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Indian Ambassador eyes ramping up engagements with regional business

By MIKE BAÑOS

HE Indian Embassy in the Philippines is looking forward to increasing engagements with regional business bodies in the Philippines as both countries seek partnerships to recover from the global pandemic and ensure a better future for their citizens.

“We do recognize the Philippines is a very large country, and a lot of business activities in the outreach have to happen at the regional level, and the Oro Chamber is one of the

very first chambers that we have engaged and the outcomes have been very, very positive,” said Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu S. Kumaran See BUSINESS, page 8

Oro Chamber Courtesy Call on the Indian Embassy (Manila) Left to right: Mr. Quivido Origines; Oro Chamber Pres. Ray Talimio, Jr; H.E. Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran; PCCI Region X Gov. Ruben A. Vegafria; First Secretary (Economic & Commerce) Nishikant Singh; & Queritess Q. Queja, Oro Chamber Executive Director. (Oro Chamber photo)

GenSan prosecutors junk ex-solon’s P100-M libel case vs broadcasters By ROMMEL G. REBOLLIDO, MindaNews

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A former lawmaker who lost in the May 9 elections failed in her bid to get a broadcast outfit here and three of its on-air personnel to pay 100-million pesos in libel and cyber libel damages. In a resolution, the City Prosecutor’s Office here trashed the complaint for Hey, people! For your wedding decor and other events needs, choose elegance... Choose N2M Weddings & Events! N2M Weddings & Events offers friendly packages that will suit your budget for your very special day. Affordable and yet high quality. Eventhough we are just new in the business, N2M Weddings and Events were able to close contracts to clients which made their events truly remarkable and worth remembering. We also offer chocolate

libel and cyber libel filed by former South Cotabato Representative Shirlyn BañasNograles, in a resolution dated June 29 but received by the respondents on July 7, noting that “not all of the elements of the crime of libel or cyber libel are present in this case.” The resolution was signed by prosecutors

Kayugenn Mato Kuda Jr., Richard Dale V. Escolano and Gilbert B. Bandiola. The respondents in the case include Brigada News FM Gensan news and public affairs anchors Abner Francisco, Carlo Dugaduga, radio station manager Ruel Ampatin and the Brigada Mass Media Corporation, represented by its owner Elmer Catulpos. The case stemmed from

a commentary in the March 30, 2022 episode of the highrating morning program “Tira Brigada” of Brigada News FM Gensan, when the two anchors tackled an issue on alleged kickbacks in some local government projects. At that time, BañasNograles was in the thick of her campaign to become General Santos City mayor, See JUNK, page 11

Burning car linked to 4 slain in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

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CAGAYAN DE ORO — Police on Sunday linked a burning Kia Picanto car abandoned Friday night in Naawan town, Misamis Oriental to the killing of four persons, two of them boys aged six and 15. Their bodies were found hours later in Villanueva town, also in in Misamis Oriental. Lt. Col. Michelle Olai-

var, spokesperson of the Philippine National Police regional office, said investigators believe the victims were on board the white Kia Picanto car in Iligan City before they were abducted and brought to Naawan town in Misamis Oriental. Olaivar said the four persons were found dead around 4 a.m. Saturday in

Purok 9, Barangay Imelda, Villanueva town, some 91 kilometers east of Naawan town. Olaivar said police in Naawan found the burning car with plate number KAB 2194 around 8 p.m. in Purok 7, Barangay Linangkayan in Naawan town. “Our investigators are sure that the victims were on board this car in Iligan City See LINKED, page 8

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Covid-19 positivity rate in some areas now over 10% M percent. It added that positivity rates were over 10 percent in Aklan at 26.9 percent; Antique, 17.8 percent; Batangas, 11.3 percent; Capiz, 18.8 percent; Cavite, 14.9 percent; Iloilo, 11 percent; Isabela, 10.3 percent; Laguna, 18.2 percent; Nueva Ecija, 14 percent; Pampanga, 16.5 percent; Rizal, 16.6 percent; and Tarlac, 16.7 percent. “Mataas ang hawaan nitong mga bagong variants na nakikita rin sa (The infections brought about by the new variants are high as also seen in the) Philippine Genome Center Surveillance

By MA. TERESA MONTEMAYOR, PNA

ANILA – An infectious diseases expert on Monday said Covid-19 cases have started to rise as positivity rates recorded in some areas are now above 10 percent. In a televised public briefing Monday, Dr. Rontgene Solante said this is higher than the 5 percent threshold recommended by the World Health Organization. Positivity rate is the percentage of Covid-19 tests performed which turned out positive in a certain area or region. “Yes, I think, this is start-

ing now, ‘yung positivity rate natin, ‘yung mga newlyinfected individuals based on that positivity rate ay nag-umpisa nang tumaas (our positivity rate, the newly-infected individuals, based on the positivity rate, are increasing),” he said. “We’re above the 10 percent now especially in the National Capital Region (NCR) and we would expect this uptick of the cases to be a bit in the next three to four weeks, maybe.” As of July 9, the OCTA Research Group said NCR’s positivity rate increased from 8.3 percent to 10.9

PNA file photo

(PNA photo by Oliver F. Marquez)

COVID19 pandemic affected Educational Leadership By: REBECCA POSTRANO Education Program Supervisor Human Resource Development Division

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major adverse impact on the lives of human beings for over two years now. When stringent restrictions have been enforced all over the world, it affected many facets of personal, social and community activities. Schools were called to restructure their educational roles and processes. It has been recognized that educational leadership is a dependent mechanism that adapts and must adapt to social, economic, and cultural factors. In this situation, the school leader must function remotely in a timely, accurate, targeted, and efficient manner according to an education expert. However, as predicted, he or she is confronted with various unprecedented issues, which he or she must address immediately and distantly. The absence of interpersonal relationships, in the typical form, face-to-face contact between teachers students, parents, school administration, and the broader community, are among the most difficult problems that confront the school leader during the pandemic. In addition, the school leader must take into consideration and deal with the feelings of both teachers and pupils. According to the most recent research, fear is the most prevalent emotion, which is followed by confusion and anxiety, brought about by the pandemic lockdowns. The Pandemic has worsened the feelings of marginalization among some students. Also, the school leader’s position has become too bureaucratic, as it has to deal with the department of education circulars, health protocols, and regulations. Unfortunately, the school leader is forced to cope with all these, without further explanatory direction

