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FOI is one of best solutions vs. corruption: Andanar

PRESIDENTIAL Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said the Freedom of Information (FOI) Program is one of Communications Secretary the best solutions to comMartin Andanar (File photo) bat corruption in public

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offices and should also be applied to other branches of government. Andanar said the PCOO continues to push for the legislation of the FOI through pending bills filed in Congress to address

corruption and inefficient public service delivery. “Our campaign against corruption will end right away, because for example this Freedom of Information is not yet a law. It is not being passed by Congress

yet,” he said in a recent media interview. “Whether the next administration will continue to promote this or not, we under the Duterte administration believe that this is one of the greatest solutions to get rid of cor-

See SOLUTIONS, page 11

PDEA-Caraga nabs high-valued drug suspect By SONY SUDARIA and OSCAR LEDESMA MDNN NEWS Buruea

DAVAO CITY -- With an all-time high positivity rate of 34.5% in September 2021 now down to 22.19%, the Department of Health XI cited commendable interventions done in the previous weeks to control the COVID-19 surge in Davao Region. “We have recorded the highest positivity rate of 34.5% sometime in September and now we have recorded a decreasing positivity rate which is at 22.19%,” DOH XI head of the Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit Dr. Rachel Pasion announced in the latest DOH Virtual Presser. The DOH XI attributed the decrease on transmission of COVID-19 cases to the implementation of quick granular lockdown done by the local government units. Gingoog Vice Mayor Peter M. Unabia (from left), who’s running for governor of Misamis Oriental with Cagayan de An improved and better Oro Councilor Atty. Lordan Suan running for Congressman in the first district and 2nd District Rep Rufus.Rodriguez See SEES, page 11

ruption,” he added. On July 23, 2016, President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Executive Order 2 or the FOI Program for the executive branch. The PCOO requested the

(right) during the filing of some of their PaDayon Pilipino partymates on Thursday Oct 7. 2021. photo by gerry lee gorit

CARAGA REGION – Elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the region arrested a high valued drug operator Thursday at a bus terminal in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. PDEA-13 infortmation officer Dindo Abellanosa told reporters the suspect was identified as Armac Suma, alias Madam Muslim, a resident of Barangay Taglatawan in Bayugan City. Abellanosa said: “The suspect is an HVI and engaged in selling of shabu in Bayugan City and other parts in Agusan del Sur. She is under surveillance by a team PDEA-13 with the support of the personnel from Agusan del Sur Provincial Police Office and Bayugan City Police Station.” The raiding team of PDEA agents seized from the suspect five transparent plastic sachets of the illegal

BOC-10 curbs out corruption, vies better services despite pandemic CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- In accordance with the Duterte administration’s reforms against graft and corruption in government offices, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-10 continues its internal reforms to bolster its mandate and services despite its operational challenges wrought by the global health crisis. “We constantly monitor the smuggling activities here, as a matter of fact, in the previous month nakahuli tayo ng mga sigarilyo (we have confiscated smuggled cigarettes), we did our condemnation last month, we are very vigilant now in support of the antismuggling campaign, this is

for the purpose of helping our farmers, traders and businesses, so we need to be vigilant,” shared BOC10 District Collector Elvira Cruz during the CORDS-X podcast with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, October 2. As response to the disruption of global trading operations, Cruz said they have enhanced border protection against unabated smuggling, upgraded their digital infrastructure to streamline their services, and launched proactive programs to ensure timely payments of their stakeholders. “In terms of logistics that is the number one concern pagdating ng kargamento

See NABS, page 11

(when it comes to cargo shipments) right away we encourage our stakeholders to lodge their entries, so we can examine, appraise, and then finalize,” she added. Further, the BOC-10 has launched its Customer Care Centers (CCCs) to cull out corruption by limiting person to person contact, which can lead to bribes and fixers as it realizes its commitments on its “anticorruption manifesto.” With the BOC being one of the country’s significant revenue sources, Cruz encourages interested exporters and importers to properly utilize their Misamis Oriental gubernatorial candidate Rep. Juliette Uy (front) and second district department’s services and congressional candidate Julio Uy (behind) arrive at the provincial Comelec office to See VIES, page 10

file their certificates of candidacy. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

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Emano, Unabia lead filing of COC in Misamis Oriental By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Misamis Oriental Gov. Bambi Emano and Gingoog City Vice Mayor Peter Unabia led the PaDayon Pilipino’s filing of certificate of candidacy for political aspirants of Misamis Oriental last Tuesday (Oct. 5). Emano is running as the province’s second district representative, while Unabia is set to run for governor. Unabia’s son Christian, the incumbent congressman of the first district, and incumbent Vice Gov. Jigjag Pelaez, are both re-

electionists. Their party mates either seeking reelection or are running for the first time are Syramae Emano, Dexter Yasay, Gerardo Sabal III, Marlon Khu, Frederick Khu, Wayne Militante, Leoncio Abejo, and Rey Buhisan. During a gathering right after the filing of the COC, Emano has assured the older Unabia that “we will help him win.” Unabia, on the other hand, said he has been in talks with the local government leaders in Misamis Oriental regarding his plans See LEAD, page 10

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Suan airs request of market vendors for tax amnesty COUNCILOR Lordan Suan on Monday aired the request of some vendors at Cogon Public Market for amnesty on the payment of delinquencies and penalties on their “sukay” and business permits. In his special report, the councilor presented the letter of some market vendors who cited that the pandemic has greatly affected their livelihood. The vendors said their daily income is just enough or sometimes even not enough for their subsistence. They are requesting that the penalties be either lowered or scrapped to enable them to cope with the present crisis. See AIRS, page 10

Vice mayor aspirant dies while going to Comelec By SONY SUDARIA and OSCAR LEDESMA MDNN NEWS Buruea

NOT LUCKY. The 67-year-old Bai Diana Mantawil Mokalid, popularly known as “Tita ng Bayan ‘’ dies while attending a parade around town, and before she could file her certificate of candidacy, alongside with her party mates. She is supposed to be the running mate of Datu Piang, Maguindanao mayoral re-electionist Victor Samama. - (Image from M okalid ’ s FB page )

MAGUINDANAO - A famous Sangguniang Bayan member of Datu Piang, this province, died before she could go to the Commission on Elections to file her candidacy as Vice mayor. The police identified the victim as Sangguniang Bayan member Bai Diana Mantawil Mokalid, 67, popularly known as “Tita ng Bayan.” Initial police investigation disclosed that she collapsed while on her way to the house of Mayor Victor Samama to

attend an assembly before their party will go to the Comelec office to file their respective certificates of candidacy (COC). SB member Mokalid, according to witnesses, collapsed around 11:00am while on her way to the mayor’s office. She was immediately rushed to a hospital by partymates but she died along the way. The time that she collapsed was recorded on video, it was learned. Mo-

kalid, along with other candidates and supporters were walking heading to the mayor’s residence when she fell and collapsed. Mokalid’s supporters were even chanting “Tita, Tita’’ while they all paraded around town before reaching the mayor’s residence, it was learned. “Relatives and supporters rushed her to nearby Midsayap hospital but expired along the way,”

Samama told newsmen. Mokalid, reports said, should be the running mate of Mayor Victor Samama in the upcoming local and national elections in May next year. A certain Emma Tahir Alim, the SB member’s avid supporter theorized that exhaution might have caused her to collapse. But the immediate family has yet to release to the media the official cause of her death. - PNA

Mayoral aspirant in DavSur promises to build hospital By MDNN Davao Sur News Bureau

STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur - Mayoralty aspirant in Sta. Cruz town, this province, has promised to build a hospital whether he wins or not in the upcoming elections. Incumbent councilor Nelson “Tata” Sala said he has already purchased a two-hectare lot where he will build the hospital as the people badly needed health care services in this pressing times of the global pandemic. Sala, who is also the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) interim national president, went to the Commission on Elections office Thursday (October

