Mindanao Daily News (December 13, 2022)

Gov to Comelec: Vigilance needed during voters’ registration on Dec. 12 to Jan. 31

By RICHEL V. UMEL MindaNews

ILIGAN CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) must be vigilant during the voter’s registration from December 12, 2022 to January 31, 2023 to prevent non-residents and minors from registering as voters.

Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong, Jr. urged Comelec to establish stringent procedural requirements to “prevent

non-residents as well as minors from registering for the 2023 Barangay election and SK election.”

“This will help ensure that the elections next year will be fair and honest,” he said.

The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are scheduled on October 30, 2023 while the mid-term election is in May 2025.

Adiong noted that it has been a recurring problem

MinDA boosts partnership among PH Ambassadors

By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – To provide a strong partnership with relevant institutions, especially with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) welcomed on Friday the 17 newly designated and confirmed Philippine Am-

bassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary here.

In a statement Saturday, Secretary Maria Belen Acosta said the gathering paved the way for advancing popular growth and development in Mindanao.

The Ambassadors visited the city as part of their

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro on Friday led the “demilitarization” of 307 firearms that the 6th Infantry Division in Maguindanao has confiscated, recovered, or surrendered to them.

The activity was one of the highlights of Bacarro’s visit to the 6th ID

CITY Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy reminded the Cagayan de Oro City Police (Cocpo) to step up security measures of the city, especially since more Kagay-anons are out shopping for Christmas.

“Kinahanglan alerto gyud ang atong kapulisan. Gani, mismo makita naman ninyo ang atong mga

BIG CROWD. A big crowd of registrants wait outside the town hall of Taraka in Lanao del Sur where the registration of voters are conducted.

M inda n ews file photo by f R oilan G alla R do

DEMILITARIZED AFP chief-of-staff Lt.Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro inspects one of the 307 firearms that were

in Maguindanao last December 9.

Marcos thanks Palace media for ‘working hard’ to deliver news

By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked media members for covering him and Malacañang for their dedication to delivering news to the public.

This, after he hosted a dinner for the members of the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC), Malacañang Cameramen Association (MCA) and Presidential Photojournalists Association (PPA) at Malacañan Palace on Saturday night.

“...This is [dinner is] our version for all of you who have been so supportive. I know you have been working very, very hard to get the news out so that people know what’s going on, what we are doing here,” Marcos said in his speech.

He encouraged members of the media to find enough time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

“Pagka ganito na holiday lalo na sa Pinoy, ang Pasko (During the holidays, especially for Pinoys), it’s always important to take a step back a little bit, recharge and think again about what

we are doing and that’s what Christmas is to me,” he added.

He also quipped about them already having “heard everything I have had to say.”

Marcos, in several speeches, has repeatedly vowed that his adminis -

tration will protect the independence, rights and security of all journalists and media workers in the country.

He also acknowledged the crucial role of the press in “improving access to information and increasing awareness on issues that

affect our country and the world.”

Earlier in the day, Marcos also met his supporters in a meet and greet event at Malacañan Palace.

“Maagang regalo ang hatid sa atin ngayong Pasko nang ating makasama

PNP to enhance interoperability with AFP, PCG vs. smuggling

By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CALIWAN

MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday said they are eyeing more interoperability training programs with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard to stop smugglers in their tracks.

“We need more training especially for special operations in critical areas like Palawan, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Even in the northern part of the country because it is our boundary with Taiwan, so there is a need for the presence of our troops there from the Maritime Group,” Azurin said in a radio interview.

Azurin said these planned training with the military and coast guard will allow the PNP-Maritime Group with necessary skills in operations on the seas.

“Aside from training, we also need additional highspeed tactical watercraft for the conduct of patrol,” he added.

Law enforcement agencies continue to work with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in curbing smuggling.

Last week, the BOC, in its preliminary report, logged a total revenue collection of PHP790.301 billion from January to November.

This surpassed the PHP721.52 billion target revenue collection for this year.

Crimes dip in Central Visayas

Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 (Central Visayas) has recorded a decrease in crimes in the region in the last two months.

The PRO-7 attributed this to the strategic anticrime security adjustments and deployment that also led to more than 99 percent crime clearance efficiency.

Data from the PRO-7

Customs modernization program can address smuggling

MANILA – The Senate Ways and Means Committee will conduct an ocular inspection and walk-through of the Bureau of Custom (BOC) in Port Area, Manila on Monday.

In a news release on Sunday, committee chair Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said they will be with the officers and members of the Senate Tax Study and Research Office in assessing the BOC’s modernization program that involves the integration of the Ports of Manila, Cebu, and Davao and the Manila International Container Port to the Customs Operations Center in Port Area.

“Napansin natin na patuloy pa din ang pagpasok ng mga smuggled goods at kailangang matugunan ang problemang ito lalo

na ngayong magpapasko at dagsa ang mga mamimili (We noticed that the smuggling of goods continues and we want to address this problem, especially during this Christmas season where there are plenty of shoppers),” Gatchalian said.

Last week, the government confiscated a cargo of 100,000 kilos of white onions which were undervalued and misdeclared as bread and pastries.

Also recently, BOC agents intercepted more than PHP63 million worth of frozen goods from Hong Kong and China.

A major component of the BOC modernization program focuses on transitioning from a largely manual and paper-based organization into a

78K wanted persons nabbed in 2022

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested more than 78,000 in its wanted persons list over the past 12 months.

In a news release on Saturday, PNP chief, Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said that based on the consolidated assessment report of the Directorate for Operations as of Dec. 7, a total of 78,293 individuals were arrested.

During the same period, 2,940 members of organized crime groups were rounded up and 381 were neutralized, 162 criminal group members surrendered, and 369 firearms were confiscated.

DINNER FOR PRESS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hosts a dinner for members of the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC), Malacañang Cameramen Association (MCA) and Presidential Photojournalists Association (PPA) at Malacañan Palace on Saturday night (Dec. 10, 2022). In his speech, he thanked them for their dedication to delivering news to the public. ( p hoto by a ze R p a RR ocha )

CAUGHT. The Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port seizes 76 containers of smuggled sugar with an estimated value of PHP228 million during a physical inspection on Oct. 17, 2022. The containers carrying 1,906 metric tons of refined cane sugar arrived from Thailand on Sept. 24. (c ou R tesy of boc f acebook )

MAJOR FEAT. Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (left) inspects seized illegal firearms during his visit to the Police Regional Office 11 in Davao City on Nov. 17, 2022. He praised the leadership of Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. for the anti-criminality efforts that resulted in the recognition of drug-cleared municipalities and the declaration of Davao Region as insurgency-free. ( c ou R tesy of pnp f acebook )

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. ( f ile photo )

Imee asks wealth fund proponents to focus on agriculture

By MARILYN GALANG

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – Presidential sister Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday urged people behind the proposed sovereign wealth fund to focus on addressing the skyrocketing prices of consumer goods and “degenerative agriculture”.

Marcos, who delivered a total of PHP7.5 million worth of Assistance to Indigents in Crisis Situations (AICS) in Science City of Munoz, Talavera town and this city, said it was good that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) were removed on the list of funders but still filled with ambiguity.

She also delivered PHP5million funds for an agriculture project in the municipality of Talavera, and 1,000 pieces of Noche Buena packs with vegetables from north Luzon and toys for

three villages in the city.

Marcos said she believes that investment should not be given focus for the meantime.

“Tutukan muna natin ang pagtaas ng presyo at kakulangan ng pagkain at ang hirap na dinadanas ng ating mga magsasaka (Let us focus first in the increasing prices and shortage of food and the hardships being experienced by our farmers),” she said, adding that farmers, including onion growers in Nueva Ecija and Ilocos Norte, have the same predicaments.

“Ang problema natin sa irigasyon, mga bulok na ang Pantabangan, mga luma na, Magat lahat ‘yan lahat luma na at ang tatay ko pa ang nagpatayo eh siyempre pag nakadaan na ang 50 na taon, ang tawag diyan e talagang for replacement na (Our problem is our irrigation. The Pantabangan is already

DepEd praises Vizcaya mine firm

By BENJAMIN MOSES EBREO

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has praised the FCF Minerals Corporation based in barangay Runruno in Quezon town for its strong support to the government agency.

