Mindanao Daily News (January 28,2023)

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BIR to public: Report unscrupulous traders

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Army General, 9 others

charged with murder in Plaza’s

death

By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor

DAVAO CITY - A top-ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was formally charged with murder in connection with the death of a model and businesswoman in this city.

During a press briefing held at PRO11 headquarters, the Special Investigation and Task Group (SITG) Plaza announced that Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante, commander

of the Philippine Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade (1001IB) based in Maco, Davao de Oro, was charged with murder in the killing of Ms Yvonnette Chua Plaza.

Also charged with murder was Durante’s deputy brigade commander Colonel Michael Licyayo. Aside from murder, Licyayo was also slapped with obstruction of justice.

Six other personnel of the 1001 Infantry Brigade,

(PIA)–The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here appealed to the public to report suspected traders of illicit cigarettes to the bureau.BIR Assistant Regional Director Rufo Ranario made the announcement during a press conference, January 25, following the start of the massive, synchronized crackdown on the illicit cigarette trade.

“This is a continuing activity of the BIR, so we need the assistance of everyone,” he said.Ranario said the enforcement is important for everyone because if the BIR isn’t allowed to collect taxes, they won’t be able to help pay for public

Drones are military’s best friend in hunting down NPAs in MisOr

By FROILAN GALLARDO MindaNews

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– Unmanned aerial drones flying over the skies of Misamis Oriental have provided vital information to military commanders hunting down the New People’s Army rebels in the mountains.

In highlighting the role

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BIR Normin begins crackdown of illicit cigarettes retailers

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

(PIA)–The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region 16 launched a nationwide enforcement campaign against illegal cigarette retailers in Misamis Oriental and Iligan City, January 25.

Assistant Regional Director Rufo Ranario was

in charge of the operations in Misamis Oriental, while BIR Regional Director Emir Abutazil was in charge of the crackdown in Iligan City.

The National Bureau of Investigation and people from local government units that were involved helped with the enforcement work.

A total of 19 operations were conducted simultane-

Cigarette smugglers transporting goods in retail-size volumes - BIR

By MARK FRANCISCO

FIRST, it was the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

Then yesterday it was the turn of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) –BOC’s sister agency under the Department of Finance – to accost fake cigarettes nationwide in a simultaneous midmorning operation January 25.

Here in Cagayan de Oro City, BIR-16 personnel led by assistant director Rufo Ranario swooped down

on five retail outlets and confiscated master cases of cigarettes. As of this writing, the number of seized packs were still inventoried.

This strategic action was a departure from earlier BIR operations when agents zeroed in on warehouses and discovered the illicit items.

“Smugglers now are more cunning. They know they are being monitored so they do not use 16 wheelers to

ously during the kickoff: 13 in Barangays Suarez and Tibanga in Iligan City, one in El Salvador City, one in Alubijid town, three in Opol town, and one in Naawan town, Misamis Oriental.

As a result of the operations, a large volume of illicit cigarettes was confiscated.

Ranario said the illegal

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Pres. Marcos eyes ‘drastic’ reforms to curb smuggling

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is seeking “drastic” reforms in the bureaucracy to address rampant smuggling, which he said “threatens local industries and affects government tax collection.”

“(The President) is

Pope Francis names 2 Filipinos to catechist ministry

By FERDINAND PATINIO

MANILA – Pope Francis recently conferred the ministries of lector and catechist on 10 lay people, including two Filipinos.

The Catholic Bishops’ of the Philippines (CBCP) news website on Thursday reported that the pontiff installed the new catechists — four men and six women — from the Philippines, Italy, Congo, Mexico and the United Kingdom (UK) during the celebration of the fourth annual “Sunday of the Word of God” on Jan. 22 at St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Filipinos were 55-year-old Leon Asuncion and 55-year-old Norma Ra-

No special treatment for Army general linked to bizwoman’s murder

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. assured that no special treatment would be given to a ranking official who was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the murder of businesswoman Yvonette Plaza in Davao City.

“Hindi po natin tinutolerate yung mga ganitong wrongdoings o itong criminal acts, kahit na ano pong ranggo ng ating mga sundalo, maging opisyal or enlisted personnel ay pare-

pareho po yung treatment natin sa kanila. So nung nalaman po natin na meron pong report nga ganito at person of interest si Gen. (Jesus) Durante at kaagad agad nag-conference po kami and then we decided na tanggalin muna sya sa pwesto nya bilang commander ng 1001st (Infantry) Brigade so that yung investigation po ay magiging impartial and thorough, SOP (standard operating procedure) naman po yan (We do not tolerate any wrongdoings or criminal acts of any of our soldiers, be they officers or enlisted personnel, our treatment of them, if they err, are the same. And we learned from reports that Gen. Durante is a person of interest, we immediately had a conference and decided to relieve him from his

mos, from the Catechetical Foundation of the Archdiocese of Manila (CFAM).

Asuncion is from St. John the Baptist Parish in San Juan City where he had been serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Communion. He and his wife, Juliefer, are also members of the Couples for Christ since 2008. They are blessed with four children.

He has been with CFAM since 1992, where he served as a catechist until 2000. Asuncion also served as an area coordinator, ministry assistant for research and development and human resource development officer.

Since 2019, he has been

serving as CFAM’s catechetical coordinator.

On the other hand, Ramos is a catechist from St. John Bosco Parish in Tondo, Manila and volunteer servant of the Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Community.

She has been the head catechist at CFAM since 2009.

Ramos also hosts “Katekesis Like Ko To” program aired on Church-run Radio Veritas.

It was in 2021 when the Holy Father formally instituted the ministry of catechist after deciding to open the ministries of lector and acolyte to women. ( PNA )

PAF looks into materiel, weather, human factors in aircraft crash

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is looking into materiel, meteorological, and human factors in determining the cause of Wednesday’s crash of a Siai-Marchetti SF-260TP turboprop light attack aircraft that killed two pilots.

In an interview with reporters on Thursday, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said aircraft

accident investigation teams have secured the crash site in Sitio Tabon, Barangay Del Rosario in Pilar town, Bataan as the probe is ongoing.

“We (are looking) at all possible angles para po matunton natin yung (to trace the) real cause of the accident,” she added. For the materiel angle, she said this would be

More Filipinos say quality of life improved from year ago

By FILANE MIKEE CERVANTES

MANILA – A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that at least 34 percent of adult Filipinos believe that their quality of life got better compared to a year ago.

According to the national SWS survey conducted from Dec. 10 to 14, 2022 using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults, 26 percent of the respondents said their life got worse, while 39 percent said it was the same.

The pollster said the score of the Net Gainers, or those who said their lives improved since last year, is +8 -- computed by subtracting the percentage of losers from gainers --and was classified as “high”.

SWS said the December 2022 Net Gainer score was up from the “fair” levels of net zero in October 2022 and -2 in June 2022 and April 2022, but it is still 10 points lower than pre-pandemic level of “very high” +18 in

December 2019.

“The 8-point rise in the national Net Gainer score between October 2022 and December 2022 was due to increases in all areas, especially in Mindanao,” the SWS said.

In Metro Manila, Net Gainers rose from high to very high, increasing by nine points from +9 to +18.

Gainers in balance Luzon also climbed by two points from high to very high, or from +8 to +10.

It rose from mediocre to fair in the Visayas, up

by 9 points from -13 to -4; while it rose sharply from mediocre to very high in Mindanao, up by 21 points from -11 to +10.

“The survey question on the respondents’ assessment of their change in qualityof-life in the past 12 months has been fielded 147 times since April 1983. The Net Gainer score was generally negative until 2015, when it rose to positive numbers until the drastic deterioration beginning with the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. It has

Leon Asuncion (left) and Norma Ramos (right) ( P hoto court ES y of cbc P n E w S w

Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (

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Flood-hit villagers get help from group of Mindoreños

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – A group of Metro Manila-based Mindoreños on Wednesday launched a relief operation in Naujan, this province after the town was declared under a state of calamity due to floods caused by the northeast monsoon and the shear line.

The Association of Mindoreños (TAMS), established in 1997, regularly holds medical missions, gift-giving for the elderly, sports fest for the youth and feeding programs for the needy.

Dr. Carl Balita, TAMS vice president, said during the activity, “We gave out 750 pails with three kilos of rice, noodles and coffee

DA-Bicol donates 4K bags of inbred rice seeds to Eastern Visayas

By CONNIE CALIPAY

to 10 sitios in Naujan, in coordination with the parish priest.”

With him were TAMS president Beng Ventura, who is from Naujan, and Venus Morota, head of the group’s secretariat.

