Mindanao Daily News (April 28-29, 2023)

BOC offers support for 16th Bright Leaf Agricultural Journalism Awards

By MARK FRANCISCO

Aregional official of the Bureau of Customs in the Northern Mindanao revenue district assured executives of tobacco giant Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) of its continuing campaign against agricultural smuggling.

Speaking during the Cagayan de Oro launch of the 2023 Bright Leaf Agricultural Journalism Awards, Customs deputy district collector for assessment Jesus Llorando acknowledged the numerous challenges that the agency is meeting against the entry of smuggled goods.

“At the Port of CDO alone, we have apprehended

several millions worth of smuggled onions which if these have successfully been released would have hurt our CDO-based farmers,” Llorando said.

Agricultural smuggling and other issues concerning the agricultural sector in the country are expected to be the elements of the entries in the 2023 Bright

Cops raided stores in Oro selling illegal cigarettes

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -

A composite team of police enforcers based in this city raided Wednesday (April 26) all stores selling illegal cigarettes at Cogon Public

Market here.

The joint crackdown of stores dubbed as "Oplan Megashopper" also resulted in the arrest of one Bernard Pacho, 33 years old and currently residing in Barangay Balubal, this city.

The police reported that

at around 11:00 in the morning of April 26, 2023, joint operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) based in Cagayan de Oro; together with CIU-CDO, Police Station 2 Cogon, Cocpo and

Two Ozamiz City Centenarians receive P300K each

Cash gifts totaling P300,000 were awarded to two women from Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental who recently turned 100.

Rep. Duterte proposes establishment of CA division in the City of Davao

In pursuit of speedy trial of cases and of increasing access to the services of the Court of Appeals, including the declogging of court dockets of the CA’s divi -

sions, Rep. Paolo Duterte has filed a bill seeking the establishment of another division in Mindanao, to be stationed in the City of Davao.

House Bill No. 7895 is seeking the establishment of a division of the Court of Appeals in the City of Davao, to be known as the Court of Appeals in Davao City, with jurisdiction over cases originating from the 11th and 12th Judicial Regions.

Duterte noted that despite government initiatives for a speedy disposition of cases, the CA’s court dockets remained unattended, wherein its number of divisions in the country remained to be three – in

After Pompia Ochagabia Balcita from Barangay Maningcol and Tiburcia Gaid Parojinog from Barangay Molicay celebrated their 100th birthday in April, the centenarians each received a total of P300,000 in cash gifts—P100,000 from the National Government by virtue of Centenarians Act of 2016 (Republic Act No. 10868), doubled by the Misamis Occidental Provincial Government and Governor Henry Oaminal, and the third from the City

Government led by Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal, Jr. and the city council.

“These gifts are only one part of how the Ozamiz City LGU expresses our commitment to the welfare of

our senior citizens,” Mayor Oaminal, Jr. said. “As a city we fully embrace senior citizen-centered policies such as the Centenarians Act, so that we may con -

Customs deputy district collector for assessment Jesus Llorando

Warm weather, isolated rain showers to prevail across PH

By Ma. Cristina Arayata

MANILA – The country will experience warm weather with isolated rain showers due to the prevailing easterlies, the weather bureau said Wednesday.

Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers will be experienced across Luzon, with the temperature possibly reaching its peak at noon.

"The temperature in Metro Manila may reach up to 33°C but the heat index or the temperature that a (File photo)

DOTR, DICT sign pact to establish integrated e-governance system

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to better manage transport infrastructure projects.

The MOU, signed at Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on Tuesday, allows for the interconnection and integration of transport projects with DICT's systems.

In a news release issued Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said DICT’s “crucial assistance” would keep the transport infrastructure projects on track through the use of digital technology.

“Digitalizing the implementation and construction of these projects will not only keep us on track, but also ensure adherence to high standards of safety, comfort, reliability, and

efficiency,” Bautista said.

The initiative will also facilitate the integration and interconnection of pertinent systems and applications.

Under the MOU, the DICT will help the DOTr identify and develop new and existing systems and applications to ensure the efficient delivery of public

service through e-governance.

E-governance is the use of technology by pushing digitalization to streamline the delivery of government services, making them more accessible, efficient, and transparent to citizens.

"The MOU signing ceremony signals the start of

a significant partnership that should help elevate our transport projects to world-class standards," Bautista said.

Several other government agencies also signed the MOU.

With the agreement, the agencies will work with the DICT to streamline the processes. (PNA)

person feels may range from 37°C to 40°C," Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster Benison Estareja said.

It will also be hot at noon in the Visayas and Mindanao, although isolated rains are expected, he added.

Up to 32°C is forecast in Iloilo and Tacloban but

the heat index may reach 38°C, Estareja said.

Up to 34°C is forecast in Davao and Zamboanga.

Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail in the entire archipelago.

Estareja said no tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility but a lowpressure area may develop over the weekend. (PNA)

DOH, partners wage all-out war vs. malaria in Palawan

STREAMLINING GOV’T SERVICES. Officials of various government agencies sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Information and Communications Technology at a hotel in Pasay City on Tuesday (April 25, 2023) to improve processes through e-governance. E-governance is the use of technology by pushing digitalization to streamline the delivery of government services, making them more accessible, efficient, and transparent to citizens. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Publication Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CARMELITA T. LIM has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ RUSSEL ” to “ RUTHCHEL ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of RUSSELL TABADA who was born on AUGUST 2,1969 at BUTUAN CITY HOSPITAL,BUTUAN CITY,AGUSAN,Philippines and whose parent is ROSALINDA BURILLO TABADA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 MAY 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

Office, a petition for correction of date of birth from “ JULY 4, 1965 ” to “ AUGUST 04, 1965 , correction of sex/gender from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” and correction of clerical error from “ IMPARASO ” to “ EMPEROSO ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of WILLY IMPARASO at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are EMELIANO IMPARASO and PROTACIA PANER Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than___________________

(SGD) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

MANILA – The geographic situation in Palawan poses a great challenge for the Department of Health (DOH) as it aims to achieve a malaria-free Philippines by 2030.

In February, the DOH Standards and Strategy Division reported all provinces nationwide are malaria-free, except for Palawan -- 66 are malaria-free provinces while 15 have zero indigenous cases.

Vergeire said the DOH continues to conduct measures to eliminate malaria

cases in Palawan by 2027, together with the local government, petroleum giant Pilipinas Shell and University of the Philippines

“Marami pa ring masusukal na lugar dito sa Palawan, island areas. Very rich pa rin ‘yung kanilang forestry. Doon kase nagta-thrive ang mga lamok na nagdadala ng malaria (There are many dense forests, island areas in Palawan. The forestry is rich. Malaria-carrying mosquitos thrive there),” DOH officer-in-charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a media forum on Tuesday.

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Sitio Sarimog, Barangay Latud, Rizal, Palawan (Malaria Control Program Rizal Palawan Facebook)

7 Labor Day job fairs set in C. Luzon

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Labor and Employment-Central Luzon (DOLE-3) has lined up seven job fairs next week to give employment opportunities to displaced workers, overseas Filipino workers and repatriates in the region.

