Mindanao Daily News (June 3, 2023)

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Congressmen vow to push Normin Water Summit resolutions

By Mike Baños

Legislators from the House of Representatives have vowed to push for the approval of the resolutions for Region 10’s water security passed during the recent Northern Mindanao Integrated Water Security Summit held at the Seven Seas Waterpark & Resort in Opol, Misamis Oriental.

Promote Normin President Engr. Elpie Paras presents the resolutions approved during the Northern Mindanao Integrated Water Security Summit.

Among these are the regionalization of the functions of the National Water Resources Board (NWRB); additional funding to support water resource security initiatives; revisiting the Executive Order operationalizing the Mandanas-Garcia ruling on irrigation services; supporting House Bill No. 07559 filed during the 19th Congress by Cagayan de Oro

Overall grid performance better under NGCP

NGCP continues to improve the performance of the power grid since taking over as the country’s transmission service provider in 2009.

NGCP’s overall performance in operating the grid from 2009 to 2022 was significantly better as indicated by improved performance indicators compared to

when the grid was run by the government from 2000 to 2008.

Among the key indicators is the Frequency of Tripping (FOT) which mea-

Ex-President Digong tells Davao police over rape-slay incident: ‘Hang yourselves in shame’

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV

DAVAO CITY —Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte told the police in Davao City to “hang yourselves in shame” if they cannot resolve the recent rape-slay incident involving 28-year-old architect Vlanche Marie L. Bragas.

During his program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” streamed live over the YouTube channel of SMNI News on Wednesday, Duterte said law enforcers should instead resign and give their positions to other “competent” individuals who are looking for jobs if they cannot properly carry out their duty of protecting the public.

He said the people deserved nothing less from the police, whose salaries increased by twofold during his time as President.

“Anong trabaho mo? Sweldo matataas dinoble ko sa panahon ko. I doubled your salary, ganito lang ibigay ninyo sa amin? (What is your job? I doubled your salaries during my time, and yet this is all you could give us?),” he said.

If they cannot address the incident, Duterte said that he himself would pay police stations a visit to “kick your ass in public.”

“Pag maulit pa yan puntahan ko kayo pagsisipain ko kayo.

Really. Dalhin ko yung media, tadyakan ko kayong lahat. (If that happens again, I will go to you and kick you. Really. I would bring the media with me, and

kick all of you) Why? For being idiots in the office. That’s the last thing you would want to do—to pay an idiot to stay there, and do nothing,” he said.

The former President said the police should look for the suspects who raped and killed Bragas.

The young architect was found dead last May 17 shortly after she had gone missing. Her remains were covered with dried banana leaves in a plantation in Barangay Dacudao in Calinan District.

sures the number of times high-voltage transmission lines tripped or experienced forced outages for every 100 circuit kilometers (ckm).

a significant decrease in tripping incidents across all three major island grids.

In Luzon, the average FOT has gone down from 6.4732

2009-2022, from 6.6530 to 0.9508 in Visayas, and from 8.0788 to 1.3285 for Mindanao.

NGCP also improved

Manobo leader. She was given the title “Bae Pinintu Maganhon,” which translates to “leader filled with love and patience.” Photo courtesy of the Municipal Information Office

Agusan mayor conferred Manobo ‘Bae’ during opening of Magdiwata Festival

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews )— The Magdiwata Festival of this municipality kicked off Thursday at the municipal grounds with Mayor Grace Carmel Paredes-Bravo conferred an honorary title as

Manobo Bae or female tribal chieftain during ceremonies early dawn.

Manobo tribal leaders led by Bardo “Datu Hag-um”

Bando, Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative to the municipal council, performed the Manobo ritual naming the mayor

as “Bae Pinintu Maganhon,” which translates to “leader filled with love and patience.”

Another ritual praying to Magbabaya to offer the bountiful resources of Mt. Magdiwata followed the installation of Bravo as a

Former President Rodrigo Duterte at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City. MindaNews photo by CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS

DOTr, Sumitomo extend contracts for MRT-3 rehab

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Sumitomo Corp. signed Tuesday the extended contracts for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) until July 2025.

Sumitomo – the original designer, builder, and initial maintenance provider of MRT-3 – will continue to be the maintenance and rehabilitation provider of the rail line that runs along EDSA, together with their technical partner, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

During the signing ceremony for the rehabilitation project extension contracts worth PHP7.38 billion, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the extension "manifests our determination to keep our public transport safe, efficient, and convenient".

"I am confident Sumitomo will be able to do its job well. We also expect Sumitomo to enhance MRT3’s operational efficiency by using four-car train sets from the existing three-car sets. This will allow more passengers to traverse the

(PNA photo by Ben Briones) length of EDSA, complementing the convenience offered by the EDSA Bus Carousel," Bautista said in a news release issued Wednesday.

The rehabilitation works, which were not initially identified during the original rehabilitation project’s rapid scoping, are also covered in the contracts.

In addition, a 30-month extension of the Rehabilitation and Maintenance Supervision Consultant

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte

City/Municipality: Magallanes

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013- 1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ARVEN R. VILLAS has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ FEMALE to “ MALE .” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARVEN R. VILLAS who was born on DECEMBER 16,1996 at Magallanes,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are BERHINIS M. RAMOS and ROLANDO C. VILLAS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 17 JUNE 2023.

(SGD) DANTE BURIAS MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

contract was approved and signed between the DOTr and Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. and Tonichi Engineering Consultants, Inc. until October 2025.

This covers the supervision of the rehabilitation and maintenance works, as well as the punchlisting and project close-out of Sumitomo.

"What is more significant in extending the maintenance contracts for MRT3 is ensuring trouble-free

operations to Metro Manila’s second rapid transit line," Bautista said, adding that the project would make the rail line at par with the train systems of developed countries.

The rehabilitation and maintenance extension contracts cover technical system support, maintenance, spare parts procurement, as well as the provision of other rehabilitation and capacity expansion services to MRT-3, to improve the

Republic of the Philippines

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Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-037-2023 (R.A. 10172)

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013- 1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that AMYLON CURILAN UMBAO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE .” in the Certificate of Live Birth of A MYLON APAS CURILAN who was born on SEPT. 25, 1979 at P-3 CGH Medical Center,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are EDGARDO JANBOY CURILAN AND LOLITA QUILSADIO APAS Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 17 JUNE 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE City Civil Registrar

system’s service reliability, capacity, and long-term sustainability.

The DOTr also thanked the government of Japan, through the Japan Interna-

tional Cooperation Agency, for its continued support for the MRT-3, which had its first rehabilitation completed in December 2021. (PNA)

PNP probes killing of Oriental Mindoro broadcaster

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to bring to justice the masterminds and killers of a 50-yearold broadcaster in Oriental Mindoro.

PNP public information office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan identified the victim as Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin, a commentator of DWXR 101.7 Kalahi FM MUX Online Radio, who was shot in front of a store along C5 Road, Barangay Sta. Isabel in Calapan City at around 4:20 a.m. Wednesday.

A report from the Police Regional Office 4B (Mimaropa) said two motorcycle riding gunmen pulled up to the store and one of them approached and shot the victim.

The victim was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

“PNP chief Gen. Benjamin C Acorda Jr. has directed Police Regional Office 4B (Mimaropa), and Calapan City Police Station to hasten the investigation and the identification of the

perpetrators. The PNP will establish a Special Investigation Task Group to handle the investigation,” Maranan said in a statement.

Maranan said this will allow for a deeper investigation to speed up the gathering of pieces of evidence and testimonies that could shed light to Bunduquin’s killing.

“We are maximizing our efforts to get more pieces of evidence and testimonies in order to shed light on this incident and facilitate the immediate arrest of the perpetrators,” he added.

Maranan also said they are now coordinating with the family and his work colleagues for more relevant information.

“While his work as a media representative involves discussion of critical issues, we cannot fully conclude as of this time that the motive is work-related, but we are exploring all possible angles as of this time. We assure our media colleagues that the PNP prioritizes the security of those working in the media industry. The PNP Media Vanguards will directly oversee the course of investigation of this incident,” he noted. (PNA)

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

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

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

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that LUCILLE JEAN LIRIO TUMASIS has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LUCILLE JEAN CEZAR LIRIO who was born on July 02, 1991 in NAZARETH, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are LUCENIO BACONGUIS LIRIO, JR. and LORENA ABAO CEZAR .

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JUNE 05, 2023 .

