Mindanao Daily News (December 6, 2022)

SM Supermalls nationwide offers faster GCash scan-to-pay payments

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

In response to the call of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the digitalization of payments for safer and more efficient transactions, SM Supermalls, has partnered with GCash, the country’s no. 1 financial app, to enable GCash QR payments across all SM malls nationwide, including supermarkets, food and retail merchants as well as services such as cinema and parking, among others.

Through this partnership, GCash scan-to-pay transactions via fast and efficient QR payment options are now available across SM malls.

“Shopping for food and essentials and other items in the new normal has changed for many. More than ever, customers value safety, ef -

ficiency, and convenience. This is what GCash aims to provide Filipinos through our valued partnership with SM in line with our vision of financial inclusion for all. We are excited to collaborate with SM to offer a safe shopping experience to millions of Filipinos nationwide,” said Martha Sazon,

P63M smuggled frozen goods from HK, China seized in Manila port

By Ferdinand Patinio

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday reported the seizure of PHP63 million worth of smuggled frozen foods contained in shipments that recently arrived from Hong Kong and China at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).

In a statement, Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz said the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS)-MICP re -

ceived information about two containers from Hong Kong and two containers from China declared to have thousands of kilograms of frozen prawn balls.

Each container was alleged to contain PHP15.75 million worth of misdeclared goods.

“But in reality, these four containers contained other frozen foods that the consignees did not declare in their manifest. I have personally expressed my confidence to the team,

and thanked them for their relentless pursuit of these smugglers. We are simply complying with the directive of our President to continue our drive against the smuggling of agricultural products and protecting our markets and the prices of our products,” Ruiz said.

Customs Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy said the agency issued two Alert Orders (AOs) against the Victory JM Enterprise OPC, the importer of two containers from Hong Kong,

both declared as containing 25,000 kilograms of frozen prawn balls that arrived on Nov. 17.

But upon inspection, the first container had frozen tofu, chicken paws, and boneless beef, while the second container also had frozen tofu, Vietnamese suckling pig, and beancurd skin.

Meanwhile, two more AOs were issued on two containers that arrived from China on Nov. 18.

GCash president and CEO. Since 2019, GCash has been in partnership with SM to make customers’ shopping experience and transactions safer, faster, and easier with cash in, cash out, and scan-to-pay options. They had also previously enabled scan-to-pay options via static QR codes and terminals, which are still available for customers to choose from.

With its partnership with GCash, SM has also proven itself a strong proponent of a more cash-lite society highlighted by the National Strategy on Financial Inclusion of the Bangko Sentral

BUSTED. Agents of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) foil an attempt to smuggle into the country frozen chicken, meat, and prawn balls worth PHP63 million. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Monday (Dec. 5, 2022) said the misdeclared shipments containing smuggled frozen goods from Hong Kong and China were intercepted on Nov. 17 and 18. (Photo courtesy of BOC)

Marcos eyes more high-rise housing for urban poor

By Azer Parrocha

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said that putting up more high-rise houses may help address the country’s housing backlog of more than 6.5 million. He cited how the Bagong Lipunan Improvement of Sites and Services (BLISS) project of his parents, the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda Marcos, attempted to provide the urban poor with their own houses and lots. However, he said these were mid-rise houses and may no longer be feasible today due to what he described as a “land shortage” in urban areas.

“Kung maaalala ninyo 'yung project na BLISS, diyan nag-umpisa ang mid-rise na ilang five story, six story na building…Ngunit ngayon dahil mahirap na, baka

siguro pataasin natin. Baka puwede na natin hanggang high-rise na. Ngunit pinagaaralan natin ‘to. Siguro case to case ito (If you remember the BLISS project, that’s where mid-rise or five to six-story buildings started… But now since it’s difficult, maybe we can build them taller. Maybe we can make high-rise buildings. But we are still studying this since it will be a case-to-case basis),” he said in a speech during the turnover of new houses and lots to 30,000 Filipino families in Naic, Cavite.

The BLISS project, which started in 1981, was under the stewardship of Marcos’ mother, who was also the concurrent Minister of Human Settlement then. Marcos underscored the important role of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development in helping the National Housing Authority (NHA)

PNP committed to upholding human rights in law enforcement

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it remains committed to protecting human rights while preserving the country's peace and order.

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. made this remark as the force joined the rest of the government, civil society and the entire nation in commemorating the National Human Rights Consciousness Week (NHRCW).

Azurin said the event is fortuitous as it coincided with the 74th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHD) with the theme, "Pagtaguyod at pagsulong ng mga Karapatang Pantao tungo sa Matatag na Pundasyon ng Kapayapaan, Katarungan, Kalikasan, Kaunlaran, At Bayanihan”.

He added that the Philippine government can take pride in the PNP being very progressive in human rights advocacy where necessary mechanisms have been set into place to ensure that human rights are protected, and violators are prosecuted

to the fullest extent of the law.

“By law and by demands of faith and morality, we in law enforcement are called upon to uphold civil, political, economic and socio-cultural rights. We do so, not only because the law demands it; we must uphold human rights simply because it is the right thing to do," Azurin stressed.

Among the highlights of the celebration is the recitation of “Panunumpa Ng Kawani Ng Pamahalaan Bilang Tagapagtanggol Ng Karapatang Panato” led by Brig. Gen. Vincent Calanoga, chief

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registery Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Sagay

N O T I C E F O R P U B L I C A T I ON

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No.9048/10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that RICIL Cagalawan EDQUILA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the Certificate of Live Birth, Child’s Sex/Gender from “ Male” to “Female” in the Live Birth Certificate.,born on May 3, 1989 at Alangilan, Sagay, Camiguin Province.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this Office not later than December 23,2022.

