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Marcos supports review of curriculum to address jobs mismatch MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is fully supportive of proposals to look at the country’s education curriculum in order to equip students with skills required by different industries and address the existing job mismatch. In a statement, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said concerns about workers’ skills, competencies, and

the way the Philippines produces its graduates were raised during the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. “Among the suggestions to address these standing issues include a reform of the current curriculum since the rise of automation has posed a threat to many jobs,” Angeles said. The President presided the meeting via teleconferencing since he is still

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on, especially the assigned unit at the time of the fire and explosion. “So far, the probe body who flew in from Manila on Tuesday has still to come up an initial findings,” Garello said. He said that the probe team were still clearing the area, particularly the “Magazine 5” of the ammo complex where the

in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. Marcos told his Cabinet members that basic education skills and knowledge must be improved to prepare students as they pursue a higher level of learning. “That’s exactly what is happening. That is why we have to look at the curriculum as well. Not only of TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development

Authority), but also even our diploma courses,” Marcos said. In his PowerPoint presentation, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual underscored the need for a review of the country’s curriculum, particularly basic and tertiary education. Basic skills must be instilled in students, Pascual said, adding that the

Army rules out sabotage in ammo depot explosion, probe going on

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The military has ruled out sabotage on the explosion of the army’s ammo depot in Camp Edilberto Evangelista here midnight Monday, a military officer said Wednesday. Maj. Francisco P. Garello, Jr., head of the 4ID’s Public Affairs Office, said that an investigation was still going

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PLGU Lanao Sur opens government services caravan By APIPA BAGUMBARAN

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Marawi City- The Enthronement and Coronation of Bae and Sultan a Panoroganan was held successfully with the presence of dignitaries and personalities from the sultanates and the government of Lanao del Sur. In photo: ( from left to right, Hon. Princess Pala Amera Lanto-Gandamra, City Councilor of Marawi City; Hon. Monera Macabangon, Bae a Panoroganan; Hon. Jaapar Dimaampao, Supreme Court Justice who was Guest Speaker for the Newly Enthroned Sultan and Bae; Hon. Majul Usman Gandamra, Sultan a Panoroganan and Islamic City Mayor of Marawi; Hon. Anisah Amanodin Umpa, Court of Appeals Justice of Cagayan de Oro Region-10. (Photo by Sony Sudaria) FOLDED BANKNOTES. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced Monday night (July 11, 2022) that folded paper or polymer banknotes can be accepted for payments. This, after a Facebook post went viral over the weekend wherein the user claimed that her 1,000-piso polymer banknote was not accepted for payment in a major retail store because it was slightly folded. (PNA file photo)

Folded banknotes can be accepted for payments: BSP

By JOANN VILLANUEVA the Bangko Sentral ng PiliM A N I L A – F o l d e d pinas (BSP) said, advising banknotes, whether pa- the public to go to banks per or polymer, can still to check the authenticity be accepted for payments, See ACCEPTED, page 11

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The provincial government opened a weeklong caravan of government services at the Provincial Capitol Monday, July 11, as part of the 63rd Araw ng Lanao del Sur celebration. The caravan aims to showcase the programs, projects, and activities of various government agencies in the province, as well as, deliver essential government services in one place. “Gusto namin na mas malapit ang government services [we want government services to be closer] See OPENS, page 11

DSWD Field Office X assists 4th ID fire and explosion survivors THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office X immediately sent relief goods to the survivors displaced by the fire and explosion inside Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. DSWD Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga received the request for assistance to the displaced families from the 4th ID Commander Major General

Wilbur C. Mamawag. Director Dollaga instructed the officers of DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Divison to remain proactive in providing immediate responses to different disasters and calamities, like the fire and explosion incident. Major General Mamawag requested the assistance early Tuesday, a few hours See ASSISTS, page 11

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DepEd eyes Nov. 2 start of mandatory in-person classes By STEPHANIE SEVILLANO

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday that mandatory classes for all public and private schools nationwide will start by November 2, to ensure educational recovery in the country. In a virtual press briefing, DepEd Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said schools will be given options of in-person, blended, or full-distance learning only until October 31. But after this, all enrolled students will be required to attend face-to-face classes, under DepEd Order (DO) 034, series of 2022. “This is mandatory, they are all required to go to school and the mandate is really to eventually go face-to-face. Everybody who’s enrolled should abide by the Department Order, parents are also encouraged to ensure that their students go to school. Again,

F2F CLASSES BACK SOON. Department of Education Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III says face-to-face classes will no longer be optional for public and private school learners starting Nov. 2, in a virtual briefing on Tuesday (July 12, 2022). He said options for blended learning and full distance learning will only be until Oct. 31, 2022. (Screengrab)

we’re trying to do some educational recovery,” he said. Alert level status Densing said the DO will be generally applied,

regardless of the alert level status. “Regardless of the alert level, we will move or go on with the face-to-face classes. However, we will

now leave it to the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Infectious diseases, that if there is such a surge, and the Department of Health would eventually recommend that we go to a, that we cease to do the face-to-face class because of a surge, we will just follow, the decision of the IATF,” he said. But some parents expressed skepticism over the “mandatory” approach considering the possible surge of infections. Like, Jeanet Bares, a 46-yearold mother of six kids in Cavite. “What if ‘yung city kung saan nakatira ay nagpanukala na tataas ‘yung Alert Level 2, or 3, or 4. Hindi mo naman mapapayagan palabasin ang mga bata sa isang lugar na tumataas naman ang Covid-19 cases. Hindi rin, dahil hindi pa 100 percent vaccinated ang ilan sa mga kababayan natin, mas mabuti na mag-set

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nang maayos na protocol na ipatutupad para maging maayos at safe ang lahat,” she told the Philippine News Agency. (What if the city where the [learners] are residing imposed the heightening of alert level status to 2, 3, or 4, you cannot just let kids go out despite the increasing Covid-19 cases. I’m also not in favor since some of our fellows are not 100 percent vaccinated, it’s better to impose an appropriate protocol where all will be in order and safe.) However, Maricel Estoque, a 43-year-old mom, said this move will be helpful to her three children, given the long halt of their in-person learning setup. “Mas okay sa akin na maibalik na ang face-toface class, kasi honestly for the past two years wala talaga natutunan ang mga bata, dahil walang formal and proper learning. Especially mga grade schoolers and not all parents ay may kakayahan or may time na maturuan ang mga bata. Unlike ‘yung everyday na papasok sila sa school na teacher ang magturo sa kanila which is sila talaga ang may ability na ituro ang mga lesson sa bawat subject,” she told the PNA. (For me, it’s better to get back to face-to-face class[es], because honestly for the past two years, the children barely learn a thing, because there’s no formal and proper learning. Especially for grade-schoolers and not all parents are capable or able in time to teach their children. Unlike the setup [kids] will go to school every day where the teachers will be the one teaching them, having the ability

to discuss every lesson in every subject.) Moreover, the DepEd said it would no longer demand additional requirements from schools before they could resume with a five-day in-person class setup. “We would like to note that there will be no inspections, tools, or any additional requirements to reopen schools, and to implement five-day inperson classes which will be required, except for the compliance with the usual pre-pandemic regulatory permit and licenses, as required by law or ordinances,” Densing said. He also assured that the regional offices will be provided with the funds needed to ensure the safe reopening of face-to-face classes, but it will be up to the regional offices to set strategies for the capacity of learners per classroom. “We have directed our regional directors to determine and to ensure there is social distancing within the classroom. I believe the capacity of the rooms really varies, there are rooms that have seat capacity, there are rooms that are in, 30s, or 20s, and then we leave it to the determination of the regional directors just to ensure social distancing within the classroom,” he said. On Monday, the DepEd released DO 034, stating that the 203 days of Academic Year 2022-2023 for public schools will begin on August 22, 2022 (Monday) and will end on July 7, 2023. Meanwhile, the schedule of official enrollment for all levels starts on July 25 until August 22. (PNA)

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Brace for rainy season, NDRRMC warns public MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday reminded the public to be more vigilant and take precautions against flash floods and landslides caused by bad weather. “We remind the public to remain alert and prepared

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‘Baragatan’ in Palawan: Rising from ‘Odette’, pandemic By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

MANILA – Palawan, over the past two years, was struck not only by one but two crises -- the devastating pandemic that halted its tourism activities and the catastrophic Typhoon Odette that battered its towns last December. For the most of 2020 and 2021, it either only accepted tourists under a travel bubble set-up or limit them to local visitors. By the end of 2021, “Odette,” the strongest to hit the country last year, battered the province. “We tried to open tourism last year in 2021 with San Vicente and then Covid happened again, the whole Holy Week during the Delta surge, then Odette. If you were here in December you will see the effect of Odette on San Vicente, El Nido, and most of the northern part,” Palawan Tourism Council President Rey Felix Rafols told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview. “Sobrang devastated tapos ‘yong bridge namin nasira. Roxas was the worst hit, a lot of the boats were devastated (They were so devastated and even a bridge was damaged. Roxas was hit

the worst, a lot of boats were devastated). Siargao was hit, Bohol was hit, Cebu was hit pero hindi masyadong nakita na na-hit din dito,” he shared. At Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa City, the typhoon downed almost all community-operated boats used for island-hopping. This was also the case for the famed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. The park’s 86 boats that ferry tourists in and out of the UNESCO World

Heritage Site at that time were reduced to three. But as the Japanese line says, fall seven times, stand up eight. Months since this typhoon pummeled through the province, the park is now recovering -- their boats are already at 55 and visitors are returning. With borders fully reopened to both domestic and foreign tourists, Palawan is indeed well on its way to reclaiming its title as one of the country’s top tourist destinations.

For Rafols, Palawan’s enduring charm would always bring the tourists back. “In general, the nice thing about Palawan is it’s so pretty, it’s one of the best islands and we have so much to offer so people will always come in,” he said. “We’re very hopeful about this. Just look at Baragatan, it’s intense.” Baragatan 2022 For the first time in four years, Palawan staged its largest festival, the See RISING, page 10

Saraotan sa Dalan performers from the Quezon contingent (Photo courtesy of Palawan PIO)

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BUSTED. The authorities dismantle a drug den in Dagupan City in a buy-bust operation on July 7, 2022. Six individuals have been arrested while PHP102,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated. (Photo courtesy of PDEA Pangasinan)

Drug den dismantled in Dagupan City By HILDA AUSTRIA

DAGUPAN CITY – Authorities dismantled on Thursday a drug den in Barangay 4 and arrested six individuals in a buy-bust operation here. In an inter view on Thursday, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Pangasinan director Rechie Camacho said the suspect Dennis de Guzman was the target of the early morning operation due to his alleged monitored illegal drug trade activity in his residence. “During the buy-bust operation, the other five arrested suspects were caught on the spot having pot session. De Guzman’s house was known as a one-stop-shop. When his supply of illegal drugs arrives, his trade in his residence was also continuous,” he said.