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the Child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENNIFER ESCOLANO FERNANDEZ born on J ANUARY 27, 1975 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are EDWARD KANQUE FERNANDEZ and NERIE BOMEDIANO ESCOLANO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office not later than JUNE 2, 2023

(SGD) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 27, & Jun 3, 2023

MDN: May 27, & Jun 3 2023

Increased public, private sector efforts to mitigate quake damage

By Priam Nepomuceno

MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) underscored the need for further cooperation between the private and public sectors to mitigate the possible damage that could be caused by a massive earthquake.

OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno made the call as he urged the public to participate in the second quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) scheduled on June 8.

“We want to emphasize once more the importance of the whole-of-nation ap -

proach in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). In this earthquake preparedness activity, we advocate for a united effort between the government, the private sector, and the public,” he said.

Nepomuceno, who is also National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director, said the NSED aims to “continuously strengthen” the country’s earthquake preparedness.

“We are inviting everyone to join the drill and do the Duck-Cover-Hold technique at the sounding of the siren as part of our

continuing effort to build community preparedness for earthquake emergencies,” he added.

The Mandaluyong City government will host the ceremonial pressing of the button and the full-scale exercise focusing on a 7.2 magnitude earthquake scenario.

The activity will be held in Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City.

The exercise will test Mandaluyong City’s earthquake emergency plans, through a demonstration of response capabilities, command and control, and interoperability of rescue

Betty to trigger strong winds across parts of PH

By Ma. Cristina Arayata

MANILA – Typhoon Betty

(international name Mawar) is forecast to bring strong winds across parts of Northern Luzon and other areas in the country due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, the weather bureau said Wednesday.

In its latest tropical cyclone bulletin issued at 5 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said minor to moderate impacts caused by gale-force winds may be experienced in Batanes, where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains hoisted.

Track and intensity forecast of Typhoon Betty (PAGASA image)

Betty has further weakened as it moves slowly over the sea east of Batanes.

Strong winds will prevail

as TCWS No. 1 is still hoisted over Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), the northern and eastern portions of Isabela

(Santo Tomas, Santa Maria, Quezon, San Mariano, Dinapigue, Delfin Albano, San Pablo, Ilagan City, Benito Soliven, Tumauini, Cabagan, Palanan, Quirino, Divilacan, Gamu, Maconacon, Naguilian, and Mallig), the eastern portion of Ilocos Norte (Piddig, Bangui, Vintar, Marcos, Pagudpud, Banna, Adams, Carasi, Dingras, Solsona, Dumalneg, and Nueva Era), Apayao, the northern portion of Kalinga (City of Tabuk, Balbalan, Pinukpuk, and Rizal), and the northeastern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, and Malibcong).

PAGASA said the enhanced southwest monsoon will bring occasional to frequent wind

gusts over the Bicol region, Western Visayas, Aurora, Quezon, the northern portion of mainland Palawan (including Calamian and Cuyo Islands), the Mindoro provinces, Romblon, and the remaining areas of the Ilocos and Cordillera regions that are not under any TCWS.

The southwest monsoon enhanced by Betty will also cause rough to high seas over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, and the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon.

Mariners are advised to remain in port or take shelter in port until winds and waves subside as this sea condition is risky for all types of sea

vessels.

Rough to very rough seas will prevail over the seaboards of Southern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of the Visayas.

PAGASA cautioned fishing boats and other small sea vessels against venturing into the sea, and larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves.

Meanwhile, Betty has weakened, now packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph.

It was last tracked 320 km. east of Itbayat, Batanes, and is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility either late Thursday or early Friday. (PNA)

NEWS: Over 3.9K Lanao Norte rice farmers receive P19.7-M cash aid from Agri-10

More than 3.9K farmers in Lanao del Norte receive cash aid thru DA-10’s RFFA program.

LANAO DEL NORTE – The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) led by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado continues the third distribution of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund - Rice Farmers' Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA)

Program for CY 2022, in the province of Lanao del Norte (LDN) on May 2324, 2023.

Through the RFFA 3 program of DA-10, a total of P19.7-million was allotted to 3,940 rice farmers from Lanao del Norte, in support of the Rice Tariffication Law, strengthening rice farmers through financial aid, and underpinning increased quality and productivity of rice from Filipino farmers.

The RFFA 3 held in Tubod, LDN has distributed P5,000.00 cash assistance to eligible rice farmers from the province, assuring said

farmers have registered to the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and tilling or owning

rice area not exceeding two hectares.

On May 23, 2023, a total of 2,464 new RFFA rice

farmer-beneficiaries from Lala, LDN received the cash support.

According to Nonito D.

Punzalan, a farmer for 49 years and a first-time RFFA beneficiary, the RFFA is a great help in sustaining his

rice production.

“I am very grateful to DA for supporting us rice farmers through this financial assistance. This will really help us with the finances of our rice production.”

[Pasalamat kaayo ko nga nahatagan mi sa DA og financial assistance, kay makaabag-abag gyud ni sa mga gasto namo sa among basakan.]

Subsequently, 1,476 qualified farmers from Kapatagan, Maigo, Matungao, Pantao Ragat, Poona Piagapo, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and Tangcal also received financial aid on May 24, 2023 at the Tubod Municipal Evacuation Center.

The third cash out of the RFFA in Lanao del Norte was realized through the support of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte and the Universal Storefront Services, Corp. (USSC). # (RLTolentino)

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QUESTIONABLE TIMES

If you say that something is questionable, you mean that it is not completely honest, reasonable, or acceptable. This has been a challenging time for us all. Compare. thought-provoking... . No, I am not talking about political matters. Most of my fellow columnists are doing it already. More than enough. I'm talking about times of darkness. Times, where the whole world seems to be against you and me. No, I am not talking about corruption. That's already too much. That's what many people, who believe and trust in a new beginning, are talking about.

Allow me to become very personal. I remember difficult, problematic and questionable times in my life and surroundings, where I almost lost all my strength to get down to work on those problems. Life's path became narrow. Fears grow: it's enough, it's enough! I am

talking about personal matters. But, I also observe my people around me. We are all, yes, please count me in, we are all starting to become awkward and jerky. I am reluctant against the good ideas othes. I felt driven into a corner. Everything seems to have become a problem. Our voices bellow and our groans are becoming louder and louder.

Creating the life you want and dealing with uncertainty is not an overnight event. It’s in the little things. It’s having a vision. It’s making it compelling. It’s seeing it and feeling it with absolute emotion. It’s caring about other people. It’s calling to say “I love you” for no reason. It’s about taking every opportunity to connect. To be playful. To honor and cherish your loved ones.

In my personal case, I suddenly experienced how God put me into life's "reconversion plant" and freshened me up: little but

meaningful AND important cares suddenly happened. After a hot day and a refreshing thunderstorm we might be able to enjoy the following day and night. The person, who insulted us, apologized suddenly; the illness wiped out. "You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me!" (Psalm 23:5). I am glad. I really don't know about more and new spitefulness through my next "enemy on duty" in the near future. I don't even want to know it. I learned that negativism blocks life and its plans.

Sad to say, but many people are not in the mood to follow Christ's advice...!

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Former Congressman Now CDO Mayor Klarex Uy: Liberating the Poor & Oppressed

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Extreme Poverty

Not everyone knows that one simple act of kindness can go a long way in making life better to those who are living in extreme poverty. Perhaps, not even that generous leader has been informed how he is well appreciated by those whom he had somehow helped, humble as he is – thus, this sharing of some stories may now be in order how his kindness liberated those living in extreme poverty and those who were victims of ecological disasters. That disaster that happened on Dec. 17,2011 when Typhoon Sendong hit the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan had not only caused deaths to some 3,000 people especially those in the vulnerable areas; thousands were rendered homeless. A year before that, I was called “prophet of doom” because we in Task Force Macajalar were drumbeating a warning of that impending tragedy that thousands will die after I have shown pictures taken from a helicopter of some two hundred thousand hectares of denuded areas in Kalatungan-Mt. Kitanglad Ranges which were rendered without a standing tree after some six logging companies illegally and massively logged our dipterocarp forest for six decades. Those illegal logging activities stopped in the ’90 when we in Task Force Macajalar took direct actions through human barricades.

We were told by my best friend, Dr. Rabindranath Polito, Ph.D., a physicist, that one inch of rainfall in the 200,000ha. denuded areas situated in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro would mean one meter when the water reach the 200-ha. urban center of Cagayan de Oro. Thus, 10-inch rainfall would mean 10 meters. Dr. Polito was telling me that the

flood water would even carry houses on top of the bridges. Being one of my brightest classmates in high school in Xavier University, I believed him, so, I drumbeat such warning in all meetings. But no one was listening and I was even called, a “prophet of doom” which became a headline in a local paper.