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ELECTION PROMISES. Mayoral aspirant, Councilor Nelson “Tata” Sala answers questions from the media during an interview. Sala promises to build a hospital to answer the people’s woes on medical care in this time of the global pandemic. - (Photo credit: Prexx Marnie Kate Trozo)

7) and filed her certificate his own property for the establishment of a hospital of candidacy. Sala told the media in in the municipality, which interviews that he will offer See PROMISES, page 10

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DOST Lanao del Norte Initiates Establishment of Dairy Processing Facility in Iligan City ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte – DOST Lanao del Norte, in partnership with LGU Iligan City has recently provided Science and Technology assistance to local small scale dairy farmers in Brgy. Abuno, Iligan City through the Community Empowerment Thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program in support for the establishment of dairy processing facility of Maayong Magbalantay Inc. (SMMI). Before DOST’s intervention, the organization rely on hand milking – a process that is time consuming and contradicting to principles of food safety. The S&T assistance from DOST Lanao del Norte includes the provision of following value-adding technology: (1) stainless steel tables and sink, (2) portable milking machine, and (3) milk pasteurizer. The provision of these equipment will not only enhance the efficiency and rate of production of fresh milk, but also answer the issue on food safety. In addition, one of the project’s objectives is to improve the packaging of the bottled fresh milk that adheres to FDA standards.

With improved process, enhanced product quality and packaging, the organization is expected to earn an additional income of PHP 55,000.00 on its first year of full operation and to employ at least 3 locals to manage the daily operation. An increasing income is projected for succeeding years as they aim to strengthen their existing partnership with Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan City (CCIFI) and other organizations in the Lanao del Norte. S entro sa Maayong Magbalantay, Inc. (SMMI) is a non-profit organization with 30 active members based in a far flung Brgy of Iligan City, Brgy. Abuno. SMMI started its ministry in 2003 with the disadvantaged women and children in the urban poor communities of Saray, Iligan City. From then on, the organization evolved and facilitated the realization of the urban poor’s longtime dream of owning a home of their own. SMMI was able to acquire an 11-hectare agricultural land in Brgy. Abuno; four (4) of which had been utilized for the housing and the remain-

ing 7 hectares are for agricultural development by growing high value crops like coffee and cacao, bamboo, and for livestock raising particularly the nine (9) crossbreed buffaloes intended for dairy production. SMMI has been producing its bottled fresh milk, Buff Krema, in small scale. The group aims to upscale its dairy processing facility with technologies. SMMI expressed their gratitude for supporting the realization of the organization’s dream, Dairy Processing Facility. DOST Lanao del Norte-SRS II/ CEST Coordinator Gerrylou Sweet M. Pia said, “We are grateful for the partnership we have with Iligan City Agricultural Office and SMMI. As this project progresses and succeeds, the activities can provide stable source of income for the families in the area since they are the befitting people to run the operations in the farm. Therefore, this can surely empower not only the organization, but also the whole community of Brgy. Abuno.” (Hazel D. Entrampas/DOST Lanao del Norte)

Turnover of Project Fund to LGU Iligan City attended by members of the City Agriculture Office headed by Ms. Mary Ann Beley-Supervising Agriculturist, SMMI members headed by Ms.Elsie N. Sabuero, and DOST Lanao del Norte headed by OIC/SRS II Gerrylou Sweet M. Pia.

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WHEN OUR LIFE becomes SENSELESS

“In this world there are only two tragedies,” said Oscar Wilde. “one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” This paradoxical proverb has often proved true. Many people think that if they only had more money they would be happy. Howard Hughes was the world’s richest man when he was only 45 years old. Twenty years later, at sixty five, he still had all his money but was probably the world’s most miserable man. He had retreated from society, living in small dark rooms in different hotels and keeping all the sun out. He was dirty , his beard grew down to his waist, and his hair fell down his back. His fingernails were two inches long. His

huge body had shrunk to nothing. In today’s pandemic times many people are also asking themselves about the meaning of life. I don’t need to go into that any further here. Everyone knows. Everyone may experience it themselves or find it in their families and surroundings. Yes, the pandemic is far from over, even if there are the first openings and loosenings here and there. “What is the point of life?” people are asking. You work hard, and many times someone else gets the credit. You struggle to be good, and evil people take advantage of you. You are in a great situation and accumulate money, and it just goes to spoiled fellow

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men and women. You seek pleasure, but it turns sour on you. And everyone - rich or poor, good or evil, meets the same end. We all die. I found Ecclesiastes in my bible. A book for our time. Ecclesiastes strikes a responsive chord. No century has seen so much progress, and yet such despair. What is the purpose of life anyway? Is there any ultimate meaning? I even asked myself all these questions, since some people around me passed away during the last weeks. A key phrase in this book, “under the sun”, describes See LIFE, page 11

Susan’s Notes

High time for Klarex to run for CDO mayor ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—As I write this, on Friday this week (Oct. 8 ) marks the deadline of the filing of candidacies by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Some notable names in the national scene already filed, some are waiting for their ‘dramatic entrance’ and so on. It’s about the timing of course; the last day ensures the element of drama and suspense, ingredients which the mainstream press and their intended audience, the public, lap up ravenously. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic the filing of candidacies will be a festive occasion and it is one of the few precious touchstones of a democracy as vibrant and fragile as the Philippines and as such is worth celebrating

albeit this time with health protocols firmly in place. But as sharp eyed political pundits would always remind us, there’s still the last minute substitution rule so let’s keep our eyes on the board shall we? Under Batas Pambansa Bilang 881 or the Omnibus Election Code, substitution for candidate dates is allowed on November for three reasons--death, withdrawal or disqualification. Meaning, for instance in Cagayan de Oro, after October 8 until November 15, we are still not sure who will end up as the actual candidates in the 2022 elections. But one thing I’m sure of and that is Congressman Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy is certain to run for mayor

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of Cagayan de Oro City. Under the circumstances, he doesn’t need to wait for the November substitution. He has sufficient time to think why he wants to be the mayor of the political, economic and education center of Misamis Oriental province. Again, substitution is allowed under the law and this enables political parties to adjust and gain advantage over their rivals by choosing the candidates they deem to have strong voter support. The drama and suspense built in the leadup to the selection ensures these political parties free publicity See MAYOR, page 11

Kim’s Dream Building a “New Earth”

Unfettering Humanity From Collective Insanity IT has been said that a strong army can conquer a kingdom but that the strongest army in the world cannot stop an idea whose time has come. In the world’s present set-up where there is so much veneration to the profit motive that has already captured the mindset of all governments, all institutions, all universities and all religious groups, it has become imperative to unfetter humanity from the world of form, now deeply buried in so much materialism and consumerism amidst so much denigration of spirituality. A new spirituality must now loom that is based on the oneness and sacredness of life, totally cut-off from

the egoic mind. We must understand that we are not just ordinary fragments in the vast universe but integral to the divinity of the vast spaciousness and the stillness of all of God’s creation. As we are more than form being consciousness, we must connect with the Formless, the Unseen, the Unmanifested, the Nothingness and Stillness! The one billion members of the cooperatives world-wide including some fifteen million cooperative members in the Philippines know that indeed cooperativism has come of age and that, no force on earth can stop it now. This truism has been affirmed by the United Nations and by the

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International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) to effect transformation by becoming transformative for people, planet, prosperity and peace. For the first time in the UN history, it issued the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 to liberate humanity from hunger, poverty, gross inequities, social injustices, climate change and to promote peace, health, gender equality and to effect transformation through transformative cooperatives stating that cooperative enterprises build a better world. On its part, the ICA See INSANITY, page 11

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Ramped up vax drive to spur PH economy By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – An economist of Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) forecasts a recovery of the Philippine economy starting this year given the stepping up of the government’s vaccination program. In a virtual briefing on Thursday, AMRO chief economist Dr. Hoe Ee Khor said they slashed their 2021 growth forecast for the Philippines to 4.3 percent from 6.9 percent set last March due partly to the rise in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections. The AMRO also reduced its 2022 growth forecast for the domestic economy from 7.8 percent to 6.7 percent. Amidst the lower growth projections for the two-year period, Khor said what is important is that the government has ramped up its vaccination drive against Covid-19. He cited authorities’ target to inoculate around 80 percent of the population by the first quarter of next year. “And that, I think, is going to be very important and good for the Philippines because the Philippines, unlike many of the countries in the region, is very much

