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Hontiveros: Heads will roll for prosecution in the Pharmally scam R

By CHRIS PANGANIBAN, Executive Editor

OSARIO, Agusan del Sur—Senator Risa Hontiveros believes heads will roll for prosecution in the Senate blue ribbon committee investigation into the alleged anomalies of government’s purchase of pandemic items saying some resource persons in the government have admitted they were already being probed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Senator Risa Hontiveros speaks before residents of Rosario town in Agusan del Sur during the Healthy Pinas Mobile Clinic medical outreach she initiated. chris v. panganiban

Another 14,000 MILF fighters set for deactivation starting Nov. 8 By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews

KORONADAL CITY – Another 14,000 fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will be decommissioned starting Monday, 8 November, 20 months after the deactivation of 12,000 MILF fighters were completed, MindaNews learned Friday. The Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB), which is tasked to oversee the deactivation of MILF fighters and their weapons, has sent out letters to government and MILF

officials invited to grace another milestone in the Bangsamoro peace process. Lt C ol Moham me d Shalleh Ismail, IDB deputy chief of staff, said the Phase 3 decommissioning process of MILF combatants will be held Monday starting 8 a.m. at the Old Provincial Capitol in Barangay Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. Ismail said that in compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols, the number of individuals who will

See FIGHTERS, page 9

By CHE PALICTE, PNA

functionaries, Davao deputy mayors and volunteers from the business sector,” he said. On Tuesday, Mayor Sara appealed to her supporters to cancel their planned Cotabato to Manila caravan from Nov. 4 to 15. “I am respectfully appealing to the organizers of Sara All Philippines 2022 to forego the planned Cotabato to Manila caravan from November 4 to 15,” Duterte said in her official Facebook account. She also urged them to instead use their money to buy food to feed the

free medical check up and free medicines to residents here at the Barangay Gym. She said some of these resource persons told the Senate blue ribbon commitSee SCAM, page 9

be allowed to enter the venue will be limited. Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Ahmet Idem Akay, the IDB chairperson, will spearhead the activity, which will include the signing of the wall of commitment for the Phase 3 decommissioning process. Invited to grace Monday’s event are Undersecretary David Diciano, chair of the government peace implementing panel, and Bangsamoro Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal, chair of the MILF peace MILF fighters who were deactivated during Phase 2 in September 2019.

Against her plea, Sara supporters push through with caravan DAVAO CITY – Despite the appeal of Mayor Sara Z. Duterte to her supporters to cancel the planned Nov. 4 - 15 caravan, the Sara All Philippines 2022 convenors pushed through with their scheduled activity. In a Facebook live video Thursday, Barangay 23-C chairman Alimoden Usman, campaign convenor, said they are heading to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to meet with other supporters in the Cotabato area. “Joining us in this travel are barangay officials and

“Posible, posible po yan (it’s very possible)”, Hontiveros said in a brief interview by this reporter in her visit here in Barangay Anoling on Friday to grace the “Healthy Pinas Mobile Clinic” giving

Barangay 23-C chairman Alimoden Usman (left), one of the campaign convenors of Sara All Philippines 2022 (File photo courtesy of Wating Usman Facebook page)

hungry and the poor and the underprivileged. to conduct other activities Duterte reiterated that that would benefit those the caravan was unnecesSee CARAVAN, page 9 who have less in life and

mindanews file photo by bong sarmiento

PHL ETM project to create jobs, hasten withdrawal from coal plants by 10-15 years GLASGOW—An Asian Development Bank (ADB)supported initiative to speed up the transition of the Philippines’ dependence from coal to clean energy sources will generate investments, create jobs, and accelerate the retirement of coal-fired power plants in the country by an average of 10 to 15 years, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. The Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) facility jointly launched here on Nov. 3 by the ADB, the Philippines, and Indonesia

will achieve these goals, according to Secretar y Dominguez, who heads the Philippine delegation to the two-week 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) that started here last Sunday. As a public-private finance vehicle, the ETM aims to both reduce coal-fired power generation through accelerated plant retirement and boost the growth of renewable energy using an equitable, scalable, and market-based approach. See PROJECT, page 9

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DOST 10 grants 3 Million worth of S&T Project in Talakag

HE Department of Science and Technology –X thru the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) in Bukidnon turnovers 3.5M grant to LGU Talakag, relevant to its continues implementation of the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program in the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantages Areas (GIDA) in Bukidnon. The said grant is in addition to the 2.8M worth of CEST projects which was turned over during the first quarter of the year 2021. It will be allotted to the five additional CEST projects in which Indigenous People and Women’s Organization will benefit. The project includes the provision of vacuum packaging technology for value –adding and shelf life of the commodities produced by Balugto “HOPE” Agroforestry

Association Inc. of Brgy. San Miguel. In the same barangay, MILFACO or the Miarayon–Lapok– Lirongan–Tinaytayan Tribal Association (MILALITTRA) Farmers Agriculture Cooperative is another group of IPs who is the recipient of the coffee processing equipment such as roasting machine, grinding machine, impulse heat sealer and more to improve the quality of their coffee for export. Moreover, a hydro steam distillation technology for citronella oil processing shall be granted to PALAG Mindanao Inc. in Brgy. Tagbak, which aims to provide alternative livelihood to the IP communities and neighboring sitios of the Barangay. Meanwhile, DOST will also upgrade the existing carrot juice processing facility thru the acquisition of additional equipment such as industrial juicer and upright display chiller for

