELEVEN (11) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City MAY-MAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : JERRY POE MANZANO 2020-12-3703

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-12-3754

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWENTY NINE (29) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-11-3509

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN PANAO (MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL) AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2020-12-3683 (2015-10-2203)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: PUERTO TO JASAAN (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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

MAY-MAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : JERRY POE MANZANO 2020-12-3701

MAY-MAY TAXI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : JERRY POE MANZANO 2020-12-3704

ORO WEST TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ COOPERATIVE 2020-12-3842 Rep. by : VIRGINIA O. NERI

ORO WEST TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ COOPERATIVE 2020-12-3843 Rep. by : VIRGINIA O. NERI

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of FOURTEEN (14) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5ft day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of SEVENTEEN (17) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO BONBON and vice versa with the use of NINE (9) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to the previously filed case/s to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO PATAG and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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

ORO WEST TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ COOPERATIVE 2020-12-3841 Rep. by : VIRGINIA O. NERI

ORO WEST TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ COOPERATIVE 2021-01-0005 Rep. by : VIRGINIA O. NERI

TRAFECO TRANSPORT SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ COOPERATIVE 2021-01-0004 Rep. by : EPIFANIO R. TAMIOK, JR.

ROWESTBOUND TRANSPORT COOP. CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ (WETRANSCO) 2020-12-3761 Rep. by : LUDIVENA B. HAMILI

GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP ECO FRIENDLY CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (GOFETCO) 2020-12-3766 Rep. by : RICARDO N. PAJO

GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP ECO FRIENDLY CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (GOFETCO) 2020-12-3767 Rep. by : RICARDO N. PAJO

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: GAISANO TO REGENCY - KISANLU and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to the previously filed case/s to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO BAYABAS and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: PUERTO TO JASAAN and vice versa with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO GITAGUM (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: LOOP SERVICE and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: LOOP SERVICE and vice versa with the use of SIX (6) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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Be wary of FB pages promising cash, jobs - DOLE THE labor department has warned the public against bogus Facebook pages promising cash or prizes in exchange for likes and shares as well as those purportedly hiring for employment. “Verify the registration of such companies with appropriate government agencies before engaging with them, especially in providing information,” DOLE warned. The alert came after DOLE acted on a complaint against a certain company named ‘Eternal Investment’ alleging that it is gathering people on Facebook and assigning them to job positions on a voluntary or commission basis. Recruits are allegedly assigned to positions such as executives, managers, and graphic artists. The complaint also claimed that ‘Eternal Investment’ is reportedly “manipulating people and not paying proper dues based on the output of the volunteers.” Upon coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry, it was found out that ‘Eternal Investment’ is not on the DTI’s list of registered businesses. The s ai d c omp any is not also registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To protect the public, the labor department’s Bureau of Local Employment brought the complaint to the Enforcement and Investor Protection Department of SEC for further investigation. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP ECO FRIENDLY TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (GOFETCO) Rep. by : RICARDO N. PAJO

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2020-121-3765

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: SAN AGUSTIN TO COGON MARKET and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

DavSur coffee named as PH’s best brew By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO

DAVAO CIT Y – The specialty Arabica coffee grown in the foothills of Mt. Apo in Davao del Sur ranked first in the recently conducted green grading and cupping by licensed Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) graders. In a statement from the Department of Agriculture in Region 11 (DA11) Wednesday, emerging on top of the country’s best specialty brew are Joe Randy Dubria and his wife Marivic, coffee farmers from Balutakay, Bansalan in Davao del Sur, who garnered a cupping grade of 85.36 and bested around 70 entries nationwide. The grading was supposedly part of the 2020 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) but due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the competition was canceled. Based on Philippine coffee quality standards, coffee beans must have at least a grade of 80 percent to be considered a spe-

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP TRANSPORT COOP. Rep. by: QUIRINO B. VILLANUEVA, JR.

CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX 2020-10-3775

cialty coffee. The closer to 100 a coffee sample gets, the more likely it will command a higher price and increased demand from specialty roasters. “Even with the PCQC canceled, DA together with other partner agencies and licensed CQI graders still conducted the grading and cupping of the submitted entries to provide farmers with feedback on their produce. With this, we believe that we can increase the Filipino farmers on improving coffee quality,” DA Undersecretary for High-Value Crops and Rural Credit Evelyn Laviña said. The Dubria couple attributed their feat to the openness of the Balutakay Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative (BACOFA) members to new technologies in coffee farming, harvesting, and processing. The cooperative with some 250 members cultivated around 400 hectares of coffee plantation in the foothills of Mt. Apo.

