Mindanao Daily News (March 9, 2023)

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Agusan mining company's shareholders remove Australians from the board

ROSARIO, Agusan del Sur — At the Philsaga Mining Corporation's annual stockholders meeting on March 6, shareholders voted to replace the Australian directors giving the board a new composition with Filipinos now entirely comprising the seven-member board.

Three Australians and a Filipino working for Australian mining company Ten Sixty Four Limited (ASX: X64) were removed from the board by a unanimous vote of the shareholders, according to lawyer Raul C. Villanueva, president of Philsaga, thus making the company completely controlled by Filipinos. This development resulted from the decision

PNP chief: Probers on Degamo slay find substantial evidence

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

The chief of the country's PNP organization has confirmed Monday that authorities obtained a good lead which might help in the identification of the mastermind, in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on March 4, this year.

See EVIDENCE , page 11

ARRESTED. Pursuing PNP operatives from the local police in Pamplona, Negros Oriental and PNP regional office (PRO-7) arrested three suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. They are identified as Joven Aber, 42, an ex-army from Negros Oriental; Benjie Rodriguez, 45, from Bonifacio, Misamis Oriental; and Joric Labrador, 50, an ex-army from Cagayan de Oro City.

Border security tightens, police to engage with local officials

BY CRIS DIAZ

CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City: The police regional command here on Tuesday directed all police units in the region to tighten border security and coordinate with local officials as part of security engagement.

P/Major Joanna Navarro, the police regional spokesperson, said that the engagement with public officials is part of the measures adopted to determine possible security threats on public officials. She said that Police Re -

Police Regional Director Lawrence Coop of Region 10 issues a directive to all police units in Northern Mindanao to engage with officials of the local government units (LGU) to adopt an effective security policy to secure public officials.

Cris Diaz

gional Director Brig. Gen. Lawrence Coop has expressed alarm over the killing of public officials,

the latest, was the attacked and the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel DeSee POLICE , page 10

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Railway lines ready to extend ops amid transport strike

MANILA – The railway lines are ready to extend their trips on Monday, the first day of the transport strike of some groups of drivers and operators of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) to mitigate its effect on the public commuters.

Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Cesar B. Chavez said the railway lines that are ready to extend their trips include the Philippine National Railways (PNR), the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 (LRT-1 and 2).

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, Br. 14 – FAMILY COURT 11th Judicial Region Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION

SPEC. PROC. NO. 2022-4-2407-B OF THE LEGITIMATION OF RENEBOY REDOCKETED AS SPEC. PROC. NP. 02-FC-B OLVIDA CABRERA AND FOR HIM TO USE THE SURNAME OF HIS FATHER JESUS D. VILLARUZ, RENEBOY OLVIDA CABRERA & JESUS DOMINGUITO VILLARUZ, Petitioners, - v e r s u s -

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BISLIG CITY SURIGAO DEL SUR, Public Respondent. x-------------------------------------------------/

ORDER

Petitioner RENEBOY OLBIDA CABRERA and JESUS DOMINGUITO VILLARUZ , through counsel, filed a verified petiton praying before this Honorable Court, after due notice, publication and hearing, issue an ORDER directing the Local Civil Registrar of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur and the Philippine Statistics Authority to effect the cancellation of annotation of legitimation of the petitioner in his Certificate of Live Birth and to further order that petitioner’s name changed from RENEBOY OLBIDA CABRERA VILLARUZ , using the surname of his biological father. Other reliefs just equitable are likewise prayed for.

Finding the verified petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the hearing of this case on August 23, 2022 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at which time and place any interested party/parents may appear and show cause why said petition should not be granted.

Let this order be published at the expense of the petitioner in any newspaper of general circulation in the province of Surigao del Sur, once a week for three (3) consecutives weeks before the scheduled heraing.

Let likewise a copy of this order be furnished to the office of the Solicitor General, 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippine Statistic Authority, Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippine Statistic Authority, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, tha Office of the City Prosecutor, Bislig City, petitioner and counsel.

SO ORDERED.

GIVEN IN CHAMBERS, this 19th day of May, 2022, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines.

(SGD) KIM E. ORTIZ-LIQUIDO Presiding Judge

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Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) spokesperson Jacqueline Gorospe assured the DOTr, through Chavez, that the LRMC is prepared to ensure service and manpower availability for LRT-1. The LRMC is the contract operator of the LRT-1. The LRT-2’s regular trip from Recto Station is until 9:30 p.m. If extended, the last trip will be until 10 p.m. (PNA)

“The PNR has now 14 trainsets from seven in August 2022. With the transport strike, it will extend its operation by adding 14 trips today, March 6, making the total trips to 60 from 46,” Chavez said, citing a report from the PNR management.

It will also add one trip from Tutuban Station and extend its trip departing at 8:46 p.m. from 7:46 p.m., he added.

Chavez said the MRT-3, though in normal operation, is ready to extend its operation for the last trip from North Avenue Station to 10 p.m. from 9:30 p.m. and from Taft Avenue Station to 10:41 p.m. from 10:11 p.m., when necessary.

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION AS SOLE HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LORIMER GREGORIO CABUNOC

AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR

I, ROSITO C. AMONTOS , Filipino, of age, widowed and currently residing Poblacion, Catarman, Camiguin, subscribing under oath do hereby state:

1. That I am the surviving husband of LEONILA AMONTOS . 2. That my wife LEONILA AMONTOS died last August 23, 2019 without a WILL. Death certificate is attached. 3. That our union did not produce a child. 4. That childless and without a WILL and no outstanding obligation chargeable to her estate, pursuant to LAW, I do hereby adjudicate unto myself our real properties specifically Lot Number 4175-A and a residential building, declared for taxation purposes in the name of ROSITO AMONTOS and LEONILA. Tax Declaration are attached for the land and the building. 5. That there really is no contest of my legal absolute ownership, right, interest and claim over Lot Number 4175 – A with a residential building found thereon. 6. That for which reason, I wrote a letter the OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL ASSESSOR to effect the necessary change of the name of the declared owner from ROSITO AMONTOS and LEONILA, to ROSITO AMONTOS only in view of her death, I, being the sole surviving heir, as our union childless, she left without a will and no outstanding obligation chargeable to her ESTATE. A fact I can attest as for two years now, there is none posed. 7. That under pain of perjury, I am executing this AFFIDAVIT to attest the truth of the foregoing facts. Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AVELINO P. ORSENO JR., As per Doc. No. 174; Page No. 36; Book No. 12; Series of 2022.

I, MARIA TERESA BASCO CABUNOC, of legal age, Filipino, widow of the decedent, and a resident of #6166 Reyes Village Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby depose and say: That I am the same person who executed the foregoing instrument and voluntarily, independently and lawfully adjudicate myself as heretofore declare: That I am a legitimate sole and only surviving compulsory heir of my deceased husband:

LORIMER GREGORIO CABUNOC who died intestate on March 20, 2021 in Cagayan de Oro City; That during the existence of our marriage, we were endowed with no child and both of us had also no issue outside our marriage; That during the existence of our marriage, we were able to acquire a parcel of land located in Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Hence during the death of my husband he left a conjugal real property, a real property situated in Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, more particularly described as follows:

Land Title: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 133-2016001219 Location:

Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Owner: SPS. LORIMER GREGORIO CABUNOC AND MARIA TERESA BASCO

CABUNOC Lot No. LOT 17, BLOCK 2 OF THE CONSOLIDATION-SUBD.

