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Andanar: PRRD revs up P1.4-M barangay projects in Bukidnon 100K Maranaos excited to return to their homes at MAA By NEF LUCZON
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – After President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Marawi City on Saturday, affected residents of the siege four years ago are hoping they will be able to return to the Most Affected Area (MAA). In an interview Sunday, Moro Consensus Group chair Drieza Lininding said there are still about 100,000 residents who are eager to return to their properties at MAA, where most projects are being developed through Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM). "After residents are returned (to their places
M A L AY B A L AY CIT Y -- Presi d enti a l Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said the series of groundbreaking rites for the P1.4 billion barangay development projects in Bukidnon that started last September is part of the fulfilled promise of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to improve lives in far-reaching villages here before the President’s term ends. “ This proves that Communications Secretary Martin Andanar cites the government’s impressive gains in implementing the NTF-ELCAC’s Barangay Development Program in Bukidnon—and President Duterte has kept the entire country—as one of the many legacies of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. his promise of ‘a comfortable
in MAA) after four years (since the siege), hopefully the Marawi Compensation Bill will be certified urgent," he said. Last month, legislation for the compensation of residents of the war-torn city inched closer to approval in the Senate, with Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation Chair Senator Ronald Dela Rosa assuring they will expedite it. “We will work double time to pass this measure for (PIA-10/Bukidnon) the people of Marawi,” dela Rosa said during a hearing by the special committee. The lower house passed See RETURN, page 11
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Top executives from DOTr, LTFRB, MOTC BARMM and LTFRB BARMM hold meeting in Digos City By SONY SUDARIA MDNN News Bureau
BARMM Region Government executives from various agencies held a meeting in Digos City about the opening and reopening of inter-regional routes from different regions to the BARMM region, among others. The meeting was graced
by DOTr Assistant Secretary for Road and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, MOTC BARMM Minister Dickson Hermoso, also the LTFRB Chairman. According to the report from the MDNN research department, the most salient points discussed during the meeting included the following:
1. Opening/Reopening of inter-regional routes from different regions to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. 2. Extension of the deadline for consolidation 3. Technical Support to LTFRB BARMM personnel 4. Integration of the Computerized Systems on See MEETING, page 11
Vice Pres. Leni Robredo talks to a medical worker during the vaccination of residents in Barangay Carmen on Saturday (Oct. 16, 2021). Her office has initiated the Vaccine Express Cagayan de Oro to help fast track the vaccination of residents. photo by gerry lee gorit
2 NPA commanders, 4 others captured in MisOr By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
Photo shows the captured two top ranking commanders of the outlawed New People's Army (NPA), their supporters, and high powered firearms after a joint military and police hot pursuit operations following an armed encounter in the hinterlands of Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental on Wednesday. photo supplied
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Two ranking communist New People's Army (NPA) leaders and four others, along with high powered firearms, were captured in a joint police and military hot pursuit operations in Misamis Oriental this weekend. Lt. Col. Ricky Canatoy, commanding officer of the army’s 58th Infantry Battalion, said on Sunday that the pursuit was launched
after an armed encounter in the hinterlands of Gingoog City on Wednesday killing an enlisted personnel of the army’s 58IB. PFC Janmar Dalugdog, of the 58IB, was killed during the armed skirmishes in San Juan, a hinterland village of Gingoog, a component city east of Misamis Oriental Wednesday morning. Canatoy identified the captured suspects as Jemar C Hilogon, alias Ivan/Siatam, 28, of Sitio Camanse, Brgy. Banglay, Lagonglong; and
Rubensito M Hilogon, alias Mikot/ Saluyan, 50, of Brgy Talusan, Balingasag, also a resident of Cornao, Lagonglong, all of Misamis Oriental. He said that the military intelligence identified Jemar Hilogon as the Commander of Platoon Cherry Mobile, Guerrilla Force Huawei, Sub-Regional Committee I of NPA - Nor t her n Mindanao Regional Command (NMRC). Rubensito M. Hilogon, alias Mikot/ Saluyan, was
assigned as the commander of the Militia ng Bayan in Balingasag, Canatoy said quoting intelligence reports. During the operations, the military also artested Jobert C Hilogon, alias Janggo, a member of Militia ng Bayan, Alice Calimhay Hilogon, alias Amy, 32, Jocelyn Hilogon Cabusog, alias Ela, 50, and Reve, 17, all residents of Banglay, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental. Canatoy said that Jemar See CAPTURED, page 11
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Duterte Legacy: Fulfilled promises to PH citizenry By CLAIRE GIGJE
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- As the government envisioned bringing in betterment for the country, President Rodrigo “Digong” R o a D u t e r t e e n s u re d that his promises for his administration be delivered to citizens. P r e s i d e n t i a l Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar introduced to the people of L a n a o d e l Su r on Thursday, October 14, the A medical worker injects a anti-Covid vaccine to a resident in Carmen, Cagayan de Duterte Legacy campaign Oro on Saturday (Oct. 16, 2021). The event, called the Vaccine Express Cagayan de as the fulfilled vows and Oro, was initiated by VP Leni Robredo, to help fast track the vaccination of residents. accomplishments of the photo by gerry lee gorit President.
“Duterte Legacy talaga ay mga nagawa ni Presidente Digong para sa ating bayan, iyong mga naideliver niya na mga proyekto at pangako noong 2016 ay naibigay niya talaga sa kanyang termino,” he said in an interview over DXSO Radyo Pilipinas Marawi. [The Duterte Legacy is really the accomplishments of President Digong for our country, those projects and promises in 2016 he delivered were really given in his term.] Andanar stressed that the legacy has major pillars consisting of peace and order, poverty alleviation,
and infrastructure development. He cited that for peace and order, Duterte enacted the Bangsamoro Organic Law which established the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) while Executive Order No. 70 created the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) which led to the surrender of about 19,000 rebels. Crime volume, on the other hand, was pulled down to 64% with roughly 22,000 barangays cleared from drugs making public places more peaceful See PROMISES, page 10
PRRD unveiled the marker Marawi City largest Grand Mosque By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor
MARAWI CITY:- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte yesterday accompanied by Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr, and Mayor Majul Gandamra, unveiled the Grand Mosque in Marawi City signifying t he complet ion of its renovation. The successful rehabilitation of Marawi City Grand Mosque is now expose to the public also showed the marker of the Grand Mosque which is a symbol of the end of the rehabilitation of the said structure. The said Mosque was destroyed due to the Marawi siege, Duterte said According to PRRD the
Grand Mosque has great importance to the culture and religion of our Muslim brothers and sisters and Maranao. For them (PRRD and Go) this occasion is importance because it symbolizes the rise of our Maranao countrymen and our victory against terrrism. They promise to ensure that the whole government will continue to work hard to accelerate the rise of Marawi and help every Filipino to overcome the problems, we are facing Duterte and Go stressed. President Duterte visited Marawi City for the commemoration of the (In photo L-R) Senator Bongo Go, Sec Eduardo Del Rosario & Chair TFBM joins with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Marawi Rehabilitation (3rd-Left) unveiled the marker at the Grand Mosque in Marawi City. yesterday. While Sec Saidamen B. Pangarungan “ L e t m e t a k e t h i s of NCMF, (4th-L) Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Adiong Jr. of Lanao sur (4th-L) and Marawi City Mayor Majul U. See UNVEILED, page 10
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Hedcor commits P7.8M-worth of projects for partners in M'nao
M A N O L O F O RT I C H , Bukidnon -- To firm up the commitment of advancing host communities, Aboitiz Foundation Inc. together with Hedcor held separate one-time MOA signing events with its partners from Davao, Davao del Sur, and Bukidnon. In the said event, Hedcor iterated the community projects it implements for 2021. The MOA signing was attended by representatives and members of the Local G ov e r n m e nt , p a r t n e r organizations, and government agencies as well
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as Hedcor’s team members headed by President and COO Rolando Pacquiao and Vice President for Corporate Services Noreen Vicencio. “Hedcor holds a very ambitious purpose of ‘driving change for a better world,’ and little by little it is rewarding and fulfilling to see how partner communities grow and develop with Hedcor. We will remain to be good and responsible neighbors of these communities through our CSR programs and many other initiatives,” said Pacquiao.
Among the listed projects for Mindanao host communities, those on education and health care comprise almost 60 percent of this year’s lined-up projects for 2021. These include high school financial assistance and college scholarships, a s s i s t a n c e t o m o du l e reproduction, as well as improvement of health care facilities and procurement of medicines and equipment for local health care centers. During the MOA signing, Chief Education Supervisor See COMMITS, page 10
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PGLDN turns over 4.8M education fund to DepEd Lanao Norte TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -The provincial government of Lanao del Norte (PGLDN) turned over P4.8M fund to the Depar tment of Education for the repair and maintenance of school buildings, facilities, and titling of 10 identified schools in the province. “With this amount, we hope that this will greatly contribute as you continue to provide efficient service to our youths. It is very crucial to prepare and maintain our facilities for us to have something to use when the face-to-face classes resume,” Governor Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo said. The governor recognizes the difference between learning interactively in school from learning merely at home with the gadgets, especially to those who were deprived of equipment and resources. With this, she sees the need to provide devices and tools for the
students to cope in this virtual reality so that there will be no students that will be left behind, especially in these trying times. As s i s t an c e S c h o o l s Division Superintendent Dr. Rosemarie T. Macesar expressed her sincerest gratitude for the constant support of PGLDN to the Division of Lanao del Norte throughout the years. Despite the crisis and the alterations made in line with our education system, PGLDN continued to assist DepEd as their strong development partner. For the past months, the Division has successively re ceive d awards f rom various regional and national contests, recognizing their exemplary actions in this virtual reality. “We are ver y much grateful for all your support, so as a return, we assure to give out our best at all times Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo turns over P4.8M fund to the Department of Education for the See FUND, page 10
repair and maintenance of school buildings, facilities, and titling of 10 identified schools in the province. (PIO LDN)
DAR distributes land titles in Misamis Oriental
Agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) receiving their land titles during a simple awarding ceremony held in Misamis Oriental.
THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in the province of Misamis Oriental recently distributed certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs), covering 17 hectares of agricultural lands formerly owned by Lugod landholdings, in the town of Gingoog. The six agrarian reform
beneficiaries (ARBs) from Barangay 26, Poblacion in this town received their CLOAs from Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Maybelle Alcala, Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer Audie Saclote, and Chief Agrarian Reform Program Officer Noel Supremo.
In a simple ceremony, Alcala said the DAR is mandated to distribute lands to landless farmers and provide support services to ensure that the farmers would improve their economic lives. “Ma ke t h e s e l an d s richer and do not sell these properties because See DISTRIBUTES, page 9
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WE wrote in past articles about the “crooks and the morons” whose calloused souls were already scorched in hell. And, these scams still wanted to be elected or reelected in public office. What makes the subject interesting is the boldness of these wannabes to continue to seek public offices despite the many an accusations and charges of graft while they were in office. A l t h o u g h i t m i g ht not matter whether these crooks were found guilty with graft as charged, it is still a question of integrity and credibility that really matters. Beware of them, folks! While it disheartens us to have candidates of sullied reputation, the situation is exacerbated with the entry of “unwelcomed” candidates. In fact, these unwanted
candidates were forcing themselves as candidates of political parties amid vehement objections of party members. One could only discern the motive of the candidates who break the political party’s rules on the selection of the candidates. The instance ab out individuals who demand party acceptance might not be new. However, giving a chance to an unacceptable individual, motivated with selfish political ambition, could only put the political house on fire. Un f o r t u n at e l y, t h e CYNOSURE's observation is not alien in Cagayan de Oro’s political battlefield. Following the premise, it is clear that there were unwelcomed candidates in Cagayan de Oro, too. There is no need to name names. After all, the
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Cagayanons know their candidates pretty well. They said that these candidates were unwanted because theycould not simply earn the support of party mates. Thus, no amount of explanation could placate the party mates who were d e c i d e d to re j e c t t he unwanted candidates. In effect, they (unwanted candidates) only leave a political interregnum that could ultimately set the political hiuse on fire. Thus, the CYNOSURE believes that these unwelcomed candidates be purged sooner before they could wreck havoc to the political party in the near future.
Letters from Davao
Who among the VP bets can deliver?
SOME quarters are belittling Vice Presidential aspirant Christopher “Bong” Go. A first-termer in the Senate, yes, yet he is always part of the vilification campaign by “Oust Duterte“ movement and the opposition propaganda machiner y from day one. Starting off as an Executive Assistant to the newly installed President Rodrigo Duterte whom he had served for over two decades when the former was still mayor of Davao City, Bong was dragged into the controversial acquisition of naval frigates. He was unkindly suspected to be endorsing one supplier over the others when all
he did was merely endorse documents brought to the attention of Malacanang to agencies concerned. That was to be his acid test. The poor guy was summoned to a Senate hearing where he faced the senators confident of the fact that he has absolutely nothing to do with the transaction which was already a done deal during the Aquino administration. The inquisitors were out to skin him but stopped when the head of the Philippine Navy categorically said that Bong Go has no hand at all in the negotiation. As fate had it, Bong Go became Senator. Because he was part of the ruling party, he was assigned committees
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where he best fit. Being into various sports he was given the chairmanship of the Committee on Sports and the Committee on Health and Demography. Why the health committee? Back in Davao City, he was tasked by his boss, then-Mayor Duterte to organize and head “Lingap” Lingap is the mayor’s equivalent of a ‘cor p orate s o cia l responsibility program that attends to the medical or hospitalization needs of See DELIVER, page 11
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WORDS can hurt. Words are powerful. They can make or break a person. Whispering words of wis dom can empower, encourage, uplift and help move someone forward. Choose kind words to heal one's spirit. Face it again: your words can hurt someone more than you intended too and therefore it is important that you take a moment to think before you speak, no matter your mood. Words are expensive; once they are said they cannot be taken back. Choose your words wisely or else it can become costly to you. Don't wonder. There is a reason, I repeat my words here. There comes a point where it all becomes too much. When we get too tired to fight anymore. So
we give up. That's when the real work begins....! True words may be bitter. But no matter what words say. Actions always reveal the truth. Your words must match your actions in this world. What you put out is what you'll receive. Only you know if your words match you, the real you. Not what any version you want the world to see, but the acts you do when no one is watching you. That's living an authentic life. Words won't always work. So always express your feelings more in action than words. Words fade. Memories linger. Our words are ver y powerful, always make sure that you use the right words, which encourages people
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instead of discouraging. Well, sometimes words are really not enough. You can believe all the right things, yet still be dead wrong. Where there is life, there is motion. Some antelopes, as well as the cheetah, can spring faster than speeding cars. Bighorn sheep, charging one another headfirst, collide with such force that the sound echoes like a gunshot through mountain ranges. Migrating birds battle winds for 1,000 Miles, nonstop, before See WORDS, page 11
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BSP CITES MEDIA’S ROLE IN BRINGING THE CENTRAL BANK CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE
THE Bangko Sentral ng in achieving its strategic majority of Filipinos. to the people. As our allies Pilipinas (BSP) emphasized in this pursuit, we cannot “We count on you to goal of making the BSP THE Land Bank of the the vital role of the media overemphasize the crucial help us bring the BSP closer more accessible to a greater Philippines (LANDBANK) contributed US$205.27 million or close to 13% of the US$1.593 billion generated from the maiden Retail Dollar Bond (RDB) offering of the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). The proceeds will fund infrastructure projects and boost health services to fast-track the country’s ongoing economic resurgence, after suffering from debilitating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. shows (top left) BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno together with Monetary Board Members Anita Linda R. From 15 September to 1 Photo Aquino and V Bruce J. Tolentino, other BSP officials, and media attendees during the Online Media Lecture held October 2021, the state-run last 7-8 Oct. Bank sold the RDB offer through various investment channels, which allowed Filipino retail investors worldwide to participate in the said offering safely and conveniently. Of LANDBANK’s total THE Department of Trade s y s t e m s a n d p r o v i d e RDB sales, US$95 million and Industry (DTI), through recommendations on policy was raised during the rate- its Consumer Protection reforms and opportunities to -setting auction at the launch Group (CPG), holds the further strengthen consumer event held on September 15. National Conference on protection in the country. The remaining US$109.94 the ASEAN External Peer The National Conference million and US$329,700 R e v i e w on C onsu me r presents the key findings were facilitated via over- Protection on 18 October of the Peer Review with -the-counter placements 2021 at 9:00 AM as part a wider audience in the at LANDBANK branches of this year’s Consumer country as well as with a n d on l i n e c h a n n e l s , Welfare Month Celebration. international development respectively. The Philippines, through partners. This is envisioned About US$203,500 of the DTI, is the first country to help build the visibility LANDBANK’s RDB sales in ASEAN that volunteered and prominence of proon line was faci lit ate d to undergo the first ASEAN -consumer reforms in the t h r o u g h t h e m o b i l e Peer Review on Consumer country. banking application (MBA) Protection which aims “The DTI-CPG extends of the Overseas Filipino to examine the existing its appreciation to each one See BOND, page 9 c o n s u m e r p r o t e c t i o n of you who have been part of this ASEAN Project that will greatly assist our efforts in creating and implementing policies and programs for consumer protection,” DTI-CPG Undersecretary Ruth B. Castelo said. The Pe er R e v ie w Team (PRT) consisted of Malaysia, Vietnam and the ASEAN Secretariat,
role of the media in our economic recovery and development plan,” said BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno during the recently concluded Media Lectures for the Northern Luzon press. The two-day virtual learning session tackled e c o n o m i c u p d at e s i n North Luzon and the rest of the countr y, recent developments and trends in the digital payments space; proper handling of Philippine currencies, and BSP’s gold operations. T he B SP G ove r nor See ROLE, page 9
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The Ayala Group starts giving 2,000 food packs to areas devastated by Typhoon Maring. First stop is Cagayan Valley where earlier today, Ayala Foundation turned over 250 food packs and 100 packs of fortified rice to the municipalities of Lasam and Gonzaga through the office of Bishop Ricardo Baccay of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao. In the coastal municipality of Pamplona, we distributed another 250 food packs and 108 fortified rice packs to the area's indigenous people and senior citizens. A
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further 250 food packs were given to the municipality of Buguey. The relief operations were made possible in cooperation with Ayala Land, Inc.'s Makati Development Corporation which assisted with the logistics. Together with Globe Bridging Communities BPI AC Energy Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. @ AlagangAyalaLand, we continue to assist vulnerable communities most in need. Ayala Corporation #AyalaForPH #BrigadangAyala
SECRETARY ANDANAR URGES YOUTH TO LEAD IN FIGHT VS. DISINFORMATION MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretar y Mar t i n A n d an ar on Monday stressed the importance of involving the youth in fighting fake news and letting them lead in the crusade against it. Secretar y Andanar mentioned during the Roundtable Discussion on Fake News that the Philippine government led the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) in September 2017. Among key topics discussed during the Roundtable Discussion w a s e v e r y n a t i o n’s e x p e r i e n c e on Fa k e News; Practical Measures to Counter Fake News; Possible Government Initiatives to Ensure that
the Right Information is Communicated; and Possible Cooperation Initiatives on Countering Fake News and C om mu n i c at i ng t h e Right Information. A significant program to combat fake news was proposed to enhance media literacy, among the youths to enable t hem to dis cer n t he information they read and hear with sound judgment. Secretar y Andanar said that this was the re as on t hat P C O O’s Youth for Truth Program was created. This will counter fake news and communicate the right information to the public starting with the most sociable population. “Pwede pong sumali ang mga kabataan para labanan ang fake news sa
GOVERNMENT ENSURES ENOUGH VACCINE SUPPLY IN FOR ALL LGUs MANILA – The national government assures that all local government units w i l l b e g iven enoug h vaccine supplies nationwide following the arrival of more COVID-19 vaccines in the country in the coming weeks. In Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Mayor Jason John Joyce said that the municipality’s vaccination rate is now increasing due to the efficient distribution of vaccine supply from the national government. “Never po tayo nagkaroon ng kakulangan sa mga bakuna mula sa national government. [We never had a shortage of vaccines from the national government.],” Mayor Joyce said during Network Briefing News on Friday, October 15, hosted by Presidential C om mu n i c at i ons S e c . Martin M. Andanar. He also cited that the government heightened
its vaccine distribution initiatives in a bid to reach p opulat ion protec t ion by the end of this year, most especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas and poor municipalities. As of now, the National Ta s k F o r c e A g a i n s t COVID-19 said that the country has received more than 85.5 million COVID-19 vaccines since February 2021, while nearly 23 million individuals are now fully vaccinated. Mayor Joyce admitted that despite the improved vaccination rate in his town, some of their elders are still hesitant to receive COVID-19 jabs. “Recently po tumaas ang vaccination rate po dahil na rin po sa increased awareness ng ating mga kababayan. However, we have to admit our senior citizens po medyo mayroon pa po talaga See ENSURES, page 11
pamamagitan ng Youth for Truth. Ito po ay isang grupo ng mga idealistic na mga kabataan
n a lu m a l ab an p o at nagbibigay ng media literacy program para po sa ibang youth leaders
[The youth can join us in our fight against fake news through the Youth for Truth. This is a group
of idealistic youth which provides a media literacy program for other youth leaders],” he said.