from educational stakeholders Recent studies indicated that school leaders must be educated in crisis management over problems such as the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as in issues related to the use of distance education technology. We could not ignore the fundamental values of educational leadership during the pandemic lockdowns: the leader’s strong vision and the professional development School leaders had to use emotional intelligence as a key lever to provide inclusive education and boost the school’s capacity even further. Emotional intelligence is a mixture of social and emotional abilities, adaptive skills, and personality traits, and is a vital factor in leading a good leader since it encompasses selfknowledge, self-control, social awareness, and relationship management. Experts also argue that emotional intelligence is a key trait of a good leader, in other words, the ability to self-regulate and appreciate other people’s feelings, as well as the use of empathy as a management tool. A school leader with emotional intelligence can have a positive impact on the whole school-community culture. When a school leader inspires both, teachers and students, by harnessing their emotional intelligence, then he can achieve scholastic goals more efficiently. In this pandemic, the school leader’s mobilization of emotional intelligence has vanished from the school administration, as there is no direct interpersonal interaction due to the lockdown. Even human interaction is reliant on technology. These only shows that both teachers and students, as well as school administration, lack the requisite technical skills to deal with the distance education generated by the pandemic.

See COVID, page 8

Dengue cases up by 90% MANILA – The country has logged 64,797 dengue c as e s for t he f i rst s i x months of the year, with Central Luzon recording the most number of infections, the Department of Health (D OH) said Monday. In a Viber message to reporters, the DOH noted that the number, recorded from January 1 to June 25, 2022, is 90 percent higher compared to the 34,074 cases during the same period last year. Most of the dengue cases were reported in Central Luzon with 9,426 or 15 percent; Central Visayas, 7,741 or 12 perc e nt ; an d Z amb o ang a Pe n i ns u l a , 5 , 6 8 4 or 9 percent. For the period of May 2 9 t o Ju n e 2 5 , a b o u t 2 1 , 1 1 5 c a s e s we re re corded. Of the tally, 3,902 or 18 percent were from Central Luzon; 2,316 or 11 percent from Central Visayas; and 1,997 or 9 percent from the National Capital Region (NCR). A total of 274 deaths due to dengue were reported nationwide – 36 in January; 32 in February; 39 in March; 46 in April; 63 in May; and 58 in June. In a televised public

briefing, infectious diseases expert Rontgene Solante said dengue cases are expected to rise because of rainy season. According to the World Health Organization data, the Philippines is one of the countries in Asia with a high number of dengue cases. Solante noted that the four dengue types – Dengue 1, Dengue 2, Dengue 3 and D engue 4 – are circulating nationwide, hence, the rise in cases. He said environmental hygiene is the most i mp or t ant me asu re to be observed in keeping cases low. “Ibig sabihin ang pagcontrol ng mga lamok, ang paglinis ng kapaligiran natin (This means control of mosquito breeding places, cleaning the environment),” he added. Solante said early recognition is imperative when it comes to case management. As for t he v a c c i ne, D eng vaxi a, w hich has been licensed in other countries like Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Ma l ay s i a , i s t h e o n l y available vaccine against dengue. “D i t o s a P i l i p i n a s , where the dengue is

very high, tayo po ‘yung walang ganitong klaseng (Here in the Philippines, where the dengue is very high, we don’t have this kind of ) preventive measure,” Solante said. “So, I think it’s high time, if in case the government should consider having the Deng vaxia, they should review the data, they should review the benefit of this vaccine which is prevention of hospitalization and prevention of severe dengue,” he added. The use of the Dengvaxia vaccine is still suspended. It can only be used once the suspension is lifted. S olante said there should be guidelines on its use to avoid any problems. “Siguro, ang importante lang dito, tamang rekomendasyon at tamang indikasyon kung kailan natin gagamitin at kung s a ang e d a d g ag am it i n para malinaw, at hindi tayo, ah, walang hesitations (What’s important is, proper recommendation and correct indication as to when to use it and for which age group to be clear, so that, we don’t have hesitations),” he added. (PNA)

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Ducol, other LGU officials assume post in Pualas P UALAS, Lanao del Sur --Newly-elected Mayor of Pualas Amanoden “Tenny” Ducol officially took his post on Thursday, June 30. In an inauguration and oath-taking ceremony held at Talambo, Ducol promised to deliver better services for the people of Pualas. Coming up with a new slogan “Makabagong Pualas”, the local chief executive emphasized he takes this new responsibility for the people of Pualas with great pride and honor. He asked his

constituents, “Inaasahan ko ang inyong suporta, malasakit at pagmamahal upang makamit ang tunay

na Makabagong Pualas. Kayo ang lakas at pundasyon ng gobyernong ito.” Furthermore, Ducol was joined

by incumbent ViceMayor Dialalodin Maruhom and members of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB).

In his message, Vice-Mayor Maruhom seeks the support of their populace to the new administration.

“Let us do this for each other. This is, after all, for the benefit of Pualas. Let us maintain peace and order in our locality,” he said. As a result of the previous May 9 elections, Ducol reached 3,596 votes against his closest rival Shariefnor Tanog who got 3,304 votes. On the other hand, incumbent ViceMayor Maruhom got 3,772 votes against stiff rival Tommy Tanog, Jr. who got 3,034 votes. (Analisa P. Española)

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Pres. BBM Should Promote Social Justice

Social Justice, the Imperative Call of the Times No way can His Excellency be the transformative leader unless he rectifies social wrongs brought about by social injustices. But before he can promote social justice, let us first reflect for a while and know the horrible “faces” of social injustices in the life of the workers, the farmers, Indigenous Peoples, fisherfolk and the common “tao” in a country that declares in the Fundamental Law (Art. II, Sec. 10 of the 1987 Constitution) that, “The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.” Yes, Mr. President, no less than the Highest Law of the land has that categorical declaration but all these years, nothing has been done to enforce it. The workers are producers of the wealth of the nation, yet, they live in dire poverty. In fact, they are leaving in droves, as if jumping from a “sinking ship,” to find jobs in foreign lands, leaving their loves behind at so much social cost. Food comes from their farms but the dining tables of the farmers fall short of it, tilling lands not their own and if they do, tiedup to costly seeds and technologies that adhere to conventional agricul-

ture which is beyond their control. They sell their products under the mercy of the “compradors,” following oppressive marketing system that makes their farming non-viable. Aptly described as the “unsung heroes” and the “backbone” of the nation, yet, they wallow inside the vicious cycle of poverty. Mr. President, there are programs designed somehow to alleviate their economic difficulties to increase their productivity (i..e, financial assistance for farm inputs and post harvest facilities), yet, they could not reach them as these are trapped in the pockets of those who cannot moderate their greed. There are even policies and laws that have impoverished them like the Rice Tariffication Law and the entry of corn-substitutes during the height of corn harvest. Many rice and corn farmers have already committed suicide “dahil nabaon sa utang.” The rural communities Your Excellency is the most negatively affected by the on-going protracted war and climate change, the reason why 3 of 4 young famers have to leave farming and work in the urban centers as janitors, drivers, waiters or what have you? How about our Indige-