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“DA-11 High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) has provided us package of assistance that includes close release fertilizer, pruning shears and saw and processing facilities such as tramline system, dryers, a roasting facility, hauling truck, and ministorage,” Marivic said. DA-11 regional executive director Ricardo

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

JAJS TRUCKING SERVICE CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Rep. by : JEGEL TANGCUGO TORAYNO 2020-12-3808

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL GOLDEN CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE 2021-01-0018 Rep. by : JONATHAN BARORO BUAQUIÑA

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of FORTY (40) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT OF MINDANAO and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB - Region X, this 6th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: OROQUIETA CITY TO CALAMBA (MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL) and vice versa with the use of SEVENTEEN (17) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 7, 2021

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 7, 2021 MDN: Jan 7, 2021

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Oñate Jr. lauded the contribution of the Davao coffee farmers for making it big in the domestic and international markets. “We are proud and thankful that our farmers have utilized the support given to them to improve their livelihood and the quality of their produce,” he said. Oñate added that aside from the production and

technical support, the DA in the region also made sure of the active participation of the coffee farmers during exhibits for them to showcase their products and establish a linkage among consumers/buyers. “This is in line with our twin goal of not just Masaganang Ani but also Mataas na Kita,” he added. (PNA)

BDO Capital & I vestment Corporation (BDO Capital), the investment banking arm of BDO Unibank, garnered the top honors at last year’s virtual ceremony of the Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Awards. BDO Capital received the Investment House of the Year (4 years in a row), Best Equity House (3 years in a row), Best Fixed Income House (5 years in a row), Best Project Finance House (3 years in a row), Best Advisory House, and Best Equity Deal (Small-Mid Cap) - Fruitas Holdings, Inc. Php1.011 billion initial public offering. “We in the BDO Group are honored to be recognized and strive to find ways to assist our customers even during a pandemic,” said Ed V. Francisco, president of BDO Capital. IHAP is a non-stock, non-profit organization established on July 19, 1974 to promote better understanding of the roles and functions of the country’s

investment houses, as well as enhance the contribution of investment houses in the growth of Philippine businesses and the economy through the development of the capital markets. Five years ago, the IHAP Awards was instituted to recognize the outstanding performances of Philippine investment houses in terms of league table ranking, innovativeness and expertise in structuring, distribution and execution of capital market deals, as well as the ability of the investment house to generate value for the market and its clients. The participants were evaluated by IHAP members and a third-party panel of judges composed of representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippine Stock Exchange, Philippine Dealing Systems Group, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, Fund Managers Association of the Philippines, Shareholders Association of the Philippines, and CFA Society Philippines. BDO Capital is a fullservice investment house that performs securities underwriting and trading; loan syndication; financial advisory; and private placement of debt and equity, among others. It has been doing an active role in supporting various publicprivate sector undertakings and a number of initial public offerings of diverse Filipino companies.

BDO Capital earns consistent honors from IHAP

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an d S av i ng s Pro g r am (WISP), a provident fund that will yield additional pension income for members contributing under it. For example, a member will be paying under the P25,000 MSC. Based on the 13 percent contribution rate, his/her monthly contribution will be P3,250, of which P2,600 will go to the regular social security fund, while the remaining P650 will go to the WISP. The SSS emphasized that the said reforms will allow members to save more for their retirement. The SSS remains the cheapest pension and most accessible pension scheme in the country that offers seven kinds of benefit programs and various loan privileges. Ignacio said that any delay in implementing the said reforms could endanger the fund life of the SSS and its ability to provide its members and their beneficiaries with benefits and loan privileges, especially in this time of the pandemic. From January to October 2020, the SSS disbursed a total of P159.47 billion in social security and employees’ compensation benefits to 3.56 million members and beneficiaries. SSS member loan releases from January to November 2020 totaled P58.03 billion for 3.20 million members, while pension loan releases for the said period reached P3.17 billion combined for 69,813 retiree-pensioners. On the other hand, SSS contribution collections from January to October 2020 totaled only P169.73

billion, or a decrease of 5.4 percent from the P179.34 billion collected in the same period last year. However, SSS’ investments were well-managed and have allowed the pension fund to respond to members’ needs despite the drop in collections during the pandemic. For further information on the SSS’ new contribution schedule, view its corresponding circulars at https://bit.ly/3pwIJyL, https://bit.ly/33RXdRn, and https://bit.ly/3rA8Ypw.