Camacho identified the other suspects as Jeffrey de Vera from Manaoag town, Benedict Operana, Ranillo Fernandez, Jerico Buenaventura, and Joy Paras, all from Dagupan City. “The suspects except Buenaventura have previous cases on the illegal drugs trade. De Guzman was arrested previously in Isabela province. Their cases were either dismissed or they have availed of plea bargaining and yet return to their old ways,” he said. Authorities confiscated 15 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP102,000 and other drug paraphernalia. Camacho said the suspects are under their custody while cases are being readied for filing against them. (PNA)

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DA-NorMin vows continued support to MisOr under new admin

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-RFO 10) through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado commits to continuously back the administration of newly-elected Provincial Governor Peter M. Unabia in developing and promoting agriculture in Misamis Oriental. In a meeting at the Provincial Capitol, Wednesday, July 6, Gov. Unabia along with Misamis Oriental First District Representative, Christian S. Unabia and Board Member Frederick Y. Khu, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, presented to the DA-RFO 10 management his administration’s priority agricultural programs and projects. An agriculturist himself, Gov. Unabia said his administration will go back to basics and harmonize Misamis Oriental’s agricultural programs to scale up the province’s agricultural output. “We need to first focus

on production. We need to ensure food availability to mitigate price affordability,” Unabia stressed. DA-RFO 10 through RED Collado and the province of Misamis Oriental came to terms in setting out procedures and ways forward in the implementation of agricultural projects cutting across the entire agricultural value chain - production, processing, post-harvest, and marketing, particularly for the province’s champion commodities - rice, corn, coconut, and livestock. The identified projects will be granted to targeted beneficiaries in the province through a farm consolidation and integration approach. Issues and concerns regarding the previously implemented and pipelined DA projects in Misamis Oriental were also tackled in the meeting for appropriate resolution. “The DA is always supportive of Misamis Oriental. The challenge is for the LGUs to actively propose for projects needed in, and

The agriculture department expresses its continuous support for the agri-fishery development of MisOr under new admin.

appropriate to their loca- to the province. Gov. Unabia and Mis. tion” Director Collado said as he vowed the support of Or. district representatives, the entire OneDA agencies Congressmen Unabia and

Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano are slated to meet with the OneDA in the region on July 14, for a parallel meeting

on agricultural promotion and development in Misamis Oriental.# (Azbie T. Talib)

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PBBM not amused over sick joke on farmers LAST week, the buying price of palay in Midsayap, Cotabato increased to P18/ kilo. This looks like finally traders had their Damascus and bothered by their conscience raised the buying price of paddy rice from a low range of P12.50 to P13.50/kilogram and offered to buy the farmers’ produce at P18/klg. Elsewhere in Bukidnon, traders also increased the buying price of corn at P25/ kilo. The sudden surge of buying prices of palay and corn is an all-time high. This never happened before so we can call this phenomenal and a glorious mystery that happened in a poor farmer’s life. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to Pres. Bongbong Marcos’ veiled threat to come to the rescue of the beleaguered farmers who had been exploited for decades by unscrupulous traders? PBBM holding the Department of Agriculture signals, among others, the revival of NFA which, in the

era of his father, resorted to buying the farmers’ produce because of cruel and exploitative practices of traders then. Farmers in Midsayap and in Bukidnon are not about to celebrate. The incredible buying price increases happened post harvest season when farmers have nothing else left from the past harvest but seeds for the coming planting season. In short, traders simply added salt to a gaping wound. The buying price may hit the rafters but with nothing more to sell the much-ballyhooed increase is nothing but a sick joke. The last and only hope for farmers now to be rescued from the shackles of the traders is for PBBM to fast-track his rescue plans, which includes the resuscitation of NFA facilities, e.g. rice mills and silos, which are important components in the NFA operations. He must woo Congress to provide substantial funds to NFA to enable the agency to buy fresh palay harvests.

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Either buy or rent trucks so it can buy palay from the farmers’ gate. If NFA could guarantee to purchase palay at P18/kilo, there will be bonanza of rice starting second planting season which will likely be in the first quarter of 2023. There are other problems that must be addressed. Among them the prices of fertilizers and certified seeds. Maybe tariffs on fertilizers and other agricultural inputs should be lifted. The time to act is NOW. Vietnam for one had served notice that it will stop exporting rice to provide adequate supply for its own people. Our farmers have the capacity to produce our needs and PBBM himself has demonstrated his confidence that this can be achieved. He is not amused with the sick joke on farmers.

Kim’s Dream Heal the Environment or We’ll All Perish

Ecological Security: Urgent Call of the Times LET us serve notice to one and all especially to the newly elected officials that even with a strong army, a country that has no ecological security is not secured at all! Our country has long lost its ecological integrity and security when we lost the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest which before was home then to billions of species of flora and fauna. Don’t you know that the number of flora and fauna found in 4,000-ha.Mt. Makiling or in the 3,000ha. Mt. Kitanglad was far greater in number compared to those found in one-billion hectare-continent of North America? That was how rich our tropical country endemically, oozing with life forms as one tree alone can house some 130 species of flowering plants, orchids, birds, ants and what have you? But that was before, not anymore now as only 5% of our natural forest remain after a century of massive logging. The Philippines had then the finest trees in the world, i.e., red lauan, narra, mahogany, almaciga and what have you? In fact, the American colonizers had some plans then to leave the Philippines as our country is located in the other side of the globe as it would take the Americans months to travel by ship to the Philippines. Better colonize the neighboring countries like

Cuba or Mexica. But in a big debate in the US Senate in the 1900, a certain US Senator by the name of Larry Hieney stood up and said that the US must continue its stranglehold of our country, stating that, “the forest of the Philippines can supply the timber needs of the world for century to come.” And so we did. Even after the US Occupation of our country, the neo-colonizers and the oligarchs through their logging companies had subjected our forest to massive logging activities in utter disregard to the rule of law. Our natural forest were well protected then by existing laws, i.e. no logging in highly- elevated- areas that have a topography of more than 1,000 meters above sea level, no logging in slopy areas with a gradient of more than 50% and no cutting of hard wood and finest of trees. All of these laws were grossly violated as one shipment of logs alone would earn a logger some 360 million pesos, massive raking that did not only go to the pockets of the loggers but to those who were tasked to enforce environmental laws. Based on the information gathered by Task Force Macajalar, from 1950s to 1990s, some 50 10-wheeler logging trucks with armed escorts would pass the thorough fares of Cagayan de Oro from

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mid-night till dawn, coming from the hinterlands of Bukidnon and Lanao, each passing logging truck would pay a check-point P5,000. That was the reason why we in Task Force Macajalar had to stage people’s direct actions through human barricades from 1991 to 2000, not cowed by threats and attempts to our lives, highlighted by the throwing of an M2K2 hand grenade to us at dawn in the barricade area. It was our battle cry that in this country, no one is above the law; all must bow down to the majesty of the law because we follow the rule of law and not of money or of powerful loggers some of whom have been voted as mayors, congressmen, governors and even senators. It was so horrible even to contemplate that there was no such thing as rule of law on environment but rule of money and power – the reason why we have lost our dipterocarp forest. It was only through people’s direct actions that we were able to stop massive illegal logging. But the wealth of our country is not only found above the ground; beneath the ground are some 72 kinds of minerals that were the subject of illegal mining See SECURITY, page 11

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Tourism chief kicks off ‘listening DENR Region 8 uses tours’ in Visayas, Mindanao ‘fun way’ to promote proper waste management By SARWELL MENIANO

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) are upbeat about raising the young generation’s awareness of proper solid waste management via its new mascot and mobile game app. O n Tu e s d ay, t h e agency launched the Pinas: Basura Buster (PBB) Mascot and Basura Buster mobile game during the Eastern Visayas Solid Waste Management (SWM) Advocacy Launch at the Summit Hotel here. EMB regional director Reynaldo Barra said

the campaign is to teach children on proper waste segregation, recycling, and disposal “the proper and fun way.” “We want to build a strong foundation on proper waste management while they are still young. The targets are children and youth since they will later serve as future ambassadors of solid waste management,” Barra said in his speech. PBB is DENR’s solid waste management mascot and is the image of DENR’s SWM program, which aims to attract support from the youth. PBB entertained the participants with a lively dance number togeth-

er with the EMB staff. They danced to DENR’s solid waste management advocacy song “Kung Walang Aksaya, Masaya.” To further strengthen awareness of solid waste management in this digital age, the DENR developed the Basura Buster mobile game, which is an Androidbased mobile gaming application designed for kids five to eight years old to “teach them proper waste segregation in a fun way.” The gaming app is one of the projects under the campaign, and the public can now download it for free from the Google Play Store. (PNA)

‘BASURA BUSTER’. Pinas: Basura Buster (PBB) Mascot entertains the participants with a lively dance number together with the EMB staff during the regional launch at the Summit Hotel. They danced to DENR’s solid waste management advocacy song “Kung Walang Aksaya, Masaya.” (PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (PC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295.

CASE NO. MROXI 2022-062-A MBCA “PJR 4”

EDILBERTO V. CEPE, Applicants. X-------------------------------------------------x

CEBU CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco urged the agency’s regional offices in the Visayas and Mindanao to continuously reach out to local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of tourism development initiatives. In the first leg of her listening tours as tourism chief, Frasco met with the top officials of DOT Region 6 (Western Visayas), Region 7 (Central Visayas), Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula), Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), Region 11 (Davao Region), Region 12 (Soccsksargen), and Region 13 (Caraga) at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu. “Moving for ward, I would want for us, in the same way, that I am reaching out to you, to continuously reach out to our local government officials and local stakeholders because I think that the model for that -- which has been Cebu -- has proven very successful that even throughout the pandemic, domestic tourism still flourished because DOT Region, the Provincial Government, local government officials, and private stakeholders were all aligned. And it is this alignment that we need across all regions that will spell the success of our endeavors in the Department,” Frasco said. “The reality is that the success or failure of our industry rests in the success or failure of our regions because this is where our tourist destinations are,” she said. Frasco earlier announced that she would embark on “listening tours” to hear for herself the challenges and

Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco (PNA photo by A vito D alan )

problems that besiege the various regions and tourism stakeholders. Through the tour, Frasco hopes to start assessing the contemporary challenges in the tourism sector. Fund availability and utilization, tourism infrastructure and transportation were among the issues raised during the discussions with the regional offices. Frasco has enjoined the consolidation and review of work and financial plans of the DOT regional offices for the efficient utilization of the department’s budget. Pursuing her direction towards promoting better access to tourism destinations, Frasco also assessed the possibility of developing more air and seaports and additional routes to create more convenient connections for domestic and international visitors. “I’m hopeful as well that you would be open to the innovations we wish to introduce to the department, if only to fulfill our president’s vision to equalize opportunities for tourism promotion and development across the Philippines. On one hand, to maximize the potential of our already well-known tourist sites and, on the other

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (PC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A.9295.