PLAN (LRC) PCS-12767 Classification:

RESIDENTIAL Area: TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION AS SOLE HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LORIMER GREGORIO CABUNOC. That my deceased husband died intestate leaving no debts and obligations due against the aforesaid real property as per Doc. No. 199; Page No. 30; Book No. 62; Series of 2022. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUVY IND V. ARUBIO.

EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE COUPLE MARY FLOR E. CABANDAY AND MARTIN D. CABANDAY, JR., WITH DEED OF DONATION OF TWO (2) PARCELS OF LAND

Notice is hereby given that the late couple Mary Flor E. Cabanday , who died widow on December 12, 2021 at BPH, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and Martin D. Cabanday, Jr. , who died on May 10, 2006 at Bliss, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, respectively. That said deceased died intestate and without leaving any Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor or any person or entity. That the deceased left two (2) parcels of land identified as follows: PARCEL I A parcel known as Lot 228-B-3 part of Lot 228-B, Psd-10-025872 being a portion of Lot 228, Cad-867, Manolo Fortich Cadastre, with a remaining area of One Thousand Thirty (1,030) square meters as surveyed on December 3, 1999 by Geodetic Engineer Calvin C. Fernandez, situated in Poblacion, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon part of Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55254 dated April 16, 1996. PARCEL II That the late MARY FLOR E. CABANDAY left a parcel of land by virtue only of a CONTRACT TO SELL executed between LBC DEVELOPMENT BANK, a closed bank under liquidation by Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) on November 22, 2019 evidenced by Doc. No. 297, Page No. 60, Book No V, Series of 2019 before Notary Public Luisito Z. Mendoza, attached herewith as Annexes “A” to “A-4” but the Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-I23448 known as Lot No. 226-B3-G-12, Psd-10-015408, situated in Lingi-on, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon with an area of Two Hundred Eighty Four (284) square meters is still in the name of LBC DEVELOPMENT BANK are the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE LATE COUPLE MARY FLOR E. CABANDAY AND MARTIN D. CABANDAY, JR., WITH DEED OF DONATION OF TWO (2) PARCELS OF LAND. That in consideration of the HEIR/DONEE’s trust, fidelity, love, affection and assistance shown by their brother, HEIRS/DONORS hereby transfers, conveys and donates unto said DONEE, their successors in interest and assigns the above two (2) parcels of land, together with all the improvements found thereon, free from all liens except for PARCEL I which was mortgaged with Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental but already fully paid and was issued a Cancellation and Discharge Mortgage and charges of whatever kind as an act of liberality on their part. Made and entered into by and between: We, JANNETTE C. DE GUZMAN, JETHRO E. CABANDAY, FROILAN E. CABANDAY, JENNYVIEVE C. MACHETE, JAZMIN E. CABANDAY, JURY E. CABANDAY and JAKE E. CABANDAY, Filipinos, of all legal ages, and all residents of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; hereinafter referred to as HEIRS/DONORS; and JEFFREY E. CABANDAY, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the HEIR/DONEE as per Doc. No. 430; Page No. 86; Book No. 142; Series of 2022. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO N. C. ALBARECE, C.P.A. MDN: Feb 23, Mar 2 & 9, 2023

Luzon Transport strike fails to paralyze provinces

MANILA – The first day of the scheduled weeklong transport strike on Monday against the national government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program was shunned by drivers in the provinces as they continue to ply the streets and with no reports of stranded passengers.

In Central Luzon, the strike was hardly felt in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bataan, Zambales, Aurora and Pampanga, according to Dan Yumol, chairman of the Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator and Confederation of the Passenger Transport of Central Luzon.

Most of the Pangasinan operators and drivers decided not to join but appealed to the national government to reconsider some provisions of the modernization law to remain.

In a phone interview, Alliance of United Transport Organization Province-wide Pangasinan chapter president Bernard Tuliao said the chairpersons of the transport groups in the province have decided to cancel the scheduled transport strike starting March 6.

BUSINESS AS USUAL. Pangasinan jeepney drivers continue with their business on Monday (March 6, 2023) amid a call for a weeklong transport strike. The groups, however, still appeal for reconsideration in the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Law.

"Most of the operators and drivers were already members of cooperatives so we thought if we join the strike, it might affect our permits or franchises later on," he said.

"We are appealing that they allow the rehabilitation of some of the traditional jeepneys as we believe the cost of the modernized jeepneys are so high that most of the drivers and operators could not avail. Despite the low-interest loan rates in banks, it is still too costly," Tuliao said.

Each unit of the modernized jeepneys costs around PHP2 million to PHP2.5 million, he said.

"We hope they will consider our appeals less we might also hold our own provincewide strike," he said.

Tuliao added that there are over 3,700 units of jeepneys with franchises in the province.

Four major transport groups in the Bicol Region did not take part due to a lack of consultation and even issued an early state -

Ilocos Norte offers new tourist attraction

By Leilanie Adriano

LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte has a new attraction that both foreign and domestic tourists can include in their itineraries.

Tanap-Avis falls, a basinlike waterfall that forms part of a watershed forest reserved in the rural village of Tanap in Burgos town, is now made more accessible and safer for nature lovers with new walk boards, view deck and clean comfort rooms.

The latest “new normal” attraction which the provincial government spent PHP3 million to improve, is about 53 kilometers or an hour's drive away from Laoag City.

Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc said in a recent interview.

Aside from Tanap-Avis falls, the town of Burgos also has Kaangrian waterfalls in Barangay Agaga.

Seen to foster tourism growth and economic recovery amid the global pandemic, Burgos Mayor Crescente Garcia urged locals and visitors alike to protect the natural beauty of the waterfalls by maintaining cleanliness and disposing of garbage properly.

Other outdoor attractions are being developed in the province to entice more visitors, like scenic bike trails and bird-watching activities.

ment on March 5.

"There was no meeting or consultation among transport groups and to different national transport leaders before the declaration," said Exequil P. Longares of UV Express National Alliance of the Philippines. He added that the strike will “create alarm and affect the riding public” and will only “paralyze the growing economy.”

Iloilo and Bacolod, the two highly urbanized cities of Western Visayas, also

“We just opened the beautiful Avis falls with an improved eco-trail. We just have to add water now by fixing the upper stream [to direct the water to the falls],”

There is also a continuing improvement of the Malacañang ti Amianan (Malacañang of the North) complex overlooking the magnificent Paoay Lake, which now boasts

(Photo by Hilda Austria)

Tanap-Avis falls in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. (Contributed file photo)

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Dr. Jesus Guiab & Atty. Remedios Galutera Guiab

The Couples’s Amazing Life of Service

In a world that is buried in unbridled materialism and consumerism that is giving so much veneration to the profit motive that has already captured the mindset of all governments, all institutions, all universities and even of religious groups, there is no greater grandeur sight on earth than a compassionate couple, fired with a great purpose, dominated by one unwavering aim – to serve the people especially the poor and the oppressed, to protect their health and the environment and for the will of God to prevail in their lives.