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Lanao, just to name a few, he further added. “Some may view these as over-simplifying a complex global supply problem but that is what it really is, a simple problem with simple solutions. So many ideas could be presented to address the problem but everything boils down to one question: Will the rice farmer make decent incomeproducing rice?” he further said.

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“Un l i k e ot h e r f u e l discounts offered in the past, the Limitless flash sale eliminated the need to queue at stations, making the process easier. For further convenience and safety, those who were able to take advantage of the sale only need to show the vouchers on their Limitless app when they gas up so the transactions are contactless. Made possible through a digital channel, it’s an ideal innovation that perfectly suits our current circumstances,

Wed-Thu, January 6-7, 2021 and customers can expect more regular promos on the app,” said Celina Matias, Phoenix Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Strategies. She also added that the e-gift feature on the app has been especially useful during the holidays stating, “It allowed users to buy and give vouchers without leaving home.” Since the start of community quarantine measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix introduced several digital-based initiatives to sustain business operations. These include the implementation of cashless payment at its fuel stations, the introduction of its fuel delivery service for SMEs, and the launch of online ordering and delivery services for its LPG business. In June, the company announced its partnership with Limitless, which has since offered its members points for valid purchases at partner establishments including Phoenix. Limitless now has more than 100,000 members who have access to perks and other exclusive privileges.

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weather disturbances. The overall balance of risks to future inflation continues to lean toward the downside owing mainly to the continued uncer tainty caused by the pandemic on domestic and global economic activity. Nonetheless, upside risks emanate from the possibility of an early roll out of Covid-19 vaccines in the Philippines, which is expected to ease the existing lockdown mea-

sures and expand further operating capacity of the economy. At the same time, a stronger-than-expected world economic recovery as the vaccine is increasingly deployed in key economies abroad could present upward price pressures on global oil and food prices. The BSP stands ready to deploy its full arsenal of instruments as needed in fulfillment of its mandate to maintain price and financial stability conducive to sustainable economic growth.

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contribution rate will increase by 1 percent each in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 to bring the rate to 15 percent by the end of the period. For this year alone, the minimum monthly salary credit (MSC) was hiked from PHP2,000 to PHP3,000 but this excludes the kasambahay (househelp) whose MSC will remain at PHP1,000, and the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are required to pay PHP8,000. Maximum MSC has been raised from PHP20,000 to PHP25,000. For SSS members who are land-based OFWs in countries with Bilateral Labor Agreements (BLAs) with the Philippines as well as for sea-based OFWs, the 1 percent contribution hike will be divided between them and their employers, bringing the breakdown to 4.5 percent and 8.5 percent, respectively. Ignacio said there are clamors for the postponement of the contribution hike but they cannot decide on this alone because this

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Misamis Occidental City of Oroquieta

is based on a law. She, however, said that if a law has been approved for the contribution increase postponement or if President Rodrigo R. Duterte orders for its suspension, then SSS executives will heed the directive. She vowed the continued disbursement of benefit claims to SSS members but asked for understanding among their members, citing the balancing act to address the impact of increased benefits distribution on the actuarial life of the estate pension fund for private sector workers. SSS officials earlier expected to collect about PHP43 billion worth of contributions from their members this year. Ignacio admitted the difficulty in achieving this now given the impact of the pandemic on the workers. She said they expect benefit claims to hit PHP231 billion. In the first 10 months of 2020, SSS disbursed compensation benefits amounting to PHP159.47 billion to about 3.56 million members and beneficiaries. Loan releases extended to 3.20 million members

amounted to PHP58.03 billion as of end-November 2020. Pension loan releases for 69,813 retiree-pensioners totaled to PHP3.17 billion for the same period. Contribution collections as of end-October 2020 reached PHP169.73 billion, 5.4 percent lower than the PHP179.34 billion during the same period in 2019. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS

“ A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 596, Cad 653, C-3, located at Panambuan, Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (25,256) SQUARE METERS more or less and covered by Tax Declaration Number 1937 in the name of ANASTACIO CAJA.”

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ARCADIO JUTBA, who died without a will on April 14, 1992 in Aromahon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, leaving a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-5679 sitauted at Mantibugao, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of Seventy Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy (79,770) square meters and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of ARCADIO JUTBA, per DOC #172; PAGE #35; BOOK #13; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU.

EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY PRESENT: FRANCISCA CAJA ALLIG, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon; ILLUMINADA CAJA NALAGON, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon. CRISPOLO DALION CAJA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Bantuanon ,Lantapan, Bukidnon; HEREBY DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That they are the children and the sole and only heirs of the late ANASTACIO CAJA of Panamboan, Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, who died on November 2, 1988 at Jasaan, Misamis Oriental which was his residence at the time of his death. That he died without leaving any Will not death. That at the time of his death he was the owner of the following real properties to wit;

That they have decided and agreed to partition the above described parcel of land into THREE (3) equal shares among them. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGARDO Y. RAAGAS, Notary Public Per Doc No. 212; Page No. 43; Book No. 47; Series of 2018. MDN: Dec. 24 & 31, 2020 & Jan. 7, 2021

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Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GLICER L. NATIVIDAD has file with this office a Petition for change of first name from “GLICERIIO” to “GLICER” in the birth certificate of GLICERIIO L. NATIVIDAD who was born on May 13, 1966 at Oroquieta City and whose parents are PAULINA ABAD and ISABELO L. NATIVIDAD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this office not later than 14 December 2020.

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES DENMARK DAVID MANANQIUL AND JEANN PECSON ZABLAN,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2020-92

DENMARK DAVID MANANQIUL AND JEANN PECSON ZABLAN

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(Sgd) ENGR. BEAU L. CABAHUG City/Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES DOMINADOR P. FELISIDA AND RUTH L. SUPLIDO-FELISILDA,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2020-95

DOMINADOR P. FELISIDA AND RUTH L. SUPLIDO-FELISILDA,

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CIVIL CASE NO. 2020-95

ROY ANTHONY B. SECHONG AND REY ANN B. SECHONG,

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ORDER

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 14, 2001 at Pangantucan, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Camicay, Lombog, Guindulman, Bohol and Bacusanon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon or Merila, Ubaldo laya, 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 One (1) year now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 14, 2001, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JANUARY 22, 2021 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 a 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 22nd of DECEMBER, 2020

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on April 19, 2010 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 with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at 1st East Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City and Mahayahay, 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 One (1) year now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 19, 2010, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JANUARY 22, 2021 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 a 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 22nd of DECEMBER, 2020

MDN: Dec. 24 & 31, 2020 & Jan. 7, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Dec. 24 & 31, 2020 & Jan. 7, 2021

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 19, 2005 at Angeles City, Pampanga 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 with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Purok Violeta, Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City and 2048 P. Villanueva St., Claro M. Recto, Angeles City, Pampanga, 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 SIX (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 19, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JANUARY 22, 2021 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 a 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 22nd of DECEMBER, 2020

MDN: Dec. 24 & 31, 2020 & Jan. 7, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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auditors of its QMS. The training conducted by Infoadvance, Inc. enhanced the participants’ understanding of Internal Audit as an essential component of any management system as it serves as a quality tool to check the effectiveness of processes in delivering intended results and trigger improvements. Aurelio L. Ebita, lead auditor and trainer, underscored that the overall intent of internal audit is to achieve conformity and effectiveness and not to find nonconformities. Should a nonconformity arise, it is raised against a process and not against a person, for improvement. On December 23, 2020, the SOCOTEC Certification International issued a new Certificate of Registration for ISO 9001:2015 to NEDA-X which will expire September 21, 2023, covering the processes of

Socioeconomic and Physical Planning and Policy, Technical and Advisory, Investment Programming, Monitoring and Evaluation and Support Services. The first certification was issued September 21, 2017 and expired September 21, 2020. (NEDA10/PIA10)

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initial concerns using the digital application is the unavailability of smartphones and blocked accounts. With this, DSWD 10 also requested assistance from the city government of Marawi and Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) Field Office to intake the details of the families having similar concerns. The agency shall then request manual beneficiary reference numbers for these families. The beneficiary should download the Starpay application and upgrade its user level. To upgrade one’s account, details such as name, selfie, birthdate, permanent

How to Become Fluent Readers By MA. ALONA E. MAGHANOY Principal II/District-In-Charge

