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Talakag veggie, coffee farmers to benefit in DOST’s tech for livelihood

Around 800 vegetable and coffee farmers are expected to benefit from the recent technology assistance in Talakag, Bukidnon made possible with the partnership of the Department of Science and Technology and the Local Government Unit of Talakag.

To minimize waste and stabilize prices in times of oversupply of vegetables and to provide farmers with a reliable source of income, DOST has recently turned over a vacuum packaging technology that enables the farmer-members of Balugto Hope Agroforestry Association Inc. These sets of machines will enable the farmers to produce valueadded products with longer shelf life.

The equipment provided includes vegetable

economic development,

February 21, 2023.

DND Executive Officials welcome the appointment of OIC's of Maguindanao Del Norte & Del; Sur

BY ASANGAN T. MADALE

Senior Undersecretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr of the Department of National Defense is joined by Secretary Isidro L. Purisima Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace and Reconciliation and Unity welcome the appointments of the Officer-in-Charge of Maguindanao del norte and Maguindanao del sur. Top Officials said.

See DND , page 11

Lumads, labor groups rally behind moves against removal of top mining firm executive

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

BUNAWAN, Agusan del Sur---Manobo lumad groups and mine workers here vowed to protect the embattled top executive of a gold mining company “at all cost” against the persistent moves of its Australian counterpart to remove him from his office.

Some 1,000 Manobo leaders and members gathered Monday morning at the Manobo Heritage Center in this town to express their full support to lawyer Raul Vil-

CDO’s outstanding fire stations hailed

By Theresa Arlene Abilo Gambe

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

(PIA)--The Fire Station 3 of Barangay Carmen, this city, was hailed the "most outstanding fire station" during the "DILAAB: Araw ng Parangal" ceremony held by the city government through the Oro Youth Development Office (OYDO), March 28.

This awarding is after the second round of evaluation for the "Search for the Outstanding Fire Station.' According to the OYDO, the sets of awardees are determined through a series of on-site evaluations and community validation, where barangays and schools validate the fire station’s performance.

After extensive deliberation, Fire Station 3 or Barangay Carmen Fire Station, was conferred "Most Outstanding Fire Station." The award was succeeded by Fire Station 6, Barangay Kauswagan, as the first runner-up, and Fire Station 9, Barangay Lumbia, as the second runner-up.

"The search for the most outstanding fire station is poised to empower the fire stations and strengthen their prevention initiatives through leadership trainings, project management, project implementations, and community empowerment," OYDO OIC Lord Saver Centina said during the awarding ceremony held at Limketkai Center.

From a general accumulated performance

City Councilor and CoChairman of the Committee on Peace and Order Jay Roa Pascual shares his message of support to all the fire stations in Cagayan de Oro City. (PIA-10)

score of 76.93% across all fire stations in the city in March 2022, the score has increased to 82.43% in March 2023.

"Overall, our shared effort has paved the way to achieving the safety, security, and human development aspects of the 'RISE CDO' agenda; specifically, the

DOST Bukidnon provincial director, Ms. Ritchie Mae L. Guno, discussing the importance of science and technology for

during the turnover cum training of Balugto Hope Agroforestry Association Inc members on

Fire officers representing all the fire stations in the city gathered after receiving their individual special awards and team recognition. (PIA-10)

Embattled lawyer lawyer Raul Villanueva speaks before mine workers against the backdrop of the message supporting him. CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu of Maguindanao del sur(Contributed photo)

Gov Abdulraof Macacua, Maguindanao del norte (Contributed photo)

PBBM: Easter ‘opportunity for renewal, recovery’

By Azer Parrocha

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hopeful that the celebration of Easter Sunday would give Filipino Christians around the world a chance for “renewal and recovery”.

“May this day be an opportunity for us to pause and give thanks for the opportunity for renewal and recovery as we push through our quest for genuine unity and progress for all,” Marcos said in his Easter Sunday message.

“Indeed, Easter teaches us that as long as we live our life in Christ, love and hope will remain ever so boundless and will be the cornerstones for the positive transformation of our society,” he said.

a new birth for all the faithful to walk in the new way of life and be granted eternal salvation.”

“Indeed, His selfless and unconditional love empowered us to conquer both sin and death, allowing us to deepen our relationship with God and become worthy Christians in this earthly journey,” he added.

He said the triumph of the resurrection of Jesus Christ inspires Filipino Christians to be “stewards of faith and compassion no matter the circumstances.”

Marcos likewise enjoined Filipino Christians to look forward to “better days.”

“As we celebrate the magnificent glory of our risen Savior, let us all take into heart

this Christian foundation as we work for and welcome better days for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors as well,” he said. “I wish everyone a meaningful and solemn observance.”

‘Love and serve’

In an interview with reporters last month, Marcos said he will go on a retreat during the Holy Week and he will spend Easter Sunday with his family.

In a separate message, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman expressed hope that the Easter celebration would not only remind Filipinos to hold on to the Lord’s promise of everlasting life but also inspire everyone

REENACTMENT. Devotees join reenactment of the meeting of the risen Jesus and his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, at Sacred Heart Parish Shrine, Quezon City on Easter Sunday (April 8, 2023). Easter marks the end of Holy Week. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler)

Marcos said the resurrection of Jesus Christ not only affirms Filipino Christians’ deepest faith “but also signifies

Six passengers rescued from distressed motorboat off Palawan

By Priam Nepomuceno

MANILA – The offshore patrol vessel BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17), which is assigned to the Naval Forces West (NFW), rescued six people aboard a distressed motorboat off Ulugan Bay in Palawan on Easter Sunday.

“M/B Dexter left Macarascas along with six passengers (five adults, one child) en route to Rita Island for a summer activity when they were seen by the crew of PS-17 at around 11 a.m. The crew was doing ship-to-shore activities at that time. Said M/B was seen dead on the water because of engine failure and taking in water due to the unfavorable sea conditions,” NFW public affairs office chief Lt. Joseph M. Ison said in a statement

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INSPECTION. Western Command (Wescom) head, Vice Admiral Alberto B. Carlos (right) talks to seven personnel stationed at the Matincloc platform in Palawan on April 7, 2023. Carlos also conducted an aerial inspection of the Malampaya. (Photo courtesy of Wescom FB page)

Wescom chief leads aerial inspection of Malampaya platform

MANILA – Western Command (Wescom) head, Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, led an aerial inspection of the Malampaya Natural Gas Platform, considered the country's "energy crown jewel,” over the weekend.

In a Facebook post Saturday, Wescom said the inspection is part of its commitment to "ensure steady power sup -

Notice is hereby served to the public that PEDITA MONTECILLO-ALEGADO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of date of birth from “ APRIL 19, 1963 ” to “ APRIL 7, 1963 ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of PODITA MONDIGO MONTECILLO at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are BENIDICTO MONTECILLO and DEMETRIA MONDIGO

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than_______________

(SGD) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the MERLYN CELLEROS DIAZ has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ MERLY ” to “ MERLYN ” in the Birth Certificate of MERLY PAGOD CELLEROS who was born on J an. 28, 1969 at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Ruperto L. Celleros and Marcela T. Pagod.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 24, 2023

(SGD) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

ply during the Holy Week and throughout the summer months when demand is expected to peak."

After his aerial inspection, Carlos landed on the Matinloc platform, some 42 kilometers off mainland El Nido, Palawan to talk to the seven-man team stationed there and assess the condition of the station and

MDN: Apr 11 & 18, 2023

MDN: Apr 4 & 11, 2023

(Photo courtesy of Naval Forces West)

1 dead, 6 others hurt in Ilocos Norte road crash

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY – A man died and six others were hurt in a vehicular accident on Maundy Thursday in Bangui town, Ilocos Norte province, according to the police.

The mishap happened at 7:20 a.m. along a sharp curve of the national highway in Barangay Baruyen, in front of the Bangui view deck.

A report on DZJC

Aksyon Radyo Laoag said Cleven Martinez, a bus driver from Barangay Burayoc, Pagudpud town, was on his way to Laoag City when a white L300 van collided with the bus he was driving.

Edgar Paguio, 45, who was in the van’s passenger seat, was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician at the Bangui District Hospital.

According to one of the van passengers, Claudia Salentes, 55,

HOLY WEEK CRASH. An L300 van and a public utility bus collide along an accident prone area in Baruyen, Bangui in Ilocos Norte province. A person was killed and six others were injired. (Contributed photo)

from Makati City, her family was heading to Pagudpud when the road incident happened. She said the driver seemed unfamiliar with the road.

“Paliko kasi kami at mabagal naman ang takbo ng sasakyan kaya lang ay hindi nila kabisado

ang lugar kaya siguro ayun bumaliktad pababa kasi eh (We were slowly driving into a curve but our driver seemed unfamiliar with the place so the van overturned),” Salentes said.