As thousands of poor families who were living in vulnerable areas were rendered homeless, the cooperatives came together to establish a 5-ha. Cooperative Village in Mambuaya with assistance from Arch. Tony Ledesma and the Rotary Club. Two hundred two-bed-room houses made of bricks loomed in that village but without roads. Without any hesitation, no less than Cong. Rolando “Klarex” Uy financed the construction of concrete roads. Now, that housing project for the poor Sendong victims loomed as one of the best housing projects in the country – Thanks to then Cong. Klarex. It was so amazing how the amazing Congressman then helped the poor family-victims. I as CDA Regional Director then was the one interviewing the victims. One of those were parents who narrated to me that after Sendong, the family just transferred to a dilapidated house which caught fire and three of their children died.

Oh my God, I told them from now on you will have a decent home. If not of the concrete road provided for by Cong. Klarex, the poor family could have not transferred to that wonderful village.

Three years, ago I visited Barangay Besigan which is just 30 kilometers away from the city but it would take me four hours to reach the hinterland barangay because there was no

road. One has to take a long route, going around passing first near Talakag before reaching Besigan. Those living in that barangay, the Higaonon, Manobo and Talaandig Tribes were living in extreme poverty. Their products were bought very cheap, no access to clinics or hospitals, no school, no market and what have you. Thus, I went to inform Cong. Klarex who again did not hesitate to help for the construction of concrete roads. As it had become very accessible, Besigan has bloomed with IP students having access to nearby school, marketing of local products, access to health center and what have you. You can now reach the once isolated barangay in just 30 minutes and with that assistance, has drawn the poor tribal communities into the mainstream of development process.

What is so amazing is on how the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) not only from the hinterlands of Cagayan de Oro but those from other areas of Mindanao were assisted by the Cong. Klarex, especially in creating the empowerment path to be liberated from poverty and oppression. With the assistance of then Cong. Klarex, a series of IP Mindanao-wide summits were held in Cagayan de Oro City early last year. The Summits focused on how to liberate the oppressed Indigenous Peoples from the quagmire of poverty and oppression, carrying the title “Agaw Lupa, Agaw Buhay,” featured in PTV-4 in three episodes anchored by Mr. Ceazar Soriano in his weekly

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Rural bank in S. Leyte ordered shut down

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – The Monetary Board (MB) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has shut down the Rural Bank of San Juan (Southern Leyte), Inc., affecting over 1,000 depositors in the province.

The MB issued Resolution No. 662.B on May 25, 2023, directing the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), as receiver, to proceed with the takeover and liquidation of the bank.

The PDIC said in a statement late Tuesday that they took over the bank on May 29, 2023. The single-unit rural bank in the town center San Juan, Southern Leyte has 1,007 deposit accounts with PHP37 million total deposit liabilities and PHP20.8 million insured.

The PDIC said all valid deposits and claims would be paid up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage of PHP500,000 per depositor.

“Individual account holders of valid deposits with balances of PHP100,000.00 and below,

REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JILLD KEEN ISRAEL DE LEON AND KAREEN LORRAINE P. MARTIJA-DE LEON, JILLD KEEN ISRAEL DE LEON AND KAREEN LORRAINE P. MARTIJA-DE LEON, Petitioners. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

who have no outstanding obligations or have not acted as co-makers of obligations with Rural Bank of San Juan (Southern Leyte), Inc., are not required to file deposit insurance claims,” it said.

These individual depositors must ensure they have complete and updated addresses with the bank. Depositors may update their addresses by submitting a mailing address update form (MAUF) until June 6, 2023, either through the drop box available at the bank premises or by sending a scanned copy of said Form and valid ID to email address, sanjuanpad@pdic.gov.ph.

MAUF will be made available at the bank premises or may be downloaded from the PDIC website at www.pdic.gov.ph.

Insurance payments for valid deposits with balances of PHP100,000.00 and below will be made through postal money order and are targeted to be sent via mail starting on June 16, 2023.

For business entities and all other depositors, the filing of claims for

JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND CIVIL CASE N0. 2023-068

insured deposits will begin June 6, 2023.

The PDIC reminded borrowers to continue paying their loan obligations with the closed rural bank and to transact only with designated PDIC representatives.

It will hold a forum on June 14 to discuss procedures for filing deposit insurance claims and settlement of loan obligations for depositors and borrowers of the bank. The time and venue of the forum will be announced later. (PNA)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

We, the spouse, ALFREDO C. LEE, and child, GENEVIEVE LEE CALZADA, of legal ages, and residents of Davao City, on our own volition, declare as follows:

1. That we are the surviving and sole heirs of the deceased Jacqueline C. Lee who died in Davao City on January 13, 2023;

2. That said deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts;

3. That the deceased left Savings Account Number 040880032448 with BDO Network Bank Inc. (formerly One Network Bank Inc.) - Cabantian Branch with a deposit balance of Php 181,329.29.

5. That, with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the above-mentioned deposit amount, in equal shares pro indiviso;

6. That FURTHER , and for and in consideration of our filial relations, GENEVIEVE LEE CALZADA do hereby waives her rights over said deposit unto heir ALFREDO C. LEE his heirs, assigns and successors-in-interests, all HER rights, interests and participation over the same;

7. That all transaction fees involving said deposits shall be for the account of the heir ALFREDO C. LEE

ORDER

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 March 16, 2013 at Iligan City, 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 Tubod, Manuang, Iligan City and Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City, 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 seven (7) 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 March 16, 2013 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.

finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on June 9, 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

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the heirs, ALFREDO C. LEE and GENEVIEVE LEE CALZADA we have hereunto set our hands, this 02 FEB 2623 in Davao City, Philippines.

Book

3rd Floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., Jr Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City

de Oro Housing Business Center INVITATION TO BID

June 26, 2023

The Pag-IBIG Fund Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets shall conduct a second (2nd) sealed public auction for the sale of Acquired Asset properties at Pag-IBIG Fund Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center, Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City:

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1) Interested parties are required to secure copies of OFFER TO BID (HQP-AAF-103 if individual bidder or HQP-AAF-238 if juridical entity) from the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Ground floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City or may download the form at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

2) Properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the bidder accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ies (including whether it is occupied or not) including whatever fees and dues pertaining to the property/ies shall be for the account of the bidder.

3) All interested buyers are encouraged to inspect the property/ies before tendering their offer/s. The list of the properties for public auction may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx.

4) Additional discounts shall be given to winning bidders depending on their chosen mode of purchase, as follows:

5) Bidders are also encouraged to visit our website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx five (5) days prior the actual auction date, to check whether there is any erratum posted on the list of properties posted under the sealed public auction.

6) Bidders shall be required to register at the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing PAG-IBIG FUND VALENCIA MEMBERS SERVICE BRANCH, 3/F ROBINSON’S PLACE, BAGONTAAS, VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON or at PAG-IBIG FUND BLDG., J.R. BORJA ST., CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY , prior to dropping of sealed bid offer/s. Only bid offers from registered bidders shall be accepted and a registration stub will be issued as proof of registration.

7) Acceptance of sealed bid offer/s shall be from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at PAG-IBIG FUND VALENCIA MEMBERS SERVICE BRANCH, 3/F ROBINSON’S PLACE, BAGONTAAS, VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON & 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at PAG-IBIG FUND BLDG., J.R. BORJA ST., CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY starting June 19, 2023 until June 23, 2023 . Bidders are advised to submit their proposals together with a photocopy of their two (2) Valid Identification (ID) card and latest proof of income only on the scheduled date of batch. No proposals shall be accepted earlier or later than the scheduled date.

8) Bidders may designate their Authorized Representatives, provided they shall issue the following documents:

a. Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for individual-bidder. The SPA for bidding may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov. ph (Other properties for sale-Disposition of Acquired Assets for Public Auction). Also, if the bidder is based or is currently working abroad, SPA must be notarized at the Philippine Consular Office.

b. Secretary’s Certificate for company-bidder.

NOTE: The suggested template of the said documents may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

9) The bidder shall state in words and in figures the amount of his/her bid offer and his/her chosen mode of payment in the Offer to Bid form. The BID OFFER shall not be lower than the minimum bid set by the Fund.

10) In the absence of a chosen mode of payment, the default mode of payment shall be long-term installment. Likewise, change on the winning bidder’s mode of payment shall not be allowed.