Balita identified the flooded communities as Talon 1, Talon 2, Malalim na Sapa, Tabang Loob, Tabang Labas, Sampaloc, Andres Ylagan, Riverside and Yayang Centro.

On Jan. 23, the Sangguniang Bayan of Naujan, during its special meeting, passed a resolution declaring the town under a state of calamity.

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Geroleo, municipal See GET , page 9

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture’s regional office in Bicol (DA-5) has started sending 4,000 bags of inbred rice seeds to Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) provinces that were placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding brought by the series of low pressure areas and shear line.

In a phone interview on Thursday, Lovella Guarin, DA-5 information officer, said with the donation, DA-5 aims to help in the immediate recovery of the rice areas in three of the six provinces of the said region -- Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar.

“We started sending at least 750 initial bags containing 40 kilos per bag to Eastern Visayas. Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)-Bicol trucks were used to transport the rice seeds to Region 8. The delivery started early this week (Jan. 23) and is estimated to be completed before the end of the month,” Guarin said.

AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS. Pails containing relief goods form the name of the group of Mindoro natives that distributed aid to flood victims in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro province. TAMS or The Association of Mindoreños launched the relief operation on Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2023). ( P hoto by m aria t ividad )

She said the certified or inbred rice seeds given to the three provinces were part of DA-Bicol’s buffer stock for 2022.

“This initiative was part of our agency’s directives

to help another region with damaged or shortage of seed reserved caused by calamities. The buffer stock for 2022 is the remaining seed bags after we also distributed certified seeds to farmers’ groups affected by bad weather conditions in the past few days,” Guarin said.

The list of beneficiaries of the free rice seeds was derived from the report given by the municipal agriculture office (MAO) of different towns in Eastern

Visayas, she noted.

“For those who still want to avail of the certified seeds, they can go to

their respective MAO to ask for and inquire about necessary requirements to avail,” Guarin said. ( PNA )

DONATION. Undated photo shows officials of the Department of Agriculture-Bicol sending off the truck containing 750 bags of inbred rice seeds donated by the agency to Eastern Visayas. The initial delivery is part of the 4,000 bags of inbred rice seeds from DA-5 aimed at helping in the immediate recovery of the rice areas in Region 8 that were severely affected by bad weather. ( P hoto court ES y of da -5 )

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WE were so shocked and puzzled no end why on December 18, 2020, Mr. Rodrigo Abellano who was then our President of the Kibaritan Tenant Farmers Association, Inc. wrote then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte that, “AMO NA GINAHATAG ANG AMONG GI-UGMAD NGA YUTA SA DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.” Such is not only blatantly fictitious but the height of hypocrisy, one hundred percent turn-around and shameless reversal of what we have been fighting for the titling of our land which we have been occupying in the past 50, 60 and even 70 years when our ancestors have begun their occupancy since the 1950s. Thus, we have already acquired prior right and never can we imagine that these leaders who must fight for our right were the ones who outrightly surrendered such right in connivance with the former Mayor Omaraji Pizzaro. Why?

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SIM registration brings safer space to PH mobile users

BEFORE 2022 came to a close, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law the Republic Act 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act which mandates mobile owners to register their sim cards within a certain time frame, or face deactivation.

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troubling is the information that even our signatures had been used which is giving our consent to have the 195 hectare-area as part of the military reservation. That is the greatest lie, a betrayal of our trust. For what? For money making?

Mr. President, such declaration that we have given our consent is a blatant lie. Those who have sent the letter to Malacañang must be made accountable as they have fooled the Office of the President! These leaders have, in fact, already been ousted and they were replaced by newly elected leaders with courage and integrity to fight for our rights as we have now organized ourselves into the Kibaritan Farmers St. Peter’s Higaonon Tribe Agriculture Cooperative.

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with their expectations.

Wireless communications provider Smart Communications Inc., a unit of PLDT Inc., said it has so far registered 10 million Smart and TNT customers across the country, the highest among all telco operators.

Smart and TNT also put forward their efforts to accelerate SIM registration across the country, with a recent online event called “Sulong SIM Registration,” touted as the first ever local government cascade on SIM Registration among Philippine telcos, which drew close to a thousand LGU executives from provincial governments to barangay officials in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the National Telecommunications Commission, registration period will be until April 26, 2023, and may be extended for 120 days.

As of this writing, NTC reported that 21 million subscribers have already registered, representing roughly 12.5 percent of the 169 million SIM cards nationwide. The agency said that despite the initial glitches, this was “on track”

Additionally, Smart was also reported to be the first telco to set up assisted SIM Registration booths and touchpoints all over the country. This is parallel to its mission of helping Smart and TNT customers needing information on how to register their SIM, as well as provide physical assistance to customers with special circumstances—seniors, persons with disabilities and those still using basic phones.

These booths will be part of the simultaneous roll-out of SIM registration

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activities in geographically isolated and disadvantaged and conflict-affected areas (GIDCA) identified by the Philippine government. NTC has already identified 45 remote areas across 15 regions.

Truly a pioneering move by Smart, if I may say, on top of the continued efforts to encourage subscribers from all parts of the country to adhere to the new law, as part of its consumer protection initiatives.

Smart already came up with quite a number of programs geared towards this - some of which I was made aware of since I too, along with millions of Filipinos, have fallen prey and received text scams. The telco stated that some of their efforts include blocking SIMs that send ‘smishing’ messages and Uniform Resource Locators (URL) or links that lead to illegal activities, to help safeguard the public against emerging cyberthreats, vulnerabilities, and other online criminal activities. There were also numerous reminders on how we can protect

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Shellfish ban up in Tacloban’s Cancabato Bay

By SARWELL MENIANO

TACLOBAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned against consuming shellfish taken from Cancabato Bay here after meat samples turned positive for red tide toxins.

In an advisory issued Wednesday night, BFAR said paralytic shellfish toxin was found during the laboratory examination by the BFAR - National Fisheries Laboratory in Quezon City.

“The public is advised to refrain from gathering,

selling, and eating all types of shellfishes and Acetes sp. locally known as Alamang or Hipon from this bay,” BFAR said.

Cancabato Bay is a rich source of cockle clams being shipped to Taiwan and Hong Kong. Through testing, BFAR found that shellfish samples from the bay are beyond the maximum regulatory limit of 60 micrograms of toxins for every 100 grams of shellfish meat. Beyond that, the government strictly prohibits shellfish harvest-

City tourism bats for more domestic Iloilo flights

By PERLA LENA

ILOILO CITY –The City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO) here is looking forward to the resumption of domestic flights going to and from the Iloilo International Airport and the proposed reopening of international flights.

“We know that a lot are interested to travel coming here and going to international places like Hong Kong and Singapore. But we also would like to ask for Clark (to Iloilo flights) since we have a lot of conventions

ing in affected areas.

Under Shellfish Bulletin No. 03 issued on Jan. 25, 2023, by the BFAR main office, the shellfish ban is also up in San Pedro Bay in Basey town in Samar.

The change in weather patterns has been blamed for the red tide presence in the region, according to BFAR.

Fish, squid, crab, and shrimp gathered from these areas are safe to eat provided that all entrails are removed and the marine products

and seminars here,” CTDO head Junel Ann Divinagracia said in an interview on Thursday.

She said guests from the National Capital Region and northern Luzon prefer not to pass through Manila to avoid traffic while from Clark airport they can go direct to Iloilo.

Aside from Clark, Divinagracia said they are proposing to Tourism Regional Director Crisanta Rodriguez to have direct flights from Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa in Palawan.

To date, direct flights are from Cebu, Davao, Manila, and General Santos. Meanwhile, Rodriguez said she was informed that Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines are focusing on their domestic flights. However, she said they would like to push for the resumption of international flights hopefully second quarter of this year.

All flights at the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan were suspended at the height of the Covid-19

RED TIDE. A portion of red tide-infested Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City in this undated photo. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources confirmed Thursday (Jan. 26, 2023) the presence of red tide toxins in the bay. ( P hoto court ES y of c am E ra ni J uan

hotogra P hy )

ILOILO AIRPORT. The Iloilo International Airport in the municipality of Cabatuan. Iloilo City Tourism Officer Junel Ann Divinagracia, in an interview on Thursday (Jan. 26, 2023), hoped for more domestic flights coming to and from the international airport. (

na fil

hoto )

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Globe blocks record high 2.72-B spam, scam SMS in 2022, more than double vs 2021

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platform Globe blocked a record high 2.72 billion scam and spam messages in 2022, more than double the 2021 total of 1.15 billion, reflecting the impact of its stepped up campaign against malicious SMS.