The job fairs will be held simultaneously at SM mall branches in Pampanga; City of San Jose Del Monte and Marilao in Bulacan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; and Olongapo province on May 1.

Another two will be held May 3 at the People's Center in Balanga City, Bataan and Bulacan Capitol Gym in Malolos City.

DOLE Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio said on Tuesday that aside from job fairs, other activities lined up include the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo sa mga Manggagawa” at Clark Freeport in Pampanga and at Freeport Area of Bataan in Mariveles.

Panlilio said there will also be an awarding of livelihood packages and distribution of other DOLE assistance on the same dates and venues.

Likewise, DOLE will hold a dialogue with workers to address their issues and concerns.

JOB FAIRS. The Department of Labor and Employment will conduct seven job fairs in different venues in Central Luzon. This is in line with the 121st Labor Day celebration. (Infographic courtesy of DOLE Region 3)

Panlilio said DOLE is still coordinating with the companies that will participate in the job fairs.

“We are expecting, of course, more than a hundred employers na magpa-participate (that will participate),” she said.

The number of job vacancies will mostly likely be near the 13,000 last year, she added.

She encouraged job seekers to take part in the events and be ready

RTWPB-X Launches 2023 Productivity Olympics

RTWPB-X launches the 2023 Productivity Olympics (PO) with a theme from Striving to Thriving: Reset and Reposition for Impact last April 12, 2023 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Attended by representatives of various establishments, (comprising from Food and Service, Agribusiness, Industry, Merchandising, Hotel and Accommodation, to name a few), and representatives from the media and the government sector of Region-10.

Since its launch in 2008, the PO has been a major advocacy strategy of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) to promote quality and productivity mindset among Micro, Small, and Medium, Enterprise (MSMEs) owners and workers.

Its objective is to intensify national awareness and commitment to quality and productivity, and to showcase best productivity improvement programs (PIPs) of MSMEs across the country.

This biennial national competition is open to all MSMEs registered with appropriate government agencies, compliant with labor and occupational safety and health standards, and listed in the 2022 Annual EstablishAtty. Ma. Vergel B. Walag, Board Secretary VI of RTWPB-X, gave a welcome message on this occasion.

Followed by Director Albert E. Gutib, the outgoing Chairperson of RTWP-X and the Regional Director of DOLE-10, who will be re-assigned to Region-9, encouraged all interested and qualified establishments of Region-10 to join on this significant competition during his Opening message.

for possible hiring on the spot.

“Puntahan po natin ang mga Labor Day job fair dahil maraming opportunities (Let us go to the Labor Day job fairs because there are many opportunities). This is also an opportunity to have face-to-face meetings with your future employers and you might also be hired on the spot. Just be prepared, of course, with all the necessary documents,” Panlilio said. (PNA)

20K bangus to be grilled in Dagupan’s ‘Bangusban’ street party

By Hilda Austria

DAGUPAN CITY – Some 20,000 bangus (milkfish) are set to be grilled during the Bangusan Street Party along the De Venecia Highway Extension here on April 30 as the highlight of the Bangus Festival 2023.

“I met with our Bangus Festival sponsors this morning. We are all very excited because we are at the final stage of the preparation for the Bangusan Street Party Kalutan ed Dalan on Sunday,” Mayor Belen Fernandez posted on her Facebook account on Tues-

day. For PHP3,800, revelers get to have their own onemeter grills where they can cook five kilograms of bangus.

The package also comes with carbonated drinks and other materials for grilling like charcoal, salt, plastic bags, and tongs, among other freebies.

Partygoers also get to enjoy a fun-filled night with bands and artists, like Ely Buendia, Sponge Cola, Gigi De Lana and the GG Vibes, and DJ Loonyo, among others. A bus that will offer free

rides will also be available.

The Bangus Festival kicked off on April 14 with the Gilon ed Baley Street Dance Competition participated in by the 31 barangays.

The cluster of Barangays Bonuan Gueset, Bonuan Binloc, and Bonuan Boquig won the competion, according to the City Information Office (CIO).

Another part of the Bangus Festival is the GilonGilon, a thanksgiving event in honor of Dagupan City’s patron, St. John the Evangelist, who was a fisherman. One of the events of the Gilon-Gilon was the Bangus Rodeo on April 19.

Named the fastest bangus classifier was Melicio Melendez of Pugaro with a speed of 1 minute and 36.06 seconds; fastest bangus deboner was Jeffrey Bandera of Pantal at 1:15.95 sec; and Jaime Bucao Jr. won as fastest bangus eater.

Winners received PHP5,000 (champion), PHP3,000 (second place), and PHP2,000 (third place) with medals.

In addition, quoting from the opening message given by Director Estrella U. Pahalla, the incoming Chairperson of RTWP-X and the OIC-Regional Director of DOLE-10, she assured to all participating establishments that the RTWPB-X Secretariat will have their support in all the preparation from the documentation up to the selection and screening in the nationals.

Mr. Bernie Boy T. Salinas, Supervising LEO, of RTWPB-X and the focal person of the PO, discussed the

Criteria, Mechanics, the Indicative Timelines and Activities, and the prizes to be won for the both the Regional and the National winners for this year’s PO.

Ms. Evelyn I. Rivera, Senior LEO, RTWPB-X showcased the previous PO Regional Winners/Nominees, noting the years and invaluable experiences of both the nominees/winners and the RTWPB-X Secretariat. An open forum was allotted for the companies to raise their concerns and clarifications. The program was ended with a closing remark from Mr. Arsenio L. Sebastian, Management Representative- Board Member of RTWPB-X. The activity was successfully hosted by Atty. Gretchen D. Lamayan, Attorney IV, of RTWPB-X.

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TRANSITIONAL APRIL:

AS RTWPB-X WELCOMES A NEW CHAIRPERSON AND CONDUCTS TRAINING ON A NEW MODULE

The RTWPB-X conducted training on Usapang 2Ps: Pasahod at Produktibo. On Pasahod: Technical Assistance on Productivity-Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS), on Productivity: Productivity 101 and Productivity Toolbox Orientation and a new module Productivity Toolbox Training: “Improving Productivity Through Employees Engagement” held at Tulugan Hall, Norminco Compound, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon last April 18, 2023.

Mr. Bernie T. Salinas, the Supervising Labor and Employment Officer of RTWPB-X, discussed the Technical Assistance on Productivity Based Incentive Scheme (PBIS) and the installation of the program in establishments. PBIS is a workplace-initiated program on improving the productivity of workers and the enterprise to generate savings or additional revenues.

Mr. Salinas also gave updates on Wage Order RX-21 & Wage Order RBX-DW-03.

Mr. Nicolo Lorenzo P. Cano, Administrative Assistant I of RTWPB-X, gave a training on Productivity 101 and: Productivity Toolbox Orientation, which is a basic orientation on productivity concepts, tools, and techniques. The Productivity Toolbox Orientation shows the various productivity programs and technical assistance the RTWPB-X can provide.

