Mindanao Daily News (March 14, 2023)

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NGCP, NICA seal partnership for security of transmissions

Power transmission network operator NGCP reinforces its commitment to deliver reliable transmission services across the country by enhancing the safety and security of its transmission assets through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA).

NGCP sealed its partnership with NICA in a signing ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on 13 March 2023 witnessed by no less than the President of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

Signing the MOU are NGCP President and CEO

Mr. Anthony L. Almeda and NICA Director General Retired Police Lt. Gen. Ricardo F. De Leon.

Under the MOU, NICA commits to supply NGCP with intelligence information to support the protection of power transmission assets operated and maintained by NGCP across the country, while NGCP commits to provide technical assistance to NICA to support and further establish their cybersecurity capability.

“NGCP has dealt with sabotage and bombing incidents in the past years which affected not only the reliable delivery of power in the areas affected, but other incidents also resulted in

See NGCP , page 11

Tagum electric coop execs confident Marcos will veto anew House bills for DLPC expansion

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

The KOOPinas-BARMM officers — KOOPinas-BARMM Regional Chairperson Mujahid Al-Hussien Disimban, KOOPinas-BARMM Regional Secretary General Arghanaim U. Amboludto, KOOPinas-BARMM Regional Treasurer and Former Kabuntulan, Maguindanao Mayor Bai Susan Samad, KOOPinas-Maguindanao Provincial Chairperson Modrika A. Masukat, KOOPinas - Lanao del Sur Chapter Provincial Chairperson Zainoding Dimalutang, and KOOPinas - North Cotabato Provincial Chairperson Dr. Musa Damao — simultaneously conducted its launching and leaders assembly, starting with KOOPinas-BARMM, followed by Maguindanao Provincial Chapter, and, lastly, North Cotabato (63 Barangays) Provincial Chapter at Alnor Hotel and Convention Center, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, BARMM. During the simultaneous events, they expressed their strong commitment to achieving the objectives of the KOOPinas. Cooperative Development Authority Assistant Secretaries— Asec. Pendatun Disimban, Asec. Virgilio Lazaga, and Asec. Abdulsalam Guinomla— were also present and were pleased with the advocacy of the movement.

KOOPinas launches in Mindanao areas

MANILA – Some 50,000 travelers are expected to arrive in the country for the summer months, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.

“Now, we see around

36,000 departures and around 30,000 arrivals; but during Holy Week, as the summer season enters, maybe we can see that it can hit around 40,000 to 50,000 per day,” BI spokes-

Sandoval said they expect an influx of tourists as most travel restrictions due to

See KOOPINAS , page 11

TAGUM CITY—Officials of Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO)

are confident the four House bills in Congress seeking to expand the franchise of Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) within their area of operation will be vetoed

anew by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. because of legal and constitutional infirmities.

In a press conference, on Monday, lawyer David Campoamor, NORDECO legal counsel, said it would be unconstitutional for the four proposed legislations , if ever it would carried in

Congress, since the electric cooperative’s franchise will still end on 2028 and 2033 respectively.

He cited section 27 of Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) which allows electric cooperatives in the country to operate in full term.

See ELECTRIC , page 11

NORDECO officials face the mediamen in Tagum City to explain why they oppose 4 new proposed legislations in Congress seeking to expand the franchise of Aboitiz-owned DavaoLight and Power Company within their area of operation. CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

Under the MOU, NICA commits to supply NGCP with intelligence information to support the protection of power transmission assets, while NGCP commits to provide technical assistance to NICA to support and further establish their cybersecurity capability

person Dana Sandoval said in a Laging Handa briefing Friday.

PH to provide post-quake financial, relief aid to Syria

By Filane Mikee Cervantes

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the provision of USD200,000 or around PHP11 million in financial assistance to Syria which was hit by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Feb. 6. According to a news release by the Presidential Communications Office on Friday, the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), will be sending the financial donation on top of the in-kind relief as-

BI sees up to 50K travelers in PH for summer months

By Ferdinand Patinio

MANILA – Some 50,000 travelers are expected to arrive in the country for the summer months, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.

“Now, we see around 36,000 departures and around 30,000 arrivals; but during Holy Week, as the summer season enters, maybe we can see that it can hit around 40,000 to 50,000 per day,” BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said in a Laging Handa briefing Friday.

Sandoval said they expect

an influx of tourists as most travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic have already been lifted.

“This is a big difference from the past two years when our tourism has really fallen, the number of travelers will be less primarily because we have an arrival cap and we have travel restrictions not only in the Philippines but also in other countries. Now, as the world eases up here with our restrictions during the height of the pandemic, we're seeing that the number

of travelers is really going up,” Sandoval added.

On the other hand, she also noted that they are opening additional immigration counters to be able to serve more passengers amid reports of long queues.

“Apart from maximizing our manpower here at our airports, particularly here at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where most of the departing and arriving people pass through there,” the BI official said.

She added that they are also coordinating with air-

port stakeholders to minimize passenger queues.

“We are also contacting and working with the airport authorities because we see this problem, the length of the queue, it's a problem that requires a multisectoral approach. Apart from the BI maximizing its manpower, we also have many airport stakeholders such as airlines and airport authorities who can help a lot to ease the queues at our airports,” she

See TRAVELERS , page 10

Publication Notice

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

sistance to the Syrian Arab Republic.

“The Philippines, as a member of the international community of nations, steadfastly supports the united global effort to assist the victims of the February 06 earthquake in Turkiye and Syria,” the DFA said.

“In these times of deepest need, the Philippines expresses solidarity with the people of the Syrian Arab Republic, and is honored to announce that it is extending a financial donation in the amount of US$200,000, along with the provision of life-saving humanitarian aid,” the DFA added.

The DFA said relevant government agencies, under Marcos' directive, will be closely coordinating with each other to implement these humanitarian com -

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Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

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mitments to the Syrian

government.

The earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria left at least 50,288 dead and 125,857 injured individuals.

The Philippine government had previously sent an 82-man Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) in Türkiye to assist in the response operations of the earthquake-hit country.

The PIAHC’s medical team served 1,022 patients while its search and rescue team assisted in search and rescue operations in the collapsed buildings, assessing a total of 36 buildings from February 10 to 15 before it was placed on standby, awaiting requests for further assistance on retrieval operations.

The Philippine government also donated 11,205 blankets, 5,000 bonnets and 420 pairs of gloves to the earthquake victims. (PNA)

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Soar high, Mambuaya High

By: Hermie Lumantas-Amper T-I Mambuaya National High School

The highest function of education is to bring about an integrated individual who is capable of dealing with life as a whole, quoted by one of the greatest philosophers and teachers of all times-Jiddu Krishnamurti.

This is the same principle that Mambuaya National High School has been rooting on since its foundation. For over forty years, the institution has been producing workers in the world-both in the professional and technical industry.

It is always the school’s mantra to mold students into a whole person. The one who does not only know how to fill his mind with greatness, but also the one who knows how to empty his heart in humility. Learners are taught to follow rules not only to be bound by them but to instill the culture of responsibility in their actions. That in the future, they will possess the necessary values to deal all of life’s challenges.

And to realize this, the school has strengthened the balance between its academics and extra-curricular aspect. To ensure not to compromise the delivery of the required competencies, strict adherence to DepEd Order 34 s. 2022 is observed. All extra-curricular activities are conducted after class

hours. This ensures that learners are not only confined within the four walls of their classrooms but contextualized their learnings in the different extended programs and activities.

The school under the leadership of Mrs. Sola Violetta M. Mendoza, through the Non-Academic Office spearheaded by Mr. Ronald L. Ampong, has aligned several activities to curricular standards.

One of which is the organization of the different clubs where students freely enlisted their membership.

And among the most celebrated group is the sports club moderated by Mr. Genny T. Lumantas.

With this, different sports were opened for the students based on the events they have identified. The learning of the basic and foundational skills are delivered through their MAPEH subjects which are aligned to the competencies, and contextualization happened after classes through match up games with fellow students.

No wonder why, Mambuaya National High School has bagged championships in all the event they have participated in the recently concluded District Selection Meet of Athletes on March 11-12. The student-athletes have aced and bested their counterparts from the

different schools in the district. Victoriously emerging as champions in basketball, volleyball, badminton, speak takraw, table tennis, billiards, chess, and athletics.