Sgd. Engr. Jaime Mabolo

of the PNP Human Rights Affairs Office.

Azurin also gave recognition to six PNP personnel who have contributed their precious time, knowledge, expertise, and resources in support of the PNP human rights development program.

He also reminded all uniformed personnel that as police officers, they have the sworn obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights as the core of maintaining peace and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law in the country. “Indeed, human rights is the first business of policing. As I have always emphasized, this is not just a sacred and cherished tradition, but a way of life in the PNP. Thus, we, in the PNP including the military and the government as a whole, are the true defenders of human rights," he added, Meanwhile, the Public Safety Savings and Loan Association Inc. (PSSLAI) awarded a plaque and PHP50,000 to Cpl. Margarita Mabborang as the winner of the PSSLAI Good Deeds Project. (PNA)

Zambales inmates to get skills training from TESDA

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will conduct skills training

for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Zambales province that could provide opportunities for future employment upon their release to mainstream society.

Engineer Jonathan A. Alvior,

the training instruction supervisor of the TESDA Provincial Training Center, said on Friday he has met Zambales provincial jail warden Joseph Tacdoy to

Republic of the Philippines 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 (₱700,000.00) 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 cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY

TCT No. 149-2020000017 Lot No. 1626-A, CSD-12-004767

“A parcel of residential lot situated in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more and less, including all the improvements found thereon, more particularly described and bounded as follows;

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

HOUSING PROJECT. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and National Housing Authority (NHA) general manager Joeben Tai inspect houses turned over by the NHA to 30,000 Filipino families in Naic, Cavite on Monday (Dec. 5, 2022). He said putting up more high-rise houses may help address the country’s housing backlog of more than 6.5 million. (Screengrab from RTVM)

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (Screengrab from PNP Facebook live video)

Luzon

Ample pork supply in Ilocos Norte during Christmas

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY – Residents of the province of Ilocos Norte are assured of enough pork supply for the Christmas holidays as hog raisers slowly recover from African swine fever.

In an interview Sunday, provincial veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela said the province has more than enough supply of pork and other meat products.

“Our livestock situation in the province is improving,” she said, citing the prices of meat products in the different cities and towns of Ilocos Norte have been stable.

The average price of pork in the market is pegged at PHP320 per kilo while the farmgate price is PHP200, according to the latest price report of the local agriculture office.

Based on the backyard livestock and poultry survey of the Philippine Statistic Authority as of April 2022, Ilocos Region has an estimated 255,435 heads with a decline of 23.33 percent from the same period last year.

To ensure enough supply during the Yuletide season, the province has allowed the entry of imported meat

products provided that these undergo compliance audit of representatives from the Provincial Health Office, Metro Ilocos Norte Council, Provincial Engineering Office and the Provincial Veterinary Office.

In support of the swine repopulation program of Ilocos Norte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated around PHP77

million to benefit at least 14 organizations that will participate in the swine clustering program.

The clustering project is in line with the strategic interventions of INSPIRE or the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion implemented by the DA National Livestock Program.

INSPIRE intends to speed

up the recovery of the hog sector and ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of pork and pork products.

Valenzuela said strict observance of biosecurity measures, strong animal health support and veterinary extension services are integrated into the program to ensure the protection of the country’s swine herd from diseases. (PNA)

Zambales inmates to get skills training from TESDA

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will conduct skills training for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Zambales province that could provide opportunities for future employment upon their release to mainstream society.

Engineer Jonathan A. Alvior, the training instruction supervisor of the TESDA Provincial Training Center, said on Friday he has met Zambales provincial jail warden Joseph Tacdoy to discuss the implementation of the program that could help uplift the inmates' economic status and facilitate reintegration into their respective communities.

“This venture aims to provide interventions through skills development by equipping them with skills to uplift their economic status and

facilitate reintegration to their respective communities,” Alvior said in a social media post.

Tacdoy, for his part, said the skills training would not only keep the inmates busy but also make them productive citizens.

“With this, they can still earn income and help their families despite being deprived of liberty," he said.

Alvior said the training programs initially identified to be provided to the inmates are in the field of agriculture and electronics.

He said that PDLs should take advantage of the services that the government is offering.

Aside from the free training, Alvior said the PDLs under the program will receive support fund and insurance for the duration of their training.

“They will also be provided with a starter tool kit and free assessment after their training course,” he added. (PNA)

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Xi’s unity and cooperation wins ‘Asian Moment’

The last of three major global conferences this November 2022 affecting the peace, progress and prosperity of mankind, the Asia-Pacific Economic Community (APEC) meeting in Cambodia just ended on Nov. 19. This followed the conclusion of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia on Nov. 16 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Nov. 13. The period became known as the “Asian Moment” focusing the world’s attention on this region and its vitality in guiding the affairs of the globe. Curtains opened on the “Asian Moment” after several decades of the spectacular peaceful rise of China followed by the consequential rise of ASEAN and the tandem’s successful navigation of the rough waters of the South China Sea stirred up by forces external to the region and the efforts of the same external forces to suppress the fantastic economic progress of Asia with China at the lead through sanctions and trade wars. This success has presented the rest of the global community with a new model of international, regional and unique economic relations to associate with.

This desire to associate or relate with this model has brought not only attention from the rest of the world but

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also the desire to participate in the same process that the international community has begun to seek membership in and engage with for their own national future, the establishment of stable and stable international relations and predictable economic progress in sharing prosperity. Consider some of the most highlighted events in the three summits that constitute the November 2022 “Asian Moment” which the international media gave special attention to.