Ms. Evelyn I. Rivera, Senior Labor and Employment Officer of RTWPB-X, gave a training on a new module called Productivity Toolbox Training: Improving Productivity Through Employee Engagement. This training will help employees and management create a better working relationship by keeping employees engaged in the workplace. A workshop where a representative from the participants discusses how they were able to stay engaged at work and share their insights.

The RTWPB-X welcomed their new Chairperson, Dir. Estrella Uy-Pahalla, Who is also the OIC Regional Director of DOLE-X. Dir. Pahalla is the former Assistant Regional Director of DOLE-X (2017-2023), and was a former Board Secretary of RTWPB-X (2009-2017).

A turnover ceremony and tribute was conducted by the Board, for the outgoing Chairperson, RD, Albert E. Gutib, as he will be re-assigned as the Regional Director of DOLE-Region 9, Zamboanga Peninsula. Dir. Gutib expressed his gratitude for the 2 years and 4 months in Region 10. The Board and the Secretariat conveyed their well wishes to Dir. Gutib and welcomed Dir. Pahalla as their new Chairperson.

The Board also celebrated the birthday of Mr. Arsenio L. Sebastian, III, a member of the Board representing the Management Sector. This activity was held last April 4, 2023.

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The heaviest bangus weighed 7.87 kilograms which was an entry of Kim John Flores of Barangay Pugaro; the longest bangus measured 92 centimeters, which was an entry of Jay Jhon Flores of Barangay Pugaro; and the "pretti -

ALL SET. Dagupan Mayor Belen Fernandez announces on her Facebook account that they are on the

stages of preparation

the Bangusan Street Party on Sunday

30, 2023). A street party is part of the Bangus Festival. (Screenshot from Mayor Fernandez Facebook)

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God’s will and our will

The ideal condition for us with regard to our own will is that it should unite itself with God’s will. It should identify itself with God’s will and channel it as faithfully as possible all throughout our earthly sojourn.

This should come as a no-brainer if we consider the basic truth of faith that we have been made the image and likeness of God. How God is should also be how we should be. We are meant to share in God’s own life and nature!

to eternal life.

That episode in effect tells us that just as Christ, who is the pattern of our humanity and the savior of our damaged humanity, would only do the will of his Father, the one who sent him to save us, so should we also do nothing other than to do the will of God, our Father, who as our Creator, defines who we really are and how we should live our life.

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That’s, of course, an incredible piece of truth that we just have to learn to live by. If we are guided by our Christian faith as we should, since it in the end is what defines how we and everything else should be, then we can have no other conclusion to make than that one!

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This, in the end, is what is most important to us. It’s not just following our will which is, of course, indispensable to us. Otherwise, we would be undermining our very own freedom and our humanity itself. Whatever we do is done because we want it. It should be a fruit of our freedom.

and, nowadays, even contradicted in many instances. These days, we seem to be redefining and distorting the truth about ourselves as God made and defined it. We need to inculcate this truth to children as early as when they can understand and appreciate it. Then let’s give them the example of how it is lived.

We are reminded of this aspect of our life in that gospel episode where Christ told the crowd that he came down from heaven not to do his own will but rather the will of the one who sent him. And that the will of the one who sent him was that he should not lose anything and anyone who was given to him, but that he would rather raise those who believe in him

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But what is even more important is to conform our will to God’s will, which is most indispensable to us. Otherwise, we sooner or later would destroy our freedom and our humanity itself, since God is the very author and the very lawgiver of our freedom and our humanity.

This is a basic truth that we need to spread around more widely and abidingly, since it is steadily and even systematically forgotten

FEAR OF GETTING OLDER

For some, it's a fear of the physical changes that come with aging. For others, it's the fear of losing their independence and becoming a burden on their loved ones. And for many, it's the fear of death itself.

Do you have a fear of aging? We all do, to some extent. Just take a look at what the media and pop culture promote on a daily basis – it seeps with promotions straight from the fountain of youth.

Take it a step further — do you also worry about what will happen when you die?

Unfortunately, many people, especially older adults, feel scared and anxious about aging and death.

As you age, some fears dissipate, yet fears about being over-the-hill can creep into your daily life.

Fear of not living up to expectations, fear of taking risks, fear of retirement, and a fear of the future.

The fear of getting older is something that everyone faces at some point in their life, but what we don’t realize is how much power this fear really holds over us and how it can affect every aspect of our lives if left unchecked.

No matter what form your fear takes, it can be a debilitating force in your life. It can make you worry

God’s will is the source of everything in the universe. The whole of creation in all its existence, unity, truth, goodness and beauty starts from God’s will and is maintained by it. The entire range and scope of reality --be it material or spiritual, natural or supernatural, temporal or eternal-- is “contained” there, not only theoretically but ‘in vivo’.

It would be absurd to believe that the whole reality can be captured by our senses and feelings alone, or by our intelligence that is working on its own and producing the arts and the sciences that we now have and that we continue to discover.

about things that are far into the future and prevent you from enjoying the present moment.

Sadly, society sees old age as something undesirable and something to be afraid of. And not only could this not be further from the truth, but it’s also a form of ageism — social discrimination against older people.

People worry about losing their looks, their health, and their independence. But there’s no need to fear aging. It’s a natural process that happens to everyone. And it can be a beautiful time of life if you’re mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for it.

We also fear death because it represents the end of our life as we know it. We’re afraid of all the things we’ll never get to do, see, or experience. Death is final, and that can be scary.

Just remember it’s about how you live your life, and not when you die, that matters. Instead of focusing on your fears, focus on living your life to the fullest and enjoying every moment without having to look back with any regret.

To make the most of your time and to help you embrace the journey ahead, read on for six tips on how to overcome the fear of aging and death.

You can educate yourself about what to expect as you age. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about getting older, so it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to be frail, sick, and unable to enjoy life.

Not to mention, there’s increasing research uncovering the deep impact of trauma, stress, lifestyle, and mental state on the way that you heal and age — regardless of your family history and genetic makeup.

So it’s worth educating yourself about aging and dying. Lifelong knowledge is power, and understanding the aging process and what to expect can help you come to terms with your fear. One of the best ways to combat your fear of aging and death is to live in the present moment and reap the benefits of mindfulness. When you’re focused on what’s happening right now, it’s difficult to worry about things that haven’t happened yet.

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Backpackers can take modern bus ride to Camotes Islands - LTFRB

By John Rey Saavedra

CEBU CITY – Backpackers and excursionists planning trips to Camotes Island Group to experience pristine beaches and amazing caverns will enjoy a safe bus travel from this capital city starting on May 4, a transport official said Tuesday.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region 7 (LTFRB-7)

Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. said the inclusion of a route to Camotes, located north of Cebu province, will largely benefit travelers who prefer riding a bus in going to and from the island’s tourist spots.

An ongoing agency research, Montealto said, indicated that many individuals would just carry their backpacks and hop on buses or board a vessel to

CAMOTES BUS RIDE. The Bukilat Cave in Tudela town in Camotes Island group. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region

7 Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. bared Tuesday (April 25, 2023) that backpackers and excursionists will have a chance to take a bus ride to Camotes Island starting in May through the inclusion of a new route under the Cebu Province’s Local Public Transport Route Plan. (Photo courtesy of Cebu Capitol PIO)

visit different destinations.