11) The determination of winning bidders shall be on the following dates and details:

Tranche Date of Opening of Bid Offer/s Location 13th Tranche June 26, 2023 4th Flr.Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St.,Cagayan de Oro City

12) The determination of winning bidders shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA) . Attendance of the bidder/s in the venue is not required.

13) The bidder who offers the highest bid shall be declared as the winner.

14) In case there are identical offers constituting the highest bids, the tie shall be resolved by considering the Mode of Payment. The priority in terms of mode of payment shall be as follows:

a. Cash;

b. Short-Term Installment;

c. Long-Term Installment.

15) If there is still a tie after considering the mode of payment, it shall be resolved through toss coin. However, in case there are more than two (2) highest bidders, the tie shall be resolved through draw lots.

16) The result of the sealed public auction shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www.pagibigfund.gov. ph. Bidders are encourage to check the result on the said website.

17) Any notification sent by Pag-IBIG Fund through email or SMS shall be sufficient compliance to the notification requirements and presumed to be deemed received by the buyer. In this regard, the Bidder shall ensure that the contact number and email address indicated on the Offer to Bid are active. The bidder shall inform Pag-IBIG Fund immediately on any changes on his/ her contact number.

18) The winning bidder shall be required to pay his/ her BID BOND equivalent to five percent (5%) of the BID OFFER and shall be paid within 3 working days after the publication of the winning bidders. It shall be in Philippine Currency and may be in the form of cash or manager’s check payable to Pag-IBIG Fund. It shall likewise serve as the down payment of the winning bidder.

19) For bidders whose bid bond is in the form of a MANAGER’S CHECK, they are advised to adhere to the current Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) memorandum relative to the proper handling of checks: Do not staple, crumple, fold, bind or pin checks.

20) Payment of the remaining ninety five percent (95%) bid offer balance may either be thru any of the following modes:

a) Cash Payment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid not later than thirty (30) calendar days from date of signing of Deed of Conditional Sale (DCS).

b) Short-Term Installment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid in equal monthly instalment and provided the chosen payment term shall not exceed twelve (12) months subject to an interest based on the Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for three-year fixing period.

c) Long-Term Installment – payment shall be in the form of monthly amortization based on the approved term, which may be up to a maximum of thirty (30) years with the following considerations:

c.1. Approval and term shall be subject to eligibility requirements stipulated under the Circular 428 Omnibus Guidelines on Sale of Pag-IBIG Fund Real and Other Properties Acquired;

c.2. The amount shall be the bidder’s bid offer, net of 5% down payment;

c.3. The bidder shall be required to file his/her Long-Term Installment application and pay the processing fee within thirty (30) calendar days upon receipt of Notice of Award:

-Processing fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00);

-Equity, if applicable;

c.4. In case the Bid Offer, net of the five percent (5%) bid bond and additional discount, is still higher than the approved amount for Long Term Installment, the amount in excess shall be treated as equity. It shall be paid by the buyer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Notice of Conditional Approval of Sale (NCAS).

c.5. Original Borrowers who wish to participate on the Sealed Public Auction sale shall not be allowed to avail long term installment as mode of payment. They may only submit offer thru cash or short-term installment basis.

c.6. In case the application has been disapproved due to buyer’s fault, the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

20) If the winning bidder fails or refuses to push through with the purchase of the property or fails to pay in full the remaining balance within 30 calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award (NOA), he shall lose his right as winning bidder and the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

21) The Fund shall declare the next highest bidder as the winning bidder in case the sale to the original winning bidder is cancelled. He shall be required to pay a down payment of 5% of the offer price within 15 calendar days from notification and the remaining ninety five percent (95%) of his/her bid offer within the approved payment period. In the event there are two (2) or more complying bidders, the same rule on resolving ties shall be applied.

22) Interested parties may visit the Acquired Asset Unit and contact Mr. Don Dino D. Gonzalez, Mr. Sam Elijah T. Velez, and Ms. Kristel Bernados or you may contact tel. no. (08822) 722800, 09503530644. You may also email your inquiries for further details at cdohbc.lrrd2@ pagibigfund.gov.ph

PAG-IBIG FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITY THEREIN OR ACCEPT SUCH BIDS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE FUND. THE DECISION OF THE FUND IS FINAL AND BINDING.

ENGR. NOLI D. ARMADA

Chairman, Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets

The Rural Bank of San Juan in Southern Leyte. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation)

THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

MINDANAO DAILY BUSINESS

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

Home Credit Philippines eyes further growth with its acquisition by Thailand’s Krungsri, Japan’s MUFG

Manila, Philippines | June

02, 2023 – Leading consumer finance company

Home Credit Philippines (“HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Inc.”) today announced its new shareholders following the completion of its acquisition by Krungsri (“Bank of Ayudhya PCL”), the fifth largest financial group in Thailand and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (“MUFG”), a global financial leader from Japan.

The deal was completed with a base value of EUR 406 million (PHP 24.4 billion).

The final consideration is subject to one-to-one adjustment based on the equity book value at closing of the transaction.

PPF Group the parent company of Home Credit Philippines based in Czech Republic sealed an agreement with MUFG and Krungsri to acquire Home Credit Philippines. Krungsri holds the majority stake of 75% and MUFG the remaining 25%.

“We are pleased to an -

nounce the handover of Home Credit Philippines to our new shareholders Krungsri and MUFG, both market leaders in the financial industry. Together with our new shareholders, we are opening the next chapter for Home Credit Philippines, building on the high performance that we have set over the past nine years. We are optimistic of our future together,” shared David Minol, Home Credit Philippines’ CEO.

“The acquisition of Home Credit Philippines is a testament to the strong business it has established in the country and the growth opportunity that Krungsri and MUFG have seen for the company to further expand and maintain its dominance

RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE N0. 2023-070 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN ARMRACH C. RACHO AND ELLAGIN C. FAMA-RACHO, ARMRACH C. RACHO AND ELLAGIN C. FAMA-RACHO, 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 26, 2019 at Surigao City, 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 Tubod, Manuang, Iligan City and Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than three (3) years, 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 26, 2019 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 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 17th of May, 2023.

MDN: May 20, 27 & Jun 3, 2023

in the local consumer finance market,” Minol added.

“I want to put on record, our congratulations to our colleagues at Home Credit Philippines for an incredible job well done,” said Home Credit Group CEO, Radek Pluhar. “Together, we have empowered nearly 10 million Filipinos to access the formal economy, via our innovative products and services. We are proud of these achievements and will be watching the company’s future growth with interest.”

The company has grown to become a market leader having the widest distribution network of more than 15,000 stores nationwide.

This allowed Home Credit Philippines to acquire a growing customer base of

almost 10 million as of date in its nearly 10 years of operations in the country.

Krungsri President and Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Yamato said, “With the acquisition of Home Credit in the Philippines, we have achieved another significant milestone in our ASEAN expansion strategy through the successful execution of our medium-term business plan. By incorporating Home Credit in the Philippines into its portfolio, the Bank aims to cater to the evolving financial needs of consumers with a full range of innovative consumer finance products and services. Building upon its strong presence in the high potential country, this acquisition further solidifies Krungsri’s position as a leading financial institution

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

4th Shari’a Circuit Court

4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE N0. 2023-077 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES LAURENCE ANGELO O. GUILLANO AND MICHELLE M. CABIGON-GUILLANO, LAURENCE ANGELO O. GUILLANO AND MICHELLE M. CABIGON-GUILLANO, Petitioners. x

ORDER

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 September 12, 2008 at Quezon City, 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 Bldg., 7-307 La Mesa St., Valenzuela City and NPC Compound, Purok Sampaguita Ditucalan, Iligan City, 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 seven (7) 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 September 12, 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 23, 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 25th of May, 2023.

in ASEAN.”

“With the expertise and extensive experience, Krungsri, together with Home Credit, is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for consumer finance solutions and reaffirms its commitment to providing suitable products and services that empower individuals and drive sustainable growth in the market.”

This transaction is set to bolster the business operations of Home Credit Philippines as it continues to provide more Filipinos access to credit while building on Krungsri’s expertise as one of Thailand’s finance leaders.

Home Credit Philippines is expected to retain its brand and continue its usual operations under the same

local leadership team, with guidance from Krungsri. The company aims to further grow its consumer finance portfolio as it synergizes with both banks. Learn more about the latest updates of Home Credit by visiting its official website www.homecredit.ph.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR JDICIAL CONFIRMATION OF DIVORCE (TALAQ) CYRUS S. VERZANO AND MARIEBETH T. VERZANO Petitioners. -VERSUSOFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF DAUIN, NEGROS ORIENTAL, Public Respondent.