One striking coverage of the international media during the Asian Moment was on the first day of the G20 Summit meeting in Bali, Indonesia on Nov. 15 where China’s President Xi Jinping met individually with eight world leaders in that one day alone. That is, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Senegal’s President Macky Sall, S. Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez.

Consultations with Chinese President Xi Jinping was one of the most sought after by world leaders, a measure of the importance of China’s views on global events and

WHEN BOREDOM STRIKES

Surely, there can never be an instant cure for boredom unless you make an effort to beat it. Boredom strikes without a definite time at all, even if you think that sitting and watching could be relaxing, but a few minutes later you’ll start to think of other things to do. Beating boredom does not need to be too complicated, there are actually ways on how you can deal with it with or without spending too much. It’s just a matter of how it will make you feel satisfied to get rid of the uncomfortable feeling.

1. Spend time cleaning Too bored that you don’t know what to do at all? Cleaning can be a good start in that case. Whether you clean or reinvent your room, organizing some stuff can be one of the best ways to kill time.

2. Reading books

Time flies very fast when you read, this is something that I do when I get tired with my usual routine. This is best when you are reading an interesting book because you would love to stick and finish it in no time.

3. Marathon movies

Some may think that doing some movie marathon is too boring, but still, it can be one of the cheapest and convenient ways to kill time. You watch movies that you like or missed for quite some time and just when you feel that you’ve had enough. It’s simple and you have nothing to worry about since you can do it at home.

4. Doodle away your bore-

dom

If you possess that creative side, and even if you don’t, doodling can be the best way to release some stress. This is most especially when you are at work or at home and you are tired of doing the usual stuff. I have to admit that I want to try to doodle, but I’m afraid to do so. I am always amazed whenever I see the doodles that were done by my friend out of boredom. I have to say that I am a frustrated artist, but still I want to give it a try.

5. Work Out For a Few Minutes

One of the effective and healthy ways to beat the weariness that anyone can feel. Working out does not need to be too complicated as it can be done even for a few minutes until you can say that you are fine.

6. Quick Getaway

The best getaway can be more fun if you do it without making some plans beforehand. You can escape for a moment when you feel like you need it the most. With or without a company. The important thing is you go home feeling content.

developments, highlighting the significance of engagement with China and a rising Asia with its impact on world affairs. The reason for this is the success of China’s proposals to the world: the call for global unity via a multipolar world, win-win diplomacy and economic cooperation through such endeavors as the Belt and Road Initiative, and cooperation to build a”Community of Shared Future for Mankind”.

The second highlight of the “Asian Moment” was the XiBiden meeting that stretched to three hours and resented the two contrasting world views represented by the two major world leaders. President Joe Biden of the United States, in all goodwill and sincerity, proposes “managed coopetition” as the ideal and proper mode of engagement of the two powers. President Xi takes the views, however, that cooperation should be the paramount mode of international relations, even between the two major economic and geopolitical powers on Earth.

“China-US relations should not be a zero-sum game where

can have that exceptional and unique way to make you feel better at all times.

9. Take a Nap

Probably the easiest and simplest thing you can do is to just sleep it off. And when you’re still bored after a 5-hour nap, then you can try the other things on this list.

Tick tock tick tock, time seems so slow when we are doing nothing or even waiting for someone or something. Looking back and forth at your clock or watch, one minute feels like forever and it feels like time is not running that really makes us frustrated. Especially when you have finished a movie or series or even when waiting for a new series or episode to be available on our screens. Boredom always comes in our way.

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Be Resourceful Through Baking/Cooking

Just two of the simple things that can be done at home and will surely make you satisfied. It might look difficult for some who haven’t tried it, but believe me you will surely enjoy it.

8. Eat and Eat and Eat

There is no room for a diet when you are too bored. Most of the time dealing with food

When you are done with your school work or finished a task, you are probably thinking of what you should do next. Now that we are spending most of our time at home, we tend to find something fun to brighten up our mood. Being in this kind of setting, almost everything eventually leads to boredom since we are in a limited space and area to be at. It is disappointing to notice that the fun-o-meter gradually decreases as the time passes by.

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EastWest Ageas Insurance: Marked growth in the time of Covid

Manila, Philippines –

EastWest Ageas Insurance has posted tremendous growth over the last two years, despite the global pandemic threat. In just over six years, EastWest Ageas has protected the lives of over 250,000 Filipinos across the country. The company began operations in 2016 with only five insurance solutions, including its Group Mortgage Redemption Insurance (MRI). It now has 13 financial solutions that help Filipinos live their best lives today.

Over the past two years, EastWest Ageas has been the fastest-growing insurance firm among the top 15 insurers in Annual Premium Equivalent (APE). According to the Insurance Commission’s Life Insurance Sector Quarterly

Statistics, it has grown by 35% over the same period last year and is now the tenth largest insurer in terms of APE. Its rise to the top ten demonstrates the company’s financial stability and growing strength.

“These are exciting times for EastWest Ageas,” said President & CEO Glenn Williams. “I can say with great pride that our team was committed to providing Filipinos with the necessary life and health protection, especially during the global health crisis.”

Williams continued, “Being in the top ten is exhilarating, but we will not rest on our laurels. Indeed, the recent launch of our agency channel inspires us to create excellent opportunities to help more Filipinos plan a better future and live their best lives today.”

a strong contender in our highly competitive industry.”

EastWest Ageas Insurance is a joint venture between Ageas, a global

insurer with 200 years of experience, and East West Banking Corporation, which has almost 400 retail banks across the

country. For more information on their solutions, visit ewageas. com.ph or call (02) 8939-3924 (EWAI).

Metrobank gets back-to-back win as the ‘Strongest Bank in the Philippines’

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is named “The Strongest Bank in the Philippines” for the second consecutive year by The Asian Banker.

