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VFP eyes Unity Monument to honor WW2 Veterans

By Mike Baños Editor-at-Large

Veterans organizations plan to set up a monument recalling the unity of Filipinos during World War II in Mindanao.

The plan was disclosed following Liceo de Cagayan University President Dr. Alain Marc P. Golez welcome address where he saluted the Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit honoring USAFFE General Douglas MacArthur and the Filipino war heroes who bravely fought for our country during World War II.

“This exhibit is a tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives to defend our freedom and independence. We honor their courage, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to our country,” Dr. Golez noted. It is our hope that this exhibit will not only commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of our war heroes, but also inspire future generations to continue the legacy of heroism and patriotism. Let us remember their bravery, their sacrifice, and their unwavering love for our country.”

“As we celebrate the courage and sacrifice of the Mindanao guerillas and Filipino was heroes, we are also reminded of the many who may have been forgot-

27 Nov 2018. (RMB)

Cong Teves, 2 sons charged with illegal possession of firearms

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

BAYAWAN CITY, Negros Oriental - Congressman Arnolfo Teves of the third district of this province is facing charges for illegal possession of firearms.

His sons, Kurt Matthew and Axel Teves are also facing the same charges in connection with the recent raid of CIDG operatives to the house of Rep. Arnie Teves in Bayawan City a week ago.

During the raid, operatives

Cong Arnie Teves of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group swooped down into the known houses of the congressman and seized long and short firearms.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) made it clear, however, that the new case has nothing to do with the recent killing of Governor Roel Degamo.

The new case, the DOJ said, was in connection with the murders of several people that happened sometime in 2019. The firearms seized by the government may have been used in crimes in the province in 2019.

“The complainant is CIDG, and the respondents are Cong.

See SONS , page 10

Filipino WW II veterans awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal at the PHIVIDEC Veterans Day held

Dambana na Kagitingan (Shine of Valor) in Pilar, Bataan. See

Female cops as desk officers draw mixed reactions

By Leonel Abasola

MANILA – Confining female cops as desk officers, a move recently initiated by the National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) aimed to resolve underreporting and under-recording of genderbased violence-related incidents, has drawn mixed reactions from women legislators.

Senator Grace Poe lauded NCRPO’s decision to assign female cops as desk officers, believing this would give possible complainants, particularly women and children, the courage to report crimes and violence.

Poe said the move may be a “potential solution to the underreporting and under-recording, especially of genderbased violence,” adding that women are “compassionate and more approachable, yet tough and determined.”

“This should not stop the NCRPO, however, from continuously exerting efforts to make the male members of the police force more gender-sensitive,” Poe said in a statement.

She said good cops, whether female or male, will always bolster the faith of

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PNP Chief Rodolfo Azurin with some female cops.

people in the justice system and close the gap between communities and the police.

Earlier, the NCRPO announced plans to replace male police officers from front desk duty with female officers, saying the latter are more patient and sympathetic.

NCRPO Director Maj. General Edgar Alan Okubo said the female desk officers will be called “customer relations officers”.

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LIZA CRUZADA ALIMA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ GARDIOPATRA ” to “ SUPATRA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GARDIOPATRA ALIMA ,who was born on Nov 9, 1951 at Ampayon,Butuan City, Agusan,Philippines and whose parents are FRANCISCO ALIMA AND CONCEJO ADORMIO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 4 APRIL 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

Senator Risa Hontiveros, in a separate statement, however said NCRPO should not limit the female cops to desk work.

They can be tapped to do intelligence work, as she cited a case where a female officer arrested a wanted pedophile.

“Patunay na kayang-kaya ng mga babaeng law enforcer na maging lider, (A proof that female law enforcers can be a good leader) intelligence officers, even ground com-

manders, in the line of fire. Women’s proficiencies go beyond the desk,” Hontiveros said.

She urged the PNP leadership to take more women into the police force without “typecasting” them.

“Laging nakakabuti na magdagdag tayo ng kababaihan sa kahit anong organisasyon, lalo na sa ating kapulisan na alam nating male-dominated. Sana nga lang ay hindi i-typecast o

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Publication Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EFREN APDOHAN MORDEN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ ELEUTERIO ” to “ EFREN ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELEUTERIO APDOHAN MORDEN ,who was born on March 21,1963 at M AGALLANES,Butuan City, Agusan,Philippines and whose parents are RUFINO MONING MORDEN AND ANATALIA POLIGA APDOHAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 4 APRIL 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

limitahan ng posisyong ‘customer relations’ ang ating mga babaeng pulis,” (It is good to add women to any organization, especially in our male- dominated police

force. I just hope that our female police officers will not be typecasted or limited as customer relations officers),” Hontiveros pointed out. (PNA)

Digital Literacy

By Loviesa A. Palaca

“Technology is not the transformation. It’s our relationship with one another that’s undergoing transformation.”

Digital literacy plays a vital role in defining a child’s ability to succeed both in school and throughout their lives. This is an inherent aspect of 21st century education, which is the backbone of our educational pedagogy here at World Academy. We focus on applying innovative teaching methods that support our students with the skillsets they need to succeed throughout their education and as they enter the workplace. For us, this concept is as practical as it is progressive.

Digital literacy and its place in the 21st century is a concept that many are still trying to figure out. The advancement of technology and the internet’s rising importance in our society has made digital literacy a required skill for everyone. It is already an integral skill for many jobs and that number will only rise within the coming years. It is up to us educators to decipher the best methods for teaching digital literacy and to help our students become fluent in this new type of literacy.

A huge problem pertaining to digital literacy is our education system’s outdated view on what it means to be literate. Schools do not take into account that being digitally literate is a crucial skill in today’s world. An example

MDN: Mar 21 & 28, 2023

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R.A. 10172/ 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Date: March 8, 2023

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 GENERONA BAYLOSIS JURBAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” and Section 5 of R.A. 9048 petition for Change of First Name from “ GENEROSO ” to “ GENERONA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GENEROSO BAYNO BAYLOSIS who was born on OCTOBER 22, 1969 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are DOMINGO GERONDA BAYLOSIS and BENIGNA X BAYNO

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 31, 2023.

(SGD) HELEN JAO-PANES Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 21 & 28, 2023

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malalag NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC March 07, 2023 CCE-11-2023 R.A. 10172

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 CONRADA ANTONIO-DANO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of sex/gender from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” and correction of first name from “ CONRADO ”:to “ CONRADA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CONRADO COMPUESTO ANTONIO at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are EUPRONIO ANTONIO and FERMINA COMPUESTO

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

of the importance of digital literacy is the recent explosion of “fake news” media sites. Creating a digital literacy curriculum can be based on students’ developmental stages, and educators should be cognizant of both the risks (such as distractions) and myriad learning opportunities that technology integration and utilization in the classroom may provide. With increasing numbers of teachers using technology in the classroom and schools permitting students to become engaged with content via digital literacy, some schools are adopting formal digital literacy curriculum and digital literacy plans. Perhaps as a result, Google has published a plethora of resources about understanding digital literacy and digital citizenship, including YouTube videos, teacher’s guides and lesson plans. Digital literacy may encompass simple student tasks, such as creating classroom presentations, or more intricate, collaborative work, such as video clip creations or posting online “mindmaps” using digital tools. The field of digital literacy will continue to grow in importance in the coming years as new approaches to learning via new technologies are embraced. http://digitalliteracy.us/21stcentury-skills/ https://thejournal.com/articles/2022/08/10/teachingdigital-literacy-is-a-21stcentury-

R.A 9048 Form 10.1(LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Magsaysay

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Leonila Palongpalong Socaoco has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “ ROVEN ” to “ ROMEL ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROVEN COSICOL SUCAOCO who was born on December 24, 1965 at Kibungsod, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Fernando Loquias Sucaoco and Lourdes A. Cosicol Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

(SGD) SHIRLEY FE S. RATILLA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 14 & 21, 2023

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R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL 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 LINDA MERCAMPO LAGINAN has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RENA MAE MERCAMPO LAGINAN at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are RENATO SAQUILAN LAGINAN and LINDA ESTABILLO MERCAMPO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 15, 2023.

(SGD) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 14 & 21, 2023

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL 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 LEONILEY LARENO has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEONILEY LARENO at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are LEONARDO TRIBUNALO BANATE and NORIVIC MANOBO LARENO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 15, 2023.

(SGD) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 14 & 21, 2023

R.A 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that FRITZIE C. PAQUINGAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of FRITZIE CAÑETE PAQUINGAN who was born on 02 JULY 1998 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ROSEMARIE R. CAÑETE and WILSON PAQUINGAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2023.

(SGD)

(PNA file photo)

Ilocos Norte LGU declares 'plastic-free holiday'

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY – The local government unit of Burgos town in the province of Ilocos Norte has declared every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as a "plastic-free holiday” in all residential, commercial, agricultural, and institutional establishments within the municipality.

This means that the use of single-use plastics is prohibited in Burgos at least three times a week to control and minimize the production of plastic waste.

Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the municipal government approved on Wednesday Municipal Ordinance 2021-002, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Code of Burgos to ban the use of single-use plastic in the municipality.

Anyone found violating the ordinance will be imposed a fine of PHP500 for the first offense, PHP1,000 for the second offense, PHP2,000 for the third offense, and imprisonment of one to six months for the fourth offense.

"In case the violator is a business or commercial establishment, this shall result in suspension or cancellation of business permit,” the municipality said in a public advisory posted on its official Facebook page, enjoining everyone to cooperate for the reduction and proper management of solid wastes in the community.

(WASTE EXCHANGE PROGRAM. A resident of Poblacion in Burgos, Ilocos Norte exchanges plastic waste for grocery items in this undated photo. Recently, the entire municipality has banned the use of single-use plastic at least thrice a week to reduce plastic waste.

(Contributed photo)

Municipal environment and natural resources officer

Jay-Arr Tiguiamo said Friday the plastic-free holiday ordinance is considered their “baby step” toward a plasticfree environment.

“For now, we have intensified our information and education campaign (on the ban on single-use plastic), particularly among business establishments and the locals,” he said. Tiguiamo said while citation tickets have yet to be issued to violators, the municipality has begun releasing solid waste management clearance to all business establishments in the area to send a signal that the municipality is serious in its campaign to eradicate single-use plastics.

Ex-NPA members, supporters in Aurora get financial aid

By Jason De Asis

BALER, Aurora – Former members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Maria Aurora town, this province, have received government livelihood assistance aimed at making them productive members of society.

"It’s hard (to implement) but we need to balance the predicaments of both sectors,” he said, noting that the establishments they have so far asked to stop using plastic have appealed to “use our last stock of plastic supply."

The local government unit is pushing for the use of alternatives instead of single-use plastics, such as “bayong” or eco-bags, reusable drinking containers, and metal drinking straws and utensils.

In the Philippines, records show that 2.7 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year, and about 20 percent of this end up in the ocean.

Two million plastic bags are also used every minute worldwide. (PNA)

Lt. Col. Julito Recto Jr., commander of the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB), said on Friday the local government unit of Maria Aurora and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist turned over last Tuesday to the former communist terrorist group members and supporters, who are now members of the people’s organizations, some PHP65,000 worth of livelihood aid that could help them rebuild their lives as they reintegrate to their communities.

He said the people’s organizations Dianawan Upland Farmers Association and Buloy Upland Farmers Association received PHP30,000 and PHP35,000 worth of livelihood assistance, respectively.

Recto said the assistance is part of the government’s programs which aim to support the people’s organizations by providing them income-

(LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE. Mayor Ariel Bitong (second from left) gives livelihood assistance to members of two people's organizations in Maria Aurora town, Aurora province on March 14, 2023. The recipients are the Dianawan Upland Farmers Association and Buloy Upland Farmers Association, which received PHP30,000 and PHP35,000 worth of cash aid, respectively. (Photo courtesy of the Army's 91IB) generating opportunities that will sustain their daily needs and help them become selfsustaining organizations in their communities.

He expressed hope that more ex-rebels will benefit from the peace-building initiatives of the government in the fulfillment and attainment of a sustainable, just and lasting peace.

Mayor Ariel Bitong, for his part, said the government is exerting its best efforts to help the people by providing livelihood resources to the

communities once affected by armed conflict or insurgency.

“Kami sa LGU ay tumutugon, sana ay makatulong ito at maging kapaki-pakinabang (We, in the LGU, is responding. Hopefully, this could help and become beneficial),” Bitong said in an interview.

Meanwhile, the association officials thanked the LGU and the other concerned government agencies for the assistance.

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An 1848 speech attributed to Chief Seattle of the Suquamish tribe poetically expressed: “How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist of in the dark woods, every clearing and every humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people.”

nomic system has gone berserk in pursuing the growth-at-all cost strategy even sacrificing mother nature to the altar of greed and profit. All because individual ownership gives one the absolute right of exploitation, even if devoid of any sense of morality as long as there is profit. This is Res Ipsa Loquitor (the thing speaks for itself) considering the global state of the environment.

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Chief Seattle is now proven absolutely right when he and the natives of America, whom he then led some four centuries ago, questioned the economic system that was uprooting them from their native land and their culture as well. Indeed, the “ownership” of the rich white men in the US then was based on the “dispossession” of the Indigenous Peoples. It is also true based on the experience of the Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao. For a while they resisted but “might was right,” so it came to pass that by virtue of conquest, it was another culture that prevailed over the land. That gave way to the imposition of the colonizers’ economic system that provided titles to everything that could be owned or sold.

Today, that kind of eco-

Highly attached to Mother Earth, the Indigenous Peoples then of the North American Continent were puzzled why everything was the subject of commerce especially the land and all the natural wonders found in it. How can you own something that will outlast you. You can not own the land, the land will own you. Perhaps, even the sky will be sold if only such can be owned by the colonizers, so they thought.

In the Philippines, our Indigenous Peoples are also of the belief that land can be owned only when one is using it or working to make it productive otherwise it is owned communally. In fact, they believe that there are things which by their very nature should not be owned or be the subject of commerce because these are means to life and are therefore universal in nature. A good example is air. Just

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imagine one entrepreneur who is able to develop a technology that can capture all the air available, then, start selling it. Only those with money will survive, isn’t it?

This is also true to water and to electricity, without which we are all doomed. It was unimaginable in the past to sell our water as it is beyond comprehension now to sell air. But in a land where there is the propensity to subject everything to business, who knows?

Indeed, “our world is not for sale.” “Our water is not for sale.” “Our seeds and biodiversity are not for sale.” This should be our response to privatization under the insane ideology known as corporate globalization.” To quote the world-renowned environmentalist and a friend, Dr. Vandanna Shiva, “Corporate globalization is based on new enclosures of the commons, enclosures which

Filipino docs rank among the best in the world

TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental—Filipino doctors like Cagayan de Oro City’s Dr. Irwin C. Arribas rank among the best in the world and that’s my opinion.

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I tell you my own story to support my claim that our doctors are great in their chosen speciality. Even before my cataract surgery, I had a persistent eye problem which I attributed to my habits that included an age-old passion for reading.

Upon examination, my doctor told me that I had big cataracts and so I underwent eye surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the procedure I was enamored with my eyesight. Imagine my ecstasy when I managed to read big font letters without my eyeglasses.

Then something happened after a week. I had to resume using my eyeglasses in order to read again. I didn’t like it because it meant having to search for it among the many assorted items I stashed inside my very big bag and who needs that inconvenience?

Then I experienced frequent tearing of my eyes. I thought it was part of my

post eye surgery adjustment. My eyes would tear up and those who saw it would think I’m crying when I’m not.

I was directed by the eye doctor to apply a specific kind of eye drop thrice a day or as the need arises, meaning when I was tearing up. It was really embarrassing on my part to apply eye drops in the middle of an engaging conversation or excusing myself during parties to head to the bathroom for my ‘eye drop ritual.’

I started using regular ungraded eye glasses for ptotection. I thought then that I saw the end of my eye problem, attributing it to being part of growing old. Then another problem cropped up, which is the presence of ‘gound’ or eye crusts/booger in my eyes. In Filipino it’s called ‘muta.’

Except that my sticky ‘muta’ would shut my eyelids tight making it difficult to open my eyes in the morning. The soap and water aren’t enough to clear it forcing me to visit my eye doctor again.

After examination I un-

derwent some bloodwork and was then advised by my eye doctor to use the Johnson baby shampoo to clean my eyes. Still my eye problem persisted and the eye discharge made me visit my eye doctor again, this time ending up in laser eye surgery.

The eyesight improved but the eye discharge continued and on January 15 this year, my eyes were a bloodshot red. I remembered that day because it also was the scheduled oath taking of the new board of directors of the FilipinoAmerican Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC). I was prescribed with antibiotics and prednisone. The eye surgeon diagnosed my condition as episcleritis. My red eyes persisted but my husband Ronnie and I

8 Cebu villages ‘biofenced’ to keep garbage off waterways

CEBU CITY – The city government has introduced its biofence technology to eight mountain villages here, aimed at addressing the massive accumulation of garbage from neighboring municipalities’ coastal areas.

The setting up of biofences in Agsungot, Binaliw, Pulangbato, Pit-os, San Jose, Bacayan, Talamban, and Budlaan came after the 5th Cebu City coastal cleanup activity on Saturday.

The biofence is made up

SCOUTING: MOLDING FUTURE LEADERS

By: PATRICK F. MINERALES TEACHER – II CAMAMAN-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Scouting provides experiences that will help prepare our youth for their future. It also provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.

Yes, the benefits will be lifetime.

Last February 17, 2023 (Friday), Camaman-an Elementary School held their KAB Scout and Boy Scout Investiture headed by their School Mr. Arnold P. Tejero, School BSP Coordinator Mr. Ralph Gregor B. Lituañas, Teachers, Scouters, and Parents.

It was a very solemn ceremony with a number of 250 pupils who have registered as Members within the School Chapter. Scouter Geronimo D. Beja was the Honorary Investing Officer who graced the occasion.