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(Summons by publication pursuant to Court Order dated January 8, 2021) Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 6, Tangub City LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE CIVIL CASE NO. TC-2018-001 COOPEATIVE, represented by RUEL ENCALLADO, Plaintiff, FOR: COLLECTION OF SUM OF MONEY, DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY’S FEES MARILYN SANDALAN, FELMA OMANDAM and HELDA R. BALANUECO, Defendants, x-----------------------------------------/ SUMMONS To the named defendant/s herein:
be in their hands on deposit or in any other manner and by virtue of any other contract, and the same in its possession or control.
In case of judicial execution of this obligation or any part of it, the debtor(s), waive(s) all his/her/their right(s) under the provisions of Rule 39, Section 13 of the Revised Rules of Court.
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9. However, Marilyn has been amiss and neglected to pay, without any justand valid ground, the monthly installment due as agreed in the Promissory Note. 10. Notwithstanding, the written demand for payment made by LTMPC To Marilyn, she neglected and refused to pay and settle the outstanding balance, to the continued damage and prejudice of LTMPC. 11. The pursuant to the provision in the Promissory Note, in the event of default, the ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE LOAN, inclusive of the interest and penalty charges, shall become due and demandable. 12. Thus, as of now, Susan’s Outstanding Balance to LTMPC amounted to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHTY SEVEN PESOS AND FIFTY CENTS (Php1,111,087.50, Philippine Currency, Inclusive of interest, penalties, attorney’s fees and court fees which remained unpaid, without just and valid grounds.
G R E E T I N G S: You are hereby required, within fifteen (15) days after service of this summons upon you, to file with this Court and serve on the Petitioner/ Plaintiff/s your responsive pleading (Answer) to the Complaint/Petition, copy of which is hereto attached, together with the annexes. Pursuant to Supreme Court Administrative Matter No. 03-1-09-SC dated June 08, 2004 which took effect on July 1, 2004. You are likewise reminded to observe restraint in filing a Motion to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer in line with the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002. If you fail to answer within the time fixed hereon, the plaintiff/s will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief/s prayed for in the complaint Section 3, Rule 9, Revised Rules on Civil Procedures. WITNESS the HON SYLVIA A. SINGIDAS-MACHACON, Presiding Judge, this 7th day of October, 2021 in Tangub City. (Sgd.) ATTY. MARCELINO D. NATIVIDAD, JR. Clerk of Court VI
II. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION FELMA and HELDA, THE COMAKERS, ARE SOLIDARILY LIABLE WITH THE PRINCIPAL, MARILYN. LTMPC hereby re-pleads the foregoing allegation and further states that: 13. On the other hand, Felma and Helda, the co-makers, are solidarily liable with the principal debtor, Susan, inasmuch as under the promissory note, Felma and Helda defined the parameters of his obligation as follows:
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 6, Tangub City LORENZO TAN MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE, Represented by RUEL ENCALLADO, Plaintiff, -versus- OF
CIVIL CASE NO. TC-2018-001 For: COLLECTION OF SUM MONEY, DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY’S FEES.
MARILYN SANDALAN, FELMA OMANDAM, and HELDA R. BALANUECO, Defendant. x----------------------------------------x COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, by counsel, to this Honorable Court, respectfully states: I. THE PARTIES 1. Plaintiff, LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE¹ (“LTMPC” for brevity) is a cooperative duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the Republic of the Philippines and with principal business address at Lorenzo Tan, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental. For purposes of the instant complaint, it is represented by RUEL ENCALLADO, as evidenced by the Board Resolution ² which is attached herewith as “ANNEX A”. Plaintiff may be served with court notices and processes at the address of its undersigned counsel which is located at the City Hall Drive, Brgy. 1, Tangub City. 2. Defendant MARILYN SANDALAN (“MARILYN” for brevity) is of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Fernan Subd. Purok Rambutan, Maranding, Lanao del Norte. She may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address. 3. Defendant FELMA L. OMANDAM (“FELMA” for brevity) is also of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of the Purok 7, Lala Proper, Lanao del Norte. She may be served also with summons and processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address. 4. Defendant HELDA R. BALANUECO (“HELDA” for brevity) is also of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte. She may be served also with summons and processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address. I. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION MARILYN DEBT WAS ALREADY DUE AND DEMANDABLE 5. On April 8, 2014, Marilyn applied³ for a loan with the LTMPC Maranding Branch, in amount of SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php 700,000.00) which will mature on April 15, 2017;
(Underscoring and emphasis ours) 14. To stress, a solidary obligation is one in which each of the debtors is liable for the entire obligation, and the creditor is entitled to demand the satisfaction of the whole obligation from any or all of the debtors. Thus, when Felma and Helda undertake to be “jointly and severally” liable with Marilyn, it means that his obligation is solidary. By stating “I promise to pay, jointly and severally”, he agreed to be sought out and be demanded payment of the entire obligation. 15. Moreover, the promissory note, wherein Felma and Helda undertook to be solidarily liable for the principal loan, partake the nature of suretyship and therefore is an additional security for the laon. The surety’s liability to the creditor is said to be direct, primary and absolute; in other words the surety is directly and equally bound with the principal. The surety therefore becomes liable for the debt or duty of another even if they possesses no direct or personal interest over the obligations nor does he receive any benefit therefrom. III. DAMAGES
17. Since LTMPC is constrained to pay the necessary cost and incur litigation expenses in the process, these litigation expenses and cost of not less than Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php20,000.00) must be reimbursed or paid by defendant Susan to LTMPC. PRAYER WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, it is respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court TO ORDER defendant Susan, Marisa, Zosimo and/or Romeo TO PAY the following:
a.
The amount of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php1,127,000.00), inclusive of interest, penalties, attorney’s fees and court fees representing Defendants’ Outstanding Balance;
b.
Twenty (20%) percent of the total amount due as Attorney’s Fees plus Appearance Fee at the rate of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (Php2,000.00) per court hearing/ conference; and
That the obligation is payable in semi monthly/ semi-monthly installments including accrued interest until the whole amount shall be fully settled.
FROM AMOUNT UNTIL EVERY 05-15-14 33,458 08-15-17 monthly (Date of 1st (Each INST) (Date of Last (SCHEDULE) INSTALLMENT) INSTALLMENT)
I hereby further bind myself to pay an additional interest of 3% during each amortization, the full amount of which shall be returned to me upon full payment of the entire obligation, if the same is paid within the period stipulated above.
Failure on my part to perform any of the foregoing obligations shall entitle LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE to collect the entire amount with a penalty 5% of the loaned amount. I also bind myself to shoulder expenses of litigation should collection through judicial process be resorted to. Upon default of any installment when due, all other installments shall become due and demandable UNLESS LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE agrees to a different payment scheme/schedule. Moreover, I/we jointly and severally, further empower and authorize LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE at its option and without notice to set-off or to apply to the payment of this note, any and all of my/ our funds which may
The cost of suit.
Respectfully submitted, February 02, 2018, Tangub City, Philippines. By: (Sgd.) PETER ELFRED A. LASMARIAS Counsel for the Plaintiff City Hall Drive, Barangay I, Tangub City Roll of Attorney No. 59012 PTR No. 1416831; 01/3/18; Tangub City IBP No. 890218; 12/29/17; Ozamis City MCLE Compliance No. V-0023455; 01/09/2016 Email Address: peterelfred@yahoo.com
8. Thereafter, a Promissory Note was executed by Marilyn in the amount SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php 700,000.00) and was delivered to LTMPC. The said Promissory Note reads:
c.
LTMPC respectfully prays for such other reliefs as may be just and equitable in the premises.
7. Subsequently, a Loan Disbursement Voucher was issued to Susan prior to the consummation of the credit transaction.
“FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I, Marilyn Sandalan, (borrower) of legal age, single/married, and a resident of Fernan Subd., Purok Rambutan, Maranding, lanao del Norte, and Felma Omandam, Helda Balanueco (co-makers)all of legal age, single/married, and a resident of Lala, Lanao del Norte, jointly and severally promise to pay the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, the principal sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 700,000.00) Philippine Currency, with interest at the rate of three percent (interest in words) percent (3%) per month, exclusive of corresponding penalties of (sic) for default payment and other charges incidental to the extension of credit and/or attorney’s fees and other damages payable in the hereunder prescribes manner, until the whole obligation shall have been fully paid, to wit:
LTMPC re-pleads the foregoing allegations and further states:
16. As a result of Marilyn’s neglect and refusal to pay her loan obligation, LTMPC was compelled to secure the services of counsel in order to protect its interest for which defendant Marilyn should be ordered to pay or reimburse to LTMPC the attorney’s fees equivalent to twenty (20%) percent of the total amount and court appearances of not less than Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00).
6. Upon signature verification and considering that all the necessary documents were submitted, Susan’s loan application was approved on April 15, 2014.
“FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I, Marilyn Sandalan, (borrower) of legal age, single/married, and a resident of Fernan Subd., Purok Rambutan, Maranding, Lanao del Norte and Felma Omandam, Helda Balanueco (co-makers) all of legal age, single/married, and a resident of Lala, Lanao del Norte, jointly and severally promise to pay to the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, the principal sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php700,000.00) Philippine Currency, with interest at the rate of three percent (interest in words) percent (3%) per month, exclusive of corresponding penalties of (sic) for default payment and other charges incidental to the extension of credit and/or attorney’s fees and other damages payable in the hereunder prescribed manner, until the whole obligation shall have been fully paid, to wit:”
VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION I, RUEL ENCALLADO, of legal age, Filipino with postal address at LTMPC Maranding Branch Office. Lanao del Norte, having been sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say: 1. That I am the duly-authorized representative of the Plaintiff in the above entitled Complaint; that I caused the preparation of the foregoing Complaint; that I have read the same, and attests that the statements therein are true and correct of my own personal knowledge and based on authentic records, and 2. That I have not commenced or filed the same complaint in any court and as far as my knowledge is concerned, there is no other complaint pending in another court; 3. That should I learn that a similar action has been filed or pending with another court, I will inform the Honorable Court within five (5) days from my knowledge thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ¬February 02, 2018 at Tangub City, Philippines. (Sgd.) RUEL ENCALLADO Affiant SUBSCRIBE AND SWORN to before me, this ¬February 02, 2018 in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, Affiant personally appeared before me whom I identified through his identification document mentioned above. DOC NO. 37 (Sgd.) PETER ELFRED A. LASMARIAS PAGE NO. 76 NOTARY PUBLIC FOR TANGUB CITY BOOK NO. XLV DECEMBER 31, 2018 SERIES OF 2018 ROLL OF ATTORNEY’S NO. 59012 PTR No. 1416831; 01/3/18; Tangub City IBP No. 890218; 12/29/17; Ozamis City
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Copy of the Certificate of Registration as Cooperative attached as ANNEX A. Copy of the Board Resolution id attached as ANNEX B. Copy of Application for Loan is attached as ANNEX C. 4 Copy of the Loan Disbursement Voucher is attached as ANNEX D. 5 Copy of Promissory Note with Co-maker Declaration is attached as ANNEX E. 6 Copy of the Final Demand Letter is attached as “ANNEX F” 7 See the Computation Slip attached as ANNEX G. ¹ ² ³
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LACSON: ‘BALANCE OF POWER’ KEY TO SOLVING WEST PH SEA DISPUTE
PRESIDENTIAL bet Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson says the Philippines needs to maximize its alliances with powerful countries to show a “balance of power” in the territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea. “One of the main approaches we should do is to maintain a balance of power because our country is small and our military is weak," the senator said in an online discussion on “Pandesal Forum.” The standard bearer of Partido Reporma said that the Philippines should use to its benefits the offers of allies that have already expressed willingness to support our claim on the disputed waters. These include the United States and Australia, who both have stronger military capability. "So that we can show that we are not push overs and there are bigger and stronger countries that are willing to help us," he said. With 12% of the world’s maritime trade passing through DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: The DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and executed, by and between, ESPERANZA G. LINONSAY and EMMANUELITO G. LINONSAY, all Filipinos of legal age and with the common residence Dagatkidavao, Valencia City, Bukidnon as “HEIRS”, WITNESSETH; THAT WHEREAS, VILLARINO SANSANAN LINONSAY, Filipino citizen and a resident of Dagatkidavao, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, at the time of his death, died intestate on May 24, 2012 at Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Leaving a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: TCT T-78012 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 1883 C-4, PSD-10-021689, being a portion of Lot 1883-C, PSD-10-014569, situated in the Barangay Dagatkidavao, now City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS.” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY ASIS G. CUBILLAN, Notary Public, per Doc No. 191; Page No. 30; Book No. 46; Series of 2021.
the West Philippine Sea, Lacson had said that it’s in the interest of the Philippines and its allies to keep these waters open. In a separate statement, Lacson’s spokesperson Ashley Acedillo said the presidential candidate plans to be both “agile” and “pragmatic” in dealing with China. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement among Heirs, made and entered into by and among: 1. MELVIN MONTEROYO, of legal age, widower, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-17C, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Philippines; 2. ZYDRIE BRENT M. MONTEROYO, of minor age, represented by father MELVIN MONTEROYO, of legal age, widower, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-17C, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Philippines; 3. ALLIANE MARGARETTE M. MONTEROYO, of minor age, represented by father MELVIN MONTEROYO, of legal age, widower, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-17C, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Philippines; 4. YVONNE KATE M. MONTEROYO, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-17C, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; Now and hereinafter called as the HEIRS. WITNESSETH That the above-mentioned parties are the surviving spouse and legitimate children of the late FAIRY MAE MONTEROYO, who died on February 16, 2017 at Laviña General Hospital, Inc., Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon and she died intestate and without any obligations nor liabilities, left no will nor debts whatsoever, leaving to the herein heirs the parcel of land, which parcel of land is herein below more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-128874 “ A PARCEL OF LAND , Lot B-2-B-5-E, Psd-10-058503, Portion of Lot B-2-B-5, Bsd10-1029. Located at Poblacion, Valencia, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters more or less.” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT of A PARCEL OF LAND among HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public, per Doc No 347; Page No. 72; Book No. CDXI; Series of 2021.
This instrument is made and entered into by: 1. FEDERICO J. SEPRADO, of legal age, widower, Filipino Citizen and a resident of P-7, Dabongdabong, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. JONA P. SEPRADO, of legal age, widow, Filipino Citizen and a resident of Laoyan Compound, P-12, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 3. JON BYNIEL P. SEPRADO, of legal age, single, Filipino Citizen and a resident of Laoyan Compound, P-12, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 4. SONIA S. GABAS, of legal age, married, Filipino Citizen and a resident of P-10, Batangan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 5. RICO R. SEPRADO, of legal age, married, Filipino Citizen and a resident of P-7, Dabongdabong, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW and hereinafter called as the HEIRS-VENDOR. GILBERT C. MADRONA, of legal age, married to JENNIFER O. MADRONA, Filipino citizen and a resident of P-4, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, NOW and herein after called as VENDEE. WITNESSETH That the HEIRS-VENDOR are the surviving spouse and legitimate children of the deceased, JULIETA R. SEPRADO, who died on ____________________ at _____________________________ and she died without no will, no obligations nor liabilities whatsoever leaving to the herein heirs a parcel of land, which parcel of land is herein below more particularly described and bound as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-129686 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 208-L-5, Psd-10-040405, Portion of Lot 208-L, Psd-10-011517. Located at Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FIVE (405) square meters more or less.” That ever since the death of JULIETA R. SEPRADO we the herein heirs possessed and enjoyed the above-described real property in common being the co-owner thereof. That NOW, for and in the consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (100,000.00 ) PESOS, Philippine currency, receipt of which in full and in cash, we hereby acknowledged by the HEIRS-VENDORS from the VENDEE, the HEIRS-VENDORS, by these presents do hereby, TRANSFER, CEDE and CONVEY in a manner and irrevocable unto the VENDEE, his heirs successors, administrators and assigns all the HEIRS-VENDORS RIGHTS, INTEREST and PARTICIPATION over the above described Parcel of land together with all the improvements found therein, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, and the HEIRS-VENDORS hereby warrant unto the VENDEE his heirs peaceful possession and full enjoyment over the same. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public, per Doc No 89; Page No. 19; Book No. CCCXCV; Series of 2021.
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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT of A PARCEL OF LAND among HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
Acedillo added that the next national leader should be able to stand “toe-to-toe” with China’s Xi Jin Ping “not just in terms of experience, but also in terms of knowledge and instincts required of the job of a Chief Executive.” Lacson is a veteran public servant with combined 50 years of experience in both the Senate and the Philippine National Police. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMEMENT WITH SALE, made and entered into by and among: NARCISA G. BARETE, of legal age, Filipino, widow; CRISTOPER G. BARETE, of legal age, Filipino, single; WANLYN G. BARETE, of legal, Filipino, Single, and residents pf P-7, Batangan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, RAMIEL G. BARETE, of legal age, Filipino, single and JONATHAN G. BARETE, of legal age, Filipino, married and both resident pf P-6, Pobalcion, Lantapan, Bukidnon hereinafter called as the HEIRS-VENDORS; and CECILIA VILLARTA ASTURIAS, likewise of legal age, Filipino, married to REX S. ASTURIAS and a resident of P-11, Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, and hereinafter referred to as VENDEE; WITNESSETH: That the above-named HEIRS-VENDORS, such as NARCISA G. BARETE and the rest are the surviving spouse and legitimate children and the only heirs of the deceased, AMBROSIO T. BARETE, who died September 10, 2017 at P-6, Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon; That the deceased at the time of his death, left that certain property, more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Batangan, Valencia City, Bukidnon containing an area of NINE HUNDERD FORY-SEVEN (947) SQUARE METERS more or less, known as 452, Pl-9, covered by Katibayan Na Orihinal Na Titulo Blg P-8970.” That no personal property are involved int this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties HEIR-VENDORS, and HEIRS hereto, the said deceased left no known debts; That the parties HEIRS-VENDORRS, hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide, settle and adjudicate as they hereby divide, settle and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real property, EQUALLY PRO-INDIVISO; and by way of SALE, That for and in consideration of the SUM of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php 200, 000.00) PESOS, Philippines currency, to the herein HEIRS-VENDORS in hand paid by the herein Vendee, CECILIA VILLARTA ASTURIAS, of legal age, Filipino, married and receipt of which amount is hereby acknowledge in full and to the entire satisfaction of the herein above mentioned Heirs-Vendors. The latter do herby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and unconditionally, unto the herein Heir-Vendee, her heirs, successors and assigns, my respective share which is portion of the above-described property containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX POINT SEVENTY-FIVE (236.75) SQUARE METERS, more or less, free from any all lies and encumbrances, whatsoever, and that the herein, Heir-Vendors hereby warrant unto the herein Vendee, her heirs, successors and assigns, peaceful possession, ownership and enjoyment of the above-mentioned portion of land subject of this sale. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FRANCISCO L. VASIG, JR., Notary Public, per Doc No. 163; Page No. 34; Book No. 341; Series of 2021. MDN: Oct 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 2021
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it is against the law, the government can reclaim it and give it to more qualified individuals,” Alcala said. T he l and w as aw ard e d through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, the government’s social justice program redistributing private and public agricultural lands to advance the economic conditions of small farmers. Liezel Gutang, one of the ARBs, thanked the DAR for the properties that they received. “I believe that what we received will be a big help in improving our lives. We promise that we will take care of it,” she said.