This prompted the capitol to boost the land transport system serving Poro, San Francisco, Tudela and Pilar towns on the island group, the official added.

On May 4, a missionary route will be covered with a special permit pending the issuance of a memorandum circular that will make the Camotes trip permanent and open to all interested transport cooperatives and companies, Montealto said.

The four experimental bus units originating from the Cebu South Bus Terminal will no longer pass the Danao City Port in taking a Roll-on Roll-off vessel to Poro; instead, it will take the Liloan Port, which is much closer to this capital city.

“The Cebu provincial government is in constant

communication with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the finalization of their Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP). The final LPTRP will include the Cebu CityCamotes route,” Montealto said, adding that Bohol province will also submit its own LPTRP.

Once the DOTr issues the notice of approval, Montealto’s office will certify that the respective Provincial Board of Cebu and Bohol are authorized to pass an ordinance laying down inter-town routes.

According to the LTFRB-7 data, Cebu’s LPTRP will cover 138 routes and 72 in Bohol.

“LTFRB-7 commends Governor Gwen Garcia for her persistence in passing Cebu LPTRP which will cov-

Classroom or online classes ‘make no difference’ on summer heat

By John Rey Saavedra

CEBU CITY – Learners should remain in the classroom instead of sending them back to online classes in their homes for fear of increased temperatures during the summer season, Mayor Michael Rama said Tuesday.

“Why would you not allow children to be in their schools? You send them back to their homes… don’t

you think it is also hot in their homes?” Rama said in Cebuano.

Rama’s remarks came after the Cebu City Council passed a resolution Monday requesting the School’s Division to plot a measure that would go back to blended learning modalities adopted at the height of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

The mayor expressed some misgivings about go-

ing back to online classes or modular lessons would affect the learner’s performance, saying that reading and comprehension lessons can be best taught in person rather than remotely done online or through modules.

Children who are unsupervised by teachers would be tempted to play online games or watch videos instead of answering their modules, Rama said.

“It might end up with

parents doing the assignments,” he added, even as he stressed that teachers should not expose children to the extreme heat of the sun to avoid exhaustion and stroke.

Cebu City Schools Division Superintendent Nimfa Bongo said a guideline has been circulated to the campuses laying down procedures for blended learning should the heat index here

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that DIVINE SHEPHERD MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC. represented by Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of niches within Columbarium of Faith — Phase 1 located at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City specifically identified/described in Lot 6217-B-4, Psd10-004285 covered by TCT No. T-54982; that the registration statement and all papers attached thereto area available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon and upon proper application and upon payment of the proper fee.

Any person with valid objection to the registration of the project may file his objection in writing with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Region 10, 2nd Floor Gateway Tower 2, Limketkal Center, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, contact number 0966-300-0195 not later than two (2) weeks from the last date of publication.

Cagayan de Oro City this 29th day of March 2023.

(SGD)DR. ARIEL B. ABRAGAN Regional Director

Ipinagbibigay-alam na ang DIVINE SHEPHERD MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC. na inipresentahan ni Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez ay nagharap s Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development ng isang panunumpang nakatala para sa bilihan ng mga nitso ng Columbarium of Faith — Phase 1 na matatagpuan sa Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City at sinakop ng Lot 6217-B-4, Psd-10-004285 sa ilalim ng TCT- No. T-54982; ang nakatalang pahayag at ang lahat ng kasulatang nakakabit doon ay nakahanda sa pagsusri ng sinumang tao na nagtataglay ng legal na interes doon pagkaraan ng wastong aplikasyon; at pagkatapos ng kaukulang bayad.

Sinumang tao na may kapani-paniwalang pagtutol sa pagkatala ng proyekto ay maaring magbigay ng nilagfaang pagtutol sa Department of Human Settlements and Urban and Development, Region 10, 2nd Floor Gateway Tower 2, Limketkai Center, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, contact number 0966-300-0195 na hindi hihigit sa loob ngn dalawang (2) linggo mula sa pinakahuling pagkalathala.

Cagayan de Oro City, ika - 29 ng Marso 2023.

(SGD)DR. ARIEL B. ABRAGAN Regional Director

Kagawaran ng Pananahanang Pantao at Pagpapaunlad ng Kalunsuran Regional Office 10

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. (PNA file photo)

Ayala expects core and emerging businesses to benefit from continued economic resurgence

MANILA – Ayala Corpo -

ration President & CEO

Cezar "Bong" Consing is optimistic that Ayala's core and emerging businesses will sustain good performance this 2023, as the Philippines sees continued economic resurgence this year.

At the company's Annual Stockholders' Meeting on Friday, Ayala Corporation President & CEO Cezar "Bong" Consing identified key priorities for the year. "With earnings at 90% of pre-COVID levels, we are on track towards full recovery. We will continue to invest significantly as a group to take advantage of the country’s growth," he said.

1. Ayala Corporation and key business units will work on getting aggregate core net income back to pre-COVID levels.

2. With improved earnings, Ayala will seek higher dividends from the core

business units.

3. Ayala will rationalize the portfolio so that each of the non-core business units has the potential to be the group’s next engine of growth.

4. Ayala will continue to value realize towards our P50 billion goal.

5. Ayala will maintain a fortress balance sheet to be able to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities that arise.

6. Ayala will complete the Net Zero roadmaps of its various business units and ingrain ESG into everything it does to help build the Philippines of the future.

In 2022, Ayala Corporation’s core net income grew by 18% year-on-year to P27.7 billion. This was mainly due to higher contributions from BPI and Ayala Land, both of which benefitted from the further reopening of the economy.

This year, as a group,

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

11TH Judicial Region Branch 46, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

CEZAR CONSING

Ayala is allocating P264 billion in capital expenditures, driven by sustained investments in its core business units, Ayala Land, BPI, Globe, and ACEN. At the parent level, Ayala Corporation is allocating P19 billion in capital expenditures—approximately half will be spent to further scale up its emerging businesses, AC Health and AC

Email add:rtc1bis046@judiciary.gov.ph , Tel. Phone No. 0866456483

IN MATTER OF PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES OF CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH UNDER REGISTRY NO. 377, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR, SPECIFICALLY ENTRY NO. 6 PERTAINING TO PETITIONER’S DATE OF BIRTH FROM JANUARY 14, 1968 TO JANUARY 04, 1964, AND ENTRY NO. 3 PERTAINING TO PETITIONER’S MIDDLE NAME FROM D. TO DUNCANO

DOMINADOR D. MATSUI III

Petitioner, -versusTHE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR AND ALL PERSONS/ENTITIES WHO/WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED THEREBY, Respondents. x---------------------------------------------------------- / ORDER

Logistics.

"If 2022 was marked by revenge spending on the part of consumers, 2023 may well see the resurgence of the economy as a whole. With strengthening macro, our businesses taken as a whole should get back to or exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023," Consing noted.

During the media brief-

SPEC. PROC. CASE NO. 2023-03-2425-H

ing, Consing also highlighted the accomplishments of AC Health. In 2022, the company recorded P1.1 billion EBITDA and achieved P229 million for reported earnings, marking its first NIAT-positive year since Ayala started investing in the healthcare sector.