Gov Roel Degamo’s widow wants Cong Teves expelled from Congress

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

BAYAWAN CITY, Negros Oriental - The widow of the slain governor of this province has appealed to Congress to expel 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves as a member of the House.

Janice Degamo, widow of the slain Governor Roel Degamo and currently the mayor of Pamplona town, told the media that she had already sent her petition in Congress asking for the expulsion of Cong Teves.

“Meron pa po kaming ibang sinusulong sa Kongreso.

Governor-Roel-Degamos-Wife

“The primary objectives of the programs are two-fold: the development of young boys to be responsible citizens in the community and the society through proper upbringing and acquisition of values; and the development of basic skill sets through the application of special and essential skills learned through the Merit Badge System.” This was the inspiring message that Scouter Beja shared to all Scouters.

The investiture was followed by a Weekend Encampment in the school grounds. With a line-up of activities tailored for all enthusiastic scouters. Among them is the Basic Knot Tying, First Aid – Bandaging, Symposium on Anti-Bullying and Anti-Drug Campaign, and the most awaited program of all is the Camp Fire where all Scouters presented a short talent show.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to all parties who wish to participate in the Public Hearing for the proposed Expansion Project of Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation. Onsite registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the Public Hearing proper will promptly start at 9:00 a.m.

Date/Time March 27, 2023 (Monday) / 8:00 a.m.

Venue Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House, Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City

Brief Description The proposed project involves the expansion of Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation to increase production capacity and improve plant efficiency through cleaner production and resource recovery technologies.

Project Location Assumption Heights, Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City

Proponent Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation

Contact Nos. (063) 221-1753, (063) 221-3180

The Public Hearing aims to achieve efficient exchange of information and views between and among the Project Proponent, the DENR- EMB, relevant agencies, LGUs and other stakeholders on Environmental Impacts of the proposed project currently applying for amendment of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

(BIOFENCED. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama leads the installation of biofence in one of the eight barangays on Saturday (Mar. 18, 2023).

of pet bottles wrapped in a net, and is designed to float on riverbanks, creeks, and other waterways to contain garbage and prevent them from flowing into the ocean.

"The office is positive that with the extension of the said technology, there will be a massive movement and awareness to address the alarming rate of garbage polluting our ocean," the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCenro) said in a statement.

Before Installing the biofence, members of CCENRO River Troopers conducted site assessment, preparation, and coordina-

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extra-judicial Partition/Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale is made and entered into by and between: We; HEIRS OF NESTOR DUNAY, (DECEASED) ,namely; BETTY Z.DUNAY, ARCHER Z.DUNAY, ALMERA Z.DUNAY, ANILYN D.BANAAG, and MICHELLE Z.DUNAY all of legal age, Filipino citizen, all residents of Catarman, Camiguin, hereinafter refered to as HEIRS/VENDOR;

-IN FAVOR OFRICHARD V.TEE , of legal age,Filipino citizen,single and resident of Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin, hereinafter known and referred to as the VENDEE

Whereas, that the above-mentioned persons are the only surviving heirs of the late NESTOR DUNAY ,

That at the time of his death was the absolute owner of a parcel of land known as T.D.No.01000605889 , denominated as Lot No.1643 Part , with an area of 1,800 Sq.M. situated at Compol, Catarman, Camiguin, That at the time of his demise, left no will nor any debts, Now Therefore, for an in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php.150,000.00) in Phil.currency, in hand paid by RICHARD V.TEE , (the VENDEE), unto the HEIRS/VENDORS reciept is hereby acknowledged with full satisfaction, ND by these presents hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CEDE AND CONVEY Absolutely and Irrevocably the above described parcel of land unto the VENDEE , it’s Successors and Assigns, together with all the improvements found thereon. That the above-mentioned parcel of land is not tenanted,nor covered by any agricultural Lease Agreement and is subject to any dispute or litigation or whatever nature, further, is from all liens and enxmbrances.

Under the Notarial Registry of Atty.LEO O.M. GAN, JR. Per Doc. No.158, Page No.32;Book No.LVII; SERIES OF 2020.

tion with the communities along Butuanon River for the simultaneous installation of the biofences.

"The office is hopeful that with biofences installed in key strategic areas of each barangay, the problem of solid waste would somehow be manageable, promoting ownership and accountability with the respective leaders of the community. " CCenro added.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama appealed to officials in the eight villages to take care of the biofences that would help the city in its environmental campaign. (Ramil Ayuman/ PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF CAYETANO EXCELESE WITH ADJUDICATION OF OWNERSHIP

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We,ELISA LLANASA OPINALDO and FELIPA LLANASA CAÑETE , all of legal age,married,Filipino citizens and residents of Bug-ong, Mambajao Camiguin, are the surviving heirs of CAYETANO EXCELESE , who begot his illegitimate daughter Juanita Balistoy and who begot one child Felisa Sumile-Llanasa who both died without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during their lifetime who owned a parcel of land which remain declared in the name of CAYETANO EXCELESE which is herein described: Lot No.4771; T.D.No.0710859; Area 306 Sq. Mts. & Lot No. 4769; T.D.No.0710790; Area 448 Sq. ; all located at Bug-ong, Mambajao Camiguin.

That the original owner CAYETANO EXCELESE died single but had only one illegitimate daughter JUANITA BALISTOY-SUMILE;

That our mother Felisa SumileLlanasa from whom we derive ownership of the subject properties derived her right from her mother Juanita BalistoySumile;

That being the only children of Felisa Sumile-Llanasa we hereby extrajudicially settle the above-described for payment of estate tax and adjudicate the above two properties unto ourselves in common ownership by right of heridetary succession;

That the properties not being embraced with a title this instrument shall be registered under the provisions of P.D.1529 as Registered property.

In Witness whereof, we hereunto affix our signatures this 20th day of November 2020 at Mambajao Camiguin.

Sgd.ELIZA LLANASA-OPINALDO Heir

Sgd.FELIPA LLANASA- CAÑETE Heir

I have already signed a petition to expel him from Congress,” the widow told the media in an ambush interview today during the burial.

“Sana suportahan din ng Kongreso 'yung amin talagang nire-request na he be expelled from the Congress,” she said.

On March 4, this year, Governor Roel Degamo was

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES -

ENTS:

This DEED, is made and entered into by and among:

MARIBETH R. PAHAYAC, DON SILDA ROQUE, MARIE JULIE R. PARAZO, MARIO SILDA ROQUE, JR., MARIEL R. FLORES, MARISSA R. MOLINA and MARITA R. DELA CRUZ , all of residents of Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, all of legal ages, all Filipino, being the surviving heirs;

WITNESSETH:

That the above-named parties are the surviving heirs of the deceased MARIO Y. ROQUE, SR . who died on September 3, 2021 at Don Carlos Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines respectively;

That during the lifetime of late Mario y. Roque, Sr. , he maintained a bank account with the Philippine National Bank-Valencia City Bukidnon branch, under Account No. 411611361026;

That the deceased died without the Last Will and Testament;

That pursuant to Rule 74, Section 1 of the Rules of Court of the Philippines herein surviving legal heirs have agreed and hereby agree to adjudicate unto ourselves the said bank account of the deceased with Philippine National Bank-Valencia City Bukidnon branch, under Account No. 411611361026;

That We, MARIBETH R. PAHAYAC, DON SILDA ROQUE, MARIO SILDA ROQUE, JR., MARIEL R. FLORES, MARISSA R. MOLINA and MARITA

R. DELA CRUZ, hereby APPOINT, NAME AND CONSTITUTE , our sister MARIE JULIE R. PARAZO, as our true representative to act for and in our behalf, name, place and stead and to perform the following acts enumerated below as follows:

a.) To negotiate with the Philippine National Bank-Valencia City Bukidnon branch, the withdrawal of the saving of the late Mario y. Roque, Sr. , UNDER Account No. 411611361026;

b.) To sign and execute in our behalf, any and all documents and deeds necessary for the aforementioned purpose;

c.) To do any other act and to give effect to the power herein granted.

HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto my said attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act, and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could lawfully do if personally present and hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents.

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, under the Notarial

of

killed in a massacre inside his house by at least 10 masked men. The suspects barged into the house while the Governor and his staff were busy in the distribution of 4Ps subsidy in coordination with the social welfare office in the province. Aside from the governor, eight other people also died as the suspects opened fire on whoever they could find inside the premises of the governor's compound.