Aside from her, also hurt were her son Rogel Salentes, 19; Marlyn Sa -

linda, 13; Michael Paguio,14; Lerio Salentes, 51; and Maria Marilyn Salentes, 56. They were from Quezon City and Makati City. The bus driver was brought to the Bangui Police Station for further investigation. (PNA)

PASSPORT ON WHEELS. Ilocos Sur residents queue up to avail of the “Passport on Wheels” program of the Department of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the provincial government and the UNP, in this undated photo. The prescreening runs from April 3 to 4.

'Passport on wheels' attracts Ilocos Sur residents

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY – Hundreds of Ilocos Sur residents on Tuesday availed of the mobile passport services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in partnership with the provincial government and the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) Federated Alumni Association.

Held at the UNP Gymnasium in Tamag, Vigan City, the two-day pre-application period for new and old passport applicants began on Monday and ends Tuesday.

Princess dela Cruz from Magsingal town said she has been waiting for the return of the "Passport on Wheels" in

Vigan for so long because it saves her the hassle of securing an online appointment and traveling a long distance to renew her passport.

“Thank you to the DFA’s Passport on Wheels, I am excited to travel again,” she said.

Dela Cruz was one of the early birds who queued up for the pre-passport application where documentary requirements were checked on Tuesday.

Michael Ryan Astom, president of the Tour Guides Association of Ilocos Sur, Inc. said the Passport on Wheels is one of the most sought-after services of the DFA in the

(Photo courtesy of UNP-NMS)

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First, on the state of the forest ecosystem. Exploit and kill the forest ecosystem and all other ecosystems will perish with all the millions, if not billions, of flora and fauna that have been there for billions of years even before the homo sapiens came into being. In the uplands/hinterlands of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and Lanao provinces, some two hundred thousand hectares of once-upon-a-time dipterocarp forest are now gone and are totally denuded. Seven logging companies, namely, Vicmar Corporation, Valderama & Sons, Roa & Sons, TIPI, Remedios Fortich and Dacudao Logging Company not to mention small but well-armed logger like 2nd Lt. Desty Eleasar. All of logging activities which happened intensively from the fifties to the nineties were all done illegally as these were done in the prohibited zones, i.e., no logging in forest areas with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above sea level or in slopy areas with gradient of more then 50%. The forest in ranges of Mt. Kalatungan and Mt. Kitanglad were all within the prohibited zones, yet, all were erased by the loggers from the face of the earth. Also, the finest of trees, i.e, red lauan, almacega, mahogany, narra, etc. should not be cut as prohibited by forestal laws, yet, are now all gone. Why? Don’t you know that for every shipment of logs, a logger would earn some 360 million pesos, massive raking that also went to the pockets of law enforcers? In fact, a logger by the name of the late Desty Eleazer had bragged that he could not be stopped because 90% of those in DENR were under his pay-roll. All of these ten-wheeler logging trucks were passing the thoroughfares of Cagayan de Oro from 12 midnight to 5am when the Cagay-anons were all asleep. Each passing logging truck was giving P5,000 to the checkpoint. Each logging truck was accompanied by an armed man carrying either Armalite or AK-47.

After exploiting the wealthabove-the-ground, the non-stop exploitation of our ecosystems continued. This time, the target is the wealth-below-the-ground as Mindanao oozes with tremendous top quality 72 kinds of minerals, i.e., gold, silver, copper, iron and what have you. Here is how they extract the wealth below the ground though openpit and hydraulic mining. In fact, tens of hectares of irrigated rice land had been sacrificed to the massive greediness in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro which was financed before through foreign debt, the DENRSECAL Program. What is so painful is that some of these powerful miners were well-armed Chinese carrying only Tourist Visa. Upon their arrest by Task Force Kinaiyahan which implemented the Writ of Kalikasan in 2014, the arrested well-armed illegal miners were released one week after. Why? Is it true, “dahil may mga kasabwat na powerful people?”

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Abalos joins search for missing Ati chieftain in Aklan

By Perla Lena

ILOILO CITY – Interior and Local Government Secretary

Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday morning joined 35 foreign and local scuba divers to search for the missing tribe chieftain after his motorized fishing boat was hit by a speedboat between the waters of mainland Malay and Boracay Island on the evening of April 5.

The 6:30 a.m. underwater search turned out negative and Abalos said one or two more dives would probably be conducted to locate the victim.

An earlier press statement by the Malay Police Station identified the missing victim as Ernesto S. Coching, 64, chief of the Malay Ati Tribal Association and resident of Barangay Cubay Sur, Malay, also the skipper of the motorized fishing boat “Rens Lee.”

Coching and his son-in-law, Ricky E. Valencia, 37, were

thrown into the waters after their fishing boat was damaged and later sank when it was reportedly hit by a speedboat marked “Diwata 4,” owned by Shangri-La Boracay.

Valencia was rescued by the speedboat.

“I just spoke with the family and they are hoping that he is still there. Whatever it is, what is important is that we’ve really tried our best to search (for Coching),” Abalos said in an interview with reporters.

He said there is a possibility that the victim was swept away because it has been three days since the incident happened and he observed during the dive that the underwater current was strong.

Abalos also thanked all the dive shops and volunteers in Boracay who responded even if they were just informed of the operation Friday night.

As a result of the incident, Abalos emphasized the need

SEARCH FOR MISSING IP CHIEFTAIN.

Interior Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (seated, in red shirt) on Friday (April 7, 2023) meets with the family of the missing chieftain of the Malay Ati Tribal Association who was thrown off a motorized fishing boat that was hit by a speedboat between the waters of mainland Malay and Boracay Island on Wednesday evening (April 5). Abalos joined local and foreign scuba divers in the conduct of scuba search operations on Saturday (April 8). (Photo by Malay Municipal Police Station)

P900K reward up for arrest of NPA hitman in NegOcc

By Nanette Guadalquiver

BACOLOD CITY – The reward for the arrest of the elusive New People’s Army (NPA) hitman Roger Fabillar, the primary suspect in three murder cases in northern Negros, was raised from PHP500,000 to PHP900,000 on Thursday night.

“Several concerned stakeholders and private individuals offered additional cash reward amounting to PHP400,000 to

hasten the manhunt against Fabillar and his group. Such amount shall be given to anyone who could provide information that could lead to the arrest and/or neutralization of Fabillar,” announced the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Sagay City, Negros Occidental province.

Also known as “Arnel Tapang”, “Jhong” and “Nono,” the suspect, who is about 31 years old, is facing criminal charges for the series of kill -

ings in Calatrava town since last year.

The victims included village chief Benjamin Javoc of Barangay Lalong as well as Renato Estrebillo and Rodel Nobleza, of Barangay Marcelo, who were all gunned down last August.

In February this year, Fabillar was also tagged in the killing of councilman Benito Hubahib of Barangay Cambayobo.

The initial cash reward

CONGRATULATIONS!

WANTED. The “wanted” poster for New People’s Army hitman and murder suspect Roger Fabillar alias “Arnel Tapang”. The reward for his arrest was raised from PHP500,000 to PHP900,000 on Thursday night (April 7, 2023). (Image courtesy of 79th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Arm)

VALUES EDUCATION : THE PRINCIPLE OF FILIPINO VALUES

By: BAI SAHARA PAHIGO BANGKALING Teacher I

Ampianga Elementary School, Sugbongcogon District DepEd Misamis Oriental

Values education is an essential aspect of Philippine educational system that is often overlooked but can play a crucial role in shaping the character and behavior of individuals. In the Philippines, values education is a vital component of the curriculum that aims to develop the moral and ethical values of students. It is essential to teach values education in schools because it can contribute to the betterment of society by producing responsible citizens who are capable of making ethical decisions.

Values education in the Philippines is primarily based on the principle of “Filipino values,” which emphasizes the importance of community, family, respect, and responsibility. The goal of values education in the Philippines is to help students become morally upright citizens who can make sound decisions based on ethical values. By teaching students, the importance of values such as honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect, values education can instill in them a sense of responsibility towards themselves, their families, and their communities.

One of the most significant benefits of values education is that it can help reduce social problems such as crime, drug abuse, and corruption. By promoting the values of honesty, integrity, and responsibility, values education can create a culture of transparency and accountability, which can help reduce corruption and promote good governance. Additionally, by teaching students the importance of respect and compassion, values education can create a more inclusive and harmonious society where individuals are valued and accepted regardless of their differences.

Moreover, values education can help individuals develop their emotional intelligence and social skills, which are essential for success in both personal and professional life. By teaching students the importance of empathy, communication, and teamwork, values education can help them develop positive relationships with others, which can lead to better career prospects, personal fulfillment, and social satisfaction.