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a service-oriented economy. And that’s the reason why they’ve been hit harder than some of the countries in the region,” he added. Khor said the economy should be able to “bounce back quite sharply” once

the economy opens up. He said the country still has available policy space that can support the business community during the recovery phase. “We have actually encouraged the authorities

to use the policy space that they have to avoid the scarring of the economy and allow the businesses to bounce back faster,” he added. Khor was confident that if authorities maximize the

enterprises; environment; social services and community development. DBP’s ICONS program extends direct financing to construction contractors to fund various types of infrastructure activities including those in the transport, water supply and wastewater and sanitation, communications as well as social, power and energy sectors. Herbosa said that as of

the first half of the year, the ICONS program has provided funding assistance to 151 borrowers located in Luzon, 134 in the Visayas, and 145 in Mindanao, including 10 firms with multiple project sites. He said DBP would continue to support the National Government’s initiatives this year under the massive Build Build Build program, which has a total allocation of P1.18-

trillion for public works and transport programs under the 2022 National Expenditure Program. “Infrastructure development is indispensable to propel economic growth as well as to enhance quality of life,” added Herbosa. “DBP will remain at the forefront of providing the needed assistance to boost economic recovery, sustain gains, and ramp-up growth.”

See DRIVE, page 10

DBP approves P40-billion infra loans

STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved P39.5-billion in loans under its flagship credit program that aims to address funding gaps in infrastructure development in the country, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that from January to June this year, a total of 440 borrowers have already availed of funding support under the bank’s Infrastructure Contractors Support (ICONS) program which was first rolled-out in 2017. “DBP has sharpened its focus on the infrastructure build-up program of the National Government to provide further impetus to the country’s economic rebound,” Herbosa said. “As the country’s premiere development financing institution, DBP continues to assist contractors in meeting the growing demand for meaningful public infrastructure projects.” DBP is the fifth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium

MANILA – Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe) on Thursday said there is no “malice or intent to violate” the mobile number portability (MNP) law after the delayed MNP implementation of GOMO, a mobile service provider operated by the company. In a statement, Globe said the MNP service for GOMO will start on October 12, noting that the delay was caused by “birth pains” following the launch of the MNP service on Sept. 30. “Birth pains are to be expected with the new service. This is especially true in our case because of our multiple brands that have multiple functionalities which are differentiated from our core brands,” the Globe statement read. It noted that the MNP for its core brands—Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, Platinum, and TM—are up and running. The statement was in response to Smart Communications Inc.’s (Smart) complaint to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for GOMO’s

failure to take part in the MNP’s launch. In a letter submitted to the NTC, Smart regulatory affairs manager lawyer Kenneth Regañon criticized GOMO’s failure to implement MNP and urged the regulatory body to investigate the incident. “Even the President of the Philippines cannot stop the law from being implemented. How then can a unilateral act of one covered by the law, delay implementation?” the letter read. Globe said it has yet to receive a copy of Smart’s complaint to the NTC and said “all issues and wins” of the MNP are being discussed by Telecommunications Connectivity, Inc. (TCI), the joint venture company composed of Dito Telecommunity, Inc., Globe, and Smart for the implementation of the MNP. “All service providers are aware of the challenges currently being experienced. It does seem this complaint is being done in bad faith on the part of Smart,” Globe See VIOLATE, page 10

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HQP-AAF-210 (V01, 09/2019) Pag-IBIG FUND CDO Housing Business Center 4th Floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja St., CDOC INVITATION TO SUBMIT OFFER TO PURCHASE November 3, 2021 The Pag-IBIG Fund Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets hereby invites interested buyers who would like to purchase Pag-IBIG Fund acquired assets through negotiated sale:

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The list of the properties for negotiated sale may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

Interested buyers are encouraged to inspect their desired property/ies to purchase prior to submission of offer.

The properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the buyer accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ies including whether it is occupied or not.

4. The OFFERED PRICE per property shall not fall below the minimum gross selling price of the property set by the Fund. Example: If the minimum gross selling price of the property is P600,000.00, the Offered Price to be indicated in the Offer to Purchase shall be “P600,000.00” or higher.

Purchase of the said properties may be one of the following modes of sale:

a. GROUP SALE

n Available to interested buyers employed under the same employer. Their employer shall meet the following requirements prior to submission of offer:

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Accredited pursuant to the criteria provided in the prevailing guidelines on the Pag-IBIG Fund Employer Accreditation Program; Have a Collection Servicing Agreement (CSA) or will have CSA with the Fund relative to the deduction and remittance of housing amortization.

NOTE: This mode of sale is also available to members of employees’ associations or cooperatives whose employer has a CSA or willing to execute a CSA with the Fund.

t The interested buyers shall submit their individual offer stating their desired property to purchase, offered price and preferred mode of payment (cash, short-term installment or long term installment) to their group’s authorized representative.

t The group’s representative shall batch the offers and accomplish Offer to Purchase (HQP-AAF213) with attached List of Interested Employees/ Members and Properties to be Purchased under Group Sale (HQP-AAF-214).

t The “aggregate Gross Selling Price” of the properties subject of group’s initial offer for the year should be at least Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00). Example:

*Set by Pag-IBIG Fund **Set by the employee/members of the group

t The Fund shall grant a discount depending on the aggregate gross selling price of the properties as follows:

t The Offer to Purchase and List shall be sealed in a mailing envelope.

b. BULK SALE

t Available to interested buyers of more than one (1) acquired asset with the aggregate “Gross Selling Price” of at least Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00). Example:

*Set by Pag-IBIG Fund **Set by the Buyer

t Interested buyers shall accomplish Offer to Purchase (If an individual, HQP-AAF-212; if a juridical entity, HQP-AAF-213) indicating their preferred mode of payment (cash or short-term installment) together with a List of Properties to be Purchased under Bulk Sale (HQP-AAF-215).

t The Fund shall grant a discount depending on the aggregate gross selling price of the properties as follows:

The Offer to Purchase and List shall be sealed in a mailing envelope.

c. RETAIL SALE

t Available to any buyers who are interested to purchase Pag-IBIG Fund acquired assets.

t Interested buyers shall submit their offer indicating their preferred mode of payment (cash or short-term installment) using the form Offer to Purchase (If an individual, HQP-AAF-212; if a juridical entity, HQP-AAF-213).

t The Fund shall grant a discount depending on the chosen mode of payment:

t If the mode of payment is through long term installment, the buyer shall attach a copy of his/her proof of income to the Offer to Purchase.

t The Offer to Purchase shall be sealed in a mailing envelope.

The sealed envelope containing the offer shall be dropped in the drop box located at Pag-IBIG Fund Building JR Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City.

The interested buyer shall be required to register at the frontline counter prior to dropping of sealed offers. A Registration Stub will be issued as proof of registration.

In case the offer will be dropped by a representative, an Authorization Letter signed by the buyer and photocopy of valid ID of the buyer with contact number shall be presented upon registration. The authorization shall only be limited to the dropping of sealed offer.

Acceptance of sealed offers shall be from 8:00am to 4:00pm starting October 25, 2021 until October 29, 2021. No offers shall be accepted after the said cut-off time and date.

10. The determination of winning offers shall be on November 3, 2021 at the 4th Floor Pag-IBIG Fund Building JR Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City.

11. The determination of winning offers shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA). Attendance of the buyer in the venue is only optional.

12. The buyer who has the HIGHEST OFFERED PRICE on a specific property shall be considered the winner.

13. In case there are identical offers constituting the highest offer on a specific property, the tie shall be resolved by toss coin. However, in case there are more than two (2) highest offerors, the tie shall be resolved through draw lots.