CRUCIAL REVELATION

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE SPOUSES LUCIO MAHILUM & GREGORIA B. MAHILUM

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Extrajudicial Settlement of the Estate of the Spouses LUCIO MAHILUM & GREGORIA B. MAHILUM made and entered into this March 9, 2020 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, by the following persons, all heirs of the said deceased:

FLORA S. CALDERON , of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 1, Poblacion, Kadingilan, Bukidnon;

LUCIANO B. MAHILUM, SR. of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 1, Poblacion, Kadingilan, Bukidnon;

LOLITO B. MAHILUM , of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon; SIMPLICIO B. MAHILUM, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of San Andres, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; MERLYN M. REPUELES, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 3, Danatag, Baungon, Bukidnon; ALLAN NUENA , of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 6, Baroy, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; SAMUEL B. MAHILUM , of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 1, Poblacion, Kadingilan, Bukidnon; LIEBICO B. MAHILUM , of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Purok 1, Poblacion, Kadingilan, Bukidnon;

WITNESSETH; That:

WHEREAS , the late spouses LUCIO MAHILUM and GREGORIA B. MAHILUM died on January 5, 1997 and February 27, 2009, respectively, without leaving any will and without any debts or outstanding obligations;

WHEREAS , at the time of their death, they were the owners of a real property, and more particularly, described as follows:

OCT NO. P-14049

“A parcel of land known as Lot No. 297, Pls-559 situated in Poblacion of Municipality of Kadingilan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE HNUDRED FORTY-SIX (546) SQUARE METERS, more or less.”

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the heirs, being all of legal age and with full capacity to contract, hereby voluntary divide and adjudicate to themselves as co-owners of the said estate pursuant to Section 1 and 4, Rule 74 of the Rules 74 of the Rules of Court.

A true copy of this extrajudicial settlement shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in newspaper of general circulation in accordance with section 1 and 2 of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court. Is

(Photo courtesy of the office of City Mayor Michael Rama)

Ayala’s health and logistics arms partner for responsible medical waste management

MANILA – AC Health’s hospitals and clinics group, Healthway Philippines, Inc., and its pharmaceutical importation and distribution arms, IE Medica and MedEthix, entered into a partnership with AC Logistics’ Integrated Waste Management, Inc. (IWMI). This partnership was formed as part of AC Health’s commitment to be more deliberate in its sustainability efforts, starting with proper handling of waste.

Having launched a successful partnership with Generika Drugstore in 2022, IWMI now handles allthe medical waste management of the entire AC Health group through this newly signed agreement.

Leveraging IWMI’s expertise in hazardous and hospital waste management, Healthway Philippines and IE Medica and MedEthix have contracted their fellow Ayala business unit as its waste hauler across all its facilities, including its QualiMed hospitals and Healthway Multispecialty clinics, starting 2023.

“At AC Health, translating

(L-R, standing) AC Health President & CEO Paolo Borromeo and AC Logistics President & CEO Rene Almendras (L-R, seated) Healthway Cancer Care Hospital COO Nona Ong, QualiMed Group COO Margaret Bengzon, Healthway Philippines Inc. President & CEO Jaime Ysmael, IWMI President Chito Pacheco, IWMI Vice Chairman Nona Torres, and Healthway COO Suzanne Pama

our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments into action remains one of our top priorities,” said Paolo Borromeo, President & CEO of AC Health. “This partnership with IWMI is only the first step in our efforts to champion sustainability throughout our entire healthcare network, and I am thrilled to be working with IWMI and AC Logistics in this

endeavor.”

“As we care a lot about the welfare of our patients and our people, we likewise care a lot about the environment to ensure that it is preserved and enhanced for the benefit of our children and the generations to come. At Healthway Medical Network, we are committed to environmental protection through various initiatives

on energy, water, and waste management. This partnership with IWMI for the efficient and environmentally friendly management of hazardous wastes in all our healthcare facilities further strengthens our ecosystem's resolve to ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and the communities we serve, and our commitment towards sustainability," said

“IE Medica and MedEthix are committed to the preservation of our environment and have ensured the proper disposal of our waste. We are delighted that we will have IWMI to support our objectives for the environment,” added Marivic Sugapong, COO of IE Medica and MedEthix.

IWMI, a subsidiary of AC Logistics, is one of the leading waste management companies in the Philippines, offering full waste management solutions – from transport, treatment, disposal, processing, and documentation, further specializing in managing hazardous, medical, and electronic wastes.

“At IWMI, we understand

the impact of proper waste management on our people and our planet. Responsibly handling hazardous and medical waste is not an easy feat, so we will make sure to be AC Health’s trusted and reliable partner that its subsidiaries can count on in every step of the process – from transport operations, plant operations, waste treatment, and documentation. Our team is looking forward to helping Healthway, IE Medica, and MedEthix achieve their sustainability commitments,” said Chito Pacheco, President of IWMI.

“The synergy between AC Health and AC Logistics is a testament to the Ayala Group’s commitment to sustainability. With a company like IWMI under its ‘reverse logistics’ portfolio, AC Logistics is ready to help the group institutionalize proper waste management. We look forward to working with AC Health towards our shared goal of sustainable growth,” said Janet Bautista, VP for Business Development of AC Logistics.

“This partnership with AC Health is a manifestation of AC Logistics’ vision, which is rooted in sustainability. For an advocacy driven solutions provider like IWMI, it’s not just about ‘waste hauling.’ Our team is determined to work with AC Health in shaping the country’s standards on how hazardous and clinical wastes should be managed,” said Rene Almendras, President & CEO of AC Logistics.

Republic of the Philippines

NOTICE OF SALE OF VESSEL

Notice is hereby given that MS. CHRISTINE B. RICKER, with principal place of business at Zone 10, Molugan, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental sold One (1) unit of motorbanca, MBca “SASA II” with Official Number 10-0003332 to MR. JED W. ACEBIDO, with principal place of business at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City by virtue of Deed of Absolute Sale dated 28, January 2022 and corresponding Change of Vessel Name to MBca “JEDHEN” covered by the following certificates. MBca “SASA II”

Name of Certificate Certificate No. Registered Owner Date Issued

Certificate of Ownership REG-0086975 MS. CHRISTINE B. RICKER 16 September 2016

Certificate of Philippine Registry

REG-0122122 MS. CHRISTINE B. RICKER 16 September 2019

Any parties who may have claims/information in the abovementioned vessel are advised to write:

The Regional Director Maritime Industry Authority – Regional Office X 2/F SEJOLIM Bldg., Gemilina St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Tel. No. (088) 856-9105 / Telefax No. (088) 856-8410 E-mail address: mro10@marina.gov.ph within seven (7) working days from the date of publication of this notice published in compliance with MARINA Memorandum Circular No. 2013-02

AUTHORITY OF THE

Jimmy Ysmael, President & CEO of Healthway Philippines, Inc.

NOTICE TO CEPALCO CUSTOMERS

The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Company, Inc. [CEPALCO] would like to inform its valued customers and the public in general of a scheduled Virtual Hearing to be conducted by the Energy Regulatory Commission [ERC] In The Matter of the Application for 1) The Confirmation of True-up Calculations of the Actual Average Rate Per Rate Schedule Vis-A-Vis the ERC Approved Average Rate Per Rate Schedule Implemented for the Lapsed Regulatory Years, and 2) Approval of the Refund Scheme and Refund Rate on a Per Rate Schedule Basis with Prayer for Provisional Authority, in ERC Case No. 2021-020 RC.

The ERC Virtual Hearing is scheduled on:

Murder suspect, firefighter nabbed in Sulu, Zambo City

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY – One of the most wanted persons in the country and a female firefighter were arrested in separate manhunt operations in Sulu and this city, police officials said Saturday.

Brig. Gen. Neil Alinsañgan, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) director, said Singbi Hassan, 45, was arrested by operatives of the 2nd Zamboanga City Mobile Force Company and Sulu Police Provincial Office at the Hasiman wharf in Barangay Tanjung, Indanan, Sulu at about 6:15 p.m. Friday.

Nov. 19, 2003.

Meanwhile, Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said Fire Officer 2 Asaha Mukatil Adin, 49, was arrested in Barangay Sta. Barbara here at about 1:06 a.m. Friday.

Lorenzo said Adin had a standing warrant of arrest since 2013 for human trafficking.

Both are detained at the ZCPO headquarters before they are turned over to the concerned courts.

Human footprint is associated with shifts in the assemblages of major vector-borne diseases

By: SHARON A. REGULAR Teacher III Vicente N. Chavez Memorial Central School

(NO WAY OUT. Murder suspect Singbi Hassan, 45 (left), is arrested in Indanan, Sulu on Friday (March 17, 2023). One of the country’s wanted persons, he carried a PHP250,000 reward for his arrest. (Courtesy of Zamboanga City Police Office)

Importance of reading to learners

By NEELYN E. ALCANTARA Teacher I City Central School

INSTILLING a love of reading early gives a child a headstart on expanding their vocabulary and building independence and self-confidence. It helps children learn to make sense not only of the world around them but also people, building social-emotional skills and of course, imagination.

It helps grow their vocabulary and their understanding about the world. The closeness of snuggling up with a favorite book leads to an increase in self-confidence and imagination and helps children gain a wealth of knowledge from the books you share. And it only takes 15 minutes a day of reading together to nurture this

growth.

Reading is necessary for learning so instilling a love of reading at an early age is the key that unlocks the door to lifelong learning. Reading aloud presents books as sources of pleasant, entertaining and exciting formative experiences for children to remember.

Children who value books are more motivated to read on their own and will likely continue to hold that value for the rest of their lives.