“The Bank continued to outperform its peers in the country in terms of capitalization and liquidity. Its Tier 1 capital ratio, total capital adequacy ratio and liquid assets to total deposits and borrowings ratio remained high. Moreover, the Bank grew its low-cost CASA deposits, reflecting its solid deposit franchise. Meanwhile, with its prudent management of credit risk, the Bank demonstrated stronger asset quality than its peer banks in the country,” said Asian Banker in its citation for choosing Metrobank as the Philippines’ Strongest Bank by Balance Sheet for 2022.

Metrobank President Fabian Dee attributed the award to the Bank’s 14,000

strong Metrobankers: “Since our beginnings 60 years ago, the goal has always been to live up to our promise, to keep our clients in good hands, while delivering consistent results for our shareholders. We could not have done this without the support of our employees. We therefore dedicate this award to them.”

This highly sought award is given to financial institutions who have exhibited strength based on their financial performance, which covers their ability to scale, balance sheet growth, risk profile, profitability, asset quality and liquidity.

“Because of the solid commitment of our Metrobankers, our Bank delivered strong performance in the last two years. That is why we are very thankful to receive this timely recognition by The Asian Banker for our efforts to remain strong and to continue to

be a reliable partner for all our stakeholders. We are now even better capable of withstanding growing global concerns on inflation, rising rates, and the possibility of recession,” Dee concluded.

As of end September 2022, Metrobank remains to be the country's second largest private universal bank. Capital ratios are among the highest in the industry, with total CAR at 17.2% and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 16.3%. Consolidated assets stood at PHP2.7 trillion, making it one of the strongest and well-capitalized banks in the country.

Apart from this backto-back win, Metrobank also takes pride in receiving multiple accolades from different global experts: “The Best Bank in the Philippines” by Euromoney, “Best Corporate Bank” and “Best Domestic Private Bank” by

“EastWest Ageas is undoubtedly on the rise,” stated Country Manager Sjoerd Smeets. “I’m excited to help the company grow and become

Metrobank named by the Asian Banker as the 2022 the Strongest Bank in the Philippines for the second straight year.

PH peso climbs to P55-level, but stocks index slips anew

By Joann Villanueva

MANILA – The Philippine peso ended the week better against the US dollar after climbing to the PHP55-level, but the main equities index shed anew as investors continue to take profit following last week’s rally.

The local currency ended the trading at PHP55.71 a dollar from PHP 56.1 on Thursday.

It opened the day at PHP56.2 a dollar, an improvement from its PHP56.45 opening in the previous session.

It traded between PHP56.2 and PHP55.71, resulting to an average of PHP55.983 a dollar.

Volume reached USD1.28 billion, up from Thursday’s USD898.7 million.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist said the local currency closed to

its strongest in nearly four months, or since Aug. 12, when it finished the trade at PHP55.61 to a greenback.

He traced the peso’s strength partly to the expected higher inflows of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) remittances, a seasonal event during the Christmas holidays.

He said the US dollar continued to weaken against major currencies “after the softer US economic data recently.”

He is referring to, among others, the ISM Manufacturing index, a major economic report, which registered a reading of 49 last month, weaker than estimates. An index of above 50 shows expansion but those below 50 indicates otherwise.

For next week, he forecasts the peso to trade between 55.30 to 56.00, while

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.

the projected range for Monday is between 55.60 to 55.90.

On the other hand, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 3.64 percent, or 245.34 points, to 6,489.65 points.

It was trailed by all the other counters, with the All Shares down by 2.32 percent, or 81.38 points, to 3,419.65 points.

erty, 2.40 percent; Services, 2.32 percent; Industrial, 2.05 percent; and Mining and Oil, 1.41 percent.

Total volume reached 874.3 million shares amounting to PHP6.32 billion.

Losers surpassed gainers at 108 to 75 while 56 shares were unchanged.

of sales, said.

He said investors also weighed on economic data releases that include US’ core personal consumption expenditures for October 2022, which rose by 0.2 percent for the month and 5 percent year-on-year.

by USD0.09 to USD86.88 per barrel,

NOTICE

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

(Sgd.)

AMALIA

T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: November 24, 2022 CCE-0028-2022 R.A. 10172

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that ROSARIO II QUEZON LOPEZ has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROSARIO II QUEZON LOPEZ who was born on 16 April 1991 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are ROGELIO NERVIDA LOPEZ and ROSELDA REDILLAS QUEZON Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.

(Sgd) HELEN JAO-PANES

Municipal Civil Registrar

Holding Firms posted the highest drop among the sectoral gauges after it fell by 5.11 percent.

It was followed by the Financials, 2.84 percent; Prop-

“Following a meteoric rise in the market, investors finally decided to cash in to close the week with majority of the regional (bourses) declining,” Luis Limlingan, Regina Capital Development Corporation (RCDC) head

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 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

The core personal consumption expenditure index excludes food and energy, and is favored by the Federal Reserve.

“Market players await the final monthly employment report before the Fed’s meeting on December 1314, where the central bank is estimated to increase its Fed Funds target rate by 0.50 percent,” he said.

On the other hand, oil prices posted mixed results with the Brent crude oil futures down

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses Quirino F. Frugalidad who died on August 2, 1998 at the Provincial Hospital Koronadal City and Teodora Cataluña Frugalidad who died on July 20, 2004 at Feo’s residence at Purok Bagong Silang, POblacion Sto. Niño South Cotabato, left a parcel of Land Lot No. 579, Pls-585, an agricultural lot situated in the Brgy. South Sepaka, Municipality of Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, containing an area of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED (77,700) SQUARE METERS, more or less covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14427 in the name of Quirino Frugalidad; is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Spouses Quirino F. Frugalidad and Teodora Cataluña Frugalidad With Waiver of Rights under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Levy T. Saligumba per Doc. No. 1301, Page No. 261, Book No. XCVII, Series of 2022.