More importantly, the AC Health network has served 6.1 million lives to date, on track to reaching its goal of touching 1 in every 5 Filipinos by 2030.

For 2023, Ayala has earmarked P7 billion of CAPEX to fund the growth and expansion of AC Health’s portfolio across pharma, health tech, hospitals, and clinics.

With Ayala’s support, AC Health will continue to expand its pharma business by adding more stores and products. Generika has over 750 stores nationwide. It aims to reach 1,000 stores by 2025. I.E.

Medica and MedEthix, AC Health’s importation and distribution arms, will also bring in more molecules, particularly for oncology, women's health, and primary care.

AC Health and Globe recently launched the KonsultaMD super-app, creating the country's largest one-stop-shop for digital health services with over 2.5 million subscribers.

This year, AC Health is also integrating its hospitals and clinics group under one unified brand – the Healthway Medical Network (HMN). Simultaneous to this, HMN is expanding its clinical footprint with the opening of new multispecialty centers beyond the Greater Manila Area starting with Cebu , Cagayan de Oro, and Davao.

Likewise, by the third quarter of 2023, HMN will also open its flagship cancer hospital. The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital will be the country’s first dedicated cancer hospital to offer a complete range of cancer services, from screening, diagnosis, treatment, to post-cancer care.

A verified petition for correction of entries of Certificate of Live Birth under Registry no. 377, in the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, specifically Entry No. 6 pertaining to petitioner’s date of birth from January 14, 1968 to January 04, 1964, and Entry no. 3 pertaining to petitioner’s middle name from D. to Duncano, was filed before this Court on March 3, 2023 by herein petitioner Dominador D. Matsui III , a resident of Purok-8, Tidman, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and currently residing at Purok 6, Upper Tumampi Banza, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, against the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, praying that after due notice, publication and hearing, judgment be rendered, ordering respondent the Local Civil Registrar of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur to change specifically Entry No. 6 pertaining to petitioner’s date of birth from January 14, 1968 to January 04, 1964, and Entry no. 3 pertaining to petitioner’s middle name from D. to Duncano.

The court finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance hereby sets the hearing of the petition on the MAY 23, 2023 before the Session Hall of this Court, at which time, date and place, any interested person or persons may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.

Let this order be published at the expense of the petitioner for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in any newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Surigao del Sur, the third issue of which must be at least fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing of the petition.

Further, let copy of this order and copy of the petition with the annexes be served either by registered mail or personal service upon the Office of the Honorable Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Provincial Prosecution Office of Bislig City, the Local Civil Registrar of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, the City Civil Registrar of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, and to the petitioner in his given address, for their appropriate action, if any there be.

SO ORDERED.

GIVEN IN CHAMBERS , this 16th day of March, 2023, at Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines.

DAGUPLO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RHEGENA AYUBAN DAGUPLO who was born on J ULY 9, 1999 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are TERESO G. DAGUPLO and SHALEE AYUBAN Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than APRIL 29, 2023.

(SGD) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 22 & 29, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ANTONIO A. TAN (Deceased) CASE NO. R10-EV-CP-THSANDRA K.

“The growth momentum of AC Health’s clinics, hospital, and pharma businesses allowed the company to book earnings,” Consing said. “In the years to come, AC Health will continue to build on its integrated healthcare ecosystem to provide Filipinos with quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare.”

The

WITNESS,

X, this 18th day of April 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(SGD) AMBROSIO N. MOLETA Presiding Judge

CDO water district needs P1.9-B for system modernization: exec

By Ercel Maandig

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– The Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) will need at least PHP1.9 billion in funding for its system modernization plans to better serve this city's consumers.

In a statement Tuesday, COWD General Manager Antonio Young said the planned modernization aims to address the low –even the absence of – water supply during peak time in the morning.

Young admitted that the local water utility could not afford the needed rehabilitation, prompting the COWD's board members, led by its chairperson Nelia Lee, to propose a rate increase to cope with the needed amount.

The City Council, however, opposed the proposal.

"Due to these numerous complaints from the consumers posted on social media, the COWD board of directors immediately held a conference to modernize its facilities, and it came out that they needed PHP1.9 billion for the program," Lee said.

WATER MODERNIZATION. Workers of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) install a 600-mm.-diameter valve in Cagayan de Oro City sometime in March. The COWD management is proposing a PHP1.9 billion budget for its system modernization plans. (Photo courtesy of COWD)

However, Councilor Joyleen Mercedes Balaba described the proposed rate increase as an "added burden" to consumers.

"COWD exists in the city for 50 years, and it's unreasonable that they do not have enough funds for the modernization," Balaba said.

The Council's Majority Floor Leader Edgardo

Cabanlas proposed privatization to address the modernization plans, while Councilor George Goking suggested a loan from government financial institutions or the Local Water Utility Administration (LWUA) as a remedy.

Young said they would provide additional lines to immediately address the issue temporarily, but made

R E P U B L I C O F T H E P H I L I P P I N E S Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Kagawaran ng Pananahanang Pantao at Pagpapaunlad ng Kalunsuran Regional Office 10

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE PD 957 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that MAGNAHOMES, INC. the owner/ developer of Intalio Flats Primea (Building A & B) Phase 1 condominium project - has filed with this Office a sworn statement for the registration of the said project located at Brgy. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City - which is more particularly described as Lot 1353-H, PSD-10-025911, being a portion of Lot 1353, CAD-237 under TCT No. 137-2022004419 containing a total area of 8,777 sq.m.

The foregoing project is utilizing incentivized compliance thru escrow fund pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279 as amended by RA 10884.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon.

Absent any legal impediment, the above – cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication.

Cagayan de Oro City, this 26th day of April 2023.

(SGD)ARIEL B. ABRAGAN Regional Director

IN RUINS. Fire victims in Punta Dumalag 1, Barangay Matina Aplaya, Davao City, salvage whatever remains of their gutted houses on Tuesday (April 25, 2023). The April 21 fire gutted some 40 houses, affecting more than 60 families. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)

Davao City fire victims receive gov’t aid

By Che Palicte

it clear that modernization is still the way to go.

COWD, a governmentowned company supervised by the local government, is under a supply agreement with Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water, Inc., which is supposed to provide at least 80,000 cubic meters of water daily to local water concessionaires. (PNA)

DAVAO CITY – Sixty-two families affected by a recent fire here are continuously receiving assistance from the Office of 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

In a statement Tuesday, Duterte's office said it has provided hot meals to 66 families currently staying at Shanghai Gym in Barangay Matina Aplaya after their houses were razed on April 21.

Meanwhile, the CSWDO also distributed food and non-food assistance to the fire victims on Monday.

CSWDO officer-Incharge Julie Dayaday noted that more relief goods were further handed over by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the office of Senator Bong Go, also at Shanghai Gym on the same day.

The distribution is in addition to the hygiene kits, mobile kitchen, and modular tents provided by the city government immediately after the fire.

“The validation is already done, and we will process the financial assistance to the families within the week,” Dayaday said.