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nous Peoples? They are now the poorest of the poor and they have become “squatters” in their own native land as their ancestral domain which their forefathers had occupied for hundreds if not thousands of years are now converted into massive plantations. These are the “blessed lands” of our Indigenous Peoples and these are the choicest of lands. According to the Study of the Development Academy of the Philippines, some 63% of the land in Mindanao is now under the control of Trans-National Corporations (TNCs) and our IPs find themselves farming the marginalized and highly steep mountainous areas. The “blessed lands” have ceased to be because these lands where plantations have loomed, reek with poisons, having been bombarded for several decades with multifarious toxic chemicals, 8 of which are already internationally band (based on the examined samples of water, air and soil in Davao). Certainly, these chemicals are carcinogenic, the reason why cancer has become a common disease of the Mindanawons. See JUSTICE, page 11

Have my say

Born on a Sunday

If the sky is dark and it pours cats and dogs like yesterday and some days earlier, I try my very best to b eat the blues. The taxi drivers tried to make detours, the flights were delayed or cancelled due bad weather conditions - yes, it seems the whole world is against us! I am pretty sure, each one of us experienced similar times. I was born on a Sunday - a so-called “Sunday Child”. There are sayings t hat t hos e p e ople w i l l live a life of great success without problems, worries, and trials. Many years ago, someone told me, those born on Sunday are truly shining stars like the sun. They are never satisfied with anything ordinary. They want to shine with a distinguished brilliance amidst other people. These are highly creative individuals who wish to place themselves in the first pale in every domain of life Well, is that really so? I remember very difficult, problematic and qu e s t i on ab l e t i m e s i n my life. A cheating taxi driver or cancelled flight have been just peanuts

if I compare. In thos e difficult times I almost lost all my strength to g e t d ow n t o w o r k o n all problems. Life’s path b e c am e n ar row. Fe ar s grew: it’s enough. Really enough! I s t ar t e d b e c om i n g aw k w a r d a n d j e r k y. I struggled against almost everybody around me. I was reluctant to go against other’s good ideas. I felt driven into a corner. People with indifference, arrogance and unqualified comments passed my way. Yes, also here in the Philippines... . Suddenly everything can become a problem and our voices bellow and our groans are getting louder and louder too. B u t h e y, I l e a r n e d something. Admittedly groans can lighten our burden! For even a short moment only, I did feel how my inner life - and inside pressure eased off. A short moment only... Suddenly more trials and problems over whelmed us and our families and friends: illnesses, death, bankruptcy, “war at the working place”, efforts giving us a bad name, destroying the reputa-

Klaus Doring

tion, intrigues... . “You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me”, (Psalm 23:5). Really? Amazing! We d o n’t k n ow a b o u t more and new spitefulne ss t h rou g h my ne x t “enemy on duty” in future. Actually I also don’t want to know it, because ne g at iv ism bl o ck s l i fe and its future plans. But I know Psalm 23. I read it, every time, if I am having a problem. Not i f I m e e t a g ai n a detouring taxi or, if my flight is delayed.... . Psalm 23 should be printed in each and every one’s he ar t , m i nd and soul. Psalm 23 was my confirmation saying... . +++ You can email me, if you wish: doringklaus@ gmail.com, or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit one of my websites www.germanexpatinthephilippines. blog spot.com or w w w. klau sdor ing scla ssicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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police nets 131 Iloilo bans entry of poultry, NegOr drug pushers, law violators by-products vs. bird flu By MARY JUDALINE PARTLOW

By PERLA LENA

ILOILO CITY – All live birds, chicken, and by-products from areas in Luzon and Mindanao, where there is an outbreak of avian influenza, are prohibited from entering the city within 30 days since July 7, 2022. Department of Agriculture (DA) Regulatory Division chief and focal person for the Western Visayas Inter-Agency Task Force for Animal Diseases Dr. Jonic Natividad, in an interview on Friday, said the move is just a pre-emptive measure on the part of Iloilo City, which is the center of trade in Western Visayas. “It is to avoid the sort of infection or contamination among traders,” he said. Executive Order (EO) number 5 signed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas on July 6, 2022 particularly bans the entry of all live birds, poultry or nonpoultry, including day-old chicks, pullets, hatching eggs, ready-to-lay pullets, semen, fresh eggs, embryonated eggs, manure, ducks and quails, and other poultry products and by products. Pigeons for racing, flying, training, breeding, and other related activities; game fowls; live ducks for the purpose of grazing and transport or movement of table eggs, salted

INTERVENTION. The United Poultry Association meets with Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to express their concern on the bird flu outbreak and for the city government to make the proper intervention on Wednesday (July 6). The city government issued Executive Order number 05 on July 6, 2022 prohibiting the entry of all live birds poultry and by products from avian flu-affected areas as pre-emptive measure. (Photo by Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Mayor’s Office)

eggs, quail eggs, ready-to-lay eggs, and embryonated eggs are also not allowed to enter the city. However, the city will allow the transshipment of imported day-old chicks, dayold pullets, hatching eggs, and gamefowls from international airports and seaports. Poultry meat shall also be allowed provided that the shipment is accompanied by a Meat Inspection Certificate

(MIC) for domestic meat products or a Certificate of Meat Inspection for imported meat products that will be issued by the National Meat Inspection Service and Shipping Permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), according to the EO. Natividad said the target is really to ban embryonated eggs or locally known as “balut”, which are sourced from ducks.

