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Job fair

DAVAO City – The Department of Labor and Employment in Davao Region (DOLE-11), in partnership with other government agencies, will conduct three major activities to honor Filipino workers on May 1 for the 121st Labor Day celebration. In an interview Thursday, DA-11 Kadiwa focal person Juvy Pregon said the activities include the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa, the awarding of government assistance to workers, and the conduct of job fairs. DA-11 will establish Kadiwa corners to host the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa with the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA11) the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Association of Labor Unions (ALU), and the city’s Public Employment and Services Office (PESO), Pregon said.

Ecotourism

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is integrating ecotourism in the design of many transport infrastructure projects, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista announced Thursday, April 20.

Sustained mobility supports the rebound of the tourism industry while protecting the environment, he reasoned.

"We are therefore pushing for non-disruptive programs that will benefit both transport stakeholders and the environment," Secretary Bautista stated during the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) Fellows Meeting.

‘Mega project’

A HOMEOWNERS’ association in the Cagayan de Oro City uptown area has asked the current city council to repeal a city ordinance that changed the zoning of the area beside a village where a “mega project” will be built.

Arthur Aranas, president of the Morning Mist Village Homeowners Association, has urged the city council to repeal City Ordinance No. 14256-2022 which he alleged was hastily passed and approved by the previous council to change the zoning of an area and pave the way for the construction of a mega project beside Morning Mist Village.

"It (referring to the said city ordinance) was done in 53 seconds without second reading; without final reading," Aranas said.

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AVAO City –Farmer-led umbrella group Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (Masipag) has exhorted local government units (LGUs) in the country to join the campaign against the commercial release of genetically modified crops Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant.This after the Supreme Court (SC) granted a Writ of Kalikasan to the petitioners led by Masipag, who sought to stop the commercial propagation of genetically modified rice and eggplant products over environmental and health concerns and compliance with legal requirements.

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By JOEL ESCOL Managing Editor

A COMPOSITE team of police enforcers in Cagayan de Oro City raided Wednesday (April 26) all stores selling illegal cigarettes inside the Cogon Public Market here.

The joint crackdown of stores dubbed as “Oplan

DAVAO City — Former Sarangani Governor Miguel Rene Alcantara Dominguez has joined the 60-year-old Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) as its new director who will oversee the business strategy and operations of the premier property developer and real estate pioneer in Davao City. Alsons Dev is the real estate

CONSTRUCTION WORKER. A worker measures steel reinforcement bars at a construction site in Davao City on Thursday, April 27, 2023. MindaNews photo

PH a hotspot of illegal trade in giant clams in Southeast Asia, says report

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

By H. MARCOS C. MORDENO MindaNews

MALAYBALAY City — The Philippines emerged as a hotspot in Southeast Asia in the illegal giant clam trade in the past 20 years, the Trade Records Analysis of Flora and Fauna in Commerce (Traffic), a wildlife monitoring network,

said in an assessment released Wednesday, April 26.

The assessment recorded 170 giant clam seizures involving Southeast Asia between January 2003 and December 2022.

This resulted in the confiscation of 121,391 tons of giant clams and a further 7,682 shells destined for illegal

trade, with 56% occurring since 2017, Traffic said.

It cited that the world’s biggest bust, which involved 120,000 tons of giant clams, occurred in the Philippines in 2019.

The Philippines made the greatest number of confiscations (71), with 62%

Iligan’s Mercy hospital turns solar

ILIGAN City — The 75-bed Mercy Community Hospital of Iligan City has turned to solar power to save on energy costs and its carbon footprints.

to 45 percent energy cost reduction for the level 2 hospital in Iligan City.

Different brands of counterfeit cigarettes were seized by police operatives in various stores inside the Cogon Public Market in Cagayan de Oro City.

Greenergy Solar PH commissioned on April 26 Mercy Community Hospital’s 201 kilowatts on-grid Solar Energy System. This solar energy system results in up

Savings and environmental renewal have driven the Sisters of Mercy, the hospital administrators to transition to solar power.

“Solar energy system helps us generate more income to serve our poor patients. Solar

energy is low cost and helps us clean the environment so that the planet will be more livable by the next generation,” said Sr. Julpha E. Meron, administrator of the Mercy Community Hospital.