DepEd recognized FCF Minerals Corporation as one of its Most Valuable Partners during its recent 2022 Local Stakeholders

4K Ilocos residents in crisis get cash aid from DSWD

By HILDA AUSTRIA

MANAOAG, Pangasinan

– Some 4,000 indigent residents from four localities in the Ilocos Region have received PHP3,000 each under the assistance to individuals in crisis situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The beneficiaries were from Manaoag and San Fabian towns in Pangasinan and San Fernando City and Agoo town in La Union. Other beneficiaries were also chosen in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

In an interview on Friday, Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario said the beneficiaries totaling 1,000 in their town are farmers, garbage collectors or those working in the dumpsite, persons with disabilities, single parents, candle and parking boys at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag, tricycle drivers and those who have medical conditions.

These people have really gone through a lot having been affected by the pandemic,” he said.

Rosario added the recipients were shortlisted and assessed by the DSWD Ilocos regional office.

grateful for the government assistance, saying the money is of great help in their daily expenses.

“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa tulong na ito. May ipanggagastos po kami sa bahay (We are so thankful for this assistance. We now have some money for the household),” she said.

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and Recognition of Government and Community Stakeholders at the School’s Division Office Conference Hall in this town.

Engr. Joan Padua and Rodalyn Arcebal, both supervisors of the Social Development and Information, Education, and Communi-

cation sections of the mine firm’s Community Relations Department, received the award.

Arcebal said the FCF Minerals Corporation has been consistently supporting the programs, projects and activities of DepEd through its Social Development and Management Program and

provides quality services to improve access and academic performance in the recipient-schools of DepEd in the province.

FCF Minerals Corporation operates the goldmolybdenum project in barangay Runruno in Quezon town. ( OTB/BME/PIA NVizcaya )

Imee Marcos.

“We are very much grateful to the national government through the initiative of

“There will be more assistance from the national government for the residents of Manaoag. These are very much welcome as these would help our kababayans,” he said.

Concordia Liompo, one of the beneficiaries, was very

Meanwhile, Marcos said the recipients are those truly in need, whose situation were further aggravated by the pandemic.

DISTRIBUTION. Presidential sister Senator Imee Marcos leads the distribution of some PHP7.5 million worth of Assistance to Indigents in Crisis Situations (AICS) in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Sunday (Dec. 11, 2022). She also delivered PHP5-million fund for an agriculture project in Talavera town, and 1,000 pieces of noche buena packs with vegetables from north Luzon and toys for three villages in the city. (c ont R ibuted photo )

The Department of Education - Nueva Vizcaya recognizes FCF Minerals Corporation in Quezon town as one of its Valuable Partners for community development during its recent recognition of the agency’s various stakeholders.

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CASH AID. Senator Imee Marcos (3rd from left) on Friday (Dec. 8, 2022) leads the distribution of financial assistance under the assistance to individuals in crisis situation (AICS) program in Manaoag town, Pangasinan on Dec. 8.

About 4,000 beneficiaries from four localities in the Ilocos Region received PHP3,000 each from the AICS program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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OUR MOTHER EARTH

OUR Mother Earth is currently facing a lot of environmental concerns. Environmental problems like global warming, acid rain, air pollution, urban sprawl, waste disposal, ozone layer depletion, water pollution, climate change and many more affect every human, animal, and nation on this planet.

Our environment provides a wide range of benefits, such as the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink, as well as the many materials needed in our homes, at work and for leisure activities.

Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food. They provide raw materials and resources for medicines and other purposes. They are at the foundation of all civilisation and sustain our economies.

The environment gives us countless benefits that we can’t repay our entire life. As they are connected with the forest, trees, animals, water, and air. The forest and trees filter the air and absorb harmful gases. Plants purify water, reduce the chances of flooding, maintain natural balance and many others.

We hear about threats to the environment every

day. Whether it’s the ravages of climate change, deforestation, or pollution, apocalyptic-sounding events fill the news cycle. It can be overwhelming and challenging to discern what exactly it all means. The environment – which includes everything from the ocean to the forests – impacts every area of life. Here are ten reasons why that’s important:

If you work in an office setting, you may not think about how the environment affects peoples’ lives and jobs. However, billions of people depend on the environment. Take forests, for example. Over 1.5 billion people rely on forests for food, shelter, medicine, and more. If crops fail, many turn to the woods. 2 billion (or almost 27% of the world’s population) earn their living from agriculture. Another 3 billion people depend on the ocean.

Caring for the environment could create millions of new jobs and help reduce poverty. In a report from the International Labour Organization, shifting to greener economies could create 24 million new jobs by 2030. Many fear that switching to green energy and more sustainable practices would cause more people to fall into poverty, but if green jobs take the place of old jobs, it does the opposite.

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The loss of biodiversity has many negative consequences, but weakened food security is a big one. As the world loses animal and plant species, the ones that remain are more vulnerable to disease and pests. Our diets get less healthy, as well, which increases the risk for diet-related illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. Protecting environments like the forests and oceans ensures there’s food for every living thing.

When humans push into the territory of other animal species, diseases spread. About 60% of human infections originate from animals. Covid-19 is most likely a zoonotic disease (though we aren’t sure what animal it came from) while diseases like bird and swine flu also come from animals. The Bubonic plague, which wiped out ⅓ of Europe, came from a bacteria carried by a flea and spread by rats. Making sure humans have enough separation from animals protects our health.

Polluted air is a major issue in our world. 9 in 10

People Disempowerment: Root Cause of Poverty

SO much has been said about people power, yet, the day-to-day life of the Filipinos speak otherwise! The truth is, the people are so powerless and their lack of power is the root cause of their poverty. For having no power to rectify social wrongs, social injustice looms in many ways and continues without let-up that imprisons the marginalized sectors inside the vicious cycle of dire poverty.

This truism is very glaring in the life of the Filipino farmers who are tilling the land not their own; and if they do, are held bondage to a mode of production that they do not control. Even if they are able to increase their productivity, they have yet to reckon with oppressive marketing system that rendered their farming non-viable.

Thus, everyone is profiting from farming – the fertilizer and chemical dealers, the financiers and usurers, the compradors and what have you – but never those who are breaking their backs to make the land productive, exposed to the excruciating heat of the sun and the lashing of the rains. This truism

has been reinforced by the research-study of the United Nations’ Food Agricultural Organization citing that “agriculture in the Philippines has only contributed .02 per cent to the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in the last decade.” In fact, 3 of 4 young farmers have already left farming and have gone to the urban centers to work as janitors, drivers, waiters or what have you.

All these years, the Filipino farmers live in poverty, victims of conventional agriculture being promoted by a department that seems subservient to the interest of big agri-business corporations. When I have known this truism in the nineteen nineties, I resigned as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Agriculture as the DA was headed by no less than Secretary Arturo Tangco who was also the Chair of the Planters’ Product Company.

Must not a farmer be in control of their farming, the seeds, the farm inputs? That should go with the profession, isn’t it? If lawyers have law books and carpenters have tools, what do the farmers have under their control?

Where are the indigenous seeds that they once have? Why are they now under the mercy of the fertilizer dealers, of the growers of socalled HYVs (high yielding varieties) that are tied-up to the use of heavy farming chemicals? Pity the poor farmers who pay P1,500 for a bag of Ammonium Sulfate that is bought in Ukraine for only P50 because everything that is sold in this country, from needle to fertilizer, passes at least 5 marketing layers.

That kind of powerlessness is seen in the life of the Filipino consumers that must dance to the shameless tune of the unbridle consumerism and materialism at their own expense. Why is this so? Look at our malls. We have become a dumping ground of finished

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Coco waste materials open livelihood opportunity

By ANNABEL CONSUELO PETINGLAY

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A craft maker has found a living through making use of coco waste materials.

Jeeff De Asis, a coco craft maker from Barangay Carit-an in the municipality of Patnongon shared on Friday how he began his journey of producing crafts out of coconut waste materials and how it helped him augment his income as chief of tanod in Barangay Carit-an, Patnongon.

Iloilo City tagged as ASF ‘red zone’

By PERLA LENA ILOILO

CITY – This highly urbanized city of Iloilo is now classified as red zone after one more barangay has recorded confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF).

Latest cases were from Barangay Bito-on in Jaro district, Dr. Suzette Leal of the Office of the City Veterinarian (OCV) said.

Two of the five specimens yielded positive, based on the results released on Dec. 2, Leal said in an interview on Friday.