Reading fluency is the ability to read text not just accurately, but also quickly and effortlessly. In times of pandemic, we need to help our learners read fluently so that they can understand what they will be reading. It is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension (www.readingrockets. org.). Those students who read fast but with many decoding errors are not fluent. Fluency is a key contributor toward independent and successful reading according to midnorthac.weebly.com. Without fluency, the best book will not be appreciated. Here are some strategies that could help you assist your learners or children acquire reading fluency: 1. Know learners current reading level and start your remediation. You can have the data from his or her previous teacher or you can let him/ her read in his/her current grade level book. If he or she is very slow, try giving him/ her words that are easy and

start from there. This will give them confidence. 2. Look for reading materials appropriate to their reading level. Let them read familiar books or just words, phrases or sentences. In case they don’t know how to read phrases, give them words, and sentences if they have difficulty reading a paragraph. 3. Model how to read the words, phrases or sentences. Be sure that you will read it aloud first. Repeat reading the words until the child becomes familiar with it. You can also record so that the child can play it back. 4. Let them repeat until they got it. Let the child read and ask him to keep on reading repeatedly. Practice reading using playful activities. 5. Do not limit your praise. Praise can improve the child’s motivation to read. 6. Move to the next reading level until he reaches his grade reading level. Once the word, phrases or sentences are mastered, proceed to the next reading level.

Innovative Teaching: A Must in the New Normal Modality By MAURITA M. DONASCO School-in-charge Tablon National High School

AS educators gear with the “new normal” set-up in this coronavirus pandemic, this is the appropriate time to use our discomfort to forge a new paradigm. This is now the time for schools to ensure that teachers do not just translate what they do inside the classroom into their online teachings. Teacher-driven discussions and lengthy lectures are no longer norms in this situation. In online learning, students are almost always divided on their focus that of their classes and their attention to their mobile gadgets. By using online learning resources on topics and creating learning playlists or menus, students would be up for an

exciting learning process. We as teachers must innovate to teach online by tapping legitimate online tools and resources. By being not only an issuer of educational content but a master curator of learning resources, teachers like us are designing efficient and effective synchronous and asynchronous learning activities for continuous engagement of students. Educators need to design assessment and grading systems and think on their purposes and priorities. Encouraging student learning is the best and not just let students accountable for their own learning. Mentors must think that in times of remote learning, continuous feedback from students on their learning can help them reflect on their strengths.

and present address, and valid ID are needed. Acceptable IDs include passport, driver’s license, PWD ID, Barangay ID, TIN ID, SSS, Philhealth, among others. After taking a selfie, at least one ID should be chosen and uploaded with details. A message will then be sent once the account is upgraded. To claim the assistance, the beneficiaries can cash out their wallet balance through MLhuillier pay out or Security Bank or Chinabank ATM cardless withdrawal. From April 2019, DSWD distributed of Transitory Family Support Package of Php53,000 and additional Php14,400 to 17,905 displaced families or Marawi IDPs from the 24 most affected area (MAA); distribution of LSG worth Php20,000 to 17,905 displaced families IDPs from MAA and Php10,000 for 28,266 displaced families IDPs from LAA as well as the distribution of Pabaon Package and 30 kilograms of rice. (LELA/ PIA ICIC)

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December operation. “Despite the pandemic, we are still prioritizing illegal drugs, since it is the mandate of our administration; we are also going with the holistic approach by trying to neutralize illegal activities as much as possible,” the spokesperson added. ELCAC support As for their support with Executive Order (EO) 70, the PNP-10 cites that they are proactively building strong community engagement in isolated villages by providing peace and security in those areas alongside the AFP and other government agencies. “Us in the PNP, we are not in the offensive level but are mostly doing police works, our mobile forces, are the ones who address the insurgency problems and we support them in any way possible,” Sabud shared, adding that they are working closely with the military, as the PNP-10 validates sightings and reports of communist activities.

“We should not be afraid of them, because of the NTFELCAC (National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict) chaired by our very own president Duterte, the administration is working on ending their scourge before 2021, the insurgency problems has huge impact in denting our economy and it’s high time we end it,” Sabud said. (VPSB/ PIA10)

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from page 5 corridors each having its own core capabilities and working as one to revitalize the economy of the province. Based on the document provided to the Manila Times disclosed that “The service and industrial sectors will gravitate towards Metropolitan Marawi being the center and the primary growth area. It will handle domestic trade and export. On the other hand, the Agri-industrial Corridor of coastal towns has the natural advantage to serve as a transit hub and industrial production for exports while the Basak Corridor and the Commercial Crop Corridor

are vital production areas,” Mamutok added. According to her, all corridors will be linked by multi-modal transport and infrastructure systems. “A lot of challenges came along the way but these challenges did not hinder this administration in accomplishing this document. As Chief Executive of the Province of Lanao del Sur, I am genuinely confident of this strategic document that defines the future of Lanao del Sur if taken with utmost sincerity and full commitment by all sectors,” said Provincial Governor Mamintal Alonto-Adiong Jr. He emphasized that the 20year development plan provides the overall development framework of the province and translates the provincial government’s vision into practical strategies that can be implemented. “Given the enthusiasm and commitment of all sectors, I am heartened by the promise for sustained recovery and reconstruction, as well as the upliftment of the lives of the people in our communities, as evidenced by the rich potential unveiled in this PDPFP,” the Governor added.