MDN: Nov 22, 29 & Dec 6, 2022

AFFIDAVIT OF CLOSURE

MDN: Nov 29 & Dec 6, 2022

MDN: Dec 6 & 13, 2022

Malitbog, Bukidnon respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than nine (9) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 14, 2012 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 December 16, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 17th of November, 2022.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

petitioner’s 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 Purok Lourdes Alcuizar Ave., Tubod, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than three (3) years their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 14, 2011 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 December 16, 2022 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 18th of November, 2022.

MDN: Nov. 22, 29 & Dec 6, 2022

I, DONNABELLE L. VILIRAN , Filipino, of legal age, and married with residence at INDAHAG ALEGRIA HILLS LOT 14 BLOCK 2, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:

1. I am the President of the TSTP OPC, located in DOOR 3, HILLSIDE HUB, 69 PORFIRIO CHAVEZ ST., MACASANDIG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

2. TSTP OPC, has not been operational due to its closure since 3rd day of December 2022

For further details please refer to the attached clipping of publication. That I execute this affidavit to attest the truth of my foregoing statement.

Subscribe and sworn before this 05 day of DEC 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. The affiant exhibiting to me her (TIN) 453-574-162-000 issued at Cagayan de Oro City on February 18, 2020.

MIXED. Weakening of the US dollar allowed the Philippine peso to improve to the PHP 55-level against the greenback on Friday. However, the main equities index slipped again as investors take profit from the Philippine Stock Exchange index's (PSEi) recent rally. (PNA graphics)

Mindanao

PH, Malaysia rescue 27 people on board drifting vessel

ZAMBOANGA CITY –

The Philippine Navy (PN) in collaboration with the Maritime Command Center (MCC) in Tawi-Tawi province and its Malaysian counterpart, MCC-Tawau, have rescued a Philippine-flagged wooden-hulled vessel with 27 people aboard drifting at sea for four days and four nights, Navy officials said Saturday.

Lt. Senior Grade Chester Ross Cabaltera, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) information officer, said the BRP-Florencio Iñigo rescued M/L Laiza 1 and its 12-man crew and 15 passengers on Wednesday evening near the coast of North Borneo.

Cabaltera said M/L Laiza 1, which departed Bongao, the

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GRA ECO CORPORATION CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH-2022-12-2187 Rep. by: ZYRA MAE MONTOYA, Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO , accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Three (03) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

capital town of Tawi-Tawi on Nov. 26 bound for Turtle Islands municipality, was reported missing after it failed to reach its destination due to engine malfunction.

“The missing report emanated from PCG (Philippine Coast Guard) Sub-station Bongao and subsequently forwarded to MCC TawiTawi, who coordinated to MCC Tawau,” Cabaltera said.

He said a joint search and rescue operation was immediately conducted by the Turtle Islands municipal government in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies in its immediate waters but failed to locate M/L Laiza 1.

The MCC-Tawau was able to locate M/L Laiza 1 on Nov.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of One (01) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

MARLON C. GINETE, CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH-2022-11-2172 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO , accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Two (02) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

Republic of the Philippines

RAMON

Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the extension of validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 , accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Three (03) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

GRA ECO CORPORATION CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH-2022-12-2185

Rep. by: ZYRA MAE MONTOYA, Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Two (02) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of December 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

30 and coordinated with MCC Tawi-Tawi prompting the Naval Task Group (NTG)-Tawi-Tawi to deploy BRP-Iñigo.

After they were rescued, BRP-Iñigo transported the crew and passengers to Lamion wharf in Bongao where they were immediately given medical attention, clothes and food and later turned over to the Tawi-Tawi provincial government.

The families of all the rescued individuals expressed

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 ”.

date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 11th day of November 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 22nd day of November 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

This

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 29th day of November 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Dec. 6, 2022

S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO , Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 29th day of November 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

ATTY.

“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.

MDN: Nov 29, Dec 6 & 13, 2022

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

N. RAMIREZ, JR. CASE NO. R10-EV-TH-2022-11-2148

RESCUED. The Philippine Navy, in coordination with its Malaysian counterpart, rescues a Philippine-flagged wooden-hulled vessel on Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2022) near the coast of North Borneo. The vessel, M/L Laiza 1, departed Bongao, the capital of Tawi-Tawi, on Nov. 26 bound for Turtle Islands municipality, but was reported missing after it failed to reach its destination. (Photo courtesy of Naval Task Force Tawi-Tawi)

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – The recent deaths of six top leaders of the New People’s Army in Eastern Visayas have given justice to the victims of the communist group’s treacherous attacks in the region, an official of the Philippine Army said on Monday.

Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo, commander of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division, said the NPA leaders slain during the Nov. 23 clash in Imelda village in Las Navas, Northern Samar have been identified as behind several attacks that killed and hurt government troops and civilians.

"The death of these terrorist means justice to the people of Samar and Leyte they have terrorized for years. Remote communities in the region should have been developed long ago if not for the NPA’s violent activities," Ligayo said in a statement.

These rebels were killed when government forces launched an attack destroying a major lair of NPA with 30 huts and a big cottage for meetings. The military earlier said that among those who died during the clash was Helenita Pardales, the top leader holding the position of secretary of the NPA’s Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC).

“The leader defines the direction of EVRPC and sets recruitment quotas both for combatants from farmer's

children and cadre from universities and colleges. She enforces the order of the central committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines and gives the go signal on tactical offensives within the region,” Ligayo added.