According to Senior Fire Officer 4 Ramil Gillado,

ng Pananahanang Pantao at Pagpapaunlad ng Kalunsuran Regional Office 10

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE PD 957 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT

PAUNAWA

Ipinagbibigay alam na ang MAGNAHOMES, INC . ang may-ari o developer ng Intalio Flats Primea (Building A & B) Phase 1 condominium project – ay naghain sa tanggapang ito ng sinumpaang aplikasyon sa pagbebenta ng mga units sa Intalio Flats Primea (Building A&B) na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City – at sinasakop ng Lot 1353-H, PSD-10-025911, being a portion of Lot 1353, CAD-237 under TCT No. 137-2022004419 naglalaman ng total area na 8,777 sq.m.

Ang nasabing proyekto ay gagamit ng incentivized compliance thru escrow fund alinsunod sa Seksyon 18 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7279 na sinususugan nga RA 10884.

Lahat ng kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaring suriin ng sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interes dito matapos humiling ng pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga sa tanggapang ito.

Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay ituturing na rehistrado at maari ng bigyan ng sertipiko bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa huling paglalathala

Cagayan de Oro City, ika 26 ng Abril 2023.

(SGD)ARIEL B. ABRAGAN Regional Director

Rotary Governor Go appoints PDG Juarez as District Trainer

To continue the excellent achievements of Rotary International District 3870, the newly installed governor of the district has officially appointed Past District Governor Fe “Bing” Rosales-Juarez as District Trainer for RY 2023-2024.

Governor Gilda “Gigi” Go said the position fits PDG Juarez not only because she was a past governor of the district but she is a four time district trainer serving four governors.

“My choice for District Trainer for Rotary year 2023-2024 is Past District Governor Fe “Bing” Rosales-Juarez. She meets the qualifications for the position perfectly, and fits like a glove! She has served D3870 as District Trainer for 4 years, serving 4 District Governors,” Governor Go pointed out.

“Professionally, PDG Fe Rosales-Juarez is an Edu -

Past District Governor Fe “Bing” Rosales-Juarez cator. She is the Executive Vice President of Capitol University.

PDG Bing is a member of the Rotary Club of CDO East Urban. THANK YOU

VERY MUCH Gov. Bing for accepting my invita -

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R>A 9048,a notice is hereby served to the public that DIALALODEN M.MULOK has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from ZAFEERAH to TAHERAH ZAFEERAH in the Certificate of live birth of ZAFEERAH TALIB MULOK who was born on 26, July 2019 at Iligan City,lanao del Norte and whose parents are Sittie Nadherah M.Talib and Dialaloden M.Mulok

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

(SGD)YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

tion to serve as District Trainer for Rotary year 2023-2024! The District is truly in good hands with you as our Trainer,” Go added. Training plays a very important role in Rotary.

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

The greater knowledge and understanding Rotarians have of the operation and organization of Rotary, the more productive and effective their efforts become. The better skilled the Rotary leaders are in

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City Email Address:civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MELANIE SULATAN TAMBASACAN has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “MINLANIE” to “MELANIE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MINLANIE BUNAO SULATAN who was born on FEBRUARY 18, 1975 in KILI-KILI WAO LANAO DEL SUR and whose parents are GEORGE I. SULATAN and MINDA D. BUNAO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 07, 2023.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go

working within a volunteer organization, the more efficient and effective the district and clubs become.

For this reason, the choice of who to call as District Trainer is very critical. District trainers are essential in developing leaders. They share their experience and pro -

vide training to enhance skills that will enable the Rotarians to excel. District Trainers support the governor-elect by training incoming club and district leaders and by providing continuing education for Rotarians. They also chair the district training committee.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-039-2023 (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 the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ARYAN BENOTONG CALVO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE .” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARYAN BENOTONG CALVO who was born on 29 JANUARY 2002 at P-3 AMPARO ,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ROGER TAW-ON CALVO AND NANIE LAWAN BENOTONG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 MAY 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: Apr 29 & May 6, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the MA. FE G. CORDON has filed with this Office a petition For CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ MARIA FE ” to “ MA. FE ” in the Birth Certificate of MARIA FE PARACALE GERMO who was born on Feb. 17, 1968 at Caños Hospital Digos, Davao del Su r and whose parents are J aime G. Germo and Teresita T. Paracale.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 16, 2023.

(SGD) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

MDN: Apr 29 & May 6, 2023

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OFFICE CITY OF ILIGAN

NOTICE FOF PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that J OSEPHINE V. NIERE has filed with this office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from JOSEFINA TERESA to JOSEPHINE in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOSEFINA BENITEZ VILORIA who was born on 3 APRIL 1961 at MARAWI CITY Lanao del Su r and whose parents are Primitiva B.Benitez and Sofronio G.Viloria. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2023

(SGD)YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

MDN: Apr 22 & 29, 2023

RA 10172 FORM NO.101 (LCRO)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR 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 JERRYWIN H. REBOSORA has filed with this office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to Male the Certificate of Live Birth of JERRYWIN HORNALES REBOSORA who was born on March 25, 1981 at Iligan , City Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Josephine Q Hornales and Amado S. Rebosora.

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

(SGD)YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

2023

MDN: Apr 29 & May 6, 2023

RB Caraga launches 2023 Productivity Olympics

BUTUAN CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board –Caraga formally launches the 2023 Productivity Olympics with the theme: “From Striving to Thriving: Reset and Reposition for Impact” on April 19, 2023, at Phil. Watergate Hotel, JP Rosales Ave, Butuan City.

Productivity Olympics is a biennial competition organized by National Wages & Productivity Commission in coordination with the 16 Regional Boards showcasing the best productivity improvement programs for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises nationwide.

Twenty-three (23) MSMEs identified and invited by the Board Secretariat from different provinces of Caraga are potential nominees.

Board Member Marvin Sanchez, representing Management Sector, expressed his excitement about this year's competition. He urged the po -

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

tential nominees to take advantage of the opportunities and showcase their best practices in terms of Productivity improvement. In addition, Mr. Edgar Allan Aquino, representing Labor Sector emphasized the importance of this competition in building a strong relationship between labor and management. “By joining this competition, you are giving importance to how

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that HUSNIFA A. SALBO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from SANOSHIA to HUSNIFA in the Certificate of Live Birth SANOSHIA AGUAM SALBO who was born on 4 November 1997 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Mariam M. Aguam and Nasroding B. Salbo

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

(SGD) YUSSIF DON JUSTIN F. MARTIL City Civil Registrar

good the labor-management relationship in your own respective companies in terms of showcasing the collective efforts of workers and management in productivity improvement”.