CASE NO. MROXI 2022-064-CPC MBCA “SR. STO. NIÑO 26”

ALEXANDER C. DAMALERIO, Applicants. X-------------------------------------------------x

hand, to further develop areas that have not necessarily been given equal attention,” she said. All officials who attended the meeting expressed their appreciation for the consultation process initiated by Frasco. “We are optimistic under this administration seeing that our Secretary is paying close attention to the concerns on the ground. We can feel that she is serious and sincere about improving tourism governance and continuing collaboration with the LGUs,” DOTRegion 10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan added. “We are ecstatic about this transition because we have a Secretary who listens. It is important for us to have a Secretary who supports and understands the issues faced by the regions,” Director Tanya Virginia Rabat-Tan of DOT-Region 11 said Expressing hope that the DOT will be achieving more in terms of benefits for stakeholders, Director Karina Rose Tiopes of DOT-Region 8 said, “With Secretary Frasco at the helm of the DOT, we are certain that the future is rosy for the tourism industry.” (PR)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295.

CASE NO. MROXI 2022-061-A MBCA “J & J 5 EXPRESS”

JAIME L. PALMA GIL, Applicants. X-------------------------------------------------x

NOTICE OF HEARING

Before us is an application for the amendment of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant for the inclusion of the vessel MBCA”PJR 4” to her fleet and to operate the vessel in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

Before us is an application for the issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant to operate the vessel MBCA “SR. STO. NIÑO 26” in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

Before us is an application for the amendment of the Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant for the inclusion of the vessel MBCA “J & J 5 EXPRESS” to his fleet and to operate the vessel in an island tour operation for the carriage of passengers only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, from 6:00 AM to 4PM, in the following routes and rates:

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 15 July 2022 at 10:00 AM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email at mro11@marina.gov.ph Done this 01st day of July 2022 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 536-22 dated 13 June 2022)

(Sgd.) ATTY. MAXIMO I. BAÑARES, JR. Regional Director

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Oro Chamber assays gains from 2Q22K By MIKE BAÑOS

Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (PNA file photo)

Eco managers adjust targets vis-a-vis latest developments By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – Economic managers have lowered the government’s growth target for 2022 after taking into consideration the impact of the latest external developments. In a briefing on Friday, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the latest gross domestic

product assumption for the year was changed to between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent, lower than the 7 percent to 8 percent approved by economic managers in May, “in consideration of recent external and domestic developments.” However, the 2023-2025 forecasts were hiked to 6.5 percent to 8 percent from See ADJUST, page 9

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AS the Voice for Business in Northern Mindanao, the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.(Oro Chamber) reported gains attained for the second quarter of 2022 during its 2nd Quarter General Membership meeting held July 8, 2022 at The Marquee Tent, Xavier Sports and Country Club, in Uptown Cagayan de Oro City. Among the salient accomplishments reported by Oro Chamber President Raymundo Talimio, Jr. were preparations for two special projects and increasing engagements with the embassies and foreign donor countries aimed at the long-term sustainability of local businesses, specially Oro Chamber members.

Oro Chamber President Ray Talimio Jr. with newly inducted members during the 2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting held July 8, 2022 at The Marquee Tent, Xavier Sports & Country Club, Uptown Cagayan de Oro.

Coming up this Friday, 15 July is the 2nd Northern Mindanao Business Conference to be held virtually in partnership with Valencia City Chamber and 7 European Chambers, and the much bigger Mindanao Food Congress + ORO BEST EXPO 2022 scheduled for

October 26-30. “ The 2nd NMB C is spearheaded by Lorens Ziller of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines,” noted Pres. Talimio. “He is also responsible in enticing the other European Chambers of Commerce to participate and be involved

in the 3C’s Museum Project.” “In August, we will launch the 3C’s Museum, a Technology Business Incubation Project that will showcase the processing of Coffee, Cacao and Cashew (3C’s) in coordination with the Italian Chamber of See GAINS, page 8

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Cops hunt down killers of Maguindanao DepEd exec By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat – A pursuit operation is underway for the killers of a Maguindanao Department of Education (DepEd) supervisor who was attacked in President Quirino town of this province Sunday afternoon. Lt. Godofredo Tupaz, President Quirino town deputy police chief, identified the victim as Maguid Mangudadatu, 63, the schools district supervisor for Central Buluan in Buluan, Maguindanao. Mangudadatu had just

arrived at his home in Barangay Poblacion, President Quirino, at 4:30 p.m. when one of two gunmen barged inside and shot him using a .45-caliber pistol. The attackers sped off aboard a motorcycle, leaving Mangudadatu dead, Tupaz said. “Motive of the attack and the perpetrators remained unknown pending our ongoing investigation on the case,” the police official said. Tupaz said they are also taking the statements of several witnesses for the possible identities of the attackers.

World Labor Day observance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. (Image courtesy of MOLEBARMM)

CRIME SCENE. Police put up a yellow police line as a post-crime investigation is done at the house of Maguid Mangudadatu, 63, in Barangay Poblacion, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat on Sunday (July 10, 2022). Mangudadatu, the education district supervisor of Buluan, Maguindanao, was shot dead by unidentified armed attackers inside his home at 4:30 p.m. of the same day. (Photo from President Quirino MPS)

P7.8-M hot logs seized in Caraga in H1 2022 By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – Some 231,292 board feet of illegal lumber worth PHP7.8 million were seized during 230 operations in the region from January to June this year, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) said Tuesday. In a statement, Col. James

Goforth, the PRO-13 chief of operations, said 111 illegal logging suspects were also arrested during the period. The PRO-13 said it also launched 179 anti-illegal drug operations during the period, arresting 184 suspects and seizure of some PHP5.8 million worth of See SEIZED, page 8

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC June 21, 2022 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 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 JERIELYN M. MANIGAO 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 JERIELYN MAPULA MANIGAO at Chapter 3 Aplaya, Digos City and whose parents are Jerry M. Manigao and Rubilyn Mapula. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 11, 2022.

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(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

BARMM, ILO partner to address child labor issue By NOEL PUNZALAN

COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to address the problem of child labor in the region. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) and the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) said the partnership aims to raise awareness of child labor and increase government and community participation to advance the advocacy to end the practice. “It should be our colPublication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 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 IRISH FLORES LANTICSE has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of IRISH FLORES LANTICSE at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are FLORENTINO LANTICSE and CORAZON FLORES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than August 5, 2022.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC July 11, 2022 CCE-0014-2022 R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 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 JACKIE-LOU SARANILLO CANTO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JACKIE-LOU ALIMENTO SARANILLO at Barayong, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are ERENEO SARANILLO and PASCUALA ALIMENTO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this Office not later than July 28, 2022

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(Sgd) JONIEPEL BING N. AMBAYAN Municipal Civil Registrar

Hall of Justice, F. Dugenio St., Gingoog City.

Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the summary hearing. The petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this Order in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental at least fifteen (15) days before the date of hearing. The Sheriff, LOLITA B. AGUINALDO, is directed to post a copy of this Order in a conspicuous place in the offices of the Executive Judge and of the Clerk of Court. SO ORDERED. Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, July 11, 2022.

(Sgd) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Jul 14, 2022

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Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

lective effort to ensure that ranks third in terms of child ers, compared to Northern every child in the Bangsam- labor predicament with Mindanao and Bicol region’s See ADDRESS, page 8 oro Autonomous Region about 54,200 child laborcan enjoy their rights by creating systems and passRepublic of the Philippines ing laws that promote and REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region protect children’s rights,” Gingoog City BYC Commissioner Nasserudin Dunding was quoted OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE as saying. Email add: rtc1ginocc@judiciary.gov.ph Contact No. 09177188450 Dunding said the BYC is committed to the Bangsam- IN RE: PETITION/APPLICATION FOR MISC. CASE NO. 555-2022 oro government’s call for COMMISSION AS NOTARY PUBLIC, moral governance, including the advocacy to end child ATTY. CHERRY MAE D. LUGOD, x-----------------------------------------/ labor. Petitioner. A Philippine Statistics Authority report has estiORDER mated child laborers aged 5 years to 17 years in the Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petition for notarial commission of ATTY. CHERRY MAE D. LUGOD, shall be held country at 2.1 million. As of 2020, BARMM on August 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m., at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 43,

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

July 04, 2022

June 20, 2022

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 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 LORENCE V. OTORDOS has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LORENCE VILLAMOR OTORDOS at Aplaya, Digos City and whose parents are Laureano A. Otordos and Marilou T. Villamor. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 24, 2022

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 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 ANALY E. LABAPES 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 ANALY ESTREMOS LABAPES at San Agustin, Digos City and whose parents are Andres Labapes and Marites A. Estremos. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 11, 2022

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(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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Commerce and other European Chambers of Commerce, as well as with the DOST Regional Office No. 10 under the leadership of RD Alfonso Alamban. We will start meeting the 3C’s farmers and planters’ group and have an inventory of the farmlands available in Northern Mindanao,” he added. The Indian Embassy in Manila has committed to be a Partner Country of the Mindanao Food Congress, which was firmed up during the Oro Chamber’s Courtesy visit to Indian Ambassador HE Shambhu Kumaran at Indian Embassy Manila last month. Earlier, the Oro Chamber hosted the India Business Roadshow in partnership with the Indian Embassy last May 18, 2022. “Before the end of November, we will have a Trade Mission to India as an offshoot to the collaboration that we have started early this year,” Talimio

noted. The chamber also actively collaborated with other foreign chambers such as the Tasikmalay Chamber in Indonesia, Canadian Chamber, embassies of Indonesia and Japan, foreign agencies like the USAID-DAI, and the Japanese and Indonesian consulates in Davao City. To promote and support its continuing advocacy for MSMEs, the Oro Chamber actively participated in the 3-Day MSME O.N.E. Expo 2022 held at Ayala Centrio Mall and a B2B Matching with the Phil. Franchise Association. Government Engagements In pursuit of its mandate as the de facto Voice of Business in Northern Mindanao, the Oro Chamber actively engaged local, regional and national government agencies in various concerns including Taxes and Governance Regulations, Law & Order & Public Safety, and Environment, Climate & Disaster. Among these engage-