“There is a gray area in the system so Iloilo City and other provinces wanted to make sure by banning its entry. Balut is not really that essential versus the poultry products,” he added. The United Poultry Association, in a meeting with Mayor Treñas this week, expressed their concern about the bird flu outbreak and asked the city government for interventions. (PNA)

DUMAGUETE CITY – Police operatives in Negros Oriental have arrested a total of 131 people for various offenses during simultaneous operations in the different towns and cities of the province over the weekend. Col. Germano Mallari, provincial police director, said on Monday the Synchronized Enhanced Managing of Police Operations (SEMPO) focus on intensified anti-illegal drug operations but address other crimes as well. “We conduct the 24-hour synchronized police operations twice a month as directed by the PNP (Philippine National Police) regional office to enhance our efforts against criminality without compromising our daily tasks and functions,” he said in mixed English and Cebuano. Also known as One Time, Big Time operations, Mallari said all police stations are required to go

after the lawless elements while also implementing the PNP’s anticriminality campaigns, such as the service of warrants of arrest, he added. A report from the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office showed that on July 9, 10 anti-illegal drug operations were launched, which resulted in the arrests of nine persons, and the seizure of 25.99 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP176,732. The report also said 16 operations against illegal gambling were launched with 37 persons arrested; 50 wanted and two most wanted persons were arrested in various operations; 38 loose firearms were recovered/confiscated; nine other firearms were surrendered, and 33 other persons were nabbed for violations of local ordinances. This was the first SEMPO for July. (PNA)

SURRENDER. A man hands over to a law enforcer a firearm during synchronized police operations on Saturday (July 9, 2022) in Negros Oriental. The simultaneous anticriminality operations resulted in the arrest of 131 persons for various law violations. (Photo courtesy of the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office)

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Ex-BSP exec sees 5.5% average inflation in 2022 By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

MANILA – A former central banker on Friday projected the domestic inflation rate for this and next year to reach 5.5 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively, citing volatilities in oil prices, among others. At a forum streamed through the Facebook

page of the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said uncertainties on developments around the globe are causing upticks in prices of commodities and have resulted in second-round

effects in the country. “I think it (average inflation) can even be more than the 5 percent average for 2022 and the 4.2 percent for 2023. It could reach probably 5.5 (percent) for 2022 and maybe four-and-a-half for 2023,” he said referring to the inflation projections of the central bank until See INFLATION, page 11

Elon Musk pulling out of $44B Twitter deal HOUSTON, Texas – Tesla (SEC) letter dated July 8. “For nearly two months, “(Twitter) appears to Mr. Musk has sought the CEO Elon Musk announced Friday that he is pulling out have made false and mis- data and information necof his USD44 billion deal leading representations essary to ‘make an indeupon which Mr. Musk re- pendent assessment of the to buy Twitter. “Mr. Musk is terminat- lied when entering into the prevalence of fake or spam ing the Merger Agreement Merger Agreement, and is accounts on Twitter’s platbecause Twitter is in ma- likely to suffer a Company form,’” the letter goes on to terial breach of multiple Material Adverse Effect,” it say. “This information is provisions of that Agree- said. fundamental to Twitter’s By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA, PNA is expected,” Villaluna said. ment,” Musk’s attorney Mike The termination cited a business and financial perPAL’s Regional Head for Ringler said in a Securities lack of information on bot formance and is necessary accounts. ANIL A – Flag laluna told the Philippine See EXPANSION, page 11 and Exchange Commission See DEAL, page 11 carrier Philippine News Agency (PNA) over Republic of the Philippines Airlines (PAL) is the weekend. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Hong Kong authorities looking at expanding its Regional Office No. 10 services to and from Hong recently announced the 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City Kong as the special ad- scrapping of flight ban on ministrative region eases airlines that have brought its Covid-19 restrictions. persons infected with the NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP) Pre-pandemic, PAL used coronavirus. It still requires to operate six daily flights inbound passengers to unNotice is hereby given that the following employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for to/from Hong Kong. Cur- dergo hotel quarantine for AEPs. rently, services to Hong seven days. A shorter quarantine Kong are only once daily. “We look forward to period is being studied by expanding our operations the Hong Kong government, to and from Hong Kong as according to reports. “ The strong clamor the situation improves and as restrictions ease,” PAL among stakeholders for an spokesperson Cielo Vil- increase in flight frequency (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12TH Judicial Region Hall of Justice, Marawi City Office of the Executive Judge IN RE: PETITION FOR NOT NOTARIAL COMISSION FOR AND IN THE CITY OF MARAWI

NOT. COM. No. 475-22

ATTY. EMMIRHAMA PACALNA MACABANDO, Petitioner. x---------------------------------x NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the Petition for Notarial Commission in the City of Marawi and Province of Lanao del Sur, of ATTY. EMMIRHAMA PACALNA MACABANDO, shall be held on July 26, 2022, 8:30 A.M., at TRC-Branch 10, Marawi City. Any person who has cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned Executive Judge, before the scheduled date of the summary hearing. Marawi City, Philippines, this 14th day of June, 2022.

Hon. WENIDA B. M. PAPANDAYAN Executive Judge

July 11, 2022 SGD. ALBERT E. GUTIB Regional Director

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Lanao Sur lauds Sen. Zubiri for championing Bangsamoro cause By CLAIRE R. GIGJE, PIA

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur—Noting all his commendable involvement

and support for the entire province of Lanao del Sur and the Bangsamoro region in general, the provincial government here delivered

its sincerest appreciation to Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri who was known to have championed the Bangsamoro cause for a long time.

biri has been seen aiding the region and the province with his passage of the Bangsamoro Law, the extension of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the enactment of the Marawi Compensation Bill. “Senator Migz Zubiri has indeed shown his dedication to this cause and consistently presented himself as an ally, and a true voice Lanao del Sur officials pose of Mindanao during the During the mass oathtaking of officials which was graced by Zubiri, Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Congressman ZiaurRahman Alonto Adiong emphasized how noteworthy it was to mention their guest of honor who has been their friend, the voice of Mindanao, and the brother of all Bangsamoro people. Adiong detailed that Zu-

with Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri (third from left) showing a peace sign. This, as they convey their commendation to the said legislator who supported the Bangsamoro cause. (Jason Casas/PIA-10/ Lanao del Sur) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City

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

Publication Notice

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that BONIFACIA DIAZ LIGAD has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “BONIFACIO” to “BONIFACIA”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of BONIFACIO DIAZ LIGAD, who was born on Nov. 30, 79 at Langihan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ESMERALDA BORCADO DIAZ and ALFONSO ESCOBIDO LIGAD.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LUCITA ALBAY BOOC has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “LUCY” to “LUCITA”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of LUCY ALBAY BO-OC, who was born on October 29, 1959 at Villa Kananga, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are GLORIA LAURILLA ALBAY and ARSENIO ALBINTO BO-OC.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 July 2022.