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That is the amazing life of loving service of Dr. Jesus Guiab who married Atty. Remedios Galutera when they were in their twenties, then in the early sixties, decided to leave Nueva Vizcaya to practice to help a deplorable place and poor people in the far-flung area of Mindanao in Wao Lanao del Sur. Two young amazing professional, a charismatic good-looking medical doctor and a beautiful brilliant lawyer, the daughter of a bar topnotcher, opting to serve a deplorable town. As categorically stated by Dr. Guiab himself, “ We made choices that make our lives amazing – not choosing lives of wealth and comfort instead we chose like of difficulties and sufferings in a

It is biblically mentioned in the Ecclesiastes that “for everything there is a purpose under heaven. Why must Dr. Guiab who could have easily have wealth, fame and power opted to serve the least of his brethren in the troubled municipalities of Lanao del Sur? Well, now we know that when Dr. Guiab put his amazing life in the hands of God, he did go to a transcendental dimension where the Universal Intelligence governs. What happened on February 12, 1973 could attest to this. On that early morning, a group of Christians came to his house to tell him that there was an on-going shooting between Christians and Muslims. In his pajamas, he rode his jeep, went to see if it is true of that exchange of gunshots between the Christians and Muslims. The first he saw were deployed Christians firing their guns at the house of Sultan Mamaco who was considered the “Father of Wao,” then he heard the gunshots coming from the house of the Sultan. He shouted to the Christians to stop firing their guns, they stopped. Before entering

Let’s learn to be always forgiving

That’s a clear mark of a true Christian. Christ has told us clearly: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Lk 6,36) There are no ifs and buts in these words. In fact, Christ continued to say: “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you… For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (37-38)

Christ was and continues to be always merciful. How?

Well, first of all, being the son of God, he emptied himself to become man. That way, he already adapted himself to our wounded, sinful condition. He identified himself with us so that we would have a way to identify ourselves with him. He preached the truth about God and about ourselves.

He gave preferential attention to the sick, that is, the sinners. He was always ready to forgive, his mercy and compassion having no limits—“not only seven times, but seventy times seven times.” (Mt 18,22) He taught about loving the

the place of the Sultan, he asked them to stop firing their guns, afraid they might shoot him. They stopped. He was met by some Maranaos who told him the Sultan is wounded. He got the Sultan to his jeep and brought him to the hospital. As attested by those who witnessed the incidence, “Kung hindi dumating si Dr. Guiab, patay na sana si Sultan Mamaco. The good doctor saved his life.”

Don’t you know that the death of Sultan Mamaco could have triggered to an all out attack of Wao coming from hundreds of armed men from the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Cotabato to avenge the death of the revered Sultan Mamaco. This could have led thousands of Christians killed and Wao could no longer be a place where Christians could stay. Well, glaringly, God has made Dr. Jesus Guiab an instrument for peace. Wow, so amazing!

As to the amazing life of service of Atty. Remedios

enemy and lived it. He did not mind all the insults and mockeries that were poured on him just to accomplish his mission of saving us.

Even while hanging on the cross, he offered forgiveness to those who crucified him. And in the end, he assumed all our sins without committing sin by dying on the cross. In that way, he dealt death to all our sins, and with his resurrection he offered us a way for our own salvation and reconciliation with our Father God. He was thoroughly magnanimous. Yes, mercy is a clear mark of magnanimity.

We need to train our faculties --our intelligence, will, emotions, passions, memory, urges, appetites-to have this spirit of Christ of being merciful always.

For this, of course, we need time, effort and a certain discipline to acquire this indispensable quality of a true Christian life.

Especially when we become a victim of some offense by someone, we really have to learn to forgive and to move on, focused on doing what we are sup -

posed to do. We should avoid getting stuck with the offense, wallowing in anguish, complaints and hatred, and keeping resentments, grudges and desires for revenge. That’s why we need to deny ourselves, and carry Christ’s cross as Christ himself told us, to be able to do this.

Let’s remember that all of us have sins that need to be forgiven also. And as Christ said it clearly, we can only be forgiven if we also forgive others. “If you will forgive men their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offenses,” he said. “But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offenses.” (Mt 6,14-15)

Other relevant gospel passages are the following:

“Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” (Mk 11,25)

Lucena group didn’t join Monday transport strike

By Belinda Otordoz

LUCENA CITY – A transport group official here on Sunday said they will not join a transport strike against the jeepney modernization program beginning Monday.

Freddie Bravo, interim president of the Lucena City Transport Cooperative (LCTC), cited their concern

Cong Teves admits being tagged as the ‘mastermind’ in the murder of Degamo

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

NEGROS ORIENTAL -

Congressman Arnie Teves admitted of being tagged by other people as the alleged mastermind into the killing of Governor Roel Degamo. The slain governor and 8 other civilians were among those who were killed during the attack on March 4, while distributing the 4Ps subsidy inside his residence in Pamplona town, this province.

"Ito ang matagal ko nang kinakatakot na mangyari.

Bakit? Expected ko na, na

ako na naman ang pagbibintangan," apparently referring to the killing of Degamo.

Teves also questioned the fast arrest of the alleged suspects several hours after the Governor was gunned down while in the distribution of 4Ps assistance to qualified poor and deserving residents.

"Bakit nakapasok o pinapasok ng ganun lamang ang mga tao na sa aking pag aanalisa ay parang magkakilala sila ng nasa gate. At hindi lang yun, siguro nakapasok na wala man lang resistance," Teves said.

It can be recalled that the Teves and Degamo family are political rivals during the 2022 national and local elections.

The congressman's brother, Henry Teves, was Degamo's top opponent in the 2022 gubernatorial elections in Negros Oriental.

After the counting in May 2022, Henry was proclaimed winner by the Comelec but Degamo contested the result, and instead appealed to the Comelec enbanc to declare as nuisance candidate a certain Greco "Ruel Degamo" in

Big Rocks No More in BNHS

By: Ferdinand L. Vinco Jr.

Rocks removed from campus. BIG ROCKS NO MORE. The removal of bouders of gigantic rocks was a painstaking process that lasted over four weeks. Here, a worker from the city engineer’s office maneuvers the rocks into position that would haul it to the schoolowned vacant land of Bayanga National High School. The Bayanga National High School administration had finally succeeded in its longtime quest of removing boulders of gigantic rocks at the school grounds

which the Comelec did in a resolution declaring as null and void the votes that went Ruel Degamo, and instead added the votes to Roel Degamo - that catapulted Roel Degamo as the rightful owner in the last elections with Hired assassins

Meanwhile, operatives of the Philippine National Police in this province arrested three of the suspects who killed Governor Roel Degamo inside his residence in Barangay Isidro, Pamplona town.

In four years time, these rocks had been the eyesores in school since these were excavated when the twostorey senior high school building was constructed in 2018. School Head Mr. Ferdinand L. Vinco, Jr. said that the removal of rocks in school grounds is testament of the school’s commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all learners. “It is truly an exhibit of the spirit of shared community responsibility in providing safe and secure learning environment for all learners and school personnel”, said Mr. Vinco. “The school administration is grateful for all the support extended

by our stakeholders to the school, especially the office of the city mayor Hon. Rolando “Klarex” Uy thru the city engineer’s office”, he added. Meanwhile, faculty president Ms. Giselle A. Canoy said she hopes that the removal of the rocks would inspire students to work for change on campus. “This is the beginning of physical transformations in our school because there are no more obstructions that block our sights. And I’m sure our school head already has clearer visions on what next steps to take for the development of our school,” Ms. Canoy remarked. “We are very thankful and so happy of this improvement in DURING AND AFTER. The long wait is over as this area is now cleared of all obstructions and hazards. The workers from the city engineering office finished the work on November 25, 2022. our school that rocks are moved off campus because there are no more hazards in our school”, said SSG president Shammah Faye C. Onalan. The removal of gigantic rocks started in October 10, 2022 and was completed on November 25, 2022.

THE NATION’S ADVOCATE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

MINDANAO DAILY BUSINESS

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

Asticom sets out to help more businesses and job seekers in 2023

expands services to more MSMEs, startups

The Asticom Group of Companies has set its sights on helping more businesses and improving the lives of more Filipinos in 2023, expanding its reach by serving more small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups here and abroad.