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

ments were its active participation on the latest wage consultations and public hearing, during which it submitted its position paper; Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) on issues and concerns affecting the Poultry, Maritime & Shipping sectors, and its active participation in all local councils and committees, capped by two courtesy visits to Mayor Rolando A. Uy. The chamber also attended the Mindanao Land Transportation Summit and Mindanao Solar Week Awards & Recognition In recognition of its active participation and invaluable inputs in regional and other consultative bodies, Pres. Talimio also shared the following accolades accorded to the Oro Chamber for the second quarter: Plaque of Special Recognition for Oro Chamber (PSR category) and Plaque of Commendation for the OROBEST Innovation Program from RRDIC Region10; Most Outstanding NGO from DOST Sci-

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ARLANE LABOR MACHADO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “March 31, 1970“ to “March 21, 1970” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARLENE BERSANO LABOR who was born on MARCH 31, 1970 (as per PSA File) in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL. and whose parents are FLORENCIO LABOR and ANASTACIA BERSANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JULY 15, 2022. (Sgd) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HERMES V. FRANCISCO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “HENES” to “HERMES” in the Certificate of Live Birth of HENES GASAL VILLANCA who was born on 28 AUGUST 1958 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are CRESENCIA GASAL and ANSELMO VILLANCA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JULY 2022. (Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

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CIVIL CASE NO.2022-077

SERHAN M. GADJALI,

FOR: Judicial Confirmation of the DIVORCE by TALAQ

ISRA A. BASILIO-GADJALI, Respondent. x----------------------------/

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on December 29, 2006 at Talakag, 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 Salvacion, kadingilan, Bukidnon and Purok 2, Pala-o, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, 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 December 29, 2006 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on July 29, 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 28th of June, 2022. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

R.A 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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illegal drugs. During the past six months, 199 anti-illegal gambling operations were also held in the different police stations in the region. A total of PHP218,984 money bets were confiscated and 441 suspects involved in illegal gambling were nabbed. Goforth said 736 small illegal firearms and light weapons were confiscated from 50 suspects for the first half of the year. Law enforcement operations also resulted in the apprehension of 1,560 wanted persons, 343 of whom were considered most wanted at the regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels. In its anti-insurgency drive, PRO-13 said at least 198 New People’s Army rebels surrendered to the police while 64 others were arrested, yielding a total of 86 firearms. (PNA)

(Sgd) CECILIA A. LUZA Signature over printed name of CR/LCR

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

CIVIL CASE N0. 2022-076

Petitioner,

-Versus

RONIE E. GOMONIT AND JENDA S. NERI-GOMONIT,

Seized...

In compliance with R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROCHE GONZAGA CORBO has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROCHE GONZAGA CORBO and whose parents are ERLINDA ESTRIBOR GONZAGA and CRESENCIANO GULANE CORBO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than the last day of publication.

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 RONIE E. GOMONIT AND JENDA S. NERI-GOMONIT,

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78,400 and 55,100, respectively. MOLE-BARMM Minister Muslimin Sema defined child labor as work that deprives children of their childhood and their potential to have a bright future ahead of them. “We can be united in our campaign against child labor, and we can do a lot,” Sema said. ILO Country Director Khalid Hassan said about 116 million boys and girls remain in child labor worldwide, with half of them engaged in hazardous work. “(Here in the BARMM}, with a collaborative effort to end child labor, we will achieve a child labor-free Bangsamoro region,” he said in a separate statement. The BYC and MOLE said they would urge the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority, the BARMM’s provisional lawmaking body, to come up with more laws and systems that would promote and protect children’s rights in the region. BARMM Chief Minister

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

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

from page 7

Ahod “Murad” Ebrahim assured that the regional government would take the lead in the campaign against child labor. (PNA)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Address...

R.A 9848/10172 Form 10.1 (LCRO)

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City

ence for the People Award; Certificate of Recognition from NEDA RDC-10; and Plaque of Recognition and Honor from LGU-Cagayan de Oro. Internal Matters Not the least, Pres. Talimio was happy to report that for the period June 2021 to June 2022, the Oro Chambers Current Assets increased by 14.61% while its Net Worth likewise registered a 2.34% increase. The major building maintenance and property valuation assessment has been approved, IT equipment for operations and projects upgraded, audio facilities for the board room upgraded, and a motor vehicle procured. “For 2022, we projected an increase of 55 new members. As of June 30, we have admitted and approved more than 50% of the target,” Talimio said. Not the least, negotiations are moving forward for the possible shared use of the 1,800 square meter space in the Oro Chamber building.

ORDER Before this Court, is a petition for Judicial Confirmation of the Joint Statement of Divorce executed by herein parties on February 27, 2014 and duly Notarized by a Public Notary. Said Divorce has been registered with the 1st Shari’a Circuit Court in Isabela City Basilan. Since February 2014 till present time or more than 8 years already, they parted ways without minding each other’s affairs. Parties are Filipino-Muslims and got married under Muslim Law. WHEREFORE, premises considered, the publications of the case is hereby granted, set the initial hearing of this case on July 29, 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 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 ORDRED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 28th day of June, 2022.

HON. OSOP MANGOTARA ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Jun 30, Jul 7 & 14, 2022

R.A 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES FAISAL SULAIMAN M. ALDOSARI AND MAUREEN GANIT MAMURIC, FAISAL SULAIMAN M. ALDOSARI AND MAUREEN GANIT MAMURIC, Petitioners. x----------------------------/

CIVIL CASE N0. 2022-082

ORDER

Before this Court verified petition for the approval of the Divorce filed by the petitioner counsel and alledging among others. That petitioner and respondent are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Muslim rites on Augsut 30, 2021 at Davao City, Davao del Sur, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Brgy. Sta. Rosa, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioner and respondent and reached the point of irreconcilability and they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Divorce 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, 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 12, 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 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 ORDRED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 12th day of July 2022. OSOP MANGOTARA ALI Presiding Judge

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R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that NAIRA H. MAMARINTA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NAIRA HADJI IBRAHIM MAMARINTA who was born on 08 AUGUST 1977 at Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are TOMINUGUB M. IBRAHIM and GAO S. MAMARINTA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JULY 2022.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JENNEVEB E. YANA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENNEVEB ESTALANE YANA who was born on 09 October 1998 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are PERLITA S. ESTALANE and PETER I. YANA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JULY 2022.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FARIDAH S. BALANG has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “MOHAMMAD FARHAD” to “MOHAMMAD MUARIFF” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MOHAMMAD FARHAD SUMNDAD BALANG who was born on 16 MARCH 1990 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are FARIDAH M. SUMNDAD and MONIB R. BALANG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JULY 2022.

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the previous 6 percent to 7 percent. The 2026-2028 growth assumption is between 6.5 percent and 8 percent. “The increase in household consumption and private investments, along with a robust manufacturing industry, high vaccination rate, improved health care capacity, and the upward trend on tourism and employment has allowed us to safely re-open the economy and register a positive growth for the first three months of 2022,” according to a statement. Relatively, the inflation assumption for the year was changed to between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent from 3.7 percent to 4.7 percent. The 2023 figures were also adjusted to 2.5 percent to 4.5 percent from 2 percent to 4 percent but the 20242025 figure was retained at 2 percent to 4 percent and was even approved as the range until 2028. The changes were made as the rate of price increases is seen to accelerate further in the coming months due in part to the volatility in global oil prices. The inflation rate in the first half of the year averaged 4.4 percent, higher than the 2 percent to 4 percent target band of the government. Monetary authorities projected inflation to average at 5 percent this year. The peso-US dollar as-

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sumption for the year was kept at PHP51 to PHP55 but the 2023 figure was changed from PHP50 to PHP53 to PHP51 to PHP55, which is also the assumption until 2028. The growth assumption for exports was kept at 7 percent for this year and 6 percent until 2025, which was also adopted as the assumption until 2028. Imports growth assumption for this year was hiked to 18 percent from 15 percent previously. The 2023 assumption of a 6 percent expansion and 8 percent growth for 20242025 was also kept and was adopted as the assumption until 2028. Revenue assumption In terms of fiscal numbers, the revenue assumption of PHP3.304 trillion for this year was kept, along with the PHP3.632 trillion for 2023 and PHP4.062 trillion for 2024. However, the 2025 assumption of PHP4.548 trillion was hiked to PHP4.576 trillion. By 2026, revenues are seen to hit PHP5.155 trillion while an increase to PHP5.821 trillion and PHP6.589 trillion are seen in the succeeding two years. The budget gap for this

year was kept at PHP1.65 trillion and the 2023 assumption at PHP1.453 trillion. “This will be achieved through improved spending efficiency and alignment of budget priorities that are anchored on the administration’s two eight-point socio-economic agendas, one for the near-term and another for the mediumterm,” the statement read. During the same briefing, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the possible economic recession in the United States and the slowdown in China would benefit the Philippine economy “because that lowers demand for oil.” Rightsizing Meanwhile, the DBM will endorse to Congress

a rightsizing bill that aims to reform the government manpower by removing redundant positions and producing a more efficient bureaucracy. Pangandaman said the Duterte administration included the same measure among its priorities “but it was fairly unpopular.” “But with the instructions of the President (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) to the Cabinet members to also look at your existing structures, I think it’s wise to re-file the bill,” she added. Former socioeconomic planning secretary Ernesto

Pernia previously said the measure was not meant to lay off workers but to transfer them to another division or department to make operations of the unit better and address redundancy. Under the proposal, workers who will be affected by the program will not be forced to retire or resign but will be given an option to avail of retirement benefits or separation incentives or EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late RAQUEL F. ABELLA and my late father RONITO A. ABELLA who died intestate on January 23, 2011 and August 22, 2016 in Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines; that may parents had left in the Philippines a certain parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 0823000102732 situated in Barangay Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (350) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH DEED OF SALE, filed by the heirs of RAQUEL F. ABELLA and RONITO A. ABELLA, in favor HIRAM U. DY-HENRY, HONEY U. DY-HENRY, HAZEL U. DY-HENRY, HEIDI U. DY-HENRY, per DOC #324; PAGE #65; BOOK #CXXXVI; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABRAHAM S. OLEGARIO, Jr.

That the late MADRAOP BISTON PAMALOY, who died last March 13, 2022 at Cagayan de Oro, Polymedic Medical Plaza, Kauswagan National Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines that the deceased left a Savings Account at Landbank of the Philippines, Iligan City Branch with Savings Account No. 4676755 under the Account Name MADRAOP BISTON PAMALOY; hereby agree and adjudicate unto ourselves that the remaining amount under the abovementioned Savings Account at Land Bank of the Philippines, Iligan City branch shall be given to WE, TIARDE PAMALOY, SITTIE RAIFAH PAMALOY, SITTIE AISAH PAMALOY, SITTIE RAISA PAMALOY, MOHAMMAD GAZZAN PAMALOY, MOHAMMAD HUSSEIN PAMALOY, BAE MALEHA PAMALOY, SITTIE AINAH PAMALOY, MOHAMMAD FAISAL PAMALOY, MUHAMMAD ALI PAMALOY, NORLAILAH PAMALOY and ABDUL RAUF PAMALOY, JR., and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of MADRAOP BISTON PAMALOY, per DOC #935; PAGE #187; BOOK #12; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. KAHLIL FEDMAR D. MARANDA.