Learning Delivery Modality Course 2 for Teachers By GRACE S. LAVIDEZ Master Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School

Bongbongon Elementary School conducted its LAC session on LDM Course 2 for Teachers at Bongbongon Elementary School, NHA Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City last October 23, 30 and November 6, 2020. The said activity was spearheaded by Melba S. Omandam, school principal of Bongbongon Elementary School and its School LAC Coordinator, Grace S. Lavidez, with the

Master Teachers. It was participated by the faculty members of the said school. LDM 2 Course for Teachers has been initiated by the Department of Education in relation to the Learning Continuity Plan which is to ensure that learning continues while guaranteeing the health, safety and well-being of the learners, teachers, and the community. It is intended for teachers and is focused on the instruc-

INSET By MARIA TERESA R. OBLIG Teacher III Bulua Central School

tional implications of using these alternative learning delivery modalities. It aims to know the different learning delivery modalities and platforms, prepare learning resource materials needed for LDM and be confident in executing lessons in the new learning delivery modalities. LDM 2 Course for teachers is compose of five modules. These modules have been facilitated by our school principal, master teachers and select teachers of Bongbongon Elementary School.

Success of DepEd in delivering lessons to learners amidst pandemic By JUANITO JR. B. GABUTAN Lumbo National High School SST1

and resources. By being not only an issuer of educational content but a master curator of learning resources, teachers like us are designing efficient and effective synchronous and asynchronous learning activities for continuous engagement of students. Educators need to design assessment and grading systems and think on their purposes and priorities. Encouraging student learning is the best and not just let students accountable for their own learning. Mentors must think that in times of remote learning, continuous feedback from students on their learning can help them reflect on their strengths.

During the session on LDM 2 Course, teachers were engaged in different learning activities. They were also able to produce required outputs and portfolio which were submitted to their assigned LAC leaders. The three-day LAC Session on LDM 2 Course ended with a lot of learning insights and opportunities. It greatly helps the teacher-participants to be more effective and efficient in executing the lessons in the new normal. Indeed, LDM 2 Course has been a success.

That has been shaken by the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS CoV-2, is the education sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of all learners in the Philippines since March. There have been many enthralling stories of learners being distressed by the spread of the deadly virus as schools across the country were closed. This is the first pandemic to have had a profound impact on education not only in the Philippines but across the world. In the Philippines, while the government and health officials are trying to flatten the epidemiological curve of the deadly virus, the Department of Education (DepEd) is working hard to transition the modality of teaching from conventional “face-to-face” learn-

ing, or the traditional “bricka n d mortar schools” to socalled “blended learning.” Blended learning” or “hybrid learning” from the standpoint of the DepEd is a fusion of “online distant learning” and “in-person” delivery of printed materials to the homes of the learners through the barangays (villages) for those who don’t have internet access and interactive facilities in the comfort of their homes. In localities where this is not possible, the DepEd will use television and radio-based instructions. Radios and televisions across the country will be used to broadcast lessons, materials and instructions to those who don’t have access to a computer or the internet.

