Mindanao Daily (June 20-21, 2022)

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Oro Chamber - YouthWorks PH to address jobs-skills mismatch T

By MIKE BAÑOS

HE Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) has renewed its partnership with the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) Youth Works PH to address the jobsskill mismatch between industry and the youth job market.

PBEd YouthWorks PH and Oro Chamber renew partnership to address jobs-skills mismatch. (L-R seated): Avalyn Cahulogan, VP-Services Sector, Oro Chamber; Love Basillote, PBed Executive Director; Ray Talimio Jr., Oro Chamber President, & Hanibal Camua, YouthWorks PH Deputy Chief of Party. (L-R standing) Alfie Dulatre & Justine Raagas, YouthWorks PH; Quette Queja, Nash Nuñez & Mike Baños (Oro Chamber photo)

“Our country is still facing a post-pandemic skills and employment gap,” stressed Love Basillote, PBEd Executive Director and YouthWorks PH Chief of Party. “In December 2021, the youth unemployment rate was at 12.8%, which means there were close to 1 million young Filipinos with jobs last year.”

Youth underemployment stood at 11.3%, with over 700,000 youths getting jobs that do not match their skills, with low remu-

neration, or not offering full-time employment, she added.

The MOU provides for the conduct of focus group discussions with Oro Chamber member companies to help identify training needs and opportunities; facilitation of private sector linkages, covering endorsements to member companies and strategic partners with similar objectives; youth trainee recruitment, screening and onboarding; delivery

devices, pati ang kanang mga gamit sa atong mga medical services and apil na diha ang atong 911 system, monitoring sa atong weather tanan kana nag-invest ang atong local government

para gyud mahatag, mamaximize ug ma-update unsa’y mga latest in the market," he said.

(You can see that from our extrication devices,

See ADDRESS, page 11

CDO CDRRMD acquires latest equipment for improved services Emphasizing the need to provide better service to the people, especially during emergencies or disasters, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD)

OIC Nick Jabagat said in CORDS-X Podcast, June 18, that the equipment used in their office are of national standards.

“Kung inyong makita gikan sa atong mga extrication

Communications system key in CDO disaster reduction efforts Atty. Julio T. Uy (left), the patriarch of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental political clan who has been instrumental in leading the town’s robust growth for the last teo decades and counting, and wife, Juliette T. Uy, the province’s outgoing three-termer second district representative, were presented with hand-drawn portait of their selves as a special token from the municipal government headed by their daughter and reelected Mayor Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez during the 60th Araw ng Villanueva on July 16, 2022. The couple had been mayor of Villanueva, touted as northern Mindanao’s most industrialized town, one after another with the patriarch getting his foray into the province as vice governor for one term and wife Juliette having elected as congresswoman of the second district for 3 terms. photo by gerry lee gorit

By NEF LUCZON, PNA

An efficient communications system has been credited for the success of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Department (CDRRMD) here.

Nick Jabagat, CDRRMD officerin-charge, said for the past nine years, the agency has upgraded its facilities and hired more personnel.

One of the key features of the CDRRMD are the active communication lines during disaster

response.

“We just don’t rely on social media. We also installed repeater satellites in hinterland villages.

These satellites will not only serve in disaster response but also communications in relation to peace and security,” he said during the podcast organized by the Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security-10 on Saturday night.

Jabagat said the city governSee EFFORTS, page 11

See SERVICES, page 11

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Oro Chamber Fellowship with Mayor-Elect Klarex Uy 17 June 2022 at Fat Chef Restaurant, Cagayan de Oro City.

(L-R) VP Floriano R. Hilot, VP-Services Sector Avalyn A. Cahulogan, President Ray Talimio Jr., Permanent Standing Committee Chair Mike Baños, Mayor-Elect Rolando “Klarex” Uy, VPArthur Mecius B. Quiblat, Past President & PCCI 10 Gov. Ruben A. Vegafria, Past President Elpidio M. Paras, VP-Dennis T. Mackun, and Executive Director Quette Queja. (Oro Chamber photo

by Nash Nuñez)

Oro Chamber Fellowship with Mayor-Elect Klarex Uy O FFICERS, Members and Staff of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) had a fellowship with Cagayan de Oro City Mayor-Elect Rolando “Klarex” Uy at a local restaurant on 17 June 2022.

Led by Oro Chamber President Raymundo Talimio, Jr., it

marked the first time the organized business sector met with the newly elected chief executive.

Also present during the meeting included past presidents Ruben A. Vegafria and Elpidio M. Paras, VP-Agribusiness Sector Arthur Mecius B. Quiblat, VP-Business Support Organization Sector Floriano R. Hilot, VP-Trade & Commerce Sector

Dennis T. Mackun, VP-Services Sector Avalyn A. Cahulogan, Infrastructure & Communications Committee Chairman Mike Baños, Executive Director Queritess Q. Queja and Noemer Nash Nuñez, OroBest Support Staff.

“Help me to be able to help you,” stressed Mayor-Elect Uy, stressing that his door is always

open to discuss issues and solutions facing the business sector.

Among the issues raised by the Oro Chamber officials present were the worsening traffic congestion, the red tape at city hall, the pending and delayed updating of the city’s tax code, continued flooding, the degraded state of the Cagayan River, and congestion at the Cagayan de

Oro Port.

In answer to Mayor-Elect Uy’s appeal, the Oro Chamber officials pledged to be in constant touch with the city chief executive and present not only issues facing the business sector, but also possible solutions with which city hall and the organized business sector could collaborate. (RMB)

CSDM says World Vision a great partner in education

By CLAIRE GIGJE, PIA

BARMM approves upgrade of two hospitals in Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur MARAWI CITY – Two hospital bills aimed at upgrading district hospitals to improve health care in Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur were approved on the third and final reading in a session of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, June 15.

BTA Parliament Bills No. 51 and 79 seek to upgrade the existing Datu Blah Sinsuat District Hospital in Maguindanao and the Wao District Hospital in Lanao del Sur, respectively.

There were 54 votes in favor of both hospital measures, with zero votes against and no abstentions.

Committee on Health Chair MP Safrullah Dipatuan, one of the main authors of the hospital bills, noted that both Datu Blah Sinsuat District Hospital and Wao District Hospital

primarily serve Indigenous People (IP) communities.

Having these bills passed, he said, would show the Christian and IP communities that the Bangsamoro government is inclusive and taking good care of them.

The Bangsamoro Government is mandated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law to provide for a comprehensive and integrated health service delivery for its constituents and establish by law a general hospital system to serve the health requirements of its people and ensure that the individual’s basic right to life will be attainable through the prompt intervention of excellent and affordable medical services.

“I am very excited today because I dream that all the hospitals in BARMM will See HOSPITALS, page 10

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--Recognizing all the efforts and compassion extended to the schools under its jurisdiction, the City Schools Division of Marawi (CSDM) conveyed how the World Vision Philippines has been its great partner in ensuring the delivery of quality education, especially to Bangsamoro learners.

Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto said the international non-government organization, being childfocused, has supported them in various ways while they carry out their mandate as the forefront in building a better future for children.

She said the World Vision Philippines has provided them with soft and hard interventions such as capacitating their teachers and learners to be peace heroes and future leaders while giving them concrete help like the giving of educational materials and equipment.

“World Vision is one of our great partners. They are always there for us giving soft and hard interventions.

These will be of big help

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

Marawi City Schools Division Superintendent Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto underscores that the World Vision Philippines has truly been a great partner in pursuing education for all learners. (Michael John Paclar/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

especially in addressing the learning losses of our learners for the last three years with regards to the pandemic,” said Alonto.

The CSDM head recalled that even during the outbreak of the global health crisis caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19, the organization came to the aid of the schools as the

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

June 08, 2022

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

education sector became the primary victim, impelling the educators and learners to adopt a blended learning modality.

“During the onset of the pandemic, sila ang first na nagrescue sa modules [they were the first ones to rescue our modules]. Without the [given] risograph machine, hindi kakayanin ng tat-

long photocopiers [namin] ang module ng school [our three photocopiers would not make it]. Whatever the program of the CSDM, laging nandito kayo [you are always here],” said Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School Principal Pinamili Abedin.

Just on June 14, the See PARTNER, page 10

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 17, 2022

June 16, 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 CENDEE C. PEÑAS 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 CYNDEE COSTANTE PEÑAS at DSPH, Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Celedonio S. Peñas and Chiovy L. Costante.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 28, 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 MECHILE A. PELONE 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 MECHILE AMPARADO PELONE at Sunga Hospital, Digos, Davao and whose parents are Julio R. Pelone and Elvie S. Pelone.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 7, 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 PRINCESS DIANNE V. GEVEROLA hasn’t 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 PRINCESS DIANNE VILLACERAN GEVEROLA at DSPH, Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Bernardino B. Geverola and Potenciana L. Villaceran.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 06, 2022.