As a result of its intensified crackdown against fraudsters, Globe also blocked 83.4 million bankrelated spam messages last year. Globe has partnered with all major commercial banks and online retailers in the country to ensure quick and efficient information exchange for a more efficient response to spam and fraud SMS.

Blocking spam and scam messages continues to be a crucial component of Globe’s cybersecurity strategy, and it has managed to spare customers from dangerous and disruptive SMS before the enforcement of the SIM Registration Act.

“Our customers are our

EXPANDED. The Philippine economy expanded by 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022, slower than the previous three month’s 7.6 percent, amid the elevated inflation rate and on the back of strong pent-up demand. Full-year growth, however, still exceeded the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent target band after it hit 7.6 percent. ( P na fil E P hoto )

PH economy expands to 7.6% in 2022

By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – The Philippine economy expanded by 7.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, bringing full-year growth to 7.6 percent, driven by increased economic activity mainly from pent-up demand as it fully reopened amid elevated inflation rate.

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said among the

major emerging economies in the region that have released their fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the Philippines grew the fastest, followed by Vietnam at 5.9 percent and China at 2.9 percent.

“Our improved Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) risk management and the easing of mobility

PH’s longest domestic submarine fiber cable project on track for April 2023 completion

THE $150-million Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), the longest of its kind in the country, is on track for completion in April this year to further boost digitalization in the countryside, Globe said as it geared for a fresh round of cable landings this new year.

Globe partnered with Eastern Communications and InfiniVAN Inc. for the project to provide equitable and reliable connectivity across the country, including previously unserved and underserved areas across the Philippines.

PDSCN, which has a total cable distance of 2,500 kilometers, will soon kick

off landing cables in nine remaining segments that cover 13 sites: Calatrava, Romblon; Pasacao, Camarines Sur; Bulan, Sorsogon; Calbayog City, Samar; Palanas, Masbate; Mactan, Cebu; Maasin City, Leyte; Claver, Surigao del Norte; Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental; Camiguin; Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte; Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte; and Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur.

The project kicked off in Subic Bay, Zambales in July 2022 and has already completed 15 segments across the country, including key cities and tourism destinations.

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tinues to build a digital economy, Globe is steadfast in its efforts to bring fast and reliable connectivity to all. We are committed to supporting the government’s initiatives towards innovation, e-governance, and greater digital adoption among Filipinos through our investments in PDSCN and other network infrastructure,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.

The PDSCN project is part of Globe’s network expansion, which aligns with its commitment to improve infrastructure and foster innovation towards development under the

Representatives from Globe and partners Eastern Communications and InfiniVAN Inc at the cable-landing ceremony in Boracay in November.

BIR seized untaxed, illegal and fake cigarettes

By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL Managing Editor

MDNN National – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) offices in the country conducted the other day simultaneous raids in warehouses, as it declared war against unscrupulous traders involved in the proliferation of untaxed, illegal and fake cigarettes. This is the first ever bold move of the agency under the leadership of its very active and daring Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr.

Authorities, it was learned, swooped down on 378 stores in Luzon,

Viasayas and Mindanao accompanied by its regional enforcers when they raided the warehouses.

“Let me make this clear to you, illegal traders. This is just the beginning of our simultaneous nationwide operations. We are serious in our crackdown against the illicit cigarette trade. We will be strict on implementing the law from hereon,” Commissioner Lumagui warned illegal traders in the country

The BIR chief thanked the PNP organization and the local government units (LGUs) which made their operations nationwide very

successful.

He also lauded all the BIR offices in the country for their concerted efforts in bringing illegal traders to answer all the offenses, violations and fines.

In Luzon, a total of 195 simultaneos enforcements were made in Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, Rizal, Palawan and Manila.

In Mindanao, authorities also launched the same operations and raided 115 stores and warehouses, while there were also 68 store visits and raids in the Visayas region.

DOLE-Camiguin orients 355 bens for TUPAD implementation in Sagay

By RECTHIE PACULBA

CAMIGUIN (PIA)--Providing emergency employment for 355 displaced workers, underemployed workers, and seasonal workers in Sagay, here, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Camiguin Provincial Office held the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) orientation, January 25, at the town’s gymnasium.

“We are now in the Municipality of Sagay with 355 beneficiaries ang atong gi-orient and then kani siya is 15 days, 3 hours and 4 minutes nga employment. Ang iyang rate ani is P390 since na-approve man siya ang proposal last December before pa nag-start ang new minimum wage,” said Jovelyn Perez of DOLE Camiguin.

(We are now in the municipality of Sagay, where

we are orienting 355 beneficiaries. This is a 15-day, 3-hour, and 4-minute employment. The rate is P390 [per day], since the proposal was approved last December, before the new minimum wage took effect)

She added that at the end of the employment period (February 1–18), each beneficiary will receive P6,000 in cash.

One of the beneficiaries, See ORIENTS , page 8

ILLEGAL CIGARETTES. One of the stores in Mindanao selling illicit cigarettes is raided by the joint team of the government tasked to go against unscrupulous traders in the country. - MDN f il

Beneficiaries from Barangays Mayanan, Cuña, Balite, Manuyog, Bugang, Bacnit, and Alangilan, Sagay, Camiguin undergo the TUPAD orientation and signing of contract at Sagay Gymnasium, Sagay, Camiguin, January 25, 2023. ( J am ES m .

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Transportation

LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD

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

BENJAMIN R. GO, CASE NO. R10-EV-TH-2023-01-088

Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from the said place to ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of One (01) unit/s. This application shall be considered by this Board on February 08, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of January 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 28, 2023

from scammers and fraudsters. We will continue to invest in cybersecurity systems and work tirelessly to provide them with a safe and enjoyable online experi-

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BOLLOZOS TRUCKING CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH-2022-12-2327

CORPORATION

Rep.by: MARY GRACE S. WALAG, Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from the said place to ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, accessible to motor vehicle traffic and Vice Versa and with the use of Two (02) unit/s. This application shall be considered by this Board on February 08, 2023 at 02:00 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.

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of January 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: Jan 28, 2023

ence as we also take part in the full implementation of the SIM Registration Act,” said Anton Bonifacio, Globe Chief Information Security Officer.

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

NORHANIMA D. HADJI OMAR, CASE NO. R10-EV-TX-2023-01-099

Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the route: within CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from the said place to ANY POINT REGION 10 and Vice Versa and with the use of TWO (02) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on February 08, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(ies) opposed to the approval/ granting of the application must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

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

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

MDN: Jan 28, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Regional Office No. 10

5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

“With our relentless proactive blocking efforts and implementation of the new law, we are taking great strides in our campaign to end text fraud,” he said.

Globe has spent about $20 million to step up its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system. Its round-the-clock Security Operations Center filters out these unwanted messages, including app-to-person and person-to-person SMS of international and domestic sources.

In an industry first, Globe also started blocking person-toperson SMS with clickable URLs from all networks in September last year amid growing concern over escalating scam and spam messages, particularly those containing mobile users’ full names.

In just two weeks after enforcing its unprecedented measure, Globe blocked over 32.2 million scam and spam text messages with clickable links, or an average of 2.4 million SMS daily from September 28 to October 13, 2022.

Because of rising SMS-related crimes, the government enacted Republic Act No 11934 or the SIM (subscriber identity module) Registration Act last year to address the problem. The law requires individuals to register their SIM and present a valid identification document to their respective service providers.

Aside from investing in tools to proactively detect suspicious content on the internet to protect its customers from online at -

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.

tacks, Globe has deployed fraud and security chatbots to assist employees with privacy and cybersecurity-related concerns.

It also regularly provides customers with relevant information via social media advisories about fraud, cybersecurity, and data privacy to boost awareness and help them protect themselves against these threats.

To learn more about these efforts, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its push for a #1stWorldNetwork is in support of the government’s push to improve connectivity across the country to fast-track digital transformation.

This is also a main pillar of the Digital Infrastructure sector under the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), a body created by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to boost public-private collaboration towards inclusive national development. Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu is a member of PSAC.

The Digital Infrastructure sector has set its eyes on ensuring greater internet access in the country and supporting the government’s digitalization goals, as the President had laid down as key targets in his first State of the Nation Address.

As the PDSCN project nears completion, Globe is shifting its focus towards capital efficiency and optimization, with plans to reduce its capital expenditures budget to $1.3 billion in 2023 and $1 billion in 2024 from approximately $1.9 billion in 2022.

This move aims to optimize spending in the next few years by

maximizing the utilization of fiber assets and taking advantage of arrangements with tower companies to boost tower construction. To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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Romel Castañares, 42, a farmer residing in Barangay Bacnit, said as a second-time beneficiary of TUPAD, he is thankful for the opportunity given to him, noting that his meager income could hardly make both ends meet.