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT made and executed, this 13th day of July 2021 at Malaybalay City, Philippines, by and between: EDITHA PANGILINAN, Filipino, of legal age, widow residing at Zone 2, Impalutao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; LYNUS PANGILINAN, Filipino, of legal age, single, residing at Zone 1, Impalutao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; KIRK PATRICK PANGILINAN, Filipino, of legal age, married, residing at Purok 8, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon; KAHLIL P. ROMERO, Filipino, of legal age, married, residing at Zone 8, Poblacion, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate surviving spouse and children and sole heirs of VENANCIO U. PANGILINAN who died on October 17, 2017, who died without any will; That the said deceased, at the time of her death, left a certain real property, situated in Barangay Impalutao, Impasugong, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-130169 Lot 7, Psd-10-032902 A parcel of land (Lot 7, Psd-10-032902, being a portion of F-10-04-008130-D) situated in the Barrio of Impalutao, Mun. of Impasug-ong, Province of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HJUNDRED FIFTY (250) square meters more or less, which real property is covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-130169 of the Register of Deeds of Bukidnon; That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement. That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the parties hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate, among themselves proportionately the above-described real estate. Further, we EDITHA PANGILINAN, KIRK PATRICK PANGILINAN and KAHLIL P. ROMERO, WAIVE, TRANSFER, and RELINQUISH all our rights and interest over the said parcel of land in favor of LINUS PANGILINAN; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TALA C. TAMBAOAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 367; Page No. 74; Book No. XXXI; Series of 2021.

This extra-judicial partition/settlement of real property, is entered into among Heirs of CARMELITO S. ALAIZA, represented by his legal heirs namely: EDNA C. ALAIZA (Wife), Children: CARLITO C. ALAIZA, EDMUND C. ALAIZA; and CARMELITO C. ALAIZA JR., of legal age, Filipino citizens and residents of Purok 1, Kalasungay Malaybalay City. WITNESSETH That the parties HERETO, ARE THE SOLE AND LEGITIMATE HEIRS OF THE LATE CARMELITA S. ALAIZA who died on July 16, 2018, Malaybalay, Bukidnon; That the late CARMELITO S. ALAIZA left parcels of land, which are conjugal in nature and more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67404 (Paglalarawang Teknikal) Identical to Lot 3611-G CSD-10-019891) TIE LINE : N-70-44 W: 6,227.74 M. From BLLM # 1, Cad 864, Malaybalay Cadastre to Corner 1 of Lot AREA : SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY (6,870) Square meters. Covered by : FPA No. 101312-4899 PARCEL II KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67402 (Paglalarawang teknikal) Identical to Lot 3611-A CSD-10-019891 TIE LINE : N-71-52’ W 6,479.37 M. from BLL, #1, Cad 864 Malaybalay Cadastre to Corner 1 of Lot AREA : FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR (4,634) Square meters. COVERED BY : FPA No. 101312-4899-A NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of the Rule 74, section 1, of the Rules of Court, the parties hereto being of legal ages and with full capacity to contract, hereby these presents agree to divide and partition of the above-described real property, pro-indiviso or equally, adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, do hereby confirm and affirm the said individual partition which is on equal shares, as the true shares of each of the persons indicated therein. CONFIRMATION OF SALE That after extra-judicial dividing the said property all legal heirs do hereby confirmed and affirmed the sale of the following properties to NOEMI RABE-TORRES, widow, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, particularly described as follows; Parcel I, KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67404 (Palalarawang Teknikal) Identical to Lot 3611-G CSD-10-019891) Area: SIX THOUSAND EIGTH HUNDRED SEVENTY (6,870) Square Meters. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND TEN (P158,010.00) Pesos. Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, the VENDORS hereby CONVEY, CEDE, TRANSFER, in manner absolute by way of SALE unto the VENDEE, NOEMI RABETORRES, widow, her heirs and assigns the above-described property; -ANDLOURDES B. PELAEZ, married to ROLAND O. PELAEZ, likewise of legal age, Filipino Citizen an resident of Cagayan de Oro City, particularly described as follows; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO (P106,582.00) Pesos, Philippine Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, the VENDORS hereby CONVEY, CEDE, TRANSFER in manner absolute by way of sale unto the VENDEE, LOURDES B. PELAEZ, her heirs and assigns the described property, to wit: Parcel II, KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67402 (Paglalarawang Teknikal) Identical to Lot 3611-A CSD-10-019891) Area: FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (4,634) Square Meters. That we confirmed and affirmed the totality of the sale to NOEMI RABE-TORRES and LOURDES B. PELAEZ, and as consequence of sale, do hereby wave all our rights in their favor and all the legal heirs, do hereby confirm and affirm the sale of the above two (2) described properties; That in the event that any other property of the decedent should later be found which is not included herein above, the parties hereto further agree to distribute, divide, and adjudicate, as they do hereby distribute, divide and adjudicate, as herein established and disposed; That we are executing this Extra-Judicial partition/settlement with deed of Sale, to attest to the veracity of the foregoing statement and to prove that we are affirming and confirming the SALE of the above-described property to NOEMI RABE-TORRES, with an area of 5,356 sq. meters more or less and LOURDES B. PELAEZ with an area of 5,909 sq. meters. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, Notary Public per Doc No. 352; Page No. 72; Book No. 50; Series of 2021.

This extra-judicial partition/settlement of real property, is entered into among Heirs of RUDY ALAIZA, represented by his legal heirs namely: ROSELE A. RUBILLOS; SHERYLE LYNN A. EYAC; RODELYN A. LITUAÑAS and WAREN JONES ALAIZA, of legal age, all married, Filipino citizens and residents of Purok 1, Kalasungay, Malaybalay City. WITNESSETH That the parties hereto, are the sole and legitimate heirs of the late Rudy Alaiza and Evelyn L. Alaiza who died on January 11, 2012 and -on March 11, 2016, respectively in Kalasungay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon; That the late Rudy Alaiza and his wife Evelyn L. Alaiza left parcels of land, which are conjugal in nature and more particularly described as follows; PARCEL 1 KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-68116 (Paglalarawang Teknikal Lot 42090 Cad 864 Identical to Lot 3611-F CSD-10-019891) TIE LINE : N-71-32 W 6.202.88 M. from BLLM #, Cad 864 Malaybalay Cadastre to Corner 1 o Lot AREA : FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (5,356) Square Meters COVERED BY FPA No. : 101312-5247 PARCEL 2 KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67403 (Paglalarawan Teknikal Lot 42086 Cad 864 Identical Lot Lt. 3611-B CSD-10-019891) TIE LINE : N-71-52 W 6.202.88 M. from BLLM #, Cad 864 Malaybalay Cadastre to corner 1 o Lot AREA : FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED (5,900) Square meters COVERED BY FPA No. : 101312-5247-A NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of the Rule 74, Section 1. Of the Rules of Court, the parties hereto being of legal ages and with full capacity to contract, hereby these presents agree to divide and partition the above-described real property, pro indiviso or equally, adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, do hereby confirm and affirm the said individual partition which is on equal shares, as the true shares of each of the persons indicated therein. CONFIRMATION OF SALE That after extra-judicial dividing the said property all legal heirs do hereby confirmed and affirmed the sale of the following properties to NOEMI RABE-TORRES, widow, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, particularly described as follows; KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-68116 (Paglalarawan Teknikal Lot 42090 Cad 864 Identical to Lot 3611-F CSD-10019891) AREA: FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (5,356) Square Meters. Covered by FPA No. 101312-5247-A. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (P123,188.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, the VENDORS hereby CONVEY, CEDE, TRANSFER, in manner absolute by way of SALE unto the VENDEE, NOEMI RABE-TORRES, widow, her heirs and assigns the above-described property; -ANDLOURDES B. PELAEZ, married to ROLANDO O. PELAEZ, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Cagayan de Oro, particularly described as follows; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN (P135,907.00) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, the VENDORS hereby CONVEY, CEDE, TRANSFER in manner absolute by way of sale unto the VENDEE, LOURDES B. PELAEZ, her heirs and assigns the described property to wit: KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL TITULO P-67403 (Paglalarawan Teknikal Lot 42086 Cad 864 Identical to Lot 3611-B CSD10-019891) area: FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINE (5,909 Square Meters, Covered by FPA No. 101312-5247-A. That we confirmed and affirmed the totality of the sale to NOEMI RABE-TORRES and LOURDES B. PELAEZ, and as consequence of sale, do hereby wave all our rights in their favor and all the legal heirs, do hereby confirm and affirm the sale of the above two (2) described properties; That in the event that any other property of the decedent should later be found which is not included herein above, the parties hereto further agree to distribute, divide, and adjudicate, as they do hereby distribute, divide and adjudicate, as herein established and disposed; That we are executing this Extra-Judicial partition/settlement with deed od Sale, to attest to the veracity of the foregoing statement and to prove that we are affirming and confirming the SALE of the above-described property to NOEMI RABE-TORRES with an area of 5,356 sq. meters more or less and LOURDES B. PELAEZ with an area of 5,909 sq. meters. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMON HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, Notary Public per Doc No. 353; Page No. 72; Book No. 50; Series of 2021.