Also killed was alias Orlan who heads the EVRPC regional operations command. He plans and supervises to ensure the successful implementation of a tactical offensive of all NPA units in the region.

Other casualties after the Nov. 23 fierce gun battle were members of the regional security force tasked to provide security to EVRPC's leadership led by Alias Mamoy; alias Caridad, finance officer; alias Joshua, team leader; and alias Boy, team member.

Ligayo said EVRPC can be best remembered through their attacks that killed and wounded soldiers and civilians.

On Aug. 10, 2018, they attacked the Lapinig Police Station in Northern Samar leaving two policemen wounded and carted away low and high-powered firearms.

A soldier was also killed during their attack in Palapag, Northern Samar last May 21, 2019.

On Oct. 7, 2022, two soldiers were killed and another two were wounded including a 10-year-old civilian.

They were also responsible for the series of ambushes on

trails used by civilians using the banned anti-personnel mines (APMs).

On April 23, 2019, they used APMs to attack the community support program teams in Calbiga, Samar that killed six soldiers and injured six others.

A roadside blast on Dec. 13, 2019 killed a policeman and wounded 11 civilians in Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

The same group also detonated mines along the Marabut-

Basey Road in Samar, killing a policeman and injuring two more on Dec. 10, 2020.

In Jipapad, Eastern Samar, there were a series of mine explosions that killed a soldier, two militiamen, and injured eight soldiers and six militiamen.

The attack in Dorillo village in Jipapad town last Oct. 7 killed two soldiers and wounded a 10-year old child and two soldiers. The attack also pierced hundreds of bullets hitting 15 houses

and barangay facilities.

EVRPC also gave go signal to many more attacks in villages and government projects.

It burned several construction equipment on July 29, 2021, in San Francisco village, Las Navas town, Northern Samar delaying the construction of a road linking the province to Eastern Samar.

The Nov. 23 encounter not only left six NPA leaders dead, but also led to the recovery of 18 high-powered firearms, anti-personnel mines, grenades, laptops, cellphones, medicines, and notes. (PNA)

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;

NOTICE

MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT

TAGDUMALA

TAGDUMALA

“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

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-13-002569AR , 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 Bcs-13-000165AR 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) Psd84578 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-13001228(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.

JUSTICE SERVED. The wake of top leaders of the New People's Army in Eastern Visayas outside the municipal hall of Las Navas, Northern Samar province in this Nov. 27, 2022 photo. The recent deaths of six top leaders of the New People’s Army in Eastern Visayas have given justice to the victims of the communist group’s treacherous attacks in the region, an official of the Philippine Army said. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army)

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their gratitude to the Navy and other security forces, government agencies that contributed to the successful recovery of the vessel.

“We are glad that our friends from MCC-Tawau are always ready to assist us in such events and the safe recovery was a result of the working Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA) with the Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines,” said Brig. Gen. Romeo Racadio, 2nd Marine Brigade and NTGTawi-Tawi commander, in a statement Saturday.

The Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia have signed a TCA establishing MCCs to serve as security posts to monitor ships that operate and patrol in the tri-border of the three countries.

One of the functions of the MCC is to serve as a communication network to facilitate coordination during emergencies.

(PNA)

Siargao bets rule Leg 3 of Pilipinas Surfing Nationals

By Alexander Lopez

BUTUAN CITY – Four surfers from Siargao Is -

land in Surigao del Norte emerged triumphant in their respective divisions during the Leg 3 of Pilipinas Surfing

Underutilized Bugtok Banana Flour: Used for Baking Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Aelyn R. Blane

This article gives every reader an overview that “bugtok bananas”, specifically the ones used for cooking can be processed into flour and used as the major ingredient in baking chocolate crinkle cookies.

Bugtok banana generally is rejected or underutilized due to its unpalatable taste and unpleasant appearance. They also lost their market value and were even rarely cooked for household consumption. Most of the time, it is used for feeds. Since this disease is oftentimes inevitable, the writer/researcher considered that the bugtok banana should not only be used as feed for farm animals and came up with the idea of processing the bugtok banana into flour and used as a major ingredient in baking the Chocolate Crinkle Cookie. The researcher used

vinegar/fresh lemon extracts to soak the bugtok banana before drying since lemon is well-known for keeping fruits from turning brown, it has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful to enhance the taste of the bugtok banana flour. After soaking, the bananas were dried and milled. Then, the researcher conducted a sensory evaluation of the Chocolate Crinkle Cookie to determine its acceptability in terms of its organoleptic properties- appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptance. Based on the 7-Point Hedonic Scorecard, the product acceptance percentage was 95%. With this data, it can be concluded that the processed bugtok banana flour is acceptable. Therefore, it’s your chance to try this and make a profit from the supposed scratch.

VICTORIOUS. Aping Agudo of Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte rules the Women’s Open Long Board Division of the Leg 3 of Pilipinas Surfing Nationals held from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 in Baybay, Borongan City, Eastern Samar. Three other Siargao surfers: John Mark "Marama" Tokong, Toby Espejon, and Maria Gracialla Migullas also captured the top posts in their respective divisions during the tournament. (Photo courtesy of United Philippine Surfing Association)

Nationals from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 in Baybay, Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

In the final round of the tournament on Saturday, John Mark "Marama" Tokong of Siargao captured the Men's Open Short Board Division crown.

Another Siargao surfer,

Toby Espejon, won the Junior Boy’s Division after scoring 10.25 points against Ailen Magos, Julius Isaguirre, and Jayuard Alciso during the final round.

The Women’s Open Long Board Division was also dominated by Aping Agudo of Siargao by defeating her

lone opponent Daisy Valdez with a heat score of 7.