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Bank (OFBank)—the official digital bank of the Philippine government and a subsidiary of L A N DBA N K . L i ke w i s e, US$107,800 was transacted using the LANDBANK MBA, while the remaining US$18,400 was processed through the BTr’s Online Ordering Facility via LANDBANK’s Link.BizPortal. “A significant draw to the RDB offering was the availability of various investment channels that provided greater convenience and accessibility to retail investors worldwide. The wide participation in this offering also demonstrates the increasing appreciation for the government’s affordable and higher-yielding investment instruments that spur economic recovery and development,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. The RDBs are United States (US) dollar-denominated bonds offered at a minimum investment of US$300 and increments of US$100 thereafter, with annual interest rates of 1.375% and 2.25% for the five- and 10-year bonds, respectively. Interest payments will be paid quarterly during the term of the bond.
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LANDBANK is Joint Lead Issue Manager for the RDB issuance, as part of its continued support to advance greater financial inclusion and raise state resources for timely and responsive recovery and development initiatives.
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underscored that in the time of a public health crisis, the media is a source of critical information. “Through media, government can get a clear picture of what is happening on the ground, enabling the development of sound economic policies,” the Governor explained. Beyond day-to-day economic and business reportage, Governor Diokno encouraged members of the media to help put context to these statistics and explain how they translate into a better quality of life for Filipinos. “As we make our way towards a technologically-driven, inclusive, and sustainable post-COVID-19 economy, let us work together in bringing the BSP closer to the people we both serve – the Filipino people.”
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with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), regional expert Dr. Sathita Wimonkunarak, and country experts Atty. Anthony Abad and Atty. David Rosario (Trade Advisory Group, Inc.). The Peer Review used an innovative remote format for stakeholder engagement as an adaptive measure to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Consumers are encouraged to participate in the national conference through the registration link: https://tinyurl. com/DTINCEPR. They are also advised to regularly visit the DTI’s Consumer Care social media accounts for updates. For other consumer-related concerns, send an email to CPAB@ dti.gov.ph.
Zubiri to DA: Act on Rising Fertilizer Prices SENATE Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri is calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take action amidst the skyrocketing fertilizer prices in the country, which has put farmers on the back foot as they struggle to balance rising production costs and low farmgate prices. “A n g d a m i p o n g lumalapit sa akin na farmers’ groups and cooperatives lately, nanghihingi ng tulong dahil sa tuloy-tuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng fertilizers,” Zubiri said. “Ang baba na nga ng benta ng produkto nila, tapos ang mahal pa ng fertilizer. And with no support from the government, hindi na po talaga sila kikita.” Fertilizer and Pesticide Au t h o r i t y E x e c u t i v e Director Wilfredo Roldan has cited global demand as the primary reason for rising fertilizer prices. “Urea used to go for just around Php800 to Php900 per 50 kilograms, pero ngayon nasa Php1500 to Php1800 na. That’s an astronomical jump, especially in the middle of a pandemic,” Zubiri remarked. “Hindi pa nga nakaka-recover ang mga magsasaka natin, lalo pa silang malulugi sa presyo ng farm input. And of course, that will affect the whole chain. It will put our farmers out of business, and it will definitely set us back in our efforts to become more self-sufficient in our production. Aasa na naman ba tayo sa imports?
KIMAL TAMPOGAO PUNGGINAGUINA, Petitioner,
CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-099
-Versus -
FOR: DIVORCE BY TALAQ.
KARINA SICUYA AGCOPRA, Respondent. X---------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court is a verified Notice of Divorce by Talaq. Petitioner-husband is a Filipino-Muslim by birth (Maranao) and a resident of 003 Iglupas St., Laville Subd., Bara-as, Iligan City, while respondent-wife is likewise a Filipino-Muslim by birth (Maranao) and a resident of 2nd East Extension, 003 Iglupas St., Laville Subd., Bara-as, Iligan City. Parties had been legally married to each other in a marriage performed in accordance with Muslim rites and law on April 29, 2002 at Iligan City, but now they were separated from each other since 2016. Finding this Notice to be sufficient in form and substance, Summons was dispatched. Subsequently, a letter of no objection to the divorce with prayer to join with petitioner in seeking approval of such Divorce, was filed by respondent-wife. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on November 12, 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 a copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of herein parties SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th day of October, 2021.
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
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(Sgd) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JOSE P. ALPERTO who died inestate on March 29, 2020 at Community First Medical Center Chicago, Illinois USA, left an account at Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Polomolok Branch, Polomolok, South Cotabato with account No. 9-0090-529-37 with the amount of Php 203,267.37 and a parcel of land (Lot 1, Block 1 of the Subdivision Plan, Psd-11-017887, being a portion of Lot 38, Pls-247-D, situated in the Barrio/District of Cannery: Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato bounded as follows; on the NE.., along line 6-1 by Lot 4; on the SE.., along line 1-2 by Lot 2; on the SW.., & NW.., along line 2-3-4-5 by Road Lot 6, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (637) SQUARE METERS, more or less covered with TCT No. T-42225 is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL, SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS under the notary public GALYNA KIRYLAU, OFFICIAL SEAL, Notary Public, State of Illinois, My Commission Expires March 22, 2022
This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, made and executed, by and between, ALMA F. CABINGAS, AISHA F. CABINGAS, LEIF ALLEN I. CABINGAS and KIMBERLY F. CABINGAS, all Filipinos, of legal ages and with the common residence at Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon as “HEIRS”; WITNESSETH; THAT WHEREAS, ALLAN K. CABINGAS, Filipino Citizen and a resident of Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines, at the time of his death, died intestate, leaving his of parcels of land located in the Maramag, Province of Bukidnonn, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: TCT 133-2019001935 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 3359-B, PSD-10-073087, situated in the Barangay South Poblacion, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT (5,878) SQUARE METERS.” TCT 133-2019001940 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 3359-G, PSD-10-073087, situated in the Barangay South Poblacion, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of NINE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (922) SQUARE METERS.” OCT P-70242 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No 10228 Pls-98 Ext., situated in the Barangay North Poblacion, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED TWO (302) SQUARE METERS.” Is the subject DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 234; Page No. 48; Book No. XXIV; Series of 2009.
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“The best way to address this is for the DA to lead the efforts in really developing our local fertilizer industry. How is it that we are an agricultural country, and yet we’re a net importer of fertilizer? We should make fertilizer production a homegrown industry, as DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED EVANGELINE BAO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
Republic of the Philippines Local Registry Office General Santos City
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province : Davao Occidental City/Municipality: Malita
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOSEFINA LACHICA LIM has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JOSEFINA GRACIA” to “JOSEFINA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOSEFINA GRACIA GALORAN LACHICA who was born on Jan. 15, 80 at 613 Del Pilar St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are JOSE LIBARNES LACHICA and AIDA THERESA GOLORAN GALORAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 November 2021.
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We, JAMES B. BAO (widower), JERRY A. BAO (married) and JEROME A. BAO (single), all of legal age, Filipino and resident of Poblacion, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines, do hereby freely and spontaneously declare and make manifest; DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late EVANGELINE BAO who died on February 21, 2016 at Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows; JAMES B. BAO, JERRY A. BAO and JEROME A. BAO, all legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts; That the deceased left parcel of land located at Bagong Silang, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows: “A parcel of land containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE (17,599) square meters more or less. Identified as Lot No. 370-A, Psd-10-025221 (AR). Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-3929.” That the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree to divide and settle among themselves the above-described property; That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) Philippine currency, to us in hand paid by RUBY T. MODEQUILLO, of legal age, Filipino, married RHENAN MODEQUILLO and a resident of P-5, Poblacion, Dangcagan, Bukidon, Philippines, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY, absolutely and unconditionally his/ her heirs and assigns a portion of the above-described parcel of land including all improvement found therein described as follows: “A portion of land containing an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) square meters more or less from the above described property is the subject of the Deed of Absolute Sale.” Is the subject EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED EVANGELINE BAO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public, per Doc NO. 241; Page No. 49; Book No. CII; Series of 2017.
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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality; Butuan City
an essential part of our agricultural sector.”
This instrument made and entered into this APRIL 30 2021 by and between: BELINDA BADAJOS APAWAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Purok-10 Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon; EMILIE BADAJOS JAMIL, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Phase 2, Block 1 Lot 9, Sugarland, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon. EVELYN BADAJOS CAÑADORA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Phase 2, Blk 10 Lot 19, Primrose Street, Grand Meadows, Batangan, Valencia City, Bukidnon; ELENA BADAJOS ITEM, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Purok-10 Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon; -AND VIC ADONA BADAJOS, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Purok-10 Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: THAT - WHEREAS, BELINDA BADAJOS APAWAN, EMILIE BADAJOS JAMIL, EVELYN BADAJOS CAÑADORA, ELENA BADAJOS ITEM, and VIC ADONA BADAJOS, all of legal ages, are the surviving heirs of the late VICARIO BADAJOS and MELINDA ADONA BADAJOS, who died on August 21, 1989 and November 13, 2013, respectively, without leaving any will or testament and no debts; WHEREAS, the late VICARIO BADAJOS and MELINDA ADONA BADAJOS left a parcel of land, specifically described as follows, to wit: 1. A real property known as Plan Lot No. 196-I-5, Cad.10001066-D, situated in the Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title with TCT No. T-20400 containing an area of Three hundred (300) square meters more or less; 2. A real property under Emancipation Patent No. A-195789, situated in the Barrio of Cahaponan, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, containing a total area of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (559) Square Meters more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title with TCT No. ET-5574; 3. A real property under Emancipation Patent No. A-195790, situated in the Barrio of Cahaponan, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, containing a total area of TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE (10,479) Square Meters more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title with TCT No. ET-5575; WHEREAS, upon the demise of Spouses VICARIO BADAJOS and MELINDA ADONA BADAJOS, there were no known debts that were left unpaid up to the present nor debts chargeable to the estate of the aforementioned decedent; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. GENARO C. CADIGAL, JR., Notary Public, per Doc No. 424, Page No. 085; Book No. CL; Series pf 2021.