It must be noted that the exemplary performance of the students is not learned within the box of the classroom but was mastered through practice and exposures. To outsmart an opponent requires knowledge paired with the right attitude for and of the game. Deep analysis of tactics and strategies are done by the learners. Though they have their teachers with them as their coaches, but it them who conducted the play.

In this manner the values on patience, perseverance, persistence, teamwork and sportsmanship are well exercised and rehearsed by the learners. But the story will not stop here, all the things they have gained through their experience will shape how they will fight their battles in the future. It will be like raindrops consistently giving them life so they will bloom abundantly to wherever they will be planted. And for the institution who aims both for academic and non-academic competence for its learners, that they may thrive amidst adversity, with high hopes may you continue to soar high, Mambuaya High!

Date: March 8, 2023

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.

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R.A 9048 Form 10.1(LCRO)

(SGD) HELEN JAO-PANES

Municipal Civil Registrar

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

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;

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R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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

March 07, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province of Davao del Sur

Municipality of Malalag

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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___________________

Mar 14 & 21, 2023

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.

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Senate bill seeks to establish standard emergency protocols

By Leonel Abasola

– The country must institutionalize an Emergency Medical Service System (EMSS) to establish a national standard for emergency medical services and adopt protocols in times of natural and manmade disasters.

MANILA

Under Senate Bill No. 1973 or the Emergency Medical Services System Act, the government shall institutionalize a comprehensive, accessible,

DND ordered to suppress 'criminal activities' in Negros Island

By Priam Nepomuceno

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of National Defense (DND) to "suppress criminal activities and impunity" in the entire Negros Island.

Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said the Chief Executive issued the order on Thursday night and directed him to give justice to the families of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and the eight other victims who were killed in a brutal attack last March 4.

"And to give justice to the

Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (Screengrab from DND Facebook live video) families and loved ones of those who were slain in the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo and restore normalcy and confidence of our people," Galvez said in

a press conference held at the DND headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Friday.

He also added that the President also issued verbal orders to create a joint task force composed of two brigades to step up and assist ongoing joint Armed Forces of the PhilippinesPhilippine National Police (AFP-PNP) operations.

This joint task force is tasked to carry out Marcos' order and search warrants, Galvez stressed.

"Also we have just deployed a 50-man speciallytrained strong Light Reaction Company, kung alam

nyo po yung light reaction company (if you are know of the Light Reaction Company), they were involved in the Battle of Marawi (in 2017) from the deployment of the AFP to monitor the remaining suspects," he added.

The deployment of these special troops give emphasis to Marcos' earlier comment that the suspects can run but cannot hide.

"As the President had said that we will give justice to the family and sabi niya na (and he told the) suspects, you can run but you cannot hide, we will

integrated and standardized system of emergency medical services and maximize the capability and potential of medical personnel.

Bill author Senator JV Ejercito cited the 2022 World Risk Reports that showed the Philippines, India and Indonesia with highest overall disaster risk.

The report ranked 193 countries on their risk of experiencing disaster or vulnerability to extreme natural events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and drought.

“A competent and standardized emergency medical service system is essential to the health care system of a country. Its goal is to provide emergency medical care to all who need it,” read the bill’s explanatory note.

The availability of EMSS include rapid assessment, timely provision of appropriate interventions, and prompt transportation to the nearest appropriate health facility by the best possible means to enhance survival, control morbidity, and prevent disability, the bill states.

The enactment of an EMSS law, according to Ejercito, will pave the way

for an organized response to any kind of medical or trauma emergency with adequate equipment and skilled professionals, thus ensuring the greater survival of patients.

The bill seeks to establish a National Emergency Medical Services Systems Council under the Department of the Interior and Local Government; create a national Emergency Medical Services System Council; develop an emergency medical services system at the national, regional and local levels of government; and institutionalize the use of 911 as the Nationwide Emergency Hotline Number, among others.

“Nearly 20 years ago since bills on emergency medical service and trauma care have been filed in the Senate yet until now, it remained pending in the legislature. It is high time to prioritize the passage of this measure so we can prevent the loss of lives by creating a competent and standardized EMSS,” Ejercito explained. (PNA)

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On January 23, 2023, the National Commission of the Indigenous Peopls (NCIP) has finally issued to the Manobo-Pulingiyon Tribal Community the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title after having been illegally ousted from their 1,111 hectare-ancestral domain some 6 years ago by the powerful Kiantig Development Corporation, owned and managed by no less than the incumbent mayor of Quezon, Bukidnon, Mayor Pablo Lorenzo III. Such very long delayed issuance more came about because of the shooting incidence which happened when the thousand IP families just wanted to enter a 4-hectare vacant area for safety reason as they have been living along the hi-way under shattered tents for more than six years already and five of their children had been hit by running cars. The horrible incidence last April 19, 2022 when the armed guards of the Kiantig Development Corporation were seen in a video indiscriminately shooting hundreds of the Manobo-Pulangiyon Tribal Community which has reverberated through-out the land. People are asking: Why must the tribe be shot upon?

For just attempting to enter a 4-ha. vacant area in their 1,111 ha. ancestral domain in Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon

that has been transformed into massive plantation as living for more than six years now along the hi-way under shattered tents, living in extreme poverty and hunger has become unbearable?

Thus, that horrible shooting that wounded five tribal members has become the catalyst to now put in the public imagination how oppressed the IPs are. Indeed, the violation of their rights are continuing without letup, manifesting the painful truism that the enrichment of the rich and powerful people means the dispossession of the poor and oppressed IPs. Land, water, forests and natural resources called commons are their economic assets which for thousands of years they have been using in the spirit of service and sharing as the IP culture has given high adherence to the sacredness of nature. Why must they not claim their land right?

Exposed to the excruciating heat of the sun at daytime and when it rains, wet and trembling in the cold at night time and sleepless with empty stomach. That’s how to live under shattered tents along the hi-way being experienced by the more than 1,000 families of the Indigenous Peoples of the Manobo Pulangiyon Tribe in Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon. They could not bear it any longer after being ousted from their ancestral

domain for more than six years now, living in hunger and in extreme poverty, eating only kamote once a day or nothing at all and drinking in a nearby river where they are swimming. All of the children are malnourished and sickly and have to be tied up inside their tents when their parents are asleep as four children have already been hit by running cars. Where in the world can you find these Indigenous Peoples who were once the masters of the land which they used in the spirit of service and sharing, now living in so much nightmare and turmoil because a powerful corporation, the Kiantig Development Corporation which is owned and managed by the incumbent mayor of Quezon, Bukidnon, has transformed their 1,111 hectares ancestral domain into massive plantations.

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THE reason can be found in that parable Christ told his disciples about the rich man, dressed in purple, and the poor man, Lazarus, who was lying at the rich man’s door, covered with sores and waiting to get even the scraps of food that fell from the rich man’s table. (cfr. Lk 16,19-31)

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As the parable unfolded, both of them died. The poor man was carried by angels to the bosom of Abraham, while the rich man was buried in the netherworld. While at first sight, the parable might strike us to be unfair, since if God is a God of love and mercy, he should therefore be willing to save both of them.

But I suppose that without detracting from the universal love and mercy God has for everyone, the purpose of the parable is simply to teach us about the deadly danger of worldly wealth and the great redeeming value of Christian poverty and austerity.

Wealth in itself is not evil as long as we do not allow it to corrupt us. In fact, poverty and austerity can be bad if they are lived in bitterness and anger, if not hatred against God.

For wealth to be a good thing, it has to be lived with the Christian spirit of poverty and austerity. That means that

Money and richness can become a problem when we are led to get attached to them such that we cannot anymore give ourselves fully to God. They can blind us with respect to our duty to God and to everybody else. We may give the appearance that we are giving a lot, but if it is not the whole of ourselves, then it is not total self-giving which God deserves and expects from each one of us.

Let us always remember that God wants the whole of ourselves. He wants our entire heart, not a divided heart. He wants to be everything to us, the first and the last, the Alpha and the Omega. He wants to be given priority over everything else, including our own life.

Especially these days when we are practically bombarded with so many tempting things, we should really be guarded, otherwise we end up completely materialistic and consumeristic, completely dead and numb to the spiritual and supernatural dimensions of our life as children of God.

We need to regularly check on what we have at the moment, what our real desires of

our heart are, to see if indeed we are living the proper spirit of poverty and austerity that Christ himself lived. We know how easy it is for us to lapse into the opposite of poverty and austerity, like greed, envy, etc. With the way the world is developing these days, this practice of checking is very important.