DOST Bukidnon Team, headed by Provincial S&T Director, Ms. Ritchie Mae L. Guno, transfers project funds to Balugto “HOPE” Agroforestry Association Inc and Rural Improvement Club (RIC) – Miarayon as part of the implementation of CEST projects in Talakag, Bukidnon

another livelihood opportunity for the Rural Improvement Club (RIC), a women organization composed of IPs and unemployed mothers of Miarayon. Also included in the lists of projects is the embroidery technology for the Kababayin-an Kaabag sa Kalambuan (KKK), an all-women organization in Talakag. This intends to develop existing skills of

unemployed and retired women, including those from the IP and marginalized sectors from various barangays while revitalizing embroidery in garment making. Aside from the equipment, trainings relevant to each project shall also be provided by DOST to ensure that beneficiaries has the capacity to manage and sustain

the program which will greatly contribute to the economic and social growth of the municipality. The implementation of the CEST program of DOST is in line with the Sustainable Development Goal no. 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. The program focuses on the GIDA and identified ELCAC areas and is guided by its 5

entry points: Health, Human Resource Development, Economic Development, DRRM and Environmental Protection. For more information about CEST and DOST programs in Bukidnon, you may visit Vicente Neri St., Malaybalay City or you may send your email at bukidnon@ region10.dost.gov.ph. (CESantizas/DOST Bukidnon)

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9th GMEA Celebrates Media, Content Creators Who Inspire, Motivate, Instigate Positive Change via Digital Platforms

THE rapid adoption of digital technology has dramatically changed people’s lives and society. With this global shift to virtual spaces, the 9th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) aims to recognize the importance of digital platforms in delivering relevant news and content to the public. With the theme “#PadayonDigital: Uplifting Lives Through Digital Technology,” Globe invites media and content creators in Visayas and Mindanao to be part of these meaningful awards and be recognized. Storytellers can submit works that show how they embraced digital to provide inspiring narratives that mirror today’s challenges and triumphs. Padayon is a Cebuano term that means to move forward or to continue. In some cases, it is also used for cheering someone, ushering them to go on. “The 9th GMEA continues to honor the outstanding and impactful works of VisMin journalists and content creators. We look forward to seeing richly impactful stories

from these game-changers, who have diligently worked to inform, motivate people and create positive change for a sustainable tomorrow. Together, we pursue our mission to uplift Filipino lives with compassion, care, and kindness. Padayon, today’s storytellers,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications. Cherry Ann Lim, Managing Editor of SunStar Cebu, who already won several GMEA awards, shared how digitalization has helped the print media widen its reach. “‘Before, we could only reach the people who could physically buy the newspaper. Now, we have a global audience, and we also get to reach our readers faster. Before, no matter how big the news was, we had to wait until the next day when the newspaper was printed. But now, we can give the news to them in real-time. Technology also opened the door to make us do more research. There are many more avenues for us to get data. We now have a more

comprehensive view of the issue, and it helps us tackle the stories better,” she said. On the other hand, SunStar Davao Social Media Editor and Strategist Ace Perez said technology has allowed them to present stories creatively and innovatively. “It enabled us not to be boxed in the traditional ways of telling stories but be creative and relatable to the public, to the community that we are trying to serve,” he said. This is the second year that GMEA will be held during the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, VisMin media, bloggers, and social media influencers relentlessly pursue ways to share stories that inform, ease burdens, brighten up spirits, and drive change. Multi-awarded journalist Ador Mayol, Philippine Daily Inquirer Asst. Bureau Chief In Visayas pointed out how the current health crisis only fueled his passion for pursuing stories that affect the community, especially the marginalized sector and those without a voice in society. “We must remember that journalism is not just about

writing articles, beating deadlines, and winning awards. It is also about impacting change through the stories we write. The distinctions or recognitions we receive are God’s gift to us,” he said. Lina Sagaral-Reyes, a freelance journalist, echoed Mayol’s words, saying, “(writing) is beyond winning. It is amplifying one’s advocacies to be able to reach a bigger audience through the platform that GMEA gives.” To honor these storytellers’ excellent and impactful work and their dedication to making a difference, Globe has prepared nine awards for digital and print, two for broadcast, and three special awards. All entries must be anchored on at least one of the four Globe sustainability pillars: Digital Nation, Care for the Environment, Care for People, and Positive Societal Impact. For 2021, Globe included two new Digital Storytelling awards - Best Blog Post and Best Social Media Video. This category recognizes informative, entertaining, and

creative storytelling relative to the theme and is tied to any identified sustainability pillars. Entries may use various digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and blogs to drive positive engagement in the online community. As a purpose-led organization, Globe creates wonderful experiences by combining innovation with collaboration to achieve inclusive and sustainable development for all. Anchored on four sustainability pillars, the company commits to contribute to 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and uphold the UN Global Compact Principles. All VisMin media and content creators are encouraged to submit their entries in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, or Chavacano on or before December 31, 2021. For details on how to join, visit: https://www.globe.com. ph/globe-media-excellenceawards.html To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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‘What’s your problem, man?’ “We should not judge people through the prism of our own stereotypes”— Queen Rania of Jordan ONLINE paid hacks (read: political bastards) are overly crazy in spreading lies to satisfy the evil wishes of their client-candidates. Most recent of which was the filing of disqualification complaint lodged against BBM before the Comelec on grounds of his alleged criminal conviction in a tax case more than two decades ago. BBM’s supporters has labeled it a mere propaganda, and a nuisance complaint to derail his presidential run. And another presidential wannabe, boxing great Pacman is no exception to that. Tagged as ‘bubo’ and his carabao English, Pacman has to endure all the bashings if only to rally his dream of occupying Malacanang someday. Truth is, there is no problem with that sarcastic asking on social media. After all, we still enjoy the freedom of what we are going to say in public, contrary to what Maria Ressa had been fighting all along that this country under Duterte is