In addition to the benefits for individuals and society,

Ozamis City Division RADIO BROADCASTERS (English Secondary)! CHAMPION in the 2023 Regional Schools Press Conference.

Individual and group awards:

First Place: Script Writing

First Place: Infomercial

First Place: Technical App (Wayne Mark Revelo)

First Place: Anchor Von Jazer Sausa Gonzaga

First Place: News Presentets Von Jazer Gonzaga, Marian Jane Maquiling, Lormhegan Sean Lapasaran and Yen Bienes Abarco

values education can also contribute to the economic development of the Philippines. By promoting values such as hard work, innovation, and entrepreneurship, values education can inspire individuals to become entrepreneurs and contribute to the growth of the economy. Furthermore, by promoting a culture of honesty and integrity, values education can create a business environment that is conducive to investment and economic growth.

In conclusion, values education is an essential aspect of education that can contribute to the betterment of society by promoting ethical behavior and responsible citizenship. In the Philippines, values education is based on the principle of “Filipino values,” which emphasizes the importance of community, family, respect, and responsibility. Values education can help reduce social problems such as crime, drug abuse, and corruption and contribute to the economic development of the Philippines by promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Therefore, it is essential to teach values education in schools to create a more harmonious, prosperous, and just society.

Congratulations , too, to Schools Division Supt. JEAN VELOSO, PhD; Division Journalism Coordinator FEDE BANDALA ARAÑEGO and Coach JOEY MARIE SERINO REVELO

Trainer: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA, MDN-BWM Media Center

To GOD be all the glory.

La Aldea del Rio access road concrete pouring

Barangay Lumbia gears up for the big-time

By Mike Baños

Asimple concrete pouring ceremony held on Holy Wednesday is just one of the signs that Barangay Lumbia is ready to join the League of Progressive Uptown Barangays.

Strategically situated in the center of twelve (12) hinterland barangays, Lumbia is leading the boom in Uptown Cagayan de Oro with no less than 58 approved residential subdivisions, 32 of which are now operational.

With a total area of 38.51 square kilometers at an elevation of 165 meters above sea level (masl, or (541.3 feet), the barangay’s population has increased by leaps and bounds from 7,222 (2000) to 14,079 (2010) and to 31,504 (2020) with a current population density of 818.1/km. population density, per the Philippine Statistics Authority(PSA).

“We are celebrating the concreting of the Lower Kiam-is Road from Torralba street (formerly F. Delima barangay road) to our Pueblo de Oro La Aldea del Rio housing project,” said Chrysler B. Acebu , Vice President & General Manager, Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO).

The P10-million 450 meter road will replace the previous dirt road which was difficult to access especially on rainy days. A joint undertaking of Barangay Lumbia, El Elyon Realty & Development Corporation and PDO , Mr. Acebu said its completion will significantly affect the timeline for the completion of La Aldea.

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velopment Corp of the Lee Family represented by Mr Alvin Ryan & Mrs Maria Theresa Lee

“We noted the fast growth of Lumbia and wanted to help provide housing for the people who would be moving in to the barangay,” Mr Lim said.

A portion of the land for the drainage output which links La Aldea’s drainage system to the city and barangay drainage system was donated by Punong Barangay Alexander V. Torralba

“Barangay Lumbia is ready to support new projects but needs a better water supply which is why we are asking Pueblo de Oro if they can help us,” said Mr. Torralba. Potable water is currently provided to portions of the barangay by a

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

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RAZIL C. RECIMULO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “ M ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RAZIL CANIBAN RECIMULO at At Home Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Narciso Recimulo and Purita C. Caniban.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 24, 2023.

(SGD) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City

Registrar

private cooperative and the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) but Mr. Torralba said the volume is woefully inadequate even for the present needs of their concessionaires.

“We now have so many subdivision in Lumbia with 58 approved and 32 now open, which totals approximately 7,000 housing units. Our roads and drainage networks are now being upgraded and since we are uptown, we have not experienced floods,” he added.

Mr Torralba said Lumbia is also ready to provide social services for the new occupants with

the new P50-million 25bed Cagayan de Oro City Hospital - Lumbia (Infirmary Facility), three elementary schools and two national high schools, in addition to the TESDA District 1 provincial training center now housed in the barangay government compound.

For the near future, the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) has favorably endorsed the LGU’s invitation to set up a satellite campus in the barangay which will initially offer courses in Agriculture Entrepreneurship and Bachelor of Sci -

ence in Information System, including short-term technical and vocational courses. Students from the hinterland barangays, especially the indigenous people living around the area are expected to benefit

from the establishment of the campus.

Pueblo de Oro has started ground works for the 4.2-hectare La Aldea del Rio residential development which has been allowed a five year development period by the Department of Human Settlements and Housing Development (DHSHD) but could be finished sooner with the completion of the Lower Kiam-is access road, Mr. Acebu noted. Some 435 units of two story town houses with a 44 sq. m. floor area on a 44 sq. m. lot will be made available to the economic housing (Low Cost Level 2) per Memorandum Circular No. 04 series of 2006, (the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council [HUDCC] categorized housing units based on the selling price of the units) at a price range from P2.2 to P2.5 million. However, it will have more upscale (i.e. Medium Cost) amenities and standard amenities such as entrance gate and guard house, playground and basketball court, and a multi-purpose hall, unlike competing units of the Low Cost Level 2 category.

Teaching Garbage Segregation in the Classroom

By: MERCY N. LARANJO Teacher 3 Pulot Elementary School, District 9 Ozamiz City Division

Cleanliness inside and outside the classroom has its essential impact both the learners and the teacher.

It is the most important aspect that a teacher should maintain in the daily undertakings. One of the greatest teacher’s challenge in maintaining cleanliness inside the classroom is on how to properly dump wastes materials, scraps and other garbage/s. This challenge focuses mostly on how to discipline learners to separate waste materials into its proper category.

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 4, 2009 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on April 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd of March, 2022.

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 28, Apr 4 & 11, 2023

The most basic teaching on how to take good care of our Mother Earth is to integrate lessons across different subject areas about cleanliness specifically this so called garbage segregation. Teachers are required to prepare trash bins properly labeled with plastic, paper, bottles and others to accommodate solid waste management, unfortunately, according to Wilson & Velis, 2015, “the problem of managing solid waste in a right way

is a serious problem in an all areas in the community.” Avoidance of having trash is a way of lessening the garbage problem in any locality.

In school, there are ample and numbers of wastes materials every day. It increases as the population increases, too. What is important is to instill in every learner to properly keep their scraps, to put into action the classroom rules on cleanliness, to inculcate in their hearts the love of environment and to introduce simple ways on how to segregate garbage/s, starting from picking up scratch papers on the floor down to sweeping, scrubbing and many more.

As an active agent of change, teachers should diligently include the teaching of garbage segregation for the learners to apply in real life situation.

Positively, teaching garbage segregation in the classroom will be of great helped to develop and produce more responsible citizens in the nation!

Lumbia Punong Barangay Alex Torralba (center) leads the April 5 concrete pouring rites for the La Aldea del Rio access road at Lower KIam-is, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City . He is assisted by Mr & Mrs Alvin Ryan & Ma. Theresa Lee of El Elyon Realty & Development Corp (left), PDO VP & GM Chrysler Acebu & ILMI Project Manager Roger Aleria (RMB).

Davao 'faith tourism' seeks to attract young generation

By Che Palicte

DAVAO CITY – A “faith destination” opened to the public in Barangay Marahan, Marilog District here on Maundy Thursday, aiming to attract the younger generation.

The Majestic Peak at Sitio San Miguel, a 2.8-hectare land converted into a haven for devotion, features the Stations of the Cross, 14 stops of prayers and reflections from the condemnation to death of Jesus Christ until His burial.

In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), the owner, who refused to be identified, said the youth is so engrossed with technology that she feels a need to reintroduce the value of devotion.

“We strongly encourage the younger generations to come since they are capable of climbing more than 500 steps. But we don’t discourage

the older ones to come,” she added.

Each visitor will pay PHP50 as entrance fee. All proceeds will be donated to fund for the ongoing construction of the nearby San Miguel Parish.

“God is very majestic. There are no words to describe Him. This [place] is something where they could relax. If you would go up and see the cross, it would give you a feeling of happiness and you will appreciate the

effort of coming up,” she said.

The Stations of the Cross, also known as Via Crucis or Way of the Cross, recall the events during Jesus Christ’s final days on Earth.

The devotion is most common during Lent. (PNA)

CIDG-9’s most wanted nabbed in Zamboanga del Norte

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY –Authorities have arrested the most wanted person in the list of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Zamboanga Peninsula (CIDG-9), an official said Saturday.