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Nazarollah S Macalandong and Chancellor Bai Yasmin Q. Sinsat. Bai Limbona in her concluding message said “This will not be long as our days ahead is and will be filled not only be re-engineering the trail but bulldozing our way to achieve our vision”. Dr. Bai Hejira Sinuat Macalandong-Limbona who was unanimously elected by the members of the Board of Regents (BOR) during its 4th Quarter meeting held in Manila last December 21 took her oath before CHED Chairman & MSU Board of Regents Chair Prospero de Vera. Witnessed (L-R) Student Regent Ron Denver Gonzales, Pres. Macaayong, Alumni Regent Bobby Lim, NEDA Uses Sombilla, Faculty Regent Jun Evasco Gonzales, BOR Sec. Aragasi Usman. 7 other Regents witnessed the rite via Zoom. Dr. Rhodora S.N, Englis and Dr. Mario J. Auja the new Alumni and Faculty Regents of the Unversity will join the BOR University, the highest policymaking body and will serve from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Chancellor Bai Hejira Nefertiti Sinsuat Macalandong -Limbona is an alumna of both Catholic schools and state institutions. She took her Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science from St Paul’s College of Manila and finished her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in computer Applications at De La Salle University-College of St Benilde in 2002. She also completed the course of Bridging Leadership at the Asian Institute of Manaement in 2003 and fulfilled the Administrative Excellence Service Executive Development Program for SUCs from the Development Academy of the Philippines in 2012.. In 2010, she finished her Master in Public Administration from the Mindanao State University -Maguindanao. In 2013, she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Cotabato City State Polytechnic College, the institution which awarded her a Certificate of Academic Excellence. She has conducted researches and extension services relevant to her field of specialization an attended local and international training ,seminars, and workshops for her personal and professional development. Chancellor Limbona has held vital positions in MSU-Maguindanao since then. To mention few, aside from being an instructor, she was a member of the Internal Audit Service of MSU-Maguindanao in 2003, became the Managing Editor of the Newsletter Editorial Board from 2003 to 2007, appointed as the Director of Student Affairs from 2004 to 2007, and designated

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as the Vice Chancellor for awareness and action among Administration and Finance Filipinos, as well as in the development of national from 2008 to 2014. and local integrated, comprehensive and ecological from page 1 waste management poliOfficer Dr. Lorraine Nery cies and programs,” said said the City Health Office Rei Panaligan, National (CHO) recorded 21 new Coordinator of BFFP PH confirmed cases for Satur- Project. day and Sunday (January 2 “We cannot allow business as usual for corporaand 3). Of that number, the city tions and policymakers. Let registered nine cases on us also bear in mind that we Saturday and 12 on Sunday. are still in a pandemic and For December 2020, the city climate emergency thus the registered less than 20 daily celebration of Zero Waste Month is a very important cases. But while the city’s daily event to call them out to recorded COVID-19 cases drop the legalization of pracdropped to 10 by December’s tices that will continue to end and then to nine cases pose threats to public health at the start of January, CHO and violate environmental Epidemiologist Dr. Teodulfo laws such as the continued Joselito Retuya Jr. said they production and consumpmay expect a surge in cases tion of single-use plastics and garbage incineration in after January 6. “We take note of the the guise of waste-to-energy recent opening of a store in plants,” said Sonia Mendoza, one mall which drew a long Chairman of Mother Earth line of customers (and see if Foundation. something will come up),” “We also urge our poliRetuya said. (CIO/PIA10) cymakers to pass sustainable and comprehensive waste management policies and from page 1 support safer practices that but we will also observe all would reduce waste with the basic safety protocols to respect to the Clean Air Act have a successful celebra- and Ecological Solid Waste tion” Gov. Bambi exudes. Management Act includ With optimism and high ing the international Paris hopes, Governor Bambi agreement within the United Emano believes that the Nations Framework Conconduct of the 8th Kuyamis vention on Climate Change Festival would still be suc- ,” added Glenn Ymata of No cessful despite these tough Burn Pilipinas. The groups said that times. more activities will be held during the month-long celfrom page 1 ebration with “Zero Waste” For instance, food leftovers as an advocacy campaign to can be recycled and bring guide people, businesses, on new twists to be utilized and institutions in changing again by the households. their lifestyles and practices Biodegradable discards such towards sustainable systems as fruit and vegetable peel- in an ethical, economical, ings, can also be composted and efficient way, and to at home or at the barangay ensure that wastes become composting facility. These valuable for other uses. simple ways of managing food leftovers can reduce what is going into the bins from page 4 or landfills, ” he said. his execution at the Luneta, Through Proclamation Rizal was buried in an unNo. 760 in 2014 by then marked tomb in Paco. President Benigno Aquino Also among his works III which declared January were hundreds of essays of every year as Zero Waste and letters. What is probMonth, the celebration also ably not so well known is aims to guide people in the fact that he also wrote changing their lifestyles his version of the Filipino and practices to emulate folklore entitled “The Monsustainable natural cycles key and The Turtle.” This where all discarded materi- he did, to emphasize the als are designed to become need to develop the readresources for others to use. ing habit among the young. “Zero Waste Month is Rizal’s version saw print in pursuant to Republic Act Trubner’s Oriental Record (RA) 9003, or the Ecological in London in July 1889, just Solid Waste Management two years after the publicaAct of 2000 so this is a cru- tion of his first novel “Noli cial time to really heighten Me Tangere”. our call for environmental What would Rizal be

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doing if he lived during this time of the pandemic? As a doctor, he will most probably be a front-liner in the fight against COVID 19. Or he could be trying to discover a cure for the disease. As a hard-hitting writer, he will most probably be denouncing law enforcers who flout the pandemic protocols and officials who jump the line to get vaccinated. Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via Facebook, Twitter, or Linked-In.