sick with trolls and fake news. This reflects how ‘regionalistic’ we are as a people. BBM comes from the North while Pacman hails from the South. With barely a year more in Malacanang, this ‘promdi’ President is always agog with constant beatings from his political nemesis, yet his latest SWS rating says the other way around. It is still ‘very good’ SWS rating though down by several notches. This brings us to the notion that the urban-rural divide stays as it were. This is generally a product of ‘Imperial Manila’ thinking, which has not waned through time whatsoever, and even perceptibly worsened as we get closer to ending the term of the Mindanaoan president. In my mind, ‘Imperial Manila’ is an overly abused colloquial understanding of political divide. It is a continuing sociopolitical cleavage that tends to encourage regional factions rather than creating a united front regardless of our origin, of what we are, of where we come from. When a ‘bisdak’ from

Ruffy Magbanua

Mindanao or Visayas starts salivating on the ‘imperialism of Manila’, tendency is inequality persists, creating a rural-urban divide with an insidious tone of political greed. With all the blocs now in place in Congress including the so-called progressives, their own selfish agenda comes first, thus the regional divide will continue to persist, but perhaps on a reversal mode this time — from ‘Imperial Manila to Imperial Mindanao’. Methink the next Malacanang occupant will not come from Imperial Manila, more so in the person of Isko Moreno Domagoso who openly strut his call sign Manila Boy. With pure luck on her, Leny Robredo who is also a ‘promdi’ might take the hot seat in Malacanang. That said, this is the most subtle way of saying ‘what’s your problem, man?’ (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

Kim’s Dream Mockery of IPRA Law

How oppressed are the Indigenous Peoples? The end of the Indigenous Peoples Month celebration (October) saw the IP leaders holding a ritual in Malaybalay, Bukidnon giving a strong message on how “to address the glaring government shortcomings in promoting the IPs’ rights to self-governance and cultural integrity.” Unless these shortcomings are addressed, the month-long celebration will just be nothing but a dramatic celebration signifying nothing. Why is this so? Three months ago, I had the privilege of touring former Congressman Mohammad Omar Albano Fajardo and his lovely wife DTI Asec Amenaah Fajardo in the hinterlands of Mindanao to meet and interact with various tribal communities. The Indigenous Peoples’ Chieftains came in droves in every dialogue narrating how oppressed their respective tribes are whether Higaonons, Manobos, Talandigs, Umayamnon and Pulanginhon including Maranaos. It was sort of a shock to Cong. Omar to hear how oppressed the Indigenous Peoples are, stating categorically that all of their painful narratives are proof that the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA

Law) that he authored in 1997 has been mocked no end and that the office created to enforce the law is inutile. Here are some of the IP stories. In Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, it was a shock to Cong. Omar and Asec Amenaah to see more than one thousand families of the Manobo-Pulanginhon Tribal Community now living in extreme poverty under forced to live along the highway under shattered tents, eating only Kamote once a day or nothing at all. Why? Because they were ousted five years ago from their 1,111 hectareAncestral Domain by a powerful corporation which transformed the land into massive plantation to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle of the rich people in Europe and USA. While all agencies of government have shown evidence that their Ancestral Domain has been illegally taken from them, but such social injustice goes on without let-up amidst moral collapse and religious apathy. Anong sinasabi niyo? Give food to the hungry; help the poor and the oppressed as we will be judged not on fame, wealth or power but on how we help the least of

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our brethren? All talks, no action! Nakakahiya! Yes the thousands of families are living in so much hunger and all the children are malnourished and very sickly. They have to reclaim back their ancestral domain where their ancestors have been buried but the armed men of the Corporation would threaten them, sometime firing their guns to instill fear in them. What has NCIP done to enforce IPRA Law? In Talakag, the Higaonon-Manobo-Talaandig Tribe has narrated how their 39,000 hectare-ancestral domain is being landgrabbed in cohort with local officials and agencies of government and when they would resist, they would be tagged as NPAS. In fact, one chieftain had been tied-up whole evening in nearby military camp for just being tagged as NPA by a barangay captain who was so interested to grab his land. In another meeting, Datu Ben Anoos narrated to Cong. Omar that sometime in 2005, the never-ending flow of water from their spring has been converted into a See MOCKERY, page 8

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DA-BPI and BOC intensifies its collective efforts against the smuggling of agri-commodities in Region 10.

DA-BPI, BOC intensify efforts against smuggling of agri commodity in NorMin CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In a joint effort to deepen the anti-smuggling of agricultural products, the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry- Plant Quarantine Service (DABPI PQS) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Northern Mindanao conducted verification and examination of the three containers at the Mindanao International Container Terminal, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on Friday,

October 29. The verification is an outcome of the strengthened partnership of the said agencies on the declared imported commodity as frozen malt from China that arrived on October 20, 2021, but was found as fresh red onions and wonton skin. The BOC team was spearheaded by BOC Intelligence Officer Abdel Sultan, Jover Umpar Customs