In closing, Board Chairperson Atty. Joffrey Suyao extended his gratitude to the attendees for responding to the invitation of the Board. He encouraged the companies to continue to

adopt productivity prac

tices and develop work

ers to be productive and competitive as well. He emphasized that taking good care of the workers is the best means to make a company productive. Through this Productivity Olympics, your joint efforts in making your company's best practices will be shared not only here in the region but also in the whole country.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Publication Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JUDELYN LUMAGOD JABINES has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ JADELYN ” to “ JUDELYN ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of J ADELYN ADAYA LUMAGOD who was born on 22 MAY 1986 at DUMALAGAN,BUTUAN CITY,AGUSAN,Philippines and whose parents are DESIDERIO CELESTRA LUMAGOD AND JOSEPHINE TECSON ADAYA Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 MAY 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 9, 2009 at Mlang, Cotabato, 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 P-3 Catubay Subd., Bialong, Mlang, North Cotabato and Derecho Subd., Poblacion A, Mlang, North Cotabato 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 years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 9, 2009 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 12, 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 20th of April, 2023.

MDN: Apr 22, 29 & May 6, 2023

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Publication Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARY GRACE ANCHETA SENIT has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ GRACE ” to “ MARY GRACE ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of GRACE VALLESPIN ANCHITA who was born on SEPT 18,1964 at AMPAYON,BUTUAN CITY,AGUSAN,Philippines and whose parents are ANDRES TORRALBA ANCHITA AND RAFAELA PERNIDO VALLESPIN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 2 MAY 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 22 & 29, 2023

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NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Petitioner.

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ORDER

Filed with this Court is a petition to declare the legal beneficiary of SPO4 Avelino Mabacal Datumanong. The petitioner, Linang Agao Datumanong, substantially alleged inter alia: That she and Avelino Mabacal Datumanong got married on March 24, 1976; That the latter during his lifetime was a member of the PNP with a rank of SPO4; That he retired from the service on May 12, 1998 and had enjoyed his pension until his death on August 30,2022; That the petitioner being the legal wife of the decedent whose marriage was solemnized by the late Judge Timoteo A. Ramiro, tried to secure a copy of their marriage contract from the Philippine Statistics Authority but, it turned out that their marriage contract was not registered; That the petitioner was directed by the PRBS to get Court Order, declaring her as the legal beneficiary of the decedent because of the late registration of their Certificate of Marriage where the name of the decedent because of the late registration of their Certificate of Marriage where the name of the decedent was marked “deceased”; And that she asked the Court to declare her as the legal beneficiary of the late SPO4 Avelino M. Datumanong, so that the latter’s pension will be transferred to her.

The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance.

WHEREFORE, premises considered, the case is set for hearing on May 25, 2023 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. The petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this Order, once a week for three consecutive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation. Anyone who maybe prejudiced by this petition may file his/ her written opposition thereto or appear on said hearing and show cause why this petition should not be granted. Send copy of this Order to the PNP (PRBS) at Camp Crame, Quezon City and another copy to the Hon. Solicitor General for information and representation.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, Philippines, March 22, 2023.

(SGD) HON. RASAD S. LAGUINDAB Presiding Judge

Notice is hereby given by LUVISMINDA C. VESTIL , that she has executed Revocation of Special Power of Attorney which appointed Barbara May Vestil Echevarria as her attorney-in-fact, dated April 26, 2023 duly acknowledged before Notary Public Atty. Maricar Suico-Le and entered in her notarial register as Doc. No. 419, Page No. 85, Book No. 48, Series of 2023.

Lowly Singkamas transcends humble origins in Kagay-anon Chef’s recipe

By Tito Mike

A Kagay-anon chef based in New Orleans, USA has elevated the humble singkamas (turnip) to a sleeper hit in a city renowned worldwide for its Creole cuisine.

In an article published in the 19 April 2023 issue of The New York Times Magazine, cooking writer and columnist Eric Kim raved about Nicole “Nikki” CabreraMills Citrus-Glazed Turnips.

Kim, who writes for the Food Section and NYT Cooking, admits to a penchant for adventure in trying items on a menu which are not mainstream.

“Sometimes the oddity on a menu might be the chef’s passion project, which is reason enough to order it. Newcomers to the New Orleans favorite Pêche Seafood Grill might not know that the restaurant goes heavy on the vegetables, but you have to know to order them,” wrote Kim in his article “The Secret to Ordering the Best Thing on the Menu.”

When he noted the citrusglazed turnips on the resto’s star studded menu, he was immediately intrigued. “Who knew that the star of my seafood lunch would be a side dish of turnips?”

Since the turnip season coincided with the citrus season, Mills combined them in a tangy-sweet and bitter-mellow glaze through a simple reduction of satsuma juice, gochugaru and butter, which tempered the quick-roasted turnips and gave them an almost an iridescent mother-of-pearl shine, Kim noted.

After previous attempts with turnip purée, turnip cakes, turnip

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late Spouses

BENITO B. JORDAN and ESTRELLA

JORDAN who died intestate on December 5, 1998 and September 14, 2015 at Polomolok, South Cotabato; left “ A parcel of land Lot No. 163-B, BSD-116312-003114 (AR) situated in the Brgy. Lumakil, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, containing an area of TEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED

FORTY FOUR (10,744) SQUARE

METERS, more or less embraced by the Tax Declaration No. N-1200333” is the subject of Deed of Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Intestate Estate of the Late Spouses, under the notarial registry of Atty. Leo J. Cordova per Doc. No. 141, Page No. 29, Book No. CCCLXX, Series of 2023.

MDN: Apr 29, May 6 & 13, 2023

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late WARLITO D. SALAZAR who died intestate last April 26, 2011 at Upper Klinan, Polomolok, South Cotabato; left certain real properties, more particularly described as follows:

“A parcel of land (Lot 2671-C, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd216542, being a portion of Lot 2671, Pls-247-D, LRC Record No. F. Pat.) situated in the Barrio of Upper Klinan, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, containing an area of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND ONE

HUNDRED FIFTY THREE (39,153)

SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-21709; and

“ A parcel of land Lot No. 34, Blk. 15, situated at Upper Klinan, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by Tax Declaration No. M-2300608; is the subject of Deed of Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Estate of Deceased Person with Waiver of Rights, under the notarial registry of Atty. Ermando

gratin which were all delicious but did not elicit eureka moments from Pêche’s diners, Kim believes Mills has finally hit a homerun with her citrus-glazed turnips which is fast becoming one it its sleeper hits. What makes it even more heartening to hear is how a side dish of a lowly root vegetable has now been exalted to a lofty pantheon by discerning diners, thanks to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Chef Nikki.

Mix Mix

Chef Nikki also served as an ambassador of Philippine cuisine when she was featured on the pilot episode of Take Out with Lisa Ling which started streaming on HBO Max on January 27, 2022.

Filipino food blogger Andrew Marin and host Lisa Ling discussed the importance of keeping Asian cuisine and culture alive in America on its first episode Mix Mix .

Tomato and cucumber salad with cured egg yolk. We used to get this as a side at Manang’s in Ateneo (ADMU) when you buy inihaw they served it with itlog maalat. This is My version of that side with vinegar and soy sauce.

“The series explored different AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) cultures through food, specifically the ones a lot of people don’t know about,” Chef Nikki said in an online correspondence with this writer. “For New Orleans, Louisiana, they talked about Filipinos here and how Jean Lafitte was the first known Asian settlement in the country, when Filipinos came through with the Spanish Galleon.”