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Payments digitalization shift to lower demand for currencies

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CURRENCY DEMAND. Demand for physical currencies is expected to decline as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to push for digital payments in the country. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said they have adopted a currency forecasting framework to assess the overall situation on currency demand and its impact on the economy. (PNA file photo)

AYMENT system dig ita lizati on is expected to lower demand for physical currencies and this will reduce cost for banknotes and coins production, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

In a virtual briefing on Monday, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said the emergence of contactless payment technology has revolutionized the retail payment system.

“The use of banknotes and coins is expected to taper off over time, particularly the low denomination currencies,” he said.

Diokno said the BSP, being the sole currency issuer in the country, ensures the timely and ample supply of good and quality paper bills and coins in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

He said the BSP has also teamed up with several counterparts overseas to compare notes, such as on currency forecasting.

Diokno said the central bank’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) on Jan. 8, 2020 approved the BSP’s forecasting framework, which utilizes econometric models that link a set of macroeconomic variables

with currency management variables.

“The changing mix of currency denomination should be compatible with the real demand in response to changes in circumstances, such as e-payment usage, price level, and consumer preferences,” he said.

Diokno said the BSP will soon release the results of a study regarding the impact of digitalization of payments system on domestic growth, citing that “digital payments has been a catalyst for accelerating financial inclusion and is spurring economic growth.”

Citing results of a study

done from 2015 to 2019 covering 70 economies that noted the impact of shift to digital payments, he said the adoption to cashless payment added around US245 billion to the real gross domestic product (GDP) of these countries.

“Increased consumer consumption and job generation contributed to the overall productivity and economic growth,” he added.

In the case of the Philippines, Diokno said payment digitalization posted huge growth in the last 12 months.

“This brings us closer to achieving our goal to See DEMAND, page 11

Execs cite factors that will drive PH insurance sector growth

By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

MANlLA – Insurance penetration in the Philippines has been improving but challenges remain, thus, the need to further boost financial literacy, among others, stakeholders said.

At around 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) insurance penetration rate, Insurance Commissioner Dennis Funa, in a reply to questions from the Philippine News Agency (PNA) said on Friday the level of people with insur-

ance coverage remains low compared to other jurisdictions in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

He, however, noted that “the insurance penetration rate has been increasing consistently and continuously over the years.”

“We are somewhere in the middle in the Asean rankings. The biggest hurdle is the growth of the middleincome sector which can easily afford the insurance

premiums,” Funa said.

He said people from the low-income sector are not far behind because they can buy microinsurance, which, he said, “has also been growing over the years.”

Funa added that “financial literacy amongst Filipinos needs improvement” but also cited that “we have also seen significant improvements in this regard over the years.”

The government does not have a specific growth INSURANCE BOOST. View of Makati, the country’s financial hub. The continued recovery target for insurance pen- of the domestic economy is seen as a boost to the growth of insurance penetration in See GROWTH, page 11

the Philippines, stakeholders said on Friday (June 17, 2022). (PNA file photo)

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Following up on my SSS pension

ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina — Just like the contractuals and job order (JO) workers of City Hall and the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental respectively, I feel like a Tom Jones (taman June) insofar as my pensioner status with the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines is concerned.

Specifically my pensioner status is tied with the SSS Annual Confirmation of Pensioners Program (ACOP) which imposed a June 30 deadline for verification of beneficiaries. The program ensures that only the rightful recipients will continue to receive the pension and that’s fair enough for everyone concerned.

The fact is there are unscrupulous persons— yes the families of the seniors—who will find ways to steal the pension from their rightful recipients who’ve worked hard all their lives only to retire and rely on their meager pension to sustain them

in their twilight years.

I’m one of those retirees only that I live in the US and still I’m not exempted from ACOP. As I post this, I only have less than a week to make it to the ACOP deadline. I emailed the SSS last May 31 for an appointment for a video conference concerning my ACOP petition.

I received an ACOPVC reference number and I was impressed with the fast email response (20 minutes after application).

The catch is, I’m still waiting for my actual video conference with the SSS. Maybe the response was machine-generated hence the speed.

The anxiety caused by the waiting is killing me.

The pension is a small amount but for people like me whose families back home in the Philippines depend on my help, the amount can help.

It’s true that enough time had been given as the completion was twice extended already last March

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and then this June. I don’t know if I am supposed to thank SSS. Maybe the SSS extended because their system could not accommodate pensioners under ACOP. I hope the SSS upgrades their system to better serve their pensioners. By the way, I applied for an ID at SSS two years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic and it took the same amount of tine for SSS Cagayan de Oro City branch office to message me that the ID card is ready for pickup.

I wondered what’s so special about the ID that they needed two years to finish it. You get my point that the SSS needs to level up their services to their clients. And those responsible for scamming pensioners should be ashamed of themselves. I wish the SSS would respond positively to my request.

Kim’s Dream Amidst Morale Collapse & Religious Apathy

Hear the Cry of the Earth & of the Poor

On June 18, 2015, Pope Francis published his nowfamous Encyclical Letter of “care for our common home.” It began with the words, “Now face as we are with global environmental deterioration, I wish to address every person living in this planet.” Central to the message is the world’s need for “an integrated approach to combating poverty restoring dignity to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature.”

His Holiness message had indeed come of age.

Very glaring is the current state of the earth’s planetary emergency described by thousands of concerned scientists world-wide as “one minute before midnight.”

Indeed, we are now on the 22nd year of the 21st century but we are not anymore sure if we can reach the 22nd century which is only 78 years from now. Every day, one thousand hectares of the 386-meter high iceberg are melting in the Arctic and the Antarctic including the Mekong Delta. Hundreds of species of flora and fauna are becoming extinct. What was before impossible is now becoming possible which is the end of life on earth now facing its 6th extinction. The 5th extinction happened 65 million years ago when asteroids hit the earth causing the demise of dinosaurs. The earth of course will continue to exist,

only ours will end due to anthropogenic (man-made) climate change.

After finding time to hear the cry of the earth, let us now hear the cry of the poor. Let us pause for a while and reflect on the issues of poverty and hunger not only nationally but also globally. As embodied in the Millennium Development Goals, all the nations of the world have targeted the eradication of poverty as their number one priority. This is because out of the 4.4 billion people in the developing countries, 1.3 billion live on less than $1/day, 2.8 billion on less than $2/day. Close to 790 million people struggle to meet their basic food need requirements on daily basis.

Each year, 18 million people die of poverty related causes, most are children.

In the Philippines, poverty continues to afflict our country such that is has become a second skin to more than a third of our people. The poverty scenario is paradoxically worse in the ecologically rich island of Mindanao as its six regions are suffering from high poverty-gap ratios compared to other regions. In fact, the poor in Mindanao are the poorest throughout the nation, a painful reality in the land of plenty.

It has become imperative for the people to be

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informed of these painful realities besetting the environment and the people, to stop the unsustainable pattern of the contemporaneous development paradigm controlled by corporate globalization under the regime of one percent, the powerful oligarchs who continue to sacrifice the people and the environment to the altar of greed and profit.

But these realities are hidden by the mainstream media that are controlled by the oligarchs . There is non-stop subversion of the truth. There are three kinds of actors in the process pf subversion: those who tell the lies, those who repeat the lies, and those who allow themselves to be seduced by the lies.

We are dealing with the phenomenon that even though climate change is a severe threat to future civilizations, the circle of the lies and subversion causes inaction at all level. Even we Filipinos are still in deep slumber. With the death of our ecosystem that is causing the ecological people to live in extreme poverty, still there is this move to allow open-pit mining that has already destroyed our watersheds, our bays and our rivers. Don’t you know that of the 13 major bays in See CRY, page 11

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LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (center), Sta. Cruz Mayor Edgar S. San Luis (2nd from right), and Provincial Government of Laguna Administrator Atty.

Dulce H. Rebanal (rightmost) lead the inauguration of the LANDBANK Laguna Corporate Center in Brgy. Bubukal in Sta. Cruz, Laguna on 10 June 2022. Joining them are other local government officials, LANDBANK senior officers, and the Bank’s valued customers.

LANDBANK boosts presence in Laguna with new corporate center

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TA. CRUZ, Laguna – In line with its commitment to provide convenient and accessible services, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) officially inaugurated a three-story corporate center in the Province of Laguna to serve as a one-stop shop for the banking and financing needs of local stakeholders and customers.

Located in Brgy. Bubukal in Sta. Cruz, the LANDBANK Laguna Corporate Center houses the Bank’s major touchpoints and local offices to provide convenient access to a wide array of services.

LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo, Sta. Cruz Mayor

Edgar S. San Luis, and Provincial Government of Laguna Administrator Atty. Dulce H. Rebanal led the inauguration rites for the new corporate center on 10 June 2022. They were joined by incoming Cavinti Mayor Arrantlee R. Arroyo, incoming Paete Mayor Ronald B. Cosico, and LANDBANK Director Nancy D. Irlanda.

Also present during the inauguration were LANDBANK Executive Vice Presidents Julio D. Climaco, Jr., Alex A. Lorayes, Liduvino S. Geron and Alan V. Bornas, together with Senior Vice Presidents Randolph L. Montesa, Althon C. Ferolino and Lucila E. Tesorero.

“With the LANDBANK Laguna

Corporate Center, we are looking forward to stepping up our support to the whole Province of Laguna. We hope that this will serve as a landmark for various economic activities and a catalyst to expand areas for collaboration in support of the Province’s key sectors,” said President and CEO Borromeo.

The LANDBANK Sta. Cruz Branch on the ground floor of the building will service customers from the 26 barangays of Sta. Cruz, as well as the 176 combined barangays of the nearby municipalities of Cavinti, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Magdalena, Majayjay, Pagsanjan, Paete, Pila, and Victoria.

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The second floor houses the LANDBANK Laguna Lending Center to cater to the financing requirements of local farmers and fishers, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives, and local government units (LGUs), among others.

Other LANDBANK field offices stationed in the building include the Property Valuation and Credit Information Department–Laguna, Laguna Accounting Center I, and the Field Legal Services of Laguna.

The LANDBANK Laguna Corporate Center is situated in a less congested portion of the Sta. Cruz National Highway, and features a

roomy interior and ample parking space to ensure a comfortable banking experience for customers.

LANDBANK currently operates a total of 19 branches and one lending center in Laguna, complemented by 86 automated teller machines (ATMs), and 17 Agent Banking Partners that provide basic banking services on behalf of LANDBANK in the unbanked and underserved areas of the Province.

LANDBANK is the only bank present in all 81 provinces in the Philippines, with plans for continued expansion focusing on servicing the requirements of its diverse customer base nationwide.

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Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

Higher CA deficit, not a bad thing: BSP exec

By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

US gasoline prices retreat below $5 after crude oil dives 6%

United States (US) gasoline prices dove below $5 per gallon level on Saturday, after American crude oil prices posted a 6 percent daily loss with recession fears and weak oil demand.

The national average stood at $4.989 per gallon (3.785 liters) for regular gasoline, down from $5 the previous day and $5.004 a week ago, according to the latest figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA).

The latest price, however, is still a 9.2-percent increase

from $4.567 last month and a massive 62.3 percent gain from $3.073 a year ago, according to data compiled

by Anadolu Agency.

While the price of premium gasoline stood at a national average of $5.684 per gallon, the average price of diesel was at $5.811 in the US as of Saturday.

The highest price was recorded in the state of California at $6.408, followed by Nevada at $5.656.

The price decline came after American oil benchSee GASOLINE, page 11

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ANILA – The Philippines’ current account (CA) is projected to post a higher deficit in the coming years but a ranking central bank official said there are structural inflows that would offset this.

In a briefing on Friday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Department of Economic Research Managing Director Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja said the country has registered CA deficits in recent years.

This, however, is not a negative development because it was due to higher goods importation due to increased infrastructure spending, Abenoja said.

“Given that these investment expenditures over the past years could improve the economy’s potential capacity, we expect that the

LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo (4th from right) and SSS President and CEO Michael G. Regino (5th from right), together with LANDBANK and SSS officials, lead the signing of Memorandum of Agreement for the electronic disbursement of SSS pay-outs and collection of fees via LANDBANK digital banking platforms at the LANDBANK Plaza, Manila.

LANDBANK, SSS ink partnership for digital pay-out and collection THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a safer and more convenient disbursement and payment collection for SSS members, employers, pensioners, and claimants.

Under the Agreement, the SSS will be utilizing LANDBANK’s Bulk Credit System (LBCS) and the Link.

BizPortal digital platforms to ensure the timely delivery of social assistance to local and overseas Filipino workers and their beneficiaries.

LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo and SSS President and CEO Michael Regino led the signing of the MOA on

01 June 2022 at the LANDBANK Plaza, Manila.

“Our collaboration today is timely and relevant as we continue to leverage on technology to meet the growing demand for digital payments and financial solutions. Our combined efforts will ensure the delivery of convenient and uninterrupted service to SSS members nationwide,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Borromeo.

Through this partnership, LANDBANK will facilitate the electronic bulk disbursements of retirement funds, benefits, and investments to qualified SSS payees through the LBCS. This will be coursed via PESONet, InstaPay, or

the LANDBANK Crediting Facility for the timely crediting of SSS pay-outs.

The SSS will also integrate their Electronic Collection Service to the LANDBANK Link.BizPortal for real-time posting of contributions including loans, PESO funds, and other fees from their members.

The LANDBANK Link.

BizPortal is a web-based payment channel that allows clients to pay for products and services online to over 870 private and government partner merchants nationwide.

With this initiative, the SSS joins the roster of 550 national government agencies supported See DIGITAL, page 11

INFRASTRUCTURE. The Philippines’ current account (CA) has been posting deficits in recent years but a ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said this is not bad, noting that it was due to, among others, the increased government spending on infrastructure. BSP Department of Economic Research Managing Director Zeno Abenoja said on Friday (June 17, 2022) structural inflows, such as remittances from overseas Filipino workers and revenues from the Business Process Outsourcing sector, continue to finance the CA deficit. (PNA file photo)

subsequent rise in exports and investment capital inflows will help alleviate the pressure in (the) trade gap, as well as concerns in financing the current account,” he said.

He said higher commodity prices in the global economy in recent years are also another factor for the

increase in the CA deficit.

The CA deficit, Abenoja said, could be financed by the continued robust remittance inflows from overseas Filipino workers, the revenues of the Business Process Outsourcing sector, travel receipts as the country welcomes more travelers from overseas, and foreign

investments coming in.

The BSP’s policy-making Monetary Board has approved the latest balance of payment (BOP) projections for 2022 and 2023.

The latest BOP projection for the year is a deficit of USD6.3 billion, higher than the previous USD4.3 billion. (PNA)

PH stocks index, peso weaken after Fed rate hike

MANILA – Expectations for more aggressive hikes in the Federal Reserve’s key rates, after the 75 basis points increase this week, resulted in the negative close of the Philippines’ main equities index and the peso on Friday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.96 percent, or 61.45 points, to 6,331.56 points.

All Shares followed with a decline of 1.17 percent, or 40.29 points, to 3,394.95 points.

Holding Firms led the sectoral gauges in terms of losses after it fell 1.90 percent, followed by Industrial, 1.65 percent; Property, 1.24 percent; Financials, 1.17 percent; and Mining and Oil, 0.83 percent.

Only the Services index gained during the day after it rose by 1.74 percent.

Volume was thin at 917.4 million shares amounting to PHP11.71 billion.

Decliners led advancers at 133 to 57 while 45 shares were unchanged.

SLIP. The latest rate hike in the Federal Reserve’s key rates resulted in the negative close of both the Philippines’ main stocks gauge and the peso on Friday (June 17, 2022). An economist said investors are expecting more aggressive cuts in the Fed rates to tame the accelerating inflation in the US. (PNA graphics)

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort, in a report, said the local bourse tracked its counterparts in the US and closed to its new 10-month low since August 13 last year.

Ricafort said US stock markets slipped by 2.4 percent to 4.1 percent to their low in one year to one-anda-half years. “(This turnout is due

to) concerns over more aggressive Fed rate hikes in an effort to clamp down elevated US inflation/ CPI (consumer price index) that would lead to risk of economic slowdown or even recession, as part of the Fed’s efforts to bring down inflation eventually back to the target of 2 percent,” he said.

Relatively, the local curSee PESO, page 11

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Commit to God, Country, Family — VP-elect Sara Duterte QUEZON CITY -- “One of the most important lessons I have learned as I navigate life and the same thing that I believe we should ponder upon as one country united in our determination to overcome our difficulties and achieve our aspirations — is that we should commit to heart the priorities of God, country, and family.”

This was the call of Sara Zimmerman Duterte to all Filipinos as she took her oath as the 15th Vice President of the Philippines at the San Pedro Square, Davao City, June 19.

In her speech delivered during her inauguration, Duterte said “The voice of 32.2 million Filipinos was loud and clear — with the message to serve our motherland. And this message has been reiterated in my oath: to consecrate myself to the service of the nation.”