/ ORDER

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 April 10, 2010 at Dauin, Negros Oriental, 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 Tubod, Bacong Negros Oriental and Tambo, Iligan City, 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 eight (8) 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 April 10, 2010 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 23, 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 25th of May, 2023.

(SGD)

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: May 27, Jun 3 & 10, 2023

Mindanao

‘Sugba sa Plaza’ promotes tilapia farming in Kidapawan City

By John Andrew Tabugoc

KIDAPWAN CITY, North

Cotabato – Thousands of residents here flocked to the city square Tuesday to join the “Sugba sa Plaza” that aims to promote tilapia production.

“This is a showcase of our potential that needs to be cultivated and capacitate our farmers to improve their tilapia production,”

Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista said as the city marked the culmination of Farmers and Fisherfolks Month here.

To give the public a taste of the local tilapia, the city bought some 1,300 kilos of live tilapia for 2,000 residents.

“The tickets are for free,” the mayor said, adding that each coupon had a corresponding time of one hour

Protecting Lives, Saving the Future, Leaving Footprints

By: MELO RESMINDA C. DANO Teacher II

Protecting the children is not solely the responsibility of the parents but also of the entire community. The school is one of the communities the children interact with. Their formative years are spent in school as their second home where teachers are the second parents. As second home and second parents, we in the education field play a great role in safeguarding their well-being against any harm that may come to them.

The Child Protection Committee at Misamis Occidental National High School, comprised of the principal, guidance counselors, teacher representatives, PTA President, student representative, and barangay leaders, developed localized policies and guidelines based on DepEd Orders for Child Protection and Anti-Bullying. These guidelines include interventions and a step-by-step process for dealing with various cases.

Below are the few testimonies and personal stories about the Child Protection Unit localized initiatives and their impact.

‘SUGBA’ PARTY. At least 2,000 kilos of tilapia are grilled by residents for free during the “Sugba sa Plaza” event marking the culmination of the farmers' and fisherfolks' month in Kidapawan City on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). Inset photo shows Kidapawan Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista trying to hook a tilapia fish from the city plaza’s fountain basin. (Photo courtesy of Kidapawan CIO)

Poverty...

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program entitled, “Magandang Gabi Pilipinas.” Somehow, the IPs are now empowered through their cooperatives and becoming a countervailing force against climate change and violent extremism. Even the micro transport cooperatives have

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

As an educator, I applaud the entire department, including the Child Protection Unit and Committee members, for the policies and practices they have put in place to protect the youth, their well-being, and their future.

Ms. Kanta Devi. An Indian citizen, desire to apply as “SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF ” in our company “BANGA-DASMA LENDING CORP” located at B5 L10 BATAA ST., ALUBA MACASANDIG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.

QUALIFICATION:

*Valid driver’s licence

*Physically fit, has good work ethic

*Ages 50-60 years old. Female only.

SALARY RANGE:

Php 15-18K Monthly

NOTICE:

Any local person in Cagayan de Oro City, who is complement, able and willing to perform the job/position may file an objection at the DOLE-RO within Thirty (30) days after publication.

been assisted by the good congressman as in the case of the Centro Iponan Jeepney Operators and Drivers Transport Cooperative (CIJODA) that came to being because of his empowerment guidance Thank you so much Mayor Klarex. You are indeed a liberator of the poor, the oppressed and the victims of ecological disasters.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that AISA JEHANA R. HADJI GAFOR has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from ANNASALEMAH to AISA JEHANA in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANNASALEMAH RAHIM GAPHOR who was born on 16 AUGUST 1996 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are JAMALIAH P. RAHIM and JALAL R. HADJI GAFOR.

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

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

Your leadership has drawn those in the margins into the mainstream of development processes. We know that you have done so much but humble as you are, there is no noise about your kindness – thus, this little sharing. To you, our firm salute and warm embrace – from Task Force Macajalar, a coalition of farmers, fisherfolks,

R.A. 10172 & R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to prevent overcrowding.

Each participant was given two pieces of tilapia for grilling (sugba) and a cup of cooked rice that must be consumed within an hour.

Evangelista said the city already has set programs to boost tilapia production aimed at capturing local and national markets.

The 25th Farmers and Fisherfolks Month celebration is anchored on the theme “Malinis na Kapaligiran, Gobyernong Maaasahan, Disiplinadong Mamamayan(Clean Environment, Reliable Government, Disciplined Citizens).” (PNA)

Indigenous Peoples, micro and small cooperatives and environmentalist groups. Indeed, there is no greater grandeur sight on earth than a leader like you, fired with the vision of liberating the poor and the oppressed from the quagmire of poverty, gross inequities and social injustice – all for God’s greater glory!

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that EUGENE G. GARCIA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUGENE GANADEN GARCIA who was born on J UNE 15, 1973 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ESTRELLITA F. GANADEN and ALFREDO O. GARCIA.

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

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

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that NAJRISAH R. PANGANDAMAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from RASMIA to NAJRISAH in the Certificate of Live Birth of RASMIA RANGAIG PANGANDAMUN who was born on 02 JUNE 1989 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are OLINDANG B. RANGAIG and IMRAN B. PANGADAMAN.

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

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

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE OFFICE

Region X

Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Email address: racco10@nacc.gov.ph

IN RE: PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF DOMESTIC ADMIN. ADOPTION CASE NO:

SAHREA YSABELA MAITREYA S. SANICO RACCO X-DAA-2023-0013-SP-001-A and OLIVIA CASSANDRA S. SANICO RACCO X-DAA-2023-0013-SP-001-B TO BE KNOWN THEREAFTER AS

SAHREA YSABELA MAITREYA S. RODRIGUEZ and OLIVIA CASSANDRA S. RODRIGUEZ

MAXIMO T. RODRIGUEZ III DATE: May 15, 2023 Petitioner x-------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------x

ORDER

MDN: Jun 3 & 10, 2023

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that FATIMA SAHARA R. TAIB has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from FATIMA to FATIMA SAHARA in the Certificate of Live Birth of FATIMA RAMOS TAIB who was born on 18 FEBRUARY 1999 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are DALIMA M. RAMOS and SERAD D. TAIB.

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

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

A verified petition for the adoption of SAHREA YSABELA MAITREYA SHIMO SANICO and OLIVIA CASSANDRA SHIMO SANICO filed by the petitioners through the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO) praying that the after due notice, publication and appearances, a judgement be rendered to the effect that the minor SAHREA YSABELA MAITREYA SHIMO SANICO and OLIVIA CASSANDRA SHIMO SANICO be declared for all legal intents and purposes the legitimate child of the petitioners and that the name of the child be change particularly to appear as SAHREA YSABELA MAITREYA SHIMO RODRIGUEZ and OLIVIA CASSANDRA SHIMO RODRIGUEZ.

Finding the said Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the same be set for Mandatory Appearance on July 5, 2023, 9:00 am to be held at RACCO X, Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Any interested party may appear and may file an opposite/complaint supported by evidence to the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), through the RACCO where the Petition was filed. The complaint will be subjected for verification and further investigation.

Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the Petitioners once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to Section 31 of R.A. No. 11642 or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.

(SGD) Lovely Grace L. De Juan Regional Alternative Child Care Officer

& 10, 2023

RTWPB Caraga conducts SQIP to Pumpboat Operators & Resort Workers of Britannia, Surigao del Sur

SAN AGUSTIN, SDS – The Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board – Caraga in partnership with LGU San Agustin, Surigao del Sur conducts Service Quality Improvement Program to Pumpboat Operators, Dongers, and Resort Workers of Britannia, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur on May 16-17, 2023 at La Entrada Resort & Restaurant as part of the Convergence Project for the Development of Eco-tourism spearheaded by DOLE Caraga.

Brgy. Britannia, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur was selected as the pilot area for the Service Quality Improvement Program.

The training activity aims to improve the welfare of the beneficiaries in the ecotourism sector of San Agustin by providing alternative livelihood for pump boat operators during the lean season & develop the eco-tourism to

REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JUNDREL SILAWAN MEDALLA AND SHEILA LAE VELOSO CAPUNO-MEDALLA, JUNDREL SILAWAN MEDALLA AND SHEILA LAE VELOSO CAPUNO-MEDALLA, Petitioners.

attract more tourists to the localities.

Sixty (60) Pumpboat Operators and Dongers under Britannia Pumpboat Operators Association (BPA) and thirty-seven (37) Resort Workers from 22 different Resorts participated in the back to back training.

