Mindanao Daily News (May 30, 2023)

2,000 residents flee Lanao del Sur’s Marogong town

By FROILAN GALLARDO

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An estimated 2,000 residents of Marogong in Lanao del Sur fled their homes on Saturday, fearing their town would be attacked by the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah in retaliation for the arrest of four of its members last Friday.

Shaminoden Sambitory, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, said the residents fled to the neighboring towns of Binidayan, Balabagan and Madalum late Saturday night following the arrest of the four suspects.

Sambitory said the fear that the armed group would

NGCP energizes PhP 10.2Bn Hermosa-San Jose transmission line

At 7:22AM on 27 May 2023, power transmission grid operator NGCP successfully energized the HermosaSan Jose 500-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line, an Energy Project of National Significance which will further improve the reliability of the Luzon transmission backbone.

Spanning the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, and

Bataan, the project will strengthen transmission services and accommodate new bulk power generation from the Bataan area.

“The Hermosa-San Jose 500kV project is a major component in our planned Luzon 500kV transmission backbone. Despite many challenges, our teams worked 24/7 to complete this facility. With the ener-

gization of the line comes the improved transmission from generation sources towards the load center Metro Manila and nearby provinces,” said NGCP.

Besides the new transmission line from Bulacan to Bataan, the project includes the construction of a new Hermosa 500kV Substation, which will enable better voltage regulation and power transfer from existing 230kV facilities in the area.

The project was provisionally approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) with a cost of PhP 10.2 Billion; however, the ERC has only allowed the partial recovery of PhP 19 Million or less than 1% of the actual project cost.

Given the urgent need to widen the transmission highway along the Bataan corridor, NGCP implemented the HSJ, setting aside for later, the issue on recovery approvals from the ERC.

At 7:22AM on 27 May 2023, NGCP successfully energized the Hermosa-San Jose 500-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line, a major project which will further improve the reliability of the Luzon transmission backbone.

“Our priority has and will always be doing, what is best for the public. Financial considerations can take a back seat and be threshed out later,” stressed Henry Sy, Jr., major stockholder and the company's former president and CEO. “We hope to correct the impression that the consumers are somehow shortchanged with how rates

attack Marogong town prompted the residents to seek refuge elsewhere. “That is our initial report and we are closely monitoring the situation in Marogong town. The officials are on alert status,” he said.

He said a total of 259 families or some 2,000 residents fled — 206 families to nearby Binidayan town, 45 families to Balabagan, and eight families to Madalum.

Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarete, commanding general of the Army’s 1st Division, said the arrests came after a combat team saw the suspects who were allegedly waiting for their supporters to bring food and supplies in barangays Piangologan and Pabrika in Marogong town last Friday.

Lumad volunteer teacher receives human rights award in Dublin

By MINDANEWS

MALAYBALAY CITY – A

Lumad volunteer teacher received on Friday the 2023 Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk in Dublin, Ireland, the Save Our Schools Network, an NGO based in Mindanao said in a statement Saturday.

The award was conferred on Jeany “Rose” Hayahay by Front Line Defenders for her advocacy of children’s and indigenous peoples rights.

“Hayahay’s work has made her a target of harassment and threats from the military. She has been red-tagged, had her home raided, and been subjected to online harassment. De -

spite the risks, Hayahay continues to speak out for the rights of children in Mindanao,” SOS Network said.

Aside from Hayahay, who was chosen as the awardee for the Asia-Pacific, the award was also given to Olivier Bahemuke Ndoole of the Democratic Republic of Congo for Africa, Segundo Ordoñez of Ecuador for the Americas, Digital Security Lab Ukraine (DSLU) for Europe and Central Asia, and Hala Ahed of Jordan for the Middle East and North Africa.

DSLU was represented by its Executive Director Vita Volodovska.

“This award is dedicated

to all the victims of human rights abuses, including my co-Lumad Volunteer Teachers Chad Booc and Jurain Ngujo, who were both massacred along with three others by the Philippines Military, for my co-teachers and students facing trumped-up charges, my fellow activists and indigenous children who lost their lives in defending their ancestral land, and to the people we served,” Hayahay said in her speech during the awarding ceremony in Dublin.

“The human rights situation in the Philippines is dire. Killings, enforced disappearance and trumped-

Marogong, Lanao del Sur. Map courtesy of Google Maps

Jeany “Rose” Hayahay (2nd from left) with her fellow awardees. Photo courtesy of Front Line Defenders

PH Navy commissions 2 more Israeli missile boats

By Priam Nepomuceno

MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) formally commissioned into service two more Israeli-made fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms increasing the number of such ships in its fleet to four as it celebrated its 125th founding anniversary Friday.

The commissioning ceremonies took place at the Commodore Divino Pier at PN headquarters in Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

“President and Commander in Chief Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the activity, which formally activated the two new capable boats as the third and fourth components of the Aceroclass patrol gunboats of the (Philippine) Fleet’s Littoral Combat Force,” Navy spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza said in a statement.

The two newly-acquired Acero-class patrol gunboats, which were constructed by Israel Shipyard Ltd and also known as the Shaldag Mark V. BRP Gener Tinangag (PG903) and BRP Domingo Deluana (PG-905), were christened last May 8 at the Naval Shipbuilding Facility Wharf, at Fort San Felipe, Cavite City.

The ships were delivered to the country last April 11.

The namesake of these vessels are both members of

MISSILE BOATS. Newly commissioned patrol gunboats BRP Domingo Deluana (PG-905) and BRP Gener Tinangag (PG-903). These two ships were delivered to the Philippine Navy (PN) on April 11, 2023 by Israel Shipyards Ltd. and christened on May 8, 2023. These gunboats will be used to protect the country's vital choke points and littoral domains.

the Philippine Marine Corps and awardees of the Medal of Valor like the first two FAICMs who were commissioned into service last November.

These FAIC-Ms are the BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) and BRP Lolinato To-Ong.

“These vessels will soon see action once deployed to vital choke points, major sea lines of communication, and littoral domains of the country. These 32-meter long gunboats will provide added muscle to the Navy’s capability to secure the seas with their quick intercept ability, remote stabilized weapons, and short-range missiles,” Negranza said.

He added that the activation of two FAIC also known

Petitioners.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on May 18, 2008 at Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Brgy. Manguiles, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur and Purok 2, Lianga East, Bacolod, 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 eleven (11) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 18, 2008 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 June 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th of May, 2023.

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as the fast-attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC)-Ms is a step closer to the completion of the nine-boat contract worth PHP10 billion.

“Their commissioning gave more prestige to the Navy’s celebration of its 125th founding year, providing a tangible manifestation of its anniversary theme, “Guardian of the Seas: Ensuring National Sovereignty, Security, and Stability,” Negranza noted.

Four of the FAIC-Ms will be armed with non-line-ofsight (NLOS) missiles with pinpoint accuracy and a range of 25 kilometers while the other five will be armed with typhoon-mounted 30mm main cannons and .50 caliber heavy machine guns.

The acquisition of these FAIC-Ms is among the 2019 projects approved by former President Rodrigo Duterte

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under the Horizon 2 List of the AFP Modernization Program.

The notice of award for the FAIC-M project, worth around PHP10 billion, was issued on January 5, 2021.

These are expected to replace PN’s medium-sized patrol craft. Once deliveries of the FAIC-Ms are completed, these vessels can interdict surface threats and launch NLOS missiles safely using the surrounding littoral areas as maneuver space and cover.

Earlier, PN chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. said the Navy is planning to acquire at least 15 more Israel-made Shaldag Mark V missile boats, which are the basis of its Acero-class patrol gunboats.

He said the additional Acero-class gunboats would help them to meet their requirements in “patrolling the seas of the country”. (PNA)

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Nat'l gov't in touch with LGUs for proper Mawar response - PBBM

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos

MANILA – The national government is in constant communication with the local government units (LGUs) to ensure proper disaster response, as Super Typhoon Mawar threatens to batter the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday.

“We are in constant contact with the local governments para makita natin what is the situation in their place, pagka nakadaan na ‘yung bagyo, pagka natapos na ‘yung mga ulan, mabawasan na ‘yung ulan, titignan natin pa (so we could see the situation during and after the onslaught of the typhoon),” Marcos said in a media interview at the Philippine Navy (PN) headquarters along Roxas Boulevard in Manila.

“We are in constant contact with them also to find out kung ano ‘yung kailangan nila, ano ‘yung nangyari sa lugar nila (what they need and what happened to their areas). With that way, we will be able to respond properly.”

The President said he would let the LGUs exercise their jurisdiction in implementing their respective disaster preparedness plans.

He, nevertheless, assured that concerned government agencies would assist the local governments whose localities may be hit by Mawar, which will be given the local name Betty once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

“We have already warned the LGUs to prepare in case of heavy rains and flooding. Kaya ang aming ginagawa ay (What we are doing is) we leave it to the LGUs right now to make the call kung ano ‘yung gagawin nila (on what they should do). Pero nandito lang ang national government to assist (However, the national government is here to assist),” Marcos said. Available funds

In a statement, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the government has available funds to help Filipinos who may be affected by Mawar.

“Our government is prepared. We are ready to support all operations for disaster rescue and relief with the necessary budget. Identified front-line government agencies may mobilize their Quick Response Fund (QRF) allocated in their respective budgets,” Pangandaman said.

The QRF is a built-in budgetary allocation that serves as a pre-disaster or standby fund for agencies to ensure immediate assistance to areas stricken by catastrophes and crises.

The DBM’s latest data show that the government still has PHP18.3 billion in calamity fund, including the PHP1.5 billion carryover from last year’s budget, which can be used for various disaster relief operations

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PNA photo by Rey Baniquet)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the EDELINDA BASIA BUSLON has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “ ADELFA ” to “ EDELINDA ” in the Birth Certificate of ADELFA ALFECHE BASIA who was born Aug. 6, 1962 at Tiguman Digos, Davao and whose parents are Javier T. Basia and Clarita S. Alpeche Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 11, 2023.

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Alaminos City brings govt services to far-flung villages

By Hilda Austria

ALAMINOS CITY, Pangas-

inan–The city government of Alaminos on Friday launched its barangay caravan that aims to bring its frontline services to the residents of far-flung villages here.

Mayor Arth Brian Celeste said the residents would save 30 minutes of travel time and fare as well as ensure convenience through this program.

“Iikot city hall to barangays especially far-flung barangays para ilapit serbisyo. Hopefully, makatipid sila sa byahe, ma-lessen yong gastos nila sa pamasahe, at yong convenience so matutulungan talaga sila (The city hall will go to the barangays especially the far-flung villages to make the services accessible to them. Hopefully, they would save in travel time, lessen their expenses, and have the convenience so it would really be beneficial to them),” he said in an interview.