VP-elect Duterte also highlighted the challenges confronting the Filipino children and called for unity to overcome the challenges in the days ahead.

“Magkasama sana tayong bumangon bawat araw kasabay ang nag-aalab na pangako sa ating mga puso na mahal natin at patuloy nating mamahalin ang Pilipinas hangga’t tayo ay nabubuhay.”

Ending her inaugural speech, Duterte expressed pride in her identity, “Hindi ako ang pinakamagaling, o pinakamatalinong tao sa Pilipinas at sa mundo —

“Today, our children are facing a very complex future, one that is rife with conflict and uncertainties.

Some of these challenges include the winding cycle of poverty, the trauma of broken families, the life-long baggage because of irresponsible and bad parenting,” she said.

Duterte, who will also spearhead the Education department, also mentioned drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, teenage pregnancy, recruitment to support terrorism, and misinformation as among the complex problems

EMPOWERING OTHERS By: SALLY S. AGUILAR, PhD

Giving team members permission to participate and provide knowledge to address a problem is a quality that a head of an organization should possess for an organization to succeed.

To d ay ’s m a n a g e r s should build trust and confidence within the group or workplace to smoothly attain the set goals of the group. In other words, even if a team member will make a mistake in accomplishing a task, a leader should take responsibility and allow them to learn from it and move forward. In other words, It is important that a team leader give the teammates the benefit of the doubt, especially at the start.

This will build their firm belief in their leader.

Another quality that

a leader should have is the ability to appreciate the team members. This is another effective way to empower others by giving positive feedback on the work done. This will also encourage other team members to do their tasks successfully.

This will also strengthen their communication and can freely express their ideas and opinion without hesitation because the members have known that their team leader will appreciate their efforts.

Therefore, a leader should in every way build trust and confidence among the members and have the ability or quality to appreciate the efforts of the team members to empower ever yone to work as a group to achieve their goals.

faced by Filipino children.

Duterte also said the parents have a duty to teach their children the “values of integrity, discipline, respect, and compassion for others.”

She emphasized that a strong, loving, happy family sets down all the basic foundations essential in the development and

growth of a child.

“We should never forget that it is the duty of each Filipino family to emphasize that education begins at home,” she added.

She also hopes that Filipinos will rise up hand in hand with the promise of unity and love for the country.

Madaguing Elementary School holds face to face classes

By JENELYN JADAP Teacher III Claveria West District

AN official of the Department of Education (DepEd) here on Tuesday said there were no significant problems reported during the first week of implementation of the limited face-to-face classes.

We have not actually received any reports of critical concerns, such as (Covid-19) infections, but we are doing close monitoring to establish a sense of confidence for our parents to see that the schools are safe.

The limited in-person classes reeled off May 16 with specific scheduled hours allocated for each batch of learners in every school.

These schools were allowed to resume limited face-to-face classes after having passed the SSAT (School Safety Assessment Tool) of the Department of Health against the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), which guarantees the strict implementation of health and safety protocols to protect everyone

at school.

We are expecting the numbers to grow gradually as our schools move forward to the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes.

Currently, the te schools are using the blended modality, with a number of hours for learners to spend in the classroom with their teachers and the asynchronous method such as the use of modules.

It varies, depends on the schools and the teachers because we do not want to congest our schools with all the learners, that is why the schedules are not uniform.

ngunit walang makakatalo sa tibay ng puso ko bilang isang Filipino.”

Duterte’s oath taking was administered by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando. She was joined on the stage by her parents, outgoing President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Elizabeth Zimmerman.

She will assume her post at noon on June 30.

(ARB/EDC - PIA CPSD)

Pros and cons of online learning VESPER JOY N. BONALOS Administrative Aide IV Libertad District DepEd Misamis Oriental

The COVID 19 pandemic has forced us to rethink our approach to education. We no longer have the luxury of being able to travel from place to place and/or even spend time in the classroom with the teachers.

The good news is that there are many benefits to online learning. For example, you can study from anywhere and at any time. Another benefit is that it’s often more affordable than going to school in person. The downside is that you lose out on some of the social aspects of traditional education but not all of them! You’ll still be able to interact with your classmates and teachers via discussion boards and live chats.

Online courses also help you learn at your own pace, which means you can take longer breaks, if necessary, without feeling like you’re falling behind.

You also have access to all of the resources available online as well as whatever resources are available at your college or university.

This includes library databases and other online resources like blogs and journals.

However, there are disadvantages to this approach as well. You may not be able to have as much one-on-one time with your instructor as you would in a classroom setting. This could mean

less guidance on projects or tests if there’s not enough time for everyone in the class to talk through their answers together before submitting them electronically (which is usually required).

There is also no physical guidance available, so you’ll have to rely on yourself, which can be difficult if you’re not used to self-directed learning.

Another disadvantage of online learning is that there are no resources available for people who need them most. If you don’t have access to a computer or internet connection, then online learning isn’t going to work for you. Finally, online education tends to be anti-poor because it relies on expensive technology such as computers and smartphones instead of building programs that work around people’s financial limitations.

Online learning is not for everyone. However, it’s important to understand that there are both good and bad things we can get from it, but in the end, it’s the learning that matters.

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DOT positions New Clark City as premier tourism investment hub The Department of Tourism (DOT) is rooting on the development of the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) and the New Clark City in order to further boost the recovery of the country’s tourism industry.

During the first Central Luzon Tourism Investment Summit and Business Exchange (CLTISBEX) Hybrid Edition held recently at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort, the DOT, in collaboration with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Subic-Clark Alliance for Development (SCAD), showcased how CFZ and the New Clark City may be positioned as premier tourism hubs -- Clark as a modern sustainable aerotropolis and a preferred MICE (Meetings,

lncentives, Conferences, Exhibits) destination and the New Clark City as an ideal destination for sports tourism in the Asia-Pacific r egion.

In a news release Tuesday, DOT 3 Regional Director Caroline Uy said “through the help of the private sector, the goal is to transform the Clark Freeport Zone into a preferred business and tourism destination in the Asia Pacific region and enable investors to find long-term economic returns.”

Clark is strategically located in Pampanga where it could be easily accessed by the Philippines’ major foreign tourist markets like China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan.

‘Graduation is a Lifetime Achievement’ WENNA MANGORNONG RABADON Teacher-III F.S. Catanico Elementary School

It’s the wonderful time of year when many parents and guardians can celebrate a lifetime achievement — their child’s graduation. Graduation represents the culmination of a journey and the attainment of a goal. It is an exciting period in a person’s life and an array of feelings will surface for the graduate. While most people think of graduation as an exciting and wonderful marking event, many fail to recognize the other emotions evoked by this transition time. Graduation not only can bring up feelings of excitement, pride, and anticipation, but also those of loss, discouragement, and fear.

Feelings of loss are commonly felt by students as they face a multitude of changes in their lives.

One would not expect to feel sad during a time typically thought of as a joyful period in one’s life. However, as students approach this transition time, they are often leaving behind friends and the familiarity of campus life.

It is not surprising then that as students graduate, they often experience intense grief and loss.

Students are faced with an array of decisions as graduation day approaches. It is not uncommon for students to not only question their future path, but also to ponder on the past years spent in school.

Sometimes people wonder if they have chosen the “right major” and a field that best suits their interests. In addition, students grapple with the uncertainty of the future and often ask themselves questions such as “what do I want to do?”, “how to

There were a total of 35 foreign and local investors from the Philippines (5), China (25), Singapore (2), Japan (1), Taiwan (1), and United Arab Emirates (1) that participated in the summit.

The event concluded with a total of PHP127 million investments lead which were mostly generated during the Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings among 77 See TOURISM, page 9

New Clark City (Photo courtesy of DOT)

Cebu Pacific to add more Dubai, Singapore flights in July

By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA, PNA

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is adding more flights between Manila and Singapore, as well as Dubai in July.

The once daily flight to Singapore will be increased to twice daily starting July 1. Manila to Singapore will be scheduled at 5:35 a.m., and 8:30 p.m., while return flights will be scheduled at 10: 15 a.m., and 1:45 p.m.

Beginning July 2, from the current once daily, flights to Dubai will be in-

creased to 10 times weekly.

Current daily Manila to Dubai flight is scheduled at 7:20 p.m. The additional flights are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:20 p.m.

“With the easing of travel protocols in and out of the country, travelers also need not to worry about hassles when coming back to the Philippines,” CEB Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao said in a statement.

Earlier, he lauded the

‘Master’s Degree Is a Necessity’ GRACE G. ALCANTARA Teacher-III Upper Carmen Elementary School

find a job?”, “where do I want to live?”, “should I attend graduate school?”, and “how will I be able to start paying off my loans?” In thinking over one’s past and planning for the future, feelings of discouragement and even despair may surface.