Hon. Nicolas Alameda, Municipal Mayor of San Agustin, SDS expressed his gratitude to DOLE Caraga and RTWPB Caraga for selecting Britannia as the pilot area for the abovementioned program. He said that through this program, pump boat operators and other tourismrelated workers as well as the locality will directly benefit from the program.

Atty. Joffrey Suyao, Regional Director of DOLE Caraga explained to the participants the objectives of the program. He said that the beneficiaries will be pro -

vided with alternative livelihood projects during the lean season and develop the area to attract more tourists by providing Quality Service to them. “We will capacitate them by providing several interventions through training to the beneficiaries. This SQIP initiated by RTWPB Caraga is one of the several training interventions to be given by different partner agencies involved in the program”.

RB13 Trainers led by Mr. Earl D. Dela Victoria, Board Secretary VI, Cornelius B. Mahinay, SVLEO, Sara Mae C. Dahuyla, ITO I, and Napoleon P. Tavera Jr. Admin Aide III.

Topics discussed were the following: (1) basic concepts and principles of productivity;

(2) basic concepts and characteristics of service;

(3) standards and principles in crafting a service quality promise; and,

(4) Identification of the skills in providing “SERVICE QUALITY”.

ORDER

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 January 8, 2011 at Danao City, Cebu, 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 Carmen, Cebu, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than ten (10) 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 January 8, 2011 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on June 23, 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 25th of May, 2023.

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: May 27, Jun 3 & 10, 2023

During the discussions, Mr. Earl D. Dela Victoria stressed the importance of Service Quality. “You’re blessed because you have this marvelous nature attraction. All you have to do is to upgrade and improve the quality of the service to attract more tourists to visit this place. Do not be complacent, but rather continue to improve, to achieve an error-free service”.

One of the operators expressed his overwhelming gratitude to the government especially to DOLE Caraga and RTWPB Caraga “for the first time, I feel that we are given much importance by the government. Thank you very much, this project will we helpful to all of us here” he said.

PhilHelth urges Filipinos to be alert against hypertension

In observance of Hypertension Awareness Month this May, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) enjoins all Filipinos to be informed about hypertension.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure of one’s blood vessels is too high or reach 140/90 mmHg or higher. Risk factors include older age, genetics, obesity, physical inactivity, high-salt diet, and excessive alcohol intake.

Based on the Philippine Heart Association’s PRESYON 3 survey, 12 million Filipinos suffer from hypertension where 65% are aware of their condition, 37% are on treatment while 13% already have reached their target blood pressure.

PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. stressed the importance of preventive care, encouraging Filipinos to register and avail themselves of the PhilHealth

Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama or Konsulta Package. “Layunin ng PhilHealth Konsulta na maagang makita ang anumang karamdaman at maagapan ang paglala ng sakit gaya ng hypertension. Kasama sa paketeng ito ang konsultasyon, health screening, laboratory at mga gamot,” Ledesma said. “Sa unang konsultasyon ay mayroong health risk assessment kung saan malalaman halimbawa kung hypertensive ang isang tao, mabibigyan s’ya ng gamot, at mamo-monitor ang kanyang kondisyon. Sa ganitong paraan ay maiiwasan ang paglala ng karamdaman. Mahalaga ang primary care dahil makakaiwas tayo sa magastos na gamutan,” he pointed out further.

The PhilHealth Konsulta Package includes targeted health risk screening and assessment, initial and followup consultations, standard laboratory tests and 21 essential drugs and medicines including anti-hypertensives

listed in the Philippine National Formulary such as enalapril, metoprolol, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide and losartan.

“Gamitin natin ang ating mga benepisyo sa PhilHealth Konsulta upang makaiwas tayo sa mas magastos na gamutan bunga ng paglala ng kondisyon ng pasyente sa mga sakit na maaari namang maagapan gaya ng mataas ng presyon ng dugo.”, Ledesma added.

All PhilHealth members are encouraged to register and avail themselves of the Konsulta Package. Registration may be done through self-registration via the member portal at www.philhealth. gov.ph or at any PhilHealth Local Insurance Offices in their area.

PhilHealth Chief Ledesma also assures that PhilHealth is paying P9,000 for confinements due to hypertension in accredited Levels 1 to 3 hospitals.

SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Marawi City

RE: JOINT PETITION FOR JUDICIAL DECLARATION AS LEGAL BENEFICIARIES OF SPL. PROC. NO. 66-2023 DECEDENT MUSLIM HON. ALI M. ALONTO AND CONFIRMATION OF “AMANAT” AS BASIS OF JUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEDENT WHICH WAS ALSO UNANIMOUSLY AGREED UPON BY THE DECEDENT’S FAMILIES, KHALID BIN ALI P. ALONTO (eldest child From the 1st Family with NORONISAH M PANGARUNGAN as their mother) And FAIDA U. MACABERO, sole surviving Wife with 5 minor children), Petitioners, -versus-

THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, Supreme Court of the Philippines, Padre Faura Street, M. Manila, Respondent.

ORDER

Filed with this Court is a petition for judicial declaration as Legal Beneficiaries of the late Hon. Ali M. Alonto. The petitioners, Khalid Bin Ali P. Alonto and Faida U. Macabero, alleged among others: That Judge Ali M. Alonto was first marriage to Noronisah M. Pangarungan on June 3, 1982 who were blessed with 8 children and the spouse got divorced thereafter; That on December 10, 2005, Ali M. Alonto contracted a subsequent marriage with Faida U. Macabero and were blessed with five(5) children; That Abusami Mauntol is also a son of Hon. Ali M. Alonto to another woman whose marriage was short lived after their divorce for which reason, said woman got married subsequently to another husband and has a family of her own; That the Hon. Ali M. Alonto got sick and made an oral testament or video “Amanat”; That Judge Alonto died on June 3, 2020; That on April 30, 2022, Noronisah M. Pangarungan died leaving behind their 8 children; That all the legal heirs of the decedent unanimously agreed to adopt the video “Amanat” of the deceased by which his estate shall be distributed.

The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance.

WHEREFORE , premises considered, the instant petition is set for hearing on July 17, 2023 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. The petitioners are directed to cause the publication of this order in a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for three(3) consecutive weeks. Anyone who may be prejudiced by this petition may file his opposition thereto or appear on the said hearing and show cause why this petition should not be granted. Send copy of this order to the Honorable Solicitor General for information and representation.