Agudo was also the champion in the same division during the Leg 2 of the national surfing tourney in Baler last month.

Siargao’s Maria Gracialla Migullas also won the top

where one side out-competes or thrives at the expense of the other”, the Chinese media quotes President Xi Jining telling Biden, and continues, “The successes of China and the US are opportunities, not challenges, for each other. The world is big enough for the two countries to develop themselves and prosper together... China-US interactions should be defined by dialogue and win-win cooperation, not confrontation and zero-sum competition.” I think the world liked the sound of President Xi words more than the others, hence the attraction to it.

The Xi-Biden summit sent a consoling signal to the world that even though the US spirit of incessant competitiveness exists and pushes perpetual tensions, China is steady in trying to calm the overly aggressive impulse of Western civilization with its millennial patience and tolerance, the mark of all and particularly of the oldest Asian philosophies, in general, seeking harmony and compromise, and showing this in its transcendent diplomacy and foreign policy while firmly holding on to the principles of national sovereignty, peaceful coexistence and non-interference in internal affairs of nations.

The dilemma of countries and of the real and whole (not just the Western) International Community” is

what the Russian journalist has learned to describe the US with, as a country that is “agreement incapable”. Not even the Americans themselves can predict what US policy can change to be after elections every four years and even announced policies like the “policy of ambiguity” over Taiwan actually means what he American Indian used to call “forked tongue” – a deliberate policy that insinuates ultimate betrayal and treachery like hiding a knife behind the back.

While China continues to present bright prospects for common peace and prosperity through cooperation and sharing, the US continues to hammer on non-real, irrelevant and arbitrarily concocted issues such as Hong Kong, Xinjiang or Taiwan designed simply to provoke and provoke without end. However, China and Asia’s growth and strengthening independent and defense posture can fend off the dangers of conflict and as Sun Tzu says “Win the war without fighting” while prospects for durable and lasting peace and prosperity increase year-by-year.

ASEAN continues to be perfectly happy with the Asian Moment under the shepherding of China’s diplomacy of cooperation, dialogue, economic sharing of the fruits of trade and commerce, having become the top trading partner of China. ASEAN has taken up the cudgels to champion peace, reconciliation and economic coopera-

tion amongst all regions and countries. China’s Premier Li Keqiang reaffirmed the “comprehensive strategic partnership with a shard future” of China and ASEAN that have withstood the test of time and through “thick and thin”.

While the rest of the world is inexorably drawn to the East, such as Saudi Arabia and then Qatar now gravitating to China closing long-term titanic oil deals likely introducing the “Petroyuan”, Germany’s Scholz bringing German industrial titans to visit President Xi Jinping and more recently the European Council President Charles Michel to handshake with China’s president too. It’s all coming together at this moment in history, paving the globe for a new, fair and just world structure that will lead to the “Forever Peace” humanity has been singing carols to for millennia.

The “Asian Moment” and China’s role in guiding the world community to the next stage of the development of the human community or mankind’s civilization to an era of 500 years of tranquility and progress is at hand, helping humanity leave behind the 500 years of “forever wars” brought about the historic era of Western colonialism, imperialism and Cold Wars. This short assessment of the historic November 2022 Asian Moment calls on Asia brings me to see true hope in the future of the world and the human community.

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Frozen...

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The containers were also declared to have frozen prawn balls but actually had frozen fish tofu and frozen beef cheek meat. “These operations ensure that we are sending the right message to these smugglers—we are not going to back down. I encourage our team members to remain committed to this goal and use their experiences to be one step ahead of these people we want to put behind bars,”

the BOC official added. The consignee will face charges in violation of Sec. 1400 (misdeclaration in goods declaration) in relation to Sec. 1113 (property subject to seizure and forfeiture) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).

The CIIS-MICP had recommended the issuance of a warrant of seizure and detention (WSD). Meanwhile, CIIS Director Jeoffrey Tacio gave credit to the team that inspected the containers, lauding their commitment to stop such activities.

“We have been working double time since receiving the information about these containers. With prices of our goods going up, it is all the more important that we do our best to protect the borders and make sure that none of these smuggled products enter our markets,” he said. (PNA)

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post in the Junior Girl's Short Board Division by garnering a 10 heat score against Mara Lopez, Cathleya Casals, and Kaila Dela Torre.

In a statement Sunday, Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas II congratulated the Siargao surfers for their victories.

“Thank you for doing your best. You have proven that Siargao surfers are among the best in the country,” Matugas said.

The Leg 3 of Pilipinas Surfing Nationals is organized and sanctioned by the United Philippine

Surfing Association and supported by the Borongan City government, the Eastern Samar provincial government, and the Lone Legislative District of Eastern Samar. The tournament is also supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission. (PNA)

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that houses being built for the poor are in close proximity to their livelihood.

“Kung minsan ganun ang pakiramdam, parang isang oras ka bago makauwi lalo na sa Maynila. Pero ang aming tinitingnan the travel time mula sa bahay hangga’t sa trabaho ay hindi dapat lalampas sa isang oras (Sometimes it feels like that, it’s as if it takes an entire year before you get home, especially in Manila. But what we want to ensure is that travel time from their homes to work will not take over an hour),” he said.

He likewise said their homes should also be in close proximity to their children’s schools and near marketplaces.

New homes Meanwhile, Marcos called on all housing beneficiaries to take good care of their new homes and ensure that they contribute to their progress.

“Sa ating mga beneficiary, sa inyong pagsisimula ng bagong buhay sa inyong mga bagong bahay hangad ko na una mapaganda ninyo ang inyong mga tahanan, ito ay pakamahalin ninyo ng lubusan dahil ito ang magiging sakski ng paguunlad ninyo at ang inyong pamilya (To our beneficiaries, as you start a new life in your new homes, I wish that you first beautify your homes and love it completely because it will be the witness to your and your family's progress),” he said.