Students should be grateful to their parents who, in their children’s early years, helped them develop a love of reading and learning. Parents are their children’s first teachers. By setting the tone for education early with positive learning and mentoring experiences, they help increase their child’s brain development and motivate them to learn. Thanks to the parents who held their children accountable for their academic progress.

To all those parents who kept in close contact with their teachers about their child’s progress and thanks to parents who showed up to parent-teacher conferences, it is a great way of pushing your children their potentials.

Graduation marks the ending of a structured period in one’s life. Indeed, it is a lifetime achievement not only for the students but as well as to the parents who undyingly supported their children to reach the finish line. Congratulations to one and all!

A lot of us believing that taking a Master’s Degree is only a waste of time and a burden but don’t they know that it is now a necessity?

Taking a master’s degree not only deepens your education, but also allows you to contribute out of the classroom. Demand for services in education and not-for-profit sectors continues to grow and, as a highly-skilled master’s degree recipient, you’ll be able to fulfill those roles. Choosing to pursue a master’s degree takes initiative and commitment.

The same traits, along with your newly gained knowledge and skills, will make you a successful leader and innovator when you complete your degree.

Enjoy travel opportunities. Some programs, such as archaeology, require studying abroad for research purposes. For those who like to travel, this is a bonus. Become part of a chain of knowledge. Just imagine that the knowledge handed to you by your professor came from another professor who learned it from someone who learned it from a famous scientist or philosopher. You become part of a chain of knowledge. Greater recognition and credibility: There are countless numbers of graduate degree holders who have gone on to accomplish great things,

and who are afforded the respect and recognition they deserve and have earned. Unquestionably, an advanced degree makes a difference on a résumé. It says something about who you are and the dedication you have to your chosen field. Sense of accomplishment: The effort put forth to complete your studies, despite moments of doubt and uncertainty, will stand as a central characterbuilding life experience.

Master’s degree programs are increasingly becoming professionalized, with a new focus on preparing graduates for careers in business, government, and non-profit settings.

Having a Master’s Degree will bring you to a higher great opportunity when it comes to job position. Earning a graduate degree is evidence of persistence, determination, intellectual prowess, and the ability to handle challenging environments—all of which are sought-after qualities for individuals filling manager and director positions. An employee who has demonstrated success in a long-term situation that requires stamina, discipline, leadership, and the ability to work well with others is going to be in line for growth opportunities within our organization.

So Master’s Degree really a necessity and not just an accessory.

Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) for further simplifying travel requirements for travelers coming into the country.

“This directive makes it more convenient and more affordable for boosted travelers, both Filipinos and foreigners alike, to come home or rediscover the Philippines,” Lao said.

Travelers to Dubai need a valid tourist visa, passport valid for six months upon arrival, an applicable Philippine travel tax certificate, and any of the following: * valid vaccination certificate(s) (in Arabic or in English) that shows completion of vaccine doses approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided with QR code * valid negative Covid-19 test certificate (in Arabic or in English) based on a

molecular diagnostic test issued within 48 hours from the time of collecting the sample and from an approved health service provider, with a QR code * valid medical certificate (in Arabic or in English) issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from Covid-19 within a period of one month (the date of recovery and the date of arrival) provided with QR code Fully vaccinated travelers bound for the Philippines, on the other hand, are exempted from presenting pre-departure Covid-19 test results for entry if they have received at least one booster shot.

The Philippine government has allowed the entry of fully vaccinated individuals who have received at least one booster dose, without the Covid-19 test result, since May 30.

See FLIGHTS, page 10

Why can’t you see things the way I do

By DESIREE G. MABALACAD City Central School

THE reason other people don’t view the world the same way we do is because of the brain.

We’re so certain that the way we see others, situations and even politics is correct. We believe the way others see all of these is not correct. Why is that?

After analysing more than 400 studies, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) psychology professor Matthew Lieberman says it’s all in the brain. The gestalt cortex to be precise, a region found behind the ear that helps people to quickly process and interpret vague or incomplete information and disregard alternative interpretations.

His research is in press for publication in the journal ‘Psychological Review’.

Science has never been able to fully explain the underlying brain mechanisms behind how people make sense of the world.

What is known is that

several mental acts occur in the gestalt cortex. For example, we perceive a smiling person as happy without giving it much thought.

We tend to have irrational confidence in our own experiences of the world, and to see others as misinformed, lazy, unreasonable or biased when they fail to see the world the way we do. The evidence from neural data is clear that the gestalt cortex is central to how we construct our version of reality.

We usually mistake our understanding of the world around us as an objective reflection of reality, rather than simply our own interpretation.

Other perspectives are irrational. According to the paper, this phenomenon is called “naive realism”, perhaps the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups.

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AVAO C I T Y – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving towards the realization and success of the Gold Buying Roadmap for Davao Region for the years 2022 – 2026.

With its aim in achieving the long term vision of BSP as the “Gold Buyer of Choice” member agencies convened through a meeting on the InterAgency Sub-Committee on Gold Trading in Davao Region under the Regional Development CouncilEconomic Development Committee (RDC - EDC) XI, yesterday.

BSP Acting Regional Director Felicitas Concha presided over the meeting and emphasized the importance of Gold that really serves as an economic cushion not just during COVID-19 pandemic as well as from previous Asian crises.

RD Concha said, “it’s about time to have a paradigm shift on the appreciation of the Gold and it’s not just the money it’s more of the cushion of our economy and bases for the printing of money”.

One of the objectives of the Gold Buying Roadmap is to streamline the process for a more conducive and

Tourism...

with a total investment of PHP265 billion.

This will generate more gains to the industry, especially now that the DOT is also positioning Clark as a MICE destination.

Uy specifically noted that as a MICE venue, CFZ offers 80 convention/meeting halls, 3,648 hotel rooms, 126 dining facilities, and 45 tourism attractions such as Clark Safari, Clark Bike Path, Clark Museum and Theater, Aqua Planet, Clark International Speedway, and Dinosaurs Island. (PR)

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buyers and sellers.

As of December 31, 2021 Clark is already home to some 1,153 companies which are also referred to as locators. These business ventures provided opportunities to a total of 121,341 professionals and workers inside the freeport zone which originally employed only 20,000 workers at the time of its opening.

In terms of exports, CFZ has since generated a total export of $5.40 billion

responsive BSP Gold buying program for large and small scale miners in the region. BSP has increased the advance payment of the gold upon deliver y from 99% to 99.5% and reduction from 1% to 0.5% for the retention of Gold.

Also, the maximum weight of gold per lot increases from 10 kilograms to 12.5 kilograms. BSP Bank Officer II Dorothy Joy Diaz bared that the

already a violation of the law on RA 7076 or an act creating a people’s smallscale mining program and for other purposes”. She added that, “all gold by the Small-Scale Miners should be sold to BSP”.

BSP is asking for the support from the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in Region XI to

address the concern.

However, a representative from NICA XI has raised their need to be informed on punishable acts involving gold-related activities for them to look into and to act accordingly.

He also warned the body to prepare for a backlash in the community where high influence of the communist groups exists. (PIA XI/Elvira May Suico)

DavNor’s way to becoming insurgency free DAVAO DEL NORTE Davao del Norte used to be a “haven” of a number of communist terrorist group (CTG) armed factions before it was declared as insurgency free.

Guesting in the Sayron Ta! Pakigsayod radio program, 10th Infantry “Agila” Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) chief, Captain Mark Anthony Tito revealed the string of New People’s Army guerilla fronts (GFs) that used to operate in Davao del Norte and in adjacent areas.

Davao del Norte was declared “insurgency free” on June 13 (Monday) by 10th Infantry Division commander, Major General Nolasco Mempin, manifesting

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rate of gold sold to BSP is at Php 3,163.00 per gram and it increases daily.

The issue on counterfeiting and smuggling in the mining industry was among the issues that were raised and tackled during the meeting.

RD Concha clarified that they have no police power or enforcement on counterfeiting and smuggling but with regards to the blackmarket, it’s

the fact that CTGs in the area were neutralized and dismantled.

“Clear na, wala nay communist terrorist group ang tibuok probinsya sa Davao del Norte (We’re cleared, there’s no communist terrorist group in the entire province of Davao del Norte),” Tito said.

But over the years in more than five decades, there used to be a considerable number of guerilla fronts in the province.

Identified CTG armed groups that used to run in Davao del Norte were guerilla front 3, 33, 34, 55, the Pulang Bagani Command 4 under the Sub-Regional Committee 4, the Sub-Regional Gue-

rilla Unit under SRC 5, both of which were under the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC).