Poverty and austerity allow us to love God and others properly. They clean our hearts of any trace of selfishness and self-indulgence. They make us simple, enabling us to develop many other virtues with ease. They rid us of unnecessary burdens in our life.

Poverty and austerity actually enrich us with a richness that is proper to us. It is the richness of being with God and in communion with everybody else. They enrich us with the love that channels the very love of God for us.

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Leyte governor says it’s time to modernize public transport

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte

Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla on Friday said it’s time to push for the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) with the growing population and worsening traffic congestion in the country.

“The roads are not getting bigger, and the population is growing. We need to put less cars on the road. The modernized vehicle can accommodate more passengers,” Petilla said in an interview with

MODERN PUVs. Modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Jaro, Leyte in this undated photo. Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla on Friday (March 10, 2023) said it’s time to push for the public utility vehicle modernization program with the growing population and worsening traffic congestion in the country. (Photo courtesy of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region 8)

reporters.

However, the governor has called on the national government to find ways to make modern vehicles affordable to small operators.

“Traditionally, some of the jeepney drivers own their units. Under modernization, we need a facility for everyone to own a modern jeepney,” Petilla added.

The governor made the statement days after the transport strike that affected Metro Manila

commuters but hardly felt in other regions. The PUVMP aims to achieve a restructured, modern, well-managed and environmentally sustainable transport sector where drivers and operators have stable, sufficient, and dignified livelihoods while commuters get to their destinations quickly, safely and comfortably, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. (PNA)

DSWD provides P4.6-M assistance to oil spill victims in Caluya

By Annabel Consuelo Petinglay

ASSISTANCE. A resident of Caluya affected by the oil spill receives aid to individuals in crisis situation (AICs) and emergency cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Region 6 on March 8, 2023. Beverly Salazar, DSWD-6 Crisis Intervention Section head, said on Friday (March 10, 2023) they were able to release AICs and emergency cash assistance to a total of 570 residents of the affected barangays in Caluya, Antique on March 8-9, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Antique Lone District Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda Office)

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (Regional Office in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has made an initial release of PHP4.6 million cash assistance to 570 families affected by the oil spill in the island municipality of Caluya. DSWD-6 Crisis Intervention Section Beverly Salazar, in an interview Friday, said

the payout consisting of PHP3,000 and PHP5,070 per family was held March 8-9.

“The 570 beneficiaries were identified by the local government unit (LGU) of Caluya to have been affected because of the oil spill from the motor tanker Princess Empress that reached their barangays,” Salazar said.

The distribution was conducted in Barangay Semirara, Sitio Sabang in Barangay Tinogboc and in Sitio Liwagao in Baran -

gay Sibolo in coordination with the office of Antique Lone District Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda.

“The 570 beneficiaries are just the initial considering that there are around 7,000 residents who have been affected by the oil spill,” Salazar added.

The financial assistance is intended to help the island residents considering their livelihood was affected by the oil spill as most of the people in Caluya are engaged in fishing and sea-

weed culture. They were advised to temporarily stop because of possible environmental and health hazards brought by the oil slick. Aside from the cash assistance, the DSWD has already provided 3,200 food packs to the affected families. (PNA)

Globe Group’s ECPay, Puregold roll out Aling Puring app for sari-sari store owners

Globe and its subsidiary Electronic Commerce Philippines Inc. (ECPAY), together with leading supermarket chain Puregold, are ramping up the rollout of the Aling Puring app to uplift and digitalize micro, small, and mediumsized enterprises (MSMEs), especially sari-sari stores.

The new mobile service offers Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) members a one-stopshop for digital transactions such as cash-in, load, and bills payment. TNAP is Puregold’s

loyalty and membership program for resellers.

Powered and developed by ECPay, the Aling Puring app enables MSMEs to keep up with the changing business landscape and thrive in a digital economy.

The move supports the two companies’ continuous efforts to be a partner of MSMEs in recovering from the pandemic.

“Puregold has been a big part of sari-sari stores in building their businesses through the years. It is our advocacy to continuously support them in achieving their aspirations for themselves and their families.

Sa lahat ng aming Ka-Asenso, nasa inyo ang panalo!” said Antonio Delos Santos II, Puregold’s VP for Operations.

“We are a proud partner of Puregold and we share the same purpose of helping MSMEs and contributing to nation-building through digitalization,” said Cleo Santos, Globe Channel Management Head.

“As part of the Globe Group, we are one with the thrust of helping pivot not only customers but even our channels into digital. And Puregold is one of our pioneer partners in digitalizing sari-sari stores.” said Jasmin Montelibano, President and CEO of ECPay.

app, Puregold is able to support the growth of the sector by offering additional income opportunities through digital services.

Aling Puring App

To keep pace in a constantly evolving business world, the digitalization of MSMEs has become more critical than ever. Through the Aling Puring

Created in May last year, the app is currently being rolled out in different Puregold branches across the country. It was launched at the recent opening of Puregold’s Mango Cebu branch where around 75 sari-sari store owners joined a salu-salo or get-together aimed at onboarding more

stores onto the platform.

Globe and Puregold are long-time partners in advocating for the digital empowerment of Filipinos to prepare

them for a digitally-enabled future.

To learn more about ECPay, visit https://www.ecpay.com. ph/.

the mortgagor to the former in the amount of EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND

TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE PESOS & 60/100 (P880,281.60)

Philippine Currency , including interest due, penalties, and other charges as of June 10, 2022 plus all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC-OCC Sheriff’s sell at Public Auction on MARCH 28, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-OCC, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements thereof to wit:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 136-2015000733

(Registered in the name of EMERSON M. BERNALDEZ)

A parcel of land (Lot 3, Block 16, PCS-10-001586, being a portion of Lots 16-G-3-A and LOT 16-G-3-B, PCS-10-019173), situated in Poblacion, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE, along line 4-1 by Lot 16-B, PSD-10-003696; on the SE., along line 1-2 by Lot 4; on the SW., along line 2-3 by Road Lot 16 (8.00 M. WIDE) and on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 2, All of Block 16 of the Consolidation Subdivision Plan PCS -10-001586.

Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan, being N., 50 deg., 12’W., 644.60 M. 1 from BLLM No. 1, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre. T H E N C E:

S., 72 deg. 39’ W., 9.60 m. to point 2;

N., 17 deg. 21’W., 7.60 m. to point 3; N., 72 deg. 39’E., 9.60 m. to point 4;

S., 17 deg. 21’E., 7.60 m. to point of beginning;

Containing an area of Seventy Three (73) square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by PS CYL. CONC. 15x40 CM. Bearings true, Date of original survey Nov. 6,-Dec. 15, 1931, and that of the subdivision March 2, to April 11, 1995, executed by Calvin C. Fernandez, Geodetic Engineer and Approved on July 13, 1995

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 136-2015000734

(Registered in the name of EMERSON M. BERNALDEZ)

A parcel of land (Lot 4, Block 16, PCS-10-001586, being a

portion of Lots 16-G-3-A and LOT 16-G-3-B, PCS-10-019173), situated in Poblacion, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE, along line 1-2 by Lot 16-B, PSD-10-003696; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 5; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Road Lot 16 (8.00 M. WIDE) and on the NW., along line 4-1 by Lot 3, All of Block 16 of the Consolidation Subdivision Plan PCS -10-001586.

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE

EJF FILE NO. 404-M (2023)

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Beginning at the point marked “1” on the plan, being N., 50 deg., 12’W., 644.60 M. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre. T H E N C E:

S., 17 deg. 21’ E., 7.60 m. to point 2;

S., 72 deg. 39’W., 9.60 m. to point 3;

N., 17 deg. 21’W., 7.60 m. to point 4;

N., 72 deg. 39’E., 9.60 m. to point of beginning;

Containing an area of Seventy Three (73) square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by PS CYL. CONC. 15x40 CM. Bearings true, Date of original survey Nov. 6-Dec. 15, 1931, and that of the subdivision March 2, to April 11, 1995 executed by Calvin C. Fernandez, Geodetic Engineer and Approved on July 13, 1995

In the event of failure of bidding or auction sale cannot take place for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective bidders/buyers may investigate for themselves the title and tax declaration herein above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Medina, Misamis Oriental, February 16, 2023.