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AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH DEED OF SALE That the late RAQUEL F. ABELLA and my late father RONITO A. ABELLA who died intestate on January 23, 2011 and August 22, 2016 in Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines; that may parents had left in the Philippines a certain parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 0823000102731 situated in Barangay Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTEEN (1,616) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH DEED OF SALE, filed by the heirs of RAQUEL F. ABELLA and RONITO A. ABELLA, in favor HIRAM U. DY-HENRY, HONEY U. DY-HENRY, HAZEL U. DY-HENRY, HEIDI U. DY-HENRY, per DOC #285; PAGE #57; BOOK #CXXXVI; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABRAHAM S. OLEGARIO, Jr. MDN: Jul 7, 14 & 21, 2022

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH DEED OF SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ERNESTO CASTELLANO MONTINOLA, who died at Cagayan de Oro City on July 30, 1982, at the time of his death left his conjugal share over a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-17696 issued by the Registry of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City, Tax Declaration No. G-246402 (LAND) and Tax Declaration No. G-064393 (BUILDING), situated at Camaman-an, Barangay 52, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (533) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of ERNESTO CASTELLANO MONTINOLA, per DOC #350; PAGE #70; BOOK #CXXXVII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABRAHAM S. OLEGARIO, JR. MDN: Jul 7, 14 & 21, 2022

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late EVELINA G. BERNABAT, died on August 23, 2021 at Digos City, Davao del Sur, left a Savings Deposit Account bearing No. 005110072419, with BANCO DE ORO (BDO) Digos Branch, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Deposit Account bearing No. 0331-2715-35, with LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (LBP) Digos Branch, Deposit Account bearing No. 129-3-12920763-0, with METRO BANK Digos Branch, Deposit Account bearing No. 129-2-129007847, with METRO BANK Digos Branch, Digos City, Davao del Sur, is subject EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTONEY among to the legitimate heirs, Before, ATTY. JOHARI G. BAÑA, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 009; Page No. 002; Book No. XLVII; Series of 2022. MDN: Jul 14, 21 & 28, 2022

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

will be included in the talent pool to be assigned to agencies needing personnel augmentation. (PNA) EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE PONDADOR E. EALA, SR AND PILAR Y. EALA WITH DEED OF DONATION AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: by:

This DEED made and entered into

We, ZOSIMO Y. EALA, ANNIE E. AQUIMAN, ARMANDO Y. EALA, PONDADOR Y. EALA, JR. Filipinos, of legal ages, and residents of Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIRS/DONORS/VENDORS; and JAIME Y. EALA, Filipino, of legal age, married to LUCIANA D. EALA, and a resident of Dicklum Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR/ DONEE/VENDOR; and FE P. MENGUITO, Filipino, of legal age, widow, and a resident of Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE; That HEIRS/DONORS/DONEE/ VENDORS ar, e the surviving legitimate children of the late couple, PONDADOR E. EALA, SR. who died on January and PILAR Y. EALA, who died on April 23, 2012 both in Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. That said deceased died intestate and without any Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity. That the deceased left two (2) parcels of land identified as follows; PARCEL I A parcel of land known as Lot No. 1350, Cad-867, Case 3, Manolo Fortich Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Diclum, Manolo Fortich, containing an area of SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ONE (7,101) square meters, covered by the Katibayan na Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-25774 dated December 29, 1994. PARCEL II A parcel of land known as Lot No. 1364, Cad-867, Case 3, Manolo Fortich Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Diclum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE (885) square meters, covered by the Katibayan na Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-25928 dated December 29, 1994. That pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the parties hereto being all of legal ages and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate, among themselves, the above-described parcels of land. DEED OF DONATION That for in consideration of trust, fidelity, love, affection, and assistance shown by his siblings, HEIRS/DONORS hereby conveys and donates unto said DONEE, JAIME Y. EALA its successors in interest and assigns and donates Parcel I with an area of SEVEN THOUSNAD ONE HUNDRED ONE (7,101) square meters stated above together with all the improvements found therein. DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE That the HEIRS/VENDORS for and in consideration OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSNAD PESOS (P150,000.00) paid by the VENDEE, FE P. MENGUITO, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and to its full satisfaction hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS and CONVEYS by way of Absolute sale unto the VENDEE, hers heirs and assigns PARCEL II with an are of EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE (885), together with all improvements thereon. That we hereby warrant our two (2) titles over the above parcels of land abovedescribed, with full right to dispose of the same, free from all liens and encumbrances and that henceforth, full right of ownership and possession shall pertain to the HEIR/ DONEE and VENDEE. That this is the only the DEED OF DONATION Heirs/Donors has made or is making this year. That this land is not tenanted and does not come within the purview of the Land Reform Code and allied Presidential Decrees and Circulars of the Department of Agrarian Reform. That we hereby affirm that we have executed the foregoing instrument of our own voluntarily free will, without force, intimidation or violence upon our persons and that we have received and have hereby received our just and proper share and that we have no claim or demand against any party. That no personal property is involved in this extra-judicial settlement. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE PONDADOR E. EALA, SR AND PILAR Y. EALA WITH DEED OF DONATION AND DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO N.C. ALBARECE, C.P.A. Notary Public per Doc No. 107; Page No. 22; Book No. 129; Series of 2021. MDN: Jul 7, 14 & 21, 2022

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Ifugao. The intertropical convergence zone, meanwhile, dumped heavy rains over parts of Cebu which resulted in widespread flooding. Meanwhile, a woman was killed after a landslide buried their house last July 9 at the height of heavy rains in Bataan. (PNA)

sole city and municipalities in trade fairs, float parade, from page 2 and the most anticipated of all, the street dance or the body will continue to “Saraotan sa Dalan”. strengthen its “mechanisms, For first-timers, the systems, and actions” that Saraotan served as a mustwill ensure the continued watch competition, and a safety of the Filipino people. cultural and heritage side “As we observe the Natrip rolled into one. tional Disaster Resilience There was Rizal and the Month, I hope that everyone vibrant portrayal of the will take part in our call for Tau’t Bato and their way of collective actions towards a life in the mountain; San safe. resilient and prosper- from page 3 Baragatan, last June. Vicente and its Malagnang ous nation,” he added. Coined from Cuyonon Festival; and Magsaysay Last week, some 500 families have been affected word “bagat” or to meet, the showing their deep devoby floods in the province of festival gathered the island’s tion to St. Michael the Archangel and tradition through a rhythmic dance in the tune of “tipano”, a Palaweño flute made from bamboo. By MARIA WIVINA R. TANCOGO Other towns were able Administrative Officer I to showcase how tourism Tangub City National High School and the island’s rich bioWITH school closure be noted that psychological diversity sustained life in

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How this pandemic affects student’s learning

and the introduction of remote learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been disruptions in learning amongst many students thereby creating a huge learning gap. And flipflopping of classes between online and offline has further affected learning and children’s development. Reports from across the country state that cases of students showing anxiety, screen addictions, recurring headaches, obesity, eye-related issues and stress-linked behavioral changes among students have increased by 50 percent. The majority of the health-related issues are due to the lack of social interactions. It has to

consequences like memory loss and rise in learning gaps result from neurological factors and deviations, too apart from psychological factors themselves. The global disruption to education caused by Covid-19 has been unparalleled, affecting 1.6 billion students at its peak and leaving 463 million children unable to access digital or remote learning programs. Many schools around the country are balancing their efforts to continue limiting disruptions while supporting student recovery. Closing the learning gap is perhaps one of the most challenging for educators and students facing today.

Reading and its importance By JENIE LOU DIEZ ALVIAR School Librarian Tangub City National High School

READING teaches you new words and perspectives. It helps strengthen language and sharpens sentence structure. It gives you a better command over the language. All of these are critical to being a good speaker. One of the advantages of reading is that it engages various parts of your brain. When you read, you exercise your comprehension abilities and your analytical abilities. It fires up your imagination and stimulates he memory centers of your mind. It helps recall information as well as stabilize your emotions. The importance of a reading habit is that it strengthens

mental muscles. Reading is one of the best mental workouts there is. It’s been found that regular mental stimulation can slow down and possibly even prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Reading keeps the mind agile and young. Creativity is intersectional. Ideas born in one medium and industry can be used as inspiration for others. Reading and writing work in similar ways. Reading improves your writing style and flow. It’s impossible to be a good writer if you don’t read. Acclaimed author Stephen King is said to carry a book with him wherever he goes.

Nanotechnology-based mRNA vaccines By GRACE C. ABAN Master Teacher I Baliwagan National High School

COVID-19 is a game changer for both nanomedicine and nucleic acid-based vaccines. Just two years ago, there were no licensed mRNA vaccines. Today, Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are among the approved vaccines for protection against Covid-19. More than one billion doses of mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines have been administered around the world as the first line of defense against Covid-19. Regardless of Covid-19 keeping mutating and causing new variants, nanotechnology-based mRNA vaccines remain the most effective and safe vaccines to defend against Covid-19 for adults

and children from ages six months and older. To evoke protective immunity against the coronavirus, Covid-19 mRNA vaccines use an mRNA code for a protein found on the surface of the Covid-19 virus. Once the mRNA enters the host cells, it instructs them to make spike proteins and stimulate the immune system to make antibodies against Covid-19. Since it is very difficult for the fragile genetic materials to enter a host cell on their own, they are encapsulated with lipid nanoparticles to help the mRNA molecules get into the cells. Without these lipid shells, there would be no mRNA vaccines for Covid-19.

their areas, from El Nido’s balinsasayaw nest-harvesting “busyadors” to Kalayaan marine resources, and Brooke’s Point’s agriculture. Quezon’s contingent emerged as the grand champion and successfully left a mark on visitors that the town has a lot to offer more than being home to the Palawan fruit bats and the Tabon Caves. The 3,000 seats at the Palawan Convention Center at that time were filled to the brim with excited onlookers -- foreigners and Palaweños alike -- when the seven participating towns performed. More to see Baragatan is held every June but was halted in 2019 due to the elections and in the last two years due to the coronavirus.

Role of an administrative school assistant By SUSITH L. LUNA Administrative Assistant II Ozamiz City Schools Division

THE role of an school administrative assistant is to greet and assist parents, guests, students and staff with their questions and/or needs in a timely, cooperative, caring and safe environment. He or she must also be able to answer phones and emails from parents and students alike in a professional and timely manner. He or she then performs office work that supports the school operations and exercises discretion and judgement in relation to the general administration in and over those duties as assigned. The administrative assistant also collects, processes and maintains student paperwork and cumulative files to be in compliance with DepEd

regulations as directed by the school principal. He or she also maintains electronic student date, initiate parent/guardian communication as directed by the principal, maintains and creates teacher files, creates and maintains parent email list for the school staff, the PTA, and extra-curricular groups. For that, he or she functions as liaison for parent volunteer coordinators, maintains scheduling of building and equipment and event calendars, maintains school lost and found items and deliveries to students, maintains the general cleanliness and orderly area of the whole school premises. He or she also types letters of correspondence.