The transition of Mercy Community Hospital to clean and renewable energy

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By BONG S. SARMIENTO MindaNews

Composite team raids stores selling illegal cigars in Oro

MisOcc LGU auctions off store's goods over P88-M unpaid taxes

OZAMIZ City – The local government here has extended the auction of items owned by a commercial store that failed to settle unpaid taxes amounting to P88.3 million. Rutheza Grace Ouano, Local Treasury Operation Officer, said Thursday the auctioned goods consisted of grocery items, dry goods, electronics, and appliances. Numbering 30 lots, the grocery items are being sold at a starting bid price of P10,000 to P500,000. The bid price of appliances had discounts of P10,000 while perishable goods nearing expiry were offered at

discounts of 35 percent to 50 percent. "Some items will likely have a 'buy-one-take-one' bargain, with a 35 percent discount. This is already cost-friendly," Ouano said in a statement. The auction, which began early this month, stems from the commercial store's unpaid tax obligations, in violation of the city's 2013 Revised Omnibus Revenue Code. Ouano said the city government has reached out to public bidders, except for minors, government employees, and their relatives up to the fourth degree of affinity.

(PNA)

Housing project in Basilan eyed for MNLF, MILF members

ZAMBOANGA City –

The Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) is eyeing the formation of a settlement project for members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Basilan province. SPDA Administrator Abdulghani Salapuddin said Monday that the project, known as the People Economic Advancement and Community Empowerment

(PEACE) village, will be established on an 8,000-hectare settlement area in Basilan. Salapuddin said the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. had proclaimed 16,000 hectares of land in Basilan as a settlement area. “Of the total area, 8,000 hectares had already been given to four settlements. There are still 8,000 hectares of land where we will put up the PEACE village,” he said. Salapuddin said the project proposal has been submitted to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister

Ahod Balawag Ebrahim for allotment from the region’s special development fund. Beneficiaries of the PEACE village will be identified by the MNLF and MILF members based in Basilan province with an agricultural plantation forming part of the PEACE village to sustain the community. “We just don’t resettle people, we want to turn them into an economic community,” Salapuddin said. The SPDA is one of the government-owned and controlled corporations under the Office of the President. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF

AMONG HEIRS

ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the late LEA LAM died intestate on August 25, 2021 in Initao, Misamis Oriental, leaving behind a PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND, containing an area of EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS, more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. P-23152 A parcel of land (Lot of the cadastral survey of Cagayan with the improvements thereon, situated in Poblacion, Municipality of Cagayan. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO (642 SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the only surviving heirs of the decedent, they being the surviving children of the decedent. WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of said decedents; Made and entered into by and between the heirs of the late LEA LAM , namely: PARTIES:

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BENJAMIN LAM JUMAWAN , of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Capistrano, Kalambaguhan, Cagayan de Oro City; 2. JOAQUIN LAM JUMAWAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Capistrano, Kalambaguhan, Cagayan de Oro City; 3. JUDY ANN LAM JUMAWAN-ZAMORA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Capistrano, Kalambaguhan, Cagayan de Oro City; 4. JOYCE LAM JUMAWANTAALA , of legal age, Filipino, married, and resident of Capistrano, Kalambaguhan, Cagayan de Oro City;

5. SUSAN LAM JUMAWAN-JAMOROL, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Capistrano, Kalambaguhan, Cagayan de Oro City; 6. JUVELYN LAM JUMAWAN-FAJARDO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Initao, Misamis Oriental; As per Doc no. 325; Page no. 65; Book no. II; Series of 2022. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TATIANA ELAINE L. CHUN.

BWM Apr 21, 28 & May 5, 2023

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR.

Notice is hereby given that the late FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR. who died intestate sometime in 2006; That prior to the death of said FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR. he had obtained a certain parcel of land situated in Maranding Annex, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao, more particularly bounded and described as follows: TCT No. 23,445, is located at Barrio Maranding Annex, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao and containing a total area of NINETEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO (19,722) square meters more or less is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR. That the herein HEIRS of deceased FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR. have agreed among themselves to extrajudicially partition the foregoing parcel of land in a sharing scheme amenable to all of them and to be divided among themselves and for purposes of obtaining their respective shares over the property. WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of said decedent; That this INSTRUMENT is made and entered into by and between the HEIRS of FRANCISCO M. ENOMAR SR., namely: GUALBERTA O. ENOMAR , Filipino, of legal age, widow and a resident of Maningcol, Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, FRANCISCO BERNIL ENOMAR JR ., Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Maranding, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, PHOEBE ENOMAR KALANICK , Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of New Jersy, United States of America, FERDINAND BERNIL ENOMAR, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Maningcol, Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, FREDERIC BERNIL ENOMAR, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Maningcol, Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, PRECY BERNIL ENOMAR Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of New York City, United States of America, FROLAN BERNIL ENOMAR, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Maningcol, Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental, hereinafter called the HEIRS. As per Doc no. 314; Page no. 63; Book no. XXXIX Series of 2019. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JONATHAN M. PUNO.

BWM April 14, 21 & 28, 2023

Banking & finance

Asian central banks told to remain watchful of risks from US turmoil

CENTRAL BANKS in Asia

must continue monitoring risks that could arise from the US bank crisis, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

“The recent bank turmoil in the US has awakened ghosts of past financial crises.