(SGD) MICHAEL I. MONTEJO RTC-OCC,SHERIFF

IV

Medina, Misamis Oriental MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 &14, 2023

The SM Supermalls is committed to disaster safety and preparedness.

SM CDO Malls joined the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), a quarterly National Distaste Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)led activity to educate the public on disaster preparedness against earthquakes.

During the simulations, member employees of the Emergency Response Group and the malls' security group guided employees, tenants, agency personnel, and shoppers to the assembly area outside the SM malls, where medical personnel were also on standby.

SM malls in Cagayan de Oro went on a complete information drive to raise awareness about the drill.

An Emergency Response Group was activated to ensure smooth implementation.

The importance of disaster preparedness is vital across SM's operations, from its management to the employees and mall front liners.

It also reminded the public to observe the following steps or protocols when an earthquake occurs:

1. When inside a building, stay calm and do the "Duck, Cover, and Hold";

2. Duck under a strong table and hold on to it. Stay alert for potential threats;

3. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy objects;

4. After the shaking stops, exit the building and go to the designated evacuation area;

5. When you are out -

side, move to an open space, stay away from buildings, trees, electric posts, and landslide-prone regions;

6. If you are in a moving vehicle, stop and exit the car.

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).

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late NILO P. ACLAN who left a savings deposit described as follows : DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPIENS with Savings Account No. 0845-287790-560 amounting to P36,001.61 is the subject of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Nilo P. Aclang under the notarial registry of Atty. Alfredo J. Carmelo per Doc No. 199, Page No. 40, Book No.09, Series of 2023.

MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2023

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses SIMPLICIO ELEMINO and ANTONIA LAPINID ELEMINO consisting a parcel of land situated at San Roque, Trento, Agusan del Sur designated as Lot No. 568, Pls-895 (identical to Lot No. 1213 CAD-1145-D) covered under TD No. 18-13-0014-00429nembraced under OCT No. P-8485 is the subject of Extra Judicial Adjudication Settlement with Absolute Deed of Sale under the notarial registry of Leon Montilla, Jr. per Doc. No. 491, Page No. 98, Book No. 235, Series of 2022.

MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2023

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses ACACIO M. CAYBOT and MARIA V. CAYBOT consisting 7 parcels of lands:

1. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Barobo, Surigao del Sur containing an area of 10,979 sq. mts. covered by TCT No. T-6250 registered in the name of Acacio M. Caybot

2. A parcel of land with house and improvements situated in Poblacion, Barobo, Suriga del Sur containing an area of 120 sq. mts. covered by OCT No. 2016000510 registered in the name of Lourdes V. Caybot;

3. A parcel of land situated in Dughan, Barobo , Surigao del Sur containing an area of 65,594 sq. mts. covered by OCT No. 3748 registered in the name of Iluminada Moraga;

4. A parcel of land situated in Togop, Barobo, Surigao del Sur containing an area of 33,011 sq. mts. covered by OCT No. 7478 registered in the name of Iluminada Moraga;

5. A parcel of land situated in Dapdap, Barobo, Surigao del Sur containing an area of 24, 813 sq. mts. covered by OCT No. 7477 registered in the name of Iluminada Moraga;

6. A parcel of land situated in Dugan, Barobo, Surigao del Sur containing an area of 18,824 sq. mts. and covered by TD No. 99-01-008-00407 declared in the name of Simeon Caybot;

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-027

AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES CHABBY P. PONSECA AND JASYL MAY R. YAN-PONSECA, CHABBY P. PONSECA AND JASYL MAY R. YAN-PONSECA, Petitioners. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 22, 2016 at Brook’s Point, Palawan, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan and Poblacion District I Brooke’s Point, Palawan, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than two (2) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 22, 2016 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 17th of February 2023.

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7, & 14, 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 CHARRIEFUL S. SISTER 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 CHARRIEFUL SAGAL SISTER who was born on 14 DECEMBER 1997 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are LUZANTA M. SAGAL and CHARLITO B. SISTER

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2023.

ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8TH day of March 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

7 A parcel of land situated in Kinayan, Barobo, Surigao del Sur containing an area of 2,000 sq. mts. covered by TD No. 99-01-011-00441 declared in the name of Simeon Caybot are the subjects of Extra Judicial Settlements of Estate of the Deceased Spouses Acacio M. Caybot and Maria V. Caybot with Waiver of rights under the notarial registry of Atty. Germiniano A. Demecillo, Jr. per Doc. No. 214, Page No. 216, Book No. XXVII, Series of 2018.

MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2023

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 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 LOVELAINE D. BARBARONA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOVELAINE MARCILLANA DAGONDON who was born on 24 FEBRUARY 1980 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are LUCRESIA A. MARCILLANA and CARLOS A. DAGONDON

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2023.

ATTY. YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2023

Woman of today who made a Legacy

By ASANGAN T. MADALE

It could be re-called that during the World Humanitary Day, one Muslim woman in Mindamao Southern Philippines was honored as one of the front line workers who show up each day to provide lifesaving care to the people who need most, despite, the risks and descrimnation they face in line of duty.

Seven Filipino health workers were invited share their thoughts, about their experiences, the lessons they have learned and what it means to be a frontliners in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Potri Ditual Disomimba-Ali, Chief of Tamparan District Hospital. It was a public knowledge that as a doctor In-charge of a hospital, Dr Potri Ali is used to long hours and fatigue and stress that comes with her job. In 2017, Dr. Portri Ali and her colleagues at said hospital served people who were affected by the Marawi conflict. Their paramount concerned during that time was on how they are dealing with the threat of COVID-19, which she says has added to the heavy load carried by health workers like her.

As earlier reported by the World Humanitary Day, revealed that the "ones mostly affected by COVID-19 are the vulnerable sectors of society-women, the elderly" She said.

"I pity these children as they seem clueless of what is happening around. Its hard to explain to them

why playing and running out in the field are restricted . Just like how tomorrow is not guarranted . That at any time, something bad may happen and we need to be prepared . She added, Right now ,cooperation is "needed" In today's celebration of the 2023 National Women's

Assessing My Assessment

By: Beverly Anne E. Nicolasora T-III Mambuaya National High School

DepEd Order No. 79, series of 2003 stresses the need for the organization to create an assessment and evaluation system that develops and nurture holistic learning which reveals the authentic performance of learners in their learning journey. This is anchored as well on the premise that to educate a child to become life-long learners it is necessary to develop the 21st century skills – communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking – to become a holistic individual as cited on the study of Amper and Nicolasora (2021). This implies that the entire learning process comprise both of lesson delivery and assessment may it be formative and summative should be geared towards the attainment of such goal such that an evaluation system is possible to measure its success. Therefore, designed assessment system must not be unidirectional rather multidirectional to ensure that learners have enough opportunities to define their learning journey at the same time achieve the standards set by the subject. Providing such kind of learning environment give learners more opportunities to engage and participate, taking ownership of their learning as they become part of the planning, designing, and implementation hence learning becomes more meaningful resulting to better learning outcome.

Many experts have argued that the predominant “psychometric paradigm” for educational assessment is inappropriate and have proposed that educational assessment should develop its

own distinctive paradigm (Wilson, 1992; de Lange, 1992; Kulm, 1990; Romberg, Zarinnia & Collis, 1990). According to Heritage (2013), over –reliance of one form of assessment is not inclusive as learners have different learning characteristics.

This can imply that not all learners perform well on traditional assessments but are able to display their learning more effectively in other ways (Watt, 2005; Klenowski, 2009). While traditional mathematics tests provide greater reliability and comparability (Popham, 2016) the need to explore other forms of assessment which learners can access as an alternative or to complement the present assessment within the context of a school to make it non – discriminatory is imperative.

Contemplating on this, as a teacher I arrived to a realization that the assessment I am implementing greatly affects my learners’ achievement. Thus, there is a great deal of consideration that must be given upon implementing an assessment in my mathematics class. In the entire learning cycle any teacher knows how crucial the role assessments give, and looking closely, it is clear how important a teacher must invest time on formative assessment than any kinds of assessments as this can become a tool to help leaners narrow the gap of actual competence and the standard competence. According to Black and William (1998) and Crooks (1998), a well carried out formative assessments will have a direct positive result on learning and achievement of learners.