Asticom President and CEO Mharicar CastilloReyes said the shared services company wants to help drive the country’s economic growth by offering cutting-edge solutions and digitization services to businesses.

Currently, Asticom has over 200 clients from various industries, such as telecommunications, financial services, logistics, real estate, and property management.

“Asticom aims to contribute to the economic recovery of the country.

With that, we endeavor to improve businesses through digital transformation and

value-driven solutions and expand our reach to more MSMEs not just in the Philippines but also overseas,” she said.

The group’s subsidiaries offer a wide array of services. It includes IT and business service outsourcing through Asti Business Services Inc. (ABSI), digital

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.0172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUTH TALIPAN ESPAÑOLA – POLIGRATES has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of DATE OF BIRTH from “ DECEMBER 9, 1960 ” to “ DECEMBER 10, 1960 ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUTH TALIPAN ESPAÑOLA who was born on DECEMBER 10, 1960 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are FRANCISCO ESPAÑOLA and NARCISA TALIPAN.

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

(SGD) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

business solutions via HCX Technology Partners, and engineering and infrastructure services through Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI).

With the addition of Acquiro Solutions and Tech Inc., Asticom can now offer a wider range of solutions to help businesses of all

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

sizes adapt to the modern workplace.

Asticom is determined to generate new entrepreneurial ventures to increase the number of job opportunities for Filipinos and bolster the country's economic recovery efforts.

“As part of our mission and purpose to improve

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

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that SHARON DABAN BIRONDO has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “ M ” to “ FEMALE ” in the certificate of live birth of SHARON DABAN BIRONDO at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are EDGARDO BAZARTE BIRONDO and PASTELA DABAN BIROND0

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 25, 2023.

(SGD) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

people’s lives, we strive to create more growth opportunities for both people and businesses. To achieve that, we continue our efforts in bridging passionate people to purposeful careers,” Castillo-Reyes added.

In 2022, Asticom reached a significant milestone of over 5,000 employees and is eyeing a significantly higher manpower base in the next 3-5 years.

As a subsidiary of the

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Globe Group, Asticom has access to a diverse array of resources and expertise to help achieve its goals. The company's emphasis on advanced technological innovations and solutions that bring substantial value to businesses aligns with the Globe Group's commitment to empowering the digital landscape of the Philippines. To learn more about Asticom, visit https://asticom. com.ph.

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EDWIN TORRALBA CABUSAO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ LUZVISMIN ” to “ EDWIN ”; the child’s date of birth from “ JUNE 24, 1962 ” to “ APRIL 24, 1962 ”; and the child’s sex from “ FEMALE ” to MALE”; in the Certificate of Live Birth of LUZVISMIN TORRALBA CABUSAO,who was born on J une 24, 1962 at Banza,Butuan City, Agusan,Philippines and whose parents are FELIX OMPOY CABUSAO AND GLORIA BUSTAMANTE TORRALBA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 24 March 2023.

(SGD) AMALIA T. QUE Acting City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 9 & 16, 2023

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE OF 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 RUBY ANN VILLAR-BALLERDA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entries in the child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUBY ANN BUOT VILLAR at San Vicente Daliao Toril, Davao City and whose parents are QUERUBIN VILLAR and NOEMI BUOT Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 27th day of March 2023

(SGD) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 2 & 9, 2023

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-028

AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RODERICK TA-OY JALAMPANGAN AND ANGELITA MUCAS TABEROS, RODERICK TA-OY JALAMPANGAN AND ANGELITA MUCAS TABEROS, Petitioners. x

MDN: Mar 2 & 9, 2023

MDN: Mar 9 & 16, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Regional Office No. X Northern Mindanao Trinidad Building, Corrales-Yacapin Street, Cagayan de Oro City

Tel: (088) 858-1658 * E-mail: dole10.imsd@gmail.com

NOTICE OF FILING

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 27, 1999 at Iligan City, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Pilapa, Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte and Purok 7, Poblacion, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than fifteen (15) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 27, 1999 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 March 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 21st of February 2023. (SGD)

9, 2023

Maguindanao Norte road mishap leaves 6 dead, 13 hurt

By Edwin Fernandez

DATU ODIN SINSUAT,

Maguindanao del Norte –A freak highway accident along the national highway here has claimed the lives of six persons and injured 13 others, police said Monday.

Sgt. Benjamin Bedo, Datu Odin Sinsuat traffic investigator, said a pickup truck, a loaded passenger van, and a tricycle were involved in the 4:30 a.m. Sunday highway mishap in Barangay Kurinte.

“Five of the fatalities on board the passenger van were to attend a family reunion in Maguindanao del Sur (province) when the incident occurred,” Bedo said.

He identified the fatalities as Unasan Kaul, the passenger van driver and resident of Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur; and his passengers Norhaimin Baloadek, Manaut Guialudin, Kaidu Manalsal, and Mamakong Salimbao, all of Gen. S.K. Pendatun town.

The driver of the pickup truck, a certain Bomber Gani, was declared dead on arrival in a hospital in Cotabato City. The tricycle driver, whose identity remains unknown, was criti-

ROAD ACCIDENT. Civilians help retrieve the wounded passengers of a public utility van following a highway accident in Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte province on Sunday (March 5, 2023). At least six were killed and 13 others were injured in the three-vehicle collision. (Photo courtesy of Datu Odin Sinsuat Police Traffic Unit)

cally injured.

Bedo said the pickup vehicle was heading to South Cotabato province when it first hit a tricycle traveling on the same lane before it collided head-on with the

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region Branch 1 Hall of Justice Libertad, Butuan City email: rtc1but001@judiciary.gov.ph hotline: 0951-387-7361

oncoming passenger van.

“The four-lane highway, about two kilometers straight and paved is seemingly tempting for motorists to speed up,” Bedo said, adding that witnesses said

EDWINA ELLEVERA BANSE, Petitioner, CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-0129 -versus- Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

TOMAS O. BANSE

Respondent

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O R D E R

Before the court is a petition for declaration of nullity of marriage filed by petitioner through counsel Atty.

Louie Leister I. Rosales.

Records check, the petition seeks leave of court to effect summons by publication pursuant to A.M No. 02-11-10-SC and Section 16 of Rule 14 of the Amended Rules of Civil Procedure. Moreover, the petition briefly states the following:

That petitioner and respondent are of legal age, Filipinos, married to each other; petitioner is a resident of P-1 Brgy. Malapong, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte; while respondent’s last known address was Agay-ayan, Misamis Oriental; the marriage was not blessed with issue; no real properties were acquired during the marriage; petitioner suffers extreme anxiety and depression caused by her torturous marital life, petitioner would eventually succumb to even worse health conditions, such as toxic goiter complications, kidney problems, weak heart, urinary tract infection, multiple myoma, nabothian cyst, insomnia, and anemia, but still respondent did not show the slightest care, and did not even bother to contribute any financial support for her medication; just as petitioner appeared to be on the verge of death, respondent abandoned her permanently, leaving her with no support (whether financial, emotional or physical), as he opted to live with his mother in Misamis Oriental; aggravating his effrontery, respondent committed infidelity with plans of contracting a bigamous marriage with the latter; respondent’s frequent emotional abuse, sexual brutality, promiscuity, infidelity, abandonment of petitioner when she was dying, and the continuous neglect of petitioner’s well-being, altogether manifest a psychological incapacity to fulfill essential marital obligations.

Whereof, finding merit in the motion, leave of court to serve summons by publication is hereby granted. Petitioner is hereby ordered to cause the publication of this summons once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines at the expense of the petitioner. In addition, a copy of the summons shall be served on the respondent at his last known address by registered mail. Respondent, is hereby ordered to answer herein petition within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication.