While the likelihood of a fully fledged crisis seems limited, it cannot be ruled out. Policy makers in the region must act now to shield their economies from possible negative spillovers,” the multilateral lender said in a blog.

“Although the risk that we may be witnessing a period of financial turmoil in the US and Europe that may spill over into developing economies in Asia is currently small, it still warrants attention from policy makers,” it added.

Financial markets across the globe were rattled after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the United States, marking one of the biggest banking failures since the 2008 global financial crisis.

On the other hand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

Governor Felipe M. Medalla earlier said that Philippine banks do not have exposure

to the US bank failures as their foreign currency deposit units’ assets are mostly loans, Philippine dollar bonds and sovereign bonds of countries with high credit ratings, he added.

The ADB said financial issues in advanced economies are easily transmitted to the rest of the world due to contagion fears.

This would lead to dampened investor sentiment, financial institutions withdrawing funds from risky assets, and capital flows shifting away from economies considered more vulnerable.

“Asia would not be immune to these spillovers, which could lead to significant financial market stress and slower growth in the region as well,” it said.

“In addition to the potential impact associated with slower growth, financial turmoil in the US and Europe could also extend to global financial turmoil that brings financial instability or even a fully fledged financial crisis in the region,” it added, noting that these would be most felt by vulnerable groups.

The lender said financial authorities in Asia should ramp up risk monitoring

and prepare macroprudential regulations.

“To address short-term liquidity difficulties, regional economies can also rely on local currency swaps, US dollar liquidity through swaps between central banks, and the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization — a regional currency swap arrangement. All these instruments underscore that an internationally coordinated response to periods of financial turmoil has become more important than ever,” it added.

Economies with high external debts should also “work towards mobilizing more domestic resources and do so more efficiently.”

“For instance, many Asian economies are highly dependent on value added tax revenues, but these are typically relatively low as a share of gross domestic product, owing to various tax exemptions. Reforms aimed at rationalizing value added tax exemptions would boost fiscal revenue and reduce tax distortions,” it said.

The ADB said improved financial sector development will also reduce exposure to external risks.

“For instance, deeper local currency bond markets supported by domestic institutional investors decrease dependency on external borrowing and can channel savings into domestic assets, decreasing currency

risk. More liquid currency hedging markets also limit external risk and provide better trade financing,” it said.

“Developing economies in Asia can, therefore, rely on a variety of tools to deal with

the potential spillovers from the current financial turmoil. Policy makers in the region should act to strengthen financial systems. A severe crisis, though unlikely, could have significant consequences,” it added.

Landbank exceeds Q1 income target by P2-B

STATES-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) surpassed by P2 billion its first quarter 2023 net income target after it hit P10.8 billion.

In a statement on Thursday, the bank said that while the net income in the first three months this year is 18 percent lower than the unprecedented P13.2 billion during the same period last year, this already accounts for 30.8 percent of the bank’s P35 billion full year target. It attributed the net income in January to March period to higher interest income and lower operating costs. The bank said interest income jumped by 54 percent year-on-year to P20.9

billion amidst the rising cost of funds and interest rates.

Assets expanded by 11.7 percent to P3.1 billion due to increase in deposits to P2.8 trillion, bulk of which at 71 percent is accounted for by the government sector. Capital rose by 3.2 percent to P225.3 billion. “This expansion was driven by the bank’s net income, notwithstanding the dividend remittance to the national government in June 2022 worth P8.45 billion and the decline in other comprehensive income,” it said.

Landbank said return on equity is at 12.46 percent and net interest margin at

3 percent, both at healthy levels.

Landbank president and chief executive officer (CEO) Cecilia Borromeo said the bank’s “robust financial position allows us to advance the national government’s development agenda.” This, as the financial institution maximizes yields from earning assets while being prudent with its expenses, she said. “We are fully capable to continue extending intensified support to the agriculture sector and other key economic industries, while driving sustainable growth in local communities,” Borromeo added. (PNA)

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Music was not only my passion, but also that of my Filipino (later German) wife.

Already as a youngster, I found that music is an important part of our life as it is a way of expressing our feelings as well as emotions. No matter where you are living on this globe. Some people consider music as a way to escape from the pain of life. It gives you relief and allows you to reduce stress. ... Music plays a more important role in our life than just being a source of entertainment.

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Friends Best Fortune

Think a minute . . . I recently saw a famous television and movie star interviewed on television. A few months earlier his brother had asked him to take a vacation with him driving across America, but he was extremely busy working on a new television series. However, he also knew this was a special opportunity to spend time with his brother. So he arranged for time off from his successful television show and career to drive across America with his brother.