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(Sgd.) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

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18th Congress. Maraming maraming salamat po [Thank you, thank you so much],” he said. Adiong added that Zubiri’s presence significantly contributed to the peace and progress of their place. Butig Municipal Mayor Dimnatar Pansar likewise lauded the Senator for the sponsorship of various legislations that benefited the population of his region. See LAUDS, page 11

DSWD-10 continues to aid TS Odette affected families CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-With the onslaught of Tropical Storm Odette in northern Mindanao, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 continuously augments assistance and services to its affected families in the region. For the first semester of CY 2022, the regional office through its Regional Disaster Response Management Division has provided financial assistance to a total of 6,753 unserved TS Odette survivors. The ongoing payout in Region 10 is in response to the request of their respec-

tive local government units (LGUs) who have not foreseen the additional number of the typhoon’s affected families. The TS Odette financial assistance is based on the Department of the Interior and Local GovernmentDSWD-Department of National Defense Joint Memorandum Circular No. 4 Series of 2021 and Local Budget Circular (LBC) No. 141. These provisions state that the affected individuals shall receive an amount of P1,000 per affected individual, with a maximum amount of P5,000 per family. (DSWD-10/PIA-10)

Maligayang 63 rd Araw ng Lanao del Sur Parakadyaan o Sarimanok “Commemorating the Colorful History, Progressive Present, and Hopeful Future of the Province and its People, Beyond Pandemic.” July 04-31, 2022/ Month long Commemoration. Greetings from:

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in a pre-recorded message during the 2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) held Friday, July 8th at Upper Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro. H.E. Kumaran expressed his delight with how the budding relationship with the Oro Chamber which commenced on the 18th of May with the Indian Business Road Show was now being taken forward. This was followed by a courtesy call of Oro Chamber officials on the Indian Embassy in Manila on June 14 to firm up India’s participation as a Partner Country for the Mindanao Business Conference to be hosted by the Oro Chamber in Cagayan de Oro City on October 26-30, 2022. “I was very happy to receive Pres. Ray Talimio and his team here a few weeks ago, and we did discuss the outcomes of that business road show. Sectors that were identified appeared quite promising, in particular, the IT and education sectors, renewable energy, ceramics, chemicals, and of course, agriculture,” the envoy noted. “We would like to maintain this active engagement with the chamber, as part of the embassy’s regional outreach with the regional business bodies of the Philippines,” he added. Oro Chamber hosted the India Business Roadshow in partnership with the Indian Embassy last May 18, 2022. The virtual event presented business opportunities and potential partnerships between local businesses and their Indian counterparts. Areas of

interest and opportunities discussed included agribusiness and packaging, chemicals, agrochemicals, construction (ceramics & plumbing), it and digital, education technology, infrastructure and renewable energy. Among the Indian businesses which presented were SABIC (Mr. Janardhanan Ramanujalu), Advanta Seeds (Mr. Seraj Ahmad), Tata Consultancy Services Asia Pacific (Mr. Girish Ramachandran), Hero Future Energies (Mr. Oman Singh), CAPEXIL (Mr. Samir Kumar Ghosh), Transrail Lighting Ltd. (Mr. Sanjay Vohra), Aptech Ltd. (Mr. Kallol Mukherjee), and Indofil Philippines, Inc. (Mr. Narendra Sagrolikar). “I’m aware there have been continuing discussion on the edu-tech side, especially on the IT education upskilling and re-skilling. I welcome this and commit again to support this activity,” H.E. Kumaran said. He cited how India is not only the fastest growing large economy in the world, but its fastest growing democracy as well. “And we are very keen, and we have seen a lot of energy in the India-Philippines relationship. It’s an old relationship, but it has a lot of new dimensions and the economic and trade engagement is one of the critical new dimensions,” he noted. The envoy cited how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was very, very supportive of a stronger engagement with India and continuing the new energy and new dynamism in our bilateral partnership. “We have identified agriculture as one of the key areas in addition to health care, which is again an important area, the financial sector, fin-tech and a variety of other areas includ-

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

June 29, 2022

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 203-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DIVINA D. FORMENTERA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JONAH DACULA FORMENTERA at DSPH, Digos City and whose parents are Danielo C. Formentera and Divina B. Dacula. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 19, 2022 (Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES NOE L. BONTONG AND JANETH A. BONTONG,

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-075

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 16, 2007 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident Apopong, General Santos City and Landing Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than four (4) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 16, 2007 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on July 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 24th of June, 2022.

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when they were abducted and brought to Naawan,” she said. Police in Misamis Oriental identified the four victims only by their nicknames: Mark, a 15-year-old Meranaw from Iligan City; “Miller,” a six-year-old Meranaw; “Noel Jr.,” the driver; and “Joy,” reportedly a debt collector from Initao, Misamis Oriental. A witness, whose name has been withheld by the police for security reasons, said he was driving home around 11:30 p.m. Friday when he saw a dead body sprawled on the road in Barangay Imelda, Villanueva town. In a radio interview, the witness claimed he saw three other persons gathered around the dead body, but sped away out of fear that he will be harmed if he stop to extend help. The witness said he was rattled and reported the incident to the police only at around 4 a.m. Saturday. Returning immediately to the scene with the police, the witness said they found not just one but four bullet-

like the BA.5 and the BA.4,” Solante said. Meanwhile, OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David said growth rates are also rising in some areas like the NCR, Region 4-A (Calabarzon), Central Luzon and Western Visayas. “’Yung sa NCR, we’re not expecting na tataas pa ito ng masyadong mataas kasi bumababa na ang growth rate sa NCR. Nasa 31

CIVIL CASE NO.2022-081

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

NOE L. BONTONG AND JANETH A. BONTONG

Petitioners. x----------------------------/

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ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 1, 2007 at Iligan City, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident Purok 3, Dao, Hinaplanon, Iligan City and Zone 12, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than (3) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 1, 2022 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on August 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 8th of July, 2022.

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riddled bodies lying lifeless on the road. Olaivar said the hands of all the victims were tied with wires and their mouths covered with duct tapes. She said five empty caliber .45 shells and three caliber 9mm shells were found from the crime scene. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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CELSO D. AMANTIAD AND MARIA MONICA B. DELA CRUZ, Petitioners. x------------------------/

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

of success,” the envoy said. “We are all coming out of a tough time with the pandemic and we now need to find new energy, new drivers of growth. We do have serious challenges to confront. And working together, in partnership,. I believe that India and the Philippines a better future, a peaceful future for our people and a more prosperous society.”