SO ORDERED.

Butuan City, Philippines, February 16, 2023

NEW COMMANDER. Col. Marion Angcao, new brigade commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, delivers a speech during the Change of Command ceremony at Camp Don Mariano Marcos in Barangay Malagos, Davao

New 1003rd commander vows to continue gains vs. NPA

By Che Palicte

the involved vehicles were traveling at high speed. He appealed to drivers of slow-moving vehicles to use the outermost lanes to avoid road accidents.

(PNA)

DAVAO CITY – A new commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade (1003IB) has promised to continue the gains that his predecessor has achieved in preventing the resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Col. Marion Angcao, who replaced Brig. Gen. Consolito Yecla as commander of the 1003IB, made his promise during the Change

of Command rites at Camp Don Mariano in Barangay Malagos, Davao City on Saturday.

"We will continue to adopt innovative approaches and evolve to overcome whatever challenges posed before this unit -- to continue the gains in preventing the resurgence of the New People’s Army. [We] will collectively strive for

City on Saturday (March 4, 2023). Angcao replaced Brig. Gen. Consolito Yecla. (Courtesy of 10ID)

PNP entire police unit in Bayawan City relieved due to Degamo slay

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

BAYAWAN CITY, Negros

Oriental - The Philippine National Police organization has relived yesterday the entire police unit in this city, following the unaverted killing of Governor Roel Degamo and eight others on March 4.

Six alleged perpetrators tasked to assassinate the provincial governor barged into the governor's house and opened fire upon entering the gate of the mansion. The governor died a few hours later at the hospital, including eight others whose names are not yet available at press time.

During a press briefing, Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesman for the Philippine National Police Special Investigation Task Group Degamo, told the media the order came from the national headquarters in Camp Crame.

“As an operational and tactical decision of the Command, probably to make sure that the remaining suspects

SACKED. The entire police unit in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental are relieved, following the unaverted killing of Governor Roel Degamo and eight other people on March 4. The policemen are temporarily assigned at the provincial PNP headquarters. will be arrested. We want to make sure that we have fresh legs on the ground, to conduct the pursuit operations,” Pelare told reporters.

He said the relieved policemen in Bayawan City are temporarily assigned at the provincial PNP headquarters in the Negros Oriental pending their new assignments.

Meanwhile, DILG secretary Benhur Abalos also said the suspects who are

Kristine Pawnshop Alunan Branch

Alunan Ave. Koronadal City

Notice of Auction Sale

All unredeemed jewelries and articles pledges loan from April 18, 2022 to August 22, 2022 will be sold at public auction on March 22, 2023 at 9:00 o’ clock in the morning.

Ang lahat na prenda na hindi natubus mula Abril 18, 2022 hanggang Agosto 22, 2022 ay isusubasta sa publiko sa Marso 22, 2023 sa ganap na ika-9:00 ng umaga.

By Management

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT – 10TH JUDICIAL REGION OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE Medina, Misamis Oriental (rtc1medocc@judiciary.gov.ph / 0885650846) -o0o-

IN THE PETITION FOR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS NOTARY NOTARIAL COMMISSION

PUBLIC FOR MISAMIS NO. 44-M (2023)

ORIENTAL (MEDINA TO SUGBONGCOGON)

ATTY. ADAM B. KE-E, Petitioner. x------------------------------------------/

NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petition for notarial commission of A TTY. ADAM B. KE-E shall be held on April 18, 2023 at the court session hall of RTC – X, Branch 42, Medina Misamis Oriental at 9:00 o’clock in the morning . Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of summary hearing.

Let a copy of this Notice of Summary Hearing be (1) published in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Oriental, at the expense of the petitioner, and (2) posted in the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Clerk of Court – Medina, Misamis Oriental at least a week before the hearing date, as provided in A.M. No. 02-8-13-SC (2004 Rules on Notarial Practice).

Given this 27th day of February 2023 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.

Pag-IBIG Board Approves Postponement of 2023 Contribution Hike

The Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees officially approved the postponement of the agency’s contribution hike in 2023, citing the continuing recovery of both workers and business owners from the pandemic, its top officials announced Monday (06 March).

willing to testify against the mastermind are now under the Witness Protection Program (WPP) of the government. The DILG secretary, however, did not name the suspects under the WPP.

But it was learned by

MDN that at least two of the suspects have already stated their willingness to join the program and would name the mastermind of the deadly attack that killed 9 people, including the governor of Negros Oriental.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

4th Shari’a Circuit Court

4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE N0. 2023-030

TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES WAYNE P. WILWAYCO AND MARGIE S. WILWAYCO, WAYNE P. WILWAYCO AND MARGIE S. WILWAYCO, Petitioners.

Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, who heads the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees, said that they unanimously approved the recommendation of the Pag-IBIG Fund Management to defer the hike in the monthly contributions of its members in 2023 – affirming pronouncements made by the agency earlier this year – and move the implementation by one year to January 2024. The deferment also applies to the share of their employers.

“We recognize that many of our members and employers are still in the midst of recovering from

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (MCRO)

Pag-IBIG Board Approves Postponement of 2023 Contribution Hike

financial challenges arising from the effects of the pandemic on the economy. After consulting with our stakeholders, we have officially approved the deferment of the increase of Pag-IBIG members’ monthly contributions for another year. This is in line with the call of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to alleviate the financial burden of our fellow Filipinos due to the prevailing socio-economic challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic,”

See PAG-IBIG page 11

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Davao del Sur

Municipality of Santa Cruz

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on August 14, 2003 at Mandaue City, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at 10 Quirino St., Industrialn Valley, Makati City and NBSC, Kihare, Manolo Fortich, 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, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on August 14, 2003 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 March 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 6th of March 2023.

MDN: Mar 9, 16 & 23, 2023

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to all parties who wish to participate in the Public Hearing for the proposed Expansion Project of Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation. Onsite registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the Public Hearing proper will promptly start at 9:00 a.m.

Date/Time March 27, 2023 (Monday) / 8:00 a.m.

Venue Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House, Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City

Brief Description The proposed project involves the expansion of Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation to increase production capacity and improve plant efficiency through cleaner production and resource recovery technologies.

Project Location Assumption Heights, Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City

Proponent Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation

Contact Nos. (063) 221-1753, (063) 221-3180

The Public Hearing aims to achieve efficient exchange of information and views between and among the Project Proponent, the DENR- EMB, relevant agencies, LGUs and other stakeholders on Environmental Impacts of the proposed project currently applying for amendment of Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).

NOTICE OF 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 LAURENCIA A. SIBUGAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s date of birth from “ MAY 15, 1954 ” to “ MAY 1, 1954 ” and petition for change of first name from “ LORENZA ” to “ LAURENCIA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LORENZA AGLANG at Salidokon, Sta. Cruz, Davao and whose parents are LOPE AGLANG and MELECIA MATON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 27th day of March 2023.

(SGD) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 9 & 16, 2023

Longed for Christmas

By: JANNETH E. SEGUAR T-III CAMAMAN-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

According to Mr. Google, a single celebration can make memories, special love with each other and at the same time enjoy. The kids were very excited about Christmas because of the gifts, and a Christmas party is a great way to reward students for working hard and achieving their goals at school. Because of COVID-19 pandemic, the learners were stacked in their homes for two consecutive years which made them missed the Christmas parties. It made them longed for face to face activities and see their friends and classmates in flesh.