Just a few months later his brother died! Through tears on nationwide television, this movie star said how grateful he would always be for the time he chose to spend with his brother. It is so true that family and friends beat fortune and fame every time!

Recently I met a businesswoman who told me that her husband had been killed. She said her husband and his brother had argued for months over their family inheritance. Finally one day her husband’s brother got so angry that he drove to their house, walked in with a gun, and killed his brother. And for what? A little more money! We need regular reminding that family and friends are worth much more than fortune. Remember, money can never give you what family and friends can: love. You can always tell how happy a person is not by how much money he has, but by how

When we listen to sad songs, we tend to feel a decline in mood. When we listen to happy songs, we feel happier. Upbeat songs with energetic riffs and fastpaced rhythms (such as those we hear at sporting events) tend to make us excited and pumped up.

Music means the world to me. It makes me think about how it relates to life and I love the beats. Music is a way to express yourself, keep you company while you're alone, and always give you something to do. Music is a way of expressing me and being able to relate to other people.

It won't be a surprise to most that music can affect the human brain emotionally. ... Happy, upbeat music causes our brains to produce chemicals

like dopamine and serotonin, which evokes feelings of joy, whereas calming music relaxes the mind and the body.

Music is a form of art; an expression of emotions through harmonic frequencies. ... Most music includes people singing with their voices or playing musical instruments, such as the piano, guitar, drums or violin. The word music comes from the Greek word (mousike), which means "(art) of the Muses.

Music is love. David Crosby sang this wonderful song already in 1971. "Everybody's sayin' music is love Everybody'sayin' it's, you know it is..."

Music tells stories. Well, composers and musicians use music to tell stories. From all over the world. Music can be used to depict characters, places, actions and even emotions. Music is often used to heighten a mood, or to express a thought or feeling when mere words are not enough.

“[Music] can propel narrative swiftly forward, or slow it down. It often lifts mere dialogue into the realm of poetry. It is the communicating link between the screen and the audience, reaching out and enveloping all into one single experience.” The best stories engage all of the senses.

One of the great things

about music in general, and in particular concert music, is that playing it opens up a whole new world of experience that further enhances the mind, physical coordination, and expression. Music lovers, who are also amateur performers, may choose to play in community ensembles (orchestra, band, choir), take lessons, perform with others, compose, and nearly anything else a professional musician may do, while maintaining their regular lives. All of this involves intense physical coordination in performing an instrument alone or with others, while reading musical notation, and adding delicate or strong nuanced changes to the music that only a performer can bring. In general, to an amateur musician, music can provide an escape from everyday life or an alternative means of expressing one's own capabilities. It is an important part of their lives and fills a need or an urge to create music.

I have been a music lover since my 4th birthday. Meanwhile, living as a German expat in the Philippines, I found out that Filipinos and Germans are music lovers. Among indigenous Filipinos, one important function of music is to celebrate or commemorate important events in the human life cycle. Fortunately, until today, these rich indigenous musical traditions live on. They serve as a reminder of the Filipinos' long history of musical talent and ingenuity.

Such is the case of Philippine music which today is regarded as a unique blending of two great musical traditions – the East and the West. ... The

majority of Philippine Music revolves around cultural influences from the West, due primarily to the Spanish and American rule for over three centuries.

Becoming a German expatriate in the Philippines in 1999, I have attended many music events. I fell in love with Filipino classical music. So what does music really mean to Filipinos? It simply tells them where they've been and where they could go. It tells a story that everyone can appreciate and relate to, which is why it's a big part of every Filipino culture.

Music of the Philippines

(Filipino: Himig ng Pilipinas) include musical performance arts in the Philippines or by Filipinos composed in various genres and styles. The compositions are often a mixture of different Asian, Spanish, Latin American, American, and indigenous influences.

Notable folk song composers include the National Artist for Music Lucio San Pedro, who composed the famous "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" that recalls the loving touch of a mother to her child. Another

THINK A MINUTE

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close his relationships are with his family members; and by how many close, caring friends he has. A man who lost his best friend over a business disagreement shared the painful lesson he had learned. He said: “Money is like a glove and friendship is like your hand. You can live happily without your glove, but not without your hand.”

How happy and close are your family relationships? How many close, caring friends do you have? Jesus said: “I call you friends if you have my kind of heart and way of living.” So won’t you ask Him to forgive you for all your wrong living? Then, as you become His friend, you can start enjoying the new life and love He wants to give you. He will not only help you rebuild your broken relationships, but He will help you build a “fortune of friends” who also are His true friends. Just think a minute . . .

composer, the National Artist for Music Antonino Buenaventura, is notable for notating folk songs and dances. Buenaventura composed the music for "Pandanggo sa Ilaw". Music occupies an important place in my life. Definitely also in yours. This morning, I was sitting on my porch and realized that it's kind of lonely around me. I really can’t live without music. I turned on my radio.