The services to be offered to the residents are medical check-ups, distribution of vegetable seeds, registry system for basic sectors in agriculture enrollment and consultation, issuance of persons with disabilities and solo parent identification cards, food bank feeding for the elderly, mobile registration clinic of the City Civil Registrar,

DA-PRDP

BARANGAY CARAVAN. Residents of Barangay Sta. Maria in Alaminos City, Pangasinan are all smiles during a medical check-up as part of the Alaminos Barangay Caravan launched on Friday (May 26, 2023). The caravan aims to bring frontline government services to the residents, especially those in far-flung villages. (Photo courtesy of Alaminos LGU)

consultancy for associations and cooperatives, collection of real property tax, and job referral and placement of the Public Employment Services Office.

Services of the City Veterinary Office such as deworming, castration, registration of pets, and administering anti-rabies vaccines are also available.

There will also be the issuance of a checklist for the orientation of new businesses, consultation for tricycle

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franchises, and boat permit registration.

The City Legal Office will also offer legal assistance and advice while there will also be free haircut services.

“We plan to do it on a monthly basis since we cannot do it every day because of the logistics and the preparations,” Celeste said.

The mayor added he will personally go to the barangays.

“I will be there and I don’t want to miss the opportunity

to be able to talk to our kababayans,” he said.

The Alaminos Barangay Caravan will go around the city’s 39 villages, one barangay every month from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., prioritizing the far-flung areas to bring the city government’s frontline services.

Celeste said the individual departments have been going to the barangays but, this time it will be a one-stop-shop for the city government’s frontline services. (PNA)

(From PAGASA’s Facebook page)

Signal No. 2 up in parts of N. Luzon as Betty accelerates

By Ma. Cristina Arayata

MANILA – Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon as Typhoon Betty slightly accelerated over the waters east of Cagayan, the weather bureau said Monday.

In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Betty is moving northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour, and was last tracked 525 km east of Aparri, Cagayan.

The typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 155 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kph.

Minor to moderate impacts caused by gale-force winds are likely in these areas where Signal No. 2 has been hoisted -- Batanes, the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan, Camiguin, Didicas, Pamuktan Islands), and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana).

TCWS No. 1 has been hoisted over the rest of Babuyan Islands, the rest of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, the northeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Solano, Bagabag, Diadi, Villaverde, Bayombong, Ambaguio), Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, the northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Baler), Polillo Islands, the northern portion of Catanduanes (Caramoran, Viga, Gigmoto, Panganiban, Bagamanoc, Pandan), the northeastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Siruma), and the northern portion of Camarines Norte (Vinzons, Paracale, Jose Panganiban, Capalonga, Talisay, Daet, Mercedes, Basud).

Strong breeze to near gale strength winds are likely in these areas.

ough to high sea condition will prevail over the northern

del Norte.

DA-PRDP 10 hands over PHP 8.5-M abaca project to TFMC

MUNAI, LANAO DEL

NORTE – Another remarkable feat is felt by the members of the Tambo Farmers Marketing Cooperative (TFMC) as the Department of AgriculturePhilippine Rural Development Project 10 (DA-PRDP 10) turns over the Abaca Fiber Processing and Marketing project on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

The subproject, worth PHP 8,547,972.73 includes a delivery van, decorticating machine, and bailing machine along with a transformer to power the equipment.

DA-10 Regional Executive Director and DA-PRDP 10 Project Director Carlene C. Collado, congratulated the coop for the said achievement. Director Collado further emphasized that the subproject will help expand the abaca fiber processing and marketing activities through the provision of value-adding equipment and logistic support.

It further aims for increased volume and improved quality of fiber outputs, resulting in increased incomes and im-

proved livelihoods of farmer members.

“I am proud to see the eagerness of the cooperative in availing this subproject under DAPRDP. Your presence today is a manifestation of support for the successful implementation of this project as it opens

economic opportunities for the TFMC abaca farmers and the residents as well. Your efforts towards agricultural development are worthy of emulation,” he added.

Munai Municipal Mayor Racma

D. Andamama shared, “I am overwhelmed today because

the people who supported and helped in making this turnover possible are here. This will be the beginning of our journey to progress. Surely, our humble municipality will see great heights.”

Meanwhile, Lanao del Norte Provincial Governor Imelda Q.

Dimaporo challenged Mayor Andamama and other officials to continue their plans to further develop the province.

Gov. Dimaporo stressed that as public officials, it is their social responsibility to look after the welfare of their constituents.

“We are now witnessing the

fruits of our labor as this infrastructure and enterprise project endowed to the town of Munai by DA-PRDP will mark a positive impression of a progressive municipality and eventually the province of Lanao del Norte will become the food basket of Northmin,” Gov. Dimaporo added. After fully accepting the duties and responsibilities as co-owner of the subproject, TFMC Chairman Ali O. Raso shared that the cooperative has gone through many struggles in order to avail the project. He said that despite difficulties, he is still grateful because the said project will help in the agricultural development of the municipality and the province as well.

Witnessing the turn-over ceremony are former LDN Governor and 2nd District Representative, Abdulla D. Dimaporo, Munai Vice Mayor Abdulazis A. Batingolo, dignitaries and officials from the municipalities of Bacolod, Tagoloan, Kauswagan and Kapatagan, and officials and members of TFMC.

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the P8.5-M abaca project to Tambo Farmers Marketing Cooperative in Munai, Lanao

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WHEN BOREDOM STRIKES

While being a columnist of "Tinig ng Bayan" (published in Abra) during the 1980s, I remember our Taiwanese coordinator Cristina Lising-Geronga, 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 come that loneliness and/or boredom are still a general topic in our society today's society?

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The feeling that nothing catches your interest, that everything's dull and flat, sums up the state of boredom. Too much time on your hands can result in boredom, and so can the tediousness of doing the same thing over and over again, like a dreary task at a job. So as soon as these needs are not being met in any area of life, boredom can set in and cause tiredness, drowsiness, laziness.

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

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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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A Saint once said that Christian joy has its roots in the form of a cross. I suppose this affirmation can find validation in some words of Christ who once told his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” (Jn 16,20)

In another part of the gospel, Christ also said something similar: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (Jn 16,33) We have to convince ourselves that despite whatever happens in our life, we always have hope and we can always manage to be cheerful and at peace because Christ in the end will take care of everything, as long as we would just exert effort to be faithful to him.

But let’s always remember that our joy in and with Christ comes always as a result of the cross, of some struggle, of keeping our faith alive despite the many things in our life that can undermine it. We should just learn how to react properly to these faith-harming elements.

If our faith is strong and vibrant, we can always manage to have a sportsman-like attitude toward the unavoidable drama of

our life where the forces of good and evil will always be at work.

It’s important that we don’t lose sight of our need for joy even as we go through the indispensable exercise of penance as we traverse this vale of tears we have in this world. And that’s because, as St. Paul said, the Lord is near. He is always around and eager to help us especially in our worst predicaments. This piece of news should gladden our heart even as we intensify our penitential acts to prepare ourselves properly to receive him.

This Good News, which with faith we can consider as already done, should remind us of the bigger picture about ourselves. We come from God and not just from our parents. We are meant to be with God in our definitive state of life in eternity. Our life here on earth is simply a training and testing ground to see if what God wants us to be is also what we want to be.

We should develop the appropriate sense of nostalgia and expectation that should bring us beyond the limits of time and space, and lead us to God in eternity. That’s where we came from and where we are meant to be. And for this, we have been given the adequate

means, none other than Christ himself who told us that he is “the way, the truth and the life. No one goes to the Father except through me.” (Jn 14,6) We might find this idea incredible at first. We might even consider it as inhuman. But we need to be clarified about one thing. What our faith tells us, what God wills for us is not against our human nature. It simply goes beyond our nature. And since it’s beyond our nature, our faith precisely tells us to rely mainly on God who is omnipotent and wise to be able to follow God’s will for us that always gives us peace and joy.

The joy and peace that comes from God are always a fruit of a continuing spiritual battle to keep God’s love burning in us. It’s a joy and peace that is compatible with the cross, with all forms of suffering. It is not afraid of suffering which also has an important role to play in our life and in the redemption of mankind. With God, everything works for the good.

More OTOP hub operations seen in E. Visayas

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – The

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is putting up more One Town One Product (OTOP) hubs in Eastern Visayas this year with a higher budget intended for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region.

DTI Eastern Visayas Regional Director Celerina Bato said OTP hubs will rise in Calbayog City, Samar; Catarman, Northern Samar; Maasin City, Southern Leyte; and Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

“The higher budget under OTOP Next Generation this year will allow us to open more OTOP hubs in addition to what has been operating in Tacloban City, Ormoc City, and Baybay City in Leyte; and Catbalogan

City in Samar,” Bato told the Philippine News Agency in an interview Friday.

Eastern Visayas got the highest OTOP Next Gen fund this year at PHP14.3 million to support small businesses in the region.

OTOP is a priority stimulus program of the DTI for MSMEs in different regions of the country.

This aims to promote products and services unique to the culture, community resources and competitive advantage of a locality. Products and services offered in OTOP hubs are those that localities are best known for.

OTOP Next Gen is one of the two components of the DTI’s program, supporting the supply side of the program.

The DTI said OTOP Next Gen provides a package of assistance to capaci -

MSMEs SUPPORT. One Town One Product (OTOP) hub in Catbalogan City, Samar. The Department of Trade and Industry is putting up more OTOP hubs that will support the micro, small, and medium enterprises in the region. (Photo courtesy of Samar provincial government)

Dumaguete tightens border control as ASF spreads to nearby town

By Mary Judaline Partlow

DUMAGUETE CITY – Mayor

Felipe Antonio Remollo of this Negros Oriental provincial capital on Friday ordered the tightening of border controls in the city as African swine fever (ASF) cases have been reported in another town.

Dwight Arnaiz Sr., the officer-in-charge of the city agriculture office, said in an interview that ASF checkpoints have been set up at key entry and exit points in this capital after swine deaths were reported in Sibulan municipality situated next to this city.

Police and barangay officials here are tapped to ensure that no pigs coming from Sibulan and Dauin town, where the province’s first ASF cases were reported, cannot enter this capital.

“Pigs that come from these towns are not allowed in Dumaguete while those from other towns and cities may

enter the city provided they have a certification from their city or municipal veterinary offices that they are ASF-free,” he said in Cebuano. Arnaiz added that swine

blood samples have also been collected from the city’s slaughterhouse for laboratory testing.

On Thursday, Sibulan Mayor Jose Abiera issued an order citing “the urgent need for the culling of pigs” in at least three areas where swine deaths were reported and laboratory samples showed ASF-positive results.

These areas were identified as Purok Apitong in Barangay Tubtubon, the western portion of Barangay Boloc-boloc, and the southern section of Barangay Magatas.