“Katong una nako nga pagkadawat, dako kaayo og ikatabang sa pag-eskwela sa akong anak kay nahimo ni nilang allowance didto sa pag-eskwela, pambayad sa boarding house, allowance kada semana ug dako na kaayo og ikatabang para sa ako,” Castañares said (The first cash aid that I received really helped my children, especially with their studies. Their weekly allowance and board house rental were paid for with the grant. This was really a big help for me)

More residents of Camiguin will benefit from the said program, as DOLE-Camiguin will still hold the orientation and signing of contracts for the beneficiaries in Guinsiliban, with 127 beneficiaries, Mahinog (393), and Mambajao (953).

Sagay Mayor Richard Uayan also extended his gratitude to DOLE and the provincial government for responding to the needs of their constituents, particularly in Barangays Mayanan, Cuña, Balite, Manuyog, Bugang, Bacnit, and Alangilan. ( RTP/PIA-10/ Camiguin )

ALBERT E. GUTIB Regional Director

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 SONORA M. ALONTO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ NOHARIMA ” to “ NASSREYYA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NOHARIMA MACAPUNDAG ALONTO who was born on 19 OCTOBER 1987 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are SONORA P. MACAPUNDAG and HARON P. ALONTO

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

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

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFICE

1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City Email Address: civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com / ccrcdo@gmail.com Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-8288187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JENE GEGRIMOS BERNALES has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error in the entry of SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” (item no. 4) in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENE COLINARES GEGRIMOS who was born on JUNE 05, 1975 in Macabalan, Cag. de Oro City Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Constacio Gegrimos and Estrella Colinares

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY05, 2023

(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

January 23, 2023

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ALLIN R. RAMIRO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALLIN GARIN RUBIA at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Eulogio D. Rubia and Norma L. Garin

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 12, 2023

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JO-AN MAGDAYO PAGARAN has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JO-AN MAGDAYO PAGARAN who was born on MAY 24, 1985 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are FELIPE O. PAGARAN and MONICA MAGDAYO PAGARAN

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 27, 2023

(Sgd.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

R.A. 10172

Publication Notice

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Provincial Government of Davao Occidental Municipality of Sta. Maria

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that CHERRY LAGUDAS TRAZONA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHERRY LAGUDAS TRAZONA , who was born on September 2, 1976 at Labuyo, Tangub City and whose parents are NICARITA C. LAGUDAS and RUBEN C. TRAZONA

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 10, 2023

(Sgd.) NEREIL Z. SAMORO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Davao Occidental City/Municipality: JOSE ABAD SANTOS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Date: January 25, 2023

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MA. NIÑA SALAMEDA HABUCHI has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “ NIÑA ” to “ MA. NIÑA ” in the birth certificate of NIÑA PADERO who was born January 7, 1971 at PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL, MANILA and whose parents NUMERIANO POÑO SALAMEDA and ROSITA MADRONA PADERO

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 20, 2023

MDN: Jan 21 & 28, 2023

Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

(Sgd.) HAZEL D. PREGLO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

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SWS said net gainers were very high among college graduates and junior high school graduates, and fair among non-elementary graduates and elementary graduates.

Meanwhile, net gainers were higher among people whose families were not facing hunger. (PNA)

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disaster risk reduction and management officer, said at least 5,945 households have been affected by the floods since the non-stop rains started in December.

The damage to agriculture was initially placed at PHP77,832,739 while the damage to infrastructure reached PHP140,641,500.

Geroleo said 47 agricultural villages were affected.

“The town is flooded during its Jan. 4 foundation day. On Jan. 17, the nautical highway and Curva in Barangay Pinagsabangan II became unpassable due to floods so a rerouting had to be undertaken,” he said.

Besides Naujan town, Baco and Victoria also experienced floods in some of their villages. ( PNA )

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are washed thoroughly with running water before cooking.

BFAR asked local government units to heighten their watch against the gathering, trading, and consumption of shellfish to prevent the incidence of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), which can occur minutes after ingesting bivalve shellfish (such as mussels, oysters, and clams) that contain red tide toxins.

Early PSP symptoms include tingling of the lips and tongue and may progress to tingling of fingers and toes and then loss of control of arms and legs, followed by difficulty in breathing.

recovery are working.

“Our strong economic growth performance for 2022 proves that our calibrated policies and strategies have helped put us on the path to recovery and on track to achieving our aspiration for an inclusive, prosperous, and resilient society by 2028,” he said.

Balisacan said pent-up demand drove growth in the fourth quarter as the economy was fully reopened during the period, with household consumption accounting for around three-fourths of domestic output, and investments contributing around a fifth.

“The improvements in labor market conditions, increased tourism, revenge and holiday spending, and resumption of face-to-face classes supported growth in the quarter, further reflecting a solid rebound in consumer and investor confidence in the economy,” he said.

Balisacan said had it not been for the elevated inflation rate, which rose to its highest since November 2008 last December when it accelerated to 8.1 percent, “growth could have been higher by another perhaps 1 to 2 percentage points.”

“It shows how overall demand is sensitive to inflation,” he added. In terms of the volume of economic activities, Balisacan said domestic growth has recovered for many sectors, except for others such as tourism.

“(But) in so far as per capital income… we haven’t fully recovered yet,” he said.

Balisacan said the government is firm on ensuring that quality

jobs will be available to Filipinos to lessen their need to work abroad.

“Inclusive growth across the archipelago will be our vehicle for reducing poverty incidence from 18 percent of the population in 2021 to a single-digit level by 2028,” he said.

National Statistician Dennis Mapa said 2022 full year GDP growth of 7.6 percent exceeded the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth assumption for the year and the highest after the 8.8 percent in 1976.

Mapa said the fourth-quarter growth, slower than the 7.6 percent in the previous quarter, was driven by the wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, financial and insurance activities and retail estate and ownership of dwellings boosted domestic growth.

He said domestic demand remained strong, with the household final consumption expenditure (HFCE) rising by 2.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, led by the restaurants and hotels, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and miscellaneous goods and services. Year-on-year expansion of HFCE stood at 7 percent.

Among the major economic industries, Mapa said agriculture, forestry, and fishing contracted by 1.7 percent because of the lower output of sugarcane, palay (rice), and poultry and egg production.

Meanwhile, Balisacan said the government is doing pro-active assessment of the current situation to address the elevated inflation rate in the country, which is expected to

is AMEROL ( not Marohombsar );

7. Sometime in 2007, thinking that all errors in her Certificate of Live Birth can corrected by registering again her birth filing another Certificate of Live Birth containing all correct entries, SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL was able to register her birth under LCR No. 2017-02370 but it was issued only once and was blocked thereafter from the PSA record up to the present;

8. All errors in the Certificate of Live Birth of SITTIIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMERL had to been corrected up to the present. Hence, this petition;

9. To prove the correct official name particularly the first name, surname, date of birth and place of Petitioner’s wife SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL as well as the middle name of her father, the following documents are hereto attached:

go back to within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target band by the second half of this year.

He said the government continues to allow the importation of several food items to boost domestic supply, adding that not doing so will hurt both the consumers and domestic growth.

However, Balisacan said it aims to eventually improve domestic production and food security through investments in the agriculture sector.

“As such, the government will focus on modernizing agriculture and agri-business through farm mechanization, research and development, and enhanced interindustry linkages to create and diversify higher value products,” he said, underscoring the need to make the sector resilient. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF LATE ELIEZER C. MABAO

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THIS EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT made and entered into by and among: CLEOFE A. MABAO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of P-2, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon; CECILE MABAO CABALLERO , of legal age, Filipino, married, a resident of P-2, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon; - WITNESSETH -

WHEREAS, the ABOVE-HEIRS are the surviving legitimate and only compulsory heirs of the late ELIEZER C. MABAO, who died intestate on January 18, 2016 at Adventist Medical Center, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon without any will (died intestate);

WHEREAS, the said deceased at the time of his death left a certain real properties particularly described as follows:

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 133-2022005838

Lot No. 1-A-1-A-1,

Plan No. Psd-10-070961

AREA 250 Square Meters

“A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Barangay Poblacion, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao.” AREA: TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS

That no personal properties are involve in this Extrajudicial Settlement;

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES -

ENTS:

WE, MA. WINNIE S. APSAY widow, NICA S. APSAY WINXON S. APSAY , CLEENE S. APSAY , and CHARITY S. APSAY , represented by MA. WINNIE S. APSAY , by virtue of the Special Power of Attorney hereto attached and marked as annex “A”, all Filipino, of legal ages and residents of Sinayawan, Valencia City, Bukidnon do hereby-

DECLARE AND MANIFEST:

That we are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late NIXON APSAY, who died on February 20, 2019 at Sinayawan, Valencia City, Bukidnon; copy of his death certificate is hereto attached and marked as “Annex A”,

That said deceased, at the time of his death left a certain parcel of land located at Barangay Sinayawan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, more particularly described as follows:

“KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA

TITULO BLG. P-11715”

A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 2231, PLS-9, situated at Barangay Sinayawan, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED (800) square meters, more or less.”