The attached motion to litigate as pauper is GRANTED after showing that the petitioners are indeed pauper litigants.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, Philippines, May 23, 2023.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the LATE BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG , who died on MAY 23, 2021, at the hospital of CAGAYAN DE ORO POLYMEDIC PLAZA located at KAUSWAGAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL. That the late BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG died intestate, without Will and Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity, and his sole and surviving heirs are the above-named HEIRS OF BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG . That during his life time, BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG acquired several parcels of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title and Tax Declarations. That BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG has also maintain a bank account before the BDO Cagayan de Oro, RN Pelaez Blvd Branch, LBP-Carmen, CDO Branch, PNB, CDO-Corrales-Chaves Branch and PNB Surigao Del Sur – Tandag City. That at the property acquired by BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG covered by Transfer Certificate of Title and Tax Declaration are the following; A. Tax Declaration No. 1901-0021-00429 A property (Residential lot) identified as Lot No. 3009-P situated at Telaje, Surigao del Sur, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (272) SQUARE METER, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO CAHILOG; B. Tax Declaration No. G-312548 A property (residential lot) identified as Lot 25490-D, CSD-10-012207-D with cadastral lot No. 6292&6293 situated in the Barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO M. CAHILOG and Acquired by virtue of DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND duly notarized before Atty. Macodi M. Agus per Doc. No. 407; Page No. 82; Book No. 422; Series of 2016 with BIR (CAR) ECR 201500397017 dated Feb. 3, 2017; C. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-91372 A PARCEL OF LAND (lot No. 4349-D-5-B-3-C, being a portion of Lot 4349-D-5-B-3, (LAC) Cgd. Rec. No.), situated in the District of Patag, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED ONE (301) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered under Tax Declaration G-098344. Note: this property has improvements built thereon which is covered under Tax Declaration No. G-098345 and more particularly described as follows, to wit; D. Tax Declaration No. G-098345 A Residential Building situated at Patag, Cagayan de Oro City with Cadastral lot No. 4349; Assessors lot No. 095; Block No. 01; containing a Floor area of SIXTY THREE (63) SQUARE METER, more or less. Declared in the name of ESTRELLA CAHILOG married to BONIFACIO CAHILOG; E. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-6143 A PARCEL OF LAND (lot No. 770, Cad-329-D) situated in the barrio of San Agustin, Municipality of Tandag, Province of Surigao del Sur, Island of Mindanao, Philippines. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE (2,799) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered under Tax Declaration No. 19-01-001600241. F. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-6144 A PARCEL OF LAND (lot No. 515, Cad-392-D) situated in the barrio of San Agustin, Municipality of Tandag, Province of Surigao del Sur, Island of Mindanao, Philippines. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE (2,323) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered under Tax Declaration No. 19-01-0012-00270. G. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. O-1045 A PARCEL OF LAND (lot 25489, Cad 237, Cagayan Cadastre, Plan Ap10-002279, LB Case No. 98-08, LRA Record No. N-70656) together with all the improvements thereon, situated in the barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (1,359) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered under Tax Declaration No. G-194142. H. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-162981 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 19, Psd-10-027167, being a portion) situated in the barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro. Island of Mindanao. containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY (220) SQUARE METERS, more or less and covered under Tax Declaration No. 155521. Note: this property has improvements built thereon which is covered under Tax Declaration No. G-155522 and more particularly described as follows, to wit ; I. Tax Declaration No. G-155522 A Commercial Building situated at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City with Assessors lot No. 394; Block No. 08; containing a Floor area of ONE FOURTY THREE (143) SQUARE METER, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO CAHILOG; J. Tax Declaration No. 0819000704428 A property (Residential lot) situated at Matangad, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. containing an area of THREE HUNDRED FORTY (340) SQUARE METER, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO CAHILOG; K. Tax Declaration No. 08-17-00181 A property (Agricultural Land) situated at Cagdapao, Tago Surigao del sur. containing an area of SIXTEEN THOUSAND (1.6000 ha.) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO CAHILOG; L. Tax Declaration No. 1901-0021-00460 A property (Residential lot) situated at Telaje, Surigao del Sur. containing an area of EIGHTY ONE (81) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Declared in the name of BONIFACIO CAHILOG; That the bank accounts maintained by BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG before the BANKO DE ORO (BDO) Cagayan de Oro, RN Pelaez Blvd branch, LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (LBP) Carmen, CDO Branch, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB), CDO-Corrales-Chaves Branch and PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB) Surigao Del Sur-Tandag City are the following;

M. Bank account maintained with BANKO DE ORO (BDO) Cagayan de Oro, RN Pelaez Blvd branch, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO AND TWENTY TWO (Php 135,122.22) PESOS representing as savings account and SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE and FOURTY SEVEN (USD 723.47 ) DOLLAR representing as Regular Dollar Savings. More particularly described as follows;

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/ PARTITION OVER PARCELS OF LAND AND MATERPILCA CORPORATION SHAREHOLDINGS AMONG HEIRS

KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/ PARTITION made entered into by and between the HEIRS OF MA. TERESA FORTICH SARRAGA , namely: JOSE LUIS F. SARRAGA and JOHN MARK F. SARRAGA , all of legal ages, Filipinos, Married and residents of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro and Mambatangan Manolo Fortich Bukidnon respectively, herein after called as the HEIRS , do hereby;

DECLARE AND MANIFEST:

That we are the surviving, legal, sole/exclusive and legitimate surviving heirs of the late MA. TERESA FORTICH SARRAGA , who died on October 11, 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines and died without will.

That the said deceased above-mentioned died intestate without leaving any known debts which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during her death were all paid and/ or settled;

That the said deceased at the time of her death, left real properties registered in her name being the owner thereof which PARCELS OF LAND is more particularly describes as follows, to wit:

N. Bank account maintained with LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (LBP) Carmen, CDO Branch, in the amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVENTY NINE AND THIRTY NINE (Php 277,079.39) PESOS . More particularly described as follows;

THAT to the best knowledge and information of the above-named HEIRS, the said DECEASED, at the time of her death, left no debts under her name;

THAT pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, the HEIRS, being with full capacity to contract and inherit in accordance with law, do hereby adjudicate unto themselves the above-described properties in EQUAL AND PROPORTIONAL shares;

THAT, the HEIRS shall be proportionately liable for the payment of estate taxes, legal and notarial fees, and all other charges necessary for the settlement of the estate of the DECEASED;

O. Bank account maintained with PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB) , CDO-Corrales-Chaves Branch, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND SEVENTY SEVEN (Php 195,299.77) PESOS . More particularly described as follows;

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have set their hands this December 15, 2022 day of ________ at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

HEIRS OF THE LATE MA. TERESA FORTICH SARRAGA

Namely:

(SGD) JOSE LUIS F. SARRAGA (SGD) JOHN MARK F. SARRAGA Heir Heir (SSS ID. 08-14-015045) (SSS ID. 08-11-125132)

P. Bank account maintained with PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB) , Surigao Del Sur-Tandag City, in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY THREE (Php 50,224.23) PESOS . More particularly described as follows;

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1 Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, the parties have agreed as they hereby so agree to divide, partition and adjudicate the above estate between/among themselves the above estate, subject however, to contingent liabilities to creditors, heirs or other persons who might have been deprived of lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two (2) years from and after the settlement and distribution thereof, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court. Are the Subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG, made and executed namely; ESTRELLA LUZANO CAHILOG , Filipino citizen, of legal age, widow and a resident of 170 ZONE-1, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; ALFIE LUZANO CAHILOG , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single and a resident of PRK. Neptune, Telaje, Tandag, Surigao del Sur; CHARISSE LUZANO CAHILOG, Filipino citizen, of legal age, single and a resident of 170 ZONE-1, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; MARIANNE LUZANO CAHILOG , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single and a resident of 170 ZONE-1, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; and KASSANDRA LUZANO CAHILOG , Filipino citizen, of legal age, single and a resident of 170 ZONE-1, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; That the first of the above-named heirs of the late BONIFACIO MENION CAHILOG is the surviving widow and the rest are the legitimate children. Under Notary Public of ATTY. ROLAND E. COLLADO; As Per Doc. No. 495; Page No. 99; Book No. 37; Series of 2022

MDN: May 27, Jun 3 & 10, 2023

Republic of the Philippines ) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO) S.S.

BEFORE ME , Notary Public for and in the City of Cagayan de Oro, this ______ day of December 15, 2022 , personally appeared the above-named persons with their Government ID and CTC Nos. below their names, presented, known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION¬_OVER PARCELS OF LAND AND MATERPILCA CORPORATION SHAREHOLDINGS AMONG HEIRS and they acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and voluntary deed.

This instrument consisting of 4 pages, including the page on which this acknowledgement is written, has been signed on the left margin of each and every page thereof by the above named parties and their witnesses, and sealed with my notarial seal.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal, the day, year, and place above written.

Water...

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1st District Representative Lordan G. Suan seeking to strengthen water cooperatives; and a moratorium on the conversion of protected areas for agriculture and development.

“In behalf of the Region 10 legislators…You can be assured that your congressmen from Northern Mindanao will be more than willing to legislate to help you what is needed for the output of this summit,” stressed Rep. Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano, representing the 2nd District of Misamis Oriental.

Over 400 stakeholders from various government agencies, NGOs, business chambers, water districts and local governments joined the summit held May 25-26, 2023 to address water security issues in Northern Mindanao.

The House of Representatives was well represented by Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (Camiguin), Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano (2nd District, Misamis Oriental),Rep. Jose Manuel Alba (1st District, Bukidnon) and Rep. Lordan Suan (1st District, Cagayan de Oro) who all actively participated in the discussions.

Other resolutions which were presented by Promote Normin Foundation Elpidio M. Paras included requesting the DENR to strengthen the newly created Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) to deal with the country’s water crisis; formulating the Integrated Water Security Plans in Provinces and Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs); creation of the provincial and city Integrated Water Security Councils; and institutionalizing the inclusion of programs and projects for water security initiatives of the private sector through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.

RDC-X Vice Chair and NEDA Region 10 Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño said the final titles may be different from the ones in the summit resolutions since these still have to be processed for the approval and endorsement by the RDC-10 Infrastructure & Utilities Committee (InfraCom) chaired by Misamis Oriental Governor Peter M. Unabia when it meets on June 13, for the final approval of the RDC-10 Full Council on June 21.