In a briefing Friday, Provincial Veterinary Officer Belinda Villahermosa said culling within a 500-meter radius of the ASF-affected areas will commence as soon as excavation for the burial site is done.

tate MSMEs which includes product development initiatives, training, referral and other initiatives to help them improve their products in terms of design, quality and volume, among others.

The other component is the OTOP.PH (Philippines Hub), which supports the supply side of the program. This includes providing physical and online channels and market access platforms for OTOP products. (PNA)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE , made and executed in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines, on this __________, by and between:

HEIRS OF LAURO B. ALGURA namely: MILA ROSE D. ALGURA , of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and with the residence at Licabang, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines, LAURO D. ALGURA JR., (married) and FLPRA MAY D. ALGURA (single), of legal ages, Filipino citizens and with common residence at Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR-VENDOR/s ” and MARYCEL P. TARAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to FERNANDO G. TARAY and with the residence at Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, hereto referred as “ VENDEE .”

WITNESSETH; THAT

WHEREAS, LAURO B. ALGURA, Filipino Citizen, died intestate, leaving a certain parcel of land located in Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines, covered by the KOT/OCT/ TCT No. P-73346 , more particularly described as follows:

“A PARCEL OF LAND Lot 220, CSD-10-012017, situated in the Sinangguyan, Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (152) square, meters more or less. “

ASF SPREAD. Cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Sibulan town, Negros Oriental province. This is the second town in the province to be affected by the ASF, next to Dauin, with authorities now scrambling to contain the spread of the viral disease that affects pigs. (PNA file photo)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. X Northern Mindanao Trinidad Building, Corrales-Yacapin Street, Cagayan de Oro City Tel: (088) 858-1658 * E-mail: dole10.imsd@gmail.com

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT

(AEP)

Notice is hereby given that the following employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for AEPs.

Villahermosa said at least 300 pig heads in Dauin have already been culled while in Sibulan town, some 50 to 60 pigs are being profiled and depopulation will begin immediately thereafter.

She called on hog raisers to stop feeding their pigs with swill as initial investigation showed that the ASF cases in Dauin were caused by pigswill coming from the city market here. (PNA)

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late TEODORO MOTRIL who died intestate on December 21, 2001 at Brgy. Crossing Rubber, Tupi, South Cotabato left an estate, particularly described as follows:

Lot 314, Ts-1005 (OCT TNo. P-26937)

“A parcel of land (Lot 314, Ts-1005) situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato. Bounded on the NE., along line 1-2 by Lot 305, Ts1005; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 313, Ts-1005; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Road; on the NW., along line 4-1 by Lot 315, Ts-1005, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY (1,940) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by the Original Certificate of Title No. P-26937 in the name of Teodoro Motril.”

Residential Building (Tax Dec. No. M-0100483)

“Residential Building erected on Lot 314, Ts-1005 covered under Tax Declaration No. M-0100483 declared in the name of Teodoro Motril.”

is the subject of ExtraJudicial Settlement of Estate of the Deceased with Waiver of Rights, under the notarial registry of Atty. Xavier J. Bayan per

WHEREAS , the parties hereto, are the sole and only heirs of the decedents they being the legitimate heirs, of the deceased;

WHEREAS , there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedents; and

WHEREAS , it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to settle and partition extra-judicially and adjudicate among themselves the above-described real property in the form and manner herein set forth;

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippine Supreme Court, the parties hereto do, by these presents, agree to settle and partiti0n extra-judicially the above-described property and adjudicate the same among themselves in pro-indiviso equal shares subject however, to the liabilities imposed by Section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years.

WITNESSETH; FURTHER:

WHEREAS , the VENDEE has offered to buy and the HEIRS-VENDOR has agreed to sell the above-described parcel of land, for the consideration and terms and condition set forth herein below;

That, for and in consideration of the sum of SEVENTY THOPUSAND PESOS (P70,000.00) Philippine currency, the “HEIR-VENDOR ”, do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY , unto the “VENDEE”, her heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest, free of all liens and encumbrances of any kind whatsoever.

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

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE

Davao Global Township officially opens its roads to the public

Proximate to downtown Davao City and the Francisco Bangoy International Airport, the P33-billion Davao Global Township (DGT) opened to the public on May 25. DGT comes to life with future-proof design and engineering principles, including sustainability and green features, designed to provide Davao with an elevated new-normal-ready retail, cultural and residential experiences.

DGT serves as Cebu Landmasters’ first township through YHEST Realty Development Corporation. The township broke ground in November 2018. Developed to become a source of pride for Davaoeños, the P33billion development Davao Global Township (DGT) officially opened its road to the public on May 25. Marking the momentous occasion was a festive celebration and the kick-off to a community-building weekend market.

DGT serves as the first township of the leading developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) through YHEST Realty Development Corporation, a joint venture between CLI and the Yuson, Huang and Tan families belonging to the Villa-Abrille Clan of Davao. The township broke ground in November 2018.

“We are thrilled with the anticipated opening of DGT, which we envision as Davao’s central business district and lifestyle hub that will greatly contribute to the city’s economy,” CLI chairman and CEO Jose Soberano III said.

“Given DGT’s prime location and future-proof design and engineering principles, which include sustainability and green features,

we believe it will live up to its name as a world-class township.”

Envisioned to become a global business district

A 30-minute-drive away from the Francisco Bangoy International Airport, DGT creates a thriving global business district at the heart of Davao City. The idea is for the world-class township to serve as an address to be proud of, while generating business opportunities for Davao City and neighboring communities.

Under phase 1 of DGT is the township’s first residential project, The East Village at DGT, set for completion in Q3 2026. Inspired by the rich culture and life in the progressive Davao City, the development presents over 2,000 residential units spread across the six-tower vertical village. Unit categories include modular studio, one-bedroom and 2-bedroom cuts, with value ranging from P143,000 to P149,000 per square meter.

When introduced, all three towers of The East Village were sold out in 4 days prompting the opening of the fourth tower, which is also now sold out. The last two

towers with a total of 717 units will be unveiled soon. Scheduled for launching this year is the 11,472 sqm The West Village, the next vertical residential community of the township.

Also part of DGT’s Phase 1 is the landmark commercial area and lifestyle mall, DGT City Center, along with cultural and civic events venue, DGT Cultural Center, which are both targeted to open next year.

DGT has a total of 223,768 square meters of commercial lot for sale, with lot sizes ranging from 1,054 square meters to 3,446 square meters.

DGT is CLI’s first operational township, and two more estates are being developed by the listed company: the 14.3-ha Manresa Town in Cagayan de Oro and the 100-ha MingMori Techno Business Hub in Minglanilla, Cebu. These large-scale projects will enable the company to hold a long gestating landbank that will usually double in value after launching.

Big on sustainability

Even before the official open-

of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City

Email Address:civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com

Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CLUDOLFO DAL MABILEN has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ ELBE ALBE ” to “ ELVIE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELBE ALBE ACOMPAAÑADO RAMIL who was born on DECEMBER 01,1958 in SINACABAN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL and whose parents are FELIX GALLETO RAMIL and EVARISTA JAMOROL ACOMPANIADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 08, 2023.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar MDN: May 30 & Jun 6, 2023

ing of its roads, DGT has already won several top recognitions, including the 2021 Best Township Development in the Philippines by PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards and Best Township Development in Asia by PropertyGuru Asian Property Awards.

These accolades recognize DGT’s design and engineering principles that adhere to the highest global standards. For one, DGT supports sustainability and the green movement. The township values the presence of its resident native trees, observes mandatory waste segregation, and implements recycling programs, among other efforts.

DGT proves to be a smart community as well with modern initiatives that support today’s lifestyle. There are provisions of wide bike lines to go with sidewalks and planting strips that promote walking and cycling, aimed to promote active living while reducing carbon emissions. Inviting open spaces for outdoor and leisure activities are also featured prominently.

These award-winning efforts support DGT’s tagline, “The Address of Ambition, The Address of Outstanding, The Address of Amazing.”

Celebrating with DGT Festival, opening of DGT Weekend Market

The YHEST Board of Directors and CLI top executives led DGT’s official opening on May 25, along with special guests from the government and the private sector.

Following the ceremony, local musical acts took the stage in a concert called “DGT Festival,” headlined by rock band UrbanDub and celebrity couple performers TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan. Serving as front acts were proud Davaoeño bands The Dukes, Point Blank and Daybreak PH. Meanwhile, world-class DJs DJ Robinson and DJ Luane capped off the party that served a taste of DGT’s potential as a prime place of convergence in Davao City.

Aside from the DGT Festival, the township’s official opening also launched the DGT Weekend Market. Set to open four days a week—Thursdays to Sundays from 4pm to 1am—the upscale outdoor bazaar is set to delight Davaoeños with unique finds, amazing food, and other exciting offerings. Expected to become the new place-to-be that elevates the locals’ weekend experience, the DGT Weekend Market will be set up weekly at the first block of the township.

To know more about Davao Global Township, visit https:// www.dgt.com.ph/. For commercial leasing inquiries at DGT, please contact Marian Espiritu at marian@cebulandmasters.com. For commercial lots & residential inquiries, please contact Ceasar Emmanuel Nitorreda at crnitorreda@cebulandmasters.com.

Phase 1 of Cebu Landmasters’ Davao Global Township (DGT) includes the township’s first residential project The East Village at DGT, which is set for completion in Q3 2026. Also part of the development’s Phase 1 is a lifestyle mall DGT City Center and a culture and civic events venue DGT Cultural Center.

Mindanao DA-PRDP breaks ground for P174-M road project in Davao Sur

By Che Palicte

DAVAO CITY – Regional agriculture officials broke ground Thursday on a PHP174.7 million farmto-market road (FMR) connecting Crossing Blocon-Dalumay-Malawanit-Glamang in Magsaysay town, Davao del Sur.

In a Facebook post on Friday, Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project (DAPRDP) 11 program director Abel James Monteagudo said farmers and residents of Barangays Bacungan, Dalumay, Malawanit, and Glamang will directly benefit from the project.

The 8.81-kilometer PRDP 11 subproject in Davao Region is funded with a cost-sharing under World Bank-European Union loan proceeds, DA-11 through the Intensified Building-Up of Infrastructure and Logistics for Development (I-BUILD) component and Magsaysay town government.

Monteagudo commended the municipal government for their active performance in complying with all the eligibility documents prescribed for the projects in close coordination with the PRDP project support office and the regional I-BUILD component office.

ROAD CONNECTOR. Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) 11 program director Abel James Monteagudo (left), along with Magsaysay, Davao del Sur local officials, leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the PHP174.7 million farm-to-market road connecting four farming villages in the town on Thursday (May 25, 2023). The 8.81-kilometer PRDP 11 subproject is funded under costsharing with the World Bank - European Union loan proceeds, DA-11, and Magsaysay municipal government. (Photo courtesy of DA-PRDP)

“The government program will come if someone asks for it. As per Commission on Audit regulations, there must be formal requests from local government units for projects they wanted to implement,” he said.