Thus, the announcement of the opening of face to face classes of 2022-2023 made their hearts jumped for joy for their longed wish to be with their friends and classmates will become a reality. Aside from the school activities, one of the important events that they look forward to is the Christmas party. Thus, last December 16, 2022, the kids joined their first ever

Christmas party after pandemic. They were so happy and excited mainly because they were going to a party but young as they are, weren’t looking anything more than playing with their classmates.

The party started with a short program, they sang different Christmas songs, they danced and play until they dropped. It melts my heart on how they put extra efforts on their presentations and games and it moved me to see to it that this event will become memorable and happy for them. The kids were so enjoyed that it seems that they forgot everything and just go on enjoying the party. Foods did not matter but the fun they experienced. After the presentation and lunch, they exchanged Christmas gifts and were so excited opening their presents hugging their manita and manito. Kids had fun during this day and I believe that these memories were priceless and will be added to their happy memory bank.

Transport...

from page 3 reported a normal flow of PUVs in their areas.

Transportation in Iloilo City is normal as per joint monitoring by the Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.

PSTMO head Jeck Conlu said they are verifying information that there are groups that will be holding protests and if there are drivers and operators that will be joining them.

Nonetheless, he said that the 17 transport cooperatives in the city are all operational. This translates to over 2,000 traditional and modern jeepneys.

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said there have been no reports of stranded passengers on Monday morning.

"Report from the horse's mouth said among the public commuters, no one has been stranded anywhere in Bacolod," Benitez told reporters.

"We were worried that probably Barangay Granada drivers will join the strike but obviously it did not happen," he added.

The three major transport groups in the city, including the Sentrong Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Negros (SSTONE), United Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC), and Federation of Bacolod City Drivers Association (Febacda), as well as the Bacolod Modernized Transport Group have declared not joining the transport strike.

SSTONE secretary general Jun-Jun Asis said the city government led by Benitez has been assisting them to obtain provisional authorities from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to continue operating the traditional jeepneys for now.

As of 10:30 a.m. Monday, the usual movement of public transport is observed along the major thoroughfares in Metro Cebu, as both traditional PUJs (public utility jeepneys) and modern PUVs ply their regular routes.

Eduardo Montealto Jr., Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Central Visayas regional director, said although there is no transport paralysis in Cebu, his office will continue to monitor until March 10 and assess the extent of the effect of the nationwide

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

strike. The transport sector in the province pledged last week not to disrupt public transport despite the call for a nationwide strike.

However, at least 15 members of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON)-Cebu headed by Greg Perez held a two-hour protest action in front of the LTFRB regional field office in Cebu City on Monday morning to express their concerns regarding the Public Utility Vehicles Modernization Program.

In Eastern Visayas, based on the initial assessment and coordination by the different police provincial offices, none of the local transport groups have expressed interest in joining the transport strike, said Philippine National Police Region 8 Director Francisco Marbil.

Despite the assurance from various transport groups in the region, "we will continously monitor for any possible changes and disturbances as well as provide assistance to the public," Marbil added.

In Caraga Region, the biggest transport group in the Caraga Region also refused to take part in the protest.

“We are not joining the strike, all our cooperative members will be on the streets to provide transportation services to the people of the Caraga Region,” said Juanito Ubas, chair of the Caraga Federation of Transport Cooperatives (CARFEDTRANSCO),

He added that CARFEDTRANSCO has 18 transportation cooperative affiliates in the different provinces in the region, including Butuan City.

“The CARFEDTRANSCO joins hands with the government on standing against any form of transport strike that will do more harm than good,” the transport cooperative noted in a separate statement.

The transport industry in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) has rejected the nationwide strike and opted to continue normal transport operations.

George Mangansakan, president of the Awang-Cotabato Transport Operators and Drivers’ Association (ACTODA), said his group of about 3,000 members supports the modernization program of the government.

“The protest is too long, our drivers will have no income for four days, how can they survive?” he said in a radio interview.

Saying the transport

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

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

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

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ROCHELLE PATALINGHUG PELAYO has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” (item no. 2) in the Certificate of Live Birth of J OEY PATALINGHUG PELAYO who was born on May 12, 2007 at Northern Mindanao Medical Center, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Kim de la Rosa Pelayo and Rochelle Ajoc Patalinghug Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than

groups issued a public statement about non-participation in the strike, Director Renato Padua of the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Padua noted the transport services across the region remained normal. (Provincial Bureaus/PNA)

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the main reason they opted not to participate.

Bravo said their group has already submitted a Letter of Intent to Elmer Francisco of Francisco Motors which manufactures the electric jeepney that will replace the iconic traditional ones.

“The jeepney modernization scheme is already mandated in 2017 and we have accepted that. That’s the reason why we enlisted our group as a cooperative in 2018 to cope up with the modernization plan,” Bravo said in an interview on Sunday.

He said their cooperative has already ordered 712 units of the electric type jeep, expecting delivery of the first 15 units in July this year.

The e-jeep will still look like the traditional jeepney with some modifications including air conditioner, GPS (global positioning system) and Wi-Fi connection, Bravo said.

The 23-seater model will use electricity and not diesel fuel, making it more environment friendly, he added.

He said each unit of ejeepney costs about PHP1.8 to PHP2 million.

Bravo said once they start using modern jeepneys, drivers shall receive fixed income and not through the “boundary system.”

Drivers will also be provided with benefits, including PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, Social Security System and even 13th-month pay.

A “beep card” system will be used by commuters, enabling the cooperative to monitor the monthly income of each unit.

Bravo said such scheme will hopefully eradicate dissatisfaction among their members and equip them towards modernization trend.

Synchronous classes

Meanwhile, Cavite Governor Juanito Remulla signed Executive Order No. 8 on

Saturday, directing the conduct of asynchronous classes in both public and private schools in all levels in the province from March 6 to 12 due to the transportation strike.

"This is a precautionary measure as we foresee the possible effect to the commuters, if the nationwide transport strike push through tomorrow [Monday]," Remulla said in an interview on Sunday.

Remulla said the nationwide transport strike will paralyze public transportation in the province of Cavite, especially commuters, composed mainly of students and school personnel.

GMA (General Mariano Alvarez) Mayor Maricel Torres also signed Executive Order No. 13, canceling classes both in private and public schools in all levels on March 6 in anticipation of the public transport strike. (With reports from Rossel Calderon/PNA)

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Police investigators identified the three suspects as Joven Aber, 42; Joric Labrador, 50; and Benjie Rodriguez, 45 - all former soldiers, reports said. They were arrested by the elements of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) at around 4:25 p.m., roughly about seven hours after the killing of the governor and eight civilians.

The local police operatives seized three identification cards of the suspects, ammos and a .45 caliber pistol. The suspects, authorities reported were cornered in Barangay Cansumalig in Bayawan City.

“The hot pursuit operations are still ongoing with the remaining suspects being pursued by joint elements of the PRO-7 and Philippine Army,” the police official said in his statement sent to the media on Saturday.

CONDEMNED

Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos has condemned the ambush of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo which had caused his untimely demise.

This, as the president of the republic has also vowed to bring justice to the bereaved family of the governor, along-

side four of his aides who were also killed by their attackers Saturday at the governor's residence.

Police investigators said the governor was declared by Comelec as the rightful winner for the province's gubernatorial seat following a recount proceedings by the Commission on Elections. His rival, report said, was proclaimed winner right after the counting of ballots in May 2022 national and local elections, but the camp of Degamo reportedly contested the result and requested a recount.

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should not take for granted, Navarro said citing Coop’s directives. Navarro also cited the ambush of Gov. Mamintal Adiong, of Lanao del Sur, in Kalilangan, Bukidnon on Feb. 17, 2023. Although wounded, Adiong survived the slay try, but four of his bodyguards and a staff were killed.