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ing IT where we have a very strong cooperation already,” H.E. Kumaran shared. “So I look forward very much to continuing this engagement with the Oro Chamber , and looking ahead, we are keen to have an active Indian presence at the Mindanao Food Congress coming up later this year,” he stressed. We hope to highlight innovations in agriculture technology and renewable energy applications during the food congress,” said Nishikant Singh, First Secretary on Economic and Commerce of the Embassy of India, who represented the Indian ambassador during the event. The OroBEST Expo, the longest running and biggest trade exposition in Northern Mindanao will be simultaneously conducted with the MFC to be hosted by the Oro Chamber in Cagayan de Oro City on October 26-30, 2022. The annual expo provides micro, small and medium-scale enterprises the opportunity and venue to showcase their products and services, and expand their network and linkages. H.E. Kumaran expressed his optimism in continuing the Indian Embassy’s engagements with regional business bodies like the Oro Chamber and was looking forward to see a delegation from the chamber visit India later this year or early next year. “And we would continue to work with Pres Talimio and the team there to identify those areas and sectors which are of interest, so that this can be a process of engagement with multiple points of contact, so we will have maximum chances

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO, made entered and executed into by the following: GENEROSA B. CABUGAO, widow, AUREA CABUGAO GONZALES, widow, IMELDA FRANCES CABUGAO MUTIANGPILI, married, SAMUEL B. CABUGAO, married and PRIMO B. CABUGAO, (deceased) represented by his surviving wife, CHRISTIANE S. CABUGAO, widow; all of legal age, Filipinos, with residence and postal address at Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, herein called the LEGAL HEIRS; -WITHNESSETH1. The LEGAL HEIRS are the surviving wife and children, respectively and SOLE HEIR of the late FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO who passed away on December 16, 2001 in Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; 2. The deceased FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO owned and left behind two (2) parcels of land, all located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, enumerated as follows; LOT NO LOCATION AREA KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. 7-B, Psd-10-065703 Poblacion, Manolo 13,897 Square Meters P-36836 Fortich, Bukidnon 27, Cad-867, Case 1 Poblacion, Manolo 20,163 Square Meters P-36087 Fortich, Bukidnon 3. The deceased FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO left no will and no unpaid debts or obligations to anyone, financial or otherwise; 4. Pursuant to Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, the LEGAL HEIRS have hereunto settle and adjudicate among themselves the ownership and possession of the ½ conjugal share of the late FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO of aforesaid two (2) parcels of land. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FLORENTINO A. CABUGAO, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY.ASIS G. CUBILLAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 341; Page No. 70; Book No. 50; Series of 2021. MDN: Jul 5, 12 & 19, 2022

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percent na lang (We’re not expecting the growth rate in NCR to go up any higher because it has already gone down to only 31 percent,” he said. “So, hopefully, malapit na ‘yung peak ng cases sa NCR, pero hindi pa natin masasabi ‘yan sa ibang regions sa Pilipinas (the peak of cases in NCR is already near but we can’t say that for other parts of the Philippines).” David noted that the healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) in many areas being monitored nationwide remains below 50 percent which is considered low risk. The NCR’s HCUR is 28.4 percent; Aklan, 8.6 percent; Baguio City, 14.2 percent; Batangas, 35 percent; Bohol 63.6 percent; Cavite, 29.2 percent; Cebu City, 39.6 percent; Davao City, 26.3 percent; Guimaras, 44.6 percent; Iloilo 45.5 percent; Iloilo City, 40.1 percent; Laguna, 28.3 percent; Lucena, 44.2 percent; and Rizal 38.9 percent. (PNA)

Building blocks for RNAbased life abound at center of our galaxy By GRACE C. ABAN Master Teacher I Baliwagan National High School

NITRILES, a class of organic molecules with a cyano group are typically toxic. But paradoxically, they are also a key precursor for molecules essential for life such as ribonucleuties composed of the nucleobases joined to a ribose and phosphate group which together make up RNA. Now, a team of researchers from Spain, Japan, Chile, Italy and the United States show that a wide range of nitriles occurs in interstellar space within the molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 near the center of the Milky Way. Dr. Victor Rivilla, a researcher at the Center for Astrobiology of the Spanish National Research Council and the National

Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) in Spain said, “Here we show that the chemistry takes place in the interstellar medium is able to efficiently form multiple nitriles which are key molecular precursors of the RNA World scenario.” According to t his scenario, life on Earth was originally based on RNA only and DNA and protein enzymes evolved later. RNA can fulfill both their functions: storing and copying information like DNA and catalyzing reactions like enzymes. According to the RNA World theory, nitriles and other building blocks for life needn’t necessarily all have arisen on Earth itself.

Continuing program for management By CARELYN L. VILLEGAS Administrative Officer II (HRMO I) Tangub City Division Office

LEARNING is essential to our existence, as it acts as the food that nourishes our minds. Therefore, lifelong learning is an absolutely fundamental tool for every career. Continuing education is specifically important for managers because it equips them with critical thinking skills and knowledge that can help them relate to different people and various situations. In order to excel in today’s fast-paced business environment, managers must keep up with new trends, new technologies, and new practices that will help them better serve their employees. Here are just a few of the benefits of continuing education for managers. In today’s ever-changing economy, you certainly don’t want to be a manager whose left behind.

Ensure that you remain relevant in your industry by staying up to date with current trends and adapting your skill set. Continuing education is the key to helping you learn how to navigate this rapidly changing world of technology. You want to be well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to remain competitive and valuable. Managers are the ones employees look to when unexpected changes take place. Continuing education will equip you with valuable skills that can come in handy when the unexpected happens. You will be able to adapt more easily knowing you have the skills and knowledge to step outside your comfort zone. This will enable you to lead your team, even in difficult situations.

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Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu. My warmest greetings to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur under the leadership of our Honorable Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong on its 63rd Foundation Anniversary. The province’s humble beginnings and spirited growth through the years have resulted for what it is today. In this regard, I encourage our people to live in harmony. Together, hand in hand, let us grasp our deepest desire to achieve a peaceful and developed Lanao del Sur. Overseeing this year’s theme, “Commemorating the Colorful History, Progressive Present, and Hopeful Future of the Province and its People, Beyond Pandemic”, should be a reflection of who we are today and where we are heading to in the future. May we work as one and commit ourselves into our craft and learn to live with others in love and passion as we aim to better the lives of our constituents. Wassalam.