14. The result of the negotiated sale shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph on the following week after the scheduled date of determination of winning offers. Buyers are encourage to check the result on the said website.

15. Any notification sent by Pag-IBIG Fund through email or SMS shall be sufficient compliance to the notification requirement and presumed to be deemed received by the buyer. In this regard, the Buyer shall ensure that the contact number and email address indicated on the Offer to Purchase are active. The buyer shall inform Pag-IBIG Fund immediately on any changes on his/her contact number.

16. The winning buyer shall be required to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION FEE OF ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) (except for Bulk Sale) within five (5) working days from date of receipt of Notice of Award (NOA). If the mode of payment is through cash or short term installment, a downpayment of at least five percent (5%) of the net selling price shall be paid together with the reservation fee.

17. The winning buyers must abide by the terms and conditions of his chosen mode of payment:

a. Cash Payment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid not later than thirty (30) calendar days from date of signing of Deed of Conditional Sale (DCS). b. Short-Term Installment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid in equal monthly installments, provided that the chosen payment term shall not exceed twelve (12) months subject to an interest based on the Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for three-year fixing period. For Bulk Sale, the applicable interest rate shall be based on the Fund’s Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for Wholesale Loans. c. Long-Term Installment – payment shall be in the form of monthly amortization based on the approved term, which may be up to a maximum of thirty (30) years with the following considerations: c.1. Approval and term shall be subject to eligibility requirements stipulated under the Circular 428 Omnibus Guidelines on Sale of Pag-IBIG Fund Real and Other Properties Acquired; c.2. The amount shall be the buyer’s offered price; c.3. The buyer shall be required to file his/her Long-Term Installment application and pay the following incidental expenses within thirty (30) calendar days from payment of reservation fee: - Processing fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) shall be paid upon submission of complete requirements; - Equity, if applicable; - One-year advance insurance premiums (sales redemption insurance as well as non-life insurance); c.4. In case the Offered Price, net of downpayment (if any) and additional discount, is still higher than the approved amount for Long Term Installment, the amount in excess shall be treated as equity. It shall be paid by the buyer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Notice of Conditional Approval of Sale (NCAS). c.5. Original Borrowers who wish to participate on the negotiated sale shall not be allowed to avail long term installment as mode of payment. They may only submit offer thru cash or short-term installment basis. c.6. In case the application has been disapproved due to buyer’s fault, any downpayment not to exceed 5% of the net selling price and processing fee shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

18. The winning buyer shall take possession of the property without seeking assistance from the Fund.

19. If the winning buyer fails or refuses to push through with the purchase of the properties, or fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the sale, he/ she shall lose his/her right as the winning buyer and the Fund shall offer the subject property/ies on the next list of properties to be offered for negotiated sale.

20. Interested parties may visit the Acquired Assets Management at Ground Flr., Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg JR Borja St. Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center Jr Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City or contact Mr. Don Dino D. Gonzalez and Mr. Sam Elijah T. Velez at tel. no. 722800/ 726348 / 8561860 / 8561861 / 8561862 local 125 and cellphone numbers 09503530644. You may also email your inquiries for further details at cdohbc.lrrd2@pagibigfund.gov. ph.

PAG-IBIG FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL OFFERS, TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITY THEREIN OR ACCEPT SUCH OFFER AS MAY BE CONSIDERED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE FUND. THE DECISION OF THE FUND IS FINAL AND BINDING.

(Sgd.) ENGR. NOLI D. ARMADA Chairman, Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets

SECRETARY ANDANAR: ANTI-INSURGENCY PROGRAM BROUGHT NEW HOPE TO THE LIVES OF FORMER REBELS MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday attributed the weakening forces of the leftist groups because social services are now readily available to former rebels, bringing them new hope and renewed trust in the government. In an interview, Secretary Andanar said that over 18,000 rebels have already surrendered to the authorities and have been given the appropriate reintegration programs, especially in livelihood, education, and shelter. “The reason they came down is because they saw that the President is sincere about changes in gov-

ernment, changes in our country,” he said during an interview with Allan Abais on Sonshine Radio Davao’s Kumando 711. “The reason why these rebels went up to the mountains is because they never saw that chance of hope before, but now they found a new hope knowing that there are changes done by our President,” he added. According to Secretary Andanar, the reintegration programs offered to former rebels include training and education through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) under the Department of Education (DepEd). Former rebels (FRs) and

their family members may opt to join these programs in order to be more equipped and skilled, which they can use when they seek jobs. The PCOO chief also noted how the country has moved forward with the accomplishments of the Duterte administration in infrastructure, citing that the government has spent almost 5% of the country’s GDP on infrastructure. “We always go back to Marcos and talk about these triumphs in infrastructure. Now with the Duterte Legacy, we have what we called the Golden Age of Infrastructure. After this term we will be now referencing President Duterte when it comes to accomplishments in infrastructure,” he said.

Portion of US-made Covid-19 vax in PH allotted to minors By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA – The government has set aside a portion of the latest shipments of American-made coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine for the inoculation of minors. “Yes, nakapaglagay na tayo ng buffer, we already allocated a buffer and the same time, this coming next week na meron pa din dadating na Pfizer, so ayun ‘yung mga gagamitin natin yung mga dadating na bago (We have already allocated a buffer stock, and at the same time, we expect deliveries of Pfizer next week so we will be using those newly-delivered vaccines),” National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in an interview during the arrival of the 797,940 doses

(PNA

photo by

Avito Dalan)

of government-procured Pfizer vaccine at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Thursday night. The 797,940 doses of Pfizer vaccine arrived via Air Hongkong Flight LD456 around 8:45 p.m. Another 141,570 doses were earlier delivered to Cebu while some 64,350 doses are scheduled for

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048 & 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that EDZEN TAJALA BALURAN has filed with this Office a petition for the correction clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” and CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “21 APRIL 1985” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EDEN TAJALA BALURAN who was born on APRIL 21, 1985 (as per PSA file) at KAUSWAGAN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are EDGARDO BALURAN and AZUCENA TAJALA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than OCTOBER 17, 2021.

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(Sgd) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

delivery to Davao on Friday, totaling 1,003,860 doses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier approved the use of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for adolescents, allowing these to be administered to those aged 12 to 17. The inoculation of minors will be piloted in eight identified hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting October 15. Included in the list are the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, National Children’s Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, Pasig City Children’s Hospital, Fe Del Mundo Medical Center, and Philippine General Hospital, the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, National Children’s Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, Pasig City Children’s Hospital, Fe Del Mundo Medical Center Philippine General Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital-BGC, and See ALLOTED, page 10

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Putting mental health at the forefront in Lanao Sur MENTAL health is just as important as physical health, and yet there is a huge gap in many places when it comes to awareness, understanding and capacity to respond to the oft-unseen issues linked to it. “In many cultures including ours, mental health cases are associated with stigma and superstition, where people resort to exorcism and folk healing rather than proper medication and psychological support. Nevertheless, people coming forward to us is already a huge step. We continue to raise awareness around mental health and promote de-stigmatization,” shared Dr. Babay Malawani of the mental health cases referred to them in Malabang town, Lanao del Sur. Dr. Malawani was one of 30 health staff from the Integrated Provincial Health Office-Lanao del Sur and its targeted rural health units, Marawi City Health Office, Tamparan District Hospital and Non-Government Organizations that underwent a weeklong training on basic mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), from Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Iligan City. This is the second training under the MHPSS capacity-building program of healthcare professionals in conflict areas by the In-

ternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian organization that works to assist and protect victims of armed conflicts. The participants were EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

trained on mental health needs, including symptom identification to ensure proper handling of cases and referral to specialized support. “In conflict-affected communities, there is a gap between MHPSS needs and