Day that started from March 1 to 31, 2023, celebrate Women's History Month ,its crucial to acknowledged and honor the countless women who made significant contributions

to healthcare during the pandemic. Their unwavering dedication and commitment to their work have been nothing short of heroic, and we owe them our deepest gratitude and respect.

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court

12th Judicial Region

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

Office

Let's keep our eyes and ears open for more inspiring stories of women breaking barriers and achieving greatness. Together, we can support and empower women to reach their full potential.

E-mail Add: rtc21.kapatagan@gmai1.com

Office Tel. No. 063-227-9091

Portfolio assessment is one possible formative assessment strategy although it has received little attention in the formative assessment literature (Klenowski, 2002; Tierney & Charland, 2007). While portfolio assessment has been widely used by teachers across curriculum as observed and based on available literatures unfortunately there is limited researchbased studies in the Department of Education here in the Philippines on this regard. I personally believe that profound studies on this area must be collected based on the practices on teachers to gain more insights and be able to develop and unleash the full potential of formative assessment to enhance the learning of learners especially in mathematics.

Thus, there is an ongoing research I am conducting on portfolio-based assessment among my mathematics learners. The recently concluded first cycle implementation gained a general positive impression towards this endeavor to the extent that learners preferred to be assessed on this approach rather the traditional assessment. I realized that as a teacher possessing a significant amount of knowledge of designing and implementing assessments is very crucial in achieving high-quality learning outcome. However, I personally believe that DepEd leaders must be committed to invest on this regard to provide high-impact trainings that have capability to be cascaded from top to bottom thereby achieving a transcending effect.

IN MATTER OF THE APPLICATION SPL. PROC. NO. 21-589 FOR ACCREDITATION RENEWAL OF THE MINDANAO DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING CORPORATION TO PUBLISH JUDICIAL AND LEGAL NOTICES AND OTHER SIMILAR ANNOUNCEMENT

MINDANAO DAILY NEWS

PUBLISHING CORPORATION, Represented by Its President/CEO DANTE M. SUDARIA, Applicant, x-------------------------------------------/ ORDER

A verified petition for the renewal of accreditation to publish judicial notices, court orders, ads, summons, and other similar announcement required by law to be published was filed by President/CEO Dante M. Sudaria on February 15, 2023, praying that after perusal and evaluation of this petition, an ORDER be issued approving this petition for renewal of accreditation.

Finding the verified petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for summary hearing to April 24, 2023 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning Let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Lanao del Norte for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

Any person who has an interest in the petition may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition or from the last day of publication of this order.

Further, let this order be posted for fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to the date of hearing on the bulletin board of the Provincial Capitol, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte; bulletin board of the Municipal Hall of Kapatagan, Lanao de Norte, bulletin board of Barangay Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City where the newspaper’s place of business is situated and the bulletin board of this Court.

SO ORDERED.

Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.

February 20, 2023.

Globe Sparks Hope with Heroes of Learning Awards:

When schools closed and the pandemic pushed education to remote learning, we knew that students would pay a heavy price. True enough, a 2021 research showed that 86% of students believed that they learned less

under remote learning. 66% of those who attend classes virtually and 74% under hybrid learning were also no better mainly because of one reason: lack of innovative and technologydriven solutions to support

these set-ups.

This troubling reality didn’t cause learners to falter, because Globe believes that it brought out the best of us, and we can see these inspiring stories every day.

DISCOVERING DEPED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE TIME OF THE COVID-19: OPPORTUNITY AMIDST THE PANDEMIC

By: FRANCIS JAY M. DAMIT School In-Charge/TIII

The onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic presented new challenges to everyone. As a teacher, I witnessed how my work, and my workplace had to change swiftly to adapt to the new normal that the present health situation demanded across all the sectors in our society, the education sector included. As a teacher, I witnessed how my work and my workplace had to shift from the conventional face-to-face set-up to various learning delivery modalities like the online and hybrid. But this is not an article about teaching in the new normal, but it is about how learning happened in the normal from the vantage point of a teacher.

Teachers’ engagement to professional development (PD) activities is a time-tested necessity. PD activities is needed to equip teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions (Chen & Cao, 2022) towards the job. This is how my journey to discovering the Learning

Midkiwan Integrated School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

Management System of the Department of Education began. As a DepEd teacher, I have seen how the Learning Management System (LMS) of the Department stood beyond all the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Education (DepEd) Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess specific learning processes (Aide Memoire, 2020). I, for one, have benefited from the nationwide activities, such as trainings and asynchronous seminars hosted by DepEd through the Learning Management System. Accordingly, DepEd LMS has been in existence since June 2020, but due to lack of awareness on the existence of the platform, it was basically new to me. On a personal note, the DepEd LMS is plausible innovation that addressed the clamour of many teachers about the lack of sources for teaching and for their own

learning. For teachers’ professional development needs, the LMS contains courses that teachers can access, and the platform supports efficient distribution of materials, provides several communication options, and produces a variety of formats. It is, indeed, a breakthrough in teaching and learning.

I consider discovering the Learning Management System during the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity amidst the crisis. The platform is very rich and beneficial for teachers like me who is a fervent believer in the importance of continuing professional development regardless of the times. From the words of a motivational and self-help author, Maxwell Maltz, with close scrutiny, crisis situations can be shown as opportunities to either advance or stay where we are. The Learning Management System of the Department of Education is a great opportunity for educators to advance and move forward in this new era.

What Makes Mathematics A Hated Subject And How To Solve It

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

to receive marks because an answer can only be simply right or wrong.

Mathematics has a broad, deep, and expansive character for being the subject learners hate. It’s not unusual to hear “I hate Math class” or “Math is too hard” from learners who are struggling or low performing. But what are the reasons so many learners to dislike the subject? What can be prepared to warrant more learners perceive how enjoyable and rewarding it can be?

If your child is among the many learners who hate Math, there are methods and techniques to help and give us relief. Let’s try to find out why hating math is so rampant today and how we can assist our schoolchildren learn to view the subject matter as more than just numbers. With contemporary subjects such as English or writing, streaks can come from a variation of factors like creativity, spelling, grammar, and others. But, with Math, there are few chances

Assist your child absorb to assess answers being right or wrong as constructive. Some students dislike Math because they believe it’s cloudy. They don’t get thrilled about numbers and formulas the way they get excited about other subjects such as history, science, languages, or etc. that are easier to personally connect to. They find Math as nonfigurative and extraneous figures that are difficult to comprehend.

Illustrate to your child how Math relates to practical situations in order to flicker his or her interest in the topic.

Or you can also point out how Math plays a part in our day to day life such as calculating groceries, telling time, and counting objects around.

Many learners who struggle with Math strife with remembering all the rules and calculations involved.

In certainty, memorization is only one part of learning Mathematics. So how to help

As part of its commitment to uplift education through technology, Globe launches Heroes of Learning Awards, a search to honor modern-day heroes who shined bright or became a light for others amid obstacles. The awards will spotlight their inspiring journeys and support them further by equipping them with the relevant e-learning tools they need.

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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;

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NOTICE

this struggle? Focus on Problem Solving. Instead of simply remembering, learners should focus on understanding in what way and why these rules and formulas work. Learners who are contingent on memorization when learning Math are unable to relate their understanding and likely become discouraged when asked to think beyond the box.

Furthermore, show that making mistakes is always part of the package especially learning Mathematics. It’s important that children don’t avoid tasks or making excuses that are challenging and require hard work.

Help your child appreciate that the harder it is to get a correct answer, the more fulfilling it will be when he or she eventually solves it.

If your child gets dispirited while learning Math, tell him or her again that making mistakes is just part of the process of learning. This valuable lesson applies both in the classroom and to life as a whole.

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.

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

Under the Notarial Registry of

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 the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE SPOUSES LUCIO MAHILUM & GREGORIA B. MAHILUM , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY, RENDON P. SANGALANG , Notary Public per Doc

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added.

The BI spokesperson reported that more than 30 immigration officers are set to graduate soon from the Philippine Immigration Academy.

“Right now we have 38 Immigration officers in our Philippine Immigration Academy that are set to graduate soon. So we will immediately deploy them after graduation. There's another 147 batch of Immigration officers whose hiring process is ongoing. So our hiring is continuous so that we can really fill all the Immigration officers we need,” Sandoval added.

She also advised travelers to go to the airport three hours before their scheduled flights to spare them from hustles.