Well, people have different musical tastes depending on their age, education and even mood. Some people like classical music, others prefer rock, pop or jazz, but nobody is indifferent to it.

As for me, I used to sing in front of the mirror in my childhood. A pencil box served me as a microphone and I imitated a show on the stage. It was great fun! At the age of 9, I wanted to become a radio host. Not knowing then, that one day it will become true.

At present I can’t spend a day without music. In the

morning I prefer fast rhythmic music. It’s like a cup of coffee or a cool shower that encourages you and freshens you up. So, since the early morning you are in a cheerful spirit and the forthcoming day seems to give many pleasant surprises. Isn’t it a great start to the day?

I am in a bad mood, so I turn to music. Nothing can help me better to forget about my problems than a merry song. Listen to your favourite melody and your spleen will disappear, and you are in a good temper again. What's my favorite melody? Well, I don't have one. Or something between Beethoven and the Apo Hiking Society.

After a hard working day I like to listen to some slow, beautiful melody. It helps me to relax and to forget about my tiredness.

My whole Filipino family cannot live without music. They listen to music, dance to music or learn to play musical instruments. There is music everywhere: at home, in the

car, in a concert hall, in the park, at the seaside, in the forest and even in the street.

Music is not only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. Music reflects people’s ideas and emotions. My ideas and emotions. In this world of ours, filled with conflicts, tragedies, joys and hopes, music strives to speak to people of what is most important.

Music in the lives of different people is different: some compose music, others play music, and others only listen to it. A lot of people who cannot play any musical instrument love to listen to music either at home or at a concert. Different people like different kinds of music. I tried to "compose" my first pieces on the grand piano, when I was 11. Something between Beethoven's "Für Elise" and Freddy Aguilar's "Mindanao".

At the age of 7, I started collecting records. The then vinyl long plays. Later I got a

lot of CDs. I downloaded music whenever I got the chance to. I tried to watch all the programmes dealing with it on TV and went to the concerts as often as possible.

Different people like different music. The scientists say that they can define your character if they know what music you like. For example, they suppose that people who listen to rock music are very clever and reasonable. British scientists confirm that most young people listen to aggressive music such as metal and rock. Scientists say that these people are good students, because of their character and assiduousness. I agree with this statement, because I think that music shows your soul and nature.

I always adored people who compose music and write poems. I think that such people are very talented. Also I believe that they can draw pictures and show their feelings by their music or poems. They

Italy bullish on another record-high trade with PH

ITALIAN Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente is looking forward to another record-high bilateral trade between the two countries this year.

Clemente told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Tuesday that bilateral trade between Italy and the Philippines in 2022 reached EUR1.24 billion, surpassing the amount of trade prepandemic.

In 2019, two-way trade amounted to EUR1.09 billion.

“Bilateral trade ties between Italy and the Philippines have never been better,” he said in an interview.

Year-on-year, trade between the two countries increased by 23.9 percent, with Italian exports to the Philippines went up by 21.5

percent while Philippine exports to Italy jumped by 29.1 percent.

“Trade is still skewed toward Italy. We have trade surplus of EUR360 million, but the previous figures clearly show that the Philippines is catching up,” Clemente said.

With the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) restrictions being lifted, the Italian envoy is optimistic about better trade figures this year.

“I can sense the increased interest of the Italian business community,” he added.

Clemente said Italy and the Philippines will continue to cooperate in strengthening their economic ties, especially negotiating for a joint economic cooperation. (PNA)

Ayala Land supports gov’t infra improvement bid

AN executive of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) on Wednesday underscored the company’s willingness to work with the government to further boost infrastructure development in the country.

During the company’s virtual annual stockholders meeting, ALI chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said “at the Ayala Group, we’ve always aligned our business aspirations with the needs of our country.”

Zobel also cited the establishment of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), which is tasked to study the situation and recommend projects that will bolster development of the country’s infrastructure, and disclosed that several officials of Ayala Group are part of.

“I think we’ve had a long history on that front. Our President has recognized the significance, I think, in

this administration of the private sector‘s involvement in tackling persistent development challenges,” he said.

Zobel said ALI can participate in some of the infrastructure projects, tourism, and job creation opportunities that may arise from initiatives of the government.

“As part of the private sector, we’re eager to develop meaningful solutions in these areas. Ayala aims to continue its role as a positive partner of the government in these and many other areas,” he added.

The government intends to sustain the increase of its infrastructure investment to around 5 percent of domestic output to ensure a long-term gain for the domestic economy.

Among the projects that were recently approved by the National Economic and Development Authority

(NEDA) Board are the construction of the P6-billion University of the PhilippinesPhilippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center, the P17-billion new Dumaguete airport, and an increase in the budget for the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) rehabilitation project.