Majestic Peak in Barangay Marahan Marilog District, Davao City on Maundy Thursday (April 6, 2023). The peak is on a 2.8-hectare land converted into a haven for devotion. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)

Col. Glenn Dulawan, Zamboanga del Norte police director, said Macranahan Maing Cadigdig, 58, was arrested in an intelligencedriven operation around 11 a.m. Friday in Barangay Gabo, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte.

The manhunt was led by the Labason and Dapitan

City police.

Dulawan said Cadigdig has a standing warrant of arrest for four counts rape with no recommended bail, issued by a court of Dipolog City on April 4. The suspect is under the custody of CIDG-Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Field Unit Office.

On Tuesday, James Moreno Ramirez, 43, No. 6 in the most wanted list of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit-9, was also arrested at Feeder Port in Barangay Galas, Dipolog City. Ramirez has a pending warrant of arrest for carnapping. (PNA)

Surigao Sur police chief denies issuing memo profiling a lawyer

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 10 April) —

The provincial police director of Surigao del Sur has denied he issued a memorandum ordering the police station in Lianga town to profile a public lawyer rendering legal assistance to alleged communist rebels.

In a phone interview, Col. Dennis A. Siruno of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office vehemently denied the memo was coming from him

saying this is fake because his signature was forged,

“Nastress na ako dahil concerned na pamilya ko.

Sinabihan ko ang aking mga anak hindi gawa ng papa ninyo yan (I was stressed because my family was concerned. I told my children that their father would not do that),”

Siruno adding that aside from his family in Ilocos, his high school classmates were messaging him about the veracity of the report.

Siruno assured that he

will personally conduct an investigation starting Sunday to track down those who were involved in the fake memo as he vowed to file an administrative and criminal charges against them.

The memo dated March 29, ordered the police chief of Lianga to profile Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) lawyer Carol Anne A. General who was said to be assisting New Peoples Army rebels in their criminal cases.

The memo noted that dur-

PRIMARY EDUCATION : AN IMPORTANT STAGE IN A CHILD’S LEARNING PROCESS

By: CHRISTINE D. BORRES Teacher I

Ampianga Elementary School,Sugbongcogon District DepEd Misamis Oriental

Primary education, which includes kindergarten and the first six years of primary school, is an important stage in a child’s learning process.

In the Philippines, primary education plays an important role in the development of the country’s human capital. However, despite government efforts to provide universal access to primary education, significant challenges remain.

The Philippine government recognizes the importance of primary education, as evidenced by the allocation of a significant portion of the state budget to the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd is mandated to ensure that all children in the country have access to quality primary education, regardless of socioeconomic status. The department’s K-12 program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to succeed in the 21st century.

One of the biggest challenges in primary education in the Philippines is access.

Although the government has taken important steps in recent years to increase school enrollment, many children are still out of school. Lack

of access to education is particularly acute in rural areas, where poverty and distance from school are major barriers to enrollment. In response, governments have introduced various programs to address these challenges. This includes Alternative Learning Systems (ALS), which provide informal education to out-of-school youth and adult learners.

Moreover, the poor quality of education is due to several factors such as lack of qualified teachers, inadequate teaching materials and outdated teaching methods. In response, the government has launched several programs to address these challenges, including the Teacher Education Council, which aims to improve the quality of teacher education in the country. Despite these challenges, positive progress has also been made in primary education in the Philippines. For example, the government introduced her K-12 program. This aims to improve the quality of education and ensure that students are better prepared for higher education and the job market. The program includes the introduction of new subjects such as technology and life education, as well

as a sixth form that provides students with professional skills and knowledge in various fields. Another positive development is the increased use of technology in education. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology in education, with governments and schools embracing online learning as an alternative to traditional classroom instruction. This change has not only increased access to education, it has created new opportunities for students to learn and develop digital skills.

In summary, primary education in the Philippines faces several challenges such as access and quality. But government efforts to address these challenges, such as the K-12 program and increased use of technology, offer hope for the future. By continuing to invest in primary education and addressing these challenges, the Philippines will ensure that every child receives a quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

ing the meeting between the Regional Intelligence Division and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in March, “it has been observed that some legal personalities handling the cases of CTGs were repeatedly providing them assistance with regards [sic] to their criminal cases.” The military and police refer to the New People’s Army as CTG or “communist terrorist group.” The memorandum was marked “confidential”.

A statement signed by 16 lawyers said that the purported memorandum is “a gross display of ignorance and blatant disrespect of the law” and “an undue interference and grave assault on the independence and role of lawyers in our justice system.”

For her part, PAO chief Persida Ruedas-Acosta in her social media post told Siruno to spare General from red-tagging/profiling who is just ding her job pursuant to Republic Act No. 9406 (PAO

law) and section 3o of R.A. No. 11479 (anti-terrosrism act). “Pleaseread the lawa,” she said.

The statement noted that “similar lawyer profiling incidents have also occurred in the past that sent clear chilling effects on the members of the bar.”

“PNP members, as law enforcers, are duty-bound and expected to assist in the administration of justice, not to make a mockery of our

PHILIPPINE EDUCATION : PROMOTES INCLUSIVITY, EQUITY, AND DIVERSITY

By: MARIE ANN FABRO COBO Master Teacher I

Mandangoa Elementary School, Balingasag North District DepEd Misamis Oriental

The Philippine education system is diverse, with learners from different regions, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, and learning styles. This diversity of learners poses both challenges and opportunities for the education sector in the country.

One of the primary challenges is addressing the learning gaps and disparities that exist among different groups of learners. Students from rural areas, for example, often face more significant challenges in accessing quality education due to the lack of resources and facilities. Students from low-income families may also have limited access to education due to financial constraints. Another challenge is ensuring that the curriculum and teaching approaches are inclusive and responsive to the needs and interests of all learners. It is essential to consider the cultural and linguistic diversity of students and design teaching materials that are relevant and engaging to them.

Despite these challenges, the diversity of learners in the Philippine education system also offers opportunities for promoting inclusivity, equity, and diversity. Teachers and educators can leverage the different perspectives and experiences of learners to foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. One way to address the diverse learning

needs of students is to adopt a differentiated teaching approach. This approach recognizes that learners have different learning styles and preferences, and that teaching should be tailored to meet their individual needs. Teachers can use a variety of teaching methods, such as hands-on activities, group discussions, and multimedia presentations, to cater to the different learning styles of students.

Another way to promote diversity and inclusivity in the education system is to integrate cultural and linguistic diversity into the curriculum. This involves incorporating the different cultural traditions, languages, and practices of students into the learning materials and activities. By doing so, students can develop a better appreciation of the diversity of the Philippine culture and become more respectful and accepting of others. In addition, providing support and resources to students who face learning challenges can also promote inclusivity and equity in the education system. For instance, students who have disabilities or learning difficulties can benefit from specialized instruction, assistive technology, and accommodations, such as extended time for exams or modified assignments.

To effectively address the diversity of learners in the Philippine

education system, it is essential to have a comprehensive and integrated approach that involves all stakeholders. This includes teachers, educators, school administrators, parents, and the broader community. Teachers and educators should be provided with professional development and training programs that equip them with the knowledge and skills to teach diverse learners effectively. Parents and the community can also play a critical role in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the education system. They can provide support to students, participate in school activities and events, and advocate for policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion.

In conclusion, the diversity of learners in the Philippine education system presents both challenges and opportunities. Addressing the diverse learning needs of students requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that involves all stakeholders. By promoting inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the education system, we can create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers all learners to reach their full potential.

PILGRIMAGE. Devotees pray at the end of the Stations of the Cross at

UP Women's Volleyball team gains new sponsor in Eurotel and Hotel Sogo

Quezon City, Philippines - Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the management company behind Eurotel and Hotel Sogo, have pledged their unwavering support to the University of the Philippines Women's Volleyball Team (UPWVT) in a press conference held at Eurotel Vivaldi last March 28, 2023, the partnership between the two renowned hotels and the UP Women's Volleyball team was commemorated.

The press conference was attended by media representatives from various outlets, as well as UP representative Prof. Francis Carlos Diaz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UP CHK Foundation, Inc. Also in attendance were Ms. Mozzy Ravena, Team Consultant/Team Manager of the (UPWVT), Mr. Shaq Delos Santos, UPWVT Coach and the GCGC team, including Ms. Sue Geminiano, Corporate Marketing Manager, Ms. Mariel Quinto, Eurotel Ads and Promo Manager, and Mr. Francis Bernardino, Hotel Sogo Ads, and Promo Manager.

During the press conference, GCGC expressed its commitment to support the UP Women's Volleyball team in their upcoming games and tournaments. The two popular hotel chains have pledged to provide a substantial donation to the team, demonstrating their commitment to supporting sports development and gender equality in athletics.