On Nov. 24, Iloilo City recorded its confirmed ASF case in Zone 5, Barangay Tacas, also in Jaro District after one of the 17 samples submitted to the Regional

Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory turned out positive for the animal disease.

A municipality or city is tagged as a red or infected zone should two or more barangays were affected by the virus based on the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Administrative Order 52.

Of the five remaining piglets, two others also died on Dec. 3 prompting the OCV to repopulate the remaining stocks.

Leal said they have traced the source of the piglets but there were no more stocks of the animal during their inspection.

During their surveillance, they found that there

were no swine that can be found within the five-kilometer radius of the affected area.

She added that based on the Department of Agriculture administrative circular, swine coming from other zones can still enter the city as long as they have the corresponding documents.

It can also transport to areas that are also in the red zone.

The Iloilo slaughterhouse also continues to accept hogs provided they have the proper documents.

“Usually they are just being supplied in the city,” Leal added.

She also reminded the

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Bacolod allocates P80M for city’s flagship health program

By NANETTE GUADALQUIVER

BACOLOD CITY – The city government here will allocate PHP80 million to implement the Bacolod Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), the flagship health care initiative of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, in 2023.

Councilor Claudio Jesus Puentevella, chair of the City Council committee on health, said Friday that the BacCHP, which will be institutionalized through an ordinance passed on December 7, is initially prioritizing indigent beneficiaries.

“The mayor is keen on signing it right away. He was happy that the ordinance has already been approved,” he added.

Puentevella, one of the proponents of the BacCHP ordinance, said the PHP50 million allocation will come from the general fund while the remaining PHP30 million will be obtained from other sources, such as the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation.

More than 20,000 indigent families will soon be issued the BacCHP Family Health Membership card to be able to avail of the benefits under the program.

The city government has already signed an agreement with three private health

facilities that will provide services to a cardholder and qualified dependents under the BacCHP.

These include the Ba -

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Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that BASILISA CADAVERO LIBOT has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ CHARITO ” to “ BASILISA ”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHARITO DALOGDOGAN CADAVEROS , who was born on April 13, 1964 at Rosales St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are NARCISO GACES CADAVEROS and GREGORIA PAREJA DALOGDOGAN

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 December 2022

(Sgd.) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

De Asis was invited by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique provincial office to do a coco craft demonstration at their Obra Antiqueño Trade Fair at the Robinsons Mall on Thursday.

He showed the participants how to do a “hantic” or red ant lampshade made of coconut shells that won the Most Innovative Product award during the 2022 Panubli-on Heritage Fair on Nov. 20 in Iloilo City.

“It was my first time to join in the DTI’s Panubli-on Heritage Fair and I did not expect that the lamp shape would get the award,” he said.

He said the lampshade was made of two coconut shells that he had collected and mounted on wood as

its stand.

De Asis also said that he was inspired to form the lampshade into an ant shape in honor of his home province of Antique, where its name was derived from.

“There is a great potential in coco craft because of its available raw materials,” De Asis said.

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He said craft makers like him need the support of the national government through DTI and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to have their startup capital and training.

With the craft, he now provides work to his in-laws

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REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte

NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 229-07-2022)

Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Baroy Branch, Baroy, Lanao del Norte against Sps. ARLENE P. ESPRA and EDWIN O. ESPRA, both of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of December 17, 2020, amounting to SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND (P700,000.00) PESOS ONLY excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 6th day of March, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte , to the highest bidder for

MDN: Dec 6 & 13, 2022

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City / Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GEMMA DELEGERO DACILLO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ MANUEL ” to “ EMMANUEL ”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of MANUEL BOKINGO DACILLO , who was born on September 11, 1968 at San Vicente St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are SUPRONIO URIOL DACILLO and PURITA BURDIOS BOKINGO

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 17 December 2022

(Sgd.) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

Bounded on the E., along line 1-2 by Road; on the S. and W., along lines 2-3-4 by Lot 1626-B, CSD-12-004767; and on the N., along line 4-1 by Lot 1625, PLS-13.” All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date.

In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on April 3, 2023 without further notice.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this November 28, 2022.

ATTY. AISA B. MUSA-BARRAT

Clerk of Court VI and Ex-Officio Sheriff

By: ROY

B. MADRONA Sheriff IV

INNOVATIVE CRAFT. Jeeff De Asis (center), a coco craft maker holds his “hantic” or red ant coconut lampshade that won the Most Innovative Product during the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique’s Panublion Heritage Fair in Iloilo City on Nov.20, 2022. Also in the photo are Acting Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal and Trade and Industry Development Specialist Wilson Alian. ( pna photo cou R tesy of dti a ntique )

RED ZONE Iloilo City officials meet to discuss measures against African swine fever last month. The city is now tagged as “red zone” after two barangays have confirmed cases of ASF. ( p hoto cou R tesy of i loilo c ity G ove R n M ent )

LANDBANK, South Cotabato co-op join hands anew to boost pineapple production

SURALLAH, South Cotabato – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) and the Laconon 100 Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC) have signed a P212.8-million loan to finance the co-op’s pineapple production and agricultural modernization efforts, to help sustain the growth of the local pineapple industry in the province.

The financial support is expected to boost the production of pineapple farms managed by LMPC, with a combined area of over 1,400 hectares in the

Municipalities of T’boli, Surallah, Lake Sebu and Banga.

“LANDBANK remains committed to empowering agricultural cooperatives nationwide via accessible financing. Through co-ops like LMPC, we are able to extend a wide range of services and opportunities to farmers and fishers, while contributing to advance local food security,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo.

Of the total LANDBANK loan, LMPC will utilize P200 million as working

capital to support the production requirements of its 445 pineapple farmermembers, including the purchase of farm inputs, while P7.8 million will finance the purchase of two (2) farm tractors and one (1) monitoring vehicle.

The vehicles will be used for land preparation and field monitoring to effectively respond to urgent farm needs. The remaining P5-million will be allocated for LMPC’s cassava and corn trading activities.

LMPC dealt with financial difficulties due to the

unexpected closure of its anchor firm and primary pineapple produce buyer in 2003, but was able to recover with LANDBANK’s credit assistance in 2017.

“Sa lahat ng pagsubok na dumating sa LMPC, hindi kami iniwan ng LANDBANK. Kami ay muling nakabangon mula sa pagkalugmok at ngayon ay mayroon na kaming mahigit sa P200 million na loan line para patuloy na maserbisyuhan ang aming mga miyembro at makapagbigay ng hanapbuhay sa komunidad, ” said

BSP honors stakeholders contribution in 2022

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized 13 partner institutions from the National Capital Region and South Luzon during the “2022 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremonies” held this week at the central bank’s head office in Manila. Since its inception in 2004, the ceremonies have been an avenue for the BSP to honor its partners in crafting policies and delivering programs for the Filipino people.

The central bank honored organizations and industry associations that have provided outstanding contributions to the achievement of BSP’s mandates, and a wide range of initiatives, including statistical undertakings, information requirements, and advocacy programs.

“We recognize our public and private sector partners, for consistently providing us with diverse and timely data. Our information-sharing and welfare-enhancing

SBCorp lending to pandemic affected MSMEs exceeds Bayanihan funds downloaded

MANILA—As of December 2022, the Small Business Corporation’s (SBCorp) lending for pandemicaffected MSMEs already exceeded the Bayanihan funds downloaded by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) under the Bayanihan 2 Act.

To date, PHP8.20 billion worth of loans have been approved to 50,003 MSMEs under the CARES Program and for SBCorp’s other lending programs targeted to assist MSMEs adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this, SBCorp has in fact already exceeded the PHP8.08 billion in funds downloaded to it under the Bayanihan 2 Act.

As part of the government’s response to assist in the financing of MSMEs affected by COVID-19 and its economic impacts, the Bayanihan 2 Act warranted

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a capital infusion to SBCorp worth PHP10 billion. However, only PHP8.08 billion was released by DBM, which was downloaded in November 2020. Out of which, PHP7.93 billion were loan funds, the rest were allotted for mobilization and operating expenses.

Further, of the PHP7.93 billion loan funds, PHP4 billion was set aside for travel and tourism related loans, the remaining PHP3.93 billion were used for lending to multi-sectoral MSMEs or businesses in the trading, manufacturing, services, agriculture, and other sectors.