NOTICE Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARLIE ALABAN MARIANO has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “MARIA MELANIE” to “ARLIE” in the birth certificate of MARIA MELANIE GANADO ALABAN who was born on JANUARY 22, 1969 at COTABATO CITY, COTABATO and whose parents are JESUS SORDAO ALABAN and MILAGROS L. GANADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than NOVEMBER 15, 2021. MDN: Oct 19 & 26, 2021
(Sgd) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that DELIA SALAS ALUNAN has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “SUSAN” to “DELIA” in the birth certificate of DELIA SALES SALAS who was born on November 13, 1962 at Manila ang whose parent are BENIGNO F. SALAS AND ROSALINDA T. SALES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office. MDN: Oct 12 & 19, 2021
(Sgd) NENITA FLORESELLIVERA, MPA City Civil Registrar
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than ever. Andanar also talked about poverty alleviation wherein the poverty incidence decreased from 24% to 14% and 6.5 million Filipinos were employed through the Build, Build, Build Program which is a government initiative spending 5% of the GDP for infrastructure projects. This, he said, is the largest so far in the history of Philippine governance and has paved the way for the Golden Age of Infrastructure. Apart from that, more than 142 Malasakit Centers through the Malasakit Center Law were successfully founded benefitting approximately two million patients with free hospitalization and medicine while the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) was institutionalized through the signed 4Ps Act. For the anti-corruption drive, the President guaranteed that the administration be open and more transparent, and the ease of doing business be boosted all with the ratification of Executive Order No. 02 upholding the Freedom of Information, strengthening of the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA), and the creation of Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission. In connection with the ease of doing business, Andanar highlighted that 99% of low-income earners whose gross income is less than P20,000 monthly are not paying taxes with the new Tax Reform for
Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law while entrepreneurs in this time of pandemic are aided through a P1 trillion-worth of tax relief for the next ten years to encourage them to venture into businesses again. He further shared that the education was not left behind as the Free Tuition Law was pushed and already aided 1.6 million students who are not paying tuition fees with the existence of state universities and colleges, and an estimated two million mature-aged students who have graduated from the Alternative Learning System (ALS). The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was also given attention when 24 machineries such as aircraft and ships among others were procured and the salary of the army and even the policemen was doubled while other security personnel’s Social Security System (SSS) pension increased for P1,000. Other more government initiatives during this current administration also included free irrigation for fishermen with less than ten-hectare landholding and the extension of passport renewal to ten years and five years for the driver’s license. With all of these government efforts, the Communication Chief conveyed that the Duterte administration is indeed leaving a legacy with all of the promises to make a progressive country be served. “Therefore, check lahat ng mga pangako ni President Duterte,
peace and order, law and order, anti-corruption drive at poverty alleviation,” said Andanar. [Therefore, all promises of President Duterte are checked, peace and order, law and order, anti-corruption drive, and poverty alleviation.] (CRG/PIA-Lanao del Sur)
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opportunity to reassure the people of Marawi that the government is doing its best to expedite the completion of rehabilitation projects at the soonest time possible. We, in government, are strongly committed to bring back the city’s glory,” he said in his keynote speech at the Rizal Park in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Duterte said it is “ver y important” to rebuild the lives of residents of Marawi City that were destroyed following the siege that started on May 23, 2017 between government troops and the terrorists. He added that the government’s resolve is to restore damaged properties and revitalize disrupted socio-economic activities. “It is my pleasure to join you today as we mark this historic occasion by allowing the rays of hope to light up the darkness that once enveloped the City of Marawi,” Duterte said. “We will continue to foster cooperation among concerned stakeholders so that Marawi will be able to build back better and stronger.”.
Duterte hoped that there will be no more Marawi-type siege in the country while commending state forces and the locals for their “bravery, sacrifice, and determination” in defending and liberating Marawi City. “To the people of Marawi and to our kababayans (countrymen), rest assured that this government, this administration remains steadfast in securing our nation against terrorism, violent extremism, and other lawless elements,” Duterte said. “With your support, I am confident that we will overcome any challenge that may test our strength and unity as a nation.” Meantime, in a text message send to the Manila Times,former IBP-Lanao del sur President Bayan Balt said "What is missing on PRRD visit to Marawi", PRRD shou ld have announce his certification of the Marawi Compensation Bill", for nothing can be pleased the Maranao victims of siege other than the restoration of their homes,loss of properties and precious lives, while he repaired mosques that his military bombed, he is equally obliged to restore our homes and livlihood, otherwise he will leave an unfinished legacy in our history Balt said, In Mindanao State University System main campus, Marawi City President Habib W. Macaayong assured President Duterte and Secretary Del Rosario who is the Chairman of TFBM that the university officials will extend
Game-based learning
How investing in tech for teachers can bring equity to education
By IRA JOY SASIL TAGAB Teacher I Hubangon Elementary School
By RAYNISA DERON ABANTAS Teacher 1 Doña Juana Actub Lluch Memorial Central School
Game-based learning is where game characteristics and principles are embedded within learning activities. Game-based learning is also an active learning technique where games are used to enhance student learning. Here, the learning comes from playing the game and promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills. Components of game-based learning include points systems, badges, leaderboards, discussion boards, quizzes and classroom response systems. Points may come with academic rewards such as having an extra week to submit an assignment once reaching a certain point threshold. Badges can be given if students reach a certain success level.
Game-based learning is also an active learning technique where games are used to enhance student learning. Here, the learning comes from playing the game and promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills. Game-based learning can be accomplished with digital or non-digital games and may include simulations that can allow students to experience the learning firsthand. Game-based learning is a type of game play that has defined learning outcomes. Generally, game based learning is designed to balance subject matter with gameplay and the ability of the player to retain and apply said subject matter to the real world.
Getting started with blended learning modalities By BELINDA DONGSON PRIOLO Teacher III Butadon Elementary School Butadon, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
TO show that the alternative deliver y modalities under the blended distance learning will work this school year, DepEd on Monday showcased a total of ten schools in different settings and highlighted their respective back-to-school preparations. During the virtual launch of its Handang Isip, Handa Bukas school readiness program, DepEd assured that the preparations for the new school year to start in October are in full swing. As 2 0 2 0 - 2 1 b e g i ns , several schools in basic e ducat ion a l l over t he Philippines have conducted their respective blended/ distance learning dry runs. To guide teachers, parents and learners in the conduct of basic education as the country shifts into the new normal, the schools based
their preparations on the varying local situations. Without face-to-face classes, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that DepEd will continue to provide learning opportunities to our students without requiring them to come to school. By now, she explained that schools have chosen the alternative learning delivery modalities they can offer to students. Schools may choose from various blended/distance learning modalities such as printed or digital modules, online learning resources and television or radio-based instruction. Briones noted that the var ying local situations and students are among the considerations when the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) was crafted.
T E AC H E R S p l a y a critical role in preparing the next generation for a technolog y-driven 21st century. Students will be left behind if we do not invest in the digital skills of teachers. Countries, corporations and global citizens need to work collaboratively on behalf of our teachers to ensure they have the digital skills and technology to educate the creators of tomorrow. The COVID-19 pandemic flipped the world’s classrooms on their heads. Teachers and students were catapulted into a virtual or hybrid environment overnight; survival of the fittest meant those who had access to Chromebooks, Zoom or mobile apps and basic WiFi. Professionals with school-
-going children have talked of their profound respect for teachers working with all ages of pupils. Teachers showed the wide range of digital skills to be found in every school system, but, across the world, we learned that the digital have and have-nots were separated by a chasm of inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic created the largest disruption of education systems in history, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries and all continents. In a world where technological advancements come at lightning speed, there is a risk that students will be left behind if we do not invest in the digital skills of those who help them become creators of tomorrow: their educators.
High-touch education By JUDITH O. NERI Teacher I Bulua Central School
We’ve heard a lot about the role of technology in pandemic education, and for good reason: Digital solutions enabled school communities to maintain learning through uncertainty and interruption none of us could have imagined. However, the triumphs of edtech have been paired with critical challenges. Since the pandemic closed schools in March 2020, private schools and even DepEd have invested in getting students access to computing devices and the internet. Technolog y-hesitant teachers became technology-proficient as they learned to navigate remote teaching and learning in impromptu virtual classrooms. Still, with all of the progress we made in digital learning, the interruption of the face-to-face social aspects of the classroom experience
resulted in the students finishing the 2020-2021 school year four to five months behind in reading and math on average, We’re starting to see the promise of digital learning take hold; teachers can use software to differentiate and personalize instruction. But we can’t stop here. Over the last 18 months, “technology” has been a synonym for “virtual,” where many kids felt isolated, sitting behind a d e v i c e a n d c r av i n g connection with their peers and teachers. We n o w h a v e t h e opportunity to take what we have learned and use it to usher in a new era of education — one that is powered to a meaningful d e g r e e by t e c h n o l o g y yet centered on human connection, and one where we reject the false choice between engaging software and an incredible teacher.
their unconditional full support to finish the various ongoing projects to bring back the image of Marawi City.