Reading exposes us to other styles, voices, forms and genres of writing. Importantly, it exposes us to writing that’s better than our own.

Teen Center first official visitors

By: Merichil T. Gador

The first ever Teen Center of Puerto National High School was visited last March 11, 2023 by the personnel of the Community Improvement Division (CID) of the City of Cagayan de Oro led by Michael Abrogar, Population Program Officer II. They came to assess the preparedness of the Teen Center to carry out its purpose of serving student needs especially in social concerns such as guidance and counselling, adolescent sexual reproductive health, teenage pregnancy and drug awareness and prevention. They also provided materials for the advocacy. Their visit marked the commitment and partnership

between the school and the city government in addressing the pressing issues concerning sexual education in an effort for a proactive awareness on the effects, threats, prevention and interventions to the teenage community. Additionally, Puerto National High School recently won one of the Top 3 Overall Winners of the Pasigarbo 2022: PopDev Club Festival of Talents sponsored by the City of Cagayan de Oro thru CID. The school’s very own PopDev president Ms. Jacel Mae Javier Sausal was also given recognition and acknowledgement for securing a place in the Top 3 Best PopDev Club Leaders in the competition.

Hassan, with a PHP250,000 bounty, has two pending warrants of arrest for murder with no bail recommended issued by two courts in Zamboanga City, dated May 14, 2002 and

3 rebels surrender In Zamboanga Sibugay, three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) separately gave themselves up to authorities.

Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police Command - Western

How learning engineering hopes to speed up education

By: BRENT RAULLY A. OLACO Teacher III Luz Banzon Integrated School SCHOOL

TEACHING in school is often done without any formal training. Mimicry of others who equally untrained, instinct and what feels right tend to provide the guidance. As a result, teaching is not up to code.

There are widespread beliefs about the best way to teach and learn that have been proven wrong by science yet they persist. Reading back over a textbook or taking lecture notes with a highlighter at the ready is often done by students but these practices have proven of limited merit and in some cases even counterproductive in aiding recall. And while many educators believe that word problems in math class are tougher for students to grasp than ones with mathematical notation, research shows that the opposite is true. Today, students frequently work in digital environments to read course materials, take tests and complete assignments. Those activities often leave data trails, making it

possible to quickly measure how well a section of an online textbook is conveying the knowledge a teacher hopes to impart or whether the material needs to be revisited and revised.

For instance, an online biology textbook may include a short section about protein synthesis followed by a question. If few students answer the question correctly, the software can flag the professor or the textbook author to consider revising the content to make it clearer. And as they revise, they can see how long learners spent looking at that passage and other details about how they moved through the digital tool since every action leaves bread crumbs to analyze. Even so, we’re still a long way from having a mature practice of learning engineering in place. But proponents of the approach say they are beginning to build the infrastructure necessary for their moonshot of turbocharging the speed and quality of learning.

New method accelerates data retrieval in huge databases

By: LILIBETH C. BAGAS Teacher III Mambuaya Elementary School Mambuaya, Cagayan de Oro City

RESEARCHERS used machine learning to build faster and more efficient hash functions, which are a key component of databases.

Hashing is a core operation in most online databases, like a library catalogue or an e-commerce website. A hash function generates codes that directly determine the location where data would be stored. So, using these codes, it is easier to find and retrieve the data.

However, because traditional hash functions generate codes randomly, sometimes two pieces of data can be hashed with the same value.

This causes collisions — when searching for one item points a user to many pieces of data with the same hash value.

PREDICTING how increasing intensity of human–environment interactions affects pathogen transmission is essential to anticipate changing disease risks and identify appropriate mitigation strategies. Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are highly responsive to environmental changes, but such responses are notoriously difficult to isolate because pathogen transmission depends on a suite of ecological and social responses in vectors and hosts that may differ across species. Here we use the emerging tools of cumulative pressure mapping and machine learning to better understand how the occurrence of six medically important VBDs, differing in ecology from sylvatic to urban, respond to multidimensional effects of human pressure. We find

that not only is human footprint—an index of human pressure, incorporating built environments, energy and transportation infrastructure, agricultural lands and human population density—an important predictor of VBD occurrence, but there are clear thresholds governing the occurrence of different VBDs. Across a spectrum of human pressure, diseases associated with lower human pressure, including malaria, cutaneous leishmaniasis and visceral leishmaniasis, give way to diseases associated with high human pressure, such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These heterogeneous responses of VBDs to human pressure highlight thresholds of land-use transitions that may lead to abrupt shifts in infectious disease burdens and public health needs.

The importance of feeding program

By MARICRIS N. MAKIJI SST II

SCHOOL feeding as initiated by the Department of Education is not enough for our school-aged children to have proper nutrition. The Philippines has lots of colleges offering nutrition courses and degree holders of these programs can certainly help out the massive number of public schoolchildren in the country. And it is worthy to note that private schools must do their part to churn out nutritious food to their students in their respective cafeterias. Well the phenomenon is not just limited to elementary schools actually. To sustain the nutrition of their students, high school students must also be entitled to nutritious food as well. That’s why

it must be discouraged for school canteens to sell sodas and other non-nutritious stuff.

Instead, commissaries must be told to cook only nutritious food such as egg and cheese on a soft wheat ball, breakfast sandwich, hot oatmeal with warm peach topping, bagel served with jelly and cream cheese, apple mini-loaf, cheddar cheese stick, blueberry pancakes served with syrup, turkey sausage patty, cheese omelet soft wrap served with salsa, granola served with yogurt and craisins, turkey chorizo, breakfast burrito in taco sauce, etc. Healthy food such as this should be served in schools in the Philippines, not junk ones.

Education with a built-in learning loss

By: LEONIDA ALABA JABUNAN Teacher II Consolacion Elementary School Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City

It takes much longer to find the right one, resulting in slower searches and reduced performance.

Certain types of hash functions, known as perfect hash functions, are designed to place the data in a way that prevents collisions. But they are time-consuming to construct for each dataset and take more time to compute than traditional hash functions.

Since hashing is used in so many applications, from database indexing to data compression to cryptography, fast and efficient hash functions are critical. So, researchers from MIT and elsewhere set out to see if they could use machine learning to build better hash functions.

EVEN students from private schools have not been spared from learning degeneration brought about by the pandemic. This research focused on the most essential learning competencies on three subjects: science, mathematics and English. But even before the pandemic struck, there was already research whose results are no less appalling.

Organizations that are involved in international assessment revealed that learning loss is evident among our students. Learning loss refers to the effect of the total disregard of the importance of having a good foundation in learning.

Teachers must be trained to be conscious that teaching in whatever level and subject they are is actually

the activity of building a foundation for students that serves as a preparation for capacitated learning for the next grade level. Diligence on this consciousness is an antidote to the possible learning loss.

In other words, not being able to lay a strong foundation in learning that results in learning loss is akin to erecting a building and beginning its construction on the second or third floor.

It would be too costly and maybe even irreparable when something like this happens in education constitutions. Learning loss also refers to the continuous accumulation of learning gaps which diagnostically predicts a poor performance on the next grade level of learning.

4ID, PHIVIDEC ink MOU to strengthen partnership for Veterans and Armed Forces Retirees' welfare

By Maj Francisco P Garello Jr (Inf) PA, Chief, Division Public Affairs Office, 4ID

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City - The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division and the Philippine Veterans Investment Development Corporation (PHIVIDEC) Industrial Authority based in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the welfare of active personnel and veterans.

MGen Wilbur C Mamawag, 4ID Commander, and MGen Jesus A Manangquil, Jr. (Ret), Administrator & CEO of PHIVIDEC, signed the MOU in a simple ceremony held at PHIVIDEC-IA Administration Building, MCT Complex, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on March 14, 2023.

The MOU aims to provide assistance in the form of surgical, laboratory, dental, and other medical equipment for use of the Camp Evangelista Station Hospital.

Manangquil conveyed his sincerest gratitude to MGen Mamawag for the said part-

nership would surely boost the collaboration of both agencies for the welfare of active soldiers and veterans.

In his message, Major General Wilbur C Mamawag, expressed his support and commitment to future endeavors with PHIVIDEC not only for the benefit of active soldiers, retirees and veterans but

also for peace and securityrelated matters. Also witnessing the signing ceremony were Usec. Reynaldo B. Mapagu, Administrator, Philippines Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and MGen. Romeo D. Alamillo (Ret), national executive vice president of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP).

Corndog fever comes to CDO via Crushh Landing

By MARK FRANCISCO

THE tasty corndog phenomenon was introduced to us Filipinos by the K-drama runaway hit Crush Landing on You in 2020 which has enthralled us all as we stayed at home during the pandemic. Now, Kagayanons can now taste this fave South Korean street food thanks to the show’s namesake Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog.

Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog started out a year after in 2021 in Dipolog City and small business owner Frank Vincent decided to ride on with the

phenomenal K-drama hit. Frank Vincent’s investment, catapulted by his years-long experience as a baker, did not go in vain as Dipolog residents flocked his shop and ordered the various flavors of corn dogs offered by Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog. Available at Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog are crash landing (whole hotdog), cheddar cheese (whole hotdog with cheddar cheese), gamja hotdog (potato-coated whole hotdog), gugsu hotdog (Korean noodles-coated whole hotdog), original chizmozza (half hotdog

with half mozzarella cheese), all in chizmozza (half hotdog and half mozzarella cheese), gamja rella (potato-coated half hotdog and half mozzarella), gugsu rella (Korean noodlescoated half hotdog and half

mozzarella), chizmozza (whole mozzarella cheese), double chizmozza (whole mozzarella with cheddar cheese), gamja mozza (potato-coated mozzarella cheese), gugsu mozza (Korean noodles-coated

whole mozzarella cheese), plain octo (special hotdog coated with plain dough), cheezy octo (special hotdog with cheddar cheese), gamja octo (potato-coated special hotdog), geomjong octo (special hotdog with squid

ink dough), spam landing (whole spam), chizpamozza (half spam and half mozzarella with cheddar cheese) and spammozza (half spam and half mozzarella cheese).

If you wish to upgrade for any of the following coatings, feel free to include in your order: grated cheese, melted cheese, crispy seaweeds, chicken floss, spicy chicken floss, pork floss, pork floss with seaweeds, bacon or pepperoni.

From Dipolog City, Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog has branched out to the cities of Pagadian, Dapitan and Ozamiz. Its latest branch will have a grand opening this March 22 in Oroquieta City.

But all of those localities are situated in eastern Mindanao. Businessman Frank Vincent wants to introduce Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog here in Cagayan de Oro City and nearby areas. For those who want to franchise, please feel free to inquire from Frank Vincent through his number 09567615356. Or drop by their booth at the ongoing Big Bite festival at Ayala Malls Centrio until the 26th of this month.

4th ID Commander MGen Wilbur Mamawag & PHIVIDEC Administrator & CEO MGen Jesus Manangquil Jr (Ret) exchange copies of the MOU.

4ID Commander MGen Wilbur Mamawag & PHIVIDEC Administrator & CEO MGen Jesus Manangquil, Jr. (Ret) sign the MOU witnessed by VFP EVP MGen Romeo Alamillo (Ret) & PVAO Usec Reynaldo Mapagu.

ten but who fought just as bravely for our country. We remember their sacrifice, and we honor their memory,” he added.

In response, MGen. Romeo D. Alamillo (Ret.), national executive vice president of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP), shared in his message the program being pursued by the VFP which was kindled by the book, “Guerrilla Days in the Philippine South : 1943-1945” authored by Col Cesar Pobre with Dr. Ricardo T. Jose to honor the guerrillas.

Col Pobre, whose father was also a guerrilla, is the incumbent national president of VFP, a 62-year-old federation of more than 1,200 veterans organizations all over the country, including veterans surviving spouses, and their sons and daughters who are also affiliated with VFP.

“The book describes how there was unity among the lumads, the Muslims and the Christians, especially in Northern Mindanao, during the guerrilla days,” Gen. Alamillo said. “We are looking for historical sites where we can put up markers, and monuments, to remember and honor the accomplishments of our Filipino guerrillas. And it so happens most of them are situated along the Northern Mindanao corridor.”

“When we learned of this event, we thought this an opportunity for us to be there, because we are trying to do the same thing all over the country,” he added.

The VFP already visited Oroquieta, Ozamiz (Misamis Occidental), Marawi (Lanao del Sur), Iligan, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon in search of a suitable site for the Unity Monument.

“We would like to focus our efforts on similar museums dedicated to guerrillas. In Northern Mindanao, we would like to focus on looking for a place to put up what we call a Unity Monument,” Gen. Alamillo disclosed.

However, he stressed that the project cannot be undertaken by the VFP alone and needs the support of stakeholders, because they are looking at something like the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) in Bataan, and the Capas Memorial Shrine in Tarlac.

“We already have the concept, template and model of the Unity Monument that the whole of Mindanao can be proud of. This requires an area of around 10 hectares which can be donated by philanthropists, promotion through the local and regional tourism agencies, and the support of our senators, congressmen up the Office of the President.”

Meantime, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) expressed its support for the project through the message of Undersecretary Reynaldo B. Mapagu during the same occasion.

“PVAO supports the mainstreaming of the narratives

of the heroism and valor of our heroes here in Mindanao. It’s high time that the heroes of Mindanao be recognized, rather than only from Luzon,” Usec. Mapagu noted.

Besides the aforementioned book “Guerrilla Days of the Philippine South: 19431945”, PVAO also supported the publication of the book “The Battle of Ising” by Marie Silva Vallejo, whose father was a key player in the aforementioned action.

“These are narratives written by Filipino authors through the lens of the Filipinos, rather than other nationalities,” Mapagu observed.

Not the least, the PVAO chief executive encouraged local governments to replicate activities the agency would be holding for the Veterans Week which is fast approaching this coming April.

“We are also supporting bills in Congress that will rationalize the disability pension for veterans. We’d like to increase the P1,700 they are receiving now from P4,500 to P10,000; and also working to have another bill passed to increase old age pension from P5,000 to P8,000.00,” Mapagu said.

“The living senior Filipino veterans led by World War II fighters, together with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars, remain a priority of the federation’s assistance and benefits,” he emphasized.

For instance, Mapagu cited how a 25-bed Dr. Julian C. Montalvan Veterans Ward has already been established with the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in Cagayan de Oro City, where any veteran or their dependents can avail of all hospital services. Under a Memorandum of Agreement signed with PVAO, there will be zero billing for all confinements since PVAO will pay their bills.

PVAO is working to establish more veterans hospitals although Mapagu admits funding sources remain very challenging. However, he stressed that “No Veteran should be left behind. He/ she must not pay for their own medicines, as well as their dependents.”

PVAO also continues to award the US Congressional Gold Medal to all veterans, especially those who are still alive. The US Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award the US Congress can bestow on an individual or organization that significantly impacted the entire US National Interest.

So far, PVAO has conducted 23 awarding ceremonies for the medal to date, including one held 27 Nov 2018 with then Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana and US Veterans Affairs Dir. Tracey A. Betts and AFP, PVAO & PHIVIDEC officials at the Limketkai Center Atrium during PHIVIDEC Veterans Day.

“We would like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed to this exhibit, including the Mindanao guerillas, historians, and artists who helped bring this event

to fruition. Your hard work and dedication have made this exhibit a reality, and we are deeply grateful,” said Dr. Golez as he concluded his welcome remarks.

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The accusation as to the mastermind of the killings was allegedly directed to Congressman Teves after two of the arrested suspects revealed a certain "Cong Teves" who allegedly ordered the massacre.

Former soldiers Joric Labrador and Benjie Rodriguez told the Department of Justice that a certain "Cong Teves" ordered the hit on the provincial governor.

Meanwhile, in a video recorded by Teves, he denied the accusation that he masterminded the killings involving the governor and eight others.

The camp of Teves has requested an extension of two weeks for his travel in the United States saying he is receiving death threats after the governor was killed.

Earlier, DOJ Crispin Jesus Remulla told the media that Teves's approved travel to the United states was only until March 9. Remulla challenged the congressman to return home and face the accusations hurled against him.

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pang mga tao na mahihirap na katulad namin(Hopefully, they will help more poor people like us),” said Dianawan Upland Farmers Association president Rubelyn Valiete. (PNA)

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Mindanao, on Saturday identified the NPA surrenderers as food supply couriers Allan Lumasag and Ignacio Duntar, and Evangeline Yatar, an alleged spy.

Lumasag, who belonged to the Main Regional Guerrilla Unit of the NPA’s Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee, surrendered in Barangay Lumpanac, Imelda town at about 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Verceles said Duntar also surrendered in Barangay Lumpanac at about 10:20 a.m., while Yatar yielded in Barangay Sanghanan, Kabasalan town at about 10 a.m.

The three will be provided with assistance based on the programs of the government for NPA surrenderers. (PNA)

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already secured plane tickets for our Philippine trip two days after the consultation.

The eye surgeon told me to see an eye doctor in the Philippines and this is when things started to look up for lack of a better phrase. I visited Dr. Irwin Arribas at Madonna and Child Hospital

in Carmen and in between conversations about our lives he checked my eyes for any abnormalities.

He got an instrument to pluck some hair from my eyelids. He explained that ever since my chemotherapy for my breast cancer, the hair in my eyelids started growing inward rather than outward. I told my American eye doctor about my suspicions then but I didn’t know that it was hair growing inward, not outward.

Dr. Arribas prescribed Erythromycin, Loteprednol etabonate and another medicine to wipe my eyes that he said was available only in the Philippines. Barely four days after using the medicines, my tearing eyes cleared up.

I was glad that I turned to Dr. Arribas for help, having him known him during my radio and TV program days in Cagayan de Oro City. He was a frequent guest in my programs, appearing on short notice despite some reservations and I loved him for that.

The successful outcome of my visit to Dr. Arribas cemented my belief that Filipino doctors are the best. Our available medical equipment may not be world class but our doctors studied the same books and underwent practically the same basic training that doctors around the world did.