In the tourism sector, SBCorp in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) also implements a loan program for tourism enterprises also known as the CARES for TRAVEL. Unfortunately, uptake of

( First row, L to R ) Monetary Board Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla, Monetary Board Member Peter B. Favila, Monetary Board Member Anita Linda R. Aquino joined the representatives from the 13 institutions recognized by the BSP during the 2022 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremonies. (Top, L to R) ATRAM Group Chief Investment Officer Phillip Hagedorn, Credit Card Association of the Philippines President Maria Magdalena Surtida, Philippine National Bank – Naga City Panganiban Branch Head Jouvie France Macapagal, Maya Philippines Head of Public Affairs and Communication Nick Wilwayco, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Dean College of Economics and Management Gladys Rosales, Philippine Payments Management, Inc. General Manager Carmelita Araneta, Sterling Bank of Asia President and CEO Cecilio San Pedro, Bankers Association of the Philippines Officer Hans Sicat, Land Bank of the Philippines Legazpi City Branch Head Cesar Ramirez, Bank of the Philippine Islands Compliance Officers Len Abiog and Nenita Arenas, BDO Legazpi Branch Manager Gina Bonos, and BDO Senior Vice President Raffy Ayuste.

LANDBANK Senior Vice President Charlotte I. Conde (2nd from left) and Laconon 100 Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LMPC) Chairperson Rhoda O. Pecadizo (3rd from left) lead the signing of a P212.8-million loan agreement in Surallah, South Cotabato, on 25 November 2022 to finance the co-op’s pineapple production and other agri projects. Joining them from Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) are Vice President Reynaldo C. Doria (4th from left) and Finance and Supply Chain Director Jesusa Natividad-Rojas (rightmost) for the renewal of another pineapple growership tie-up agreement.

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FIRST BARMM Education Summit to promote peace through education

MINISTERS of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), local educational institutions and educators were all present at the first BARMM Education Summit, which was held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang recently. This gathering of key stakeholders was organized to discuss ways to use education as a means of promoting peace and regional development.

Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) chief Mohager Iqbal and the rest of the ministry led the proceedings at the event. All the

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BOC-Davao, police join forces vs. ‘love scam’

DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is collaborating with the Philippine National Police-Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit in the Davao Region to combat rising cases of “love scam”.

BOC-Davao and RACU 11 will intensify information dissemination in ports and exchange information to fast-track concerns and ease data sharing, according to a news release over the weekend.

Also called parcel scam, the fraudulent scheme involves texting, calling and emailing victims about cargoes and parcels supposedly addressed to them.

“However, payment is needed to get the package that is allegedly being held

by the Bureau of Customs. The gift, however, does not exist,” BOC-Davao said.

BOC-Davao’s Port’s Public Information and Assistance Division deals with the complaints that have reached 100 so far as of October, although officials said some victims may be ashamed to file reports.

Most of the victims were reported to be below 40 years old while the largest scammed amount is about PHP35,000.

“More people fall victim to this online fraudulent scheme where foreigners befriend Filipinos and engage them in romantic relationships,” BOC - Davao said. ( With a report from Che Palicte/PNA)

Siargao, La Union bets shine in Pilipinas surfing 4th leg

BUTUAN CITY – Four professional surfers from Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte province ruled their divisions in the the Pilipinas Surfing Nationals Leg 4 that ended in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on Saturday.

Aping Agudo emerged victorious in the Women’s Open Longboard Division, Toby Espejon ruled the Junior Boys’ Shortboard, and John Mark Tokong was Men’s Shortboard champion, replicating their feats in Leg 3 held in Borongan City,

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Eastern Samar last month.

Meanwhile, Dianne Nogalo snatched the Women’s Shortboard title.

The other winners were Kaila Jane Dela Torre in Junior Girls’ Shortboard and Luke Landrigan in Master Men’s, both from La Union.

The tournament presented by the United Philippine Surfing Association is sanctioned by the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission. ( With a report from Alexander Lopez/PNA )

called an intracranial aneurysm or cerebral aneurysm.

“A brain aneurysm is a potentially life threatening condition that can affect a person at any age. If a brain aneurysm bursts, or ruptures, it’s an emergency situation that can result in a stroke, brain damage, and even death if not treated immediately.”

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activities have been crucial in the implementation of appropriate, responsive, and well-calibrated policy actions,” said BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla.

The four awardees from the South Luzon Regional Office namely PNB – Naga City Panganiban Branch, Landbank of the Philippines – Legazpi City Branch, BDO – Legazpi Branch, and Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – College of Economic and Management were recognized for their contributions in conducting financial literacy programs among youth, fisherfolk and farmers; prioritization of cash assistance service with other banks that resulted in the longer circulation of banknotes; and strict adherence to operational policies of the BSP that effectively helped deter the proliferation of counterfeit notes in the region.

The nine awardees from the head office, on the other hand, were recognized for paving the way for the introduction of the digital PERA platform (https:// pera.seedbox.ph); participating in the Cash Service Alliance (CSA) facility; pioneering sustainability in the Philippine banking industry; showing a strong commitment to the development and protection of the financial services industry; and support to the BSP Gold Buying Roadmap.

They were also recognized for their support of the foreign exchange liberalization effort of the BSP through its continuous submission of relevant inputs on draft Circulars; providing insights regarding the BSP’s periodic review of the ceilings on credit card transactions; and for fostering the safety and efficiency of payment systems and the broader adoption of digital payments.

The institutions recognized from NCR are:

• ATRAM Trust Corporation

• BDO Unibank, Inc.

• Bank of the Philippine Islands

• Sterling Bank of Asia

• Maya Philippines, Inc.

• Mines and Geosciences Bureau

• Bankers Association of the Philippines

• Credit Card Association of the Philippines

• Philippine Payments Management, Inc.

Meanwhile, BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat emphasized that the strong collaboration between the government and the private sector is a significant component of the whole-of-nation approach to economic recovery.

“The BSP celebrates the remarkable contributions of our stakeholders, not only in delivering our mandates but also in cushioning the effects of the pandemic and helping the economy recover,” Deputy Governor Romulo-Puyat said.

DAR CLOA beneficiary: ‘A lifelong dream come true’

By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

KIDAPAWAN CITY – For 56-year-old farmer Ruben Rivas of Barangay Maligaya, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, receiving his certificate of land ownership award (CLOA) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) over the weekend was “a lifelong dream come true.”

“I am so elated, I have been waiting for this for so long, with this CLOA I will continue to be a productive farmer of Sultan Kudarat,” he said in the vernacular in a statement Monday.

Rivas, a farmer of highvalue crops including Cavendish banana, was among the 3,524 beneficiaries in the CLOA distribution by DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III from the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani (Soccsksargen) held here Saturday.

Soccsksargen is the acronym for the four provinces and General Santos City, also known as Region 12.

“The land title is finally in my name. I am thankful for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Sec. Estrella for the quick processing of our land titles,” Rivas said, referring to the region-wide distribution of CLOA and e-titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).

Estrella said of the 6,103 hectares distributed, 3,692 hectares were subdivided into 2,166 electronic land titles (e-titles) and awarded to 1,871 ARBs under the DAR Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project.

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attendees contributed to a focused, intensive and inclusive consultations on continuing education and grassroots development for the education sector in the region.

In his State of the Education Address, Iqbal emphasized that, “Education is a pillar of nation-building.”

“It can help society sustainably and logically sustain and overcome significant impediments — poverty, injustice, corruption and conflict,” the MBHTE chief said.

Iqbal also read a message from Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte. Duterte’s letter highlighted the role of education in post-conflict reconstruction and in sustaining the gains of peace.

“We counteract violent extremism by nurturing among our children and youth the values of inclusion, tolerance, conflict resolution, and nonviolence,” she underscored. “Let us work together to reshape the future of BARMM by strengthening our education system, filling the learning gaps caused by the pandemic and instituting a culture of peace curriculum to ensure a successful post-

The project subdivides collective certificates of land ownership award (CCLOAs) that the DAR had previously issued.

“Issuing separate titles for each farmer-beneficiary is better because it enables them to have a clear and defined ownership of the parcels of land they are tilling. It will also give them the freedom to plant whatever they want on the lands awarded to them and not conform with what the majority wants,” Estrella said in his speech during the program at the city gymnasium.