Officer III, Customs Police, and a representative from Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc., and DA-BPI PQS 10 Regional Manager Manuel A. Barradas with Plant Quarantine Officers Arnold Dela Cruz, Jr. and John M. Ermina. It can be recalled that DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado earlier met BOC District Collector 10 Atty. Elvira Cruz

with BOC Deputy Collector for Administration and Senior OSM, Atty. Roswald Joseph Pague, DA-BPI and DA-BAI in the presence of solidifying partnership in curtailing smuggled agri commodities in Region 10. “In view of the report on the undocumented consignment that was transported into the country through sea and air, the DABPI pushes its fight against

agricultural commodity smuggling in coordination with the Bureau of Customs to curb these illegal activities,” said Barradas. The BOC examiner will submit his recommendations to BOC legal officer for issuance of a warrant of seizure and detention of the said commodity. The schedule of proper disposal will be set later. # (ATC/Photos supplied: AdelaCruz/JERmina)

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Modular Distance Learning Modality JOENA MAY D. BAGAIPO Teacher I Bulua Central School

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, students and teachers have been unable to engage in faceto-face learning within the school. As a result of the epidemic, Modular Distance Learning has been implemented as an immediate reaction to ensure educational continuity. The Philippines is currently in the midst of adopting a new normal type of education, and educators’ constant creativity and active participation from other stakeholders are the driving forces behind its success. Because education is no longer confined to the classroom, parents have become educators’ collaborators. The fundamental responsibility of parents as home facilitators in the modular learning modality is to build a connection with their children and to lead them. The most popular distant learning technique among parents with children enrolled this academic year is learning through printed materials. This also takes into account learners in remote loca-

tions who do not have access to the internet for online learning. The teacher is responsible for keeping track of the students’ progress. The learners may ask assistance from the teacher via e-mail, telephone, text message/instant messaging among others. The usage of modules fosters self-directed learning. One of the advantages of employing modules for instructions is that pupils develop greater self-study or learning skills. Students actively participate in understanding the concepts provided in the module. They gain a sense of accountability for completing the module’s task. The students’ progress on their own with little or no help from others. They are learning how to learn and are becoming more self-assured.

Facing the Challenges of the New Normal in Education JUDITH O. NERI Teacher I Bulua Central School

The global COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on everyday living, which was already challenging in many countries. The impact of shuttered schools and children kept at home with little or no access to learning has been catastrophic for schools, students, and parents. The crisis and its aftermath have exposed flaws in educational systems while also providing opportunity to reform school education into a more resilient and stronger paradigm. This isn't the first epidemic to hit countries and schools, and it won't be the last. Climate change, technology upheavals, and international connectedness are all increasing the likelihood of such disasters. Teachers encounter challenges in the existing educational system. Teaching the learners is one of these issues, as it is difficult for teachers to reach out to all of the students at home, even when the teachers use various kinds of communication. Because the learners are at

home while learning the lessons, it is difficult for them to build the abilities of the learners. Challenges are an unavoidable aspect of life. Individuals must address these challenges if they are to recognize themselves as living spices. Furthermore, students must have a good attitude in their lives in order to cope with the challenges they confront in carrying out their daily activities at school. The situation might either be a difficulty or an opportunity. When a scenario is viewed as a problem in an organization, it is referred to as a challenge. This is typically the issue that teachers try to solve in order to make things simpler, but it is a fact of life that everyone must face as they progress.

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Lacson: Easing of Curfew, Transportation Restrictions to Benefit Ailing Economy THE easing of curfew and transportation restrictions will benefit the Philippine economy which has received quite a beating from the effects of the pandemic, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Thursday. But while Lacson supported the moves that would enhance business activities and strengthen the economy, he reminded authorities to maintain containment strategies to prevent the virus from spreading. “Sinusuportahan namin ang move na magbukas ng ekonomiya, para sa ganoon medyo sumigla ang ating business activities. Huwag lang kalimutan ang containment strategy na nakasanayan natin (I support the moves leading to the reopening of the economy, to revive our business activities. But our authorities must sustain the containment strategies in place),” he said at the first LACSON-SOTTO media forum. “As far as I’m concerned,

it’s about time mag-open up tayo, pag-lift ng curfew at pagtaas ng capacity ng passenger buses, tama ang move na yan (As far as I’m concerned, it’s about time we opened the economy by lifting curfews and increasing the capacities for passenger buses),” he added. Lacson is running for President under Partido Reporma while Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is running for Vice President under the Nationalist People’s Coalition. On the other hand, Lacson said it is equally important that the government continue its testing, tracing, treatment and vaccination efforts. He said it is important that local government officials roll out vaccines soonest as some of them have voiced fears that the vaccines they got may expire in one to three months. “Importante ang rollout kasi masasayang (It is important to ensure an efficient rollout of the vaccines so we don’t waste them),” he said.

Citing data from the National Economic and Development Authority, Lacson said the lockdowns in Metro Manila and elsewhere have caused P20.5 billion in losses per day - with micro, small

and medium enterprises hit hardest. Citing data from a study of the ADB Institute, he said MSMEs accounted for 73 percent of layoffs as of February 2021, while figures from the

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

NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (NOBTSCO) Rep. by: ABRAHAM J. ABINOJA CASE NO. R10-EV-PUB 2021-11-2824

NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (NOBTSCO) Rep. by: ABRAHAM J. ABINOJA CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ 2021-04-1436

NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (NOBTSCO) Rep. by: ABRAHAM J. ABINOJA CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUB 2021-04-1444

NICE TRUCKING AND LOGISTICS WORKS CORPORATION Rep. by: NICOLAS PUYO MORALES CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-07-2452