HON. NIHARA PANANDIGAN MAYOR

Mulondo, Lanao del Sur

~ Message ~ Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu. On behalf of the municipal government of BuadipusoBuntong, my warm greetings to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur on its 63rd Foundation Anniversary (PAKARADYA-AN O SARIMANOK) headed by our Honorable Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong. The month-long observance which started last July 04 carries the theme, “Commemorating the Colorful History, Progressive Present, and Hopeful Future of the Province and its People, Beyond Pandemic.” For one thing, our province is one of the most distinct provinces in our country due to our rich culture and heritage. As we celebrate another year, may we take this occasion as an opportunity to uphold our pride of place and fulfill our duties to our constituents. As we face the challenges in the midst of the pandemic, let us choose to be positive and focus on our task of building a more harmonious and robust province that we may proudly bequeath to coming generations. Once again, Happy Foundation Anniversary Province of Lanao del Sur. Wassalam.

HON. NORON DADAYAN MUNICIPAL MAYOR

Buadipuso-Buntong, Lanao del Sur

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In three episodes, no less than Mr. Ceazar Soriano has featured the sad plight of our Indigenous Peoples in PTV-4 entitled, AGAW LUPA, AGAW TUBIG, AGAW BUHAY, manifesting the painful truism that the enrichment of the elites means the dispossession of the poor IPs. Instilling fear is a means of land grabbing as some 98 IPs leaders have been killed since 2016 for just standing against land grabbing. Thus far, no one has been arrested, a great social injustice committed against the IPs in Mindanao. Mr. President, please close the office that has been established to protect the rights of the IPs as it is inutile and has done nothing to protect the rights of the IPs. If there are doubts, please investigate especially in the case of the more than 1,000 families of the Manobo Pulangiyon Tribe who have been living under shattered tents along the highway of Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon for the past 5 years now, eating only “kamote” once a day, as a powerful corporation owned and managed by the Mayor of Quezon, Bukidnon has converted their ancestral domain into EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH UNILATERAL DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Agreement made and entered by and between: the HEIRS OF ABUNDIO ROSALES namely: LETECIA L. ROSLAES, widow, RENE L. ROSALES, married, CHRISTOPHER L. ROSALES, married, ARNEL L. ROSLAES, married, ROBERT L. ROSLAES, married, ALEX L. ROSLAES, married, JORGE L. ROSLAES, married, ANNABELLE L. ROSALES, single, and ELIZAL. ROSALES, both of legal ages, Filipino, with residence and postal address at Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereafter referred to as the “HEIRS-SELLERS”. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the SELLERS are the surviving heirs of ABUNDIO ROSLAES who died on February 12, 2020 at Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; WHEREAS, the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land situated in Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, covered KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-48914 containing an area of NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETYNINE (9,399) SQUARE METERS, and more particularly described as follows; Sgs 10-000942-D Iden. To Lot 10457, Cad 867 A parcel of land, 10-000942-0 iden. To Lot 10457, Cad. 867 situated at Barangay Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NIENETY-NINE (9,399) Square Meters. All points referred to are marked on the ground as indicated on the plan. THAT no personal properties are involved on this Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate and that to the best of our knowledge and information of the parties hereto the said deceased left no debts; WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and being with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the parcel of land described above. UNILATERAL DEED OF SALE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (130,000.00) Philippine Currency, payment having been received to sellers satisfaction, the sellers do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEYS by way of ABSOLUTE SALE, unto the BUYER, RUDILYN S. NAMOCO of legal, Filipino, single, with residence and postal address at Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, a TWO (2) PORTIONS OF LOT identified as Lot No. 10457-K with an area of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (755) SQUARE METERS, and Lot No. 10457-M with an area of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO (352) SQUARE METERS, area of the above-described parcel of land, more or less free from liens and encumbrances. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH UNILATERAL DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public per Doc No. 423; Page No. 85; Book No. LXIII; Series of 2022. MDN: Jul 5, 12 & 19, 2022

massive plantations. On April 19 this year, when some families of the tribe tried to enter an adjacent vacant 4-ha. area for the safety of the children, 5 of whom have already been hit by running cars along the hiway, pinagsisigawan po sila na LABAS at pinagbabaril for 15 minutes na parang mga daga in the presence of military and PNP officials, na walang ginawa, rendering five tribal members wounded, Apparently, Mr. President, the rule of money and power prevailed, not the rule of law! A Certification signed by top official and NCIP Commissioners that the 1,110 hecares form part of the Tribes’ Ancestral Domain, but such certification was just shred into pieces by the armed men as ordered DAW. As for our fisherfolk, they are the ones catching fish, yet their children are hungry as malnutrition is highest in the coastal communities. This is so because the grandeur of the Philippine bays is now fast disappearing after undergoing progressive state of impairment and with it, the marginalization of the coastal populace. Unlike before when fish would literally jumps into their ”banca,” fish now can hardly be caught as 10 of the 13 major bays in the country are now biologically dead. Why? What are the fatal blows causing the death of the once mighty marine and fishery ecosystem? Well, the bays are treated as waste pits. First is industrial pollution. Chemical waste from industries and factories are dumped into the bays. Other silent killers are the internationally banned chemicals fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides which are heavily used in the surrounding plantations. All told, the above-cited realities are some of the horrors of social injustices that have been rammed down the throats of our oppressed but struggling people. Apparently, the victims include the ecosystems that provide the life-support systems to our ecological people in gross defiance of the Constitutional Principle (ART. II), Sec. 16) that, “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people in a balance and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” Unless thes e s o cial wrongs are rectified by the new President, there can be no genuine social transfor-

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 mation and development. Only mal-development that sacrifices the people and the environment to the altar of greed and profit.

Expansion... from page 6

Greater China Joe Kwok recently met with industry stakeholders in Hong Kong to provide an overview of PAL developments and recovery efforts, Villaluna said. The team met with Filipino travel and trade associations and groups to assure them that health and safety standards in the Philippines are in place, she said. The increase in frequency will depend on the market demand out of Hong Kong. “The goal is to mount twice daily flights. It will all depend on the demand. Right now, once daily is fine,” Villaluna quoted Kwok as saying. PAL is also reviewing its cargo services procedures to enhance the process so it could add more flights. “On the area of cargo, PAL Hong Kong is reviewing the procedure of acceptance of commerce cargo so it could eventually add up more flights,” Villaluna said. PAL continued its cargo operations out of Hong Kong even during the period when PAL was one of the banned carriers, she said. (PNA)

Inflation... from page 6

next year. As of the first six months of this year, the average rate of price increases stood at 4.4 percent, higher than the government’s 2-4 percent target band until 2023. The monthly inflation rate surpassed the government target range last April when it accelerated to 4.9 percent from the previous month’s 4 percent. It posted higher levels in the next two months to 5.4 percent and 6.1 percent, respectively. All these upticks were traced to the continued rise of prices of oil and other commodities in the international market, due in part to concerns about the Ukraine-Russia war and possible economic recession in the US. To help tame the domestic inflation rate, the BSP’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) has increased the central bank’s key policy rates by 25 basis points each in two consecutive meetings last May and June.