Under the SPLIT project, the DAR would subdivide the awarded lands covered by a CCLOA, which would mean that each farmer beneficiary would be given an individual land title based on the actual area or a par-

conflict reconstruction,” the vice president and Education secretary concluded.

BARMM chief minister Ahod Embrahim also delivered a video message, wherein he hoped that the first education summit would be a fundamental avenue for nation-building.

“The Education Summit is an opportunity to replicate the message of how significant education and literacy are in nation-building. It is also a venue to strengthen and empower local school boards, school governing councils and parent-teacher associations,” the BARMM chief minister emphasized.

Embrahim shared that he envisioned “an inclusive education for all learners and educators.”

“We do not choose whom to teach and who will teach. We aspire for a Bangsamoro region where no learner is left behind and no educator feels unappreciated, underserved or unheard,” the BARMM chief minister concluded.

The BARMM Education Summit was the culmination of earlier local education summits, conducted in the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and the Special Geographic Area.

ticular portion of land they are tilling.

Also distributed were CLOAs issued under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and government-owned lands under Executive Order 75.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that intestate of the late JOHNNY P. GARCIA who died on August 23, 2017 at General Santos City, left “A parcel of land identified at Lot No. 2643-A-Csd-11-00343-D, containing an area of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETEEN (27,419) SQUARE METERS , more or less situated at Brgy. Sulit Polomolok South Cotabato covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-95278 ; “A parcel of land identified at Lot No. 2578, Psd-12-034106 (AR), being a portion of Lot No. 2578, Pls-247-D, containing an area of SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX (16,786) square meters, more or less, located at Brgy. Crossing Palkan, Polomolok, South Cotabato covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-10788 under DENR/CLOA No. 00661461 , is the subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of the State of the late JOHNNY P. GARCIA With Waiver of Rights under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Xavier J. Bayan per Doc No. 313, Page No. 63, Book No. V Series of 2019.

MDN: Dec 6, 13 & 20, 2022

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NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late YOLANDA C. TURLA consisting five parcels of lands described as follows: a parcel of agricultural land situated in Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur containing an area of 16,440 square meters known as Lot 4066-C, Csd-13002569AR , TCT No. T-17850being a portion of Lot 4066, Pls-67; A parcel of land situated in Bo. Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur described as Lot 5, Block 1, PSD-10-022-041 being apportion of 4440 C-1, PSD100308-018267 known as TCT No. 159, 2022001307 containing an area of 600 square meters; a parcel of agricultural land situated in Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur containing an area of 12,602 square meters known as Lot 5 Bcs13-000165AR being a portion of Lots 3961 and 3962, Pls-67 with TCT No. T-17407; A parcel of land situated at Triangulo, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte known as Lot 227-H-3 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-84578 being a portion of Lot 227-H described on plan (LRC) Psd-60181, LRC Cad. , Record No. 562 containing an area of 300 square meters known as TCT No. RT-6575 and a parcel of land awarded to spouses HILARIO TURLA and YOLANDA TURLA containing an area of 9,583 square meters located at Poblacion, Carmen, Agusan del Norte known as TCT No. CARP2018000076 described as Lot 2-F, GSD-13-001228(AR) are the subjects of Deed of Extrajudicial Settlements with Waiver and Donation under the notarial registry of Atty.Edsel James C. Sandico per Doc. No. 404, page No. 82, Book No. VI , Series of 2022 MDN: Dec 6, 13 & 20, 2022

Of the CLOAs under Comprehensive Agrarian

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late VENERADO SALAGA SALAZAR who died intestate on July 9, 2021 at Home-Adelfa St. Brgy.

Poblacion, Polomolok South Cotabato left, “A parcel of land Lot 2932-D , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-047143 , being a portion of Lot 2932, Pls-209-D-19 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Three Hundred Eighty (380) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. T-122012 , including all the improvements thereon. “

“A parcel of land Lot 8-A , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED (400) Square Meters more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004895 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-B , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004896 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-C , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004897 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-D , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004898 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-E , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004899 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-F , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) Square Meters more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004900 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-G , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 1452019004901 ”.

“A parcel of land Lot 8-I , of the subdivision plan Psd-12-078519 , being a portion of Lot 8, Pcs-12-001607 , situated in Brgy. Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT (968) Square Meters , more or less, covered by TCT No. 145-2019004903 ”, is the subject of Extrajudicial Partition of the Estate of the late VENERANDO SALAGA SALAZAR under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDUARDO T. PESCADERO, per Doc. No. 300, Page No. 60, Book No. 157, Series of 2022.

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Reform Program (CARP), 1,143 CLOAs covering 2,216 hectares of land were awarded to 1,220 ARBs, while 215 CLOAs under EO 75 covering 194 hectares of land were given to 182 ARBs.

Region 12 has the highest land title distribution under the current administration.

Farmer beneficiaries were elated as Estrella shared the good news about House Bill 6336, the proposed law that aims to condone the existing loan of farmers.

It has been approved in the second reading at the plenary of the House of Representatives.

“ARBs who are yet to receive their awarded land under the CARP will receive it without any obligation to pay any amortization,”

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS , made and executed in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines, by and between: LUZ GIL QUIMBA (widow), LERMA Q. BANASIHAN (married), ALSON GIL QUIMBA (married), TERESITA Q. CANDOLE (married), ROGER GIL QUIMBA (single) and SUSAN Q. FLORIDO (married), of legal ages, all Filipino citizens and with the common residence at Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH; THAT WHEREAS SALVO PIAO QUIMBA Filipino Citizen at the time of his death on November 10, 2019, died intestate, leaving the real property situated in Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines particularly described to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-11956

“ A PARCEL OF LAND described as Lot 3572, CSD-542-D, Situated at Barangay Halapitan, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Bukidnon and Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (44,456) square meters more or less.” ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-17493

“ A PARCEL OF LAND described as Lot 1502, CSD-542-D. Situated at Barangay Halapitan, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX (636) square meters more or less.

“

WHEREAS , the parties hereto, who are all of legal age, are the sole and only heirs of the decedent they being the surviving spouse and legitimate children, respectively, of the deceased; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; and WHEREAS , it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to settle and partition extra-judicially and adjudicate among themselves the above-described real property in the form and manner herein set forth; NOW , THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1 Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippine, the parties hereto do, by these presents, agree to settle and partition extra-judicially the above-described property and adjudicate the same among themselves the above-described property in the following manner:

That LUZ GIL QUIMBA, LERMA Q. BANASIHAN, ALSON GIL QUIMBA, TERESITA Q. CANDOLE and ROGER GIL QUIMBA for and in consideration of love and affection, and as an act of liberality and generosity, hereby voluntarily WAIVE all their rights and freely GIVE , TRANSFER and CONVEY all their share over the subject properties in favor to SUSAN Q. FLORIDO , embraced and cover the ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-11956 ;

That LUZ GIL QUIMBA, LERMA Q. BANASIHAN, ALSON GIL QUIMBA, TERESITA Q. CANDOLE AND SUSAN Q. FLORIDO for and in consideration of love and affection, and as an act of liberality and generosity, hereby voluntarily WAIVE all their rights and freely GIVE , TRANSFER and CONVEY all their share over the subject properties in favor to ROGER GIL QUIMBA Embraces and cover the ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-17493

Subject however, to the liabilities imposed by section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years.

That we hereby affirm that we have executed the foregoing instrument out of our own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our person and have no claim or demand against each other.

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ASIS G. CUBILLAN , Notary Public per Doc No. 39 ; Page No. 9 ; Book No. LXXIII ; Series of 2022

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PROUD LANDOWNER. Ruben Rivas (center, in white), a farmer beneficiary from Columbio Sultan Kudarat, shows the certificate of land ownership award (CLOA) he received from Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella (5th from right) on Dec. 10, 2022 in Kidapawan City. At least 3,524 beneficiaries benefited from the DAR CLOA distribution in the Soccsksargen Region covering the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani. ( p hoto cou R tesy of da R )

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The report likewise said 2,440 members of the communist terrorist groups surrendered to authorities with renewed hopes to become productive members of mainstream society, 17 guerilla fronts were dismantled, and 1,133 firearms were confiscated or surrendered.

Azurin said the accomplishments against communist terrorist groups and their support systems were clear manifestations of the strong partnership of PNP, other government agencies, local government units, and stakeholders who willingly extended full support to the implementation of Executive Order No. 70 that created the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in 2018.