Just my opinion, Filipino doctors are good, even great and my experience with Dr. Arribas is evidence of that competency.

Reasons Why Teaching Is One Of The Noblest Profession!

By: Maybelle R. Lacre Teacher I Camaman-an Elementary School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

“She speaks with placid ability. The gentle words that she steered in made me screech with wisdom and confidence.” I can still reminisce about the words of one of my learners. This seems to be a pure remark coming from an excellent mind. Certainly, it is from the one who has a heart for a teacher like me. This may be one of the reasons why teaching has been entrenched in my soul. Undoubtedly, why I chose to become a teacher is among the questions I ought to answer as a source of sincere inspiration, aside from the fact that it is one of the noblest professions on earth.

Should I become a teacher in the future? This was then my clever probe when I was in high school. Could I be one of the inspiring teachers of tomorrow? Similarly, this can also be a question for those who want to pursue education in college. One of the big uncertainties that sheltered me before, had roughly to do with obligation, commitment, and dedication. Would I be that devoted to fostering young minds? Oh, well I didn’t expect that the answer would be a resounding ‘YES’.

In certain facets, choosing one’s career is highly irresistible. The importance of choosing the right career path has been one of the concerns of parents, too. They have

to guide their children in choosing which career path to take. More so, you still have the final say. However, to be successful in one’s endeavor, for me, one should have the full concern, propensity, ability, and passion. Options can be intractable if you are not focused and decisive enough. This was the very reason that I did self-assessment before I chose the right career. Therefore, I became a full-fledged teacher. I chose to become a teacher not because anyone else wanted it for me, but because it’s my desire. Among all other professions, teaching has been hailed as the noblest. Not often than not, the creation of professionals rests in the hands of the teacher. Thus, I chose to become one.

I am grateful for the motivation that I got from my teachers. I could still remember my teacher in high school who did her best to bring out the finest in me.

Are you an educator like me? I am seeing putting together my best reasons that will serve as a light to the path you are presently taking. In chasing education as a job, there should not be any upshots or reservations.

Teaching is a self-fulfilling profession because it’s also a calling. Above all, I am speaking from experience, and with utmost desire to mold beings

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Teves and two sons, Kurt and Axel. These are illegal possession of firearms cases in relation to the three murder cases,” DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla explained. The victims in the reported unresolved killings were Miguel Dungog, a former agent of the National Bureau of Investigation who was running for a Board Member position; Pacito Retes Libron; and Lester Bato.

Dungog was shot dead in front of the Silliman University Medical Center in Dumaguete City; Libron was shot dead in Barangay Malabugas, Bayawan City on June 23; while Bato was also killed by unknown assassin in Barangay Nagbo-alao in Basay on May 26.

Other workers of Teves who are also facing charges over the killings were Hannah Mae Soberano, Richard Cuadra, Jasper Tanasan, Rolando Pinili and Alex Mayagma.

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Deed of Extrajudicial Partition with Deed of Absolute Sale of Real Property This Deed of Extrajudicial Partition is made and entered into by and among the heirs of VICENTE M.BULAWIN namely:

and inspire younger lives to do the lead. Therefore, allow me to give you some reasons why teaching is one of the noblest professions.

1. Teaching is an undertaking with a purposive mission.

Teaching’s first priority is manners before knowledge. Generating learners with heart and soul is among the great parts of this mission.

2. Teaching is a countless gratification.

Shaping the future of humankind needs candid influence and altruistic schemes. For each and every teacher, education has been a great scenario of self-fulfillment. As a teacher, it is my great role to build the character of my learners. I should build it and help them become resilient to face the future.

3. Teaching is a great opportunity to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Teaching is lifetime learning. Others say, once a teacher, forever a learner. This is because teachers certainly do not stop learning. We obtain more experience and knowledge than any other professionals in the world. Our undergrad degree is not a promise that we are a jack of all trades. Upgrading ourselves is an immense need to relate the recent trends in the educational system.

ISABELITA B.MOSQUEDA, ERMITA B.CARLOS, NILA B.BERENGUER all resident of Cagayan de Oro City, and RUEL BULAWIN , a resident of Mambajao Camiguin, all Filipinos of legal ages, and Capacity, hereafter referred as the 1st party, represented by RUEL BULAWIN , and The Heirs of BIENVENIDO B.ADLAON , namely; CRISTITA A. ABAO , resident of Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin, and WIFREDO ADLAON , a resident of Vulcan, Mambajao Camiguin,hereafter the 2nd party, all Filipinos, of legal ages and Capacity, both 1st party and 2nd party are among the heirs of EUSTACIO BULAWIN who is the registered owner of the of the following real property; A parcel of Land Lot No.8084; with T.D. ARP No.0509971 , under the KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BILANG P-13288 ; with an area of 5,504 Sq.Mts .; situated at Sitio Abu, Mambajao, Camiguin.

That both parties agree to subdivide and partition the property among themselves into two (2) making Lot No.8084-A with an area of 3, 569 Sq.mts . belong to the first party, and Lot No.8084-B , with an area of 1,935 Sq.mts. belong to the 2nd party.

Whereas, the 1st party the heirs of VICENTE BULAWIN hereafter referred as the VENDORS intend to Sell Lot No.8084-A to AVT LEBENSTRAUM CORPORATION, (with SEC REGISTERED No.CS 201821004 , represented by ADRIAN BLANK and SONIA SCHLENTHER ). referred hereafter as the VENDEE ,

That for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED NINETYTWO THOUSAND PESOS (892,000.00 Php) in hand paid by the the Vendee to the Vendors with their full satisfaction, the Vendors hereby Absolutely and Irrevocably SELL,TRANSFER and CONVEY Lot.No.8084-A to the VENDEE it’s heirs and assigns, with all the improvements found therein,

That the Vendors hereby warrant the Vendee the absolute right to Transfer the ownership of the subject parcel of land.

That the said real property is free from any liens and encumbrances. That the Vendors warrant to protect the rights of the Vendee from any claims of a third party. Executed by the parties. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty.CARLO C.BORROMEO per Doc.No.466;

turnover of a historically accurate, museum quality scale model of the PT-41 Patrol Torpedo Boat (PT Boat) which brought the general and his party safely through enemy controlled waters from Corregidor to Cagayan on March 11-13, 1942.

The scale model was crowdfunded by the kin of World War II guerrillas and USAFFE soldiers in Mindanao, together with supportive stakeholders like the Philippine Veterans Bank, UC-1 Corporation, Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez, Bgy. 21 Chair Gigi Go, and the Philippines World War II Memorial Foundation.

“ Napakalaking bagay po na makita natin itong real model of the PT-41 boat of Gen MacArthur which he used in coming here so he can temporarily withdraw so he can fight back later on,” said Undersecretary Reynaldo B. Mapagu , administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO).“Kung wala ang boat na ito, wala tayong freedom ngayon na tinatamasan and enjoy this freedom and democracy that we enjoy right now.”

Mapagu expressed hope that youth, not only of Cagayan de Oro, but of the entire Mindanao, would be able to to see the scale model so they could go back in time, appreciate its significance, and help inculcate in them the values of patriotism and valor.

The Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit , the second event held later the same day at the Elsa P. Pelaez Memorial Library at the Liceo de Cagayan University, was held to honor the Filipino

Guerrillas who fought the Japanese Occupation to attain the Philippines’ independence.

MGen Romeo D. Alamillo AFP (Ret), national executive vice president of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP), hailed the Mindanao World War II guerrillas for their very crucial role in regaining the country's freedom.

"The unselfish display of unity among Mindanao freedom fighters--Lumad, Christianized and Islamized Filipinos who rose above their deep cultural and religious differences--enabled a stronger force to confront the Japanese invaders early during the war," Alamillo noted.

According to Alamillo, the Mindanao guerrilla forces also survived their own death marches and POW camps, which inspired retired Col Cesar Pobre, a veteran of the Northern Luzon guerrilla front and renowned military historian, to write a comprehensive book entitled, " Guerrilla Days in the Philippine South: 1942-1945 " which PVAO helped him publish in 2022.

Mrs. Penelope LaplapDharamdas, who represented the sons and daughters of the USAFFE soldiers and guerrillas who crowdfunded the PT-41 scale model officially turned over earlier in the morning, expressed their gratitude in the recognition accorded to their kin by the two events.

“Our local guerrillas fought valiantly with very little of what they had to preserve our way of life. They dug and held their ground so we may have the freedoms we now enjoy. This band of local guerrillas fought not because

they were paid to do so; they joined together and fought out of their sense of patriotism as Kagayanons and as Filipinos,” Mrs. Dharamdas noted.

Her father, Col. Fidencio Laplap, was a school teacher who joined the military when the war broke out. He was a young officer who led a group of brave local guerrillas in what was then Cagayan de Misamis.

“Their successes were not without losses. At one point, the enemy forces captured my father’s father, Melanio, and held him hostage in order to force my father to surrender. His refusal to surrender led to the death of his own father. We can only imagine the agony of such choices. And there were countless sacrifices and losses paid for by our local guerrillas. Some were told, some were untold and buried in their collective and individual hearts,” she related.