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND

This deed of Extrajudicial Settlement, made and entered unto, by and between: We, JUDITH A. LABITAD, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; and RIZA CONCEPTION L. GALINDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and JUDE A. LABITAD, Filipino, Single and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS-SELLER; -AND ELENA T. MARCIAL and NESTOR G. MARCIAL both legal age, married, Filipinos and resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER; -WITNESSETH THAT The SELLER are the SURVIVING HEIRS of JULIO LABITAD, who had died on AUGUST 14, 2009 without any will or debts; The deceased at the time of his death left a property registered under his name more particularly described as follows: TCT NO. : T-105287 LOT : 1924-B-2, Psd-10-052520 Portion of Portion : 1924-B, Psd-10-051241 Location : Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao Area : One Thousand One Hundred Eleven (1,111) Square Meters For and in consideration of the amount of Forty Thousand Pesos (P40,000.00) for a portion of lot with ana rea of Two Hundred Twenty-One (221) Square Meters, payment having been received to SELLER’S entire satisfaction, the hereon HEIRS-SELLERS hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS and CONVEYS by way of Absolute Sale unto BUYER, to her heirs and assigns, a portion the above-described parcel of land, free from all liens and encumbrances. That the HEIRS-SELLER hereby waives their rights to apply for transfer of the name and all other documents pertaining to the abovedescribed portion of land in favor of the BUYER who is hereby authorized to apply for title in his own name by virtue of this sale; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUVY IND V. ARUBIO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 492; Page No. 102; Book No. 100; Series of 2018.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Sur Municipality of San Francisco NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served that WAYNE I. SALAZAR, has filed with this office a petition for the correction of entry in the SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of WAYNE ILOGON SALAZAR who was born on NOVEMBER 7, 1996 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are BEN JR. G. SALAZAR & LUCILA W. ILOGON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

Notice hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GILDO S. CALIPES, who died on December 25, 2000 at Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; that the above-named deceased at the time of his death, left a certain REGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND, situated/located in Barangay Capihan, Municipality of libona, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 133-P-48684 situated at Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THIRTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (36,913) SQUARE METERS, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND, made and entered into by and among: ELSA G. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, widow, residing at 074 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; CLYDE G. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, single, residing at 074 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; JEAN G. CALIPESBAGAS, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 074 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ADRIAN B. WOO, Filipino, married and a resident of Crossing Libona, Libona, Bukidnon, herein referred to as the VENDEE. That the above-named parties (except the Vendee) are the lawful wife (Elsa), legitimate children and the only heirs. that for and in total consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php300,000.00) Philippine Currency, to them in hand paid by VENDEE, DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY in the manner ABSOLUTE and UNCONDITIONAL the above-described parcels of REGISTERED Real Property, unto the said VENDEE, as per DOC #491; PAGE #49; BOOK #VI; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RICO B. PAJO. MDN: Oct 9, 16 & 23, 2021

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Sur Municipality of San Francisco

(SGD) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

MDN: October 2 & 9, 2021

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served that CYRIL F. ALBON, has filed with this office a petition for the correction of entry in the SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CYRIL HEROSA FUNA who was born on SEPTEMBER 2, 1991 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are SARDIOLITO FUNA & RUTH HEROSA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale is made and executed at the City of Cagayan de Oro, this ____ day of ___________, by and between: HIERS OF SPOUSES FIDEL L. ARCEO and SILVINA M. ARCEO namely: NECITAS M. ARCEO married to Justina B. Arceo, ROSALEO M. ARCEO married to Rosebelinda P. Arceo and NESTOR M. ARCEO (single), respectively, all of legal ages, Filipinos, and all are residents of Lunocan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and hereinafter referred to as “HEIRS-SELLERS”. -AND CHARLETTE L. ENGLATERA, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Lunocan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and hereinafter referred to as “BUYER”. WITNESETH 1. That WE are the legitimate children, sole and compulsory heirs of the late spouses FIDEL L. ARCEO and SILVINA M. ARCEO who died on October 5, 1988 at Northern Mindanao Comm. Heart Center, CDO, Mis. Or. and July 6, 2012 at Lunocan, Manolo Fortich, Bukdinon, respectively, copy of their respective death certificate is hereto attached as Annex “A” and Annex “B”, respectively, and is made an integral part of this document; 2. That said deceased FIDEL L. ARCEO and SILVINA M. ARCEO, died intestate without will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; 3. That the deceased left a parcel of land located at Sitio Kitam-is, Barrio of Lunocan, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (15,259 SQ. M.) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS and covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-3729 registered under the name of the Fidel L. Arceo. The aforesaid property is particularly described as follows: “Lot No. 679, Pls-854” Beginning at a point marked “1” of lot 679, Pls-854, being S. 42-04 E., 2972.25 m. from BLLM No. 1, Pls-854 thence S. 34-38 E., 10.25 m. to point 2; S. 10-53 W., 65.18 m. to point 3; S. 40-56 W., 56.14 m. to point 4; S. 07-50 W., 161.47 m. to point 5; N. 13-45 W., 50.98 m. to point 6; N. 01-06 E., 177.32 m. to point 7; N. 41-57 W., 68.62 m. to point 8; N.63-22 E., 32.25 m. to point 9; N. 27-32 E., 53.34 m. to point 10; S. 45-41 E.,92.74 M. TO POINT 1; Point of beginning. Containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (15,259) SQUARE METERS. WHEREAS, the BUYER offered unto the HEIR-SELLER to purchase FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (15,259 sq. m.) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS of the abovedescribed property in the full amount of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (P50,000.00), Philippine Currency. WHEREAS, the HEIR-SELLER agreed to sell unto BUYER, FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (15,259 SQ. M.) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS of the above-described property in the full amount of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 50,000.00) Philippine Currency. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARITES F. SANGUAL, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 42; Page No. 9; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2021. MDN: Sept 25, Oct 2 & 9, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late EPIFANIO S. CALIPES, who died on January 21, 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, at the time of his death, left a certain REGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND, situated/located in Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows, to wit: KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. P-48686 Technical Description Lot No. 4186, Bsd-7124 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 4186, Bsd-7124, situated at Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (36,913) SQUARE METERS. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND, made and entered into by and among: THELMA Q. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, widow, residing at 073 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; OLIVER Q. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 073 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIRVENDOR; FAY Q. CALIPES-LOVITOS, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 073 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; JOY Q. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 073 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ADRIAN B. WOO, Filipino, married and a resident of Crossing Libona, Libona, Bukidnon, herein referred to as the VENDEE. That the above-named parties (except the Vendee) are the lawful wife (Thelma), legitimate children and the only heirs. That for and in total consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php300,000.00) Philippine Currency, to them in hand paid by VENDEE, DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY in the manner ABSOLUTE and UNCONDITIONAL the above-described parcels of REGISTERED Real Property, unto the said VENDEE. As per Doc. No. 490; Page No. 49; Book No. VI; Series of 2021; under Notary Public of ATTY. RICO B. PAJO.

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access to MHPSS services. We aim to help reduce this gap by capacitating health workers institutionally,” said Sherzod Musrifshoev, ICRC MHPSS delegate based in Iligan.