The UP Women's Volleyball team is widely regarded as one of the country's most exceptional college volleyball programs, producing highly skilled players over

the years. The team's advocacy for gender equality in sports has also made it a respected institution among many.

This recent commitment from Eurotel and Hotel Sogo will aid the team in their travel expenses, training facilities, and equipment needs, allowing them to continue competing at the highest levels of college volleyball.

The UP community expressed their gratitude for the collective effort of their coaches, the perseverance of all their athletes, and the support of Eurotel and Hotel Sogo.

According to Ms. Geminiano, GCGC is committed to providing the team with the necessary resources to help them achieve their goals. "We consider ourselves as the first brand who sponsored such team considering na UP ito. Unibersidad ng Pilipinas so sobrang proud kami na nagsponsor kami sa inyo. I understand everybody knows about our standing, pero wag niyo isipin iyon dahil ang mas mahalaga samin yung perserverance ninyo, and yung willingness niyong manalo. Nakita ko kasi ang UP players, they are so daring, their drive to give the best. Hindi kayo yung tipong pag nalalamangan na eh parang nawawalan na ng gana. That is really something to be admired. I really find you guys still humahabol, and that’s the spirit of it". she said.

Dean Diaz expressed his gratitude to Hotel Sogo & Eurotel for their support, saying that it will go a long way in helping the UP Women's Volleyball team achieve its goals.“Kami sa UP ay sobrang natutuwa dahil

The UP Women’s Volleyball team (UPWVT) and Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC) held a joint press conference to announce their partnership at the Eurotel Vivaldi. From left to right: Coach Shaq Delos Santos, UPWVT Representative; Dean Francis Carlos Diaz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UP CHK Foundation Inc.; Ms. Mozzy Ravena, UPWVT Team Consultant; Ms. Sue Geminiano, Marketing Manager of Global Comfort Group; Ms. Mariel Quinto, Advertising & Promotions Manager of Eurotel; Mr. Francis Bernardio, Advertising & Promotions Manager of Hotel Sogo. During the event, the UPWVT and GCGC expressed their excitement over the new partnership and their joint commitment to support the development of women’s volleyball.

tayo ay narito ngayong hapon upang ilungsad formally ang commitment to support ng Global Comfort Group Hotels or GCGC sa ating UP Women’s Volleyball Team. The finer points of the sponsorship would come in eventually but it is really what we’re celebrating this afternoon for the context is the strengthened and formal show of support for the Women’s Volleyball Team of the Eurotel and Sogo Hotel with the collective effort of our coaches, the perseverance of all our athletes, and the support now of these 2 brand hotels, we think that this is the missing link para magpatuloy doon sa isang successful program, ang ating

UP Women’s Volleyball Team”.

With this partnership, the UP Women's Volleyball Team will have the necessary resources to continue its success and compete at the highest level of college volleyball. The UP community is confident that this collaboration with Eurotel and Hotel Sogo is the missing link that will help propel the team to even greater heights.

"There are always challenges, hurdles, and humps, but the team that cares together gives so much respect to one another and perseveres and tries to do everything they can to help the team, in the end, would be given a successful outcome. So that is

always in our prayers, and that is always in our commitment to support and help all of our players here today. So with that, thank you again for allowing us to be with you this afternoon, and lagi nating sinasabi sa UP, UP Fight girls. Thank you! “added by Dean Diaz.

Ms. Ravena, Team Consultant/Team Manager of the UP Women's Volleyball team, also expressed her appreciation for GCGC's commitment to the team, saying that it will positively impact the players' morale and motivation. "On behalf of our coaches and players, we thank you for supporting the team. You know, sometimes, it helps when someone believes in you. Lalo na pag player ka, pag may naniniwala sa kakayahan mo, tsaka ability mo, potential mo, tingin ko doon nagsisimula lahat eh. Hardwork na lang ang susunod. So sana masuklian namin ang kabaitan na pinakita niyo samin at support. And also, is this just the beginning diba? Of a long term relationship. So thank you everyone".

Coach Shaq Delos Santos

also expressed his appreciation for the partnership. " This partnership will provide a great opportunity for the team to improve and develop as athletes, kailangan makilala rin muna namin sila isa-isa, and then yung kaya nilang gawin, though right now sa UAAP, ano lang kami, fight lang nang fight. Kase yun lang ang kailangan namin. Di kami magstop especially meron na kaming sponsor na 100% susupport sa amin so maraming maraming salamat po, and we look forward to working with GCGC towards our shared goals." he said.

The partnership between GCGC, Eurotel, and Hotel Sogo and the UP Women's Volleyball Team is a testament to the importance of community support in achieving success. With this commitment, the team is set to achieve great things in the upcoming season.

The UP Women's Volleyball Team will now be able to focus on honing their skills and perfecting their strategy, knowing that they have the support of their community behind them.

Modern Nanays steps up breastfeeding campaign via MoM app

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

(PIA)--In promoting breastfeeding and aiding babies who need breastmilk, the Modern Nanays of Mindanao (MNM), in partnership with the Liquid Gold Project Team through the Smart Prepaid Innovation Generation Program, launched the Mother's Milk (MoM) application, March 31, at Limketkai Center, here.

"Karon nga naa na gyud ang app, nalipay kita tungod kay didto sa atong panimalay magpagawas ta sa atong gatas, igo na lang ninyo ipa-pick up unya dad-on nato sa atong NMMC

[Northern Mindanao Medical Center] milk bank. Pinakauna ta diri sa Cagayan de Oro," MNM

Founder Nadine Casiño said.

(Now that the app is available, we are happy because mothers can donate their milk even at home, just by themselves. We will take it to our NMMC milk bank. We are the first here in Cagayan de Oro)

The application was created in 2017 with a goal to help parents get the necessary breast milk, especially for newborn babies

help those mothers who have difficulty producing milk to be able to produce their own milk that will be provided directly to their babies)

Breastmilk donation is also made easy with the application since mothers can easily prompt milk pick-up with the app, and the volunteers will get their expressed milk and bring it to the existing human milk banks in the city.

The developers are also targeting to add more features to the said app, and these include vaccine management, where mothers could be reminded of their children's vaccination schedule.

it easy for us to know where we can access breastmilk for mothers who would have difficulty breastfeeding at work, but eventually we hope all mothers get to breastfeed their babies," said Ellenietta Gamolo, Department of Health-10 assistant regional director.

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro also backed the newly made app, saying that it gives women more power by making the most of technology's benefits and closing the gender gap in information and communication technology and how it connects people.

Currently, it has three main features that include breastfeeding education, counseling, and

breastmilk donation.

"Through the information materials na pwede niyong makita o ma-access sa application, tutulungan natin ‘yung mga mothers na nahihirapan na mag-produce ng milk, na makapag-produce ng

sarili nilang milk na ipoprovide directly to their babies," said Dennis Dela Cruz, Bulacan State University associate professor.

Volunteers of Modern Nanays of Mindanao show accessibility and usage of the Mother’s Milk (MoM) application during the launch of the innovation, March 31, 2023, at the Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City. (RTP/PIA-10) who are left in the care of the father or relatives because the mother has passed away or is seriously ill.

(Through the information materials that you can see or access in the application, we will

They will also try to add a pointing system to encourage mothers to donate breastmilk. The accumulated points could be used to redeem health services or other perks, such as cellphone load.

The app is also aimed at providing a marketplace for milk-code-compliant products.

"Having that app, as provided to us by our partner, would make

The NMMC also supports the MoM app, and Dr. Jessamine Sareno-Ang, chairperson and consultant for the NMMC Human Milk Bank, spoke at the launch about the value of human milk banks, particularly in times of emergencies, disasters, or calamities.

Over 100 moms, nutrition experts from the barangay, government workers, and volunteers took part in the event. (RTP/ PIA-10)

DHSUD-XI spearheads devolution seminar on admin and enforcement

DAVAO CITY – A devolution seminar on the administration and enforcement of zoning ordinance, processing and issuance of subdivision projects, reclassification of agricultural land (MC 54) was held from March 29-31, 2023 at Honey’s Hotel, Mati City, Davao Oriental.

Participants of the seminar included various LGUs and the members of the Local Zoning Board

of Appeals (LZBA) and the Local Zoning Review Committee (LZRC).

Among the very important topics also discussed during the 3-day seminar were the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program and the JMC No. 01, series of 2021 otherwise known as the “Creation of Anti-Illegal Real Estate Practices Inter-Agency Task Force,” aimed at monitoring various il -

legal practices in doing real estate business.