“Since many of us want to go sightseeing inside and outside the country. We at the Bureau of Immigration are ready to serve you. We highly suggest to be at the airport three hours prior to your flight, check-in early and go straight to the immigration area so that there will be no problems so that your travel will be smooth and seamless,” Sandoval added. (PNA)

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find you," Galvez said.

Meanwhile, AFP chief of staff Gen. Andres Centino extended the military's condolences to the victims and their families.

"Collectively the AFP sends its its sympathies to the bereaved families of those who died in the incident, of course the people of Negros Oriental. We condemn in the strongest terms this brutal act committed by the attackers," he added.

Centino also said AFP has been coordinating with the PNP and this cooperation has resulted in the arrest of the suspects.

"The arrested suspects are now in the custody of the PNP and the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) and the AFP will continue to

work with the other agencies to arrest the remaining perpetrators so justice will be served to the victims and their families," he added.

Centino also said that the joint task force, ordered created by the President, shall be composed of AFP units based in the area and augmented by troops from outside of Negros.

"As mentioned earlier we have already deployed an elite unit coming from Cotabato and now they are now in Negros to augment our forces there. The joint task force will be headed by the commander of 3rd Infantry Division, Brig. Gen. Marion Sison and he will be assisted by two brigade commanders, Brig. Gen Leo Pena and Col. (Orlando) Edralin, they are brigade commanders having operational control over six battalions in the island. We assure that the AFP in collaboration with the PNP and other law enforcement agencies will continue to protect the people and safeguard the peace and security in our community," he added. (PNA)

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is their land and must be reclaimed. The chieftains have given notice to one and all that there is nothing to worry. They will just enter the adjacent fourhectare vacant area and no standing crop will be destroyed. That trailblazing move to courageously enter loomed a week before when a fifth child had been hit by running car, who was in a very critical condition and almost died. The chieftains, in a meeting, were sort of puzzled why it is the children who must suffer or die because their parents are not brave enough to claim their land right which in 2019 was already legally decided as their ancestral domain by concerned government agencies, i.e. NCIP, DENR & DAR. In fact, there was already an attempt as early as 2019 for the tribe to enter their ancestral domain accompanied by no less than an official from the 88th Infantry Battalion by the name of General de Leon. But

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the corporation did not allow them using armed guards to bar their entry. Surprisingly, the rule of law then was subordinated to the interest of the corporation and General de Leon was reassigned somewhere.

The cry for help of the world’s most oppressed reverberated and several cooperatives not only in Northern Mindanao (MASS-SPECC, OIC, FICCO) but even from far regions (PERA MPC, PAFCFIC, PLDT Credit Coop, etc.) provided outpourings of assistance especially food and water (tens of trucks) and medicine including cash. The compassion of the cooperatives proves that wealth, fame or power are nothing but on how we have helped the least of our brethren that really matters.

But the liberation of the poor and the oppressed tribe is not only through provision of assistance but on how to bring back the tribe’s dignity. SILA PO AY TAO HINDI BASURA. Thus, the amazing Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, S.J. and several priests in Bukidnon conducted series of meetings with well-known lawyers (i.e., IBP National President Atty. Bart Estrada who is a tribal member himself, Atty. Albert Lagamon, the Provincial Legal Officer, among others) and different agencies of government (NCIP, DENR, DAR) to issue certification attesting to the legitimacy of the tribal ownership of their ancestral domain. And finally on Oct. 6, 2021, a Certificate signed by no less than the Chairman of the National Commission of Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Sec. Allen Capuyan and six NCIP National Commissioners categorically certified that the 1,111 hectare-area turned massive plantation is the tribe’s ancestral domain.

Out of joy, the chieftains had decided to inform the Kiantig Development Corporation of the long-awaited Certification which was printed in a tarpaulin and bannered fronting the corporation’s well-guarded gate. That very night, the guards torn

the tarpaulin into shreds as ordered allegedly by the mayor himself.

This painful truism was one of the agenda during the April 18 meeting-dialogue presided by no less than NCIP Chairman, Sec. Allen Capuyan and attended by no less than Mayor Pablo Lorenzo, III, NCIP Regional Director Ann Burgos, NCIP provincial, municipal and legal officers, several agencies of government, PNP and military officials and some 50 chieftains from five different tribes of Bukidnon. Arch. Tony Ledesma and yours truly also attended that 4-hr. meeting in the municipal hall in Quezon, Bukidnon.

The highlight of the meeting was the categorical statement expressed by the two chieftain spokespersons, Datu Rolando Anglao and Datu Maalamon that on April 19, the displaced Manobo Pulangiyon families have finally decided to enter the adjacent 4-hectare vacant area that is not being used as a plantation, thus, the corporation especially the mayor should not worry as nothing will be destroyed upon their entry. All they want is to abandon their shattered tents along the hi-way to live in a more secured area as living under shattered tents has become unbearable. No less than Sec. Capuyan declared that such is a “win-win situation,” as no crop will be destroyed as they would just enter the adjacent 4-ha. vacant area. The mayor himself did not oppose such plan. Thus, the two chieftains beg the NCIP, the CHR, the PNP and the military for their presence as a pre-emptive move against untoward incidence, more so, of violence.

The military came at about 11 am and the PNP at about 12 noon I went to see the soldiers from the 88th Infantry Battallion at the gate and invited them for lunch at the IP’s hall (about 300 meters away) as I was telling them that the IPs will enter the vacant area near their hall. But the military and the

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PNP opted just to stay near the gate which is not far from the entry point and is very visible from where they were. After the ritual, about 2pm, the hundreds of IP families (with children) started marching toward the 4-ha. vacant area bannering a white flag, shouting that “gutom na po kami, tataniman na po namin ang aming bakanting lugar at tatayuan na namin ng munting tirahan dahil kawawa na po ang aming mga anak!”

I, together with Ka Leody de Guzman, Hernanne Abella, Roy Cabonegro and David D’angelo were among those in front and shouting “kapayapaan at kaunlaran” para sa tribo. But we heard the first gun shot and we were shouting HUWAG MAGPAPUTOK, MAG-USAP

TAYO. We thought that such was a warning shot but the first shot hit then and there Mr. Hernanie Abella, standing one foot away from Ka Leody de Guzman. Then for 15 more minutes, series of gunfire followed not only from shotguns but from several type of guns as the shooters were shouting LABAS, then followed by several gun shots, then LABAS, series of gunshots. Everyone was “shooed” away with bullets! We were like rats being driven away through indiscriminate shootings. The military and the PNP did nothing to intervene. Nanood lang po sila. Afterwards, they just drove away! WHY?

You Sirs were there to maintain peace and order, as respectfully requested by us, not only during the meeting a day before but a week before that as the chieftains went to visit you personally in your respective offices/camps. After hearing series of gun fires as helpless Indigenous Peoples were running to escape death including innocent women and children, you were just there, doing nothing! Why?

You know that it is election period and carrying firearms is against the law, more so if innocent people who are just claiming their very own land are being wounded and shot

upon.

Sirs and gentlemen, you as law enforcers know very well that in this country, no one is above the law, that all must bow down to the majesty of the law because we follow the rule of law and not of men and never the rule of power or money. Well, apparently, the enrichment of the rich and powerful corporation owned and managed by an incumbent mayor means the dispossession of the poor Indigenous Peoples. Indeed, enough is enough of oligarchical control under an elitist rule. A few days later, the investigation of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO), revealed that those armed men who were shooting us do not belong to any registered security group. Apparently, they belong to a private army. Indeed, criminal offences have been committed. Will they be arrested? Let us see, and we hope so!

Because of these glaring social injustices and inaction of government offices and the military, the Amnesty International intervened and advocated for justice to prevail. As a matter of response, the NCIP finally issued CADT on January 23, this year. BUT UNTIL NOW, SUCH TITLE HAS NEVER BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE KIANTIG DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS IT QUESTIONED SUCH ISSUANCE IN THE SUPREME COURT THROUGH THE FILING OF A CERTIORARI. PAKATAPOS BARILIN PARANG MGA DAGA, PAGKATAPOS NG ANIM NA TAON NA PAGHIHIRAP AT PAGHINGI NG HUSTISYA, AT PAGKATAPOS NA MA ISSUANCE NG CADT, ANG ISANG LIBONG PAMILYA NG MANOBO PULANGIYON TRIBE AY BAON PA RIN SA GUTOM AT KAHIRAPAN. BAYANG PILIPINAS, TAMA NA ANG DRAMA. It is appearing that there is no such thing as rule of law in our country but the rule of power, money and corruption!