(SGD) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar

After the program’s launch in 2019, the ICRC MHPSS team did close clinical supervision and mentoring for these health

workers and monitored the results. “Monitoring helps us understand, formulate and

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late VICTOR S. CALIPES, who died on November 18, 2009 at Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; at the time of his death left a certain registered parcel of land, situated/located in Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Original Certificate of Title No. 133-P-48685 situated at Sitio Layongon, Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FOURTEEN (36,914) SQUARE METERS is the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND, is made and entered into by and among: MIGUELA T. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, widow, residing at 071 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; LUCIANO T. CALIPES, SR., of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 071 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; NOEL T. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 071 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; HENRY T. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, single, residing at 071 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ADRIAN B. WOO, Filipino, married and a resident of Crossing Libona, Libona Bukidnon, herein referred to as the VENDEE. That the above-named parties (except the Vendee) are the lawful wife (Miguela), legitimate children and the only heirs. That for and in total consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php300,000.00) Philippines Currency, to them in hand paid by VENDEE, DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY in the manner ABSOLUTE and UNCONDITIONAL the above-described parcels of REGISTERED Real Property, unto the said VENDEE, as per DOC #493; PAGE #49; BOOK #VI; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RICO B. PAJO.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late NESTOR S. CALIPES and MACRINA A. CALIPES, who died on September 2, 2008 and August 5, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City, at the time of his death, left a certain REGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND, situated/located in Barangay Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows, to wit: KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. CARP 2017000836 Technical Description “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 4343, BSD-7124, identical to plan F-101311-1795 situated at Barangay of Capihan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT (30,168) SQUARE METERS. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF REGISTERED LAND, made and entered into by and among: MARIANNE A. CALIPES-QUIZO, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 072 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; NESTOR A. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 072 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; JESS A. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, married, residing at 072 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; MARY ROSE A. CALIPES, of legal age, Filipino, single, residing at 072 San Juan I, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ADRIAN B. WOO, Filipino, married and a resident of Crossing Libona, Libona, Bukidnon, herein referred to as the VENDEE. That the above-named parties (except the Vendee) are legitimate children and the only heirs. That for and in total consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php300,000.00) Philippine Currency, to them in hand paid by VENDEE, DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY in the manner ABSOLUTE and UNCONDITIONAL the above-described parcels of REGISTERED Real Property, unto the said VENDEE. As per Doc. No. 492; Page No. 49; Book No. VI; Series of 2021; under Notary Public of ATTY. RICO B. PAJO.

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Republic of the Philippines City/ Municipality of Prosperidad AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION I, CECILE P. BACANG, of legal age, Filipino, with postal and residence address at Purk 4, Lucena, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur respectfully state that : 1.

I am the surviving legal heir of the late SUSANO M. BACANG who died intestate on June 5, 2021 at Saudi Arabia without leaving any indebtedness: 2. The SUSAN M. BACANG left the following properties: a. Deposit account/s with the LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES under account number SA 0976119037 3. Pursuant to Rule 74, Section 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above- described deposit account/s and properties without judicial proceedings as prescribed by the aforementioned Rules of Court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 29th day of September 2021 at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Surigao del Sur del Sur Municipality of Tagbina NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served that RANIE DUNAN SACAY, has filed with this office a petition for the correction of entry in the SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of WAYNE ILOGON SALAZAR who was born on NOVEMBER 7, 1996 at Tagbina, Surigao del Sur Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Registrar, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur. MDN: Oct 2 & 9, 2021

(Sgd.) JUNITH V. MERIDA Municipal Civil Registrar

CECILE P. BACANG Signed in the presence of :

RHINA A. CORROS

GEMIMAH ANGEL P. BACANG

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 29th day of September 2021 at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur affiant having exhibited to me his /her personal identification card Driver’s License No. K0114000394 issued on August 03, 2019. ATTY. GERMINIANO DEMICILLO Notary Public Until December 31, 2021 Roll of Attorney No. 32947 IBP No. 154545/01-21-21 PTR NO. 9285567/01-18-21 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. 6-0026411- 11/2-05-18 Doc. No. 180 Page No. 18 Book No. VVI Series of 2021 MDN: October 2, 9 & 16, 2021

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BSP upholds cease-and-desist orders against Lyka and Digital Spring, reiterates that Lyka itself must register

Economic managers have slashed further their growth from page 2 from page 2 assumption for this year Councilor Suan said in to 4 percent to 5 percent for the province should he the midst of the pandemic, after noting the impact of win in the 2022 local and the City Council should re- recent lockdowns, but the national elections. visit policies and ordinances 2022 assumption was kept THE Bangko Sentral ng He said he has already regarding public market between 7 percent to 9 per- Pilipinas (BSP) has denied prepared a seven-point the request of Digital Spring cent. (PNA) vendors. agenda dubbed PAGLAUM Marketing and Advertis “In these trying times, that would cover all aspects ing, Inc. (Digital Spring), I think that we should be of his idea on how to run to be registered as an Opfrom page 5 compassionate to them, and the province. erator of Payment System we should listen to them, said. PAGLAUM stands for (OPS) of the Lyka/Things di nato sila pasagdan,” he To date, it said GOMO I Like Company Ltd (TIL) participatory approach, has not yet received a re- Payment System. The BSP cited. meaning the projects and The councilor recom- quest from a customer to upheld the cease-and-desist programs are aligned with mended that the city comes avail of the MNP service. order (CDO) issued against the needs of the people; agriup with better ideas to bal- “We are sincere in our Digital Spring on 23 July culture is given importance; ance both sides … the city intent to give our mobile 2021, reiterating that Lyka/ goal-oriented tourism; livecustomers the ability to TIL and not Digital Spring and the market vendors. lihood; aggressive programs The request was referred choose their favorite pro- should register as OPS with for the youth, especially in to the City Council com- vider and we are doing our the BSP. the promotion of education; mittee on ways and means best to comply,” Globe said. The BSP transmitted a unified approach for health chaired by Councilor George Earlier, the MNP was letter to Digital Spring on and social services; and S. Goking for proper action. launched under the guid- its denial of the firm’s reance of TCI based on Repub- quests for reconsideration (SP/APDelgra) lic Act 11202 that required today. In view of this, the all mobile service providers CDOs against Lyka/TIL and from page 2 to provide MNP to qualified Digital Spring dated 23 July By GRACE C. DUBRIA he said, very necessary as subscribers. 2021 are affirmed and shall Teacher III Covid-19 escalates. Under the law, mobile remain effective until Lyka/ School year 2020-2021 each and every challenge and “I already bought a two- numbers can be ported to TIL properly registers as an marked a remarkable year ended the school year with a hectare land intended for the a different service provider OPS in accordance with law in the educational system blast. hospital. Whether I will win within 48 hours of the re- and regulations. in the Philippines. It was The School Year 2021-2022 or not, I will donate it to the quest, with no conditions or “Think of an OPS as a the beginning of so many is another beginning. Everyprovince,” he told newsmen. procedures imposed “which pilot who must personally changes that happened in the body expects that everything He said hospital care is one have the effect of serving as obtain a flying license to lives of the people, to name in the previous year will be some, the DepEd people. It carried-on and that teachers of the common problems the a disincentive or deterrent.” prove that they possess the necessary skills and training was the year when the new will just utilize whatever they town is facing because people (PNA) to safely operate a passenger learning delivery modality prepared in the first year of the find it very hard to look for was formally implemented implementation of the new aircraft”, BSP Deputy Govmedical care and treatment making both the teachers, learning delivery, however ernor Mert Tangonan said. from page 8 when the need arises. parents and learners suffer according to a saying, “Hospital establishment the Makati Medical Center. “Digital Spring applying for from the consequences the “The only constant is is really my priority,” Sala Galvez, meanwhile, said registration, instead of Lyka/ changes had brought to the this world is change”, that the latest shipment of Pfizer TIL itself, is like saying the pointed out. system. Teachers struggled to school year 2021-2022 is a jabs will be given to major airline ticketing office can Meanwhile, Councilor manage their time in print- year of another change. As Sala became controversial cities and in Central Lu- apply for a flying license on ing modules, in sorting and the virus keeps on mutating, in the town after he led the zon, Calabarzon, Western behalf of the pilot. It is the stapling, in the distribution the educational system must and retrieval and most of keep on moving forward and legislative body to refuse Visayas, and some areas in pilot who must apply for the license”, he added. all in dealing with bundles continue adopting changes. the plan of the incumbent Northern Mindanao. of reports and series of we- This is to address the needs mayor to secure loans for the He also thanked the US of more or less 500,000 to binars. But the most crucial of the distant learners in this establishment of infrastruc- government and Pfizer “for 600,000 jabs per day. Last and challenging aspect was trying time. DepEd keeps on ture for the administration’s being faithful in deliveries”. two days ago, we have again to deal with the parents of researching and adopting Galvez also said Thurs- rebounded to 628,200 per health care programs. the distant learners. Teachers interventions and innovations day’s deliveries are one of day,” he added. Sala claimed: “We don’t had to be patient enough in to ensure that when virus the biggest for this week, Meanwhile, US Embassy need to borrow money. We dealing with the parents, in mutates, learning deliveries which now has reached Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim can ask help from the national communicating with them will continue to keep the government for our projects.” more than 10 million. Heather Variava, who was especially making them come torch burning. This school to school regularly to pick-up year maybe another begin “If you think that I am “Ito ay isa sa pinakamal- present during Thursday’s and return the modules and in ning but the teachers make not rightful for the position, aking shipment natin for Pfizer delivery, said they settling themselves as teach- sure that whatever changes don’t vote for me. But if you this week, nagkaroon tayo are very happy that more ers at home. All the teachers’ this school year bring, it vote for me, I will make sure ng more than 10 million, of these life-saving jabs are resources were utilized, from would be for the children. to improve Sta. Cruz,” he so averaging na tayo ng 1.4 arriving in the Philippines. the efforts in preparing mod- The previous year marked a million per day (This is one “We, in the United States, concluded. (PNA) ules and distributing them, year full of challenges but it of our biggest shipments believe Pfizer is one of the to shielding-out their own ended successfully and as exthis week, we have 10 mil- best, safest, and most efpockets for the loads and pected. With the dedication, from page 5 lion (deliveries), so we are fective vaccines. We are internet connectivity just commitment and positivity to make it sure they can at- of the teachers and DepEd policy space, they would averaging 1.4 million per really happy that there’s tend the webinars and call people, and with the support more coming in the Philbe able to achieve at least day),” he added. the parents every now and of the stakeholders especially AMRO’s growth forecast Galvez said also this ippines to help protect the then to discuss important the parents and commuis the second day that the people from (Covid-19),” for 2022. issues especially in their mod- nity at large, all crossroads “When that happens, I country has received a ship- she added. (PNA) ules. Indeed, it was a year of will be hurdled as long as think, they’re almost back ment of more than 500,000 challenges but thanks God, there is what we call “UNITY to pre-pandemic levels,” he vaccines. teachers were able to hurdle AMIDST PANDEMIC”. “We have an average now from page 9 said. adjust our interventions. Republic of the Philippines In fact, most of the topDEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ics in this second training Regional Office No. 10 are an accumulation of the 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City recommendations made by these health workers,” Musrifshoev said. NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT Dr. Rasmia Lawi, Munici If you have any information / objection to mentioned applications, Please communicate with the Regional pal Health Officer of Piagapo Director. RHU, said the training was relevant for her team as their area is often hit by armed clashes, and community members need MHPSS support. “Through the learning from this program, coupled with our fields of expertise, we were able to implement mental health awareness to our community. We have October 8, 2021 also identified a significant number of mental health SGD. ALBERT E. GUTIB cases and responded to them OIC - Regional Director accordingly,” she said. MDN: Oct 9, 2021 mobilization of resources through equitable sharing. Unabia said it is imperative that all local government leaders must unite for the common good. For his part, Cong. Unabia has affirmed that unity is a key element in the effective and efficient delivery of services to the province’s constituency and that his goals will remain the same whoever sits at the provincial capitol. “It won’t matter if my father is the governor or not. I was chosen by the people, and that’s motivation enough for me to give my 110 percent,” the congressman said.