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: MALAYBALAY CITY TO ST. PETER (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 23rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Amend his/her/its application/ petition and to add ONE (01) unit/s in the previous Application/Petition for the Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: MALAYBALAY CITY TO DOLOGON (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of FIFTY SEVEN (57) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 23rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Amend his/her/its application/ petition and to add ONE (01) unit/s in the previous Application/Petition for the Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ST. PETER (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 23rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of THREE (3) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Nov. 6, 2021

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Nov. 6, 2021

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate A PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service. TEDDY T. BOISER, Case No: R11-EV-PJ-2021-9-1677 Petitioner. (2016-XI-01677)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Philippine Statistics Authority showed MSMEs - comprising 99.5% of all enterprises and 63.2% of the labor force - took the first blow last year due to widespread community lockdowns.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: LASANG VIA BUHANGIN and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on September 27, 2021. In the petition filed on September 21, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, September 22, 2021. (Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director MDN: Nov 6, 2021

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate A FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

RAINERO M. ALMENDRAS, CaseNo:R11-EV-FC-2021-9-530 Petitioner. (2013-XI-00530)

RUEL C. RETIZA, Case No: R11-EV-FC-2021-9-1186 Petitioner. (2016-XI-01186)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: ULAS with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on August 31, 2022. In the petition filed on September 27, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on DECEMBER 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, September 30, 2021.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: BAGO APLAYA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2021. In the petition filed on September 21, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on NOVEMBER 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, September 22, 2021.

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director

MDN: Nov 6, 2021

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director

MDN: Nov 6, 2021

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

NORTHERN BUKIDNON TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (NOBTSCO) Rep. by: ABRAHAM J. ABINOJA CASE NO. R10-EV-TX 2021-09-2516 (2019-10-3881)

PABAMA TRANSPORT Rep. by: ESMERALDO L. PANIS CASE NO. R10-EV-PUB 2021-09-2449 (2016-10-2441)

RANA TRUCKING SERVICES Rep. by: MARVIN ROGER RANA CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-10-2782

JONIJEYL TRUCKING SERVICES Rep. by: JEHVANEH PASAGUE Applicant/Petitioner CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-11-2822

PEDRO L. DAQUIPIL JR. Applicant/Petitioner CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-11-2821

RENE E. CABAHUG Applicant/Petitioner

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO GINGOOG CITY and vice versa with the use of EIGHT (8) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN BUKIDNON AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of SIX (06) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SHB SERVICE on the route: WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF ILIGAN CITY AND VICE VERSA and with the use of TWO (02) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 4th day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Nov. 6, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWENTY EIGHT (28) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of November 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Nov. 6, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

MDN: Nov. 6, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CASE NO. R10-EV-SHB 2021-11-2820

NOTICE OF HEARING

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water system by the LGU but not a single centavo has been awarded to the Tribe, a clear violation of IPRA Law. After spending so much in their legal struggle, no justice has been done, so they gave up. In San Fernando, Bae Lea who fought for her Tribe’s water rights, have been killed by those who cannot moderate their greed. In their narration, a total of 63 IP leaders have been murdered including a pregnant woman and a five-year old boy. As narrated by Bae Merlita Mayantao, whose 5,000-ha. Ancestral Domain had been fenced into a ranch by a powerful corporation

in 2016, rain of bullets came one early morning when they protested. Outrightly, three died including her son and three were wounded. For what? For resisting such illegal landgrabbing by a corporation brandishing the hiring of a well-known Security Group headed by a former known Colonel. All of these painful narratives are just a tip of the iceberg (one-tenth seen, nine-tenth hidden). Some of these stories were documented early this year by my good friend, Mr. Ceazar Soriano of PTV-4, shown in three episodes in Magandang Gabi, Pilipinas entitled, “AGAW LUPA, AGAW TUBIG, AGAW BUHAY!” Has any of these painful

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narratives burst out in any part of the month-long celebration? Wala! Puro lang rituals and cultural dance! This is the reason why in one of the meetings with Cong. Omar, they asked: “Please tell us, ano po ba ang tingin niyo sa amin – KAMI PO BA AY TAO O BASURA?” That agency of government primarily task to protect the rights of the IPs should answer that or better still, close your office. Let me end by sharing with you what happened on Dec. 12, 2021 when at 10 o’clock in the morning Datu Winefredo Sumael called me by phone, asking for my assistance as CDA Chairman then. He told me that the sugar cane planted by them in their vast Ancestral Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Domain are being harvested by men with armed escorts. When they would resist, they were harassed. So, I told them to take some pictures to be shown on Dec. 15 in a Summit entitled, “Lumad Liberation Against Poverty and Oppression.” The following day at 6 o’clock in the evening, I received a text from his tribe, “DI NA MAKA-ANHA SI DATU SUMAEL KAY GIPUSIL SIYA GANINA UBAN SI DATU SAWAY ALIM.” That was so shocking that tears fell as I’ve known Datu Sumael and Datu Alim who always were with me in almost every advocacy to fight for their rights. In my verification, I was told that these IP leaders were killed by hired killers who were paid

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF LAGONGLONG -oOo-

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that MITZIEL M. SALAZAR has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate live of birth MITZIEL MALON SALAZAR who was born 02 JULY 1992 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte whose parents are CIPRIANA B. MALON and WINEFREDO V.SALAZAR. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2021.

(SGD) ATTY.YUSSIP DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: Nov. 6 & 13, 2021

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. ____ Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order 1 s. 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JOVETH A. MAGLENTE has filed with this office, a Petition for Change of First Name from n.a. to n.a. and correction of Entry in Sex from MALE to FEMALE or Correction of entry in the Date of Birth n.a. to n.a. in the Certifcate of Live Birth of ____________ at Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Cenon, Jr. B. Maglente and Vivian S. Alaba. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than fifteen (15) days after the initial publication would have been made.