The PNP also netted 32,441 loose firearms, with 9,724 individuals arrested and 4,930 cases filed in court.

In other non-index crime

cases, the police apprehended 3,135 for illegal logging, 29,572 for illegal fishing, and 103,159 for illegal gambling.

“I commend our hardworking PNP personnel who made each police operation successful. Indeed, this triumph only implies that PNP is performing what we promised to the President and the Filipino people. In my term as 28th Chief PNP, I will intensify more our police presence in the community to reduce crime, corruption, illegal drugs, insurgency, and terrorism as well as most wanted persons who are fugitives from justice and who continue to pose threats to peace and order in our country,” Azurin said. ( With a report from Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/ PNA )

have passed, these really for replacement already),” Marcos said.

Overused agricultural lands, she said, are becoming less productive.

“Maraming marami tayong problema sa agrikultura kaya para sa akin, bago tayo sumabak diyan sa Maharlika (Wealth Fund), kung anu-anong investment sovereign ek-ek e pwede ba yung problemang pangkaraniwan na hinaharap natin araw-araw, yun muna tutukan natin (We have so many problems in the agriculture. Thus for me, before we think for Maharlika and whatever investment sovereign, can we focus first on the ordinary problems that we are facing daily?),” Marcos added. ( PNA )

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public to make sure that the pork that they buy has a meat inspection certificate.

Backyard raisers are also advised to continue observing biosecurity measures and avoid feeding their hogs with swill.

Iloilo City’s first cases of ASF were recorded in Barangay Tacas also in Jaro district last month. ( PNA )

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of hospitals and medical clinics to administer appropriate initial medical treatment and support in emergency or serious cases.

The city government guarantees the amount of PHP15,000 for each BacCHP holder and their dependents’ hospital bills, inclusive of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and other existing government health care assistance grants. (PNA)

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tourism loans was and remains sluggish. As of December 2022, only the amount allotted for tourism MSMEs remains from the original DBM disbursement. Most established tourism related enterprises acquire loan from banks as they require bigger amounts. As of 30 November 2022, only PHP329 million worth of loans to 735 tourism enterprises have been released by the Corporation.

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IS VITAL FOR MANY REASONS

MELANELYN O. SOLITO ALS Mobile Teacher DepEd Lagonglong District

Developing educational programs and services that cater to the needs of all kids requires the active involvement of students, families, educators, and other community members. This process is known as inclusive education. It is a way to guarantee that all children have the chance to learn and take part in the life of their school community.

Education that is inclusive is vital for many reasons. First of all, it guarantees that all children have the chance to learn and develop in a secure and encouraging atmosphere. Second, it teaches kids how to collaborate with people of all abilities, preparing them for life in the real world. Finally, it encourages acceptance and tolerance between those who have impairments and those who do not. To support inclusive education, the Philippines has been putting various programs and initiatives into place. The “Inclusive Education for All” program is one such initiative that teaches educators, parents, and school administrators how to best meet the needs of every student.

The Philippines has been preparing teachers in order to promote inclusive education. In order to prepare teachers to include students with disabilities in their classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) has been collaborating with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Creating a supportive learning environment, modifying instruction for students with disabilities, and cooperating with parents are some of the topics covered in this training. Additionally, the Philippines has been putting effort into creating laws that support inclusive education.

The establishment of Special Education (SPED) schools, which are created especially for pupils with special needs, is one such policy. Smaller

class sizes, specialized education, and adaptive technology are just a few of the services and adjustments that these schools offer to make sure that these students can succeed in the classroom.

The Alternative Learning System (ALS), which offers non-traditional learning possibilities for children who have dropped out of school or are unable to attend normal classes due to health or other circumstances, is another policy that supports inclusive education. The courses offered by ALS programs, which let students learn at their own speed and in a flexible environment, include vocational training and fundamental literacy and numeracy courses.

A policy framework on inclusive education is included in DepEd Order No. 21, which was published by the Department of Education (DepEd) in 2019 and is titled Policy Guidelines on the K–12 Basic Education Program. This framework supports every Filipino’s constitutional right to a good, equitable, comprehensive, and education that is based on their culture. In addition, Republic Act No. 11650, titled Establishing a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act, was enacted by former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 11, 2022. This policy will outline strategies for enhancing access to education and other services as well as the rights of people with disabilities. It will also point out areas that require more support.

In recent years, the Philippines has made great strides toward inclusive education. There is still work to be done, though. Everyone involved must cooperate to achieve shared objectives for inclusive education to be successful, including students, families, educators, and community members.***

“Because of the pandemic everyone’s affected, there were not many tourists, for the drivers the gasoline prices are so high, even our farmers are affected, so this is just a small way to ease their situation for now,” she said in an interview during the ceremonial distribution on Thursday.

AICS serves as a social safety net or stop-gap measure to support the recovery of individuals and families suffering from unexpected life events or crises, the DSWD said. ( PNA )

“There are now six to seven people whom I had trained in our barangay who are willing to engage themselves in coco craft, but they lack the necessary tools for it,” he said.

He hoped that they could avail of the Shared Service Facility (SSF) from DTI or Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) from the DSWD to sustain his business. ( PNA )

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Hospital.

Upon admission, the private hospital will waive the deposit or advance payment for BacCHP holders under Republic Act 8344, which penalizes the refusal

Fluency through Partner Reading

CYRUS VELO BACORNAY G. Pelaez Integrated School DepEd Misamis Oriental

Fluency grows as a result of numerous occasions to practice reading successfully. Because of this, have your pupils practice rereading texts that are relatively simple for them, meaning that they contain largely terms they already know or can decipher with ease. In other words, the materials should be appropriate for kids who can read independently. If a student can read, the text is appropriate for independent reading. If the text is more challenging, students will concentrate on word recognition rather than fluency development.

Additionally, as a teacher, you ought to use a range of reading materials, such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Poetry is particularly well adapted to fluency practice since children’s poems are frequently brief and have rhythm, rhyme, and meaning, which makes practice simple, enjoyable, and gratifying. Students get an understanding of how a reader’s voice can help written text make sense by listening to effective models of fluent reading. Every day, read aloud to your kids. You are demonstrating to your students how a proficient reader sound when reading by reading naturally and expressively. Moreover, the students must reread the text after you have modeled how to do it. The students are reading repeatedly by doing this. Fluency is typically increased by having pupils read a piece four times. Though instructional time is limited, keep in mind that reading progress is only made during

the period when pupils are actively reading.

In reading engagement at home, encourage family members to read aloud to youngsters, especially parents. The more fluent reading examples that students hear, the better. Of course, reading aloud to children has advantages beyond simply providing them with an example of fluent reading. Reading to students also boosts their vocabulary, acquaintance with written language, world knowledge, and enthusiasm in reading.

Students are teamed up and alternate reading aloud to one another during partner reading. More proficient readers can be matched with less proficient readers for partner reading. The more proficient reader models fluent reading by reading a paragraph or page first. The less proficient reader then reads the same passage aloud. The more proficient student assists the less fluent companion with word recognition and offers comments and encouragement. The partner who reads more slowly reads the material several times until they can do so on their own. It’s not necessary to read aloud in pairs with readers of varying fluency. Another type of partner reading involves pairing up students who read at the same level to reread a narrative that they were previously taught during a teacher-led portion of the class. After hearing the teacher read the chapter, two readers of comparable ability can practice rereading.***

LMPC was able to post steady growth in net income and grow its membership with LANDBANK’s timely assistance. The co-op likewise successfully paid 100% of its previously restructured loan with the Bank in 2021 amounting to P32.5 million.

During the loan signing event, LANDBANK, LMPC and Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) also renewed their pineapple growership tieup covered by a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement, which was initially implemented in 2017.

Under the agreement, LANDBANK will provide credit assistance and other loan support services to LMPC, with Dolefil serving as the exclusive market of the co-op’s pineapple produce while extending technical assistance throughout the whole production cycle.

SBCorp looks forward to disbursing funds previously set aside for tourism MSMEs to multisectoral MSMES starting January 2023. It is worth noting that tourism MSMEs and other tourism-related establishments may still avail of loans under the terms for multisectoral MSMEs beginning January 2023.

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Estrella said.