“Ingon ana kabagaa ang NPA units in 2016 (That is how thick the NPAs were in 2016). Sugod paglingkod ni Pres Duterte, nasugdan ang (When President Duterte sat into office, started then the) Development Support and Security Plan Kapayapaan, implemented by the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), the campaign plan that we follow,” he said.

He cited the “Executive Order No. 70 on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict institutionalizing the Whole of Nation Approach” as the key to the defeat of the

CTG armed groups.

Tito expressed confidence of the Philippine Army that the present administration of President-elect Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. will continue the ELCAC Whole of Nation Approach program, basing on CTG guerilla fronts dismantled nationwide, and on the substantial number of CTG leaders and members who have surrendered.

“We are confident that the new administration will continue this, tungod kay nakita pud nila kung unsa ka epektibo ang atong mechanism versus insurgency (because they have seen how effective is our mechanism versus insurgency),” he said. (PIA XI/ Jeanevive Duron Abangan)

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SPECIAL CASE No. 2022- 537

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF-2022-001

SPS. HOMER R. JAJALLA & JACQUELINE L. JAJALLA, Petitioners, X__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _/ O R D E R This is a petition for the adoption of Ghislane Marie Labadan Ramos who is already of legal age who has been known as Ghislane Marie Jajalla. The petition is filed to legalize the adoption of the said person who has been with the petitioners- spouses Homer and Jacqueline Jajalla since birth. If granted, the adoptee will be using the name Ghislane Marie Labadan Jajalla, the name she has been using in all her scholastic records.

Finding the petition in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course, Let the hearing be set on AUGUST 9, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. At the expense of the petitioners, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Camiguin The Regional Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City, is directed to assign a Social Welfare Office to conduct counselling sessions with the biological parents on the matter of adoption of the adoptee and the report thereof shall be submitted to the Court within sixty (60) days before the scheduled hearing.

The petitioners are further directed to furnish copies of this Order and the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Mahinog and the Office of the Solicitor General through the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Camiguin.

SO ORDERED. May 18, 2022 at Mambajao, Camiguin Sgd. NANNETTE MICHOTE E. LAO Presiding Judge Copy furnished: Atty.Carlo C.Borromeo SPS.Homer and Jacqueline Jajalla Regional Director, DSWD - 10 Cagayan de Oro City

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by PENBANK, INC., G/F ARCH. NELSON LEE BLDG., ANSELMO BERNARD AVE., OZAMIZ CITY against SPS. JONATHAN A. DOLLOSO AND ROSAMIE B. DOLLOSO to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of February 24, 2022 amounts to One Million Nine Hundred Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty Five & 00/100 (P1,925,125.00) excluding interest, attorneys fees, and other lawful fees for the service of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on July 27, 2022 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the office of the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Br. 16, Tangub City, to the highest bidder in cash, Philippine Currency the herein mortgage property to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 141-2019000006 “A parcel of land (Lot No. 10705-A, Psd-10-075886), being a portion of 10705 Cad-240, Misamis Cadastre, situated in Sta. Maria, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SW., along lines 1-2 by lot 1, ccs-10-000643-D (Portion of National Highway); on the SW., along lines 2-3 by Lot 2, ccs-10-000643-D (Portion of National Highway); NW., along lines 3-4 by Lot 10705-B, Psd-10-075886; on the NE., along lines 4-5

by Lot 10705-C, Psd-10-075886; on the SE., along lines 5-1 by Lot 10708, Cad-240, Lot 6 ccs-10-000643-D (National Highway). Containing an area of Seven Hundred (700) square meters, more or less including all improvements existing and the exist thereon, registered in the name of Jonathan A. Dolloso of legal age, Filipino, married to Rosamie B. Dolloso and a resident of Brgy. Sta. Maria, Tangub City, Philippines”.

ALL sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time, date and place of auction sale.

In the event that the public auction should not take place on said date or there is only one bidder, it shall be held on July 29, 2022 at the same time & place without further notice.

Bidders are enjoined to investigate for themselves any encumbrance on the herein property if any there be.

June 1, 2022, at Tangub City, Philippines.

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in Power.”

Southern Company’s industry-leading R&D organization served as technical consultant on the project.

The team is engaged domestically and internationally in research focused on low-carbon hydrogen power generation, production, delivery, transportation, infrastructure and energy storage. Southern Company leads demonstrations with the U.S. Department of Energy covering the full value chain of a hydrogen

economy and believes there is a compelling opportunity for hydrogen technology to deliver a sustainable energy future.

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), an independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, supported the development of the project. EPRI researchers were on-site during the testing, and the organization will publish a detailed report on the testing and results later this summer. EPRI delivers thought leadership and technical expertise through

What happens when we turn up the volume

By DESIREE G. MABALACAD City Central School

IF you had to choose one person to let out a scream, the last guy you’d pick would be Harold Gouzoules. The Emory University professor has short white hair, glasses, and the demeanor of someone who’d return your wallet if you dropped it.

Gouzoules, who holds a master’s in psychology and a PhD in zoology, has been studying screams for 40 years, perhaps longer than anyone on earth. He’s accumulated a library of “hundreds and hundreds” of screams.

New students in the psychology department, where he teaches and researches, are warned not to call 911 if they’re strolling by his lab and hear some awful sounds.

And w hy not? In normal, everyday life, screaming means drama.

You’re angry, you need help, you’re frightened, you’re ecstatic. If someone you live with screams

in another room, you come running (to the rescue or to hear the good news or to see the spider). Screaming is an elemental-yet-complex form of communication that reflects and evokes a broad range of emotions.

While screaming in all its forms is instinctual, the role models we’ve had along the way have helped us perfect it. Hollywood has elevated screaming to an art form: from mother-daughter scream team Janet Leigh in Psycho and Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween, to rage-roaring from the combined casts of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, to happy/catharsis wails like Jennifer Lawrence’s and Bradley Cooper’s at the end of Silver Linings Playbook. In many ways, we’re screaming right along with them in the theater – quietly, inwardly – participating in something we “get” but don’t really understand.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the STELLA MARIE GESTUVEO-RECLA has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “MARIE ESTELA” to “STELLA MARIE” in the Birth Certificate of MARIE ESTELA CAPARIÑO GESTUVEO who was born on December 19, 1966 at Davao Genaral Hospital, Davao City and whose parents are Ramon Gestuveo and Socorro Capariño.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 21, 2022.

MDN: June 21, 28 & July 5, 2022

(SGD) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

projects such as this one, as well as programs such as the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative.

Neva Espinoza, EPRI Vice President of Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources, said, “Accelerating low-carbon technology development is essential to achieve net-zero targets by mid-century. This successful hydrogen demonstration test reinforces the significant, game-changing role that this and other lowcarbon technologies can play to help reach economy-wide decarbonization. EPRI’s future-focused collaboration with Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power Americas is helping bring net-zero goals within reach.”

Note * The ratio of hydrogen content indicates volume ratio.

implemented following the national standards set by the Bureau of Health Facilities and Services under the Department of Health (DOH).

The existing buildings, including landscaping, medical and office equipment, and other facilities, operating funds, and personnel, will also be upgraded to include the needed construction and procurement to meet the prescribed standards for the upgraded level.

“I thank all my colleagues on the Committee on Health and other members of Parliament for their support for the passage of these landmark bills,” MP Dipatuan concluded.

The Ministry of Health will have authority over both hospitals and will be responsible for establishing and approving their management and operational from page 2 structures. (BTA/PIA Lanao be upgraded and standard- del Sur) ized,” MP Dipatuan added.

The existing Datu Blah Sinsuat Level I District Hos- from page 2 pital will be upgraded from a World Vision Philippines 10-bed capacity into a Level handed over sets of digital II hospital with a 100-bed devices including a printer, authorized capacity, while 55-inches television, and lapthe Wao District Hospital top to Abdulazis, Cadayonan, will be upgraded from a level Sikap, H. Hassan Memorial, 1 with a 25-bed capacity and Tuca Boganga Elementary into a 50-bed authorized Schools.

Further, on June 16, it also capacity.

The upgrades will be spearheaded disaster pre-

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paredness training to equip schools in the city on how to properly respond and protect children when inevitable tragedies occur.

With all the initiatives undertaken by the organization, the MCSD heartily voiced their gratefulness as they likewise signified their dedication to maintaining their sturdy ties with the organization.

“We always thank World Vision. We should never tire of expressing our gratitude because until this very moment, as we transition our displaced learners to regular permanent schools, nandiyan pa rin sila [they are still here].

Our deepest gratitude and we would like to extend our pledge of commitment in ensuring that all they gave us will never be in vain and we ensure the delivery of quality education with a strong partnership with World Vision,” said Alonto.

Currently, World Vision Philippines is in the second phase of implementing its child-focused programs in the city. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

from the previous four weekly.