To date, the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) rate is at 2.5 percent and projections are for the key rates to be increased by as much as 75 basis points more this year given the expectations for further acceleration of the inflation rate. Monetary authorities said the rate increases are not expected to hurt domestic output since the continued recovery of the domestic economy gave the BSP the leeway to hike its rates. Guinigundo said that since inflation has resulted in second-round effects, such as the increase in the minimum fare in public utility vehicles (PUVs) and the petitions for wage hikes, the monetary policy should be enforced more aggressively. He said that with the positive growth prospects of the economy, the hikes in the BSP’s key rates will help address not just the inflationary pressures from higher commodity prices but also the deprecation of the peso, which has been negatively affected by the strengthening of the US dollar partly because of the continued increases in the Federal Reserve’s key rates. “In other words, we don’t think that the aggressive monetary policy actions on the part of the BSP will make a dent on the growth prospects of the Philippine economy,” he said, adding that policy and structural reforms since the mid-1990s have provided resilience to the local currency. (PNA)

Deal... from page 6

to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.” “Twitter has failed or refused to provide this information,” Ringler said in the SEC filing. “Sometimes Twitter has ignored Mr. Musk’s requests, sometimes it has rejected them for reasons that appear to be unjustified, and sometimes it has claimed to comply while giving Mr. Musk incomplete or unusable information.” Twitter’s chairman Bret Taylor sent out a tweet following Musk’s announcement. “The Twitter Board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement,” said Taylor. “We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware

Court of Chancery.” Depending on what the court decides, technically, under an acquisition agreement with Twitter, Musk at the very least is on the hook for a USD1 billion termination fee if the deal is not completed. Leading up to his unsolicited April 14 offer to buy the social media platform for USD54.20 per share, Musk was a sharp critic of Twitter’s message-posting practices and described the platform as an important forum for free speech. (Anadolu)

Lauds... from page 7

“Our guest of honor is a champion of the Bangsamoro cause. Maraming salamat po [Thank you so much],” he said. Seeing the value of the help given to their communities, the local officials of the province hoped that the same care of Zubiri would be maintained in the future days to come. “Nawa’y patuloy niyo kaming sundan at suportahan sa aming paglalakbay tungo sa pag-unlad ng aming probinsya at pagpapalaganap ng kapayapaan sa rehiyon [Hopefully, you will continue to follow us, and support our journey towards the improvement of our province and stretching peace in our region]. Thank you Senator Migz Zubiri for reminding the old country that the Bangsamoro cause is not just a part or an exclusive concern of Mindanao but a part of our evolving national country,” said Adiong. (CRG/PIA-10/ Lanao del Sur)

Junk... from page 1

a post also being sought then by Catulpos and now mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and two other candidates. In her complaint, BañasNograles, then 1st district Representative of South Cotabato, alleged that Dugaduga claimed during the radio program that Banas was notorious in asking for payola from contractors, that she would do the same if elected as mayor and that her husband also asks for payola. The prosecutors noted that Bañas-Nograles was certain she was the same person referred to by Dugaduga as she is the only Banas running for mayor. The complainant alleged that what Dugagduga said was “false and baseless and the same caused dishonor and

discredit to her reputation.” In their affidavit, the respondents claimed that “the statements are too general to be defamatory.” They also said they were charged separately “which violates their right against double jeopardy,” that the contents of a compact disc submitted by the complainant was obtained without court warrant, and that the moral damages claimed is “not supported with evidences.” The respondents also argued that “for an imputation to be libelous, it must have four elements – it must be defamatory, it must be malicious, it must be given publicly, and the victim must be identifiable.” All these elements are not present in the case, the respondents noted. “Absent one of these elements, a case of libel will not prosper,” they pointed out. Bañas-Nograles filed the case before the prosecutors’ office on June 10, about a month after the May 9 elections. Catulpos said he was surprised to learn that Bañas-Nograles sued them for P100-million, at a time when he and Pacquiao, the winner in the mayoralty race, were already talking about how they can collaborate to bring better opportunities for the city and its residents. Catulpos and BañasNograles lost to Pacquiao in the mayoralty race in May. C atulp os, a former broadcast reporter, said in Cebuano that the dismissal of the case is a victory of freedom-loving people, of the listeners of Brigada who believe in freedom of the press. He stressed that the Brigada anchors and reporters were only doing their job as journalists. “Is it destructive to make sure the interests of the people are protected from corruption by those in power?” asked Catulpos, who owns a network of broadcast stations in the country. “This is a vindication for all the lies and unfounded claims they have thrown against us,” Ampatin said, adding this is one of the proofs that they are not lying about the issues they are discussing. Three months earlier, a complaint for seven counts of cyber libel filed against Rappler by followers of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, were dismissed by the City Prosecutor’s Office in General Santos City for lack of probable cause. (Rommel G. Rebollido / MindaNews)

MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH | JUSTICE | PROGRESS

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

FEATURE

~ Message ~ Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu. On behalf of the local government of Tamparan, I would like to extend my profound greetings to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur on its 63rd Foundation Anniversary (PAKARADYA-AN O SARIMANOK) under the leadership of our Honorable Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong. As we embark on another year, may this commemoration set our sights to maximize our efforts for the betterment of our community. The provincial government started its month-long activities last July 04 as it carries the theme, “Commemorating the Colorful History, Progressive Present, and Hopeful Future of the Province and its People, Beyond Pandemic.” Let us bear in mind that our province is truly blessed with great history, and good leaders. In the midst of this pandemic, we have remained persistent in showing resilience and perseverance despite the variety of challenges. May the coming years reveal more triumphs for us, as we uphold the gains of this year of revitalization and advance full speed to the great destiny of the province and uplift the lives of our people. Happy Foundation Anniversary Province of Lanao del Sur. Wassalam.

HON. MOHAMMAD JUHAR D. DISOMIMBA MAYOR

Tamparan, Lanao del Sur