THAT pursuant to Section 1 of Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and we being all of age and with full capacity to contract, we do hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the land described above in equal shares;

That we hereby affirm that we have executed this instrument out of our own free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our person, and that we have hereby received our just and proper share and have no more claim or demand against each other in connection with the adjudication of the above-described parcel of land; DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

WHEREAS, the BUYER has offered to buy and the SELLER has agreed to sell the above-mentioned property;

That for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,000.00) Pesos, Philippine Currency, as total consideration of the above-mentioned parcel of land, hand paid by the vendee to the vendor/heir, the VENDOR/HEIR DO HEREBY SELL , TRANSFER , and CONVEY by way of Absolute Sale unto VERME

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES -

ENTS:

This extra-judicial partition/settlement of real property is entered into among Heirs of SATURNINO H. PEROCHO represented by;

WIFE:

1. PERLA DEL PUERTO-PEROCHO , of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon;

SON:

2. FERMIN DEL PUERTO PEROCHO, 17th years of age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon;

That SATURNINO H. PEROCHO, died on August 17, 2021 in Paulas, Baungon, Bukidnon;

That to the best of our knowledge and information the aforesaid deceased left no debts or obligations;

That likewise, to the best of our knowledge no Last Will and Testament has been executed by the deceased, SATURNINO H. PEROCHO

That during the existence of their marriage the following real properties were acquired by them, as follows:

PARCEL I

OCT NO. P-9972

TD NO. 01-013-05007

LOT 18, GSS-10-000082

“A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot-18, Gss10-000082, situated at the Barangay of Pualas, Municipality of Baungon, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY (570) SQ. M. ” PARCEL 2 TD NO. 01-013

“A parcel of land located at Pualas, Baungon, Bukidnon, under (LC) Map No. 3005, certified on January 7, 1986, under CBFMA No. 55041 dated December 13, 1999. Containing an area of 3,819 sq. meters.”

That pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the revised Rules of Court, the parties hereto being of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, except for the minor son, but being represented by her mother, do hereby divide and adjudicate among themselves the above-described property;

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Red tide is a term used to describe a phenomenon where the water has discolored by high algal biomass or a high concentration of algae. ( PNA) pandemic.

With the loosening of restrictions, domestic flights from selected areas in the country have resumed but none for international.

Before the pandemic, the airport served an average of 56 inbound and outbound domestic and international flights. ( PNA)

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restrictions have created a positive economic outlook, boosting economic activity and creating more jobs despite external headwinds,” he said in a briefing on Thursday.

Balisacan said measures being implemented by the government to further buoy the economy’s

Amerol) with Contact No. 09636344662 and a resident of Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur, where he may be served with notices and other court processes;

2. SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL is an OFW at the State of Qatar;

3. Respondent Municipal Civil Registrar of Ganassi, Lanao del Sur, is the custodian of all records of birth in Ganassi, Lanao del Sur, whose office is located at Municipal Hall, Ganassi, Lanao del Sur, where he/she may be served with summons and other court processes;

4. Respondent Civil Registrar General of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is impleaded as the central custodian of all records of birth in the country and may be served with notices, orders, and other court processes of this Honorable Court at the PSA, NSO Building, East Avenue, Diliman Quezon City;

5. Petitioner’s wife SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL whose personal circumstances as appearing in her Certificate of Live Birth (COLB) is SITTIE MAIPHA MAROHOMSLIC EMEROL with date of birth entered as October 27, 1990 and place of birth entered as Macabao, Ganassi, Lanao del Sur and father’s middle name Marohombsar are all erroneous entries. A copy of his COLB is hereto attached marked as Annex “A”;

6. Since the time petitioner’s wife SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL came to reason, she has been using her official name SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL with SITTIE MYFA ( not SITTIE MAIPHA ) as her first name, AMEROL ( not EMEROL ) as her surname, and her date of birth was February 14, 1992 not October 27, 1990 ) place of birth was Moncado Colony, Marawi City ( not Macabao, Ganassi, Lanao del Sur ) and her father’s middle name

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 NO.2023-002

AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES LINO S. RUDINAS AND ALELE J. RUDINAS, LINO S. RUDINAS AND ALELE J. RUDINAS, Petitioners. x

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 28, 1990 at Pangantucan, Bukidnon, 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 Purok 1, Canaway, Iligan City and Quarry, Bacusanon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 28, 1990 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 February 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

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

i. Certificate of Marriage; (Annex “J”)

j. Certificate from LCR, Marawi City; (Annex “K”)

k. Certificate of Live Birth filed at LCR, Marawi; (Annex “L”)

10. The erroneous entries in the petitioner’s wife Certificate of Live Birth were purely an honest mistakes and unintentional errors probably committed by typist/encoder;

11. This petition is filed without any slightest intention to defraud or prejudice the government or any individual and its ultimate purpose being to rectify erroneous entries in the public record of the Civil Registry reflective of the petitioner’s wife true and correct official name particularly her first name, surname, date of birth and place of birth and her father’s middle name as appear

ing in all her other official records and to further straighten the civil registry records of SITTIE MYFA MAROHOMSALIC AMEROL; The Court after reading the petition, finds the same sufficient in from and substance. The case is set for hearing on November 09, 2022. The petitioner is directed to cause the publication of this Order once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. Anyone who maybe adversely affected by the petition should not be granted. Send copy of this Order to the Hon. Solicitor General at Makati City, Philippines for proper representation.

SO ORDERED Marawi City, Philippines, October 3, 2022. (Sgd.) RASAD S. LAGUINDAB ` Presiding Judge

Copy Furnished:

That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts;

That the parties hereto being legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide, settle and adjudicate unto themselves, as they hereby settle and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real estate, making the parties hereto as co-owners of the said real estate.

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF LATE ELIEZER C. MABAO under Notarial Registry of ATTY. PAUL VINCENT G. VILLEGAS, Notary Public per Doc No. 337 ; Page No.68 ; Book No.109 ; Series of 2022

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

4th Shari’a Circuit Court

4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

S. ABABAT , Filipino, of legal age, married to Orlando P. Ababat, Jr., and a resident of Purok 5, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Her heirs successors and assigns;

That. Likewise, the herein VENDOR/HEIR do hereby warrant and guarantee that the above-described parcel of land are not involved in nay civil or criminal case and that they can herein validity sell or transfer or otherwise dispose of the same;

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUNIEFIFTH G. ESTO , Notary Public per Doc No. 415 ; Page No. 84 ; Book No. XLIV ; Series of 2022

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IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-003 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROMEO D. NUNEZA, JR. AND CLAIRE M. NUNEZA, ROMEO D. NUNEZA, JR. AND CLAIRE M. NUNEZA, Petitioners. x

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 19, 1997 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, 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 Purok 4, Tubod, Iligan City and NHA, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 19, 1997 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 February 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually and voluntarily agreed, to partition and adjudicate among themselves their common property as above-described equally or pro indiviso ; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of the Rule 74, Section 1, of the Rules of Court, the parties hereto being of legal age and with full capacity to contract, except for the minor son, but being represented by her mother, hereby these presents agree to divide and partition the above-described real property, as stated above adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, the same to and among themselves;

WHEREAS, it is to the convenience and advantage of the said parties that the existing community of ownership between them be terminated and their respective shares and participation determined by mutual agreement and adjudication.

That we are executing this ExtraJudicial partition/settlement, to attest to the veracity of the foregoing statement and to prove that we are affirming and confirming the partition of the above-enumerated properties among ourselves in common , equally Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EVANGELINE TADLAS CARRASCO . Notary Public per Doc No. 475 ; Page No. 95 ; Book No. 46 ; Series No. 2022

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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 NO.2023-004

AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES HENRY JR. L. AFDAL AND SANDY MAUREEN A. EBARAT-AFDAL, HENRY JR. L. AFDAL AND SANDY MAUREEN A. EBARAT-AFDAL, Petitioners. x - - - - - -

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 8, 2012 at Alubijid, Misamis 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 Zone 1, Ulaliman, El Salvador City and Himaya, El Salvador respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 8, 2012 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

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investigated by examining recovered aircraft components and the last transmissions made by the pilots before the actual crash landing. This is to determine if there were problems encountered during the

flight. “And then of course, we also have to look at possible human factors, meteorogical factors, sabi nga ho nila clear daw ho yung weather but, you know, there could be possibilities na merong wind or sudden buildup of clouds na posible ring nakaapekto sa flight ng ating

How Discussion Skills affect the Learnings of Students

By: MIRETES D. RODRIGUEZ Head Teacher III Bolinsong Integrated School

Discussions in front of the entire class might motivate students to share their knowledge and explain the material in their own words. Although discussions are typically not good for covering a lot of material, they can be educational and inspire students to finish their assignments and get ready for class. It takes a lot of instructor planning and imagination to facilitate dialogues in which students participate meaningfully.