The seminar was jointly collaborated by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) XI, headed by Regional Director Atty. Roberto Mauro Miguel T. Palma Gil; the Environmental, Land Use and Urban Planning and Development Division (ELUPDD), and the Housing and Real Estate

Bejeweled Havaianas and Crocs now available at Kirie Toes

By MARK FRANCISCO

WHERE else can you buy a Havaianas flip flop or a Crocs sandal that is adorned with real diamonds?

They’re now actually available here in the Philippines and only at Kirie Toes.

The concept of a footwear decorated with real stones can only be conceptualized by an entrepreneur who is innovative and practical at the same time. That is exactly who Cristine Joy Lim of Cagayan de Oro City with the full support of her husband businessman E. Lim.

When CJ started out Kirie Toes in 2015, she was merely in the sandals business. But the creativity in her pulled her to offer something

more unique: footwear accessorized by jewels.

You remember at the height of the pandemic that someone created a lava face mask made of jewelry as inspired by the colors of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s lava-colored gown. Kinda like that but this is more practical since the flops can be worn casually anytime anywhere.

Kirie Toes’ sandals clientele are all over the world from Hong Kong to Canada, Australia and Sweden among others. With this new innovation, I believe this will sell like hotcakes in no time at all.

For now, the bejeweled flops are available only via the Facebook page of Kirie Toes. If you

want your flops’ adornments to be customized, please send a message directly to the page.

Meanwhile, Kirie Toes sandals can be bought via the Shop -

pee and Lazada apps. For more inquiries, you may send a message through Kirie Toes on WhatsApp and Viber. Quality footwear only with Kirie Toes!

Development Regulation Division (HREDRD) led by EnP Ryan Anthony Paran and Engr. Surita Pedrozo.

The seminar was also in partnership with the League of Local Planners and Development Coordinators of the Philippines in Davao Oriental, led by EnP. Joseph Porgatorio-City Planning and Development Coordinator of Mati.

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to follow His example to love and serve one another.

“May we always remember that no matter who we are, no matter which part of the globe we are in, despite our differences in beliefs, religion or leaning, God is always with us. In suffering and celebration, He never leaves us. He is our hope and our salvation,” Pangandaman, who belongs to the Muslim community, said.

“May we use this time of renewal as an opportunity to recommit ourselves to showing God’s love and mercy by praying and extending our hands to the least of our brothers and sisters,” she added.

Pangandaman is the first Muslim DBM secretary and the only Muslim in the Marcos Cabinet.

‘Beacons of hope’

Department of National Defense (DND) chief Carlito Galvez Jr. expressed hope that the miracle of Jesus Christ’s resurrection inspires us to continue persevering over adversities.

“As we celebrate Easter Sunday, I wish everyone peace, happiness and thousandfold blessings. May the miracle of the Resurrection of Christ inspire us to triumph over adversities and become beacons of hope in our communities,” he said in a separate message.

Galvez also said he and the “One Defense Team” are joining “brothers and sisters in the Christian faith” in the observance of Easter Sunday.

“During the Lenten Season, as in life, the auspicious and joyful day of Easter Sunday emanates from overcoming uncertainties and hardships, as symbolized by the Passion of Jesus,” he added.

Galvez also expressed hope that this solemn period allows us to rejuvenate our faith, manifest temperance, and rekindle love in our hearts. “As we celebrate Easter Sunday, I wish everyone peace, happiness and thousandfold blessings. May the miracle of the Resurrection of Christ inspire us to triumph over adversities and become beacons of hope in our communities. A blessed and meaningful Easter Sunday to all!” he stressed.

‘Better and brighter tomorrow’

As this developed, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) joined members of the Christian community across the globe

in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“May this occasion serve as an inspiration to all of us that despite the trials that come our way which test our resolve, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and the promise of a better and brighter tomorrow,” OPAPRU acting chief Secretary Isidro L. Purisima said in a statement.

And as the nation moves towards the peace process, he also expressed hope that Christ’s resurrection may give us the strength to overcome challenges to this endeavor.

“As we continue to move forward the nation’s peace process, ensure security and stability as well as economic development, may the risen Christ give us the strength of mind, body and spirit to overcome them, and bring us together in the spirit of peace, mutual understanding and solidarity,” Purisima noted.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez likewise called for rest and reflection.

It is a time of great joy and jubilation, for our Lord Jesus rose from the dead after dying to redeem us from our sins. It is also a time of hope, for in our Lord’s Resurrection we find that the promise of eternal life holds true for all of Christianity,” Romualdez said.

He said we should thank God for “our health, our safety, and the blessings and bounty of nature,” and for the “opportunity to physically celebrate with our friends, family, and colleagues, which the restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic have prevented us from doing so in the past years.”

Easter Sunday marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after he was crucified and died on the cross on Calvary.

In the Philippines, most commercial establishments either operate on shorter hours or remain closed until Easter Sunday.

The observance of Holy Week this year is from April 2, Palm Sunday, until April 9, Easter Sunday. (with reports from Priam F. Nepomuceno/ Zaldy Delayola/PNA)

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late Sunday.

Upon seeing the incident, BRP Andres Bonifacio’s commanding officer Commander Paul Michael Hechanova dispatched a rescue team to aid the passengers of the M/B Dexeter.

The passengers, one of whom was pregnant, were all provided medical aid upon rescue.

Ison said the ship also towed the damaged motorboat back to Barangay Macarascas.

“After ensuring that the passengers are stable, they were turned over to the Barangay Captain of Macarascas and safely arrived in their home at Purok Maligaya, Barangay Macarascas, Puerto Princesa City,” he added.

Ison said the Western Command, through NFW, will continue to stand on watch “not only to ensure the security of our sovereignty but also the safety of life at sea.” (PNA)

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its power and water supplies.

He also met with the ranking commanders of Joint Task Force (JTF) Malampaya. led by Navy Capt. Brendo Casaclang, to discuss the challenges of securing the energy projects in the “western frontier.”

"It is important for us to ensure the uninterrupted oil supply chain from Malampaya as it accounts for 40 percent of Luzon’s power requirement. Any interruption to this line may mean a minimum of a 10-hour blackout,” Carlos stressed.

To make the most of the Malampaya visit, Carlos observed the operation of the Philippine Navy’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight unit stationed in El Nido.

The UAS flight unit is under the Naval Air Wing and is currently attached and operationally controlled by Wescom to provide sustained maritime domain awareness picture in the JTF Malampaya’s area of operations.

"As the Navy's Gray Eagle, the most senior naval aviator still in active service, Vice Admiral Carlos noted the strong presence of naval air assets in (the) JTF Malampaya area. In addition to the UAS flight unit, maritime patrol aircraft NV-312 and AW-109 naval helicopter NH-431 are also flying regular air patrols in northern Palawan," the Facebook post read. (PNA)

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province.

On the first day, a total of 383 applicants from various parts of the province were served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applicants with complete documentary requirements will be scheduled for processing at the same venue on May 10-11.

The Passport on Wheels program is rolled out in Ilocos Sur once a year.

“This is something that we have been working on for years now with the DFA in order to serve our constituents and lessen their burden in going to the regional office in La Union to secure their passport,” Vice Governor Ryan Singson said in an earlier interview.

Even during the pandemic, the demand for passport services remained high in this northern part of Luzon, especially after the rollout of new passports with a 10-year validity.

As part of the government’s commitment to bring its services closer to the people, the DFA continues to partner with interested local government units, schools and other organizations to provide mobile passport services.

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to be strict with maritime regulations; for all motorized bancas to be registered and to have lights, especially in the evening; and for life vests to be always available.

On Friday, he met with the family of the victim and provided an undisclosed amount of financial assistance out of his pocket.

Meanwhile, the skipper of the speedboat, Mansueto D. Tana, 43, of Barangay Lanas, San Jose, Romblon is at the custodial facility of the Malay Police Station.

The speedboat is in the custody of the Philippine Coast Guard - Aklan while the damaged motorized boat is with the Aklan Maritime Police Station. (PNA)

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was set at PHP100,000 in August, and was increased to

Inculcating Educational Games and Plays in the Daily Teaching

By: RONALYN B. VILLASIS Teacher 3 Pulot Elementary School, District 9 Ozamiz City Division

Games and plays inside the classroom take part in the success of the teaching and learning processes. These two, plays a vital role in sustaining the span of interests for young individuals specifically the primary learners in keeping them engaged in a class. (Ford, Alber, & Heward, 2006) state that, “the ability to maintain attention, and motivation in the classroom can be a significant challenge for today’s educator at all levels of instruction.” Indeed, true enough to believe that learners nowadays learned differently. Considering the diversity of learners, family backgrounds and economic status may affect each level of ability.

PHP300,000 then PHP500,000 in September.