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they may not have enough isolation facilities and hospital beds to accommodate new COVID patients There are even talks now that stricter quarantines will again be implemented in major cities in anticipation of the surge. As if this expected surge is not enough, there is the fear of the new Covid-19 variant or strain reaching the country. The new strain/ variant, which was first detected in the UK, is said to be more contagious. Unfortunately, the new variant has spread and has now reached some of our neighboring SEA countries. To prevent the new variant from landing in our country, effective Dec 30 and until January 15, 2021, our government has imposed a travel ban on all foreign nationals from 20 countries where the new variant is claimed to be already present. If we are not able to contain these two likely scenarios: the surge of locally transmitted new Covid-19 cases and the entry of the new Covid variant, we might again find ourselves back in the state where we were during the early months of the pandemic. Lockdowns here and there, restricted travels and minimal business operations, hospitals in full capacity, etc. With all these, one can already expect our economy to shrink again. Now, that is something we can no longer afford to happen. The good news is...We can prevent a relapse! The government and some private companies have partnered to acquire the vaccines. The travel ban has been imposed. With these two measures, we can avoid the further spread of the virus. But what will really prevent us from a relapse and seal our road to recovery is our individual effort to strictly observe and

follow the health protocols of social distancing, proper wearing of face masks and face shields, washing of hands, and limited gatherings. Many have proven that we can continue earning and living our everyday lives while observing the protocols. Why should we still choose to disobey? Let us be mindful that fighting and winning against Covid-19 is within our control. We can all contribute and make our road to recovery this 2021 happen! Let this be on top of our New Year’s resolutions!

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defense on the coastline, mangroves help communities reduce the impacts of climate change, specifically in slowing down global heating, shielding communities against extreme weather conditions, halting the extinction of biodiversity, and supporting local economies. The report identifies 40 locations across the world to form the “Mangroves 40 Cities Network”, including Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. This network will support the regeneration of mangrove forests through different projects within the locations chosen for their proximity to existing mangroves. Siargao Islands in Surigao Del Norte is also recognized in the report as an example of best practices in local mangrove regeneration, with key insights from the Municipality of Del Carmen. Earth Security also proposes the development of a Municipal Mangrove Bond Fund to finance naturebased adaptation and provide the opportunity to pool different levels of investment risks across developed and emerging markets, creating a product that is viable in global fixed income markets. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) welcomed the findings of the report, as it puts emphasis on nature-based solutions in the fight against climate change. The CCC further supports the call for collaboration among cities and towns worldwide that are home to mangrove forests, to enable a financing and regulatory environment that will ensure the advancement of programs and policies that aim to build climate and disaster resilience in local communities. As countries continue the difficult work to recover from the eco-

nomic setbacks caused by COVID-19 pandemic, both human and natural systems must be strengthened to lessen the environmental, humanitarian, and economic impacts of climate change.

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that can help them get their businesses up and running. The Office of the Provincial Board is in-charge of the gathering and screening of the applications from the cities and municipalities of Cebu, while the DTI Negosyo Center Business Counsellors and volunteer members of the MCCI are in-charge of the validation and evaluation of the qualified applicants. After the announcement of the final list of beneficiaries, DTI through its Negosyo Center Business Counsellors, shall conduct an Enterprise Development Seminar to all beneficiaries to guide them with the necessary knowledge on the regulatory requirements of a business, and basic technical know-how in starting and operating a business. Likewise, the MCCI, with the commitment of the established business sectors in Cebu, shall conduct a mentoring session to help Cebu based entrepreneurs develop effective strategies to increase their sales, widen market reach, and make the program successful. Before the announcement of the final beneficiaries even started, DTI Regional Operations Group’s Assistant Secretary Asteria Caberte together with the DTI-Cebu’s Negosyo Center Business Counsellors and Technical Staff conducted a one-on-one mentoring session with 70 Category A qualified applicants of the SUGBO Negosyo last year in San Remigio, Cebu.

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