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Artemio Rey Adajar of Department of Education in Bukidnon shared his appreciation especially on projects for education. “Our schools in the Division of Bukidnon have been recipients of various projects and programs of Hedcor and we are happy that we have a partner who is very supportive. As recipients, our responsibility is to maximize and properly implement what was provided to us,” Adajar said. Other community projects also include capacity-building training and enterprise development and livelihood assistance. Across the group, Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation have allocated about P17 million worth
of projects for 2021. Hedcor rolls out the project implementation which started this September. (Hedcor-AboitizPower/PIA-10/ Bukidnon)
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as we fulfill our shared goal for the benefit of all people, especially in providing quality education,” Dr. Macesar said. Meanwhile, Congressman Abdullah Dimaporo of the 2nd District underscored the importance of education, particularly in this modern times. “Peace is just temporary if people will still live in poverty. Through quality education, we can improve the lives of the people and be more productive and creative agents in promoting sustainable development for our province,” he said. The education fund is from the Special Education Fund 2021 of the province. (PIO LDN)
Efficacy in the Philippine Education System in the New Normal a Reality? By: ELLA CLEOFE O. BARQUEZ – PASCO, MAEd T- III
As the countr y's continuous fight amidst the still rising cruelty of COVID-19 and its variants, the Philippine education system ideally remained at its phase in sustaining its credibility in the provision of quality education. Based on various sources, the education sector, like in any other sector, did suffer a lot more than a year pandemic due to this. The decline in the number of enrollees can be clearly visualized due to varied reasons. Hard as it may resemble, continuous struggle and joint effort are deemed necessary to avoid collapse and provide sustainability for the sake of education. In this new normal situation, the higher-ups in the educators' administration level will be at stake if without the support of the rank and files, as well as the students with the blessing of their parents and/or guardians. Hard to accept, but hypocrisy aside, apparently, the government failed to provide teachers and educators sufficient basic online educational needs.
In this light, the teachers are left in the dark trying to grasp on any means just to have access to online connectivity and to produce educational learning modules necessary toward an effective and efficient transmission of knowledge, as in enabling them to reach their students. They have to pay for their online connections, gadgets, production of modules, and other learning materials, that is if they want to have an output at its best. In addition, they have to formulate and devise means in order to reach their learners putting aside the risk of losing the balance of their family's financial budget in as much as contracting the deadly virus. Conceptualizing visible rating as to its effectiveness is still far beyond realization; hence, a thorough study is yet to be done. As for now, we just settle to being socially aware of the society where we are in and possibly extend support to those in need.
Quality education for all By JOENA MAY D. BAGAIPO Teacher I Bulua Central School
EDUCATION liberates t h e i nt e l l e c t , u n l o c k s the imagination and is f u n d a m e nt a l f or s e l f -respect. It is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. Learning benefits every human being and should be available to all. Despite the impacts of the pandemic, progress has been and still is possible. Around the world, we’ve seen people, businesses and decision makers come together to build a better world. The pandemic has threatened the reversal of progress towards gender equality. COVID-19 shone a light on the shadow pandemic that threatens the lives and safety of women and girls
around the world. Despite this, women’s movements are continuing to strive for a world where gender equality is a reality for everyone, everywhere. We have the solutions and the actions needed to move forward. If schools are focused on measuring their success solely by overall student achievement, students who bring down the average are more likely to be forced out. Instead, curriculum development and classroom priorities should focus on each student’s individual success. A more compassionate and understanding school environment is likely to reduce the need for security guards, police officers, and zero-tolerance policies— all of which contribute to a hostile and regimented environment.
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Convention. He thanked all the members of the Club who shared their resources to implement all planned projects despite the financial limitations of the Club and the pandemic. On the other hand, President Roa, in his inaugural message, committed to continue the Club’s institutional projects as well as to explore new and relevant initiatives following this Rotary Year Club theme: “Fellowship and Service in the Pandemic-era: Thriving thru Resiliency, Innovation and Digital Transformation” as well as the Rotary Year’s theme: “Serve to Change Lives”. During the same occasion, 10 new Rotarians and 7 Rotaractors were inducted to the RC West CDO and Rotaract Club of West CDO, respectively, by Past District Governor Manny Along. RC West CDO is now composed of 81 active members. These new members were charged by District Governor Nominee Gilda Go. The rest of RC West CDO officers inducted are: Atty. Jenny Uplinger, President-elect; Dr. Dures Fe Tagayuna, Vice-President/Director, Club Administration; Caroline Neri, Secretary/ President-Elect Nominee; Omar Vallejera, Treasurer; Ma. Cecilia Comandante, Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer; Marlo Areola, Auditor; Emmanuel Tayson, Protocol Officer; Past Assistant Governor Erna Maagad, Director, Membership Committee; Atty. Maria Gloria Tango, Director, Project Service-A; Engr. Almarco Brito, Director, Service Project-B; Architect Maria Linda Escaba, Director, Public Image; Engr. Ferdinand Espiritu, Director, The Rotary Foundation, and; Immediate Past President Hipolito Balandra, Director, Special Projects. (Contributed by Atty.Maria Gloria Tango in collaboration with Architect Maria Linda Escaba, Director, Public Image)
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indigent patients of Davao City. Lingap became a byword in the Davao region and it came to the point that it extended help to patients coming from other regions in Mindanao. “We just cannot refuse them Mayor”, I heard Bong Bong Go telling his boss. In the current investigation of the Yellow Ribbon Committee, Bong is not spared by his colleagues -- the leading three re-electionists, Dick Gordon, Frank Drilon, and Risa Honteveroz. Expect the tirades to escalate now that he has filed his certificate of candidacy for Vice President. Given all the negative sound bytes from the opposition even as they are fractured, the Mindanao Senator will be the main target of the anti-Duterte factions. But why are the opposition turrets aimed at Bong Go? Who are the other vice presidential aspirants by the way? What have they done to merit votes? Let’s do a quick scan. Rep. Lito Atienza, the running mate of Manny Pacquiao. He once was mayor of Manila and all I can remember is that he put up some decorative lamp posts in the red district of Malate and Ermita. Wikipedia records the following: Atienza's appointment as DENR Secretary was a shock to environmental groups, who had dubbed him as the "butcher of Arroceros." As Manila mayor, Atienza, in 2003, enraged environmentalists when he ordered the closure of the Arroceros Forest Park to give way to the building of an education office and a teacher's dormitory, sparking a lawsuit. The Kalikasan People's Network said Atienza had no moral authority to be at the helm of the DENR because he had "neither had sterling qualifications nor a clean track record of protecting the environment as former Manila Mayor." Atienza too has the distinction of ordering the demolition of various heritage buildings in Manila. Senator Tito Sotto, the VP bet of Reporma and “Eat Bulaga” has chalked in over two decades
in the senate hall. Once in his Senate career, he was involved in the campaign against illegal drugs and was in favor of exacting the death penalty against drug lords. But what stuck to his name was the sensational rape case and suicide of starlet Pepsi Paloma and then later the murder of Paloma’s talent scout Rey dela Cruz. He was also among the senators who convicted and removed former Chief Justice Renato Corona during the impeachment trial. He is the incumbent Senate President. Willie Ong is a doctor and running mate of Isko Moreno. He is popular in social media for his numerous advertising placements on Facebook of some wonder drugs against an array of diseases. While there may be millions of arthritic patients who click the site and are lured into buying those not-so-cheap miracle creams, there might be more who are angry the drugs he endorses are nothing but like placebos. Senator Kiko Pangilinan is running for VP to partymate Leni Robredo. He made a name for introducing a Senate bill that would keep children in conflict with the law out of detention. The law was later branded as the singular reason for the increase of crimes committed by minors. Some wags say he patterned his bill with the law that was passed and implemented in New York City. The enforcement of that law, moreover, was later withdrawn as it increased juvenile crime in the Apple city. Kiko was the only lawmaker that was against the grant of “ayudas” to families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Senator Bong Go who was being groomed to be PDP-Laban candidate for President repeatedly declined the nomination but agreed to take over from where President Duterte withdrew -- the vice presidency. Most trusted, intimate, and loyal to his boss, he learned the art of politics and public service from the man who was a few times vice mayor, a number of times a Mayor, once a congressman, and then known worldwide as the most trusted President by his constituents. In all these stints Bong was the action man. He stands to be the only senator who travels in all nooks and corners of the Philippines bringing the government closer to the people. Each time he brings a package of aid to fire and flood victims. He is a servant leader. As I write this piece, he was inaugurating the 143rd Malasakit Center, which through his legislative endeavor was institutionalized. As Senate Sports Committee Chairman, the Philippines made spectacular performances and became the grand champion of the SEA Games. In the recent Tokyo Olympics, the Philippines made history by bringing home the biggest haul of medals since 1924 -- one Gold Medal, two Silver medals, and one Bronze. Is it by coincidence? Champions and true servant leaders are honed and shaped. You know who can best deliver.
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dropping back to earth. Sometimes, we keep relics of life: a fragile,perfect seashell, an exoctiv butterfly mounted on a pin. But these are mere memories: life has gone from them, and with it motion. Someone around us has left us
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 and the world. We are shocked. We can't find the right words. Some close to us have an incurable disease. We can't find the right words. Someone with us tells us, he or she is happily married. We can't find the right words. Someone got an amazing job abroad, we really can't find the right words. Well, is there something wrong with us? Authors of the bible often look to nature for analogies to express spiritual truth. The book of James, controversial because of its emphasis on "good work", is perhaps best understood through the analogy of motion, in the spiritual realm also, where there's life there will be a motion. Movement does not cause life, but it does invariably follow life. It's a sure sign that life is present. . Similarly, genuine faith in Christ should always result in actions that demonstrate the faith. Straight to the point: be humble. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilippines. b l o g s p o t . c o m o r w w w. kl au s d or ing s cl a ssi calmu si c . blogspot.com.