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To date, Lyka/TIL has yet to register as an OPS. Lyka/TIL allows its users to purchase, exchange, and use Gift cards in Electronic Mode or GEMs as payment for goods and services. These activities make Lyka/TIL an OPS and, therefore, its registration is required before it can continue with these activities. The BSP enables safe, convenient and cost-saving digital payments services to the public for their payment needs. In the process, BSP oversees payment system operators to protect consumers, merchants, banks, and other payment system participants. For its continuous protection, the public is reminded to only use the payment services of a registered OPS. An OPS may be cash-in service providers, bills payment service providers, and entities such as payment gateways and merchant acquirers that enable sellers of goods and services to accept payments, in cash or digital form. To view entities with certificates or provisional certificates of registration as OPS, the public may click on the following links: https://www.bsp.gov.ph/ PaymentAndSettlement/ COR.pdf https://www.bsp.gov.ph/ PaymentAndSettlement/ PCOR.pdf For Butig, Dr. Zora Disomimba said the training will augment their skills and should help them to recognize and identify mental health cases, so they could provide early intervention and help the patient recover. Several MHPSS trainings and programs are also being implemented in Davao, Cotabato and Zamboanga, widening the reach of this capacity-building program. The third training for Lanao del Sur is planned for 2022 and will complete one of the phases of the capacitybuilding program. The ICRC continues its monthly supervision sessions and provision of technical support. “Mental health support must be included in the first wave of humanitarian emergencies as an integral component of emergency response systems. It is a lifesaving intervention in armed conflict situations,” Musrifshoev said. (Amer Hassan Sanggacala, ICRC)

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assistance to make their international logistics secure and legal. “To our kababayans, you can do your business, mag import po kayo para maka generate tayo ng revenue for our tax, you just have to follow the rules at kung anong mga kailangan na regulations, you can easily come to us and ask us here in our customer care centers para malinawam,” she said. (VPSB/PIA-10)

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the world lived on one level, apart from God and without any belief in the afterlife. If you live on that level, you may well conclude that life is meaningless. Ecclesiastes attracts extreme reactions. Novelist Thomas Wolfe said of it, “Ecclesiastes is the greatest single piece of writing I have ever known, and the wisdom expressed in it the most lasting and profound.” It’s really true. Please check it out and try to read it. And find out for yourself if life really seems so meaningless! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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in the runup to the filing and campaign periods. But in the case of Congressman ‘Klarex’ Uy of Rolando Uy of Cagayan de Oro City’s 1st district, it’s crystal clear that he’s now in a good position to finally serve the Kagay-anons in 2022. This opportunity was denied him in the 2010 elections that was tarred and marred with election irregularities that to this day have not been disproven with absolute certainty by the political opposition. With both his experience as barangay (village) captain of the city’s biggest barangay, Carmen and his stint in Congress, Klarex Uy has what it takes to become Cagayan de Oro City’s next mayor after incumbent Mayor Oscar Moreno takes his shot at the gubernatorial post of Misamis Oriental province. Klarex Uy toiled through the process, starting as a barangay kagawad in Barangay Carmen until he was elected as barangay captain/ chairman. As their barangay chairman, Klarex Uy knew his constituents by name and what they need and want from their barangay which is public service. As I recounted so many times, Klarex Uy’s house in Barangay Carmen is open to all. The last time I visited Congressman Klarex which was last year 2020, his kitchen is open to visitors who are offered freshly brewed coffee and meals. Klarex Uy’s appeal and support from his constituents in Carmen cannot be denied regardless of how much dirt and bile thrown at him by detractors. His fiercest critics can only grudgingly acknowledge Klarex Uy’s strong political stock while pointing out at every chance they get that he was once one of the political lieutenants of a former long tenured occupant of City Hall whom Klarex ran against, only to be stopped by election irregularities which again his most vocal critics

belonging to said political opposition are aligned with to this day. What Klarex or Landoy to his wife Lorna (barangay captain of Carmen) have that any upcoming rivals don’t have now or ever will have is Klarex’s natural affinity and strong bond with the city’s masses. Klarex’s personality and character, his approachability if one can call it that, shows that he is one with the masses. Even in faraway Congress, Congressman Klarex Uy remains in close contact with his constituents in the city’s first district and even served the city’s second district. Klarex is definitely not the boisterous, scheming, credit-grabbing and character-maligning SOBs that populate the country’s local and national political landscape. Don’t mistake Klarex’s soft-spoken demeanor as weakness because as his political track record shows, he gets the job done and fulfills the promises he made to his constituents. Those traits and elements will serve Klarex Uy in good stead if and when he does get elected as Cagayan de Oro City mayor. That’s the kind of mayor Cagayan de Oro City needs and in Klarex Uy as Mayor Moreno said time and again, the city is in good hands.