Monteagudo noted that the FMR will help settlers in the four villages improve their transport system, re-

duce post-harvest losses in transporting agricultural products, and easier access to homes and farms.

“This will improve the mobility of farmers especially while delivering their harvested crops (to the markets),” he said.

Magsaysay Vice Mayor Arthur Davin expressed his gratitude to DA-PRDP and the people behind the

project noting that it was the third project that has been approved by DA-11 in their municipality.

“The government saw that the best way to address insurgency is not war but to provide a livelihood to the people, especially by providing them useful roads. A sign that the government is supporting them,” he said. (PNA)

‘TOOLS OF VIOLENCE’. Police and military officials view the loose firearms that local officials collected from their constituents and turned over to the Army in Datu Anggal Midtimbang municipality in Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday (May 25, 2023). At least eight high-powered firearms coming from seven barangays of the town were surrendered to the authorities. (Photo courtesy of Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade)

Local execs turn in loose guns to Army in Maguindanao Sur

By Edwin Fernandez

COTABATO CITY – Town officials of Datu Anggal Midtimbang in Maguindanao del Sur have turned over loose firearms they collected from constituents in support of the government’s disarmament program.

Datu Anggal Midtimbang

Mayor Maryjoy Estephanie

U. Midtimbang on Thursday afternoon presented the firearms to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, headed by Lt. Col. Tristram A. Tolentino, and Brig. Gen. Oriel Pangcog, 601st Infantry Brigade commander, during a ceremony held at the town gymnasium.

The surrendered firearms consisted of an M16 rifle, two M1 Carbine rifles, two 12-gauge shotguns, a Garand rifle, a

homemade Uzi machine pistol, and an improvised M14 rifle.

The firearms were collected by seven village officials from their constituents and turned over to local authorities.

Maguindanao del Sur officer in charge, Vice Governor Datu Nathaniel Midtimbang, also lauded the efforts of the military, police, and local leaders for their support of the government’s “Balik Baril” program. Pangcog, meanwhile, assured local leaders that the military would continue the task of reducing the “tools of violence” in the hands of unauthorized persons, saying this is vital in the preservation of peace and order in the Bangsamoro communities.

(PNA)

Public, private stakeholders hold 1st Integrated Water Security Summit in NorthMin

Moved by a shared desire to secure the water future of Northern Mindanao, more than 450 engaged stakeholders including legislators and governors gathered for the 1st Integrated Water Security Summit at the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Opol, Misamis Oriental on May 25-26, 2023. The Summit was endorsed by Regional Development Council Resolution 19 Series of 2023.

The Oro Chamber of Commerce led the Technical Working Group together with the National Economic Development Authority, Department of Science and Technology, Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

The Summit enjoys the strong support of the provincial government of Misamis Oriental, and the Local Gov-

Ribbon-cutting of the first Northern Mindanao Integrated Water Summit at Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Opol, Misamis Oriental on May 25-26, 2023.

ernment Unit of Cagayan de Oro City and Opol, as well as by the Seven Seas Waterpark CEO, Engr. Elpidio Paras.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal No. 6, the summit centers around the theme "Securing the Region's Water Future". Its primary objectives are to identify water security issues, develop effective interventions, establish partnerships, and establish Provincial Integrated Water Security Committees in each province of Northern Mindanao.

interventions, policies, programs, and projects, institutional mechanisms, legislative reforms, and LGU devolved functions to address water security issues”, he said. Currently, Vegafria is the Vice Chairman of RDC-X InfraCom and PCCI Regional Governor of Northern Mindanao. He led the Technical Working Group for the conduct of this event.

interactive discussions, shedding light on water-related issues. The summit also features an exhibition showcasing services and technologies from various agencies. It displays innovative solutions present in Northern Mindanao.

Resource speakers present key topics including the regional water demand scenario, the national water security roadmap with a specific focus on Northern Mindanao, salient features of the Philippine water supply and sanitation master plan, formulation of provincial integrated water security plans, the current situation of integrated wastewater management in Northern Mindanao, and the national sewerage and septage management program.

Notably, DOST displayed their cutting-edge and appropriate level technologies such as the Compact Wastewater Treatment System and Mobile Water Disinfection System, offering practical and scalable solutions to water-related challenges in the region.

Other stakeholders include

Promote NorMin, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bureau of Investment, USAID, Development Bank of the Philippines and Landbank of the Philippines.

Two governors were also present during the event and have expressed their full support to the initiatives concerning water security, Governor Peter M. Unabia of Misamis Oriental and Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque of Bukidnon. The representatives present were Congressman Jurdin Jesus Romualdo of Camiguin, Congressman Yevgeny Vincente Emano of the 2nd district of Misamis Oriental, and Congressman Jose Manuel Alba of the 1st district of Bukidnon.

The event marks a significant step forward in securing a sustainable water future for Northern Mindanao. With the knowledge gained, partnerships formed, and innovative solutions showcased, the region is better equipped to address its water challenges and ensure a prosperous and resilient future for all. (Efraem O. Egoc/DOST10)

The Department of Science and Technology –Region 10 (DOST 10) envisions to be an effective and competent catalyst of inclusive development by providing world-class and innovative Science & Technology services in Region 10.

In his speech, Mr. Ruben A. Vegafria stated that he is confident that the output of the conference-workshop will significantly aid in securing the region’s water future. “I hope that this summit today will help us identify development

Participants from various sectors such as the local water districts, local government units, regional-line agencies, the five provinces, academe, NGOs, civil society organizations, and the private sector experience insightful talks, presentations, and

NATIONAL

HEIR OF SPOUSES JAIME G. ESTAVAS AND CLARITA ABADIANO, Namely:

Emmanuel A. Estavas, Esmeraldo A. Estavas, Ma. Ione A. Estavas-Longcob, Jossie Fe A. Estavas-Tionko, and Albien A .Estavas, Defendants.

TO:

JOSSIE FE A. ESTAVAS-TIONKO

ALBIEN A. ESTAVAS

Address cannot be ascertained

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WHEREAS, on April 12, 2023, the Court issued an order granting the plaintiff’s Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Summons by Publication, which reads:

“On record is a Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Service of Summons by Publication filed by the plaintiff and it appears from the Sheriff’s Return of Summons that defendant Jossie Fe A. Estavas-Tionko and Albien A. Estavas’ whereabouts, cannot by diligent inquiry be ascertained, as prayed for in the Plaintiff’s aforesaid motion, let summons by publication be served upon defendants JOSSIE FE A. ESTAVAS-TIONKO AND ALBIEN A. ESTAVAS in a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper and plaintiff is directed likewise to send copy of this order, summons, and complaint to the defendants to their last known address.

Meanwhile, the defendants are given sixty (60) days after the completion of the last publication of summons to file with this court their Answer to the complaint filed against them in the above-captioned case..

SO ORDERED.”

WHEREAS, Complaint reads:

C O M P L A I N T

(With Urgent Prayer for Issuance of Writ of Possession)

Plaintiff, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), by counsel, respectfully states that:

1. Plaintiff is a private corporation created and existing under Philippine laws, with principal office address at NGCP Building, Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. It may be served with notices and other court processes through its Right-of-Way Department (ROWD) – Mindanao Division, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, copy furnished the aforementioned principal office.

2. Pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9511, plaintiff was granted a franchise to operate, manage and maintain, and in connection therewith, to engage in the business of conveying or transmitting electricity through a high-voltage back-bone system of interconnected transmission lines, substations and related facilities, systems operations, and other activities that are necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of a transmission system and to construct, install, finance, manage, improve, expand, operate, maintain, rehabilitate, repair and refurbish the present nationwide transmission system of the Republic of the Philippines.

3. Under Section 4 of the same law, plaintiff was granted the power of eminent domain, subject to the requirements of the Constitution and existing laws.

4. Plaintiff is engaged in the business of transmitting electric power from the generating plants of power producers to distributors. As such, plaintiff’s business is imbued with public interest.

5. To address the country’s growing power demand and ensure continuous, reliable and efficient power supply, there is a need to interconnect the three (3) major power grids of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao into a single national grid. Aside from the sharing of systems reserve, the interconnection will also help optimize utilization of indigenous energy resources such as natural gas in Luzon, geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao. Owing to this necessity, plaintiff must immediately construct the transmission lines that will transmit power to distributors of electricity not only in Mindanao but also in Luzon and Visayas. This undertaking is for the use and benefit of the public and part of it is known as the MINDANAO-VISAYAS INTERCONNECTION PROJECT (MVIP) , integral part of which is the KAUSWAGAN-LALA 230kv TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT (Project).

6. The said MVIP of NGCP is the first project certified by the Department of Energy (DOE) as an Energy Project of National Significance (EPNS ) pursuant to R.A. 7638 of DOE Act of 1992, as amended, entitled to all the rights and privileges provided under Executive Order No. 30, series of 2017, as evidenced by the Certification dated 8 May 2018 issued by the Energy Investment Coordinating Council. Hence, the immediate completion and energization of the said project is critically important.

7. Defendants HEIRS OF JAIME G. ESTAVAS, namely: Emmanuel A. Estavas, Esmeraldo A. Estavas, Ma. Ione A. EstavasLongcob, Jossie Fe A. Estavas-Tionko, and Albien A. Estavas, are all of legal age and Filipinos. They may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at their respective address indicated below opposite their names, viz:

with the filing of the instant Complaint, a Notice to Take Possession (attached as Annex “A”) upon the defendants.

15. To comply with the deposit requirement, plaintiff, notwithstanding that R.A. 10752 does not specifically apply to it, shall deposit with the Honorable Court an amount equivalent to the 100% of the BIR zonal value of the land sought to be expropriated, plus the cost of improvements, in the total amount of TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS (Php21,450.00) , consistent with the purpose of the said law and OCA Circular No. 113-2019 to simplify the deposit requirement in expropriation cases for the benefit of the defendants and in the interest of immediate implementation of the Project intended to benefit the public.

16. Upon deposit of the provisional amount, plaintiff would have fully complied with the requirements for the issuance of a writ of possession as mandated by law.

17. In a long line of cases and OCA Circular No. 113-2019, once the above requirements are complied with it, it becomes the ministerial duty of the trial court to issue the writ of possession in favor of the plaintiff, without need of any further hearing . Thus, as cited in the said circular:

“Municipality of Cordova v. Pathfinder Development Corporation emphazises the mandatory issuance of the writ of possession upon the receipt of the required deposit. “No hearing is actually required for the issuance of a writ of possession, which demands only two (2) requirements: (a) the sufficiency in form and substance of the complaint; and (b) the required provisional deposit x x x x Upon compliance with these requirements, the petitioner in an expropriation case is entitled to a writ of possession as a matter of right and the issuance of the writ becomes ministerial” (Emphasis supplied) .