Estrella and representatives from Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation also turned over indemnity checks worth PHP815,666 to ARBs of Carmen and Alamada, both in North Cotabato, with 53 ARBs and 108 ARBs as recipients, respectively.

The checks will be used to fund the recipients’ farms which were devastated by bacterial stalk rot, rat infestation and the recent flooding from Typhoon Paeng.

Estrella also turned over a hauling vehicle worth PHP195,000 to Kisandal ARB Association of Magpet, North Cotabato under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty Program to be used by the recipient ARBO in the transport of products to the markets. ( PNA )

A Good Leader Motivates People

MELODY MABELLE P. HEBRON Administrative Officer II DepEd Libertad District

The greatest characteristic of a good leader is first and foremost confidence. A leader needs to be very confident in themselves. A leader needs to have enough self-assurance to command others to follow him. The leader must have faith in his judgment and deeds. How can people want to follow him if he is uncertain?

Certainly, a good leader must motivate people. A leader must serve as an example for his subordinates. Additionally, he ought to inspire them whenever possible. A leader must also maintain hope in trying times. If a leader himself lacks optimism, how can he inspire others?

Another noteworthy trait of a leader is honesty. To win the admiration of followers, one must demonstrate honesty and integrity. Above all, gaining the public’s trust requires being honest. Every leadership that loses trust is probably doomed to failure.

People won’t put their all into their work because of an immoral leader. A good leader needs to be able to communicate effectively so that followers don’t receive the intended message due to poor communication. Moreover, effective communication will speed up production and will be less likely for followers to make mistakes.

Making decisions is an additional crucial quality. Above all, a leader’s decisions will determine whether or not other attributes are important. Furthermore, sound judgment ensures the success of

the entire group. The actions of followers will be ineffective if the leader makes poor decisions. A successful leader must be a great innovator. He must exhibit creativity in his work. Most importantly, innovation ensures a group’s or invention’s existence. Progress cannot be made if innovative thinking is not employed.

Mahatma Gandhi is a great illustration of a wise leader. He had a strong commitment to nonviolence. He forced the British to quit India thanks to his outstanding leadership abilities. This was undoubtedly the most distinctive independence battle. This is so that Gandhi could achieve freedom without using any force. Another outstanding leader was Abraham Lincoln. Most significantly, he abolished the American slave trade. As a result, he acquired lots of foes. He had a lot of self-confidence, though. His fight against slavery undoubtedly served as an inspiration. Great English patriot Sir Winston Churchill stood for his country. He is most known for leading Britain throughout the Second World War. He was also incredibly inspirational. He motivated the British to oppose Nazi Germany. He inspired the entire nation during a period when there was no hope.

To sum up, leadership is undoubtedly necessary in all aspect of life. The path to success is via good leadership. On the other hand, ineffective leadership ensures failure. As a result, effective leaders are essential to society.***

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10 breathe unclean air, which impacts their health and lifespans. Health effects include developmental delays, behavioral problems, and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Every year, polluted air contributes to the deaths of 7 million people. Trees are an especially effective filter. They remove air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide while releasing oxygen.

Environmental factors account for many infant and childhood deaths every year. Issues include a lack of access to clean water and clean air. Waterborne diseases alone kill about 1.4 million kids each year. To save the lives of children, healthy environments and basic rights like clean air and water are necessary.

The vast majority of medicines have origins in the natural world. As an example, chemicals from the Pacific yew tree led to the creation of two chemotherapy drugs. Scientists and pharmaceutical companies constantly look to the environment for new and better medicines. Unfortunately, about 15,000 medicinal plant species face extinction, so if they go, humans miss out on potentially life-saving drugs.

Mental health is complex. It’s the result of factors such as genetics, lifestyle, relationships, and the environment. Researchers have studied the effects of nature and green spaces on mental health for years. Many studies show a significant benefit. In a 2019 review in Current Directions in Psychological Science, researchers found that green spaces near schools encourage cognitive development and better self-control in children. Another review from Science Advances learned that nature is associated with better happiness, well-being, and a sense of purpose.

Humans drive climate change. In the 6th report from the IPCC, the authors determined that the last decade was the hottest in human history and we can now link specific weather events to human-made climate change. Climate change’s effect on the environment is hard to overstate. Diseases, droughts, severe weather events, and more threaten plants, animals, and humans. If fossil fuel emissions aren’t reduced immediately, the environment will become uninhabitable.

It’s challenging not to feel hopeless in the face of environmental disasters and climate change. However, we can’t afford to be hopeless and there are many solutions we still have time to implement. Protecting plant and animal species, conserving healthy green spaces, and reducing emissions will make a difference. Humans can save the planet for future generations by caring for the environment.

What is your contribution to keep Mother Earth alive?

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from all over the world, not to mention the fact that our country is the cheap source of raw material and of fruits that have been grown abundantly here at the expense of the environment and health of the people as plantations Trans-National Corporations ooze with the use of heavy chemicals.

There is a law of nature that says, “Everything goes somewhere else.” All these non-biodegradable toxic chemicals, while vanishing in our sights, find their way in the water table, in the wind and ultimately, in our bodies.

One concrete manifestation not only of people’s lack of power but of social injustice is on the existence of so-called Electric Cooperatives that are giving light to their member consumers yet have put them in the dark with regards to issue of ownership. The Thirteen (13) million member-consumer-owners (MCOs) are paying capital member contributions in the form of loan amortization and reinvestment which when consolidated will reach a gargantuan amount of more than

one trillion pesos paid in the last 60 years. Are these contributions recognized as their capital shares?

No. Isn’t it a great injustice?

Today, we are afraid that their dream to own and manage these multi-billion electric utilities that they rightfully own will vanish in the air. It is now appearing that there is no more chance that these ECs be converted anymore as genuine cooperatives. The lobbying of the much feared energy Cartel has made sure of that. I guess their greed to control these utilities came from a concrete analysis that those who would control electricity, the key industry, will also control big business that they also own.

It is disheartening to note that during these days of political exercises, you always hear the words people power from those who by their acts, are rendering the people powerless.

Beware of these leaders and be conscious to where we put power. You put power in the hands of the loggers, you witnessed the vanishing of the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest that we once have. This is because they have been empowered to log the forest by virtue of political patronage.

You put power in the hands of the Cartels, then you will experience so much poverty in the land of the plenty.

We must therefore PUT POWER WHERE IT RIGHTFULLY BELONGS, THAT IS, WITH THE PEOPLE – AND TO REMAIN THERE!

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in the province that persons outside Lanao del Sur go there to register as voters.

He said conflicts have been sparked by registration of outsiders and minors as voters in the province.

MindaNews checked with officials of the Comelec in the province for comment but they could not be reached.

Comelec Resolution 10868 promulgated on November 29, 2022 provides that from December 12, 2022 to January 31, 2023, except December 24 and 31, Comelec will receive applications for registration, transfer, change / corrections of entries in the registration records, reactivation of registration records, inclusion of registration records and reinstatement of name in the list of voters, and transfer of registration records from post to local; and updating of records of Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens and members of Indigenous Peoples’ and other members of vulnerable sectors

Applications should be filed at the Office of the Election Officer of the city, municipality, district where the applicant resides, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays except December 24 and 31. (Richel V. Umel / MindaNews)

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Onsite Economic Diplomacy Program before they assume early next year their respective posts and assignments in various parts of Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.

Acosta said it is seldom that Mindanao is visited by a group of Philippine Ambassadors and that is why “we are truly delighted with your presence here today knowing fully well of your strategic role in promoting and marketing our country as a promising investment and tourism destination in the international field.”

MinDA, as the Philippine

Country Coordinating Office for Brunei Darussalam – Indonesia –Malaysia – Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Mindanao’s arm for international cooperation, has been requested by DFA Manila – Office of International Economic Relations and DFA Mindanao to co-organize the visit of the Ambassadors.

“This is our collective duty as we respond to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to bring back the Philippines to the highest pedestal of international representation,” Acosta said.

With the Ambassador’s representation, Acosta is optimistic about the expansion of the good reputation of the Philippines in the ranks of the nations.

“And we recognize the ambassadors’ role in promoting our rich culture, history, and tradition; our unique products, and various places for investments and international partnerships, as well as for tourism,” she added.