In a classroom discussion, the teacher and students exchange opinions on a certain subject that was previously covered in class. Promoting and facilitating class discussions can benefit students’ ability to learn from one another as well as their comprehension and retention of the lecture.

A discussion is an exchange of ideas between two or more people over a major issue or topic. Discussions

in a classroom context typically relate to group exercises that the teacher facilitates or guides. Students could or might not be trying to solve an issue. A discussion in a classroom should ideally be primarily student-led, with the instructor acting more as a facilitator and prompter to keep the conversation moving. Discussions are a fantastic exercise that energize the classroom environment and promote engagement, thought, and introspection. Students in a well-organized and carried out discussion activity build on each other’s ideas and offer each other suggestions. Discussions are similar to brainstorms in that students’ collective knowledge is pooled and shared for the benefit of the group. Many teachers use discussions as a formative assessment task –asking questions and posing ideas to check the current level of understanding.

Accounting

By JOHN REY B. SISO Administrative Assistant I DepEd Division of Ozamiz City Budget Section

ACCOUNTING is the process of measuring, processing and sharing financial and other information about businesses and corporations. Accounting is one of the most important things a business does. A bookkeeper or accountant may do it in a small business or by dozens of people in a large organization’s finance department. The reports made by different types of accounting like cost accounting, financial accounting and managerial accounting.

The operations, financial status and cash flows of a large organization over a certain time period are summed up in the financial statements. These are short reports after incorporating

all the transactions based on hundreds of individual financial transactions. So, on top of years of schooling and hard tests, all accounting credentials require a certain number of years of real-world accounting experience. The balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement summarize all financial transactions that occurred within a specific accounting period. The process of preparing interim and annual financial statements is called financial accounting. Most businesses have their annual financial accounts audited by an independent CPA firm. Certain entities such as publicly traded corporations, are required to undergo audits.

Magsaysay District II Elect YES-O Officials

By: MR. JERRY P. RAMO Master Teacher I

Youth for the Environment in School Organization (YES-O) is a school-based organization structured by DepEd to developing the skills among students in caring our Mother Earth against devastation.

On January 24,2023 at around 8:00 o’clock in the morning DepEd Magsaysay II District elect the YESO officers for School Year 2022-2023 both teachers and students.

The winners: (For Teacher Category) President-Roxanne

Babes R. Roselim, Vice President-Cherry Jane L. Eslao, Secretary-Marlon S. Baranggan, Treasurer-Raquel G. Barcelona, Auditor-Jefrinalou B. Valdehueza, PIO-Rosmary C. Tayros. (For Learner Categoty) President-Kimberlyn R. Abuzo, Vice President-Ashley

SF-260TP (they said the weather was clear but, you know, there could be possibilities of a sudden gust of wind or sudden buildup of clouds that could have affected the flight of our SF-260TP),” she added.

Castillo said PAF crash investigators would look extensively into these factors in the coming days or weeks.

She noted that while the remaining SF-260TPs would be grounded while the investigation is ongoing, the PAF has sufficient aircraft at hand to conduct close-air support missions.

“Patuloy po ang atin (our mission will continue) because we have other types of attack aircraft, fixed wing or rotary to perform these combat operations,” she added.

As of this time, Castillo said, the PAF has four remaining SF260TPs in its inventory.

She, however, noted that more training versions or models of the aircraft are being used in basic training and flight schools.

The ill-fated SF-260TP took off from the Maj. Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point, Cavite City to perform a recurrency/ training flight at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

The PAF said the aircraft was seen descending on a field in Pilar, Bataan at about 10:40 a.m. where it eventually crashed.

The SF-260TP is a highly maneuverable and fully aerobatic basic trainer aircraft of the PAF that serves as a light attack combat aircraft. It was used during the Marawi Siege and various combat missions of the PAF.

It is capable of performing close air support, battlefield air interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, persuasion flight, armed escort, maritime patrol, air cover, flare drop, forward air controller, and aerial demonstration.

“The PAF enjoins the public to join us in condoling with the bereaved families as we further request to refrain from spreading unconfirmed/unofficial news and pictures about the incident. The PAF assures that all necessary aid, assistance, and support will be provided to them,” it added.

Fallen pilots identified

Castillo identified the fallen pilots as Capt. Ian Gerru Pasinos, the pilot-in-command, and Capt. Jhon Paulo Ong Aviso, co-pilot.

Pasinos is from Cagayan de Oro City while Aviso is from Zamboanga. Both pilots are recipients of Gold Cross Medals for gallantry in action in different air combat operations to include the military offensives against the dreaded Maute Group during the Battle of Marawi.

Effects of Teaching Basic Discipline to Children

By: JERALD L. BINAL Teacher I Tangub City National High School

Discipline refers to the teaching process of imparting knowledge and skills. It is frequently associated with punishment and control, though. The best ways to punish kids are hotly debated, and parents are frequently perplexed about how to give their kids boundaries and teach them self-control. Discipline provides the framework necessary for a youngster to successfully and cheerfully integrate into society. It serves as the cornerstone for a child’s own self-discipline to grow. Effective and constructive punishment involves more than just making kids obey; it also involves teaching and guiding them. The child should always be aware of the parent’s love and support, just like with any other interventions meant to call attention to bad behavior.

Discipline has an impact on learning by fostering a stress-free environment where time can be allocated to various activities, by enhancing planning through the observation and maintenance of a set daily schedule, by shaping learner character and boosting their motiva -

Pasinos was also directly involved in different tactical missions including support to Joint Task Force Zampelan’s Operations in Lanao Del Sur in April 2017, and the all-out military offensives against the Abu Sayyaf in Bohol in August 2017.

“With Capt. Pasinos and Capt. Aviso’s passing, not only have we lost two brave pilots, but we also lost brothers in arms; and to their loved ones, it is a painful loss of a father, a husband, a son, and a friend. Until the end, they fulfilled their mandate as Filipino soldiers, and their final act of heroism was ensuring landing on a clear area that will prevent possible casualties on the ground,” Castillo added. (PNA)

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post as commander of the 1001st Infantry Brigade so that the investigations will be impartial, although our actions are SOP),” Brawner said in an interview with DZBB on Thursday.

He was referring to Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III, the commander of the 1001st Infantry Brigade, who was identified by police as the person behind the crime.

Brawner also said they respect the judicial system and will allow the legal process to take its course.

He said Durante and his deputy Col. Michael Licyayo, who was also implicated in the case, are already being held at PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila after being relieved from their posts.

tion, by enabling the setting of good examples, and by positively influencing higher grades. When creating models of academic achievement, factors like test anxiety, surroundings, motivation, and emotions must be taken into account. Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between students’ levels of discipline and their academic achievement, with the latter rising as discipline levels rose.

Parents must play a part to guarantee uniformity in the norms or code of conduct governing learner behavior, even though educational institutions are required to do so. Basic manners, hairstyles, and clothing codes all begin at home. Parents and educators, particularly leaders of institutions, are two pillars who have a big impact on how students are raised. Lack of discipline will make it difficult to provide students with a quality education that fully engages them. Because they are focused and selfdriven, disciplined learners at all levels are more likely to easily pick up the necessary knowledge and abilities.

Sustainable education

By RAYLYN B. BATION Teacher I Marcelino C. Regis Integrated School Ozamiz City

S. Ranis, Secretary-Rechelle

An B. Bacan, Treasurer- Ivy

D. Ramirez, Auditor-Milky

Jane S. Biasca, PIO- Benhino

M. Sebuco.

They are the YES-O adviser and President from the following schools: Gumabon NHS, Abunda IS, Consuelo NHS, Artadi IS, Kandiis IS, and Tama IS. Yours truly, the YES-0 District Coordinator while Mr. Leonor

D. Cagalawan Jr.,PhD the District In-Charge.

Let us all join-hand by making our Planet a better place to live in through Clean and Green Program, Proper Waste Management, Avoid Illegal Logging and Kaingin System, Minimize the use of products with ChloroFluroCarbon (CFC). SAVE THE MOTHER EARTH FOR OUR LIVES DEFEND IN IT.