Beginning June 1, services to/from Bangkok have increased to five weekly (from four weekly); between Manila and Kuala Lumpur from twice weekly to thrice weekly.

Daily flights between Manila and Seoul began on June 1. The carrier used to fly between Manila and Seoul four times weekly, and more flights were added as the South Korean Embassy started processing visas.

Services to and from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam are now four times weekly from the previous twice weekly; while the previous twice weekly services to/from Osaka, Japan are now three times weekly.

The once-a-week services between Manila and Hanoi, Vietnam have been increased to twice a week.

(PNA)

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Meanwhile, CEB has also increased its services to seven other international destinations.

On June 29, CEB intends to fly between Nagoya and Manila five times weekly,

Progressive Face-to-Face Classes By: BENECIO IBARRA REDULLA Teacher III Nangcaon Integrated School

The School head and teachers of Nangcaon Integrated School are on their toes as the progressive face-toface classes had started last

April 2022. Health protocols and standards are being observed to the hilt as the school was validated by the DILG. Safety seals were

given to confirm that the school is ready for the said face-to-face classes. Written consent from the parents were obtained before their

children are allowed to participate. The school also had been tasked to be flexible in contact time for teaching and learning.

The teachers were very happy to see the learners inside their respective classrooms as the significance of face-to-face learning in their social development were being recognized. The school is grateful to everyone who supported this key phase in the safe return to the school advocacy most especially to the parents and other stakeholders for reinforcing the shared responsibility framework in this critical undertaking.

The school is hopeful that the face-to-face classes will be fully implemented by the next school year. Preparation and sustainability are the keys to normalization.

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the country, 10 are already biologically dead? That of the 15 major rivers, 15 have already dried-up?

Indeed, our country is the 4th hardest hit country in the world by climate change as tens of thousands are being erased from the face of the earth in just one night of flooding. The victims are the poor who are living in the vulnerable areas while the millionaire loggers and miners are well ensconced in the mansion.

Let us now contemplate of His Holiness, Pope Francis, Hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Let us debunk unbridled materialism and consumerism that is giving high veneration to the profit-motive that has already captured the mindset of all governments, all institutions, all universities and even of religions.

Let us now connect with the Unseen Being, the Source of all life and feel the oneness of life. Only then can we go to the sublime, our very nature as consciousness! Can you not feel that?

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rency depreciated to 53.75 against the US dollar from its 53.47 close on Thursday.

Its weakness showed early on after opening the day at 53.47 from a 53.30 start in the previous session.

It traded between 53.76 and 53.43, resulting in an average of 53.551.

Volume dropped to USD962.5 million from the previous day’s USD1.14 billion.

Ricafort said the peso EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ANECITA PABUA DE GUZMAN who died without leaving a will on July 16, 2000 at Cagayan de Oro City, left a certain property known as Portion of land, CAD Lot No.6015, C-8, CAD 4733, embraced with OCT No. P-16301, with T.D.No. J-1518024, with an area of 383 Sq.M., situated at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin.

That the deceased has no known debts and obligations during her lifetime.

That an Extrajudicial Settlement with Absolute Sale is entered and executed by and between the sole Heirs MARLYN DE GUZMAN TAGAM, JOAN DE GUZMAN VERMUG refered to as Heirs/Vendors both of legal age, Filipinos, married and MARILOU DE GUZMAN refered to as the Vendee, also of legal age, Filipino Citizen, single and all residents of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, That the above-named parties agreed divided equally the said property adjudicated equal shares among themselves and agreed to sell to the said Vendee MARILOU DE GUZMAN, That and for an in consideration of the sum of Fifty Thousand Pesos (50,000.00 php) Philippine Currency from the Vendee MARILOU DE GUZMAN, to the Heirs/Vendors in full satisfaction, receipt is hereby acknowledged, herby absolutely Sell,Transfer, Convey and Cede the whole parcel of land described above to the Vendee MARILOU DE GUZMAN, his/her Assign and administrators, absolutely and irrevocably, free from all leins and encumbrances.

Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Benjamin G.Guimong, per Doc No.146; Page No. 29; Book No.357; Series of 2020.

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closed to its weakest in more than three-and-a-half years or after finishing the trade at 53.80 on Oct. 25, 2018.

He attributed the peso’s performance during the day to the latest Fed rate hike, which resulted in, among others, a rise in US Treasury yields.

Ricafort said the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 3.22 percent, which is among its 11-year high.

“Market sentiment also weighed as global crude oil prices lingered among threemonth highs recently and also near 14-year highs, at above USD118 per barrel recently that could potentially add to elevated inflation and could also add to the country’s oil import bill,” he said.

Ricafort forecasted the peso’s next important resistance level at the 54-level against the US dollar, and the immediate support levels at 53.20 to 53.40.

He also noted that the financial markets are in a wait-and-see stance ahead of the transition to the new government, which will officially sit on June 30.

“The financial markets and the general public are still waiting for more details on the remaining cabinet members of the new administration, continuity narrative at the very least, reform measures (especially on fiscal policy/ debt management, particularly on possible new taxes that could lead to higher prices/ inflation), and other policy priorities for the coming days/ weeks, as a source of new cues/ leads for the local financial markets,” Ricafort added. (PNA)

Mon-Tue, June 20-21, 2022 He cited the need to enhance financial literacy programs in the country and strengthen lessons even in schools.

“And because of the low level of penetration rate in the Philippines we have a lot of elbow room to grow,” he said.

Littaua added that Filipinos realize the need to have insurance coverage during a crisis, especially noting that since the virus-induced pandemic hit in 2020 InLife policyholders are paying their dues on time.

“They want to make sure that their policies are updated to prevent any issues in claiming for benefits if something happens to them,” he said.

In the first three months of 2022, he said individual claims total PHP682 million and the majority of these are for maturing benefits and anticipated endowments.

He said death claims during the three months amounted to PHP206.5 million for 543 policies, 261 of which are related to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). (PNA)

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mark Brent crude dove 5.2 percent to $113.61 per barrel on Friday, while the international oil benchmark Brent crude plummeted over 6 percent to $110.48 a barrel.

The US Federal Reserve and some of the central banks’ aggressive monetary tightening around the world have intensified fears of recession and weak oil demand worries.

High gasoline prices have been increasing inflationary pressures for months in the US, where annual consumer prices in May from page 3 climbed 8.6 percent –its etration but has several largest gain since December programs such as financial 1981. (Anadolu) literacy and the adoption of digital initiatives that will help increase the number from page 3 of Filipinos who have in- transform at least half of surance coverage, he said. retail payments by digital “The insurance sector form by 2023,” he said. in the country is vibrant.

As around 99 percent of With an improved GDP, we businesses in the country will see further growth in are accounted for micro, the insurance sector,” Funa small and medium enteradded. prise (MSMEs), Diokno Relatively, Insular Life said shift towards digital (InLife) President and Chief payments will benefit not Executive Officer Raoul only the sector but the overAntonio E. Littaua said all economy in terms of ideally insurance penetra- growth and productively. tion of a country should be “Moreover, MSMEs’ acaround the same growth as cess to digital payments its domestic output, which could be the first step to for the Philippines is about digital financial inclusion.

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them an integral part of the Aside from acquiring the country’s overall economic best equipment for disaster growth,” he added. (PNA) response or medical service, they also capacitate the 80 barangays of the city on from page 6 DRRM along with providby the LANDBANK Link. ing correct information BizPortal. These include the to barangay disaster focal Philippine National Police persons.

"Unique kining atong (PNP), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department ginahimo sa Cagayan de of Health (DOH), Depart- Oro City when it comes ment of Labor and Employ- to information disseminament (DOLE), Department tion, especially on weather of Science and Technology monitoring. So kita dili (DOST), and the Depart- lang kita gasalig anang giment of Trade and Industry nahatag ni PAGASA nga iyang weather forecast ad(DTI), among others.

This partnership forms visory. Kita galantaw gyud part of LANDBANK’s ex- ta unsa’y epekto niani dinhi panded mandate of serving sa Cagayan de Oro City, naa the nation, which includes ta’y local nga forecasting the promotion and adoption dinhi," Jabagat said.

(When it comes to inof digital payments for the advancement of financial formation dissemination, what we do here in Cagayan inclusion in the country. de Oro City is very unique, especially on weather monifrom page 1 toring. We do not just solely ment capacitated 80 villages rely on the weather forecast in disaster risk reduction advisory from PAGASA. We communications by depu- also look on the possible effects of it in Cagayan de tizing focal persons.