Meanwhile, ALI recorded a 19-percent increase in revenues in 2022 to P126.6 billion, and a 52-percent rise in net income to P18.6 billion.

During the same event, ALI president and chief executive officer (CEO) Bobby Dy said he remains optimistic about the sustained expansion of the business this year given the continued reopening of the economy despite the economic headwinds.

He said that while the elevated inflation and the rise in interest rates have negatively impacted demand for residential business, among

others, “there are several factors, I think, that bodes well for the expansion for business lines this year.”

These factors include the expectations of a 5 to 6 percent growth of the domestic economy this year, the continued resiliency of remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), domestic consumption, and the improvement in the takeup for office spaces by the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.

“Moreover, we believe that interest rates have peaked and inflation is starting to decline from the high levels that we saw last year. Given these favorable conditions, we anticipate renewed growth across all our business lines this year,” Dy said.

For one, the rate of price increases decelerated for the third consecutive month last

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, Psd-10-004285 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

PAUNAWA

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, Psd10-004285 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.

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RI 3870 has new committee chair for economic and community development

By MARK FRANCISCO

ROTARY International District 3870 past assistant governor Victor Sambo has been appointed as district chair for economic and community development by Governor Gilda “Gigi” Go for RY 20232024.

Sambo, who hails from the Rotary Club of Midsayap, will now be part of the district leadership team overseeing 44 clubs from Bukidnon, MIsamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro City.

“I am excited to work with you this coming new Rotary year,” Go said. “I believe what Mother Teresa said: none of us including me ever do great things. But we can all do small things with great love and together we can do something wonderful. Thanks PAG Vic for accepting the invitation to serve in the leadership team with me!”

Seamless transition of Basic Education students

By RHEA AMOR Y. ENTERA Kinoguitan Central School

THE trinity of education authorities must sit down and talk more frequently about the K-12 curriculum review to ensure a seamless transition for students. DepEd, Ched and TESDA must improve their communication mechanism to eliminate redundancies in the curriculum.

For purposes of review, because there’s an intersection between the three, clearly we can make it more cohesive and propose that the meeting for the purposes of review will be more frequent. And also, that there must be some sort of output so lawmakers can be guided and educated.

We have to remember

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that 80 percent of Basic Education students enter college. We want to make it as seamless as possible. The bridging program is not seamless. For me, it’s not a sign of being seamless. It’s actually a hurdle for them. I am aware that some higher education institutions require bridging programs for the general education component. In private schools, bridging programs cost about P3,000 and last for around five months.

So whatever was lacking in Basic Education was still being filled. In the first year, what happens is that they’re being equalized. That’s good. But now, we scrapped the repeats.

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

EJF-2023-1324

Upon Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118. Filed by FIRST STANDARD FINANCE CORPORATION (formerly: First Standard Lending Corporation), for the payment of loan against EDGAR ESPAYOS ORTIGOSA, single, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of 7 Trinity St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines & MERRYCRIS BITOY NAVARRO & KENNETH TAGANAHAN NAVARRO of legal ages, Filipino, and a resident of Saarenas St., Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 31, 2023 amounts to ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE PESOS AND 33/100(1,912,143.33) Philippine currency, inclusive of the interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff will SELL at Public Auction on May 22, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of RTC Branch 41, 2nd flr., Goldridge Bldg., Mastersons Avenue cor. P.N. Roa, Sr., Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-87864) 137-2022002642

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot-18453-C-1, OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN (LRC) PSD-199341, being a portion of Lot-18453-C, (LRC) PSD-175489, LRC REC. NO. 39423, Situated in the District of Lapasan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, Bounded on x x x ; Beginning at x x x ; containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTEEN(418) SQUARE METERS more or less, including all improvements existing and to be constructed/erected thereon.

City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit:

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Title and Tax Declaration herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Cagayan de Oro City, April 13, 2023.

Editor: GILBERT Y. CHAO

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Mindanao regional coordinator, called on local governments, especially those in Mindanao, to support the “growing clamor of local farmers, scientists and consumers” against the commercial release of Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant.

The LGUs must promote and uphold the people’s right to a balanced and healthful ecology, he noted.

“We reiterate that genetically modified (GM) crops like Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant have dangers of irreversible damage to the environment, biodiversity of rice and eggplant, and human health,” Fuentes said in a statement.

The High Tribunal’s Public Information Office said the Supreme Court required the respondents – the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture, the Philippine Rice Research Institute, and the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) – to file a verified return within 10 days from service of the writ.

In 2021, the DA approved the propagation of beta caroteneenriched Malusog Rice, also known as Golden Rice, in 17 pioneer production areas across the country, including in the Mindanao provinces of Lanao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Maguindanao and North Cotabato.