Reflective teaching

By: Lorijane T. Gumahin Teacher III Balingasag Central School Balingasag Central District Division of Misamis Oriental

workplace has enhanced the employees’ productivity and accessibility and created a mobile-friendly environment. Why? They make collaboration and communication effortless.

One of the most significant changes is how the software is delivered. In earlier times, software was delivered in large and monolithic packages. This was inefficient and resulted in wasted resources as users only utilized some features of the entire solution. With cloud computing, the software is delivered in modular components which can be combined to develop a custom solution. Compared to the previous process, this is a more efficient way of managing resources and thus, it has allowed businesses to be agile in their operations.

Reflective teachers set aside time to analyze their own pedagogical decisions, assess their curriculum, consider student’s feedback, and make appropriate revisions in order to increase student engagement and learning. This process requires the phases of information gathering, data interpretation, and future planning. Before, during, and after a topic is presented, reflective teaching entails evaluating one’s underlying beliefs about teaching and learning and one’s congruence with actual classroom practice.

By lecturing reflectively, teachers examine their methods critically and seek out examples of good instruction. Instructors can use a variety of tools and methods to learn from these sources and reflect on their teaching, ranging from low-key to formal and personal to inter-collegial, according to Brookfield of 2017, who lists four crucial sources as “students’ eyes, colleagues’ perceptions, personal

experience, and theory and research”. Reflective teaching, for instance, could entail self-evaluation, classroom observations, taking into account student input, or researching educational research. Reflective teaching is an ongoing practice that facilitates efficient and student-centered teaching because each period’s students and their needs are unique.

To keep a running account of their daily instructional activities, instructors might think about writing down a few details in a diary. Instead of expecting to find a moment during the day, scheduling a certain time within the five or so minutes following class to compose their submissions will ensure ongoing participation. What went well today? is among the general observations the teacher makes on the day’s lesson. What would I have done otherwise? How will I change my instruction going forward?

To promote student engagement and learning, instructors who practice reflective teaching set aside time to reflect on their own pedagogical choices, review their curricula, consider student input, and make necessary adjustments. Information gathering, data interpretation, and future planning are all necessary steps in this process. Reflective teaching involves reviewing one’s core views about teaching and learning and one’s alignment with real classroom practice before, during and after a topic is taught.

When teaching reflectively, instructors think critically about their teaching and look for evidence of effective teaching. This critical analysis can draw on a variety of sources: Brookfield (2017) lays out four crucial sources: “students’ eyes, colleagues’ perceptions, personal experience, and theory and research.” Instructors can use various tools and methods to learn from these sources and reflect on their teaching,

ranging from low-key to formal and personal to intercollegial. For instance, reflective teaching could involve self-evaluation, classroom observations, considering student feedback, or investigating educational research. Because each period’s students and their needs are different, reflective teaching is a continual practice that supports effective and student-centered teaching. Instructors might consider capturing a few details of their teaching in a journal to create an ongoing narrative of their teaching in a day. Scheduling a dedicated time during the 5 or so minutes after class to write their entries will ensure continual engagement, rather than hoping to find a moment throughout the day. The teacher jots down general observations about the day’s lesson and may consider the following: What went well today? What could I have done differently? How will I modify my instruction in the future?

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the injury of transmission line personnel and military escorts patrolling the areas to conduct line clearing and maintenance activities. The Memorandum of Understanding that NGCP and NICA will be signing today will be a shared commitment to exchange intelligence and provide support to accomplish our respective mandates”, NGCP said.

In his speech, President Marcos highlighted the importance of the MOU in reinforcing the country’s security measures. "Since NGCP is a critical, critical part of our security, (...) now we have made more robust the defenses against any possible attacks on our power systems, on any other elements in our everyday lives that require power, and for that matter, that require the exchange of secure information amongst ourselves in society.,” said Pres. Marcos.

“I thank the NGCP for taking the initiative here. There have been fears that the involvement of any foreign entity in our power transmission system would present a security threat to the Philippines. (…) This is a very good step towards answering that challenge.,” the President added.

President Marcos also emphasized that, “It is but one step because we are continuing to do this not only with NGCP but we are developing our cybersystems so that we are secure and so that the data that we need to collect and to disseminate is available to us, and we are able to do and handle the data in a secure fashion without the risk of it being used somehow against the Philippines. Let this be an example to all the other sectors that could be assessed to be at risk when it comes to cybersecurity. It is a good signal to all of us who have concerns in this regard – that we are doing many things to make sure that the Philippines remains secure, that the Philippines remains in accordance with international law, that the Philippines and its people can rest assured that their territory, their data, their personal information will not be used against us, and that they can feel secure.”

The MOU Signing was also witnessed by Department of National Defense Officer-in-Charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., and representatives from the National Security Council and the Department of Energy.

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the coronavirus pandemic have already been lifted.

“This is a big difference from the past two years when our tourism has really fallen, the number of travelers will be less primarily because we have an arrival cap and we have travel restrictions not only in the Philippines but also in other countries. Now,

as the world eases up here with our restrictions during the height of the pandemic, we're seeing that the number of travelers is really going up,” Sandoval added.

On the other hand, she also noted that they are opening additional immigration counters to be able to serve more passengers amid reports of long queues.

“Apart from maximizing our manpower here at our airports, particularly here at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where most of the departing and arriving people pass through there,” the BI official said.

She added that they are also coordinating with airport stakeholders to minimize passenger queues.

“We are also contacting and working with the airport authorities because we see this problem, the length of the queue, it's a problem that requires a multisectoral approach. Apart from the BI maximizing its manpower, we also have many airport stakeholders such as airlines and airport authorities who can help a lot to ease the queues at our airports,” she added.

The BI spokesperson reported that more than 30 immigration officers are set to graduate soon from the Philippine Immigration Academy.

“Right now we have 38 Immigration officers in our Philippine Immigration Academy that are set to graduate soon. So we will immediately deploy them after graduation. There's another 147 batch of Immigration officers whose hiring process is ongoing. So our hiring is continuous so that we can really fill all the Immigration officers we need,” Sandoval added.

She also advised travelers to go to the airport three hours before their scheduled flights to spare them from hustles.

“Since many of us want to go sightseeing inside and outside the country. We at the Bureau of Immigration are ready to serve you. We highly suggest to be at the airport three hours prior to your flight, check-in early and go straight to the immigration area so that there will be no problems so that your travel will be smooth and seamless,” Sandoval added. (PNA)

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“To let us stop operation is a violation of our constitutional right since we still have more years to operate before we renew our franchise,” Campoamor said. Another counsel, lawyer Jorge Rapista , said the four proposed legislations have the same content of the House Bill 10554 authored by Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte’s 1st Destrict which was vetoed by President Marcos last year.

NORDECO’s stand came in the heels of the rally around the city on the same day led by Tagum Chamber of Commerce and Industry protesting against the high electricity rates by NORDECO.

On March 9, two major energy consumer groups staged a prayer vigil and candle-lighting in Tagum City on Wednesday night to protest proposals in Congress to expand the franchise of DLPC.

At least 300 members of the Coalition Against Privatization of Electric Cooperatives (CAPECs) and the National Center of Electric Consumers Cooperative (NCECCO) that attended the rally dubbed “Pagtukaw alang sa Nordeco” (Vigil for Nordeco) to express their opposition to House Bill Nos. 50777, 6740 and 7047.

HB 5077 was filed by Davao del Norte 1st District 1 Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez, HB 6740 by Rep. Margarita Ignacia B. Nograles of PBA Partylist, and HB 7047 by Rep. Sandro L. Gonzales of MARINO Partylist.

The three bills seek to expand the franchise of DLPC to the Cities of Tagum and Island Garden City of Samal, and the towns of Talaingod, Asuncion, Kapalong, San Isidro, and New Corella in Davao del Norte, and Maco

town in Davao de Oro, according to CAPECs chair Angelo Cofreros. Another proposal, HB No. 6995 filed by Davao de Oro 1st District Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora and Davao de Oro 2nd District Rep. Allan R. Dujali, only seeks to expand the DLPC franchise to Samal Island.