18. Moreover, it must be emphasized that an expropriation proceeding is an action quasi in rem , wherein the fact that the owners of the property are made parties is not essentially indispensable insofar as it concerns the i mmediate taking of possession of the property and the preliminary determination of its value, including the amount to be deposited.

19. An action quasi in rem names a person as defendant, but its object is to subject that person’s interest in a property to a corresponding lien or obligation. In a proceeding quasi in rem , jurisdiction over the person of the defendant is not a prerequisite to confer jurisdiction on the court, provided that the latter has jurisdiction over the res.

20. The purpose of summons in actions quasi in rem is not the acquisition of jurisdiction over the defendant but mainly to satisfy the constitutional requirement of due process. Since the issuance of writ of possession is ex-parte, ministerial, and non-litigious in nature, the issuance thereof, even prior to the service of summons, will not violate defendants’ right to due process as the same can be done even without defendants’ participation. Besides, the issuance of a writ of possession does not prevent defendants from raising objections to and defenses against the expropriation of their property.

21. Plaintiff intends to present three (3) witnesses, namely: a) Engr. Licinio B. Capili, b) Engr. Nolito L. Notar, and c) Winsor C. Abaga, Sr. , to establish, among others, NGCP’s authority to exercise the power of eminent domain, the propriety of its exercise in this case, and the bases for the determination of the just compensation. Copies of their Judicial Affidavits (with attached Exhibits “A” to “K” ) are attached as Annexes B, C, and D and made an integral part hereof. Plaintiff intends to present additional witnesses if necessary.

P R A Y E R

WHEREFORE , premises considered, plaintiff most respectfully prays of this Honorable Court to:

1. ISSUE a Writ of Possession in plaintiff’s favor; authorizing plaintiff to enter and take possession of the property subject of this complaint that will be affected by the construction and implementation of the Project , consisting of a total area of 275-square meters , more or less, as described in paragraph 8 hereof; direct the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist plaintiff in the implementation of the said writ of possession so that project construction can immediately commence even during the pendency of the case and/or for the conduct of the counting of affected improvements, if necessary; direct the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to enter the Writ of Possession in the Primary Entry Book and annotate the same in the Registration Book pursuant to Section 69 of Presidential Decree No. 1529;

2. After issuance of Writ of Possession, ISSUE an Order of Publication allowing plaintiff to effect service of summons to Defendants Jossie Fe A. Estavas-Tionko, Albien A. Estavas and other defendants, if applicable, by publication, pursuant to Sections 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedures;

3. ISSUE an Order of Expropriation declaring that the plaintiff has a lawful right to take possession and acquire the affected property specified in paragraph 9 hereof;

4. After the determination of just compensation, to authorize the payment thereof by plaintiff to defendants after deducting the capital gains and documentary stamp taxes for the transfer of the affected portion of Lot No. 1943-A-1, PSD-10-057960, in the name of plaintiff, all other outstanding taxes under the National Internal Revenue Code, and all outstanding realty taxes and dues under the Local Government Code, which plaintiff shall remit to the Government;

5. ISSUE a judgment after determination of just compensation, declaring plaintiff as the lawful owner of the affected portion of the unidentified lot consisting of a total area of 275 square meters , more or less, described in paragraph 8 hereof;

6. DIRECT:

a. The Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to register and annotate the Order of Expropriation and Judgment on the TCT No. T-25,944 or any certificate of title that may hereafter be issued covering the property subject of this case pursuant to Section 85 of Presidential Decree No. 1529;

b. The Municipal Assessor of Baroy and/or Provincial Assessor of Lanao del Norte to cancel Tax Declaration No. H-130191 (03) and issue new and separate tax declaration in the name of plaintiff covering the portion of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein.

Iligan City for Tubod, Lanao del Norte, April 27, 2021

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Power Center, Quezon Avenue cor. BIR Road Diliman, Quezon City

By: WFH LUIS MANUEL U. BUGAYONG

Considering that the whereabouts and specific addresses of defendants Jossie Fe A. Estavas-Tionko and Albien A. Estavas cannot be ascertained despite diligent inquiry, plaintiff undertakes to cause the service of summons to her by publication pursuant to Sections 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court.

8. Plaintiff intends to expropriate portion of a parcel of registered land identified as Lot No. 1943-A-1, PSD-10-057960 situated in Brgy. Pange, Baroy, Lanao del Norte. The said property is registered and declared in the name of the late Jaime G. Estavas married to Clarita Abadiano, per Transfer Certifcate of Title (TCT) No. T-25,944 and Tax Declaration (TD) No. H-130191 (03), respectively. It is more particularly described below together with the affected area sought to be expropriated consisting of 275 square meters, as shown in the attached Sketch Plan and Technical Descriptions, as follows:

PTR No. 0599223 – 01/04/2021 – Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 010191/Rizal Chapter

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012003

Roll of Attorneys No. 38002

WFH

GORDON S. MONTOJO

PTR No. 0599215 – 01/04/2021 – Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 010193/Quezon City

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012024

Roll of Attorneys No. 44910

WFH JULES BOY R. VALDEZ

PTR No. 0599221 – 01/04/2021 - Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 012616/Quezon City

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012045

Roll of Attorney’s No. 63350

RIGHT-OF-WAY DEPARTMENT – MINDANAO DIVISION

Machine copies of the BIR Zonal Valuation applicable to the subject property and Reports on the Counts of Improvements are attached and made as integral parts of the complaint.

9. To enable plaintiff to construct and maintain the Project, it is both necessary and urgent to acquire, upon payment of just compensation, the portion of the subject property, to ensure stability and reliability of the power supply in Mindanao and other regions of the country.

10. Plaintiff negotiated with defendants for the acquisition of the affected portion of the subject property and to pay the cost of improvements therein that may be damaged by the construction of the transmission line project. However, no agreement was reached between the parties.

11. Considering the urgent need for plaintiff to enter the subject property to implement and commence the necessary construction activities for its Project, plaintiff has no other recourse but to file the instant complaint.

12. Section 13 of R.A. 11361, Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure governs plaintiff’s expropriation cases. Under Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff may already enter and possess the portion of the subject property during the pendency of the expropriation case.

13. Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure states that:

“SEC. 2. Entry of plaintiff upon depositing value with authorized government depositary. – Upon the filing of the complaint or at any time thereafter and after due notice to the defendant, the plaintiff shall have the right to take or enter upon the possession of the real property involved if he deposits with the authorized government depositary an amount equivalent to the assessed value of the property for purposes of taxation to be held by such bank subject to the orders of the court. Such deposit shall be in money, unless in lieu thereof the court authorizes the deposit of a certificate of deposit of a government bank of the Republic of the Philippines payable on demand to the authorized government depositary.” [Emphasis supplied]

14. In compliance with the notice requirement, plaintiff notified defendants through a Letter Offer of its intention to file an expropriation case if the possession over the subject property cannot be timely secured and/or issues regarding compensation for the subject property cannot be resolved except through judicial intervention. Plaintiff further serves, simultaneous

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Maria Cristina, Iligan City

By: SIGNED KERTH JOSSEF M. ABLANQUE

PTR No. 9890045 – 01/06/2021 – Iligan City

IBP Lifetime No. 012019

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0011641

Roll of Attorneys No. 60170

SIGNED

JUNELLA G. LIMPANGOG-ABARQUEZ

PTR No. 9890044 – 01/06/2021 – Iligan City

IBP No. 128123 – 01/04/21 – Iligan City

MCLE Compliance No. V-0022527

Roll of Attorneys No. 58980

NOW THEREFORE , the above mentioned Defendants are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, their ANSWER to the above-quoted petition within sixty (60) days from publication of the summons and to serve copy of the said answer upon plaintiff’s counsel at their given address indicated in the complaint. Defendants are further reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a Motion to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, May 11, 2023.

NATIONAL

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TIMOTEA

PASANTING; MARIETTA ABALOS and HEIRS OF FRANCISCO ABALOS, namely: Marietta Florenz Galleto, Cecille Abalos, Lucio Jesus Abalos, Frank Martin Abalos, and Maria Josefa Tan; HEIRS OF PEDRO COMONSAD, namely: Luis M. Comonsad, Anaclita C. Oblienda, Amor C. Villamor, Enrique M. Comonsad, Jacky L. Yvanez, Alfredo F. Comonsad, Jr., Alice C. Mantos, and Heirs of Pedro Comonsad, Jr., Luis M. Comonsad, and Frizell M. Comonsad, Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TIMOTEA PASANTING

HEIRS OF PEDRO COMONSAD

ALFREDO F. COMONSAD ENRIQUE M. COMONSAD ALFREDO F. COMONSAD, JR.

Address cannot be ascertained

G R E E T I N G S!

WHEREAS, on April 12, 2023, the Court issued an order granting the plaintiff’s Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Summons by Publication, which reads:

“On record is a Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Service of Summons by Publication filed by the plaintiff and it appears from the Sheriff’s Return of Summons that defendant Unknown Heirs of Timotea Pasanting and some of the Heirs of Pedro Comonsad who cannot be personally served with summons, cannot by diligent inquiry be ascertained, as prayed for in the Plaintiff’s aforesaid motion, let summons by publication be served upon defendants UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TIMOTEA PASANTING AND SOME OF THE HEIRS OF PEDRO COMONSAD WHO CANNOT BE PERSONALLY SERVED WITH SUMMONS in a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper and plaintiff is directed likewise to send copy of this order, summons, and complaint to the defendants to their last known address.

Meanwhile, the defendants are given sixty (60) days after the completion of the last publication of summons to file with this court their Answer to the complaint filed against them in the above-captioned case..

SO ORDERED.”

WHEREAS, Complaint reads:

C O M P L A I N T

(With Urgent Prayer for Issuance of Writ of Possession)

Plaintiff, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), by counsel, respectfully states that:

1. Plaintiff is a private corporation created and existing under Philippine laws, with principal office address at NGCP Building, Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. It may be served with notices and other court processes through its Right-of-Way Department (ROWD) – Mindanao Division, Maria Cristina, Iligan City, copy furnished the afore-mentioned principal office.

2. Pursuant to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9511, plaintiff was granted a franchise to operate, manage and maintain, and in connection therewith, to engage in the business of conveying or transmitting electricity through a high-voltage back-bone system of interconnected transmission lines, substations and related facilities, systems operations, and other activities that are necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of a transmission system and to construct, install, finance, manage, improve, expand, operate, maintain, rehabilitate, repair and refurbish the present nationwide transmission system of the Republic of the Philippines.

3. Under Section 4 of the same law, plaintiff was granted the power of eminent domain, subject to the requirements of the Constitution and existing laws.