Golden Rice, patented by transnational agrochemical corporation Syngenta, is a type of rice inserted with genes from maize and bacterium found in soil.

Proponents said the technology is safe to human health and the environment and will serve Vitamin A-deficient children, mothers and pregnant women, especially in areas with severe malnutrition.

However, data shows that beta-carotene content in Golden Rice is measly and inconsistent, according to Masipag.

On the contrary, a wide array of safe and low-cost vegetables, fruits, and other crops are a dependable source of nutrition for communities.

Vitamin A deficiency and other malnutrition issues confronting many households can also be traced to the lack of access to sufficient, nutritious, and safe food due to poverty, it added.

On the other hand, commercial propagation of Bt Eggplant or Talong was approved last year.

Bt or Bacillus thuringiensis is a soil bacterium injected into

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Department of Transportation

LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD

Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

OLIVER T. GAM, CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2023-04-864

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: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM THE SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10, 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 MAY 09, 2023 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 26th day of April 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

: Apr 28, 2023

the genes of eggplants to produce its own toxin to kill fruit and shoot borers, a common pest that consumes and damage eggplants.

Fuentes recalled that in 2010, organic farmers and other residents in Davao City opposed the conduct of field testing for Bt Eggplant in the city, as “it exposes local varieties to contamination,” and runs counter to the local organic agriculture ordinance that pushes for organic farming systems and practices.

In 2012, a field trial of the controversial Bt Talong was conducted at the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, North Cotabato.

With its regulatory approval last year, the Philippines becomes the second country in the world, after Bangladesh, to allow the commercial propagation of borerresistant Bt eggplant.

“The biosafety approval for commercial propagation allows us to scale up our operations and ensure the availability of the Bt eggplant seeds in the coming years,” Dr. Lourdes Taylo, the current lead of the Bt Eggplant Project in the Philippines, said in a statement.

Fuentes said they believe that GM crops “do not represent genuine development.”

He called on the government “to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food production by supporting genuine pro-farmer agriculture and a pro-people food system.”

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and Detection Group (CIDG) based in Cagayan de Oro; together with CIU-CDO, Police Station 2 Cogon, Cocpo and a representative from from the City Health Office conducted an operation against personalities involved in the illegal selling of contraband cigarettes.

The police said the operation of the composite team resulted in the confiscation of the following illegal cigarettes.

– Thirty-four (34) reams Red Commando; – Twenty-six (26) reams Red Nelson; – Twenty-one (21) reams Red Seven King; –Twenty-three (23) reams Red Establish; – Forty-three (43) reams White Commando; – Twelve (12) reams Red Champion; – Nineteen (19) reams Green Champion; –

Twenty-seven (27) reams Black Champion; – Forty Six (46) reams Black Establish; – Six (6) reams Red Hero; – Ten (10) reams Black Modern; – Twenty-one (21) reams Green Hill; – Forty-five (45) reams Black San Marino; – Seventeen (17) reams Black Marbles; –Thirty (30) reams Black New Orleans; – Sixty-four (64) reams White Astro; – Thirteen (13) reams Red Dreamon; – Thirteen (13) reams Black Dreamon; –Twenty-six (26) reams Black

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LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CHERLITA T. GAM, CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2023-04-865

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: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM THE SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR

2M; – Sixteen (16) reams White San Marino; – One hundred fiftyfive (155) reams White Gift; –One (1) case Red San Marino containing fifty (50) reams; – One (1) case Green Cannon containing fifty (50) reams; – One (1) case Red Establish containing fifty (50) reams; – One (1) case Red Commando containing fifty (50) reams; and – One (1) carton containing 20 assorted reams

Police records show they have confiscated a total of 887 cartons or 17.7 cases with an estimated market value of P280,000.00.

The arrested suspect, together with the confiscated pieces of evidence, were brought to CIDG CDO CFU Office for documentation and proper disposition, while cases for violation of RA 10643, RA 8293 and RA 7394 are being readied for inquest proceedings.

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occurring in Palawan province.

“Owing to the mega seizure in 2019, the Philippines seized most (121,071 tonnes) of the volume reported by weight over the 20year period,” the assessment said.

“The global trade in giant clams warrants closer scrutiny following large-scale seizures and a lack of knowledge on the dynamics and scale of the trade,” it said.

“These figures are worrying given that scientific findings from over a decade ago already pointed to declining giant clam populations and some species becoming functionally extinct in some range countries,” the assessment quoted Rama Wong, senior wildlife crime analyst and co-author, as saying.

The assessment, however, admitted that little is known about the global trafficking of giant clams, the world’s largest bivalve mollusks.