“But that was something they were all prepared to do. Patriotism was not mere words for them to utter; patriotism was a way of life and was in their blood.”

“Their heroism was untold and unrecognized for quite some time, but deep in our hearts, we knew that our parents and relatives in the local guerrillas were heroes and will remain so in our hearts.”

"Today, we finally gave them the tribute they so fully deserved. A recognition of the heroes that they were and still is today. On behalf of the families of our local guerrillas, we are grateful for these memorials and exhibits that paid homage to the sacrifices of our local heroes.”

“We also thank our very own Congressman Rufus

The Urgent Need to Improve the Quality of Education in the Philippines: Insights from the PISA Results on Filipino Learners

By: SUZY MAY R. FABULAR

The Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA, is an international standardized test that measures the academic performance of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science. The results of PISA have consistently shown that Filipino learners have been among the lowest performers compared to their peers from other participating countries.

In the most recent PISA assessment in 2018, the Philippines ranked 78th out of 79 countries in mathematics, 77th in science, and 55th in reading. These results indicate a significant gap between the performance of Filipino students and those from other countries, and underscore the need for urgent action to improve the quality of education in the Philippines.

One possible reason for the low performance of Filipino learners is the lack of access to high-quality education. Many schools in the Philippines are underfunded and lack basic

resources, such as textbooks, laboratory equipment, and technology. Additionally, many teachers are undertrained and lack the necessary skills to effectively teach their subjects.

Another possible reason is the lack of emphasis on critical thinking and problemsolving skills in the education system. Many schools in the Philippines still rely on traditional teaching methods that focus on memorization and rote learning, rather than on developing the analytical and problem-solving skills that are necessary for success in the modern world.

To address these challenges, there is a need for a comprehensive and coordinated effort by the government, educators, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of education in the Philippines. This may involve increasing funding for education, providing more resources and support to schools and teachers, and investing in technology to enhance learning and teaching.

Rodriguez for filing House Resolution # 8677, an Act declaring May 12th every year as a special nonworking public holiday to be known as Cagayan de Oro Liberation Day.”

“We also thank our City and Provincial Officials and all our donors and supporters for their efforts and kindness to ensure that our local guerrillas are appropriately recognized and memorialized.”

“It is our hope that through these memorials and exhibits, the younger generation may learn about the sacrifices of our local guerrillas and how it paved the way to the very freedoms they now enjoy.”

“ I’m reminded of the words of the late Vice President Salvador Laurel who once said “ A nation is only as strong or as weak as the memory of its people as to who they are, where they came from, and what their forebears stood for and fought for”.

“We hope that these memorials and exhibits will remind us of our valiant past in preserving our freedoms, our culture, and our identity. The very freedoms we can all be very proud of.”

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implies exclusions and are based on violence, Instead of a culture of abundance, profit-driven globalization creates cultures of exclusion, dispossession and scarcity. In fact, globalization transformation of all beings and resources into commodities robs diverse species and

people of their rightful share of ecological, cultural, economic, and political space. The ownership” of the rich is based on the “dispossession” of the poor – it is the common, public resources of the poor which are privatized, and the poor who are disowned economically, politically and culturally.”

If, at all, we have to own these essentials, i.e., land, forest, water, etc. it must follow the moral tenet that the users should be the owners. Our lumads had “owned” the forest for hundreds, if not, thousands of years, and have used them sustainably with high reverence to nature. But the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forests which were the homes then of billions of flora and fauna are now gone, gone to loggers everyone who used their massive rakings to become powerful politicians. Then the neo-colonizers came, the TNCs in cohort with powers-that-be, illegally grabbing the lands of the Indigenous Peoples and transforming our choicest of lands into massive plantations, using toxic chemicals heavily that as if we are dumping to our watersheds some 2,000 dump trucks of poisons every day as seven out of eight chemicals are already banned in other countries. Are you still wondering why so many of newly-born babies are deformed or why many are now dying of cancer? Yes, our agricultural lands, when not owned by the communities, are subjected to tremendous amount of poisonous chemicals which have destroyed their natural fertility.

This is also true to electricity. The so-called electric cooperatives must reckon with the fact that the member-consumers are really the owners because of their monthly payment of two items: 1) amortization of loans and 2) reinvestment. These items when computed will reach tens of thousands of pesos per member-consumer, yet no patronage credits were issued to them.

It has become imperative for all of us to rectify social wrongs which are being inflicted upon the people. Following the principle of transparency and accountability, the people have the right to know. Why have we lost our ecological integrity which is now causing horrible environmental disasters? Who were those who have amassed so much from selling the bounty of the forests?

All told, we have to question the dominant development paradigm that subject everything, including those which are means to life, to the commerce of men or women and even to greed, moderate or otherwise, Just like the Indian Chief Seattle, we have to start asking questions, poetically or otherwise. So much social injustice looming that has put our humanity is disarray. For the cooperatives, it has become imperative to act on our mandate which is concretely and categorically stated in Chapter 15, Article 12 of the 1987 Constitution: “To promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments of social justice, equity and economic development.”

Group Study vs. Individualized Learning

By: Ophelia Amor O. Kiunisala

Furthermore, it is important to adopt evidencebased teaching strategies that are tailored to the needs of Filipino learners. These may include incorporating more hands-on activities, providing more individualized support to struggling students, and increasing opportunities for collaborative learning.

In addition to these efforts, it is also crucial to address the underlying social and economic factors that impact student performance. This may involve increasing access to education, providing support for families and communities, and promoting policies that address poverty and inequality.

In conclusion, the results of PISA on Filipino learners indicate a need for urgent action to improve the quality of education in the Philippines. With the right policies, strategies, and investments, we can provide our learners with the education and support they need to thrive and succeed in today’s globalized world

Which method is the most effective for teaching children? We are unable to provide a direct answer to this question. Because each child is unique, it is dependent on their learning habits. You cannot choose it based on general perception, even based on your opinion. Both group and personalized learning methods have advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your comfort level, you can choose between group and self-study.

But we can say what advantages you can gain from group and personalized learning methods. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of group and self-studying.

Group Study

The Advantages of Group Study

1. Deliberation Only if you understand the concept will studying be effective. When some people learn independently, they do not understand the idea.

2. Idea generation Students can share their ideas when studying in groups. This will help the children learn more effectively and generate new ideas.

3. Clarification of Doubts

When you have questions about a topic, you can only advance your studies once they are answered. You cannot clear

your doubts if you read alone instantly.

4. Offers motivation Studying in a group is one of the most effective ways to break up the monotony of the learning process. It makes you more aware of what others are saying.

The Disadvantages of Studying in Groups

1. Diversion Students benefit significantly from group studies. It does, however, have some drawbacks. When studying in a group, it is common to become distracted.

2. Move too quickly or slowly Some students learn slowly, while others learn quickly. When studying in a group, whether a person is a slow or fast learner will affect the learning of others.

3. Ineffectiveness Group study reduces your ability to focus on a specific topic, especially during an exam. When learning alone, you can prioritize the issues you have not adequately prepared for. When is the best time to do it?

Individualized Learning Advantages of Individualized Learning

1. Fewer distractions Students who choose to learn alone can concentrate entirely on the subject.

2. Individual study environment Every child is unique.

Some people prefer to learn in a quiet setting, while others prefer to learn in a crowded environment. If you are a silent learner, self-study is the way to go.

3. Focus When learning a subject, you do not have to cover all topics. If you are clear and firm on a particular topic, skip it and focus on the issues that require immediate attention.

Disadvantages of Personalized Learning There are two sides to a coin. Similarly, every learning method has benefits and drawbacks.

1. Feel bored Students who study alone for more than an hour may become bored. When you’re alone, silence can be exhausting.

2. Inadequate motivation

As previously stated, learning for an extended period exhausts you. This may cause you to take a long break from your learning process.

In conclusion

When students participate actively in their learning, they usually give their best effort. So, if you ask me about self-study versus group study, it depends on the individual. If you are still determining which type of study is best for you, we recommend that you weigh the pros and cons. Your learning style and habits determine it.

Lest We Forget

Veterans officials and kins recall World War II guerrillas heroism

By Mike Baños

Top officials of the Philippines leading veterans organizations and the kin of World War II guerrillas in Mindanao converged in two events on March 13, 2023 in Cagayan de Oro City to celebrate the heroism of Filipino soldiers and guerrillas who put their lives and future on the line for the country’s freedom.

The first event held early in the morning at the MacArthur Memorial Marker in Bgy. Macabalan commemorated the 81st Anniversary of USAFFE Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s arrival at the Macabalan Wharf in Cagayan

, highlighted by the Mrs Penny Laplap-Dharamdas cuts the ceremonial cake to officially open the Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit. (photo by Cai Panlilio)

PVAO Usec Reynaldo B. Mapagu, VFP EVP MGen Romeo D. Alamillo (Ret), & 4th ID ADC for reservists & veterans affairs Col. Ted Dumosmog. (photo by Cai Panlilio)