4. Plaintiff is engaged in the business of transmitting electric power from the generating plants of power producers to distributors. As such, plaintiff’s business is imbued with public interest.

5. To address the country’s growing power demand and ensure continuous, reliable and efficient power supply, there is a need to interconnect the three (3) major power grids of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao into a single national grid. Aside from the sharing of systems reserve, the interconnection will also help optimize utilization of indigenous energy resources such as natural gas in Luzon, geothermal in the Visayas and hydro in Mindanao. Owing to this necessity, plaintiff must immediately construct the transmission lines that will transmit power to distributors of electricity not only in Mindanao but also in Luzon and Visayas. This undertaking is for the use and benefit of the public and part of it is known as the MINDANAO-VISAYAS INTERCONNECTION PROJECT (MVIP ), integral part of which is the KAUSWAGAN-LALA 230kv TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT (Project).

6. The said MVIP of NGCP is the first project certified by the Department of Energy (DOE) as an Energy Project of National Significance (EPNS ) pursuant to R.A. 7638 of DOE Act of 1992, as amended, entitled to all the rights and privileges provided under Executive Order No. 30, series of 2017, as evidenced by the Certification dated 8 May 2018 issued by the Energy Investment Coordinating Council. It is targeted to be energized by December 2020.

7. The identities and whereabouts of Defendants UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TIMOTEA PASANTING cannot be ascertained despite diligent inquiry. Hence, plaintiff undertakes to cause service of summons to them by publication pursuant to sections 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court. They are impleaded as defendants in this case since the late Timotea Pasanting is the alleged claimant of the property sought to be expropriated in this case.

8. Defendants MARIETTA ABALOS and HEIRS OF FRANCISCO ABALOS, namely: Marietta Florenz Galleto, Cecille Abalos, Lucio Jesus Abalos, Frank Martin Abalos, Maria Josefa Tan are all of legal age and Filipinos. They may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at their respective address indicated below opposite their names, viz:

Considering that the specific addresses of defendants Lucio Jesus Abalos, Frank Martin Abalos, and Maria Josefa Tan cannot be ascertained despite diligent inquiry, and defendants Marietta Florenz Galleto and Cecille Abalos are residing outside the Philippines, plaintiff undertakes to cause service of summons to them by publication pursuant to Sections 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court. They are impleaded herein as defendants pursuant to Section 1, Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, being the alleged claimants of the subject property.

9. Defendants HEIRS OF PEDRO COMONSAD, namely: Luis M. Comonsad, Anaclita C. Oblienda, Amor C. Villamor, Enrique M. Comonsad, Jacky L. Yvanez, Alfredo F. Comonsad, Jr., Alice C. Mantos, and Heirs of Pedro Comonsad, Jr. namely: Luis M. Comonsad, and Fritzell M. Comonsad , are all of legal age and Filipinos. They may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at their respective address indicated below opposite their names, viz:

the portion of the subject property, to ensure stability and reliability of the power supply in Mindanao and other regions of the country.

12. Plaintiff negotiated with defendants for the acquisition of the affected portion of the subject property and to pay the cost of improvements therein that may be damaged by the construction of the transmission line project. However, no agreement was reached between the parties.

13. Considering the urgent need for plaintiff to enter the subject property to implement and commence the necessary construction activities for its Project, plaintiff has no other recourse but to file the instant complaint.

14. Pursuant to Section 13 of R.A. 11361, Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure governs plaintiff’s expropriation cases. Under Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff may already enter and possess the portion of the subject property during the pendency of the expropriation case.

15. Section 2 of Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure states that:

“SEC. 2. Entry of plaintiff upon depositing value with authorized government depositary. – Upon the filing of the complaint or at any time thereafter and after due notice to the defendant, the plaintiff shall have the right to take or enter upon the poss ession of the real property involved if he deposits with the authorized government depositary an amount equivalent to the assessed value of t he property for purposes of taxation to be held by such bank subject to the orders of the court. Such deposit shall be in money, unless in lieu thereof the court authorizes the deposit of a certificate of deposit of a government bank of the Republic of the Philippin es payable on demand to the authorized government depositary.” [Emphasis supplied]

16. In compliance with the notice requirement, plaintiff notified defendants through a Letter Offer of its intention to file an expropriation case if the possession over the subject property cannot be timely secured and/or issues regarding compensation for the subject property cannot be resolved except through judicial intervention. Plaintiff further serves, simultaneous with the filing of the instant Complaint, a Notice to Take Possession (attached as Annex “A” ) upon the defendants.

17. To comply with the deposit requirement, plaintiff, notwithstanding that R.A. 10752 does not specifically apply to it, shall deposit with the Honorable Court an amount equivalent to the 100% of the BIR zonal value of the land sought to be expropriated, plus the cost of improvements, in the total amount of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWO PESOS (Php224,402.30) , consistent with the purpose of the said law and OCA Circular No. 113-2019 to simplify the deposit requirement in expropriation cases for the benefit of the defendants and in the interest of immediate implementation of the Project intended to benefit the public.

18. Upon deposit of the provisional amount, plaintiff would have fully complied with the requirements for the issuance of a writ of possession as mandated by law.

19. In a long line of cases and OCA Circular No. 113-2019, once the above requirements are complied with it, it becomes the ministerial duty of the trial court to issue the writ of possession in favor of the plaintiff, without need of any further hearing . Therefore, the Honorable Court can already immediately issue to the plaintiff an order to take possession of the portion of the property and start the implementation of the project.

20. Moreover, it must be emphasized that an expropriation proceeding is an action quasi in rem , wherein the fact that the owners of the property are made parties is not essentially indispensable insofar as it c oncerns the immediate taking of possession of the property and the preliminary determination of its value , including the amount to be deposited.

21. An action quasi in rem names a person as defendant, but its object is to subject that person’s interest in a property to a corresponding lien or obligation. In a proceeding quasi in rem , jurisdiction over the person of the defendant is not a prerequisite to confer jurisdiction on the court, provided that the latter has jurisdiction over the res.

22. The purpose of summons in actions quasi in rem is not the acquisition of jurisdiction over the defendant but mainly to satisfy the constitutional requirement of due process. Since the issuance of writ of possession is ex-parte, ministerial, and non-litigious in nature, the issuance thereof, even prior to the service of summons, will not violate defendants’ right to due process as the same can be done even without defendants’ participation. Besides, the issuance of a writ of possession does not prevent defendants from raising objections to and defenses against the expropriation of their property.

23. Plaintiff intends to present three (3) witnesses, namely: a) Engr. Licinio B. Capili , b) Engr. Nolito L. Notar, and c) Winsor C. Abaga, Sr. , to establish, among others, NGCP’s authority to exercise the power of eminent domain, the propriety of its exercise in this case, and the bases for the determination of the just compensation. Copies of their Judicial Affidavits (with attached Exhibits “A” to “I ”) are attached as Annexes B, C, and D and made an integral part hereof. Plaintiff intends to present additional witnesses if necessary.

P R A Y E R

WHEREFORE , premises considered, plaintiff most respectfully prays of this Honorable Court to:

1. ISSUE a Writ of Possession in plaintiff’s favor; authorizing plaintiff to enter and take possession of the property subject of this complaint that will be affected by the construction and implementation of the Project, consisting of a total area of 2,683 square meters , more or less, as described in paragraph 10 hereof; demolish the affected improvement and/or structures standing therein; order all defendant to vacate the same; directing the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist plaintiff in the implementation of the said writ of possession so that project construction can immediately commence even during the pendency of the case; direct the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to enter the Writ of Possession in the Primary Entry Book and annotate the same in the Registration Book pursuant to Section 69 of Presidential Decree No. 1529;

2. ISSUE an Order of Expropriation declaring that the plaintiff has a lawful right to take possession and acquire the affected property specified in paragraph 10 hereof;

3. After the determination of just compensation, to authorize the payment thereof by plaintiff to defendants after deducting the capital gains and documentary stamp taxes for the transfer of the affected portion of Lot No. 1, H-189752, in the name of plaintiff, all other outstanding taxes under the National Internal Revenue Code, and all outstanding realty taxes and dues under the Local Government Code, which plaintiff shall remit to the Government;

4. ISSUE a judgment after determination of just compensation, declaring plaintiff as the lawful owner of the affected portion of Lot No. 1, H-189752 consisting of a total area of 2,683 square meters , more or less, described in paragraph 10 hereof;

6. DIRECT:

a. The Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte to record in its Registry Daybook (Primary Entry Book) and Registration Book the Order of Expropriation and Judgment rendered by this Honorable Court in this case with respect to the portion of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein, pursuant to Section 113 of Presidential Decree No. 1529;

b. The Municipal Assessor of Kolambugan and/or Provincial Assessor of Lanao del Norte to issue a new tax declaration in the name of plaintiff covering the portion of the subject property sought to be expropriated herein.

Iligan City for Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 26 November, 2020

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Power Center, Quezon Avenue cor. BIR Road Diliman, Quezon City

By: WFH LUIS MANUEL U. BUGAYONG

PTR No. 0599223 – 01/04/2021 – Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 010191/Rizal Chapter

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012003

Roll of Attorneys No. 38002

WFH

GORDON S. MONTOJO

PTR No. 0599215 – 01/04/2021 – Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 010193/Quezon City

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012024

Roll of Attorneys No. 44910

WFH JULES BOY R. VALDEZ

PTR No. 0599221 – 01/04/2021 - Quezon City

IBP Lifetime No. 012616/Quezon City

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0012045

Roll of Attorney’s No. 63350

RIGHT-OF-WAY DEPARTMENT – MINDANAO DIVISION

NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Maria Cristina, Iligan City

Considering that the specific addresses of defendants Alfredo F. Comonsad, Enrique M. Comonsad, and Alfredo F. Comonsad, Jr. cannot be ascertained despite diligent inquiry, plaintiff undertakes to cause service of summons to them by publication pursuant to Sections 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the Rules of Court. They are impleaded herein as defendants pursuant to Section 1, Rule 67 of the Revised Rules of Civil Procedure, being the alleged claimants of the subject property.

10. Plaintiff intends to expropriate portion of a parcel of unregistered land identified as Lot No. 1, H-189752 situated in Brgy. Manga, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. It is more particularly described below together with the affected area sought to be expropriated consisting of 2,683 square meters, as shown in the attached Sketch Plan and Technical Descriptions, as follows:

By:

SIGNED KERTH JOSSEF M. ABLANQUE

PTR No. 9890045 – 01/06/2021 – Iligan City

IBP Lifetime No. 012019

MCLE Compliance No. VI-0011641

Roll of Attorneys No. 60170

SIGNED

JUNELLA G. LIMPANGOG-ABARQUEZ

PTR No. 9890044 – 01/06/2021 – Iligan City

IBP No. 128123 – 01/04/21 – Iligan City

MCLE Compliance No. V-0022527

Roll of Attorneys No. 58980

NOW THEREFORE , , the above mentioned Defendants are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, their ANSWER to the above-quoted petition within sixty (60) days from publication of the summons and to serve copy of the said answer upon plaintiff’s counsel at their given address indicated in the complaint. Defendants are further reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a Motion to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer. Tubod, Lanao del Norte, May 11, 2023.