Family Resource Management JANICE E. RAMOS Teacher 1 Kibungsod National High School

Family resource management helps each member grow and develop. It involves resource generation, use, and decision-making. House wife or head of household produces, consumes, and coordinates family resources. This management method maximizes family members’ health, happiness, and societal usefulness. The manager or homemaker coordinates social, cultural, economic, and technological aspects to improve the family’s existence and progress. Political, social, economic, technological, and other changes are happening in the country, and families must live with an unbalanced economy and social life. Human wants and aspirations change as R&D progresses and new technologies arise. This process improves man’s awareness and control of natural and technological contexts. Families must constantly make decisions to meet modern needs. Thus, family management emerges. Management combines simple philosophy and techniques. Understanding the complexity and method of any home activity is crucial. Let’s discuss family budgeting. Budgeting permits one to plan out important expenses in advance. Uncertainty about the

budget’s philosophical basis makes it impractical and problematic. Unconsciously or purposely, a family’s spending reflects its life philosophy. If a family prioritizes day-today living in light of shifting trends, it may spend more on day-to-day living rather than saving for the future. Philosophical families may be ready to forego certain current desires to save for the future. These households may not need cash for immediate needs. Families must communicate their philosophy to channel crucial resources toward productive aims. To successfully use resources, you must grasp their values. Philosophy and values drive managerial approaches. Management is important at home, in public or private institutions, and in business. All members of the unit must work together to achieve the organization’s goal. Management is needed in any organization where members must work together to attain a goal. Every institution, including the family, needs management. Each family manages resources to achieve goals. Some families use resources better than others, meaning they understand management better. All families everywhere need to grasp and use the art and science of management.

With its recent success and developments in the province, the Palawan government is optimistic about the tourism sector’s eventual recovery. According to the capitol, places are now easier to access with paved roads from the mainland’s southernmost part to the northernmost as well as with the three newly constructed seaports in San Fernando in El Nido, Bataraza Port in Brgy. Buliluyan, and Borac Port in Coron. For instance, travel time from Puerto Princesa to El Nido is cut shorter from the previous six to eight hours to less than four hours if you’re using a private vehicle, affording you more time to see other places. Puerto Princesa City is at alert level 1 while the rest of Palawan is at alert level 2, meaning all destinations on the island are now open for travelers. Based on the latest data from the Department of Tou r i s m ( D OT ) , ove r 185,000 local and foreign visitors traveled to Palawan since January 2022 to date. In 2019, the figures reached

more than 1.98 million. “Our current plan is to bring it back to the level of 2019 data so we are conducting promotion activities, and coordinating with our counterpart regions to bring in to both our destinations more visitors. We’ve already talked with Region III and we’re looking forward to doing it with other regions,” DOT Mimaropa Director Bevienne Malateo said in a recent interview. Palawan had b een named one of the best Asian travel spots by international magazines. In 2021, it ranked 19th on Travel + Leisure magazine’s Top 25 Islands in the World and fifth in the Asian category. It was also included in the Condé Nast Traveler list of The 30 Best Beaches in the World last 2020. (PNA)

Learning Poverty: When the Gateway for Learning Shuts Down

By NOEL N. PIT, MA, CPE Have you ever observed 10-year sharply increasing learning poverty and old children in your neighborhood exacerbating the inequalities in educawho cannot read and comprehend tion; 2) without urgent action to reduce even simple reading material? If your learning poverty, we face a learning and human capital catastrophe; and answer is yes, then this might be a 3) global learning poverty is at crisis case of learning poverty. What is learning poverty? This levels and continues to worsen in the concept might be new to you or you wake of the worst shock to education might have heard of it before but you and learning in a century. Before the pandemic strikes, our did not bother to learn more about it. However, I think, this is a high time for country had already suffered a 65.9 us to expand our knowledge on the percent of learning poverty as reported by WB in 2019 which worsened to issue of learning poverty. I wrote this article as an attempt 90 percent in 2021. According to Mendoza (2021) of the Inquirer.net, to raise awareness on learning poverty as a rising global concern in the field the Department of Education (DepEd) of education especially during the had acknowledged the problem and had implemented measures to address COVID-19 pandemic times. World Bank (WB) coined the con- learning poverty in the country. Addressing the problem of learning cept of learning poverty to refer to a poverty is not only the work of a single global crisis among school children “being unable to read and understand government agency. It requires the a simple text by age 10.” It assumes collaboration of all stakeholders. Thus, that the children can already read at the former Senator Joey Lina advised that “Localizing education governance this age because reading is a “gateway is key. Making LSBs and LGUs more for learning.” Therefore, the inability to read shuts down the gate which can effective in a strong partnership with terribly affect the children’s progress DepEd can help a lot in the collective in their studies. “When children cannot efforts to diminish the so-called learning read, it’s usually a clear indication that poverty in our country.” References: school systems aren’t well organized to Azevedo, J. P. (2020). Learning help children learn in other areas such as math, science, and the humanities,” Poverty in the Time of COVID-19 : A Crisis within a Crisis. World Bank, WB said. Before the COVID-19, this problem Washington, DC. © World Bank. https:// openknowledge.worldbank.org/hanhad already been reported to affect the children from the low and middle income dle/10986/34850 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO. countries including the Philippines. Azevedo, J. P.; Goldemberg, D.; WB together with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Montoya, S.; Nayar, R.; Rogers, H.; Organization’s (UNESCO) Institute of Saavedra, J.; & Stacy, B. W. (2021). Statistics reported that more than 53 Will Every Child Be Able to Read by percent of the children from the said 2030? Defining Learning Poverty and Mapping the Dimensions of the Chalcountries cannot read and comprehend simple story towards the end of their lenge. Policy Research Working Paper: primary school. Joao Pedro Azevedo, a No. 9588. World Bank, Washington, DC. Lead Economist, EdTech and Education © World Bank. https://openknowledge. Statistics Coordinator from World Bank worldbank.org/handle/10986/35300 Education Global Practice reported a License: CC BY 3.0 IGO. Lina, Joey (2022). PH Education simulated increase during the pandemic must diminish learning poverty. https:// in learning poverty from 53 to 63 percent mb.com.ph/2022/06/07/ph-educationamong the primary school-age children. This is an alarming report not only for must-diminish-learning-poverty/ Mendoza, J. E. (2021). DepEd on educators but also to all the stakeholders WB report that 90% of kids suffer from of education. Learning poverty worsened during learning poverty: It is being resolved. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1519526/ the COVID-19 pandemic time when the schools were physically closed. In a deped-on-wb-report-that-90-of-kidssuffer-from-learning-poverty-it-is-beingUNICEF report, Philippines Repreresolved#ixzz7Ya9H99TG sentative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov UNICEF Philippines. (2021). Filipino explained that school closure can lead to “learning loss, mental distress, children continue missing education missed vaccinations, and heightened opportunities in another year of school risk of dropout, child labour, and child closure: Together with four other counmarriage.” Dendenorov said that these tries, the Philippines has kept its schools consequences “will be felt by many chil- closed nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.unicef.org/ dren, especially the youngest learners philippines/press-releases/filipinoin critical development stages.” Moreover, the United Nations children-continue-missing-educationopportunities-another-year-school Children’s Fund (UNICEF), WB, FCDO, World Bank. (2021). What is LearnUSAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Founing Poverty? https://www.worldbank.org/ dation, and UNESCO highlight in their State of Global Learning Poverty 2022 en/topic/education/brief/what-is-learningpoverty#:~:text=To%20spotlight%20 Update the following points: 1) COVID-19 pandemic school closures and this%20crisis%2C%20we,simple%20 disruptions have deepened the crisis, text%20by%20age%2010.

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from page 4 activities. In 2013, different ecological movements in Mindanao did join hands to apply for the “Writ of Kalikasan” under the SULOG COALITION to prevent the occurrence of another SENDONG which had killed some 3,000 people on Dec. 18,2011. In issuing the Writ, the Court of Appeals had ordered some 9 agencies of government and local government units to enforce the environmental laws together with representatives from SULOG. In one operation against illegal mining, we were shocked to discover in the mining campsite hand-grenades, Armalites and AK-47. Arrested were five illegal miners who were all Chinese Nationals who were only carrying tourist visa. They were detained for only a week and allowed to go back to China. Why? I think the Bureau of Immigration must explain to the newly elected President why were Chinese Nationals carrying only tourist visa were doing massive illegal mining in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, and using bombs and powerful guns. After that operation, our volunteer from SULOG by the name of Fausto Orasan, known as Datu Sandigan, the chieftain of the Higaonon Tribe in Cagayan de Oro and our fearless environmental colleague in Sulog was murdered in Barangay Tumpagon. Until now, no one was arrested. Ganyan ba ka powerful itong mga illegal miners? In fact, the five illegal Chinese miners were allowed to go back to China and we have heard, even escorted by a known personality. I hope under the leadership of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, justice can be done to our fallen environmental warrior- Datu Sandigan! But our country’s ecological wealth does not stop at the shorelines as the Philippine Archipelago had been described before by no less than the President of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, Dr. Kent Carpenter as “the center of the center of marine life on earth.” But not anymore as our archipelago had been the “dumping ground” of highly toxic garbage from Canada, Korea and Australia as our Navy was not well-equipped then to totally guard our seas. Even China has now taken over the West Philippine Sea. As we have lost our forests which we call our “invisible water dam,” 15 of the 25 major rivers in the country have already dried-up; 10 of the 13 major bays in the country are now biologically dead- to the detriment of our coastal communities, now the poorest of the poor. It is so painful to note that as we have lost our ecological security, our country has been described as the 4th hardest hit country in the world worst hit by climate change where tens of thousands have already died in just one night of flooding. Let us now be reminded that we have not inherited the environment from our parents but we owe the environment to our children. But at the rate that we have sacrificed the environment to the altar of greed and profit, we have robbed the future generations of their inheritance. With the loss of ecological security, it is expected that ecological disasters and hunger would

be the “new normal.” Based on studies of concerned scientists, the global sea level will rise by 16 meters in 30 years and some 40 million Filipinos will be rendered homeless. Let us therefore heal the environment back to life or perish! Feel the oneness of all of God’s creation as there is only one life. All of God’s creation emanated from one Source - the Unseen Being- feel that! Feel the interconnectedness with all life forms – that is true love!

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from page 1 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up efforts to help universities develop micro-credentialing systems to catch up with fastchanging technological advancements. “We’re developing or helping universities develop this system of micro-credentialing because technology is changing very fast. There is a need for workers to update themselves, to reskill or upskill,” Pascual said. Pascual cited the case of the National University of Singapore which offers focused but short courses on certain technology and awards students with micro-credential, which is similar to a diploma but for a short course. The DTI secretary also suggested the need for the Philippines to send Filipino teachers abroad for training. “Vietnam, for example, sends teachers to the United States and Europe for advanced studies,” he said. To address the current job mismatch, Pascual said the DTI should collaborate closely with the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and TESDA. “We will also collaborate with the said entities or authorities, the skills development, reskilling and upskilling of Philippine workforce through our own Philippine Skills Framework,” Pascual said. (OPS)

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from page 1 explosives were stalled. Garello also disclosed that the civilian evacuees remained at the evacuation center in the army camp while the clearing operation continues. He said that the three civilians who were slightly wounded during the fire and explosion Monday had already ben discharged from the army station hospital here. A total of 61 families involving 327 individuals were evacuated away from the 500 meter radius at the height of the fire and explosion Monday night. The army’s ammunition complex located at the back of the military camp stored ammunitions for various high powered firearms, including the 155 mm ammo for Howitzer cannon.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 The building were the ammunitions and explosives were stored was levelled off by the fire and explosion that caused property damaged estimated at P 27 million, Garello said.