I, Miguel E.Butron , of legal age, Married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Blk.-13,Lot 1, of Carmenville Subd. Casisang, Malaybalay city,Bukidnon, am the attorney-in-fact of the heirs of Maximo B.Dangga who remains the registered and declared owner of the real properties both situated at Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin which are herein described:

A parcels of land Lot No.5568; with T.D.No.001316316, under K.O.T. No.2017000612, with an area of 678 Sq.mts. and Lot No.5567; with T.D.No. 001316317, under K.O.T. No.2917000550, with an area of 373 Sq.mts.

That for and in consideration of the sum of Six Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos(Php.620,000.00) Philippine currency in hand paid to me by the Vendee JENNY FE KANEY likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen married to Joshua Kanney and a resident of Tagdo, Mambajao, Camiguin, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to my full satisfaction, by these presents, I, and for in behalves of the principals Edilberta B. Dangga, Lyndon B.Dangga, and Lloyd B. Dangga hereby absolutely SELL,CEDE,TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described Two parcels of land unto herein the Vendee, Jenny FE Kaney, her heirs and assigns, free from any leins and encumbrances.

That the Vendee,being the adjoining owner,hence she has the right to preemption;

That the properties not being tenanted or cultivated by any person,hence the same are free from any form of tenancy,

That I shall defend the right of the herein Vendee from any adverse claim that maybe poses by any person;

That the properties being embraced with titles this instrument shall be registered under Act 496 as amended by P.D.1529 as registered properties.

Executed by the parties, under the Notarial Registry of Atty.Eduardo

E.Chan, per Doc.No.640; Page No.88; Book No. XXXI; Series of 2023.

Chef Nikki was filmed in the Pêche segment of the episode while the hosts commented on how she put Filipino flavors in their dishes, and later served them Filipino-inspired dishes from their menu including whole red snapper (maya-maya), kinilaw, tomato cucumber salad and fried okra.

Long Road to The Big Easy

Born and raised in the Philippines, Nikki grew up in the fast growing city of Cagayan de Oro, which is expected to become

the country’s fourth metropolitan center by 2025. She finished her elementary and high school education with Corpus Christi School.

Her grandparents owned the Little Town Bakery in Malaybalay, Bukidnon where she grew up watching the production of fresh baked bread in an old fashioned wood burning stone oven. Farm to table has always been part of the Filipino culture.

Nicole’s family was known for growing and producing some of the sweetest corn in the area along with farm raised sheep, cattle, chickens and horses. Her mom Ella specialized in making and selling siomai and siopao at the family’s Shao Mai Dimsum stalls in Cagayan de Oro and Cebu.

After graduating from Ateneo de Manila University, Nikki moved to New York in 2001 to attend the French Culinary

Institute in Soho upon the suggestion of her father Bobby.

“She was always fond of cooking and once prepare a Valentine’s Day meal at our house for her brother, where she took care of everything from the menu to the table setting,” her dad Bobby recalls.

Her culinary career began with Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group cooking at both Eleven Madison Park and Gabriele Kreuther’s the Modern at MOMA. She worked as a tournant for Chef Alain Allegretti at Atelier in the Ritz Carlton Central Park and later with Chef Dan Kluger at The Core Club

Also known as a floating or relief chef, a chef tournant is a member of the culinary hierarchy whose job involves stepping in when needed to complete a variety of culinary duties.

After New York, Nikki moved to Los Angeles to work at the Thompson Beverly Hills with Chef Brian Redzikowski.

She moved back to Cagayan de Oro after L.A. to open Bourbon Street, a Creole concept restaurant which was the first of its kind at the Rosario Arcade of Limketkai Center. After a few years, she and her husband Drew relocated to New Orleans for Drew’s new assignment in a chain of hotels. She

later joined the Link Restaurant Group to be part of the opening team at Pêche Seafood Grill in 2013, and became its Chef de Cuisine in 2019.

The Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine remains at the top of the hierarchy in restaurant kitchens without an executive chef. Like an executive chef, she controls all aspects of the kitchen, including creating menus, controlling kitchen costs, and managing the kitchen staff.

To put her present assignment in a better context, Pêche won a James Beard award for Best New Restaurant in America in 2014. One of its founders, Chef Ryan Prewitt, was honored with a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: South that same year. Pêche is continuously named one of the Top 10 Best Restaurants in New Orleans annually by Brett Anderson, Times Picayune. Inspired by the cooking of South America, Spain, and the Gulf Coast, Chefs Donald Link, Stephen Stryjewski and Ryan Prewitt designed Pêche Seafood Grill.

Focused on working with local fishermen and farmers who harvest sustainably, Pêche serves simply prepared contemporary dishes, rustic creations cooked on an open hearth, as well as fresh oysters and Gulf fish.

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP)

Notice

NIkki Cabrera-MIlls is the Chef de Cuisine of Peche in New Orleans, Louisana.

Chef Nikki, Andrew Marin and Lisa Ling on Take Out with Lisa Ling. Streams on HBO Max,

Sautéed shrimp, laing and atchara

Bagoong rice pilaf with peas and chanterelles, farm egg

MINDANAO DAILY FEATURE

THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

families to benefit as 4 Northern Mindanao LGUs sign up for ‘Pambansang Pabahay’

48K

Four Northern Mindanao LGU chief executives travelled to DHSUD Central Office with DHSUD Regional Director Ariel B. Abragan to formalize their commitment for housing projects which target to benefit around 48,000 families in the region.

DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signed memoranda of understanding with City Mayors Rolando Uy of Cagayan De

Oro and Erick Cañosa of Gingoog, and Municipal Mayors Jayfrancis Bago of Opol, Misamis Oriental, and Dionisio Cabahug of Tubod, Lanao del Norte represented by Vice Mayor Clifford Jumalon at the DHSUD Central Office on Monday.

More than 100 hectares of land are set to be developed in various barangays in the four LGUs for the construction of multiple medium to high-rise buildings under President

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program.

In his message, Secretary Acuzar highlighted the important role LGUs play in the flagship housing program as he enjoined their commitment to ensure its success.

“The huge housing backlog is not just a figure we need to close. Each number represents a family needing a roof over their heads. As we pursue our mandate and

push for the administration’s 4PH Program, we recognize the important role of local government units,” Secretary Acuzar said.

“Your (LGUs) commitment is crucial for its success as you are involved in all its phases – from identifying the location, planning the design and determining target beneficiaries,” he added.

The housing czar vowed DHSUD’s all-out support to the LGUs.

“We, at DHSUD, also commit ourselves to usher you every step of the way.

Tayo po ay magtulungan sapagkat hindi natin ito kakayanin mag-isa. Makakaasa po kayo na gagawin

namin ang lahat sa abot ng aming makakaya upang maisakatuparan ang pangarap ng mahal nating mga kababayan na magkaroon ng sarili nilang bahay,” he said.

So far, the Department already signed MOUs with more than 130 LGUs across the country under the 4PH program which aims to address the country’s 6.5 million housing backlog by building one million housing units per year throughout the current administration’s term.

RD Abragan added that, “As of date, this is the biggest housing commitment partnership signed by the good Secretary in one day.”