WHILE sustainability is at the center of many government agenda, there is a great risk of entrusting strategic decisions to those lacking in sustainability expertise.

The dilemma of intergenerational sustainability refers to the challenge of determining whether one will sacrifice in the present for the sake of future generations. Around the world, schoolks and research centers have taken up this call and while much progress has been made, more must be done to support young sustainability scholars.

Schools may promote transformative innovation through their curricular as well as by engaging in joint initiatives with the local community. The sustainability challenge has not only led to a different approach to

the creation of products and services but it has also promoted the development of new social models.

Sustainable education and the development of youth confidence in schools may encourage innovation in ecosystems and support the growth of local economies through collaboration with businesses and public administrators.

To support these ends, schools must not only update their educational curricula but also strengthen their connection with the outside world. The complexity of the sustainability challenge can only be addressed through shared knowledge, resources and expertise. Within this framework, long term, structured teacher-student relationships must be developed.

“Yan po ang SOP natin pag especially pag mga ganitong kaso ano like criminal case, wala po silang pwesto but they will be placed on custody po ng PA (That is our SOP especially for criminal cases, they are relieved of their posts immediately but they will be placed in PA custody),” he added.

Brawner also said these Army personnel would also be charged under the military justice system.

“Magkakaroon ng court martial and we will have custody over them, meron po tayong custodial center parang kulungan din, oo, so posible na mapunta po sila dun for their safekeeping habang dinidinig po yung kaso nila (There will be a court martial and we will have custody of them, we have a custodial center where they will be kept for safekeeping while their case is being heard),” the PA chief added.

He also said the court martial proceedings will proceed along with the criminal case filed against these personnel.

On Wednesday, Police Regional Office 11 director Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. said they have sufficient evidence to charge Durante with murder and obstruction of justice in the killing of Plaza.

Plaza was shot at close range by motorcycle riding in tandem gunmen in front of her rented house at Green Meadow Subdivision in Davao City’s Tugbok District on Dec. 28, 2022. ( PNA )

Retooling Employees on Administrative Skills in the Workplace

By JOEL A. APALE Account Specialist Rural Bank of Tangub City, Inc. Port Road, Ozamiz City

AS many businesses think through and recast their strategies and business models, it is equally important to recognize that, as business models shift, so must the DNA of the teams tasked to deliver against the change.

The COVID-19 health crisis has given rise to different work modalities. Part of the workforce hunkered down at home, essential workers had to remain on site, while others adopted a hybrid work model early on.

Because of this, many organizations were forced to redesign their current processes to fit this new “phygital” reality where, physical and digital ways of working needed to co-exist and work together to ensure business continuity. In addition to new ways of working, new roles emerged, some roles became mission critical to business continuity, while others had to be reassessed based on the new reality.

Aside from the day to day ways of working, there was also a redefinition of leadership roles. In The new landscape, line managers and team leaders became even more critical in the shaping of the culture. The need for quick action and agility, gave rise to a more empowered and collaborative middle management team and technology enabled communication reduced the power distance as leaders became more accessible and could communicate with the wider organization in a meaningful way.

In the immediate term, the initiatives implemented to enable teams to manage this change were effective to ensure the workforce remained productive. But, as new work modalities emerge, it will be necessary for leaders to also redefine the employee of the future and the DNA necessary to survive and thrive in this new work landscape.

Education and philosophy

By BIANCA ROSS C. SORIANO Teacher I Marcelino C. Regis Integrated School Ozamiz City

EDUCATION has long been ignored by contemporary philosophers. That is a myopic view that must change.

You might think it obvious that any list of topics worthy of sustained philosophical investigation would include education, along with mind, knowledge, language, morality and so on.

Education, one would think, is a subject-matter of immense practical, real world import that invites philosophical reflection, and that reflection in turn promises to illuminate not just education itself but some of philosophy’s most enduring questions. However, hardly any contemporary philosophers see things this way. Of course, most philosophers today work in institutions of higher education, and many take their teaching seriously and do a good job of it.

So, they care about education in that sense. They just don’t think that education matters as a subject of philosophical inquiry, and moreover, they take a rather dim view of those of us who do.

So let me spell out why exactly education should matter to philosophy. The reason is that education makes us what we are. Human beings do not enter the world with their rational powers ‘up and running’. Those powers are actualized in the child in a process of formation, or education in the broadest sense.

This occurs through the acquisition of natural language and the conceptual structures embodied therein, through initiation into styles of thinking and reasoning, and the assimilation of communal practices that.

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Even the Department of Environment & Natural Resources has received false information that we have given our consent of surrendering our prior right which may have been the basis of the conduct of a Relocation Survey. We were puzzled to know that no less the former Secretary of the DND, Hon. Gen. Delfin Lorenzana and former DENR Sec. Hon. Gen. Roy Cimatu, signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the conduct of a survey, paying three Geodetic Firms some 20,000,000 pesos without even the participation of agencies, i.e., DAR which has formerly certified that area was classified as Alenable & Disposable. Not even the LGU has been informed of such survey which can certify that the occupants have already acquired prior right and their certification that Sitio Kibaritan is already a community with an Elementary School, a chapel and Day-Care Center as such declaration will be very dangerous to the community. Such precautionary warning has been utterly disregarded, thus, three innocent children became victims of an UXO explosion as a firing range has been established some 100 meters near the elementary school without even a warning sign.

That Relocation Survey that has classified our area as part of the military reservation has put the Department of Agrarian Reform in quandary as to whether to issue Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) which has totally disregard the Kalilangan ‘s Sangguniang Bayan’s resolution for the DAR’s issuance of the CLOA to the present occupants based on their prior right in a land that no less the DAR has classified before as A&D.

Oh, how painful and so devastating! Mr.Rodrigo Abellano and Mr. Andres Alar, because of your traitorous act, falsification and grossly misrepresenting us you have fooled not only Malacañang but also DND, DENR & DAR, This time, we are serving notice to one and all of the greatest travesty committed by the two previous leaders whom we have charged in court for MASSIVE STAFFA. WE NOW STAND AS ONE AND WITH A FIRM COLLECTIVE INTENT TO RECTIFY A GREAT SOCIAL WRONG AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE THAT HAS EVEN CAUSED THE DEATH OF THREE CHILDREN! LET JUSTICE BE DONE TILL HEAVEN FALLS!

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ourselves from scams- posted on Smart sites and other channels.

First, is to be aware of how scammers victimize people. This can be through SMS phishing or voice phishingwherein attackers attempt to get OTPs or passwords via different strategies. Block numbers that send spam or call asking for personal information. This puts our mobile numbers out of attackers’ range. Never share your password or one-time pin (OTP) as a reply to a random message. Be very suspicious of calls, e-mails, SMS, or social media messages asking for this information. Moreover, only input your password or OTP in official and legitimate websites and platforms.

Also, don’t click links that are suspicious. Always be wary of links that you receive via text from unknown numbers.

Once the law comes into full effect, the SIM Registration Act will enable authorities to more easily identify a mobile user engaged in online fraud in the country, thus will effectively curtail scam activities that have since been a problem in the Philippines. Efficient implementation of the law and its provisions are essential, especially as there were privacy concerns raised.

Both the government and the private telcos who have access to personal information, must guarantee security and proper use. As for us mobile users, let us do our part and ensure that we register, while remaining vigilant and hopeful that this new law brings about a safer connected space for all of us.

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in the foregoing article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Presidential Communications Office

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report said, were also facing murder charges and two John Does.

Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 chief BGen. Benjamin Silo Jr also said during the press conference that those personnel charged with murder were SSg. Gilbert Plaza, Sgt. Delfin Sialsa Jr., Cpl. Adrian Cachero, Pfc. Rolly Cabal, Pfc. Romart Longakit, and Noel Japitan, a civilian who allegedly served as the “striker.”

The SITG revealed during the press briefing that it was Gen Durante who allegedly ordered his deputy to kill the model.

The businesswoman and model, Yvonnette Plaza, 38 was murdered around 7:30 PM on December 28, 2022, by still unidentified riding-intandem outside her house located in Green Meadows Subdivision, Barangay Sto. Niño, Mintal, Davao City.

Earlier, DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos vowed to bring justice to the immediate families of victim, in relation to the killing of the model.

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structure, services, and government workers’ salaries.

He also urged taxpayers not to patronize illicit cigarettes.

“We are wishing that one day we will have a kind of government where everyone is doing what is necessary and good for the country,” he added.

Meanwhile, Alubijid Barangay Poblacion Kagawad Felix Monares lauded the BIR for initiating a massive crackdown and conveyed his support for enforcement operations.