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from page 1 of their banknotes. In a statement Monday night, the central bank said “retailers and banks should accept them for day-to-day payment transactions.” “The BSP issues this advisory to address concerns raised on social media regarding non-acceptance by some establishments of folded 1000Piso polymer banknotes,” it said. This, after a certain Reylen Lopez made a Facebook post over the weekend and claimed that her PHP1,000 polymer note was not accepted for payment in a branch of SM retail store because it was folded. The BSP has issued guidelines on how to properly handle the polymer banknotes and these include putting them in a wallet that is long enough and where they can properly fit, keeping it clean by using a damp cloth to wipe soiled part, and using it for payments of goods and services instead of hoarding it, and selling or buying it at a higher price. It said the same policies should be used in handling paper banknotes. “The handling guidelines were issued to raise public awareness on the proper use of polymer and paper banknotes to safeguard their integrity and prolong their lifespan,” it added. The BSP also encouraged people to go to banks to check the authenticity of their banknotes if they have doubts about it. “The bank will then refer the banknote to the BSP for examination,” it said. SM has issued a statement regarding the social media post on the 1,000 piso polymer note. “We would like to assure the public that folded bank notes are still accepted in our SM Retail Stores. Only those that are mutilated –stapled and ripped caused by the removal of staple wire– will be deemed unfit and not accepted. Our policy has considered the guidelines set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,” it said. The BSP initially issued 10 million pieces of 1,000-piso polymer notes to banks last April and it targets to issue 500 million pieces in phases until June 2023. Monetary authorities said banks in the National Capital Region (NCR) are required to have their automated teller machines (ATMs) fully capable to service polymer banknotes by end 2022 while those outside NCR by June 20 next year. (PNA)

3.4M vaccines administered, 1.6-M fully vaxxed in Caraga By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – Some 3.4 million doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines have been administered in the Caraga Region as of July 10, the regional health office said Tuesday. With the number of dispensed vaccines, the Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) said 1,656,438 residents in the area are now fully vaccinated, with 226,999 individuals having their first doses of booster shots. “A total of 359,211 individuals under the A4 category or the frontline workers in essential sectors are fully vaccinated as of July 10,” the DOH-13 report said. The agency also reported the full vaccination of 273,567 individuals under the ROAP category or the

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from page 1 government services to be closer] to the people,” said Azrifa Mamutuk, the provincial government’s focal person for the caravan. She said 28 line agencies from the national government, the Bangsamoro government, and the provincial government are participating in the caravan. These include the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP), Land Transporation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), National Housing Authority (NHA), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE), Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR), Ministry of Trade and Investment and Tourism (MTIT), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Ministry of Health (MOH), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), Provincial Health Ofice (PHO), City Treasurer’s Office (CTO), and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG). Also joining them are financial institutions such as

The DOH-13 Covid-19 update as of July 10, 2022.

rest of the adult population, and 255,677 under the ROPP category, or the pediatric population aged 12-17. Under the A5 category or indigenous population, some 219,759 individuals are fully vaccinated, including the 213,778 individuals under the A3 category or persons with comorbidities, and 174,627 senior citizens.

Some 55 healthcare frontline workers in the region are also fully vaccinated as of the same period, the DOH-13 said. The rest of the numbers were from the categories for the pediatric population, pregnant women, and outbound overseas Filipino workers. The vaccination rate in the region is at 73 percent, the agency said. (PNA)

the Amanah Bank, Philippine National Bank, and Landbank, as well as agencies offering legal services like Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission, Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Lanao del Sur Chapter, Integrated Shari’ah Bar of the Philippines, and Public Attorney’s Office, among others. Aside from the government services, the caravan also features a Food Bazarre where food vendors and foodies get together to enjoy varieties of international and local delicacies at very affordable prices while enjoying live musical performances from local talents. The government services caravan and food bazarre will run until Friday, July 15. (APB/ PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

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after a fire broke out in one of the buildings inside the Ammunition Complex, 10th Forward Service Support Unit (FSSU), Army Support Command (ASCOM) of the Philippine Army Camp. DSWD Field Office X provided an initial 100 family food packs to the 100 displaced families who are temporarily staying inside the camp’s gymnasium. The fire caused a series of loud explosions in the city. The said building houses 155mm Howitzer rounds and various small arms ammunition, a press release of the 4th ID stated. The cause of the incident is yet to be determined, it said.

from page 12 shrine continues which aims to establish the complex as a major faith tourism destination with an array of amenities including a Retreat House, Function Hall, View Deck, Gallery of Famous Saints, Souvenir and Coffee Shops, among many others. There’s a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and other similar establishments motorists can take a break at to enjoy local specialties like the local coffee and kakanin that have mushroomed along the highway following the increasing influx of tourists. So if you’re a local from Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Villanueva, Claveria or other nearby towns entertaining guests from out-of-town, or just wanting to take the family on a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life, consider taking a day trip along Route N955. To paraphrase that popular American travelogue song, “If you ever plan to motor east, travel our way, take the highway that is best. Take a ride on Route N955!”

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C’mon Let’s Take a Ride on Route N955 (Gingoog–Claveria–Villanueva Road)

By T2 MIKE

SINCE travel restrictions were lifted, tourists and motorists have been flocking to ogle, gawk, ooh and ahh at the scenic sights and attractions of the GingoogClaveria-Villanueva Road in Misamis Oriental. Listed as National Route 955 (N955) in the Philippine Highway Network, the 71 kilometer (44 mile) twoand-four lane secondary highway links the Misamis Oriental municipalities of Gingoog and Claveria to the component city of Gingoog. Although opened to traffic in 2014, it was only recently completed and lops off an hour from the average travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes between the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog. Travelers from Cagayan de Oro take a left turn at the Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Public Market, then the road rises to nearly 1,200 meters above sea level (masl) around the 48 kilometer mark, although travelers get to enjoy the scenery the magnificent vistas of the Mt. Balatukan Range Natural Park starting around 20 kilometers up its almost constant rise. However, the last 20 kilometers is all downhill till the turn off at Gingoog City. With elevations as high as 1,200 masl, the pervading climate is often colder than similar places like Marawi and Tagaytay. The weather can change from clear blue skies to fog driven cool winds in the blink of an eye, making it an attractive weekend getaway from residents fleeing the oppressive summer heat of the urban lowlands.

Following are some of the salient attractions travelers and tourists along the route can enjoy: Some 8 kilometers from Claveria proper on the left side along a bend of Route 955 (coming from Villanueva) is the famed Ostrich Tree near the boundary of Barangays Luna and Lanise which has delighted thousands with its unique resemblance to its namesake. Retired forester Carlos Policarpio Bagonoc identifies it as a blackboard tree or devil’s tree (Alstonia scholaris ) known locally as a Dita tree. Former forester Raoul T. Geollegue notes the vegetative grown at its “neck area’ is actually a fern and not a part of the main tree. “It could be any tree species with a growth of ferns around its neck, so it’s not exclusive to any tree species,” Geollegue said. Further on in Barangay Lanise is the Claveria View Deck, a 2-storey viewing deck with a panoramic view of the Balatukan Mountain Range Natural Park and Misamis Oriental’s hinterland areas. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, it is a popular stopover for motorists with its various amenities. The Mt. Balatukan Range Natural Park is one of the 94 Protected Areas in the Philippines covering Gingoog City and the municipalities of Claveria, Medina and Balingasag in Misamis Oriental. It is listed as 103rd Key Biodiversity Area, 91st Important Bird Area and is ranks 121st among the Conservation Priority Areas of the Philippines. The endemic flora and fauna

within its 11,000 hectare protected area include 48 flora, 17 bird, 5 mammal, 4 reptiles, 6 insect and 3 fish species. Mount Balatukan is a massive compound stratovolcano which is the highest point in the province of Misamis Oriental. The volcano has no historical eruptions but displays fumarolic activity. The 2,450-metre (8,040 ft) mountain is topped by a triangular shaped caldera 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) long and 10.6 kilometers (6.6 mi) at its widest. The Balatukan River emanates from and drains the huge crater. It is one of the 17 major rivers that irrigate the natural park’s surrounding areas which also hosts the mystical Bantaawan Lake. The Doalnara Restoration Society-Philippines maintains a 1,500 hectare organic farm in Barangay Aposkahoy which is mainly devoted to the production of yacon for export to South Korea. Established 28 years ago, it is one of the organic farms managed by the South Korean-based Doalnara Restoration Society in eight countries worldwide which exports agricultural products to South Korea. The Cebu Pacific Flight 387 Shrine situated a few kilometers from the slopes of the Mt. Lumot that borders Gingoog City and Claveria, is a memorial to the 99 passengers and five flight crew of Cebu Pacific Flight 398 who perished on Feb. 2, 1998 in one of the worst air disasters in the Philippines. The 20-foot memorial shrine erected about 20 years ago, is located within the

complex being developed by the Misamis Oriental provincial government as a tourism complex with coffee shops, fruit stands, camping areas, flower gardens, a koi pond, and other amenities to promote food and historical and cultural tourism in the province. However, serious trekkers wanting to visit the actual crash site would have to walk some distance as related by Gingoog-based blogger Journaling Mom: The crash site is a 5-hour walk via Camp Haribon. Usually campers sleep through the night at Camp Neil Perez since, it has the space to accommodate tents. From there, it’s another 2 hrs. to reach the crash site. Approaching Sitio Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan, Gingoog City, is MOFDEO Boundary Marker built by the Misamis Oriental 1st District Engineering Office (MOFDEO) under its Gender and Development (GAD) Program. The landmark is equipped with gender responsive comfort rooms for male and female, a gazebo, an aesthetic landscape, and a parking space for stopovers. Not the least and among the newest is the Christ the King Shrine at Barangay Samay, Gingoog City, reputedly the first and tallest in Asia at 75 feet. Following the recent completion of the statue will be a “TulayKalinaw” (Peace Bridge) which will serve as an elevated pathway leading to the 75-foot image. Meanwhile, construction works on the upcoming CTK Leisure Park adjacent to the

Christ-the-King-Shrine at Gingoog City (Project LUPAD)

Baguio-Feels-at-Project-Moi-Kitchen & Bar-along-Route955-in-Gingoog-City (Viajero Series)

Mt Balatukan dominates the landscpare in this portion of Route N955. (James Judith)

See RIDE, page 11 The Promise Cafe (Juanderful Kagay-an)