The provinces of Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon and the city of Cagayan de Oro are bounded with boundaries where anybody could travel freely from one border to another, Navarro.

She said that aside from coordinating with local officials, Coop also directed law enforcers to tighten security in the regional, provincial, and city boundaries to check on the transport of firearms and other criminal activities.

Mambuaya NHS holds panahud ritual

By: Ferdinand L. Vinco Jr.

A culture-based basic education learning environment is one of the mandates of the Department of Education as stipulated in its mission and vision. Thus, it is imperative for every learning institution to create an equitable and inclusive school atmosphere which harnesses the identities, values, and heritage of different ethnicity.

DepEd Order 22 series of 2011 on Adopting the National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education Policy Framework spelled out the policy statement of the agency describing the directions it will take in strengthening its IP education. Among which is to implement stronger affirmative actions to eradicate all forms of discrimination against IPs in the country.

Pursuant to this Mambuaya National High School has been strengthening its partnership with the Indigenous Peoples community in the barangay where it is situated. As the institution caters students who are belonging to the Higa-onon Tribe both inside and outside the locality, efforts to promote cultural awareness has long been part of their learning programs. This is to nurture respect for human rights and

cultural diversity among its learners, teachers, and other stakeholders.

As one of the actualizations of this ideology, the Mambuaya National High School annually invites the Higa-onon Tribe of the barangay to perform the Panahud Ritual. This year, it was integrated during the first flag raising ceremony for SY 2022-2023. The ritual was headed by the Regional Baylan Datu Insangka Intul-aw Intunda (Mr. Renato Rampatan) and Tribal Chieftain Datu Kawilihan Mansikampo (Mr. Benedicto M. Del Puerto). The said ritual aims to give respect and thanks to the Magbabaya as the creator of all things and implore for his help to drive away the evil spirit which might be lingering around the school campus.

The conduct of the said activity does not only showcase the culture or “Batasan” of the Indigenous Peoples community but also to educate learners, teachers and other stakeholders on the values, identities, and heritage of these individuals whose cultural system is duly recognized as one of the universal human rights.

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of the major tribal groups in the neighboring town of Bunawan to declare X64 and its trading arm Komo Diti Trading Limited as persona non grata for failing to pay at least US $4,837,221 intended to cover the costs of the company's operations and the royalties of indigenous peoples groups.

"The recent incident of X64 refusing to pay the gold and silver proceeds was a sign that that good faith no longer existed, coupled with declaration of persona non grata (against X64) by numerous tribal groups with whom the corporation has established very good relationship," Villanueva said.

In an interview, Villanueva recounted how foreigners were present in the board when he first joined the Philsaga Board in August 2009 as its Corporate Secretary. He was informed by the late former president, retired Army colonel Samuel G. Afdal, that this was done to honor the shareholders of Medusa Mining Limited (now known as X64), who worked hard to raise money and turn Philsaga into a significant mining firm.

40% of the grandparent firm is owned by X64. Australian mining corporations are recognized as industry leaders in terms of corporate governance, safety, and mining standards, and their advice is greatly appreciated.

But foreign directors are not involved in the company's management or financial matters. Up to the most recent occurrences, Filipinos and Australians cooperated under the tenets of good faith and trust. This practice was continued when Villanueva took office.

Villanueva reassured the populace that every effort is being made to safeguard the livelihood for its 5,000 employees.

The indigenous groups that had permitted Philsaga to operate in their ancestral territory, as well as the host and nearby villages, were specifically urged to lend their support. He also appealed to the workers' families.

In order to preserve the business and the way of life of the residents of Agusan del Sur, he also requested assistance from the military, police, and local governments at the province, municipal, and barangay levels.

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PNP chief General Rodolfo Azurin Jr said they have gathered reliable information from the four arrested suspects that will help identify the mastermind of the planned killing of the Governor of Negros Oriental and eight others.

"The continuing investigation into the death of nine persons in Negros Oriental, including Governor Roel Degamo, has uncovered promising leads from evidence and testimonies that will establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the iden-

tification of key players in this multiple murder case,” Azurin said.'

Barely four hours after the killing of the governor inside his residence, four of the suspects were arrested in Bayawan City after the PNP tracker team found the getaway vehicles abandoned by the suspects.

Police investigators identified the three suspects as Joven Aber, 42; Joric Labrador, 50; and Benjie Rodriguez, 45all former soldiers, reports said. They were arrested by the elements of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) at around 4:25 p.m., roughly about seven hours after the killing of the governor and his men. The fourth suspect was found in separate operations, the police said.

The local police operatives seized three identification cards of the suspects, ammos and a .45 caliber pistol. The suspects, authorities reported, were cornered in Barangay Cansumalig in Bayawan City.

“The hot pursuit operations are still ongoing with the remaining suspects being pursued by joint elements of the PRO-7 and Philippine Army,” the police official said in his statement sent to the media on Saturday.

CONDEMNED

Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos has condemned the ambush of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo which had caused his untimely demise.

This, as the president of the republic has also vowed to bring justice to the bereaved family of the governor, alongside four of his aides who were also killed by their attackers Saturday at the governor's residence.

Police investigators said the governor was declared by Comelec as the rightful winner for the province's gubernatorial seat following a recount proceedings by the Commission on Elections.

His rival, report said, was proclaimed winner right after the counting of ballots in May 2022 national and local elections, but the camp of Degamo reportedly contested the result and requested a recount.

ATTACKS ON POLITICIANS

Last month, Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Adiong, Jr of Lanao del Sur in Mindanao was also ambushed by unknown attackers while traversing a secluded area in barangay Delimbayan, Maguing town.

Although the governor survived the ambush, BUT three of his police escorts and the driver of a convoy vehicle were killed in the ambush.

Also in February, Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda of Aparri and five of his people were shot dead during a highway ambush.

A mayor of Datu Montawal in Maguindanao was also ambushed along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City last February 22, this year, but the mayor cheated death.

located in one loop.

Guided by the Metro Ilocos Master Development Plan of 2020, the province aims to develop more outdoor sites and update the Transport Master Plan, incorporating bike lanes in areas with a growing traffic problem such as in downtown Laoag.

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Galutera Guiab, the intrepid and brilliant lawyer was elected the Mayor of Wao for three full terms, from 1988 to 1998. What was so amazing during her ten-year stint as mayor was her excellent resourcefulness to access funds to build school buildings, the beautiful municipal hall, constructing bridges and road that were all well-paved, health centers and even the establishment of Land Bank. All told, her mayorship became exemplary as elected officials from different municipalities would come to Wao to learn from her exceptional and excellent performance as Wao became a “development show window.” Her leadership had also focused on bringing peace to Wao. She had indeed exemplified the essence of a transformative leader for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace.

Indeed, the couple’s amazing life of service should be that much needed light amidst the darkness in a world that is under strain. Poverty continues to plague communities and families. Climate change threatens livelihoods. Conflicts are raging. Inequalities are deepening. These crises will only worsen unless we change course. Let us therefore make the Couple’s Amazing Life of Service our inspirational guide which is now a Book. The book’s launching will be on March 8 in Wao. Please join us.

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“Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Lk 6,37)

What would be helpful here also is to develop a sporting spirit, so that even if we encounter failures, defeats, injustices, unfairness, etc., we would just go on with the game of life where we know God is always in control. With him, everything will work out for the good. (cfr. Rom 8,28).

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excellence as we carry on the legacy set by my predecessor," he said.