Lt. Col. J-jay Javines, commanding officer of 79IB, had earlier said Fabillar is assigned to carry out special operations for the remnants of the dismantled NPA Northern Negros Front.

The bounty was raised following an encounter between the troops of 79IB and communist rebels in Sitio Siraje, Barangay San Isidro in the adjacent Toboso town on Thursday.

In September last year, soldiers installed “wanted” posters with the photograph and personal information of Fabillar in various barangays of Calatrava and Toboso.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fabillar may contact the 79IB through hotline numbers (0963)8739989 (Smart) and (0927)3392481 (Globe). (PNA)

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MARINA C. MODEJAR consisting a savings deposit with Fisrt Consolidated Bank –Prosperidad Branch under Savings Account No. 028-0201-0040302-4 which the heirs CABUSAS, MARIETA M, JAMDAYAN, MILA M., MONDEJAR EDGAR C., MABRAS, VILMA M., UDAD, VILLA M. , and MOMDEJAR, VICTORICO C. al residents of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, ang among themselves the said bank deposit wothout this instrument being published, the involved amount being more than P30,000.00 is the subject of Affidavit ofHeirship with Special Power of Attorney under the notarial registry of Atty. GerminianoA. Demecillo, Jr per Doc.No. 216, Book No. 206; Page No.VII Series of 2023.

MDN: Apr 11, 18 & 25, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we:

1. JOSEPHINE ROSALITA TACBOBO , of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Purok 4A, Bayabason, Maramag, Bukidnon; and

2. ROSALIO B. ROSALITA JR. , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 4A, Bayabason, Maramag, Bukidnon, represented by his Attorney-in-fact, RENATO M. MARAVILLA , per Special Power of Attorney (SPA) ; WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, late Spouses ROALIO ROSALITA SR. and ANA ROSALITA died intestate without living a Will or Testament on October 28, 1998 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, and January 17, 2016 at Maramag, Bukidnon, respectively;

WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of the spouses ROSALIO ROSALITA SR. and ANA ROSALITA , they left conjugal estate parcel of land described as follows;

ing and others, can increase overall motivation. Learners are more motivated to learn, pay more attention, and actively participate if games and plays are inculcated in the teaching.

Furthermore, games in the classroom allow learners how to work together as a team, take turns, build respect, listen to others and play fairly. These are the qualities that can be developed wherever these two are used in the four walls of the learning spaces.

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laws and transgress them with impunity,” it added.

The statement called on Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr. and the Philippine National Police leadership “to thoroughly and swiftly investigate this incident and impose the appropriate sanctions on the responsible official concerned.”

It also asked the Supreme Court “to take a more aggressive stance in protecting the members of the Bench and Bar,” saying such actions erode public trust and confidence in the justice system.

The signatories to the statement include current and former officials of the Integrated Bar of the PhilippinesEastern Mindanao Region as well as deans of law schools in the Davao Region.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT , made and entered into by and among:

MARTINA JUTOY LEE , widow, DONA L. ROLLON, DONALD J. LEE and DOVIE L. RELACION, all married, of legal age, Filipino and residents of Davao City and all represented hereto by DOMAR J. LEE , by virtue of a Special Power of Attorney executed on March 9, 2023 before notary public Atty. Hanan A. Romanda-Kahalan, CPA and entered in her notarial register as Doc No. 430; Page No. 87; Book No. XIV; Series of 2023; and DOMAR J. LEE , of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Sto. Niño, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH:

That the above-named parties, all of legal age, Filipino, are the surviving spouse and children, respectively, and sole heirs of the late, DOMINADOR L. LEE who died sometime on February 21, 2009, in Lanang, Davao City, without any will;

That the said deceased, at the time of his death, left certain a onehalf conjugal share of a certain real property situated in Sto. Niño, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit:

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 371, Gss-549). Containing an area of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN (35,213) square meters, more or less, and covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AT-2144 of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon.

That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement;

That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts;

That a true copy of this extrajudicial settlement will be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Bukidnon;

“A parcel of land identified as Lot 431, Pls-377, situated in the Barrio of Panadtalan, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTYTHREE (54,543) square meters, more or less. Covered by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-3637.”

WHEREAS, no known of debt of deceased Spouses ROSALIO ROSALITA SR. and ANA ROSALITA have not been settled to date.

WHEREAS, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate;

Miss Villa Trinitas 2023 Althea Mae Bokingkito shows off the awards that she received during coronation night last Saturday. Villa Trinitas is a gated community in Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City.

Moreover, learners’ differences will be catered in doing games for children truly love to play. Playing educational games such as jigsaw puzzle, guessing game, treasure hunt-

Thus, as molder of young individuals, it is necessary to note that inculcating games and plays in the daily teaching has positive effects not only towards health and wellness. Doing so, has great contribution to keep learners on track - its interest to aspire more and to develop love for education, especially for todays’ generation!

WHEREAS, the above-named persons are the sole and only heirs of deceased Spouses ROSALIO ROSALITA SR. and ANA ROSALITA ; NOW THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of age, they have agreed to divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate the real property above-described, in EQUAL SHARE;

That the parties hereby affirm that they have executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person;

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMNT OF ESTATE , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO

That the parties hereto being all of age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate, among themselves, the above-described real estate pursuant to law;

That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY (Php111,340.00) PESOS , Philippine Currency, in hand paid by the IS-BETH CORPORATION, a corporation duly organized under existing Philippines Laws and with principal office in Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and hereto represented by ARIEL D. TAN, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and acknowledge to have been received by the above-named heirs and to their complete satisfaction, the said heirs, by these presents, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, absolutely and unconditionally, unto the said IS-BETH CORPORATION, its successors in interests and assigns, the entire above-described parcel of land, together with all the existing improvements thereon free from all liens and encumbrances.

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JERSON S. LEYSON , Notary

No.

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cutters, vacuum packaging machines, digital weighing scales, washers, and stainless steel tables, and more. The 250 farmer-members across the municipality are expected to benefit from this intervention.

The association aims to produce a variety of vegetable packs, such as chopseuy, pinakbet, and for pancit, which they plan to sell in the malls of Cagayan de Oro City.

further strengthening the local economy.

DOST Bukidnon Provincial Director Ritchie

Mae L. Guno is optimistic about the prospects of the organizations and foresees them becoming successful agripreneurs in the future.

Now, who is suffering from the much-exploited resources? Because of AGAW GUBAT, AGAW LUPA, AGAW TUBIG, AGAW BUHAY, the Lumads are now the poorest of the poor. Our ecological people like the fisherfolk are now living in so, much hunger and poverty as thousands, if not millions, of tons of top soil have destroyed thru massive siltation the mangroves and coral reefs, the spawning ground of fish, as only 5% remain in excellent condition.

During the turnover on February 21, 15 members were trained on the basic operation and maintenance of the newly turned-over machineries. DOST will also be training them on Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety.

The processing plant, a joint counterpart of the LGU and the beneficiary is currently being furnished to be compliant with the standards of the Food and Drug Administration, for the ease of their future License to Operate application.

“We want to see them become agripreneurs, that their profit increase and their quality of life improve”, she said. PD Guno also emphasized that the ownership of these interventions by the beneficiaries is crucial to achieving the agency's vision of sustainable economic growth. (Jenifer O. Pancho / PSTO Bukidnon)

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one to respect the decision of President Marcos Jr. in appointing Macacua as the OIC of Maguindanao del Norte province as well as Mangudadatu as OIC of Maguindanao del Sur. The Chief Executive has no other purpose in mind other than to ensure that the people of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur will continue to reap the dividends of genuine peace and sustainable economic development.

hectares part of the CADT areas specially the mine site in the sub village of Upper Coo which was the hunting ground of their forefathers in the distant past.

Hallasgo also denied claims from Peñaloga’s groups that she was appointed as one of the new board of directors under X64 management to PMC saying what ROCSIPO wished for is to rightfully claim their ancestral land being overlapped by the opposing lumad group.

Cagayan de Oro is now under strain as another Sendong means about 20,000 will die as predicted by environmental experts. Don’t you know that based on the analysis of experts, “oneinch-high rainfall in the 200 thousand hectares of denuded areas in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro means one-meter-high flood upon reaching the 200-hectare urban center of the city. Ten-inch rainfall means tenmeter-high flood. Pati daw Gaisano, di na iyan makita.

The 14-ha. wooded agricultural space in Manresa will somehow serve as the much needed “shield.” But the plan of the Cebu Landmasters, Inc. to put-up malls and condominiums will destroy Manresa’s mini-forest. What? You have mitigating measures like drainage and canal? That honorable Sirs are just plain “drama,” if that seen in a bigger context of the state of the forest ecosystem in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro. Glaringly, the mitigating or the countervailing measure is now massive replanting, specially of giant bamboo, a great carbon-sink and great water-holder, in the denuded areas which we, together with the Cooperatives of the Lumads, are now doing.