For his part, Rene Boy S. Abrea, NCECCO chair for Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte said that the bills should be rejected since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had vetoed on July 27, 2022 HB 10554, which would have placed Tagum City, Samal, and the towns of Asuncion, Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro, and Talaingod under the franchise area of DLPC.

CAPECs called for the following in the manifesto of support signed by its officers: respect the franchise of Nordeco; priority and equal attention to Nordeco and all electric cooperatives in the distribution of power supply from Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation as partners and

implementation arm of the national government in the missionary electrification program; and support and strengthen the electrification services and programs of electric cooperatives through legislative interventions and laws, not privatization by private for-profit companies.

It said the takeover of Nordeco will eventually result in the monopoly of private for–profit entities in the energy sector, depriving the rights and opportunities of owning an electric cooperative among the underprivileged, especially in the countryside.

Elvera Alngog, NORDECO acting general manager clarified the businessmen oppostion of high electric bills saying for the February billing period the rates had gone to 2 pesos per kilowatt hour after the Power Assets and Liabilities Corporation (PSALM) increased their supply of cheap energy to 20 megawatts more from a mere 15 megawatts.

In the February billing, residential consumers are now charged P15 per kilowatt hour from P17 per kilowatt

hour in the previous month’s billing.

She admitted DLPC have lower rates because PSALM provided 50 percent of their energy needs to distribute electricity in Davao City while the recent total of 35 megawatts for NORDECO is just 30 percent of the 111 megawatts demand throughout their franchise area.

Alngog dismissed some businessmen’s claims that frequent power interruptions in the city was caused by the load curtailment of its enegry providers saying their contract is even up to 135 megawatts that can supply new industries that will come in.

Campoamor said they will sit down with the business chamber leaders to clarify allegations that NORDECO still owe a huge debts of P3.9 billion when in fact it is already down to more than a billion through a loan restructuring program.

He said they will also explain to the businessmen that NORDECO’s franchise is still up to 2028 in the mainland and 2033 in Samal Island.

PEACE COVENANT/AMICABLE SETTLEMENT was made and executed by and between the group of Former Board Member HJI. ALNAKAR A. TULAWIE, TAPUL SULU HON. VICE MAYOR DORNIE TULAWIE DAUD, HON. IMELDA TULAWIE IDRIS, residents of Talipao, Sulu, herein refer to the first party and on the other hand the group of AL-MUJIB A. TAHIL, ALDREN SAABDULA, DENRASHER JOVIER, residents of Brgy. Asin, Panamao, Sulu, herein refer to as the 2nd party. The both parties herein enter into this agreement for Amicable Settlement or Peace Covenant as final settlement of their 40 years RIDO Conflict is finally settled today, March 9, 2023. The AFP Personnel headed by BGEN. GIOVANI FRANZA PA 1102ND Brigade Commander, PNP personnel of MPS of Panglima Estino represented by Richard Julkarnain, and LTC Ray N. De Lima INF (GSC) PA Commanding Officer, 21IB, attended and witnessed the said Amicable Settlement (PAGSULUT) The said Amicable Settlement was successful under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Munib S. Estino and thru the mediation/intervention of Hon. Vice Mayor Morsid M Estino, Hon. Mohammad Reza M. Estino (Brgy. Chairman of Brgy. Tiptipon of Panglima Estino), Muktader Hawari (former SB Member of Panamao Municipality) and also with the presence and served as witness, SB Member Hon. Hector Abubakar, Committee on Peace and Order of this Municipality. (by Yana Sunga MDN)

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Hall of Justice, Marawi City Office of the Executive Judge

IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT NOT. COM. NO. 496-23 AS NOTARY PUBLIC

ATTY. GANIE G. ABUBACAR, Petitioner.

NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the Petition for Notarial Commission in the City of Marawi and Province of Lanao del Sur, of Atty. GANIE G. ABUBACAR , shall be held on May 09, 2023, 8:30 A.M. , at RTC-Branch 10 , Marawi City. Any person who has cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned Executive Judge, before the scheduled date of the summary hearing.

Marawi City, Philippines, this 09th day of March, 2023.

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Hall of Justice, Marawi City

Office of the Executive Judge

IN RE: PETITION FOR NOTARIAL NOT. COM. No. 494-23 COMMISSION FOR AND IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR AND THE CITYOF MARAWI

ATTY. DIMAPUNO RAMOS DATU, Petitioner.

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NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the Petition for Notarial Commission in the City of Marawi and Province of Lanao del Sur, of Atty. DIMAPUNO RAMOS DATU, shall be held on May 09, 2023, 8:30 A.M. , at RTC-Branch 10 , Marawi City. Any person who has cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned Executive Judge, before the scheduled date of the summary hearing.

Marawi City, Philippines, this 08th day of March 2023.

THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

TOG Sultaw on their support to NTF ELAC Campaign

It been a decades since the National Government is longing to achieve long lasting peace and development until came up to a plan using whole of the nation approach or the E.O.70 National Task Force Ending Local Armed Conflict NTF-ELAC aiming a goal of long lasting peace and socio-economic development.

Despite of Local Terrorists Group’s (LTG) and

CCP-NPA’s sabotages and diversionary tactics who are trying to overthrow our country’s democratic government, security forces like Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Air Force (PAF) has remained firm in their extreme support to National Government’s Campaign in Ending Local Armed Conflicts, by providing LTG surrenderers and their family mem -

bers a proper sustainable livelihood trainings and programs from different government line agencies as well as enhancing their entrepreneurial and technical skills it helps them back to mainstream society and government is gaining more supports and sympathies.

A vision “AMBISYON NATIN 2040” ensuring the security and progress of every Filipino is our

country’s main plan. According to NEDA’s survey out of 10,000 Filipinos 98% agree that through the efforts and supports of our government forces in collaboration with our country’s stakeholders peace and security is very important to development and personal progress. One fact is the dropping of guerilla fronts from 89 to 22 with 1,876 firearms and now continuous dropping

only 2,112 LTGs needs to be captured and neutralized. And through TOG SULTAW under Group Commander LTC MICHAEL VINCENT MALLARI, 11 Infantry (ALAKDAN) Division under MGEN

IGNATIUS PATRIMONIO and their stakeholders convergence more LTG Abu Sayaf members surrendered and Sulu Province Tourist spots are being promoted and developed.

Peace building of security forces and people-centered system of governance of national government is very helpful in delivering basic services, programs and projects to the uplift the socio-economic status of every Filipino . Now Philippines is almost enjoying a free terrorist country.

(by LT BRIAN O

SYDIONGCO TOG SULTAW Dir for CMO/ Yana Sunga MDN)

106th PATIKUL DAY

As part of support to NTF-ELAC 11TH Infantry (ALAKDAN) Division MGEN IGNATIUS PATRIMONIO and COL AJAN AJIJUL (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG) joined the celebration of 106th PATIKUL DAY under the leadership of Patikul, SULU Mayor and SULU NTF-ELAC Provincial Chairman MAJOR KABIR E HAYUDINI (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG). LUPAH SUG especially the almost 80k PATIKULANS are now enjoying the result of collaborative efforts of Government Security forces and stakeholders.The 3rd class municipality is known for being a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf insurgent group or the terrorist’s haven where 35 killed by insurgents of MNLF under Usman. FROM TERRORISM TO ECO-TOURISM through vigorous support to National government of Patikulans headed by of Mayor Hayudini now Patikul is one of the self-income generating and progressive municipality not only in Sulu but the entire Philippines and now it’s the one of the WORLD CLASS TOURIST destination.

(By:Yana Sunga MDN, Photo by: Engr Lhraz Umda MPW SULU & Sarip Nahdin Jubaira SULU PGO)

11TH Infantry (ALAKDAN) Division MGEN IGNATIUS PATRIMONIO and COL AJAN AJIJUL (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG) Patikul, SULU Mayor and SULU NTF-ELAC Provincial Chairman MAJOR KABIR E HAYUDINI (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG) with his wife Aduwiya Mohammad

SULU OIC GOVERNOR KERWIN Q TAN with COM11 MGEN IGNATIUS PATRIMONIO and COL AJAN AJIJUL (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG) Patikul, SULU Mayor and SULU NTF-ELAC Provincial Chairman MAJOR KABIR E HAYUDINI (RES,906 CDC,9RCDG) with his wife Aduwiya Mohammad & SULU PPO PCOL PARAGAS