The 100st IB in Sitio Quarry, Barangay Mapa-ang, Maco, Davao De Oro also has a new brigade commander in Col. Felix Ronnie Babac, replacing Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III.

Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel Niembra, commander of the 10th Infantry Division (10ID), spearheaded both change of command ceremonies.

Before his assumption, Angcao served as the deputy commander of the 1003IB, assistant chief of unified command staff for plans of the Eastern Mindanao Command

(Eastmincom), acting chief of staff of the Presidential Security Group and commander of the 73rd Infantry Battalion (73IB).

Meanwhile, Babac served as the 10ID chief of staff from 2012 to 2013 and Eastmincom chief of operations and intelligence from 2017 to 2019.

Babac led the 73IB in Davao del Sur and later Davao Occidental from Jan. 19, 2015 to Jan. 19, 2017.

He was a member of the Philippine Military Academy (Maalab) Class of 1993 and holds two master's degrees in Development and Security from the Development Academy of the Philippines and in Strategic Security Studies at the National Defense University in Washington DC, USA, where he graduated in June 2020.

In his message, Niembra encouraged both commanders to give their best shot as brigade commanders.

He also commended the brand of leadership and excellence of Yecla while recognizing the vast role of stakeholders in the recent and continuing success of peace and sustainment efforts of 10ID.

“The accomplishments of the 1003rd Brigade are difficult to achieve. Years have passed, and many commanders were here before us, but no one cleared Davao City except Brig. Gen Yecla, and with that, I commend his leadership,” Niembra said. For the 1001IB, Niembra told Angcao that he highly expects the new commander

to bring more hope to the troopers, especially to the people of Davao De Oro, Davao Del Norte and parts of Agusan Del Sur.

“As I always say, being a commander is like driving a race car. You must know when to apply the break, and you must know when to go full speed ahead. Pag binigyan ka ng (If given a) chance, you go for it," Niembra said. (PNA)

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Acuzar stated.

In 2019, agency officials approved the increase of its members’ monthly contributions after obtaining the concurrence of stakeholders to implement a planned contribution increase in 2021. During that time, the agency saw the increase necessary as it projected that the amount of loans disbursed will eventually outpace the total collections from both loan payments and members’ contributions. However, recognizing the effects of the pandemic on both its members and the business community, PagIBIG Fund has deferred for the third consecutive year the increase of its contributions rates which remain unchanged since 1986.

According to Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, the agency’s robust fiscal standing and strong collections driven by members opting to save more under the agency’s Regular and MP2 Savings programs, shall allow it to address the growing loan demand of members even without a contribution rate increase this year.

“Our strong financial position shall allow us to again postpone the increase in our contribution rates for a year. We are happy to report that even without any increase in our rates, we were able to post record-highs in 2022 with our membership savings collections reaching nearly P80 billion, loan payment collections amounting to P127.42 billion, short-term loan releases at 57.69 billion and home loan takeout amounting to P117.85 billion. And, with the continued trust and support of our members, the business community and housing industry partners, we look forward to achieving another banner year for Pag-IBIG Fund in 2023 despite not increasing our contribution rates for the 37th consecutive year,” Acosta said.

JUMEL A.JULVE, Petitioner, CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-0134 - versus - For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage RUBYLYN M. JULVE, Respondent. x------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before the Court is a Motion for Leave to Serve Summons by Publication filed by petitioner through counsel.

The motion states that in this case, petitioner has no knowledge of the exact present residence and whereabouts of respondent. It has been years since they had communication. All that he heard of is respondent is working in Hongkong, though her last address is at Bauang, La Union. Petitioner prays that summons be served upon respondent by publication in accordance with A.M No. 02-11-10. Moreover, the petition briefly states the following:

That petitioner and respondent are of legal age, Filipinos, married to each other; petitioner is a resident of Purok 5, Bit-os, Butuan City; while respondent’s last known address is at Bauang, La Union; parties were blessed with a child; the behavior of the respondent is the fact that she is unable to fulfill her obligations as a wife to petitioner; this was pre-existing even before the marriage, but became more manifest only after its celebration; this inability is so grave and incurable so much so that efforts of the plaintiff to save the marriage proved futile; hence, this petition under Article 36 of the Family Code; this marital case infers a heartbreaking and irreconcilable relationships caused by respondent’s manifestation of Dependent Personality Disorder associated with Emotional Immaturity; these chronic personality problem of respondent consequently impede her to perform her basic duties, responsibilities and obligations as a married woman; clearly, respondent is evidently unable to comply with the essential marital obligations, in particular to live together, to observe mutual love, respect and fidelity and render mutual help and support; petitioner is trapped in a marriage with a party who is psychologically incapacitated to realize the cohesion and creation of a family.

Wherefore, finding merit in the motion, leave of Court to serve summons by publication is hereby granted. Petitioner is hereby ordered to cause the publication of this summons once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Bauang, La Union at the expense of the petitioner. In addition, a copy of the summons shall be served on the respondent at respondent’s last known address by registered mail.

Respondent, is hereby ordered to answer herein petition within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication.

SO ORDERED. Butuan City, Philippines, February 14, 2023.

Macapado Benito Sr. enthroned as 26th Sultan sa Maguindanao

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nao del Sur --- Macapado Benito Sr., former Mayor of Calanogas, Lanao del sur has been officially enthroned Sunday, March 05 as 26th “Sultan sa Maguindanao” during ceremony held at the municipal gymnasium of this town.

The enthronement ceremony, led by Amirol of Sultan sa Maguindanao

Hadji Nasser Lidasan Ayunan were attended by top

officials of the government, LDS II Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rubina Mimbantas Macabunar and witnessed by more than a thousand supporters from traditional leaders.

Benito Sr. currently serves as Vice-Mayor of the municipality of Calanogas. Accordingly, a Sultan possesses the following characteristics: Bansawan (Nation), Artawan (Wealth), Nunawan (Personality), Rupawan (Leadership), and Ilmawan (Knowledge).

Sultan Benito possesses said criteria, which is why the four pillars of the Royal House of Maguindanao together with Tumadung in Maguindanao became unified to give the crown to the new Sultan.

In his message, Sultan Benito pointed out his objective on why he accepted the offer as Sultan sa Maguindanao.

“This is to promote and strengthen the recognition of Sultanates in Mindanao,”

he emphasized.

In an interview, Calanogas Mayor Abdul Hakim Benito asked the new Sultan to fulfill his duties peace -

fully, wholeheartedly and Godly.

“We all hope for the best,” the mayor said.

Pat Polaos or the four

Macauyag Andoy (Datu sa Kaludan in Balabagan, Maguindanao), Rabago Alongan (Marajalayllah) and Datu Nasser Daud (Gogo Sarikula in Maguindanao).

pillars of RHM with Tumandung in Maguindanao consists of Mitud sa Inged which is currently assigned to Datu Hji. Malik Lidasan,

Furthermore, Tumadung sa Maguindanao was composed of Hadji Nasser Ayunan Lidasan Ayunan (Amirol sa Maguindanao), Datu Muslimin Ayunan (Tato sa Maguindanao), Datu Manguda Macod (Wazir sa Maguindanao), and Datu Resty Mampun (Umarmaya). Meanwhile, among the attendees during the ceremony included Datus and Sultans from Sibugay, Rajah Maulana of Kabuntalan, Sultan of Isulan, Sultan of Benemberan, Lanao, Council of Ruma Bichara of Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo, Crown Prince of Basilan, Sultan of Sugod a Buayan, Iranon, Wazir in Maguindanao, Amerol in S'bangan, and Sultan in Libutan. ( Analisa P. Espanola )