Sirs and Mesdames of CLI and Xavier University, please heed the call of the concerned thousands of scientists and environmentalists worldwide: ‘THE FACT THAT NO EMERGENCY RESPONSE HAS BEEN MOUNTED

BY NATIONAL GOV

WITH BUISNESS-AS-USUAL IS TO KNOWINGLY, AND THERFORE DELIBERATELY, COMPOUND THIS CRIME.”

Please CLI, your kind of commercialism, is totally disregarding the cry of Mother Earth as some 40 species of birds will be extinct if you continue your business-asusual framework. We, the Concerned Parents, Teachers, Alumni and Communities (COPTAC) will harness our collective potential to oppose Xavier’s sacrificing its cultural heritage and go the business-as-usual commercializing in utter disregard to the cry of Mother Earth and the poor people of Cagayan de Oro City. Vatican, let us follow the appeal of Pope Francis in Laudato si’, to hear the cry of the poor and of the Earth. No less than King Solomon in Ecclesiastes said that, “wealth, fame and power are meaningless, utterly meaningless.” Amidst the denigration of spirituality through instant pursuit of wealth and power as humanity is buried deeply n unbridled materialism, commercialism and consumerism, what is important is how to be men and women for others, to serve the least of our brethren, in consonance with the Jesuit pioneers’ vision, from the mundane to the sublime.

The MILFACO (Miarayon–Lapok–Lirongan–Tinaytayan Tribal Association) Farmers Agriculture Cooperative and the Kinaiyahan Angay Natong Ampingan Para Sa Maayong Kaugmaon (Kanak), Inc. have also received their own coffee processing equipment to enhance the quality of their arabica coffee production. This initiative aims to improve the coffee processing methods of these organizations, leading to better coffee quality and increased profitability.

MILFACO has 532 coffee farmers, while KANAK Inc has 39 coffee farmermembers.

The coffee beans grown in the Pangantucan-Talakag area, situated around the foothills of Mt. Kalatungan, are renowned for their unique flavor, resulting in national recognition from the 2022 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC).

DOST and LGU Talakag have also scheduled them for more product development programs to continuously improve local coffee production. Mayor Vergito O. Factura has expressed the LGU’s full support to these initiatives as these projects not only strengthen the coffee and vegetable industry but also benefits the farmers and their families,

In a Press released by OPAPRU Communications and Public Affairs disclosed that Maguindanao elected Governor Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu and BARMM Senior Minister Abdulraof Macacua will serve as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) governors of in the newly created Maguindanao del sur and Maguindanao del norte ,respectively per appointment issued by Presient Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on April 5, 2023.

Macacua took his oath before the President on Wednesday

We believe that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr’s appointment of Macacua is a testament of his trust and confidence in the latter’s capacity to handle the reins of governance in Maguindanao del Norte, and most importantly, lead the people of the province at this crucial time.

We have no doubt that Macacua, who has demonstrated utmost skill, competence and leadership during his term as a former Member of Parliament and Senior Minister, will be able to effectively carry out his mandate as OIC and bring greater political stability and economic development to the province.

Most importantly, we have faith that Macacua will be able to help move forward and sustain the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process. Given his experience as a civil servant and a senior Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) member, he will be instrumental in promoting the culture of peace throughout the province., the press released read

Finally, we urge every-

This latest development is part of the President's commitment not to waver in delivering his commitments to the Bangsamoro peace agreements. It is a decisive move to ensure stability and peace in the provinces of Maguindanao, and to the BARMM as a whole. the press release read i

Let us all unite, work hand in hand and support the officials of Maguindanao. the press release read added. Maraming salamat! Shukran!

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“ I could never imagined such a big role to the corporate world when I did not even finished my elementary education,” she said.

Jeff McGlinn, managin director of X64, has communicated the anti-Villanueva lumad group that he had already ordered PMC managers to follow his orders not Villanueva.

X64 is the Australian partner of PMC since 2013 with 40 preent share and 60 percent for its Filipino partner.

The partnership had gone awry in February this year when X64 failed to remit about $4.8 million to PMC for the sales of gold and silver to Hongkong.

lanueva, president of Philsaga Mining Corp. (PMC), who has been embroiled by moves by PMC’s Australian partner X64 Limited to oust him.

“I will bet my own life to support Atty. Raul Villanueva all the way,” declared Rolito “Hawodon Tagdoan” Peñaloga, chairman of Bunawan Manobo Ancestral Domain Management Council , Inc. (BMADMCI) who also sits as Municipal Tribal Chieftain of Bunawan.

Later in the day, the Philsaga Employees Labor Union (PSELU)in a gathering at the company’s mine site in Sitio Upper Co-o in the village of Consuelo expressed their all out support to Villanueva after learning that the other lumad group pushing to oust Villanueva only wanted to get the biggest royalty share.

Jaime Pizzaro, PSELU president, said he really do not want chaos in the company that he want a status quo after he learned that Villanueva is willing to hear calls for fair wage pays.

“I will give my all-out support to Villanueva without ifs and butts,” Pizarro said.

BMADMCI and three other organized Manobo groups have declared supporters of X64 namely Joseph Mahusay, Ramon Austria, Ramon de Jesus Jr., Ferdausi Cerna Fernando Curato and Manobo leader Mary Jane Rodrigo Hallasgo.

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But Hallasgo, chair of Rodrigo Clan and Settlers Indigenous Peoples Organizarion, Inc. (ROCSIPO), denied they were after the biggest IP royalty share instead they only asked Villanueva to hold its release to BMADMCI and three other groups while they have pending appeal with the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to revalidate the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) No. 136 of Peñaloga’s group.

She said the Rodrigo clan which spans to seven generations were the original settlers of more than a thousand

Joseph Mahusay, who was installed by McGlinn to replace Villanueva as president, filed a writ of injunction against Villanueva for continuing to act as PMC president and member of the board of directors even if he already sold to Mahusay his shares of stocks with Philsaga Management and Holdings amounting to 125,000 common shares.

But Villanueva denied he sold his share of stocks to Mahusay saying the documents were fabricated when submitted to the court in Davao City.

He said several lapses were found in the document including the forged signature, enough ground to file a case against him.

The TRO stemmed from an earlier action of X64 lawyer Peter John U. Javier against Villanueva for allegedly violating Sections 12.1 and 14.1 of his employment contract with Medusa Mining Limited, now known as X64.

Javier said Villanueva had been given a notice that his contract was terminated effective February 15.

On the same day the TRO was served, ROCSIPO group picketed outside the gate of the same building calling for Villanueva’s ouster.

Sorilla said the two events happening in the same place at the same time were “too much of a coincidence.”

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the disaster resilience, peace, order, and human security components," said Centina.

Firefighters are also given other special awards. With the theme "Sa pagiwas sa sunog, hindi ka nag-iisa," fire officers present also emphasized the need for every household’s involvement as partners in fire prevention. (TAAG/ PIA-10)

MGA TAGA BALULANG MAGMATA NA MU. THOUSANDS OF YOU WILL DIE WHEN ANOTHER SENDONG HITS CAGAYAN DE ORO.

Kinaiyahan Angay Natong Ampingan Para Sa Maayong Kaugmaon (Kanak), Inc. farmer member testing their newly received coffee depulper from DOST 10 through the CEST pro

gram.

THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

Valley view township: breaking ground, building a new world

By Avril Vianni

Tagoloan, MisOr

— “God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and a lot of faith. But it’s always worth the wait.”

Alter 3 years since its announcement to develop a residential project in Sta. Ana, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, real estate developer, RGJ Realty Corporation had finally break ground for the construction of Valley View Township on April 2, 2023, Sunday.

Spread across a I4hectare property, this PIO Billion residential development project will comprise of 25 high rise buildings at 13 storeys each and will produce a total of 10,400 affordable and comfortable residences. RGJ Realty Corporation owner, Former Congressman Romeo Jalosjos said that the main goal of this project is to address the housing gaps of Visayas and Mindanao, providing shelter to Filipino families, especially the less fortunate.

Its 3-year construction will commence right away dedicating the first phase to socialized housing through a deal with the Social Finance Housing Corporation (SHFC). Is aim is to target the workers o Phividec Industrial Authority and the residents of Tagoloan and Villanueva towns as pioneer beneficiaries for these low-cost housing units.

The Valley View Township will also feature a chapel, an event center, function hall, a club house, a forest trail walk, children’s playground, fitness center, basketball court, parks and picnic areas and retail/ commercial units among many other amenities, thus, creating a whole new world within the beautiful municipality of Tagoloan.