Machine copies of the BIR Zonal Valuation applicable to the subject property and Reports on the Counts of Improvements are attached and made as integral parts of the complaint.

11. To enable plaintiff to construct and maintain the Project, it is both necessary and urgent to acquire, upon payment of just compensation,

MINDANAO DAILY FEATURE

TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Rotarian Governor Go appoints OPHELIA DELA CERNA as assistant governor for Rotary District 3870

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – District

Governor-elect Gilda “Gigi” Go has chosen OPHELIA DELA CERNA as one of the assistant governors in Rotary District 3870 for RY 2023-2024.

AG Ophelia is the Senior Vice President – Housing Operations at Home Development Mutual Fund (PagIBIG Fund). Prior to this post she was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund).

AG Ophelia served as President of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro East Urban for Rotary Year 2006 – 2007. She has a Graduate Diploma in Development Administration, Public Administration from the Australian National University.

“Thank you very much AG Ophelia for accepting the appointment,” DGE Go said.

DUTIES OF AN AG

An assistant governor

in Rotary is an important role within the organization. They serve as a liaison between the district governor and the clubs in their designated area, providing support and guidance to help the clubs achieve their goals.

One of the main duties of an assistant governor is to ensure that the clubs in their area are following Rotary’s policies and procedures. They may provide training sessions to help club members understand these policies and how to implement them effectively.

Additionally, assistant governors are responsible for supporting clubs in their efforts to achieve their goals, whether that be through fundraising, service projects, or membership growth. They may assist clubs in developing strategic plans, providing resources and connections, and offering feedback and guidance as needed.

Another important responsibility of an assistant governor is to serve as a

communication bridge between the district governor and the clubs. They may be responsible for relaying important information, such as upcoming events or changes in policy, to club leaders in a timely and effective manner.

Assistant governors are also tasked with supporting the district governor in their duties. They may attend

meetings and events with the district governor, serve as a liaison between the governor and other district leaders, and provide feedback and suggestions on district-wide initiatives.

In summary, the role of an assistant governor in Rotary is multifaceted and crucial to the success of the organization. By providing

Project WOW (Words of the Week): Educating Minds and Empowering Hearts

BY: ALMA LACOSTALES CALIBO, EDD Teacher III

In the realm of education, every school year holds the promise of new beginnings and opportunities for growth. However, one initiative has consistently had a positive effect on the learners, educators, and the entire school community. Since the academic year 2015–2016, Project WOW (also known as "Words of the Week)" has been transforming how diverse learners at all levels interact with language and cultivating an intellectually curious culture. Let's explore the history of this amazing effort, which has grown to be a pillar of the educational process in Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School, Baroy, Lanao del Norte.

A common goal among educators to increase pupils' vocabulary and level of linguistic understanding gave rise to the ‘Words of the Week’ project. A committed team of educators, under the leadership of three dynamic school principals as well as the heads of the English department, embarked on a mission to provide students with a daily dosage of new words after realizing the importance of having a strong vocabulary for academic success and lifetime learning.

Bringing Words to Life

The project kicked off with a simple idea: to select and

display a "Word of the Day" each week in the WOW Bulletin Board located at the main entrance of the school and in every classroom throughout the school.

Each morning, students would encounter an unfamiliar word along with its definition, pronunciation, and an example sentence. The carefully curated words spanned various disciplines, encompassing science, literature, history, and more. The objective was to expose students to the diverse vocabulary they might encounter in their academic pursuits and beyond.

Every morning, a new word would be introduced to the class along with its pronunciation, meaning, and sentence application. The carefully chosen terms covered a wide range of academic fields, including science, literature, history, and more. The goal was to expose learners to the variety of words they might use both in and outside of the classroom.

Spreading Enthusiasm

As the academic year went on, the "WOW" project gathered popularity. It served as a spark for igniting learners' interest and passion. Learners began to incorporate their newly acquired vocabulary into conversations/chats, written tasks, and even casual interactions. Classrooms buzzed

with conversations as learners shared their opinions and personal tales about the words they encountered.

Empowering Hearts

Through a daily dose of motivation, encouragement, and positivity to learners and others, the proper usage of the words learned from the WOW project just simply yet greatly and surely uplifts and inspires everyone in the school community or even at home. Remember that the aim of this project is not only to enrich the minds but also to touch one’s hearts every time one carefully uses the power of words through inspiring language.

Empowering Teachers

The project also proved to be a transformative experience for the educators involved. Teachers embraced the opportunity to expand their own vocabulary and enrich their instructional practices. They discovered that the "Words of the Week" promoted a shared language across disciplines, enabling interdisciplinary linkages and deeper learning. The project brought the faculty and staff together, igniting a collective love of language and a commitment to academic excellence.

Sustaining Success

Now, as the school year 2015-2016 becomes a distant memory, the "Words of

the Day" project continues to thrive. It has become a beloved tradition, eagerly anticipated by students and teachers alike at the start of each academic year. The project has expanded its reach, utilizing technology to deliver the daily words through a dedicated website and mobile app, ensuring accessibility for all learners.

As the 2015-2016 academic year comes to an end, the "Words of the Week" project continues to grow up to this day. It has become a beloved tradition that students and teachers alike look forward to at the start of each academic year. The project's reach has grown by employing technology to provide daily words via a dedicated website and mobile app, called Calibo’s Word Power, assuring accessibility for all learners.

The "Words of the Week" project, which began as a simple initiative to enhance students' vocabulary, has blossomed into an educational movement. It has inspired minds, empowered educators, and fostered a deep appreciation for the power of words. As it continues to evolve and touch the lives of countless learners, it serves as a testament to the transformative potential of dedicated teachers and the enduring impact of innovative educational projects.

guidance, support, and communication, assistant governors help clubs thrive and ultimately make a positive impact on their communities.

Assistant governors in Rotary also play a crucial role in promoting the organization and its mission. They may work to recruit new members, as well as encourage existing members to become more involved in Rotary’s activities and initiatives.

In addition, assistant governors may help to plan and organize district events, such as conferences, trainings, and fundraisers. These events provide opportunities for clubs to connect and collaborate, and can help to strengthen the Rotary community in the district.

Another important duty of an assistant governor is to monitor and evaluate the performance of the clubs in their area. They may conduct

club visits to observe meetings and service projects, and provide feedback and support to help the clubs improve their performance.

Assistant governors may also be involved in Rotary’s international programs, such as the Rotary Foundation, which supports projects focused on education, health, and economic development around the world. They may help clubs in their area to apply for funding and support from these programs, and ensure that the projects are aligned with Rotary’s mission and values.

Overall, the role of an assistant governor in Rotary is challenging, but also rewarding. By serving as a leader and mentor to clubs in their area, assistant governors have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities, while also contributing to Rotary’s global mission of service and goodwill.

The 21st Century Teachers

BY: JUDITH A. DE LAS ALAS Teacher III Indahag Elementary School Habitat Campus

A 21st century teacher in the Philippines must one who must advocate for global competitiveness. He or she must ensure that the graduates in his/her class will ultimately learn the lessons that have also been learned by the students from the other side of the planet.

That’s because we in the Philippines is already part of a larger Asean community. It means that the learning achievements of our high school, vocational, college and post-college graduates here must be at par with the skills possessed by

graduates

from other

Asean countries. Asean will then deploy these graduates to other parts of the world which themselves have nationalities who possess equal educational qualifications and skills. For this concept to work, keen attention is given to both curriculum and teacher quality. For it is already trending in the world that students need 21st century skills to be successful today. It’s exciting to believe that we live in times that are so revolutionary that they demand new and different abilities. But in fact, the skills students need in the 21st century are not new.

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go

Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School Baroy, Lanao del Norte

until the end of 2023.

A PHP3.9-billion calamity fund has been released for this year alone, the department said.

It noted that after the typhoon, government agencies may tap the available National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) under the 2023 General Appropriations Act upon completion of damage assessment and recommendation by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and following the approval of the President.

The NDRRMF may be used for aid, relief, and rehabilitation services to communities or areas, as well as for repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction works in connection with the occurrence of natural or human-induced calamities in the current or two preceding years.

The NDRRMF also serves as an additional funding source for the QRF agencies when the balance has reached 50 percent, subject to the approval of the DBM.

Meanwhile, in a press statement issued Thursday night, the Department of Transportation said Secretary Jaime Bautista instructed its attached agencies to brace for the onslaught of Mawar by ensuring sufficient personnel and resources are in place to respond to any disruptions in air, sea, and land travel due to the typhoon.

Large and small, private and public seaports and airports in Northern Luzon will be on high alert starting when Mawar nears Luzon.

Airport, seaport, and Coast Guard officials were told to activate preemptive measures and focus on the commuters and passengers whose travels may be affected by the weather disturbance.

Emergency full council meeting

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said the council has conducted an emergency full council meeting at the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Thursday to discuss the different areas of concern.

“Department of National Defense (DND) officer-incharge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., who is also the chairperson of the NDRRMC, said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated his concern to mitigate any danger posed by Mawar along with the intensified monsoon rains to the communities that will most likely be affected all over the country,” Andolong said in a statement Friday.

The different agencies and regional offices presented their preparedness assessments as well as their recommendations for future disaster relief operations.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum told the council that the Philippine

Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) “will be providing you with the information and the data as soon as we can.”

Meanwhile, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) disseminated information to the LGUs, warning the public to avoid areas affected by repeated flooding.

The advisories called for everyone to be vigilant in the monitoring of areas showing signs of landslides.

DENR also cautioned the LGUs to be aware of the geo-hazards in their respective areas and know the appropriate disaster mitigation measures to apply.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) likewise assured the council that they are closely monitoring weather bulletins and advisories and have been continuously informing all communities.

Agencies are also maximizing the use of social media in terms of information dissemination.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), on the other hand, reported that they have already prepositioned food packs and non-food items for the families that will most likely be affected.

“Relief operations require data, and we thank all the agencies, especially the DND and the DOST for giving us these to help us deliver accurate services to our stakeholders,” DSWD Secretary Rexlon T. Gachalian said.

Galvez emphasized the need for coordination and facilitation especially in calamities and disasters.

He likewise reiterated that all agencies must act as one to properly execute the plans to minimize damages and casualties.

“All agencies, especially the OCD, DILG, and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), should prepare for all the onset of this typhoon, so that we can help as many Filipinos as we can,” Galvez said.