“Kami sa barangay gamonitor pud mi og ing-ani aron makatabang pud mi sa government (we, in the barangay also monitor this kind of undertaking so that we can also help the government),” he said. ( APB/PIA-10 )

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of drones, Lt. Colonel Christian Uy, commander of the 58th Infantry Battalion, said information from the “eye of the sky” have allowed them to know the whereabouts of the rebels.

“Even if the rebels are hiding in the deep mountain gullies, the drones can spot them. The technology has improved that much,” Uy said.

The Philippine Air Forces operates from the Lumbia military airbase here light plane-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it acquired from Israel.

One of those drones, the Hermes 900 built by Elbit Systems, crashed near a popular resort in Baungon town in neighboring Bukidnon province last May 28, 2022.

Uy said information from the UAV helped the military to launch military operations against the NPA rebels operating in Misamis Oriental.

He said the military operations have crippled the strength of the NPA rebels from four platoons to one.

“At some point the rebels numbered around 100 armed fighters. Now they are downed to 20 to 25 fighters and we are hunting them wherever they are,” Uy said.

The military presented to the Misamis Oriental Provincial Peace and Order Council last Tuesday eight NPA fighters who surrendered because of the relentless military operations.

“We were always on the run. We subsisted on root crops because our food supply line from the villages were disrupted,” said Jorinelle Remadavia, alias “ Rambo,” an NPA political officer and one of the eight rebels who surrendered.

Remadavia said they slept in the mountain gullies by slinging their hammocks on trees to avoid military patrols.

“We lost the political will and I decided to surrender and go back to my family,” he said.

Remadavia said the rebels lost the support of its mass base as one of the major reasons why the NPA is losing the insurgency war against the military. ( Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews )

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goods that were found will be used by BIR to file cases against people who are caught selling illegal cigarettes.

According to him, violators will either be fined or charged in court with tax evasion, depending on the gravity of

the offense.

Ranario also clarified that prior to the actual enforcement activity, covert surveillance against the suspected retailers was undertaken by the concerned revenue district offices. ( APB/PIA-10 )

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transport their goods anymore. That’s why we interdict them at the retail level,” Ranario said in a press conference Wednesday afternoon after the operation. (A simultaneous operation in Iligan City against 13 retailers also netted a yet undetermined volume of counterfeit cigarettes.)

In underscoring the national government’s drive against unregistered cigarettes and other smuggled products, Ranario said BIR is the second agency in line to undertake such tasks.

“Smuggling must be intercepted at the ports of entry by the Customs. If the products are already at the distribution level, this becomes our job,” Ranario said, even as he vowed to run after tax evaders down to the last peso.

Retailers who were caught with the smuggled items yesterday will face criminal complaints before the prosecutor in accordance with BIR’s Run After Tax Evaders program, particularly the Tax Code of the Philippines.

The operation yesterday involved several units of BIR-16 namely the Regional Investigation Division, the Legal Division, Revenue District 98 based in Cagayan de Oro City and Revenue District 101 based in Iligan City.

Overall, there were 368 stores in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao that were raided yesterday morning upon orders of BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. It is estimated that P50 billion in revenues is lost to the illicit tobacco trade in the country.

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pushing for the digitalization of government transactions, particularly at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), to curb rampant smuggling,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil said in a statement issued late Friday night.

Marcos, Garafil said, emphasized the need for “more modernized” data and transaction handling to aid the nation’s economic development.

In a recent interview, the Chief Executive cited the importance of addressing the issue of unabated smuggling of all kinds of commodities in the country, acknowledging that smuggling is one of the culprits behind rising prices of agricultural products in the country, including onions.

Garafil said digitalizing the BOC would be an “important part” of the Marcos admin

istration’s strategies to curb smuggling.

She added that Marcos is considering the adoption of anti-smuggling measures being implemented by other countries.

“It might be helpful to look into successful approaches being employed by several countries, the President said, and apply them to the Philippines,” Garafil said.

Marcos has repeatedly said digital transformation is a key driver for long-term development and the economic transformation of the post-pandemic global economy.

On Jan. 12, Marcos met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to discuss ways to address rampant smuggling in the country.

He sought the private sec-

tor’s help, lamenting that the present system is “not working” despite government efforts to curb smuggling.

One of the recommendations raised by the PSAC was opening up the database to the BOC and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ensure the efficient sharing of information.

The DA and BOC have a data-sharing agreement (DSA) that seeks to facilitate the exchange of information on traded agricultural products.

The DSA, which is governed by the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act, is one of the pacts forged by the DA and BOC to ensure that local agri-fishery products remain competitive.

The agreement enables the two agencies to promptly share and act on critical and intelligence information. (PNA)

Effects of participating in Girl Scout and Boy Scout in Elementary

By: IAN LEMON TABOR Teacher II Ozamiz City National High School

Facilitating learning, or the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, beliefs, and habits, is what education is all about. Storytelling, conversation, instruction, training, and guided study are all examples of educational methods. However, academics and classroom activities are only a small part of schooling. It focuses on extracurricular activities like athletics and scouting in addition to reading and writing.

With a strong emphasis on the outdoors and survival skills, scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, aspires to encourage young people in their physical, mental, and spiritual development so that they can play positive roles in society. The fundamentals of the Scout technique, Scout Promise, and Scout Law are taught to scouts. Through a planned schedule of outdoor activities, these are intended to foster in boys the qualities of character, citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership.

The Scout technique is frequently applied by spending time in small groups with shared rituals, activities, and experiences while highlighting responsible citizenship and age-appropriate decisionmaking. Key components include encouraging a love and respect of nature and outdoor activities. Camping, woodworking, first aid, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports are the main outdoor pursuits. Scouting is therefore a hands-on activity that promotes character development and learning by doing.

A student can learn how to perform community services by participating in scouting. An academically busy student is also involved in scouting. They start acting more animatedly and demonstrating interest in their studies, particularly in extracurricular activities. They typically exhibit responsibility not only in their roles as scouts (BSP/ GSP), but also as students and active members of society.

MINDANAO DAILY FEATURE

Ipanumpa Ko remix soars high in Spotify’s Local City Charts

By TITO MIKE

AN iconic Visayan hit song’s festival remix is gaining an even wider audience in the digital music service Spotify.

The song Ipanumpa Ko by Oh! Caraga previously featured on the band’s live radio performance at Wish 107.5 after making it as one of the finalists in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the World Category in 2020, has registered over four million streams on Spotify.

When Ipanumpa Ko went viral,

XYNTHESIZE

(born Xavier Yates Dedeles ) saw its potential to become an even bigger hit and started working on the remix project last August 2022.

The original son g, written by Kenneth Corvera , Adam Corvera , and Sherwin Fugoso ,

art

dwells on a higher kind of love - a love that transcends boundaries, changes and disrupts societies, and tests one’s dedication.

Jude Gatimondoc , Kadasig label manager and one of the founders of the Visayan Pop Music Festival ( Vispop ), commissioned the remix by XYNTHESIZE as an anthem/soundtrack for the post-festival documentary of the 2023 Vispop Music Festival , headlined by local artists Kurt Fick , TJ Monterde , and Ferdinand Aragon , held January 11, 2023 at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

Vispop is a Cebuano national songwriting campaign and competition for pop

music compositions launched in Cebu City, Philippines on 2012. The competition is under the auspice of Artists and Musicians Marketing Cooperative (Artist Ko). From 20132017, it was staged in cooperation with the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP).

Vispop’s winning entries became hits in various regional FM radio stations, even those in nonCebuano speaking

localities. Vispop later became a catch-all term for songs produced from the contest and contemporary Cebuano music.

XYNTHESIZE posted a video of his progress on social media which was immediately seen and encouraged by Oh! Caraga , motivating him further to finish the demo. Gatimondoc accepted the demo and provided the multi-tracks needed to complete the project.

XYNTHESIZE’s

close friends L’Ray and Kelvin , assisted in giving the remix its final sound by adding and layering instruments and sounds. Larry of Big Foot Studios and Network

Rome mastered the remix, and after the contract singing the remix was released last January 10.

Cebu’s contemporary hit radio, Y101 FM premiered the Ipanumpa Ko’s Festival Mix , and it was later featured and topped Spotify’s editorial playlist, New Music Friday

Philippines

When the remix was aired during the recent Sinulog Festival Week , it soared high on the city charts, peaking at #2 in Cebu, #3 in Cagayan de Oro, and #4 in Davao on Spotify’s Local Pulse.

Xynthesize (left) & Oh! Carage (right)

Ipanumpa Ko Xynthesize album

by Kadasig