Highlighted during the event was the support to various initiatives that will facilitate the strengthening of ongoing trade and investment agreements and cooperation with other countries, and the promotion of Mindanao’s economic potential and investment opportunities to the rest of the world. (PNA)

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headquarters in Datu Odin Sinsuat to celebrate Christmas, AFP public affairs chief Col. Jorry Baclor said in a statement Sunday.

The visit, he said, aimed to boost the morale of the troops, especially those who would not be able to go home and celebrate Christmas with their families.

Baclor said the 307 assorted firearms placed under “demilitarization” were either confiscated or recovered during operations of the division from January to early December this year and some were surrendered to them.

“Demilitarization” is a term used in the military which means the destruction of firearms to make them unusable by cutting them into several pieces and burning the parts to ensure that they are completely destroyed.

Bacarro hailed the division for its accomplishment, adding that the demilitarization of the firearms contributed heavily to the AFP’s mandate of protecting the country and its people.

“This ceremony may just look

like an ordinary activity, however, this has an effect on the community as we were able to remove these firearms from the hands of the bad people that may cause harm to the public. As we demilitarize these firearms, we contribute to the attainment of a peaceful community as we aim towards economic improvement and development,” Bacarro said. (PNA)

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kapulisan nga anaa na sa kadalanan,” the city mayor said.

On Tuesday evening, Mayor Klarex Uy, together with the 20th City Council, headed by Vice Mayor Jocelyn “Bebot” Rodriguez, led the launching of the “Festival of Lights,” brightening up the City Hall and Gaston Park with white Christmas lights, touching on the theme “White Christmas.”

According to the city mayor, he chose the said theme to show unity among the people and the city, as well as express the belief that the Christmas season is about hope and love.

“White Christmas man mao ni ang kahulogan sa panaghiusa, mao nay kahulogan nga pure nga gugma nga maoy mag-awhag nga puno sa paglaom nga aduna pa gyu’y dakong paglaom nga gikan sa gugma sa Diyos,” Mayor Klarex Uy said.

“Mao ni ang atong tinguha kay kun wala tay gugma, dili ta magpalampuson sa pagserbisyo sa katawhan. Dili ta makahatag og kadasig sa katawhan. Gugma ang tinubdan sa pag-alagad, gugma nga magserbisyo nga malipayon ta sa katawhan,” he added.

The city mayor also reminded the public to keep themselves safe during the celebration of the Christmas season.

City Police Director Colonel Aaron Mandia, for his part, said while they have not received any threats, they will increase police visibility while monitoring security of the city.

Col. Mandia said around 50 regional police personnel will serve as an augmentation force to secure areas where crowds usually converge, and the busy streets in Cagayan de Oro.

“Ngayon po start na po tayo ng December. Busy ang lahat, busy ang kalsada, ma-traffic, maraming taong pumupunta sa establishments. Panawagan ko lang po, lalo na sa mga may mga alahas, wag na po tayong magdala, lalo na kung naglalakad

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Marcos thanked them for their continued trust and confidence in him and expressed hope that with the help of people who backed his presidential bid, Filipinos will heed his call for unity.

In his last vlog, the President said his administration will continue working during the holiday season to spearhead initiatives that aim to improve the lives of Filipinos.

“Kahit sumampa na ang Christmas season at yung iba ay medyo vacation mode na, tayo ay patuloy pa rin ang lahat ng ating ginagawa para masigurong walang patid ang pagpaganda ng kalagayan ng ating mga kababayan (Even though the Christmas season has arrived and the rest of us are on vacation mode, we still continue to do everything we can to ensure the continuous improvement of the condition of our countrymen),” Marcos said in his last vlog uploaded on Dec. 4.

On Sunday night, Marcos is set to depart for a working visit to attend the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) - European Union (EU) Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium from Dec. 12 to 14.

Marcos is expected to carry the country’s priorities and concerns, which include post-pandemic recovery, addressing disruption in the supply chain, maritime security, digital transformation and climate action.

He will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Estonia, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands and the EU on the sidelines.

Marcos will hold a business roundtable and “one-on-one meetings” with European corporations, including those planning to expand their presence in the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel Espiritu said.

Among the companies are Unilever, which intends to invest PHP4.7 billion and establish a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and OCEA Shipbuilding, which looks to build a PHP1.5 billion shipyard in the Philippines.

He will also meet with representatives of infrastructure and renew-

showed a total of 37,444 crimes were recorded from October to the first week of December, a 5.24 percent drop compared to the same period last year with 39,514 cases.

For index crimes or crimes of serious nature such as murder, homicide, robbery and carnapping, the figure also went down by 9.84 percent.

PRO-7 director Brig. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba said the decrease in crimes is an offshoot of an aggressive anti-criminality campaign that was implemented in the past two months.

He also added that out of 21,171 cases of crimes, a total of 21,033 were cleared.

This translates to a 99.35 percent crime clearance efficiency while crime solution efficiency is posted at 86.73 percent, or 18,361 cases solved. ( PNA )

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“The BOC’s revenue collection performance would improve if smuggling is effectively addressed. Higher budgetary allocations to finance the government’s projects can be realized if revenue-collecting agencies are able to meet their target,” Gatchalian said.

In 2021, the BOC posted a total revenue collection of PHP645.77 billion, a 20-percent rise from a total collection of PHP537.69 billion the previous year.

The BOC set a revenue collection target of PHP671.66 billion for 2022 and has collected PHP320.5 billion as of May, based on Department of Finance data. (With a report from Leonel Abasola/PNA)

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Also lending honor and prestige to the occasion was the presence of former Xavier Ateneo President Fr. Roberto Yap SJ, Ateneo de Davao University President Joel Tabora SJ, and of course, current XU President Mars P. Tan, SJ

In his welcome remarks, host Frank Guerra pointedly recognized the efforts of past Trustee Ma.Teresa “Ghaye” Alegrio whom he said but for her tragic early demise, would have made an ideal BOT Chair to succeed him. Ms. Alegrio was represented by her husband Jun.

ALBERT E. GUTIB Regional Director

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Xavier Ateneo Board of Trustees honor partners with Holiday Dinner

By TITO MIKE

THE Xavier UniversityAteneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo) Board of Trustees honored its leaders and partners with a Holiday Dinner on December 2, 2022 at Cucina Higala, Cagayan de Oro’s top rated restaurant billed as the “Home of Mindanao’s Heritage Dishes.”

Hosted by XU Board of Trustees Chairman Frank Guerra and better half Bonnie Guerra, honored officers and members of Xavier Ateneo President’s Council, Leadership Team, Partners, Spouses and Friends.

Present were members of the XU Board of Trustees including Vice Chair Bong Pelaez, newly minted members Fr. Antonio Basilio SJ and Ms. Betty Uy Lu , and former Chairman Elpie Paras who came with his wife Rose; members of the Board Committees, the President’s Council , members of the University Forum, Office of the President Staff led by Dr. Libby Abesamis, members of the Jesuit Community from XU-Loyola House, and Friends and Partners led by Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) Director, Executive

Vice President and COO Jose Franco B. Soberano.

Entertainment was provided by musical numbers from select members of

the XU Glee Club and the Xavier Philharmonia classical music instruments ensemble.

Brain aneurysm kills Jovit Baldivino and Isabel Granada

What is brain aneurysm and why is it deadly?

By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor

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IT is with great sadness that the entertainment industry has lost two of its remarkable and bankable stars in the person of Isabel Granada and Jovit Baldivino.

The industry was shocked to hear the sudden passing of singer and ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ 2010 edition champion Jovit Baldivino at a young age of 29. He just died on Friday, December 9, this year.

The same illness also took the life of singer-actress Isabel Granada on November 4,

2017. Isabel was 41 when she died.

Both Jovit and Isabel have the same experience. They were performing on stage when the deadly and lethal aneurysm attacked them.

Isabel collapsed and became unconscious when she fell during a fan meet-and greet

in Doha, Qatar on October 25, 2015.

Jovit was rushed to the hospital after he performed at a Christmas party in Batangas on December 3, 2022 as he was seen sitting in a chair with deformed face. Both were comatose before death

The Jesuit Community of XU-Loyola House wows the audience with Xmas carols.

Rose Paras, Bonnie Guerra and Gardy Baños take a pause for posterity.

XU Board of Trustees Chair Frank Guerra asking Pres. Mars Tan to report to the audience.

Fr. Mars Tan, Roy Sobrecaray and Fr Bobby Yap reenact a photo they took together some time ago.