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its version, House Bill No. 9925, on September 6. Under the bill, private property owners shall be compensated for loss or destruction based on the current market value. President's visit On Saturday, Duterte led the unveiling of the marker of the recently finished Jameo Mindanao Al-Islamie Masjid, otherwise known as the Grand Mosque. The President then went to Rizal Park to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Marawi City's liberation from the siege perpetrated by the Maute terrorists. “Let me take this opportunity to reassure the people of Marawi that the government is doing its best to expedite the completion of rehabilitation projects at the soonest possible time,” Duterte said in his speech. TFBM-private organization projects Some families affected by the five-month siege received permanent shelters from the partnership between private organizations and TFBM. Most of these were distributed prior to Duterte's visit and later presented in a symbolic ceremony at Rizal Park. Under the Rebuilding Marawi Project of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), in partnership with National Housing Authority (NHA), 250 families were awarded with permanent house and lot units on Friday. One of the beneficiaries, 46-year-old Norjannah Amerol, said it is an opportunity to rebuild part of what they lost in the war. “This house is a blessing, a symbol that if a person patiently waits Allah will provide His blessings," she said in a statement from UN-Habitat. Amerol recalled how she feared for the lives of her two sons who chose to stay behind to take care of the family’s belongings, thinking that the gunfight will last for just three days at the most. One of her sons was hit in one leg by a bullet as he and his
brother made their way to the boat by the lake that brought them to safety. " Fo u r y e a r s ! W h at e v e r hardships my family went through, those assuaged by this house. I will not let my children be separated from me again. That kind of fear as a mother is something that I do not want to experience again. This is where we will rebuild our lives, together," she said in the vernacular. (PNA)
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life’ for all Filipinos by bringing the government closer to the people and ensuring that no one is left behind, even those in the most remote places of the country," Andanar said. In Bukidnon, he said, the government has poured more than P1.4 billion worth of projects through the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) funds. The projects, composed of concreting and upgrading of farm-to-market roads; construction of solar dryers with warehouses; provision of farm inputs and livestock dispersal; construction of typhoon-resistant school buildings and health centers; provision of safe drinking water system; local road opening with spillway and line canals, are being implemented in Bukidnon’s 71 geographically isolated barangays. The initiative, officially known as the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP)— which Andanar described as a hallmark of NTF-ELCAC—strives to bring development to mostly mountainous and former conflict-prone areas that fought hard to clear their communities of communist influence. Each of the 71 barangays received P20 million in projects as a reward for weeding out communist reb els in t heir territories. Once completed, Andanar said these would help farmers bring their produce to markets and raise incomes of the rural population as these would attract more investments and enhance productivity. Eljie Mandacayan, one of the farmer-beneficiaries in Kapalaran, Dangcagan, Bukidnon shared that years before the Duterte Administration, life was difficult because more than half of their fruit and vegetable products end up as waste even before they arrive in the market due to poor road conditions. “The Build, Build, Build project of the government encouraged our farmers to grow higher-value crops and enabled us to transport our harvests faster, keeping it fresh and in good condition upon reaching the market. We owe this to President Digong Duterte,” she spoke rapidly in dialect during the SBDP launch in Dangcagan town. Mandacayan also shared that the Philippine Army’s Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) played a vital role in SBDP while explaining that the villagers chose the farm-to-market roads and drinking water projects since these are "most needed." With over 130 projects being implemented, SBDP and its effects are already being felt in Bukidnon’s remote communities. The NTF-ELCAC data showed that Bukidnon has the highest number of communist-cleared barangays, getting P1.4 billion, the biggest portion of NTF-ELCAC’s
total program budget of P2.3 billion in region 10. As the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security for Northern Mindanao (CORDS X), the PCOO Secretary emphasized that the national and local government units’ coordination in peace building and development would ensure that the next generation will someday remember that the President has steered the country towards change for a better Philippines. “These NTF-ELCAC barangay development projects are only a few of President Duterte's many legacies. Let us embrace it. Make use of it and continue to build on it,” Andanar said. (RLRB/PIA 10/ Bukidnon)
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technical and non-technical operations of LTFRB to the LTFRB BARMM It was agreed during the me et ing t hat t he Reg iona l Franchising and Regulator y Offices were to review their respective records to effectively classify routes and identify which of these routes were previously not belonging to BARMM that will become BARMM's jurisdiction. As far as consolidation, it was learned that the Board may issue a resolution or a memo circular extending the deadline of the consolidation, most importantly in the BARMM region to qualify their operators under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. It was also agreed to that a technical be extended to the staff of LTFRB-BARMM to capacitate them on the technical operations of the LTFRB. This would mean a series of capacity-building programs would be held soon with proper coordination to the LTFRB Central Office. A meeting would also be done soon with the government's accredited Passenger Accident Insurance Providers to help LTFRB-BARMM familiarize the new system in regards to passenger accident insurance required for every Public Utility Vehicle. D u r i ng t he me e t i ng of government executives, the LTFRB has also conducted the turn over of support to the Brigada Eskwela 2021, purposely to manifest collaboration and mutual cooperation with the education sector. Martin B. Delgra III, LTFRB Executive Director Kristina Cassion, Region 9 Director Johnson Almazan, Region 10 Director Aminoden Guro, Region 11 Director Nonito Llanos III, Region 12 Director Paterno Reynato Padua, Director General Atty. Roslaine Macao- Maniri, LTFRB BARMM Acting Director/ Chief, Transport Development Officer Kaizer Nasilin and other MOTC and LTFRB BARMM officials and LTFRB staff from different regional offices have attended the meeting, the report said.
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Hilogon disclosed the location of the firearms somewhere in Sitio Roa-roa, Brgy Umagos, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental. He said that the military then captured the following firearms: One M14 rifle, one Garand rifle, one AK47 rifle, two rifle grenades, ten rounds of ammunition for AK45, ten rounds of 5.56MM, six rounds ammunition for M14,
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and three cellphones. The police have taken custody of the captured suspects who were brought to Cagayan de Oro City for appropriate filing of cases, Canatoy said.
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silang vaccine hesitancy. [Recently, the vaccination rate has increased due to the increased awareness of our people. However, we have to admit our senior citizens are still hesitant to be vaccinated.], he said. For more than one year, the town maintained its zero COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, according to Mayor Joyce. “Noong June lang pumasok ang unang COVID-19 case when we allowed the entry of our locally stranded individuals and returning OFWs without any stringent requirements like RT-PCR , medical certificates, etc. [We only had our first COVID-19 case last June when we allowed the entry of our locally stranded individuals and returning OFWs without any stringent requirements like RT-PCR, medical certificates, etc.],” he added. The local government has procured more testing kits to increase and intensify its testing capacity, citing the government strategy on “proper testing, contact tracing, and treatment of people.” “The national government has set a good example on how to address the COVID problems. [The national government has set a good example on how to address the COVID problems.],” he said.
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“I re me mb e r w he n t he government actually used to produce fertilizer locally, through PhilPhos (Philppine Phospate Fertilizer Corporation), before it was privatized in 2000. For a period of time, we were actually producing more fertilizer than we were importing. We need to look into that model again, and figure out how we can adapt it today, to help our farmers have access to affordable farm input. And we’ll be opening up more jobs too, if we can jumpstart our fertilizer industry again.” “But in the short term, we do need to import fertilizers for our farmers,” Zubiri conceded. “And I hope the DA can do it on behalf of our farmers. It will be cheaper, and maybe we can ask the National Food Authority to then sell it at friendly prices to our farmers. Better yet, let’s subsidize farm input, at least for time being, to help cope with the current prices. “In the long run, though, we really need to strengthen our own fertilizer production. Because as long as we are reliant on imported fertilizers, we are leaving our farmers at the mercy of world market fluctuations.”
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FEATURE
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
RCWESTCDO Extends Support to Medical Frontliners DEEPLY concerned of the plight of the front liners who tirelessly fought against COVID 19 since March 2020, the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro extends its support to the medical and nonmedical staff from the J. R. Borja Hospital (JRBH) located at Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City through its community project dubbed as “Hanging Gift 2”. During the launching of the project on August 13, 2021, RC West CDO provided packs of hot lunch and dinner to one hundred fifty- five (155) staff of the JRBH. The Club also donated 6 units of electric fans, 5 units of folding bed and 60 bottles of 4-liters purified drinking water. The new Club President, Clifford Jose Roa, led the RC West CDO team in the hand-over of the assistance and was duly received by Dr. Ramon Moreno, Chief of Hospital. On the succeeding days, specifically August 17 and August 20, 2021, RC West CDO continued its provision of hot
meals, lunch and dinner, to 155 JRBH staff. Last September 8, 2021, the Club donated 52 pieces of oximeter for the use of the hospital patients and 155 cupboards for the hospital staff. This project was funded through the generosity of the Club members. This Hanging Gift project was started by the Club during Christmas time in 2020. It is adapted from the “Hanging Coffee” tradition that started
in Naples, Italy more than 100 years ago. It is a simple humanitarian initiative to provide financially struggling people with the concept of a hot drink. The Club plans to extend this project to other beneficiaries in Cagayan de Oro City during this pandemic. (Contributed by Atty. Maria Gloria A. Tango, Service Director, in collaboration with Architect Maria Linda Escaba, Director, Public Image)
Led by its President, Cliff Roa, RC West CDO handed over their assistance of packs of hot meal, electric fans, folding beds and bottled purified water to the medical front liners of J. R. Borja Hospital last August 13, 2021.
RC West CDO assistance to the medical front liners of J. R. Borja Hospital was handed over by Club President Cliff Roa to Dr. Ramon Moreno, Chief of Hospital on August 13, 2021.
RCWESTCDO Inducts New Officers
STRICTLY complying with the health protocols, the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro held its Joint Induction and turn-over ceremony on RC West CDO Immediate Past President Hipolito “Pol” Balandra turned over the Club’s Presidency to newly inducted President Clifford Jose “Cliff” Roa during the Joint Induction Ceremony held on September 1, 2021 via Zoom.
RC West CDO Club President for RY 20212022 Clifford Jose “Cliff” Roa delivered his inaugural speech during the Club’s Induction Ceremony on September 1, 2021 via Zoom. He is the 52nd President of the Club.
September 1, 2021 via Zoom. Three (3) sets of officers were inducted to office during the said occasion, namely: RC West CDO led by its new President, Clifford Jose Roa; Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro Foundation, led by Past Assistant Governor Romulo Borja, Chairman of the Board, and; Rotaract Club of West Cagayan de Oro, led by President Jirby Jake Laniton. Prior to the induction, Past District Governor Ruben Vegafria charged the incoming officers. The officers of the three (3) organizations were inducted to office by Rotary International District 3870 Governor John Mark Sarraga while
Immediate Past District Governor Rogelio Buot, Jr. delivered the Keynote Message. Both DG Sarraga and IPDG Buot challenged the newly inducted officers to continue helping the communities in need despite the threats posed by the COVID 19 pandemic. They will serve for the Rotary Year 2021-2022. After the induction ceremony, RC West CDO Immediate Past President Hipolito Balandra turned over the leadership of the Club to the new President, Cliff Roa. In his valedictory address, IPP Balandra highlighted the major awards garnered by the Club during the 2021 Annual District See INDUCTS, page 11