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describes the cooperatives as the People’s preferred Development Model and the fastest growing enterprise that will replace the present dominant paradigm. The paradigm shift from neo-liberal capitalism to cooperativism is already long overdue. The unsustainability in ecology must now be rectified because, in the absence of a major change, the unsustainable pattern of resource use will cause the collapse of the world system in less than a hundred years. The unsustainability in the economy, where individualized aggrandizement and accumulation of wealth is the order of the day, must now be debunked to give way to the collective efforts towards inclusive growth through cooperativism. Albert Einstein once told us that we cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that has given rise to the problem, thus, from a consumerist and materialist thinking, there must be a shift to regenerative mindset, from having more to being more. Thus, being more means

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Lacson: Bank Secrecy Law Protection Should Exclude All Gov’t October 7, 2021 - All public servants - from the clerk all the way to the President must be excluded from the “protection” of the Bank Secrecy Act, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson said Thursday. Lacson said this will help curb corruption as government officials and employees who enrich themselves while in office will have a harder time hiding their ill-gotten gain. “Whether janitor or clerk, all the way up to the President, kailangan di ka protektahan ng Bank Secrecy Act (Whether you are a janitor or clerk, all the debunking an egoic mindset, free from the chattering of the mind and be one with the formless, the Unseen Being called God. Be with stillness! The No-thingness! The UN has categorically defined the DNA of the cooperatives as members-owned, value-based and sustainable. Being members-owned, the problem of gross inequities will be solved as the members are the main stakeholders as they own and manage their own enterprise. The members are the ones to control, to decide and to benefit – thus, democratizing wealth in a highly iniquitous society. Being value-based, the cooperatives give high adherence to time-honored and universally-accepted cooperatives principles, values and practices of participation, democracy, equality, service, industry, cooperation, honesty, transparency, accountability and most importantly, concern for the environment and for the communities. In the world of cooperativism, there is no such thing as moderating one’s greed as cooperatives’ raizon d’ etre is for service and not for profit. Money will be used to enhance life and the well-being of the people and NOT to make more money. The cooperatives are considered as the builders of sustainability and by 2025, they will be the acknowledged leaders in social, economic and ecological sustainability. This means food security, inclusive growth and ecological integrity will be the priorities rather than business and profit. The one billion cooperative members worldwide are giving notice to one and all that social change is now in the offing; indeed, social

way up to the President, you should not be protected by the Bank Secrecy Act),” he said in an interview on One News. He lamented the provision of the Bank Secrecy Act (RA 1405) prohibiting the disclosure of or inquiry to bank deposits has frequently been exploited to “hamper and stall investigations” of government officials and employees suspected of enriching themselves while in public office. Lacson said he has filed bills to exclude public servants from the Bank Secrecy Act’s protection in the last transformation is now sweeping the globe as humanity is now in the threshold of the earth’s tipping point. If the present dominant paradigm continues, meaning, “business as usual,” then, we will tip the balance in favor of death. The paradigm shift towards cooperativism, that advances the blueprint of the cooperative decade with new spirituality connected to the innermost Being, will tip the balance in favor of life as the roadmap makes the cooperatives the countervailing force against resource depletion and economic stagnation. Yes, the cooperatives’s time has come and no force on earth, be Cartels or corporate globalization can stop them from freeing humanity from collective insanity. MABUHAY ANG KOOPERATIBA!

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the inclusion of FOI as part of Duterte’s legislative agenda for the year 2020. The landmark policy mandates the PCOO as the designated lead government agency to operationalize the FOI program that aims to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation by requiring government agencies to disclose information about their transactions that involve public interest. The anti-corruption policy is being complemented by the Presidential AntiCorruption Commission (PACC) and the Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business Act. Andanar said the RA 11032 has strengthened the anti-red tape campaign in government transactions, advancing the Philippines

three Congresses, including Senate Bill 26 in the 18th Congress. Unfortunately, Lacson said these bills were not passed. “Hindi dapat kasama sa provision ng Bank Secrecy Law once na pumasok ka sa gobyerno dapat hindi ka kabilang sa protection na binibigay ng Bank Secrecy Act. Sa kasamaang palad di ito umusad (Once you enter government service, you should be excluded from the Bank Secrecy Act. Unfortunately, my bills to the effect were not passed),” he said.

to the 95th spot from 124th place in 2019 out of 190 economies in the World Bank’s “Doing Business 2020” report. (PR)

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information dissemination was also observed which led to the change in people’s behavior who are now more conscious in following the minimum public health standards. More people have also translated behavior change by submitting themselves for vaccination. In the DOH daily bulletin as of October 6, the region recorded 526 new cases out of the total 18,582 active cases. About 77.6% or 74,930 of these cases are considered total recoveries while 1,034 are recently declared recovered. In the previous weeks, daily cases would reach as high as 1,000 or more. Morbidities due to COVID-19 have also reduced with only 19 new deaths. The DOH data also showed that majority or 94.8% of the active cases are mild and asymptomatic; only 4.8% or 901 cases are tagged as severe while 0.4% or 67 cases are critical. In terms of hospital bed utilization, the DOH XI data also showed better numbers on available beds as compared to the previous weeks when the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) announced full occupancy of the said facility. Regionwide, there are still 57 available ICU beds; 315 available isolation beds; 453 available ward beds; and 58 available ventilators. Among the Davao Region provinces, Davao City still has the most number

of active cases with 6,669 and 194 new cases. Davao del Sur followed in terms of highest active cases with a total of 5,082. However, recording an increased number of new cases recently is Davao del Norte with 127. The DOH XI identified 16 barangays in Davao del Norte which have been found to be source of case clustering; ten of these 16 barangays are all in Tagum City. Dr. Pasion reiterated that while the region is now seeing a downward movement of the COVID-19 surge, the agency continues to remind the people to strictly follow and live by the principles of the minimum health protocols and to proactively submit themselves for vaccination. (PIA XI/Frances Mae Macapagat)

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drug suspected as “shabu,” weighing grams. Abellanosa told reporters the confiscated drug items have a total market value of P350,000. The PDEA operatives also confiscated the marked money worth P1,000.00 that would be used in the alleged drug transaction which turned out to be the buybust operation, the PDEA spokesperson said. “The arrested suspect will be charged with the violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,” Abellanosa reported. The arrested drug suspect is now languishing at the PDEA mini cell in Bayugan City, awaiting charges for the appropriate filing of charges. - PNA

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Airasia PH joins IFBB Philippines in advocating Filipino’s health and wellness

Manila, 5 October 2021 – In support of the Filipino athletes who continuously dream big amidst the present uncertainties, AirAsia Philippines is a proud sponsor of this year’s International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness

(IFBB) Philippines National Competition held at LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga last 27 September 2021. The IFBB Philippines Nationals is known to be the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the

country. Filipino athletes consider it as the perfect platform in unleashing the full potential of their bodybuilding career, giving them the opportunity to conquer the stage internationally. This year’s competition winners under the catego-

ries of Men’s Bodybuilding, Reynold Domalsin; Men’s Classic Physique, Spencer Umah; Women’s Bikini, Leigh Guda; and Women’s Bikini Short Division, April Martos, all received free round-trip tickets to any AirAsia Philippines des-

tination. AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “AirAsia salutes all Filipinos who continue to motivate fellow Filipinos in staying fit physically and mentally. These are tough times, and we all need some

source of inspiration be it a hobby, a goal or simply a passion that needs to be lighted for the world to see.” “Congratulations to the winners of IFBB Philippines Nationals 2021. May you continue to bring honor and glory to the Philippines. Stay safe and healthy!”, he added. Meanwhile, AirAsia Philippines pilot Captain Jino Ledesma also joined the competition and won 3rd place under Master’s Category. The overall winners are qualified to apply for the IFBB Elite Procard, a requirement needed in qualifying in Elite Pro, the professional arm of IFBB. This will serve as a gateway for the professional and international contests- just a few leaps and pumps away from hitting the bigger stage to represent the Philippines.

SM CDO Downtown Premier and SM City Cagayan de Oro distribute early Christmas boxes to the frontliners of JR Borja General Hospital.