(SGD) JUNER P. GABIA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Nov. 6 & 13, 2021

one hundred thousand pesos by well-known land grabbers! How oppressed are the IPs? Let us reflect for a while and ask, are we living in a civilized society? We are NOT! Amidst the moral collapse, religious apathy and government shortcomings, it now gives credence to an OXFAM Study’s conclusion that: “Indeed, there

is so much veneration to the profit motive that has already captured the mindset of all governments, all institutions, all universities and even of some religious groups, buried in so much consumerism and materialism.” The victims are the Indigenous Peoples who are now the poorest of the poor!

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte Municipality: Magallanes Publication Notice RA 10172 /RA 9048 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation to the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 9048), Notice is hereby served to the public that JEREMY S. NEDAMO has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “SANDY” to “JEREMY in the certificate of live birth of SANDY S. NEDAMO at Magallanes, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are DOMINGO NEDAMO and EVA SUAZO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than November 15, 2021.

(Sgd.) ENGR. DANTE E. BURIAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Oct 30 & Nov 6, 2021 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2021-110 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES DENNIS LAO ANQUILLANO AND ELVIE DIAMARE ZOBEL-ANQUILLANO, DENNIS LAO ANQUILLANO AND ELVIE DIAMARE ZOBEL-ANQUILLANO, Petitioners. 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 November 27, 1997 at Linamon, Lanao del Norte, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 20, Zone 8, Fuentes, Iligan City and Purok Balbakwa, Poblacion, Linamon, 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 seven (7) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on November 27, 1997 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 November 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in 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 29th day of October, 2021. MDN: Oct 30, Nov 6 & 13, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2021-108 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JHON LOU L. ASENTISTA AND MARILYN G. BAISAC, JHON LOU L. ASENTISTA AND MARILYN G. BAISAC, Petitioners. 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 February 9, 2008 at Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Tibasak, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City and Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than seven (7) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 9, 2008 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 November 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of October, 2021. MDN: Oct 23, 30 & Nov 6, 2021

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HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that BENJIE LOU Q. NABLE has filed with this Office a petition for CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR PARTICULARLY SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth BENJIE LOU QUINAQUIN NABLE who was born on 17 JULY 1998 at, Iligan Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are CRECIL S. QUINAQUIN and BENEDICTO L. NABLE. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2021.

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” to “MOHAMMAD HOSNI” in the Certificate live of birth MOHAMMAD SUMNDAD BALANG who was born on 02 DECEMBER, 1995 at, Iligan Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are FARIDAH M. SUMNDAD and MONIB R. BALANG. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2021.

In Compliance wirh Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GELBERT G. OBAC has filed with this Office. a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ GILEBRT “ to “GELBERT” in the Birth Certificate of GILEBRT GABI OBAC who was born February 27, 1985 at Kapatagan, Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Crispin N. Obac and Bermida A. Gabe. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written ipposition with this Odfice not later than March 07, 2021.

(Sgd.) ATTY.YUSSIP DON JUSTINE F. MARTIL ACTING City Civil Registrar

MDN: Oct 30 & Nov 6, 2021

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MDN: Oct 30 & Nov 6, 2021

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the Nov. 15 deadline for the substitution of candidates. from page 1 “We are doing this for the tee they no longer answered country and the Filipinos,” the queries during the hear- Usman said. (PNA) ing after learning that the BIR had started doing its own investigation on tax from page 1 implementing panel. fraud cases. “Na appreciate ko ang Ariel Hernandez, coBIR, kahit nasa ilalim pa chair of the Joint Normalizasila sa memo (from Mala- tion Committee representcanang) na hindi humarap ing the government side, sa amin, nag iimbestiga na noted the rolling out of the pala sila ( I appreciate the third phase of deactivating BIR. Even they were under the MILF forces is a positive memorandum from Mala- step for the Bangsamoro canang not to appear before peace process. us, they already conducted This phase would intheir own probe,” the op- clude 14,000 MILF fighters and about 2,500 assorted position senator said. She likened similar cases weapons, based on the list that befell on the investiga- submitted earlier by the tion of alleged “Pastillas MILF to the IDB. scam” or the immigration The Phase 3 involves 35 bribery scheme by the Sen- percent of the 40,000-strong ate committee on women, MILF, which waged a dechildren, family relations cades-old war with the govand gender equality, she ernment in a bid for Muslim chairs which line agencies self-rule in Mindanao. like Department of Justice, Hernandez earlier said National Bureau of Inves- the government and the tigation and the Office of MILF peace implementing the Ombudsman used the panels have been earnestly findings to build up the working for the normalization process to be felt in case. “I am confident that law MILF communities. enforcement and investiga- The decommissioning tive authorities will make of MILF forces is among use of the findings to file the major provisions of the necessary charges against normalization aspect of the those involved, “Hontiveros Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), said. Hontiveros assured the the final peace agreement controversy hounding the signed by the government Department of Health pur- and the MILF in 2014 after chase through the Procure 17 years of negotiations. Service of Department of The normalization phase Budget and Management seeks to help combatants in the pandemic supplies transform into civilian lives will complete its tasks and and the recognized MILF submit a committee report camps into peaceful and before the start of election productive economic zones. President Rodrigo period. She said any time that Duterte led the ceremonial committee chair Sen. Rich- decommissioning of 12,000 ard Gordon sensed that they MILF fighters for the Phase had enough facts and all 2 in September 2019, also angles explored have been held at the Old Provincial exhausted they can come Capitol in Sultan Kudarat up with a recommendation town. on possible course of action “This is a huge step of based on their report in aid achieving lasting peace in Mindanao,” the President of legislation. had said. Each deactivated MILF from page 1 fighter received P100,000 sary because a decision had cash and a package of socioalready been made public as economic promises totaling early as Sept. 10 that she is to P1 million, including not running for president. education and livelihood “No retreat, no surren- training programs. der. Tuloy ang laban para Last September, Presisa tuloy na pagbabago (Our dential Peace Adviser Carfight for change continues),” lito Galvez, Jr. clarified in a Usman said. Senate budget hearing that He said the caravan is the P1 million earmarked intended for the interest and for each of the decommisthe good of the Filipinos. sioned MILF fighters is the “Our group is voluntarily estimated monetary value of supporting the campaign the socioeconomic package without any compensation they are meant to receive. or financial assistance from “Na-misinterpret po nila the administration. This is our way of showing our full support to Mayor Sara Duterte,” Usman added. Usman and other convenors, who are also members of the Sara All Philippines 2022, had planned to hold caravans in Cotabato City, Bukidnon, and Cagayan de Oro City starting Nov. 4. The supporters also arranged travels to Manila. On Nov. 14, the mayor’s supporters will convene at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City until