“They have long been harvested both legally and illegally for food, as decorative items, and for the aquarium trade,” it said.

In the 29 cases where species information was available, it was also revealed that 70.5% of the number of shells seized were China Clams Hippopus porcellanus, deemed one of the rarest giant clam species in the world.

The assessment further noted the “significant discrepancies” in trade figures reported by importing and exporting countries to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna or CITES.

“From 2003 to 2021, importers

reported trade in more than four million giant clam shells, while exporters only reported three million shells traded,” it said.

“The combination of huge seizures, discrepancies in trade data, and a poor understanding of the current dynamics all spell trouble for giant clams,” said Wong, who urged more detailed analysis that would fill knowledge gaps and better inform responses in terms of enforcement, policy, and demand.

The assessment added that the large volumed seized suggested the involvement of organized criminality.

“Without closer monitoring, giant clams could be depleted before the world even recognized the problem existed,” it warned.

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is significant in the drive to bring Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emission.

“Avoided CO2 emission is important in mitigating the impact of climate change that is now threatening all living things in the planet,” said Engr. Cerael D. Donggay, founder and CEO of Greenergy Solar PH.

The solar panels installed at the hospital are built to have a lifespan of 25 years. Greenergy Solar PH is giving a 15-year warranty for the solar panels and a 10-year warranty for the premium inverters.

“As the country heats up due to the overuse of fossil fuel, it is time to hire the sun for our power needs, said Engr. Cerael D. Donggay, founder and CEO of Greenergy Solar PH.

Greenergy Solar holds office at the Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building at Macapagal Drive in Pueblo de Oro Township at upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

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make you cry or laugh. Moreover they make you think about global problems or you may lie soft and just dream while you are listening to the music.

Nowadays we have relaxing music, which we use in medicine. More helpful than all kinds of music is classical music by such famous composers as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldy. I didn't expect that Filipinos would like (or even love!) this kind of classical music. Up to the day, I started hosting classical music radio shows.

The music I hate is heavy

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metal. I find it noisy and dreadful. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. Though some young people are fond of this style of music, it is not to everyone’s taste. To my mind, too loud music can do damage to our ears. I am indifferent to other styles of music. For example, I don’t mind listening to jazz.

Improvisation is an important part of this style, that’s why a jazz song may sound a little different each time it is played. I think that jazz is a mixture of many different kinds of music, but I consider it a bit complicated.

My mother and father approved of my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical and “bard music”, they think that, on the whole, modern music is not too bad. My parents agree that each generation has its own tastes.

It goes without saying that music plays a very important role in people’s lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend free time and not to feel bored. You can hardly find a person who doesn’t like or need music and who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.

Well, and then, one day during 2001, I was introduced to Philippine (Classical) Music. I was invited to several performances. And, living as an expat in the Philippines means more than enjoying music. Culture shock knocked at my door. Life doesn't consist of music alone. Or sunny weather or days at the beach.

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March to 7.6 percent after hitting a 14-year high of 8.1 percent last December.

Although interest rates are seen to increase further, some economists expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to pause its rate hiking cycle by May, citing statements of BSP Governor Felipe Medalla who indicated this possibility if domestic inflation rate continues to decelerate.

Dy said the company plans to launch more projects this year, both for the residential and commercial segments, and targets to launch four new estates to bring the total to 54.

“Overall, we believe that the economy will support a growth of not only this year but also for the foreseeable future,” he added. (PNA)

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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.”

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE RAUL NAVARRO PARALA

Notice is hereby given that the late Raul Navarro Parala who died on April 19, 2018 at Capitol University Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro City. He died without leaving a last will and testament and so far as we have known; he left no debt. The decedent at the moment of his death left a parcel of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-50379 and Tax Declaration No. 15-003-20837 which real property is particularly described as follows: A parcel of land (Lot 13, Block 1, Pcs-10-001537, being a portion of Lot 25-A, Lot 25-B & Lot 25-C, Psd-10-013189) situated in the Barrio of Alae, Mun. of Manolo Fortich, Prov. Of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) square meters, more or less is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE RAUL NAVARRO PARALA. Entered into by and among his legitimate and exclusive heirs, namely: LIVENIA VELEZ PARALA , of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and resident of Block 1, Lot 13, Artajo Subd., Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; RALPH VELEZ PARALA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and resident of Block 21, Lot 7, Silver Creek, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; MARY CHRISTINE VELEZ PARALA, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and resident of Block 1, Lot 13, Artajo Subd., Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; and CHRISTIAN VELEZ PARALA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and resident of Block 1, Lot 11, Artajo Subd., Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; As per Doc no. 354; Page no. 71; Book no. LXXVII; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO.

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48K families to benefit as 4 Northern Mindanao LGUs sign up for ‘Pambansang Pabahay’

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

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