Earlier, RDC-10 InfraCom Vice Chair Ruben A. Vegafria urged during his opening remarks for the passage of bills to establish the formulation of the Provincial Water Security Plan for each of the Provincial Development Councils of the five provinces of Northern Mindanao as a special body; and a Regional Water Supply Sub-Committee under the auspices of the InfraCom. He likewise urged for the decentralization of the NWRB through the creation of regional offices, as well as the strengthening of water cooperatives all over the country.

“I am happy to see the presence of our distinguished legislators here today,” Vegafria, concurrently the Philippine Chamber of Commerce

and Industry (PCCI) Regional Governor for Northern Mindanao noted. “I am confident that the output of the conference workshop will pave the way in securing the region’s water future. We lodge our hope in the caring arms of our honorable congressmen by filing the pertinent bills in Congress.”

The Oro Chamber of Commerce chaired the Technical Working Group for the summit with the Region X offices of the National Economic Development Authority, Department of Science and Technology, Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Board of Investments/Dept of Trade and Industry, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Aside from the Oro Chamber and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Region 10 (PCCI10), the private sector was also significantly represented by

the Promote NorMin Foundation, USAID, Development Bank of the Philippines, and Landbank of the Philippines.

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

NGCP...

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the capability of the grid to mitigate the impact of power interruptions to overall grid operations, which are measured by the System Availability (SA) indicator and System Interruption Severity Index (SISI).

With NGCP at the helm, System Availability

for Luzon is at 99.3160%, Visayas at 99.6538%, and Mindanao at 99.7206%.

For the SISI, Luzon only averaged 10.7236 system minutes of interruptions in 2009-2022 compared to 13.8978 from 2000-2008; in Visayas, 47.3318 system minutes of interruption during NGCP time from an average of 176.3350 system minutes pre-privatization; and 9.124 system minutes from 10.434 in Mindanao.

“These indicators are the most tangible proof of our performance felt by end-users. Our improved numbers are attributed to the continuous upgrading and expansion projects such as wood pole replacement, substation additions, capacitor bank projects, and new transmission lines, effectively reinforcing the stability and reliability of the grid,” NGCP said.

All three grids have

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

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significantly reduced, if not completely eliminated, violations on frequency and voltage limits.

The average Voltage Limit Compliance (VLC) improved across all three grids, while Frequency Limit Compliance (FLC) improved in both Luzon and Visayas, generally ensuring stability of the transmission grid.

“Since NGCP took over transmission operations in 2009, we performed over and above our targets yearon-year. This is a result of the company’s commitment to deliver on our mandate to provide quality transmission services. We assure our stakeholders that NGCP’s ongoing projects and programs seek only to further improve our services,” the company added.

NGCP’s performance indicator ratings are the basis of its incentives, as indicated in the Performance Incen -

tive Scheme (PIS) which is reviewed and approved every regulatory period by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMNG HEIRS OF DECEASED, CESAR MECISAMENTE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES -

ENTS:

This Extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among Heirs of the Deceased, CESAR MECISAMENTE and Sale of a portion of Agricultural Land, made and executed by and among: RENITA C. MECISAMENTE, of legal age, widow of the late Cesar Mecisamente, Filipino, a resident Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR ;

Children:

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.

CHERRY M. PAGARAN , of legal age, married Filipino, a resident of Kinapat, Damulog, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; CHERIEL M. STACEY, represented by RENITA C. MECISAMENTE , by virtue of the Special Power of Attorney under Doc No. 437; Page No. 89; Book No. VIII; Series of 2018by Notary Public Atty. Euangeli P. Doromal, dated October 18, 2018, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR ; IAN C. MECISAMENTE , of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as HEIRVENDOR ; and MARY AIZA MAE P. GALILEA , of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE;

WITNESSETH:

That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late CESAR MECISAMNETE, who died on May 15, 2016 at Butuan Medical Center, Baan Butuan City Agusan Del Norte, died without any will;

That the said deceased at the time of his death left a parcel pf Agricultural Land and more particularly described to wit;

“A parcel of Agricultural land , covered by T ransfer Certificate of Title No T-102364 , known as Lot 456-B-3-B-2, Psd-10-054466 being a portion of Lot 456-B-3-B, Psd-10050279 , situated at Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVEN (2,207) SQUARE METERS, more or less. “

That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement; That the above-described parcel of Agricultural land is not tenanted and therefore does not come within the purview of Republic Act Nos 3844, 6657 or Presidential Decree on Land Reform and that the provisions of Art. 1621-1623 of Civil Code have been the surviving heirs of the above-deceased. DEED OF SALE OF A PORTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED AGRICULTURAL LAND (EXTRA JUDICIALLY ADJUDICATED)

(SGD) ESTRELLA UY PAHALLA OIC-Regional Director

MDN: June 3, 2023

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

LEONARDO GENESIS T. CASE NO. R10-EV-TXCALINGASAN, 2023-05-1153 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT request/s for the Extension of Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from said place to ANY POINT IN REGION 10, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on June 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

RURAL TRANSIT MINDANAO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUBINC., 2023-05-1092 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUBLIC UTILITY BUS (PUB) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO TACURONG, SULTAN KUDARAT and Vice Versa and with the use of TEN (10) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on JUNE 13, 2023

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

RURAL TRANSIT MINDANAO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUBINC., 2023-05-1095

Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUBLIC UTILITY BUS (PUB) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO DAVAO CITY VIA MALAYBALAY and Vice Versa and with the use of FOURTEEN (14) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on JUNE 13, 2023 at 09:00 A.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) Philippine Currency, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledge to their entire and complete satisfaction of the HEIRVENDOR by these presents we do hereby, SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto the said VENDEE, her heirs, assigns and successors in interest, the portion of the above-described Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit:

“A portion of the above-described Agricultural Land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.

T-102364, known as Lot 456-B-3-B-2-A, Psd-10-062920, portion of Lot 456-B-3-B-2, Psd-10054466, situated at Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, with an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (1,200) SQAURE METERS, more or less.”

opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS,

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 26th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Party(ies)

WITNESS,

this 23rd day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

WITNESS,

FAHDEL S. PIMPING

That we hereby warrant our title/ declaration unto the said VENDEE and that henceforth, she shall have exclusive right of ownership and possession over said portion of the above-described agricultural land and free from all liens or encumbrances of any kind, whatsoever;

That the parties agreed as they agree to register the instrument in accordance with law.

Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMNG HEIRS OF DECEASED, CESAR MECISAMENTE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR GAITERA,

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RI District 3870 has new stewardship chair

By MARK FRANCISCO

ROTARY International District 3870 GovernorElect Gigi “Gilda” Go has appointed Past Assistant Governor (PAG) Luis Ramon Pineda as stewardship chair under the District’s Rotary Foundation Committee for RY 2023-2024 which will start this June.

Stewardship is the cornerstone of The Rotary Foundation to ensure the careful management of Rotary Foundation grant funds and for educating Rotarians on proper and effective grant management.

With this new assignment, Pineda will be working with eight other chairmen under the District Rotary Foundation Committee to educate clubs about the Foundation and

inspire them to support its programs and fundraising activities.

Rotary International District 3870 has 44 clubs in the provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro City. Pineda belongs to the Rotary Club of Carmen Valley.

Water distribution system rehab at Villa Ernesto phase 1

Villa Ernesto Subdivision Phase 1 (VES-1) is situated at the end part of Barangay Gusa along national highway near the Bigaan Bridge connecting Barangay Cugman. Considered to be one of the pioneering private residential subdivisions in the city, the water distribution system of VES-1 is mostly composed of aged pipes, hence the need for replacement with new pipes.

The proposed rehabilitation of VES-1 Water Distribution Supply System with a total project cost of PhP 7,132,976.77 is part of COWD’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Program strategies.

COWD approved the award to Apalla Construction & Development Corporation the contract for 1 Lot Rehabilitation of the Water Supply System of Villa Ernesto Subdivision Phase 1, Gusa Cagayan de Oro City with a target completion of 180 calendar days. On 3 January 2023, Apalla started the installation of uPVC Distribution Pipelines, gate valves, electromagnetic flow meters, blow-off valve assembly, pressure regulating valves, residential fire hydrants assembly and meter stub-out assembly within the VES-1 perimeter.

After the rehabilitation, the pulling-out and transferring of five hundred three (503) existing water meters of COWD consumers to the proposed forty-three (43) meter stubouts (MSO) will be undertaken by COWD as part of the rehabilitation plan. One (1) MSO holds about 20 water meters hence, 43 MSO shall accommodate about 860 service connections. When completed, this project is expected to eventually improve the water pressure in the subdivision.

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go