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Saturday, November 6, 2021 na, actually gusto nila na cash (‘yung P1 million) but we cannot do that, we cannot afford. Yung P1 million na ‘yun ay some sort of tinatawag natin na ten-year program for the combatants,” he said in a statement issued by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). Under Phase 2, at least 2,100 assorted weapons and more than 500 ammunition were also turned over by former MILF combatants to the IDB, according to OPAPP data. Phase 2 covers 30 percent of the armed members of the MILF. It was completed in March 2020, at a time when the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic started to rear its ugly head in the country. The Phase 3 of the decommissioning process was supposed to roll out last year but the pandemic hampered its implementation. In 2015, the late President Benigno Aquino III led the Phase 1 of the decommissioning process involving 145 MILF fighters and 75 high-powered weapons also in Sultan Kudarat town. (Bong S. Sarmiento/MindaNews)

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Secretary Dominguez said the Philippines has a unique opportunity in Mindanao to pilot the ETM project as the government is in the process of rehabilitating the Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants to improve their generating capacity. As the Agus-Pulangi power plant complex composed of seven hydropower plants maximizes its generating capacity, the government can proceed with its plan to gradually acquire coal-fired power plants in Mindanao and repurpose them through the ETM facility. Based on data from the Philippines’ Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM), the Agus-Pulangi rehabilitation project would enable the seven power plants in the hydropower complex to maximize their generation capacity to a combined 1001 megawatts (MW), which is more than enough to cover the 232 MW capacity of the Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant that can be retired earlier in the area. The oversupply of power in Mindanao resulting in stranded coal assets makes it timely to repurpose mature (more than 15 years old) coal

power plants to renewable energy source option. Secretary Dominguez said during the launch of the ETM facility that the shift from coal-dependent to renewable energy (RE) sources “requires an effective financing framework to be even imaginable,” which is why the Philippine government has partnered with the ADB and some private sector partners in developing the ETM-supported project for the country. ADB has proceeded to the feasibility study stage of the ETM-backed project for the Philippines to look more closely into the financial aspect of the project and estimate the value of the significant share of the coal fleet that could be retired early. PSALM said in a report to Secretary Dominguez that “while the Feasibility Study will take about 2 years to complete, the aim is to have first a closing on the pilot fund by the end of 2022.” The Finance Secretary is Chairman-designate of the Philippines’ Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Chairman of the PSALM Board. Secretary Dominguez said he expects the ETMsupported initiative to generate new jobs as investors—which include multilateral banks, international private-sector institutional investors, and long-term investors--bring in the funds needed to implement the project. “A clean energy transition in the Philippines will attract investments in renewable energy, create jobs locally, and promote national growth,” Secretary Dominguez said. He said the project “will help us accelerate the retirement of coal plants in the country by at least 10 to 15 years on average through innovative financing mechanisms. It is intended to boost the growth of renewable energy using an equitable, scalable and market-based approach.” Coal accounts for 54 percent of the Philippines’ energy mix, which makes it the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Philippines. In 2019, coal accounted for 48 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions in the country. According to PSALM’s report to Secretary Dominguez, despite the large share of coal in the current power generation mix in the Philip-

Sheilou Marie Emanel, a BS Environmental Engineering student of University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus, is named the Champion in the Inter-Collegiate E-Oratorical Contest, October 29, during the 32nd NSM Regional Closing Ceremony. (PSA-10)

USTP Claveria wins in inter-collegiate e-oratorical contest

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-Sheilou Marie Emanel, a BS Environmental Engineering student of University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus, bested 11 college students when she was declared as the Champion in the Inter-Collegiate E-Oratorical Contest, October 29, during the 32nd NSM Regional Closing Ceremony. Runners-up were Mary Grace Sacares, AB Literature student of Northwestern Mindanao State College (Second Placer) and Jovelyn Bagares, BS Psychology student of Lourdes College (Third Placer). Other participating schools include Camiguin Polytechnic State College, Gingoog City Colleges, Inc., Iligan Medical Center College, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, USTP campuses of Cagayan de Oro, Jasaan, Oroquieta, and Panaon.