Mawar was last seen 1,740 km. east of southeastern Luzon, based on the weather advisory issued by the PAGASA on Friday morning.

Packing maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gusts of 265 kph, Mawar is expected to enter PAR on Friday night or Saturday morning. (with reports from Priam Nepomuceno/PNA)

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“The suspects were caught off guard by the quick raid by the combat patrol,” Nafarete said in a statement.

The military identified the suspects as Muhammad Nasif, 18; Saidi Macadaag, 18, and two minors.

Nafarete said the four are allegedly operating under Fajarudin Pumbaya Pagalian also known as Abu Zacharia, allegedly the new Emir of the Dawlah Islamiyah in

the Philippines. He said an M14 rifle, an M16A1 rifle, an R4 rifle, a Springfield rifle and a 40mm M203 grenade launcher, assorted ammunition were seized from the suspects.

In a press conference on April 2, 2023, Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, director of the Police Regional Office, announced that three alleged supporters of the Dawlah Islamiya were killed and seven others were arrested during a joint operation in Barangay Matampay 1 Dumarpa, Bubong, Lanao del Sur.

Lt. Col. Jamal Christopher Adiong, chief of the intelligence unit of the Lanao del Sur police, estimated the number of hardcore members of Dawlah Islamiya at 14, led by Zacharia and hiding in the mountains of Marogong, Lanao del Sur and neighboring areas.

The Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiyah, also known as Maute Group, laid siege on the Islamic City of Marwai on May 23, 2017. It took the military five months to defeat the group led by the Maute brothers Omar and Abdullah and the alleged ISIS Emir in Southeast Asia, Isnilon Hapilon of the Abu Sayyaf Group. The Maute brothers and Hapilon were killed.

Then President Rodrigo Duterte declared Marawi “liberated from the terrorist influence” on 17 October 2017 while his Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana terminated all combat operations in Marawi on 23 October 2017, exactly five months from Day One of the siege. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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up charges along with ‘red tagging’ are rampant. The Lumads have been displaced from their ancestral lands, denied access to education and healthcare, and subjected to violence and intimidation. The Philippine Government has destroyed and forcibly shut down 216 indigenous community schools and disenfranchised 10,000 indigenous learners.

“I used to teach them in their communities, but we were forced to mount an evacuation school in the country’s capital to bring into light thousands of human rights violations and encourage people to rally with us in defending indigenous children’s right to education,” she said.

She added that she has been subjected to threats, called a terrorist, her home was raided, and her mother was abducted.

“But I will not be silenced, I will continue to stand and defend human rights along with other human rights defenders, even if this means living under threat of life, self-doubt, uncertain, unease and sacrifices,” she said.

“This year’s laureates are a courageous and inspir-

ing group of people who reflect the determination, dynamism and diversity of human rights defenders who are on the front lines of fighting for a more just world,” Olive Moore, Interim Director of Front Line Defenders, said in a statement posted on the group’s website on May 26.

“Their vital work in defense of human rights in DRC, Ecuador, Jordan, Philippines and Ukraine impacts countless people in their communities and beyond. By shining an international spotlight on their struggles and empowering them to continue their work, we at Front Line Defenders hope this Award will touch the lives of many more people on whose behalf they act,” he said.

The laureates received the award at a ceremony in the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, which was attended by foreign diplomats and representatives of Irish government, civil society and media organisations. Irish parliamentary patrons for the award included Senator Róisín Garvey, Charlie Flanagan TD, Cormac Devlin TD, Ivana Bacik TD, and Sean Crowe TD. (MindaNews)

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dedication to providing a #1stWorldNetwork, Globe once again emerged as the most reliable and consistent network in the first quarter of 2023, an elusive recognition with only a few operators from around the world getting this rating.

Globe maintained its status as the "Most Reliable Mobile Network in the Philippines" for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to Ookla®. It also achieved the highest All Technology Consistency Score of 83.39 percent in the first quarter of 2023.

Globe's dedication to

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPOUSES AGUSTINA DOTE JUAREZ who died last December 12, 2018 at Octavio Village, Cannery Site, Polomolok, South Cotabato and CONRADO S. JUAREZ who died last June 12, 2009 at Octavio Village, Cannery Site, Polomolok, left a certain properties, particularly described as follows:

“A parcel of land (Lot 34-B-9-C, Psd-11-049912) being a portion of Lot 34-B-9, Psd-11-030719, situated in the Barrio of Dole Cannery, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTEEN (413) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-78621, together with residential building found thereon”, and

“A parcel of land Lot 265-B of the subdivision plan Psd-12-036920 being a portion of Lot 265, Pls214-D-16, situated in the Barangay of Talahik, Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THIRTY THOUSAND AND ONE (30,001) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-17665” is the subject of Deed of ExtraJudicial Partition of the Estate of the Late Spouses with Waiver of Rights, under the notarial registry of Atty. Ermando A. Magalong per Doc. No. 405, Page No. 81, Book No. 237, Series of 2023. MDN:

delivering reliable and efficient connectivity to its customers remains steadfast, and the company will continue to explore innovative ways to enhance its services while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.

To learn more about Globe, visit https://www. globe.com.ph/.

Most Reliable Mobile Network in the Philippines

: Reliability based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technology Consistency and Availability data in the Philippines Q1 2023. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

Betty...

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Rough to very rough seas are forecast over the southern seaboard of Southern Luzon, the western and eastern seaboards of the Visayas, and the eastern seaboard of Mindanao.

PAGASA warned that rough to high sea conditions are risky for all types of sea vessels.

The bureau advised mariners to remain in port or take shelter in port “until winds and waves subside”.

Flight cancellation

Meanwhile, several local flights have been cancelled in anticipation of the effects of Betty.

For Monday, May 29, the canceled flights are: Philippine Airlines (PR) PR2932/2933

ManilaBasco - Manila PR2198/2199

Manila - Laoag - Manila

Cebu Pacific (5J)

5J 196/197 Manila - Cauayan - Manila

506/507 Manila - Tuguegarao – Manila

CebGo (DG)

DG 6177/6178 Manila - Masbate - Manila

Betty is expected to move northwest slowly on Monday and may become almost stationary from Tuesday to Wednesday while over the waters east of Batanes, PAGASA said. (PNA)

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are computed. Our commitment has never wavered: we serve the public, and we work within the legal and regulatory framework of our concession and franchise,” Sy emphasized. NGCP is slated to complete other critical projects in Visayas and Mindanao in the coming months. “Our stakeholders can be assured that we will continue our grid improvement, expansion, and reinforcement initiatives to deliver quality and reliable transmission services," said NGCP.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This, EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT , made end and entered into this __________ day in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, by and between:

We HEIRS OF THE LATE AUREA SERBANO-BARUEL namely: JUANITO BARUEL (widow), TRINIDAD B. GABULE (married), SUFERINO S. BARUEL, (married), of legal ages, Filipinos and with the common residence and postal address at Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; and PELAGIA

B. SUSUSCO (married), JUDITHA

B. MARTHEL (married), ARMANDO S. BARUEL (married), ROSEMARIE

B. LOPEZ (married) and ROMEO S. BARUEL (married), represented by RICHIE C. BARUEL , of legal ages, Filipinos and with the common residence and postal address at Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, herein referred to as CO-HEIRS ; WITNESSETH, that:

5J 404/405

ManilaLaoag - Manila

5J 504/505

ManilaTuguegarao - Manila 5J

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses JUAN B. BAYAN who died on February 14, 1981 at their residence along National Highway, Polomolok, South Cotabato, and MARGARITA B. BAYAN , who died on March 15, 1993 at home in Bayan Subdivision, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato, respectively; left certain properties described as follows:

LOT NO. 6 BLOCK 8, (LRC) Psd121351

“A parcel of land known as Lot No. 6 Block 8 (LRC), Psd-121351 being a portion of Lot 2256-D (LRC) Psd-46466 containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-14554, situated at Brgy. Poblacion, (now Brgy. Magsaysay), Polomolok, South Cotabato.

LOT 3 BLOCK 9, (LRC) Psd-121351

“A parcel of land known as Lot No. 3 Block 9, (LRC) Psd-121351, being a portion of Lot No. 2256-D (LRC) Psd-46466 containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title T-14561 located at Brgy. Poblacion, (now Brgy. Magsaysay), Polomolok, South Cotabato.

is the subject of Deed of Extra-Judicial Partition/Settlement of the Estate of the late Spouses, under the notarial registry of Atty. Ermando A. Magalong per Doc. No. 86, Page No. 18, Book No. 237, Series of 2023.

WHEREAS, we are the sole heirs of the deceased AUREA SERBANOBARUEL , who died on May 19, 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, respectively, Copy of their death certificate is hereto attached as Annex “A”;

WHEREAS, AUREA SERBANOBARUEL, died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity;

WHEREAS, AUREA SERBANOBARUEL, is the absolute and registered owner of the following parcels of land:

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-2947

“A PARCEL OF LAND described as Lot 102, Pls-561 situated in Kalawkalaw, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (38,325) square meters , more or less. “

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 2018000425

“A PARCEL OF LAND described as Plan RF-10-0000096, being identical to Lot 8731, CAD-791-D situated in Poblacion, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105) square meters, more or less. “

NOW THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the Provisions of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the parties hereto, do by these presents agree to an Extra-judicial Settlement.

Subject, however, to the liabilities imposed by section 4, Rule 74 of the said Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might have been deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent for a period of two (2) years.

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE

Globe builds 220 new towers, upgrades over 3K mobile sites to LTE in Q1

Leading digital solutions platform Globe reiterates its continued commitment to delivering reliable and high-quality connectivity services to Filipinos. It has built 220 new cell towers and upgraded over 3,000 mobile sites to LTE in the first quarter of the year to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of its customers.

The company also deployed around 118,000 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines, which was lower than last year's rollout as the focus shifts to maximizing the utilization of its existing fiber inventory and cater to the underserved prepaid fiber market.

This year, Globe focuses on the operational efficiency and sustainability of its free cash flow generation. Reflecting this commitment, it reduced capital spending to P17.6 billion for January to March, down 16% from the same period last year.

Globe’s total CAPEX is expected to drop to USD 1.3 billion this year, following peak levels in the past three years, as it took advantage of different opportunities

to fast-track its network expansion and customer experience enhancements.

"Our focus this year is to ensure that we sustain the quality of experience, reliability and consistency of our network. Adding to this is using automation to bring down our operating costs. We have also optimized our infrastructure on the ground to decrease CAPEX spend, even as we remain committed to continuously improve our services,” said Globe Group President and

To this, Rebecca Eclipse, Globe Chief Customer Experience Officer and Head, Strategy Management, added: "The continued advancement of technology to deliver better service performance and improved network efficiencies allows Globe to remain focused on improving connectivity across the nation, service availability, and customer experience.”

As a testament to its

CEO Ernest Cu.