He thanked the NHA and concerned agencies and local government units for their commitment to ensuring a successful turnover of houses and lots to all beneficiaries.

He enjoined NHA officials to continue working to ensure that all Filipinos will have a home that is in close proximity to their livelihood.

He stressed anew the need

for the NHA and concerned agencies to ensure that these homes are resilient to risks of natural calamities.

“Batid natin ang iba’t ibang uri ng sakuna at problemang dumadaan sa ating bayan kaya naman napakahalaga na masiguro natin na ang mga bahay na ating itinatayo at ipinapamahagi ay mananatiling matibay at tatagal anuman ang maging lagay ng panahon (We are aware of the various types of disasters and problems that pass through our country, which is why it is very important that we ensure that the houses we build and distribute will remain strong and enduring regardless of the weather),” he said. He also reassured the public that his administration would continue working until every Filipino will have a place they call home.

“Tiwala ako sa pagbubuklod nating lahat, unti-unti nantin mabibigyan ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino ng maayos at abot kayang tahanan (I am confident that by uniting together, we will gradually be able to give every Filipino family a proper and affordable home),” he added. (PNA)

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discuss the implementation of the program that could help uplift the inmates' economic status and facilitate reintegration into their respective communities.

“This venture aims to provide interventions through skills development by equipping them with skills to uplift their economic status and facilitate reintegration to their respective communities,” Alvior said in a social media post.

Tacdoy, for his part, said the skills training would not only keep the inmates busy but also make them productive citizens.

“With this, they can still earn income and help their families despite being deprived of liberty," he said.

Alvior said the training programs initially identified to be provided to the inmates are in the field of agriculture and electronics.

He said that PDLs should take advantage of the services that the government is offering.

Aside from the free training, Alvior said the PDLs under the program will receive support fund and insurance for the duration of their training.

“They will also be provided with a starter tool kit and free assessment after their training course,” he added. (PNA)

Strikes... from page 4

Being bored always kills our vibe, especially on a good day. Also, we tend to overthink things that make us feel anxious. Now that we are experiencing the summer season in the Philippines, the hot blow coming out of our electric fans and restrictions causes uneasy feelings. Restrictions bring limitless ideas to spend free time in a limited area.

Get up and it is time to turn your frown upside down. We can beat the heavy feeling brought by boredom, by doing something fun and entertaining. We can always kill dull moments by doing these enjoyable activities at home and take note that these things only require imagination and creativity: Listen to music on the radio, your phone or maybe on an instrument.

With the right playlist and music, this will hype us up to become productive. Listening to music improves our mood from a very low energy to surprisingly high energy. We are now singing and dancing as if we have a mini concert at our house. Also, music relieves stress in our body and lessens anxiety.

Organizing will lead to finding things that we do not use anymore and find it hard to put it in the trash because for some reason, there are some attached memories with it. Now you realize that you are not just organizing, but you are also going on a trip to memory lane.

What is stopping you from calling or sending a message to someone? It is not bad to catch up with a friend, best friend, family, or a special someone. There are many online platforms to connect with them virtually and recreate again those good old days. You can still get that tea even if you are in a different hometown.

Many people are now hopping into this trend to share their insights and experiences. In this way, not only you are able to share knowledge but also a way of documenting and telling your story online so that in the future, you can rewatch your videos and reminisce happy memories you made through time.

While being a columnist of “Tinig ng Bayan” (published

in Abra) during the 1980s, I remember our Taiwanese coordinator Cristina LisingGeronga, who expressed herself in innumerable write ups about the topic loneliness. Sure, “Tinig ng Bayan” has been a publication for Filipinos abroad. Loneliness, borne by Filipinos living abroad while missing their families in the Philippines, became a very “normal” expression.

During that time, my Philippine mentor, the late Monsignor Professor Dr. Dr. Hermogenes E. Bacareza, Chaplain of the Philippine Community in Berlin, started together with me publishing “Ang Mabuhay”. Believe me, “loneliness” became a main topic in many write-ups.

Nowadays, loneliness and boredom seem to be the splitting image of each other - so to speak, being as like two peas in a pod. While browsing in social networks like Facebook, one can find more and more comments as in “When Boredom Strikes” or so. Boredom, ending up in loneliness - or vice versus?

How comes that loneliness and/or boredom are still a general topic in our society today’s society?

Loneliness has been called one of the main diseases even during the last century. It really doesn’t strike not only the Filipinos abroad and their loved ones back home. Too often loneliness is being followed by alcoholism, drug abuse and even suicide. Yes, loneliness becomes a modern day plague. I observed several people trying to surround themselves with so-called “friends” only to find that such relationships are often shallow and unsatisfying.

Loneliness can be painful but being lonely or alone at that is not always a bad thing. Ask yourself, how do you use your time, if you are really alone? Do you simply let the time pass without doing anything at all? Why not use such time productively? There are many worthwhile activities to engage in, even if you are alone, such as reading, writing, listening to good (light) music, playing an (forgotten?) instrument, gardening... .

Reading the bible can be also very particularly beneficial. The Word of God is “alive and exerts power” and can take our minds off ourselves.

To break the cycle of loneliness, one must be a giver. Let’s keep an eye, not only and always on our personal interests but also on the interests of others. Look around and watch out who needs help, or who needs a real friend or good listener. Once you have spotted such a person, act! Thus, in order to have friends, you must act like a friend. Luke 6:38 says, “Give to others, and God will give to you!” Besides, “There is more happiness (and less loneliness) in giving than receiving”, says Acts 20:35.

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