pines, it would be increasingly uncompetitive to rely on this energy source in the coming years. PSALM projects that by 2029, new solar photovoltaic systems would be cheaper than running coal plants in the country. It said the Departments of Finance (DOF) and of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be working together to ensure that the ETM is properly mapped out and incorporated in the Philippine Energy Plan, and then implemented in the country “in a manner that will constantly ensure energy security and at the same time managing the power rates so that the electricity consumers are constantly protected.” “Part of the process of preparing the ETM is closely interacting with power cus-

Rose Mae T. Lumasag, education supervisor II of the Commission on Higher Education-10, Louin T. Andayo, economic development specialist of the National Economic and Development Authority-10, and Sarah B. Balagbis, chief statistical specialist of the Philippine Statistics Authority-10, composed the panel of judges. The judging of entries was done virtually, October 26. The Inter-Collegiate E-Oratorical Contest was conducted in celebration of the 32nd National Statistics Month with the aim of raising awareness among the college students on the relevance of statistics in development planning and intervention, to enhance students’ knowledge on sociological and developmental perspective, to allow students to get involved in the affairs and development of the society, and to disseminate statistical information through public speaking.

tomers in the Philippines (electric cooperatives) that are currently being supplied by the existing coal power plants. This is to be able to determine the replacement capacity needed in a longterm scenario,” it said in its report. As its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement, the Philippines has committed to a projected GHG emissions reduction and avoidance of 75 percent, referenced against a projected business-as-usual cumulative economy-wide emission of 3,340.3 million tons of tCO2 equivalent for the 2020–2030 period. Secretary Dominguez said the Philippines’ participation in the ETM underscores its firm commitment to “combat climate change through practical projects on the ground.”

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Long-time partners. BDO Remit, represented by its marketing officer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ray Patrick Tolentino (left in leftmost photo) confers a plaque of appreciation to Tahweel Al Rajhi through the executive manager for Al Rajhi Bank’s Digital Business Relations Abdulmajeed Alqabbani (right in leftmost photo). Also in the photo is Philippine Ambassador to KSA Adnan V. Alonto (middle in the leftmost photo). Tahweel Al Rajhi, which has a long-standing partnership with BDO Remit, recently opened its first-ever digital remittance center in the KSA.

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AHWEEL Al Rajh, the remittance arm of Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank and a long-time partner of BDO Remit, recently opened its first digital remittance center to serve the round-theclock banking needs of its clients, including the overseas Filipinos.

Unlike other remittance centers in the kingdom, Tahweel Al Rajhi’s digital remittance center—dubbed as Tahweel Villagio—is operational 24/7. It also provides clients access to all digital channels like ATMs (both for withdrawals and cash deposits), kiosk machines with Point-of-Sale

terminals, smart phones and laptops, and is installed with LEDs that play how-to guides to assist customers on how to use the aforementioned channels. The opening of the digital remittance center also paved the way for the launch of Tahweel’s Instant Remittance service.

“With the Tahweel Al Rajhi app, OFs can send money to their beneficiaries in the Philippines using only their phone,” said BDO senior vice president & remittance head Genie T. Gloria. “Beneficiaries can receive their remittance sent from Saudi in their Kabayan account, in real

PH, New Zealand to continue cooperation on geothermal energy By KRIS CRISMUNDO, PNA

The Philippines and New Zealand will continue to explore cooperation on geothermal energy. This as Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi and New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Pe t e r Ke l l s i g n e d t h e Second Amendment to the Arrangement on Geothermal Energ y Cooperation between the two countries on Friday. Cusi said this renewed interest for cooperation is aligned with the country’s push for indigenous energy as a power source. “ We w e l c o m e t h e formalization of the Second Amendment to the Arrangement on Geothermal Energ y Cooperation which comes at su ch an opp or tu ne time, considering that one of our primar y goals is to revitalize the state of geothermal energ y development and ut i l i zat i on i n t he Philippines,” he added. Under the agreement, there will be an exchange of b e s t pr a c t i c e s a n d te ch n i c a l e x p e r t is e i n the sector of geothermal

energy. New Zealand previously provided the country with developing geothermal fields in Tongonan, Leyte, a n d S o ut h e r n Ne g ro s Geothermal in Negros Oriental, which are still operating. The DOE has also liberalized the geothermal sector as the government opened it to 100-percent f o r e i g n ow n e r s h i p t o promote new energ y sources. (PNA)

time, through this app.” The digital remittance center is located inside the Villagio Mall in Al Batha, Riyadh, considered as the “most Overseas Filipinopopulated area” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tahweel Al Rajhi transaction volume represents a significant portion of the whole Saudi corridor to the Philippines. Abdulmajeed Alqabbani, executive manager for Digital Business Relations of Tahweel Al Rajhi’s parent bank, Al Rajhi Bank, heaped praises on the efforts and continuing cooperation of BDO Remit especially

with the launching and live implementation of its Application Programming Interface Host-to-Host connection, which enables the automated transfer and processing of payments with the bank in mere seconds. The opening of the remittance center was attended by high-ranking officials from the Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador to the KSA Adnan V. Alonto, executives of the Al Rajhi head office, and officers and representatives of BDO Remit which also sponsored the serving of food and other refreshments during the opening.

ENERGY COOPERATION. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi (left) and New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell (right) sign the Second Amendment to the Arrangement on Geothermal Energy Cooperation between the Philippines and New Zealand on Friday (Nov. 5, 2021) at the DOE headquarters in Taguig City. (Photo from DOE Facebook page/PNA)

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