Another key component Oro City as we have our of CDRRMD is Emergency local forecasting) 911, which now has 15 stateTo further boost their of-the-art ambulances. services, Jabagat said they Davao City was the first are planning to put up a in the country to activate satellite office in District the 911 emergency hotline 1, particularly at Barangay when President Rodrigo Lumbia, and another in Duterte was still the mayor Barangay Agusan—considin 2002. ering the traffic challenges Cagayan de Oro City in the area. They are also launched its Oro Rescue eyeing to transfer to a big911 in October 2017, with ger area where they can Duterte signing Execu- place their equipment and tive Order No. 56 in 2018, where they can conduct the known as “Institutional- training of their personnel izing The Emergency 911 and emergency responders.

Hotline as the Nationwide For emergencies, Jabagat Emergenc y Answering said people in the city would Point, Replacing Patrol just have to dial 911, which 117”. is free for all networks.

Last week, Emergency (RTP/PIA-10) 911 national office executive director Diosdado Valeroso awarded the Notice of from page 1 Activation or go live status of training program for to Oro Rescues 911’s local member companies and/ call center. (PNA) or strategic partners; leveraging of available and allowable resources to support from page 1 YouthWorks PH trainees’ including our equipment needs, such as the conduct of for medical services as well skills training and provision as our 911 system, weather of subsidies; and program monitoring, the local gov- monitoring and evaluation. ernment really invested on “The value of skills trainthese to provide, maximize, ing in the workforce has and be updated with the lat- never been doubted,” said est equipment in the market) Ms. Basillote. “In a report Jabagat added that these from December 2020 by equipment are also friendly- Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, users so the personnel of an estimated 2.4 million the office will not find it skilled jobs are cautioned hard to operate them. In to be left unfilled if there 2013, CDRRMD only used are no significant reforms in patient transport vehicles the education and training for emergencies but today, of workers.” the office now has 15 units She noted how the long of ambulance, which they standing problem of jobsuse for medical services. skills mismatch continues

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to impair efforts towards sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The lack of proper and relevant training will leave the country with a weak foundation, she added.

“We will start the referral of TESDA graduates of Pilipinas Shell Foundation to PBEd,” said Oro Chamber President Ray Talimio, Jr. “Next step is to collaborate with COHARA for their F&B needs. Simultaneously, we will organize a needs assessment of Phividec industries with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI) for skills training on crane operation, etc.”

“All these will be documented in our project: Skills Passport wherein all their trainings from TESDA, PBEd and other institutions will be documented and stamped.

We will also talk to all 4 Representatives of Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental to sponsor a bill recognizing the Skills Passport of Oro Chamber as an employability tool. We will also have a Memorandum of Agreement with DOLE for this purpose,” he added.

“That is why this partnership with Oro Chamber is vital,” Ms. Basillote noted.

“By working with the private sector, YouthWorks PH aids and furthers the provision of skills training opportunities to the underprivileged Filipino youth by linking them to training institutions and companies where they learn the skills they need so they land meaningful jobs in the future. The key here is collaboration, in the pursuit of common development goals.”

“This partnership launch will build on YouthWorks PH’s existing suite of skills training resources in various industries. Importantly, the partnerships we are forging today will also fill gaps in vital and growing sectors such as in construction, hospitality, agriculture, health, and information and communications technology,” she added.

The PBEd Team was headed by Ms. Basillote,; with Hanibal Camua, YouthWorks PH Deputy Chief of Party; Justine Raagas, PBEd Director for WorkForce Development and Alfie Dulatre.

The Oro Chamber Party was led by President Raymundo Talimio, Jr.; Engr.

Avalyn Cahulogan, Vice President-Services Sector, and Executive Director Queritess Q. Queja and Noemar Nash Nuñez, Oro Best Support Staff.

The ceremonial signing was held at Seda Centrio, Cagayan de Oro City.

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Plant McDonough-Atkinson Control Room (Credit: Georgia Power)

Pressure control skid (Credit: Georgia Power)

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Plant McDonough-Atkinson Power Plant, (Georgia Power)

Mitsubishi Power, Georgia Power, EPRI Complete World’s Largest Hydrogen Fuel Blending at Plant McDonough-Atkinson • The project demonstrates retrofitting of Mitsubishi Power’s fleet of advanced-class gas turbines to operate on a hydrogen fuel blend.

• Georgia Power has already reduced carbon emissions by more than 60%, this new project showcases potential for further reductions using existing infrastructure.

• Dry low NOx hydrogen blending on the M501G gas turbine was executed at the designed 100% natural gas firing temperature, within emissions compliance and without impact to maintenance intervals.

• Tests included blending 20% hydrogen — an industry first for an advanced-class gas turbine — resulting in an approximately 7% reduction in CO2 emissions.

MITSUBISHI Power and Georgia Power, alongside the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), this month successfully validated fuel blending of hydrogen and natural gas at both partial and full load on an M501G natural gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McD onoug h-At k ins on in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project was the first to validate 20%* hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class gas turbine in North America, and the largest test of this kind to date, with the 20% blend providing an approximately 7% reduction in carbon emissions compared to natural gas.

Georgia Power, the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, collaborated with Mitsubishi Power for the landmark testing as part of a continued commitment to new research and development (R&D) to build the energy grid of the future and to

reduce carbon emissions across its generation fleet, with Georgia Power having already reduced its carbon emissions by more than 60% since 2007.

The Plant McDonoughAtkinson facility, located less than 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, has served electric customers for more than 80 years and was fully converted to natural gas in 2012 and expanded to power up to 1.7 million homes. It currently operates six state-of-the-art, large-capacity M501G series gas turbines, which deliver high performance and high efficiency, as well as three steam turbines running in three blocks of 2-on-1 combined-cycle configuration.

Mitsubishi Power completed the hydrogen blending on one M501G gas turbine unit with an approximate output of 265 MW by utilizing some results of a project commissioned by the New Energy

Plant McDonough Aerial View (Credit: Georgia Power)

and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan’s national research and development agency. Dry low NOx (DLN) hydrogen blending was successful at up to 20% at the designed 100% natural gas firing temperature, within emissions compliance for the existing air permit, and without impact on the maintenance intervals. The team also confirmed improved turndown by testing up to 20% hydrogen at minimum emissions-compliant load.

Mitsubishi Power provided full turnkey service for this project including engineering, planning, hydrogen blending hardware, controls, commissioning and risk management. Mitsubishi Power partnered with Certarus to source and manage the hydrogen supply. This project builds upon Mitsubishi Power’s hydrogen combustion experience and ongoing hydrogen combustion development for 100% hydrogen DLN

Mitsubishi Power and Georgia Power, alongside the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), successfully validated 20% hydrogen (by volume) fuel blending at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Georgia.

Pictured from left to right: Prasanth Thupili, SVP, Power Generation Services, Mitsubishi Power Americas; Mark Bissonnette, EVP and COO Power Generation, Mitsubishi Power Americas; Allen Reaves, SVP and Senior Production Officer, Georgia Power; Scott Cloyd, Gas Turbine Service Engineering Chief Engineer, Mitsubishi Power Americas; Bill Newsom, President and CEO Mitsubishi Power Americas; Josh Hicks, VP, Service Operations US/Canada, Mitsubishi Power Americas (Credit: Mitsubishi Power)

combustion at the company’s facility at Takasago Works in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

This site encompasses the development, design and manufacture of gas turbines, as well as demonstration and verification. The company recently announced it will establish a Takasago Hydrogen Park, which started construction in quarter one

of 2022. It will be the world’s first center for validation of hydrogen-related technologies. With this comprehensive capability, the company is working toward commercializing highly reliable, carbon-free power generation technologies and products, including tests and collaboration with partners around the world on a path to 100% hydrogen firing for small- and large-frame gas turbines in the future.

“This monumental hydrogen demonstration project at Plant McDonoughAtkinson is another example of how, at Georgia Power and Southern Company, we are building the future of energy, today. This demonstration helps pave the way for long-term clean and carbon-free use for already existing infrastructure.

Making these smart investments today on behalf of our customers ensures we can continue to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy as Georgia grows and thrives for decades to come,” said Allen Reaves, Senior Vice President and

Senior Production Officer, Georgia Power. “This kind of research and development not only delivers long-term value for our customers, but also helps drive the entire energy industry forward toward a cleaner, carbonfree future. We’re proud to be playing an important role in that and excited about what we’ve been able to accomplish with our partner, Mitsubishi Power Americas.”

Mark Bissonnette, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Power Generation, Mitsubishi Power Americas, said, “Mitsubishi Power is dedicated to our mission of providing power generation and storage solutions to our customers, empowering them to affordably and reliably combat climate change and advance human prosperity. The hydrogen blending demonstration project at Plant McDonough-Atkinson brings us closer to reaching net-zero goals across the industry. Together with our customers and partners, we are creating a Change See POWER, page 10